Chapter 782 Position determines the way of thinking
Today's Qianghu tribe in Longyou can only survive if they follow the Han.
Those who wanted to follow the Wei State were killed by the Han and the tribes who wanted to follow the Han.
Following the big man, there are several different paths.
One is half-restrained 縻.
That is, if you still have tribes in your hands, you can follow the orders of the big man and form an army of servants.
The tribesmen are still under the control of Qushuai. Except for the Han officials who will come to count the population and livestock, everything else remains as usual.
If you want to graze cattle within the territory of the Han Dynasty, you have to pay taxes every year.
Of course, when the year is tough, you can also borrow some food, but that will come with interest.
The second type is to be completely controlled by the Protector Qiang Xiaowei Mansion.
Qushuai is still the leader of the clan, but Han officials will help arrange specific matters in the clan.
The rights are a little small, but it can't stop people from liking the tents full of silks, tea, brown sugar, wine and other rare things.
More importantly, your own tribe can also be allocated fertile pastures and have adequate food and clothing, which is much more enjoyable than the first tribe.
The third type is even more amazing.
Other Qushuai sold the heads of other tribes. Some Qushuai became so mad that they even sold the heads of their own clansmen.
They abandoned the bad habit of the Hu Yi people with disheveled hair and imitated the Han people in tying up their hair.
Abandoned the left lapel and put on a broad robe. The fabric was higher quality than those of the workshop stewards.
The Han Dynasty would naturally not treat such loyal people badly.
Not only did he receive a share of the dividends from the tribe’s pastureland in his original name every year, but he was also given a green card as a big man.
His status is that of a scholar, someone who can directly blend into the high-level social class of Pingxiang.
Hu Renqushuai approached the steward of the He family and asked in a strange Chinese accent:
“He’s in charge, what’s going on? Is there any news?”
The people next to him also pricked up their ears.
He Guanshi raised his head slightly, trying to avoid the smell of mutton from the other party. After holding in his breath for a long time, he shook his head, his face full of doubts:
“I didn’t hear anything.”
Some people really couldn't stand it when they saw He Guangshi's action: Are you pretending to be your mother? Do you know that your He family's own reputation is so bad?
"Don't the He family pride themselves on being well-informed? They don't know about such a big thing?"
The war came suddenly, and judging from the current situation, the scale of the war was very large, and it may even be the largest scale since the establishment of the Huqiang Xiaowei Mansion.
Because whether it was the recovery of Longxi earlier or the recovery of Jincheng Xiping later, there were rumors spread in advance.
Moreover, at that time, the Protector Qiang Xiaowei Mansion was not at the stage of full-scale preparations for war. At least some of its troops were left behind, which was different from the current full-scale preparations for war.
The He family's status among the big families in central Shu is somewhat sensitive, but the sources of information are also better informed than those of other families.
The He family did not receive any news from the last "military announcement", but it later proved that this was just a false alarm.
So even if someone had doubts about the He family’s news channels at that time, they just murmured in their hearts.
This time I heard no news from the He family. After all, someone couldn't help it anymore: I am so happy to be your mother!
The fact that I can endure my nausea, still keep my smile on my face, and play with you, a vicious dog, isn’t it because I have taken a liking to your news channel?
You actually told me that you didn’t know about such a big thing now?
He Guanshihao couldn't understand the implication of these words. He just wanted to ask in his heart: Your mother and I have penetrated deeply!
Although I don’t know why I wasn’t notified in advance, it doesn’t mean I can show weakness in front of these people.
“Since it’s a big deal, the Colonel’s Office of Protecting Qiang will explain it to everyone. Why are you so anxious?”
Hearing what the steward of the He family said, many people looked at him angrily:
Of course you are not in a hurry, the He family can get rare goods from the Xinghanhui all year round.
But what about us?
In other words, we can get wool in March and September, but we still have to seize the time to weave it. Is it the same?
September is coming soon, which is the most critical time. Wouldn't it cost everyone's lives if evil moths appeared at this time?
“No news has come from the other side of Hexi?”
Someone who was close to the He family came over and asked.
He Guanshi shook his head: "The caravan just left Longyou the day before yesterday, and I haven't heard of any intention of calling it back. I guess it's not a problem in Hexi."
Not Hexi?
Maybe...
Who can be the manager of various workshops, who is not a good person?
If there is nothing going on in the west, then there will only be trouble in the east!
"Where is the Li family? Didn't the Li family go east? Didn't they get any news?"
Someone asked anxiously.
The one with the most connections in the east is the Li family.
Although the clan house of the Li family in Sichuan collapsed, the reputation of the Li family in Longxi was much louder than that of the Li family in central Shu.
