Long Xiao wipes Qingfeng

After thinking about it again, it was clearly written in the imperial decree at that time that Zhong Shuo was demoted to Linye for three years, and he would naturally return to Beijing after three years.

After thinking it over, Xiang Zhu became even more wretched. He smiled and said, "Look, general, although I'm not good at taking care of it, I don't dare to slack off on the issue of the barracks. After the general takes over, it will definitely be better than it is now, so I can rest assured." of."

Zhong Shuo didn't intend to entangle him more verbally, and said directly: "The admiral is too famous, and the subordinates are only doing their duty. I will trouble the admiral to take care of you these two days."

At this time they had finished patrolling the barracks and were entering Zhong Shuo's camp, Xiang Zhu said, "General, you are serious. Since the general has come to Linye, we are all colleagues, and it is only natural to take care of each other."

Zhong Shuo said some more polite words to him, met the generals big and small in the barracks, and talked nonsense before sending Xiang Zhu away.

Changhua took a bath every six days. As General Xuanwu, Zhong Shuo spent three days in the government office and three days in the barracks. After sending Xiang Zhu away, Zhong Shuo took Songzhu to the barracks.

Many of the officers here are from Shen Yu or Xiang Zhu, not many who are not standing in line. In short, there is eyeliner all over the place, but they can't see anything on the surface, and they are respectful and respectful when they meet him, without any criticism.

Zhong Shuo walked around the barracks again with Songzhu, took note of the terrain one by one, went to the kitchen to have a look, and bumped into someone when he came out.

After seeing him clearly, the man quickly saluted and said, "This subordinate doesn't know that the general is here, so the general forgives me."

Zhong Shuo looked at the person who bowed his head in front of him. He was a general in the army whom he had just met earlier. Zhong Shuo smiled and said, "You don't have to be like this when you join the army. Please get up."

After Zhang Canjun got up, he met Zhong Shuo's eyes, and Zhong Shuo said knowingly, "Jianjun, is there anything on hand right now? If not, why don't you tell me about the miscellaneous things in the camp? I'm a newcomer, and I'm half-baked, so it's always bad." .”

Zhang Canjun said: "The general's words are serious, and the subordinates are naturally willing."

Zhong Shuo said: "Then let's talk while walking, Songzhu, go to my camp and prepare tea for Zhang Canjun."

All the way back to the camp, Zhong Shuo asked Zhang Canjun to sit down, and said casually, "I heard that Canjun used to be a scout?"

Zhang Canjun smiled and said: "That's right, it happened a year ago. I was promoted to join the army a few months ago. I'm not afraid to make the general laugh if I say it. This scout subordinate has been working for many years."

Zhong Shuo said: "We're both in the army, so what's the joke? It's just that he joined the army as a scout for many years, so he must have discovered something." Shochiku was guarding outside, so he could speak with confidence, so Zhong Shuo had no scruples and went directly to He took out a bracelet from his sleeve pocket.

When Zhang Canjun saw the bracelet, he smiled and said: "I don't dare to say it when I find it. The general is young and talented. If his subordinates know about it, the general must also know about it."

Zhong Shuo said calmly, "Since that's the case, joining the army might as well talk about something else."

"Know everything and say everything."

There were eyes everywhere in the barracks, and the news that Zhang Canjun entered Zhong Shuo's tent quickly spread. People only said that Zhang Canjun was usually inconspicuous, but this time he hurriedly got on the line of the son-in-law. clever.

Not long after, Zhang Canjun came out of the tent, and it was almost time for lunch.

Zhong Shuo only had lunch in the barracks every day, and naturally spent the rest of the time at home with Xiao Jiu.

After delivering the meal, Zhong Shuo looked at the simple three side dishes and a few steamed buns on the table, stopped the boy who delivered the meal, asked a few words, and the boy answered them all with his head bowed, before Zhong Shuo let him go down .

That day when he got off duty and went home, Xiao Jiu was still waiting for him at the door. Although sitting on the bed and eating mutton steamed buns did not look like a watchdog, Zhong Shuo was content with this kind of heart when he saw it. .

Seeing him come back, Xiao Jiu hurriedly finished the mutton steamed bun Xilihulu in his hand, then handed the bowl to the expressionless Xiwen before going up to him.

Zhong Shuo said: "Your Highness has to wait outside again. It's cold, and Your Highness doesn't wear thicker clothes." Then he took off his thick cloak and put it on Xiao Jiu.

Xiao Jiu gathered his cloak and said with a smile: "It's okay for me to stay at home. It's good to come out and wait for you. It's also a hope. Not to mention, mutton steamed buns are really delicious. I asked someone to make two bowls. Yours is still hot in the house, go in quickly."

Zhong Shuo followed Xiao Jiu into the inner room, Xiao Jiu took off his cloak and put it on the screen, Zhong Shuo waited for him to sit down together, there was a bowl of steaming mutton buns in front of him, Zhong Shuo took a sip, and said: "It's really delicious."

Xiao Jiu smiled and rolled his eyes, "That's right, the sheep slaughtered today, I went to the stables today and found out that there are still sheep here, so I asked the cook to slaughter them, and roast the rest. superior."

Zhong Shuo put down the spoon, looked at Xiao Jiu, feeling a little distressed, how could such a lively person, confined to a deep palace for 20 years, be accompanied by makeup every day, how could he bear it.

