Fenghou

Lu Xiu was locked up in a small building, and only her personal maid, Chun Tao, accompanied her. In order to prevent her from escaping, Lu Yihao even hired five strong and healthy women to guard the gate downstairs. Except for Lu Yihao, none of the five women They don't listen to people's words.

Last night, Lu Xiu cried twice and stayed up almost all night. She knew her grandfather's strength too well, as long as he decided, no one could object.

But Lu Xiu will not admit defeat, for the sake of her own happiness, she will never accept her fate.

Lu Xiu has calmed down and regained her senses. She is also thinking about how to get rid of the marriage arranged by her grandfather?

At this time, footsteps sounded on the stairs, and the maid Chuntao called out, "Miss Mei is here!"

Lu Xiu was taken aback, and hurried out of the bedroom, only to see Li Mei standing at the stairs, smiling, holding a food box.

"Amei, you...why are you here?"

"Can't I come? I'll bring you food and talk to you by the way. "

"But……"

Lu Xiu pointed down, and whispered: "Why did those five wretches allow you to come up?"

Li Mei smiled slightly and said, "Your grandfather just forbids you to go downstairs, not forbids others to go upstairs. Besides, I have Grandpa's sign, and they dare not stop them."

The grandfather Li Mei mentioned was her future father-in-law, Lu Xiu's father, Lu Jin.

Lu Xiu felt sore for a while, and finally she realized that only her father really cared about her. For so many years, her father had been covered by her grandfather's halo, and she hardly cared about him.

"What did my dad say?"

"He told you not to be too desperate. Things are changing. Don't talk about failure until the last moment."

Lu Xiu smiled wryly, "Father wants me to accept my fate. As long as the engagement and dowry between the two families are exchanged, it will be difficult to recover. I don't think it can be delayed until the end."

"Then what are you going to do?" Li Mei asked.

Lu Xiu bit her lip and said resolutely: "I decided to go, and go to Sichuan and Shaanxi with Sanlang."

"Ah! You want to elope."

Lu Xiu gave her a white look, "What elopement, it's so ugly to say, I just want to go to Bashu for fun, and go with my friends, can't I?"

"Is there a difference between the two?"

"Of course there is a difference. Elopement is a private decision for life. When I finally come back, I will bring the child back. I just went to Bashu for fun. If Saburo wants to marry me, he has to ask a matchmaker to talk about marriage. It is a normal marriage."

"But... even if you guard yourself like a jade, others don't know, Xiu Niang, people's words are awesome!"

"I can't control that much anymore, this is the only way to get rid of the Shen family."

Lu Xiu took out a folded letter and handed it to Li Mei, "Do you know where he lives? You give this letter to him for me."

"You guy, okay! I'll ask your second brother to deliver this letter to you."

Li Mei hid the letter close to her body, and went downstairs with an empty food box...

Chapter 274 Coercion

In the afternoon, the Song and Jin countries formally reached the second round of the armistice agreement on the eastern front, which basically continued the content of the first round of the armistice agreement, but added an additional condition. A limit of two months.

Of course, there are still some specific clauses that are not written in the formal agreement, such as Chen Qing's transfer from Sichuan and Shaanxi.

Zhizhengtang also voted to approve the armistice agreement immediately, and Zhizhengtang and Emperor Zhao Gou stamped their seals successively, which meant that the Song Dynasty had officially recognized the agreement.

That night, the emperor Zhao Gou made a decree to commend Chen Qing for his meritorious service in fighting Xixia and Puppet Qi. Reward 5000 liang of silver and [-] pieces of silk.

This decree is an affirmation and reward for Chen Qing's achievements in the Northwest, and the appointment of the censor is actually to give him the right to impeach him as a civil official, paving the way for the next decree.

Zhao Gou immediately issued a second edict, appointing Chen Qing as the governor of Hubei and Yuezhen, and also the governor of Yuezhou, to command the Western Army to encircle and suppress the Dongting water pirates. At the same time, Wang Yan, the governor of Yuezhou, was promoted to the prefect of Jiangling.

Chen Qing was conferred a lot of official positions, such as Shi Yushi, Zuowu doctor, Zhizhou, Zhenfu envoy, and the governor. It looks very good, but in fact they are all six ranks. The only status is the title. The founding marquis is from the third rank. Jue, there are thousands of households in the food town, and each household counts as 25 yuan per month, and one thousand households is worth 25 yuan per month, [-] yuan, which is actually not a lot, much less than salary.

In addition, the one with real power is the capital control. With this official position, he can recruit up to 2 soldiers in wartime, and he has the right to directly appoint officials below the commander. Although the commander cannot be directly appointed, he has the right to recommend. In fact, It is also a formality, and the Ministry of officials will generally approve it.

No one came to congratulate him. His only friend, Hu Yantong, had gone north to Runzhou with the army. Chen Qing silently accepted a bunch of titles that dazzled him.

