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Chapter 270: I Can't Help You
After leaving Zhou's side door, Yang Xuan looked at Zhou Ning beside him, and the roar of Zhou Qin and his son was still echoing in his mind.

"impossible!"

The two walked side by side slowly in the drizzle, and it took Yang Xuan a while to remember that he didn't have an umbrella.

The oil-paper umbrella was opened, and the two unconsciously moved closer to each other until their shoulders touched lightly.

"Zitai, don't worry."

"Ok!"

The old man's roar still echoed in his ears, Yang Xuan could only cheer himself up in his heart.

"How about Chenzhou?"

Zhou Ning folded his hands in front of his lower abdomen and walked slowly.

"There is an endless grassland. When the season comes, the cattle and sheep move slowly in groups, which look like white clouds."

"There is also a lot of arable land, and there is traffic on the rice paddies, and the chickens and dogs are acquainted."

"The folk customs in northern Xinjiang are tough, but they are very kind to their own people."

"I get on well with my colleagues."

"There are several people in the family now, and Yiniang is in charge of the family. I respect her very much."

"Zhang Siniang is doing things."

"The old thief is the one in the back."

"You've seen Wang Laoer too, it's in the back."

"It's simple."

Zhou Ning hummed, "Actually, I don't have many requirements. It's not much better to eat and use the Imperial College, and I don't like jewelry very much..."

"Aning."

"Ok!"

"Actually, I'm not short of money."

"Ok!"

"I'm really not short of money!"

Wealth worth 500 million yuan is hidden in Chenzhou.

Regardless of this, Yang Xuan is still confident that the expansion momentum of Yuanzhou Ramen will allow the family to live a good life.

"I see."

"Hey! That Yuanzhou ramen is mine."

"I knew!"

"It's very profitable and has opened several branches."

Zhou Ning stopped and looked at him, "Zitai, you have salary, money and food, and I will treat illnesses, so our life will not be bad."

Yang Xuan smiled wryly, "Go, I'll take you to have a look."

On the wall in the distance, an old man squinted his eyes and said: "The little thief held the hand of the little lady, and the little lady didn't resist, and followed."

Yuanzhou Ramen.

"Lang Jun is back."

Wang Shun greeted him happily, his eyes turned slowly, and saw Zhou Ning.

With just one glance, Wang Shun was in despair.

This woman is not only beautiful, but also immortal, and the lady is far behind.

What makes the lady stronger than her is that her breasts are bigger and heavier.

Han Ying came out, and after seeing Zhou Ning, there was a touch of sadness between her brows, and then she saluted in relief, "I have seen you, Mr. Lang."

She is much older than Yang Xuan, so she shouldn't have such extravagant expectations.

"Aning, come."

Yang Xuan took Zhou Ning around Yuanzhou Ramen, and even entered the kitchen.

"You made it in the first place?"

"That's right." When Zhou Ning scooped up the soup with a spoon, the scumbag took the opportunity to touch his little hand.

"There is a steady flow of people here every day." Yang Xuan pointed outside, even though it was dark, there were still many guests waiting.

"Now Yuanzhou Ramen has opened five stores in Chang'an and its surrounding areas, and will continue to expand in the future."

Yang Xuan said proudly: "With only Yuanzhou Ramen, I can make my family worry-free!"

The two ate ramen here, and Zhou Ning thought it tasted quite good.

"Lady, this must be the future hostess." Wang Shun was a little frustrated.

"It's impossible, why are you upset?" Han Ying laughed, "Mr. Lang is busy. Once he gets married, his wife must be in charge of these affairs. If that's the case, let's show his favor."

Han Ying took Wang Shun there, and when she heard Zhou Ning's praise, she smiled and said, "If my lady likes it in the future, just tell me, there is a way to keep it warm here, so that it will still be hot when it is delivered to my lady's hands."

Zhou Ning nodded, "Thank you, but you don't have to."

Be polite, but keep your distance.

Zhou Ning's etiquette and sense of distance made Yang Xuan feel that he was far behind.

