Zhu Nao

Lu Jia hurriedly went downstairs with someone to take a look. Sure enough, the entrance of the inn was already surrounded by people from Langzhou.

Several officers and soldiers from the Chengdu Mansion guarded the gate of the inn with difficulty, preventing the common people from entering.The common people crowded at the door, full of emotions and voices.

"These dog officials from the Chengdu government want to punish Zhuzhou Mu and raise taxes! They must not be allowed to succeed!"

"People from Chengdu Mansion get out of Langzhou!"

"Get out! Get out! Get out!"

Lu Jia: "..."

In order to stabilize the mood of the crowd, the officials of the wooing faction are trying to explain: "How can we punish Zhuzhou Mu? There is no such thing, we are just ordered to give gifts..."

The excited common people refused to believe it: "Liar! Let your chief come out and give us an explanation!"

Chen Wu was still sleeping, but was also woken up by the movement downstairs.He went downstairs with a sleepy look, and suddenly woke up with fright: "What's going on here?"

Xu Yi sneered and mocked: "What's going on, can't Chen Gongcao and Brother Lu Jia guess it?"

Chen Wu rubbed his eyes hard, saw the crowd outside, heard the shouts outside, and was scared out of his wits.Lu Jia's face was as dark as the bottom of a pot, and he dared not make a sound.

There were more and more people outside, clamoring for the chief of Chengdu Mansion to go out and explain.However, people were too excited, Chen Wu didn't dare to step out of the inn gate.He had no choice but to send someone to report to Zhu Nao for help, and he quickly retreated to the building to hide.

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In Chen Wu's room, officials from the suppression faction gathered together, listening to the shouts outside with wide-eyed eyes.

"Chengdu government dog official, get out!"

"Get out of Langzhou! Never come back again!"

Chen Wu Ting's complexion was livid, and the veins on his forehead twitched.

He got up and walked to the window, not daring to open the window wide, and opened a small crack to look out.I saw a large black crowd outside the inn, compared with just now, not only did not decrease, but there were many more.The people in Langzhou City heard the news that the Chengdu Mansion might be unfavorable to Zhu Nao, and they all came to express their support. The nearby streets were crowded with people, and there was no end in sight.

It seemed that someone downstairs was looking up, so Chen Wu quickly closed the window and retreated into the house.

He pressed his temples hard, and asked Lu Jia and his subordinates displeasedly: "What did you tell the common people? How did it arouse public anger?"

Everyone looked at each other.

They just spread the news that Zhu Nao came from a wrong path among the people, how could it arouse public anger?They can't figure it out either!

One person whispered, "Maybe this was deliberately arranged by Zhu Nao to scare us..."

Immediately someone voiced support: "Yes! It must have been arranged by Jun Nao. It is outrageous that he could come up with such a shameless trick!"

Chen Wu: "..."

This time he didn't help them speak, but pointed to the two people who spoke just now: "Come on, come here, go to the window and have a look."

The two were startled and looked at each other anxiously.

"Come here!" Chen Wu called again.

The two had no choice but to get up anxiously, walked to the window, and looked out through the crack of the window. They were immediately taken aback by the spectacular crowd outside.

Chen Wu said angrily: "Did you see it? There are men, old people, women, and even children! Look at their expressions, which one seems to be joking?"

Where do the two dare to take a closer look?At a glance, the expressions on the faces of the crowd are serious and dignified, and the people's anger can be felt clearly without looking, just by listening.

Several people were about to cry: "We really didn't say anything nonsense. It was taught by Brother Lu that Zhu Nao came from a wrong path and should be dismissed. He also told those Tian slaves who were punished..."

Lu Jia was very embarrassed: "The people are easy to be incited. Maybe Zhu Nao discovered our plan and deliberately incited the people to join our army..."

Chen Wu's mood was extremely complicated.

He looked at the window for a while, seeing more and more people below, and said irritably: "I also hope that this is arranged by Zhu Nao. Otherwise, the people in Langzhou just heard that we are going to dismiss Jun Nao's position." How could it be possible for him to be so popular after just over half a year?"

After a pause, his face wrinkled into a ball: "But this is really arranged by Zhu Nao, the people are not incited by us, but by him... Listen to what the people say, what do they think of our Chengdu government? How do you see Junao?"

He didn't say anything later, and the room was silent.There is no need to say more about what the people want.

Hearing Zhentian's shout, Chen Wu felt extremely heavy in his heart.

There are more and more people outside, and because people in Chengdu Mansion have been afraid to show up, the people's emotions are getting more and more excited.The officers and soldiers guarding the gate seemed to be unable to hold on anymore, and at the critical moment, the shouts of the crowd suddenly died down.

Not far away, the crowded crowd spontaneously gave way, and a group of people walked towards the inn.There were shouts from the crowd.

"Zhuzhou Mu and Xiang Bing are here!"

"Zhuzhou Mu! Zhuzhou Mu! Zhuzhou Mu!"

