The two of them left the mansion and did not return to the barracks immediately, but came to Zhuolou together.

Although Zhuolou has not been opened for a long time, it has become well-known to the people of Yidu County in a short period of time.

It became the first choice for officials and wealthy businessmen and gentry to entertain guests.

Among them, it is inseparable from the propaganda of Zhao Ting, Luo Sha and others.

They don't need to do anything, just go to Zhuo Lou once in a while to have a few drinks and a meal, and the people below will naturally understand.

Secondly, this Zhuolou's signature dish, braised pork, is extremely delicious and is the most suitable for wine.

The car entered the box with ease, and after Dr. Jiu served the wine and closed the door, Yu Chaohuan spoke: "Brother Luo, what do you mean by Zhao Zhizhou?" ”

Some time ago, he put on a strict defensive posture, but suddenly he had to send troops to quell the rebellion, as if he had changed people.

In fact, Yu Chaohuan was also reluctant to send troops.

It's good to spend all day drinking in the county town, why bother fighting with those thieves.

won, and most of the credit belongs to Zhao Ting and others.

If he is defeated, he will carry the black cauldron.

"This ...... I don't know. ”

Luo Sha had doubts on his face, but in fact, he had some clues in his heart.

Just yesterday, his good brother in Linzi County came with a letter, saying that he would borrow the military camp of the navy in his town for ten days and half a month.

Borrowing a military camp, how big it is, Luo Sha didn't think much about it.

As a result, today Zhao Ting summoned them and ordered the two to go out of the city to quell the rebellion.

To say that there is no connection between the two, he will not believe it.

But knowing is knowing, Luo Sha pretended to be confused.

Because no matter what happens, it's not something he can mix.

Now, by reselling ordnance, he secretly made a lot of money, and his mouth was full of oil, and he wished that Zhao Ting had forgotten him, where would he take the initiative to mix.

"Defend the city well, what rebellion will be quelled, and what thieves will be suppressed!"

Yu Chaohuan is not stupid, and he faintly senses that something is wrong.

Seeing this, Luo Sha casually made up: "Who knows, it was Yao Xianggong who gave the order." ”

Yao Xianggong is Yao You, the transfer envoy of Jingdong East Road.

Last month, after Li Heihu of Montenegro defeated Licheng County, he fled from Yucheng to Dongping Mansion.

I couldn't figure it out, and Yu Chaohuan didn't bother to think about it.

He looked at Luo Sha and said with a worried expression: "Brother Luo, what kind of charter is there for this counterinsurgency?" ”

If it was an ordinary little thief, he would have led the troops directly.

But this Zhang Wanxian gathered 100,000 people, and he dared to blaze himself, and his subordinates were all brave, and they were panicked.

Luo Sha smiled bitterly: "Brother Yu also knows what virtue the navy of my town is, and it is not an exaggeration to say that he is a beggar, there are more than 1,000 people in total, and this time he can only do some work as a people's husband." Whether Zhang Wanxian can be taken depends on Brother Yu's military guards. ”

Yu Chaohuan pondered for a moment, then lowered his voice and said: "It's better like this, after you and I arrive in Shouguang, we will first stand still and wait and see the direction of the wind." If nothing can be done, they will pretend to fight the last time and return to the county seat. When the time comes, just make up an excuse and prevaricate. ”

"That's a great plan, take a drink!"

Luo Sha's face was overjoyed, and he raised his glass and praised.

Picking up the wine glass and touching it, Yu Chaohuan laughed loudly: "As soon as the Western Army arrives, that Zhang Wanxian will not be able to jump for long, why do you and I need to work hard." ”

"Exactly!"

Luo Sha echoed.

I can't make any money, and the ghost wants to fight the battlefield.

The two didn't dare to stay in Zhuolou for long, after all, they had to work hard enough.

Out of the city, Luo Sha and Yu Chaohuan went to their respective military camps on their horses and began to reorganize the army.

Truckloads of grain and grass were also transported from the city to the barracks.

……

The government office.

In the study, Zhao Ting and Liu Mi were sitting upright eating tea and chatting.

As a general judgment of a state, although it is controlled by the state, it is not a subordinate.

For example, for major events such as sending troops to quell the rebellion, two people need to use the seal at the same time to comply with the law.

Therefore, this matter cannot be bypassed by Liu Mi.

"How can you put down the rebellion?"

Liu Mi asked, looking at Zhao Ting thoughtfully.

What kind of character Zhao Ting is, how can he not know that this move is really abnormal.

