Chapter 971: Poison
Tongzhou, the headquarters of the Liangzhong Army.
Zhao Donglei, the old master of Zhao, who had just recovered from a serious illness, staggered into Congliang's central army lobby. The iron head in front of the crutch hit the ground, making a crisp sound. Zhao Donglei's eyes were dizzy and his skin was relaxed. He wanted to take a step.
I stopped and gasped, and it seemed that I could fall down at any time.
In Tongzhou, some people may not give Zhao Gang face, but they cannot give Zhao Donglei face. After returning from Liang, they heard that Zhao Donglei was sick, so they sent someone to express their earnest concern. Now that Mr. Zhao is sick, he is cured.
It's reasonable to come and thank you personally.
In the lobby, Xiao Zhongze and others sat on their sides, but there was no smile on their faces. Zhao Donglei's reputation was too famous. Over the years, Xiao and others were so breathless that they finally seized the opportunity.
Zhao fell down in one fell swoop, but it was hard to say that this old guy was not dead. Looking at his trembling appearance, he could fall down at any time. While Xiao Zhongze was happy, he was also cautious.
Isn't it just that I want to be in a state of lingering and struggling to death?
How could Xiao Zhongze sneer in his heart, it is not my Xiao family who wants to divide up your Zhao family's meat, Cao family, and Wang family are also staring at it, how can the fat meat from the mouth be spit out?
The truth is that the good deeds are not ignorant of this principle. In the current Zhao family, besides being a fat pig, what else can we use to borrow? Today, the Zhao family, the Xiao family, the Cao family, and the Wang family are more worthy.
Relying on the heavy hand is self-evident, he will not feel uncomfortable. What's more, Congliang is now controlling the army and has no money in his hands. He is also panicked. He has food in his hands, and is not panicked. For an army,
It's not just a casual talk.
Seeing Zhao Donglei appear at the door of the lobby, Congliang stood up and walked out from behind the desk. Following Congliang's footsteps, everyone in the lobby stood up.
"Caomin has seen the general of the country!" Zhao Donglei looked up at Congliang, bent his knees and was about to kneel down to salute. Congliang took a few steps forward and supported Zhao Donglei, "Old Master Zhao asked, don't be too polite, Zhao
I have made great contributions to the country. Come on, prepare a chair for Mr. Zhao and serve tea!”
"Thank you, General Zhenguo!" Zhao Donglei bowed his hand and replied, "I didn't expect that General Zhenguo could still remember my Zhao family's trivial achievements, and I feel endlessly grateful!"
He felt a little embarrassed. After he left Tongzhou, he received a detailed report after he came back. Xiao and others had a look of too ugly. Zhao Donglei indeed began to fight back.
"The old man asked him to sit down. The old man said where he went. Zhao's contribution to the country was not only remembered by good deeds, but also the chief minister of the court, and the concubine of the virtuous concubine was also clear. As far as I know, the court is preparing to reward Zhao.
"Congliang first made a short promise to go there, but it doesn't matter anyway. If Zhao wants it, it's easy for him to make him one.
"Thank you, General!" Zhao Donglei smiled a little, and the pleats squeezed together seemed to have spread a little. He took a sip of the tea brought by the guards, frowned slightly, and handed the teacup to his side.
The son Zhao Gang looked at Congliang who had already walked back to the case. "The old man was almost ill a few days ago. General Lao was concerned and sent someone to send a lot of precious medicinal herbs. The old man thanked him here."
Congliang smiled and said, "The power of the slightest is not enough to be mentioned. In fact, I also know that there is nothing in the Zhao Mansion, but it is just a sign of my feelings. Now that foreign enemies are spying on Tongzhou, Tongzhou is in danger, like the pillar of the old man, I
Tongzhou is absolutely indispensable. During the time I left Tongzhou, I heard that Mr. Zhao was such a big deal. This time, it solved my urgent needs, and it was also worth it to express my feelings."
"The world is vast and people's hearts are unpredictable. People like the general, there are fewer people in this world after all." Zhao Donglei sneered: "The general hopes that I will work for the court again when I live, but there are also many people who are afraid they are looking forward to the old man.
It’s better to slap early!"
The opera meat finally came. Congliang had already prepared Zhao Donglei's move. After hearing this, he smiled and said, "Where is Old Master Zhao saying what is it? Tongzhou, who doesn't expect Old Master Zhao to be in good health.
Yes, Lord Xiao”
Xiao Zhongze's face was ugly and he saw Congliang looking over, and stood up with a forced smile. "The general was right. Mr. Zhao is an indispensable person in Tongzhou. Who dares to think so? Xiao is the first one.
He couldn't spare him. Mr. Zhao, General Rìzi was not here, Mr. Xiao was very busy and didn't take time to visit the mansion. If he really shouldn't, he would be punished by the old man here!"
"I dare not, I dare not!" Zhao Donglei smiled sarcastically, "I dare not work Master Xiao to pass the mansion. If he missed official duties for this, wouldn't it be another crime for Zhao?"
Xiao Zhongze felt that he had given Zhao Donglei enough face. Seeing that Zhao Donglei was unwilling to forgive, he couldn't help but be furious. He was about to retort him, but looking at Congliang's face, he finally swallowed this breath.
Congliang looked at Zhao Donglei and said, "Old Master, don't misunderstand Lord Xiao. These guys are really busy. Although Old Master Zhao doesn't leave his home, he knows the current situation in Tongzhou. You can say that it's in danger.
It is not an exaggeration. This winter is crucial to us. If we cannot effectively respond to the upcoming attack of the Northern Army, we will inevitably be burned. I will not hide it from Mr. Zhao. Although I am in good faith, I am the good man and I have the confidence to block the Northern Army.
