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Chapter 146 I want to be guarded by Huaian Guard
"This person surnamed Zhao can be regarded as a talent. It's a pity that he is too unruly and often ambitious. Otherwise, he can be used by me. It would be a good thing to be recommended by the official to serve for the court!"

Shen Chi shook his head, thinking of another idea.

Zhao Cheng seems to be really talented, can he recommend it to the court?
Discovering talents for the imperial court is also a great achievement!

Moreover, in the Confucian school of governance since ancient times, it is a good thing to find hidden and relics for the court, which is in line with the Confucian world outlook and aesthetics.

"My lord, this is the money raised by the wealthy households in the city to defend the city. There are a total of 130 pens and 76 coins."

At this time, a teacher came over with an account book and reported to Shen Chen.

"How many?"

Shen Chen couldn't believe his ears.

"One... 130 coins and 76 coins." The master stuttered a little.

Even he was embarrassed to say this number.

Shen Chi snatched the ledger abruptly, looking at the numbers on it, his hands trembled.

"It's the opposite! It's the opposite! Such a big Chaigoubao, with so many rich households, unexpectedly... only raised 130 guan...and it's 130 copper coins, not 130 taels of silver!"

The quality of copper coins varies, and there are many privately minted coins.

Therefore, although consistent money can be exchanged for one tael of silver in theory, in fact, it depends on the quality of copper coins.

Even if it is a high-quality copper coin, it often takes an extra fifty cash from the usual money to exchange it for a tael of silver.

If it is a privately minted copper coin of poor quality, it will be even more uncountable.

Chaigoubao is the largest city in Xuanfu Town, rich merchants gather here, and merchants are raining like rain. In the end, only 130 yuan was raised in donations.

"The Fan family is the biggest wealthy businessman in Chai Goubao, yet they only donated [-] pieces... Is he going to take the lead against this official? Believe it or not, this official brought people there and ransacked his house?"

Shen Chi looked at the name on the top, and spit stared straight into the sky.

"My lord, in order to raise funds for the peace talks with the Tartars, the Fan family has already distributed two thousand pieces of satin, fifty heads of oxen, one hundred donkeys, five hundred shi of fried noodles, and one thousand shi of various miscellaneous grains... They contributed a lot. what!

The Fan family said that they were exhausted, so they were unable to raise funds to defend the city. "

The master has an account book in his mind, and stepped forward to remind him cautiously.

"There is money for the Tartars! Now defending the city to deal with the strong army, they will have no money? The Fan family is not willing to pay, isn't it afraid that the strong army will break through the city and destroy them?" Shen Chen gritted his teeth. .

"My lord, even if the city is broken, the Fan family is not afraid. They can go out of the city and go to the Tartars for protection! They have a very good relationship with the Tartars.

The Fan family took the lead in doing this, and the rich households of other companies were also unwilling to accept donations! "

The master cried and mourned.

Shen Chen's face was ugly.

The Fan family not only has a good relationship with the Tartars, but also has a very good relationship with many generals in the frontier army.

Shen Chi usually received the filial piety from the Fan family.

He really dare not touch the Fan family now.

Otherwise, not only would he not be able to continue as the governor, but he might not even be able to save his life.

"Let's embezzle the salary allocated by the imperial court first! Soldiers, please bear with me, this month's salary will not be paid for now." Shen Chi said somewhat dejectedly.

"My lord, the soldiers haven't paid their salaries for half a year, because the Tartars are coming to the city. In order for the soldiers to fight with all their heart, your lord promised that they will pay their salaries in two days..." Chang Rusong immediately reminded.

"National calamity! As a soldier of the frontier army, he eats the country's food and salary, and doesn't want to share the country's worries. He only thinks about paying money and salary every day. What do the court support you for?" Shen Chen frowned impatiently.

He felt more and more that Chang Rusong was not pleasing to the eye.

"But my lord, the soldiers have to eat too! If they don't pay for half a year, the soldiers can't afford to support their families. This is going to cause big trouble..." Chang Rusong said anxiously.

"Shut up!" Shen Chen yelled, "I haven't received my salary for half a year. I can do it, so it's possible that those stinky soldiers think they are more noble than me?"

"Chang Rusong! What is your intention? Mr. Shen has already set an example, set an example, and you still want to deceive the public here? From our family's point of view, among so many people, you are the most dishonest .

Why do the soldiers have to eat... Are the soldiers hungry?Mr. Shen usually eats and lives with the soldiers, and he is most sympathetic to the soldiers.

Are you reluctant to part with your salary for half a year?What a shame! "

Wang Kun scolded with a sharp voice.

Chang Rusong's eyes widened with anger.

"My lord, father-in-law..."

