Tian Yi has reason to look down on Xiao Cheng.

The Tian family in Sizhou has a great origin. If you want to trace your ancestors, you can go directly to the Qi State established by the Tian family during the Warring States Period.

Even if we put aside these distant things and only focus on the present, the Sizhou Tian family has been guarding Sizhou since the Sui and Tang Dynasties.

The Tian clan is not a barbarian tribe, but now they are the chief leaders and chieftains of all the clans in Sizhou.

They are the heaven of Sizhou.

Of course, the children of such a prominent family looked down upon the Xiao family, which had just risen to prominence, even though the Xiao family was now extremely powerful.

After meeting Xiao Cheng on the pier, Tian Yi looked down on this guy even more.

It was completely different from what was said in the rumors. He was always smiling and groveling when he saw him.

Especially after Xiao Chengzheng'er Ba Jing started working, he was first tricked by Zhizhou Ma Liang, and then the people below him had their own tricks and tried to embarrass him one by one.

And this person actually didn't fight back at all.

He was actually concentrating on building his house.

What's even more ridiculous is that he used his own money.

Because when he asked Sihu to join the army for money, they didn't say a word and just blocked him back.

But for such a person whom he looked down upon so much, he actually worked for his eldest brother Tian Chou and drove him directly from Sizhou.

Although both were named Tian, ​​and although they were both sons of Sizhou governor Tian Feng, the status and importance of Tian Yi and Tian Chou were completely different.

Tian Chou is the boss and the next governor of Sizhou.

Tian Feng has many sons, and competition among them is naturally fierce, but Tian Chou has always been the one who has firmly taken the initiative. This is not only because he is older, has participated in Sizhou government affairs very early, and has a group of people under his command.

Man, because of his outstanding abilities, overpowers many brothers.

Tian Yi has always had a good relationship with this eldest brother because there is a big age difference between them. Tian Chou has never regarded this younger brother as a rival and has always taken good care of him.

The Sizhou Tian family naturally has its own manpower in Pengshui, and of course this person cannot be Tian Yi.

In name, Sizhou is still a Jisuozhou under Qianzhou!

Although Sizhou has never taken Qianzhou officials seriously.

Tian Chou closed his eyes and listened to Tian Zhen, the steward of the Tian family stationed in Pengshui, reporting everything that happened after Xiao Cheng arrived here, no matter how big or small.

Unlike Tian Yi who laughed sarcastically from time to time, Tian Zhen's tone was calm and straightforward, without any emotion.

As a qualified subordinate, he knows that he cannot let his subjective emotions be involved in the things he reports, because this will affect his boss's judgment of the entire matter.

After finishing speaking, Tian Zhen closed his mouth and looked at Tian Chou quietly.

To be honest, he was a little puzzled that Tian Chou came here specially.

That's it for Xiao Cheng. Although the power behind him is indeed not small, the Sizhou Tian family can't go out of their way to please them.

Sizhou Yang family, there is no need to please anyone.

"You must be curious as to why I came in person?" Tian Chou looked at Tian Zhen and Tian Yi and said with a smile.

"Brother has been busy in Sizhou for the past two years and has not even gone out for a walk. It would be good to take this opportunity to come out and take a look and get some fresh air." Tian Yi quickly flattered him: "Look at your body, you have lost weight in the past two years.

A lot."

Tian Chou laughed: "Just say some nonsense. I'm here just for this Xiao Cheng."

"Is this person worthy of your personal visit?" Tian Yi said disdainfully: "If you have anything to do, just call me and I will take care of it for you."

Tian Chou chuckled: "If you were to confront Xiao Cheng, I'd be afraid that you would be betrayed by him and still count the money to him with a smile."

Tian Yi's eyes widened and he was extremely unconvinced: "Brother, you look up to that kid too much. Are you looking down on me?"

"Just saying that he won the Jinshi at the age of seventeen. You are twenty-one this year. You can't be considered outstanding among the Qianzhou Prefectural Schools, right?" Tian Chou said.

"That's my younger brother and I don't bother to take the exam." Tian Yi said: "We surnamed Tian, ​​it is necessary to take the Jinshi exam. Even if we pass the exam, will the emperor reuse us?"

"It doesn't matter to us whether you are a scholar or not, but that doesn't mean you can just eat, drink, have fun, and not strive for advancement! Youngest, if you don't have real ability, even if the Tian clan is standing behind you, what can you accomplish?

What?" Tian Chou said coldly.

Tian Yi smiled: "I just hug my brother's thigh. From now on, if he gives me some from between his fingers, it will be enough for me to live comfortably for the rest of my life."

Tian Chou really couldn't say anything to this lazy younger brother. Over the years, as the brothers got older and older, they became more and more nasty to each other. Although no one could shake his position, after all,

It still made him feel a little uncomfortable. It was commendable that this little brother could still have the last piece of true love between brothers in his heart.

If Tian Yi keeps this attitude, he doesn't mind letting this little brother live a comfortable life.

"You all know how difficult it is to pass the Jinshi exam in the imperial dynasty." Tian Chou said: "How can a person who can get a Jinshi be a waste? Do you think a person who has passed the Jinshi exam at the age of seventeen can easily do it?"

The person you are dealing with has already made a big mistake."

Tian Chou was talking about you guys, but his eyes were only looking at Tian Zhen.

Although Tian Yi is the highest-ranking member of the Tian family in Pengshui, it is Tian Zhen who handles matters.

Tian Zhen lowered his head slightly.

