When Liu Xiang returned to the county government office, it was time for him to be fed.
But he had no appetite, and his back hurt a lot, with throbbing pain. The doctor said that this was a good thing, and that it was a big deal if he couldn't feel pain.
Easier said than done.
Who knows who hurts.
Liu Xiang lay on the couch depressed.
Suddenly remembering something very important, he raised his neck and shouted: "Come here, come here."
Several guards rushed in: "What are your orders, my lord?"
"Tell Tiqi to pass the order. Starting tomorrow morning, the new recruits in the camp will conduct drills every day. During the drills, they will be led by the military lord and recite the military regulations. The seventeen prohibitions and fifty-four cuts must be memorized carefully.
When eating the morning meal and feeding, you must recite it once each. After three days, if you cannot recite it, your team will not be allowed to eat, and the leader of the team will be whipped three times."
"only."
When Su Wei went to look for Tiqi, Liu Xiang was still thinking, who needs to bother with it? If he doesn't bother others, he won't have a clear idea.
While he was thinking about it, Tian Chou came in with a bamboo slip: "General, Zhen Yi wants to see you."
Liu Xiang muttered angrily: "Zhen Yi has been running away for more than a month. It's a coincidence that Zhen Yi appears now."
The Liaodong army was approaching, and Zhen Yi suddenly appeared. The timing was so coincidental that it was hard not to make people suspicious.
"Bring him in."
Not long after, Zhen Yi, led by Tian Chou, came to Nuange where Liu Xiang was.
"Yi, meet the general."
Liu Xiang lay on his stomach and did not get up: "I am not feeling well and cannot greet you. Don't blame Mr. Zhen."
Zhen Yi said with concern: "General, I'm sick. The first thing is to take care of your body. Don't worry about some common etiquette."
Liu Xiang did not ask Zhen Yi to sit down, but asked directly: "Did Mr. Zhen come here for the Gongsun family? Have all my requirements been prepared?"
Zhen Yi smiled bitterly and said sadly: "I have good relations with Gongsun Fang, and I couldn't bear to see his clan members suffer such hardships. He was studying in Donglai with Kang Chenggong, and when he heard that his family suffered a military disaster, he vomited blood and fainted.
"
Speaking of this, Zhen Yi had tears in his eyes. He covered his cheeks with his long sleeves and wiped them. He even choked and said: "I left Yuyang and went to Donglai to tell him the news that his family was not killed, but he has already died."
He is terminally ill, and I came here to ask the general if he could let his family go, so that he could see his family before he died."
Zhen Yi burst into tears. Liu Xiang felt that this story was very touching. If he could accomplish this, and some scholars would brag about it, it would definitely become a good story.
But he didn't want to let him go.
He does not lack Gongsun Fang's family members, and he is not afraid that these people will seek revenge in the future. He has too many enemies, and he doesn't care whether there are more or less.
He just doesn't want to be thought of as a fool.
Liu Xiang couldn't tell whether Zhen Yi's words were true or false. Zhen Yi was an old fox, so he had to be more careful when facing him. Anyway, Liu Xiang couldn't believe what Zhen Yi said, and there was nothing wrong in remaining suspicious of him.
Liu Xiang said nothing, lying on the couch and looking at Zhen Yi sideways.
Zhen Yi waited for a while and saw that Liu Xiang remained silent. She sighed and suddenly knelt down on her knees and bowed.
He fell on the ground and said respectfully: "Please, General!"
Tian Chou, who was standing next to Liu Xiang, was so moved by Zhen Yi's behavior. To do this for a friend was really a sign of deep friendship. He looked at Liu Xiang and advised:
"General, why don't you accomplish such a righteous deed? You will surely have a good reputation."
Liu Xiang curled his lips and thought to himself: There are stories like this in books about the good reputation of farts. So-and-so has good virtues and a great reputation, and thieves dare not harm him. In this matter, Gongsun Fang was the one who benefited, and the one who got the good reputation was Gongsun Fang.
Zhen Yi, I am the traitor.
What is the reputation of thieves?
He opened his mouth and said to Tian Chou: "Zitai, help Mr. Zhen get up and order someone to serve tea. Go and get the account books from the treasure storehouse. I will use them."
Tian Chou happily pulled Zhen Yi up. He felt that he had participated in this matter and indirectly fulfilled the righteous deed. He was very honored, but he was deeply moved.
Watching Tian Chou go out happily.
Liu Xiang thought to himself: It would be better not to let this silly boy hear some words.
He said to Zhen Yi calmly: "The Gongsun family has been sold to Zhen Gong. When the ransom comes, how to arrange it will be decided by Zhen Gong. What is the public desire for such behavior?"
Zhen Yi's low profile is definitely not out of loyalty. He really wants Gongsun Fang's family, so he just needs to bring some craftsmen in exchange. There is no need to cry and kneel.
When something goes wrong, there must be a monster.
Liu Xiang still hasn't figured out where the demon is.
Anyway, he just didn't believe that Zhen Yi was doing it out of loyalty.
As a successful businessman and the largest wealthy businessman north of the Yellow River, he is particularly loyal?
This joke is not funny at all.
Compassion does not govern soldiers, and justice does not manage finances. Our ancestors have long told us this.
Zhen Yi pondered for a while and said hesitantly: "General knows that Liaodong has sent troops?"
Liu Xiang asked with a half-smile: "So what if you know? So what if you don't know? Could it be that the dispatch of troops has something to do with Duke Zhen?"
Zhen Yi quickly waved her hand: "This is absolutely not the case. I heard that troops were sent from Liaodong, so I hurriedly came to ask the general to release my friend's family, for fear that his family would be harmed."
"Are you really here for Gongsun Fang's family? What is Mr. Zhen doing? Why can't you say it clearly?"
Liu Xiang was already impatient and was talking in circles with Zhen Yi, making him feel that it was a waste of time.
Seeing Zhen Yi pondering again, he sneered: "I will send Tiqi to Donglai to inquire. If Gongsun Fang is really going to die, I will return his family to him and fulfill Zhen Gong's reputation of running for his friends. If he is still alive and kicking
Yes, I will take matters into my own hands and make the matter a success."
Liu Xiang made up his mind and used Gongsun Fang to burnish his reputation. If he was really about to die, then let him see his family for the last time. If Gongsun Fang couldn't die, then let him die. Anyway, Liu Xiang
I want to send my family to see him for the last time.
He wanted to build up his reputation in Donglai and try to recruit Tai Shici.
Even if it doesn't work, you still have to leave a good impression. Judging from Tian Chou's moved look just now, young Tai Shi Ci will probably fall into this trap.
He did it as soon as he thought of it, and shouted: "The Tiqi Army Marquis is here to see you."
Liu Xiang's shouting interrupted Zhen Yi's thoughts. He walked to the side silently and sat naturally behind the desk, waiting to see what Liu Xiang wanted to do. He was different from when he first arrived.
If two people.
Not long after, a Tiqi military commander came in to wait for orders. Liu Xiang said: "Send a team of Tiqi to Donglai County, Qingzhou, to find out about two people. One is named Gongsun Fang, who is studying at Zheng Xuan's place. The other is named Taishi Ci, who lives there.
Huang County.”
"Wei." The Tiqi Junhou took the order and left.
Liu Xiang looked at Zhen Yi who had changed his demeanor and said in a deep voice: "Mr. Zhen, just say what you want. There is no point in pretending to be mysterious. I am not a shallow-minded person."
Zhen Yi straightened her clothes and demeanor, and said very solemnly: "The general is unfaithful and unjust."
Liu Xiang was very confused. Is it necessary to clean up one's appearance when swearing? Is it such a serious matter?