Three Kingdoms

Zhang Liao rushed to Xihai City.俵

Xihai City is still very lively, rather abnormally lively.

The lively ones are the officials, the quiet ones are the common people.

Just like the feudal dynasty of later generations was about to welcome the emperor, in order to create a so-called peaceful and stable atmosphere, the officials hired a large group of people to perform performances around the angels...

Because Zhang Liao brought a staff.

If it is less than a thousand stones, you can cut it first and then play it.

However, many people in Xihai City still disagree. They think that as long as they don't stand out and deliberately provoke Zhang Liao, there won't be any big problems. What's more, if the sky falls and there are still tall people to support it, even if Zhang Liao No matter what happens, the law does not punish everyone...

Can you still kill all the officials in Xihai City?俵

Are you kidding me?

If he really wants to do this, even if the Qiusi side can make it right, won't the Protector-General come to settle the score with him?

So everyone understands it.

If you restrain yourself a little and give Zhang Liao some face, this matter will be over.

Therefore, Xihai City became lively again. The fundamental reason for the bustle is not how good the economy and people's livelihood are, but the transportation of various materials to Lu Bu. A large number of cattle, sheep, carriages, horses, grain and grass equipment are gathered here, as well as the manpower necessary to transport these materials.

When there are many people and complicated matters, it is a major test for the official system.

Officials expected the local government to handle matters on their own, just like in later generations of games. Just click the mouse and issue a document, and then let the common people handle the matter themselves. Officials only needed to file the final stamped document.俵

But the reality is that the people don't know where to go, and there are many things that they can't do at all. Then they come back to the officials all over again. The officials will be impatient because of this, saying haven't they said this many times? Why can’t you even understand this? Are they all pig brains?

While going back and forth, things were delayed and stuck there, so Xihai City became "busy" and "busy" with people and things.

In order to supply Lu Bu's needs, vehicles, cattle and sheep from all over the place gathered here. Some materials could not be piled up in the warehouses, and were even placed on the streets and outside the city. Although the rain has stopped during this period, it is still a hidden danger after all. People from all over the country gather here, who listens to whose orders, who needs the logistics, where to live, etc., creating a constant noise every day.

If Li Ru was still there, then as a veteran counselor with enough experience, he could naturally make arrangements for these matters. Unfortunately, Lu Bu only focused on having fun and fighting, and simply left these things that should have been arranged. In the end, the subsequent issues became more and more chaotic. Even among the officials in Xihai City, there were endless arguments and friction all day long over logistical matters.

It was at this time of increasing chaos that Zhang Liao arrived at Xihai City.

This is also the first big pitfall for Zhang Liao...

It is impossible for Zhang Liao to ignore these things, but if he takes care of too much, on the one hand, it will consume too much time. It may take several months to check the complicated accounts alone, and they may not all be accurate, because in the early stage There are so many things that are not accounted for.俵

On the other hand, it shows their own importance. After all, if they don't understand these material accounts, etc., they will not be able to send supplies to Lu Bu in front. Without supplies, Lu Bu may have problems, so it is equivalent to these people putting themselves and themselves together. Lu Bu was even linked to all the soldiers on the front line.

Once Zhang Liao takes action, can he shoulder this responsibility?

If Zhang Liao is making a small fuss, then it is a matter of a few people, just like drawing lots. Whoever is really unlucky will be the one who gets it, and the other people will naturally be preserved.

Isn't it the same way to deal with public grievances? Deal with a few officials to show that the blame lies with these officials, and the rest of the people can breathe a sigh of relief.

After Zhang Liao arrived at Xihai City, he showed the scepter in his hand, and then ordered the military academy he brought to take over the defense of Xihai City. He dismissed the original defenders and generals, and then did not go to the Governor's Palace immediately, but directly began to sort out the supplies. .

Take inventory of existing supplies that can be sent out.

The temporary camps that were originally located inside and outside Xihai City were filled with all kinds of messy materials piled up, the noise of the oxen and horse teams, various minor frictions that broke out from time to time, and the push and shove between officials. It’s not that there are no people, but people who want to do things. Being dragged down by officials who don't want to do things, the efficiency in all aspects is very low. Even the ordinary accumulation and counting work seems slow and unorganized.俵

Fortunately, Zhang Liao himself was considered capable of both literary and military skills. He rushed directly to the scene and did not spend time on the messy and chaotic account checking and review. Instead, he directly began to ask his subordinates to count the existing supplies. Create another file, and then send food protection troops to the front.

