Xiaosheng is not a nerd

When they came to the stables, Gu Xianting told the horse trainer that she wanted to ride a horse and asked them to pick out the two fastest horses.

The horse trainer looked at Gu Xianting's delicate appearance, and knew in his heart that the fastest horse had to hurry.

This side is delaying time to help Gu Xianting choose a horse, and there is a secretly sent person to report.

Gu Xianting pointed to a heroic black horse and said, "That's it!"

The horse trainer thought to himself, the young lady has a unique vision of looking for horses.

The name of this horse is Black Panther. It is a very good horse, but it has a violent temperament, which is not something ordinary people can control.

In addition, this horse is the third master's mount.

"Miss, this is the third master's mount."

Gu Xianting was overjoyed when he heard the words, "Uncle Xuan's mount must be a good horse."

As he spoke, he stepped on the stirrup and got on the horse. The moment his buttocks touched the horse's back, the black panther raised its front hooves high, as if standing up, and Gu Xianting slipped off the horse's back and fell to the ground.

Seeing this scene, Gu Wanru who rushed over yelled, "Grandma Xiaoxianting!"

As the Patriarch of the Gu family, Gu Wanru, who is also very old, said this, which made people feel very strange.

But Gu Xianting was not convinced, he didn't care about the pain in his butt, and immediately got up and stepped on the horse again: "I don't believe I can't afford you."

The strong and mighty black panther raised its front hooves and stood up again, while the weak Gu Xianting on the horse was like a doll toy.

Xianting had been prepared for this review, holding the bridle tightly with both hands, and leaning close to the horse's back.

Gu Wanru trembled: "Little Xianting, stop playing, I can't stand being scared like this at my age."

At this moment, a deep shout spread: "Beast!"

It was Gu Xuan who came, and the black panther immediately calmed down when he heard his master's voice.

Gu Xianting said happily: "Uncle Xuan, you came just in time, I want to borrow your mount."

How Gu Xianting's equestrian skills are, only from the performance just now, Gu Xuan can tell at a glance, and said in a good voice: "If you don't sit in a good carriage, why do you want to ride a horse?"

"I'm on my way."

Gu Wanru answered immediately: "Xiao Xianting, if there is anything else, let others do it."

"Only I can do this well!"

Gu Xuan smiled: "Okay." He said something in Ma's ear.

Gu Xianting immediately felt that the black panther became docile and peaceful, and the muscles on the horse's back also relaxed. This is a sign that it has been tamed, and asked curiously: "Uncle Xuan, what are you telling it."

"I told it that you are my daughter, its little master."

A good horse also understands human nature.

Gu Xianting left from the side door on a black panther, and went to Wuxi alone.

Gu Wanru said displeasedly: "Gu Xuan, you are messing around anyway."

Gu Xuan said with a smile: "My lord, it's not like you don't know Xiao Xianting's temper, she is not an ordinary weak lady."

Gu Wanru said coldly: "Hmph, what happened to her, I can't spare you."

"Father, don't worry, I will immediately arrange Ying Ziwei to follow the escort."

……

Xie Fu came to the government office to see Lu Tao, who was working in the study. In Xie Fu's impression, Lu Tao was always busy with official duties.

This devotion is exactly what he admires, and it is the real demeanor of a famous family.

Lu Tao specially put down his official duties to receive Xie Fu. After the people's scramble to buy food subsided, although he had a lot of free time, he had to spare his energy to stare at the Zhechong government army. …

It is easy to destroy, but it takes a little effort to incorporate it for your own use.

"Lord Lu, I'm bothering you again."

Lu Tao smiled: "What are you talking about?"

Xie Fu asked casually, "Why haven't you seen Brother Wen Yuan recently?"

Lu Wenlin's word is Wenyuan, and it is more dignified to call Lu Wenlin in front of Lu Tao.

Lu Tao smiled and said, "Wen Lin is a bit busy recently." He added, "About some martial arts matters."

When Lu Tao said this, Xie Fu understood that it probably involved Dizong, Xuanzong, or others.

"Lord Lu, I came here this time to discuss something with you."

"Shaodian, tell me what you have to say." Compared with Xie Fu's name, the word Shaodian always has a special intimacy.

Xie Fu explained the purpose of borrowing grain, and Lu Tao smiled after hearing it: "I thought Shaodian didn't care about this Jiangnan Dongdao Grain General Merchant at all." The results of many things are not the ultimate goal.

Xie Fu said: "No! I care very much."

Lu Tao let out a groan, and said with a smile: "Is it about Xianting or Miss Tantai?"

Xie Fu smiled wryly: "It's about myself."

Lu Tao nodded and smiled, "It should."

As he said that, he looked at Xie Fu meaningfully: "The Xie family in Kuaiji is much quieter. With someone like you, Shaodian, you will surely be able to create greater glories and succeed the two sages Yaoqinggong and Hongdaogong who are famous."

In front of Lu Tao, Xie Fu has always regarded himself as a poor family. What Lu Tao said is to say, Shaodian, I already know the history of your family.

Xie Fu was not surprised that Lu Tao knew about his family.

Just comparing him, a person who was expelled from his clan, with the two sages Yaoqinggong and Hongdaogong made Xie Fu dumbfounded.

"My lord, how dare you compare yourself with the two sages."

"Hey, Shaodian's words are wrong. In terms of talent and learning, Shaodian is no less than the two sages of the Xie family. In terms of red blood and loyalty, Shaodian is not inferior in the slightest. It's just that his achievements are not as good as those of the two sages, but Shaodian is in full bloom, and who knows how much Shaodian will achieve in the future."

Xie Fu only took Lu Tao's absurd praise, "My lord will tell you the truth, this Jiangnan Dongdao Grain General Merchant is really important to me."

