Chapter 42: Liu Yong is Captured by the Taiping Army
In a hall, Huang Wenjin was sitting on the chair in the middle, and on the chairs on both sides sat the captains and soldiers of each banner.
Huang Wenjin said to everyone: Everyone, this is the hinterland of Hangzhou, Jiaxing and Huzhou, bordering Jiangsu, and the key point in the northeast of Zhejiang. It is the famous "Land of Fish and Rice, House of Silk". Nowadays, the fertile fields are deserted, many silk factories have been closed, and many wealthy people have left their buildings empty.
, the whole town is so deserted that ghosts are coming out. Fortunately, most of the houses are still there, which can be used as camps for various troops to hide from our soldiers. However, we soldiers have to eat, wear clothes, and there is no place to pay taxes. Where will we come from? How can we survive? In general
You can't drink from the northwest wind. Therefore, the top priority is to encourage the local people to resume production, resume operations, and restore the order of life. In addition, the big households here have good intentions, and the rice porridge shacks and "relief stations" are all their kind deeds.
Therefore, in the future, our department will not disturb the people or loot money, so as to stabilize local public order and enforce military discipline.
The Taiping Army occupied Nanxun, and this bustling city, which used to be bustling with people on the streets, turned into a dead city.
Most of the original wealthy families have moved to Shanghai. Since some bases are still in Nanxun, it is inevitable that some men sometimes return to Nanxun quietly, and they only come and go at night. The same goes for Liu Yong. In addition to the silk factory, there are also
In addition to some things to deal with, the "rescue station" also has some things to deal with.
The night was already very deep, there was no moon in the sky, only a few stars were blinking feebly, and there were only a few street lights on the street, dim like will-o'-the-wisps. Not far away, there were waves of dogs barking.
Liu Yong groped in the dark and reached the "rescue station" with one foot high and one foot low.
Liu Yong gently knocked on the door twice.
Inside he asked softly: Who?
Liu Yong said softly: I am Liu Dongjia.
Upon hearing that it was Liu Dong's house, Fang Xiuzhen immediately stood up and opened the door to let Liu Yong into the house.
Fang Xiuzhen didn't dare to turn on the light and just lit a candle. When she saw Liu Yong, she said: Boss, why are you here at this time?
Liu Yong said: It’s inconvenient during the day, so it’s safer to come here at night. The main thing is to see the “rescue station” and there’s nothing going on.
Fang Xiuzhen said: There is nothing big happening here. Recently, the "spear" has come, but there are far fewer people here.
Liu Yong said: Oh, so.
Fang Xiuzhen said worriedly: There is something I don’t know whether I should say or not.
Liu Yong said: Is there anything not to say?
Fang Xiuzhen said: A few days ago, a few "spearmen" came here. I told them that Nanxun Town is full of good people. I hope they will not harm the local people. If they want to kill, just kill me. People in Nanxun Town
Save me, I will protect the people in Nanxun Town.
Liu Yong was very moved when he heard this. He stood up and said: On behalf of the people of Nanxun Town, thank you.
Fang Xiuzhen said hesitantly: And, and...
Liu Yong asked anxiously: What else?
Fang Xiuzhen said: You are my benefactor, and it is true that my dog also works in the "Spear" and met me here by chance a few days ago.
When Liu Yong heard this, he was startled, and then said: Do you know each other?
Fang Xiuzhen nodded slightly.
Liu Yong was a little nervous at first, but after a while, he saw a glimmer of hope.
Liu Yong asked again: How many people know about your noble son?
Fang Xiuzhen said: Basically no one knows.
Liu Yong said seriously: No matter who you are in front of, do not mention this matter to avoid causing unnecessary trouble.
Fang Xiuzhen said repeatedly: I know, I know.
It was almost dawn, Liu Yong said goodbye to Fang Xiuzhen, please be careful on the road.
Liu Yong quietly came to Yuxiu Lane and passed by the Liu Mansion pretending to be a passerby. He saw that the door of the Liu Mansion was closed, but it didn't look like anyone had gone in.
They went around to the back door and climbed over the low wall to enter.
The back garden was silent, and Liu Yong was secretly rejoicing when he suddenly saw a man dressed as a leader of the Taiping Army coming out of the study and asked: Who? Where did this thief come from? He dared to climb over the wall and steal.
Liu Yong's legs went weak and he almost fell.
He forced himself to calm down and said, "Misunderstanding, misunderstanding, this is my relatives' house, I'm here to help them get some things."
The leader put the spear in his hand into the ground and asked: Are you a relative of the Liu family? What is your name?
"Liu...Liu Qing." Liu Yong said a random name in a panic.
The leader asked: Who are you Liu Yong?
Liu Yong thought bad, the Taiping Army had already figured out his situation clearly, and he regretted that he should not take the risk of coming back.
When the leader saw that Liu Yong was silent, he pointed the tip of his spear at Liu Yong and shouted: Are you a spy of the Qing army? Come and tie him up.
A few soldiers rushed out from nowhere and tied up Liu Yong in three strokes.
Liu Yong had finished thinking, his life would be handed down here. The leader told the soldiers: Take him to see King Du.