Although Zhang Liao disapproved of Lu Bu sending troops, Zhang Liao still sent out this batch of supplies.

Yu Gong.

In any case, military rations must be guaranteed, even if this war does not comply with the rules. If it is true that the soldiers were ultimately defeated due to insufficient supplies of food and grass, then many people in the Western Regions would definitely start to think about what was available and what was not available.

In order to prevent more troubles in the Western Regions, preserving a certain amount of military power is undoubtedly a must-have.

In private.

Deep in Zhang Liao's heart, there was still a little hope, hoping that Lu Bu was just deceived. It was Wei Xu's problem, as well as other officials' problems. Lu Bu was still the reckless man who once shared potatoes by the campfire.俵

However, as the understanding deepened, the hope in Zhang Liao's heart became increasingly gloomy.

After sending away the first batch of food and supplies, Zhang Liao went to the Yamen of Xihai City Guards and summoned a person from Zhiyin Supervisor first.

Zhang An.

When Zhang An arrived, Zhang Liao was preparing to eat.

In front of the Yamen Festival Hall, I sat on the wooden steps outside the hall.

Put it aside.

There is a mark on the face caused by dust and sweat. It seems that it was simply wiped, but it was not completely removed. Her hair was a little messy, and the scarf on her bun looked as dirty as a rag. The armor was still on, and dust was still clinging to it, making it look old and dirty. The sword was lying horizontally next to the food table in front of the hall. The leather scabbard was also old and had no additional decoration.俵

Zhang Liao saw Zhang An and waved.

Zhang An withdrew his gaze, and when he respectfully stepped forward to receive the gift, he glanced slightly at Zhang Liao's food table.

Semolina and soy rice.

Pickles.

Miso soup.

That's it, nothing else...

Zhang Liao chewed the couscous soybeans. He didn't seem to find the couscous soybeans difficult to swallow. He chewed them in big mouthfuls, then took a mouthful of rice, a mouthful of vegetables, and a mouthful of miso soup. He didn't pay attention to the crumbs from the corner of his mouth. He was obviously a little hungry. So cruel...Tou

Because there were too many things to do, what was supposed to be breakfast was postponed until noon.

The food itself was not much, so Zhang Liao finished it quickly. He took the sauce soup and gargled it in his mouth. He didn't spit it out, but swallowed it directly. Then he waved his hand and asked the attendant to take the table down casually. Wiping his mouth with the sleeve of his shirt, he turned around and asked Zhang Andao, "How many people are available in Xihai City?" 』

Zhang Liao asked very directly, and Zhang An was stunned for a moment.

Zhang Liao had no time to go around in circles. He had to stabilize Xihai City as soon as possible before looking for Lu Bu.

He wasn't originally here to wipe Lu Bu's butt, but now he had to wipe this mess...

What we have to do now is to immediately pull the crooked Xihai City back and save as many people as we can, the more the better...

And all of this requires people who really do things, officials who are still upright, to do it.俵

Zhang An glanced at Zhang Liao and said, "Your Majesty... I don't know about General..." Zhang An didn't know what Zhang Liao was thinking, and he didn't know what step Zhang Liao was going to take, so he was a little worried.

Zhang Liao waved his hand, "Don't worry too much. Before coming to the West Sea, Jia Shijun informed Yu of your name..."

Jia Shijun, is this Jia Xu? Zhang An was thinking about it, but still didn't speak.

"Are you worried? ” Zhang Liao said slowly, “This time I am here, not for the protection of the capital, but for all the Han people in the Western Regions! 』

Zhang An's eyes narrowed and he looked up at Zhang Liao.

"I have counted the supplies. Although I cannot count them all, I can basically confirm one thing," Zhang Liao's voice was a little low. "The warehouse has bottomed out... I found that some people have already attacked the surrounding people... Everything must be done End it as soon as possible! It's spring now, everything is growing, and it can still hold on a little longer. When there is no food in summer and autumn, the roots of the surrounding bark and grass will be dug up! If we wait until that time, countless people will be killed and injured! Therefore, it is necessary to stabilize Xihai City immediately, restore people's livelihood, and do spring plowing and grazing! I can't do it alone, I need someone to help me! Longyou will send a batch of grain, grass, cattle and sheep, but these are not sent to Daduhu, but for the people here..."

