Back Off, Let Me Come

"Xu Wenzhu?"

Although it was a question, Chu Yao didn't look surprised.

When Qin Li saw this, his mind was spinning and he felt incomprehensible.

Judging from Chu Yao's accustomed expression, Xu Wenzhu's relationship with Longwu County was far closer than he had previously judged - this was not Xu Wenzhu hedging his bets, it was clearly that his balance was completely tilted towards Shen Jun, it’s just that I didn’t openly break up with Mr. Wu. If Qin Li is still loyal to Wu Xian at this time, Gao Lu will point his finger at Xu Wenzhu's nose and curse him!

But now his position has changed, and Xu Jie is so grateful to him that he can only sigh, close his eyes, and keep silent about this bad debt.

Qin Li nodded: "Chief Commander Xu has a chivalrous heart."

If it had been an hour ago, he probably would not have agreed to lead everyone to break away from Wu Xian's forces at the celebration banquet, because he still had worries and ties. Even if there is one hostage still in Tianhai, he will think twice. Unexpectedly, Xu Quan and Xu Wenzhu's cousin found him and handed him a letter soaked in blood with both hands. Qin Li glanced down and hesitated a little...

Xu Quan handed the thing to himself again, gasping and grinning, showing his white teeth: "Mr. Qin, you don't need to be so cautious. Even if my cousin comes now, he won't recognize who I am. It's so noisy outside. How can anyone be there?" Pay attention to us? 】

Originally, I wanted Zhao Wei to hand it over on my behalf, but now she was lying upright in the wounded barracks, and her blood started to surge at the slightest movement. Xu Quan took a look and was convinced that Zhao Wei could not die, so he delivered the letter himself. Speaking of which, Qin Li accepted the letter.

The content of the letter is very brief, with only a few numbers.

But in Qin Li's eyes, it was worth every penny.

Xu Jie sent a message to announce the good news. The family members of Qin Li's family had all been moved to a safe place, and they no longer had any worries.

In other words——

Qin Li can have a showdown with Wu Xian.

Even if Wu Xian or others disagree and try to use their family members as leverage to deliberately make things difficult, Qin Li doesn't have to be afraid of breaking up. He destroyed the secret letter after reading it, and his pale and tired face smiled for the first time: [Thank you! 】

Xu Quan waved his hand: [This is what my cousin should do. 】

Nor is he a simple-minded person with well-developed limbs.

No matter how polite and refined his cousin may be, in the final analysis he is still the head of the Xu family who started as a merchant. Calculation and power have long been as natural an instinct as breathing. Businessmen want to make money when doing business, and the most annoying thing is losing money.

Taking risks to help Qin Li is naturally not charity.

Borrowed money must be recovered with interest.

In the same way, the same goes for favors given.

When my cousin helps Mr. Qin, it is essentially an investment. He is optimistic about Mr. Qin's development under his lord's account, and favors are the most difficult debt to repay. With Mr. Qin’s writing skills and his own skills, Xu’s development will reach a higher level in the future.

Sometimes the two brothers would write family letters, and Xu Quan would be so tired for his cousin: "The money our family earns is really enough." Brother is still so worried that he seems to be unable to eat. 】

Xu Jie responded coldly: [If you only have money, you will starve to death. 】

What does Xu Quan, a naughty kid, know? He had worked hard for so many years, and why did he spend so much money on Duke Wu?

Isn’t it to get rid of the “only money” dilemma?

Some circles are really not something you can force your way into if you have money.

Fortunately, Xu Quan was talented and accomplished in the military. He was recommended by Lord Shen to take off his white body and become the governor of Heyin County. Over the years, he did a good job in government affairs. He lived and worked in peace and contentment in the territory. The people loved him as an officer, which raised the Xu family's reputation. Lift again.

Coupled with the fact that Xu has been charitable over the years, giving favors everywhere, adopting qualified children and focusing on training, he finally managed to gain a good reputation while also having a certain ability to protect himself and social status. Xu Jie was particularly pleased that Xu Jie's children were no longer treated with contempt and indifference when they were sent to study with famous teachers.

Xu Quan, a bastard, doesn't know how to suffer.

If they didn't bother to plan these things, could Xu's money bag still be their money bag? If there is only money in this world, you will really starve to death!

Xu Quan looked at the letter home and felt a little worried.

[Then it’s not a plot against Mr. Qin, right? 】

Why can't we have sincere friendship?

Xu Jie knew that his cousin was only tall but not smart: [Who could he be doing so much for his brother? It’s not because of your dissatisfied brother! If Qin Gongsu helps you, you will be able to walk steadily in the future. Who told you that it would be easy for you to climb up the military ranks at such a young age? Besides, just making money has little weight to those in power. The Xu family doesn't want to just make money for others. 】

Wu Xian is a typical example.

Has Xu Jie not paid enough real money over the years?

