Jingkou, governor's office.
Familiar courtyard, familiar time, familiar smell, a faint scent of powder, mixed with sandalwood, lingering in the lobby of the Governor's Mansion, Diao Kui was dressed in a bright red official robe, sitting upright behind a major case, and Diao Kui Xie Ze was dressed like a long history man, sitting on a small table on one side. Beside his couch, an emperor's staff stood there. There were a group of big and round guards on both sides of the hall, and Liu Yi was dressed in a green official uniform. Standing in the hall dressed as a member of the Communist Party of China.
Diao Xie's face was covered with white powder, and sandalwood was burning beside the couch where he was kneeling. He had a sarcastic smile on his face: "Why, Liu Sima also wants to learn from Liu Yu and Liu Lizheng back then, come and check it out." Are our brothers pretending to be righteous? This time we all have official status, and this scepter was also given by the emperor himself. If you want to sue us, first think about the punishment for false accusations in the laws of the Jin Dynasty before you speak."
Liu Yi smiled slightly and shook his head: "Da Diao, the governor, Xiao Diao, the chief historian, the power you two have in South Xuzhou was conferred by the Holy One in person in the court after the Feishui Battle. The lower official was also present at the time. Wan Wan I don’t dare to question it at all. It’s just that the laws and regulations of the imperial court require us, as parents, to take the lead in maintaining and enforcing them. In the past two years, many subordinates have not given much advice on your practices here. They just want to remind you. In other words, this is Jingkou, which is the source of troops when the imperial court is in trouble, and where meritorious officers and soldiers are concentrated. You two should take this into consideration when acting."
Diao Kui said coldly: "As a local official, I naturally know the laws of the court. As for other places, I do not fail to act in accordance with the laws. The laws of the Jin Dynasty stipulate that debts cannot be repaid. Those who resist the imperial court can naturally be sold as slaves. I was in other places before. In order to understand the urgent needs of the people, I gave them some money. If they can't pay it back, they naturally have to work for my Diao family and become tenants. This is Where is the violation of the law?"
Liu Yi smiled slightly: "Diao Cishi, this way of extorting money, forcing people to go bankrupt, and then forcing good people to work as tenants, you said it so righteously, I also admire it, but in Jingkou, the people don't If they are willing to take advantage of you, they can be exempt from tax and service as soldiers themselves, and they don’t need to borrow the interest from you.”
The muscles on Diao Xie's young face twitched: "Here, we just considered the specialness of Jingkou, so we didn't do this. Even if we opened a gambling house, we were dissuaded by King Kuaiji and Wang Pushe. Our Diao family did it for The country, donating money, and working hard to take care of the people, is quite interesting, but why is it so unbearable when it comes to your mouth, Liu Sima?"
Liu Yi shook his head: "I have no intention of being a subordinate, and I don't dare to accuse the two superiors. There is nothing wrong with me. We all work for the court, and we need to understand and cooperate with each other. You see, many of your current personal guards are The veterans of the Beifu Army who had participated in the war before were introduced to me by my subordinate at the time, just to put an end to some of the unpleasantness in the past."
Diao Kui said coldly: "When my brother first came to Jingkou, he had high hopes for you Liu Zheng. It's a pity that you sided with Liu Yu and went against us. For the sake of the country, we will not settle these grievances with you." I don't care, you introduced some veterans to come to us. It's just that these people are refugees from Jiangbei. They can't make a living here, they don't have a family, and they can't support themselves even if the land is divided. You don't want these burdens, so you just leave them to us, but you can say It sounds so good, but it seems that we owe you a favor. They say that Brother Liu Xile is thoughtful and a hero. We have learned a lot from dealing with you in the past few years. No need to beat around the bush, just tell us what you have to say. "
Liu Yi laughed: "Shuang Kuai, the Diao brothers are indeed rare among the children of the aristocratic family to have this kind of charlatanism. I like to deal with Kuai Kuai. Let me tell you clearly, this time my husband is planning it himself, and Xuan Shuai is presiding over the new round. For the Northern Expedition, an order has been issued, requiring the veterans of the Beifu Army to assemble in Guangling City within three days. Reports indicate that Jingkou is the place with the largest number of veterans of the Beifu Army, and the task of gathering is given to Xiaguan. Presumably, the two adults also I must have received the order from the court."
Diao Kui's expression did not change and he looked at Liu Yi: "We received an order to recruit men and provide food to help the army in the Northern Expedition, but no one told us anything about the meeting in Guangling within three days. Liu Sima Please see, the official document is here."
Diao Kui said, winking at Diao Xie on the side. Diao Xie stood up, picked up a scroll, stepped forward, and unfolded it in front of Liu Yi: "How about it, Liu Sima, did you receive the scroll?" Is the order different from this one? My eyesight is not very good. Could you please point out where it says that we will set off for the expedition in three days?"
Liu Yi read the whole scroll and shook his head: "What I received here is the military order issued by Marshal Xuan as the governor of the five states and the general of the town army. It is not exactly an official document from the imperial court. The military situation is like a fire, and it is in line with the local government." Compared with the government decree, it is more urgent."
Diao Kui sneered and said: "I'm sorry, Liu Sima, I only accept the decrees of the imperial court and am directly under the jurisdiction of Shangshu Right Servant She Guobao Wang. The governor of the five states cannot give orders to me. And the strange thing about me is that , It seems that you are not a soldier of the Beifu Army now, you, the Sima of South Xuzhou, should also receive orders from the imperial court, why should you accept any military orders? "
Liu Yi smiled slightly: "Perhaps Governor Diao has forgotten something. The military commander of the five states that Commander Xuan now oversees includes Southern Xuzhou. As the general of the town army, he is in charge of the commander-in-chief of the Beifu Army. Naturally, he is also responsible for Beifu, which is in a state of demobilization and return to the fields." Veterans of the army have jurisdiction. In the past two years, most of the officials who have migrated to Jingkou have been obtained by veterans of the Beifu Army who have made meritorious services and have been awarded titles. They are also in charge of old brothers, so that if there is a war, they can respond and assemble quickly. Therefore, it is a military order to arrive in Guangling within three days, and the subordinates can handle it directly."
Diao Xie's expression changed: "Military order? Now that there is no invasion by foreign enemies, what military order can control local officials? Is it Jing Zhaoyin, you also have to control Danyang Prefect?"
Liu Yi calmly shook his head: "There are not many veterans returning home in Danyang, but this is Jingkou. The two adults should understand the special features by now. Liu here does not make any undue demands to the two adults. I don’t need you to prepare food and fodder. As long as you can order the Li Zheng from each township to be responsible for gathering the old brothers, I will be very grateful."
Diao Kui suddenly burst into laughter, and kept laughing for a long time. When he laughed to the end, suddenly a murderous intent appeared in his eyes, and he stabbed Liu Yi: "Liu Xile, do you want to rebel?!"
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