Although no one was celebrating, there were bystanders. When Lu Wei arrived at Chen Qing's mansion, he happened to meet Chen Qing to receive the order, and he was dumbfounded. The town governor of Liangzhou also has the title of censor, and he is also a marquis.

Lu Wei couldn't help but secretly complained to his grandfather that he didn't want such a good grandson-in-law, but wanted a bookworm to be his grandson-in-law.

"Second brother, let's have a drink together!" Chen Qing invited with a smile.

Lu Wei shook his head and said, "I am on duty tonight, and I will enter the palace later!"

"Then sit down for a while!"

Chen Qing invited Lu Wei into the living room and asked Yu Lian to serve tea.

Lu Wei handed a folded letter to Chen Qing, "You can read the letter from my sister to you yourself!"

Chen Qing hurriedly took the letter and read it carefully. Lu Xiu was determined between the lines in the letter that she would never marry the Shen family. She wanted to follow Chen Qing to Sichuan and Shaanxi.

Chen Qing closed the letter and pondered for a moment and asked, "Xiu Niang wants to go to Sichuan and Shaanxi with me, what do you think?"

"I know, and my dad also knows. Amei told us, what my dad said, if you have to, you can take this step, but try to find other ways to solve it. Taking this step will be harmful to the reputation of herself and the Lu family. will have a bad effect.”

Chen Qing said with a smile: "She said in the letter that it can be regarded as going to Sichuan and Shaanxi for fun with me. This idea is not bad."

Lu Wei sighed and said, "Even if we know, others don't! In other people's eyes, this is no different from elopement."

Chen Qing smiled slightly: "But if you go with Amei and Uncle Lu, won't people talk about it?"

Lu Wei was stunned, and said for a while, "I'm afraid my father won't go, he must follow my grandfather."

"Then what about you and Amei? Take Xiuniang to play in the middle of Shu, isn't that the solution?"

"This... I'm afraid I won't be able to leave!"

Chen Qing laughed, "Huguang Xuanfu envoy Sihu Cao Shenjun, how about this position for you? If it is not possible, you can also serve as a soldier Cao Shenjun in my army. These two positions are from the eighth-rank officer. It is better than Be a guard."

Lu Wei was a little tempted, and said after a while: "The matter is very important, I have to discuss it with my father."

"Don't worry, think slowly!"

Chen Qing said again: "Second brother, please tell uncle when you go back, I will not let Xiuniang affect the reputation of the Lu family. I really sincerely invite Xiuniang to go to Bashu for fun. It will never be related to elopement, and it must be resolved. After the incident with the Shen family."

Lu Wei's eyes lit up, "How do you solve the Shen family's matter?"

"Of course, it is reasonable and emotional. I want Father Shen to understand that a forced twist is not sweet. Forcibly marrying a daughter-in-law who does not want to marry his son will definitely affect the future of the Shen family."

"Will he listen to you?" Lu Wei asked suspiciously.

Chen Qing said indifferently: "I am the governor of Yuezhou, and I am in command of the Western Army. He must listen to what I say!"

Lu Wei seemed to understand something, he said haha, "Then I wish you success!"

……

Qin Hui returned to the mansion with a gloomy face, and Mrs. Wang greeted her, "Master is back!"

Qin Hui snorted sullenly, and went back to the study, Wang was astonished, and hurriedly followed.

"Master, what's the matter?"

"That nephew of yours is really worry-free!"

"Boer?"

"Who else is there besides him, causing trouble for me all day long? It's really a headache. Let him leave Lin'an quickly. I really can't stand him."

"Master, what happened again?"

Qin Hui walked into the study, took off his coat and hat, sat down on a chair weakly, and said to Wang for a while: "He colluded with the Jin soldiers to assassinate Chen Qing. Heavenly Prison, prepare for the death penalty, beheaded in autumn!"

"what!"

Mrs. Wang was stunned. It took her a while to react, and said quickly: "Master, you must protect him. My elder brother is the only son. If he is killed, how can I explain to my elder brother?"

Qin Hui said helplessly: "Of course I want to protect him. I went to see the official this afternoon. The official has already promised not to kill him. He may be exiled instead. You can ask the Queen Mother tomorrow! Fortunately, I found a rare opportunity. He has been prepared for the post of Xinchang county captain, not to mention the county captain now, even the guards are gone, let his father take care of him in the future, and I don't care."

Mrs. Wang nodded again and again, "Okay! Okay! I'll go to ask the Queen Mother tomorrow morning."

……

In the morning of the next day, Shen Liang received a letter of worship, the emissary of E and Yue towns, the governor of Yuezhou, the servant of the censor, and the western army in charge of Chen Qing.

Shen Liang was at a loss, what was his relationship with Chen Qing?Of course, he also knew who Chen Qing was. He was known as the number one general of the Western Army, and his reputation spread all over the northwest.

He didn't dare to neglect, and hurriedly came out to meet him himself.

"I've heard about General Chen's reputation for a long time, but seeing him today, Shen Liang is very lucky."

