My country, you can pinch it

On this turbulent night, the most innocent people were probably those camels that were driven out of the city with a heavy load of grain and then driven back.

Driven by the black cavalry, the Hu merchants shrank their necks and led the camels to the granary, where Zhao Bufan and the refugees were waiting for them.

Bags of grain were moved back to fill up the granary. Zhao Bufan heaved a sigh of relief when he heard the summed up quantity: "It's all right."

When Wang Mazi heard this, he immediately raised his fist vigorously and shouted excitedly: "Brothers, we have food!"

"There is food!"

In an instant, cheers resounded through the sky.

Where there is food, there is hope. When the seeds are planted in spring, they can return to normal life.

Zhao Bufan looked at the weeping crowd, and after spending so long with them, he saw more clearly the evil and good in human nature, and the evil would be magnified infinitely because of poverty and hunger, so much so that he once walked on the edge of a cliff.And kindness is indelible no matter what, it only needs a little light of hope, and it can still be lit.

What he can do in the future is to help people control evil as much as possible and give them the opportunity to release unlimited goodness. This is probably the right way.

"Scholar." Suddenly, Shang Wubing called him.

Zhao Bufan turned his head, only to see Shang Wubing raised his head: "The news just arrived, the Zhang family has all been arrested, and Zhang Dayu was also arrested by the barbarians."

Hearing this, Zhao Bufan froze in place immediately, speechless, but his eyes slowly turned red. The Zhang family used to be like an emperor in Yongliang, powerful and unshakable, but he was angry but helpless. In the end, this behemoth actually It fell apart overnight!

The breathless mountain on his body seemed to be moved away, and his exhaustion was swept away in an instant. He wiped his face and said, "General Shang Si, I leave this place to you. I want to see His Highness King Ning."

Shang Wubing nodded: "But why don't you rest for a while?" They joined the army, and it's okay for them to shut their eyes for a few days and nights. These literati have two big dark circles under their eyes, and their thin clothes really feel like they are about to collapse.

"Thank you for your concern, the fourth general. I'm not tired. After hearing this news, I'm all tired." Zhao Bufan's wet red eyes were extraordinarily bright.

Shang Wubing finally ordered two soldiers to escort him to the posthouse.

When Fang Jinling woke up, the sun was already high, and it seemed like a good dream after relaxing. His heavy body felt a lot lighter, which was a good sign.

He got up in a hurry, and after a brief wash, he walked into Shang Qingrong's room. Before he arrived, he heard the twins' chirping voices, and the other sisters' teasing, how much a room could be imagined lively.

"Yangyang is really not interesting. It's okay if the stone is not as good-looking as the eldest sister, but there is only one in number, alas..." This is Wei Xue's voice pretending to be disappointed, "You obviously said you like me the most."

"Shameless, she also said that she likes me the most, so I know myself and don't compare myself with other mothers." Shang Luoyu said bluntly.

"That's right, one stone is not enough. There are so many of us, all of whom were ground by Yang Yang's own hands. My heart aches when I see it. The third sister still despises it here."

"Yes, the little hands are worn out, she didn't let us help, but she is good."

"Third sister doesn't want it, just give it to me."

The twins said one by one, and immediately put Wei Xue on the fire, and Wei Xue was angry, "I was just kidding, you are still working hard, why, I haven't seen you for a few days, your skin is itchy?"

Fang Jinling's eyelids twitched, and he said in his heart that he couldn't do it, so he wanted to fight like this?

"Come on, come on. After riding a horse for seven days, my bones are sore. It's just time to take Third Sister to loosen my muscles and bones."

"What a big tone, you're getting fatter, watch me beat you all over the floor!"

"The tone is not loud, read the real chapter in your hand, and fight outside the door."

"Come on, where's my gun?"

"Hurry up, whoever helps me, I want to see my third sister get beaten!" Shang Luoyu's voice followed.

Fang Jinling: "..."

"Is this the tradition of the Shang family?" A puzzled voice also came from the front.

As soon as he looked up, he saw Liu Ke standing in front of him, his eyes met for an instant. Fang Jinling smiled and said, "It should be because of itchy hands. Fights happen every three days. I heard that this kind of relationship is better."

Liu Ke said silently, "The brothers-in-law have really worked hard."

"It's... not bad, except for the eldest brother-in-law who is a martial artist, the second brother-in-law is a literati, the third brother-in-law is a businessman, and the fourth brother-in-law doesn't seem to know, so..."

Liu Ke sincerely said: "The choice is too discerning."

Fang Jinling: "..." I don't know why, but he heard a sense of empathy from it. Could it be that Liu Ke also wants to be his brother-in-law?

He was shocked by this thought, his heart was slightly blocked, and he asked with difficulty: "Is Your Highness interested in me..." Seeing Liu Ke's eyes startled, he added with a complicated expression, "Which sister is it?"

Liu Ke was so frightened that he almost didn't bring it up, and shook his head again and again: "No, no, no, no, no, no, no, no."

"Don't dare to do anything? Why are you two standing at the door?" Wei Xue, who came out with a gun, was puzzled.

