Chapter 215: Backer?
After listening to Sun Zhong's analysis, King Jin Yu Anbei nodded slowly.
"Yes, so isn't it true that the Imperial Capital is shooting itself in the foot by doing this?"
As Jin Wang Yu Anbei spoke, he looked at Sun Zhong in confusion.
Seeing that his lord was confused again, Sun Zhong smiled and explained to Jin Wang Yu Anbei.
"That's right, my lord."
"Although this Duke of Fuguo will also be wary of the two men in the imperial capital, he is, after all, the General Zhenbei appointed by the imperial court."
"In this way, all of us soldiers guarding the northern border will nominally become soldiers under the command of this Duke of Fuguo."
After saying this, Sun Zhong took out a document from his arms and handed it to King Jin Yu Anbei.
Looking at the document handed over by Sun Zhong, King Jin Yu Anbei was slightly stunned and asked Sun Zhong.
"Sun Zhong, what is this!?"
"My lord, this is the complete biography of the Duke of Fuguo. Zhong specially ordered people to compile it. I hope it can be of help to you, my lord."
Hearing what Sun Zhong said, King Jin Yu Anbei was suddenly delighted.
Although this biographical record was readily available to Jin Wang Yu Anbei, Sun Zhong's compilation of it saved him a lot of effort.
"Yes, Sun Zhong, you did a great job. The thing I regret least is saving you from Qi!"
As he spoke, King Jin Yu Anbei slowly stood up, walked to Sun Zhong's side, and patted him heavily on the shoulder.
"It is also an honor for Zhong to serve the lord."
In response to the emotion expressed by King Jin Yu Anbei, Sun Zhong also smiled and bowed.
Turning his attention back to Jiang Chen, Jiang Chen finally arrived at Jibei City, his fief as the General Zhenbei, with nearly 45,000 people.
After receiving the news that Jiang Chen had arrived outside the city, the prefect of Jibei County and all the officials of the county were waiting outside Jibei City early .
Seeing Jiang Chen's army approaching from afar, the governor of Jibei County could not wait to meet them with a group of officials.
Then, they knelt on both sides of the road, respectfully welcoming Jiang Chen.
"Your humble servant, the governor of Jibei County, Gongsun Liang, greets the Duke of Fuguo!"
Jiang Chen reined in the warhorse under his crotch, looked at Gongsun Liang and the others, and nodded slowly.
"Everyone, stand up. From now on, address me by my rank and stop using my title of nobility."
"I obey your orders, General, please enter the city!"
Gongsun Liang changed his address according to Jiang Chen's instructions and bowed to Jiang Chen.
So, under the leadership of Gongsun Liang and others, Jiang Chen and his party slowly entered the Jibei County City.
As one of the six counties in the northern border, Jibei County is still very prosperous. Although the clothes of the people on the streets are slightly worse than those of the people in the imperial capital, the difference is not much.
After a while, Gongsun Liang brought Jiang Chen to the mansion prepared for him.
"General, this is the mansion I have prepared for you."
"This mansion was originally in my name, but when I knew you were coming, I quickly cleaned it up."
"Yes, County Magistrate Gongsun, I am very satisfied with this house. How much is this house worth? I will have someone send it to you later."
Upon hearing Jiang Chen's words, Gongsun Liang immediately became anxious.
"No, General, this is a token of my gratitude. If you give me money, it will be a disgrace to me!"
Seeing Gongsun Liang's intense reaction, Jiang Chen had no choice but to give up the idea.
After a while, Gongsun Liang took everyone away.
Originally, they wanted to hold a banquet for Jiang Chen, but Jiang Chen refused on the grounds that he was tired from the long journey.
After leaving Jiang Chen's new mansion, Gongsun Liang breathed a sigh of relief.
At this time, an official nearby came up to Gongsun Liang and whispered.
"County Governor, this new General Jiang seems difficult to deal with..."
"What are we dealing with? Our Gongsun family is in need of a backer who can help us fight against the King of Jin and the Yuan family!"
"I am warning you first. Anyone who dares to deal with General Jiang will be punished by my Gongsun family!"
After saying these words coldly to a group of officials, Gongsun Liang threw up his sleeves and left angrily.
Looking at Gongsun Liang's departing back, the officials who had originally wanted to make things difficult for Jiang Chen gave up the idea.
After Jiang Chen moved into the new mansion, Gongsun Liang arranged the 38,000 troops in the camp outside the city.
As for the more than 6,000 refugees that Jiang Chen brought from the imperial capital, Gongsun Liang also arranged for them to be temporarily settled in the slums in the city.
After settling the people Jiang Chen brought from the imperial capital, Gongsun Liang returned to his house, pounding his aching waist.
As soon as Gongsun Liang stepped into the yard, he was hit hard on the head by a cane.
"You prodigal son, you're just going to give away such a big house of our Gongsun family like that!?"
I saw an old man with white hair angrily chasing Gongsun Liang around the yard.
"Dad, Dad, put away the crutches first!"
"Listen to me, stop chasing me, or you'll fall."
Gongsun Liang dodged the old man's cane and turned back to remind him with concern.
After chasing Gongsun Liang around the yard for several laps, the old man finally stopped panting, leaning on his crutches.
"You rebellious son, come here and have a good talk with me. You're just going to give away such a big house like that!?"
Seeing his father stopped, Gongsun Liang hurried over and patted his father's waist attentively.
"Dad, listen to me. Our Gongsun family has been squeezed by the King of Jin and the Yuan family in recent years, and our industry has shrunk by more than half."
"But now that General Jiang has come to the Northern Territory, we have the opportunity to settle accounts with Prince Jin and the Yuan family!"
After hearing what Gongsun Liang said, Gongsun Jing was slightly stunned, and then he quickly reacted.
"Your idea is good, but have you ever thought about what would happen if General Jiang and the King of Jin teamed up to exploit our Gongsun family?"
"You are still too young and don't think things through carefully. These princes and generals are all the same. Don't put all your hopes on them..."
Gongsun Jing said this while looking helplessly at his only son.
After hearing what his father said, Gongsun Liang did not think there was anything wrong with what he did.
After all, from the intelligence he had gathered, Jiang Chen was sent to the northern border by the imperial court in order to check and balance the King of Jin and prevent him from having any rebellious intentions.
Seeing that his son refused to agree with his advice, Gongsun Jing had no choice but to walk into the backyard angrily on his crutches and no longer pay any attention to his son.
