Chen Du never thought that he would do such a thing!

The imperial court actually asked him to hand over the people, money and grain to Yunzhou County on behalf of the imperial court.

The garrison general of his dignified border guard is like a personal trafficker, handing over money to Yunzhou County and selling the people of Hedong County with the other hand.

When the money and grain from Yunzhou County arrived at Yumen Pass, the victims of all prefectures and counties in Hedong County were also sent to Yumen Pass one after another.

Originally, because the Huns retreated, Yumen Pass, which was quiet again, instantly formed a large bazaar, but there were only two traders in this bazaar.

On one side is the Chen Capital, which represents the imperial court and holds 700,000 people.

On the other side is Jiang He, who represents Yunzhou County and holds 1.5 million taels of silver and 1.5 million stone of grain.

It was the first time that Chen Du had met the titular supreme administrator of Yunzhou County.

The two met for the first time without any accidents, and after saying goodbye to each other, they took their respective seats.

Jiang He said straight to the point: "General Chen, according to the requirements of the imperial court, Jiang has brought all the 1.5 million taels of silver and 1.5 million stone grains now, just outside the Yumen Pass.

It's just that our prince said, pay the money with one hand and deliver the goods with the other, and ask Chen Shoubei to send people out as soon as possible, so that we can also hand over the money and grain to you, right? ”

Chen Du pressed the hilt of the long sword at his waist with one hand, and sat in his place with the big horse golden knife and nodded: "The order of the imperial court has come down, Jiang Taishou doesn't have to worry about Chen's backtracking."

It's just that the transfer of these hundreds of thousands of people is certainly not something that can be completed in a short period of time, and you still need to wait a little longer. ”

As soon as he heard his words, Jiang He immediately sneered in his heart, but his face was silent, and he waved his hand with a smile: "It's okay, it's okay, one and a half million taels of silver and one and a half million stone grain are not a small amount, and we also need to hand it over slowly, everyone is considerate of each other, just wait for a while."

If Chen Shoubei has no opinion, Jiang will naturally not have any opinion. ”

Chen Du's words were suddenly choked, and he didn't say anything for a long time.

To be honest, he really didn't want to give 700,000 people to Yunzhou County from him, if he talked about it in the future, although it was an order from the imperial court, people who didn't know the truth would only think that he Chen sold all the 700,000 people in Hedong to Yunzhou County.

It was he who traded the people as goods like cattle and horses, and for whatever reason, people were sold from him.

Originally, he wanted to drag it out and see if the court would regret it if it took a long time.

Unexpectedly, Jiang He saw it at a glance, and with his own way, he also treated his body and dragged it back.

Aren't you the one who dragged me?

Then I'll drag your money and food, see which of us is in a hurry?

In fact, there is no doubt that he is in a hurry, and all the departments of the imperial court are waiting for this silver and grain to be put into the pot, and since yesterday, they have sent three urgent reports a day asking him if the transaction has been completed?

If the trade is finished, send back the silver and grain as soon as possible.

The court is waiting!

If this is dragged down by the other party, as soon as the court investigates it, even if it is well-intentioned, it will be regarded as a bad thing, and at that time, there are ten mouths, and it is impossible to say clearly.

So after only being stunned for a while, Chen Du could only reluctantly promise to deliver the victims as soon as possible with a black face.

Jiang He received an affirmative reply, which made him smile widely, and he got up to salute him before leaving.

Walking to the door of the garrison mansion, he happened to see Zhang Zheng who had just come to the door, and Jiang He casually patted him on the shoulder twice.

Zhang Zheng immediately understood and followed.

In the evening, Jiang He and his entourage were temporarily staying in the inn.

A cup of hot tea with the fragrance of tea was placed on the table in front of Zhang Zheng, and the white mist slowly rose from the tea cup, and the rich fragrance of Pu'er tea was refreshing.

Zhang Zheng took a sip of it, then put it down, and the two opposite sides also held a cup of tea and drank it slowly.

