Section 4 "Lord Wu."

Wu Ming turned his head and saw Tao Ziqian walking towards him accompanied by two little officials, and he smiled: "Master Tao, why is it so empty today?" Are you done? ”

Tao Ziqian's eyes were still a little dark, and he replied: "It's okay, it's okay, fortunately, Lord Tang knows that I can't play alone, so he temporarily sent more than a dozen brothers to go south with me, otherwise with so many things, I'm afraid I will really have to do my best, and my liver and brain will be ruined." Speaking of this, he stretched and said, "Now that everything is on the right track, we are waiting for the imperial court to send officials to perform their duties." ”

"Master Tao has worked hard, and he really deserves the name of 'Little Tao Xiang'." Wu Ming bowed convincingly. I used to hear how powerful Tao Ziqian was, but it was all hearsay. Because of preconceived reasons, he always felt that even if Tao Ziqian was really a capable official, he was afraid that his ability was limited, and most of his reputation was stained with the light of his father Tao Ren.

But after three days, Wu Ming was already impressed by him. Tao Ziqian first classified all refugees, the sick, the injured, the old and the weak as the first level, the able-bodied women as the second level, and the healthy men as the third level. Then it was stipulated that the second level needed to take care of the first level in order to receive the grain and grass relief from the imperial court, and the third level needed to help the army maintain law and order, rebuild houses, and ship and fish. There are even a series of incentives. Secondly, he also resettled all the people in the city, divided the districts again, and made a register of households. Five households for a team, ten households for a tithe, 100 households for the li, once a public security incident occurs in the jurisdiction, then the first is only long, the chief is asked.

Although Wu Ming doesn't know much about history, he has heard of this famous armor protection system. This kind of system certainly does not work in peacetime, but the law and order in Guangyang is rotten, and after his fierce medicine, it has greatly improved in the past three days, and although the city is still empty and deserted, at least it seems to be in order.

Guangyang was originally a port city, and among the city's residents, there were many fishermen. Under Tao Ziqian's organization, the fishing boats that were lucky enough not to be destroyed began to be launched, although the fish output is still limited, but with the construction of more and more boats, it will definitely greatly alleviate the current shortage of food and grass, and the problem of eating has been solved, and the rest will be easy to do.

Thinking of this, Wu Ming smiled and said: "Master Tao, since you are free today, there is still some good wine in the guard camp, follow me in and use some wine and food to block the cold." ”

The food of the Guards Battalion has always been famous throughout the army. After Wu Ming became the commander, he was very diligent and thrifty for a while. But after Lei Fei'er of the Vermilion Bird team arrived, he once told him about the importance of food to a martial artist, Wu Ming thought about it and felt that it did make some sense, and he was naturally as good as a stream. Although the food of the guards battalion is not as luxurious as before, there is also a special battalion of men, and compared with the food of other troops, the gap between the two sides is naturally not small.

Tao Ziqian has the name of "three greeds", so he naturally does not get tired of eating and is not tired of being fine. He had already intended to befriend Wu Ming, and when he saw that the other party's perception of him seemed to have changed greatly, if he could enhance the relationship between the two sides, it would naturally be an unexpected joy. At this time, when he heard Wu Ming mention wine and food, he couldn't ask for it, so he nodded busily and responded: "Good, good, good." Then it's troublesome for Lord Wu. ”

The two entered the camp tent, and Wu Ming asked someone to bring the wine and food. Zhu Yulong even his own food is very simple, Tao Ziqian follows him, even if it is a little better, I am afraid it is limited. As soon as the soldier brought the wine and food, Tao Ziqian's throat almost stretched out his claws. Although it is not a delicacy of the mountains and seas, there are still a lot of fresh vegetables and meat in the Guards Camp. Wu Ming poured a glass of wine, handed it to him, and said, "Lord Tao has been really hard recently, today I will use this mangosteen fruit wine to toast you on behalf of the people of the city." ”

It's not that Wu Ming changed his sex, and in turn befriended Tao Ziqian. No matter from that aspect, Tao Ziqian's performance in the past few days is worthy of his admiration. It's just that Tao Ziqian's attention was all on the cup, he took the wine, took a sip and said: "It's really mangosteen fruit wine, I didn't expect that I can still drink such pure mangosteen fruit wine now." ”

Now it is at war with Nanban, the two sides have cut off their business travel, and this kind of tribute wine, which was once very popular in the upper echelons of the Eastern Han Dynasty, has almost become a must-die. Although the food in the guard camp is good, Wu Ming is naturally not so poor and luxurious, he smiled and said: "Lord Tao, if you like it, you can drink more, otherwise there will be no stock at that time, and I don't care." ”

Tao Ziqian said: "Could this be Sima Shang's inventory?" ”

"Correct." Wu Ming said with a smile: "Master Tao is really sensitive, and he guessed it immediately." ”

After the city was destroyed, Jian Feiyang moved out of the governor's mansion. Jian Feiyang is a bit of a road idiot, but if there is wine there, even if it is buried in the middle of the earth, it is estimated that he can find out. Tao Ziqian heard Wu Ming say this, a cowardly expression appeared on his face, and he said hesitantly: "Lord Wu, I came to you today, and I really have a reluctant request. ”

"What's the matter? You said. Wu Ming was surprised, he thought that Tao Ziqian came to find him, just to make a tooth sacrifice, or to bring the relationship between the two sides closer. I didn't expect the other party to really have something.

