Chapter 644: Investing in the Enemy

What a Zhang Yifeng, he actually pushed everything away, leaving Xue Rengui speechless. I even contributed my own granddaughter. Women from the families of officials like us are much better than those in brothels.

!If you are still not satisfied with this, then don’t blame us.

"That's not necessary. We are here to resist the Tubo people, not to enjoy themselves." Xue Rengui sneered: "In order to protect our people of the Tang Dynasty from being bullied by the Tubo, Your Majesty divided his troops into three groups to attack the Tubo.

Your Majesty is currently fighting a bloody battle with the enemy, but how can we enjoy singing and dancing here? We are still watching the dance of our sisters. What is the difference between this and the Tubo people outside the city? Hum, I don’t want to,

What if someone points your nose at me and calls me a beast in the future?"

Zhang Yifeng's expression changed. On the surface, Xue Rengui was talking about himself, but in fact, he was alluding to the entire Songzhou officials, especially scolding Zhang Yifeng and others for being the same as those Tubo people outside the city.

The brothel singer sold herself to the Tubo people. Her face turned cold, she stood up and said calmly: "General, please use it temporarily. I am old and my body and bones are not feeling well, so I will temporarily retire. Mr. Changshi, you represent

I, hundreds of thousands of people from Yusong Prefecture, will accompany General Xue!" After saying that, he stood up, ignored the generals, and walked towards the back house.

A wry smile appeared on Shi's face. Zhang Yifeng could ignore Xue Rengui, but he couldn't ignore him as a long history man. Who made him the long history man? In the entire Songzhou City, apart from Zhang Yifeng, he was the largest official.

"Okay, I don't need you to accompany me. I will go to the school grounds now. You will arrange the food and grass matters later!"

There was a hint of anger in his words. In addition, he had been fighting on the battlefield all year round, and his murderous aura was as solid as substance. Except for Zhou Qing and other generals, the rest were also civil servants in Songzhou. How could he withstand such a murderous aura?

Everyone looked pale with fear.

"Grain and grass?" Chang Shi's face changed, looking at Xue Rengui who was as cold as ice, he couldn't help but swallow a mouthful of smear, and said: "General, this grain and grass, isn't the grain and grass transported by the army itself? It has something to do with me in Songzhou.

What's the relationship? The general must have made a mistake!"

"This is the Tang Dynasty, not an enemy territory." Xue Rengui's eyes shone when he heard this, and he sneered: "If it were in the territory of Tubo, the food and grass would naturally be escorted and transported by the army, but in our territory of the Tang Dynasty, all the food and grass are

Preparations were made by various places. This was jointly issued by Xuande Palace and the General Staff Headquarters to all states and counties. Don’t you know? This Songzhou is a border town. Guo Daofeng originally led 5,000 people to serve as the Songzhou garrison, providing food and grass.

It is also provided by your Songzhou. Why can’t we eat the military rations sent by your Songzhou now that we are in the Tang Dynasty?”

"This, this is of course possible." Chang Shi's expression turned bitter. At this moment, he remembered that Xuande Hall and the General Staff Department had indeed issued the document in this way. And Guo Daofeng's troops had indeed been provided with food and fodder by Songzhou.

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"Since it's possible, let's do it! I remember that Songzhou is a border town, and there are at least 300,000 stones of grain and grass as reserves. Now I have to resist the attack of the Tibetan army, and secondly, I have to go deep into Tibet.

In a barren land, these require a large amount of food and grass as backup. There is still some food and grass in the army today. I will go to the grain depot in person tomorrow to see if there is enough food and grass for my general to fight." Xue Rengui looked cold and stood up.

He came, ignored everyone in the hall, led the generals to say goodbye, jumped on his horse outside the mansion, and headed straight for the school grounds.

"What a Xue Rengui." At this moment, I saw a figure flashing against the screen wall of the back house, and I saw Zhang Yifeng walking out at some point. He was not feeling well, and he simply didn't want to talk to Xue Rengui.

