Summoning the best emperor of the Three Kingdoms

Chapter 69 Collusion and Mutual Benefit
"Magistrate Hu is a good official who loves the people like a son. This would have been saved. It's just that there has been a terrible incident in Fugou where the disciples attacked the army and caused so many casualties. Once His Highness knows, Hu County Neither the order nor the general will have a good time." Su Dingfang sat back and continued: "According to this general, we can only find out the people behind this scene as quickly as possible and bring them to justice. Calm Your Highness' anger!"

"General Su's words are very serious. As long as they are capable, the subordinates are willing to cooperate with General Su. I don't know what General Su wants to do?" Hu Lun has no choice but to follow Su Dingfang's words. I don't know what Su Dingfang wants to do.

"It would be great if County Magistrate Hu would be willing to help. I would have already thought of a countermeasure. County Magistrate Hu is also a local parent official, so there must be one sentence that will never be unfamiliar." Su Dingfang made a fool of himself, and he wanted to let Hu Lun took the initiative to ask him, so that slowly, Hu Lun would be completely led by his nose.

Sure enough, upon seeing this, Hu Lun immediately asked: "May I ask what General Su is referring to?"

Sure enough, the fish took the bait, Su Dingfang laughed secretly in his heart, but on the surface he said seriously: "Overcome the mistakes with merit, and cover up the good news with good news!"

"Overturn the past with merit. Reward the good and cover the sorrow?" Hu Lun was stunned for a moment. He was very familiar with this sentence, and he had done it before, but he didn't know the use of Su Dingfang's saying it now.

"That's right! The attack on the military camp was not only due to the general's dereliction of duty, but also related to Magistrate Hu's lack of security. If His Highness really wants to pursue him, neither of us will be able to escape our involvement, and our future career will definitely be affected. But after all, I am one of the closest relatives around His Highness. If His Highness’s temperament is not known to anyone, can’t I still know it? As long as Magistrate Hu and this general complete the tasks assigned by His Highness before the matter is exposed, they will have merit. Your Highness After all, we are young and it is inevitable that we will be overjoyed when the time comes. When we tell His Highness the accident, His Highness will never take it to heart. Instead, he will praise Magistrate Hu for his calmness and courage in times of crisis!" Su Dingfang watched quietly. Hu Lun wanted to see what choice this old fox, who was frightened by himself, would make.

"General Su's specific meaning is..." Hu Lun waved his hand and removed all the servants on the left and right, walked up to Su Dingfang, and asked carefully.

"Magistrate Hu is indeed a cautious person. No wonder he has been able to sit firmly as the magistrate of Fugou County for so many years. I have learned it." Su Dingfang laughed, and then said seriously: "Magistrate Hu, we are all in the same rope now. Grasshopper above, I will not play tricks with you anymore. You and I know how much the army is guilty of reducing its strength in non-combat. Now we can only complete the tasks assigned by His Highness as soon as possible, so that we can take the merits and sins out of it. Choose it. The conscription is going to be completed in Fugou as soon as possible, but the county magistrate Hu needs to deal with the snowstorm to ensure the safety of the lives of the affected people and the basic food and clothing problems. Only if you and I have made achievements, His Highness will give you a lighter punishment You and me." Su Dingfang said finally, and lightly patted Hu County Magistrate's shoulder, and Hu County Magistrate's shoulder drooped exaggeratedly.

"Gao, although General Su was born as a general, but his mind is working like a horse, and it's too late for a low-level official." After thinking about it, Hu Lun found that what Su Dingfang said was indeed a good way out. "General Su, don't worry, I will let my subordinates continue to help the victims now. As for the general, I am willing to go to each household to help lobby. It is an honor to join the army and serve the country. I believe that the common people will sign up enthusiastically after they understand. Participated." Hu Lun smiled flatteringly with his eyes narrowed.

"Haha, County Magistrate Hu is indeed a smart person. Since Magistrate Hu is so active, I will not be left behind. Don't worry, County Magistrate Hu. As long as the task is successfully completed, I will definitely say more good things for you in His Highness's ears. In the future, the county magistrate of Fugou must still belong to magistrate Hu." Su Dingfang also said enthusiastically.

People who didn't know saw the two people being so polite, and thought they were old friends who hadn't seen each other for many years. Who knew that they had a life-and-death relationship last night.

"Magistrate Hu, no, brother Hu, brother, I have finished what I want to say, so I won't delay brother Hu's business anymore. On the conscription side, I will rely on brother Hu for help."

"Oh, I am really flattered that the general is so polite. Wait for me, general." Hu Lun walked into the back room, and came out after a while holding a beautifully crafted wooden box.

"General Su, I see that the people are trapped by the snowstorm and the people are suffering. I really can't sleep or eat. Thankfully, I still have some savings from living frugally over the years. Now I will trouble you, General, to distribute them to the victims for me. Relieve the tortured heart of the subordinate." Hu Lun held the wooden box in both hands and passed it forward, the fat on his face trembled in pain, it seemed that if he hadn't had to, he would have been reluctant to be so generous.

"Why is this so embarrassing?" Su Dingfang felt the weight of the wooden box, couldn't help swallowing, and pushed the wooden box back.Anyone with a discerning eye knows that Hu Lun is bribing him, saying that he is asking him to hand it over to the disaster victims, and it will go into his pocket in the end. This is the most common excuse for bribery in official circles.

"Hey, what's the relationship between the lower official and the general? Don't tell me you're still not willing to help the lower official." Hu Lun forcefully stuffed the wooden box into Su Dingfang's arms, as if I'd turn my face if you didn't accept it.

"Okay, the kindness is hard to turn down. The magistrate Hu's wishes will be kept in the hearts of the common people." Su Dingfang no longer refused, and instinctively stroked the wooden box with his hands, looking at Hu Lun laughed.

"That's right, why are you being polite when you're all my brothers?" Hu Lun saw that Su Dingfang finally put away the wooden box, and also noticed Su Dingfang's small movements, and the heart that had been hanging in his heart finally let go.Only if you, Su Dingfang, are also a greedy person, can I, Hu Lun, dare to cooperate with you.

"Then I won't disturb County Magistrate Hu's business, so leave!"

"Let's go slowly, general, and I'll see you off." Hu Lun sent Su Dingfang out of the county office, and the two sides said goodbye with reluctant smiles, just like the parting between old friends, even the cold wind was not so biting. .

Seeing Su Dingfang's figure gradually going away, the smile on Hu Lun's face gradually disappeared, and one person thought to himself: "This Su Dingfang clearly knew that the person who attacked his camp at night was sent by me, why did he change his attitude halfway through talking?" , help me find a way out? Yes, I am sure he also knows that there is no conclusive evidence, even if he sees with his own eyes that I instigated it, he can’t slander me as a court official. The next image is that he is not doing well, so he took the initiative to come to me to resolve the grievances, and wanted me to support him in completing the task of recruiting troops as soon as possible to balance the merits and demerits."

"It's just that I, Hu Lun, am not a vegetarian. Do you think that the box of treasures in the wooden box is so easy to accept? I have marked the gold and silver treasures in it in advance. With this handle in hand, you can If Su Dingfang wants to continue to gain the trust of King Chenliu, he must help me secure the position of county magistrate in Fugou, or even go one step further. Otherwise, I, Hu Lun, will have a hard time, and you, Su Dingfang, will never be able to be your general. ! Huh, Zhang Jun, you have worked so hard and planned so much, but in the end you still can't compare to my clever plan once and for all!" Hu Lun was very proud.This old fox is really not simple, he secretly dug a big hole for Su Dingfang!
(End of this chapter)