Three Kingdoms

sunny.

Clear sky with white clouds.

The mountains and city walls in the distance outline dark blue patches, and the emerald green and reddish colors of melons and fruits in front of you present hope.

Wang Shu suddenly felt that the complicated things that had been weighing on his heart became clear at this moment. She sat under the tree and thought about her own things. In fact, she has been thinking, reflecting and summarizing these days.

It seems, as if, probably, after all these years, I don’t actually know what I need.

When he was young, he was forced to practice martial arts because his father lamented that he had no successors to his martial arts skills. So Wang Shu wanted to tell her father that she could also be his successor.

For such a word and a promise, she spent all her childhood playing time.

Until she received the news of her father's death, and at the same time obtained the heavy Token...

It was like a mountain, pressing down on her shoulders without saying a word.

No matter how small the authority is, there will always be people fighting for it, no matter what dynasty it is in. Using a chicken feather as a command arrow means the world is bigger than the sky, and there are not many in the fish and meat village. . Those people who coveted Ju Ziling, who claimed to be senior, pounced on her like wolves, thinking that after her father died, there was only such a woman left, and she could be easily captured and kneaded as she wanted. pinch?

But these people did not expect that Wang Shu had developed a tenacious and unyielding character due to her young martial arts practice. The more oppressed she was, the more she resisted. She killed those who dared to stretch out her claws, but also offended some local powerful people. , had to embark on the road of exile, and moved to Chang'an...

Thin footsteps came from the side.

Zao Zhi is here.

Wang Shu was very familiar with his footsteps.

In retrospect, Wang Shu and Zao Zhi actually don't have much so-called lovers' emotions. Their union is not so much the product of feelings as it is a mutual transaction, each getting what he needs. But living under the same roof and sleeping on the same bed, strangers have gradually become familiar with each other, just like the left hand is familiar with the right hand.

Originally, Wang Shu thought that this kind of life would continue, but she didn't expect that her thoughts, which had been silent for a long time, would be stimulated by others again in the past few days, and they would beat vigorously, reminding her of the time when she solemnly stood before her father's tomb. A vow of commitment.

The Langya Wang family is not just Wang Ji and Wang Xiang!

Zao Zhi frowned slightly, and there was still some dirt on his clothes. It was obvious that he had just been to the fields before.

Wang Shu was very familiar with this expression, which meant that Zao Zhi didn't like her current behavior very much, but Zao Zhi had a gentle temper. Even if he was impatient, he would only frown at most and would not get angry at Wang Shu. Of course, if Zao Zhi dared to get angry at him for no reason, he would have to ask his own fist.

Anyway, not long after her wedding, Zao Zhi had such a gentle temperament after witnessing Wang Shu's ability to break eggs, uh, wrong, break bricks and stones with one hand...

Zao Zhi motioned to the followers behind him not to follow him, then walked across the field ridge to the other side of the field, looked up at the sky, and then walked to Wang Shu's side.

Wang Shu also signaled his maid to step back, and then walked a little further to the other side of the shade of the tree, facing forward, looking at the rolling fields, the intersecting roads, the green mountains, the green water, the blue sky, and the white clouds.

The world is still big.

Is not it?

Wang Shu smiled.

"What are you going to do?" ” Zao Zhi felt that Wang Shu could give people a headache sometimes, and Wang Shu’s answer made Zao Zhi feel that his head hurt even more.

"I am going to recommend myself to Tian Ling." Of course, your recommendation is also needed. ” Wang Shu said calmly.

"Jitian Ling?" ” Zao Zhi wondered if he had heard wrongly, “Are you talking about the land order that is in charge of cultivating the fields? 』

Wang Shu's face seemed to emit a transparent light under the sunlight, "That's right." 』

"Why? ” Zao Zhi couldn’t help but pinch his forehead twice.

