Chu Huan ordered Xu Shao to lead a thousand soldiers into the city, in addition to quickly controlling the gates of Tongzhou City, he also drew nearly half of the soldiers and horses, rode and inspected all parts of Tongzhou City, and notified the whole city of the military regulations set by Chu Huan, in addition to severely punishing those illegal criminals who wanted to take advantage of the fire to rob.

The people of Tongzhou City since the Northwest Army came to the city, every day is frightened, the people only think that the war is happening in the south of the empire, although I heard that the war in the south is raging, the lives are devastated, and the people are living in dire straits, but those things seem to be far away from themselves, but the Northwest Army suddenly came, so that the people suddenly woke up, the original war is around them.

In order to prevent incidents in the city, Xu Qing also ordered martial law in the whole city after the arrival of the Northwest Army, and the people in the city almost all shrank at home these days and did not dare to go out.

Last night there was a riot in the city, Xu Qing fled in a hurry, many hooligans and scoundrels took advantage of the chaos to do evil in the city, and some soldiers who took off their military uniforms also took the opportunity to loot in the city, and the people were even more frightened, the streets and alleys, the gates were closed, and no one knew what fate they would face next.

Many officials and gentry in the city, the news is better-informed, they already know that the reinforcements are defeated and fled, even Xu Qing also fled in a hurry with people, and many people are also preparing to escape from the city, but the family and property are in the city, and it is really difficult to escape overnight, coupled with the riots in the city, maybe they will be looted just after going out, and even if they go out of the city, who can guarantee that they will be chased and intercepted by the northwest army outside the city.

Throughout the ages, people in troubled times are like dogs, how many soldiers and horses are brutal, killing and looting are commonplace, we all know that the Northwest Army is like a wolf and a tiger, people think about it, and they are frightened, but they can only close the door and sit and wait for death.

The Northwest cavalry shouted everywhere in the streets and alleys of the city, and Chu Huan also asked people to find the scholars who had been writing and writing all night in the city, and asked them to write down the three military regulations set down and post them in everyone's alleys, and quickly set up a number of declaration offices in the city, but if a soldier violates the military regulations, it is expected that the declaration office will file a complaint, and there will be a special person to investigate.

Chu Huan entered the city at dawn, and after some arrangements, at noon, all parts of the city already knew that the Northwest Army had entered the city, and the commotion in the city was also because the Northwest Army quickly entered the state of governance, and it was quickly restored to calm.

Although Xu Qing fled, there were many officials in the city who could not escape, and even Xu Qing's family members could not be taken away in time.

Chu Huan sent people to guard the Zhizhou Mansion first, and no one was allowed to enter or leave at will, and then ordered the officials of the various departments and yamen who remained in the city to gather outside the Zhizhou Mansion and wait for the summons.

Some officials were afraid that Chu Huan would settle accounts after the autumn, so they hid and did not dare to come forward, but some officials were panicked, but they still trembled and went to the outside of the governor's mansion.

Dozens of officials, big and small, whispered outside the Zhizhou Mansion, and at dusk, they heard someone inside come out to summon them, so everyone cleaned up and entered the main hall of the Zhizhou Mansion.

Outside the main hall, the majestic Northwest warrior was cold and silent, in the hall, Chu Huan was waiting, and when he saw the officials coming, Chu Huan smiled and said: "Ladies and gentlemen, this governor had some trivial matters to deal with before, and he just sent someone to arrange Xu Qing's family properly!" ”

Chu Huan said it easily, but the officials were in a daze, I don't know if Chu Huan's words have another meaning.

Chu Huan saw everyone's expressions and said with a smile: "You don't have to think about it, although Xu Qing is guilty, but the crime is not as good as his family, and this governor will not embarrass his family." Since Xu Qing left Tongzhou City and his family to leave, the governor naturally couldn't force his family to stay, since they were willing, they let them go to Yunshan. ”

When all the officials heard Chu Huan say this, they all breathed a sigh of relief, and their expressions were a lot more relaxed, if they really let Xu Qing's family go as Chu Huan said, it shouldn't be too difficult for these ordinary officials.

"Governor of Chu, Xu Qing Xu Qing has to be called the full name of the military and the civilian resistance in order to invite merit!" One of them got up and smiled reluctantly: "I don't agree with him doing that." ”

The others nodded yes one after another, and they all said that the city was waiting for help, which was what Xu Qing and Hu Miao meant, and everyone did not agree.

Chu Huan asked with a smile: "You say this, this governor is puzzled, he Xu Qing is the governor of Tongzhou, the enemy army is coming, guarding the city, it stands to reason that he is a loyal minister, why do you say that he is wrong?" ”

All the officials were stunned, they didn't expect Chu Huan to say this, and many people felt embarrassed for a while, and they didn't know how to refute it.