"Sir, what should we do now? This Xue Rengui is stunned and we won't let him go." Chang Shi and others stood up one after another and said. If it was said to be the dozen or so women in the brothel before, everyone could get over it.

Look, we didn't send them to the Tubo military camp, but they were captured by others. They have nothing to do with anyone else, and there is no evidence anyway. Even if both parties understand the truth, there is no way to do it without evidence.

. But it is different now. Food and grass are a big deal. In Songzhou City, there are 300,000 shi of food and grass as war reserves. However, in order to protect Songzhou from being attacked by the Tubo army, Zhang Yifeng and others not only gave Zan Po and others

They gave them beauties, and more importantly, they also gave them food and grass, which added up to 300,000 dan. According to their thinking, no matter how powerful the Tang army was, in a short period of time, it would

It is impossible to cross the river. You can just find an excuse when the time comes. You can even pay a small amount of food and grass to solve the problem. You can just trick Xue Rengui and the others into crossing. But what I didn't expect is that this Xue Rengui actually wants to see the food.

Ku, now the trouble is big. Even Zhang Yifeng, who was hiding behind the screen wall just now, can't stand anymore.

"Hey! As officials in Songzhou City, we are here to protect the country and the people. However, Captain Guo was killed and there were only a thousand soldiers in the city. How could we keep the people of Songzhou City safe? We had no choice but to

When I came up with this method, I heard that the Tubo general was fond of fishing, so he sent the brothel girls to the Tubo people, and at the same time sent them food and grass, indicating that there was nothing left to rob in Songzhou City. In this way,

It can be regarded as keeping the safety of the people in Songzhou city, but I didn't expect that this Xue Rengui, who is young and energetic, doesn't understand our difficulties. What should I do?" An official looked up to the sky with a look of compassion on his face. Despite this, he sighed.

, he still couldn't hide the look of horror in his eyes.

"There are things you should do and things you should not do. Fighting is for non-fighting, and non-fighting is for righteousness. The best is like water, and softness can overcome hardness." Zhang Yifeng stroked his beard and said softly: "These are the wise sayings of the sage. I, Songzhou City, can't do anything without fighting."

With the use of swords and guns, the tens of thousands of Tubo's tiger and wolf troops can be held back outside Songzhou City, preventing the entire Songzhou City from falling into the flames of war and the destruction of life. The price paid is only a dozen brothel girls and hundreds of thousands of grains and grains.

That's all. Your Majesty is diligent and caring for the people. He treats the people of the Tang Dynasty as if he were his own sons. It is worth paying this price. Even if this matter is brought to your Majesty, I will still have something to say. General Xue Rengui

He is young and vigorous, and he is a martial artist. He only knows how to fight on the battlefield. Although he is a disciple of the general, he does not know the principles of saints. Such a person can only lead the army in battle and be a reckless man. Even if he is under His Majesty's

In front of me, I am not afraid of him."

The officials in Songzhou City nodded repeatedly when they heard this, even looking at Zhang Yifeng with admiration in their eyes. This Zhang Yifeng was very mysterious and was famous in Songzhou for his free talks. However, he had a very high reputation in Songzhou City. Some people

He was proud to listen to his lectures. He also advocated Taoism and ruled by doing nothing. Under his governance, the entire Songzhou had prosperous commerce, but because it was a border city, there were many people coming and going, including Han, Miao, and Tubo people.

Even the Tyuhun people would come here to trade, and the order was extremely chaotic, but Zhang Yifeng didn't care about it, and the officials above him let it go, because he paid a lot of taxes every year. The Tang Dynasty was very business-oriented, even today.

There is also a family business. There is no doubt that merchants must collect taxes. Songzhou has frequent transactions, so taxes are naturally high. Every year, Zhang Yifeng gets recognition and praise from his superiors, which makes him think that Songzhou

The state of Zhoucheng is what it is today because of his inaction. Therefore, his views have never changed.

