Han Zuo Gaomen

Chapter 364 Old and Spicy

Usually the children of aristocratic families have a simple and arrogant style, which makes it difficult to get along with each other, but if they want to make friends with each other, it is much easier.

Although Shen Zhezi had never met Pei Rongzhi before, since the other party played mantis catching cicada and oriole behind him in front of him, he must also intend to make friends with him.And he really needs to find some partners in Jingzhou. Compared with those native tyrants in Jingzhou, Pei Rongzhi, a Nandu overseas Chinese, is much easier to get in touch with.

In the camp, the two talked about Du He's relationship, and they enjoyed it for a while.This Pei Rongzhi was also very savvy, he kept his mouth shut and didn't mention the farce earlier, and what he said was more about his experience of traveling to the south.

Pei Rongzhi traveled to the south relatively early, more than ten years ago, because his family did not lean toward Sima Yue, king of the East China Sea when he was in the Central Dynasty, and he did not go straight to Jiankang to meet Sima Rui, the pony of Yuefu. He settled in Xiangyang with his elders.Born in troubled times, the big family is not exempt from the harm. His wife, Du He's cousin, died not long after she went south.

Later, Pei Rongzhi married the daughters of the Xi family and the Pang family from Jingzhou, and was recruited by the governor of Jingzhou to become an official, so he stayed in Jingxiang.Because he seldom goes to Gyeonggi, he doesn't have much reputation in Jiangdong.

To be honest, such a resume is not good compared to Pei Rongzhi's background, which also reflects the ecological environment of the overseas Chinese after they crossed to the south.Except for the few places like Qing Xuyu who can stand in the current situation and call for the wind and rain, the people in other places are not as good as Wu's family. Even if there are occasional high positions, they don't have real power.

This is out of power. Pei Rongzhi has endured for more than ten years, but it's just a county.But not long after Du He's journey to the South, Shen Zhezi was already planning to win Du He a real prefect in the next year or two, as one of his bases.

But Shen Zhezi also heard the value of Pei Rongzhi, that is, the good looks. The two in-laws are both local powerful families in Jingxiang, which shows that they have been accepted by the local scholars.If we make an analogy again, this is a simple version of Zhuge Liang in thatched cottage!
Zhuge Liang is also a native from the north who came from the south and got married with the powerful clan of Jingxiang. For Liu Bei, his significance to Liu Bei is that there is no limit to it. If it is small, it is the contact and communication between Liu Bei who lives in Jingzhou and Jingxiang scholars. a window!

When the words were in the middle of the conversation, Pei Rongzhi suddenly laughed and said: "It's been a long time since I've been in the south, and I rarely see old friends. Dao Hui's son-in-law is kind and helpful, and he is quite famous and successful. If he can be a neighbor in the future and see each other often, it will be a blessing." A consolation for homesickness."

Shen Zhezi's eyes flickered slightly after hearing the words, and then he also smiled and said: "Daohui is a real great talent, if he is trapped in Taichung, he will be dusted. I also want to persuade him to seek outsiders, even if he is not as good as Han Mian, he should be above Huaisi. "

This conversation was to test each other. Pei Rongzhi used Du He's appointment to test Shen Zhezi's situation, and Shen Zhezi also used this to answer the focus of his pursuit in the future.

After hearing this, Pei Rongzhi's smile became brighter. Obviously, Shen Zhezi's answer made him feel that his hard work was not in vain.

The conversation between each other came to an end here, and now they are separated in two places, even if there is any agreement, it is difficult to agree, many things are on point, and it will not be too late to talk about other things when the conditions are really met in the coming day.

Tao Hong watched the two talking and laughing happily at the banquet, but he just felt the unspeakable tacit understanding between the children of these aristocratic families, but he couldn't tell that Shen Zhezi had planted a seed here that would poach his father's corner in the future.

After a while, Li Gang, the guardian who had left earlier, hurried in, first nodded slightly to Pei Rongzhi, and then said to Shen Zhezi: "The governor, please meet me in the tent."

Pei Rongzhi got up to see him off, and said to Shen Zhezi in a low voice before parting: "There is no need to say too much about this matter, the governor will give the son-in-law a satisfactory explanation."

Shen Zhezi couldn't help laughing after hearing the words, he didn't care if he confessed or not, but those people colluded in the camp earlier to give him a blow, if they succeeded, it would be a sigh of relief to the Jingzhou army, Tao Kan may not pursue it.But now instead of failing, there is a huge disturbance. If Tao Kan doesn't use this to attack these hills in the army, he really has no political wisdom.

