Decrees come from the top down.

After a tax standard has been established.

The officials visited the neutral clans and squires in Jiangjie City. Chen Shiyuan, a county official, is a real snake from this county.

He has a friendship with most of the big clans and squires in the city, and even if he doesn't have a friendship, he is a familiar face. He took two officials out of the county government and rode on a small black donkey with a golden bell around his neck.

"Jingle Bell"

In the crisp sound of the bell, he came to the outside of the Cheng family's mansion. After negotiating with the porter, the two officials who came with him were invited to the side room for tea.

Chen Shiyuan was led to the hall by the porter. Cheng Ruixiang, who got the news, took his two sons and waited in front of the hall.

"Lord Chen." After Cheng Ruixiang saw Chen Shiyuan, he politely hugged his fists and saluted.

"Raise people, kill me." Chen Shiyuan's face changed slightly, and he hurriedly returned the salute with his fists.

Whether in Chu or Goguryeo, the old man has a certain status in the food chain, but county officials like him are not in the stream.

He only knew Cheng Ruixiang and had little contact. In the past, this old man would not be so polite to him.

Chen Shiyuan's heart was still a little proud.

It's really 30 years in Hedong and 30 years in Hexi. I came out to help the general to do things, so I can be so beautiful.

Although the general is now going to withdraw his troops and go back to Liaodong, I am also satisfied to have the scenery at this time.

After the two exchanged pleasantries, Chen Shiyuan gradually calmed down and sat up on an equal footing with Cheng Ruixiang.

The two of them came to the hall and sat down on the two Taishi chairs on the north side. Cheng Jiushan and Cheng Jiuhai sat on the left and right respectively.

"Lift people. As the saying goes, if you have nothing to do, you will not go to the Three Treasures Palace. I'm here to visit. Chen Shiyuan first explained the background, and then said: "After my general entered Goguryeo, he did not commit any crime against the people. For you big clans and squires, there has never been such a thing as cunning and plundering. ”

"Since ancient times, there has been a shortage of war. If you have a soldier in your hand, you are the king of grass. Which general, which soldier, entered a prosperous city like Jiangjie City, and didn't want to plunder? ”

"My general has disciplined the military. Therefore, the great clans and squires have to be grateful. Raise people, don't you say? ”

Speaking of this, Chen Shiyuan narrowed his eyes, swept away the peace just now, and his expression became a little dangerous.

Cheng Ruixiang's father and son are not idle characters, why can't they hear that Chen Shiyuan is trying to help Wu Nian collect money? The father and son were not surprised.

This gentle means to loot money. Instead of slaughtering the city and looting it.

This Fuhan general can be regarded as starting from the beginning.

He's a good general.

"That's what Lord Chen said. The kindness of the general, our father and son are grateful. Cheng Ruixiang took a deep breath and saluted with his fists in a serious and serious manner.

"Hmm. It is really sensible to be fair. Chen Shiyuan showed a look of satisfaction, lightly bowed his head to affirm Cheng Ruixiang, and then said: "Now my family is a general, and there is a shortage of military resources. Please raise people to offer three hundred taels of silver. I don't know what I mean? ”

Cheng Ruixiang immediately said: "Don't worry about it. He turned his head to look at Cheng Jiuhai and said, "Go to the treasury immediately and get three hundred taels of silver." ”

"Yes." Cheng Jiuhai responded with a clenched fist, immediately stood up and turned to leave.

Taking advantage of the fact that Cheng Jiuhai had not returned, the two had another hot talk. When Cheng Jiuhai came back, he came to Chen Shiyuan with a wooden box in his hand, and bent down to offer it.

Chen Shiyuan smiled and stretched out his hand to take it, then stood up and said to Cheng Ruixiang: "Raise people." I'm going back to my life. We'll talk about it when we have time. ”

"Okay." Cheng Ruixiang agreed, and then the father and son personally sent Chen Shiyuan out of the gate, and watched Chen Shiyuan leave on a little donkey before returning to the hall and sitting down.

"Father. Wu Nian is really going to retire. It's great. ”

"Yes, father. Although Wu Nian entered Goguryeo, he caused great trouble to Goguryeo. But for us, it was only a loss of three hundred taels of silver. After all, we did not surrender to Wu Nian, and the name is still there. ”

Cheng Jiushan and Cheng Jiuhai brothers, with a happy face.

"yes. Congratulations. Cheng Ruixiang was also overjoyed, stroked his palms and smiled. After a pause, he looked at Cheng Jiuhai with a smile and said, "It's a pity not to drink a cup of such a good thing." You go to the kitchen immediately, let the cook make a table of good dishes, and our three will have a good drink. ”

"Yes." Cheng Jiuhai responded with a happy face, turned around and went down.

The message spreads.

Everyone in Jiangjie Mansion and Yizhou Mansion knew that Wu Nian was going to retire.

This war is coming to an end.

For the people of Goguryeo, this war did not cause much trouble. For the big clans and squires, it has caused great changes.

Some loyal ministers abandoned their family business and fled to the capital.

Part of the grass on the wall, the careerist, fell to Wu Nian, and now he is ready to run away with Wu Nian.

Most of them are neutral families like the Cheng family, and they have lost their wealth and eliminated disasters.

It's great that Goguryeo will soon become that familiar Goguryeo.

Soon, Wu Nian's withdrawal of troops was realized.

Among the 50,000 soldiers stationed outside Jiangjie City, Wu Nian's troops began to escort the grain, grass, weapons, military supplies, copper coins, silver, gold, etc., scavenged in Jiangjie Mansion, and went along the avenue to the Yalu River.

............

Capital.

Lee Yoon-cong's mansion, inside the hall.

Zhao Mancheng was dressed in a white dress with narrow sleeves, sitting on the Taishi chair, his eyes seemed to be closed, and he seemed to be open. As the name suggests, the snow unicorn. Dressed in white, not stained with dust.

Li Yunpet was very restless, with his hands behind, pacing back and forth. After a long time, he stood still, turned back to Zhao Mancheng and said, "General Zhao." What do you think? ”

"How's that?" Zhao Mancheng opened his eyes and said calmly.

Li Yunzhong shook his head with a wry smile and said, "Why does General Zhao ask knowingly. I'm talking about Wu Nian's retirement. Is this true? Or is it fake? ”

"Really? What about fake? Zhao Mancheng shook his head slightly, then stood up with both hands grasping the armrests of the Taishi chair and said.

"General Lee. I know what you mean. But we can't gamble anymore. If you lose the bet, you will lose the whole game. The bet won. That is, to get part of the land in Liaodong. ”

"Gamblers know that small is big. If we fight this time, we can get two Liaodong, and even more. Then you can bet. ”

"It's not worth the gamble in this situation."

"If you lose the bet, you will lose the country."

"So I think. No matter what happened to Wu Nian, whether he really wanted to withdraw from the army because of the plague, or whether he was playing tricks and leading us to war. ”

"We have a solution."

"Immovable as a mountain. As long as I hold the capital, I can be invincible. Why gamble? ”

Zhao Mancheng's expression was very calm, but his gaze was a little stern. Although the current domestic situation is still dominated by the Li family.

But the weight of the Zhao family should not be underestimated. Li Jinzhu and Li Yunchong both trust Zhao Mancheng's ability and know that the real pillar is Zhao Mancheng.

Zhao Mancheng has a heavy responsibility and must be able to hold on. As in the current scene, he must be harsh.

Li Yunpet was about to speak, when a commotion suddenly sounded outside the door.