Chang Rusong wanted to say something else, but Shen Chen had already looked impatient and scolded:
"go out!"

Beside, Ye Zhihua and others hurriedly pulled Chang Rusong.

Chang Rusong sighed heavily, could only cup his fists sullenly, and turned around to come out.

"This Chang Rusong really doesn't know good and bad, doesn't know how to share the worries of the court, in the face of adversity, he still thinks about his own salary..."

When he walked to the entrance of the hall, Chang Rusong could not help feeling sad when he heard the voice behind him.

"My lord, why did you contradict the governor and the surveillance officer?"

Ye Zhihua persuaded.

"Commander Ye, do you also think that this general is wrong? It is true that Shen Chen hasn't been paid for half a year, but his income, his salary is only a drop in the bucket. His various incomes are extremely fertile.

In Xuanfu Town, what year does it not make a lot of money?That little salary is just icing on the cake for him.

But the soldiers were counting on that bit of food to eat!If no food is paid for half a year, people will starve to death!

I have already promised the soldiers that the food will be paid in these two days, and now it has been embezzled... How can we explain to the soldiers?

How can the soldiers desperately kill the enemy and defend the city?This is going to be a big deal! "

Chang Rusong's mouth was so anxious that it burst into blisters.

"My lord, your arms can't twist your thighs! The governor and the prince have already made a decision. If you twist it, I'm afraid you will be killed by them!"

Ye Zhihua said earnestly.

Chang Rusong could only sigh heavily.

Looking up at the top of the city, there are ragged and sluggish defenders, and then think about the scene I saw in the barracks of the strong army...

Each of the soldiers of the strong land army is physically strong, wearing brand-new mandarin duck battle jackets.

The key is that they have light in their eyes, and their spiritual outlook is full of vigor and vitality.

Daming, what happened?
Ordinarily, they are the main force of the frontier army in Xuanfu Town of the Ming Dynasty!
Soon, the news spread that in addition to withholding food and payment, a part of the military food was even embezzled.

The reason given was that there was a rebellion by the rebels and the food road was cut off, so the rations of the defenders were halved.

"Shen Chi boy! Wang Kun's salted goods! How dare you do this? It's not enough to embezzle the salary, but even embezzle the rations of the frontier army.

The soldiers don't have enough to eat now, they have two meals a day.If you embezzle rations again, wouldn't you really be mutiny? "

Chang Rusong was so anxious that he wanted to turn around and go back to reason with Shen Chi on the spot.

At any rate, Ye Zhihua and the others stopped him.

"It's over! Xuanfu Town will definitely lose all people's hearts! Even if we survive the current crisis, now that we are surrounded by powerful enemies, we will definitely be defeated in the future!"

Chang Rusong hit the wall with a heavy fist.

Looking into the distance.

The army of Tartars outside the Great Wall in the north, the strong land army in the south of the city...

They all seem to be more energetic than the Daming Frontier Army.

Just when it was time to risk their lives, Shen Chi and the others dared to be so greedy.

The money and food are collected.

Zhao Cheng refused to proceed with the peace talks, so the location of the peace talks was set outside the East City Gate.

On one side are Shen Chi and Wang Kun, leading a group of elite servants.

On the other side is Zhao Cheng, with a team of guards.

The first time Shen Chen saw Zhao Cheng, he intentionally took a few extra glances.

I saw that Zhao Cheng's attire was a bit weird. He was not wearing a Ming standard helmet, but a round helmet with a grass green pattern.

Then, Shen Chi's eyes fell on the flag that Zhao Cheng's entourage was flying.

This is a red flag with a long thread embroidered with golden yellow silk thread, shaped like the Great Wall.

"Zhao Baihu changed the flag privately. Is this an attempt to formally raise the flag and rebel?"

Shen Qi asked coldly.

He has the temperament of a literati, and what he has always envied and yearned for is the demeanor of Zhang Yi and Su Qin. With his three-inch tongue, he can make the opponent's thousands of troops hide their faces in shame, or the opponent's generals will bow down on the spot.

Therefore, even though Zhao Cheng and his party were tall, burly, neat and oppressive, he had to act very calm on the surface.

The style cannot be lost.

However, when he finished speaking, Zhao Cheng squinted at him.

"Shen Chi, the peace talks have already been made, what are you trying to do?

If you don't have that strength, don't try to pretend.Otherwise, I promise you will die embarrassingly.

What uprising, what rebellion!I am rebelling on the spot now, can you afford it? "

Zhao Cheng didn't have any affection for Shen Chi.

As a gentry and a governor, he has vested interests in the behemoth system of Daming, but he doesn't know how to protect Daming.

