after being kidnapped by the general

The next day, He Lang stared at the team escorting the reward back to Luoyang.

And Liu Jixin and Guo Mao also went to Mangshan to visit Cui Xuan.

Not only did they bring generous gifts, but they also brought Cui Yan who was buried in the utensils department and did not go out, and wanted Cui Yan to help him talk.

After Cui Yan learned of their purpose, he had an intuition that this would not work. He knew his father Cui Xuan too well. Cui Xuan hated officialdom because of his exile experience when he was young.But Cui Yan may not have seen his father, wife and children for a long time, so he happily followed them to Mount Mang.

Yuan Li also felt that Cui Xuan would not agree to this matter. After Liu Jixin and Guo Mao left, he began to make second-hand preparations—sending people to find other famous scholars in Youzhou.At the same time, they began to send people to spread the word that Li Li killed the Chu king and his wife with the intention of taking the eunuch as the scapegoat, and also wanted to buy Chu Hechao and the governor of Youzhou.

This matter is deeply related to Youzhou itself. As for the murder of King Chu and his wife, all county and county officials in Youzhou must stand in the united front with Yuanli and share the same hatred.

At the same time, Yuanli also took Chu Hechao to prepare for the winter.

Chu Hechao didn't take his words as a joke. Early in the morning, he led people up the mountain to cut wood, collect firewood and coal, and build additional houses.

Yuan Li said to him: "Don't cut down the mountain bare, but plant saplings while cutting, so as to keep the green hills, so you don't have to worry about running out of firewood."

Chu Hechao raised his eyebrows, "Your brother knows better than you."

After finishing speaking, he flicked Yuanli's forehead with his hand, and then ran away without a trace.

Ji County's order was also spread to officials in various counties and counties from near and far, ordering them to hoard food, build shelters, and order people to build stronger houses.

Yuanli ordered the prisoners of Baimi to start building more granaries, and sent soldiers to several surrounding states with gold, and bought grain back after the autumn harvest.

Such a big move baffled everyone who knew what they were doing.

All the grain in Youzhou has been confiscated, and there is still a lot of surplus grain in each granary. After the autumn harvest, there will definitely be more grain.Yuanli's behavior of taking gold to other places to buy food, in their view, is like too much money to spend, it is pure waste.

It is good to have more food, but if they hoard too much, they will not be able to eat it all, and pests and rodents will also occur. If they are not well protected, they will be damp and rot, and mildew will occur. These things are not unknown to everyone, but Do you know why you still do it?

Zheng Rong, Zhan Shaoning and Yang Zhongfa all came to persuade Yuan Li not to be anxious and not to waste money on so much food.

They already have enough grain, and they have to replace the old grain with new grain every year, and buying more grain is just a waste of money and material resources.

Yuanli has always been a person who can listen to the suggestions of his subordinates, but this time, he can be said to be stubborn and directly rejected the suggestions of his subordinates. He insisted on doing this, and he would not listen to anyone who persuaded him.

His majesty was already deep enough, and his subordinates did not dare to persuade him, so they could only let him do so.

Liu Jixin and Guo Mao heard about this after they came back from Mangshan Mountain. After they learned how firm Yuanli's determination was, they wisely didn't persuade them much.After reporting that Cui Xuan was unwilling to write articles for them, he secretly inquired a few words, asking Yuanli why he did this and whether they could help.

If Yuanli can clearly know whether there will be a snowstorm this year, then he can also tell them frankly.But the terrible thing is that he himself is not sure whether there is a snowstorm or not. In this case, Chu Hechao is willing to believe him and take action, but telling others will only cause panic.

"You don't need to ask about this anymore," Yuan Li said directly, "I will use this food for my own use."

Liu Jixin and Guo Mao looked at each other and saluted, "Yes."

As for Cui Xuan's reluctance to come to help, Yuan Li had expected it a long time ago. Yuan Li sighed and rubbed his forehead, "It seems that I still need to ask other great scholars..."

At the same time, outside Ji County.

