These courtiers who followed Liu Xie and fled Chang'an. In fact, they are facing the same dilemma as Yang Biao. All have reached the brink of poverty. right now. They ran away by themselves. A large number of old and young, men and women are left in Chang'an. But they did not leave enough "living expenses" for them. After Liu Xin occupied Chang'an. Pay Yang Biao and the others. But it was not so generous enough to pay salaries to courtiers who followed Liu Xie.
The families of those courtiers were placed under house arrest. Can't even get out of the gate. Even if you want to do a job. It is impossible to make some money. Sit and eat the sky. Besides, this mountain is already empty. The life of hunger and fullness has made these families unable to sustain themselves. So many strange things happened one after another.
This happened at the home of Yueqi School Lieutenant Wang Fu who followed Liu Xie to Luoyang. The official position of Wangfu is not high. Naturally, the salary is not too much. Family background is not rich. After coming to Chang'an. Life was more difficult than other courtiers. As soon as Wang Fu left. Leave his wife and children behind and stay at home. It's been two days since I can't open the pot.
Although Wang Fu is not rich. But anyhow, it is also a court official. There are also several servants and maidservants in the family. If it is an ordinary big family. Fall in the family situation. You can also sell these servants and maids. Change a few small dollars in an emergency. But Wang Fu is a criminal official. These servants and maids were also placed under house arrest together. Not only cannot be sold. There are also a few more mouths to eat.
These servants and maidservants saw that the Wang family had arrived in this field. The courage gradually grew. Don't pay attention to Wang Fu's wife Jiang. There is not much surplus food in Wang Fu's house. Soon it was eaten up. Jiang had to get some gold and silver jewelry. Please take the soldier at the door to the street for some food. The soldiers behind these doors are all from the regular army. Strict discipline. Seeing Jiang is pitiful. It's also a favor for her. And he didn't dare to deduct a little bit. But Jiang himself does not do housework. Also rely on those servants and maidservants. As a result, all the food she exchanged for jewelry went into the belly of these servants and maids. Instead, Jiang's mother and son will continue to be hungry.
There is an old servant in Wang Fu's house who picks up dung and water in the back garden. The year is fifty years away. It's a hunchback. For so many years. Everyone has forgotten his name. They all call him old camel. The old camel was in charge of the back garden. Quietly planted some vegetables in a corner of the garden. So he exchanged these vegetables for two steamed buns with the domestic servants in the front yard. I lay it in my arms and didn't want to eat all day. Very hungry. Only after avoiding people, took it out and took two mouthfuls.
Jiang saw that there was no grain to deliver. Only when the jewelry has been cut short by the guarding soldier. And dare not say anything. Had to swallow. Jiang was very hungry. I remember that I had heard people talk about it. Bark and grass roots can satisfy hunger. So I went to the back garden. I was seeing the old camel licking the buns there. Jiang also disregarded his identity. Pounced on to grab the steamed buns in Lao Tuo's hands.
Lao Tuo finally got these two steamed buns. How willing to give. There are two people fighting for me. In the scramble. Lao Tuo accidentally touched Jiang's chest. Trembling. Limp. Lao Tuo has never touched a woman in his life. All of a sudden, the old camel felt like floating on the top of the cloud. I couldn't help saying: "Ma'am. This bun was saved by the old slave. I gave it to you. The old slave was only starving to death. Madam really wants to eat it. The old slave will give it to the lady. But you can ask for it. Yes. Let the old slave sleep."
Speaking of later. The old camel's voice was already trembling. Jiang was furious. His face flushed. But at a glance, he saw the steamed bun in Lao Tuo's hand. The ghost almost nodded.
Seeing Jiang, Lao Tuo nodded and agreed. There wasn't a hint of joy in my heart. Also ignore the broad daylight. Dragging Jiang, he came under a big tree. Take off her clothes.
Jiang did not resist either. Ren Lao Tuo as. Just grab the saliva-stained steamed bun in his hand. It's not too dirty. Squeezed it into his mouth and gnawed.
Lao Tuo is an elderly person after all. Did not do that again. He shook a thousand miles after a few clicks. Jiang had just swallowed half a bun. Jiang saw that he was finished so soon. He wanted to stand up. Lao Tuo felt that he was too bad. The two argued again.
Jiang struggled. While looking at the other steamed bun that Lao Tuo always held in his hand. Said: "If you still want to get it. Give me that steamed bun."
Lao Tuo thought that this tall woman had been crushed by himself just now. Gritted his teeth. Give that steamed bun to Jiang. He fell down again and rubbed it. This time it was much longer than before.
Jiang also ignored the sour smell on the old camel. Just eat steamed buns. Did not drink a sip of water. He just swallowed a steamed bun. The other steamed bun was held tightly in his hand. Can't even bear to look at it. That is to be reserved for the son. suddenly. Jiang felt that the old camel on his body had stopped moving. Take a peek. But there is no breath.
At the time of panic. Jiang didn't know where the strength came from. He pushed the old camel aside. Struggling. Put the clothes on the body indiscriminately. Ren Lao Tuo lay there naked. Until three days later. Someone discovered the body of the old camel.
Because the old camel looks strangely dead. Many rumors spread from Wang Fu's home. Jiang worried about the Dongchuang incident. Ashamed. A white silk was actually hung on the beam of the room.