Wang Shu glanced at Zao Zhi and said, "Do I have to say it?" 』

Zao Zhi rubbed his forehead harder and harder, "Well, I think it would be better to make it clear." 』

Wang Shu looked directly at Zao Zhi, staring into Zao Zhi's eyes, then looked at Zao Zhi's tanned skin, and looked at Zao Zhi's hair stained with mud, "First of all, I can help you... Secondly, Why do I have to stay home when I can do a good job? 』

"you can help me? ” Zao Zhi smiled, obviously not believing Wang Shu’s words, “Can you plow the fields or weed? How to help? 』

Wang Shu suddenly laughed, but there was a hint of sadness in the laughter, "So... what do you think I can do?" Help you take care of the kids? Have you forgotten what I was doing before I married you? I originally thought you had some outstanding wisdom and broad thinking, but now..."

Zao Zhi suddenly felt a little guilty. He looked away and did not continue to refute this question, "Then tell me, for example, what can you help me now?" 』

Wang Shu still looked at Zao Zhi without flinching and said, "There is no doubt that your position is too high... so you can't see the things at the bottom. Even if you bend down to cultivate it yourself, your distance The real land is far away...haven't you noticed? Look back for yourself..."

"..." Zao Zhi took a breath and looked back.

On the far side of the field ridge, dozens of people were waiting for Zao Zhi. Some are holding utensils and things, some are wearing scale armor and holding flags, some are wearing crowns and brocade robes, and some are wearing linen clothes in an attempt to maintain the same decoration as Zaozhi...

I don't know why, but after seeing those people, Zao Zhi's heart suddenly jumped.

When did these people appear?

When did there start to be so many people behind me?

"It's not your fault..." I don't know when Wang Shu had already walked to Zao Zhi's side, "After all, you are standing in this position now... Just like a hussar general, he is the same... too It is impossible to leave these people, so you need me...just like a hussar general..."

Having said this, Wang Shu paused deliberately, and his tone seemed a little heavy.

"How about General Hussar?" ” Zao Zhi couldn’t help but ask.

Could it be said that the Cavalry General is also aware of this problem and is already dissatisfied with his current situation? And you didn't notice it at all?

Wang Shu suddenly laughed out loud, "Of course the same is true for the Hussars General... There are a lot of people wherever you go. This is... this is the price of authority." Of course, the Cavalry General also seems to know this, so he doesn't come out often... And you, don't you really think that when you go to the fields with a lot of people, you will face those people? Will the old farmer still tell the truth like he did before? 』

Zao Zhi looked at Wang Shu and was speechless for a moment.

Some things are actually very simple, but sometimes they are just invisible.

Until it is exposed by others, it is like the emperor's new clothes.

The corners of Zao Zhi's mouth twitched slightly, "This...why didn't you say it earlier?" Since you've noticed it a long time ago, why didn't you tell me earlier? I can make them less..."

As he spoke, Zao Zhi's voice dropped, "Maybe this can't be completely banned... but at least it's better..."

Wang Shu looked at Zao Zhi and said, "Are you sure?" 』

"..." Zao Zhi's face showed some confusion.

"Now not only Sanfu of Guanzhong, but also Jiangdong of Shandong know about you..." Wang Shu patted Zao Zhi on the shoulder as if patting his own brother, "You think the number of guards and entourage has really been reduced, right?" Who benefits? 』

Zao Zhi fell silent.

"If I were the enemy and I knew there was someone like you..." Wang Shu pointed at the surrounding guards and followers, "If necessary, would I attack you like you?" Even if the Cavalry General catches the murderer and tracks down the real murderer... Well, will you still survive? Is it just our family that has lost? 』

"This is the reason why General Hussar knew, but he wouldn't tell..." Wang Shu continued to pat Zao Zhi on the shoulder and said with a smile, "You don't understand these things... and now I can help you." , and the only one who can really help you... is me. Is it possible that you want to choose that delicate concubine? Or is it your other wife? 』

Zao Zhi's face wrinkled.

