Overlord's Road to Ancient Emperors

Kou Xiao stepped into Minzhou City at dawn, and the new city wall had already been built. Because he was far away from the city, there were no people lining up outside the city to enter the city at this time.

The concierge of the palace was about to squint his eyes when he heard the sound of horseshoes, he was startled. Looking out the window, he saw a group of people approaching the palace in the night.

Who is the one?Manager Liu came back last night, could it be General Kou?

Soon, a horse rushed over and knocked on the window of the gatehouse with its horseshoe. This unique method did not think of anyone except Kou Jiajun. He quickly opened the side door of the palace and saw the face of the visitor clearly by the light of the lantern. .

"Why did the general come back at this hour, which shocked the humble officer?"

Kou Xiao jumped off the horse, threw the reins to the guards beside him, and unbuttoned his cloak as he walked into the mansion, "It's not good to sleep outside, it's better to be at home."

The concierge bent over and walked behind him, and immediately said with a smile: "The golden nest and the silver nest are not as good as my own doghouse. The general is used to living here."

A personal guard in the back strangled the concierge's neck and joked: "Well, old man, you actually said that the palace is a kennel. If this is a kennel, your refugee house will be in ruins."

"Haha, I'm joking." The concierge is not afraid of such a slip of the tongue. All the servants in the mansion know that the prince is very tolerant. As long as it is not a big mistake, he will basically not punish them. However, Manager Liu must not find out, otherwise The boss is not so easy to talk to.

When Kou Xiao walked to the front yard, he asked the guards to disperse, then turned to the porter and asked, "Is Liu Shu back?"

The concierge replied with a smile: "You and Mr. Liu really have a good understanding. Mr. Liu came back last night."

Kou Xiao narrowed his eyes, squeezed the concierge's neck and said, "It's better not to speak idioms with your little culture, just talk nonsense." After speaking, he pushed the person aside, "Okay, you can go back."

Kou Xiao strode to the backyard. Lanterns were hung on both sides of the path along the way, illuminating the courtyard very brightly, as if it was specially reserved for him. Looking at the small white building not far away, Kou Xiao's heart ached. It also heated up.

This time he had only been away for half a month, but he still felt uncomfortable eating and living outside. He had never suffered so much before, even if he was eating bran and swallowed vegetables. This day really can't be too comfortable, otherwise it will be difficult to endure hardships. up.

Kou Xiao was afraid of disturbing Li Xu's sleep, so instead of going to the second floor, he stayed in the guest bedroom on the first floor. After taking a hot bath, he lay down on the bed with a relaxed body. Drowsiness hit him immediately, just as he was about to fall into a deep sleep At that moment, the mattress beside him softened, and a warm body pressed against him. Kou Xiao turned around and put his arms around that familiar body, inhaling the smell on his body and asking, "Did the general wake up the prince?"

It is true that Li Xu was awakened by the sound from downstairs in the middle of his sleep, he knew in a daze that it was Kou Xiao who had returned, so he walked downstairs in a daze, and after he came in, he heard the steady breathing and climbed up.

He pushed Kou Xiao's head down, and muttered: "Go to sleep, I'm so sleepy." The two embraced each other and soon fell asleep, and this sleep was extremely sweet.

Early the next morning, Qian Zhanlin rubbed his hands and stood in the yard, looking to the left and to the right for a while, his face full of disbelief.

It was still too dark last night, he couldn't see the palace clearly, he only knew that the buildings were extraordinarily strange, at this time the sky was bright, he walked back and forth, left and right, and he was still in shock.

Liu Shu came down from upstairs, wearing a blue brocade robe embroidered with bamboo, with his hair fixed on his head with wooden hairpins, he really didn't look like an eunuch.

But speaking of it, who else's little eunuch has such a small building of his own?The most favored eunuch in the capital may have a large mansion outside, but in the palace or palace, he can only have one or two rooms.

"Mr. Qian got up very early, but he is not used to sleeping?" Liu Shu just stood still in the yard, when someone came to report: "My lord, the general came back in the early morning, and I have to send breakfast to the prince at this hour on weekdays." Meal, I don't know if it will still be delivered as usual today?"

Because of the special relationship between the prince and the general, no one is allowed to enter his yard. As long as Mr. Liu is at home, Mr. Liu will serve him personally, and they just deliver breakfast outside the yard.

Liu Shu didn't know why Kou Xiao left, but since he just came back, the two masters would definitely not get up early, so he shook his head and said, "No need, let Aunt Xu be ready at any time, and the prince will make fresh ones when he gets up. Bring the breakfast here first, and give Mr. Qian a taste of the breakfast in the palace."