He is on the west side, and Li is on the east side.
As the two evil dogs of the government, the He and Li families have clearly divided the market.
One is selling to the west and the other is going to the east.
It doesn’t stop all year round.
Unlike the rest of the people, it’s good to be able to go two or three times a year.
And the busiest time for business is the period before winter.
After all, the current business is relatively single, with wool accounting for the majority.
The channels are not good and there are too few products, so the information is naturally not as well-informed as the He family and the Li family.
Feeling that everyone’s eyes were on him, the manager of the Li family kept his expression unchanged. He thought hard for a while and then said slowly:
“A few days ago, the caravan sent some news, saying that the roadblocks in Guanzhong were much tighter.”
Hearing this sentence, everyone cursed in their hearts: Why did you say it now, you bastard? !
Thinking about the wool harvesting day next month, and then thinking about the woolen materials that have been stored in the spring.
Everyone who was preparing to make a fortune on this winter day suddenly yelled again: You are a thief!
Logically speaking, even if there is a war in Guanzhong, the woolen materials cannot be transported eastward, but can still be transported westward or southward, and then transferred to Soochow via Yongan.
The wild ones can even be sold directly to the north and sold to the barbarian tribes in the northern desert.
At the worst, selling it directly in Shu is not impossible.
It means making less money.
But for greedy capital that makes less money or loses money, selling in Shu is the worst option.
The risk heading east is the greatest, but it is also the most profitable.
High profits come with high risks, as has been the case since ancient times.
So this is why everyone is eager to inquire about the news.
Otherwise, you will really get halfway there, and then you will realize that the way forward is impassable, and the most painful thing is that not only time and manpower are wasted, but also money and food are wasted.
It is very possible that if there is a military turmoil on the way, both men and money will be lost.
Only by getting the exact news as early as possible, adjusting the direction in time, and making preparations early can we avoid risks in advance.
“In other words, Cao Cao is going to attack Longyou?”
As soon as these words came out, everyone’s expressions changed drastically.
It has been planning for nearly three years, including buying quotas, buying looms, hiring weavers, and baling grass fields. This year, we finally have something to produce, and everyone is rolling up their sleeves and getting ready to eat meat.
At this juncture, Cao Cao, you actually want to cross Longshan?
He is simply a beast and not a son of man!
“The poison of castration spreads all over the world, it is rebellious and ugly, it steals the throne, drives the people away from things, and the punishments are heavy and hard, and there is no peace of mind. This is a real disaster for the world!”
An old man slammed the table and cursed bitterly.
These words were extremely vicious.
But it is very pleasant to listen to everyone’s ears:
“That’s right, that’s right!”
“Cao Rui was arrogant, cruel, extravagant and extravagant, and all kinds of absurdities were enough to destroy the country..."
“We are facing a powerful enemy, so we should help the great man defeat the thieves and show our loyalty!”
“Yes, this is a very good statement.”
…
While everyone was talking about it, a servant rushed in from outside:
“What are you doing? Someone from the Huqiang Xiaowei’s Mansion has informed me that it will be tomorrow at six o’clock. Please go to the Mansion to discuss matters.”
When everyone heard this, they looked at Guanshi He with some horror.
The He family has such a deep relationship with Feng Junhou?
He Guanshi was already flattered in his heart, but he had to pretend to be normal again. He coughed, stood up, and was about to say a few words.
Unexpectedly, I saw another servant coming in from outside: "Manager Li, please come to the mansion of the Qiang Colonel and Lieutenant at six o'clock tomorrow."
So everyone looked at the steward of the Li family again: It seemed that the owner was most likely going to feed the two dogs in private again.
Before his thoughts could settle down, servants from various families rushed to report. They all said that someone from the Protector Qiang Colonel's Mansion had come to inform them that they would be there tomorrow.
Everyone finally understood that this time, the Protector Qiang Colonel's Mansion actually informed everyone without even leaving the ground. It seemed that he had something to tell everyone!
On the other hand, Manager He and Li, who were originally reserved, became a little embarrassed.
Since the Protector Qiang Colonel's Mansion has summoned everyone, it must be related to the war, not to mention that there is no news yet.
So everyone dispersed with their own thoughts.
As for He Guanshi, when he was leaving the door, a yellow dog guarding the courtyard door suddenly barked, and he was so angry that he kicked it.
In the past two years, the Palace of the Protector Qiang Xiaowei has been continuously expanded with the expansion of Pingxiang.
It has now been divided into three building groups: front, middle and back.
The first building complex is centered on a conference hall that can accommodate 100 people, surrounded by some conference rooms of different sizes.
