The three countries are very nuclear

Chapter 422 Thank you, my lord, for being the Empress Dowager!

"What, Duke Xuande wants to marry his sister-in-law as his wife?"

In the hall, Lin Chao looked at Jian Yong who came to propose marriage with a face full of surprise.

It is not accurate to say that it is a marriage proposal.

When Lin Chao went to Yingchuan to marry Xun Cai, he also entrusted his teacher Zheng Xuan to propose the marriage, so that the Xun family would not feel slighted and humiliated.

Now that Lin Chao is considered a respectable figure, of course Liu Bei will not despise him.In addition, Liu Bei is officially married, so he should ask the elders and teachers in the family to propose marriage, so that it is in line with the etiquette.

The reason why Jian Yong was sent here was to say hello to Lin Chao and to inform him in advance.

Of course Lin Chao knew that Liu Bei liked Diao Chan, and he was happy to see Diao Chan brought into his residence.It's just that he never expected that Liu Bei would play such a big game and wanted to marry Diao Chan as his wife!

In other words... I will be Liu Bei's brother-in-law in the future?
No, no, it doesn't matter.

The important thing is, what about Cai Yan?
As early as Luoyang, I had already made an agreement with old man Cai, and by now Lu Qian should have brought Cai Yan to Tan County.

I can't just go and say to Cai Yan with a calm face: Miss Cai, you can go back, Mr. Xuande has already married my sister, so he can't marry you.

No, I can't say it just thinking about it!
Seeing Lin Chao's troubled expression, Jian Yong couldn't help asking curiously: "Why, Zichu thought this was inappropriate?"

Lin Chao nodded.

Jian Yong couldn't understand now, why!

Duke Xuande wants to marry your sister, isn't that a great thing!

Why do you, Lin Zichu, think it's inappropriate for such a kiss to increase the kiss?
Don't talk about Jian Yong, I'm afraid that anyone who comes here will not be able to understand Lin Chao's thoughts.

Lin Chao explained: "Xianhe, it's not that someone doesn't want to marry his sister-in-law to Duke Xuande, it's really..."

Jian Yong is not an outsider, Lin Chao immediately told him about Cai Yan, and at the same time he also announced that he had sent someone to take Cai Yan over, which made Jian Yong frown.

"Cai Shizhong's eldest daughter, she can be a good match for the lord..." Jian Yong asked with a frown, "It's just that the lord asked someone to come to meet Zichu, and he also asked his uncle Yuan Qigong to be a matchmaker. It's time to come to the door to propose marriage."

"Ah..." Lin Chao exclaimed, stood up hastily and said, "Xianhe, let's go, follow me to see Duke Xuande!"

It would be too late when Liu Yuanqi came to propose marriage.

But before the two walked out of the gate, they saw Lu Qian who came to visit.Lu Qian had served as Lin Chao's guard for a period of time before, and the servants were quite familiar with him, so he naturally let him in and out.

"The last general pays his respects to the supervising army!"

After seeing Lin Chao, Lu Qian hurriedly bowed to salute.

I haven't seen him for a long time. After the battle of Banyang last year, Lu Qian's whole person is obviously calmer, but his respect for Lin Chao has not changed at all.

This can be seen from his military uniform and tired face.

After traveling for hundreds of miles, Lu Qian had just arrived in Tan County, and before he even had time to change his clothes, he came to report to Lin Chao.

Seeing his former guard, Lin Chao was also very happy, and quickly helped him up: "Zi Ke, don't be too polite!"

Lu Qian got up, took a look at Lin Chao, and said with a smile, "I haven't seen him in a year, and the demeanor of the supervising army is even better than before, which makes the general envious!"

Hearing this, Lin Chao was delighted, pointed at Lu Qian and scolded with a smile: "Lu Zike, when did you learn to be so glib, and you can even flatter me, it's enviable!"

"This is a speech from the bottom of my heart, and there is absolutely no intention of flattery."

Lu Qian hurriedly slapped his chest loudly, and promised.

"Okay, okay, everyone in Xuzhou knows that you, Lu Zike, are the most honest, so this is the head office!" Lin Chao said with a smile, "Last year, you and Wen Xiang contributed the most to the Battle of Banyang, and now you will be rewarded for your merits. Lord Xuande will not treat you two badly."

Guan Hai's Qingzhou Yellow Turbans were a mob, but there were hundreds of thousands of them. Lu Qian's ability to keep Banyang was a great achievement.

"Thank you, Supervisor!"

Lu Qian hurriedly clasped his fists again and said.

Speaking of rewards for meritorious deeds, Lin Chao just remembered that after the battle against Dong Zhuo last year, except for Liu Bei who won the title of Taiwei, other civil and military rewards in Xuzhou were suppressed in his own hands.

Lin Chao's original intention was that at that time in Luoyang, all the Kwantung princes were there, so naturally it was not good to give a big reward.It's better to wait to return to Xuzhou, and reward them generously at the beginning of this year's spring. It is not only a reward for the soldiers, but also an incentive for the beginning of this year.