"I asked you to come here today to talk to you." Chu Huan said gently: "If you have anything to say, but it doesn't hurt to say it, and the one who says it is not guilty." ”

An official finally got up and said: "Governor Chu, Xu Qinggu is waiting for reinforcements and has not surrendered, it stands to reason that he is indeed a loyal minister, but it just depends on who he is loyal to." ”

"Oh?"

"The emperor is tyrannical, cruel and unkind, the world is in chaos, and the people are displaced!" The man said boldly: "The Governor of Chu led the Northwest Army into the customs, it is a righteous soldier, it is to overthrow the tyrannical Qin, this is the army of justice, Xu Qing in order to make meritorious service to himself, block the heavenly soldiers, and still be loyal to the tyrannical Qin, this is naturally not a loyal minister." ”

"Exactly." Someone next to him immediately said: "Governor Chu doesn't know, Xu Qing blocked your army, not for the public, but for the private." ”

Chu Huan leaned forward slightly, and said with a smile: "How do you say this?" ”

"Xu Qing understands that if Tongzhou fails, he will be the governor of the state." The man sneered: "After he became Zhizhou, it was Xishan who asked for the mining rights from the imperial court, and the mining rights of Xishan were all in his hands, and he used the power in his hands to fill his own pockets, as long as there was silver, anyone's trade could be done, even those bandits and robbers, and they could also use silver to buy ore from him to refine weapons!" He looked at an official on the side and said, "Huang Caoling knows this best." ”

Everyone's eyes immediately looked at the man, sweat broke out on the man's forehead, and he arched his hand and said: "Chu Chudu, the lower official is just acting on orders, and the lower official is just a small household Cao Cao order, Zhizhou has an order, how dare the lower official disobey." ”

Chu Huan said with a smile: "Huang Caoling, you don't have to be nervous, the Governor and you met today, not to settle accounts after the autumn, but to chat with everyone and discuss where Tongzhou should go next." ”

When Huang Caoling heard this, he stabilized his mind and said: "Chu Du, what everyone said is not wrong, Xu Qing and Hu Miao are in cahoots, after he arrives here, he doesn't ask about other things, just a mind on ore, from mining to sales and trading, he is in power, and he is not allowed to be touched by others." Since the mining rights are in his hands, he can be said to be making gold every day, such a throne, he is naturally reluctant to leave it, the arrival of the Chu Du army, if he opens the door and surrenders, he will naturally not be guaranteed, so this is the only way to fight against the heavenly soldiers, nothing more than to keep his own financial resources. ”

"I see." Chu Huan bowed slightly: "You seem to be very dissatisfied with him, the reason is just because this person is full of private pockets, and he abolishes the public because of his private interests, yes or no?" ”

Everyone looked at each other, and they didn't know what Chu Huan was thinking, but they didn't dare to say it lightly.

"In the Governor's view, Xu Qing's greatest culpability is aiding and abetting abuse." Chu Huan sighed: "Knowing that the people of the world have been suffering for Qin for a long time, for the sake of his own future and wealth, he even disregards the life and death of the people, and still acts as a lackey of the tyrannical Qin, this is his biggest responsibility." ”

Everyone immediately said: "What Chu Du said is extremely true. ”

"You all know that Yingxiang ascended the throne and became the emperor, and the year name was Dingwu." Chu Huan said lightly: "But you may not know that this person will do everything in order to ascend the throne, even his own flesh and blood brothers, that is, he is not merciless, such a benevolent and unrighteous person, but he claims to be the emperor, it is really the anger of people and gods." ”

The officials didn't know what to say for a while.

"Ben Dou asked you to come here, but in fact he is giving you a choice of paths." Chu Huan's expression became grim: "Dingwu is now recruiting troops in Hexi, if you are willing to leave, this governor will never be forced to stay, and will also be sent to the tangle, although you go to Yunshan and continue to be loyal to the tyrannical Qin with Qiao Mingtang, now we can still be friends, sitting here and chatting, but out of the city, you will be enemies with this governor from now on, and the next time you meet, you will not be treated as friends again." Of course, if anyone is willing to stay and fight against the tyrannical Qin, the governor is very welcome, and still retains the original position, if there is a vacancy in the official position, after the review, it can also be promoted, and if the salary, it will not be less than a penny of you, I only hope that you will assist the governor and govern the people of Tongzhou. ”

When the officials heard this, their expressions were different, and after a period of silence, one of them had already gotten up and said: "Chu Du, Xia Guan is a native of Tongzhou, and he just wants to do something for his father and fellow villagers. ”

Seeing this, the others said, "We are willing to do our duty and be loyal to Chu Du." ”

