Chapter 7: The Tip of the Iceberg
"Childe is saying that there are a lot of bandits in Emei Mountain...... Have all of them returned to the Child? ”
"Not bad."
"Is it the gang that ransacked Nan'an County before?"
"Exactly."
Impossible, absolutely impossible!
Mr. Zhang didn't shout on the spot.
However, as a member of the Zhang family, there is still this bit of qi cultivation.
He quietly took a sip of tea soup, and turned his head to look at Hu Li, who was standing beside him with low eyebrows.
When Hu Li saw that this official looked at him, he tried to put on a kind smile.
He didn't know County Magistrate Zhang anymore.
However, Master Zhang was still impressed by him.
In the eyes of County Magistrate Zhang, this smiling face, which is uglier than crying, and a scar on the bridge of the other party's nose, gradually coincide with the scene two years ago.
And what this smiling face said at the time was: "Don't run away dog officer!" Don't get off your horse and die! ”
If it weren't for his speed, I'm afraid he would have been two years old this year.
Thinking of what happened that year, my heart is more bitter than the tea in my mouth.
Master Zhang regretted it.
The last time Liu Chan came to the door, he actually didn't take it too seriously.
Liu Chan, everyone in the family circle knows it.
On weekdays, he is wild and uninhibited, does not govern the classics, does not abide by etiquette and law, and often mixes with some untouchable bandits, and even calls him a brother.
often has rebellious and surprising words in his mouth, and even his father Liu Bei often can't do anything about him.
It is a world of difference from his brother-in-law Liu Feng.
If it was Liu Feng, who was born with divine power and great military achievements, Lord Zhang would definitely not be as lazy as this time.
As for Liu Chan's succession?
Liu Bei is in the peak of the Spring and Autumn Period, how can he succeed to the throne so quickly, let alone ......
Master Zhang's hand in his sleeve touched the letter from before.
Unexpectedly, this Liu Chan actually subdued the Emei Mountain thieves.
It is rumored that the military advisor Zhuge Liang favors Liu Chan, and it seems that it is true.
This must have sent him the most elite guards in Chengdu.
But even so, this Liu Chan can't be underestimated.
Even if it is an elite, if the leader is a straw bag, he will never have this record.
And Zhuge Liang's attitude ...... It is an extremely heavy weight in itself.
Master Zhang recalculated in his heart.
It seems that it is better to wait and see for a while about the incident in the letter.
"Hahaha, yes, yes!" Mr. Zhang burst out laughing, slammed the low table and stood up.
It startled Hu Li.
What is this old boy suddenly crazy?
Master Zhang waved his hand: "It's really a hero out of a young man, and the tiger father has no dog." This official often hears his brother mention Liu Gongzi...... Well, it's quite talented, and I don't want martial arts to be so good, which is really the luck of the Han family. ”
Liu Chan smiled secretly in his heart, he has to say that he is a person who reads poetry and books, and with his reputation, it is difficult for Master Zhang to come up with the word "extraordinary".
The younger brother of County Magistrate Zhang is Zhang Yi, who served as the governor of the capital in history, participated in the Northern Expedition with Zhuge Liang and Jiang Wei, and can be regarded as an important minister in the late Ji and Han dynasties.
Now he should be following his father to fight the battle between Hanzhong.
Liu Chan stood up at this time and returned the salute with a smile: "Where, Master Zhang praised it falsely." What about the promised food, grass and clothing? ”
"Don't worry, the official has already sent someone to do it, and it will be ready tomorrow morning." Saying that, he stepped forward and took Liu Chan's arm cordially, "The son begs the thief for hard work, and the official has prepared a small banquet of thin wine for the son to catch the wind and wash the dust, and please be sure to appreciate it." ”
After that, he patted his head and said: "Oh yes, come on, go get twenty urns of good wine, slaughter cattle and cook meat and send them to the camp outside the city to quench the thirst and hunger of the soldiers." ”
"Slow down, adult."
At this time, the military marquis Li Er suddenly clasped his fists and saluted: "It is inconvenient for us to drink alcohol while we are marching outside." ”
"Huh?" Master Zhang looked at him suspiciously, and then looked at Liu Chan, "Who is this?" ”
Although this young general in helmet and armor is not as fierce and strong as the white elite soldiers on the side, he looks white and pure, and his aura is extraordinary, and he does not look like an idle soldier.
Liu Chan said with a smile: "This is my military marquis, the rules are set by me, thank you for your kindness, just send them some meat." ”
Master Zhang raised his eyebrows, but he didn't insist anymore, but he thought about it in his heart.
After winning the battle, but not allowed to drink, Liu Chan's rules are really harsh.
This military marquis did not have the slightest resentment, but took it for granted.
Maybe this little son of Liu Chan is far from being as simple as rumored......
……
The spacious mansion, the delicate screens, and even a few bamboo slips that were very precious in this era are placed on the table.