"On the Protectorate's side..." Zhang Liao was silent for a while, shook his head, and continued: "On the Protectorate's side... I will go and persuade... But in Xihai City, I am in urgent need of manpower, manpower that can really do things. Since Jia Shijun gave me your name, it means that Jia Shijun trusts you. I also want to believe you. How many people are there in Xihai City that can be used?俵

Zhang An pursed his lips, raised his hands, and did not directly answer Zhang Liao's question, but said slowly: "How should the general deal with the officials in the Duhu Mansion?" 』

"Is there anyone you want to protect among them?" ” asked Zhang Liao.

Zhang An smiled, his smile a little bitter, "Everything in the Protector's Mansion is managed by General Wei..."

"I understand..." Zhang Liao looked at Zhang An and nodded, "They are almost here, please go aside and wait." 』

Zhang An responded and stood to the side.

Not long after, there were footsteps.

Zhang Liao looked up and couldn't help but laugh.俵

In spring in the Western Regions, the temperature is still not very high, and the temperature difference gradually widens. It will be hotter at noon. In summer, it is not uncommon to be shirtless at noon, but to wear robes at night. Therefore, in terms of the current season, it is basically hot. Most people are wearing thick clothes.

In the Han Dynasty, when there was no air conditioning, the heat warmed everyone, and the cold chilled the poor.

Because the poor have no money to buy clothes.

These officials, big and small, in the Protectorate are basically not poor people. Zhang Liao knows this to some extent, but if you just look at today's clothes, these people are simple.

Each one is a simplified version of the Beggar Clan.

Compared with these people, Zhang Liao is outstanding!

The clothes of these people are basically old, at least old washed cloth that has been washed several times, and even some do not fit, forcing many people to carefully hold their bellies, lest the old clothes will be broken by their own bellies.俵

There were no very effective dyes in the Han Dynasty. Many dyes would fade with washing. Bright clothes could generally only be worn two or three times before the color would fade. Therefore, many wealthy people would only wear clothes outside once after they were made. I don't wear it at all, wash it in water for more than three times and then throw it away. So it is really not easy to find so many old clothes suddenly, and there is no need to worry about the size, length, and fit.

Zhang An stood aside, lowering his head silently, trying his best not to let his disgust for these people be exposed. He didn't know what Zhang Liao was going to do next, but Zhang An knew that if he didn't say that most of these people would If all these officials in the Protectorate are cleared, no matter how much Zhang Liao does in Xihai, everything will return to its original dirty appearance after Zhang Liao leaves with the scepter.

As for whether he helps Zhang Liao, or to what extent he helps Zhang Liao, it depends on how determined Zhang Liao is...

If these people are not dealt with, these people will take off these shabby clothes as soon as Zhang Liao leaves, and then continue to wear bright robes, jewelry worth millions, and continue to speak of loyalty, justice and benevolence. , so everything is fine in the Western Region, prices are stable, people are happy, there will be no one who cannot afford to wear clothes or food, there are houses and cars up and down, and you can even take out the house and car when you are not using them. rent.

Indeed, if compared with the Luoyang military disaster and the displaced situation in Heluo area, the current living conditions of the people in Xihai City in the Western Regions are somewhat better, but everyone also knows that those remote villages outside Xihai City are still There are people who are oppressed and killed!

But I just can’t say it!

Anyone who dared to speak before was killed by these people, and the crime was false accusation and slander.俵

Yes, you can't deny all the good things just because of some bad things, but equally, you can't say that because there are some good things, everything is good.

This group of people has almost wiped out all the glory of the Western Region...

A group of officials from the Duhu Mansion, headed by the chief clerk, followed by clerks, assistants, clerks, and other thirty or forty people, almost filled the courtyard.

