Shen Zechuan spoke so confidently because Chazhou was not a place that could be defeated by strong soldiers. During the Yongyi years, Bodun and Duanzhou were the most prosperous. At that time, Shen Wei commanded the garrison of each state, with both money and soldiers, but they were unable to eradicate the bandits in Chazhou. Before Shen Zechuan came to Chazhou, Zhou Gui and his staff of Cizhou made a detailed report on Chazhou, and they agreed that they could only outsmart the tea state.
Cai Yu is indeed not Lei Changming. The biggest difference between the Chazhou bandits and the Luoshan bandits is that the Chazhou bandits are still bandits, and the gathering of the Luoshan group not only forms a territory, but also has the intention of expanding outwards. Lei Jingzhe behind Chang Ming was obviously no longer satisfied with being a bandit. He had the heart to be reborn, but Cai Yu did not. Therefore, it is necessary to fight for Luoshan, and to seek for Chazhou.
Luo Mu may not be as diligent in government and love the people as Zhou Gui, but Shen Zechuan acquiesced in allowing Kong Ling to visit, which means they need Luo Mu. Luo Mu has been the state capital of Chazhou for more than ten years, and no one knows the inside story of Chazhou better than him.
"Your Excellency was sent to Chazhou during Yongyi's reign, during which time he had outstanding political achievements. He once urged Shen Wei to suppress bandits, but Shen Wei believed that Dunzhou was far away from Chazhou, and there was Fanzhou in the middle, so it would be inconvenient to lead troops long distances. , and spent a lot of money, the odds of winning are too small, so Shen Wei dismissed the advice of your lord." When Shen Zechuan mentioned Shen Wei's name, he didn't even blink his eyes, he said, "I see what your lord will do in the future. The politics have changed since then.”
Luo Mu waved his hands and said, "Where do you start with your outstanding political achievements? That's a compliment from the same knowledge. After I arrived in Chazhou, I had no political achievements to speak of. Chazhou was famous for bandits during the Yongyi years. Jiang Qingshan and Jiang Qingshan were among them. Later, when I came down here, I really wanted to show off my skills, but it was too difficult.”
Luo Mu's expression gradually sank.
"In the first two years, my goal was to revitalize the garrison. Although Shen Wei did not agree with it, he did not stop it. The Ministry of War thought it was feasible, so according to my advice, I increased the military expenditure of Chazhou, so I equipped the garrison. The army. At that time, I was full of ambition and focused on suppressing the bandits. But when they really fought, they found that it was impossible. The Chazhou bandits can be traced back to the Yongyi year. As early as before the Chazhou garrison was established, there were a group of people here who were working as grass bandits. In the earliest days, Hezhou was not as prosperous as it is now. At that time, the Yan family hadn't made a fortune. Most of the merchants who took tea on this road were rich merchants from the thirteen cities of Juexi. The bandits in Chazhou made a living by hijacking these merchants. It is too late for the imperial court to take it seriously, the bandits took root in Chazhou and developed various gangs and factions.”
This makes the people of Chazhou sturdy. Compared with other places, there are not so many rules. It is the most difficult to get naturalization here. Almost half of the people have worked as bandits. At that time, when the staff members of the East Palace discussed this place, they wanted to let these people join the army and become a regular army. With the army field and monthly salary, they could ensure that the family could barely make ends meet, and would not become a pirate again to do things that violate the law and discipline. At the same time, it could also restrict The flow of people allows them to stay in the tea state and farm with peace of mind, without causing trouble to the surrounding area, and strengthening the state government's ability to control.
However, Donggong’s colleagues committed a big taboo, that is, talking on paper, putting the traps for other states in Zhongbo on the Chazhou, without adapting to local conditions. The bandits in Chazhou became the regular army, but the land was not so easy to cultivate. After a while, they began to continue to be bandits while eating the monthly salary of the army. This time, there is no need to forge the connection ultimatum, and you can rush out to rob in the name of suppressing bandits. Chase after yourself, always in circles with the court. The devolved state government was unable to resist the bandit forces that had already formed. Luo Mu soon suffered a loss and was severely taught by the bandits.
Not only that, there were bandit leaders like Cai Yu in the later period of Chazhou. They not only talked about chivalry in the rivers and lakes, but also willing to give away money to help the brothers on the road. They became famous, far more sought after than those stereotyped literati, and the state capital was like a fake. .
