It was not until dark that Liu Bian's motorcade arrived at the Forbidden Army camp.
Naturally, there was no obstruction, and with Dian Wei and Zhao Yun clearing the way, Liu Bian strode into the camp.
After walking a few steps, Zhao Yun came back from the front and said: "Your Majesty, Captain Huangfu and others are basically in the cafeteria. It is said that they almost got into a fight."
Liu Bian was startled, his pace quickened, and he said, "Why?"
Zhao Yun said: "It seems that the Second Young Master paid extra money to feed the Yanzhou soldiers who came with him, which aroused the dissatisfaction of the Imperial Army."
Liu Bian frowned and said nothing, but walked faster.
Before entering the gate, I heard many clear shouts.
"Why can they eat so well? We just stare at them?"
"You haven't fought a war, and you have no military merit!"
"We just took a few pieces of meat. We worked so hard and haven't eaten meat for a month. What's wrong with taking a bite?"
"Dare you try using a knife?"
When Liu Bian came to the door, he saw two groups of people gearing up and getting angry, and the war was about to break out.
But Huangfu Jian stood in the middle, sweating profusely, and kept persuading, but no one paid any attention to him.
"Stand still!"
Suddenly, a loud shout came from the side door not far away, and then Huang Zhong appeared in armor and sweating profusely.
After hearing the sound, almost all the soldiers retreated reflexively, lined up in two rows, and stood with their heads held high.
Including the so-called 'Yanzhou soldiers', they stood uniformly opposite the soldiers of the Forbidden Army camp.
In fact, these five hundred "Yanzhou soldiers" were borrowed by Huangfu Jianchang from Xu Rong, and Xu Rong's soldiers and horses came from the Forbidden Army camp. The difference lies in the length of training time.
"Your Majesty is here!"
Pan Yin gave a sharp scream, and Liu Bian walked in.
Huang Zhong, Huangfu Jianchang and others saw it and hurriedly came over to welcome him. At the same time, they saluted and said, "I will see you, Your Majesty!"
The other soldiers knelt down on one knee and said, "I'll wait and see your majesty!"
Liu Bian smiled warmly and said: "No courtesy, no courtesy. I heard you guys arguing before I came in. What are you arguing about?"
Huangfu Jian looked hesitant and did not dare to speak.
Huang Zhong had a sullen face and suppressed his anger. He didn't know where to start for a while.
At this time, a soldier raised his head and shouted to Liu Bian: "Your Majesty, these Yanzhou soldiers eat meat and drink wine. We just want to have a taste, but they won't let us."
There was a cry in his voice, obviously he felt aggrieved.
The 'Yanzhou soldiers' quit, and one of them choked back: "Are you going to take a bite? Each of you takes a bite, and do you still have ours? If we don't give it to you, you will rob and beat us!"
The anger on both sides suddenly surged again, as if they were going to fight again. Liu Bian immediately smiled and said: "Isn't it just a mouthful of wine and meat? I have made the decision. Within three days, I will add meat to every meal, and I don't care if you are full!"
Although Liu Bian tried his best to provide supplies to the Forbidden Army camp, due to the empty treasury, the food in the Forbidden Army camp was not only not good, but he often went hungry. Liu Bian felt somewhat guilty. Now that he had money, he wanted to make up for it.
The soldiers in the Forbidden Army camp were overjoyed when they heard this. Just as they were about to express their gratitude, Huang Zhong suddenly said in a deep voice: "Your Majesty, no!"
Liu Bian was startled and then frowned. It had been a long time since anyone had been so disrespectful to him and refuted his words in public.
Huang Zhong raised his hand to Liu Bian and said in a deep voice: "Your Majesty, the Forbidden Army camp has its own military rules. These soldiers did not abide by the rules, took away food, and even gathered people to fight. This is unforgivable! Not only can they not be rewarded with food, they should also be severely punished. .”