The twins followed behind, looking at Fang Jinling involuntarily, "Lingling, are you awake? Are you feeling better?"

Following these words, Liu Ke's eyes also fell on Fang Jinling. His nasal voice was not so heavy, and his complexion was always pale, but he heard that his breathing was smooth, so there should be no serious problems.

Fang Jinling replied: "Thank you sister for your concern, I'm fine."

Shang Xiaowu reassured: "That's good, it's windy outside, go in quickly, the elder brother-in-law brought a nice little gift, everyone has it."

Liu Ke asked, "Yangyang?"

Shang Xiaoshuang said: "It's the daughter of the elder sister and the elder brother-in-law. She is six years old this year. She is a big kid and very sensible. My little baby."

Fang Jinling was surprised: "Really."

"Well, she made this gift herself." After speaking, the twins and Wei Xuexue rushed out the door.

Then, being supported by a girl, Shang Luoyu, who hopped on one foot, also came out.

The only stranger in the room was the burly man in black. Even the tall Shang Chuqing stood beside him by more than a head. It was almost two meters away, and Fang Jinling stood in front of Chen Du. Like a little chicken.

"Brother-in-law." He raised his hand in salute.

"Hey, this is my little cousin. It looks really small." Chen Du subconsciously softened his words, just imagine that there are some tough and tough girls in the house, and suddenly there comes a gentle girl with delicate eyebrows and eyes, The smell of medicine exuded all over his body, and the weak boy who knew at a glance that he should not take it lightly was not sure what to do with it.

After thinking about it, he took out a white bead chain from his pocket and handed it over, "This is specially given to you by your niece. I heard that you are not in good health, so I specially chose a piece of warm jade grinding, little cousin, it shouldn't matter." Bar?"

"Thank you Yangyang, I like it very much." Fang Jinling took it over. Unlike the other aunts, it was not a bracelet, but a pendant on the waist. He smiled deeper, "Brother-in-law has worked hard all the way."

"What's the point of this road, as long as you are safe and sound." Seeing that Fang Jinling was generous and not disgusted, Chen Du couldn't help but heaved a sigh of relief.

It's not that I haven't seen a white-faced scholar, but when Shang Xiyun first came, he also had the stink of a literati, and he was very particular about poverty. Even Fang Jinling from the capital was like this, but now he feels relieved.

"Ling'er, come and drink the medicine." Fang Jinling sighed slightly at Shang Qingrong's words, and walked over resignedly, "Mother."

Shang Qingrong pouted her mouth, Fang Jinling raised the bowl, and did it without saying a word, her face was calm, as usual.

Chen Du was dumbfounded when he saw this, "It's amazing, this medicine can tell the pain of death, does my little cousin have to drink it every day?"

Shang Chuqing thought for a while, "Yes."

"How many bowls do you have to drink a day?"

Shang Chuqing didn't know about this, and then heard Liu Ke on the other side say: "Morning, noon and evening, each bowl, if the wind and cold enter the body, you have to add more halfway."

Chen Du was dumbfounded.

Then Liu Ke continued: "In order to strengthen the body and strengthen the body, I have to eat medicinal food. The taste is not good, so I can't drink tea, I have to drink warm water."

Chen Du couldn't believe it. He turned his head to look at Liu Ke, who was so sensible, and then turned to look at Shang Chuqing, wondering, "Didn't you just say that?"

"Do you think there is such a careful person in our family?" Shang Chuqing said as a matter of course.

"Then..." Why is he so clear as a prince?Chen Du's eyes were full of puzzlement.

Shang Chuqing was silent, her eyes were quite complicated, she couldn't think too deeply about this question, "Probably two months in the same car."

That was the case, but Chen Du always felt something was wrong.

But there was no room for him to think about it, so Liu Ke called out: "General Chen."

"The end is here."

"Is Yuhuaguan also inseparable?"

When Liu Ke asked this question, Fang Jinling also looked over after hearing the words, and the latter smiled: "The Shamenguan is not in charge of the Yuhuaguan, but the food has been shipped out for so many years, what do you think?"

Liu Ke nodded: "I understand."

"His Royal Highness Ning, since the thief has been captured and you are safe and sound, then the Jianfeng Battalion must return to Shamenguan within two days."

Because of a souvenir letter from Liu Ke asking for help, the Shang Family Army dispatched [-] vanguard battalions, but they must not stay here for too long, otherwise they would be suspected of forming a clique for personal gain.

Chen Du wanted Liu Ke to settle the affairs of the Zhang family and the Hu people within two days, so as not to cause future troubles.

And this also means that Fang Jinling needs to leave with Shang Jiajun.

Liu Ke couldn't help looking at Fang Jinling, who was also looking at him, with some inexplicable emotions in his eyes.

Liu Ke looked away and said, "Then ask the two generals to surround the place where the Hu people live, and this king will settle accounts with them."

"The last general takes orders."

