Zhu Nao

Jing Zhe seldom spoke out against Zhu Nao, but this time he was frightened by Zhu Nao's unexpected proposal, and couldn't help persuading him: "My lord, I heard that the situation in Guanzhong is very chaotic. It would be too dangerous for you to go in person."

But Zhu Nao said: "After the winter, the weather in Guanzhong is freezing, and the bandits and bandits must have stopped. I'm afraid this is the most peaceful time of the year."

Passing the Qinling Mountains is the north. It is very cold in the north after winter, and the people often stay at home and do not go out.Whether it's bandits or rebels, they will also store up what they need for the winter in autumn, and they will stop in winter.The current situation must be much more peaceful than in the past.

Jing Zhe struggled and said: "Then... that is also dangerous. After all, Guanzhong is not under the jurisdiction of Chengdu Mansion, if the people in Jingzhao Mansion or other forces know the identity of the young master..."

Zhu Nao laughed and said, "Why do you want them to know?"

Jing Zhe: "..."

Things Junao decides are often difficult to change.He hesitated to speak, but finally swallowed it back: "Okay, I'll go back and recruit people."

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In the school grounds of Jingzhao Mansion, hundreds of elite soldiers under Fei Cen are training.

Fei Cen and Jin Min stood watching from the sidelines of the school grounds, and a string of people followed behind them, including the men brought by Jin Min and the officers under Fei Cen.

"Deputy Captain Jin," Fei Cen said with a smile, "I have always admired General Xie's character and his ability to lead troops. As General Xie's capable general, Deputy Captain Jin must also be a hero. .”

Jin Min said: "Fei Fu Yin wrongly praised, Jin Min is ashamed."

"Hey," Fei Cen pretended to be dissatisfied, "Deputy Lieutenant Jin must not be modest. Look at the officers in our Jingzhao Mansion, all of them are older than you, but their talents may not be half of yours."

The group of officers from the Jingzhao Mansion in the back quickly flattered Jin Min.

"Fu Yin is right, Deputy Captain Jin is really young and promising!"

"I'm really ashamed."

Jin Min didn't know how to answer, so he could only chuckle.

Fei Cen pointed to the soldiers who were training on the field again, and asked Jin Min, "Deputy Captain Jin, do you think my soldiers are training well?"

Jin Min said lightly: "Not bad."

Fetzen carefully observed his expression and figured out his tone, judging whether he really thought it was good or just said a compliment.

In fact, these hundreds of soldiers on the field are the best-trained soldiers in the barracks specially selected by Fei Cen, and today they are specially trained here to show Jin Min, so as not to make Xie Wuji's subordinates look down on Jing Zhaofu.However, Fei Cen's main purpose was not to show off his strength to Jin Min, but to have other plans.

"Deputy Lieutenant Jin," Fei Cen said, "I learned this method of training soldiers from the Zhechong Mansion. I wonder if General Xie will also use these methods to train his soldiers?"

Jin Min said: "I used to do it. In the past, the military training in various places was probably the same way? But some training methods are not practical, and they are good for strengthening the body when there is no war. Now that there are troubled times, we no longer use some training methods. "

Fei Cen's eyes lit up, and he winked at the officers behind him, who all listened to Jin Min's words.

"I don't know how your army is training now?" Fei Cen said, "I would also like to ask Deputy Lieutenant Jin to give me some advice."

Jin Min was also very generous, pointing out a few useless exercises, and said a few methods they would use in training under Fezen's inquiry.

After hearing this, Fei Cen gave a thumbs up: "Smart trick, brilliant trick! General Xie is indeed a dragon and a phoenix among men!"

Compared with the local army, Xie Wuji's training method is naturally much better.After all, he has fought the most battles and has the most experience.He knows best what soldiers on the battlefield will encounter and what they need to learn.

After watching the training, Fei Cen said again: "By the way, Deputy Captain Jin, our workshop in Jingzhao Mansion recently produced a batch of new weapons, and I'm going to the arsenal to inspect them. I wonder if Deputy Captain Jin is interested in going with me to have a look? "

Jin Min is interested in knowing the situation of Jingzhao Mansion, so he is naturally willing to visit.So everyone walked in the direction of the arsenal.

On the way, Jin Min asked: "Fei Fu Yin, what is the Fu Yin thinking about our army coming to Guanzhong to garrison?"

