Chapter 169: Li Ji’s Hongmen Banquet
In 22 BC, the Qin general Wang Jian settled the southern part of Jingjiang, surrendered to Yuejun, and established Kuaiji County. It developed into the Eastern Han Dynasty. The capital was changed to Shanyin County, and Kuaiji County was in charge of fifteen counties: Shanyin, Jing, Wushang, Zhuji, Yuji, Taimo, Shangyu, Shan, Yuyao, Juzhang, Yin, Zhang'an, Dongye, Yongning, and Houguan.
Almost at the same time, fifteen county magistrates in Kuaiji County received an invitation from Li Ji, and invited them to Longque Town for a lecture on the grounds of pacifying the Shanyue in the county.
The powerful people in Jiangdong were scattered in Kuaiji County. Most of them colluded with the county magistrates and removed the troops of the county from the prefect's control and became their private soldiers.
If Li Ji had not been very tough and had a good relationship with Shanyin County Magistrate and had a good relationship with Shanyin County, it would have been difficult to mobilize the troops of Shanyin County.
So the first thing he did after leveling the lord player was that Li Ji would attack these powerful families.
Li Ji knew that these aristocratic families were rich and had a large population. Liberating a family could obtain a lot of resources.
If others store grain, I will store guns, but others will be my granary.
Li Ji is not Sun Ce. He has a very bad temper from later generations. He just needs to seize one opportunity and sharpen his knife and go to the aristocratic family.
Moreover, he was not afraid of the children of aristocratic families going on strike and causing trouble. Behind him was a large group of players competing for employment.
One carrot and one pit, if they really dared to cause trouble, Li Ji could follow their wishes and completely clean up the officials in Ji County.
The county magistrates who received the invitation all showed a puzzled look, and only after being reminded by their staff did they know Li Ji's real purpose.
Some showed a clear expression, while others became panicked and looked for local powerful families and discussed with them.
Li Ji didn't know their little moves, so he just set up a banquet at the lord's mansion and waited for their arrival.
"It's okay for them to be tactful. If they pretend to be deaf and dumb, don't blame me for being rude."
A sinister expression flashed in Li Ji's eyes.
Although Kuaiji County has a large area and a sparse population, with the support of the system, the population of counties in various places has increased a lot, ranging from 200,000 to 300,000 to 700,000 to 800,000. If Li Ji could integrate it, he could piece together hundreds of thousands of troops.
Li Ji held a banquet, followed Zhao Kuangyin's cup of wine and released his military power, and tried to re-capture all counties and towns in his hands.
However, these county magistrates are not idiots, so they naturally know the importance of military power in troubled times. A simple banquet is not enough to make them give up.
Only by doing more ruthlessly and doing more magnificently can Li Ji eat them.
The teleportation array in Shanyin County continued to flash, and county magistrates from various counties appeared with their followers.
As the prefect, Li Ji invited them, and even though they knew that this was a fierce Hongmen Banquet, they had to attend the banquet.
A county magistrate once wanted to reject Li Ji for reasons of illness, but was warned by the soldiers who were given a note.
"If the county magistrate is not in good health, my lord has a miracle doctor, and can send troops to escort him to treat him. If he still cannot be treated, the lord's lord believes that the county magistrate is not in good health and report to the court to another person to take over the job."
If they were arrested by Li Ji for this reason and resigned from their posts and returned home early, they would cry without tears.
In any case, Li Ji's tough attitude made many county magistrates come with a dark face.
"Brother, I'll ask you to perform later."
Li Ji whispered to the Shanyin County Magistrate, who replied with a reassuring expression.
Outside the lord's mansion, the soldiers garrisoned began to shout, and the county magistrates from all over the place came to the inner hall one after another, and under the leadership of the attendants, they began to sit down.
Not long after, all the county magistrates from fifteen counties were successfully seated, which made the somewhat simple lord's mansion crowd.
"Play music! Dance!"
Only Diao Chan is a dancer in Li Ji's family, so he temporarily drew a team of people from the players to come and cheer him up. At the same time, various delicacies began to be placed.
With the temptation of beauty and delicacy, these county magistrates began to move their chopsticks no matter how bad they were in a bad mood.
While drinking and chatting, Li Ji saw that the atmosphere became hot, so he waved his dancer away, which made the county magistrates feel a pity.
They have never seen players dance modern dances, which opens their eyes.
"There are countless bandits in the mountains and rivers in Kuaiji County, and the people of all counties were invaded by it, and they were valued by Your Majesty. Soon, all the soldiers in Kuaiji went to the mountains to suppress the bandits, and a bright world was created for the people."
"If the prefect wants to pacify the troops of Shanyue, we are willing to provide food for the prefect's army in the county."
A county magistrate jumped up and avoided the important things.
This statement made many people agree.
Their meaning is very obvious. You, Li Ji, can suppress the bandits, but they cannot agree to collect the military power in the name of suppressing bandits.
You, Li Ji, can even mobilize the local county troops.
"The Shanyin tribe lived deep among the mountains and forests. If there were not enough troops to enter the mountains, what's the point of suppressing bandits?"
Li Ji asked back.
"The prefect has killed the three brothers Zhang Jiao. In our eyes, they are those who are good at fighting. Does the prefect need to mobilize many troops to deal with this small mountain and Yue?"
A entourage behind a county magistrate stood up and asked.
"I am the prefect of Kuaiji, and I am in charge of all the troops in the county. If you refuse to send troops, are you colluding with bandits and allowing them to live happily in the mountains and forests."
"Mr. The county town has few soldiers and horses, and it is difficult to follow the prefect into the mountains."
Li Ji wanted to gather military power, but these county magistrates refused to hand over military power. For a moment, the atmosphere was tense and the atmosphere was extremely sharp.
At this moment, the Shanyin County Magistrate stood up and said:
"Listen to me, Shanyue bandits have been in trouble with Kuaiji for a long time, and the people in the city have suffered. Now the prefect has great ambitions and is willing to send troops to pacify Shanyue. Isn't this for many people? I am willing to let the soldiers and horses of Shanyin County cooperate with the prefect's actions."
The county magistrates below all sucked their eyes. They all knew that the county magistrate of Shanyin County and Li Ji were wearing pairs of pants, and now they stood up to help Li Ji build momentum.
Look who will be fooled?
Swish!
A figure stood up and bowed to Li Ji, "The prefect once defeated millions of Yellow Turban Army, and had a remarkable record. It is our honor to have someone like you who serve as the prefect of Kuaiji. If the prefect sends troops, he will definitely be able to pacify the Shanyue in the county. Yongning Chang Hefu is willing to cooperate with the prefect's actions."
This person was not the one who found himself, so why did he still talk to him?
Li Ji was a little confused and remembered something later.
It turned out that He Fu was He Qi's father. Now that He Qi is working under his own tent, he, the father, naturally speaks to him.
He Fu suddenly turned against Li Ji's side, which surprised other county magistrates. Unexpectedly, someone really dared to give up his military power.
"I don't know what you mean..."
Chapter completed!