Zhu Nao

A few days later, the merchants drew up the details of what they could contribute, and sent them to Junao one after another.As soon as Zhu Nao received the news from everyone, he immediately started statistical planning.

On the other side, the team led by Chen Wu finally returned to Chengdu after several days of long journey.

In the back garden of the official mansion, Yuan Jilu was watching a group of dancing girls.This group of dancers has graceful figures and graceful dance postures, especially the lead dancer, who has a slender waist and picturesque eyebrows.They danced to the music, and every beat seemed to step on the tip of Yuan Jilu's heart, making him fascinated and itchy.

As soon as he stretched out his hand, the leading dancer danced lightly like a deer, and threw herself into his arms coquettishly: "Yuanfu Yin~"

A delicate cry made Yuan Jilu confused, and he couldn't wait to arch his pig's mouth to hug the dancer and kiss him.

So when Xu Yu and Lu Qinghui walked into the backyard, they saw Yuan Jilu sticking his fat paws into the girl's dance skirt and fumbling around.Xu Yu was very determined, and after the corner of his eye twitched, he still walked forward without changing his face.But Lu Qinghui directly rolled his eyes to the sky, if he didn't still have some reason, he really wanted to rush over and kick Yuan Jilu into the lake.

"Fu Yin," Xu Yu stepped forward with a smile, "All the people we sent to Langzhou have returned, and they have brought gifts and letters from Langzhou Mu."

"Oh?" Yuan Jilu waved his hand, signaling the dance and music team to retreat first, but still hugged the lead dancer, "Then let them come and see."

Not long after, Chen Wu and others came over carrying several boxes.

Everyone came to the courtyard, put down the boxes, and saluted Chengdu Yin and the two young Yins.Yuan Jilu's hand was still lingering around the waist of the lead dancer, making the dancer giggle. He said casually, "Get up. How is the journey going?"

"Thanks to Fu Yin, the journey went smoothly."

"As long as it goes well. Have you seen that Zhu Nao?" Yuan Jilu asked, "What kind of person is he?"

Chen Wu didn't know how to answer, he hesitated for a moment and said: "Zhuzhou Mu is... er... a person who cannot be judged by his appearance."

This answer made Yuan Jilu couldn't help but glance at him, and even the dancing girl in his arms stared at Chen Wu curiously.

Chen Wu licked his lips, really didn't know how to describe Zhu Nao, so he hurriedly pointed to the box behind him: "Fu Yin, this is a gift from Zhuzhou Mu." He took out another letter from his bosom, " This is a letter from Zhuzhou Mu to Fu Yin."

"A letter?" Yuan Jilu said, "Take a look."

Chen Wu hurriedly stepped forward to submit the letter.

However, Yuan Jilu couldn't bear to take his hands away from the dancer, and said to the dancer with a wink, "Beauty, look at what this letter says, and tell me."

As soon as this statement came out, everyone in the yard was stunned.

Lu Qinghui's face darkened instantly, and he said coldly, "Are you blind? Do you want someone to read it to you?"

Yuan Jilu was used to being scolded by him, and he didn't care at all, just pretending he didn't hear it.

The dancer looked around and saw that Yuan Jilu was serious and no one else dared to stop her, so she took the letter from Chen Wu's hand and read it boldly.After reading a few paragraphs, she giggled: "Fu Yin, the person who wrote the letter praised you."

"Oh? What are you praising me for?"

"I boast that you are the pillar of the country and the minister of the country. I also said that I have admired you for a long time, but I am busy with business and cannot get away to see you." The dancer pointed to him as she said, "He said that he will manage Langzhou well and share your worries. Solve the problem."

"Oh?" Yuan Jilu's eyes lit up, "Zhuzhou Mu really said that? He is a sensible person."

Lu Qinghui sneered: "So there is more than one blind man!"

Xu Yu also touched the corner of her mouth to hide her smile.If Yuan Jilu is the pillar of the country and the minister of the country, then the country may be in ruins, and the country may be in chaos.