When Daming's greatest enemy, Huang Taiji, was at his weakest, if he didn't unite with Lin Danhan, the enemy of the enemy, to deal with Huang Taiji, that would be fine, and even gave Huang Taiji a blood transfusion...

Once Zhao Cheng had the chance, he would definitely shoot Shen Chi.

"you……"

Shen Chi was choked suddenly, and his expression changed for a while.

"Zhao Baihu, we brought you what you asked for. Some silks and satins were not available at the moment. We used the same amount of silver and copper coins. I hope Zhao Baihu doesn't mind."

Wang Kun opened his mouth and relieved Shen Qi.

"Hehe! You guys acted pretty fast. I'm afraid you have deducted your salary again? I just don't know, how much did you make by taking the opportunity?"

Zhao Cheng chuckled.

"Humph!"

Wang Kun snorted coldly, not wanting to talk to Zhao Cheng any more.

Zhao Cheng touched his nose, it seems that he was right!

Every time a country is in crisis, there are always some moths who will eat even more.

"Zhao Baihu, can you retreat now?" Wang Kun said.

"Retreat? I haven't discussed my military merits yet! It's always right to reward meritorious deeds, right?

Peace talks are peace talks, military merit is military merit, and one yard is equal to one yard.

Our Qiangdi Army defeated the Tartar Hulu Niulu before, which was a shocking feat.

I want to be a Huaian guard, isn't that too much? "

Zhao Cheng's subordinates now have a certain team, and the territory should be expanded.

"What? You want to be the guard of Huai'an? Don't Zhao Baihu feel that your current status as a Baihu is a bit different from that of a garrison officer?" Shen Chen smiled coldly.

His gaze swept over the money and food.

It is not impossible to agree to Zhao Cheng's conditions.

If Zhao Cheng insisted, he would not offend Zhao Cheng.

The premise is that Zhao Cheng wants to give him enough benefits.

"Also, Huai'an Guard is not lacking in defense now!" Wang Kun followed beside him.

Zhao Cheng laughed, of course he could see the intentions of these two guys.

However, he wasn't going to spoil these two guys.

"Now it's vacant. The Huai'an guards mutinied, and Yang Cang was killed by the rebels because of ineffective suppression during the suppression process.

I, Zhao Cheng, happened to pass by and put down the rebellious army.

Now, Huai'an Guard's rebellious soldiers are camping outside the city, do you two adults want me to be guarded by Huai'an Guard to subdue the rebellious soldiers? "

"You... Zhao Cheng! Don't go too far! A man must keep his word!
We have already negotiated, agreed to your conditions, and gave you all the gold, silver, and silk. Why are you threatening us again? "

Shen Qi trembled with anger.

"Yes... yes! Zhao Cheng, you are so contradictory, how can you stand in the world?"

Wang Kun's voice became sharper.

"You have no eggs, neither male nor female can stand in the world. I am a masculine man, what can't stand in the world?"

Zhao Cheng snorted coldly.

"You... bold!"

Wang Kun was so angry that he almost rolled his eyes and passed out.

The most taboo thing for eunuchs is that people call him eggless.

Zhao Cheng is scolding and exposing his faults!
"Hahaha!"

Behind Zhao Cheng, all the soldiers laughed and looked at Wang Kun mockingly.

At this moment, Wang Kun felt unprecedented fear.

In the past, what he looked down on the most were these warriors.

Emphasizing literature over martial arts has already penetrated deep into Daming's genes.

Although Wang Kun was an eunuch, he felt the same as those gentry, that warriors were vulgar.

But now, these warriors don't take him seriously at all. They all look confident, wearing armor and holding firecrackers...

This power terrified him again.

"Who are you saying is dishonest? Shen Chi, Wang Kun, you two have framed me like this, I'm going to be very upset.

It was our strong land army that was negotiating peace before.Our strong army took things and withdrew immediately, absolutely unambiguous.

It is the Huai'an army who are making trouble now.What is the relationship between Huai Anjun and Zhao Cheng?I'm not Huai'an Guard! "

Zhao Cheng stared, as if he was about to get angry at any time.

"Yes! Who dares to frame our lord, first ask us whether the gun in our hand will agree or not! The master humiliated the minister to death! We will fight!"

Niu Dali immediately shouted at the top of his voice.

"The lord humiliated the subject to death! Whoever dares to frame our lord, we will do our best!"

"My lord, please order, let us fight to the death here!"

"Ahh! I'm so mad! How dare you humiliate our lord! How dare you frame our lord! I just want to kill the bottom of my head now! Kill a corpse!"

"..."

Niu Dali and others who followed Zhao Cheng roared angrily and took off their guns.

The muzzle and the bayonet are cold.

Shen Chi's legs were weak and his face was pale.

Wang Kun... peed again!

(End of this chapter)