Soldiers come to the world

Tao Zhan looked at the pier with great interest, and she found that Liu Jing seemed to have a tough attitude, with his neck straight, his fists clenched, and from time to time he turned his head and pointed at the burned-out tourist payment office. His expression was like a child who lost his home, Excited again, but with a little grievance.

But Zhang Yun, who is usually arrogant, half-knelt on the ground, explaining pitifully, like a reckless young man who got into trouble, desperately defending himself, bowing his head in frustration from time to time, obviously his explanation was unsuccessful.

Tao Zhan was really curious, what happened today?Is it still related to the five hundred military slaves?

But she still had a little worry in her heart, Liu Jing offended Zhang Yun like this, wouldn't she be afraid of being retaliated by Zhang Yun?

Tao Zhan didn't know that Liu Jing was not afraid of any hatred at this time, it was a mediocrity not to be jealous, since Cai Mao and Huang Zu already hated him to the bone, it didn't matter if adding Zhang Yun.

Power struggles have always been like this since ancient times. If God did not send a ladder to climb up, then you need to find such a ladder yourself. The easiest way is to climb up on the shoulders of others.

On the wharf, Kuai Yue's questioning made Zhang Yun sink further. His thoughts were confused, and he answered in a mysterious way: "Gan Ning's smuggling of five hundred military slaves is of great importance. Of course, the army should intervene."

This answer is obviously exceeding the authority, and what should have been done by the local government was snatched away by the army.

At the same time, the answer is also very inappropriate, which is tantamount to selling Liu Biao. If Liu Biao disagrees, would Zhang Yun dare to send troops without permission?

This is undoubtedly to tell everyone that Liu Biao agreed to the army's overreach, which made Liu Biao even more annoyed.

Liu Biao has lost his patience. Today is the second day of the first lunar month. Officials from all over Jingzhou gather in Xiangyang City. It is an important moment for Liu Biao to improve his prestige. However, Zhang Yun staged a big scene of burning the tourist payment office for him, which burned Liu Biao's face. no deposit.

"Stop talking about the five hundred slaves!"

Liu Biao said coldly to Zhang Yun: "The five hundred slaves have completed the formalities, completely complied with Jingzhou's laws and regulations, and have nothing to do with Gan Ning. Now I just ask you, how do you explain this matter to me?"

Zhang Yun was originally half-kneeling on the ground, but now he was completely kneeling, sweating profusely, he didn't know what to do, he glanced slightly out of the corner of his eye, and looked at Cai Mao as if asking for help.

Cai Mao did not express his position from the beginning to the end. Of course he understood Zhang Yun's current predicament, but Cai Mao knew Liu Biao very well. He knew that the county government had cheated on the slave contract last night, but now he did not admit it.

This shows that Liu Biao's attitude has changed. It is very likely that Liu Biao summoned Liu Jing last night, and Liu Jing has already persuaded him. If this is the case, there is no need for him, Cai Mao, to ask for trouble at this critical moment.

However, Cai Mao also saw Zhang Yun's eyes asking for help. This is a good opportunity to win over Zhang Yun. It would be a pity if he gave up.

Cai Mao pondered for a while, then winked at Shi Wuqing, the governor of Xiangyang County, and asked him to come forward to intercede, but Wu Qing pretended not to see it.

Wu Qing was also in a dilemma. This was because the army had violated the interests of the local government. At the beginning of the new year, a fire burned down the payment office. This was undoubtedly a slap in the face for the Xiangyang County government. Everyone in the government was extremely resentful.

If Wu Qing pleads for Zhang Yun again at this time, he will no longer be able to gain a foothold in the county office. Wu Qing understands which is more important, so he will pretend that he didn't see Cai Mao's hint, and turn his head to tell his subordinates, " Those onlookers, don't let them get too close."

Cai Mao hated secretly, so he had to remind Zhang Yun at the most critical point, "Lieutenant Zhang, I want to know, have you asked the lord for instructions on this matter?"

It's not that Zhang Yun is so stupid, it's just that he was so upset under the heavy pressure that he didn't think of Liu Biao's embarrassing situation for a moment. Cai Mao's reminder immediately made him understand that he had to take responsibility for Liu Biao and take the blame for him. Otherwise, Liu Biao would never spare him.