Now that it is the end of the first month, it is time to start this matter.

But the most troubling thing right now is the issue of Cai Yan's ownership.

When Lu Qian came back, it meant that Cai Yan should have arrived as well.

Lin Chao frowned slightly, and asked, "Zi Ke, where is Cai Zhaoji, Cai Shizhong's daughter-in-law?"

"Supervisor, it's more than three hundred miles from Nancheng County to Tan County. Mrs. Cai was exhausted all the way, and she felt a little unwell. The last general arranged for her to rest at the post for two days, waiting for the supervisor to summon her."

Hearing this, Lin Chao was finally relieved.

Lu Qian can handle this matter!
Lin Chao felt embarrassed when he went to see Cai Yan now, and let Cai Yan stay in the post until he thought of a good solution.

"Okay, very good! Zike, you just entered the city, and follow a certain way to report to Duke Xuande."

Lin Chao smiled, and immediately took Lu Qian's hand and walked out.

……

In the government office, Liu Bei, Guan Zhang, and Guo Jia are having a feast.

In ancient times, it was always important to sit at separate tables. Even when eating, there was a small table for each person. It was not like the later generations where everyone gathered around a table and faced a pot.

From the perspective of carrying saliva on the chopsticks, it is more hygienic for the ancients to sit in separate seats.

But the hot pot invented by Jianjun Lin is for everyone to get together and brag, so that they can have a good time.Liu Bei, who is bold and unrestrained by nature, quickly adapted to this way of eating with others, and never tired of it.

It was nearly February, and the rivers and streams had not yet thawed, and they were still very cold.The wind in early spring, blowing on people's faces, is as painful as a bone scraping knife. It is a good time to eat hot pot behind closed doors.

It is worth mentioning that since eating hot pot became popular in Xuzhou, Jia Xu seldom grabs meat with his hands...

Liu picked up a large piece of mutton with chopsticks, blew on the hot air on it, and stuffed it into his mouth before the meat cooled down.It was hot enough, so he quickly picked up the wine bottle and drank it all down, the whole person felt comfortable, and his face flushed.

"Feng Xiao, you still have a way. Someone said that the hot pot he ate a few days ago was so bland and tasteless. It turned out that this kind of spice was missing."

Liu Bei said, and picked up a small porcelain bottle in Guo Jia's hand, which contained materials that Lin Chao used to like to carry with him.

Guo Jia finally got the hot pot seasoning that Guo Jia had been thinking about day and night.

As for how he got it... the process here is not for outsiders to understand.

"Thank you, my lord, for your compliment!" Guo Jia said with a full face, "Without these spices, enjoying delicious food is like chewing wax, and it is simply unpalatable. How can Lin Zichu enjoy such a fetish all by himself!"

Zhang Fei immediately gave a thumbs up and said: "Feng Xiao's words are justified, such fetishes really shouldn't be enjoyed by one person alone... Hehe, since Feng Xiao has such awareness, he will share this spice with Lao Zhang later How about half?"

This……

Guo Jia only thought for a while, then quickly put the small porcelain bottle into his pocket, but there was a smile on his face.

"It's easy to say, and I will share it with Yide when I get this item from Lin Zichu next time!"

Seeing this scene, Zhang Fei was stunned for a while, and he couldn't help blurting out: "Guo Fengxiao, why are you so stingy, it's just a mere spice!"

As he said, he pretended to grab it.

"Third brother, don't mess around, how can such a precious thing be obtained for nothing!"

Seeing this, Liu Bei hastily scolded coldly, and Zhang Fei was so frightened that he dared not move again.

Unexpectedly, at the next moment, Liu Bei turned his head, looked at Guo Jia with a smile, and said, "Feng Xiao, Yi De is a rough man, don't be as knowledgeable as him... It seems that there are not many spices in your bottle, It's not easy for you to take it all out. How about it, how about a certain one who only takes [-]%?"

Guo Jia: "..."

The villain is by my side!
While everyone was joking, they suddenly heard some movement outside, and Lin Chao's voice could be vaguely heard.

This time, Guo Jia suddenly became nervous, looking like a guilty conscience.

"My lord, it's not good, Lin Zichu has come for you!"

As soon as this remark came out, Liu Bei also became nervous.

"Feng Xiao, hurry up, someone is here to hold Zichu back."

"Thank you, my lord, for cutting off the empress!"

Guo Jia yelled, then stood up and ran away, not even eating the meat.

At this moment, there was only one thought in his mind, and that was to keep the small porcelain bottle in his arms.If Lin Chao sees it, this hard-won item will be returned to its original owner.

Seeing this, Zhang Fei hurriedly caught up with Guo Jia, and couldn't help but snatch the small porcelain bottle from his arms.

"Feng Xiao, you run slowly, and the spices are brought by someone, and they will be returned to you after you escape!"

