As it was late at night.

Therefore, the main officials in the county government, and some family figures, showed their faces in front of Cao Ang, and after a simple acquaintance.

Then they took their own words and left.

Wait until these people are almost gone.

Cao Ang beckoned the judge and Le Jin and the others to get on the horse, and together with himself, he returned to the Taishou Mansion first.

On the way back at the moment.

Cao Ang saw that there were no outsiders present, and all those who followed him were his subordinates and cronies.

When even beckoned to the judge.

He waited until he had sped up a few minutes to ride his horse in parallel with his own before he asked.

"Due south, this time I and General Cao Ren are not in the county seat, and at the same time, there is a thief army of more than 100,000 people outside, which is approaching violently."

"It stands to reason that most of the people in the county will be panicked because of this, and even a large number of people will flee to avoid the scourge of war with their families and businesses."

"But as far as I can see, among the people who greeted me, there are a lot of acquaintances, and there are even a lot of fresh faces, I am very relieved!"

"How about it, how many have escaped these days, do you have a number in mind?"

The trial knows.

General Cao is ready to start liquidation.

If there is a family that escaped before he came back, then they must be found out and tortured to make an example.

The judges are more than willing to cooperate with such actions.

But it's a pity.

"General Hui, no family has left in the past few days, whether it is Yecheng or the surrounding counties, they are all staying safe and honest."

"Huh?"

The answer was unexpected.

So much so that Cao Ang couldn't help but let out a shock.

Although when he saw the scene outside the East City Gate before, he knew that the people who moved and fled because of panic and fear might be far less than he expected.

But he didn't expect it.

That's a zero!

Boy.

Then he turned his head to look at the trial.

It can be clearly seen that there is a faint hint of a smile on his face full of calm and calm.

Obviously, for Cao Ang's surprise, this old boy was a little proud.

……

Tut!

I couldn't help but sigh in my heart.

Cao Ang did not doubt the authenticity of this statement, after all, who would be stupid enough to lie about what could be found after a check.

He just sighed to himself.

I traveled all the way to this side non-stop, just to reduce losses.

Unexpectedly, the source of the loss was directly choked, and the valves were closed.

It's a lot of nervousness!

Of course.

The more white tension comes in, the better, and a false alarm is much better than a loss.

Come to think of it.

Cao Ang couldn't help but smile approvingly at the trial on the side, and praised without hesitation.

"It's a good job, this time you can ensure that the county is as stable as ever, and everything is running as usual, you can be said to be a great contributor to the south!"

Got praise from the top boss.

Although there are no substantial rewards.

But "Jane is in the emperor's heart", this is already the highest level of reward.

In the future, if there are any vacancies in official positions, or promotions, General Cao will definitely give priority to himself.

……

Think about it here.

The judge resisted the urge to laugh out loud, and subtly bowed slightly to Cao Ang.

Then he said with humility.

"The general has an overreputation, and he doesn't dare to claim that he has made great contributions, and his subordinates have just made a little insignificant contribution."

"And if it weren't for General Lejin, Xu Jing and Mao Jue were engaged in supporting each other, plus Zhen Yao, the second male of the Zhen family, I am afraid things would not be so easy."

The first few people named Cao Ang were not surprised.

After all, he still knows the abilities of these civil and military generals under his hands, and they are not mediocre talents.

Only the word Zhen Yao.

But Cao Ang was a little surprised.

This kid has something, not only can he be a business partner, but he can also stand up at critical moments and provide some help to politics.

However, I vaguely remember that compared with his eldest brother Zhen Yan, this kid is much worse in political acumen and decisiveness in action.

How did you get the hang of it this time?

Well...... Call me tomorrow during the day and ask.

With this in mind.

Cao Ang immediately said with a smile to several subordinates on the left and right: "You have all done a good job this time, I have all the credit in my heart, and I can't treat you badly!" ”

"After the Black Mountain thieves are solved, they will be rewarded for their respective merits!"

After Le Jin and the others thanked him.

He also saluted Cao Ang.

and each returned to his dwelling.

…………

Early the next morning.

In the side hall used by the Taishou Mansion to entertain guests.

I got the news early in the morning that Zhen Yao, who was invited by Cao Ang, was sitting down opposite Cao Ang at the moment.

