Fu Song

Chapter 341 Departure
Luo Gang finally figured out why Wang Zhu originally took the little prince Zhao An to Shaanxi Road, but why he ended up here in the opposite direction.

They are all forced!
King Jing burned himself to death in front of the officials before the inner city of the palace.

His concubine Lu Niangniang was also a fire in the palace, burning herself and her family clean.

The huge palace was burned to ashes.

It's really not a family, and you don't enter a family.

Everyone thought that Concubine Lu and Zhao Zhe's children were all dead, but no one thought that Concubine Lu actually entrusted someone to bring out a child born to a maid.

But her own biological child was burned to death along with her.

Wang Zhu was loyal and strong in martial arts. Concubine Lu couldn't find a better candidate because of her anxiety.

But what no one expected was that Wang Zhu's reputation also implicated him in escaping.

In terms of official position, Wang Zhu is far behind Qin Min.

But Qin Min is worth [-] guan, Wang Zhu is worth [-] guan, the price difference is only [-] guan.

The reason, of course, is that Wang Zhu once led twenty men to beat more than one hundred infantry of the Fourth Army to the ground.

This feat is comparable to that of Xiao Dingyou, the current general manager of the Western Army.

There are many people who hate him!
Ever since, Wang Zhu's road to escape became difficult.

If he was alone, with a horse and a knife, it would be really difficult to catch him.But now that he has a baby, it's different.

Faced with layers of snares and a group of people who wanted to catch him, Wang Zhu really had no way to go to heaven and no way to go to earth.

He had to flee first to the south.

Because all those who were chasing him thought that Wang Zhu would flee north regardless of the aspect.Whether it's fleeing back to his hometown in Hebei, or going to Shaanxi to join the biggest rebel in the Song Dynasty.

That's why Luo Gang met him here.

Wang Zhu couldn't deal with the government, so he and Luo Gang got on the horse and ran north for a while under the eyes of everyone, then turned south at a fork in the road, and ran away in one breath before it got dark. down.

You can't treat the government's arresters and soldiers as fools. If they saw the scene and saw the wounds on the corpses of the horse bandits, they might be able to deduce the facts to be close to each other.At that time, there were many people who saw Wang Zhu doing it. As soon as the portrait was drawn, Wang Zhu would be in big trouble.

Both adults have a wealth of experience in wild life. Although Luo Gang is a big family, he has been tempered in the past two years. Not to mention Wang Zhu, the two began to roast Luo Gang around a bonfire. Gang bought a few big cakes on the way back then, and a copper pot was filled with water and nestled beside the fire.

Luo Gang, who followed Xiao Cheng across thousands of miles, from Hebei to Shaanxi, and explored Hengshan, had long since developed the same habit as Xiao Cheng, and would never drink unboiled water.

His Royal Highness, Zhao An, was tired, and fell asleep in Wang Zhu's arms as soon as he rested.

The golden branches and jade leaves in the past are now so dirty that there is no nose or eyes, and the clothes are torn with several holes. It looks so desolate and desolate.

Looking at the child who was wrinkling his face in his sleep and sticking out his tongue to lick his lips from time to time, Luo Gang couldn't help feeling a little sad.

A plucked phoenix is ​​not as good as a chicken!
"This child, if he stays in Bianjing, he won't do anything to him? King Jing is the only one left. No matter how it looks, Zongzheng Temple will raise this child." Luo Gang shook his head and said. .

"If you just want the child to grow up, the princess will not give the child to me, let me go to Mr. Xiao!" Wang Zhu shook his head and said: "I will not burn the rest of the children to death. died."

Thinking of the soaring fire after leaving the palace that day, Wang Zhu couldn't help but shudder, "The prince is a staunch character, and so is the princess. If you live like a wimp, you might as well die!"

Luo Gang nodded, or the princess thought so at that time.

"What do you think is going on with Manager Xiao?" Wang Zhu looked at Luo Gang and asked.These days, while he was trying to avoid being tracked, he also had to take a little guy with him, so he really didn't know much about the outside situation.

Luo Gang sighed. Speaking of this, he couldn't help but think of the image of that fairy-like woman. What impressed him most was the time when he went to Xiao's house. Behind him, he walked slowly around the lake in a white dress, reading a book while walking.

But now, there are none.

