When entering the city, Qiao Xuan and Zhao Jianguo were constantly observing the situation in the city.
The scene outside Sihong City shocked them, and the changes inside the city were even more impressive.
Except that the prosperity is not as good as the original Wanshou City.
In other respects, Sihong is more orderly than Wanshou, and there are no refugees lying on the corners waiting to die on the streets.
There are not even the slums that are typical of normal cities.
Under the rule of Sihong, no idlers were raised. Except for the old and weak who were really unable to move, all the people were arranged for work.
"Sihong is ruling the city with military law!"
Qiao Xuan thought secretly.
However, he can also see that Sihong's current political system is changing, transitioning from military law control to normal civil administration.
He could understand after thinking about it carefully. Wang Jing had not captured Sihong for a long time. If he wanted to stabilize the city, he had to be decisive and guard against people with ulterior motives causing chaos.
When everything stabilizes, those military laws and various restrictions will slowly disappear.
Wang Jing went out of the city to welcome Zhao Jianguo this time, mainly for Zhao Jianguo, a great craftsman. After everyone rested in the post house near the general's residence, Wang Jing held a banquet at the residence to invite everyone.
At the banquet, Wang Jing's civil and military officers appeared one after another. Like their lord, they also paid great attention to Zhao Jianguo.
Qiao Xuan, the temporary head of the Qiao family, was ignored by everyone intentionally or unintentionally.
Um.
It can't be said that he was ignored by everyone, but there were still some people who paid great attention to Qiao Xuan.
Qiao Xuan didn't have time to care about these trivial things at this time, and he was extremely shocked in his heart. Because he saw someone at the banquet.
In the original history, he defected to Soochow, and was an important minister under Sun Quan, the great emperor of Soochow, sitting in a state of Bu Zhao!
"Monkey Zi! It's you!"
Qiao Xuan was a little absent-minded at the banquet. After the banquet, he immediately asked someone to give Bu Zhi a message to pay his respects.
Bu Zhi did not refuse and invited Qiao Xuan inside to talk.
He couldn't wait to speak as soon as he sat down.
Bu Zhi smiled and said, "It's me!"
Qiao Xuan's eyes were a little complicated and he said: "Zishangong is an important minister of Soochow. If he can go south to Wu, he will definitely be used by the Supreme Being. Why should he succumb to this place?"
He spoke highly of Sihong and Wang Jing.
But no matter how he evaluates him, in his heart Wang Jing is not as good as Sun Quan who sat in Jiangdong and became an emperor.
Bu Zhi shook his head and sighed: "If this was still our world, I would naturally go to Zhongmou. It's a pity that the world has changed now!"
"Countless heroes from history books have come to this world. It is an unprecedented chaotic time. Soochow seems not far from Huaibei, but in the current world, it is more than ten thousand miles away!"
"It's such a long distance, and there are countless forces blocking the way. I can't do anything even if I want to go!"
Qiao Xuan was speechless. He was so excited after seeing the other party that he ignored this.
"And...what can I do even if I get to Soochow? Mr. Qiao has been here for a long time, so he should know something about the things recorded in the history books."
"There are not only Zhongmou in Soochow right now, but also the overlords of the Qin and Han Dynasties, the Eastern Jin Dynasty of the Two Jin Dynasties, the Song, Qi, Liang, and Chen Dynasties who occupied the south... and there are also powerful generals in troubled times in the history books!"
"With so many heroes fighting against each other, if Zhongmou can rise again in Soochow, he will definitely recruit heroes from all walks of life. One more of me will not be more, and one less of me will not be enough. If Zhongmou cannot rise, what is the use of me being there? "
Bu Zhi shook his head and sighed.
He is not a sworn soldier of the Sun family. He is determined to only recognize Sun Quan. On the premise that he cannot go to Soochow, he must be responsible for his own life in Huaibei.
Qiao Xuan was silent for a moment after hearing this. Because of Da Qiao and Xiao Qiao, he had a lot of affection for Sun Ce and Zhou Yu.
After all, Sun Ce was known as the Little Overlord. He swept across Jiangdong in just a few years and established the foundation of Soochow in the future. Zhou Yu was a famous Confucian general and commander in history.
Their only drawback is that they die young.
In the world of China, the two people would definitely not die young like in the original history. If he can defect to the two men, Qiao will definitely be able to revive.
Bu Zhi had an extraordinary mind. After talking to Qiao Xuan for a few words, he understood what he was thinking.
"Mr. Qiao, I know you want to go to Soochow to join Bo Fu and Gong Jin. However, listen to my advice and it is best to give up this idea! The names of Qiao and Qiao will be left in Qingshi! If the news about them spreads, you will not leave at all. Not until Soochow..."
"Don't act out of emotion, you will regret it in the future!"
he persuaded.
Even the important officials Sun Quan relied on said so. It seemed that it was indeed impossible to go to Soochow. Qiao Xuan looked a little sad.
"Alas! Now that my clan brother has been seriously injured, he is still struggling to support himself and does not dare to fall because of the Qiao clan. I am not good at martial arts and martial arts. I don't know how to support the clan in the future..."
As the saying goes, he who knows others is wise, and he who knows himself is wise.
Qiao Xuan knew very well how much he was capable of. If he was asked to be a free official, he would still be competent. He could also talk about some strategies for governing the people, and he also had a good eye.
But if he is allowed to serve as the county magistrate, personally handle various chores in the county, and constantly make various decisions... he is afraid that it won't be long before he makes a mess of the county.
Not only Qiao Xuan, but also many aristocratic families in the Three Kingdoms era were like this, with high ambitions and low hands.
It seems that he talks eloquently and gives guidance, but in fact he does everything in a mess.
Especially during the Jin and Jin Dynasties, this trend reached its extreme. When he is in a high position, he only needs to talk about mysteries and doctrines, and he doesn't even read the documents sent by his subordinates.
It is euphemistically called "blank space".
Officials who are more willing to do things are regarded as turbulent people.
Qiao Xuan did not have such morbid ideas, but he had a good idea of his own abilities. His civil and military talents were only slightly better than those of normal people. Well, he could barely be considered a talent in a county.
How can such an ability replace Qiao Rui to support the Qiao family?
I'm afraid if Qiao Rui hadn't died, the Qiao family would have disappeared.
"It turns out that Duke Qiao is doing it for the future of the clan..."
Bu Zhi completely understood the other party's thoughts.
The other party thought that he was not capable enough, so he thought of taking refuge with Sun Ce and Zhou Yu based on the relationship between his two daughters.
The relationship between in-laws allows the Qiao family to survive.
This idea cannot be wrong, it is the best choice for Qiao Xuan. Unfortunately, Huaibei was too far away from Soochow, and his idea could not be realized at all.
"Don't worry, Mr. Qiao. General Zhennan's literary and military strategies are extraordinary. In my opinion, General Zhennan promotes virtuous government, attaches great importance to people's livelihood, recruits warriors from all over, treats others with generosity, and has a measure of rewards and punishments! This is the strategy of a hero! "
"Sun Ru and Yuan Shu's people will be destroyed sooner or later!"
"My lord, why don't you settle down in Sihong first? If the Qiao clan members are talented, let them come to work in the military mansion. As long as they are capable, my lord and I will definitely promote them!"
Bu Zhao showed a smile on his face, looked at the other party deeply, and said: "In this way, the Qiao clan has laid down its foundation and is not afraid of having no future!"
(End of chapter)
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