Longxi was not far from Shanggui County, and he was traveling lightly and without encountering any bandits or bandits. He soon arrived near Longxi. Jiang Tuo asked the scout to report first, while he sat in a tea shop, far away He stared at the gate of Longxi City.
It can be seen that the previous war caused a lot of losses to Longxi County. The city wall after the war has been badly damaged. The city wall is covered with bloodstains and potholes, and broken walls can be seen everywhere.
Every stone seems to be silently telling the story of the tragic battle before.
Jiang Tuo knew in his heart that You Chu, the prefect of Longxi County, was a very talented man. When Cao Cao pacified Hanzhong, because the post of prefect of Hanxing County was vacant, Cao Cao asked who could serve as the prefect. The counselor recommended You Chu to him, saying that it was You Chu Both civil and military.
Cao Cao appointed him as the prefect of Xing County in Han Dynasty.
Later, You Chu won over the nobles in the territory, pacified the people, and put down the rebellion. Because of his meritorious service, he was appointed as the governor of Longyou.
During the Northern Expedition of the Shu Army, Tianshui, Anding, and Nan'an were all in danger, but Longxi County remained unmoved. He led his officers, soldiers and people to resist the Shu Army for a full month, delaying the Shu Army's attack.
This is a talented person.
Jiang Tuo thought, if he could win him over, it would be of great help to him...
But this guy is also a die-hard. His father is Cao Cao's counselor, and his wife and children's clan are also in Wei. Even if he forces him to surrender, I'm afraid he won't listen.
If we can't keep everything together and secretly surrender and liaise with the Wei State, we will be in big trouble.
Thinking of this, Jiang Tuo looked up at the tea shop shopkeeper, smiled and asked, "Shopkeeper, can I ask you something?"
Hearing this, the shopkeeper wanted to refuse, but seeing Jiang Tuo looking like a noble man, with more than a dozen armored soldiers standing behind him, especially that strong guy like a bear, he hurriedly saluted and said: "My guest, it's okay to ask. The little old man knows everything.”
Jiang Tuo asked: "Do you think the Shu army is better for the people, or the Wei army is better for the people?"
The shopkeeper was stunned. Is this a sensitive topic that he can answer?
But seeing the eager looks on those soldiers, he was startled and said hurriedly: "The Shu army is good to the people. You don't know, sir. Since the Northern Expedition of the Shu Han Dynasty, Yongliang and Shu have been unified. Wherever the Shu army went, the people We sincerely welcome you, it’s really a great joy, that kind of state where everything is full of vitality and everything is in full bloom..."
Jiang Tuo interrupted him and said dissatisfiedly: "Just tell the truth. If you say something wrong, I won't blame you!"
The shopkeeper was a little hesitant and said hesitantly: "Master Qi, what I said is the truth. If there is any lies, I will let the little man strike five thunderbolts every day and he will never be reincarnated..."
Jiang Tuo was a little helpless. Are there any honest people in this world?
Why can't there be more trust between people?
He looked at the people around him and lowered his voice: "I want you to know that I am actually the Wei army, and I came here specifically to investigate the situation of the Shu army. Hush, don't make it public, don't let others know my identity."
"What?"
The shopkeeper was shocked. Seeing Jiang Tuo's cautious look, he believed Jiang Tuo's identity. There was ecstasy on his face and he asked in a low voice: "May I ask, sir, what do you want to know?"
Jiang Tuo asked seriously: "I see that you sell tea here every day. You must be very familiar with the patrolling Shu army."
"I want you to know, sir. The Shu army often changes its patrol schedule, and it's impossible to figure it out. However, there are very few troops stationed in this city. You can lead your army to attack, but you must rescue Prefect You!"
"You Chu is nice to you?"
"Master You is a good official. When he was the governor of Longxi County, he never wronged a good person. He established a medical clinic and did not abuse people's power. He himself dressed very simply and had no airs... However, Longxi County was The Shu army broke through, and he was captured by the Shu army and put in prison. His life and death are unknown."
The shopkeeper seemed to have found an organization and started talking. He couldn't stop talking about You Chu's many advantages. His words were full of admiration. When he talked about the emotional part, he couldn't help but shed tears.
At the same time, he also expressed his indignation against the Shu army. If it had not been for the attack by the Shu army, their life in Longxi would still be so peaceful.
"I really don't know who killed a thousand swordsmen and provided the Shu army with food and grass, so that the Shu army besieged Longxi County..."
Lu Qing's expression changed, but Jiang Tuo didn't care. He shook his head and looked at the shopkeeper and said coldly: "You know, I used to be a member of the Wei army, but now... I have joined the Shu army. This time, Just to investigate whether there are any collaborators in Longxi County!"
Hearing this, the shopkeeper's face changed drastically, he became frightened, and his body couldn't help but tremble.
Damn it, I was careless, I didn’t dodge!
Who would have thought that this seemingly friendly young man would dare to fish and enforce the law!
He quickly changed his tone and explained: "Sir... Sir, I am actually loyal to the Han Dynasty. My hometown is Chang'an. My ancestors have been Han Chinese for generations. I have no regrets about joining the Han Dynasty in this life. Those words just now are just to confuse outsiders and should not be taken seriously. "
"Is that so?"
"That's right, look, I...I'm still wearing a big man's underwear."
The shopkeeper opened the clothes on his chest to reveal the inner lining, which also had the word "big man" written on it. He raised his fist and said firmly: "I, private private Han, am loyal!"
"Haha, I never expected that there are people loyal to the Shu Han in Longxi County!"
"Yes, yes." The shopkeeper wiped the sweat from his forehead and breathed a sigh of relief.
But Jiang Tuo's expression became solemn, he slapped the table and shouted coldly: "Although I surrender to the Shu Han, my heart is still towards the Wei Dynasty. And what I hate most in my life is the kind of duplicitous person."
At this moment, the shopkeeper was stunned.
He opened his mouth, wanting to explain something, but he didn't know how.
You are no longer enforcing the law on fishing, you are forcing food into the fish’s mouth!
Fortunately, at this time, officials from Longxi County came out to greet them. After seeing Jiang Tuo, they hurriedly bowed to see him. Jiang Tuo smiled and asked them to get up, and then left here.
Geng Bin said dissatisfiedly from the side: "Sir, the little old man just now clearly loves Wei. He has no sense of belonging to us Shu Han. Why don't we find a reason to arrest him."
"How can it be like this?!" Jiang Tuo glared at Geng Bin and reprimanded: "The people live in poverty, and they will turn to whoever treats them well. We should improve the people's living conditions instead of oppressing them. I understand. ?"
Geng Bin lowered his head and said yes.
Lu Qing looked at Jiang Tuo in surprise. He didn't expect that such a stupid man could say such righteous and awe-inspiring words.
Later, Jiang Tuo was seen telling the accompanying officials: "Remember the store just now and raise taxes for him later!"
