Kunlun one millet

chapter 66

Liang Tao stared at Zhao Mi for a long time, then said indifferently, "Is this what Zhang Duanjing taught you, to get a real name and to buy people's hearts?"

Zhao Mi closed his eyes tightly and his teeth trembled, but when he thought of what he saw along the way, he still suppressed his fear and said: "The soldiers are unlucky, so we have to use them as a last resort. If we can forgive and subdue the thieves, it will also show the national teacher My lord, thank you for your kindness."

"The teeth are sharp and the mouth is sharp." Liang Tao looked at Luo Xixian, and said with great interest: "Mr. Luo, this Zhao Mi has shown me so much hospitality before, claiming that he has longed for the Chongxuan Pavilion, and begging to be my disciple. You represent me here. Huaiying Pavilion, how do you think it should be dealt with?"

Luo Xixian was so overwhelmed by Liang Tao's might, he hesitated to speak, bowed his head and dared not speak.

"Zhao Mi, you let me down." Liang Tao got up and flicked his sleeves, looked aside and said, "General Wei, are you giving orders, or is this old man doing it himself?"

General Wei knows very well that although the banditry in Xingluo County has been calmed down now, many of the Liang family's children have died, and the Nuo-faced swordsman has escaped without a trace. It is to vent personal anger.

Considering his own future, General Wei had no choice but to give the order, but before he could speak, the rain outside the tent suddenly stopped, the sky was bright, and a gust of wind blew into the tent, directly blowing the tent away.

This kind of movement was unusual at first glance. The monks in the inner hall sacrificed their magic treasures and spells one after another. Looking up, they could see a god general soaring into the clouds with his sword, looking down at the people below with wide eyes.

"Stop!" Duke Hengbi yelled angrily, shocking everyone present, he looked straight at Liang Tao and said, "Sir Liang, Xingluo County has been in turmoil for many years, and now they have to rest, are you going to start killing again today?"

Liang Tao narrowed his eyes and said, "You want to stop me too?"

"This seat is now the city god of Xingluo County. I should abide by my duties and not show favoritism because of past friendship!" Duke Hengbi said bluntly: "Since the head of Liang is the honor of the national teacher, he should think about the wonderful purpose of immortality and noble life. Such indiscriminate killing is not good. Are you worried about future burdens?"

Liang Tao frowned slightly and nodded slightly, but anyone with a discerning eye could see that this was definitely not a sign of approval.Seeing that Liang Guoshi was silent for a long time, he glanced at Zhao Mi, and suddenly smiled and said: "Forget it, the old man is just selling favors. It's just that if there is another disaster in Xingluo County in the future, don't say that the old man didn't warn."

After saying this, Liang Tao raised his sleeves and flew away.Then Zhao Mi slowly lowered his arms and looked at the many bandits and common people, many of them bowed and kowtowed to Duke Hengbi, thanking him for saving his life.

General Wei also breathed a sigh of relief, and ordered the soldiers to release the rebels and the common people. As for the rest of the rebels, they must be re-registered and naturalized, and strictly guarded, not just letting go.

After dealing with all this, General Wei bowed deeply to Lord Hengbi: "Thank you, Lord Hengbi, for rescuing the siege. After the general returns to Yanze City, he will definitely pay homage to him devoutly!"

"What this seat should do, you can do what you want." After saying this, Lord Hengbi glanced at Zhao Mi, without saying anything, his figure dissipated like smoke.

The other monks in the hall dispersed separately, and Zhao Mi saw Luo Xixian looking at him suspiciously, and said dejectedly: "I..."

"Okay, what's the matter, let's talk about it later." Luo Xixian remembered General Wei's warning, did not get angry, just held the long sword at his waist with a sullen face, turned and left, leaving Zhao Mi alone, standing in the open space.