After Zhu Nao's appearance, the cries of "Get out" from the Chengdu government just now gradually turned into cries of cheers for "Zhuzhou Mu".The officials in the room couldn't tell what it was like to hear the changes in the mood of the people, but they all breathed a sigh of relief.

Saved now...

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Outside the inn, Zhu Nao arrived with a group of soldiers after hearing the news, and before entering the inn, he was surrounded by ordinary people.

"Zhu Zhoumu, are you okay?"

"Zhu Zhoumu, I heard that those dog officials in Chengdu Mansion want to punish you. We will drive them out, and we will never let them succeed!"

"Zhuzhou Mu, please stay in Langzhou, don't leave!"

"Zhuzhou Mu..."

"Zhuzhou Mu..."

People, you say a word, and I keep talking in a word, with sincere feelings and passionate emotions.

With a smile on his face, Zhu Nao comforted him: "Everyone, don't worry, I will be fine, go back quickly."

The crowd still refused to disperse.When they heard the "rumors", they were terrified and had too much to confide in.

"Zhuzhou Mu, you just showed us the hope of a better life. If you leave and another dog official comes to Langzhou, we won't be able to survive!"

"We all support you! People from Chengdu Mansion dare to trouble you, let's drive them out together!"

A few excited people even burst into tears.

In the inn, everyone in the Chengdu Mansion had different expressions when they heard the chaotic voices outside.

While comforting, Zhu Nao slowly approached the inn.The crowd gradually gave way.Finally, Jun Nao came to the door of the inn and looked at everyone in the inn.The officials of the Chengdu Mansion have already come down from upstairs, and they are all waiting in the lobby at this moment.Xu Yi smiled awkwardly at Zhu Nao, Chen Wu avoided Zhu Nao's sight, and Lu Jia stood behind without even showing his face.

Junao looked at them deeply.

Jing Zhe and Yu Changming walked into the inn, without even looking at those people, they moved a table to the door.Junao stood on the table and stood on a high place.When the crowd outside saw him, they cheered for a while, and then gradually quieted down.

Zhu Nao looked around at the dark crowd and said loudly, "Fathers and folks, all of this is a misunderstanding. The envoy of Chengdu Mansion came to commend Langzhou Mansion's achievements in controlling bandits. I never heard that they wanted to dismiss me from my position. , it is even more impossible to talk about punishment.”

Turning to Chen Wu, he asked, "Chen Shijun, am I right?"

Chen Wu was taken aback by being called on suddenly, and nodded hastily: "Misunderstanding, it's all a misunderstanding!"

The common people were skeptical: "Is it really a misunderstanding?"

Everyone in the Chengdu Mansion didn't dare to fart before, but now they finally remembered how to move their mouths, and quickly explained: "Misunderstanding, misunderstanding, really a misunderstanding."

Who among the common people took the lead, and said loudly: "Let the chief of the Chengdu Mansion come out and swear a poisonous oath that Zhuzhou Mu will never be dismissed!"

Another person said: "No, there is no evidence for what you say! Let these people make a written proof! Anyone who dares to dismiss Zhuzhou Mu will have his stomach pierced and die!"

Chengdu government officials: "..."

In the face of overwhelming public grievances, they dare not say a word.However, even if they are willing to write a letter to settle the matter, it is not their turn to swear.Everyone was sweating profusely, they could only keep talking softly.

Fortunately, Junao was willing to speak for them and patiently clarified several times.With Zhu Nao's help, the mood of the people finally calmed down.

"Everyone go back, don't delay your own business." Zhu Nao persuaded.

The people in the outermost circle gradually dispersed, and the crowded crowd gradually became looser.

After a long stalemate and tossing and tossing for a long time, in the end, for Zhu Nao's sake, the people of Langzhou left the inn where the envoy lived, and the crisis declared contact.

When Zhu Nao came down from the table and walked into the inn, most of the officials of Chengdu Mansion, who had been worried for a long time, were drenched in cold sweat and their faces were tired.

Chen Wu met Zhu Nao's gaze, and said dryly, "Thank you Zhuzhou Mu for saving the siege..."

Zhu Nao smiled and said, "You're welcome."

The atmosphere in the inn was extremely awkward, and no one spoke for a long time.

As soon as the crisis was resolved, Lu Jia and several officials of the suppression faction were a little ready to move.They were frightened by the people this time, and they were afraid and resentful in their hearts. They wanted to blame Zhu Nao for his poor governance and let the people gather to make trouble.However, before they could open their mouths, Junao apologized first.

"It's because I didn't treat guests well enough to scare you all in Langzhou City." Zhu Nao looked over the crowd, stayed on Lu Jia for a moment, and then glanced at several officials of the suppression faction.