Fang Jinling followed Liu Ke to the study room. There were clanging sounds of weapons and applause not far away. Liu Ke said, "The people in the Shang family are very nice. It was right for you to come to the Northwest with your mother."

"Yongliang is also a good place. After gaining a firm foothold this time, the emperor will definitely look at His Highness with admiration."

Liu Ke laughed at himself, "He thinks I'm worth something."

"That's a good thing too. By the way, what are you going to do, the guard of Yuhua Pass?" Fang Jinling asked.

"Do you have an idea?"

Fang Jinling nodded: "Don't touch him yet."

"How to say?"

Fang Jinling said: "The New Deal has already begun. Thanks to the cold disaster, not only Dashun has been severely affected, but also the Xiongnu in the north will have a hard time. They should not be able to invade the Central Plains within a year or two. So if Yang Shenxing really wants to move his grandfather, this is A good time."

Liu Ke understood, "Are you planning to make Yuhuaguan the retreat route for the Xilinghou Mansion?"

Fang Jinling nodded lightly: "Well, if the emperor also has this intention to replace the guard of the Shamen Gate, he will find a suitable place to resettle the Xilinghou Mansion. I think Yuhua Pass is just right."

"Should you discuss it with the Marquis of Xiling?"

"That's natural, so please wait, Your Highness."

Liu Ke responded immediately, "Okay. By the way, Lingling, what do you think should be done with the barbarians?"

Fang Jinling thought about it: "The Zhang family ordered Lu Wanshan to sell grain, which can be punished as collaborating with the enemy and traitorous country, but it can't be the case for the Hu people. If you kill them, it will affect the peace between Dashun and the Western Regions. Besides, the caravans coming to Dashun from the Western Regions are more difficult. Shun Shang is also counting on doing business with Hu Shang."

"But it's too cheap to just let them go."

"Punishment can't be sanctioned, so use economic means." Fang Jinling smiled, "Redemption."

Liu Ke was puzzled: "Huh?"

"Although Lu Wanshan's death is not a pity, at least he did one good deed during his lifetime. In the booklet that my mother and I compiled, there are records of grain sales over the years, saying which caravan took away how much grain and at what price it was bought. There is a list after it comes down, it is more annoying to look at, the price of good new grain is not even moldy, it is almost free, so the price difference in the past eight years has to be made up by these Hu merchants."

Liu Ke said: "That's a lot of money for the boss, these Hu merchants certainly don't want to give it."

"So what, now that their life and death are in the hands of His Highness, if they don't have money, they can work. The land is plowed in spring, and there is a shortage of manpower. Letting them work to pay off their debts can also be considered. The refugees must be very happy."

Liu Ke laughed when he thought of that scene, and looked at Fang Jinling teasingly: "Lingling, you have so many tricks. If I were a businessman, I would find a way to pay back the money even if I have no money."

"How can there be no money? Those elders who live in Yongliang all the year round, Lu Wanshan's big income every year is the bribes from them." Fang Jinling lowered his eyes slightly, thinking, "Speaking of it, if it's not for fear of causing Hu People are panicking, otherwise these elder seats will be taken away, and Yongliang's treasury should be enriched a lot."

Speaking of this, Liu Ke felt a little depressed, "There is still a lack of manpower to restrict it. Otherwise, the Qiang people, who are not a fart, still want to be kings, so just focus on this, and it is not too much to punish him for the crime of disrespect, and find him guilty of adultery." If there is any evidence, don’t even try to run away.”

Fang Jinling spread his hands: "That's the reason. In fact, it's pretty good to be able to solve the Zhang family. Even if it's like this, Yongliang will be in chaos for a while, so don't think about blooming on both sides."

Liu Ke nodded, "Then, while the Jianfeng Camp is still there, scare them. From now on, these barbarians will do business with me honestly, and they still want to act as domineering as before, and there is no way for them."

Fang Jinling smiled and nodded.

Just as he was talking, a report came from the door: "Your Highness, Zhao Bufan is asking to see you."

Liu Ke looked at Fang Jinling, who said, "It should be for the Zhang family. Your Highness might as well entrust this case to him."

Liu Ke rubbed his chin, "The fate of the Zhang family will be even worse."

He still remembered that Zhang Dayu was the chief culprit for the destruction of Zhao Bufan's family.

Fang Jinling smiled and said, "As a reasonable Shangfeng, we can't stop people from taking revenge. This is His Highness's grace."

"Then leave it to him. By the way, let him interrogate the officials of Yongliang. It's just to see if he can act on the basis. If there is favoritism, I will know that I must use this person carefully in the future."

"That's it."

So Liu Ke turned around and ordered: "Tuanzi, tell him what you want, and within two days, settle the Zhang family's case and don't come to see me. In addition, tell him that Zhang Cheng is still on the run. "

"The slave takes orders."

Zhao Bufan heard the meaning conveyed by Xiaotuanzi at the door, and knelt down on the spot, "Thank you, Your Highness, I will definitely act impartially." He is not stupid, this is an opportunity and a test, and Zhang Cheng, he will definitely come back , not to leave a glimmer of hope for the Zhang family.