Chapter 288: Rare things to live in
Liu Feng was sitting in the palace, and news from everywhere was constantly sent back.
First, Yuan Shu's younger brother Yuan Yin was sent over, and he followed him out of the palace, but in the dark, he sprained his foot again, and was soon abandoned by Yuan Shu and others, and became the third A prisoner.
Next, various prisoners were continuously sent to Liu Feng, including Shi Mao, Qin Yi, Han Yin, Shu Zheng, Shu Shao, Hui Qu, Zhang Jiong and others.
Liu Feng knew Shu Zheng, Shu Shao brothers, Shi Mao and Han Yin, but he had no impression of Qin Yi, Hui Qu, Zhang Jiong and others.
Among these people, the one who had the best impression on Liu Feng was naturally Shu Shao. This person was once elected as the Prime Minister of Pei by Yuan Shu in history, so as to compete with Liu Bei and Cao Cao for the Yuzhou Pei Kingdom.
At that time, Shu Shao also controlled the counties in the southern part of Pei State. Unlike most of Yuan Shu's generals, Shu Shao was upright and capable, and there was actually a fight between brothers in the Shu family.
Compared with the Kong Rong family, the brothers of the Shu family were much luckier.
Shu Shao and his brother Shu Zheng were killed because of their relatives and friends. The two brothers conspired to avenge their relatives and friends. However, they did not expect that although the matter was accomplished and the revenge was avenged, the news leaked out, causing the brothers to The two were arrested by the government.
As a result, Shu Shao and Shu Zheng fought for death to save their brothers, and were finally moved by the county magistrate and released them.
But what Liu Feng admired more about Shu Shao was that during the severe drought in the Jianghuai River next year, he risked being executed by Yuan Shu and distributed all the 100,000 dendrobium rations allocated to him by Yuan Shu to the local victims of Pei State.
When Liu Feng read this scene, he admired Shu Shao very much.
JAC recorded the situation at that time in eleven words in the history books.
The scholars and the people were frozen and exhausted, and the rivers and Huaihe rivers ate up each other.
Yuan Shu used 100,000 hu of rice as military rations, but Shu Shao scattered all of it to the hungry people. Due to Yuan Shu's violent temper, Shu Shao was actually mentally prepared to be executed.
Liu Feng did not reject Shu Shao because he was evil. He could only spare Shu Shao's life because he believed that Yuan Shu still had a trace of kindness in his heart.
As for Shimao, his courtesy name is Yiguan. This man was born in the Nanyang gentry and was a famous calligrapher in the Eastern Han Dynasty. At that time, he was as famous as Cai Yong. Moreover, although this person was a general of Yuan Shu in the history books, he had no record of doing evil.
Therefore, Liu Feng still had a good impression of him.
So, Liu Feng pretended to ask: "Sir, is he from Chenliu County in Yanzhou, a Kunzhong of the Shu family who avenged his relatives and friends, and after the incident was revealed, the brothers fought to death?"
Liu Feng's question immediately raised eyebrows. It attracted the attention of most people in the palace.
Shu Zheng and Shu Shao also raised their heads and looked at Liu Feng. The two brothers were a little surprised, not expecting Liu Feng to know about their deeds.
The two brothers looked at each other, and the elder brother Shu Zheng answered: "Unexpectedly, Zhengnan knew about our old affairs."
The Shu brothers were all serving in Yuan Shu's army at this time. In the Eastern Han Dynasty, there were many examples of scholars becoming generals. At the same time, military service was never regarded as a lower-class background.
Just like Cao Cao's subordinates, Cheng Yu, Man Chong, and even Xun Yu, they all have their own troops and can actually lead troops into battle.
Yuan Shu valued the Shu brothers very much, and the two brothers were placed in his own army. Shu Zheng had even become a school captain, and Shu Shao had also been promoted to the rank of army commander.
"The two gentlemen secretly betrayed each other, and Feng Chang regretted it. Now that Yuan Shu has been defeated by Feng, he must be captured, sent back to Luozhong, and handed over to the Holy One for his decision."
Liu Feng saluted first. The emperor immediately invited the Shu brothers: "My father trusted the emperor and entrusted him with all the affairs in the southeast. He really felt that he was short of manpower and lacked talented people to assist him. If you two gentlemen do not give up, I sincerely ask you to lend a helping hand to my father and son." , Report to the Emperor, and bring peace to the people."
Liu Feng's words immediately attracted countless envious looks from the Shu brothers.
Originally, everyone was a prisoner, but with Liu Feng’s simple words, the Shu brothers instantly flew up the branches and became phoenixes.
The Shu brothers were also inexplicably surprised. They could clearly feel that the fiery eyes around them were staring at them.
