"Are reinforcements coming?"
"Is the food and grass coming?"
Ling Chen jumped up from the bed in panic, his head covered in cold sweat.
"grown ups……"
"Sir, don't worry, we are on the way, on the way..."
A group of people tried to persuade him.
Ling Chen didn't wear any shoes and ran outside the house like crazy: "How is the situation? How is the situation outside the city?"
"grown ups……"
"General Xie, still defending..."
A group of people were very pessimistic, but they still managed to pull Ling Chen back.
The entire car crew was in chaos.
It seems that at this time, you can hear the clamor outside, shouting to kill,
Ling Chen's face turned gloomy for a moment, and he smiled sadly: "I, Ling Chen, have always been pretentious, and now I have committed such a huge crime. How can I face the young master, how can I face the world?"
As he said that, he wanted to bump his head against the pillar.
"My lord...my lord, you must not do this!"
"My lord...this is Zheng Yuxing's conspiracy. The Western Region Construction Corps cannot be without your lord!"
A group of counselors cried and tried to persuade each other.
Who would have thought that the Western Region Construction Corps, which was still in full swing a few days ago and had great ambitions and achieved a leap forward, would be knocked back by Zheng Yuxing's hammer.
After hearing that Zheng Yuxing besieged the city, he was furious and destroyed all the ditches they had dug. After hearing this, Ling Chen was so ashamed and angry that he fell seriously ill that day.
This illness doesn't matter, the entire driver, including Yan Qi, seems to have lost his backbone at the same time.
Coupled with the shortage of food and grass in the city, people's mentality changed.
Ling Chen is too extreme...
He only wanted to seek merit, but he did not pay attention to the real construction of the Western Region... As a result, the food and grass in the city had to be supplied by Yinzhou. Now that this passage was blocked by Zheng Yuxing, the city immediately ran out of food.
Without the support of Xie Chan, the chief military officer, this Western Region Construction Corps would not be able to survive. I'm afraid it's gone.
"Sir, the food and grass supplies have arrived!"
Just then, a piece of good news came.
Ling Chen perked up and said happily: "The reinforcements are here too, right? Come on, come with me to pick them up!"
The visitor wanted to speak but stopped.
"what happened?"
Ling Chen felt something in his heart, and everyone rode to the west of the city. As expected, Xiang Chenglin, who was responsible for transporting this batch of grain and grass, arrived with dozens of carriages, covered in dust.
"Where are the reinforcements?"
Ling Chen saw it and immediately roared.
Xiang Chenglin said calmly: "Young Master has an order!"
Everyone bowed their hands and bowed.
Xiang Chenglin continued: "Inform the Western Region Construction Corps, Sima Lingchen, that the Western Region Construction Corps does not belong to Yinzhou administratively. It should have a high degree of autonomy and self-reliance! Liangzhou's northern border army is a compatriot in Liangzhou. We cannot bear to see each other as brothers. It is illegal to send troops. The two sides should have friendly exchanges. If there is any misunderstanding, they should clear it up as soon as possible and return to the old relationship!"
"I hope everyone knows about Lingchen!"
"What did you say?"
Ling Chen's expression suddenly changed. Does this mean that Liu Zheng will not send any soldiers? Only transport food and baggage to them? To Ling Chen, this was like a thunder blow.
The drivers, who have been struggling for so long, are just waiting for reinforcements to come so that they can take a breath...
Then you said there were no reinforcements?
"this……"
Ling Chen was so angry that he said angrily: "Young master, you have seduced us people to this point and then ignored us?"
Others also started making noises.
What the hell, I have a dream to let so many people throw their lives and blood in the Western Regions, and then you say, don’t care about us? Who can feel better about this?
Xiang Chenglin's eyes turned cold and he shouted: "How presumptuous, Master Ling. The young master entrusted the Western Region to you, which is a sign of great trust. Now you look like this, depressed and crazy. If you don't strengthen yourself, God will not be able to save you!"
"If you don't strengthen yourself, who can protect you?"
He glanced at the group of people: "Young Master has ordered the Yinzhou Chamber of Commerce in the world to send supplies to the Western Regions endlessly, working hard and almost losing everything. I just want to give you Lingchen a chance to prove yourself. If you rely on Liangzhou for everything, the Western Region Construction Corps , what is the meaning of existence?”
"Ling Chen, take care of yourself!"
After saying this, he asked people to unload the food and baggage. Without even taking a break, he turned around and left Cheshi City.
"this……"
"Son..."
Ling Chen felt like he was enlightened, with tears in his eyes. He led the officials of the Western Region Construction Corps and kowtowed several times in the direction of Liangzhou. Then, he roared to the sky: "Don't worry, young master, Ling Chen would rather die than lose the driver!"
"Don't worry, young master, Ling Chen should strengthen himself, help you conquer the Western Region, and help you eliminate dissidents!"
The decadent Ling Chen regained his ambition and fighting spirit.
Killing intent flashed in his eyes.
It’s not convenient for you to do...
Ling Chen will help you do it!
Isn’t he just Zheng Yuxing?
After I take a moment to rest, I will fight back for you!
"Quick, quick, distribute the food, grass and baggage, and fight the enemy with General Xie!"
"yes!"
…
at this time.
Outside Cheshi City, in the northern military camp.
The third prince Xie Ling and Zheng Yuxing were drinking.