Tao Kan's Chinese army camp was far away from the water's edge, Shen Zhezi and the others almost crossed half of the camp before arriving.After passing the warrant, the guards behind Shen Zhezi, including Tao Hong, were stopped outside, and only Shen Zhezi was welcomed into the camp.

Once in the tent, even if there is a strong smell of moxa, although the space in the tent is not small, there is no one else on the seat, only behind the handsome seat is a screen that is several feet wide, smelling of moxa. It floated out from there, and through the tulle, you could still see a few figures swaying inside.

After Shen Zhezi walked a few steps forward, he bowed his hands to the screen and said: "Shen Zhezi, my junior, I pay my respects to Mr. Tao. I don't know Mr. Tao is in poor health, so I am afraid to disturb you."

After a while, a lazy old voice sounded from the screen: "It's just an elderly patient who suffers from bone pain when it rains, and is senile. You are laughing at me. Choose a seat and sit by yourself."

Shen Zhezi sat in the position closest to the screen, and he couldn't help feeling a little emotional when he heard Tao Kan's heavy breathing behind the tent.It is said that the old man is seventy years old now, but he still has to command thousands of troops and boats. For him, it is naturally an honor, but for a country, it can be seen that there is a gap in talent or the lack of talent. What a serious loophole in the selection!
Tao Kan didn't deliberately neglect Shen Zhezi. After the rainy season, his joints were so swollen and painful that he couldn't stand, so he could only rely on moxibustion to drive away the moisture.He is not some kind of magnanimous celebrity, and it is inconvenient to see him now that he is open-minded, but he is looking squarely at Shen Zhezi.

"Your meritorious deeds are enviable! At your age, I still spend my days in a daze, so I can't compare to your elegance."

"The dry city of the Principality of Tao has made a lot of achievements, and no one can match it. The juniors still have a lot to learn from Duke Tao, so how dare they be self-satisfied."

After Tao Kan heard the words, he chuckled, turned over in the tent, waved his hands to shield the servants who blocked his sight, looked out along the gap in the screen to observe Shen Zhezi, and said with a smile after a while: "Looking at your appearance today, you will know that your destiny is true." You are unique. Wuzhong Wangzong is full of elegance, loyalty and courage, and has a beautiful appearance. No wonder your father and mother regard you as the treasure of the family, and they specially wrote to me not to force each other. Such a beautiful child deserves great love. "

When Shen Zhezi heard this, he couldn't help but feel a little embarrassed. He and Tao Kan had met once or twice, but they rarely talked.The old man's age is shown here, even if his tone is a bit old-fashioned, he is not easy to refute.People at the time underestimated this old man, but it wasn't all because of his background. In fact, the old man was sometimes a little sloppy and outspoken, which made people uncomfortable.Compared with the embarrassment others encountered with him, Shen Zhezi was still good.

But having said that, comparing people's unfair attitude to Tao Kan based on his achievements, it is inevitable to feel a little bit of resentment in his heart, and a few words of complaint is already a rare good state of mind.

"Go home to see your father in the future, and tell him, did I force you? I won't force you, and you can't treat me badly. My little grandson is working under your command. This time, your achievements are not small. I It’s not easy to ask for credit on his behalf, so don’t alienate him, he admires you very much.”

Hearing Tao Kan's words, Shen Zhezi couldn't help sweating profusely.He originally fantasized about sitting down and talking with such a famous minister who has been handed down to future generations. He should talk about the general trend of the world and even the profound historical laws to be in line with the atmosphere. My own children ask for rewards.

However, this does not prevent Shen Zhezi from communicating with Tao Kan first, so he said: "This time, brother Tao asked for help more, and Mr. Tao used his troops skillfully, so that the capital can be stable. Brother's contribution is great, and it can be said to live up to the family tradition. , can take on the mantle."

"How much history do you have, kid, why do you talk about my family's affairs..."

Tao Kan was a little displeased when he heard this, thinking that what Shen Zhezi said was about his family's succession, but he realized after a little astonishment that the mantle should not be inherited by himself but by his son Tao Zhan.After having this idea, his face became a bit solemn, and after a moment of silence, he said, "Is this what Yu Shuyu meant?"

Before Tao Zhan died, he served as the prefect of Lujiang, which belonged to Yuzhou. Although Tao Hong had made great achievements in this battle, it was of course impossible for him to directly serve as the prefect of a county.But if you look at it as a promise, this gift is not insignificant. Lujiang is originally the homeland of the Tao family, and it is much more convenient to return here than other places.Tao Zhan was originally Tao Kan's preferred heir, and returning to the hometown also means taking care of the family business and developing the rural prestige.If it can continue, it will be extremely important for the inheritance of his entire family.

