Chen Du never thought that he would do such a thing!
The imperial court actually asked him to hand over people, money and food to Yunzhou County on behalf of the imperial court.
His dignified generals who guard heavy trucks at the border are like individual traffickers, selling the goods to the people of Hedong County by handing over the money to Yunzhou County and delivering the goods.
When the money and food from Yunzhou County arrived at Yumen Pass, the victims from various prefectures and counties in Hedong County were also sent to Yumen Pass one after another.
The Yumen Pass, which had become quiet again after the Xiongnu retreated, instantly formed a large market, but there were only two traders in this market.
On one side is Chen Du, representing the imperial court and holding 700,000 people.
On the other side is Jiang He, who represents Yunzhou County and holds 1.5 million taels of silver and 1.5 million stones of grain.
It was the first time for Chen Du to see the nominally highest administrative official of Yunzhou County.
The two met for the first time without any accidents. After saying good things to each other, they took their seats.
Jiang He said straight to the point: "General Chen, according to the requirements of the imperial court, Jiang has brought all of the 1.5 million taels of silver and 1.5 million shi of grain, just outside Yumen Pass.
However, our prince has said that he will pay with one hand and deliver the goods with the other. Please ask Chen Shoubei to send the people out as soon as possible, so that we can also hand over the money and food to you, right? "
Chen Du pressed the hilt of the long sword at his waist with one hand, and sat in his seat with a golden sword. He nodded and said: "The order from the imperial court has been issued. Governor Jiang does not have to worry about Chen going back on his word.
It's just that the transfer of hundreds of thousands of people is definitely not something that can be completed in a short time, and you still need to wait a little longer. "
Upon hearing his words, Jiang He suddenly sneered in his heart, but remained calm on his face. He smiled and waved his hands and said: "It doesn't matter, one and a half million taels of silver and one and a half million stones of grain are not a small amount. I Fang also needs to hand over slowly, and everyone should be considerate of each other and just wait for a while.
If Chen Shoubei had no objections, Jiang would naturally have no objections either. "
Chen Du suddenly choked on his words and couldn't speak for a long time.
To be honest, he really didn't want to give up 700,000 people to Yunzhou County from his own hands. If he talked about it in the future, although it was an order from the imperial court, people who didn't know the truth would only think that it was him, Chen Du, general of Hedong. All 700,000 people were sold to Yunzhou County.
It was Chen Du who treated the people as commodities like cattle and horses. No matter what the reason, people were sold from his hands.
Originally, he wanted to delay it to see if the court would regret it as time went by.
Unexpectedly, Jiang He saw it at a glance, treated him in his own way, and dragged him back.
Aren't you the one dragging me down?
Then I'll also drag you out of your money and food. Which one of us is in a hurry?
In fact, there is no doubt that he is in a hurry. All the ministries in the imperial court are waiting for the money and food to be put into the pot. Since yesterday, they have sent three urgent reports a day asking him if the transaction is completed?
If the transaction is over, send the money and food back quickly.
The court is waiting!
If this is dragged down by the other party, when the court investigates, even good intentions will be regarded as bad things. At that time, even if there are ten mouths, it will not be possible to explain clearly.
So after being stunned for only a moment, Chen Du could only reluctantly promise to deliver the goods to the victims as soon as possible with a dark face.
Jiang He received a positive reply, and then he showed a big smile, stood up, exchanged greetings with him, and then left.
When he walked to the door of the garrison mansion, he happened to see Zhang Zheng who had just arrived at the door, so Jiang He casually patted him on the shoulder twice.
Zhang Zheng immediately understood and followed.
In the evening, Jiang He and his party were staying at the inn.
A cup of hot tea with a lingering aroma was placed on the table in front of Zhang Zheng. White mist slowly rose from the tea cup, and the rich fragrance of Pu'er tea was refreshing.
Zhang Zheng picked it up and took a sip, then put it down. The two opposite men also held a cup of tea and drank slowly.
Seeing him put down the tea cup, he asked: "What? Don't like Pu'er? This is a tribute from Caiyun County to the royal family. I also went to the prince's place to have dinner during the Chinese New Year, so I took a break from the prince's place.