Zhang Liangdong's family, who had fled from Luoyang, finally arrived at the place.

In the carriage, Zhang Liangdong and Xiang Hongyun lifted the windows and looked at the surrounding scenery with admiration.

They went through many obstacles along the way. They thought that the inside of Youzhou would be as chaotic as the outside, but who knew that once they entered the boundary of Youzhou, the chaos would suddenly seem to be cut off, without involving the inside of Youzhou at all.

Looking outside, the smoke from the low-rise houses is rising, and the people are busy in the farmland.Large expanses of golden rice fields are like waves, and the wind blows and caresses them from beginning to end.

The scenery is so beautiful.

The yellow setting sun shone on the rice fields, and Zhang Liangdong seemed to be fascinated by the sight of children on the side of the road picking up horse manure with bamboo baskets on their backs, as if he had seen a peaceful and prosperous age.

The family members in the vehicle behind were also looking at the scenery outside the carriage. Seeing this scene, the expressions of the female family members softened, and their uneasy hearts were much more at ease.

It is said that Youzhou is remote and desolate, but looking at it this way, it is clear that it is peaceful and content.

Compared to Zhang Liangdong, Xiang Hongyun saw it more honestly and carefully.

The closer it was to Ji County, the smoother the road was, and when the carriage passed through the countryside, there was no dirty thing or dirty smell, which made Xiang Hongyun secretly amazed.

When he arrived outside the city gate of Jixian County, Xiang Hongyun's eyes flashed with interest as he watched the people queuing up to enter the city to be inspected by the city gate guards.

Since they entered Youzhou, every time they passed through a city, they had to accept this kind of interrogation.Not only to find out how many people are in the team, where they come from, what they are doing in Youzhou, and where they live in Youzhou, but also to check whether the things they are carrying are safe.

This kind of strength is the most Xiang Hongyun has ever seen in his life, and it can effectively screen out people with impure purposes from entering Youzhou.From this incident alone, Xiang Hongyun can know how safe and impregnable Youzhou is now.

When it was the turn of Zhang Liangdong and his party, the soldiers came over and asked, "Where are you from? What are you doing in Ji County?"

Zhang Liangdong stroked his beard and said with a smile: "We came from Luoyang, and I came to Ji County to join your Lord Inspector. You can go to your Lord Inspector and tell him that Zhang Liangdong is here to visit."

The soldiers withdrew suspiciously, and another person came to watch Zhang Liangdong and his party, and then rode to Ji County.

Xiang Hongyun was slightly surprised, turned his head and said to Zhang Liangdong, "This little gatekeeper can actually ride a horse."

Zhang Liangdong was also very surprised, and sighed, "Yuan Le Jun has managed Youzhou well. In just one and a half years, Youzhou has changed a lot."

He squinted his eyes and took a few more glances at the horse before it disappeared, "Hey" said: "What is that thing on the horse?"

Xiang Hongyun also squinted his eyes, but couldn't see anything clearly, "Teacher, is there something on the horse?"

Zhang Liangdong knew that this disciple's eyes were not good at such a young age because he worked too hard in the past, so he said, "Yes, it seems to be made of iron."

Xiang Hongyun nodded thoughtfully.

Soon, there were chaotic horseshoes approaching quickly inside the city gate.

The people outside the city gate looked up, and saw a handsome young man driving a steed leading the way, his robes fluttering, and he galloped past heroically.

Zhang Liangdong and Xiang Hongyun also heard the sound of the horses. Zhang Liangdong looked out of the window, he was stunned for a while, and then his brows became bright. I, he is a majestic Lord Inspector, how can I use such a thing!"

Did Mr. Yuan Le actually come in person?

Xiang Hongyun also got out of the carriage and followed Zhang Liangdong.He saw a group of people in strong clothes approaching quickly, and suddenly reined in their horses and turned over.The young man in the lead was handsome in appearance and chic in manner. He strode forward and said loudly, "Sir, you came to Youzhou? Why didn't you write to me in advance?"

