Chapter 436: Warlord in Troubled Times

readx; However, it was said that Zuo Liangyu, the garrison of Luoyang, and Zhu Dadian, the prefect, were arguing over military salaries at the head of the city, no matter how Zuo Liangyu threatened, Zhu Dadian was just crying poor. Pen @ fun @ pavilion wWw. biqUgE怂 In the end, he was forced to have no choice, so Zhu Dadian had to grit his teeth and said: "Okay, there are still 20,000 taels of silver in the official mansion, so I will take it out and pay the soldiers first!" No more than one or two! ā€

Zhu You was surprised when he heard it, and secretly thought that although this Zhu Dadian was also a corrupt official, he could still be considered to be able to carry it clearly, whether it was silver or his life. Compared with the Fu King Zhu Changxun's sacrifice of his life and wealth, Zhu Dadian was willing to take out the silver in his house, which alone shows that his mind is still sober.

"Then what's so embarrassing..."Although Zuo Liangyu said so, the meaning revealed in his eyes was that he didn't see a rabbit or an eagle, and he would definitely take the 20,000 taels into his pocket. Zhu Dadian had no choice but to let the lieutenant officer who led Zuo Liangyu to fetch the silver.

Not long after, the Chinese officer came back and reported: "General Qiyu, the 20,000 taels of silver have been delivered." ā€

Zuo Liangyu smiled wickedly and said: "The prefect is well aware of the righteousness, and the last general thanked the Luoyang defenders on behalf of the lord!" Although there is still a gap of tens of thousands of taels of silver, the adults have done their best, and the last general will not be able to make it difficult for others. The soldiers will go to appease them again, and the rest of the arrears will not be paid first. ā€

Zhu Dadian just breathed a sigh of relief, Zuo Liangyu suddenly changed his words and said: "But thousands of soldiers have died in the past five days, this pension..."

"General Zuo!" Zhu Dadian didn't expect Zuo Liangyu to gain an inch, and finally couldn't help but shout, "This official has done his best, don't deceive people too much!" Besides, in the past few days, you have been looting people's wealth in the city under the banner of your own official, and your official has not said anything because of the overall situation. What is not enough money to pay for the fallen soldiers? ā€

"Don't be angry, sir." Zuo Liangyu smiled unhurriedly, "Yes, the last general has been collecting military salaries in the city these days. But according to the instructions of the adults, it was only for the ordinary people, and none of the rich and wealthy families and official eunuchs were moved. Adults also know that how much silver can the common people have? After a few days, I made up less than 10,000 taels. A fallen soldier needs at least 50 taels of silver for a pension, and a few thousand people need more than 100,000 taels, and the gap is still huge! ā€

"This official has no choice, General Zuo, what do you say!" Zhu Dadian said angrily.

"There are solutions, and it's very simple." Zuo Liangyu said coldly, "Wouldn't it be okay to let those rich people pay for it?" I dare not say that they have at least eighteen thousand taels of silver per household? As long as each household comes up with a few hundred or thousands of taels, it is enough to pay the defenders for a year's salary. As long as the military salary is sufficient, the last general dares to guarantee the head of the item, and Luoyang is absolutely foolproof! ā€

Zhu Dadian listened to it, but shook his head like a rattle: "No, absolutely not!" The small people will be scraped if you scrape, but those big households can't move easily! Do you know who has a relationship with the sixth department, and who is close to Dongchang? If you accidentally offend someone, you will have to settle accounts after the autumn! ā€

"Then there's no way." Zuo Liangyu didn't give an inch, "Anyway, there is no pension, and the soldiers will be cold." Think, my lord, for whom we sweat and bleed in the city? Isn't it to protect those dignitaries? If they don't even let go of this blood, then the brothers don't bother to give them their lives! ā€

As he spoke, he winked at the officer. The lieutenant officer retreated in a hurry, and in a short time the loud noise of the defenders rang out one after another.