When Luo Mu said this, Shen Zechuan roughly understood why Shen Wei refused to send troops.
Because Shen Wei didn't dare.
Shen Wei was named King of Jianxing, just because he had a good name. To get to the bottom of it, he was no different from a delegated official like Luo Mu, and he was also an outsider. At first, he neither agreed nor opposed to Luo Mu's proposition, he was just waiting to see, if Luo Mu succeeded, then he could draw a tiger like a cat, if Luo Mu failed, he could hold him accountable. He didn't want to take the risk to offend the bandits in Chazhou, because he knew very well that compared to Luo Mu, people like Cai Yu were the "parent officials" of Chazhou.
"But the time is different," Shen Zechuan's voice was hoarse, he coughed a few times, and then said, "Cai Yu is now eating the dividends given by the Yan family, and all he earns is blood and tears, and what these bandits who have become powerful are sending out Refugee wealth. Inside the tea state, you don’t have to worry about food and clothing, but outside you are starving and dying. After a long time, the ordinary people will also complain.”
"To be honest," Luo Mu said cautiously, weighing the importance of the situation, "after the defeat of Zhongbo, the food supply in the tea state was reduced to a pitiful amount. When the cabinet evacuated the state's granaries to Juexi, it was in the name of disaster relief. Logically, this matter has to sign an IOU with Zhongbo. But Shen Wei died, and Qidu did not send a principal over there. The six states are in charge of their own affairs. It is very difficult to just make a living. Of course, I can't be held accountable for this matter. In recent years, more and more people with good records have taken risks. All of them are starving and have no way to survive. They can only be reduced to grass bandits. The bandits headed by Cai Yu in Chazhou were willing to help at first. They belonged to the poor people, but then the Yan family in Hezhou also went into the water, and wanted to use the power of Cai Yu to squeeze out the business of the Xi family in Zhongbo, so as to do food trading. They worked together to make a lot of money, Cai Yu With Jinyinshan, and getting older, he likes to be flattered by others, and gradually loses his former chivalrous heart, so he demolished the porridge shed and grain shop outside, and he is at ease to be his emperor of the tea state, and there are complaints all over the tea state. , he's not as good as he used to be."
But the thin dead camel was bigger than the horse, Cai Yu still had a strong presence in the southern part of Zhongbo and Hezhou, and the voice of Yan Heru calling him "Grandpa" was also full of weight. Several small gangs and factions privately funded by Luo Mu are difficult to form a climate, and he can only worry about the current situation of insufficient food in the tea state.
There was a brief silence in the house, the half-opened window was full of incense, and the rain and dew had not yet dried. The sky was overcast, time had passed for a long time, and Luo Mu didn't have much time to stay here.
Even though the window was open, Shen Zechuan still felt bored, the tea cup under his finger was cold, but he said something contradictory to Shicai: "If Cai Yu is still wary, he should understand that the so-called complaining is nothing but other gangs. It's a ghost trick. As his sister-in-law, the adult can remind him in this regard."
Luo Mu was slightly startled, puzzled.
Shen Zechuan poked at the white and jade-like tea cover and said, "Lei Changming is dead, Cai Yu is a famous bandit in the center, and now is the good time for him to be in high spirits, whether it is for Chazhou or the Yan family, He can't allow others to share a spoonful of the pie. Besides, when he is old, he is most afraid of 'not as good as before'. If he thinks that the current public anger is caused by the younger generation, he will definitely not let them go."
Only then did Luo Mu understand, and he couldn't help but secretly said something cruel.
Shen Zechuan wanted to make Cai Yu treat people's grievances as gang infighting, and was inciting people with intentions. Once Cai Yu thought of this, he would intensify his efforts to suppress the little bandits in order to hold onto the money he had. The little bandits were already dissatisfied, and if they were suppressed by Cai Yu, the three-point dissatisfaction would become seven points. As long as the two sides accumulated hatred, it would be difficult to join forces, and even confront each other.
