sbdcsierra Chapter 484 Zhang Qiying visits Su Yu? Su Yu: I'm not angry with Zhong Yao anymore!
Chapter 484 Zhang Qiying visits Su Yu? Su Yu: I'm not angry with Zhong Yao anymore!
"If Zhong Yao, as the Commandant of the Capital Region, is so arrogant, what about Cao Cao, the Minister of Works?"
Zhang Lu's eyes held a mixture of anger and worry.
Yang Song's eyes darted around, intending to add another handful of fuel to the fire.
But just then, Zhang Qiying walked in from outside, pointed at Yang Song, and said:
"Be bold!"
"How dare you spread false rumors and bewitch my brother?"
Yang Song was shocked when he heard Zhang Qiying's voice.
Zhang Lu and Zhang Qiying depended on each other since childhood, and Zhang Qiying was a saintly woman who earned five pecks of rice.
Zhang Lu couldn't be said to blindly obey his younger sister Zhang Qiying, but he would always consult her on important matters.
Yang Song had no idea when he had offended Zhang Qiying.
But in the current situation, regardless of the consequences, pretending to be weak is undoubtedly the best solution.
Yang Song, with snot and tears streaming down his face, said:
"Holy Maiden, what makes you say that?"
"I was merely reporting what I saw and heard to the Celestial Master truthfully. Is that wrong?"
Zhang Qiying laughed in anger and took out a document from her pocket proving Yang Song's embezzlement.
"Brother, look for yourself, this is the Yang Song you trust!"
"He often uses your name to prey on the people!"
Zhang Lu's face instantly turned gloomy.
He knew that Yang Song was somewhat greedy.
He could tolerate a little embezzlement.
After all, Yang Song is a good talker and quite capable.
But if it involves exploiting ordinary people, then that's something we can't tolerate!
The original purpose of Five Pecks of Rice was to enable people to have enough to eat and wear.
Therefore, taxes levied within the church are extremely low.
Families facing difficulties will also receive some form of financial assistance.
This is also why Wudoumi was able to grow rapidly and sweep across the entire Hanzhong region.
Compared to the high taxes levied by other feudal lords, the humane measure of "five pecks of rice" won the hearts of the people.
According to Chen Shou's records, there were even tens of thousands of deer in the Hanzhong area during Zhang Lu's time!
That's tens of thousands of deer!
I wouldn't even dare to imagine doing this anywhere else.
When people are extremely hungry and have no food, they will even gnaw on tree bark; animals are even less likely to thrive and reproduce.
But Hanzhong had the capability to achieve an ecological balance between humans and animals as early as the late Han Dynasty.
This shows that Zhang Lu was truly practicing benevolent governance and genuinely cared about the people of Hanzhong.
As a result, decades later, the people who lived during Zhang Lu's time and their descendants still miss Zhang Lu.
This is far better than what some vaguely illusory so-called benevolent rulers do.
Don't look at what he says, look at what he does.
He spouts benevolence and righteousness, but actually does nothing of substance. In fact, some of the things he does cause the people to become even more displaced. He can hardly be called a benevolent ruler.
At that moment, Zhang Lu was furious as he took the case file from Zhang Qiying!
Zhang Lu suddenly kicked Yang Song, knocking him over.
"I never imagined that you, Yang Song, would be such a parasite!"
"If it weren't for Qi Ying, I, the Celestial Master, would have been almost deceived by you today!"
Yang Songren was dumbfounded.
But at that moment, he ignored the pain and quickly got up to pick up the file.
You wouldn't have thought it was a big deal if you hadn't looked, but once you did, you'd be stunned!
The case file clearly records numerous instances of Yang Song's embezzlement.
In an instant, Yang Song was exposed to Zhang Lu like a hairless lamb.
"Yang Song, it's one thing for you to be greedy, but you don't even share with the servants in your household."
"After a little investigation, they betrayed you."
A mocking smile appeared on Zhang Qiying's face.
Yang Song was immediately devastated.
"Guards, take Yang Song away!"
Zhang Lu gave instructions to his guards.
As for why Yang Song wasn't executed, it was because there were no death penalties under Zhang Lu's rule at the time.
After Yang Song was dragged away, Zhang Qiying spoke:
“Brother, Yang Song is greedy by nature.”
"If such a person were to be sent as an envoy to Cao Cao's camp, he would most likely stir up trouble and seek personal gain."
"To be on the safe side, we should send another envoy to Chang'an."
Zhang Lu wasn't stupid, so he immediately understood what Zhang Qiying meant.
It's not impossible that Yang Song, who even dared to accept bribes from Liu Zhang's side, would also be profiting privately from Cao Cao's camp.
But apart from Yang Song, Zhang Lu really didn't have many eloquent people under his command.
Seeing Zhang Lu in a dilemma, Zhang Qiying said:
"Brother, let me go as an envoy to Cao Cao's camp."
"I am just a woman, so I suppose Cao Cao's camp won't do anything to me."
"Furthermore, I am the Holy Maiden of Five Pecks of Rice. The attitude towards me is equivalent to the attitude of Cao Cao's camp towards you, brother."
"No!"
"Little sister, this is absolutely unacceptable!"
Zhang Lu refused without even thinking.
His younger sister was his only living relative; how could he let her be in danger?
But Zhang Qiying was clearly prepared for the mission, and she patiently advised Zhang Lu:
“Brother, I know you are doing this for my own good.”
“But I am the Holy Maiden of Five Pecks of Rice, your sister, and I have to think about you too.”
"The burden of Hanzhong and the five pecks of rice rests solely on your shoulders; it is far too heavy."
Zhang Lu still shook his head.
Zhang Qiying persuaded Zhang Lufang for nearly half an hour before he finally relented.
"Brother, rest assured, I will not follow Zhong Yao's path."
"I plan to visit Commander Su."
"I have studied Su Weiwei carefully."
"Without exception, everyone in Cao Cao's camp who was on good terms with him benefited from the situation."
"Most of those who oppose him are people who cannot be found."
Zhang Qiying could not find out any news about the forbidden area, the residence of the Minister of Rites.
However, he still had some knowledge of Su Yu.
Zhang Lu gritted his teeth and sighed:
"If you cannot return safely, little sister, I will risk my life to avenge you!"
Zhang Qiying patted Zhang Lu's arm and laughed:
"Maybe I really won't be coming back, because I might be giving you... another brother-in-law!"
Zhang Lu: "???"
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Changan
Su Yu was puzzled to learn that Zhong Yao had fallen ill with a fit of anger and was bedridden.
Something's not right! My dear Captain Zhong, is this even feasible?
I'm thinking, I haven't made a move against you in the last few days!
How can I still get angry every few days?
Su Yu couldn't help but doubt Zhong Yao's constitution.
Suddenly, Su Yu gasped.
"Could it be that the bell clock, which Zhong Yao created at the age of seventy-four, was made by someone else?"
The more Su Yu thought about it, the more sense it made. He was extremely worried for Zhong Yao.
Of course, this was just Su Yu's quirky guess.
It is also possible that Zhong Yao's physique was originally very strong.
After meeting him, I suffered setbacks every few days, which caused my health to deteriorate.
Poor Commander Zhong, I, Su Ziyi, promise I'll never make you angry again...
Forget it, I can't guarantee it, so be it if I get angry!
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