Tao Ziqian rubbed his hands, as if he had made a lot of determination: "Lord Wu, I heard that Sima Shang's concubine Mei Ji is in your hands, this, this ......"

Sima Shang's Mei Ji is one of Tao Ziqian's long-coveted wonderful products. A few years ago, when the Eastern Han Dynasty had not been divided, Sima Shang returned to Beijing to report on his work, and happened to take this woman with him, and he bragged about how his concubine was with a group of fox friends and dog friends. Tao Ziqian already coveted Mei Ji's beauty, and when he heard Sima Shang's boasting, he was even more itchy. It's just that Sima Shang is an important figure in Li Tie's faction, and he can only sigh at the hopeful daughter. But now that Sima Shang is dead, this is a good time to withdraw the rebirth, he Tao Ziqian came south this time, although there is Tang Xuan's entrustment, but there are also reasons for his lust and worship.

Seeing Wu Ming's face sank, Tao Ziqian was also a little puzzled. It's just that when I think of Mei Ji's fox, my heart itches like a cat scratch, otherwise I would have gotten up and flashed a long time ago. Wu Ming pondered for a long time before he said slowly: "Master Tao, this woman is indeed in my hands, if you really have the intention, I will naturally not stop you." But after all, she is an important family member of Sima Shang, since I have already taken over this matter in public, I have to be responsible for it to the end, and when I get to Nanning, after the delivery is clear, I will naturally say something for you. ”

Wu Ming's stubbornness and pedantry have long been experienced by Tao Ziqian. During the defeat of the Southern Expeditionary Army, he once boasted to Wu Ming about how good the "dwarf mule and horse" was, but he was angrily reprimanded by the other party, thinking that this time the other party would definitely refuse sternly. Knowing that the peak was turning, the other party's tone was greatly relaxed, and he was suddenly overjoyed, and quickly stood up, and saluted: "In this way, the lower official will thank Lord Wu first." ”

"Master Tao doesn't have to be like this." Wu Ming said kind words on his lips, but he sighed secretly in his heart. Agreeing to Tao Ziqian's request, he was naturally thoughtful. If Mei Ji is really escorted back to Nanning as a prisoner of war, with her appearance, the end may be a hundred times worse than handing over to Tao Ziqian, rather than this, it is better to cheapen Tao Ziqian. It's just that he made this decision, and his heart was still bitter, just follow the customs, he can't change so much for a while, so he can only choose the lesser of two evils.

Tao Ziqian's face was full of light, and he said again and again: "It should be, it should be, it should be......" Wu Ming didn't want to entangle with him more on this issue, so he changed the topic and said: "By the way, I heard General Zhu mention that Nanning is now a dark tide a few days ago, how is the situation now?" ”

As if choked, the smile on Tao Ziqian's face disappeared. Now the imperial court is in an uproar over whether to continue the southern expedition, and the contradiction between Tao Yu and Zhu Huai is reflected for the first time on the surface. Thinking of what Tao Yu had explained to himself before leaving, he wanted to avoid it, but Wu Ming had just agreed to Mei Ji's matter, and if he didn't repay the favor, it seemed that he couldn't say it, so he said carefully: "This thing is not as exaggerated as the rumors, but it ......."

"What the hell is going on?" Wu Ming saw that he was struggling and spitting, and he was about to die: "When you leave, don't you have a letter yet?" There's nothing to hide about this. ”

Seeing that Wu Ming's face was already very unhappy, Tao Ziqian struggled for a while, and finally Mei Ji had the upper hand, he lowered his voice and said: "This is actually just a temptation of Niangniang, although success is gratifying, defeat will not lose anything." ”

"Really?" Wu Ming was a little annoyed in his heart, Xiao Tianzi was about to turn one year old at the beginning of the year, Tao Yu probably wanted to test Zhu Huai's bottom line of patience with himself, so as to set the tone for the future struggle for power, but this is too child's play, tens of thousands of sons and daughters of the Southern Expeditionary Army are not human lives? In case Zhu Huai couldn't resist and agreed, so that the mistake would be wrong, wouldn't everyone become cannon fodder again? Thinking of this, he lowered his face and said, "Isn't this nonsense, now that the imperial court has the ability to continue the southern expedition?" ”

Tao Ziqian was still a little flickering, and responded: "Yes, yes, yes." I also think this discussion is very inappropriate, and I have persuaded her bitterly, but the mother insists on going her own way, and the lower officials are helpless......"