Chen Qing smiled slightly, "It's presumptuous to come here today, but there are still important matters, so I have to come!"

"I see, please sit inside!"

Chen Qing followed Shen Liang into the lobby and sat down, and the maid served them tea.

Shen Liang asked: "I don't know if General Chen is here today, what advice do you have?"

"Is your son not there?" Chen Qing asked after looking at him.

"He went to the Ministry of Officials to go through the formalities, and he will work in the Imperial College."

Chen Qing nodded, "I'm here to make a deal with Yuanwai Shen today!"

"trade?"

Shen Liang froze for a moment, "What deal?"

"Let's get to know each other, Liu Huan!"

"Of course I do. He is the only son of my best friend Liu Jishan. What's wrong with him?"

"He colluded with Jin Bing and assassinated me the night before yesterday, but it was revealed. He is now in the prison of Dali Temple, and his accomplice, Wang Bo, is Qin Hui's nephew. All the responsibility is placed on him. Liu Huan will definitely die. If you are willing to make a deal, I can intercede to save Liu Huan from death, and the Liu family owes the members a great favor."

Shen Liang was confused when he heard this, and said for a while: "I do sympathize with the Liu family, but what does this have to do with me?"

"He colluded with the Jin man to assassinate me for the sake of the son, and I was worried that he would bite the son out. Member Shen thought about it, if the son was suspected of colluding with the Jin man, what would be the consequences?"

Shen Liang's complexion changed, he stood up abruptly and said: "I have nothing to talk to you, please go out!"

Chen Qing stood up and said: "In this case, I will go to Liu Huan and ask him to think about who else is his accomplice. I can guarantee that he will not die, and it will be a pity for your son!"

Chen Qing strode outside, he didn't care whether Shen Liang would stay or not, just as he walked out of the atrium, Shen Liang chased him out, "General Chen, please stay!"

Chen Qing stopped and said coldly: "Your son's life and death are in your hands. If you want him to live, then let's make a deal. If you want him to die, then you don't want to keep me!"

Chapter 275 Give Up

Shen Liang was so aggrieved that he had to humbly invite Chen Qing back and let the maid serve tea again.

Shen Liang sighed and said, "General Chen, please speak up! How much do you want?"

Chen Qing laughed, "The government just rewarded me with 5000 taels of silver and [-] pieces of silk. Do you think I'm short of money?"

It turned out that it wasn't for money, Shen Liang was even more confused, "Then what deal does General Chen want to talk about?"

"It's very simple. I want you to write a letter to Lu Yihao, rejecting the Lu family's marriage proposal."

Shen Liang opened his mouth wide, it turned out...it was because of this matter.

He suddenly realized, "Could it be that General Chen is also proposing marriage to the Lu family?"

"It's not that I also proposed marriage to the Lu family. Miss Lu was originally my fiancée. She and I fell in love with each other. Unexpectedly, the son coveted Miss Lu's beauty. He wanted to win her love, so he moved out the entire Shen family to negotiate with Lu Yihao. As a result, Lu Yihao He actually regretted the marriage, he wanted to marry the Jiangnan family, so he wanted to marry Miss Lu to his son, so I thought about coming to make this deal."

Shen Liang finally understood that there are so many things involved in such a marriage, he quickly shook his head, "General Chen, I really don't know!"

Chen Qing said indifferently: "It is precisely because Yuanwai Shen didn't know about it that I gave you a chance to negotiate this deal with you. Otherwise, according to my temperament, your son should have been buried deep in the mountains a few days ago."

Shen Liang's face turned red and then turned white, "General Chen, these words are too much!"

"Excessive?"

Chen Qing shook his head, "That's because you don't understand me. The Puppet Qi State called me a monster. Why? I fought more than a dozen battles with the Puppet Qi. In each battle, I would kill the Puppet Qi army without leaving a single prisoner. 10,000+ Puppet Qi Army soldiers died in my hands, I don’t care about one more son.”

Hearing this, Shen Liang was terrified, his legs trembled, he mustered up his courage after a while and said: "This is Lin'an, not Northwest!"

Chen Qing laughed out loud, his expression changed, and he sighed, "Since Mr. Shen wants to try it, it's okay. Tonight, a group of thieves with unknown origins will wash Wu Xing Shen's family with blood. No dog or dog will be left behind." , Member Shen, please mourn!"

He stood up and walked quickly. Shen Liang was so frightened that he was out of his wits. He chased after a few steps and shouted: "General Chen, I agree to this deal!"

Chen Qing said slowly under the steps: "Before tonight, you write a letter to Lu Yihao, expressly rejecting this marriage, this is the last chance for your Shen family, if you want to snatch my woman, I, Chen Qing, will destroy his clan! "

Walking outside the lobby, Chen Qing said again: "I might as well send you another message, Lu Yihao will be dismissed tomorrow!"

After finishing speaking, Chen Qing walked away.