Take the system back to the Northern Song Dynasty

Chapter 215 Drag Lao Pei into the Water
"The war is really coming to an end."

Cai Wenji said in a low voice, "I'm also not used to seeing bandits being treated like this, but the imperial decree has already arrived, and this is also Grandpa's will. I'm afraid you are really wrong this time. After today, Wang Xiu will also become an officer. I am I'm here to tell you this news, I know you won't admit defeat and always care about this..."

Zhao Cheng raised his hand to interrupt, "Don't talk nonsense. It really doesn't matter whether I am right or wrong. Do you think I am the kind of person who wants to save face? To save face, I would go to the construction site to make clay legs? To save face, I would take the blame for Qin Ming?"

Cai Wenji couldn't help but be stunned, he was really such a person.

Zhao Cheng narrowed his eyes, "You just tell me, what's going on in Zhoucheng now?"

"The curfew has been lifted, and order has not yet been fully restored, but the refugees outside the city are evacuating in batches after receiving the last batch of food. In addition, some people who have no livelihood are starting to leave the city to make a living."

Cai Wenji said curiously.

"This shit is finished."

Zhao Cheng got up abruptly, "This old master Zhang Shangying is a real scholar. With a stick, he thought that Wang Xiu would be afraid of the millions of troops on the imperial court's books. He always thought that ordinary people would be grateful for the imperial decree of exoneration, so he thought that if he was Wang Xiu, he would definitely Accept the terms."

After all, Zhao Cheng was too correct going forward, so Cai Wenji became worried again, not knowing what to say.

Zhao Cheng calmed down again and said, "Where are your father and Huang Wenbing?"

Cai Wenji said, "Master Huang is the military commander of Chizhou, and he went with Zhang Shangying. As for the old man who has always been treacherous, who knows what he is thinking, he claimed sick leave and refused to follow Zhang Shangying."

Zhao Cheng breathed a sigh of relief. A traitorous official has the benefits of a traitorous official, and being a good friend has the benefits of being a good friend. Although Lao Cai's legs are weak and he can't handle Zhang Shangying, he still has a trick in mind.

"That's fine."

Zhao Cheng slapped his thigh, "Miss Cai, are you sure your father is sick in public?"

"Not in front of everyone, but in front of many major officials." Cai Wenji said.

"This means that he doesn't want to take responsibility, and he probably won't interfere if something happens."

Zhao Cheng immediately said, "Miss Cai, if you trust me, you can go back and pester your father immediately, and persuade him to continue pretending to be sick, and not to show up even if the flood is raging. Can you do it?"

"It should...it should be possible. It's just what you want to do, you won't be..."

Cai Wenji was hesitating.

Zhao Cheng said, "Shangguan is not here, as long as your father is 'ill' and can't handle affairs, then this city of Chizhou is the county that has the final say. Just trust me this time, if you don't want to die or bleed like a river, go and hold him back That's fine. I'll go see Lao Pei right now, as long as Lao Pei dares to make a move, Chizhou may still be saved."

This seemed to be planning a big event and seizing power, which caused Cai Wenji to have a black line on her face.

But when I thought that he was right every time before, I thought he was very convincing even if he said nonsense, not to mention that Cai Wenji was still a bit soft-footed, so I had to agree coyly, "Well, well, anyway, this is also Dad. Willingness, he just doesn’t like to take responsibility for things. You, although you may not be able to win, but I also believe that this is not treason, and you will not act recklessly.”

After saying this, Zhao Cheng went out decisively and went to the main hall to meet Lao Pei...

For a long time, Lao Pei has not interfered in military and political affairs at all. He is basically a food and security officer, only responsible for appeasing refugees and catching thieves.

Zhao Cheng came in suddenly, and after throwing out some sensational words, Lao Pei's heart is cold and cold, and he is still a little confused.

"Is it really like what you said, that the city might fall?"

Magistrate Pei paced around anxiously.In fact, even though he asked this question, he looked like he believed it.

"Not sure, but I call it risk management."