The two left Yuanzhou Ramen, Yang Xuan said: "There are still some small business, we can talk about it when we go to Chenzhou."

He is embarrassed to tell Huichun Dan, and he will talk about it after he gets married.

"Ok!"

The two walked on Suzaku Street, watching the hurrying passers-by.

"Ah Ning, I will renovate the house when I turn back, so that I can decorate it. What kind of house do you like?"

"There must be a room for books and my medicinal materials."

"it is good."

"Also, if the yard is spacious, leave some land."

"A-Ning, do you still want to grow vegetables?"

"I grow herbs!"

Yang Xuan: "..."

"Also, the windows should be brighter, otherwise your eyes will get sore after reading for a long time."

"..."

The two whispered to each other until they reached the gate of the Imperial College.

"Let's go back."

"I'll see you go in and go."

Zhou Ning went in, more than ten steps into the gate, she looked back and saw Yang Xuan was still standing there.

Yang Xuan waved his hand, motioning for her to go in quickly.

Zhou Ning walked back.

"What did Aning forget?"

"Zitai, actually Ah Weng and Aye are not that decisive."

"How to say?" Boss Yang was overjoyed.

"The same thing happened to a family of five surnames. Zitai, do you know how they dealt with it?"

Yang Xuan shook his head.

Impossible to soak the pig cage, right?
"There has been no news of that woman since then."

Is this a lifetime of confinement?

Too bad!
"If they were willing, I wouldn't be able to leave the house back then."

The same is true today. If Zhou Qin and his son are willing, neither he nor Zhou Ning can walk out of the Zhou family.

……

In Zhou Qin's resting room, the father and son drank some wine and listened to the steward talking.

"...Yuanzhou Ramen is Yang Xuan's industry. It seems to be inconspicuous, and he has made a lot of money. Now he has opened five restaurants, not to mention making money every day, but he can be regarded as a rich man."

Zhou Qin took a sip of his wine, "It's interesting to get this kind of property without saying a word."

"Yang Xuan has a house in Chen Qu, Yongning Square, and Mr. Lang has been there."

"This time Yang Xuan returned to Chang'an with Liu Qing, the governor of Chenzhou. Liu Qing thinks highly of him."

"Yang Xuan brought a lot of guards, most of them were aliens, they were quite capable."

"Yang Xuan's reputation as an official in Taiping County is very good. Not to mention Wanjiasheng Buddha, but everyone praises and appreciates him, saying that he is the god of Taiping."

Zhou Zun said quietly: "He has made great achievements in Taiping, so he can deserve the praise of this god. Where is the imperial concubine?"

The steward said: "When the noble concubine went out of the palace to visit her elder brother's relatives, Yang Xuan was a bad handsome man, and an assassin assassinated him. Yang Xuan tried his best to protect the noble concubine."

Zhou Qin poured himself wine and asked, "Then why did he go to Taiping?"

As for what voluntarily went, Zhou Qin and his son thought it was pure nonsense.

People go to high places, water flows to low places, who is okay to run to the bitter cold northern Xinjiang?It is still a place where prisoners are exiled, facing the vicious alien race.

"The magistrate of Taiping County was planned by Liang Jing for Yang Xuan."

"Huh!" Zhou Qin wanted to raise his glass, but Zhou Zun grabbed it quickly, "Aye, you can't drink any more."

Zhou Qin stared, Zhou Zun shook his head and insisted.

"Why is he going to northern Xinjiang?"

"It is said that they want to make contributions."

Zhou Qin suddenly patted the table, and with a bang, Zhou Zun let go of his hand, and the wine glass flew over.

Noisy!
Good wine!

Zhou Qin put down his wine glass, "Could it be that he didn't want to rely on the brothers and sisters of the imperial concubine, otherwise why would he go to northern Xinjiang to work hard?"

"The concubine brothers and sisters seem to be proud, but they have no foundation after all. No amount of power is a castle in the air. Once the emperor is gone, or the favor is no longer there, those powers will become Jing Zhongyue." Zhou Zun nodded, "He can see this, It can be regarded as sharp-eyed and ambitious."