"General Zuo, what's going on?" Zhu Dadian asked in horror.

Zuo Liangyu pretended to listen carefully, and then his face changed: "Not good! This must be because the soldiers can't get their pensions, and there will be trouble! My lord, if you don't appease it, once there is a mutiny, the consequences will be unimaginable! ā€

A thin layer of sweat immediately oozed from Zhu Dadian's head, and he said in a panic: "General Zuo, you must stabilize the situation!" The pension officer will immediately find a way, and he will definitely give you an explanation today. The overall situation is important, the overall situation is important! ā€

Looking at Zhu Dadian's back as he staggered down the city, Zuo Liangyu snorted contemptuously and said, "This dog official, he is usually used to being commanding, but now he still has to be polite to this general?" It can be seen that the more chaotic the world, the better, if it is peaceful everywhere, we soldiers can only drink the northwest wind! Hahaha..."

Zhu Youzhen was already faintly angry when he heard this, and secretly thought that this Zuo Liangyu relied on the military power in his hands, not only wantonly robbing the people's property, but even the prefect dared to threaten, which was really bold. But he also has some truth in saying that if there is chaos today, if there is a gun, he is the king of grass, and whoever has the power of the army is qualified to give orders. Judging by what he did, isn't he a typical warlord in troubled times?

"Come on, come on, you guys worked hard just now, and you just brought stew, let's eat it together!" Zuo Liangyu didn't see Zhu Youzhen's thoughts, and only warmly greeted everyone to eat.

He also personally filled a bowl of meat and handed it to Zhu Youzhen, and said with a bold smile: "Why are you stunned, eat it quickly!" This general has always been in trouble and sharing blessings. When killing the enemy, regardless of officers and soldiers, they must all go into battle and charge together; When enjoying themselves, regardless of whether they are high or low, everyone eats meat, drinks and plays with women together. If you can't cut the enemy's head on the battlefield, you are a bad seed; If you can't drink spirits or play with women, you're just as bad! ā€

The troops at the head of the city burst into a burst of vulgar laughter, but it was undeniable that Zuo Liangyu's words greatly boosted the morale of the defenders. Zhu Youzhen couldn't help but secretly admire in his heart, it seems that although this Zuo Liangyu is greedy, he does have a set of leading troops to fight, no wonder he can lead tens of thousands of troops in Luoyang with a small garrison identity.

At this time, Zhu Youzhen was indeed hungry, since the thieves besieged the city, the inn's diet had difficulties, and he had to rely on buying high-priced rice to survive. Later, all the silver in his hand was stolen, and he could not even buy high-priced rice, and he had not eaten enough for several meals.

At this time, when I saw the fragrant stew, I couldn't help but drool. Thinking about it again, no matter what, the meal still has to be eaten, so he thanked Zuo Liangyu first, and then said to the special combat team: "Eat!" ā€

At the sound of the order, all the team members immediately pounced on the big iron pot like wolves, scrambling to hold the meat, and they were all starving. In comparison, Qi Meifeng, Li Zhenyan and the Red Lady are much more elegant, not only did they not rob it, but they also gave Zhu Youzhen the lean meat clip in their bowl to eat.

"Why are these three little brothers so quiet?" Zuo Liangyu was also sweating profusely when his eyes suddenly swept over like electricity.

Zhu Youzhen was taken aback, and hurriedly made up: "Ah... The three of them, they didn't work hard just now, so they weren't hungry! ā€

"You didn't say that I almost forgot," Zuo Liangyu's tone immediately became stern, "Why didn't the three of them let go of arrows to kill the enemy?" This general doesn't have to raise white rice under his account! ā€

Before Zhu Youzhen could answer, the red lady couldn't help it, and said crisply: "Who eats white rice!" Then there are enemy soldiers coming, let you see my methods! ā€

ps: There are guests at home today, so I have to owe two more. I will definitely make up for the holiday!