Liu Bian paused when he heard the words, and a smile appeared on his somewhat stiff face again, and said: "Whether it is the Yanzhou soldiers or the Forbidden Army camp, they have been working hard recently. It is okay to eat something good and relax occasionally. The Qing family should not be too strict. Too harsh."
"No!"
Huang Zhong raised his hand and said without giving in: "Your Majesty, if you have one, you have two. If you get it today, what if you want something else tomorrow? Military regulations are ruthless and cannot be tolerated!"
Liu Bian frowned, anger welling up in his heart.
When Pan Yin saw it, he stepped forward and scolded: "Huang Zhong, you are so presumptuous! Your Majesty shows sympathy for the soldiers' hard work and rewards you with two meals. What's wrong? You are resisting the decree and it is a serious crime. Do you know that?!"
Huang Zhong's expression did not change, he knelt down on one knee and said: "I obey the military regulations, but I did not know how to offend your majesty. Please punish me. But military regulations are military regulations, and even your majesty should not violate them."
Pan Yin became anxious, pointed at him and said, "You, you, you are so impudent!"
Huangfu Jian was stunned when he heard this. He looked at Huang Zhong blankly and thought: Is this man a fool? Isn’t it just a few meals? Is there any need to deny His Majesty face in public? Have you lived enough? No more future?
The soldiers did not dare to speak anymore and lowered their heads one after another. This angered the emperor, which was a big deal in their eyes!
Liu Bian's face looked a little ugly. He glanced at the group of people with his peripheral vision, snorted coldly, waved his hands and walked towards the side door.
"Just wait for me!"
Pan Yin snorted at Huang Zhong and quickly caught up with him.
Zhao Yun, Dian Wei and others glanced at Huang Zhong and passed in front of him.
Huangfu Jianchang realized now and chased Liu Bian.
Huang Zhong was still kneeling on the ground, his expression unchanged, and he was not at all worried about offending Liu Bian.
The other soldiers looked at each other, not knowing what to do.
When the footsteps could no longer be heard, Huang Zhong stood up and said with a solemn expression: "Except for the Yanzhou soldiers, everyone else will continue to train. Violators will be severely punished!"
Huang Zhong was famous for his harshness in training at the Forbidden Army camp, and he was selfless and feared by many soldiers. No one dared to object, and everyone swarmed out of the canteen.
Liu Bian came out of the canteen, saw the newly built racecourse, and walked straight over.
Huangfu Jianchang followed from behind, glanced at the side of Liu Bian's face where the anger was still lingering, and suddenly smiled with a smile on his face, saying: "Your Majesty, Huang Zhong is famous for his uprightness. If Your Majesty is angry, let the captain of the Dian School fight with him." , teach him a lesson."
Pan Yin and others glanced at him, what is this?
The emperor publicly retaliated against a little young gatekeeper. If word spread, would he still lose his face?
Zhao Yun followed, paying attention to Liu Bian's face, and said: "Your Majesty, Huang Ya General's words are not completely unreasonable."
Liu Bian said nothing and continued to move forward expressionlessly.
He was not angry because Huang Zhong's words were unreasonable. In fact, he was used to being an emperor and could not tolerate others losing face in public.
'No matter what, the sea is open to all rivers, and tolerance is great...'
Liu Bian was secretly alert and led a group of people to the horse farm. Inside the railings, he saw mangers criss-crossed, horses in the stables, some scattered on the field, and soldiers galloping on horseback not far away, with the sound of horses honking one after another.
Liu Bian saw dozens of familiar strong horses and said, "These horses must be taken care of. The Zhongqing family finally got them back. I also hope that they will train an elite cavalry for me."
"I accept the order." Huang Zhong, who didn't know when he appeared, raised his hand and responded.
Liu Bian turned back to look at him, subconsciously about to get angry, he frowned, and his warm spring smile returned to his face, and he mused: "What the Qing family just said makes sense, I really shouldn't meddle in the rules of the Forbidden Army camp without authorization. If the family manages the army with merit, he will be promoted to lieutenant in the Central Military Academy."
