A game of chess had just been played with less than a hundred moves, and He Ran already felt that the situation was not good. When he was hesitating whether to disrupt the situation immediately or hold on and wait and see, the person in charge came in and reported: The Minister of War had brought a man named Chuang Tong to see him.
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He Ran pretended to concentrate on the chess game without raising his head and said: "The guy who wears barrels and tanks, see you or see you." Before the person in charge turned around, he frowned and said, "Wait a minute, the Ministry of War..., don't let anything happen.
, just let them wait, I'll be there in a moment."
After the person in charge left, He Ran showed a restless expression, took action, and said to himself: "What I fear most is that something happens to the Ministry of War."
Su Xiyao had already taken care of his tricks, and she smiled but didn't answer.
He Ran responded with a hand, and then said: "If something happens to the Ministry of War, you should report it to me first. How did you find the house? Oops! Just thinking about it, my response was too casual."
Su Xiyao finally couldn't help laughing and spat: "Go away, go away, you are making so many excuses when you see that you are about to lose. If the situation is good, the six ministers will come to you together and they will not be distracted. Besides, your skills
You deserve it very well, I didn’t expect you to have such a clever trick, I hope you are not fooled."
He Ran laughed and stood up and said: "Of course you can't think of it. What I did in front of me was all a trick to lure the enemy, and I showed my ability later. Forget it, the big plan is already done, but someone comes to disrupt the situation. Let's give it up. It's cheap.
You once." He said and turned around to leave.
Su Xiyao glanced at his back with a smile and began to collect the chess pieces.
Xiaozhu said unfairly: "Why did you accept it? It's better to tear off his face one after another, and always give in to him!"
Su Xiyao smiled and shook her head, saying nothing.
In the main hall, Bai Yuan, Minister of the Ministry of War, saw the military advisor looking happy when he came in. He couldn't help but relax. He had been waiting beside He Ran for a long time. He could see that the military advisor was happy from the bottom of his heart. He stepped forward and saluted: "
What kind of happy event is this, military advisor?"
He Ran smiled and said: "You saved me, you came at the right time."
Bai Yuan smiled and said: "Aren't you playing chess with the eldest princess again?"
He Ran laughed and said: "It's better if you know the things in the house, you can guess right!" After saying that, he turned his eyes to the thirty-year-old man next to him, and saw that this man was of medium build, with fair face and beautiful beard, and he looked very serious in front of him.
Calm and composed, with calm eyes and a slight smile.
Bai Yuan recommended: "This is the son of a close friend of mine for many years. His name is Chuang Tong. What he likes most is traveling around. It has been four years since he last went there. He just came back. I dare not praise him for his talent in front of the military advisor, but he helps the military advisor."
He is still capable of handling some chores. The military advisor is very busy with government affairs nowadays, so I specially recommend him. I hope the military advisor will consider it and see if it is suitable."
He Ran nodded and said: "I'm determined."
Bai Yuan bowed slightly and said: "I have admired the reputation of a military advisor for a long time. I came back this time with the wish to serve. I take the liberty to ask Master Bai for recommendation. I am very worried."
He Ran smiled and said: "Master Bai is a cautious person. Since he is willing to recommend you, your talents will definitely not be small."
Bai Yuandao: "The size of his talent has to be considered by the military advisor. The main reason I recommend him is because his temperament is consistent with the military advisor. He is not as pedantic and boring as Xianguan. In addition, he has traveled to various countries and has a good understanding of the geographical customs of each country. Perhaps if
He can be of help in the future. The last one is that his chess skills are acceptable. In his spare time, he can play chess with the military advisor to relieve his boredom."
"Go?" He Ran asked Bai Yuan.
"Yes, I love this game so much. The reason why I went on this trip for so long is because I heard on the way back that there was a Go competition in Kang State, so I rushed there thousands of miles away. However, it was the military advisor who created this game.
The originator, this little guy's meager skills are not worth showing off in front of a military advisor."
He Ran raised his eyebrows with joy and said: "It's just right, let's play a game now." After saying that, he told a maid in the hall, "Go to the back garden quickly and get the set of Go from the pavilion. If Xiaozhu doesn't allow it, you can
Just say I need it urgently."
Chuang Tong frowned and said: "How dare you play chess with the military advisor, but if you want to ruin the situation, I am willing to be an accomplice."
He Ran looked at him in surprise, then smiled at Bai Yuan and said, "Okay! The person you recommended is not only quick-witted but also interesting in words. Let's stay."
Bai Yuan was very happy and asked Chuan Tong to thank him.
After bringing the chess equipment, He Ran asked the maid, "Did they say anything?"
The maid reported: "When I left, I happened to catch up with the eldest princess and Sister Xiaozhu coming out of the pavilion. I heard that the military advisor wanted to use this chess set. Sister Xiaozhu just smiled and gave it to me without saying anything."
"Have all the chess equipment been put away?" He Ran asked strangely.
"Yes, Sister Xiaozhu is holding it in her hand."
He Ran couldn't help but laugh, and Bai Yuan also laughed, and Chuan Tong said: "If the military advisor suddenly loses the interest in playing chess, stop playing this game now."
He Ran looked at him and pondered for a moment, then said: "Next, we will also have a Go competition. I will try your skills first. What ranking did you get in Kangguo?"
Chuang Tong said helplessly while setting up the chessboard: "We didn't even make it to the Kang state. We found out that we were from the Yi country and were kicked back."
Bai Yuan said angrily: "Look at it, military advisor, this Kang State has gone too far. It doesn't even look like an ally."
"Let them go." He Ran said nonchalantly, dropped a piece casually, and said to Chuan Tong: "I won't give you a piece in the first contest."