"General, you can be regarded as coming back, our county is up and down, it can be said that you are in a hurry!"

"You are not in the county, there is one less optimus pillar on the heads of hundreds of thousands of people in Wei County, and the wind and rain are blowing, which can't withstand it at all."

"But now it's okay, as soon as you come back, even if the sky in our Wei County is clear, let the monstrous wind and waves, under your suppression, we have to obediently calm down, and we don't dare to be half presumptuous!"

As soon as I came up.

Zhen Yao directly gave Cao Ang a series of rainbow farts, and the one that was filmed was called a very high-tech one.

No wonder the Zhen family's business is getting bigger and bigger.

The more money you make, the more you make it.

Everyone is so good at talking, can the road not be smooth if you go south and north?

Even Cao Ang, who is now in a high position, couldn't help but shake his head with a smile after being praised by Zhen Yao like this, and scolded with a playful smile.

"Stop, stop, I said Wende, when will you kid learn to slap horses?"

"I called you here, but I didn't want to hear this, let's talk about it, how did your Zhen family do when you spread out the trade road?"

……

Listen to Cao Ang talk about business.

Zhen Yao immediately restrained the smile on his face and put on an extremely solemn posture.

Then he reported respectfully to Cao Ang: "General Hui, thanks to the recent chaos in Jizhou, things are going unexpectedly smoothly. ”

"It is precisely because of the war in Jizhou that the officials and families of all counties in the state are panicked and do not dare to continue to absorb goods, but prefer to hold the cash that can be circulated in their hands."

"Therefore, the goods of those small and medium-sized caravans and merchants have now been eaten by me, and even from the hands of several big families in the north, a lot of materials have been absorbed."

This is part of Cao Ang and Zhen Yao's plan.

After all, if you want to spread the business network throughout Wei County, or even the broader Yanzhou, you will definitely not be able to play without goods.

Although the Zhen family's business was big before.

But now that he has become the number one official and businessman under the Cao family's forces, the several supply channels he had before are overstretched.

Therefore, this method must be adopted.

Ensure the stock of goods for a certain period of time, and then gradually expand the channel.

And if that doesn't go well.

That will undoubtedly lead to a slowdown in the pace, and you can only take small steps, but you will not be able to jump onto the board.

But the good thing is that things are good so far.

The war has fulfilled the Zhen family.

……

Listening to Zhen Yao's report.

After Cao Ang bowed slightly, he suddenly thought of something for no reason, and couldn't help laughing softly.

"It is said that in troubled times, these landlords will choose to hoard goods in their hands, and turn all cash into materials related to the life and death of the people as much as possible."

"But I didn't expect that the situation is different now, and these people have saved money instead."

Zhen Yao understood what Cao Ang meant.

After hearing this.

He couldn't help but reply playfully: "If you are like this, with your back to a big tree like you, the general, who can shelter from the wind and rain and hide the sky from the sun, then it is naturally a sucking and hoarding of food without any scruples." ”

"It's a pity that most of these people's backgrounds are not hard enough, and they usually encounter times like disaster years, hoarding and playing small."

"But once there is a war, they don't dare to mess around, after all, what is related to the survival of the people, but also the life and death of the army."

"The more things they have in their hands, the more likely they are to cause trouble and attract people who are covetous, which may lead to death!"

As soon as this statement came out.

Cao Ang couldn't help but nod happily.

Isn't that the truth?

When the world is peaceful and the imperial court still has control over the local government, in the year of natural disasters, it is okay to play hoarding and monopolize sales.

After all, the court fights black but not gray.

But now in such troubled times, the imperial court has become an empty shell, and the local government is all dependent on autonomy.

If you want to wander in the gray area and hoard grain on the hour, you don't have a strong backer behind it, but you really can't play it.

Warlord forces with soldiers and land on hand, such as Yuan Shaozhi and others, will not follow this set of rules, if you are welcome, we will just grab it!

And this is also the reason why Zhen Yao is doing things smoothly.

After all, in the entire Jizhou at the moment, Cao Ang can be regarded as a rather hard force.

Look at the entire Kanto region.

If the Cao family is united, it can even be regarded as the hardest and strongest party.

In this way, what would Zhen Yao not dare?

……

While Cao Ang was thinking about it.

