That night, Zhao Zicheng was in high spirits. He ordered dozens of pigs and sheep to be slaughtered, prepared hundreds of jars of liquor, and held a banquet for all the soldiers in the army as a reward.
Then, Zhao Zicheng set up a fine banquet on his own to entertain Zhao Junchen.
Zhao Junchen also wanted to make good friends with the officials of Xuanfu Town, so he naturally went to the banquet with pleasure, and the guests and hosts enjoyed the banquet.
By the time the banquet was over, it was already midnight.
Zhao Junchen was forced to drink a few glasses of wine at the banquet, but he was slightly tipsy and was led to his room in the General Military Mansion.
Just after Zhao Junchen entered the room, he saw Zhao Dali pushing open the door and reporting in a low voice: "Mr. Zhao Ge, those people are already here!"
Zhao Junchen looked solemn and nodded: "Let them in, be careful and don't let anyone see you."
After Zhao Dali nodded and left, Zhao Junchen planned to fetch water from a basin to wash his face and wake up, but found that the washbasin in the room was missing. Just when Zhao Junchen was feeling strange, Chu Jiayi had already entered the room with the basin.
Warm water has been poured into the basin, and a clean towel is placed beside the basin.
However, Chu Jiayi also knew that Zhao Junchen was not used to being served by others when it came to washing, dressing, and eating, so she put down the basin and stood aside quietly.
Chu Jiayi's performance was very submissive, and she seemed to have completely changed her mind. However, these performances were just appearances after all. Her true thoughts needed further verification, so Zhao Junchen did not intend to let her see what he would do next.
After washing and drying her face, she turned to Chu Jiayi and said warmly: "You have had a hard time along the way, and I am not used to having people always staying around to take care of me. You should go back to your room and rest.
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Chu Jiayi still looked cold and did not question Zhao Junchen's decision. After gently nodding in agreement, she left again with the basin in hand.
Not long after Chu Jiayi left, she saw Zhao Dali leading two men into the room.
One of the two men is tall and strong, with a capable and steady temperament, while the other is short and fat, with a kind smile on his face.
The first person was Zhang Cheng, a military attache from Qianhu whom Zhao Junchen had conquered on the three sides of Shaanxi and Gansu. He was once one of the core military attaches of the new war army. However, due to his injured hand tendon on the battlefield, he will not be able to fight again from now on.
He was unable to pick up weapons and go to the battlefield, so Zhao Junchen arranged for him to be sent to Xuanfu Military Town to be responsible for the resettlement of refugees from Shaanxi and Gansu.
The second person is Zhao Quan, the second shopkeeper of "Jubao Trading Company". As "Jubao Trading Company" penetrated deeper and deeper into Xuanfu Town, it also gradually took control of Xuanfu Town's logistics and military supplies.
It can be said that the interests are huge, so this person has always stayed in Xuanfu Military Town. On the one hand, he is trying to maintain the influence of "Jubao Trading Company" on Xuanfu Military Town, and on the other hand, he is dealing with all aspects of matters in a timely manner.
, actually also plays the role of the quartermaster of Xuanfu Town.
After the two people entered the room, they quickly saluted and said hello to Zhao Junchen. Zhao Junchen was also very polite and helped them up with his own hands. He looked at the two of them seriously, patted them on the shoulders respectively, and said, "I'm so lucky during this time."
Sorry for your pain, I came to Xuanfu Military Town this time, apparently to negotiate with Jianzhou Jurchens, but in fact, I also wanted to meet with you and personally inquire about the progress of the plan here... The time is limited and the task is very complicated.
Come on, we are all our own people, we don’t need too many polite words, just keep the story short."
Zhao Junchen is already very proficient in the art of courting his subordinates. Just a few small actions and a few words are enough to make people feel close to him and feel grateful.
Therefore, when Zhang Cheng and Zhao Quan felt Zhao Junchen's concern and heard Zhao Junchen say the word "one of their own", they obviously regarded them as their closest confidants, and they were all united in spirit.
Vibrant, happy face.
Zhao Junchen first turned his attention to Zhao Quan and asked: "How is the progress of the plan of 'Jubao Trading Company' in Xuanfu Military Town? Have you encountered any obstacles?"
Zhao Quan quickly replied: "I would like to inform you, Mr. Zhao Ge, that the Xuanfu military town is in ruins from top to bottom. Zhao Zicheng looks the most arrogant on the surface, but in fact he is also a greedy and reckless person, so we
The infiltration plan went smoothly!
To date, we have purchased more than 70% of the military fields in Xuanfu Military Town, and the price is very cheap, less than 30% of the market price. The only condition is that we must hand over 50,000 shi of grain to Xuanfu Town every year as military rations, okay
Let the Xuanfu Military Town give an explanation to the court, which is not a big pressure for Jubao Trading Company... Moreover, Mr. Zhaoge has brought tens of thousands of refugees from Shaanxi and Gansu this time, which happens to be a good place to cultivate Xuanfu.
