A two-day Lingchi event created a hot topic in the streets and alleys of the capital. Even the servants in the homes of high-ranking officials were all talking about the majestic situation at that time. For example, the owner had just changed.
In Xing'an Bo Mansion, although there was another farce about the aunt taking poison and seeking death, people still went to the Xisi Archway to watch the excitement on the two days of Liu Shan's execution. Now when counting the vegetables, fruits and meat to be sent to the kitchen, some people couldn't bear it.
Live there and whisper.
"I have actually counted, there were at least a hundred cuts on my thighs alone. Wow, that person didn't even have the strength to scream in pain.
"Why are you shouting that it hurts? I heard that they were all made mute by taking medicine! A case of impersonating the emperor's relatives all started from this person. In anger, the emperor even took out Lingchi's punishment, and he also
Make him scream?"
"Then tell me, what is the truth about this royal family matter..."
"Shh, keep your voice down. Our house is not like that on the street. How dare you talk about it!"
Several people were packing up, and one of them suddenly felt as if there was someone standing behind him, and immediately closed his mouth in surprise. The other three people saw the person who was the most enthusiastic at the beginning and kept silent. They all looked over in surprise and saw a man with his hands behind his back.
The young man stood behind the man. The three of them immediately fell silent. When they looked up, they all turned around and knelt down.
"Shi...Shiziye..."
Xu Xun glanced at the four people and saw that the meat and vegetables were almost divided. At this moment, the four people were kneeling on the ground and shivering. He said coldly: "If you let me hear such words again next time,
, I didn’t say anything about driving you out, I just sent you to Zhuangzi to work as coolies!"
Even if you lose everything if you are kicked out, you can still find another job if someone is around, but if you are really taken to Zhuangzi, you will never be able to make a difference forever. For a moment, the four people hurriedly kowtowed and swore together.
He didn't dare anymore. At this time, Xu Xun just ordered them to send things to the kitchen, and he turned around and headed straight to the study, but he was still thinking about what they said.
Naturally, he didn't go to watch the fun in Lingchi that day. Although he and Zhu Houzhao were able to catch Liu Shan together, he didn't have that kind of bloody hobby, and besides, just thinking about that kind of scene was horrifying to him.
Comparing his concerns, he specifically asked Ruisheng to deliver the news to Xiao Jing, but he didn't have time to find out whether the elder would take the opportunity to escape. Thinking of this, when he got outside the study, he coughed lightly and then called.
Open the curtain and enter.
"Long time no see, Ding Changsun."
Xu Guangzuo was originally sitting drinking tea. When he heard the cough, he put down the tea cup. Now he stood up with a smile. Tao Hong, who was standing with his hands hanging down, followed Xu Xun's eyes and immediately tiptoed out to guard the door.
After the two men met, Xu Guangzuo smiled as soon as he sat down and said, "If I hadn't been here to help with the funeral of my predecessor, Xing Anbo, I would have thought that I had come to the wrong place. Your father and the prince had just moved in."
Rifu, just keep things in order from top to bottom, and if you don’t talk about anything else, you can teach me how to manage the family well."
"If you don't fix the length, you will be ashamed of yourself. There is no need to clean things up. To be honest, the roster of this group of people has not been sorted out yet, let alone other things. Even the house deeds and land deeds have not been sorted out yet."
Many of them are missing, and I'm almost exhausted." Xu Xun deliberately revealed the truth a little bit, but Xu Guangzuo smiled instead. He knew that this limited frankness would help to bring the relationship between the two parties closer, so he added, "
However, the reason why I invited Ding Changsun here today is naturally not for this trivial household matter, but because I have something else that I want to ask Ding Changsun for help with."
Although he only helped Xu Xun a big favor last time, being so busy would also be of great benefit to Xu Guangzuo himself. The Dingguo Palace, which had been unknown for many years, has become a topic of discussion among many dignitaries, and according to him
After inquiring, it seemed that the emperor also praised his ability, and these two items alone could make up for his hard work. So at this time, he immediately leaned forward slightly, with the most sincere smile on his face.
"Your Majesty, please tell me, as long as I can do it, I will try my best."
"This may be difficult for others, but for Ding Changsun, it's really not that difficult."
Xu Xun laughed, and immediately changed the words Sun Bin said when he was promoted that day. Seeing Xu Guangzuo, he was surprised at first, then happy, and in the end, although he tried his best to cover it up with a nonchalant expression, the corners of his mouth were still
When he raised his head, he knew that the matter he had entrusted was undoubtedly playing into Xu Guangzuo's hands.
You must know that Duke Dingguo and his family have been on the run for many years because of the mad Duke Dingguo. Apart from the false reputation of Duke Dingguo, most of the hereditary officers who used to rely on Menping have been idle.
Although Xu Guangzuo wanted to put on a very embarrassed look, when he saw Xu Xun looking at him with bright eyes, he suddenly realized what kind of character he was. When the words came to his lips, he immediately changed his words and actually agreed: "Some small things, since
The prince thinks highly of me, so I will try my best to help you. But, how many people do you want?"
