Chapter 321 All the ones who shouldn't come are here
Yan Biyun saw that Su Jin was in a low mood. Although he was also very unhappy, this was by no means the time to complain and blame. He said softly: "You don't have to be too anxious. I don't blame you for this. Who would have thought that the bandits would be so bold?
Who would have thought that two hundred imperial guards escorted by two hundred imperial guards dared to snatch the grain, but who would have thought that two hundred imperial guards of the Song Dynasty would actually watch the bandits snatch the grain from under their noses?"
Su Jin gritted his teeth and said: "They didn't resist at all. They retreated immediately when they encountered bandits. A bunch of cowardless people actually put me in such a situation."
Yan Biyun frowned deeply and stopped talking. Su Jin quickly pushed away the irrelevant people and asked, "What does Miss Yan have to say?"
Yan Biyun said: "Originally, the Nu family didn't want to bother you at this time, but what you just said seems to mean that Long Zhen deliberately did not resist and allowed the bandits to snatch food. This reminds me of what he did in Luzhou."
Su Jin quickly asked, and Yan Biyun told everything about how Long Zhen had been perfunctory and procrastinating when he arrived in Luzhou, and how he later got involved with Zhu Shiyong Chamber of Commerce and others. Finally, he said: "According to the Nu family sent people to investigate, Long Zhenyun
The night before Liang's departure, the Chamber of Commerce hosted a banquet to receive him again. At the banquet, there were also several owners of Luzhou car dealerships. Originally, it was difficult for us to hire large trucks in Luzhou. After that night, Long Zhen suddenly came to say that he had arranged a car dealership.
The slave family was very surprised at the time when they bought nine hundred carts, but transporting grain is a big deal, so having a cart would be great, so I didn’t think much about it, but when I thought about it later, I realized there was something fishy about it.”
Su Jin frowned and said: "You mean... the Chamber of Commerce came forward to help Long Zhen get the car? This seems illogical. The Chamber of Commerce is only wishing that I couldn't transport the food, so how could it help organize it?"
Yan Biyun said: "This is the strange thing. The enthusiasm of the Chamber of Commerce makes people suspicious, and then the grain truck was robbed. And you just said that Long Zhen didn't resist. Is there still a lot of doubts in the middle?"
Su Jin was thinking hard and couldn't figure it out. Yan Biyun said again: "The bandits on this mountain were encircled and suppressed several times not long ago. Although they were not wiped out, it is said that many people were killed. How could the bandits be so bold?
, dispatched at this time? And how did they learn about the food transportation? Could it be that their spies have spread all over Huainan Road? Even if they knew about this, how could they dare to attack the convoy guarded by two hundred imperial troops and horsemen?
?These are all doubtful points."
Su Jin's heartbeat quickened and he whispered: "Could it be... that the Chamber of Commerce is colluding with bandits? Deliberately letting grain trucks go on the road, and then notifying the bandits to rob the grain? I'm afraid that those few banquets held by Long Zhen were just to find out what he was saying. I want to know if he is
I am determined to do this job well. Yes, Long Zhen's dissatisfaction with me must have been revealed at the banquet. Then everyone in the Chamber of Commerce took advantage of this to make a big fuss. Perhaps they exaggerated the strength of the bandits and just fell in love with Long Zhen.
Long Zhen simply pretended not to know anything and went on the road, waiting for the bandits to steal the food, then abandoned the car and ran away..."
Su Jin's analysis made everyone's hair stand on end. Old shopkeeper Zhang tugged at his beard and his face turned pale, saying: "No, no matter how bold the Chamber of Commerce is, it won't be like this. Does this dragon really have any grudge against you?
To push you to death?"
Su Jin smiled and said: "It's not impossible, but it's very possible. This matter is a bit complicated, and it's not appropriate to say too much here. Besides, it's all speculation and there is no evidence. The biggest issue right now is how to provide food to
Take it back."
Yan Biyun said: "Is there anything you can do?"
Su Jin shook his head and said: "There is no good way. Shouzhou and Luzhou are not willing to send troops. It will be difficult for me to bring more than a thousand people. If it is not possible, the only way is to fight hard. The food brought by the soldiers
There’s not much left, I’m going to explore the mountainside later to see if I can find a good way.”
Yan Biyun said: "I'm afraid it's not a good idea to fight hard."
Su Jin nodded and said: "I also know, but time waits for no one. In a few days, all food in Yangzhou City will be out. To be honest with you, I have opened a warehouse and distributed all the military rations in Yangzhou City. If these military rations are replenished,
If I don’t go back, I will lose my head.”