The abandoned military field in the town...
In addition to military fields, 'Jubao Trading Company' has also gradually controlled most of the craftsmen and horse farms in Xuanfu Town. Every year, we only need to hand over a portion of the iron tools and horses to Xuanfu Town, and the rest of the income is all ours.
! And most of the civil and military officials in Xuanfu Military Town were bribed by us, and we took the opportunity to collect a lot of evidence of their crimes, so that they could no longer escape from control...
Up to now, within the defense zone of Xuanfu Town, what we, Jubao Trading Company, say is more effective than Zhao Zicheng. Let’s talk about today’s battle and the banquet of the whole army after the war. Even though Zhao Zicheng seems to be a majestic figure.
However, without the nod from our "Jubao Trading Company", Zhao Zicheng would not be able to send his troops out of the city, and there would be no food and wine to reward the whole army after the war!
Hehe, in short, as long as Mr. Zhao Ge sends a message from now on, we can easily get rid of Zhao Zicheng!"
Zhao Junchen nodded with satisfaction and said: "You have done a good job, but you must not get carried away, especially if you do not neglect Zhao Zicheng, but you must compliment him even more! As arrogant as Zhao Zicheng,
But he is a man of great ambition and talent, and he often cares about his face the most. As long as you are respectful to him on the surface, he will not be wary of you, but if he loses his face, he will not turn against you.
No hesitation! After all, this person is the chief soldier of the Xuanfu of the imperial court. Once there is a falling out, it will be difficult to end it...
Remember! Our arrangements in Xuanfu Town can only be used once. If you can’t use them in normal times, never use them. If you have to use the power here in the future, it must be used at the most urgent time!"
Zhao An nodded repeatedly and said: "You understand, I have always maintained a good relationship with Zhao Zicheng. I only secretly emptied the family fortune of Xuanfu Town, but on the surface I will never interfere in the military and political affairs of Xuanfu Town.
He has always been satisfied with Jubao Trading Company, and there has been no sign of doubt."
"That's good! You are so careful and careful, I feel relieved!" After praising him again, Zhao Junchen turned to look at Zhang Cheng and asked again: "Zhang Cheng, the resettlement of Shaanxi-Gansu refugees is going on.
How is your situation? I have been thinking about this matter in my mind during this period. It’s not that I don’t trust your ability to do things. In fact, the survival of tens of thousands of people’s food and clothing is very important, and the time left for you is also extremely tight. I’m not worried about it a little bit.
Shen will usher in a big chaos, which makes me feel worried."
Compared with Zhao An's rhetoric and long speeches, Zhang Cheng still retained the capable spirit of a soldier, and immediately clasped his fists and said: "To Mr. Zhao Ge, everything is going smoothly! We bought it in the Xuanfu Town Defense Area.
There are many abandoned fields, enough to feed two to three hundred thousand people. Although these fields are somewhat abandoned, it is not difficult to cultivate them again. The houses and the like are also ready-made, but they are slightly dilapidated! During this period of time, humble duty
More than 70,000 refugees have been successively called in from Shaanxi and Gansu, and most of them have been properly resettled!
Moreover, according to Zhao Gechen's suggestion, after bringing the people here, I first grabbed time to organize this year's autumn planting. Half of the things planted were the corn and tomatoes recommended by Mr. Zhao Ge.
Taro; with our disabled veterans as the backbone, a farming mutual aid society was formed, allowing people to help each other and work together to cultivate the fields. Xuanfu Town and the 'Jubao Trading Company' also prepared a large number of cattle and seeds in advance.
and farm tools, so I finally finished this year’s autumn planting before winter!
But after all, time is tight, so most of the fields are just rough cultivation, not particularly fine. I am afraid that next year's harvest will not be very good. It is enough to barely feed these people, but I am afraid that it cannot be handed over to Mr. Zhao Ge.
Too much food."
Hearing Zhang Cheng's report, Zhao Junchen's expression broadened slightly, and he nodded happily: "This year is indeed a time crunch, and the extent you can do it is beyond my expectation! As long as these people can support themselves next year
, it can relieve us a lot of burden, and I don’t expect them to provide me with food in turn for the time being.
Alas! There are not only constant natural disasters but also constant wars on the three sides of Shaanxi and Gansu. If you still have the energy to spare in the future, you will have to recruit more refugees from there and try to resettle them... Under the natural disasters and man-made disasters, although our capabilities are limited, we can
If you save one more person, you must save one more. We must not only do what we can, but we must also do our best!”