Yuan Jilu still turned a deaf ear to Lu Qinghui's words, and continued to ask the dancing girl to read letters.

The letter from Zhu Nao is not long, and it is full of hypocritical and polite words. First, he flatters Yuan Jilu, then expresses his loyalty to the Chengdu government, and then pushes away all his previous disrespect. Give chaotic times and bandits.Beyond that, nothing more.

Yuan Jilu felt relieved after reading the letter, and said to Chen Wu: "What are these boxes? Open them and have a look."

Chen Wu quickly and everyone opened the boxes one by one.

Most of the gifts from Zhu Nao were special products from Langzhou, and there were also some gold, silver and jade wares.In addition, there is another picture scroll that attracted Yuan Jilu's attention.

Yuan Jilu asked, "What kind of painting is this?"

The two officials hurriedly unfolded the scroll, only to see that what was painted on it was a scene of a man wearing a high crown sitting on top of the main hall, and all the officials kneeling down to worship.Look at the name of the picture scroll again, it is called "The King of Xiangcheng's Rebellion".

Yuan Jilu was stunned for a while, and then laughed: "Interesting, interesting! Look, he actually compared me to King Xiangcheng. I'm too embarrassed to accept this flattery!"

The so-called king of Xiangcheng refers to Rongcheng, a capable frontier official in the previous dynasty.When Rongcheng first arrived in the fief, his fief was chaotic and turbulent, with rebels ready to move and barbarians staring at him.However, with his excellent governance ability, Rongcheng finally put down all the rebel forces and unified his fiefdom.In recognition of Rongcheng's achievements, the imperial court named him King of Xiangcheng.The story of his pacification of chaos is also passed down as a folk tale.

Yuan Jilu proudly said: "It is said that Zhuzhou Mu is a fool, but I think he is very filial and sensible." Then he raised the chin of the dancing girl in his arms, and said with a smile, "Beauty, look, the kneeling girl in this painting Among the group of people, which one is Jun Nao himself?"

The dancer smiled and said, "I've never seen that Zhuzhou Mu, how can I recognize him? I only know Fu Yin is wise and powerful, and Zhu Zhou Mu must have been impressed by Fu Yin's demeanor, and naturally became sensible."

Yuan Jilu was very happy, and teased in a disgusting tone: "Beauty, do you understand?"

The dancing girl pushed her into his arms like a puddle of water: "Doesn't Fu Yin know if my family is sensible or not?"

Yuan Jilu laughed loudly, and hugged the woman again and began to kiss her in public.

Chen Wu and the others were ashen-faced and did not dare to breathe; Lu Qinghui was so sick that he was about to vomit, and got up to leave; Xu Yu looked at the painting, frowning slightly, lost in thought.

Fortunately, Yuan Jilu accepted it as soon as he saw it. Before Lu Qinghui went far, he finally brought the subject back, and told his subordinates: "Yin likes this painting, find someone to frame it, and hang it in the back hall."

He also said just now that the flattery was too much, and he was embarrassed to accept it.Now it seems that there is really no embarrassment.After his order, no one dared to say anything, and the officials hurriedly put away the paintings.

Yuan Jilu asked again: "You guys went to Langzhou this time, how did you see Langzhou? Is the shepherd of Zhuzhou managing Langzhou well?"

Chen Wu looked up at the faces of the officers, hesitated for a moment, and told the truth: "Langzhou...although it is not rich, but the government is clear and the people live in peace. Zhuzhou Mu may...maybe...some talents..."

"So powerful?" Yuan Jilu was taken aback.With the current situation in the world, just letting the people live in one place is a great skill.He couldn't help regretting, "It would be a pity to only be a state shepherd if someone is really talented. If there is a chance, let him be the Shaoyin and assist Ben Yin. I don't know how many worries he can relieve Ben Yin!"

As soon as this remark came out, Lu Qinghui showed an incredulous expression, and Xu Yu was also taken aback for a moment.