"In fact, the state government has received reports from several people in the past two days, saying that some people have spread rumors among the people, saying that my position as state pastor has been improperly obtained, and the Chengdu government will dismiss me because of this. I think this is a bit strange. I also thought that the envoys came here to give gifts, and the punishment should be unnecessary, so I didn't take it to heart. I didn't expect that the matter would become so big due to negligence, and I didn't expect that the people would come to surround the inn. Yes I didn't think about it carefully, and I really feel sorry for you envoys."

Chen Wu: "..."

Lu Jia: "..."

There was silence in the lobby of the inn, except for the sound of everyone's increasingly cramped and nervous breathing.

At this time, Yu Changming led a group of side soldiers slowly into the lobby of the inn, and the officials couldn't help but be attracted to them. Among the group of soldiers standing tall and straight, there was a guy who described as wretched being detained by two side soldiers.When everyone took a closer look, their faces turned pale with shock—isn't this Xiao Jiu who didn't come back last night? !

Lu Jia cried out: "Xiao Jiu?!"

Xiao Jiu, who was standing among the soldiers, looked bitterly, looked at Lu Jia for help, then at Chen Wu, and finally at Zhu Nao with a guilty conscience.

As soon as Yu Changming raised his hand, two soldiers came out carrying Xiao Jiu.Yu Changming said solemnly: "Last night, this person was sneaking around near the Xiangbing camp. He also talked to the Xiangbing soldiers and inquired about the news in the camp. My subordinates thought this person was a thief with ulterior motives, so they tied him up. This morning he confessed Said he was a subordinate of the envoy of the Chengdu government, so I mentioned him to confirm with the envoy. Is this really the case?"

Everyone in Chengdu Mansion: "..."

Chen Wu's face was burning hotly, and he said bravely: "He...is one of us."

"Oh. That's probably a misunderstanding." Yu Changming glanced at Xiao Jiu expressionlessly, and cupped his hands, "Even if you are a distinguished guest, I offended you so much last night, I'm sorry."

The two soldiers also released Xiao Jiu.Xiao Jiu crawled back behind Lu Jia without hesitation, hiding and daring not to come out.

The officials of the suppression faction all looked ashen, and their heads could not be lowered any more, hoping to end this embarrassing conversation as soon as possible.However, Zhu Nao didn't know whether it was intentional or not, his eyes flicked back and forth on them, making them hairy.

"Mr. Lu."

Lu Jia was suddenly named, and couldn't help but be taken aback: "Huh? Me?"

"Yes. Mr. Lu, how many wealthy businessmen from Langzhou have you invited to drink these few days?"

Lu Jia's face changed in an instant, and he looked at Zhu Nao suspiciously: "You...you! I want to know about the business situation in Langzhou, and ask businessmen to drink, what's the problem?!"

Zhu Nao calmly said: "Of course there is no problem. This matter is a bit embarrassing. In fact, several businessmen sent me an invitation card and wanted to invite me to attend together. It's just that I heard that the banquet was held by Lu Shijun, I haven't received Lu Shijun's invitation, so I don't know if there is any misunderstanding. If Lu Shijun doesn't want me to go, I will turn them down later."

Lu Jia: "!!!!!!"

He had calculated thousands of times, but he didn't expect that his plan would be able to die before the plan was completed. His complexion suddenly changed several times, which could no longer be described as wonderful.

After a long time, he said in a dry voice that couldn't be more dry: "If Zhuzhou Mu is interested, we can join together."

Zhu Nao smiled and said, "Shijun Lu doesn't seem to be too willing, so forget it, I have other things to do."

Lu Jia turned his face away and stopped talking.

Common people, Xiang soldiers, wealthy businessmen.After a set of three combos, the atmosphere in the entire inn lobby has dropped to freezing point.The officials of the suppressing faction were extremely embarrassed, and their days seemed like years. One or two held their breath, trying to weaken their own existence.Even the officials of the wooing faction were embarrassed.As for Chen Wu, the leader of the team, he has been disgraced and ashamed.

Zhu Nao didn't question any more, didn't ridicule any more, and didn't pursue any advantage of victory.He just looked at the crowd and sighed.

In the quiet lobby, sighs spread, and for some reason, the embarrassing atmosphere was dispelled.Everyone was inexplicably sad, and their mood became depressed and heavy.

Unexpectedly kind, Zhu Nao said indifferently: "If there is nothing else, I won't disturb everyone's rest. I will take my leave first."

Chen Wu reluctantly pulled the corner of his mouth: "Zhuzhou Mu, walk slowly."

Zhu Nao's peaceful gaze paused on his face, then turned around and led Jing Zhe, Yu Changming and others away.Before leaving, Yu Changming stayed for a moment, his deep gaze slowly swept over the faces of every official in the hall, then turned and followed.

After the large group of people left the inn, the officials of Chengdu Mansion seemed to have their bones taken out, and they became limp one by one.

Chen Wu sat paralyzed on the chair, looking at the backs of the people going away, Zhu Nao's sigh echoed in his ears, his mood was indescribable...