Xian Dynasty Era

Chapter 184 If things go on like this, the country will not be the country!
Before I knew it, I arrived at the manor under the Meng Mountain, rain and fog shrouded the sky and the earth, and on the bluestone road in front of the manor, a large umbrella was propped up, headed by Wu Deben, twenty or thirty members of the Wang family in Fengle County Patriarch, please wait and wait for a long time.

The carriage stopped slowly, Peng Ji approached with an umbrella, and said in a low voice, "Your Majesty, we're here."

Su Zhao responded, and then walked out through the curtain, looking at the family members of Fengle County, big and small, and said in a loud voice amidst the sound of greetings: "Your lords are exempt from the ceremony, let you wait in the rain, why are you so lonely?" Tolerate."

"Your Majesty works hard on the embankment for the people of Fengle County, and we will sit in the back. It is us who can't bear it." The old man beside Wu De himself said in a cang voice.

This person is the head of the Zhao family.

Su Zhao glanced at him, his face was faintly familiar.

He especially remembered the old man's stingy attitude in the county guard's mansion back then, but now he looks like a public and loyal to the country, it is really...

However, Su Zhao would not sarcasm out of measure, instead he said softly: "This is not a place to talk, let's go in first."

Everyone quickly echoed, like the stars holding the moon, followed Su Zhao into the Wu Family Manor.

Inside the Flower Hall
After some excuses, Su Zhao still sat on the main seat, and Wu Deben accompanied him with his left hand to show his affection. In this world, the left is respected according to the sage's intention to hold a contract.

The other one is the Patriarch of the Zhao family, because of his age, he also lives on the right side, laughing and talking.

At this moment, Fan Xiaoqiao was standing behind Su Zhao, guarding her sword with a blank expression on her face. Hearing Su Zhao's greetings with the old foxes, her complexion moved slightly and her emotions were complicated.

Sometimes, she even admired this young man, who was younger than her, but could easily fight with these people...

"Hey, I don't admire this villain. This villain destroys my innocence. Sooner or later, he will die at my hands!" Fan Xiao quickly put aside some thoughts in his mind, and gave Su Zhao a vicious look.

Su Zhao is on the other side of the room, and is greeting with several Patriarchs.

Some prefects were originally ministers, and when they talked with them, they would not say nothing.

During the banquet, it was not that no one wanted to ask whether it meant anything for Qimin, the registered household of Zhou Jiang's second family boy servant, to divide the land and divide the fields.

But after all dare not come out.

As Su Zhao's expression softened and he spoke words of relief, the other generation was relieved for the time being.

Among them, there are people with active thoughts, such as the Patriarch of the Zhao family, who said with a smile: "Your Majesty came to Fengle County this time, and it is said that there is no one around to serve you. I have a granddaughter who is sixteen years old, At the same age, with a gentle temperament and good at playing piano music, it would be better to stay by your side to serve and live."

As soon as this remark came out, the faces of the dozen or so companies below all moved slightly, ready to move.

It was clearly the words of the head of the Zhao family who reminded them!

Su Guojunhou is only fifteen years old, just the age when he is greedy for beauty.

Moreover, a group of old men who had seen countless women raised their eyes and glanced at the sword servant behind Su Zhao, with the spring charm in the corners of their brows and eyes not fading.

"As long as you are a human being, you have weaknesses. If you donate beauties to protect your wealth, this is a good deal!" some county princes thought in their hearts.

Seeing this scene, Wu Deben couldn't help frowning, he didn't want to present his daughter for glory, but his daughter seemed to be a little curious about this Su Guojun, and today he prepared a talent song, intending to toast during the banquet.

As for the old foxes in front, after making such a move, he spoke later, which was somewhat inferior, so he had to give up and look for a better opportunity.

At this moment, Fan Xiao sneered sneeringly at the side, looking at Su Zhao, who was holding a wine glass and smiling silently, for some reason, her contempt became even worse. only."

Su Zhaoqing coughed, and there was silence all around.

Su Zhao put down his wine glass, and said in a loud voice: "The kindness of the lords, I received it alone. I went to Fengle County alone. The soldiers and civilians in front fought on the front line. I lived with the soldiers and civilians day and night, sharing joys and sorrows, but I didn't need any maids to serve me."

When Wu Deben heard the words, he was the first to say: "Your Majesty loves the people like a son, he does not respect luxury, and the grassroots admire him."

The other Patriarchs also made all kinds of compliments, one after another, but they had no choice but to give up.

Su Zhao didn't take it seriously, this time, the other companies were testing his attitude, and he certainly wouldn't make a promise if there was a golden word.

Wait until the wine has passed three rounds, and the dishes have passed the five flavors.

One of the patriarchs had the courage to ask, "Your Majesty, if the repair of the embankment and weirs is completed, will the boy servants who are waiting on the embankment be released?"