After finishing speaking, he turned to Qian Zhanlin and asked, "I wonder if Mr. Qian likes rice porridge with side dishes in the south, or buns in noodle soup in the north?"

Qian Zhanlin's eyes showed a little yearning, and he replied: "I have never left Lingnan in my next life, and I have never eaten northern food. If it is convenient, I would like to try northern food. Even if I can't return to the capital in this life, how many can I eat?" The little things are enough."

Liu Shu often chatted with him about the scenery and customs of the capital, which is one of the reasons why he was able to win over Qian Zhanlin so quickly, "If you like, you can eat pasta for three meals a day, but I'm afraid It’s hard to eat Beijing’s flavored snacks, because all the kitchen cooks are Professor Wang’s pasta, which cannot be eaten in Beijing.”

Qian Zhanlin was a little surprised, but he didn't want to ask why a prince knows how to cook, he always felt that it would not be a good topic, so he changed the subject and asked: "Just now I heard that the general lives in the palace, but that General Kou? "

Liu Shu was even more unwilling to mention this matter, so he just nodded and took Qian Zhanlin to have breakfast. He happened to hear the sound of sword practice next door, so he called He Zun to eat with him.

He Zun came after a cup of tea. He changed into dry clothes and his hair was still slightly steamy. He didn't wear a mask, and the scars on his face were still obvious, but they didn't look scary anymore.

Qian Zhanlin was stunned for a moment, then stood up and bowed to He Zun, because he didn't know how to address him, so he just said: "Morning, my lord, this villain is Qian Zhanlin from Lingnan."

He Zun naturally knew who he was, when he saw the prince last night, he hid in the dark, he was indifferent, he nodded and sat down to eat breakfast, he did not communicate with Qian Zhanlin, as if he was not interested in him at all.

Qian Zhanlin is really curious about these people in the palace, a little eunuch who can lead the army out on behalf of the prince, a disfigured man full of stories, and from where he came from, he must be a member of the palace Top character.

I don't know where that General Kou will live, and I heard that the Kou family is a local family in South Vietnam. Why does General Kou live in the palace?Could it be that the prince wanted to monitor General Kou nearby?

This question did not come up with an answer until he met King Shun. He was not received by the prince until almost noon, but he was not dissatisfied in the slightest. The prince must be busy with business, and it is not easy to find time to see him.

After all, his identity is just a sinner.

Still in that study room, there was a tall man with a straight face standing next to the prince. He was very young and his eyes were full of vigor. He must be the well-known General Kou.

Li Xu had already heard Liu Shu say something about Lingnan last night, but after all, he only went there for a while, and all he knew was the current situation. The real customs of Lingnan were better understood by Qian Zhanlin.

Li Xu's intentions for Lingnan are obvious. He wants to use that area to build a longer coastline defense line, plant more food and cash crops, and have cheaper labor there. As long as the operation is good, it will be South Vietnam. The second grain warehouse.

Li Xu found two villages to grow cotton and chili peppers last year, and this year they have already harvested a batch. The villagers received the promised amount of money, and they were all overjoyed. Therefore, the second season has added a lot of planting.

Li Xu asked them to survey the number of fields and set a fixed amount with them, which will not change for at least three years, and as the news spread over there, the surrounding villages followed suit, and they all came to plant cotton and pepper .

Chili peppers are rarely accepted by people, and they don’t know what to use, but cotton is a good thing. After the people Li Xu sent to publicize the effect of cotton, many people also bought some seeds and planted them themselves. Make one or two quilted jackets.

Li Xu showed the imperial edict to Qian Zhanlin for a review, the other party's eyes were red after reading it, and he choked up and said: "Thank you for saving your life, and the sinners also thank you for saving your life on behalf of all the people in Lingnan." If King Shun wanted to send troops to suppress the riots according to the imperial decree, then the tens of thousands of people who followed them in the uprising would not be able to escape. Naturally, he, the leader, should be executed at a later date, so as to serve as an example to others.

"Don't worry, the name Qian Zhanlin will be completely wiped out with the suppression of the rebellion. This king will write a note today to inform His Majesty about the suppression of the rebellion. You can start over with a different identity in the future, but Lingnan knows you. You have too many people, you must not go back."

Qian Zhanlin Hong replied with eyes: "Your Highness is thoughtful. Qian will obey His Highness's orders in everything. I wonder if I can be a servant under His Highness's command, and just give you the saddle."

Li Xu didn't know him well, so he didn't want to make too many arrangements for him, "Mr. Qian can read and write, it's a pity to be a slave. Would you like to be a teacher in a private school in the city?"