Fei Cen said with a sad face: "It's not that Deputy Jin is ignorant of the situation in Guanzhong. Since the autumn harvest, there are bandits and rebels in every state and county. I also hope that General Xie’s troops can be stationed as soon as possible to help me clean up those rebels and thieves. But this matter is of great importance, and we have to think long term.”

This statement is half true and half false.The autumn harvest is indeed the most chaotic time of the year, and bandits from all walks of life come out to make troubles and raise money for the winter.The government is really busy.However, it is true that Fetzen deliberately procrastinated.

Jin Min frowned, and said, "I hope Fei Fu Yin can make up his mind soon."

Fezen fully agreed: "Definitely, definitely."

Fei Cen took Jin Min to the arsenal to see the new weapons made by the Jingzhao Mansion, and chatted with Jin Min about many weapons and actual combat issues.He wanted to learn more about actual combat through the topic of weapons.However, Jin Min seemed a little tired. Fei Cen asked a lot of questions, some of which he answered, but some were just perfunctory.

After leaving the arsenal, Fei Cen said with emotion: "It's really not easy to lead troops and raise them. If my Jingzhao Mansion had a talent like Deputy Captain Jin, I wouldn't be so tired."

Jin Min said coldly: "If Governor Fei is short of men, when I go back and report to General Xie, I can ask the general to send some people to help Governor Fei take care of military affairs."

Fei Cen's expression froze immediately, and he said with a dry smile, "This... of course it's good. I'm too happy to have General Xie's talented subordinates to help me. In another day, I'll get rid of some of my worthless subordinates and make room for them in the army. , must personally write a letter to thank the general for sending someone to help."

The perfunctory meaning of these words was so obvious that Jin Min didn't even bother to expose it, so he laughed sarcastically and passed it.

In fact, Fei Cen was very eager to thank Wuji for his talents, but if Xie Wuji sent someone to help him lead the troops, then it would be better to avoid it.The five thousand soldiers and horses are the capital for his life, and he dare not let others get involved at will.

After watching the training and the weapons, it was getting late, so Fei Cen said goodbye to Jin Min.He took people back to the official residence, while Jin Min took them back to the inn to rest.

After saying goodbye to Fei Cen, Jin Min's subordinates immediately stepped forward and whispered in Jin Min's ear: "Deputy Captain, I think Fei Fuyin is deliberately delaying time."

Jin Min was upset and said, "I can see it too."

He has stayed in Jingzhao Mansion for two months, during these two months he had many discussions with Fezen and other officials of Jingzhao Mansion.The matter of letting Xie Wuji go to Guanzhong to garrison is not without progress, but the progress is very slow.

Moreover, Fezen and other officials of Jingzhao Mansion often come to him in the name of negotiation.For example, when the turmoil broke out in Jinzhou a few days ago, Fei Cen came to him in a hurry, saying that he was capable and experienced, and hoped that he could help suppress the turmoil.This matter was really important, so he was obliged to help out a lot of ideas, and also taught the officers of Jingzhao Mansion some tricks to deal with the rebels.

Sometimes Fetzen would come to him for a drink, and when he drank too much, he would complain to him about the discord between his soldiers and ask him for advice on his experience in leading troops.He also gave some advice.

Fetzen was very shrewd. While asking him for his experience, he slowly pushed forward the negotiation of the garrison. He felt that the other party had sincere cooperation, so he was always giving advice.However, Fezen took him to see military training and weapons like today, the intention of stealing the teacher was too obvious, and it also made him feel unhappy.So he was not too happy to answer Fetzen's questions later.

Jin Min's subordinates said: "Deputy lieutenant, is he willing to allow us to garrison?"

Jin Min said: "If you are willing, you are definitely not willing, but he may not dare to refuse... In short, this person is very slippery, and we can't believe anything he says."

To be honest, Fezen didn't believe them, and neither did they.After suffering a loss, the officers under Xie Wuji did not trust the civilian officials.In the past, Xie Wuji seldom interfered in government affairs, but now he had to intervene in more and more affairs, and he also began to threaten and persecute civil servants to avoid further rebellion.

Jin Min said coldly: "Give him some more time, after all, this matter does involve a lot. But if he thinks that he can fool us with a little cleverness... Heh, then he is too naive."

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The next day, Fezen took Yougan to inspect the fields in the suburbs.

Just like yesterday, he first came up and complimented Zhu Nao and You Gan: "I have always admired Zhu Fuyin very much. In today's world, it is rare that he can still manage the Chengdu Mansion in a smooth manner! Mr. You He is also a good-looking talent, to be able to be reused by Governor Zhu at such a young age is amazing, amazing!"

