Zhu Nao

In the evening, Chen Wu returned to the inn.

When entering the inn, I met Xu Yi and several people sitting in the lobby of the inn talking.Seeing Chen Wu coming in, the faces of Xu Yi and others were not very good.

These two days Xu Yi and Lu Jia had a lot of trouble.In fact, according to Xu Yu's order to them, they could have ignored Lu Jia and those people, and let Zhu Nao know that the Chengdu mansion is not unified, which would actually help Xu Yu and Zhu Nao build a good relationship.But the problem is that they didn't expect that Lu Jia and others would go so far, to the extent that the people of Langzhou gathered to make trouble.If things go on like this, there is no need to distinguish between the wooing faction and the suppressing faction. I am afraid that the image of the entire Chengdu government in the hearts of Langzhou officials and people will be completely defeated.Therefore, they can no longer stand by and watch, and guard Lu Jia and the others strictly for the past few days, for fear that they will make any more troubles.

However, Lu Jia was stared at by them, but he didn't expect that early this morning, Chen Wu said he was going downstairs to have breakfast, and he didn't come back after eating.This Chen Wu had been sitting sideways from the beginning, but now he was getting more and more sideways, and he completely regarded himself as a member of the suppression faction.Today, [-]% of them are also helping Lu Jia and the others to go out to work!

Xu Yi sneered, "Chen Gongcao is back? You haven't seen anyone for a day, and we're still worried that you'll get lost in Langzhou."

Chen Wu didn't seem to hear his sarcasm, and his attitude was unexpectedly peaceful: "I went for a walk in the city."

Xu Yipi continued to sarcastically with a half-smile: "It's been so long since I've been shopping around, it seems that Chen Gongcao's shopping around has been very rewarding, right?"

Chen Wu lowered his eyes and sighed lightly: "Yes, it's very rewarding..."

Xu Yi: "..."

What's the matter with this guy?Why do you look wrong?

Chen Wu didn't say anything, just smiled at them gently, and then went upstairs.

Not long after he returned to his room, Lu Jia knocked on the door.

Chen Wu opened the door, and Lu Jia quickly entered the room and closed the door tightly.He frowned and said, "Chen Gongcao, why have you been away for so long before you came back?"

Chen Wudao: "I went shopping in the city, walked around, looked around, and wasted a little time."

Lu Jia frowned, and said inexplicably, "Aren't we wandering around the city all day these days?"

They went to Langzhou as envoys to investigate various situations in Langzhou. It was not only their official duties, but also their selfish intentions.In the past few days, they often went shopping by themselves, and they were taken by the officials of Langzhou Mansion. They walked through the whole city. Why did Chen Wu go shopping by himself?

Chen Wudao: "It's just that I suddenly want to see the lives of the people, it's nothing."

Lu Jia didn't take what he said to heart, but asked anxiously: "Chen Gongcao, did you see Qian Qing today? How was the conversation with him?"

Chen Wu let out a "huh", lowered his eyes and poured tea for himself: "I see. I'm afraid this person is useless. Not only him, but the officials of Langzhou Prefecture may not be able to fight against them."

Lu Jia was startled: "How do you say that? Could it be that he and Zhu Nao are on the same road?"

Chen Wu put the teapot back, and used the lid of the teacup to skim the tea foam: "No. It's just that Zhu Nao supervised them very strictly. Their family members may suffer. Therefore, they dare not defy Zhu Nao."

Lu Jia was stunned.They originally thought that the officials of Langzhou Prefecture dared to collude with Zhu Nao, and they could use the same crime as Zhu Nao to threaten and intimidate them, and they would always be able to pry a few timid officials.However, he did not expect that Zhu Nao was so vicious that he threatened officials with the lives of his family members? !As a result, their plans will not be easy to carry out.If you act rashly, it is very likely that the news will reach Zhu Nao's ears instead.

Lu Jia frowned, and viciously smashed the table with his fist: "Damn it!"

After thinking for a while, he said, "We can think of a way to rescue all their families!"

Chen Wu shook his head: "If we have this ability, do we still need to use their power to overthrow Zhu Nao?"