Xiang Hongyun knew that this was the 19-year-old governor of Youzhou, Yuanli Yuanlejun.

Zhang Liangdong laughed heartily a few times, and when Yuanli walked around him, he said, "I'm here to join you. It's very chaotic outside now. Didn't you say in your letter that Youzhou is full of waste and you need me to come?" Can you help me? I hope this old guy will come in time and there is still room available."

Yuan Li's eyes lit up, and his smile deepened. He smiled and asked Zhang Liangdong to leave, "You came just in time, and I happen to have something to ask for your help!"

Zhang Liangdong asked curiously, "Oh? What's the matter?"

Yuan Li smiled meaningfully, "No rush, I'll take you to your residence first, and then I'll talk about it slowly."

Zhang Liangdong's arrival at this time was a firefighting tool for Yuanli. He gave Zhang Liangdong a mansion, and after Zhang Liangdong settled his family, he told about Li Li.

After hearing that Li Li murdered the king and his wife of Chu, took the eunuch as the scapegoat, and even sent generous gifts to Youzhou to try to buy Chu Hechao and Yuanli, Zhang Liangdong was so angry that he slammed the table, "It's unreasonable!"

Zhang Liangdong is a person who values ​​love and righteousness. His ability to lose his position as a public servant in order to intercede with Zhan Qibo proves that he is a man of love.Originally, Zhang Liangdong was already extremely dissatisfied with Li Li and the eunuch because of the fact that Li Li and the eunuch were forced to flee Luoyang because of their increasing actions. She said, "Hateful, Li Li is really too hateful... It's not enough that the emperor is in such a difficult situation now, he also wants to bribe you. Is the surname in this world Qin, or should he change his surname to Li!"

Yuan Li sighed, "The general and I always keep in mind that we are loyal ministers of the Northern Zhou Dynasty, and we are only loyal to the emperor, and we will never associate with a thief like Li Li. It's just that Li Li will never stop here, and I'm afraid that he will kill me. What you are waiting for is to say that you are against the will of the emperor, and you will label us as traitors."

Zhang Liangdong frowned, "It must not be like this! Le Jun, just tell me what you want me to do, I will definitely try my best to help you, and I will never let Li Li hurt Zhongliang like this again!"

"Thank you sir," Yuan Le Jun immediately thanked him, "I don't ask much, and sir doesn't need to work hard, just write a few articles for me, let us clarify the facts with the world and prove our innocence."

Zhang Liangdong readily agreed.

Xiang Hongyun, who was listening silently at the side without interjecting, suddenly asked, "Aren't you afraid of Li Li's revenge for doing this, Lord Inspector?"

Yuan Li knew that this person was Zhang Liangdong's disciple on the road, so he didn't care about his offense.After he glanced at Xiang Hongyun up and down, his expression straightened, and he said: "If you are afraid of his revenge, you have to swallow your anger and ignore the death of Mrs. Chu, and ignore the danger of the emperor? What is it like to be a coward? A gentleman does something and doesn't do something. Facing such unfaithful and unrighteous people, he naturally has to stand up and fight him on behalf of the people of the world. Otherwise, how can we protect the people of Youzhou and protect the world from What about Li Lizhi?"

He said these words sonorously and forcefully, making Zhang Liangdong say hello three more times with tears in his eyes, and holding Yuan Li's hand, he said, "Le Jun, I did not misunderstand you, if I were like you in Northern Zhou Dynasty How could Li Li be so arrogant as a loyal minister!"

Xiang Hongyun saw the vigor in Yuanli, which was something that his previous lord, Qin Pei, did not have.Sure enough, Mr. Yuan Le, who can manage a state well at a young age, is as famous as the rumors say.

Xiang Hongyun said politely: "What the governor said is very true."

He bowed in salute, covering his eyes.

The world, the world...

Yuan Li's words of righteousness are inseparable from the world. Is this just a casual remark or does it mean something else?Such a person who never leaves the world, what kind of world is he planning.