This life-threatening question...

Wang Shu paused for a moment and then said: "I didn't think so much originally...but now...yes, what you said originally was not wrong. Taking care of the children is also one of my responsibilities, but sometimes I think about it, this is really Is this the ideal I came to Chang'an for? Deliver a baby to you and then take care of it? 』

"Then I gave up for a while...until recently...I suddenly figured out that I can actually do more and better, right?" Not that any of your wives or concubines can take care of children! What they can do, I can do, and what they can’t do, I can do! ” Wang Shu straightened her back and raised her head.

Zao Zhiba smacked his lips, "Can you tell me why you suddenly... think like this?" 』

Wang Shu glanced sideways at Zao Zhi, "I originally planned to remind you again after a while... Well, to be honest, I'm too lazy to remind you. Anyway, you and your family think that I have food, drink, and clothing, so... I should be obedient to give birth to and take care of your child, and I didn’t bother to care about it... But Sister Zhen found us a few days ago... She reminded me..."

This Zhen Mi is looking for trouble.

Just as Zao Zhi was muttering in his heart, before he could say anything out loud, he heard Wang Shu say from the side: "You must think I'm looking for trouble, right?" But have you ever thought that I am also a part of the family and I can also support you? Just like the things in front of me, it is actually very simple to solve..."

Zao Zhi perked up after hearing this and asked without hesitation: "Then tell me, tell me!" 』

As for Zao Zhi, he could actually figure it out if he thought about it a little more, but he was suddenly pricked by Wang Shu and didn't react for a while. After all, Zao Zhi was not as quick-witted as Jia Xu, who could do ten things in an instant. There are seven or eight types of ideas, but after thinking for a long time, you can come up with some solutions.

Wang Shu pointed at himself.

"you? ” Zao Zhi asked, and immediately fell into thinking.

Wang Shu nodded. "The problem you have now is that you are in a high position, and you have problems communicating with the people at the grassroots level. But if you abandon these guards and followers, it is wrong. This will put you in danger and be very unsafe... But I can! You can't go to the fields, but I can go! If a spy is really coming, I can beat him up! 』

Wang Shu clenched his fist and shook it in front of Zao Zhi.

Zao Zhi suddenly felt a headache again, "Wait, don't use force yet!" A gentleman speaks but does not act! Let me ask you, do you really want to stay in the fields like me? Thinking about Zhuang He and Niba? If you don’t want to, then it’s better not to do it, so as not to dislike this and complain about that later..."

"Have you forgotten the first time we met? Wang Shu said with a smile, "I have served these Zhuang He before, and it is easier than serving you... What's more important is that what you have researched here must always be promoted, right?" How do you know what's really going on? How can you ensure that the information reported is true and not copied by scribes? Even if the officials wrote it according to the truth, could they tell the difference between wheat and millet? Do they know when to water more and when to build more soil? Can you determine the difference between what they reported as "good crops" and "fair grains"? 』

"Um...have you read my reported documents?" ” Zao Zhi frowned.

Wang Shu snorted, "You just threw it on the desk... Do you think that the desk is clean after you go back every day, and the desk cleans it up for you?" 』

"Hey, no," Zao Zhi subconsciously changed the subject, "You haven't practiced for many days, haven't you?" Didn’t you hear that this martial art needs to be practiced every day? 』

“So I’ve been practicing martial arts these days! "Wang Shu made a few slow gestures in the air, "In another ten days or so, I will probably be able to recover to 40% or 50%, and in a month or two I will basically be at 78%... hum..."

"And I can also go to the peasant women... There are definitely more topics for women to talk about than you do!" At the same time, this information will be conveyed to you accurately, instead of being obscured and modified! You can't deny this, right? So, I can help you! And it’s your best assistant! 』

Zao Zhi listened very attentively, and finally nodded slightly, "That's true..."

There are some topics that women are more likely to talk about.

