Deputy General Zhong suddenly became alert and asked, "What did you see?"
The two garrison camps in the city, the East and West, the Xishan Camp and the Guard Camp, are completely under the command of Mr. Hu.
Although he is not very smart, he is not stupid.
After being given a few pointers, I can understand a thing or two if I think about it carefully.
Commander Chiang was always a smooth person. On the surface, he tried to please Mr. Hu in every way and did everything he was told to do. But in fact, he was very unhappy in his heart, but he never showed it on the surface.
Come to think of it, the garrison army made the greatest contribution to His Highness's succession to the throne.
His Highness, however, followed Mr. Hu's advice and asked them to stay in the south to look after hundreds of horses. Every day, they would either go up the mountain to cut grass for the horses or stay in the stable to watch over the horses.
As the drought worsens, horse grass is no longer easy to find. The garrison often needs to run several miles of mountain roads and go deep into the mountains and forests to look for it. It takes several days to go back and forth before they can transport back edible grass.
Commander Chiang had long been dissatisfied with this.
Deputy General Zhong had heard something about it.
He was promoted by His Highness, and although his official position was low, he became a close minister.
Commander Jiang now treated him as an outsider, rarely discussing matters within the camp with him, and usually treated him politely.
If Lu Shichang hadn't woken him up yesterday, he would still be feeling grateful for having a whole day of free time.
The Dongshan Camp where Lü Shichang was located was responsible for patrolling the gatehouse entrance and the northeast. Mr. Hu lived in a mansion on the east side. Therefore, Lieutenant General Zhong did not doubt Lü Shichang's words.
Lu Shichang had an unfathomable expression on his face. "I can't say anything more. What if I misunderstand Mr. Hu and wrongly accuse him..."
A trace of displeasure flashed across Deputy General Zhong's face. "What do you want to do by bringing this up?"
It's just about wanting benefits.
He is now eager to find something to hold against Mr. Hu. This can be seen from the actions of His Highness today. Once Mr. Hu falls out of favor, he is very likely to take the opportunity to rise to power and be valued by His Highness.
I remembered what I saw this morning when I went out of the city to transport grain.
The generals of the two vanguard battalions had higher ranks than him, but they still bowed and scraped to him. The compliments and the sense of superiority brought by their living status made him feel a little flattered.
He had never been so eager to be on top.
Deputy General Zhong suppressed his displeasure. Thinking that there were so many people here and it would be difficult to talk, he said in a gentle voice, "Brother Lu and I are not strangers. I just happened to take a bag of food home today. If you have time, Brother Lu, why not come over for a quick meal after your shift?"
Lü Shichang was overwhelmed with joy and anger when he heard this. "Master Zhong is too polite. Since you have invited me, I will respectfully obey your command."
Seeing that the other party agreed, Lieutenant General Zhong lost interest in playing cards. After playing a few rounds, he left on an excuse.
As for the food and supplies that were lost just now, he will not run away, so naturally he will not deny the debt.
The soldiers did not dare to offend him. They smiled and watched him go to the alley entrance, then turned around and continued playing their mahjong.
………
The next day.
Inside the palace.
Yuan Sanlang suppressed his displeasure and, at Mr. Hu's suggestion, summoned the Wei brothers and sisters again and tactfully ordered them to leave.
"Lord Wei and Lady Wei have been away for quite some time. I'm sure the elders at the fortress miss them very much. Unfortunately, I, your honorable master, cannot leave Zhongshan without permission and go to the fortress to express my gratitude in person. Please convey my gratitude to Lord Wei..."
Yuan Saburo said polite words, but in fact he didn't even look at the brother and sister, and he almost didn't hide his impatience towards the two siblings.
Because just now, he listened to the report from the guard battalion.
Yesterday, Madam Wei caused trouble again.
I heard that she was asking for expensive brocade and silk, saying that she wanted to make clothes for her younger brother.
Of course, she didn't do it herself, but ordered the palace maids to do it for her.
One horse was not enough, so he asked for several more.
But she just didn't finish her words at once, and the palace maids in Pingyao Palace were driven around in circles by her.
A favored palace maid was so angry at Madam Wei that she dared to talk back.
As a result, he was punished with twenty strokes of the cane by the princess on the spot.
Although the servants in Pingyao Palace are all His Highness's men, the princess is accompanied by five followers with superb martial arts skills.
Following the princess's orders, he tortured the man without saying a word, showing no mercy and beating him half to death.
Naturally, the matter became a big deal and alarmed the guard camp outside.
It was only then that everyone learned that this arrogant Lady Wei was actually the Duke of Wei's granddaughter.
No wonder, no wonder she dares to be so arrogant and even ignores her cousin.
The centurion of the guard camp did not dare to hide anything. Knowing that His Highness would be unhappy, he still came forward to report the situation honestly.
Yuan Sanlang was very angry after hearing this and remembered what Mr. Hu said yesterday.
"Wei has brought a thousand soldiers with him, and they are all provided with food and lodging by us. It is unreasonable to raise private soldiers for others. Your Highness should send them away as soon as possible to avoid any more troubles and disasters."
He agreed with it deeply.
Madam Wei relied on the princess's support to do whatever she wanted in Zhongshan, but because of Duke Wei, he could not offend her too much.
If he really made enemies with the Wei family and wanted to occupy Yizhou in the future, he would be afraid that the Wei family would unite with the other aristocratic families and surviving people in Yizhou to secretly trip him up.
Without anyone to command him, he cannot expand his power, so what's the point of having a territory full of monsters?
So instead of being reluctant to waste food, it is better to give some old food and send people away early.
Once the Wei family’s people leave.
Yuan Yuwan has no one to rely on, so she is at his mercy.
Thinking of this, Yuan Sanlang had to suppress his disgust, called the person over, and conveyed his meaning.
Upon hearing this, Wei Xiyin shamelessly asked, "Your Highness, what do you think about the food issue we mentioned earlier..."
Yuan Sanlang was about to burst his anger, "Don't worry, Madam Wei, not a single stone will be lost!"
"My dear, take the food and return home as soon as possible before winter comes. This is to prevent the mountains from being blocked by snow and the monsters from becoming stronger. If something unexpected happens and Duke Wei comes to demand your help, I won't be able to explain myself."
Wei Li said modestly, "Your Highness, you are too kind. My cousin and I are also worried about the situation in the fort, so we naturally want to return as soon as possible."
Wei Xiyin acted as if she couldn't see his expression and spoke again faintly, "Your Highness is very generous. Thank you very much, Your Highness. However, Your Highness hasn't given a definite answer as to whether it will be 20,000 or 50,000 shi."
Yuan Sanlang laughed in anger, "Why? I was willing to show my sincerity and agree to your request to thank Madam Wei for saving my sister. Madam Wei is trying to repay the favor and is even asking for more?"
What he meant was of course that there were only 20,000 shi of grain.
Zhongshan State had a lot of grain reserves, but Yuan Sanlang needed to support his troops, so there was no way he could really give her 50,000 stones.
"I think you, with only a thousand people, can't transport all the goods in one trip. I will send soldiers to escort you back when the time comes."
This was of course what Mr. Hu meant. He took this opportunity to investigate the situation in Yizhou and look for the garrison that had left.
Yuan Sanlang felt that everything Mr. Hu said made sense.
Although this person likes to make decisions on his own, everything he does is actually for his own good, which is understandable.
Wei Xiyin looked disappointed. "Thank you for your kindness, Your Highness. If that's the case, then forget it. Twenty thousand stones is enough."
But in my heart I thought, I’m afraid you won’t live to see what happens in Yizhou.
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