While talking, Zhou Zun patted the table, and the wine glass bounced back.He held the wine glass and stuffed it into his cuff casually.

Got it!
I don't have to drink this time.

The steward said: "The last time Yang Xuan came back from meritorious service, he went to find Luo Cai from the official department and planned the post of Sima."

"Sure enough." Zhou Zun said in a deep voice: "The boy's city is pretty good, and he is willing to give up the power of a noble concubine. Just because of this, he is better than many old people in officialdom."

"What do you think about Aning?"

"Aning is stubborn."

"The old man knows! What do you think?"

"I……"

"One question and three answers!"

Later, Zhou Zun was sprayed with saliva.

Walking out of the room, he warned: "Don't give wine to Aye, whoever delivers the wine will be held accountable!"

"The old man is not dead yet, it's not your turn to be the master of this family!"

"Aye, this is Ah Ning's diagnosis."

"roll!"

"Yes, child, get out now!"

"Go away!"

"Yes, baby, get out of the door now."

Zhou Zun went out of the house and invited some friends to drink in his restaurant.

When talking about his children, he looked melancholy.

"Children can't help themselves!"

He concealed a female character.

……

Yang Xuan quickly found someone to help.

"Use good materials and craftsmen."

Yang Xuan talked with the foreman for a long time, and then ran to the Imperial College with the drawings to ask Zhou Ning's opinion.

"Why are you sneaking around?" An Ziyu muttered.

In Ning Yayun's value room, the piano is playing leisurely.

Yang Xuan did not take the initiative to look for Liang Jing when he returned this time.

In the palace, the emperor doted on the imperial concubine more and more. In his eyes, there was no other woman.

The hall was as warm as spring, and the noble concubine was dancing with a troupe of maikos in tulle.

Sitting in front of the Jiegu, the emperor squinted his eyes, and when the pipa sounded, he swung his wooden staff violently.

Boom boom boom!
The sound of the drums is so intense that it makes people's blood rush.

The imperial concubine's dancing posture also suddenly accelerated, spinning rapidly.

After the song, the imperial concubine sat down, gasped and said, "This time it's quite hearty."

The emperor threw down his wooden staff and said happily, "This way is a combination of singing and dancing."

Han Shitou sent hot tea and hand towels, and asked softly, "Your Majesty, do you want to take a bath?"

The emperor shook his head, but the imperial concubine said, "Get ready."

"Yes!"

Han Shitou then backed out.

Outside the hall, someone is waiting.

"Young Supervisor Han, there is a message from the mirror."

"Let's see."

Han Shitou received the message, looked at it, frowned and said, "You bitch slave!"

He goes in.

"Stone, what's the matter?" The emperor leaned on the couch comfortably.

"Your Majesty, news from the Mirror Stage."

"Say."

"Jingtai has found something. The alien race in southern Xinjiang rebelled, and there is a shadow of Southern Zhou behind it."

The emperor squinted his eyes and snorted softly, "This matter has been discussed in the court for a long time, but there is no clue to find it."

Han Shitou took another look, "A corpse of a foreign rebel army found something wrong, and letters from the Southern Zhou Dynasty were found. The corpse has been verified many times, and it is concluded that it is from the Southern Zhou Dynasty."

The emperor said indifferently: "People in the Southern Zhou Dynasty sent out people to train the rebels, but training is easy and generals are hard to come by, so they went into battle shirtless and asked people to dress up as rebels and take part in the command. The methods are clumsy, and the thoughts are dirty!"

"Yes."

Han Shitou knew that the emperor was angry.

"Leave this matter to the court tomorrow."

On the second day, the emperor rarely came to court.

"The minister thought that he should send troops to warn."

"How to send troops this season?"

"Besides, Nan Zhou can deny it flatly. It is not a problem for a Nan Zhou person to join the rebel army. When the Nan Zhou state rebelled, the man from Jingtai was captured alive. hand?"

You play your game, I play mine, just one thing, don't be caught and asked for a confession, so the people sent by everyone are dead men.

The emperor looked at his ministers.

