Chapter 270 Zhao Gui is heroic
As Li Bi brought back the ceremonial guard given by the Tai government and built by Kai Cao to Huazhou, Huazhou City, which was already a bit chaotic, suddenly seemed to have another handful of dry wood added to the stove, making it even more noisy.
Before, it was just an order from the Taiwan government without any specific objects as a reference. The people who were rewarded were already looking forward to it. Now seeing such a group of brightly armored honor guards that are as powerful and domineering as the protector King Vajra, who can resist it? ?
Kai Cao, who was in charge of handling this matter for a while, suddenly became the focus of attention. The official hall located in the suburban military city was overcrowded every day. The servants of the generals who had been rewarded were eager to start from the morning under the orders and supervision of their masters. He stayed here all night, eating, drinking and having sex, and didn't dare to leave for even a moment.
This is not the first time this year that Kai Cao has been surrounded by people, but the situation before and after was completely different. In the past, visiting people often beat and scolded Kai Cao's subordinates, but this time, although there were also a large number of visitors, they did not dare to be as presumptuous as before, and even Kai Cao's official office was not greatly affected.
Fortunately, these people did not wait too long. Just a few days after Li Bi received the ceremonial relics given to him, Li Tai, who had been missing everyone, finally appeared on the road on the outskirts of the city, but he did not return to the city. Go straight to Li Bi's camp in the east of the city.
When the crowd who had been waiting impatiently came after hearing the news, the followers of Li Tai and the Communist Party had already marched out of Li Bi's camp. Several large carts were escorted in the team, and stacks of armor and other items were piled on the cart boards. Get high.
No one cared about what Li Tai was escorting. The soldiers of the powerful slaves swarmed up and surrounded Li Tai and his subordinates. They asked repeatedly: "Excuse me, Governor Li, what is the gift given to my master in front of Daxingtai?" When can we pay for the cultural relics and so on?”
Thanks to the layers of protection from his entourage, Li Taicai was not impacted by the swarming slaves, but looking around, he could see the crowds of people in his field of vision, and he couldn't help but feel that the momentum was a bit too much.
It was not until Li Bi sent a group of armored soldiers from the rear camp that he pushed back the enthusiastic and somewhat crazy crowd, allowing Li Tai and his party to continue on their way back to their headquarters in the military city.
Those powerful slaves followed him all the way. Even if they were blocked by the guards outside the military city, they lingered outside the city and refused to leave.
It's not because this ceremonial guard really has a charm that makes people addicted to it, but when the atmosphere is created, the meaning no longer lies in the utensil itself. In ancient times, two peaches killed three people. Those peaches were not the flat peaches given by the Queen Mother. I was so greedy for this bite.
After finally returning to the official office, Li Tai first arranged the armor staffs obtained from Li Bi inside and outside the main hall of the official office, and then ordered to receive the rewarded generals and their respective officials.
After meeting these people, he naturally came up with a set of words that had already been prepared. It was certain that the gifts would be delivered, it was just a matter of time. Kai Cao's personnel are now simple, and it is difficult to take care of everything when doing things.
If Li Taiwei Gao Yi had not donated a batch of armored weapons and weapons, allowing Kai Cao to free up his labor force to rush the work, otherwise the batch of armored cultural relics delivered before would not have been completed!
I'm not asking you all to be as upright as Lieutenant Li. Regardless of whether you donate equipment or not, since the Taiwan government has issued the order, Kai Cao will definitely deliver the gift.
But things have to be done in an orderly manner. Kai Cao only has so many materials and limited production capacity, so everyone should wait honestly according to the official rank. As long as you live long enough, there is no reason why you can't receive it. Don't doubt Bafu's sincerity. Look, won't the old man who killed Gao Aocao still receive gifts every year?
After saying what needed to be said, Li Tai ignored these people's reactions and ordered his staff to send these people out as gifts and not to disturb Kai Cao's work.
After these people brought Li Tai's meaning back, the owners of each family had different feelings and reactions. Of course, they also understand that this matter cannot be accomplished by Li Tai alone, and there must be Daxingtai's instruction or approval behind it.
While many people were still hesitant to make a decision, Generals Yu Jin, Sikong Shuohui and others also donated some armor materials to the Taiwan government, claiming to the outside world that they were of course sympathizing with the armor Cao people's materials to ensure that the ceremony would not be missed. thing.
In order not to reveal a too utilitarian business atmosphere, Li Tai did not play with these people about money and goods, but posted a notice outside Kai Cao's official office, saying that with the help of these ministers, Kai Cao The shortage of labor and materials has been greatly alleviated, and a new batch of Yijia cultural relics will be delivered in the middle of the month, but the specific number that can be delivered has not yet been determined.
As soon as this notice was issued, the pressure was immediately placed on some generals with high rankings, because according to the delivery rules, these people would definitely be the first to receive the gifts. And with Kai Cao's limited labor and materials, they will definitely squeeze out the share of those behind them.
In this way, if Kai Cao is still unable to pay enough for the gifts during the Grand Parade, the reason is not that Kai Cao neglects his duties, but that the people in front of him are unwilling to donate sympathies.
