Chapter 251 Midnight Meeting! Seeking the Truth
Zhu Hao was forced to increase taxes and labor service, leaving the people miserable. However, the governor of Ba County, Zhao Kuangguo, ignored the situation and even closed the city gates, refusing to accept the refugees or send troops to suppress them, leaving the people of Qianwei County to suffer the consequences of the war.
Immediately afterwards, Zhu Hao was killed and his deputy general Jin Jianxiong took over the affairs. He wanted to seize the land and even women and children were forcibly conscripted into the army. He did not provide them with military supplies and food, so naturally, he suffered repeated defeats.
With nowhere else to go, the ancient Qiang leader Yubita decided to lead his people to retreat into the deep mountains where few people had ever been. Even though there were often wild beasts and poisonous snakes in the mountains, there was still a way to survive.
It really proves the saying that a harsh government is more ferocious than a tiger.
During the retreat, the small group of ancient Qiang people led by Old Man Yuan became separated from the main force and drifted to the mountains near Ba County, but were captured by Zhao Kuangguo and imprisoned.
In anger, one of them used the Qilan secret technique on Zhao Kuangguo, wanting to kill him, transfer the war to the Qilan tribe, and then escape when the tribe was leaderless.
"I heard that the battles Lord Yuan just described were all small-scale guerrilla warfare, and each time the military supplies and food were very limited. This is why they were repeatedly defeated and the Qilan tribe has not been able to develop to this day."
"Do you suspect there's something wrong with the military spending?" Long Feibai and He Zhaojun had already returned to the house. He lit the lamp and watched He Zhaojun smooth the sand table and write and draw on it.
"Yes, the actual treasury we've plundered is certainly greater than Lord Yuan imagined. But why can't we afford military equipment or food?"
Perhaps Wen Ziduan would remember very clearly how much silver money was allocated to the southwest for military expenses, how much of it reached Jianwei County, and how much was actually used for the frontline soldiers after layers of exploitation.
As the two were talking, they heard a sound from the window frame, and several people in night clothes climbed into the room. They pulled off their veils, and He Zhaojun saw clearly that it was Wen Ziduan and others.
"Ziduan, what did you gain?" He Zhaojun led him to the table. She had already built a sand table pattern of the entire prefectural mansion and was hoping that Wen Ziduan could bring back some news.
Wen Ziduan took a sip of tea, his eyes flickering between He Zhaojun and Long Fei's pale faces. "Li Fu and I have searched extensively, and we can confirm that there are no hidden traps or traps, and the battle reports don't reveal many problems."
Li Fu nodded: "I have checked all the accounts. There are indeed several amounts of money from unknown sources that need to be traced."
After a while, Gu Guan and He Yue also jumped out of the window and came back. They were the two with the highest martial arts skills. They went to explore the military camp, mainly checking the food and bedding. They found that many of them were moldy and obviously had not been used for a long time.
He Zhaojun pondered for a moment. "The medicine Long Feibai prepared today was so disgusting, yet Zhao Kuangguo licked the bottom of the bowl clean. He's so afraid of death, he cherishes his life. To say he would take such a risk and use the war to make a fortune doesn't make sense to me."
"He simply hasn't accomplished anything. When this is over, he'll be judged." Wen Ziduan's face was filled with unease. The commanders stationed in the southwest were either cowardly or obsessed with money. No wonder, despite the huge annual expenditures, there were always wars.
Long Feibai stroked his beard and said, "The day after tomorrow, you should find a chance to say goodbye to Zhao Kuangguo and tell him you're going to Jianwei Commandery to meet the newly appointed deputy general, Jin Jianxiong. He will definitely let you go."
Wen Ziduan smiled and glanced at Gu Guan: "Guess how Zhao Kuangguo will assassinate us?"
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