However, his weight in Wu Xian's heart was not as high as that of ordinary counselors. Xu Jie was still looked down upon from time to time, and things got better only when he became the governor of Heyin County. Shen Jun invited him to the position of county guard. Wu Xian had never considered Xu Jie before!

It’s not that he is stingy, but that there are so many people in line—anyone’s weight can be queued in front of Xu Jie’s wallet!

Now that Xu Jie has made up his mind to change the lintel, he cannot fall into a big pit a second time. Money, power, and influence must be combined to be safe. Military honors are paid for with one's life, and Xu Jie was also afraid that his cousin would be buried alive, so naturally he had to think more about a way out.

Investing in Qin Li and making friends with him is the best deal!

Because Qin Li is a bundle of gifts, investing in him is equivalent to investing in the generals who follow him, including the already established Zhao Feng. Minimum investment for maximum returns.

Xu Jie even dared to pat his chest and say - he has made two of the most modest investments in his life. One was Shen Jun back then, and the other was Qin Li today.

Xu Jie wrote at home that he disliked his cousin and said bluntly: "Just take care of yourself. When it's time to train troops, when it's time to fight, just survive and leave the rest to my brother." 】

Xu Quan was not surprised by his cousin's appearance.

On the other hand, Qin Li expressed his kindness and positive comments to Xu Xie, which made him blush and groan for a long time, unable to say anything nutritious. In the end, he scratched his head, used "there is something else going on in the military camp" as an excuse, and ran away as fast as his butt was on fire...

Qin Li was a little surprised when he saw Xu Quan like this, and shook his head in amusement: [Xu Wenshi didn't learn the philistinism and calculations in Xu Wen's note at all, but these brothers are quite interesting. 】

The tacit understanding between old foxes often goes without words. He naturally knew how much he owed Xu Jie, and he would have to pay it off slowly in the future. As long as it doesn't violate morality or harm the laws of nature, he can't help Second Hongxing get out of the wall...

Well, everything is negotiable.

Qin Li's acceptance of Xu Jie's kindness does not mean that he is used to the latter's behavior of betting on both ends, but it will never happen again.

After all, Lord Shen is not Wu Zhaode, nor are the scribes and staff headed by Chu Yao Qishan, nor are they the idiots from Tianhai who have high ambitions but low abilities... As long as Xu Jie doesn't cross the line, it's easy.

When Chu Yao heard Qin Li's evaluation of Xu Jie, he was slightly startled and said: "Wen Zhu is indeed a knight-errant and unconventional."

The two of them went to the celebration banquet together.

After the war was in shambles, we couldn't ask for too much from the so-called celebration banquet.

It's just a matter of clearing a place among the ruins, setting up a bonfire, setting out the food table, and serving a few plates of food that were rare delicacies during the war. The purest wine was brought from the lord, and two glasses of wine were served on each table. Forum, no one can fault it.

The celebration banquet was simple but not simple. Chu Yao also told the logistics not to be stingy and provide extra meals to each soldier. Those in the wounded camp were also given the best food. After the battlefield inventory was completed, the merits would be rewarded. However, in order to prevent the remnants of the enemy from trying to counterattack, patrols and alerts were also strengthened. When the two arrived, the celebration banquet was almost ready, and everyone came over except those who couldn't move.

The voices of the generals became louder than the others.

The celebration party hasn't even started yet, but the noise is already getting louder.

"Is Gongsu here?"

Zhao Feng's left arm was hanging around his neck, and one of his legs was broken and wrapped in thick bandages. There were dense wounds on his front and back, and the longest one almost pulled out all his internal organs. He was seriously injured, but the only good thing was that he had all his limbs and could still brag.

He was originally a fellow patient in the wounded barracks with his eldest daughter Zhao Wei. He heard that there was a celebration banquet and wine to speed up the recovery of martial arts, so he performed a fake corpse on the spot, hopping on one foot and letting people carry it to him.

His hands and feet were injured, but his mouth was not.

When you meet someone who can speak well, brag without blinking an eye.

Qin Li sighed and said: "You finally saved your life, can't you stay with Dawei in the wounded barracks? Are you still running?"

Both jars of wine on the table were drank.

"It's just an injury but not a disability, so why can't I run?"

Of course, the biggest reason why Zhao Feng didn't want to stay in the wounded barracks was because he wanted to escape from his daughter - he had never realized like now that his big warm cotton jacket had evolved into a ruthless ice lump - Zhao Feng was scolded by her I couldn't hold my head up.

Zhao Feng pointed to the seat next to him.

He smiled and said, "Come on, come on, I've saved a place for you."

It’s wonderful to be able to sit down and eat and drink alive after the battle!

Qin Li sat down after hearing this but did not go to his seat.

Zhao Feng leaned over and helped him open the lid of the soup cup. The fragrance of jade and wheat hit his nostrils along with the hot air: "I told them that you don't like to eat jade and wheat. They are very nice people. I will help you with a knife." All the seeds were cut off.”

How long will it take for Qin Li to eat them one by one?

