Chapter 738 Chapter 738: Start (Part 1) [Monthly vote requested]
“What? Qianzhou Granary?”
Shen Tang’s voice suddenly rose several times, and even Ning Yan outside the house could hear it arrive. Even Shen Tang, who was used to seeing strong winds and waves, couldn't control the cracked expression on her face. It was not her fault for her poor concentration, but the operation of Xie Qi was really unexpected.
She immediately lowered her voice and asked again: "Is this true?"
"It is absolutely true. I am willing to guarantee it to Lord Shen with my head." This is Xie Qi's biggest political bargaining chip. , originally used to prepare for emergencies, but the plan could not keep up with the changes. Now that it can be put to use, it can be regarded as making the best use of it.
Shen Tang looked not very happy.
Her eyebrows seemed to be furrowed and she put down the objects in her hands: "Zheng Qiao is so guarded that he is unlikely to truly trust anyone. Isn't Shizang worried that this is his old maze? He took the initiative to let you go. The act of leaving the family is suspicious."
Xie Qi was shocked: "Shen Jun is suspicious of Xie?"
Shen Tang waved his hand and explained: "No. No, no, no, I don't mean that. Although I don't dare to boast about my sharp eyes, I have never misjudged anyone in these years. I can trust Shizang as a person, and I am glad that you are willing to confide in me... It's just that Zheng Qiao is insidious. I have to be on guard, there is indeed the possibility that he will use Shizang to plot against me. This matter should not be taken lightly."
Xie Qi calmed down and sweated secretly.
Shen Tang's worries are not unreasonable.
It was indeed Zheng Qiao who could do it.
This guy likes to throw out a handful of bait to lure fat fish to the bait. Who can guarantee that the bait he used was not deliberately released by Zheng Qiao to catch the fat fish Shen Youli? Xie Qi's heart surged, and he blamed himself on his face: "It's true that Qi didn't think well."
Shen Tang smiled and comforted Xie Qi: "Shi Zang doesn't need to belittle himself, it's just a guess on my part. Zheng Qiao No matter how powerful he is, he is just a lonely man who has betrayed his family and separated from his family. Even though he has countless intentions, one person is short-term. It’s impossible to cover everything and be thoughtful. I’m just curious, how does Shizang know the location of this batch of food and grass?” If you are suspicious, you can’t do everything by yourself.”
Zheng Qiao is not a diligent person, and he has nothing to do with him. What Zheng Qiao is best at is threatening those who can do the work to help him. If he does well, he will continue to do it. If he doesn't do well, he may kill him at any time to vent his anger. It happened that Xie Qi was the one who had the ability to do a good job without beeping. This meant that although he was laid off as a waiter, he had never been replaced by Zheng Qiaoga, and his life was still good.
He also has access to many confidential matters.
Nai He Xie Qi knew that this kind of comfort was only temporary. As Zheng Qiao's condition worsened day by day, the outside world also had the Dragon Slaying Bureau eyeing him. With internal and external troubles, Zheng Qiao would lose his life sooner or later.
If you have a chance to escape, of course you have to take the first step.
Shen Tang: “…”
Fortunately, she was able to imagine that Xie Qi had stolen secrets before leaving, and all of this was a drama that Zheng Qiao had expected. As a laborer, the content of his work may be exposed to confidentiality. This time, she was not sure anymore.
The thank you gift is too tempting.
She hesitated and swayed.
Sighed: "This is too difficult to handle."
"If the granary can be taken down, Zheng Qiao will definitely lose this game!" An excellent opportunity to find Zheng Qiao's lifeline, with risks and crises coexisting. "Shen Jun is worried about an ambush in the granary? If the granary is burned down..."
In theory, you don't need too many elites.
The investment is nothing compared to the income.
Shen Tang groaned and asked Xie Qi: "Why burn the granary? Why burn the granary?"
Xie Qi and Shen Tang looked at each other, each confused.
“How to win without destroying food and grass and cutting off its roots?”
Shen Tang did not agree with the gesture of thanking the utensils. She sighed: "As the saying goes: Who knows that every grain of food is hard work. This is a year of disaster. The forces in various places are only focused on fighting each other. How can we control the people's livelihood? Fight wars. Not only that, how can the common people farm with peace of mind? Yanzhou has fortified its walls and cleared the fields, not only destroying spring plowing, but also plundering grain from various places and taking away all the young and strong. The old and weak left behind are helpless and can only wait for death in despair. If the Qianzhou granary is burned, it will be like sending these people away. Dead end. ”
Sad for how difficult people’s lives are.
Even if reason tells Shen Tang that burning down the granary is the least costly method, and it is also the most effective way to damage Zheng Qiao's troops and quickly undermine their morale, but when he thinks about the lives that food is related to, how can Shen Tang bear it? Burning food is tantamount to killing people.
Xie Qi's face turned a little pale when he heard this.