This is good stuff! "
The corner of Zhang Zheng's mouth twitched: "Prefect Jiang, if you don't ask yourself to take the tea, you are stealing it. You just accept the prince's tea. Isn't that not good?"
"look at you!"
Jiang He shook his head helplessly, reached out and nodded Zhang Zheng, then put down the tea cup and said: "You are good at everything, but you like to follow the rules in everything. That's not good!"
"If there are rules for everything and everyone can follow the rules, the world will definitely become more and more prosperous. What's wrong with this?" Zhang Zheng retorted.
Jiang He smiled, picked up the teacup and blew on the dregs floating on the tea surface, shook his head and sighed:
"How can there be rules for everything in this world? How can people in the world follow the rules for everything?
Living in this world, some people may expect you to do everything according to the rules one second, but when someone comes to him and asks for his help as a favor, he will make you think more flexible.
In this world, as long as you are not completely in charge, you have to play around in the world, and you have to become more diplomatic for the sake of the world, otherwise you will not be able to do anything well, and you will not be able to do anything!
do you understand? "
"Students don't understand! Since rules are established wherever they are, they naturally have their own reasons. If everyone deals with things in a humane way, what's the point of having rules?
Will anyone still take him seriously if he has a rule that has been broken repeatedly?
Over time, this rule will only become a clause in name only. Under such circumstances, how can this rule possibly fulfill its original duties?
Then wouldn’t everything be in chaos? "
Zhang Zheng refuted Jiang He's words with reason.
Jiang He nodded and said: "It is precisely because of the reasons you mentioned that the Song Dynasty became what it is now, so what can we do?
You can't change the first person who sets the rules and they will always break the rules because of something, and you can't change those who use the world to break the rules. They will use the world again to continue to break the rules!
You can't change even more, when the rules and laws are completely trampled on, they ignore it!
It's too late! "
Jiang He did not deny that Zhang Zheng was right, but it was useless. Everyone knew the truth, but who could do it?
Zhang Zheng said without hesitation: "Then set rules for them again, and let yourself reach a high enough level that you will not be affected by anyone, or when people who can influence you will not affect your position, go and give the world a new Set the rules!
Those who dare to break the rules will be punished with the most severe criminal laws, so that those who have lost their respect for the rules and the law will understand! Rules are rules! "
"To do this, the person who sets the rules must be upright. Who do you think can do this?" Jiang He asked.
Zhang Zheng replied without hesitation: "Student me!"
"Can you always maintain your original intention?"
"able!"
"Are you sure you won't be assimilated by those people who enter the officialdom with passion, but are assimilated by the officialdom in the end?"
"Won't!"
Zhang Zheng is decisive!
"What if that day comes?"
"That day will never come! If it does! I will commit suicide to thank the world!" Zhang Zheng's eyes were full of determination!
"good!"
Bang bang bang bang!
Jiang He clapped quickly!
"I accept your military order!
I want to see if you can maintain your original intention as you said!
Let me say it first, if you change your mind, I will kill you with my own hands! "
Speaking of the last sentence, Jiang He suddenly came to Zhang Zheng, approached him, stared into his eyes and said solemnly.
Zhang Zheng smiled slightly and said no more, but Jiang He already understood what he meant, slowly sat back in his seat, waved his hand and said: "I have said everything that needs to be said, and I have drank the tea that needs to be drunk. This time you The test score is top!
Follow the first batch of people back to Yunzhou County tomorrow. The Yamen will arrange a place for you to take office. "
Zhang Zheng immediately stood up and bowed: "Thank you, Governor! The student will resign now!"
"Um!"
Jiang He nodded and said before Zhang Zheng left: "As the ancients said, words are worse than words. I am waiting for your answer sheet."
Zhang Zheng turned around and smiled, nodded slightly, turned around, opened the door and strode away.
The door was gently closed, and only Jiang He was left in the room, quietly sipping the tea in the cup amid the scent of tea.
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(End of chapter)