Lu Jia was startled, and continued to curse.They really don't have this ability. The families of these officials are not a small number. Even if they can save a family or two, do they still have the ability to rescue them all?If they can arrange so many people in Langzhou, why do they need to provoke the officials of Langzhou?

Lu Jia slapped the table angrily: "Is there no way to take care of this Junao?"

The bang bang noise gave Chen Wu a headache.He rubbed his temples and said, "Brother Lu, I'm very tired today, I want to rest early."

It was a eviction order, so Lu Jia had no choice but to stop in embarrassment.Seeing Chen Wu's tired face, he was really not interested in continuing the discussion with him.He had no choice but to say: "Okay then... you go to bed early, we'll talk about it later." After speaking, he didn't dare to disturb any more, and pushed the door out angrily.

After Lu Jia left, Chen Wu simply washed up and went to bed to rest.However, after a sleepless night, only he knew about it.

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After the public holiday, Qian Qing returned to Langzhou Mansion.

After the morning meeting in the morning, the officials went to work on their own, and Zhu Nao also planned to return to the backyard.After walking halfway, there were footsteps behind him. Looking back, it turned out that Qian Qing was trotting all the way to catch up.

Zhu Nao stopped, Qian Qing chased after him, bowed and saluted: "Zhuzhou Mu."

Zhu Nao said, "What's the matter?"

Qian Qing bit her lip, struggled for a moment, and finally plucked up the courage to say: "Zhu Zhoumu, yesterday I went to the teahouse to drink tea, and it happened... I happened to meet that Chen Gongcao from Chengdu Mansion. He chatted with me for a while."

Junao raised his eyebrows, slightly surprised.What surprised him was not that Chen Wu would go to find Qian Qing.But Qian Qing would take the initiative to tell him about it.He asked, "What did Chen Gongcao talk to you about?"

Qian Qing stammered, and his words were very careful: "He came to me...to ask me about Zhuzhou Mu's personality. And...in the Chengdu Mansion, perhaps, there are some...misunderstandings and...dissatisfaction with Zhuzhou Mu."

Yesterday Qian Qing struggled all night, whether to tell Zhu Nao about this matter.In fact, from the perspective of self-preservation, he must be doing more than doing less.He informed Zhu Nao that he had offended the Chengdu government.On Zhu Nao's side, it may not be able to please him, and if not done well, it will arouse suspicion all over.But after he thought about it, the Chengdu Mansion would definitely not let it go. Although he didn't agree to Chen Wu, maybe others would.In case the Chengdu government is really determined to punish Zhu Nao, if Zhu Nao can make preparations in advance, he may not be able to escape with his ingenuity... After all, he still came under pressure.

Zhu Nao let out a "huh", "Really?"

Qian Qing nodded, her fingers were already tightly grasping the hem of the clothes because of her nervousness.

As soon as the words came out of his mouth, he already regretted it.He spoke so vaguely, Jun Nao must be suspicious!But there are some things that he really dare not say too clearly, this is a serious crime of beheading!He was extremely entangled in his heart, he didn't want anything to happen to Zhu Nao, but he also didn't want to be an accomplice.

However, to his surprise, Junao neither asked about the details of their conversation, nor asked any questions that would make it difficult for him to answer.He just looked at him silently for a while, then said gently: "Qian Qing."

"what?"

Zhu Nao asked, "Are you unhappy when I withdrew your master book that day?"

Qian Qing was startled, and hurriedly said: "I dare not!"

Zhu Nao smiled: "You tell the truth. Don't worry, even if you say you're not happy, I won't give you back the post of chief bookkeeper."

Qian Qing: "..." He might be happier if he didn't add the second half of the sentence.

After a while, Qian Qing said carefully: "I'm not unhappy... Really not. Everyone wants a high official and a generous salary, and so do the lower officials. But after a catastrophe, the lower officials will know that the authority and responsibility Inseparable, I know that I have no great ability, and I really dare not take on the big responsibility... Now this position is more comfortable and relaxed than when I was the chief bookkeeper."