You Gan smiled and said: "Fei Fu Yin is absurd. I am just a businessman, just managing a small business. Fei Fu Yin has a lot of talents."

"Where is it?" Fei Cen said, "I have mediocre people under my command, how can I compare with the Yin of the Zhu Mansion? This time, the improved farm tools from the Chengdu Mansion that Young Master You sent me, I asked the agricultural officer Take it to the common people for trial, and those who have used it say that it is easy to use. It can be seen that Chengdu has a lot of talents—hey, look, it is right in front of it.”

When they walked to the ridge, there were many people working in the field, and an old man among them was holding the farm tools that You Gan had brought from Chengdu.

Fei Cen led You Gan and walked towards the old farmer. The old farmer looked up and saw Fe Cen and You Gan. He quickly put down his work and knelt down to salute: "Cao Min pays respects to Mr. Fei Fu."

"Old man, please forgive me." Fei Cen helped the old man and introduced You Gan to him, "This is Mr. You from Chengdu Mansion. He brought the things you use from Chengdu Mansion."

The old man hurriedly turned to You Gan to thank: "Thank you, Mr. You, thank you, Mr. You! Mr. You doesn't know something. Cao Minben has two sons. One went to join the army, and the other got a strange disease at the end of this summer and is still lying in bed. The five acres of land in the family can only be taken care of by the grass-roots man. Fortunately, the farm tools sent by Young Master You are useful, otherwise the rice rotted in the field and the grass-roots man would not have time to harvest it!"

You Gan smiled and said, "You are being polite, old man. You are the Governor of Fei, you don't need to thank me."

The old man still thanked him more than ever.

Fei Cen asked the old man: "Old man, is the harvest of these acres of your land good this year?" As he asked, he winked at the old man.

In fact, it was no accident that they came here today to inspect the fields. This old man was deliberately arranged by Fezen.The old man had received Fetzen's signal earlier, and when he heard this question, he immediately pulled his face into a long face, full of sorrow: "Alas! The past two years have been severe drought years. There was no rain in the sky, and many crops in the field withered. How can it be good? If it is still like this next year, I’m afraid our whole family will starve to death.”

Hearing this, Fei Cen also sighed: "Yes, the past two years have been drought years, and everyone's life is difficult." As if he suddenly remembered something, he hurriedly turned to You Gan and asked, "By the way, Mr. You, I I remember you said earlier that the artisans in central Shu have developed a method of improving water conservancy, which can keep crops from flooding or drought?"

Before Yougan could answer, the old farmer exclaimed: "Really? Master Qiuyou must teach you the method of improvement!"

The farmers working in the nearby fields also gathered around Yougan eagerly: "I beg you to teach me how to improve!"

Today, Fezen brought several agricultural officials with him after he came out. As long as You Gan can explain the principle of improving water conservancy, those officials will go back to study immediately.

Just like what Jin Min said, Fei Cen also wanted to get some words from You Gan.

The current situation in Guanzhong is really bad, and some changes are needed to improve the current predicament.The arrival of Jin Min and You Gan gave Fei Cen an inspiration—to him, Xie Wuji and Zhu Nao were wolves and tigers with wolves before and tigers behind.He has no other thoughts about them other than fear and vigilance against them.But these two parties were going to take care of military and government affairs for him, and he suddenly thought, why can they become tigers and wolves?Isn't it because they are capable?Then why can't they learn their own skills?

So as early as a few days ago, Fei Cen had sent people to Yanzhou and Chengdu.He ordered the people who went to Yanzhou to find a way to sneak into Xie Wuji's army and understand the situation in the army; he also ordered the people who went to Chengdu Mansion to visit in the middle of Shu, investigate the policies of Chengdu Mansion and the people's livelihood, and report back to himself after learning the experience .

However, the manpower he sends out always takes time, and it may not take a year or a half to learn something and come back.And now that Guanzhong is surrounded by tigers and wolves, it may not be able to wait that long.So he can only find a way to get as much as possible from Jin Min and You Gan first, and find a way to strengthen his own strength.

Unfortunately, Yougan is a shrewd businessman.Unlike Jin Min, he was fooled by Fei Cen several times before he found out that Fei Cen had bad intentions.As early as a few days ago, when Fezen first tentatively asked him how the Chengdu Mansion managed the workshop, he already understood Fezen's intentions.