Seeing him put down the teacup, he asked, "What?" Don't like Pu'er? This is a tribute to the royal family in Caiyun County, and I also went to the prince for dinner during the Chinese New Year, and I walked a little from the prince.

That's good stuff! ”

The corners of Zhang Zheng's mouth twitched: "Jiang Taishou, don't ask if you take it for stealing, you follow the prince's tea, isn't it good?" ”

"Look at you!"

Jiang He shook his head helplessly, stretched out his hand and nodded at Zhang Zheng, and then put down the teacup and said: "You are good at everything, but you like to follow the rules in everything, which is not good!" ”

"If there are rules for everything, and everyone in the world can follow the rules in everything, the world will surely become more and more prosperous, why is this bad?" Zhang Zheng retorted.

Jiang He smiled, picked up the teacup and blew the slag floating on the tea surface, shook his head and sighed:

"How can there be rules for everything in this world, and how can people in the world follow the rules for everything?

Living in this world, some people may want you to follow the rules one second ago, but when someone finds him and asks him for help, he will make your brain a little more flexible.

In this world, as long as you are not able to completely make the decision, you have to go around in this world, and you have to become a little smoother for this world, otherwise you can't do anything, you can't do anything!

You, understand? ”

"Students don't understand! Since there is a reason for the rules to stand, if everyone is to deal with things with human feelings, then what is the point of rules?

A rule that has been broken repeatedly, will anyone still take him seriously?

Over time, this rule can only become a nominal clause, and in such a case, how can this rule fulfill the duties that he should have performed?

Isn't it all a mess? ”

Zhang Zheng refuted Jiang He's words with reason.

Jiang He nodded and said, "It is precisely because of the reasons you said that the Great Song Dynasty has become what it is now, so what can I do?"

You can't change the first person to make rules, there will always be some things that break the rules, and you can't change those who take advantage of the world to break the rules, and they will use the world again to continue to break the rules!

You can't change it, when the rules and laws are completely trampled on, they ignore it!

It's late! ”

Jiang He does not deny that Zhang Zheng is right, but it is useless, everyone understands the reason, but who can do that?

Zhang Zheng did not hesitate to say: "Then re-establish rules for them, let yourself go high enough not to be affected by anyone, or when people who can influence you will not affect your position, go and re-establish rules for the world!"

Those who dare to break the rules will be punished with the most severe criminal law, so that those who have lost their reverence for the rules and the law will understand! Rules are rules! ”

"To do this, the people who make the rules themselves have to be right, who do you think can do this?" Jiang He asked.

Zhang Zheng replied without hesitation: "Student, me!" ”

"Can you keep your original intention?"

"Yes!"

"Are you sure you won't be assimilated by those who enter the officialdom with a lot of blood, but in the end they are assimilated by the officialdom?"

"No!"

Zhang Zheng cut the railway!

"What if there was a day?"

"There won't be that day! If there is! I cut myself to thank the world! Zhang Zheng's eyes were full of determination!

"Good!"

Bang Bang Bang!

Jiang He applauded quickly!

"I took your military order!

I'd like to see if you can keep your original intention as you say!

I can say first, if you change your mind, I will personally let you die without a place to be buried! ”

Speaking of the last sentence, Jiang He suddenly came to Zhang Zheng, approached him, stared at his eyes and said solemnly.

Zhang Zheng smiled slightly and didn't speak again, but Jiang He already understood what he meant, slowly sat back in his position, waved his hand and said: "I have said everything that should be said, and the tea that should be drunk has also been drunk, and your score in this test is on the first!"

Tomorrow, follow the first batch of people back to Yunzhou County, and the yamen will arrange a place for you to take office. ”

Zhang Zheng immediately got up and bowed: "Xie Taishou!" Then the student will quit! ”

"Hmm!"

Jiang He nodded, and said again before Zhang Zheng left: "The ancients are not as good as what they say." This officer is waiting for your answer. ”

Zhang Zheng turned his head and smiled, nodded slightly, turned around and opened the door and strode away.

The door was gently shut, and only Jiang and one person were left in the room, quietly sipping the tea in the cup amid the fragrance of tea.

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(End of chapter)