"Director Xiao's father, mother, and younger sister all died in the hands of the court!" Luo Gang said, "So Director Xiao turned against him. Several wars have broken out on Shaanxi Road. Several generals have died. Li Dan, Li Du, all died in the hands of Director Xiao, and now the imperial court is mobilizing troops and horses to station in Shaanxi Road!"

Wang Zhu was dumbfounded: "Rebelled? Director Xiao rebelled?"

Luo Gang nodded.

"That's why I said, you can't go to Shaanxi Road."

"No wonder collecting food and fodder everywhere, and launching corvee!" Wang Zhu finally understood: "It turns out that we are going to attack Director Xiao. Brother Luo, why can't we go to Shaanxi? If I send His Highness there, will Director Xiao be right?" Is it just right to raise the flag of His Highness?"

Luo Gang shook his head: "It can't be done. Speaking of it, the enemy of Director Xiao is the royal family! And the important thing is, under the command of Director Xiao, there are fewer Song people and more barbarians. Those barbarian tribes don't necessarily want to see The flesh and blood of His Royal Highness King Jing appeared in Xingqing Mansion. Because if there is such a person on the head of Director Xiao, Director Xiao will have no way to go up."

"Go up?" Wang Zhu couldn't figure it out.

"For a general, Manager Xiao is almost at the top of his rank!" Luo Gang explained: "There is no way to get promoted. And Manager Xiao can't be promoted, so how can those people under his command be promoted? Or Their room for advancement is also very limited. But what if Director Xiao himself becomes the king and emperor? Then those people under him, can they all be able to become generals and honor their ancestors?"

Wang Zhu opened his mouth wide, with a look of disbelief on his face: "Director Xiao wants to be emperor? He, can he win the court?"

Luo Gang smiled: "I don't know if I can beat you in the future, but right now, Director Xiao has beaten the crap out of the court. Wang Zhu, do you know how big the territory under the rule of Director Xiao is? Do you know how many bosses Xiao has? Soldiers and horses? Really, I don’t blame him for having such ambitions!”

"So, this kid can't go!" Wang Zhu said in a low voice, "Director Xiao will kill him."

"I'm afraid you won't see Mr. Xiao at all, and you will be killed by his subordinates!" Luo Gang sighed: "Mr. Xiao's subordinates are not only ruthless, but also have many people who are farsighted. Have a chance to meet Director Xiao?"

Wang Zhu was silent for a long while, and then he said dejectedly: "Mr. Xiao can't go there. Brother Luo, is it possible that Xiao Erlang you mentioned can go and join? They are brothers!"

"It's different!" Luo Gang shook his head and said: "Although I don't know what Xiao Erlang is doing now, I only know that the weather in Qianzhou is very different now. Xiao Jia Dalang has the basic conditions to dominate one side, because a Hengshan The imperial court regards it as fearful of the way, and countless strangers like Dangxiang have no respect for the imperial court at all. But that is not the case in Qianzhou."

After pondering for a while, Luo Gang decided to say more.There are some things that outsiders don't know, but Luo Song, who is the Lord of the Eastern Mansion, knows it all.But don't tell the truth, whether it's Luo Song or the first assistant Xia Jie, as long as there is no new disturbance in Qianzhou, they will pretend to be deaf and dumb.

Therefore, Li Fang's rhetoric was allowed to become the official official voice.

Xiao Cheng disappeared.

If you really want to compare the truth, if Qianzhou revolts again, the imperial court will not only have sores on the top of the head, but also pus on the soles of the feet.

"In Qianzhou, there is a high probability that Xiao Erlang is in charge, but Xiao Erlang has no soil to rebel. Those who support him are all familiar. The two most important allies are Sizhou Tian and Bozhou Yang. Erlang will not rebel. , they are naturally willing to follow, but if Erlang wants to rebel, they will never follow. There are so many big businessmen, they follow Erlang because Erlang can bring them more wealth and make them earn more But if Erlang wants to rebel, they will draw a clear line with Erlang immediately, so Erlang will lose the most basic economic support." Luo Gang patiently explained to Wang Zhu.

Although Wang Zhu hadn't read any books, he had a lot of knowledge. After hearing Luo Gang's explanation, he wanted to understand some of the tricks.