"This... I'm afraid I'll mislead my son." Qian Zhanlin had thought that King Shun would want to use him, otherwise Manager Liu wouldn't bring him back, but he didn't expect to let him be his master, which is highly respected. Things only readers can do.

"It's not as difficult as you think. It's just teaching a group of young children to read, and you can choose the subjects you are good at teaching. I don't know what Mr. Qian can write besides reading? Arithmetic, bookkeeping, riding and archery, painting can all be used."

Qian Zhanlin blushed slightly and replied: "I know a little about these things, but I'm not proficient. I also... know some crafts of carpentry and masonry. It's all forced by life. I have to learn some, but I can't get on the stage."

It was only at this time that Li Xu began to appreciate this man. A child who was condemned as a sinner since childhood, not only needs to grow up healthy, but also has a healthy mind. He's a very strong person.

Such a person Li Xu is willing to give him a chance to start over, as for the future, it depends on his luck.

"Mr. Qian, don't worry. The private school accepts children from poor families, and they learn practical skills. You can teach them all of these."

Qian Zhanlin was even more curious about this school. He never thought that in this small place of South Vietnam, children from poor families could go to school. Could it be that they could afford the maintenance fee? If so, the people in Fujian must be quite rich.

Having decided on Qian Zhanlin's temporary destination, Li Xu is not afraid of people running away. In the future, when there are problems in Lingnan, people will naturally be called in for inquiries. With him, it is equivalent to finding an aide for him. Li Xu is so practical to him. people are still very satisfied.

"Xiao Liu, send someone to take Mr. Qian to the yamen to register his household registration, so he can live in the dormitory building of the old palace."

Qian Zhanlin was too unfamiliar with Nanyue, and didn't know what he should do. It would save a lot of trouble if someone led him, so he didn't refuse King Shun's kindness, but he was very moved in his heart, saying that King Shun was his reincarnation Parents can't be bothered.

He kowtowed three times to King Shun, and said loudly: "Your Majesty's great kindness and virtue, Qian has nothing to repay, and I will repay your great kindness with a grass knot in the next life."

Li Xu laughed and said: "You are not honest enough. You promise the next life before the end of this life. I don't know if I will be a human or a worm in my next life. What do you want you to do with grass and knots? In this life, I will be the king." Doing things is the real reward."

Qian Zhanlin nodded embarrassingly, "Yes, I misunderstood, my lord forgive me."

Li Xu waved his hand and asked Liu Shu to help him up, "You don't have to be so nervous, I don't have so many rules, as long as I work hard, I am a good employee of my king, and I will naturally get my protection."

After Qian Zhanlin left, Li Xu patted his chest and asked Kou Xiao: "Is my temper good lately? Why are everyone so scared when they see me?"

Kou Xiao sat on his desk and looked down at Li Xu's cheeks. It has been almost two years. Li Xu's appearance has not changed much, but he is already a very mature man. Even if he didn't speak, just sitting still gave people a sense of coercion.

"It's not that your temper has become worse, but that your temperament has become more and more unpredictable. Ordinary people may not even dare to look at you when they see you. Qian Zhanlin is quite courageous, and he can answer fluently, but you really only want to send him away. To be a teacher?"

"After all, this person has just come to Nanyue, and his character and habits have not yet been figured out. Let's put it under the nose first. Now that Lingnan has just started to move, there is also a need for someone who understands Lingnan to serve as the king's staff. There is no one. better than him."

Kou Xiao also thinks that such an arrangement is very good. If people are placed in Minzhou City, if they have different intentions, they will definitely be discovered. The people in the entire Minzhou City have become Li Xu's eyes and ears. Do things that are harmful to the prince in the whole city.

"The prince is very relieved of that steward Jin, and actually sent him to the northwest to contact King Zhenbei. Are you really not afraid that he will have a different heart? Compared with King Zhenbei, your deterrent power is still weaker."

"That man has an army of 20, which I can't compare to, but what's so good about the desert and yellow sand in the northwest? Would he still like it there and not come back?" Li Xu didn't like Jin Rongshun more, but this People, he is using it right now, if one day he falls down, he will definitely not dare to use him again, but Qian Zhanlin is different, he should be a person who knows how to repay his kindness, if he can pass his test, in the future It can be cultivated into a confidant.

Kou Xiao bent down and leaned in front of Li Xu, and said softly, "Sleepy or not, let's go back to the room to catch up on sleep?"

Li Xu raised his eyelids and glanced at him, then shook his head calmly, "You haven't told me the result of this trip to the west, how can I sleep?"

Kou Xiao: "..." So there was such a thing, but he actually forgot.