This man is talking nonsense again. Although Tao Ziqian is proficient in practical matters, he will only blindly obey his political opinions, and now he is almost obedient to Tao Yu, how can he still persuade him bitterly? Seeing the other party's slurring appearance when he spoke, he couldn't help but be a little funny, but it was also difficult to debunk the other party's ghost tricks. Suddenly, a bright light flashed in his heart, and Tao Ziqian's appearance was clearly guarding against himself.

His marriage to Yuqing, although it was the result of a compromise between Tao Yu and Zhu Huai. But in Tao Yu's heart, I'm afraid it's not an orthodox lineage. Thinking of this, he couldn't help but feel confused, the things in the world are really blessings and misfortunes, and this marriage has indeed changed too much, not only himself, but also the people around him.

Wu Ming said: "Okay, Master Tao, don't say it, I know." ”

Tao Ziqian, who was expecting Ai Ai, breathed a sigh of relief, seeing Wu Ming's face full of loneliness, his heart was also uneasy, and he said with a small meaning: "Lord Wu......"

Wu Ming's heart was troubled for a while, and the good mood at the beginning was gone. At this moment, someone outside the tent shouted, "My lord, there is an urgent matter." ”

It was the voice of a small official who came with Tao Ziqian, Tao Ziqian stood up and walked to the door as if he had been pardoned, and said, "What's wrong?" ”

There was also a small official standing outside the door, sweating profusely, and when he saw Tao Ziqian coming out, he hurriedly saluted: "My lord, the new governor of Nanyang in the imperial court has arrived." ”

The new governor of Nanyang came to report on his work, Tao Ziqian was definitely going to hand it over, he nodded and said, "Got it." ”

He turned his head, and a flattering smile appeared on his face again, "Lord Wu, don't forget what you promised today, and remember to tell me when the time comes." "Although Wu Ming does not have the right to distribute the spoils of war, as long as he, the commander, comes out, and now that Mei Ji is in his hands, who else dares to take food in his hands? When the time comes, I will return to Nanning to prepare a case in the military department, and I will be able to kiss Fangze. The thought of this was almost a certainty that he almost burst out laughing.

Wu Ming was in no mood to care so much, and asked directly, "What's wrong?" ”

"The new governor of Nanyang Province is here, and I have to go out to greet him. Lord Wu, why don't we join us? ”

Although the identity of the guard battalion is special, since he is the new governor of Nanyang Province, he is also a third-grade official, and Wu Ming should go to meet him, and he is also very curious about who the imperial court will send to preside over the overall situation. He stood up and said, "Let's go, Lord Tao, let's go together to greet the new governor of Nanyang and see who the master is." ”

Tao Ziqian pursed his lips and said with a dry smile: "That's natural, if I send a pustule, wouldn't I be busy in vain." Although he was teasing in his tone, there was some truth in it. Now Nanyang Xinping, and adjacent to the Nanban, it can be said that the political situation and the military are extremely unstable, and the imperial court really wants to send someone who does not learn and has no skills, which is really unreassuring.

When the two rushed out, they heard from the patrolling soldiers that the new governor of Nanyang had now gone to visit General Zhengnan. rushed all the way to Zhu Yulong's temporary station, and saw that in addition to those soldiers in the courtyard outside, there were many civilian officials staying together and talking and laughing. Wu Ming was stunned, the new governor of Nanyang seemed to have a lot to do with Brother Zhu, and before he could settle down, he went straight to the main camp of the Southern Army.

As soon as he arrived at the door, a soldier guarding the door had already said loudly: "Lord Wu of the Guard Battalion, Lord Tao of the Household Department has arrived." As soon as he finished speaking, he heard a burst of laughter from inside, and a bald old man came out of it in laughter, and Wu Ming fixed his eyes to see that this person was none other than Sun Yunlong, the former governor of Han Shui.

Seeing that it was him, Wu Ming couldn't help but be stunned, and immediately understood. Then he was overjoyed, and said with a salute: "The lower officials congratulate Sun Dudu on the joy of moving high." ”

Sun Yunlong was originally the governor of Qingyang Province, and he governed Qingyang Province in an orderly manner, and he was even more mixed in the gap between the two major forces of the Eastern Han Dynasty. It's just that Qingyang was occupied by the Northern Han Dynasty, and he, the provincial governor, was only left with a name. Nanyang Province is now in ruins, and it is most suitable for him to be the governor of this province.