Zhao Cheng talked eloquently, "Zhang Shangying did this because of blind confidence. His approach has exceeded the safety margin of the Chizhou government, so even if he knew it was a piece of meat and could be eaten at once, he couldn't bite it. At the same time, he needed to cook it. Wang Xiu looked at it, reassured Wang Xiu, and said that the government has the confidence. But this is to save face and suffer. It is right to hold back, but it only depends on whether Mr. Pei dares to take this risk now? "

"Can you tell me specifically, what risks will you bear?" Lao Pei was very curious.

Zhao Cheng said, "It is necessary to abandon Zhang Shangying's guidance immediately and put a curfew on Chizhou City again. Immediately stop the dismissal of refugees, let them enter the city, and promise to give them money, food and preferential conditions after today. By the way, I am sure that since my county lieutenant was suspended, the state The city has a lot of loopholes. During this period of relaxation, many spies of Wang Xiu must have been released in the city. Let me go out immediately, mobilize the refugees and the residents of the city, and immediately recall my old team, and let them lead the masses to vigorously search for Wang Xiu. If you show off your spies, you will be more confident if you catch one."

"This……"

Lao Pei hesitated.

Cai You asked for leave, and now in Guichi County, Lao Pei has the final say. For the sake of safety, there is an immediate curfew, even if it seems a little bit beyond his authority.

But it is a bit serious to replace the state government's random promises and let refugees into the city.

"The most serious thing is that I am doing this now that the imperial decree of Zhao'an has arrived. I don't trust Wang Xiu so much. I let refugees into the city and even use you, a problematic person, to hunt down the so-called spies. Once you can't get any real evidence, you I will be blamed, and will be said to be against the imperial court and force against Wang Xiu."

Pei Yancheng said solemnly, "It's not that I don't dare, I just ask how sure are you?"

Zhao Cheng said: "We don't take the blame for this. Wang Xiu has turned his back and still has to force him? Is it a lie that he killed hundreds of officers and soldiers? Whether he is against the court or not, at least now that Zhang Shuye still wants to use force. As long as There are also people who support it. As long as you dare, your behavior will certainly be inappropriate, but after all, it can barely be regarded as the government affairs of Guichi County. The point is that Cai You is really sick. With Cai Wenji's help, he will not show up for the time being. You can assume that he is sick Heavy, unable to command Chizhou. In the absence of a judgment, other birdmen are only executors rather than decision makers, and you have the final say on your Guichi County."

Pei Yancheng hesitated for a while, "Finally, I just want to ask, now you have promised conditions indiscriminately, those refugees are tens of thousands, how will you honor them in the future? It's not good to appease, if you and I are at fault, they will collect tens of thousands of words to find Zhang Shangying and Cai You petitioned, and assuming Wang Xiu didn’t rebel and offended the imperial court, would you and I really go to the streets?”

Zhao Cheng said: "There is no one I can't use. I'm afraid there are not enough people. I have a strategy in my head. Those who can gather as refugees now have no foundation, no support, and will not go up the mountain. As long as such people give preferential policies, I will take them. Raising pigs, raising chickens, making cement and building industries, any promise can be fulfilled, and it can be a win-win situation. The premise is: you dare to set things right now, and you need to take a certain risk, because there are really a small number of people who may be Wang Xiu who wants to Zhaoan, but is beaten by you and me. The action is pitted, and Zhang Shangying has a good reputation and great persuasion at that time. He becomes a person who is dedicated to the world, and you and I are street rats even if we are not guilty. When stability overwhelms everything, we become destructive Steady badass."

Pei Yancheng felt dizzy for a while, "You just said how likely it is?"

Zhao Cheng said awkwardly: "It's hard to say...anything needs some luck, and brushing your face is a must."

"Forget it."

Lao Pei pointed at his nose, "Anyone who is more likely to die than me will bet on you, and I will bet even more on being alone. This time, I will leave it to you."

In fact, Zhao Cheng was trying to trick Lao Pei.If something goes wrong, Zhao Cheng has a system and Bai Chenxiang's department will find a way out.As for Lao Pei's ability to cry his eyes out, it's a pity that everyone has a gambling habit, and Zhao Cheng's estimate of the possibility is too alarming.

For this reason, Lao Pei is willing to take some risks and bet on the most important moment in his life.If Zhao Cheng really guesses it, in addition to saving many lives, even if he fails to survive in the end, it will also be an opportunity to be famous throughout the ages...

(End of this chapter)