Suddenly, Zhen Yao's voice came from his ears again.

After pouring a glass of wine for Cao Ang, the kid then said to him.

"General, in addition to spending money to absorb goods, there is another matter that needs to be reported to you below."

Cao Ang raised his hand.

motioned for Zhen Yao to continue.

And after sorting out the wording a little in his abdomen, Zhen Yao reported the matter to 1510.

"This time the Black Mountain thieves are menacing, and the general was not in the county a few days ago, so in several county towns west of the county, it can be said that people are panicking."

"Although under the auspices of the trial of Gongcao, these families were persuaded and intimidated to dare not act rashly, and they all stayed honestly in their respective places."

"But there are still many families who choose to sell their land and shops within a certain limit, and without your permission from the general, they grit their teeth and take them over."

"I'll report this to the general this time, I don't know if I can get your permission."

I thought it was a big deal.

I didn't expect to refer to this.

Cao Ang immediately waved his hand indifferently, and said with great ease.

"The war is coming, and the people who have limited confidence in my Cao family's side are not worthy of my help to protect their interests, and it is already quite good to be able to ensure their stable life in the local area."

"What's more, when you take over these shops and fields, you are also taking risks to do things, and you want to catch the most expensive fish, but you have to brave the wind and waves."

"Not only to broaden the trade route, but also to prove that your Zhen family is willing to entrust everything, and maintain a relationship with me and our Cao family."

"I am very relieved that I have agreed to this!"

……

Just said that.

Cao Ang suddenly thought of something.

This kid deliberately said this, shouldn't he ask for permission from himself is fake, but in fact, he is showing merit, right?

It seems to be saying, "Our Zhen family did these things without your permission." ”

In fact, he was telling Cao Ang.

"General, our family can entrust everything to you, loyalty, every day can be learned, you can't forget this credit!"

That's pretty much what the subtext says.

Come to think of it.

Cao Ang couldn't help but look at Zhen Yao differently, only to feel that this kid was indeed different.

Combined with what the judge said to himself yesterday, Zhen Yao's performance at the pacification meeting was really a bit of a reborn posture.

Could it be that he was given a point by his eldest brother Zhen Yan?

Be thoughtful.

Cao Ang didn't bother to continue pondering.

He simply smiled and asked, "Hearing Zhengnan said that you scolded those wavering families who wanted to escape in front of everyone that day. ”

"The performance is quite eye-catching, even he is full of praise for you, calling the Zhen family handsome."

"Wende can be regarded as growing up now!"

……

Cao Ang is older than Zhen Yao.

Moreover, he is in a high position.

Therefore, there is naturally nothing wrong with speaking in such a tone of tone from above to below.

And Zhen Yao didn't feel that there was anything wrong with it.

just pretended to be honest and scratched his head.

Then he put on a smiling face and threw his hand to Cao Ang again and again.

"The general is really a mistake, if it is in front of outsiders, then it is naturally not modest to take this credit on myself."

"But in front of you, General, then I must tell the truth, and I don't dare to deceive at all."

"The reason why I performed quite well that day was not because I opened my spiritual sense, but because there was a master behind my back, and she taught me to say this."

As soon as this statement came out.

Cao Ang couldn't help but be stunned.

No wonder, it makes sense.

I thought it was Zhen Wende, a kid who had an epiphany, and he also made a little progress in politics, and after a long time, it turned out that someone was behind him as a military advisor.

But after solving the first doubt.

Another interest rose in Cao Ang's heart.

"I don't know who is making you say this for Wende?"

Zhen Yao smiled.

"Don't hide it from the general, it's my sister!"

……

"Are you talking about Miss Zhen Jiang?"

Seeing Zhen Yao nodding in confirmation.

Cao Ang couldn't help blinking.

I was a little surprised in my heart.

Unexpectedly, this so-called "master" turned out to be Zhen Jiang, who had a relationship with him in Quliang County, that is, the eldest of the five sisters of the Zhen family.

My first impression of this woman.

The main thing is that it is generous.

Every move, between the actions, is very much the demeanor of some ladies, even more like a prominent figure than those top nobles.

But I didn't expect it at all.

This daughter of the Zhen family, in addition to these characteristics, actually has a superior vision.

Come to think of it.

Cao Ang couldn't help but ask casually.