If it is said that he was somewhat proud and complacent in the past, but after the recruitment order, Langzhou was in chaos, and Tulangzhai entered the state capital.Before he was promoted to the head of the book, he was an official in charge of taxation.Later, because of his good work, he was promoted all the way to the post of chief bookkeeper.It is indeed much easier to be relegated to his original post by Zhu Nao now than when he was the chief bookkeeper.

Zhu Nao looked at him for a moment, and then said: "Go back and sort out your account books and reform opinions, and send them to me for a look."

Qian Qing was taken aback for a moment: "Huh?"

Junao just smiled and didn't say anything more.

He demoted Qian Qing to be a tax officer, not only because Qian Qing made a big mistake in the recruitment order, but also because after listening to their reenacted conversation, he found that Qian Qing had a clear understanding of the taxation of the state capital of.Now Qian Qing has settled down for a while, not only has self-knowledge, but also has a deeper understanding of the essence of being an official, this person may not be cultivated deliberately.

Zhu Nao said, "You go to work."

After a pause, he smiled again, "Thank you."

Qian Qing froze in place.After a long time, he bowed to Zhu Nao, turned around and went back to the second hall.

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In a blink of an eye, seven days will come, and the gift-giving team from Chengdu Mansion will leave Langzhou and return to Chengdu Mansion.

On the day the team left the city, Zhu Nao brought the officials of Langzhou Mansion to see them off in person.

Along the way, Chen Wu was very silent.Different from the high-spirited one when he came here, his current silence is a kind of silence with complicated emotions and something to say, but he doesn't know where to start.

When the team arrived at the gate of the city, Zhu Nao raised his hand, and a team rushed out behind him, leading a few donkeys and mules, and carrying a few boxes.

Zhu Nao said: "My lord, to thank Chengdu Yin for his commendation and kindness, this is a return gift I prepared for Chengdu Yin. I will trouble you to bring it back for me."

Reciprocity, this is the rule, if Zhu Nao does not prepare anything, it will appear that he is not a man, or he is too arrogant.Chen Wu didn't say anything, turned around and nodded to a few people, motioning for everyone to accept the gift.

After sending it to the city gate, the officers and soldiers will still escort it for a while, but Zhu Nao will not send it again.Zhu Nao led all the officials to salute Chen Wu and the others: "Respectfully send off the envoy, have a safe journey."

Chen Wu's subordinates brought the horse and wanted to help him get on the horse.He stepped on the stirrup, hesitated for a moment, but then retracted his foot, turned around and walked to stand in front of Junao.

"Zhuzhou Mu." He said with a complicated expression, "People must follow the right path after all."

Zhu Nao twitched his eyebrows and smiled.Chen Wu's words didn't seem like a warning, but more like an exhortation, or a helpless vent.

Jun Nao looked at him calmly, and said calmly, "Have you ever walked another way?"

Chen Wu was startled: "What?"

Zhu Nao said: "From Langzhou to Chengdu, there are three main roads, fifteen small roads, and countless roads without roads. If you have a chance, you can try it. The scenery along the way is the same. Don't have a flavor."

Chen Wu: "..."

He took a deep look at Zhu Nao, his mind was full of thoughts, his lips twitched, but he didn't know what to say.Finally, he shook his head slowly, sighed, turned and walked back, and got on his horse.

"Let's go!"

With an order, the team set off, and the Chengdu Mansion team slowly walked out of the city gate and walked towards the vast avenue, raising waves of smoke and dust.Amidst the smoke and dust, several people looked back, some shook their heads, and some talked with their ears, and finally drifted away.

Zhu Nao stood at the gate of the city, looking at the people and horses leaving in front of him with a calm expression.When the team was far away, he turned his head and whispered to Jing Zhe beside him.

"Go and inform the merchants in the city to gather them in Jifulou in three days. I have something to discuss with them."

Jing Zhe took the order, and said in a low voice: "Yes, young master."

When Zhu Nao turned back to the state capital with the send-off team, Jing Zhe quietly withdrew from the crowd and ran to the city.