As Fengle County Governor Zou Yi sent a large number of county officials to count the population, measure the acres of fields, and register the households... All the families in Fengle County fell into the eyes of each, and they were naturally panicked. shock.

Because they saw some bad signs.

Su Zhao asked in surprise, "Who is this?"

"This is the Patriarch of the Li family." The head of the Zhao family beside him answered with a smile.

Su Zhao pondered for a while, and said in a deep voice: "They are all citizens of my country of Su. After the matter is completed, they will return home."

Scattered, as for where to scatter, Su Zhao didn't say.

The other Patriarchs didn't hear the implication, they thought they got the promise, they looked at each other, and they all felt much more at ease.

Wu Deben at the side smoothed things over, changed the topic, and said: "Today we are only waiting for the emperor to clean up the dust, and we will not discuss state affairs during the banquet."

Everyone responded with a smile.

Su Zhao looked at this scene and shook his head secretly, but he took another look at Wu Deben.

When the time was right at Youzheng, the banquet came to an end, and the heads of the Wang family in Fengle County also left the Wu Family Manor in twos and threes. As for Su Zhao, he also stayed in the Wu Family Manor at the sincere request of Wu Deben.

No matter what, from Su Zhao's attitude today, these people at least let go of some uneasiness in their hearts.

The night was shrouded, and the rain was falling into silk. Su Zhao stood on the attic with his hands behind his back, looking at the dots of lights in the manors in the distance, and fell into thought for a while.

"These people are really hypocritical and disgusting." Fan Xiao said coldly, and added, "Same as you."

Su Zhao just looked back at Fan Xiao, but didn't say anything.

Gein, the sound of piano music came from the heavy rain, the sound of the piano was quiet, and it seemed to come from the backyard of the Wu Family Manor.

Su Zhao's eyes moved slightly, but he didn't feel any curiosity to explore. He turned to look at the girl standing with her sword in his arms, and joked, "Xiao'er, why don't you play a song with her?"

Fan Xiao frowned Xiuli's eyebrows, and said with disdain: "What's so good about it, it's played without charm."

The girl said disdainfully, and after a while, she suddenly realized that this person called her Xiao'er again, her lips moved, and finally she felt that it was meaningless to keep repeating the machine, so she just sighed quietly.

At this moment, however, Su Zhao approached the young girl, took a short flute from Fan Xiao's waist, and said, "Xiao'er, I haven't heard you play the flute before, play a tune, let me listen."

Fan Xiaoqing scolded: "I don't blow it."

"That's right, it's a jade flute after all, without meat... Interesting." Su Zhao pinched the girl's cold face.

Fan Xiao's face froze, and then he cursed secretly.

At this moment, Peng Ji, who was guarding under the attic, said loudly: "Your Majesty, the Patriarch of the Wu family is begging to see you."

Su Zhao put away his joking attitude, calmed down, and said, "I'll go see you, you wait here."

After leaving the wing room and stepping into a flower hall, after the two exchanged pleasantries, Su Zhao asked, "Patriarch Wu, what else is going on here?"

Wu Deben said: "It's the fault of the grassroots that disturbed the king's rest, but there is indeed one thing, I want to ask the king."

Su Zhao looked thoughtful, and murmured: "It seems that Master Wu has something to say to Yu Gu."

Wu Deben suddenly thumped, knelt down on both knees, bowed his head and said: "The grass-roots people know the ambition of the king, and are willing to help the king's great cause, destroy the family, and relieve the difficulties of the king, so as to relieve the king's worries."

The head of the family has already noticed Su Zhao's thoughts, and is willing to vote with his wealth and life.

Seeing this scene, Su Zhao was slightly moved. After all, not everyone has such courage, so he remained silent for a moment and said, "Mr. Wu, get up."

Wu De's original heart relaxed, and said: "Thank you, Your Majesty."

Su Zhaodao: "Since Mr. Wu has already noticed it, I will not hide it from Mr. Gu. Now all the countries are eyeing Su, and Su wants to enrich the country and strengthen the army. This kind of thing of hoarding the people as servants cannot be tolerated any longer. Otherwise, you will all turn the people into livestock, and if things go on like this, the country will not be a country, and the country of Su will not be able to collect money, food, taxes, and taxes, so how can they support the army? At that time, Gu will be the king of the subjugated country!"

Wu Deben looked terrified, and cupped his hands and said: "The grass-roots people know that saving people as servants will do great harm to the country. Speaking of which, the grass-roots people only have three sons and one daughter, and they usually don't have many servants, and..."

"Mr. Wu doesn't need to explain." Su Zhao pondered: "Mr.'s heart is known alone."

For Wu Deben's charity business, Su Zhao will not kill them all, and will give some living space. After all, no agriculture is unstable, and no business is not prosperous.

(End of this chapter)