So now, facing the earnest eyes of the farmers, You Gan put on a embarrassed expression: "Of course I want to help you, but unfortunately I am just a businessman, and I don't know much about farming, let alone water conservancy. I'm afraid these things have to be done." Just ask our craftsmen in Chengdu."

Fetzen didn't believe that he didn't know anything.Since Jun Nao sent him out, there must be a lot of things in his stomach.Fei Cen was frowning and thinking about how to dig something out of Yougan's mouth, but he heard Yougan suddenly yelled loudly: "Everyone has also seen that the agricultural tools made by the Chengdu Mansion are strong and easy to use; you have also heard that, Chengdu has well-developed water conservancy, and the harvest is guaranteed during drought and flood. I very much hope that the people in Guanzhong can live a good life like the people in Sichuan.”

Fezen was taken aback.The surrounding farmers were also stunned.

You Gan went on to say: "The governor of the Zhu government in Chengdu is also very worried when he hears about the situation in Guanzhong. He hopes to send craftsmen and officials to Guanzhong to help and bring all the good things from Chengdu. Just send someone over. At that time, it will not only help you improve water conservancy, but also make you all live better."

When the farmers heard this, they immediately cast their eyes on Feizen.

This time Fezen's nose was crooked.He wanted to get some words out of You Gan, but in the end he didn't get anything out, and this profiteer actually poached him in public? !It's just not giving him face at all!

But You Gan is the envoy of the Chengdu Mansion after all, and Fei Cen didn't dare to take anything against him, and said with a downcast face, "I am seriously considering the suggestion of Governor Zhu. But this matter is of great importance, and we have to think about it in the long run. "

He didn't dare to let You Gan talk nonsense here anymore, and said: "Young Master You, it's windy here, let's go back."

You Gan didn't bother much, he just smiled and said, "Yes, Mr. Fei."

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After the autumnal equinox comes the cold dew, and after the cold dew comes the frost.The weather is getting colder day by day.

After You Gan got up in the morning, he went out and went shopping in the market.When he came back to Jingzhao Mansion, besides being ordered to send gifts and letters to Fei Cen, Zhu Nao also ordered him to find out about the local customs in Guanzhong.

At ten o'clock at noon, he returned to the residence, his face was already red from the cold wind, he was rubbing his hands and walking in, when his subordinates greeted him: "Young Master You, a guest is here to see you."

You Gan was taken aback: "Guest? Who is it? Where is it?"

The subordinate said: "I didn't say my name, I just said that I came from Chengdu Mansion. Maybe it's someone newly sent by Zhu Mansion Yin."

Yugan felt a little strange.Junao sent someone new?Perhaps it was because he hadn't returned for a long time, Zhu Nao became impatient and sent someone to inquire about the news.Or any other instructions.

He hurriedly said, "I'll go and have a look." Then he walked towards the back room.

You Gan entered the room, only to see that there were indeed two people standing by the window.Hearing the sound of him entering the room, one of them turned around first.You Gan was startled when he saw it—Cheng Jingzhe? !Jing Zhe came here, could it be that the other person is...

When the man turned around, there was a smiling face, who else was it but Zhu Nao?

"Dong, Dongjia?!" You Qianwan was dumbfounded when he never thought that Zhu Nao would come to Guanzhong in person.

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at the same time.

Two men in brocade clothes came to the gate of the city.The officers and soldiers guarding the city stopped them and asked them to show an ultimatum.The two took out an ultimatum and handed it over.

The officers and soldiers took it and saw that the two men were taking an ultimatum to do business.He checked and found nothing wrong, so he returned the things to them: "Go in."

The two thanked politely and walked towards the city.

Not far after they walked, the officers and soldiers guarding the city couldn't help but whispered in the rear.

"Hey, hey, have you seen that guy just now? He looks really eye-catching."

"I see, I see, he's really handsome! It's just that his eyes are cold. He glanced at me just now, and I got goosebumps all over my body."

"What's written in their ultimatum? Look at their attitude, they don't look like ordinary people."

"It's for business."

"Oh, no wonder. It is estimated that some wealthy son came out with his guards."

The officers and soldiers talked a lot.At this time, someone came from outside the city, and they quickly returned to their original positions and continued to do their own things.After checking the ultimatums of the contacts, the officers and soldiers thought of the handsome young man just now, and couldn't help but want to take another look.But when he looked back, the two walked so fast that they had already disappeared.