The strongest Marquis in history

Xun Zhen frowned, and said: "Mr. Cui, once I go out to greet Wang Qi in person, especially when I am old, but I greet Wang Qi in person. If the news spreads, will it make people think that the old man is too powerful? Whether, will he be punished?" What about people criticizing it?"

Cui Baisheng shook his head and said: "Patriarch, who would criticize you? Even if some people are jealous, but the benefits in their hands are the real deal. Especially Wang Qili defeated the master of the foreign kingdom and made the country famous. Such people come to Yangdi County, you Going out to greet him in person is to show the demeanor of the Xun family, how can it be criticized by others."

Xun Zhen said: "That's the truth."

Only then did Xun Zhen stand up and hurried out.

Xun Zhen took Cui Baisheng and went straight to the gate. When he saw Wang Qi and his party arriving, he had a smile on his face and said, "Young Master is here, my Xun family is full of splendor! Young Master, Please come in."

"Please!"

Wang Qi nodded slightly.

He brought Zhuge Feng, Su Lie, and Xiao Qingzhi in, and Zhao Yuyan and Cai Shi also followed.

But Zhao Yuyan and Cai Shi were taken away.

After all, they are female relatives.

In the hall, Wang Qi, Zhuge Feng and Xiao Qingzhi were seated, while Su Lie stood behind Wang Qi.

Xun Zhen took the initiative and said, "Young Master is here today, what's the matter?"

Wang Qi didn't go around in circles, and took the initiative to say: "Patriarch Xun, I came here today to do something, and I ask Patriarch Xun to help. Of course, I won't let Patriarch Xun be busy, and Patriarch Xun can also benefit. Generally speaking, it is a benefit. exchange."

When Xun Zhen heard this, his heart felt at ease.

Since Wang Qi said so, he would definitely not let him suffer.

Xun Zhen said: "What is it specifically?"

Wang Qi said directly: "I'm going to Nanyang County to take up my post. I don't have soldiers to protect me. Nanyang is a mess. There are countless bandits. I need [-] troops to accompany me to ensure that Nanyang County can be wiped out."

"I need Patriarch Xun to take the lead and unite with the major families in Yingchuan to raise two thousand soldiers for me."

"Of course, I have benefited. In addition to the soldiers and horses donated by the Xun family, I will also declare the benevolence and righteousness of the Xun family to the outside world. In order to help me and support the imperial court in suppressing the rebellion, I also gave me 10 taels of silver and [-] shi of military rations."

"This is the benefit of the Xun family, gaining the reputation of benevolence and righteousness."

Wang Qi said: "Patriarch Xun united with people from other major families, and it is very easy to give me 2000 people. After this matter is completed, Patriarch Xun can gain fame."

After Xun Zhen heard it, his brows twitched, and a look of excitement appeared on his face.

This thing is good.

Xun Zhen looked at Cui Baisheng again, only to see that Cui Baisheng also nodded slightly, appearing to agree.

Even if Wang Qi doesn't give benefits, Xun Zhen will help in order to make friends with Wang Qi.Now, Wang Qi is willing to give benefits, which is naturally a good thing that is icing on the cake.

Xun Zhen made up his mind, and he said: "Young Lord, give me two days, and I will raise 2000 people for you. Besides, I will try my best to raise soldiers' salaries, weapons and food."

"Thank you!"

Wang Qi thanked directly.

Xun Zhen said: "It's rare for the young master to come to the Xun's house. Can you give the old man a thin noodle and let the Xun's house host a banquet to clean up the dust for the young master. At the same time, I also invite the principals of the various clans in Yingchuan to meet the young master again." Lord Hou. In the past, we had blind eyes and had conflicts with the young master. Now that we have fought with the young master, they also hope to show the demeanor of the young master."

Wang Qi said: "Then thank you Patriarch Xun."

Xun Zhen was overjoyed immediately, and said: "The old man will arrange the matter, and I will ask someone to take the young master to rest first."

Wang Qi nodded.

There is no conflict between him and Xun Zhen now, Xun Zhen has good intentions, and Wang Qi is happy to see it come true.

Chapter 232

Xun Zhen arranged for people to invite the heads of the major families in Yingchuan to discuss matters, including the Chen family, Guo family, and Zhu family in Yingchuan, and the main families in Yangzhai County, Yingchuan.Apart from this, there are other small family principals who also participated.

A group of people, take their seats.

Xun Zhen's eyes swept across the crowd, and said in a deep voice: "Everyone, you should all have heard about Wang Qi's arrival in Yangzhai County and his stay at my Xun's house, right?"

Chen Mou said: "I did know the news, but why did Wang Qi come to Patriarch Xun's house?"

Chen Mou was slightly younger than Xun Zhen.

But he is also an elderly person. As the head of the Chen family, he has been in charge of the Chen family for decades, and he is also a person with a certain reputation in Yangzhai County.