But we also need strong support from the imperial court pillars like Mr. Zhao. In such a crisis, we must work together and work together."
"What a great man who works together and works together. I, Zhao Donglei, naturally did his best, just for fear that someone would be malicious," Zhao Donglei said with a smile.
"Who dares to tear down the table at this time, Congliang's knife is not a vegetarian." Congliang smiled and said, "Cong was so angry that he was not afraid of cutting off a few more heads!"
"Okay, that's right!" The crutch hit the ground, and the ding-dong sounded crisply. "From the general, my Zhao family is now full of mourning in Luzhou. I want to help the general with his arm's strength on the battlefield. I am powerless.
, can only be used from other aspects, such as military capital, for example, to work hard for the general, but the old man dared to ask, in this battle next year, will the general want to defeat the enemy in one fell swoop, or is he planning to be in a stalemate with the enemy for a long time?"
Congliang looked at Zhao Donglei, and Jiang was really old. He asked the key point in one sentence and directly revealed the victory or defeat of the battle.
"The enemy was defeated in one fell swoop. With our Tongzhou's current strength, we are really not able to catch it. I don't need to say that, the old man knows it well. Of course, it is a long-term stalemate and constantly consumes the strength of his opponent. Although our southern territory is not as good as our opponent,
But the victory is that there are many people, the sixteen states in the north, and the territory is large, but when it comes to population, I am afraid that even the three southern states are insufficient. We have endless military strength to supplement and abundant resources.
As long as the stalemate continues, we will be sure to win.”
"The General said it well, hit the old man, my heart. Since it is a long-term stalemate, it requires a long-term supply of materials. I dare not say anything else. If I, Zhao, is called the second in Tongzhou in this regard, in this regard, is the second in Tongzhou.
If that's the case, then no one dares to call the first. Since that's the case, why should the general tolerate someone killing chickens and getting eggs? I ask for my Zhao family. If my Zhao family collapses, the general wants the supplies, food, and money. I'm afraid that it will be
A big piece is missing!" Zhao Donglei raised his head, and his dizzy eyes suddenly shone with a cold light.
"How did you say this?" Congliang was a little impatient. I have given you enough face, why bother to be aggressive again
"General, at one time, he asked Zhao's family for hundreds of thousands of taels of silver and millions of loads of food. He also said that this was just the first one. Even if my Zhao family has a big family and a big business, it would be a matter of how many days it would take for Zhao's family to go bankrupt.
But all the businesses and shops under the Zhao family will inevitably go bankrupt. We collapsed. What is the benefit of General Yu? At that time, can the general be so easy to ensure logistics? Since the general is going to fight a stalemate with the Northern Army
, the old man thought, this battle might have to be fought for one year, two years or even longer, five years or ten years, and so long, General, if my Zhao family is safe, he can guarantee that the general will not be short of supplies.
Ah!" Zhao Donglei spoke in a loud voice, loud and loud.
Congliang couldn't help but feel silent, and his eyes swept through the hall of Xiao, Cao, and Wang. He couldn't help but feel moved. Zhao Donglei said it right. Now Zhao has lost his minions and has become a toothless tiger. Zhao Donglei looks at it.
I was forced to do anything by Xiao and others, so I directly complained to myself. If Zhao really collapsed, it would be of no benefit to me. The business and shops of Zhao's family fell into Xiao and Wang.
In Cao's hands, he wanted to give him something again, but he was as humble as he is now. They were all full of wings and strong. If they really fought with him, they would be helpless. It would be better to give Zhao some support so that they could persevere.
It’s good for both the country and the self. Now, what else can Zhao rely on him besides relying on himself?
Thinking of this, Congliang's eyes were already lit up, looking at Zhao Donglei, "The old man said it well, killing a chicken to get eggs, a wise man will not do it. Some time ago, I was not in Tongzhou, and I was in trouble. I couldn't help but make mistakes. What did Mr. Zhao want
, it’s better to just say that you must support me with good intentions!”
As soon as these words were spoken, Xiao Zhongze, Cao, Wang and others couldn't help but look ugly.
"Thank you, General. I'll tell you, since these things, Zhao's grain shops, shops and all kinds of businesses have been inexplicably troubled. The caravans entering and leaving Tongzhou have been investigated everywhere, and the losses are heavy. The old man hopes that the general can give it to you.
Guan said that Zhao's business can operate normally. In this way, the general's logistics company Zhao dare not say that it is completely safe, but Zhao must do his best."
"This is easy to say. Since I gave the Zhao family this right, how about it?" Congliang smiled.
"Thank you, General!" Zhao Donglei was overjoyed and bowed: "The son Zhao Gang, who has been working in the Tongzhou Prefecture Office, has a loyal heart, and can be expressed. Can the general give him another chance to serve the country?
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This request is a bit difficult. One carrot and one pit. Now the Tongzhou headquarters is dissatisfied. Zhao Gang Tathagata, if you don’t have to make a high or low, you have already made an idea of how to arrange the good eyes to turn, "Old Master, now the Tongzhou headquarters is in charge.
The important positions are already available, and the hasty replacement is not conducive to government affairs. Lord Zhao Gang is also a talented person. He was wronged and he was unwilling to do so. From someone to where someone went, I wonder if Lord Zhao Gang would be willing to surrender."
"As long as it is the general's order, Zhao Gang dares to follow!" Zhao Gang, behind Zhao Donglei, bowed.
"Okay, it's the position of deputy logistics manager of my Tongzhou headquarters, who is specializing in preparing food and money for our army." Congliang said with a smile. This is a pair of poison with sugar, it depends on whether he dares to take it.
Chapter completed!