Xie Ling laughed and said: "Uncle, this Western Region Construction Corps is so vulnerable!"
The other generals also laughed mockingly.
Their journey was almost overwhelming, and they didn't get any resistance at all - those people, all holding hoes and rakes, how could they resist?
After besieging the chariot division, the third prince ordered the troops to be stationed.
Because he had no intention of attacking the city at all... Why did he want to attack the city? Wouldn't that be a mouthful? He had two purposes for besieging the chariot division. Either Liu Zheng came to mediate the matter. At that time, Zheng Yuxing would occupy the moral high ground and could manipulate Liu Zheng at will.
Or, Liu Zheng leads troops to help - this is the result Xie Ling wants to see most!
Because, at this time, at Rongshan Pass, his 50,000 private soldiers and King Lu's 50,000 army had quietly gathered. If Liu Zheng really dared to come to help, he would fight against his father's anger and deal with Liu Zheng completely! Once and for all!
How many troops does Liangzhou have now?
not a lot.
Liu Zheng left 80,000 soldiers in the Western Region Construction Corps and brought back more than 80,000 soldiers.
Including the 150,000 Liangzhou Army, the total is only over 200,000.
But these two hundred thousand people have to guard the entire Liangzhou at the same time. Even if Liu Zheng came to help, he would not be able to bring more than 100,000 troops.
But look at yourself...
One hundred thousand northern border troops, one hundred thousand reinforcements!
Two hundred thousand, isn't it easy to eat Liu Zheng's one hundred thousand?
so.
At this time, Xie Ling was actually fishing!
Just a driver, what is he doing here?
Zheng Yuxing frowned slightly: "Your Highness, if Liu Zheng is deceived, what if he doesn't come? This 200,000-strong army will consume a lot of food and grass alone!"
Everyone also nodded.
You know, the Liangzhou Prefecture is responsible for the food and fodder of the Northern Border Army. Now in Liangzhou Mansion, Liu Zheng is in charge. You take other people's food and grass to beat their people? Who would be happy?
There is still food left for now, so that's all.
If time passes, what will these people eat?
The third prince snorted coldly: "What are you worried about, uncle? King Lu is already preparing food and grass to supply at any time! Uncle, according to Liu Zheng's character, he will not fail to come!"
Everyone laughed and expressed that the third prince's strategy was too cruel.
Whether Liu Zheng is here or not...
Not even if you don’t come.
The whole world is watching. If the driver really can't be saved, wouldn't this become the biggest joke in the world?
Who knows.
The Northern Border Army continued to siege the city and feigned attacks for several days.
A piece of news came.
Liu Zhizhou did not send a single soldier.
They went to Liangzhou—for a meeting?
Zheng Yuxing was furious immediately.
What the hell is this?
I have been tossing and tossing, have I made myself lonely? Was his northern border army just ignored by Liu Zhizhou?
disregard!
Contempt!
"General, this..."
"What should we do?"
Zheng Yuxing's eyes turned cold and he gritted his teeth. This time, he didn't need the third prince to encourage him, so he couldn't help it anymore. He snapped at the case and said angrily: "You bullied me too much. Liu Zhizhou bullied me too much. Attack me and kill this chariot master." We’ll talk about it after we capture it!”
Everyone's spirits were lifted.
Is the feint attack finally turning into a real siege?
But then, they all took a deep breath.
If it was a siege and a feint attack, they would still be justified.
If we were to attack the city...
They have really become unjust teachers! The difference between them is earth-shaking!
…
Liu Zheng is still very busy.
In the past few days, what he has been thinking about is what the Liangzhou Prefecture's cabinet should look like.
During the Ming Dynasty of Chinese civilization, the cabinet system developed and matured. In fact, the true institutional nature of the cabinet was still an advisory body for the monarch.
In other words, the monarch hands over the legislative power to the cabinet and holds the decision-making power himself. The administrative power is divided among the six ministries and then distributed to the localities.
Actually.
After figuring out the specific division of these three rights, the cabinet came out.
Highlight a political power!
but……
Liu Zheng was influenced by the democratic ideas of later generations. He believed that those who can truly participate in political discussions should be people from all walks of life. If they are just those high-ranking, sour-smelling scholars - how can they understand the sufferings of the people?
and……
The disadvantage of the cabinet system is that the supervision of administrative units is not as powerful as the parliamentary system.
so.
What he was struggling with at this time was whether officials from Liangzhou Prefecture should serve in this cabinet, or should local officials also participate?
or……
Can he integrate the nature of the Congress and combine the advantages and disadvantages of the two to complement each other?
When it comes to things at this level, Liu Zheng really wants to study it with Qing Yangshuo.
However……
Qingyang Shuo asked him to face it alone.
He also felt that he should face some things independently. This should be the case for himself and Ling Chen now.
Cabinet, Congress, Cabinet, Congress…
Sudden.
parliament!
Liu Zheng smiled bitterly.
Why are you so fussy?
As far as the current Liangzhou is concerned, it is actually more appropriate to directly use the Western parliamentary system. Although the parliament must establish a constitution first, why can't it integrate a little with Liangzhou's current feudal society?
Dry!
As soon as he arrived in Liangzhou, Liu Zheng began to draft the "General Program of the Liangzhou Cabinet System"!
But what he didn't expect was.
Manager Zhou, who had just left with Long Jia, turned back again.