Following Chen Mou's opening, Guo Yan, the patriarch of the Guo family, Zhu Chen, the patriarch of the Zhu family, and the heads of other major families all asked about Wang Qi's situation.

Everyone's face was full of curiosity.

One must know that when Wang Qi and Lin Yuanchong entered Chang'an and passed through Yangzhai County in the past, they had intended to intimidate Lin Yuanchong, so that they were punished by Wang Qi, and they were all in awe of Wang Qi.

Furthermore, Wang Qi is different now.

Wang Qi became famous all over the world.

Today's Wang Qi, if there is a conflict with their big families, they will not be able to provoke Wang Qi.

Xun Zhen smiled slightly and said, "Everyone, you don't have to worry. Wang Qi came to Yangdi County this time not to find fault. On the contrary, he came this time to ask for our help. To be precise, he came to seek cooperation. .”

Chen Mou asked: "What kind of cooperation method?"

The rest of the people looked over one after another.

People in aristocratic families pay attention to the family, country and world, and they first value the interests of the family.

Then there is the national interest.

Therefore, for Chen Mou and other major families, even if Wang Qi wants to cooperate with the Yingchuan family, he must first guarantee the interests of their respective families.They are willing to cooperate only if the family benefits.

Xun Zhen looked calm, and said with a smile: "Everyone, this time Wang Qi was ordered to go to Nanyang County of Langya Kingdom to take up his post. Because Nanyang County is in chaos and is occupied by bandits, we need troops to wipe out the bandits."

"So, he needs two thousand soldiers and horses."

"Wang Qi proposed that we raise 10 soldiers and horses for him. He announced to the public that our major families in Yingchuan, in order to help the court, will support [-] soldiers and horses, [-] taels of silver, and [-] shi of grain."

"This is a benefit from Wang Qi."

Xun Zhen said: "Wang Qi's intention is to publicize our Yingchuan family and earn us a reputation. In my opinion, this matter is indeed the best of both worlds. We gain fame, and Wang Qi also gains benefits."

Chen Mou heard the words, his eyes rolled, and he was thinking quickly in his heart.

The rest are also pondering.

Xun Zhen was not in a hurry, and continued: "In fact, when Wang Qi was in Chang'an, he had already worked for the East Palace. Our Yingchuan family also stood by the East Palace, and we can be regarded as people on the same boat."

"Wang Qi came to the door. Apart from his work in the East Palace, coupled with Wang Qi's own influence, it is difficult for us to shirk when he comes to ask for help. We must help one or two."

"It was something that couldn't be avoided in the first place, but now, Wang Qi is willing to give benefits, so the old man thinks that we can cooperate with Wang Qi. Furthermore, our big families gather troops, and one family sends out hundreds of people, 2000 people. It's a breeze. It's not difficult."

Xun Zhen said: "We have benefited from the things we have done with little effort, so why not do it?"

Guo Yan nodded and said: "Patriarch Xun, I agree with Wang Qi's funding. See how many people support it now, and if there are more people who support it, I will send a little less. If there are fewer people who support it, my Guo family will give a little more. Anyway, I agree with your suggestion."

Chen Mou stroked his beard and said: "The old man also supports it. After all, by supporting Wang Qi, we can also benefit."

The rest expressed their opinions one after another.

Everyone agrees.

After all, in the moment, they can profit.Under this premise, no one will refuse.It's just that everyone expressed their agreement, but Zhu Chen didn't express his opinion for the time being.

Zhu Chen is a little older than Xun Zhen.

He already has silver hair.

Zhu Chen's reputation is not comparable to that of Xun Zhen, and the Zhu family is also not comparable to the Xun family, so Zhu Chen's influence is not enough.However, Zhu Chen's strategy is quite deep, and it can be called a scheming plan.

Xun Zhen and Zhu Chen were old acquaintances, knew Zhu Chen, and asked, "Brother Zhu, what do you think?"

Zhu Chen stroked the long white beard under his jaw, and said slowly: "Patriarch Xun, I have no objection to assisting Wang Qi. Moreover, the old man also strongly supports it. Now that I support Wang Qi, it is a good fortune .In the future, Wang Qifei and Huang Tengda, our big families, at least helped Wang Qi, and he owes us a favor."

Hearing Zhu Chen's implication, Xun Zhen seemed to have nothing to say. He asked, "Then Brother Zhu, what did you think about it? Since you support it, you have another meaning."

Zhu Chen said in a deep voice: "What I'm thinking about is that since we're helping Wang Qi, we might as well make another big bet."

Xun Zhen said: "How to make a big bet?"

Zhu Chen said: "The major families, choose young and promising young people, follow Wang Qi, and go to work in Nanyang."

"Hahaha……"

Guo Yan suddenly laughed out loud.

