The beginning of the Three Kingdoms Cheng Yuanzhi

Chapter 45
After Zhang Yang hit him a few times, Cheng Yuanzhi stopped him, looked at Wu Tu and said:

"When I saw his sincere eyes, I knew that this matter had nothing to do with him. You might as well put it down first and see if there is a silver horse delivered within ten days. Then it will not be too late."

Thinking that there were only ten days left in his life, Wu Tuna's face turned pale.

Zhang Yang waved his hand to signal the soldiers to take Wu Tuna down, and threw the spear back to the soldiers, feeling that he still had anger in his chest.

……

In the back wing of the prefect's mansion, the two sat around the fire, discussing the situation in Shangdang.

In the past half a month, the herd of beasts that ravaged the Shangdang died and fled, and the officials and the people worked together to clean them up one by one.

However, many wheat seedlings that are growing well have also been harmed by them, and the original green crops.Now it's like eating a dog.

The harvest in the coming year must be hopeless.

In addition, dozens of villages were leveled by wild beasts, and more than a thousand people were killed or injured.

Having said that, Zhang Yang sighed:
"The world is restless and the people's livelihood is difficult. This is the most difficult time for the people. The surplus food in the family is almost exhausted, and there is no hope for the coming year..."

Cheng Yuanzhi chuckled: "Why is this so difficult? If there is no food, just give them meat."

"Where does the meat come from?"

"There are a lot of Hu people in the north. They take back their cattle and sheep and feed them to the starving people under the rule."

Hearing this, Zhang Yang's eyes almost popped out of his sockets, with a look of disbelief on his face.

He had never seen any Han people take it for granted that they robbed foreigners.

We are a kingdom of heaven, a country of etiquette, how can we act like barbarians and rob foreigners at every turn!
When we were still in the Montenegrin Army, when everyone had no food to eat, they went to rob the Han landlords and gentry. They never thought of robbing foreigners.

First, they had no horses and weapons, so they couldn't fight foreigners; second, the journey was far away, and they starved to death if they couldn't get anywhere.

Cheng Yuanzhi spread his hands together: "Then what do you say?"

"The imperial court is in a troubled time, and it is too busy to take care of itself. How can it have the spare time to manage the life and death of the Shangdang people?"

"Since you are the prefect of Shangdang, you should be responsible for the people under your rule. Now that they are facing hunger, there will be turmoil soon. If the people are hungry and cold, there will be turmoil. Don't be careless about this!"

Hearing this, Zhang Yang fell silent, and his attitude gradually softened.

The Yellow Turban Rebellion and the Black Mountain Rebellion were caused by lack of food, and Shangdang County must not follow suit.

ten days later.

In the lobby of the Shangdang Prefect's Mansion, Wu Tuna and more than a dozen trusted Hu people who were tied up into rice dumplings were brought up.

He raised his eyes to look at Shangshou's serious "Zhang Yang", his eyes were full of anxiety.

Seeing Wu Tu looking at him expectantly, Cheng Yuanzhi didn't even glance at the huge man Su Gai and the man in official uniform, who were really flamboyant.

Then he casually said: "Wutuna, you are lucky, the gold, silver and horses from the Wuhuan tribe have been delivered in full, you don't have to die now..."

Although the voice was a little casual, it made Wutu overjoyed at that moment.

"However..." Cheng Yuanzhi changed his voice: "You have only gained life now, and you will not be free until you send [-]% of the cattle, sheep and horses in your tribe."

Three thousand hummers, ten thousand taels of gold and silver, just for me not to be killed?
Wu Tu was shocked, and instantly had a new understanding of the cunning of the big man officials, and immediately said angrily:

"If you don't keep your word, I won't do it! I still have more than 2 clansmen who want to live. I gave you all the cattle, sheep and horses. What will they do? You should kill me!"

Cheng Yuanzhi smiled "hehehe": "We big Han officials are the most trustworthy. We promised to spare your life if the things are delivered within fifteen days. Now that everything has been delivered, I naturally won't kill you."

"But now you are asking for death, I am very happy to be an adult, come on..."

Sugai held the knife, took a step forward with fierce eyes and said, "Yes!"

Cheng Yuanzhi smiled and waved his hands, "Pull it out and cut it!"

"Slow down, slow down! General, I was just joking, I don't want to die."