Zhang Yun hastily pleaded guilty, "I am guilty of a crime. I sent troops without asking my lord for instructions. As a result, the soldiers caught fire in the chaos and set fire to the payment office. I am willing to bear all the responsibilities."

Liu Biao finally breathed a sigh of relief, the bastard finally understood a little bit.

"Then you admit that you are guilty?" Liu Biao stared at him closely.

Zhang Yun lowered his head and sighed secretly in his heart, what else could he say?Zhang Yun closed his eyes, "Humble job admits!"

Liu Biao nodded, then turned around and asked Kuai Yue and Cai Mao, "What do you think should be done?"

Cai Mao took the lead and said: "Lieutenant Zhang just overlooked for a while, and he didn't really make a mistake. I implore my lord, for the sake of his previous meritorious service, let him be punished lightly."

Liu Biao didn't show his expression, but turned to Kuai Yue again, "What about Duke Kuai's opinion?"

Kuai Yue quickly glanced at Liu Jing, saw that his expression was flat, and he didn't have any deep hatred, so he thought to himself, "Although this is a good opportunity to severely punish Zhang Yun, but this matter involves the lord, and the truth is unknown, it will be more harsh to punish him." It will be self-defeating, so it is better to figure it out slowly. '

Kuai Yue bowed and said with a smile, "I support the master's handling."

After getting the opinions of the two major interest groups, Liu Biao knew how to deal with it. Although he should ask the attitude of the other party, he was his junior, so he didn't need to think too much about it.

Liu Biao stared at Zhang Yun and said coldly: "As a lieutenant of the navy, you used your power for personal gain and transferred troops without authorization. This is a serious crime and should have been severely punished. But because of your contribution in the battle in Changsha County, you are demoted to the captain of the navy." Lieutenant, you can accept the suspension of salary for one year and deprivation of the parts?"

This punishment made both Cai Mao and Kuai Yue stunned at the same time. They looked at each other in blank dismay, suspecting that they had heard wrongly, "deprive the trilogy".

This punishment is also inconceivable for Zhang Yun. The demotion and suspension of salary are only temporary, Zhang Yun can accept it, but the deprivation of the trilogy has seriously damaged his personal interests, which means that he has no more soldiers under his command, and it is necessary to mobilize any troops. Liu Biao agreed.

"Don't you want to accept it?" Liu Biao's voice became dissatisfied.

Zhang Yun hated it to the core, but he couldn't help it. He stared at Liu Jing with hatred, and could only mournfully said: "I accept all punishments for the humble job!"

"it is good!"

After Liu Biao had punished Zhang Yun, he said to Li Gui, the prefect of Xiangyang, "Your payment office has been destroyed and can be rebuilt. All personnel lost will be doubled in pension compensation. In addition, Governor Liu and Cao are loyal to their duties and can be rewarded and raised one level."

Li Gui quickly bowed and said: "The state shepherd dealt with it fairly, and I am grateful to the humble staff."

Liu Jing took a step forward and said, "Humble post asks for a fixed post for Gan Ning."

Liu Biao smiled, "It's not urgent, we'll talk about it after the New Year."

After finishing speaking, he glanced at Liu Jing with a half-smile, then turned and boarded the boat. The boat quickly left the north bank and sailed towards Xiangyang City. Liu Jing watched Liu Biao walk away. He finally understood Liu Biao's restraint and punished Zhang For such a trivial matter, Cai Mao and Kuai Yue should also be consulted.

At the same time, he was also puzzled, 'Why did Liu Biao take this opportunity to deprive Zhang Yun of his song department? '

. . . . . . . . .

Zhou Mu’s nephew set fire to the travel payment office and was severely punished. The news spread like wind among tens of thousands of people, causing an uproar. unprecedented.

All kinds of speculation spread wildly among the crowd. Tao Zhan was a little worried about Liu Jing. Zhang Yun was actually deprived of his part.

Tao Zhan took a look at Liu Jing from a distance, and shook his head secretly, because of such a trivial matter, he and Zhang Yun became enemies. This young man is a little too impulsive, and he is still not calm enough, but young people!understandable.

Tao Zhan took out an invitation card, handed it to the attendant next to him, told him a few words, the attendant nodded, and hurried towards Liu Jing, while Tao Zhan turned and left the crowd.

"Master Jing!"