Lu Tao still smiled, Kuaiji Xie is indeed a little bit down now.

Only Xie Fu lowered his voice and said softly: "My lord, I don't know if you have heard the news?"

Lu Tao was curious: "What's the rumor?"

"I want to take up the post of Jiedu Envoy of Huainan Road."

"what!"

Lu Tao was so surprised that he almost fell off his chair: "Shaodian, you are not kidding me!"

"How dare you kid joke with adults."

"Really?" Lu Tao still couldn't believe it.

"Really, Wang Junheng, former Shangshu of the Ministry of War, has been running for me in the capital. Didn't your lord hear?"

Lu Tao gasped. It turned out to be the king's clan, so this matter is sure, and he replied: "I didn't hear the news, Shaodian, have you received the definite news?"

Xie Fu replied: "I'm not sure yet, but maybe someone already knows the result?"

Lu Tao was curious: "Who?"

"Does your lord know Huo Duan?"

"Huo Duan, a big businessman who sells medicinal materials and Silla maidservants?"

Xie Fu nodded, only to hear Lu Tao say: "The details of this person are unpredictable, but as far as I know, he has a very close relationship with Chang'an, and his background may not be simple."…

Xie Fu nodded and said: "Huo Duan already knew about this matter, and he bid for Jiangnan Dongdao Grain General Merchant, Huo Duan took the initiative to show his favor to me."

Lu Tao laughed and said, "This bastard's nose is sharper than a cat's, so he can't smell anything wrong."

As he spoke, he suddenly realized and pointed to Xie Fu: "That's why you want to bid for the Jiangnan Dongdao Grain General Merchant."

Huainan Dao Jiedu envoy lives in the second rank, so it can be said that he is an extremely human minister,

In addition to taking charge of the entire Huainan Road, this position is also in charge of the eight observers of Jiangnan East Road. It can be said that they are two governors.

However, due to the particularity of the Jiangnan region, and the fact that Zhechong Mansions in various places belong to different guards, the forces of all parties can be said to be mixed.

This position is a hot potato, whether it is a false title or not, it is a question of whether you can take the position alive, so this position has always been vacant.

However, Xie Fu has the support of the royal clan behind him, so there should be no problem in taking office.

Thinking of this, Lu Tao asked: "Does Shaodian want to take advantage of his name and make a fool of himself, or do he want to do something real?"

Xie Fu smiled and asked, "What do you think, my lord?"

Lu Tao responded: "It's easy to gain a false name and establish a reputation for the Xie family in Kuaiji, but if Shaodian wants to do something hard, it will be quite difficult."

Xie Fu pushed the boat along the water and said: "If Xie Fu really takes up the post of Jiedu Envoy of Huainan Road, please take care of Master Lu."

Lu Tao chuckled: "You kid, you are quite clever, come and win me over right away."

Xie Fu said: "The boy is alone and lonely. If there is no adult to take care of him, I'm afraid the head of the neck will be lost."

"Then checks and balances and control are needed. Shaodian wants to go that way."

"Please advise, my lord."

"Can Shaodian understand the military system that has been in use since the beginning of the dynasty?"

Xie Fu nodded.

"Young man, do you know that in order to prevent clique formation and separatism, the Zhechong military mansions of all guards and their subordinates are not concentrated in one state?"

"I don't know that."

Lu Tao smiled: "Take Suzhou Zhechong Army as an example, which belongs to Sheshengwei, while Changzhou Zhechong Army belongs to Leopard Cavalry Guards. The two belong to different forces, and the post of Jiedushi combines the power of a military regime."

Xie Fu asked, "Isn't this contradictory?"

Lu Tao said with a smile: "The reform of the system will more or less cause some conflicts, but in fact there is no contradiction. Take the Leopard Cavalry Guards as an example. They obey the command of the Leopard Cavalry Guards and the Emperor. When there is a conflict between the two, Who should you listen to?"

Xie Fu suddenly realized, oh.

Lu Tao smiled and said: "You are the Jiedu Envoy of Huainan Road, all the Zhechong Army under your jurisdiction should obey your orders, but they may not be willing to listen to you."

Xie Fu answered with a smile: "I am in Cao Ying and my heart is in Han."

Lu Tao laughed and said, "That's exactly the case. If you want to hold the entire Huainan Road, or even the military power of the Jiangnan East Road in your own hands, these forces will definitely have fierce conflicts with you, and they must put you to death."

"But if you want to take the road of checks and balances, it will be much easier. If you want to use them, they also want to use you. There is a lot of room for detours. After all, no one wants to offend the king until they are forced to." valve."

"Boy, thank you for your guidance."

Lu Tao laughed loudly: "From now on, it will be my turn to call you sir."

After the joke, Xie Fu returned to the topic: "Lord Lu, I want to borrow some food from you."

Lu Tao replied: "I have nearly a thousand stones of food in my mansion, but it's not enough for you."

Xie Fu smiled bitterly: "Talk is better than nothing."

Lu Tao said bluntly, "Very well, I will give orders immediately."

……

Ye Meixun had a frowning face here. Based on his news, he already knew in advance who would win and who would lose in this test.

The performance of Gu Xianting's side really surprised him. He was able to fight Zhu Shide inextricably. It made him so excited to see the possibility promised in the bid.

Because of this, he felt sad again in his heart. He had already said what he had just said, so he could only accept the ending...

Liu Wanli walked in and said, "Master, Miss is here."

Ye Meixun regained her composure and blurted out: "Who?"

Liu Wanli responded, "Your daughter."

Ye Mei asked with a wave of her hand: "No see!" Of course he knew what his daughter was doing here.