"Sir, despite this, how can we deal with this Xue Rengui? He needs food and grass!" A look of embarrassment suddenly appeared on Chang Shi's face, and he said softly: "The army of the Tang Dynasty is in the territory of the Tang Dynasty, and it needs government officials from all over the country.

Providing food and grass is also an order jointly issued by Xuande Palace and the General Staff Headquarters. When Xue Rengui leads the army here, we have to provide him with food and grass! If he does not leave here and takes ten and a half months with him, we will

How can we raise so much food and grass? Please let me know."

"The grain and grass have been given to the Tubo people, can we take it from the Tubo people?" Zhang Yifeng snorted: "Humph, now I'm afraid that this Xue Rengui will cheat all of us Songzhou officials regardless of the facts.

Yes. Hum, since he wants food and grass, then you can temporarily go to the rich households in the city to borrow it. When the war is over, I will report to the court and say that all these food and grass were consumed in the war. When the war is over,

By that time, I'm afraid Songzhou will no longer be a border city. The Tang Dynasty's territory will expand a lot. In this way, there will be no need to reserve so much food and grass. If there is not enough food and grass in the city, go to a nearby city to buy it immediately. I am Songzhou

There’s nothing else but plenty of money.”

"It can only be like this." Chang Shi and others also nodded. At this moment, it can only be like this. Fortunately, there are many shops in Songzhou City, and there are many rich households. The stock in these people's homes

It's enough to support Xue Rengui for a while. As long as he waits for Xue Rengui to leave here, the rest of the things will be much easier to handle.

"Sir, just in case, I think it would be better for you to tell Xuande Palace about the food and grass matter. Otherwise, Xue Rengui will tell the ministers or even your Majesty first. At that time, it will be detrimental to you.

"A clerk said cautiously...

"This?" Zhang Yifeng frowned when he heard this, and a look of embarrassment suddenly appeared on his face.

"Haha! The lower official thought that he would report this matter to Xuande Palace as a good news." Chang Shi rolled his eyes and said with a smile: "With a little food and a dozen brothel girls, your Excellency can keep Songzhou intact and keep Songzhou intact."

The lives of nearly 100,000 people across the state have been greatly contributed, and the Xuande Palace and the Ministry of Officials should commend them!"

"Yes, yes, you should be rewarded! Without even a single soldier, you were able to hold off the Tibetan tiger and wolf forces outside the city, and also saved the lives of the people in the city. Your contribution is great, and it is beyond the reach of ordinary people.

Yes. It would be unjustifiable if the Xuande Hall and the Ministry of Civil Affairs do not give you a commendation." Everyone in the hall also nodded.

"There is no need for this award. We are ordered by the emperor to protect the country and the people. These are what we should do. What are we doing for the sake of false fame?" Zhang Yifeng waved his hand with a smile.

, said: "As long as His Majesty and the princes of the Manchu Dynasty can understand our thoughts. As for awards and the like, it is better to leave them to General Xue Rengui."

"Your Majesty, you are a role model for us." Chang Shi and others' eyes lit up when they heard this, and they quickly raised their hands and said. There was a sound of flattery in the hall instantly, and Zhang Yifeng even touched his silver beard under his chin,

There was a look of pride on his face. He was obviously enjoying it.

At this moment, in the military camp on the school ground, Xue Rengui, Zhou Qing, Wang Xinhe, Jiang Xingba and others were sitting in the handsome tent, their faces as cold as ice. The reception banquet in the prefecture just now was like a fight, which made

Not only did the murderous aura in everyone's bodies not disappear, but it became even more powerful.

"General, we can't just let it go like this. What are we generals leading the army to fight for? Is it just our official robes? Is it just for our glory and wealth? Obviously not. Although those brothel girls sell their laughter, but

I, the people of the Tang Dynasty, were not allowed to give it to Tubo for no reason. It was really unjust. Thanks to those scholars who still spoke plausibly, it was a disgrace to Master Kong. Zhang Yifeng appeared kind and tolerant on the surface, but in fact

He is an evil thief, General, we can't let it go like this, otherwise, the dozen Tang sisters who died on Qinglong Field will die with their eyes open." Zhou Qing said fiercely.