The entourage stepped forward to salute, and handed an invitation to Liu Jing, "This is from my master to the young master."

Liu Jing was stunned, and laughed after receiving the post. He recognized Tao Zhan's handwriting, which was vigorous and powerful. He flipped through it, and it said, "Tomorrow at a moment of unitary hour, Wangjiang Tower in Xiangyang, please have a drink." . '

"Where is your master?" Liu Jing looked around, but he didn't see Tao Zhan. At this moment, Tao Zhan in his mind was still a steady and sophisticated middle-aged man.

The entourage smiled slightly, "The master has already gone back, so I ordered the villain to send a post."

"Okay! Please tell your master that I will be there on time tomorrow afternoon."

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The crowd of onlookers gradually dispersed, and Li Gui, the prefect of Xiangyang, appeased the people in Youjiao, promising to rebuild a bigger and more magnificent government office as soon as possible, and temporarily let them rent private houses not far away to work, and at the same time gave each person two hundred yuan to suppress the panic .

After appeasing everyone, Prefect Li also returned to Xiangyang. At this moment, Liu Hu led his horse and disembarked from the boat. Liu Jing hurriedly stepped forward and asked, "Have you got it?"

Liu Hu patted the leather bag on the horse and said with a smile, "It's all here! Five hundred copies, a lot."

Liu Jing was overjoyed and immediately got on his horse and galloped north along Bishui with Liu Hu.

An hour later, a small manor appeared in front of them, and a tall red wooden tower in the manor was particularly eye-catching.

It should be here, where Gan Ning told him, Hongta Manor, next to Bishui, Liu Jing stared at it for a moment, then galloped towards the gate of the manor.

As soon as he arrived at the gate, the gate opened. Gan Ning led a large group of men to greet him from the manor. Liu Jing got off his horse and smiled from afar, "How did General Gan know that I was coming?"

"I'm going to report to you that the matter in Fancheng is over, and I think Mr. Jing should be here."

Gan Ning has already learned from his subordinates what happened outside the Fancheng Youjiao, a major issue that has caused a lot of turmoil has finally been resolved, and Zhang Yun was demoted and suspended, and deprived of the music department, which makes people happy.

Gan Ning is very aware of the details. Not long after leaving Fengyi Pavilion, Liu Jing thought of this strategy, and even took the wonderful name of 'leading troops into the urn'.

At this time, Gan Ning was full of admiration and gratitude to Liu Jing, he stepped forward, knelt down on one knee, clasped his fists high and said, "Great lord, Gan Ning will remember it in his heart!"

Hundreds of his subordinates also knelt down and shouted in unison: "Thank you, Mr. Jing!"

Liu Jing hurriedly helped Gan Ning up, and said in a deep voice, "General Gan, you don't need to thank me, Liu Jing just wanted to see General Gan being murdered by villains."

Gan Ning silently nodded, for the sake of his heart, why not him.

Sighing, Gan Ning asked again: "Did Zhou Mu mention how to arrange me?"

"I've already mentioned this matter to Zhou Mu. He said it in a few days. I think he will think about it. It's not an option to hang the general like this."

"I don't count on any Zhonglang Jiang now."

Gan Ning smiled wryly and said, "Based on my qualifications, there are He De and He Capable officers who rank among the top generals. I just hope to be realistic, and being a military marshal is enough."

Liu Jing was silent for a moment, looked into Gan Ning's eyes and said, "I just hope General Gan can wait patiently and give me three years."

Needless to say, Gan Ning already understood, he smiled slightly, and patted Liu Jing on the shoulder, "I know what's going on in the future, so don't say any more, my lord, let's talk about slaves! I received a call from the Tao family last night. The news said that I gave up the deposit for your sake, that is to say, I earned 500 taels of gold without damaging my credit, and speaking of it, I owe you another favor."

"The main Tao family also owes me favors."

"These soldiers are all in the manor, what are you going to do with them?"

"I want to let them go."

"Let go?" Gan Ning was stunned.

Liu Jing nodded, "I'm not used to using slaves yet, I want to release them and let them go home and reunite with their families, is that okay?"

After all, Gan Ning is also a hero, he was only a little bit surprised, and readily agreed, "It's absolutely fine, these people are slaves to you, you can do whatever you want."

Gan Ning immediately ordered his subordinates: "Go and gather all the slaves!"

