Qin Xiao's expression changed slightly, he never expected that this middle-aged man would be Uncle Meng.
Of course he knew very well that although Uncle Meng was not named Yuwen, he was a powerful figure in the Yuwen family at present. He joined hands with Mrs. Qiong to support the young master Yuwen Chengling.
It is precisely because of the support of Uncle Meng and Mrs. Qiong that the young master has the absolute upper hand in this battle between brothers.
He had heard Uncle Meng's name many times and knew that Uncle Meng controlled the finances of the racecourse and the Yuwen family, but he had never seen what this man looked like.
It was already midnight at this time, and Qin Xiao certainly didn't expect that Uncle Meng would appear in the granary and come over to talk to him.
Qin Xiao immediately smiled, stood up, cupped his hands and said, "It turns out to be Uncle Meng. I'm rude and disrespectful. Please don't take offense."
After all, he also had experience in Jiazi Prison, so Qin Xiao could handle this small scene with ease.
"No wonder." Uncle Meng said with a smile: "The Wang Cavalry School has made great achievements in suppressing bandits this time. I wonder what reward the eldest son will receive?"
Qin Xiao scratched his head and said with a smile: "I haven't made any great achievements. My uncle has given me a reward. The eldest son arranged for me to work as an errand in Baihu Camp. If I have food to eat, I am already a mountain of kindness. I dare not ask for anything else."
"That's not right." Uncle Meng touched his mustache and said, "As far as I know, when the Wang Cavalry School entered the camp, it seemed that they were assigned to the horse stable. I wonder if this is the case?"
Qin Xiao's heart trembled, and he thought to himself that Uncle Meng was really investigating him in detail behind his back.
"When I first entered the camp, the camp was full of personnel, so I temporarily worked in the horse stable." Since the other party found out clearly, Qin Xiao naturally told the truth: "But he was promoted to the riding school the next day.
It can be considered as officially becoming a member of the White Tiger Camp."
Uncle Meng sighed: "If you hadn't moved the Tiger Suppressing Stone and defeated Geng Shao, I'm afraid you would still be cutting materials in the horse stable."
Qin Xiao remained calm and said with a smile: "I am very satisfied if I can have a bowl of rice."
"I just said that many people have no choice of path from birth to death." Uncle Meng stared at Qin Xiao: "Live like a zombie for the rest of your life."
"Uncle said it!"
"But you are different from them." Uncle Meng said: "When you live in this world, you must not be afraid of being used by others, because if a person has no value, he is not worthy of being used by others. Wang Riding School, you are very valuable now.
And because of your value, you have a path you can choose."
Qin Xiao pretended not to understand: "Uncle, I don't quite understand what you said. I don't know...!"
"The old Marquis is old, and sooner or later someone will have to take over the burden he left behind." Uncle Meng said straightforwardly: "The only two young masters who are qualified to take over the burden, you should already know this."
Qin Xiao was surprised when Uncle Meng was so frank.
In fact, the last thing he wanted to do was get involved in the Yuwen family's brotherly dispute, but he was afraid of what would happen. If Uncle Meng talked to him directly like this, he was forcing himself to get involved.
"Actually, everyone knows that it is impossible for the eldest son to inherit the family business." Uncle Meng looked directly at Qin Xiao: "I know that the eldest son may treat you with some small favors, but if you really want a great future, I think you should still
Think again."
Of course Qin Xiao could hear what Uncle Meng meant.
I can't let myself change my family and take refuge with Yuwen Chengling
.
It's just that Uncle Meng, who holds great power in the Yuwen family, actually came to recruit him for a riding school in the middle of the night, which really surprised Qin Xiao. In terms of status, Uncle Meng can really be regarded as a courtesy corporal.
"Uncle Meng, do you want me to do something?" Qin Xiao asked cautiously: "If I can do it within my ability, I will try my best to do it."
Uncle Meng looked at Qin Xiao, half-smiling, then suddenly reached into his sleeve, took out a scroll, handed it to Qin Xiao and said: "Wang Riding School, take a look first."
Qin Xiao was a little strange, but he still took it with both hands, unfolded it, and took a look. His expression suddenly changed, and he took two steps back. One hand had already touched the handle of the sword at his waist, and he stared at Uncle Meng, with a look in his eyes.
A cold and murderous intention.
"Still too young." Uncle Meng sighed softly: "I was just a little skeptical at first, but your reaction made me completely sure."
After Qin Xiao opened the scroll, he could see very clearly that it was a wanted warrant.
The portrait on the wanted poster is about 60-70% similar to himself, and his identity and culpability are even written in detail beside the portrait.
Uncle Meng suddenly took out such a wanted order. Qin Xiao naturally thought that he had laid an ambush. The first thing he wanted to do was to capture Uncle Meng. As long as he had Uncle Meng under his control, even if there were other people ambushed nearby,
You can also use Uncle Meng as a hostage to escape.
He ran from Zhen County to Yuwen County, even followed Yuwen Chengchao, and finally hid in Baihu Camp, just to avoid pursuit and hide his whereabouts.
A few months later, he thought that the rumors were getting quieter and his situation was much safer, but he didn't expect that Uncle Meng would come up with a wanted order.