Hearing this, Zhao Ting was calm, took a bite of the teacup, and said unhurriedly: "This matter was led by Jiang Zhizhou, I owed him a favor in the early years, and I really couldn't refuse with a face, so I had to agree to send troops." ”

He didn't tell the truth, but planned to eat alone!

As long as the finishing touches are dealt with, even if Liu Mi is suspicious, there is nothing he can do.

Counting the time, there are still half a year to step down.

The matter of Hangzhou, even if Tong Guan and others were asked to help intercede, it made the official family uncomfortable after all.

After stepping down this time, it is difficult to stay.

Therefore, Zhao Ting just wants to make more money before leaving office, and there will be a guarantee in the future, right?

"Oh?"

Liu Mi pretended to be surprised and said curiously: "But I don't know why I owe someone a favor?" ”

"It's all old things, so don't mention it."

Zhao Ting waved his hand and changed the topic: "It's almost the end of the month, and the filial piety money promised by Han Er should also be sent, why hasn't there been any movement for a long time?" ”

Liu Mi said: "Then Han Er came with a letter, asking me if I want copper money or sugar?" ”

Zhao Ting asked, "What do you say?" ”

Liu Mi stroked his beard and said with a smile: "Naturally, I want sugar, this thing is scarce, and it is also an elegant matter to leave it for myself to order tea." Moreover, it is said that the wealthy merchants in the city of Tokyo threatened to buy eighty yuan for one tael, ship it to the city of Tokyo, and sell it again, and they can make a fortune. ”

"That's true."

Zhao Ting nodded in agreement.

The grain in the county town, he also intends to trade it in sugar.

"Have you been thinking about a new dish recently?" Zhao Ting continued to open the subject.

Speaking of this, Liu Mi suddenly became interested: "Speaking of which, I have indeed figured out a new food." Some time ago, I went to Linzi County, although this place is barren, there is a kind of fish in the mountain stream, the taste is extremely sweet and delicious, compared to the puffer fish is not the same, called the red scale fish. ”

"I called Chang Yukun to send hundreds of them to the house every month, and recently tried many times, and found that rice wine is a perfect match with this fish. When handling this fish, it is necessary to remove the internal organs from the gills of the fish, wash and dry, and fry both sides with butter to lock the essence in the flesh......"

Listening to Liu Mi gushing about the steps, Zhao Ting was extremely impatient in his heart, but he still had to pretend to be interested on his face.

Patiently, he chatted for more than half an hour, and after agreeing to go to Liu Mi's mansion to taste the new dishes in the evening, Zhao Ting finally sent him away.

"Whew!"

With a long sigh, Zhao Ting sipped tea while thinking about possible mistakes in his mind.

The two armies of Zhenhai and Wuwei have been separated, and Han Zhen will help him solve the errand of opening the door...... It should be foolproof.

……

……

Next.

Early in the morning, the armed guards and the town navy, who were ready to go, set off in a mighty manner.

The army travels, and it can't be fast.

With a heavy load of grain and grass, plus cattle, donkeys and livestock, if you can walk 50 miles a day, it is already considered a rapid march, and 30 miles is the normal marching speed.

Yidu is one hundred and twenty miles away from Shouguang, and Yu Chaohuan and Luo Sha deliberately delayed the speed of the march, so I am afraid that by the time Shouguang arrives, it will already be six or seven days later.

Just as they were sending out their troops, Han Zhen was also making the final arrangements in the barracks.

"Nie Dong, this time you are in command, Liu Qi is the deputy, and he leads a thousand troops. Shen Shi set off, went straight down by boat, arrived at the town naval barracks before the end of the hour, rested for half an hour, and then started at the right time. Remember, you only have to wait for three hours, and the longer you delay, the higher the risk. ”

"Also, since you get on the boat, you will dare to blaze the army, don't show your feet!"

"The last general commands!"

Nie Dong was serious in front of him, and he responded with a fist.

This was Nie Dong's first solo operation to command troops, and it was also a test.

He knew very well in his heart that if he couldn't even do this little thing, it would be the end of the future, and he would not be entrusted with important tasks again.

Liu Qi on the side was full of excitement.

He has no burden in his heart about pretending to be a daring army and robbing the granary of the county town.

In Han Zhen's words, it is to rob the rich and help the poor.

Anyway, this grain will eventually be sent to the city of Tokyo, and it will be cheaper for those dog officials and rich businessmen, so it is better to use it to relieve the poor people in Linzi County.

(End of chapter)