Not long after, five hundred young and strong military slaves were led out of the prison by the guards. They were shackled and dragging long iron chains, clattering.

Maybe it’s because they haven’t seen the sun for a long time. Everyone opened their hand curtains, looked at the warm afternoon sun, and greedily breathed in the fresh air blowing from the water surface. .

500 people came to the square of the manor one after another, and the guards began to unshackle them. This action stunned the slaves. Since they became prisoners of war more than two months ago, they have been chained. It's the first time it's been unlocked.

Everyone looked at each other in blank dismay, not knowing what happened, which caused a small commotion and whispering.

"Everyone listen!"

Gan Ning stood on the high platform and shouted loudly: "I have something important to announce to everyone."

The five hundred army slaves fell silent for a moment, and Gan Ning said loudly again: "I should know who you are. Most of your comrades were executed by Cao Jun, but you were bought by me and escaped a catastrophe. I have already done this. I told you, I believe everyone should understand, so what is the fate waiting for you? Now I will tell you."

The five hundred military slaves stretched their necks, their ears pricked up, for fear of missing a single word. Many of them had accepted their fate, and they all knew that they were about to become slaves. Although it was humiliating, compared to their slaughtered companions, they Lucky again.

Therefore, what they think in their hearts is that they can go to a better employer, so that they can have enough food, and if possible, let them go back to their hometown to pick up their wives and daughters. Of course, this is to meet a truly kind person. owner.

Ordinary people would not agree. If that was the case, they would have to accept their fate. Surviving in troubled times, wives and children were separated, and families were destroyed. This is already a common occurrence.

"This is your new master, the nephew of Liu Zhoumu in Jingzhou, Mr. Jing, and now, all of you are his."

Five hundred pairs of eyes watched Liu Jing walk up to the high platform. He was a young boy, tall and handsome.

Liu Jing stared at the five hundred pairs of expectant eyes below, and slowly said: "From now on, you are all my slaves, and your life and freedom are in my hands, but I don't want you to be slaves!"

Still completely silent, most of the people did not understand the meaning of his last sentence, Liu Jing emphasized his tone again.

"Each of you has parents, wives and children. Your family is waiting for you to return home. Your children are starving. Your parents are aging, your wife is thin and weak. There is no rice in the urn. Your old father is holding on to the door and looking forward to your return... ..."

When Liu Jing said this, his eyes were a little moist. He thought of his parents in later generations, and they must be standing in front of the window waiting for him to return home.

He is not harsh on life, he can endure life without electric lights and telephones, and he can also endure a house made of mud and a road without cement.

He can even endure the shortness of life and cruel and hopeless wars, and he can accept everything in the Three Kingdoms.

If there must be something that he cannot accept, it is unbearable, that is slaves, who have lost the minimum dignity and freedom, spent their lives humblely like animals, knowing that their wives, children, and parents are about to starve to death, and they cannot visit them. One step, the loved ones can only be forgotten in numbness.

If there had to be one thing about him that was somehow different from this time, it was this, that he could not accept five hundred free and living beings reduced to animal slavery, no matter how generous and benevolent their masters might be.

After taking over the life and death power over the five hundred slaves from Gan Ning, the first decision Liu Jing made was to give them freedom.

In the audience, many people lowered their heads and burst into tears. They thought of their young children and aging parents.

Liu Jing took a deep breath, and his voice became passionate, "You are all warriors, you are all men of seven feet, you should not be slaves, you should be free, go home to take care of your parents, wives and children, so I decided to release you, It's now, I'm letting you go home now!"

'thump! '

I don't know who took the lead to kneel down, followed by the second, third, one after another, row after row, and soon, 500 people knelt down together, no one spoke, tears of gratitude flowed down everyone face.

Gan Ning's eyes were also slightly red. He hadn't been touched like this for many years. In Liu Jing, he really saw something different, something that shone brighter than gold.

This is a kind of benevolence, benevolence to the common people in the world, those who win the hearts of the people will win the world, Gan Ning knows his choice, and he will patiently wait for that day to come.

Liu Jing held up a thick pile of slave bonds, "This is your slave bond, I will release your slave status, you can go to the Jingzhou government to exchange for civilian household registration, or you can tear it up and return to your hometown. You are free to choose for yourself."