Shu Shao hesitated and said: "I don't know about General Zuo..."
Liu Feng immediately interrupted, shook his head and said: "There is no such thing as General Zuo anymore. Yuan Shu's title has been taken away by the emperor. His man Hiding the jade seal, disrespecting the emperor, separatizing the place, and robbing the people are the emperor's treason. "
"Mr. Zhong Ying is an upright man and knows how to repay kindness. This is Mr. Yuan's kindness. He bullied the emperor and harmed the people on the highway. What he did made people and gods angry."
A coldness flashed in Liu Feng's eyes: "Sir, please don't make a mistake, and please don't defend him."
"Don't worry, sir, Yuan Jiujiao is also a hero. If he can be captured alive, Feng Zihui will treat him with courtesy and will send him to Luozhong soon to be interrogated and dealt with by the court."
When Liu Feng said this, the Shu brothers also breathed a sigh of relief.
They were afraid that Liu Feng was young and energetic, and if he really caught Yuan Shu, he would humiliate him, or even kill Yuan Shu directly.
Now that I see Liu Feng handling it like this, I feel very satisfied.
"In this case, we are on the left... The old master would like to thank Zheng Nanya for his magnanimity."
The Shu brothers immediately thanked Liu Feng and changed their titles to Yuan Shu. Called the old master.
"We have little talent and little knowledge, but we still have the heart to love the people."
Shu Zheng responded to Liu Feng's olive branch on behalf of the two brothers: "Meng Zhengnan and Xiuxi will not give up. My two brothers are willing to fight for Zhengnan." , The hussars have done the hard work of the dogs and horses to make up for the mistakes of the past."
"Why do you two gentlemen say this? Please get up quickly."
Liu Feng was overjoyed when he heard this. He took the initiative to get up and walked over to help the Shu brothers up.
Seeing the two men's miserable appearance and tired and depressed expressions, Liu Feng immediately ordered: "Come here, please ask Mr. Bo Ying and Mr. Zhong Ying to go to the side hall to wash up and have a good rest after eating."< br>
The Shu brothers also knew about their own affairs, and this night was indeed thrilling, and they were overwhelmed.
At the same time, Liu Feng invited Shi Mao out again and comforted him a lot: "Where is Mr. Yiguan? Please go to the side hall to rest, sir."
Shi Mao He was originally envious of the Shu brothers, but suddenly he heard his name.
Looking up, he saw Liu Fengzheng smiling and nodding at him, and he was so excited that he fell into a trance.
Fortunately, he woke up quickly and bowed to Liu Feng and said: "I can't thank you enough for the kindness of Zhengnan. I am willing to serve Zhengnan to atone for my previous sins."
"Good!"
Although Liu Feng didn't expect anything from Shi Mao in return, the other party's attitude was quite good.
Immediately accepted Shi Mao's gratitude with a smile, and tried to comfort him with a few words.
Qin Yi, Han Yin, Hui Qu, Zhang Jiong and others looked at Liu Feng eagerly, hoping that the other party would also look up to them so that they could escape from the state of being a prisoner.
Unfortunately, Liu Feng did not take a second look at them. His attention was focused on the Shu brothers and Shi Mao.
Just when the Shu brothers and Shi Mao obeyed Liu Feng's arrangement and went to the side hall to rest.
Suddenly a big man from Tibet came in, holding a Yuan Jun general in his hand.
When Liu Feng saw this strong man, he laughed. It was obvious that this man was very favored by Liu Feng.
"Youping is here?"
This strong man is Zhou Tai. He threw Yuan Junjun's general in his hand on the ground and saluted Liu Feng. His movements were respectful and serious, quite Have a meticulous attitude.
It can be seen how high Liu Feng's status is in his people's hearts.
After raising his head, Zhou Taicai said in a low voice: "Young Master, this man kidnapped civilian girls in the outer city and was captured by me."
"Oh?"
Liu Feng's face darkened, and he couldn't help but ask: "Who is this general?"
Liu Feng was a little confused, wondering why the general of Yuan's army did not escape, but instead robbed civilian women in the city.
Is that folk girl really so beautiful?
"It's unjust! The general is unjust!"
Before Zhou Tai could reply, General Yuan Jun started to cry out.
Liu Feng's eyes turned to the general. He had a Chinese character face, thick eyebrows and big eyes. He was quite upright. It was easy for people to like him at first sight.
But how could Liu Feng be someone who judges people by their appearance?
If it were normal, Liu Feng might still ask carefully.
But if you cry out for injustice in front of your close confidant, isn’t this a hint that your close confidant has wronged you?
How could Liu Feng endure this?
"Come here, tell him to shut up, and slap him twenty more times."