Xiao Jiuwu was delighted with the fresh mutton. Seeing Zhong Shuo looking at him, he asked, "What's the matter? But is there anything wrong with the barracks?"

Zhong Shuo returned to God and said, "Yes, the barracks is indeed a bit tricky. Shen Yu doesn't have many people, but Xiang Zhu has quite a few subordinates. I think it's for the convenience of collusion."

The maid brought up the roast leg of lamb, Xiao Jiu took a dagger and cut a piece to Zhong Shuo, saying: "Xiang Zhu has been rooted in Linye for many years, it is not easy to catch him, this matter must be discussed in the long run, today you are eating in the barracks." How are you doing? Are you full?"

Zhong Shuo said: "The food is not bad, one meat and two vegetables, I can't see anything, but what Zhang Canjun said is different from what the cook said, and the cook is probably someone Xiang Zhu specially hired to deal with me."

Xiao Jiu gnawed on the leg of lamb and said, "Corruption is a felony, and it is only natural for him to be careful. His actions are not small, and evidence should be found. Take me to the government office to look at the account books over the years."

Zhong Shuo ate the meat that Xiao Jiu had cut for him. It was the fattest piece of lamb leg.

Zhong Shuo said, "Then go tomorrow? Your Highness will support Songzhu."

Xiao Jiu was eating well, without raising his head, he said: "Well, listen to you." His cheeks were stained with oil, Zhong Shuo reluctantly took a piece of handkerchief and rubbed his cheeks for him, Xiao Jiu let him move, She didn't even look at him, but her face slowly turned red.

Xiwen, who was witnessing from the sidelines, felt that her eyes were going to be blind. When did her highness become so short of breath?Ever since he followed Zhong Shuo, he is no longer the ruthless Highness he used to be...

Moreover, she saw that the two were in love with each other, but starting from Yangzhou, the son-in-law seemed to be hiding from His Highness every day, and it was not as close as before. His Highness kept sticking to each other, and the two of them eased up. some.

Xiwen was also anxious. For the past two days since he came to Linye, Zhong Shuo went out to work every day, so Xiao Jiu had nothing to do at home and didn't even read a book. He just stared at the newly planted holly in the yard for a long time. , When the time comes, go to the door and wait, not afraid of the cold, just wait for Zhong Shuo to give him the cloak.

Both Zhong Shuo and Xiao Jiu ate with their heads down, and they didn't see Xiwen retreating quietly.

Songzhu was standing at the door, saw Xiwen coming out, and said: "Your Highness and Young Master, have you run out?" As he said that, he wanted to go down to eat, Xiwen hurriedly stopped him, and scolded: "You've been working all day, what's going on in your head?" Only eat."

Songzhu said: "Then, what else do we need?"

Xiwen didn't bother to talk to him, and said, "You go later, I'll ask you something."

Songzhu motioned for her to ask, Xiwen pulled Songzhu aside, and said, "You have been with your young master since you were a child, so you can understand his thoughts."

Shochiku: "?"

Xiwen continued: "Tell me, does your young master have any heart for His Highness?"

Songzhu was stopped by the question for a while, and after careful consideration, he said: "Young Master, he hides his thoughts deeply and treats everyone equally, but from my point of view, Young Master likes His Highness very much. During the days when he was just married, Young Master Seeing that I am very happy, the betrothal gifts for His Royal Highness are also included in the list after the young master has personally reviewed them one by one. After getting married, the young master can get whatever His Highness wants right away. I have never seen the young master agree Who cares so much?"

Xiwen was relieved, and said, "My Highness also likes concubines."

Songzhu said: "I can see that, Your Highness is usually so majestic, but he only treats you well, and he also accommodates you in every possible way."

Xiwen said: "It's just that your son has been avoiding His Highness since the quarrel in the Yangzhou restaurant." When they were in Yangzhou, Xiwen and Songzhu were waiting outside the private room, not knowing what happened.

Songzhu said: "Master, I'm afraid you've reached a dead end. It's useless for us to persuade you. You have to see it yourself."

Xiwen sighed, still didn't understand how the two of them came together so well.

Seeing her confused, Songzhu nodded, "Your Highness will definitely be different from today."

Xiwen understood that this matter really needs to be understood by Zhong Shuo himself.

Songzhu said: "My lord is stubborn, your Highness's intentions are probably..."

The place where they were talking was next to a window, and Xiao Jiu listened with a smile while holding a jar of sauce.

Zhong Shuo said: "The minister finished the mutton slices, why has His Highness been away for so long?"

Xiao Jiu took a deep look at him, and said: "I forgot where I put it, and I couldn't find it for a while, it took me a while." Zhong Shuo didn't care, took the jar from Xiao Jiu's hand, and said: "Come here, sir. , I used to fight in the north, and I ate and lived with the soldiers, so I have some ways to deal with beef and mutton."

Xiao Jiu watched his concentration and smiled slightly. He insisted on getting the sauce just now, and after taking out the jar from the cabinet, he stopped by to listen to the corner. Xiwen is a good person, and he can always come in handy at critical moments .

As for Zhong Shuo, Xiao Jiu is not in a hurry, take his time, he knows Zhong Shuo a little bit, and knows how to force him to admit his heart.

The big-tailed wolf disguised as Xiao Hua finally showed its sharpened fangs to its prey.

Poor Zhong Shuo is still working on how to make mutton tasty.