After finishing speaking, Zhang Fei turned his head and ran out through the back door, leaving Guo Jia alone in a mess in the wind...

On the other side, Lin Chao led a few people to push the door in, just in time to see the messy desks and the steaming hot pot on the table.

Of course, there are also the three of Liu Bei next to the hot pot.

This scene instantly cured Lin Chao's hypotension.

The government office is the place to deal with government affairs, not to mention that Tan County is a prefectural government, so many big and small matters are decided here every day, but you guys are having a hot pot party here!

And not with me.

Simply too much!
And you, Liu Daer, don't look like a lord at all.If this continues, our Jihan Group will really be turned into a Liangshan Juyi Hall by you!

Liu Bei hastily cleared his throat, and with an impeccable smile on his face, he asked, "Where did Zichu come from?"

Lin Chao immediately rolled his eyes at him.

Don't do this with me, it doesn't work!

I can't cure you, someone can.

Lin Chao smiled slightly, turned his head and said to Tai Shici next to him, "Ziyi, go and invite Cui Jigui and Tian Yuanhao, who are in charge of governance, to come, and say that I have something important to discuss with them."

Xuzhou Tietou No. [-], Tian Feng, and No. [-] Cui Yan, these two go into battle together, so I ask you if Liu Daer is afraid.

As one of the Twelve Rulers, Cui Yan was in charge of discipline and taxation. He had a duty similar to that of the Yushitai, and it was also his duty to advise the monarch about his private life.

As for Tian Feng, who is also the captain of Tuntian in Zhizhong, although he does not have the function of checking morals, he is a tough guy who dares to say anything, dares to control anything, and dares to criticize anyone...

Sure enough, Liu Bei heard the words and immediately said: "Zi Chu, I have something to say, why should I be so decisive."

Don't make big moves as soon as you come up!
But Lin Chao cupped his hands and laughed, "Why did Mr. Xuande make such a statement? I invited the two of them here to inquire about the statistics of Xuzhou's taxes last year and the results of farming."

Now, Liu Bei could no longer find a reason to refuse.

When he saw that Jian Yong, who had just been sent by him to inquire about Lin Chao's intentions, came along with him, a trace of doubt suddenly arose in his heart.

After Lin Chao took his seat, he cut to the chase and said, "Mr. Xuande, Chao listened to Xianhe and said that you intend to marry Sister Sister?"

To be honest, as Diao Chan's elder brother, it is inappropriate for Lin Chao to say these words, but Cai Yan's matter was arranged by him alone, and now he can only wipe his own ass.

Hearing this, Liu Bei asked curiously, "Why, what's wrong with this matter? Or is it that Zichu doesn't want to marry Lingmei to someone?"

At this time, Liu Bei was still wearing a cloak woven by Diao Chan himself.

Lin Chao said: "It's not inappropriate. It's the court's honor for Duke Xuande to marry She's sister, and it's also the honor of my Lin family. It's just the position of wife, let's forget it.

Last year in Luoyang, the court had asked Xuande Gong to marry Cai Shizhong's prostitute daughter. Her daughter was knowledgeable, intelligent, gentle and intellectual, and would be a good match for Xuande Gong.As for the sister-in-law, just be a concubine. "

Lin Chao originally thought that this matter would make sense as soon as he said it, but Liu Bei shook his head immediately, and said with a serious face: "Zi Chu's words are inappropriate!"

"Why?"

"Zichu, there are no outsiders here, so I'm going to be blunt." Liu Bei said earnestly, "Since Anxi started his army, it's all thanks to Zichu's good plan. You and XX are brothers. How can XX There is a reason to treat one's own brother badly. Furthermore, Lingmei's killing Dong thief is enough to be called a hero among women, and a certain person admires it very much.

Therefore, don't mention the matter of making your sister a concubine again! "

Liu Bei deserves to be a man full of charisma. After these words, everyone was moved and nodded repeatedly.

Lin Chao clasped his hands again and persuaded, "But...Did Xuande not know that Sister She was a soldier in the school's government, and she was married to the national traitor Dong Zhuo. Although she didn't have a bridal chamber, she had a wedding ceremony after all..."

The implication is that Diao Chan was born in a humble family and had been married before, so if she were to marry as a regular wife, something would be wrong.

"So what, even though a certain is a relative of the Han family, she also started from humble beginnings!" Liu Bei sneered, "Besides, since Lingmei has entered the family for the first time, she is your daughter of the Lin family. The family is right. But anyone who dares to gossip, is bullying that the sword in his hand is not good!"

According to the etiquette system of this era, since the moment Diao Chan was brought into the family by Lin Chao, she was a member of the Anxi Lin family, which is beyond reproach.

With Lin Chao as his background, it is reasonable and reasonable to marry Liu Bei as his wife.

Therefore, although Lin Chao kept smiling wryly, he was still persuaded by Liu Bei.

only……

(End of this chapter)