Through this building complex, you will reach the place where officials at all levels of the Huqiang Xiaowei Mansion handle official business on a daily basis.
Most of the government orders of the Qiang Xiaowei Mansion were issued from here.
Every matter from various places is finally gathered here.
The people arriving here from the outside are guarded by personal guards, and ordinary unrelated personnel are not allowed to arrive here.
The most important thing here is naturally the Secretariat.
The last building complex is the living place for the people in the Huqiang Xiaowei Mansion.
It is also the most heavily guarded place.
Any unrelated people who dare to break into this place will be warned with strong bows and heavy crossbows.
After the warning, only those who survive are eligible to be questioned.
In Pingxiang, the sky is not as big as the mansion of the captain who protects the Qiang.
What’s more, there is a man named Feng living inside.
Everyone who was notified by the guard of the Hua Kuang School did not dare to neglect. He didn't wait for the time the next morning, and came early early.
The steward of the He family looked at the tall steps and towering pillars of the Huqiang Colonel's Mansion, as well as the guards holding halberds guarding the gate.
He just felt a sense of majesty coming toward him, making him feel a little beat in his heart.
Jie Ji did not dare to leave. The steward of the He family knew that with his status, he was not even qualified to ride in a car in front of the residence of the Colonel Protecting Qiang.
If he dared to walk up the stairs, the guards would dare to take him down on the spot.
He walked to the side door and saluted the concierge: "Mr. Sir, I am the manager of the He family's workshop. I was invited by the principal's mansion yesterday. I came here today, but I don't know how to get in?"
The concierge was young. When he saw Guanshi He salute, he quickly returned the salute with a smile on his face, but he didn't have the airs of a captain:
“It turns out it’s the steward who’s here to discuss matters. Please go this way.”
The concierge had been notified early and directed the steward to take the side door and follow the road to the meeting hall complex.
Seeing the concierge's enthusiasm, the steward of the He family calmed down a little from his nervousness.
"What's the matter? When you get there, someone will guide you. But one thing must be understood. You must not go past the gate inside."
The concierge kindly warned me at the end, "Otherwise, it would be bad if I were treated like a jobber."
When Guanshi He heard this, he quickly turned around, thanked him profusely, and then walked in the direction directed by the concierge.
He hadn't gone far when he heard the concierge's voice behind him again. It seemed like someone had arrived again.
The people who came this time were not only the stewards of various families, but also the tribal leaders of various pastures. There were quite a few of them.
Everyone was arranged to sit in the large meeting hall, and not only hot tea was poured on each table, but also a plate of snacks.
When the tribe leader saw the tea, his eyes lit up and he poured it into his mouth.
Then he was so burned that his lower lip turned over, he puffed his lips and breathed loudly, and he was unwilling to spit out the tea.
After swallowing the tea, he reached out his hand and grabbed a piece of snack and stuffed it into his mouth.
The workshop manager nearby saw this and moved away in disgust.
Just because I was rushing here, I didn’t eat breakfast in the morning. The snack on the table in front of me looked good, so I quietly picked up a piece.
Um?
The steward chewed it twice, with a slightly surprised expression on his face: This tastes really good.
Then he couldn't help but pick up another piece.
A servant has already come over there with a teapot to fill the head of the tribe with tea.
Let the leader sigh for a while: Mr. Feng is indeed much richer than himself, and he can actually invite so many people to tea!
Just when everyone was guessing why the captain's mansion called everyone here, they heard a maid with a sword appear at the door:
“Everyone, please be quiet, Madam Zhang is here.”
Hearing this, the originally buzzing meeting hall suddenly became quiet.
In the eyes of everyone, a beautiful young lady appeared at the door.
She walked slowly to the front and center of the meeting hall, and after standing still, her eyes glanced down below, half expectantly.
Although it was just a glance, it made people hold their breath.
Even the leader of the tribe, who had never seen Zhang Xingyi, sat up straight: Well, Master Feng’s woman is so beautiful, no wonder she is worthy of Master Feng!
The steward of the workshop has much more complicated thoughts.
After all, the woman above is one of the most powerful women in Pingxiang City.
Zhang Xingyi sat down, nodded to the door, and then several people filed in holding books and began to distribute them to everyone.
The person who got it first opened it in confusion, and then someone couldn't help but shout.
Those at the back who had not yet received the book could not help but crane their necks when they saw the reactions of those in front.
On the other hand, some tribal leaders were flipping through books with their faces looking like dogs looking at the stars.
Because they couldn’t understand the Chinese characters and numbers on it.
(End of this chapter)