"The small gangs that your lord has secretly funded before can come in handy. When they are all beaten and beaten by Cai Yu, you can help them, donate food generously, and let them gather together and become brothers in need. "Shen Zechuan finished his tea and motioned to Qiao Tianya to pour it again. He looked at Luo Mu and said, "Small and crowded, it naturally becomes a trend. It's like a group of jackals hunting. What we need to do is not to confront each other, but to help fuel the flames."
Luo Mu felt cold when he heard that, as long as he hinted at Cai Yu a few words, he could make Cai Yu self-destruct the Great Wall. It is not uncommon to have an alienation scheme, but Shen Zechuan only arrived at Chazhou for one night, so he was able to understand the details of Cai Yu and Chazhou so clearly that Luo Mu couldn't help but think of Shen Zechuan's original identity - Jin Yiwei.
"When Cai Yu is removed, we will be able to discuss the grain business in the two states in detail." Shen Zechuan said calmly, "This adult's experience of humiliation and humiliation will be the talk of tea in the future. If the people can satisfy their stomachs, they are adults. The most prominent political achievements, even if they are taken to other states, are also admired parents. Lord Luo, it's easy to go."
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Soon after Luo Mu left, it started to rain again.
Shen Zechuan took the car back to the courtyard. When he came down, he saw Qiao Tianya wearing a big cloak between his arms and said, "It's still hot in July, so I don't want to wear this... Why do you even put this on?"
Qiao Tianya held an umbrella and said, "I didn't remember it, it was specially ordered by Master."
Shen Zechuan walked in through the door. This yard was bought by Ge Qingqing, who was far away in Juexi, under the guise of doing business. It was not big and very old. There was water on the front porch, and there were not many flowers and plants in the courtyard.
"After I arrived at Zhongbo, I wasted my time and made Master worried. When I go back, don't tell him about his illness." Shen Zechuan said, looking back halfway, and smiled at Kong Ling, "Mr. Chengfeng has worked hard all the way."
Kong Ling quickly said that he did not dare.
"I was sitting in the house just now, watching the Jiuli incense planted by the window passing the rain and green, moisturizing my eyes." Shen Zechuan said casually, "Go back and plant some in the house."
They just went up the stairs when they saw Fei Sheng, who was waiting inside, greet him. He didn't dare to be careless about the task, and greeted Shen Zechuan with a smile, and said, "Master is finally back."
Shen Zechuan said: "It seems that there is good news to report?"
"Master is wise," Fei Sheng lifted the curtain for Shen Zechuan in front, "before I left, I received something sent by Lord Hou, knowing that it was an important thing, so I didn't dare to stop on the road, so I sent it to the master in a hassle-free manner. already."
This man likes to be flattering when he speaks, Qiao Tianya heard it funny, laughed out loud from the back, just followed him in, and joked: "Eleven Fei, I find it interesting, interesting, and sometimes entertaining."
Shen Zechuan took off his toga and said, "I'll take a look."
Fei Sheng ignored Qiao Tianya, took things from his subordinates, and presented them to Shen Zechuan. When Shen Zechuan touched the skin, it was still cold.
"Master Hou asked someone to send it back to the house, and specially ordered to bring it to the house. We don't have ice at home, so we borrowed it from Mrs. Zhou, but unfortunately it melted without covering it on the road."
Shen Zechuan was curious, but did not show his face in front of everyone. He pinched the skin with his fingertips, and there was something like water in it. Before he could open it, he was hit by the sour smell.
Qiao Tianya was not far away, smelled it and said, "Isn't this milk?"
"Isn't it possible," Fei Sheng said in confusion, "Why does Lord Hou have people send milk all the way? You can't drink it overnight."
They said and looked at Shen Zechuan. Shen Zechuan didn't dislike the smell. The corners of his lips were slightly hooked. When he noticed that they were looking at him, he glanced at him and said, "What?"
Who dares to say anything.
Shen Zechuan closed the lid and opened another box, which was indeed rough tea. He stood for a moment and sighed slightly, feeling that he really knew Xiao Chiye too well.
To others, milk is the same everywhere, but to Xiao Chiye, what is from the north is what is from the north, and cannot be replaced anywhere else. He saved his own mouth, knowing that he would not let it go, but still wanted someone to bring it to Shen Zechuan.
If I catch up, can I still drink it? All good things and good things to drink, they always have to taste it together.
That's what Xiao Chiye thinks. Others don't understand it, but Shen Zechuan understands it best.