This incident happened the day before Liu Xin left Chang'an. It was this incident that prompted him to finally make up his mind to deal with the families of these courtiers. Some are developed and sold in Chang'an Public Development. Some of them were escorted to serve as official slaves.
At noon. Xu Chu returned to Xiangyang from Jiangdong. original. He took the waterway this time. Before Liu Xin returned from Chang'an. Ma Yun used the navy ship. Transport grain and grass to the three counties of Jiangdong. To meet military needs. Relief to the people. right now. These grains and grasses have been distributed to counties and counties. Received an order from eight hundred miles to be sent quickly. Xu Chu first led 10,000 paces. Take a navy boat. He rushed directly to Xiangyang.
When I saw Liu Xin. Xu Chu couldn't wait to clasp his fists and said, "Big Brother. I should be allowed to go to Zangke this time. I must come back with the heads of Meng Huo and Liu Dan."
Zhu Rong stood by. Hearing that Xu Chu was about to rush to kill Meng Huo. Saw his dark face. Except for being taller. There is nothing different from a barbarian man. Can not help but curl his lips. Just about to speak. But Liu Xin said: "Zhongkang. This time you stay in Xiangyang. Help Gong Yuhe Yuan Hao to do this year's conscription. The battle of Zangke. I have to deal with it myself."
Xu Chu heard that there was nothing wrong with him. He retreated to the side in a slanderous manner.
Liu Xin's face became serious. Shen Sheng said: "Zhong Kang. As the leader of the Flying Tiger Guards, you must understand your responsibilities. In the shortest time, you can re-establish a strong Flying Tiger Guards. This is the most difficult task I have given you. task."
The Feihu guards were in two battles with Dong Zhuo's Feixiong Army and Cao Cao's Qingzhou Army. The casualties were heavy. There are only less than a thousand people left. Among the dead flying tiger guards. Many of them are veterans who have followed Liu Xin since Hejian. For their sacrifice. Liu Xin has always been brooding. The Flying Tiger Guard will also be rebuilt. It has become a major event that must be completed this year. To comfort these soldiers in the spirit of the sky.
Zhu Rong heard that Liu Xin did not agree to let Xu Chu go to the front line of Zhongnan. Could not help but breathe a sigh of relief. Said: "General Xu. Have you heard clearly. Your task is to stay in Xiangyang. Menghuo's head can only be cut off by my elder brother."
Xu Chu was with those flying tiger guards almost all day. The relationship with them is extremely deep. Received the task of rebuilding the Flying Tiger Guard. It's full of joy. Very suffocated. Determined to do this thing well.
But he followed Liu Xin for many years. But I know that Liu Xin's martial arts are unfathomable. But he doesn't like to use force with others. Zhu Rong dismissed Liu Xin's decision to cut off Meng Huo's head by himself. Said: "My eldest brother has some fierce generals who are accustomed to fighting. Meng Huo is something. You can kill chickens with a sledgehammer."
This is what Zhu Rong doesn't like to listen to the most. Suddenly got angry. Pouting his mouth and said: "What do you know. That is our Zhujia rule."
Xu Chu scratched his head. I don't understand. Murmured: "New sister-in-law. My eldest brother can't kill Meng Huo. It's up to you, what do you wish the family?"
Zhu Rong came to Xiangyang for three years ago. There have been rumors both inside and outside the State Shepherd House. Xu Chu naturally also knows. In addition, she fought desperately outside the city gate of Xiangyang. Xu Chu admired her very much. She has long been treated as a sister-in-law.
The three words "new sister-in-law" were scratching Zhu Rong's itch. She was ecstatic to hear. Don't care about this with Xu Chu anymore. But Liu Xin scowled and said, "What nonsense. Don't hurry back to your barracks."
"Haha. Lord, who is going to drive away." Liu Xin followed the sound. But Wenpin came in from outside. He said with his hands. "Enjoy the lord. I will go to Jingnan at the end. Ten thousand barbarian tribes have been recruited. I am here to pay the order."
On Liu Xin's way back to Xiangyang. He made plans to pacify Zhongnan. And sent Wenren to Jingnan. Temporarily recruit 10,000 brutal soldiers. Because Liu Xin knew. Almost all the barbarians are brave and brave. Especially suitable for mountain jungle combat. Conquer the four counties of South Central China. It can come in handy.
I learned that two people gathered together in Xiangyang. Liu Xin made a decisive decision. Said: "Send an order to the three armies. Rest for a while. Depart after an hour."
Xu Chu arched his hands and said, "Big Brother. There is evil coming with Zilong. The battle in Zhangke is not critical. There is no need to send troops so soon."
indeed. According to Liu Xin's original plan. There is no need to attack so early. Because according to his estimate. Xu Chu will not arrive until tomorrow at the earliest. Unexpectedly, he took the waterway. I didn't expect that Wenren recruited the barbarian tribes so smoothly. Since things are so smooth. Of course he must strike while the iron is hot. Get started soon. And Liu Xin knew. The South of this era. The climate is not as hot as later generations. In winter, it may snow and freeze. If it is delayed to that time. It is very unfavorable for marching and fighting. It is very likely to form a tug of war. The strategy of making quick decisions with him will be very different.
For Liu Xin's decision. Zhu Rong is clapping his hands and cheering. She wished to fly to Zangke now. To avenge my father. So hurriedly ran back to the room to prepare to pack. Although Zhu Rong was careless on the surface. Not stupid. She insisted on going to Zangke with Liu Xin. And her own little nine.