"Of course, there are some things that you don't know, so I don't blame you for this matter. This is why I came here secretly." Tian Chou said: "To tell you the truth, we have already conducted a complete investigation of the Xiao family.

It’s been more than a year.”

Tian Yi opened his mouth wide, and Tian Zhen was also stunned and puzzled: "Dalang, why are we investigating the Xiao family? Could it be that a year ago, you had no idea that Xiao Cheng was going to come to Qianzhou to serve as an official?"

"I'm not a god, how could I know!" Tian Chou shook his head and said: "We investigated the Xiao family just because of the Xiao brothers' behavior towards Dangxiang. Hengshan Dangxiang has its own system. Although it is said that it is based on the country and the dynasty, in reality

But the boss is in charge.”

Tian Zhen suddenly realized: "This is similar to our Tian family!"

"Brothers Xiao Cheng and Xiao Ding made some manipulations in Hengshan, and all the parties in Hengshan were returned to the imperial court. This matter cannot help but make us worry whether the imperial court has some ideas about people like us!" Tian Chou Shen

Taking a breath, "What they did to Hengshan Dangxiang was just a rehearsal for them!"

"The Hengshan party items are in disarray. We miss the Tian family in Zhouzhou, but we want to unite as a family." Tian Zhen sneered: "If they really think so, they are totally wrong."

Tian Chou ignored Tian Zhen's words, but continued: "Unexpectedly, the final conclusion we reached during this investigation surprised us. Your Excellency did not understand it, and I did not understand it either."

"What don't you understand?"

Tian Chou's eyes flashed: "Although there is no direct evidence, we have reason to believe that Hengshan Dangxiang surrendered to the Xiao family, not the dynasty. And the manipulator of this matter is not Xiao Ding, but the one you despise.

This is Xiao Cheng."

Tian Zhen and Tian Yi were both shocked.

"With this conclusion, we combined the current situation in the court, the power of the Xiao family, etc., and found that Xiao Cheng's visit to Qianshui is not because the court wants to deal with us, but rather as a punishment for the Xiao family!" Tian Chou continued.

"Since the court wants to punish the Xiao family, we should add fuel to the flames. That Xiao Chongwen makes me a little angry!" Tian Yi said enthusiastically, and suddenly saw his eldest brother staring straight at him, with a gradually changing expression on his face.

Severe, the voice could not help but become smaller and smaller, and finally became silent.

"Youngest, people like our Tian family have always been a thorn in the side of the imperial court. Who wouldn't want to pluck us out! It's just that they can't do it now." Tian Chou said coldly: "Don't say far away, just say big.

Father, my lord, in the past few decades, there has not been a day when they have not been trembling, walking on thin ice, trying hard to maintain themselves, for fear that if they did not do well, their family would be overthrown, so they asked you to come to Qianzhou to study. Did you learn these things?

"

"Brother!" Tian Yi shrank his neck, a little frightened.

"My youngest, the Sizhou Tian family, who is so bright and all-powerful in your eyes, is actually having a very difficult time. The stronger the country is, the more cautious we must be. Don't look at the fact that the country has just suffered a defeat in Hebei.

, but the northwest was pacified and Li Xu was destroyed. In fact, the country now has no internal worries and can concentrate all its efforts on dealing with the Northern Liao Dynasty. After this period of time passes, the strength of the country will inevitably reach a new level. If a family like our Tian family, if

If you don’t make a living well, you might be in danger of overthrowing your clan, do you understand?”

"I understand, brother!" Tian Yi whispered.

After scolding the youngest, Tian Chou turned back to look at Tian Zhen and said: "Since the Xiao family is not simple, we naturally have to conduct an in-depth investigation. Then came the news that Xiao Cheng was appointed as the general judge in Qianzhou. In fact, this is not the case.

It’s not too surprising. What surprises me is that something happened in Dushan before this.”

Tian Zhen, however, was a very wary person and asked in shock: "What Dalang means is that the Dushan incident has something to do with the Xiao family?"

"I didn't know at first." Tian Chou sighed: "I just assumed that Huang Ze was greedy for profit and provoked powerful people, so he was retaliated against. But later I heard that Xiao Cheng was going to Qianzhou, so I had an extra idea and sent

Someone goes and investigates whether this group of people has anything to do with the Xiao family! Hehe!"

"Is it really related to the Xiao family?" Tian Zhen said in shock: "So, Xiao Cheng's coming to Qianzhou is not an accident, but their plan."

"That's right!" Tian Chou said: "This is a bit worrying. The person hasn't arrived yet, but his hand has already been stretched out. The Xiao Cheng in your eyes is doing nothing in Pengshui and is being tortured by a few petty officials.

They have been submissive, but secretly, they have already controlled Dushan and Sandu, and are now plotting against Xunzhou and Nanping Prefecture. I am afraid that in a little while, these four places will fall into their hands.

"

Tian Zhen said in shock: "Da Lang, won't we stop it?"

Tian Chou shook his head: "It's too late! If we had discovered the entanglement here earlier, we would have prevented him from succeeding. But now, they have become the leader. We want to stop them unless we send out troops. But Tian's troops left Sizhou.

In the eyes of the imperial court, isn't it tantamount to rebellion?"

"Is it possible that we can only watch them accomplish this? Dalang, where is Bozhou?" Tian Zhen asked tentatively.

Tian Chou chuckled: "Do you think they are stupid? In any case, a new force has been formed, and this new force will definitely be headed by Xiao Cheng. The southwest land has been peaceful for many years, and suddenly there is such a big catfish
To be continued...