The large wooden barrel was sprinkled with freshly picked petals, and Liu Chan was soaking in it comfortably, kneading a pair of delicate little hands at his shoulders, with just the right amount of strength.
His face was full of comfort, and he was chatting with a little maid about his own age.
The witty words often made the little girl laugh, and occasionally laughed a few words, which made the other party blush.
This one is quite enjoyable.
Liu Dagongzi grew up in this era since he was a child, and has lived for thirteen years, and some things are not as awkward and uncomfortable as other traversers.
He always insisted on not rejecting those who came with the spirit of criticism for these "feudal dross".
But if someone pays attention to Liu Chan's eyes, they will find that one of them is clear.
While relaxing, he is also thinking.
Nan'an County is only a small county, and its county magistrate has a rank of 400 stones.
The monthly salary is 2,500 yuan and 15 grains.
These 15 Hu is 1800 Han catties, and it is basically corn.
After Daddy Liu Bei issued the "Straight Hundred Coins", although he used this to enrich the treasury, the shrinkage of the quality of the coins also led to an increase in prices.
Add to that the shortage of supplies caused by the war on the front line.
Nowadays, 2,500 yuan, the purchasing power in Yizhou is about equivalent to less than 3,000 yuan in later generations.
Lord Zhang wears Shu brocade clothes, and he also has a large family.
Just now, he didn't blink when he slaughtered cattle to get wine and rewarded soldiers.
At first, he thought he was deflated, and he claimed to use his personal money to help him Liu Chan......
This grown-up's money and food will never be blown by the wind.
In fact, he has long known that this is a worse era.
It's not that there are no incorruptible people, but there are really too few.
Liu Chan grabbed the little hand on his shoulder, smooth and soft.
He looked behind with a smile, this little maid was well-behaved and lovely, with red lips and white teeth, obviously carefully selected by Master Zhang.
"Qianwei is the Zhang family, and it really lives up to its reputation." Liu Chan's smile was still the same, but his eyes narrowed.
The little maid, whose face was flushed and her breath was short, thought that something unexpected was going to happen, but she was a little confused by this unexpected sentence.
Liu Chan said that he didn't look at her anymore, got up and got out of the bathtub, and said lightly: "My son wants to change his clothes." ”
"Yes." The little maid stepped forward to serve obediently, just looking at Liu Chan's physique, which was fairer and stronger than herself, and ......
In addition to breathing a sigh of relief in my heart, I also seem to be a little lost.
……
Seeing Liu Chan coming after bathing and changing clothes, Lord Zhang couldn't help but blurt out: "Childe is so fast? ”
Seeing Liu Chan's dangerous squinting eyes, Master Zhang, who knew that he was speechless, immediately changed the topic: "Ahaha, the banquet has been prepared." Childe, let's talk to the official, how did you subdue these thieves with only 500 people? ”
The atmosphere of the banquet was cordial and friendly.
During the banquet, Liu Chan made a brief review of the battle of Mount Emei for County Magistrate Zhang, and County Magistrate Zhang spoke highly of Liu Chan's military ability.
The two also had an in-depth exchange of views on issues such as the national economy and people's livelihood and the prospects of Nan'an County.
……
Early the next morning.
County Magistrate Zhang took people out of the city for ten miles to see each other, until Liu Chan took people to board the boat, and then reluctantly returned.
Hu Li's favorability has skyrocketed to 82 at this time.
He had no doubt that the lord was capable of making them live as individuals.
After a meal and a few words, the lord brought several boatloads of money and food from the old boy, and gave them all new clothes, and even cloth shoes to wear.
He Hu Li came to loot two years ago with a mortal heart, but he couldn't get so much.
"I didn't expect the lord to really be able to ask for money and food from such a powerful person, the villain really admires it." Hu Li touched the new clothes on his body, looked at the mountains of grain piled up on the boat next to him, and admired it sincerely.
At first, he thought that Liu Chan was going to scrape the grain of the poor ghost - to rob his own people.
This kind of thing sounds magical, but it's not uncommon nowadays.
Liu Chan looked at the other side and didn't speak.
As far as the eye can see, some people are toiling in the fields along the shore in tattered clothes.
Farther away were huts that were more ragged than their clothes.
They cut the land, they sowed the grain, but the harvest hardly belonged to them.
But at least I can survive, and it's good that there is chaos outside.
Even many people sincerely believe that if you work hard, the days will get sweeter and sweeter.
He Liu Chan didn't scrape the grain of the poor ghosts, but the food still came out of the poor ghosts.
Liu Chan is not a saint, and he doesn't want to be a mantis arm as a car to face the law of historical development and be absolutely equal.
All men are born unequal, in any era he has ever seen.
But......
Liu Chan's eyes were fixed on a woman working in the field carrying a child on her back, and the woman turned her head to look at the sleeping child on her shoulder, and then bent down again.
His eyes flashed with a brilliance that Hu Li couldn't understand.
It wouldn't be a bad thing if one day you could bring a little future shock to this fucking world on the premise of achieving your goals.