Yuan Jilu said this in front of the two Shao Yins and even other officials under him, which really did not give his Shao Yin face.But what he said was more aimed at Lu Qinghui, Xu Yu was just suffering innocently.After all, Lu Qinghui never gave him face.Yuan Jilu is not a stubborn person, he still has a temper, but he is too lazy to argue with Lu Qinghui on weekdays, and because of Lu Qinghui's family background, he can't argue with him.Given the rare opportunity, he was also happy to choke on Lu Qinghui.

Yuan Jilu turned his head to look at his two Shao Yins, and continued to add fuel to the fire: "What do you think? Um, Qinghui?"

Everyone didn't dare to breathe, thinking that Lu Qinghui would curse and lose his temper the next moment.However, Lu Qinghui did not do this.

He was just stunned for a while, his expression was startled at first, then absurd, and finally desolate.

He looked deeply at Yuan Jilu: "He is Shao Yin? To assist you? For such a person, if he really has a chance to make his mark, is there still a place for you in this world?"

This time it was Yuan Jilu's turn to be stunned.

Lu Qinghui hooked the corners of his mouth, pulled out a sarcastic smile, turned and left completely.

The atmosphere in the back garden became very tense, and even the dancing girl lay in Yuan Jilu's arms and dared not make a sound.

After a moment of stalemate, Xu Yu got up and broke the silence.He said to Chen Wu and the others: "You all step back first."

Yuan Jilu waved his hand, signaling that everyone can step back.Chen Wu and the others breathed a sigh of relief, and hurriedly carried the box out of the garden.

After everyone left, only Xu Yu, Yuan Jilu and the dancer were left in the back garden.

Xu Yu said softly: "Qing Hui has such a temper, and Fu Yin doesn't need to get angry with him."

Yuan Jilu patted the dancer's butt, signaling her to get off his body.He grabbed a piece of fruit from the fruit plate beside him and took a bite, and said with a smile, "Why am I angry with him? I just deliberately tried to dissuade him. I'm happy to see him deflated!"

The corner of Xu Yu's mouth twitched, and he laughed dryly, but refused to comment.

Yuan Jilu had a smile on his face, but his eyes were cold: "He is too young. His eyes are here." Pointing to the top of his head, "Noble!"

"But if he looks down..." He rubbed the mud on the ground with his feet again, "he should know that this world is rotten to the root. He and himself are also a part of this rotten root." He doesn't like me? Oh, he doesn't even think about it, what kind of guy is he himself? What's the difference between him and me?"

Xu Yu didn't dare to answer, but just smiled apologetically.

"If you want to say that the biggest difference between him and me is that I am smarter than him - he is pretending to be smart, and I am the real smart. Don't think that their Lu family is more powerful than our Yuan family, but a rotten person like me, Keep it better than him in the future, and live longer than him!" Yuan Jilu glanced at Xu Yu, "Xu Yu, do you believe it or not?"

Xu Yu smiled and said, "Fu Yin, are you really not angry with him? Why are you so angry that you start talking nonsense about yourself?"

Yuan Jilu was taken aback for a moment, then laughed loudly: "You...you are a slippery loach!"

Xu Yu said: "Is the governor praising me or belittling me?"

"Praise you, of course I'm a compliment." Yuan Jilu waved his hand, "Okay, I won't embarrass you anymore. Go do your thing, I should do mine too." After speaking, the dancing girl twisted her fingers again. He came over with his waist swinging his hips.

Xu Yu was not interested in seeing the live erotic palace, so he saluted and left quickly.

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Xu Yu left the back garden and returned to his yamen, where Xu Yi was already waiting for him.

"Shao Yin." Xu Yi saluted Xu Yu.

"You don't need to be too polite." Xu Yu pointed to the chair opposite, motioning for him to sit down, "How is the mission going? What does Zhuzhou Mu have to say?"

Xu Yi hurriedly took out a letter from his pocket and handed it to Xu Yu: "Shao Yin, this is a letter from Zhuzhou Mu to you."

