Crowned the New Han Dynasty

Chapter 753: Bad deserves its name, but it also lives up to its mission
As soon as Zao Song said those words, the scene suddenly became quiet, and the one who was still noisy a moment ago turned to look at him.

"Who are you? Why did you say this?"

Among the crowd, an old man about 50 years old came out, supported by two people on the left and right, and others made way for him.

Huan Yi looked at this man and clearly remembered that he had been arguing with the county captain just now. This man was standing at the front. Several other people were scolding and shouting at the top of their lungs, but the old man did not speak much. He looked very calm, but Every time he opened his mouth, the county captain responded immediately and bowed his head, appearing to be very respectful.

Such a scene, of course, made Huan Yi understand that this person's status was not ordinary, and he was probably a respectable figure among the gentry and local tyrants.

It turns out that those who gathered here to make noise were not unruly people or commoners, but the gentry and local tyrants from several clans in Guangchang County. They enjoyed a high status and high prestige in the local area, and had scores of servants, tenant farmers, and servants to their names. , itself represents the several surnames that make up Guangchang society, and they are all the best in the clan.

Such figures, unlike the merely famous village elders of later generations, were able to guide local production and life, and therefore also held authority.

Huan Yi and others were standing aside just now, seemingly watching the excitement. In fact, they were observing the situation and roughly understood the purpose of these people, so Zaosong opened his mouth. However, Huan Yi still felt that inviting him directly like this would It was too obvious, and there was obviously a more tactful way to do it, but the words had already come out of Zao Song's mouth, and he couldn't say anything else.

"This elder, you are polite." Zaosong had already started talking to the old man, and the first thing he did was to reveal his identity straight to the point, "My name is Zaosong, and I am the envoy sent by Wang Dasima. This time I came to Dai County to see Governor Chen. I believe that this identity should make you understand that I am not just talking nonsense."

"Huh?" The old man was taken aback when he heard the words, then looked the person in front of him up and down, narrowed his eyes, "Your Excellency is the envoy of the general? Do you have proof?" He was a lot more polite, and the explanation was almost [-]%.

Thinking about it, Daijun is affiliated with Youzhou, and pretending to be Wang Jun's envoy in Youzhou is not something ordinary people can do.

Zaosong did not hesitate. He took out the token from his arms and showed it. Everyone on the opposite side came to greet him one after another. The old man reported his family background: "I, Guangchang Hongqian, am the old man of Hongjia Village. I have met the general." messenger!"

As soon as he took the lead, others responded one after another. Even the county captain came over politely to greet Zaosong.

This scene fell in the eyes of Chang Xu who was behind Zaosong. He couldn't help but feel a little surprised. He couldn't help but lower his voice and said to Huan Yi next to him: "These people are really respectful to Wang Da Sima. Could it be that they didn't see the situation?"

The situation he mentioned was naturally the battle between Wang and Chen Bi.

Huan Yi lowered his voice and said with a smile: "Chang Jun, you are a descendant of the historian family. You are naturally accurate in seeing things. You can know the smallest things from the smallest to the largest, so you can see the situation. This ordinary country old man seems to be in charge of many people. But in fact, knowledge is limited, and they usually have no access to books at all. Some people can't even read a few big characters. That is, looking at the one-third of an acre of land in front of them, how can they have far-reaching insights? The majesty they carry, In fact, they were trained by the bosses. It's okay to let them take a look at the situation between the two villages. It's not easy to see the changes in a state. As for the county captain, Wufuer, what insight can he have? I'm afraid. I’ve never read anything about military strategists.”

"Is that so?" Chang Quan was dubious, but after tasting it, she also felt that it made sense. "That's right. If you don't study, you won't know the vastness of the world, or even the rivers and mountains of a state. You will be trapped in a corner all day long. I am like a fool, everything I see before my eyes is within my reach, and my thoughts will be limited. No wonder my father often asked me to do more, read more, think more, and if ordinary people can do this... ...Huh?" As he spoke, Chang Xu suddenly felt something in his heart and felt that something was not right. Then he was frightened and turned to look behind him. What he saw was Zaosong's carriage. There are many carved volumes.

books……

Chang Xu silently muttered these two words in her heart, thoughtfully.

At the same time, the owner of the carriage, Zao Song, had already had a lively discussion with the old man Hong Qian, while the county lieutenant had a wry smile on his face and occasionally made a sound, but it could be seen that he was just fulfilling his obligations.

Sure enough, I soon heard Hong Qian say with gratitude: "Since Zao Shijun has come forward to help, this matter will be successful immediately! I will go back to organize the carriage and horses soon, and please accompany me to the village." China, let us entertain you."

"Then I'd rather be respectful than obey your orders!" Zaosong laughed, cupped his hands, and then called Huan Yi and Chang Xu to go together.

At noon that day, they ate in the Hong family village. They mainly ate mountain game, which was quite delicious. Hong Qian, Hong family's children, and several other big clans accompanied them.

After having had enough wine and food, Hong Qian and others resigned and left, organizing carriages and horses, preparing to go to Dai County with Zaosong and others. However, with Wang Jun's envoy coming forward, even the county captain could not say much, but instead I went back to report to the county, hoping that the magistrate and others would make up my mind, but once I went there, there was no reply.

"The Magistrate of Guangchang probably won't come, otherwise he will be in a dilemma and stop us, which means he will not give Grand Sima face. If he is too indulgent, it will be even harder to explain to Mr. Chen afterwards. After all, the prefect is in charge, and he is more If you don’t dare to offend, why not pretend to be deaf and dumb and wait for us to take people away.”

After taking a sip of wine, Zao Song's face was already a bit drunk, but he started to comment indulgently: "If you look at it, the county magistrate might think it's a good thing. These squires were all killed because of the tenant farmers below. The government intervened, and the family's property was affected, so they came out to make trouble. This matter is already a deadlock and cannot be suppressed. If these people are not allowed to relax, they will continue to save money and eventually something will happen. I will wait for this to happen. Sima's name was spoken out, and the person was taken away, which saved Guangchang's worries. It was also justified, and it was also justified in front of Governor Chen. For the officials in this county, it is a good thing, not a bad thing."

Huan Yi reminded: "Having said that, there is still a risk. If you take these people there, if Master Chen misunderstands, then your errand may not be completed."

"It doesn't matter." Perhaps it was because of his drunkenness, or because he had a scholar's feelings. At this time, Zaosong spoke with less restraint, "I came west this time with the intention of asking the king to go back, but it's just Looking at the weather in Guangchang, we know that Daijun is extraordinary. The reputation of the Chen family is gradually rising, which is a great benefit to Daijun. For our general, it is a big trouble. If it can ruin his reputation, it is not a worthwhile trip! "

"Be careful what you say! Be careful what you say!" Huan Yi stood up and warned solemnly, and then asked several guards to disperse and carefully explore the surroundings to prevent the words from spreading.

(End of this chapter)