He only thought about the benefits that this bargaining chip could bring him.
He had never considered what Shen Tang said.
Even though Xie Qi didn't think there was anything wrong with his ideas, he actually felt a little ashamed when facing Mr. Shen who spoke sincerely.
"I don't mean to blame you, this is my problem. I am not aggressive and decisive, and even a little too indecisive...Shizo, you are only fulfilling your duty as a planner. That's all." Shen Tang sighed with frustration.
Xie Qi panicked and said, "Shen Jun must not think like that."
The young man in front of him was too sincere and kind, but this was not wrong. As violent as Zheng Qiao and others, they are decisive enough to kill, but has their existence changed the world for the better?
People's livelihood is in decline, and wars continue.
Because of Yan'an, Xie Qi also paid some attention to Shen Tang. He knew that Shen Tang had nothing to do with the word "indecisive". He had a compassionate heart but also had a scowl. Having a kind heart and overflowing with kindness are two different concepts.
With Zheng Qiao's experience as a control group, Shen Tang is emotionally stable and kind-hearted, so it shouldn't be too suitable for him.
Shen Tang’s eyes fell on the “dowry” on the table.
said: "Let's plan this matter slowly."
The location of the granary is most likely real. Even if Zheng Qiao had planned it carefully, it would be impossible to move so much grain in just a few days. The benefits this time were enough for Shen Tang to take a risk. But - there are not enough manpower at the moment, otherwise I would really want to open my mouth and bite him.
Xie Qi cupped his hands and said, "Wei."
After Shen Tang came out, he touched the furry heads of Xie Qi's two daughters and said a few words of good luck. The two children were not afraid of strangers, and the younger one looked up at her, unblinkingly. Shen Tang smiled and asked, "Why do you, sir, look at me like this?"
Mrs. Xie Qi's heart was hanging in a knot.
She was afraid that her daughter's poor performance would leave a bad impression.
Unexpectedly, the youngest daughter said: "Shen Jun is so handsome. Can I touch your face? You touched my head too."
Shen Tang squatted half-crouched and stretched out his face: "Here. , touch her.”
The younger daughter touched her cheek very carefully. This scene made Mrs. Xie Qi’s blood pressure surge and her heartstrings tighten.
Before she left, Shen Tang did not forget to remind her: "You sisters must study hard and practice with Master Ning with peace of mind. When you grow up, you can become a pillar and benefit the people of the world."
< br>The two girls nodded seriously to remember.
Gu Chi had been waiting for Shen Tang for a long time and joked: "Can the 'dowry' brought by the newcomer Xie Shizang win the heart of the Lord?"
Shen Tang complained: "You can see it but not use it! Watch the tide, can you? Stop using this metaphor? It sounds like I am a great scumbag who covets the bride’s dowry...ah no, scumbag..."
Gu Chi smiled and said nothing.
However, his eyes seemed to say nothing.
Shen Tang: "...I am so lucky to have you!"
"A blessed man should serve a blessed master. Speaking of which, the relationship between the lord and Chi can be considered a 'snake and plunder', right?"
Shouldn't this be some compensation?
Shen Tang: "..."
Gu Chi couldn't help laughing and stopped before Shen Tang became angry. At the same time, he reminded Shen Tang: "Oh, by the way, Shizang doesn't know that the master is a girl. I'm afraid they will be embarrassed for two days when they go back."
Shen Tang's forehead It's a question mark. "Shizang should be quite satisfied with me and return home."
Why do you have to struggle for two days?
Could it be that she was singing too hard just now?
Gu Chi burst out laughing, but refused to tell him why.
As he expected, Mrs. Xie Qi frowned for no reason not long after she returned, making Xie Qi confused.
The two daughters successfully became teachers, and the younger daughter also booked a great teacher. The futures of the three daughters are secure, but I can't understand why my wife is still unhappy. After he made some insinuations, Madam said in embarrassment: "How old is Mr. Shen..."
Xie Qi said: "Young talents have ambitions that lie in their age."
Unexpectedly, Madam Shen said: "Shen Jun You haven't got an engagement yet, right?"
Xie Qi wondered: "Ask this... do you want to be a matchmaker for my lord? Don't make any random decisions about this matter, or you may annoy others."
The lady pinched the soft flesh of his waist: "Who said you want to protect Mr. Shen? We have a marriage contract, and our daughters are talented... Looking at it today, Mr. Shen is very kind to them..."
Xie Qi: "..."
Being the future father-in-law of the new lord?
If you are destined, it is not impossible.
The lady was furious: "What can I do!"
Xie Qi said: "Not to mention that this matter has not happened yet, even if it does happen, it is too late to rob the master with such good conditions. .”
Madam is very angry.
“It’s boring to tell you this!”
She hopes that her daughter will be Ningtunan!