Wu Tuna remembered that the original agreement between the two was indeed [-] horses and [-] gold in exchange for immortality.

Only then did he know that the Chinese language is profound and profound, and that immortality does not mean freedom.

He is unwilling to give [-]% of the cattle and sheep, and the clansmen will not be blackmailed for him.

But he still has a chance.

"I am willing to lead my troops to submit to you and become your subordinates. I will offer you cattle, sheep, horses, gold, silver and treasure every year."

Wu Tu looked at Cheng Yuanzhi with hope in his eyes, with a flattering smile on his face.

"As long as you let me go back, my ministry is willing to obey from now on."

Cheng Yuanzhi was moved: "Is what you said true, obey any order?"

"Yes, it is true."

"Then you send over the cattle and sheep from the tribe first."

"This this……"

Cheng Yuanzhi's face darkened: "Can't do it?"

"Press it down and lock it up."

Several soldiers rushed over, set up Wu Tu and dragged him down.

"Hold on, my lord! You can do it, you can do it!"

Wu Tu Na responded eagerly, holding on to the strength of several soldiers.

After learning about Cheng Yuanzhi's methods, Wu Tu was startled and frightened.

In the past, he always felt that big Han officials were dull and stupid, and they were easy to fool. As long as they said a few good words and offered a little cattle, sheep and horses, they could do whatever they wanted.

Now he doesn't think so anymore. Although the other party just played a simple trick with words, the hidden scheming in it is extremely frightening.

In other words, half a month ago, when the other party offered the conditions, they had already anticipated today's situation.

This shows that his wisdom is half a month behind the opponent.

Cheng Yuanzhi glanced at Wutu, and waved his hand to signal the soldier to give him a chance to say the last word.

"As long as the general accepts me back, Wu Tu will definitely persuade the subordinates to donate cattle and sheep."

Wu Tuna racked his brains to organize his words, trying to convince the other party that if he didn't go back, the tribe would never offer cattle and sheep.

If he goes back... we will make a plan at that time.

Cheng Yuanzhi pondered for a while and said: "This is also a good way."

He glanced at the gold and silver treasures piled up on the side, and asked in an uncertain tone: "After you go back, you won't join forces with other Wuhuan tribes to take revenge? I only have [-] cavalry in Shangdang County, but I can't stand it." Stop the attack of your tens of thousands of cavalry."

Wu Tuna shook his head hastily, expressing that he never thought about it.

Cheng Yuanzhi shook his head and said: "Very well, this general will let you go now. I hope you will keep your word and bring the cattle, sheep, horses, gold, silver and treasure as soon as possible."

"Come on, let go."

Su Gaiweng answered with a voice, and untied Wu Tuna from the rope.

Wu Tu's numb limbs were moving, looking at the old horses parked in the corridor, he suddenly felt that he might think highly of them.

He felt that the prefect of Shangdang would definitely not let him go.

So I didn't even believe what he said just now.

But the other party believed it!
Not only did he believe it, but he also confessed to him that Shangdang only had [-] cavalry.

So few troops...

This made his original plan to return to Yunzhong County and lead the crowd to flee far away, a little bit shaken.

There was even a slight thought of getting back to the place.

Before, the opponent's methods were too cruel. Until now, Wu Tuna has not figured out how the 1-odd troops were wiped out without anyone noticing.

So he was very afraid of the official opposite who called himself "Zhang Yang" and killed people without blinking an eye.

But when he heard that the opponent's troops were so small, he felt that he had a chance to avenge the killing of his clansmen.

This time, the idea of ​​getting back to the field is getting stronger and stronger.

As long as he can go back smoothly, he can order the remaining young and strong men in the tribe to pick up their long knives, mount their steeds, and kill Shangdang as quickly as the wind, razing this place to the ground in an instant.

Then run away.

So, wouldn't it be a relief!
When did Wu Tuna suffer such a big loss?
While thinking about it, Wu Tuna rode out of the city with several cronies, stopped the horse and looked back at the city with few people and few soldiers.

The thoughts in my heart gradually became firmer...

Standing on the tower, Cheng Yuanzhi waved off Wu Tuna with a smile.

Wutu's parting eyes told him that the Wuhuan people would definitely come back...to deliver the courier.

He was sure.

That's exactly what he wanted to see.

So now it's time to dig a hole...

(End of this chapter)