Chu Huan smiled and said, "Thank you for your love." However, there is a sentence, this governor still has to remind you that Dingwu regards this governor as the number one thief in the world, if you stay, the tyrannical Qin will naturally regard you as a thief, so this governor hopes that you can think clearly. Leave today, the Governor will give a coil, will not be forced to stay, but if you stay, you must be loyal to your duties, if the official is unknown, the Governor will be deposed at any time, of course, if you are indeed talented, the Governor will also be reused and promoted, but after staying, you can not be in the morning, the Governor is never soft on the people who are in the morning. ”

A group of officials looked at each other, knelt on the ground one after another, and said in unison: "We are willing to swear allegiance to Chu Du to the death, and we will never dare to have two hearts." ”

Chu Huan raised his hand to signal everyone to get up, and said with a smile: "That's the case, everyone is in peace, comfort the people, yes, tell the gentry in the city that the governor guarantees their property and personal safety, so that they can rest assured that they don't have to worry." He also said: "Hu Cao Cao ordered to sort out the list of materials in the city and hand it over to the governor, is the mine still being mined?" ”

One person came out and said: "Cao Cao, the official worker, ordered Sun Sixiao to return to Chudu, there are now sixteen mines in Tongzhou, with neat personnel and can be mined at any time, and there are foreign merchants in the city, living in the post house, waiting for supplies, these are all previously negotiated deals." ”

"People don't stand without faith, although Xu Qing is guilty, but he previously represented Tongzhou, since it has been negotiated, the transaction will be carried out as usual, Sun Caoling, you have to worry more at this time."

"The lower officials understand that they will do their best."

After the officials retreated, Xu Shao came out of the side hall and said: "Governor Chu, someone has been arranged to send Xu Qing and Hu Miao's family members out of the city, the north gate is opened, and the families of the fleeing officials can be released if they are willing to leave, but they are not allowed to take their belongings." ”

"That's very good." Chu Huan picked up the teacup and drank it all in one gulp, Xu Shao smiled and said: "Chu Du, in a few words, these people will bow their heads and ears, but!" ”

"Just what?"

"But these people can really be loyal?" Xu Shao was a little worried: "Now that we control Tongzhou, they may be forced to do so." ”

Chu Huan smiled: "I understand this, if you want to make them loyal in a few words, it is undoubtedly a fool's dream." He sighed and said: "However, these people are very familiar with the government affairs of Tongzhou, and for a while, they are really indispensable. Anyway, there are still some things they can do at the moment, although there are stupid and incompetent people in the middle, but there should also be some capable people, whether they are mules or horses, it won't take long to be clear, we can promote more of us, those who are indiscriminate, let them live in peace for two days, and when they have time to relax, they should naturally be replaced. ”

Xu Shao said with a smile: "Chu Du has already made arrangements, and the last general will be relieved." ”

"Xu Shao, I am ready to hand over all the military and political affairs of Tongzhou to you to take care of." Chu Huan's expression became stern: "This is our throat, if it is someone else, I am a little worried, are you willing to bear it?" ”

Xu Shao was stunned and said in some surprise: "Chu Du, such a heavy responsibility!" ”

"Don't be a burden." Chu Huan interrupted: "Thinking about it, you are careful, brave and strategic, and you are the most suitable candidate." ”

Xu Shao thought for a moment before he said: "Chu Du, let's take Liangzhou and Tongzhou, why don't you take advantage of the victory and continue to march to Yunshan, Qiao Mingtang was defeated, Yunshan is very empty now, it is a good opportunity to take Yunshan in one fell swoop!" ”

"I know what you mean." Chu Huan shook his head and said, "But the time has not yet come." We have fought hard again and again, and we have consumed a lot, and although Liangzhou and Tongzhou have been captured, they have not yet been able to digest it steadily, and we are now sending troops to Yunshan, not to mention whether the logistics can be guaranteed, that is, we can really take Yunshan in one fell swoop? Yunshan Mansion City, I know very well, it is the first city of Xishan Road, it is very strong, and Qiao Mingtang is very popular in Yunshan, the most important thing is that Dingwu must have known the situation in Xishan now, if we attack Yunshan, Yuan Chongshang of Anyi in the north will inevitably lead troops to help, and Dingwu will also send reinforcements in the case that this side has not been completely stabilized, once the battle of Yunshan cannot be carried out smoothly, we must not be able to take Yunshan, it is very likely that Tongzhou and Liangzhou, which have just arrived, will be gained and lost. ”

Xu Shao nodded and said, "The last general understands!" ”

At this moment, I heard footsteps outside the door, and a hurried voice came: "Where is Chu Du Chu Du?" A person hurriedly appeared outside the hall door, looking dusty, but it was Qi Hong, the head of Chu Huan's personal guard. R1058