"Your Majesty, I think it should be beaten!" The head of the state said, "It is expected that the Southern Zhou Dynasty will intervene in the southern border rebellion. If there is a rebellion in the Southern Zhou Dynasty, the Tang Dynasty will not sit idly by."

The Three Kingdoms have stabbed each other countless times over the years. This is not the first time, nor will it be the last time.

The emperor looked to Xiang Zuo.

Prime Minister Zuo pondered for a long time, "Your Majesty, there is no real basis for sending troops. It is inevitable that there is some irrationality and lack of strength. But if you don't give warnings and beats, it will damage the majesty of our Tang Dynasty. I think that we should send envoys to negotiate."

Although he disliked the left minister a lot, the emperor relied on a lot in state affairs.

"Can!"

Back in the harem, the emperor left the matter behind and began to study the score.

Han Shitou stood outside.

A servant came over and said with an apologetic smile, "Young Supervisor Han has worked hard."

Han Shitou nodded lightly.

The servant said: "Before the ministers dispersed, someone was planning to send his family to the Southern Zhou Dynasty."

"That's right." Han Shitou smiled slightly, and the servant said with a smile, "It's all taught by Master Han."

When Han Shitou went in, the emperor was studying the music score with his concubine.

"Your Majesty, after the court disbanded earlier, someone wanted to plan an envoy to the Southern Zhou Dynasty for his family."

The imperial concubine was surprised, "Is it a good thing to go to the Southern Zhou Dynasty?"

The emperor smiled, "Being an envoy to a country is an important qualification. If it is handled properly, it will be a meritorious service. In future evaluations, being an envoy is an important one... As an important minister, whether to be an envoy is also an important qualification."

The imperial concubine was stunned, "That's right, if you have never been on a mission, how can you plan things outside of the Tang Dynasty if you stand above the court?"

"Swan geese are smart." The emperor smiled.

Han Shitou said with a smile: "These things seem simple, but they are actually extremely difficult. It is necessary to maintain the dignity of the Tang Dynasty, but also to find ways to fight for the interests of the Tang Dynasty. It can be called seeking skin from a tiger, and ordinary people are not competent."

The imperial concubine glanced at him, feeling that the words were full of deep meaning, as if she was reminding herself: Liang Jing is not suitable.

She was tempted, but she gave up the idea in an instant.

Liang Jing was fine with other things, and she was really worried about what would happen when she went to a country as an envoy.It's better to stay in Chang'an and rely on the emperor's favor.The promotion is fast and safe.

The emperor nodded, applauding Han Shishi's 'hint', which saved him and the imperial concubine from explaining.

"After thinking about it, it's not appropriate for anyone to go to court."

Han Shitou smiled and said, "Your Majesty, Nanzhou is shameless. If Tang sent high-ranking officials there, wouldn't it be embarrassing for them?"

"This statement is deeply appreciated by me!"

The emperor praised: "The stone has grown a lot recently."

Han Shitou said humbly: "The servant has interfered with the government."

"This is a state matter, not a political matter." The emperor's words had a double meaning, "I think about it, low-ranking officials also need to know how to deal with other countries. They need to be able to change their skills and have both civil and military skills..."

The emperor thought about it, but he really didn't have much impression of low-ranking officials.

Han Shitou said: "Your Majesty, Beijiang faces Beiliao directly. Beiliao is powerful, but Beijiang can still hold on. It shows that the officials have some tricks."

"Tsk!" The emperor looked at Han Shitou and nodded, "Reward Han Shitou with [-] coins!"

"The slaves dare not."

Afterwards, the emperor asked, "Who is here in Northern Xinjiang this time?"

"Deputy envoy Liao Jin, and officials from the state capital below."

"Ask about the official position."

Some inquiries.

Han Shitou came in and said with a smile: "Northern Xinjiang is respectful, all of them are from the governor."

The emperor shook his head, "It's not appropriate for the governor to go."

The governor is far away from his job, so it's fine elsewhere. The situation in northern Xinjiang is tense, so it can't be the case.

Han Shitou smiled and said, "Your Majesty, a Sima is also here."

(End of this chapter)