Qin Li put the lid back angrily.

"Jun Shen and Mr. Wu are still here, so don't be rude."

His voice was not loud, but because of the seats, many civil and military officials from Tianhai could hear him. He was too slow to react and had no feeling, and he frowned as he was thinking sharply - the title Wu Gong was not misplaced, but it sounded closer to him than Lord.

Qin values ​​etiquette and would not make such a mistake.

and--

Is this order of address also wrong?

Several vague glances were cast towards him one after another. Qin Li seemed unaware and had no choice but to deal with the harassment of a few gluttonous drunkards.

Mengzi drank his share of the wine and then drank his share.

There were many people attending the celebration banquet, but not too many.

Compared with the scale of the banquet held by the two alliances before, the staff was reduced by 30%, and Wu Xian suffered the most. Among the few people, some were sent to the wounded barracks and were too seriously injured to recover, and the rest may not even be able to assemble a complete body.

Everyone had different expressions, ranging from happy to lonely, but these emotions were temporarily suppressed with Wu Xian's arrival.

Wu Xian's face didn't look good because he had lost a lot of blood due to his injury, but judging from his pace and demeanor, his injury shouldn't be serious. All the officials stood up and saluted one after another, including Qin Li, Zhao Feng and others. Shen Tang also saluted politely.

"I have met my lord/Gong Wu."

The smile on Wu Xian's lips was slightly stiff.

His eyes turned to Qin Li in astonishment, and he looked hesitant, wanting to confirm that he had heard correctly but not asking again, but Qin Li was very calm.

After saluting, he sat down after hearing Wu Xian's response.

Not even a pause, not even a look up.

The human spirit with a keen sense of smell noticed something strange, and the secretly watching eyes switched back and forth between the two of them, until Shen Tang came over to break the weird atmosphere: "I have something stuck at hand, I didn't let Brother Zhaode and all the great heroes stay for a long time. wait?"

Smiling banter breathes life into the air.

A ball of fiery red meteors came in long strides.

Everyone stood up and saluted: "I have met my lord/Jun Shen."

Shen Tang waved his hand: "Everyone is injured, so don't bother with these false gifts. Brother Zhaode, sit down!"

She specially put on a brand-new, bright red dress today, which made her skin as white as snow. Wherever she went, she was the most eye-catching girl in the crowd. At first glance, this outfit looks like——

Those who didn't know thought it was a newcomer from some family who ran out.

Gu Chi turned around and teased Chu Yao.

"My lord, this body is really beautiful and charming!"

Very much in line with today’s atmosphere.

My lord wants to welcome a new person.

Not surprisingly, Chu Yao received a displeased look in his eyes as a warning. Seeing that he was bored, Gu Chi turned to the other side and muttered to Jiang Sheng: "Xianden, use your scribe's way to take a look. My lord, is the red luan star moving today, and people feel refreshed on happy events?"

Jiang Sheng glanced at Kang Shi: "I can't see it."

It was so dark that you couldn't really see what the lord was wearing.

After following my lord for so many years, this time it was the darkest, and I couldn’t get rid of it for ten days and a half. Kang Jishou was cruel!

Gu Chi: "...forgot."

Others were also amazed by Lord Shen's outfit.

You should know that although Shen Tang looks pretty and has a standard thick complexion, her daily clothes are very simple and the colors are mainly sober, which ruins her good face. Paired with this eye-catching red dress today, the contrast between the front and back and the visual impact it brings are naturally particularly strong. Shen Tang was in a really good mood today. He didn't mind Gu Chi's teasing at all and even showed his teeth happily.

Hey Hey--

His eyes fell on Qin Li from time to time.

Qin Li had a keen sense and was on pins and needles being stared at.

Zhao Feng was relatively slow, with a puzzled look on his face: "Gong Su, are you very hot now? Why are your cheeks so red?"

Then I don’t know what I’m thinking about, and I feel like I’m facing a formidable enemy.

You must know that under normal circumstances, literary scholars are nourished by literary spirit and have no concept of winter and summer at all. They will be fine if they only wear one set of clothes all year round. As powerful as Qin Li, he is naturally a leader in various fields, but at this moment he is sweating due to the influence of the outside temperature... This is not good news for a literary scholar who is still in his prime. Zhao Feng was worried that Qin Li had physical problems.

He opened his mouth in anxiety, but stopped talking.

"Gongsu...are you okay?"

Now is not the time to hold on.

Qin Li coughed lightly and pretended to be calm: "Nothing."

"Are you okay? Your ears are red, and your collar is still wet with sweat..." Zhao Feng seemed to have discovered a new world. This kind of appearance is almost impossible for Qin Li, who pays attention to etiquette and is obsessed with cleanliness. Although he had tried his best to lower his voice, there was no one present who was not a literary scholar/a courageous warrior. Is there any difference between speaking in this voice and speaking it close to the ear?

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Tang Mei is very shy today.