Liu Feng gave the order, and the armored soldier behind him stepped forward directly, frightening the general Yuan Jun and begging for mercy loudly.
But Liu Feng didn't say anything, so how could the armored soldier show mercy? He directly blocked his mouth and then whipped him back and forth with a wooden stick.
As soon as the wooden strip was removed, a long strip swelled up, like a mark.
Twenty strokes of front and back whipping were repeated. After the whipping, the whole face was swollen like a pig's head.
Liu Feng ignored him at all, but asked Zhou Tai what was going on.
Zhou Tai is rough on the outside but delicate on the inside, and he is also loyal. Liu Feng never worries that he will lie.
"Young Master, I was chasing Yuan Shu in the palace. When I arrived in front of a palace, I found the thief sneaking around, so I killed all his soldiers and captured him alive."
Zhou Tai explained : "According to the thief's account, when Yuan Shu came to the city a few days ago, he saw a beautiful girl with an unparalleled beauty, so he took the idea and sent him to investigate and kidnapped her into the palace. The thief yesterday We have found this woman and will take her into the palace tonight to wait for Yuan Shu to be lucky. "There is a fierce ghost on Yuan's road."
Liu Feng finished listening. This matter made me feel contempt. For going to such great lengths to fight for a woman, Yuan Shu was not only a tough guy on the road, but also a hungry ghost in his lust.
“Exactly.”
Zhou Tai continued to answer: "This thief is Yuan Shu's favorite general. His surname is Zhang Kai. Now he serves as Yuan Shu's general cavalry captain and oversees 600 cavalry."
"Zhang Kai?"< br>
Liu Feng was stunned for a moment, thinking that the name sounded familiar.
After thinking for a while, he suddenly realized: "Did this thief ever serve under Tao Gong?"
Zhang Kai had a swollen pig's head. After hearing this, he immediately reacted , nodded crazily at Liu Feng.
In Zhang Kai's view, Liu Bei took over from Tao Qian, so he naturally had a close relationship with him. Since he recognized Tao Qian's old relationship, Liu Feng naturally wanted to be accommodating to him.
Zhang Kai did not expect that Liu Feng knew much more about him than he thought, far more than he thought.
"It turned out to be Tao Gong's subordinates."
Liu Feng has confirmed that Zhang Kai is the general of Tao Qian who massacred Cao Cao's father and younger brother, and looted all the Cao family's property. Zhang Kai.
I didn’t expect Zhou Tai to catch such a big fish.
Liu Feng almost wanted to look up to the sky and smile.
Zhang Kai cannot die. It’s not that the dead Zhang Kai and Cao Cao don’t admit it, but it’s more cost-effective to live alive.
How much does the widow Cao have to give in exchange for a living Zhang Kai?
This era is very filial. Liu Feng can hand over the widow Cao's enemy who killed his father and destroyed his family. This kind of kindness is simply as great as the sky.
Cao Cao would have a headache if he wanted to return this favor.
Even if it’s not enough to see him not paying back, you can’t help but be grateful, and you even have to be extremely happy and grateful.
Liu Feng suppressed the secret joy in his heart: "Stay here, it will be easy to settle down, don't be rude."
Seeing Liu Feng change his tone, Zhang Kai's eyes were full of surprise, and he only regretted what he just said It's too late, otherwise I wouldn't have received those twenty slaps.
After the armored men took Zhang Kai away, Liu Feng stretched out his hand to greet Zhou Tai, gesturing for him to come closer.
“Youping, you have made another great contribution.”
Zhou Tai's character is thick on the outside but delicate on the inside, so he rarely takes credit for it, and for Liu Feng, he works hard without complaining.
Gan Ning may be more capable than Zhou Tai, but his bad temper and his willingness to directly deceive his superiors determine that he will never be able to match Zhou Tai's status in the heart of his lord.
Although Zhou Tai didn't know why Liu Feng suddenly said this, since the young master had no explicit intention, he would not ask further questions.
He just replied silently: "Tai, a martial artist. Recommended by the young master, and received the favor of the Ming Gong, do you dare not to follow suit and die?"
"Good!"
Liu Feng happily patted Zhou Tai's hand, but saw a tangled look on the latter's face, so he asked curiously: "What's wrong with Youping? What can't be said between you and me?"
Zhou Tai looked around awkwardly, so Liu Feng waved his hand, and the armored soldiers around him stepped forward and dragged Han Yin and others away.
Zhou Tai then whispered: "Young Master, the woman who was favored by Yuan Shu and kidnapped by Zhang Kai into the palace is truly the most beautiful woman Tai has ever seen in his life."
Liu Feng was shocked when he heard this.
How beautiful must this woman be for Zhou Tai to admire her so highly?
And with Zhou Tai's calmness and attentiveness, he actually mentioned that woman to himself repeatedly, obviously with some purpose.
