When Zhao Junchen walked into the main hall of Zhao Mansion and saw Hong Gaogong, he couldn't help but be stunned.
Jin Yiwei is the most powerful among the Imperial Guards, and Jin Yiwei Qianhu is already a high-ranking officer of Jin Yiwei. However, the Jin Yiwei Qianhu named Hong Gaogong in front of him is unexpectedly young. He looks to be only in his mid-twenties.
He looks younger than Qi Bin.
However, when Zhao Junchen thought about it, he no longer felt strange.
The Twenty-six Guards in the capital, especially the Jinyi Guards, are often the gathering place for nobles and nobles of the imperial court. It is also very common for young people to rise to great heights with the help of their ancestors, so it is not surprising.
The Hong Gaogong in front of him has become a fifth-grade Qianhu at a young age, which only shows that his background is extremely strong.
Zhao Junchen's first impression of Hong Gaogong was not good. He was handsome, but he was too arrogant. When he was waiting for Zhao Junchen in the main hall of the Zhao Mansion, he did not have the slightest sense of military style. Instead, he looked around and couldn't help but
Looking at the scenery of Zhao Mansion, his body is crooked and twisted, giving people a careless and careless feeling.
However, considering that this person's background should not be underestimated, Zhao Junchen still showed an easy-going attitude after entering the main hall. He first asked with a smile: "Are you Jin Yiwei Qianhu Hong Gaogong?"
After seeing Zhao Junchen appear, Hong Gaogong immediately stood up and saluted: "Hong Gaogong, a humble official, has met Master Zhao. According to His Majesty's order, General Hong Gaogong, a humble official, will lead 200 elite forbidden troops to escort Master Zhao to Shanxi and Shaanxi and Gansu. Everything is obeyed by Zhao."
Your Majesty’s orders.”
During the salute, Hong Gaogong's movements were full of competence and his voice was powerful, which slightly changed Zhao Junchen's impression of him.
Then, Zhao Junchen lifted Hong Gaogong up with a smile, and said: "I am relieved to be escorted by a talented Imperial Army officer like Hong Qianhu... Well, let's sit down and talk."
After the two people sat down, Hong Gaogong saw Zhao Junchen's friendly attitude, and his expression was a little more dandy and scoundrel. He said to please: "Your Majesty asked the Jin Yiwei to arrange a thousand households to escort Mr. Zhao to Shaanxi and Gansu.
After that, more than a dozen families in Jinyiwei were competing for this job. Everyone knew that if they followed Mr. Zhao, they would have broth to drink! In the end, the second uncle, who was in a humble position, understood that the wealth should not go to outsiders, but he made the decision to take this job.
Leave it to Beizhi... Mr. Zhao, don't worry, leave all the safety on this journey to Beizhi. Beizhi will never let you encounter any dangers, Lord Zhao! In addition, Beizhi's identity as a Jinyiwei can also scare some people.
If Mr. Zhao has any errands, just ask me to go east, but I will never go west!"
Having said this, Hong Gaogong's face was full of a tacit smile, and he said: "However, Mr. Zhao, if you encounter any benefits in the future, please don't forget the two hundred brothers under Beizhong and Beizong.
It's not that I'm greedy because of my humble position, it's just that my brothers are used to being lazy, and most of them are unwilling to leave the capital. Today's Shaanxi, Gansu, and Shanxi are dangerous places... Mr. Zhao, you also know that many people in this Jinyiwei are nobles.
Disciples, they usually look up and down, but if there are no benefits, even a humble position cannot drive them."
Seeing Hong Gaogong asking for benefits from him as soon as he opened his mouth, Zhao Junchen disliked this person even more.
However, there are benefits to being a playboy like this. As long as his power is high enough and the benefits are sufficient, and he has a big stick in one hand and sweet dates in the other, such a playboy will willingly become Zhao Junchen's minions. For Zhao Junchen's
Orders will be fulfilled with all one's strength. Disciples of noble families are often fearless. If used correctly, there will be some miraculous effects.
Therefore, Zhao Junchen did not directly reject Hong Gaogong's request, but just asked: "But I don't know, who is Hong Qianhu's second uncle?"
Hong Gaogong looked proud, raised his chest and said: "The second uncle who holds a humble position is Hong Jin, the commander of the Jinyi Guards!"
"It turns out to be Commander Hong!" Zhao Junchen nodded lightly, and his heart suddenly dawned on him. No wonder Hong Gaogong became a member of the Jinyiwei Qianhu at such a young age. It turned out that his second uncle was the highest officer of the Jinyiwei.
After looking at Hong Gaogong again, Zhao Junchen said slowly: "I have an old friendship with Commander Hong. I often see him next to His Majesty... Speaking of which, I was ordered by the Holy Spirit to rebuild the West Factory.
, and also asked for a group of manpower from Commander Hong, which can be regarded as owed Commander Hong a little popularity. Since you are Commander Hong’s nephew, I will naturally not treat you badly."
Zhao Junchen's words seemed to show great respect for Hong Jin and seemed to agree to Hong Gaogong's benefits, but in fact they were very particular.
Zhao Junchen said that he often saw Hong Jin beside Emperor Deqing, which was to imply that his holy family was grand and no less important than Hong Jin. He also mentioned that he had rebuilt the West Factory in order to hint to Hong Gaogong.