Shopkeeper Zhang was shocked and said: "You have tampered with the military rations? Why are you so confused? If the military rations have been tampered with, even if it is made up for later, it is a serious crime. It's over... it's over now."
Su Jin spread his hands and said: "I have no choice. You have never seen the situation in Yangzhou City. Riots and riots are everywhere. Rice is sold at high prices on the black market. Many people who cannot afford it freeze to death and starve to death. I really can't help it."
I can’t bear it.”
Yan Biyun said: "Old shopkeeper, don't blame him. Although the slave family is a female family, I feel that what Su Jin did this time is not wrong. The top priority is to replenish the general grain warehouse, and then ask the uncle to deal with it. Maybe there will be no big punishment."
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Old shopkeeper Zhang shook his head and said: "You guys know how serious this is. Opening an army granary privately is the same crime as deploying troops secretly. It is the most taboo thing in the imperial court. Who dares to speak for you? Isn't this just a matter of anger? That's all.
Since things have reached such a stage, this military warehouse must be replenished. If we do a few meritorious things, there may be some changes."
Su Jin cupped his hands and said, "Old shopkeeper, I'm worrying you."
Old shopkeeper Zhang waved his hands and said: "Don't talk about this now. My Zhang family has been used by your Su family for generations. The honor and disgrace of the Su family are the honor and disgrace of my Zhang family. They have been integrated into one body for a long time. Please ask the big boss to incorporate these people I brought."
If we want to attack by force, I, Zhang Rongqin, will take the lead."
Su Jin had nothing to say. At this point, words of gratitude were already redundant, but he didn't want these people to die. Everyone in his family was dead, so what was the point of grabbing the food back?
Everyone was speechless for a moment, and suddenly the tent became quiet, and someone outside heard shouting: "Report to the envoy, sir, there is a sentry of troops coming from the east. I don't know whether it is an enemy or a friend."
Su Jin hurriedly got out of the tent, climbed up and looked into the distance, and saw a team of over a hundred people walking towards this side of the road to the east. A soldier had already shouted from a distance: "Who is coming? Stop quickly and give orders."
Mr. Su, the food envoy, is stationed here, please take a detour quickly."
Not only did the team on the opposite side not stop, but they speeded up and trotted towards us. Someone shouted loudly: "Brother Su, are you here? I am Li Zhaoting, and I have led my people to help you."
Su Jin and Yan Biyun looked at each other and were overjoyed. It was Li Zhong who had arrived. I don't know how he got the news. He didn't know what he was doing and brought many people with him.
Su Jin waved his hand and shouted: "Brother Zhaoting, Su Jin is here!" He ran out of the camp to greet him. A man at the front of the team, wearing a green official robe, was sitting on a little donkey and was heading towards this place.
While trotting, another look revealed that he had a dark face, thick lips and thick eyebrows. Who else could he be if he wasn't Li Zhong?
Su Jin laughed and rushed over, hugged both the man and the donkey tightly, and said with a smile: "Brother Zhaoting, it's rare that you still remember me."
Li Chong bared his teeth and yelled. Su Jin quickly let go of his hand and said, "What's wrong?"
A man dressed as a government servant nearby said: "My master was walking in a hurry and got stuck in a ditch on the road, and his feet were sprained."
Su Jin was moved and almost cried for the second time today. What is a friend? This is a friend. He is always by your side in critical moments and supports you for no reason.
Looking at the people Li Zhong brought, Su Jin couldn't help it anymore and finally shed tears. Some of these people were dressed as handymen, some were government servants, some were on official business, and there were even old servants who had been beaten up by the Li family. Look.
When Li Zhong came, he brought all the people he could use. Tianchang was a small county and there was no garrison at all. There were only patrols and government officials to maintain public order. Now Li Zhong took the risk and brought everyone here.
Li Chong smiled and patted Su Jin on the shoulder and said, "What's the matter? You're still crying when you become a high official? I'm telling you, this time the leak has reached the sky."
Su Jin burst into tears and said with a smile: "You think I am willing, but the passing year is unlucky. This year has gone smoothly, but I didn't expect that near the end of the year, something like this would happen."
Li Chong chuckled and said: "Don't worry, I believe you will be able to bring good fortune to people and heaven. Please help me lead the donkey into the camp. I'm almost dying of thirst."
Su Jin quickly confessed and personally helped Li Chong pull the donkey's reins and led a group of more than 100 people into the camp.dd