Not long after this notice was posted, another important person made a donation to Kai Cao and personally escorted the equipment and materials to the Bingcheng official office.
When Li Tai learned that Zhao Gui led his team to visit the government office in person, he was naturally surprised. However, no matter what their relationship was, since the other party came in person, it was considered as a compliment to him, so he had to welcome him.
When Li Tai came out of the official office, Zhao Guicai, who had reined in his horse and was standing on the street, turned over and dismounted. He stood there waiting for Li Tai to come forward and bow to him. Only then did he show a smile on his face. He pointed at Li Tai and said kindly: "Li Tai is responsible for many tasks." He is responsible for the job, and he is responsible for many things. He is really hardworking and admirable. There are also a few members in my household who enjoy the country's favor, but compared with Li Zheng, they can be called thieves.
But how can I do the maintenance of the national economy and the important tasks of the Taiwan government by myself? Although I am advanced in my work, it is not convenient for me to take away your case. I know that you have been studying very hard recently. Please take care of the armor and weapons on the car behind you. check and accept. "
Seeing Zhao Gui's kind attitude, Li Tai didn't know what to say for a while. He looked at this guy for a while to make sure he wasn't having a seizure, then he cupped his fists and thanked him, then moved forward to prepare to take inventory of the armor materials on the receiving vehicle. .
However, when the Kai Cao crowd stepped forward, the Zhao Gui Buqu who were guarding the chariots did not retreat, but looked directly at their lord.
"Zhongshan Gong, this is..."
Seeing this scene, Li Tai frowned slightly, secretly thinking that the old boy is here to cause trouble?
During the recent period, there has been a lot of onlookers gathering outside the gate of Kai Cao's official office. Most of them were servants from Shiliu families who were watching and asking for news. At this time, they noticed that the atmosphere was different, so they all came together.
Zhao Gui met Li Tai's gaze, took a step forward without hesitation and said with a smile: "Although these materials cannot be called precious goods, since they are donated, I always hope to get a response.
The former is the general, Li Taiwei, etc. I am here today, and I have generously donated money to Kai Cao to help Li do his job. Can Li tell the truth and can the things that the people expect at the moment be achieved? Completed within this month? "
"Yes, I saw Kai Cao receiving the goods but not delivering them. Can they be delivered within the month?"
"Dr. Zhongshan is of high righteousness, Governor Li, please answer truthfully!"
Hearing Zhao Gui's question, many people present also echoed, hoping to hear a conclusive answer, and thanked Zhao Gui repeatedly for asking what they felt.
Zhao Gui stood there with a graceful and kind smile on his face. He waved slightly to the crowd nearby, then turned back and smiled and said: "If the gap in work materials is still huge, no one but Li can handle it, and you don't have to." If you show off your strength, you can sue us. Among the young people in the Taiwan government, you are considered good and will not ruin your reputation just because you fail to achieve anything. But if you disappoint the people and give up your orders because of your anger and tiredness, that's fine. It’s really a big crime!”
Damn it, he really got it this time!
Li Tai looked at Zhao Gui's smug look and became very unhappy. This guy forced himself to be associated with Yu Jin and Li Bi. His meaning was self-evident, but at the Kai Cao official office He was a little bit intolerant of the fact that he was showing off to him for entertainment.
Because of Yu Wentai's previous instructions, Li Tai didn't intend to use this incident to blackmail Zhao Gui, but he couldn't prevent this guy from forcing his way in to show his face. Since his tone was so loud, what else could Li Tai have to be polite about.
He first bowed to Zhao Guishen, and then said with a look of shame and gratitude: "Since Mr. Zhongshan asked, I dare not hide it. The gap in Kai Cao's labor and materials is indeed not small. After all, there has been a shortage of materials since the beginning of the year. With my humble position, we share the armor." It is indeed difficult for the people of Cao to take care of everything, but with the generous help of Lord Zhongshan, the people will surely get what they want. Please sit down in the hall and let me explain the troubles in detail. "
When Zhao Gui heard this, his cheeks trembled, but he didn't say much. He was greeted by Li Taigong and walked into the official office. The people on the street behind him kept cheering.
After a while, Zhao Guicai came out again, with a somewhat unsightly look on his face, but when he saw the expectant eyes of everyone on the street, he still squeezed out a smile and waved his hands: "Each of you will report to the master, and everything will be safe in the house." The gift is waiting for delivery, let’s read it together!”
Everyone was even more excited when they heard this. Some hurriedly returned home to report the news, while others followed Zhao Gui's team and applauded.
When Zhao Gui was marching out of the city surrounded by the crowd, several powerful slaves on the left side of the road came forward and crossed their arms and said: "My husband is hosting a banquet in his villa in the east of the city. I sincerely invite Mr. Zhongshan to come and be a guest."
Zhao Gui was naturally too lazy to pay attention to such a hidden invitation, but when he saw the servant handing over the talisman, he pondered for a while before nodding and said: "Lead the way."
The group of people rode horses in the eastern suburbs of the city, and soon came to a manor built on a hillside and in a valley. Several people were standing in front of the manor, and the leader was Yuchi Gang.