His status is higher than that of Hong Jin. After all, Jin Yiwei is already a subordinate organization of the East and West Second Factory in some respects. He also said that when he rebuilt the West Factory, he asked Hong Jin for a group of manpower. The word "ask"
It also shows the difference in strength between Zhao Junchen and Hong Jin.
Hong Gaogong naturally heard Zhao Junchen's hint, but his expression changed and he realized that Zhao Junchen did not attach much importance to his origin.
However, Zhao Junchen's attitude did not make Hong Gaogong angry. Most of the dandy boys bullied the weak and feared the strong. Therefore, Hong Gaogong's attitude towards Zhao Junchen became more submissive, and his expression became more humble and flattering. He said: "Second uncle, you are so humble.
The reason why I sent you to escort Mr. Zhao this time is because I want to get closer to Mr. Zhao. In short, Mr. Zhao, if you have any instructions from now on, just send me to you, and I will do my best."
Perhaps he had received a hint from Zhao Junchen, but Hong Gaogong's statement this time did not ask for any more benefits from Zhao Junchen.
Zhao Junchen still nodded noncommittally and just said: "It's getting late and it's lunch time. Hong Qianhu can stay and eat with me."
Instead of pursuing Hong Gaogong, Zhao Junchen directly announced his intention to stay as a guest. In addition to wooing Hong Gaogong, he also further hinted at his dominant position.
Hong Gaogong was overjoyed, nodded repeatedly, and said to please: "Since it is Mr. Zhao's wish, then I will take the humble position... It is really an honor to be able to share lunch with Mr. Zhao."
Next, Zhao Junchen and Hong Gaogong had lunch together. In order to show his wealth to Hong Gaogong, the lunch on this day was particularly luxurious. Every dish was extremely expensive. If the Qingliu people saw Zhao Junchen's lunch,
However, when Hong Gaogong saw Zhao Junchen's extravagant style, he was filled with envy and felt that Zhao Junchen was his goal in life.
But until Hong Gaogong said goodbye and left, Zhao Junchen did not give Hong Gaogong any practical benefits. People like this always have greedy desires. If he gives benefits before he has done anything for himself at the beginning, he will only become more and more greedy in the future.
It's big, but it's hard to drive, so I have to whet his appetite.
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At Chen time the next day, after Zhao Junchen had arranged everything, he left the Zhao Mansion with Cui Qianxue and Fang Ru seeing him off, preparing to go to the west gate of the capital to meet Bao Wenjie.
This time going to Shaanxi and Gansu, Zhao Junchen not only brought with him three entourages including Xu Qingyan and four coachmen, but also three staff headed by Su Xiqing, as well as 20 martial arts experts with experience in the army.
Servants These servants are all strong men that Zhao Junchen has recruited in recent years. They are all brave people. In a certain way, these servants are more reliable than those Jin Yiwei.
There were more than 30 people in the group, more than 20 horses, and five carriages, making it a huge force.
However, the group of people had just left the Zhao Mansion and after leaving the alley, they found that Hong Gaogong had been waiting outside the alley for a long time with 200 knights in uniform. Each of these knights in uniform were wearing flying fish robes, with sharp blades on their waists and carried on their backs.
The longbows looked extremely powerful, but the formation was loose and the energy was a little sluggish. It was obvious that they had been neglected for a long time.
Although the Jin Yiwei has gathered many elites of the Forbidden Army, the name of the Jin Yiwei is enough to intimidate people on weekdays, and all they do is bully the weak, so what is the need for real skills with swords and guns?
Zhao Junchen had expected this, and was not too disappointed. He just greeted Hong Gaogong, and the two teams gathered together and headed towards the west gate of the capital in a mighty manner.
In the capital, such a large group of cavalry naturally attracted the attention of countless people, but because of the escort of two hundred imperial guards, no one dared to come forward for questioning, so Zhao Junchen and his party quickly arrived at the west gate of the capital.
Outside the west gate of the capital, Bao Wenjie and his party had been waiting for a long time.
Compared with Zhao Junchen, Bao Wenjie's appearance was much lower. He only brought one attendant and one servant with him, and prepared a carriage and a bad horse.
However, compared to Hong Gaogong, Zhao Junchen paid more attention to Bao Wenjie and personally got out of the carriage to talk to Bao Wenjie.
Seeing Zhao Junchen get out of the carriage, Hong Gaogong, like Zhao Junchen's bodyguard, quickly dismounted and followed Zhao Junchen.
Walking up to Bao Wenjie, Zhao Junchen asked: "Master Bao, is everything ready?"
Bao Wenjie nodded and said: "Everything is ready, and you can follow Mr. Zhao to Shanxi, Shaanxi-Gansu and other places at any time."
Zhao Junchen smiled and nodded, and then introduced Bao Wenjie and Hong Gaogong to each other.
However, Bao Wenjie naturally couldn't stand a dandy like Hong Gaogong, and Hong Gaogong didn't take Bao Wenjie, the powerless Minister of Rites, seriously. After the two parties got to know each other, they just nodded lightly, and the atmosphere was not warm.
Zhao Junchen didn't take it seriously. After integrating the three teams, he returned to the carriage and led everyone towards Shanxi.