"The guards know that they are hopeless. In the future, they will always return to the princes of Taichung. At that time, they will also ask to help Tao Gong, and please Tao Gong..."

"I won't talk to you about his family's affairs. If he has any foresight plans, he will come to see me at that time."

Tao Kan interrupted Shen Zhezi's words somewhat unceremoniously. In the early years, he was bullied by Yu Liang a lot. Although he is dead now, if he said that he could clear up his suspicions immediately, that would not be possible.

Shen Zhezi didn't know what to say in the face of this old Ermi's hot temper.Although the old man was blocked, Shen Zhezi was a bit depressed because he couldn't do anything about it, but the old man had so many sons. After a hundred years, Shen Zhezi would not worry about finding someone to take revenge on.

"And there is Wang Taibao..."

"Ha, so today you are a lobbyist for Wang Taibao? You are much stronger than your father, this little thing. Although Shiju is known as a treacherous man, he is still inferior to you."

After Tao Kan heard the words, he started laughing, and there was no lack of ridicule. A few days ago, he heard a lot of people who took refuge in him saying how Shen Zhezi threatened everyone and even Director Wang in Taichung. He didn't expect this kid to turn around and be a lobbyist for Director Wang. .After pondering for a while, he said: "I am not an assistant to the government, but also a military officer, so I should not be in charge of politics. It's just that there is one thing I don't know. It's okay for the Taibao to treat Suwei generously, but I, Jingzhou Erlang, also fought a bloody battle to suppress the rebellion this time. How much?"

"Just make the same example, why not?"

Shen Zhezi laughed at the table.But Tao Kan was stunned when he heard this, and then pointed at Shen Zhezi and said with a smile: "Dare to say that, people say you are a young tiger in Jiangbiao, but I think you are a source of chaos in Jiangbiao! Such a bad example , how can it be messed up?"

"People's words are terrifying, but Mr. Tao dare not accept his praise. When it comes to the present, the Taibao has no choice but to do it."

"He governs for himself, and I speak for myself, why bother to seek the same."

After saying this, Tao Kan waved his hand and said, "If you have nothing else to do, just go back and repay the Taibao."

Shen Zhezi didn't figure out what Tao Kan meant until he left the tent.Wang Dao had no other choice, but Tao Kan had no reason. This should be regarded as a statement of non-violent non-cooperation.Shen Zhezi thought that seeking common ground while reserving differences and being tolerant was good political wisdom, but compared with the fine-grained precision of the old guys, it was still a little lacking.

Not long after Shen Zhezi left, another person entered the tent. It was Tao Zhen, Tao Kan's brother, who hurried forward with a letter in his hand and handed it to Tao Kan.

"Seven people were shot, 28 were drowned, and more than [-] were injured... This little raccoon is ruthless enough, but he is not inferior to his father's demeanor."

After hastily glanced at the content on the bamboo slips, Tao Kan clicked his tongue and said, after a moment of pondering, he said to Tao Zhen: "To deal with the soldiers, you will be punished with [-] lashes. The leader of the army, Mr. Chen, will tell all the troops! "

"Is this sentence too severe? Father Zhong, although he has made great achievements as a son-in-law, how can we in Jingzhou be afraid of him!"

Tao Zhen couldn't help frowning after hearing the words. In his opinion, although he was at fault for this matter, Shen Zhezi was too arrogant to kill so much.But not only did his uncle not hold Shen Zhezi accountable, he turned his head and wanted to kill his own people, which made him a little unacceptable.

Tao Kan raised his brows immediately after hearing the words: "I am showing him? I am showing it to each army and battalion! Don't think that if I can't get over my old illness, they will be free from fear!"

"Also, tell Zhang Changshi to bring back those people who were sent to Taicheng earlier! The military and government are not unified, and I am not a high-ranking official. It is a waste of rice and food to feed this group of robins who are only ruining the morale of the army. What's the use!"

Seeing that his uncle was angry, Tao Zhen didn't dare to say any more, so he hurriedly turned around and went out to ask for a military order.But when he was about to leave the account, Tao Kan called him again: "Let Yin Changshi pack up and return to Taicheng together, and tell him that there is another appointment in Taichung. What is the name of the one who secretly helped the Shen family's child? Let him go to Zhengxi Mansion later." Supervising horse affairs, I have not closed my eyes yet, so there is no need to rush to change courts!"

(End of this chapter)