When Zhang Cheng heard what Zhao Junchen said, he couldn't help but express admiration and said in a deep voice: "Old Zhao Ge has such a bodhisattva heart and good intentions. How can he dare to show any neglect in his humble position? He is also a native of Shaanxi and Gansu.
, I will definitely do my best to save the people in my hometown, and I will not dare to neglect at all!"
Zhao Junchen nodded, his expression became solemn again, and he ordered: "The resettlement of the refugees and this year's autumn planting are just the first step! I have high hopes for you because I want to completely control the propaganda.
Fujun Town, let this become our rear area and base camp!
Therefore, I not only arranged for Jubao Trading Company to come here to do business, but also let you lead tens of thousands of refugees from Shaanxi and Gansu to take root here! If we say that Jubao Trading Company's method of infiltrating Xuanfu Military Town is from above.
, then you have to guide this group of refugees to infiltrate from the bottom up! You have more than 70,000 refugees in your hands, and there will be more in the future, enough to play a key role!
Therefore, after the winter this year, you cannot be idle. You must select reliable talents from the refugees and gradually join all aspects of the Xuanfu military town. Let the common people with skills join the craftsman camp, and let the able-bodied people join the craftsman camp.
As frontier soldiers and government officials, literate people have more uses. They can join government offices, open schools and shops, and even form a militia... In short, people must be put to their best use, so that all people can be used to their best advantage.
All available talents are put to their best use!”
After saying that, Zhao Junchen turned to look at Zhao An again, and also warned: "You, Jubao Trading Company, must also fully cooperate with these matters!"
This is Zhao Junchen's style of doing things. He never just counts on the success of a certain plan, and he never puts his eggs in one basket. He always makes multiple plans at the same time and assists each other.
Promote it together and start from different aspects. Even if one plan encounters a setback in the future, another plan can still make achievements!
The advantage of this approach is that the progress is fast and the possibility of success will be greater. However, the disadvantage is that more resources will be invested in the early stage and the risks of exposure will be increased. You must be more cautious when doing things.
OK.
After hearing Zhao Junchen's instructions, Zhang Cheng and Zhao An also accepted the orders in a deep voice.
Zhao An nodded with a smile and said: "With the influence of Jubao Trading Company in Xuanfu Town, these things can be done easily. From now on, when Brother Zhang Cheng makes arrangements, he only needs to send someone to inform me."
Zhang Cheng took the order in a deep voice: "I hope you can rest assured, Zhao Gechen, that all the Shaanxi-Gansu refugees in Xuanfu Town now regard you, Zhao Gechen, as a living Bodhisattva in this world, and everyone is grateful for your life-saving grace."
, almost all households have immortal tablets that actively enshrine you, and now they must serve Mr. Zhao Ge... From now on, as long as there is an order from Zhao Gechen, the people will definitely follow him enthusiastically! "
In this era, it is too difficult to ask people to be "loyal to the emperor and patriotic" because the emperor is too far away from the people and the concept of the country has not yet been formed, so these four words have become empty talk! Compared with the four words "loyal to the emperor and patriotic"
, many people will only be loyal to their benefactors and put the interests of the benefactor first.
Zhao Junchen is the benefactor of Zhang Cheng and Zhao An, and they all rely on Zhao Junchen for their power and wealth. Therefore, after Zhao Junchen revealed some of his true thoughts to them this time, they were certainly uneasy, but
They will still follow Zhao Junchen all the way to the dark side - in a way, this is not only because of their loyalty and gratitude, but also because they have no choice.
"It's best not to use them one day!" After hearing Zhang Cheng's guarantee, Zhao Junchen sighed softly, then changed the subject and said: "These things need to be planned slowly and arranged step by step.
There is no need to rush...but there is one thing that is a top priority right now and must be resolved within three days. I am not worried about the people in Xuanfu Military Town, so I need you two to secretly help."
Zhao An suppressed his smile and asked quickly: "I don't know what it is? Please tell me, Minister Zhao!"
On the other side, Zhang Cheng was also waiting for orders with a solemn expression.
Seeing the reaction of these two people, Zhao Junchen smiled and said: "Don't be nervous, it's just a small matter! I suspect that someone in Xuanfu Town was bribed by the Jianzhou Jurchens and became the Jianzhou Jurchens' informants, so I want you to
Find these people within three days!"
Zhang Cheng was startled again and asked quickly: "There are Jianzhou Jurchen spies in the Xuanfu military town? This is not a trivial matter! But why did you, Mr. Zhao Ge, rush to find them within three days?"
Zhao Junchen smiled softly and said: "The Jurchen Khan of Jianzhou asked me to meet in three days. He is a noble man. I am also looking forward to this meeting! So... of course I have to prepare for him