Chapter 233 Love for Talent
Chapter 233
In Xiangping City, there was a courtyard only two or three blocks away from the government office.
After Zhou Da, Ma Jin and others came back, they slept for a full day and night before they felt they had enough sleep, and then they got up to look for food.
There were buns, porridge, braised meat, and some cold wild vegetables in the tray sitting on the pot in the kitchen. The two of them went in, took some out, and sat in the yard to wolf them down.
As they ate, they asked the brothers who stayed behind, "What have you been doing in Xiangping lately? Does the Sixth Young Master's wife have any instructions?"
"We will arrange two people to protect Miss Mo Bing every day when she goes to the theater to watch opera."
"Two more people to run errands and buy things."
"The last two or three people stayed behind."
Zhou Da asked, "What's going on?"
Please explain to the brothers who stayed behind.
Ding Xueru, the favorite concubine of County Magistrate Zheng Xun, used to be an opera singer named Xiao Huaxian. Now she has entered the County Magistrate's Mansion and still likes to listen to operas. She is a guest of honor at the Hua Hao Yue Yuan Opera House.
The Sixth Young Master’s wife has a task for Miss Mo Bing.
Miss Mo Bing's current identity is a wealthy businessman's wife who is remarrying for the second time.
Liu Erxi is still the same as before, a wealthy businessman doing big business.
Mo Bing's first marriage was to a wealthy southern businessman, but he left immediately after entering the marriage. She received a large share of the estate and then married Liu Erxi. Her background is somewhat complicated, and like Ding Xueru, she enjoys listening to opera.
Mo Bing's job was to spend money to support her and befriend her. They were responsible for protecting Miss Mo Bing and running errands for her.
Miss Mo Bing has spent a lot of money on her these days, and they have also benefited from it.
The money spent has produced significant results.
After a few days, Auntie Little Flower Fairy and Miss Mo Bing became very close.
This really shows these rough guys what it means to make up for lack of love with money.
After listening, Zhou Da nodded and said, "It sounds like you have been living a comfortable life these days."
“Hehehe——hehe——”
The brothers who stayed behind laughed and said that they had been doing well recently following Miss Mo Bing. They could eat out almost every day and occasionally take out signature dishes from various restaurants. The food was delicious.
The mission was successfully completed. Now Ding Xueru still thought that Miss Mo Bing was from the side of the county lieutenant Le Guicai, or that she was doing business in Xiangping through his connections.
They even arranged a few plays to help each other understand.
Backyard of Liaodong County Government Office
County Magistrate Zheng Xun paced back and forth in the hall, his hands behind his back. His brows were furrowed, and he was clearly annoyed.
There was another guest sitting in the guest seat - Le Guicai.
When Zheng Xun paced the third time and passed by Le Guicai, he finally couldn't help but say, "How did you capture Tuoba Lian alive?" This was equivalent to bringing back a hot potato.
When Le Guicai heard this, he was completely shocked. "What do you mean?"
It’s everyone’s credit that Tuoba Lian was captured alive!
From what he said, they were wrong to capture Tuoba Lian alive? Could it be that they expected Tuoba Lian to come back and attack, so they just let him burn, kill, and loot?
Zheng Xun said, "You don't understand. If you do this, you'll start another war. Tuoba Zhen will definitely not let this go."
Tuoba Zhen is the father of Tuoba Lian and the current Khan of the Xianbei tribe.
"If the Xianbei dare to come, we will fight them! Just kill Tuoba Lian and use him as a sacrifice!" Le Guicaihu said angrily.
Zheng Xun said unhappily, "Why fight? Who gave you the confidence?" In previous years, we couldn't defeat them when they came south after the autumn harvest. Now you're so proud of yourself after just one victory?
No fight? "Do you want to let Tuoba Lian go for nothing?"
Zheng Xun said nothing. He planned to relax his guard on him and pretend that he had escaped quietly.
Le Guicai was angry because of this, and it was always like this, which was why he fattened up the Xianbei people and made them stronger and stronger.
"Tuoba Lian has a strong desire for revenge. If we don't hurt him, he will retaliate even more severely." Le Guicai said solemnly.
Le Guicai's words immediately made him give up the idea of secretly letting the person go.
Zheng Xun said embarrassedly, "How about we ask Tuoba Khan for a small ransom?"
In fact, he did not agree with this. If they asked for a ransom this time, the Xianbei would definitely retaliate next year.
Zheng Xun was annoyed when he thought about this. Wouldn't it be better for everyone to just keep the status quo and live in peace? Why did he have to create such a complication?
"Lord Zheng, believe me, we have a hope of winning." Le Guicai said solemnly.
After he withdrew his troops, he reviewed some battles with his subordinates and found that Tuoba Lian's surprise attack on Liaoyang was probably a plan to advance and retreat quickly.
The three Qin brothers used the strategy of "blooming in the middle" to break up the enemy's formation and delay them. Later, they targeted small Xianbei groups, attacking them if they could, attacking them from the dark, and defeating them one by one. If they couldn't, they would avoid them.
Only then did the large army he led catch up.
Zheng Xun didn't believe him at all and thought he was too confident.
"Sir Zheng, let me tell you the truth. This time, it was the Qin Heng brothers who anticipated that Tuoba Lian would make a surprise attack! Therefore, I want to transfer them from the military settlement to the army—"
Before Le Guicai could finish his words, Zheng Xun interrupted him, "I don't agree!"
He knew about the Qin family. The Qin family used to have such a prominent status, but now they have become prisoners and exiled to his territory.
If the Qin brothers were ordinary people, Le Guicai would promote them if he wanted to.
But the Qin brothers are exiles, and the emperor won't pardon them. Is it possible to let them have military power? Absolutely not!
He may not have outstanding abilities, but he is absolutely loyal to the court and the Song Dynasty.
He was in charge of Liaodong County, and his greatest wish was to maintain the status quo and maintain stability. It was absolutely impossible for him to reuse the Qin family's exiles.
As for whether the Qin family could really be employed as Le Guicai said, and resist the Xianbei and defeat them, he didn't care.
"Why don't you agree?" Le Guicai was furious. "They can lead troops in battle and fight against the Xianbei. You're making them do hard labor in military settlements. It's a waste of their talents! No, they clearly have talents, but you're not using them. Do you know how many lives they saved this time, both soldiers and civilians?"
Zheng Xun: "No, no matter how capable they are, they are still fugitives. It's hard for me to do what you do."
It is undeniable that Le Guicai has a love for talent.
Le Guicai was from Liaoyang County, Liaodong Commandery, and he hated the Xianbei people the most.
However, he knew that as the Liaodong County Magistrate, his ability to lead troops in battle was very average, and he was unable to drive out the barbarians. He could only watch with heartache as this land was ravaged by the Xianbei year after year.
Now, things are different. He has high hopes for the Qin brothers.
The Qin family has guarded Beijing for generations and has always firmly guarded Jinyang in Beijing, not allowing outsiders to cross the line. He believed that if they used the three brothers of the Qin family, it would definitely be beneficial to Liaodong County.
Zheng Xun was very determined and refused to agree.
The two sides parted ways unhappily, and it should be said that Le Guicai left in anger.
Zheng Xun's concubine Ding Xueru came to the study, followed by a maid carrying a food box. She happened to see Le Guicai walking out angrily at the corner.
She touched the jeweled ring on her finger, lost in thought.
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