Xu Yu quickly took it and unfolded it for a detailed look.

During the few days in Langzhou, Xu Yi took the opportunity to have private contact with Zhu Nao, and showed him Xu Yu's intention to win him over.Zhu Nao was also very cooperative, thanked Xu Shaoyin for his favor, and also said some soft words.What is written in this letter now are some words of goodwill and compliments, indicating that he is willing to make friends with Xu Yu.

Ordinarily, Xu Yu should have felt happy when he saw this letter, but after he put down the letter, his expression was a little dignified.

He asked Xu Yi: "I just heard from Chen Wu that the government in Langzhou is clear and the people live in peace. Is it true?"

Xu Yi nodded.

Xu Yu thought for a while and said, "Tell me everything you have seen and heard in Langzhou."

Xu Yi had been prepared a long time ago, so he reported to Xu Yu one by one what he had seen and heard during those seven days, starting with the cold reception they received when they first entered Langzhou.Xu Yu was taken aback when he said that Lu Jia's trouble caused the people of Langzhou to surround the inn.

He immediately asked, "The people surrounded the inn? Did the people do this spontaneously, or was it instigated by someone sent by the Langzhou government?"

Xu Yi scratched his head: "I don't dare to guarantee this, but according to my observation, it seems that the people spontaneously... In short, Zhuzhou Mu really won the hearts of the people in Langzhou. Not only the hearts of the people, but also the soldiers, wealthy businessmen, The officials also surrounded him and looked forward to him. During that time, Lu Jia and the others made many actions, but all of them returned in vain."

Xu Yu was silent.

After a long time, he let out a long sigh, with a complicated expression on his face: "I'm afraid this person is not something in the pool!"

Xu Yi didn't quite understand: "What does Shao Yin mean by this?"

Xu Yu shook her head and said: "I sent you to win him over, thinking that since he has the ability, maybe he can be used by me. But now, I still underestimated him. With his ability and ambition, he might You won't be willing to live under me."

Xu Yi understood Xu Yu's meaning, and was startled: "Shao Yin is saying that he will rebel?"

Xu Yu didn't comment.

Xu Yi panicked.When he was ordered to win over Zhu Nao, he didn't care whether Zhu Nao was good or evil, he only thought that if this person could join Xu Yu's camp, it would be fine.But according to what Xu Yu said, if this person's ambition is really so great, wouldn't Xu Yu be able to control him? !He hurriedly said: "Then...do you want to get rid of him as soon as possible while his power is still limited?"

Xu Yu glanced at him and said with a smile: "Since you already know that he is not a thing in the pool, you still go against him? If it works, it's fine; if it doesn't work, are you afraid that my life will be too long?"

Xu Yi hurriedly said: "Subordinates dare not!" Then he said confusedly, "What does Shao Yin mean?"

Xu Yu thought for a moment, then said, "I'm going to write a reply letter to him, and you can find someone to send it to him when the time comes."

Although Xu Yi didn't know what Xu Yu's idea was, he could only agree repeatedly.

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On the other side, Lu Qinghui came out of the government office, and Lu Jia trotted behind him and chased him out.

Just now Lu Jia was also in the back garden, and he heard all the conversations.He complained angrily: "Shao Yin, that Yuan man is too stupid! Zhu Nao didn't listen to him, and he didn't pay him money and food. He clearly wanted to cede the land for himself. Send a gift and write a letter to shoot it." Flattering him actually made him happy! It's ridiculous!"

Lu Qinghui has no respect for Yuan Jilu, and his subordinates don't pay much attention to Yuan Jilu, and each has a surname of Yuan.

Lu Qinghui shook his head and said, "He's not stupid. It's Zhu Nao who is smart, he knows what Yuan Jilu wants."

Lu Jia was startled, and asked in confusion, "What does Yuan Jilu want?"

Lu Qinghui said coldly: "As long as Zhu Nao doesn't rebel against him during his term of office, he will be happy."