"This makes me a little curious, I don't know how Miss Zhen Jiang taught you?"

Zhen Yao recalled slightly.

Then he counted them with his fingers.

"Eldest sister, she said, our Zhen family and the general are now sharing honor and disgrace, one glory and one loss, so when the general is in need, we need to stand up and contribute without hesitation."

"The second point is that our Zhen family is a member of the clan family, and some words come out of our mouths, and the convincing power is higher."

"At the same time, there are some ugly things that the county government is not convenient to say, and we have no scruples at all, so we can't hesitate when it's time to say them."

Speaking of which.

Zhen Yao paused slightly.

Then he said firmly.

"In fact, when the judge summoned those county officials to discuss with the family clan, my eldest sister and I listened outside the door."

"The words I said in the hall were all taught by the eldest sister word by word."

"If you want to talk about merit appreciation, I'm afraid the general will have to credit my eldest sister!"

……

Hear narration in various details.

Cao Ang was even more amazed in his heart.

Good guys, call good guys.

Miss Zhen Jiang has something!

In fact, for the sisters of the Zhen family, what Cao Ang cares about and values the most is undoubtedly Zhen Mi, who is the eldest.

Xiao Mi's aura bonus is too attractive to herself.

Whether it is her fame in history, or her appearance that is in no way inferior to Diao Chan, even if it is one of the few "Luo Shen Fu" that she can memorize.

These are the bonuses that come with it.

all made Cao Ang full of interest in Zhen Mi.

As for her sisters.

Except for Zhen Jiang, who has a relationship with one side, so he is slightly impressed, the rest are really not much different from ethereal symbols.

And even Zhen Jiang, who has a slight impression.

It's just comparative.

Generally not high.

But now that he came out like this, Cao Ang's sense of Zhen Jiang suddenly became different.

Impressions can also be said to grow exponentially.

After all, a woman who has a sense of the overall situation, a vision, and a bit of scheming.

Who can ignore her?

……

After talking about it.

In response to some of the Zhen family's next moves and plans, Cao Ang discussed with Zhen Yao for half an hour.

After that, Zhen Yao said goodbye and left.

It's just that after this kid leaves.

Cao Ang got up and walked to the window, propped his hands on the edge of the window, and thought about it while admiring the bright sky outside the house.

Half an hour later.

"Smack!"

With a crisp sound, Cao Ang gently patted his right hand on the window edge, and then made a decision.

"Come on, prepare the horses!"

…………

The northwest of Yecheng.

It is not far from the location of Taishou Mansion and is close to an area of the river water source to the north.

It's a bustling part of the city.

The price of buying a house here is very high, but in order to show your identity, you have a place worthy of your own residence, so as not to lose face.

Therefore, the dignitaries and dignitaries in the city who can get a few more money will choose to buy a house here.

And at this moment, in a mansion in this prosperous area, a twenty-eight-year-old girl is leading a petite and lovely little girl, softly reciting poetry and books in the courtyard.

And on the door plaque outside this mansion.

The word "Zhen Mansion" was written impressively.

Not bad.

This is the residence that the Zhen family purchased after Cao Ang's request moved several important people in the clan to this place.

With the wealth of the Zhen family.

Naturally, you will not be stumped by high housing prices.

As for the eldest and youngest daughters who read poetry and books in the courtyard, they were Zhen Jiang and Zhen Mi, who arrived first.

……

"Cangjie wrote a book to teach his heirs. The youngest son inherits the edict, and is cautious and respectful......"

At this moment.

Listen to the childish voice of your little sister.

Zhen Jiang showed a gentle smile on his face.

At Xiao Mi's age, it feels a little too early to study enlightened books like "Cangjie Chapter" after all.

Fortunately, the Zhen family has some family history, and they can barely recognize a few words.

Otherwise, it's really hard to teach her.

Just as Zhen Jiang's thoughts were flying.

Outside the courtyard there was a sudden sound of hurried footsteps, and then a maid was seen running briskly.

Three or two steps came to Zhen Jiang, panting, and said in a hurried voice.

"Miss, General Cao is here to pay a visit!"

……

After a moment of froze.

Zhen Jiang reacted quickly, and the general Cao in the maid's mouth was referring to only one person.

"Huh!"