After all, everyone has the desire to be loved.
Zhou Youping just doesn't like to take credit, but it's not that he doesn't like to make meritorious deeds.
It is impossible for Zhou Tai to take credit for the great contribution he received.
Zhou Tai's praise of the woman successfully aroused Liu Feng's curiosity, and it was quite intense. After all, Liu Feng knew Zhou Tai's character very well.
Ordinary beauties would not be so admired by him.
Since Zhou Tai said it, this woman must be extremely beautiful.
However, Liu Feng still has important responsibilities at this time, and of course he cannot leave at will. Otherwise, what is the difference between him and Yuan Shu?
So, Liu Feng handed over this task to Zhou Tai: "In that case, you, Youping, will take care of this girl first. Don't let her run around, and place her in the harem."
Zhou Tai cupped his hands and said: "Yes, please rest assured, young master, Tai will handle it properly."
Liu Feng nodded and reminded: "Remember to inform this woman's family and give her some money."
"Yes, young master."
Zhou Tai is still very calm and uncompromising. The color of patience.
"Good!"
Liu Feng Longyan was delighted: "Youping, you have my order to take over all the treasury inside and outside Shouchun City. You are not allowed to take anything without my order. At the same time, please Mr. Liu Ye went to close the accounts and count the income of each treasury. ”
"Got the order!"
Zhou Tai immediately accepted the order, turned around and left.
When he was in Chengde, Liu Feng rewarded the entire army with three million yuan, and promised to reward ten times more after the success.
There is actually a reason for this.
At that time, Liu Fengjun's troops, including Zhou Yu and Sun Xiang's troops, had more than 20,000 people, close to 30,000, who needed to be appeased.
In this way, the reward per capita is only one hundred yuan, which is not considered an excessive reward in any case.
After entering Shouchun, the reward was increased tenfold, which was also Liu Feng's intention.
The Xuzhou Army is a direct descendant of Liu Feng's confidants, so he can naturally be trusted, but the tribes and civilians under Zhou Yu are all from Lujiang and are all under Yuan Shu.
Although Yuan Shu was unpopular due to his extortionate levies and extortion, he couldn't bear the fact that people's hearts were different.
This money is actually money to buy for peace of mind, so that everyone can have hope of meritorious service, so as to appease the hearts of Zhou Yu's Lujiang army.
As for the Xuzhou Army, they are direct descendants of their own and have an iron backbone. Do they still need a reason for the reward?
Now that Shouchun has been successfully captured, it is natural that one must do what he says, and clear rewards and punishments are the way to run an army.
Rewards are something like this. The earlier you give them out, the better the effect will be.
Therefore, Liu Feng asked Zhou Tai to close the warehouse and asked Liu Ye to close the accounts. After counting the warehouse goods in Shouchun City, he could reward the three armies.
According to Liu Feng's estimation, there must be a lot of savings in Shouchun City.
The money and food are likely to be more than hundreds of millions. Otherwise, Yuan Shu's ability to scrape the land will be underestimated.
Zhou Tai had just walked to the door when he saw a large group of people coming outside the hall.
The leaders are Zhang Liao, Xu Chu and Zhou Yu, and the one surrounded by them is not Yuan Gongli, the emperor of the Zhong family in the original time and space?
At this time, Yuan Shu naturally looked embarrassed, with his hair on his temples scattered, his clothes dirty, stained with blood and stains.
If it were the past, Yuan Shu would naturally not be able to bear this filth at all.
But now that he has become a prisoner, Yuan Shu is confused and frightened, and he can't care about his image.
Behind Zhang Liao and others, there were many people escorted, Zhang Xun and Ji Ling were among them.
"Young Master, we are lucky enough to capture Yuan Shu, and I will present this to you in front of my young master!"
Zhang Liao immediately prostrated himself, knelt on one knee, and saluted Liu Feng on the march: "This victory is really due to the young master's ingenious calculation. He can predict events like a god. He actually guessed the reactions and decisions of Yuan Shu and others. The general will be amazed!"
Zhang Liao's words are not flattery, but Sincere admiration.
Zhang Liao was originally a bold character, so although he felt that Liu Feng's actions were quite risky, the results were quite gratifying.
Therefore, Zhang Liao strongly supported Liu Feng's plan.
But he really didn’t expect that Liu Feng’s plan could win such a big victory.
If Liu Feng hadn't secretly plotted against Chen Cang, pretending to be the Lujiang army and entered Shouchun.
With Shouchun's strength and savings, it is not difficult to defend the isolated city for a year and a half.
Not to mention that they only have a total of 20,000 to 30,000 people, and they cannot even cover the entire Shouchun.
(End of this chapter)