"There are five general flags for each of the five hundred households." Seeing Xu Guangzuo's eyes flash, Xu Xun smiled bitterly and said, "I am just a bare commander now, and I have to recruit additional soldiers, so I can only collect the officers first. Logically speaking,
There should be five general flags plus small flags, but when the time comes to select people, they will be rewarded for their work, so we have to leave some vacancies."
Xu Guangzuo is more than twice as old as Xu Xun. He originally thought that Xu Xun was just lucky, but when he heard these words, he couldn't help but think of what Wang Shikun had boasted in front of him.
The case of Qin was entirely driven by Xu Xun, who was still a minor figure at the time, but this man was young and wise, but he was firmly convinced.
However, even if there were only ten people, he was still very kind and easy to do. At this moment, he quickly summed it up in his heart. In the end, he nodded with a smile and said: "Okay, I will take care of this!"
"Then thank you so much, Ding Changsun!" Xu Xun felt relieved knowing that he had impressed Ding Changsun, and he couldn't help but said with a smile, "I only have one thing to say to Ding Changsun. Those people
It doesn't matter if you have made mistakes in the past, or if you are a thorn in the eyes of others, but there is one thing, you have to have real talent and learning. His Highness the Crown Prince will come over to visit you on a whim. I will definitely tell His Highness that it is a decision.
The person recommended by the eldest grandson will be embarrassed by us all!"
This last sentence immediately dispelled some of Xu Guangzuo's thoughts. After all, the Dingguo Palace has suffered a lot of losses in recent years. If a few of these ten vacancies are taken out, a large amount of cash can be exchanged. Thinking of Xu Xun's current situation
He was already the prince of Xing'an Bo. If he thought this way, he would not have sent ten ques to him as a favor. Moreover, showing his face in front of the prince would be of great benefit to him in the future. Xu Guangzuo calmed down and finally gritted his teeth.
nod.
"Lock the gun head, you can come find me when the time comes!"
"Then it's a deal!"
One side is the successor of the old brand, and the other is the upstart who is carrying the old brand. The two shook hands lightly, and then quickly took them away, and then they drank tea and chatted with each other with smiles.
From the temperature of tea spring water in Sencha tea to seasonal tonics in winter, from Buddhist temples and Taoist temples to ladies and gentlemen, after the chat was finished and Xu Guangzuo was sent to the second door in person, Xu Xun couldn't help but stretch out as soon as he returned to the room.
waist.
It is really tiring to deal with smart and shrewd people! If Hongxiu Tianxiang could explain it gently at this moment...
When Xu Xun thought of this, the scene of the little girl glaring with hands on her hips appeared in front of his eyes, and his gentle thoughts were immediately thrown out of the sky. At this moment, he only heard a respectful voice coming from behind.
"Master, Aunt Dai said there are urgent matters, please go there."
Hearing Zhu Ying's voice, Xu Xun asked without looking back: "Please just ask me?"
"Yes, my aunt said she has something to discuss with you."
Knowing that Aunt Dai had suffered enough from the cold salt water she had been drinking for the past few days, Xu Xun muttered for a moment before turning around and nodding at Zhu Ying: "Forget it, I'll go tell dad first. If you don't have any on hand,
If it's urgent, just come with me and go there. There are women's families there, so as not to spread any gossip again. By the way, Mother Cui has been keeping people there to take care of her? "
"Yes, Mother Cui has suffered a lot these past few days. She has been guarding my aunt almost day and night."
When Zhu Ying first arrived, she was entrusted with important internal affairs. Naturally, she did everything she could. Now she couldn't obey the instructions. When Xu Xun came out of Xu Liang's main room, she had already been waiting outside. She followed all the way to the other place.
In the small courtyard at one end, she whispered a few things that had been done in the past few days. Seeing that Xu Xun mostly just listened and refused to answer, she stopped talking.
A few days later, Xu Xun entered the courtyard again. This time, the concubines left by Xu Wei were no longer coquettish and timid to greet them. They all hid in the house honestly and dutifully. Regarding this scene, I couldn't help but
He who likes trouble was naturally satisfied. When he stepped into Aunt Dai's house and found that the crying mother when he came before was nowhere to be seen, and Aunt Dai was leaning on the bed with a sallow face, he was even more satisfied.
He didn't even pay attention to the resentful look.
"Auntie invited me here for what important reason?"
Aunt Dai never thought that Xu Xun, who had threatened to commit suicide, not only did not panic, but also used such a murderous method to punish herself for several days, and was not even afraid of rumors outside. Thinking of these days
Her eyes turned red from the suffering she suffered, and then she asked in a hoarse voice: "Master, don't you want those house deeds and land deeds that the old uncle left behind?"
Ever since he ordered Aunt Dai to take care of Aunt Dai who had tried to take poison, Xu Xun expected that she would not be able to help but threaten him with this matter. Therefore, when he saw Cui's mother and Zhu Ying both leaving the house, he waved his hand to signal them to stay.
Next, he said with a half-smile: "What can you do with the deeds of those farmlands? You can't sell them without the title of Xing'an Bo. And if you destroy these deeds, don't forget that you still have a daughter."