The chief secretary of the Protectorate Palace said in a deep and slow voice, "I have seen the general in my humble position." 』

Zhang Liao nodded and asked: "The West Sea is now in chaos, the people are suffering, and all industries are exhausted. Do you have anything to say?" 』

The chief secretary of the Protectorate Palace said with an upright face: "General Qi. Since I humbled myself as the bookkeeper, I have been diligent and cautious, walking on thin ice. The sufferings of the people in the Western Regions were deeply borne in mind. Since I took office, I have taken the revitalization of the Western Region and the peace and tranquility of the Western Sea as my own responsibility. However, I have limited power, so it is inevitable that there will be some improper care. There are also some silverfish damage, and under the guise of the Protectorate, I will investigate them one by one... 』

"oh? Zhang Liao laughed and said, "Then, who is it?"俵

The chief clerk glanced at Zhang Liao quickly and said, "Reporting to the general, after investigation, it was found that the affairs were complicated some time ago and there was a shortage of manpower. Therefore, with the approval of the capital protector, we temporarily recruited some assistant officials..."

"Haha, who is the elder again?" ” Zhang Liao laughed.

"Uh...it's just...the general is wise..." The chief clerk's eyes turned, but his face was still upright, "Why don't you understand the rules, be eager for success, and do the wrong thing? This is also the fault of the subordinate's negligence. also! The lower official is willing to be punished and will never shirk the blame! 』

What he said seemed very candid.

Very smooth too.

Zhang Liao was noncommittal and said: "Since the Imperial Guard has sent troops, why is the rear area so chaotic?" Why were the villages outside Xihai City attacked, with no casualties counted? 』

"The Great Protector went out to fight in a hurry, and there were horse thieves intruding around, and there were many attacks," the chief secretary said in a steady voice, as if he was reciting scriptures, "However, we have firm confidence, united as one, obeyed the orders of the Great Protector, and coordinated the local affairs , forge ahead against the odds, and bravely defend the West Sea without losing..."

When the chief clerk opened his mouth, he kept talking and couldn't stop for a while. He was obviously very skilled in this kind of rhetoric.

Zhang Liao listened and glanced at Zhang An, who had his head down all the time, and then looked up at the sky.

The sky is clear.

clear blue.

But even so, it still couldn't calm Zhang Liao's nausea when he saw the pile of dirt in front of him.

Do you really think you are a fool?

People who are so poor that even their robes are patched cannot cover the shine on their faces no matter how much dust they are!俵

And that belly, can a hard-working person really raise it?

The chief secretary continued to speak, talking about the villages outside Xihai City. His voice became lower and seemed to be full of sorrow and sorrow, "... there are many shortcomings in Xihai. For one thing, the development is not fast, and some people still lack food and clothing. , secondly, the traffic is not smooth, many road sections have not been repaired, thirdly, the problems left over from the Western Region have not yet been solved..."

Zhang Liao sighed slightly, "Do you think I'm stupid?" 』

The chief clerk was stunned and stared at Zhang Liao, obviously unable to understand Zhang Liao's failure to follow the routine. He has already brought up the title of Protector-General many times, why is Zhang Liao still so stubborn?

Is it possible that Zhang Liao no longer cares about the reputation of the Protector?

How can it be?

How dare Zhang Liao? !俵

The rank of the Great Protector is higher than that of Zhang Liao!

Zhang An also raised his head and looked at Zhang Liao.

Zhang Liao stood up, picked up the sword smoothly, held the scabbard, and slowly walked to the chief register.

The chief clerk quickly lowered his head, and the other officials of the Protectorate also lowered their heads, not daring to look directly at Zhang Liao. They could only see the sword scabbard in Zhang Liao's hand gently touching the armor of Zhang Liao's skirt.

"Wow. 』

"Wow..."

Zhang Liao approached step by step.俵

Following Zhang Liao's pace, the head clerk's heart lifted little by little.

"Before coming to the Western Region, I was still lucky. Zhang Liao sighed and stood not far from the chief secretary, "I thought that... you should not deceive the Protector in this way, and you would not waste the kindness of General Gu Hussar..."

The chief clerk lowered his head and agreed, "No, it must not be..."

The sword flashed fiercely!

The chief secretary's body still maintained the posture of bending over and lowering his head, but his head flew up with the light of the sword. When he fell to the ground with a rumble, his whole body fell forward heavily, and the blood spurted out covered the front wood of the hall. The steps were dyed bright red!

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