He calmed himself down and looked in all directions, but he did not feel that there was an ambush around him. Uncle Meng also looked very calm and calm, stroking his little mustache and said: "Don't worry, there is no ambush.
, it’s just you and me here.”
Qin Xiao smiled slightly and said: "Uncle, what does this painting mean? Why do you think the person above is somewhat similar to me?"
"A few months ago, someone from Zhen County came over and sent a wanted order." Uncle Meng said with a smile: "But the wanted order was very simple, and the portrait on it was also very blurry. The intention of the Zhenhou Mansion was to let
We also pay attention to the people in the portraits. By the way, the wanted person is called Qin Xiao. He is a jailer in the Guicheng Duwei Mansion. He killed the staff of the Zhenhou Mansion. Young Master Zhen of the Zhenhou Mansion also almost died.
Under his sword."
Qin Xiao said "oh".
"After all, the three major families in Xiling have some friendship with each other. After getting the wanted order here, people followed suit and drew more than a dozen wanted notices and posted them in some crowded places in the city. But there was nothing
People care." Uncle Meng said slowly: "Last month, Zhen County sent someone to send this wanted notice again. The portrait is more detailed than the previous one. I left it in the study and didn't take it seriously."
Looking at Qin Xiao, he smiled and said, "Actually, if I don't take this matter seriously, no one will take it seriously."
Qin Xiao cursed secretly, understanding why this guy suddenly came to him tonight.
There is no doubt that he has been in the limelight recently and is too close to Yuwen Chengchao, which naturally attracted the attention of Uncle Meng.
Once Uncle Meng's attention is attracted, this person will inevitably investigate him secretly. He has a wanted order in his hand. Although the two have never met before, Yuwen Chengling has seen him. If Yuwen Chengling has also seen this person,
The portrait on the deputy wanted poster can immediately connect you with the person on the wanted poster.
Together.
Uncle Meng did not act rashly, he naturally hoped to use this as a leverage to threaten himself.
"Wang's Cavalry School... No, I should call you Qin's Cavalry School." Uncle Meng smiled and said, "What do you think the eldest son would think if he knew that you were a wanted criminal in Zhen County? If Zhen Jun
If the people in the Hou Mansion know that you are hiding in Baihu Camp in Yuwen County, what do you think they will do?"
Qin Xiao frowned slightly, but suddenly walked forward, sat down, looked at Uncle Meng and said: "Uncle Meng, if you want me to do anything, just say it bluntly. Now that I have the handle, there is nothing wrong with me.
It's easy to talk about, of course, if you really want to tell others, we won't be sitting here talking now."
"A young hero who acts straightforwardly is what I like." Uncle Meng smiled and said, "What do you think I should ask you to do?"
Qin Xiao reached for a piece of pastry and put it in his mouth.
Now that the matter has been put on the table, Qin Xiao no longer dodges.
Uncle Meng knew that he was a so-called wanted criminal and did not arrest him and send him to Zhenhou Mansion. Instead, he talked to him in private, which proved that he was of great use value in the other party's heart.
As Uncle Meng said, once a person has value that can be exploited, it is not a bad thing. At least it proves that he has bargaining chips to negotiate with others.
"You want me to abandon the eldest son and join the young master?" Qin Xiao said: "I am just a small riding school now, and I have not yet established a stable foothold in Baihu Camp. I'm afraid I won't be of much use to you, Uncle Meng.
Master, if your demands are too high, I'm afraid I can't do it."
Uncle Meng shook his head and said, "Don't worry, my request to you is very simple."
"Tell me about it." Qin Xiao said with a smile.
Uncle Meng leaned forward slightly and whispered: "No one will know about my meeting with you tonight, and the eldest son will never know. So after leaving the granary, you are still the same as before, and you are still the king whom the eldest son respects.
Xiao. The eldest son doesn’t trust many people, he only has a few people under his command, but from now on, you should be considered his confidant."
"The eldest son is extremely intelligent and would not trust others so easily." Qin Xiao said: "If you say that he values me, that is possible. If you say that he trusts me and treats me as a confidant, that is not necessarily true."
Uncle Meng laughed and said: "He will rely on you very much because you can gain a foothold in Baihu Camp. Baihu Camp has always been directly controlled by the old Marquis. Yuan Shangyu is very loyal to the old Marquis. In fact, this Commander Yuan is very cunning.
, he will not get involved in the dispute between the two young masters. He will not choose a side until whoever wins one day. The eldest young master hopes to use you to form a force in the White Tiger Camp, so to him, you are the nail into the White Tiger Camp.
, he will let you expand your power in White Tiger Camp at all costs."
"Uncle Meng, you have said so much, but I still don't understand what you want me to do." Qin Xiao looked at Uncle Meng and said, "Do you want me to build connections for the young master in Baihu Camp?"
"If you do this, the young master will naturally be very grateful to you, and you will definitely have a bright future in the future." Uncle Meng said with a smile: "But what I want you to do is very simple. You stay with the eldest master and win his trust."
, in the future, if he has any plans that are not conducive to the young master, or if he has some shameful actions, you can tell me in private, and this is what you will do."
Qin Xiao was startled and smiled bitterly: "So you want me to be a traitor!"