Lu Jia was stunned.

Yuan Jilu didn't care who Langzhou Mu was, and he didn't even care who Shaoyin was.He has only stayed in Chengdu Mansion for the past few years, as long as there is nothing wrong with him during these years, he doesn't care what kind of mess it will leave to the next generation.And Zhu Nao's gifts and letters are nothing more than conveying a message: Even if he is disobedient and does not pay taxes, he is still willing to respect Yuan Jilu in name.This is enough for Yuan Jilu.

Lu Qinghui sighed, and walked out, while saying: "Tell me about what you have seen and heard in Langzhou. How did you accomplish what I asked you to do?"

Lu Jia suddenly showed a guilty expression.He made a big mess in Langzhou, so he really had no face to report to Lu Qinghui.However, it's okay not to report it. Such a big matter will reach Lu Qinghui's ears sooner or later. From his own point of view, he can also whitewash and cover up some of his faults so as not to be too blamed.

So Lu Jia had no choice but to bite the bullet and report to him what he had done and encountered in Langzhou.

Lu Qinghui was also very surprised when he heard that the people of Langzhou were surrounding the inn, and asked Lu Jia and others repeatedly what they had told the people and why the people were rioting.After listening, he also fell into a long silence.

Lu Jia reported one by one the troubles they encountered with soldiers, wealthy businessmen, officials, etc. in Langzhou. When Lu Jia relayed Chen Wu's words, Lu Qinghui frowned and showed a puzzled expression: "Chen Wu is so said?"

"Yes. The subordinate was entangled by Xu Yi's people that day, and he couldn't escape, so he could only entrust Chen Wu to help him meet Qian Qing. These are Chen Gongcao's original words."

Lu Qinghui narrowed his eyes, and said: "According to what you just described, Zhu Nao doesn't seem like someone who would use such vicious methods to control officials. Taking a step back, even if Zhu Nao really used such methods to control his officials, those officials would How dare you tell the people in Chengdu Mansion what happened? Just telling, not asking for help? Isn’t that person afraid that Zhu Nao will find out and kill his whole family to silence him?”

Lu Jia was taken aback, and said in surprise: "Could it be that Chen Wu is lying? I'll go to him to confront him!"

He turned around to leave, but Lu Qinghui pressed his shoulders: "Okay, what's the use of confronting him? You have already left Langzhou, and he has said everything to death, how can you judge whether it is true or not?"

Lu Jiawei asked: "Then...then let's send people to Langzhou to try to contact their officials?"

Lu Qinghui said helplessly: "You have already startled the snake, will he still be unprepared? What's the use of sending someone now?"

Lu Jia was speechless.

Since Lu Qinghui did not follow to Langzhou, he had no way to direct his men to act in Langzhou.So those things are all under the command of Lu Jia.Now he heard it in his ears, although he felt that there were many inappropriate things in Lu Jia's approach, but it was too late to say anything.

He felt a headache and couldn't help pressing his forehead.

Lu Jia whispered: "Shao Yin, what should we do now?"

"What should I do..." Lu Qinghui rarely showed a confused expression.Now that it was over, what else could he do?

Seeing Lu Qinghui's long silence, Lu Jia felt even more guilty.He was worried that Lu Qinghui would find it difficult to do it because of his failure in the mission, so he couldn't help but whisper: "Shao Yin, why don't we just leave him alone. Anyway, we won't be able to stay in Chengdu for a few years..."

Lu Qinghui looked back at him when he heard the words.Lu Jia immediately lowered his head, not daring to meet Lu Qinghui's gaze.

"Don't care about him?" Lu Qinghui said in a low voice, "But I'm afraid that even a mere Chengdu mansion won't be able to accommodate him."

Lu Jia was stunned for a moment, showing an incredulous expression.He looked at Lu Qinghui again, only to see Lu Qinghui looked up at the sky, his expression was still somewhat sad.

"We can leave this Chengdu mansion, but we cannot leave this world..."