He stood up suddenly.

Zhen Jiang ordered the left and right maids to tidy up their clothes for themselves, and instructed the maids.

"Quick! Please! ”

"Hurry up and lead General Cao to the main hall, serve refreshments, and I'll be there immediately!"

After the maid hurried out again.

Zhen Jiang looked at her back in the distance.

But I couldn't help but ponder.

General Ziyu suddenly came to the mansion to pay a visit, and I don't know what it would be.

However, I heard that early this morning, Ah Yao was invited by General Cao, and I think it was probably from his mouth that he knew about the events of the previous days, and he was planning behind his back.

So come and talk to yourself?

Zhen Jiang felt that this possibility was very high.

But she felt it should be more than that.

After all, the eldest brother Zhen Yan and the younger brother Zhen Yao, the two men are the spokespersons of the Zhen family.

Some of the things General Cao said to Ah Yao were enough, and there was no need to make a special trip to the mansion to see him.

So most of the time there is another purpose.

Could it be......

Zhen Jiang, who is extremely smart, guessed slightly.

And this thought also made the sides of her cheeks appear a little flushed.

……

In the main hall of the front yard.

Cao Ang looked at the tea soup that had been boiled and those delicate snacks served by the maids.

I couldn't help but shake my head slightly.

What a hell!

I don't know what I thought before.

Why did he come here on an impulsive spur of the moment, and he came here with a smoke, which is still somewhat abrupt.

I hope I don't embarrass the atmosphere later.

Otherwise, it will damage your image of wisdom and martial arts.

While I was thinking about it.

The tip of his nose suddenly smelled a fresh fragrance.

Then I saw a fair woman stepping in from the door.

The person who came was Zhen Jiang.

There is a perfect fit between the steps and manners.

The posture is dignified and graceful.

A bright red satin long skirt, embroidered with many exquisite ornaments, and a jade belt of different colors, the already slender waist is even more prominent, like a weak willow with the wind.

And against the backdrop of the big red dress.

The woman's conspicuous wrist is like a bright jade, a slender neck like a swan, and a delicate face like a little water tofu.

It is like a pearlescent jade wall, and the moon is deep snow.

It tastes white and greasy.

……

"General Cao is here, but the concubine is not far away, and I hope that the general will forgive his sins!"

As a gentle and delicate tone sounded in his ears, Zhen Jiang also stood still in front of Cao Ang.

Fold your hands on your lower abdomen.

He bowed slightly to Cao Ang.

And below this distance.

Zhen Jiang's body was full of sweet fragrance, and it was constantly lingering in Cao Ang's nose, constantly filling his body, which really made him a little itchy.

And with the posture of the woman bowing slightly.

All kinds of gold hairpin jewelry inserted in her cloudy sideburns and green silk also swayed together.

If you look closely.

It can be seen that when Zhen Jiang came out to meet him this time, he focused on depicting the peak of his eyebrows and staining rouge.

The already pink and full lips are even more red and moist like cherries at the moment, and under the eyebrows, there are eyes that seem to have rivers and seas flowing.

It's really amorous, and it's three points better.

I have to say.

This eldest lady of the Zhen family really has the taste of everyone's ladies, and she has the feeling of a virtuous woman.

is different from the daughters and nobles in ordinary large families, whose words and deeds are completely in accordance with the rules, full of dogma and imitation.

Zhen Jiang seems to be born with an innate temperament.

Raise your hand, raise your foot.

All make people feel like a spring breeze.

Extravagant but not arrogant.

……

Facing Zhen Jiang's bowing.

Cao Ang didn't dare to slack off.

Hurriedly stood up, his hands in a false position.

Then he also apologized: "Miss Zhen Jiang's words are serious, but I took the liberty to come here without informing you in advance, which is somewhat rude." ”

After the two exchanged pleasantries.

Immediately take a seat at the left and right tables.

It's just that just as Cao Ang was about to say something, he suddenly found that outside the door, a small head was hiding on the edge of the door.

The probe probed his brain and looked inside.

It's Zhen Mi's little girl!

At first sight.

Cao Ang couldn't help but raise his hand and beckoned, and at the same time shouted loudly: "Ah Mi, when a guest comes, hiding there and peeking is not a lady's behavior!" ”

…………

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