"That's right, Zhang Yifeng, the evil thief, look at what's on the banquet today, bear paws, shark's fins, bird's tongue, etc. But I heard that what your Majesty usually eats is not as good as this, and it's just four dishes and one

It's just soup. It's very frugal. This guy is just a prefect, but he actually ate these things. You can tell at a glance that it's not a good thing." Jiang Xingba spat. The Emperor of the Tang Dynasty was also famous for his thrift in both the government and the public.

Yes, the atmosphere in Chang'an City has also become extremely frugal, but what everyone didn't expect was that they could actually enjoy such things in Songzhou, a border city.

"Brother, did you just ask Zhang Yifeng for food and grass? I think this may be a bit difficult." Zhou Qing suddenly said calmly.

"What? Is there any problem with this? Do they dare to give food and grass to the Tubo people?"

It’s fatal.”

"Hehe! Brother, don't forget, when we broke through Qinglongchang and Huanglongxi, we found something strange in the opponent's camp." Zhou Qing sneered: "Although Songzhou is the border of Tubo,

But there is still a certain distance from Qinglongchang and Huanglongxi. Where is the food and baggage? When we attacked the two places, we didn't find much at all. Moreover, when Qinling retreated, we didn't find the opponent's baggage.

Why is this? Could it be that they put the baggage in the camp outside the city in advance? It is obviously impossible. Before I entered the city just now, I discovered some abnormalities on the official road, and some grains of rice fell on the official road.

Although the road is very small, if you look carefully, you can still see it clearly. There are traces of wheel squeezing on the official road. These are the work of grain trucks. There used to be a large number of grain trucks entering and leaving the Songzhou City Gate. Brother, this shows that

What, I don’t need to say more!”

"How dare they sponsor the enemy?" Jiang Xingba's face changed, his eyes were blood red, and he said with a cold snort: "I didn't expect that our Tang Dynasty would actually do this, using our own food and grass to fund our enemies to deal with our own people.

It’s really the biggest joke in the world.” Resentment also showed on other people’s faces.

"No, they are not supporting the enemy, but they are protecting hundreds of thousands of people in Songzhou City." Xue Rengui sneered: "Look, our army fought bravely, but we don't know how much food and grass we spent and how many soldiers we sacrificed.

, to enter Songzhou City, but what about Zhang Yifeng? But it was with these dozen brothel girls and some food and grass that Songzhou City was saved from destruction. This is a great merit! Even if it comes to the court.

, will also be praised by those censors and officials."

"Is there such a thing?" Jiang Xingba and others stared at Xue Rengui with their eyes wide open, looking incredulous. Finally, they looked at Zhou Qing. Seeing him nodding, they felt relieved.

He was so angry that he immediately sat on the mat, obviously unable to accept this fact.

"No wonder he is so confident. He has been mentally prepared for a long time. Even if we find out, we won't do anything to him, because he has saved the people of Songzhou City." Jiang Xingben sighed softly and said

.Everyone nodded after hearing this, with a look of frustration on their faces.

"He had already planned this." Xue Rengui sneered, "It's just that he forgot one thing. This thing was enough for him to confiscate his family and exterminate his family."

"What's going on?" Everyone's eyes lit up and they looked at Xue Rengui in surprise. Even Zhou Qing's face showed surprise.

"Is it really necessary to spend a lot of food and grass to support the Tubo people? Is it really necessary to ask those brothel girls to sacrifice themselves to save Songzhou City? I don't think it is necessary." Xue Rengui looked cold and sneered: "From now on

From a military point of view, although the Tubo people are very powerful, with tens of thousands of soldiers and horses, while Songzhou City has only a thousand soldiers since Guo Daofeng died in the battle, there is a huge disparity between them, but don't forget,

Songzhou is also a border city. The city is high and the pool is deep, and it is extremely strong. There are many young men in the city. With just one call, you can get more than ten thousand people. These people can't attack, but they can still defend. The most important thing is that we were away from home at that time.
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