With a look of disdain on his face, he said: "Brother Zhu, brother Zhu, what are you doing? Do you want the face of the children of the aristocratic family? Doesn't our Yingchuan aristocratic family have the ability to let the disciples of our clan become officials? "

"With our capabilities, it is a breeze to arrange for people to become officials."

"Even, not to mention Qipin county magistrate, even higher-ranking officials can arrange operations. Since we have such strength and ability, why should we let our disciples bow their knees and come to Wang Qi's side? do things."

"Why should you wrong your own people?"

"We are helping Wang Qi right now because of mutual benefit, and we can sell Wang Qi as a favor."

Guo Yan's face was a little harsh, and he said in a deep voice: "We have done our best in doing this. If we follow your method, we will be too wronged for the children of the Yingchuan family. I don't agree with such a suggestion."

Chen Mou nodded hurriedly, twirling the beard under his chin, and said slowly: "Brother Zhu, I don't agree with your suggestion. Our people don't need to be under Wang Qi's command and be instructed by Wang Qi. Besides, Wang Qi is only a county magistrate, why should we let the outstanding sons of our family work. Wang Qi is not the prince of the East Palace, nor is he the state shepherd of Yizhou, he is just a small county magistrate."

The rest of the people all spoke in agreement.

Everyone held the same opinion, and they all disagreed with arranging people to follow Wang Qi.

Ask them to give soldiers, no problem.

After all, the major families produce people, and there are not many people in one family.

But it is really aggrieved to let his own children serve Wang Qi.

None of them are happy.

Zhu Chen frowned when he heard what everyone said, and opened his mouth to speak.But when the words came to his lips, his eyes flicked away, and he swallowed it back when he saw a person who was indignant.

He originally wanted to make a long speech, but now, he really has nothing to say.

Zhu Chen looked at Xun Zhen and asked, "Patriarch Xun, what do you think?"

Xun Zhen said: "Brother Zhu, I don't agree with sending the family's children to work under Wang Qi's command. You have already explained the reason very clearly. Anyway, my big families in Yingchuan are a century-old family and a famous family. We send Wouldn't it be embarrassing for a family member to work under Wang Qi's sect? After all, Wang Qi is only a seventh-rank county magistrate."

Zhu Chen sighed in his heart, nodded and stopped talking.

Too lazy to say.

Xun Zhen changed the subject and said, "Okay, let's get down to business, let's talk about raising two thousand soldiers and horses for Wang Qi. My opinion is to give Wang Qi some weapons, armor, and some food and money. At least along the way On the way to Nanyang County, is there enough food? Do you have any opinions on this? Anyway, it’s all for the benefit, and I don’t care about it.”

Everyone shook their heads and agreed with Xun Zhen's suggestion.

Anyway, good things have been done.

It's nothing to give a little more food, equipment, etc., not to mention, it's not a family that bears it, but a joint effort of all major families.In this way, there is no pressure on each of them.

Seeing that everyone agreed, Xun Zhen stopped talking and directly determined the amount to be given to each household.

In a short time, things were settled.

Then, Xun Zhen said again: "Everyone, tonight, I will hold a banquet at the mansion to clean up Wang Qi's dust. At that time, everyone will come to participate. Now we still need to build a good relationship with Wang Qi, so I hope everyone can If you support me, I won't give Wang Qi a bad impression of my Yingchuan family."

Chen Mou smiled and said, "You should participate."

Guo Yan also nodded slightly, and said with a smile: "Patriarch Xun has worked so hard to get the opportunity we have now. We must not miss such an opportunity."

The rest of the people spoke one after another.

Zhu Chen also nodded in agreement, but to Zhu Chen, he felt a little regretful that these members of the Yingchuan family were all self-righteous.

After the matter was settled, Zhu Chen and the others left separately.When Zhu Chen returned home, he went straight to the study and ordered the housekeeper to call his eldest grandson.

Zhu Chen's eldest grandson is named Zhu Shanchang.

In his early twenties, he was quite handsome, and his temperament was even more capable and calm.Although Zhu Shanchang is not very old, he has a refined demeanor. This is the proud grandson taught by Zhu Chen himself.

When Zhu Shanchang entered the study, he bowed respectfully and said, "Grandfather, what do you want me to do?"

Zhu Chen said: "Wang Qi has arrived in Yangzhai County, you know?"

Zhu Shanchang nodded and said: "Sun'er has indeed heard about this matter. After all, Wang Qi arrived in Yangdi County. Everyone knows such important news. I am afraid that everyone in Yangdi County already knows about it."

Zhu Chen said: "Since you know, what do you think of Wang Qi?"

On Zhu Shanchang's elegant face, there was a touch of seriousness, and he said slowly: "Grandfather, grandson has learned a lot about Wang Qi, and regardless of Wang Qi's martial arts, I think Wang Qi is really a good person." Simple."

Zhu Chen said, "Why do you say that?"