"In other words, Xiao Dalang may regard this baby as a snake and scorpion, but Xiao Erlang welcomes this baby to him." Wang Zhu said thoughtfully: "In this way, he will have a reputation and do certain things openly. This kid is the best banner, even Sizhou Tian, ​​Bozhou Yang will not turn against him."

Luo Gang smiled and said: "That also depends on the current situation. If the current situation is stable, nothing happens, Bianliang is stable, and the succession of the throne is orderly, then Xiao Erlang will not be able to make any big waves. Talented, it is impossible to fight against the general trend. It's just that this child is a chess piece that can be used at any time. Not only will his life not be in danger with Xiao Erlang, but he will receive the best treatment. Xiao Erlang will definitely train him. Be someone who can compete with other royals for that seat."

Wang Zhu took a deep breath.

"In this way, you will live up to Concubine Lu's trust and entrustment to you." Luo Gang continued.

"Okay, I'll follow you to vote for the Erlang of the Xiao family!" Wang Zhu said: "This child, don't talk about the glory and wealth of the emperor's throne, as long as he can survive and grow up in peace, it is also a very good thing."

"That's great!" Luo Gang said with a smile, "Xiao Erlang has always been thirsty for talents, and your skills will definitely be reused by him. When the water boils, the cakes and jerky will become soft. , Wake up the little guy to eat!"

In Bangzhou, in the headquarters of the Qianzhou Chamber of Commerce, Xiao Cheng and Xiao Chongwen, who had been listed as missing in the imperial palace newspaper as absconding in fear of crime, were sitting on a high platform, looking at the land outside the mansion. Figures of people who are working on the road.

In this season, most of the labor force is devoted to spring plowing.

The land suitable for farming is incomparable with the plains in the north. If you want to feed more people and rely less on the outside world for food, you must cultivate more intensively and use all available All land is used.

Seeds, fertilizers, manpower input, water conservancy input, etc. are all indispensable.

At the same time, the import of food from outside has never stopped.

In Xiao Cheng's words, the grain in Qianzhou must not produce a grain of grain in the field, and it must be able to support at least one year's reserves.

It is impossible for Qianzhou's grain output to meet such requirements, so it can only be imported in large quantities.The grain merchants under the Qianzhou Federation of Commerce are basically busy with this matter throughout the year.

Ship the special products of Qianzhou, such as lacquer and hemp, etc., and then bring in the grain.

Originally standing in Xiao Cheng's position, what he saw would be groups of soldiers performing drills, but now he could see nothing except a few groups of soldiers patrolling.

All the soldiers were also sent out to help with the spring plowing.

Xiao Cheng also cultivated fields here, but instead of competing for good land with the people, Xiao Cheng led his subordinates wielding hoes and knives, and forcibly reclaimed one piece after another of terraced fields on the hillside.

Of course, he only speaks, only writes, and only designs plans, and he will not do things with his hands.

As the huge waterwheel continuously lifts the water up, these terraced fields have become one-acre paddy fields, and all kinds of manure and retting are desperately piled up. With the harvest of these fields last year, this year’s terraced fields, It has been vigorously promoted in Qianzhou. Anyway, it is a great thing for many people to be able to produce some good irrigated fields.Of course, those who dare to do such a thing will never be poor at home, because if they want to do this, the investment in the early stage is still very large. If it is not done well, it is easy to lose everything.Moreover, those hillsides that are suitable for terraces are not something anyone can do.Most of these places have long been taken into the arms of the government.After Xiao Chongwen created the terraced fields and got a good harvest, these previously unwanted sloping lands became sweet pastries, and Xiao Erlang immediately released some of these lands and rented them out to those who wanted to do these things. .The rent is not cheap, but one rent is for [-] years, and after calculation, it is quite lucrative.As for technologies such as large waterwheels and waterways that ordinary people cannot master, the government will also be responsible for helping you. You only need to pay for it.

After Xiao Erlang used this incident to make a lot of money, many people realized later that when Xiao Erlang announced that those sloping lands belonged to the government, they had already calculated what happened today.

"Chongwen, you are amazing. In a few years, Qianzhou will have hundreds of thousands of acres of better water to irrigate the land!" Tian Chou, who was standing beside Xiao Cheng, held a teacup and sipped it with a smile. a mouthful.

(End of this chapter)