The couple's voices woke up their second daughter who was still asleep next door. Most people in this era are precocious. She said calmly: "Isn't Shen Jun a girl?"
< br>Why do you think of Mr. Shen when choosing a son-in-law?
Xie Qi and his wife: "???"
The daughter's question echoed over and over in their minds.
The second daughter said confused: "Isn't it?"
Shen Jun is the most beautiful female monarch she has ever seen. She is good-looking, soft-spoken, and is stronger than her father. She is still her father. The new lord, she wanted to be such a person. It seems to be a good thing if the husband-in-law is like Shen Jun.
Xie Qi and his wife: "..."
The lady looked at Xie Qi: "F-girl?"
Xie Qi answered with difficulty: "...I don't know."
Because of the second daughter's unintentional words, the couple tossed and turned. I couldn't sleep all night, and it wasn't until dawn the next day that the teacher Ning Yan came to the door. Ning Yan said: "Shizang, you just know?"
Xie Qi: "..."
Can he know that Shen Tang is a daughter who has a ghost!
Ning Yan laughed at him: "Aren't you too narrow-minded to trick Dawei's identity? Why did you become blind when you came in front of the lord?"
Xie Qi: "..."
He is real. Didn't expect that.
Ning Yan said with a smile: "My lord has always believed that forceful melons are not sweet. If Shizang you think it is shameful to have a woman as your master, you still have time to regret it, and my lord will not blame you."
Xie Qi’s face turned as black as ashes on the bottom of a pot.
If he backs down now, his wife will tear him apart with her bare hands, which will also affect the future of his three daughters.
Xie Qi said: "When will Xie regret it?"
The beauties were once his lords, so what about women?
He vaguely understood the secret of how Ning Yan and several women could practice, but these were no longer important.
Because the Cunshan city defense was armed to the teeth, Zheng Qiao only sent people to watch and guard, instead of sending troops to attack. Shen Tang had a free day for two days. In comparison, the Dragon Slaying Bureau coalition forces are not so comfortable...
Huang Lie generously shared the Hercules Pill with his allies. For everyone, this thing was good, but more life-consuming.
At first, I thought Huang Lie was alarmist, but after actually using a batch of them, I realized that what he said was true, and the success rate was indeed only 10%. Did they get discouraged? Of course not.
This is about the composition of everyone's troops.
The ones with the strongest combat capabilities are naturally the elite of each branch, well-equipped, rich in combat experience, and able to obey orders. Those with high standards can even implement absolute orders and prohibitions. But, those are only a few. A considerable number are urgently recruited cannon fodder.
The level is uneven, and the equipment and weapons are even cruder.
Why bring them to the battlefield?
Of course it is because they have a large number of people and can provide morale.
The members of the coalition are naturally reluctant to let the elite take Hercules Pills, which will not improve them much. On the contrary, the soldiers at the bottom are different.
They have ordinary physiques, weak combat power, and bad mentality. They are the most vulnerable weaknesses on the battlefield. If they were allowed to take Hercules Pills, it would be enough to produce a heavy shield warrior level out of ten, which was extremely cost-effective. At this point, everyone was extremely envious of Huang Lie. During the civil unrest back then, how many homeless grass bandits regarded Huang Lie as a savior and followed him?
No matter how many Hercules Pills you refine, you won’t have to worry about no one eating them.
The soldiers are all ordinary people, how can they know the plans of the upper class?
Kang Shi, Gu Ren and others were silent for a long time when they heard the news.
I had the same emotion for a while.
Few of their allies are human.
Slay the dragon?
It's just dog eat dog.
But what Kang Shi didn't expect was that these allies were not punished. Instead, he was sued by someone with disheveled hair and feet covered in blood scabs. He claimed to be Tao Yan's subordinate. When crossing the river, they were attacked by Shen Tang's troops and asked the leader of the alliance to seek justice.
Everyone looked at this man with strange eyes.
Tao Yan's old subordinates were unaware. He encountered a lot of troubles along the way. It was the thought of redressing the grievances of his old master that supported him here. He thought that such a wise person as the leader of the alliance would definitely be able to seek justice for his old master and let all the evildoers be executed!
But what he never expected was——
Leader Huang asked him back: "Did you know that Tao Shenyu secretly colluded with the tyrant Zheng Qiao and plotted to assassinate Governor Shen?"
The old department's brains were buzzing and confused.
“This, this, this is absolutely impossible!”
How could his lord collude with the enemy?
Huang Lie said: "The evidence is conclusive, both the witnesses and the material evidence are there."
Jiubu's shoulders slumped, as if all his energy had been drained away. He looked at the people in the tent at a loss. These big shots were something he couldn't usually see. She was so close to him at the moment, yet seemed so far away from him. Laughing at his stupidity from above.
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Alas, I felt sleepy as soon as I finished my questions in the afternoon. It must be a problem with returning to Nantian...
(End of this chapter)