Liu Yong was shocked that his home had become the command post of King Huang Wenjin?
Those Taiping soldiers escorted Liu Yong to the flower hall and reported to King Du who was drinking: Report to King Du that a Qing army spy has been caught!
King Du was slightly drunk, with a pair of red and phoenix eyes on his square face, showing no anger and self-importance.
King Du didn't even look at Liu Yong, he played with the wine glass in his hand and said: "Since you are a Qing dog spy, chop it up and throw it on the bridge."
Liu Yong didn't care much at this time and shouted: I am Liu Yong, I am Liu Yong, this is my home!
King Du turned around and frowned: What did you say?
Liu Yong bowed his head and said: I am really Liu Yong, the boss of Liu Hengshun Silk Shop.
King Du couldn't help but laughed "hahaha" and said: Well, Liu Yong, tell me, why did you all run away when our Taiping Army came? Are you all the accomplices of Qing Gou?
Liu Yong shook his head like a rattle and said repeatedly: No, no, no, Your Majesty, we common people are timid and afraid of war. When we see swords and guns flying and blood flowing like rivers, why don’t we just run away?
Huang Wenjin, the king of Du, stood up, pulled Liu Yong up from the ground, and said: What are you afraid of? What is there to be afraid of? Wherever our Taiping army went, the Qing dogs all ran away. Now that we have taken over Nanxun, it is very peaceful. Not even a little thief was seen.
Liu Yong said in a trembling voice: Yes, yes, your Majesty is right.
Huang Wenjin nodded and said, "You run the soup kitchen and the 'aid station'?"
Liu Yong lowered his head and said: Good people are just suggestions, money and materials are all the help of the public. It is the great justice of our nation to help people in need, and it should be done.
Huang Wenjin nodded again and said: Untie!
Several soldiers were untied by Liu Yong.
A rare smile appeared on Huang Wenjin's face. Then he said: Now, our department is stationed in Nanxun, and our soldiers are still short of food. I wonder if Mr. Liu has any good solution?
Liu Yong said: I am a good citizen, but I don’t dare to do it. Your army is here to ensure the peace of the country. The soldiers are hungry and the good people can’t bear it. Please be at ease, your Majesty, and the good people will think of ways to prepare now.
Huang Wenjin added: Mr. Liu can tell his father and fellow villagers that they can resume their normal lives without worrying about being harmed by my subordinates.
Liu Yong bowed his hands and said: Thank you, Your Majesty. Good people will go to collect food now. Please rest assured, Your Majesty, good people put credibility first.
Huang Wenjin smiled and said: You don't even dare to show off.
Liu Yong said goodbye and Huang Wenjin came out.
Seeing that Liu Yong was captured by the "spear" and his hair was intact, some brave people also came out to inquire.
Liu Yong smiled and said: It's okay, it's okay. Everyone lives a normal life. Do what needs to be done, and open stores where there should be.
Liu Yong hurriedly came to the home of Dong, the owner of ‘Shengji’ Rice Shop.
Due to the war and chaos, there is basically no one in Nanxun town, and Boss Dong is worried about the rice he has hoarded at his relatives' houses in the countryside.
Seeing Liu Yong come in, Boss Dong stood up to greet him.
Boss Dong said, "Boss Liu comes to my humble residence. What's the point of doing this?"
Liu Yong said: I wonder, Boss Dong, how the rice market is going recently and whether there is any stock?
Boss Dong knew that Liu Yong was not only engaged in the silk business, but also in other businesses. He mistakenly thought that Liu Yong was here to sell rice. He immediately said: Boss Liu, we are all from the countryside. To be honest, in this world, rice is priceless.
If you don't sell it to the market, sell it to the devil. I'm worried. I still have 20,000 kilograms of rice that I don't sell. It will become moldy after a while and it will be worthless.
Liu Yong smiled and said: I came here just for this matter. Now the Taiping Army has no rice in Nanxun.
When Boss Dong heard that the Taiping Army wanted rice, he quickly waved his hand and said, "You can't do it, you can't do it. The rice will be sold to 'Lance'. If you can't get the money, don't say, 'You can't steal the chicken but lose the rice'. If you don't do it, you will lose your life."
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Liu Yong smiled and said, "You don't have to worry about that. I bought the rice and I paid for it."
Boss Dong said: Since Boss Liu said this, it couldn't be better. I still have 20,000 kilograms of rice in stock. I don't want to make money, so I'll give it to you at the original price.
The two of them discussed it and decided to deliver the goods in the afternoon and pay the money.
Liu Yong said goodbye to Boss Dong and went out and went directly to the Taiping Army's station.
Liu Yong said to Huang Baojin: 20,000 kilograms of rice will arrive in the afternoon.
Huang Wenjin said in surprise: I really admire Boss Liu for being so efficient.
Liu Yong smiled and said: It was just a chance.
Huang Wenjin said: After the order of Nanxun is restored, Boss Liu will have to work hard. If you have the opportunity, I would also like to ask Boss Liu to introduce other people in Nanxun to work together to make Nanxun prosperous.
Liu Yong said: Definitely. This chapter has been completed!