"But don't you also have the position of Supervisor? "Zao Zhi said, "Zhi Yin Jian can also do these things. What kind of Ji Tian Ling is necessary? 』

"The Zhiyin Supervisor and the Shenlu Yuan actually feel to me like the "Guang Luxun" of the Cavalry General," Wang Ju looked in the direction of Chang'an, "They are both preliminary candidates, and it seems that there are some things, but in reality There are not many people in the world who can really do things, or have practical things to do...you still have to step out! Supervisor Zhiyin is just a step up. You still have to decide how to go next! 』

Supervisor Zhi Yin, Guang Luxun?

Zao Zhi was silent for a moment and nodded, "Okay, you have convinced me... I will recommend you to the lord, but whether you can become the "Ji Tian Ling" is not up to me... Also, don't do it next time. Pat me on the shoulder again..."

Wang Shu laughed and patted Zao Zhi on the shoulder like a buddy, "No problem!" I'm going back……"

"Hmm..." Zao Zhi responded helplessly, then suddenly thought of something and asked quickly, "By the way, what do you think Zhen's daughter is going to do?" 』

"She, she said she wants to go to Zhiyin Prison... She wants to abandon business and become political..." Wang Shu replied as he walked away, "I think she should focus on the Shaofu..."

"Young Master?" ” Zao Zhi couldn’t help but be stunned for a moment.

Shaofu?

This position…

After Zao Zhi came to his senses and wanted to ask more questions, he realized that Wang Shu had already walked away with several maids.

Forget it, let's discuss it with Pang Shiyuan after we get back. These girls seem to be causing trouble!

On the other side, Fei Qian finally found time to meet Zhen Mi.

Zhen Mi was dressed simply.

The plain dark-colored skirt has no too many decorations. Only the sleeves and collar are trimmed with red trim. The body is tight and narrow, and the waist is tied with a black belt, showing its slender curves and long skirt. It swings to the ground, in the shape of a trumpet, without exposing its feet. The sleeves are wide, and the light yellow lining is exposed at the intersection of the collar. Zhen Mi's complexion is as jade-like as if she had stepped out of a painting of a beautiful lady.

Zhen Mi's current performance surprised Fei Qian.

In the impression, or in other words, this Zhen Mi who lives in history has become more of a symbol than a real person. Under Cao Zhi's vigorous publicity, she not only became the target of pad printing by literati and poets, but even faintly It brings out a sense of ethical excitement that the dumplings are delicious.

Of course, this is only the interpretation of some historical scholars. There are also some people who say that the so-called Luo Shen is actually Cao Zhi lamenting the gain and loss of power, because for a son of the Cao family, perhaps power is the most beautiful lover.

But these are not very important now. What is important is what Zhen Mi is thinking in front of her.

"What do you want to do?" Fei Qian asked slowly.

Zhen Mi's long eyelashes trembled under the sunlight that penetrated the hall, and then she raised her eyes slightly to look at Fei Qian, like a cat stretching its paws out of its white gloves and scratching in the air. Then she lowered her head and said, "The civilian girl is willing to serve the general." 』

Zhen Mi's voice was not loud, but every word was clear and she seemed very calm.

"So if you give all your family wealth, it will be considered a service?" Fei Qian laughed.

Zhen Mi shook her head. The black hair on her cheek looked slightly reddish-brown and a little transparent under the sunlight. "I gave all my family wealth just to forgive my brother. From then on, the daughter of the people had nothing to do with the Zhen family. 』

Zhen Mi is undoubtedly smart. This was evident when Fei Qian held a meeting of several big business leaders of the Han Dynasty Chamber of Commerce. In terms of reaction speed and literary quality, Zhen Mi is even better than Cui Hou, who once had three sons in his family. It's still a bit stronger. Although Cui's third son was also bought with money, he is somewhat watery.

And now Zhen Mi said that she wanted to donate her family property and break up with the Zhen family...

So, what does Zhen Mi mean right now?