Chuan Tong's lips moved but he could not say anything. Bai Yuan smiled and said: "The military advisor is not a person of strict etiquette. If you are too restrained, you will displease the military advisor. Normally, joking is not taboo in front of the military advisor."
He Ran took a sip of tea and said: "You are not afraid of flattery and flattery with clever words."
Bai Yuan smiled and sighed sincerely: "It's such a blessing to work under the military advisor. I lost this blessing because of my poor temperament. Listening to the military advisor's jokes every day was much more interesting in the past than now in the Ministry of War."
He Ran nodded in approval and said: "Well, your flattery is very clever. You have made much progress than before."
Bai Yuan stroked his beard and smiled, unable to respond to the following joke.
Chuantong frowned and stared at the black piece on the star position on the chessboard, as if he had no time to listen to their conversation. Just when He Ran was about to rush, he suddenly slowly put the chess piece back into the box, still looking at the chessboard shaking with a grimace.
The leader said: "The chess move made by the military counselor is too unexpected and impeccable. It is difficult for the villain to resolve it. There is no chess to deal with, so I have to admit defeat."
At this time, even He Ran couldn't help laughing, and said repeatedly: "Okay, okay, you have to stay, don't let this move go." After saying that, he turned to Bai Yuan, "Take him to meet his colleagues.
, I arranged for him to sort out the copywriting first, and I want to see if he can fill in the gaps in this long history."
Flowers are blooming in the wild, walking on the official road covered with green leaves, listening to the chirping of birds and the chirping of cicadas, breathing the air full of fragrance of flowers and plants, anyone will be in a happy mood, if there is another beauty more delicate than flowers beside him.
It was a very enjoyable journey with me.
He Ran, who enjoyed it, should really thank the "immortal" who brought him here, but he had already forgotten the "immortal" in his mind, and did not think about it again for a long time.
When passing by a small village surrounded by green water, several children were playing kites. He said proudly to Mingqin Chaduo: "Did you see it? I invented this thing too."
Mingqin Chaduo looked at him with infinite admiration and said, "Really? You are really smart."
He Ran's vanity was always greatly satisfied at Mingqin Chaduo, "It's nothing, I will show you a meteor lantern later. That one is more fun than a paper kite."
Mingqin Chaduo said happily: "Okay, I have always heard that you used thousands of meteor lanterns to defeat the enemy. I have long wanted to see what those lanterns look like."
He Ran once again got what he wanted, and Xun Xunran almost fell off his horse.
This time when he went to Dongzhi City, he wanted to pay a private visit incognito to check the implementation status of the New Deal, so he asked his staff and officials from the Ministry of Punishment and the Supervision Department to wait a little before setting off. He only took Yunye, Hongquan, who were pretending to be house servants, with him.
Zhong Zhen and four guards.
On this day, we entered the territory under the jurisdiction of Dongzhi City. Dongzhi City is located in the center of the former Shun Kingdom's territory on the south bank of the Gunlong River. In fact, it can also be said to be the center of the Yi Kingdom, because the original territory of the Yi Kingdom and the newly occupied land
It's nothing to mention in comparison. Although it is the geographical center, it is not the most prosperous place. To talk about prosperity, it can only be said to be the area close to the Gunlong River to the north. To the south and east, it is closer to the mountains.
The population becomes sparse.
He saw a small village with wisps of smoke coming from the distance. He Ran reined in his horse and called to everyone: "Brother Xian and Zhong Zong follow me into the village to have a look. You guys should wait in front of the village first."
After entering the village, He Ran saw an old man standing in front of a low courtyard, sizing them up. He then stepped forward and saluted, "I've seen you, I've seen you. We missed the store while we were on our way. I wonder if I can ask for some water. If it's convenient, I'd like to."
When you beg for food, the money depends on my father-in-law’s instructions.”
Hearing this, the old man laughed and said: "Everyone misses the store when they go out. You can't withdraw money for just one meal. Accepting this kind of money will shorten your life. It's just that my family is poor. Don't be dissatisfied with the coarse food." As he said,
Want to turn sideways.
This is an ordinary farmyard, with three main adobe houses, and two thatched side rooms on the east and west sides. Some broken farm tools are piled beside the house, and some fruits and vegetables are planted beside the low wall. Looking over the ridge, you can see two large thatched houses in the backyard.
A tall Tianen tree.
Cooking was being done in the main room, and the steam mixed with the smoke from the firewood. The scene inside could not be clearly seen. The old man smiled honestly and said: "Your distinguished guest may not be able to bear the smell of the hut. Fortunately, the weather is warm, so let's set up a case in the courtyard."
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He Ran said with a smile: "It all depends on my father-in-law."
The old man shouted to the main room: "Ms. Xiaoshu, bring the food table quickly, we have a distinguished guest at home."
Following a promise, not long after, an old woman and a girl of 17 or 18 years old came out of the main room carrying a food case. After putting down a few cases, the old woman smiled cordially at the three of them, while the girl lowered her head shyly.
, There is no ugly woman in the eighteenth century. Although this girl has a thorn hairpin and a sarong, her pure aura is still very attractive.
The old man introduced him and said, "This is Jing's wife and daughter. I wonder how our distinguished guest has such a surname?"
He Ran saluted the old woman and said: "What do you say, junior? I come from Luoxia City and do some small business. These two are my followers. We are going to Dongzhi City to see if there is any profitable business."
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"Oh! It's Mr. He, my surname is Shi."
After the meeting again, the girl had brought some thatched mats, and the old woman had brought a pottery pot and a few pottery bowls, and said: "The poor family does not have tea to entertain guests, so the distinguished guests should drink some water."
After sitting at the table, the old woman and the girl went to work on the stove again.
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