Huang Zhong was obviously stunned for a moment, then calmly raised his hand and said, "Thank you, Your Majesty."
Huangfu Jianchang watched from the side, shocked in his heart, and secretly admired: Your Majesty is indeed very broad-minded!
After saying this, Liu Bian's anger dissipated. Then he looked at Huangfu Jianchang and said with a bigger smile: "Your trip has indeed brought me a big surprise. Tell me what reward you want."
Huangfu Jianchang looked serious, raised his hand and said: "I am willing to serve your Majesty, and I have no extravagant demands for rewards."
Liu Bian didn't understand him at all. Thinking about the money and food compared to several years of taxation, he couldn't smile and said: "When I was in Beijing, I talked with Da Sima, and he was also quite shocked."
Huangfu Jianchang, who had a stern face, looked extremely awkward when he heard this sentence, as if he was happy but holding back, looking very hard.
Liu Bian thought for a while, took out a token from his arms, handed it to him, and said: "This token is specially made by the Grand Sima Mansion. It can directly mobilize five thousand troops from various states without any decree or order from the Grand Sima Mansion." , For officials below the county magistrate, behead them first and then report them. below the prefect, detain them first and then report them. For those who are determined to be guilty of treason, they can be killed on the spot."
Pan Yin, Zhao Yun, Huang Zhong and others all changed their expressions upon hearing this.
What a power this is!
They are all within the scope of 'kill first and report later'!
Huangfu Jianchang stretched out his hand and took the token tremblingly, as if in a dream, his expression was in a trance, his eyes were wide open, and his breathing was rapid.
He had thought about many possibilities before, including promotion, money, and even a title. He had been dreaming about it for a while, but he never expected that it would be this token!
This token is much more important than promotion and wealth!
Not only the power, but also the trust placed in him by His Majesty in front of him!
Nothing can exchange this!
"I thank you, Your Majesty! I will be loyal, share your Majesty's worries, relieve your Majesty's worries, and fulfill my duties as a great man!"
Huangfu Jianchang, who suddenly woke up, fell to the ground and said urgently.
Liu Bian bent down, pulled him up, and said, "Okay, take me to have a look."
"Yes, yes, yes." Huangfu Jian had a dry mouth and led Liu Bian towards the warehouse of the Forbidden Army camp.
Liu Bian walked slowly, glanced at Huang Zhong, and said: "Huang Qing's family must be strict in managing the army, but it must be noted that strictness and leniency are measured. The morale of the military is like the morale of the people and cannot be bullied."
"I understand." Huang Zhong bowed.
Pan Yin snorted coldly in his heart when he saw that Huang Zhong didn't hold back.
Liu Bian didn't care and brought a large group of people to Okura.
This place was originally used to store military pay, money and food, but now most of it is empty. Instead, there are piles of large boxes, occupying everyone's attention.
Liu Bian walked over and looked at the copper coins scattered on the floor and the many large boxes that could not be covered. He excitedly stepped forward and looked at them one by one.
Huangfu Jianchang controlled his emotions, holding the token in his arms, and said beside Liu Bian: "Your Majesty, after careful calculation by me along the way, the cash in hand may be 300,000,000. The details need to be carefully counted. I haven't had time yet." The other property was also obtained by Dong Zhuo's looting in various places in Yuzhou. A rough estimate puts it at more than 200,000 yuan."
Liu Bian's pupils shrank sharply. Five hundred million would be close to ten years of tax for a man!
"The Yuzhou family is indeed rich..." Liu Bian's eyes were faintly red, looking at the large boxes, as if they were peerless treasures, and his excited hands couldn't help but touch them.
Dong Zhuo's threats, inducements, plunders, and even plunders were naturally not made by ordinary people who were in poverty, but by wealthy aristocratic families!
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