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When the officers and soldiers returned to Yanze City, the emperor's decree from Dongshengdu also arrived at the same time.The decree first commended General Wei and the various halls for their achievements in suppressing bandits, and specified that Luo Xixian should accompany General Wei to Dongsheng Capital to pay homage to the lord of the country. There are many pensions.

This imperial decree is quite special, and there is no praise or criticism for the Chongxuan Pavilion where many Liang's children died, perhaps because Liang Tao, the national teacher, left Xingluo County early.

Those who are interested can hear the subtleties. Many people feel that the achievements of the Chongxuan Pavilion in Xingluo County this time are shallow, and most of the young disciples headed by Liang Shuo are incompetent. Just relying on the national teacher Liang Tao to turn the situation around at a critical juncture.

No one denied Liang Guoshi's immortal cultivation, but many were also happy to see no successors in the Chongxuan Pavilion.The decree of the country's lord is neither praise nor derogatory, which itself arouses speculation.

But these are not important now. The banditry in Xingluo County has been calmed down. Wang Juncheng prepared a banquet early. The big gentry widely distributed grain, rice, cloth and silk, and celebrated together from top to bottom.

"Zhao Fuli, why are you here?"

After drinking for three rounds, Wang Juncheng left the table to change his clothes. As soon as he came back, he saw Zhao Mi sitting in the corridor outside the hall.

Zhao Mi said: "I... don't like drinking, and I also think the banquet is noisy."

Wang Juncheng looked at the brightly lit hall with intertwined cups of wine in the distance, and bursts of laughter came from inside. He saw that Zhao Mi was in a low mood, so he sat beside him and asked, "Is it because of contradicting Liang Guoshi's order to kill and surrender?"

Zhao Mi lowered his head and fiddled with his fingers: "I passed through many rural areas a few days ago, and all I saw was depression. I only hope that this banditry will end as soon as possible, and I don't expect anything else. But obviously the banditry is over, But in the end...forget it, let’s not talk about it.”

Wang Juncheng saw him like this, and said earnestly: "Zhao Fuli is still young, so he shouldn't be contaminated with this kind of depression."

"Thank you, Mr. Wang, for your guidance." Zhao Mi said.

"There is nothing to point out or not to point out." Wang Juncheng let out a sigh of relief: "Now that the banditry can be calmed down, I can save a lot of trouble. I have already written to resign from office a few days ago, and I just wait for the new official to arrive and hand over the seal letter, so I will return to my hometown as an official Mr. Teacher."

Zhao Mi asked: "Doesn't Lord Wang intend to benefit the common people? With all due respect, if Xingluo County had been in charge of you early on, why would there be so much chaos?"

Wang Juncheng waved his hand and said: "Zhao Fuli doesn't seem to understand that my resignation is not entirely for leisure, but also to avoid trouble. After the bandit trouble is settled now, it is estimated that there will be some people in the court for who will rule Xingluo County. There is a lot of disputes. I am writing to resign at this time, not to mention abdicating the position to let the virtuous, it is also appropriate, at least no one will be offended, so as not to be pursued by the nobles in the future."

Zhao Mi asked: "Shouldn't the magistrates choose the best and appoint the best? Even meritorious deeds and rewards are fine."

"It is very important to be able to be talented, but family background, family background, family history, and old friends by marriage are also important. Besides, there are many capable officials in Huaxu.

"It's because I'm short-sighted." Zhao Mi sighed, then took out a book from his arms and handed it to Wang Juncheng.

"This is?" Wang Juncheng took the book, and his eyes showed surprise after turning a few pages.

Zhao Mi replied: "Before I stayed in many rural market towns in Xingluo County for the purpose of arranging the mandala rituals, I secretly inquired about the local conditions. .

Since the imperial court is going to send a new sheriff to take office, when Mr. Wang handed over the files and documents, this thing can also be included in it, so that the new sheriff can know the real situation of the local area, and he can also be sympathetic to the power of the people when he governs one side in the future. "

Wang Juncheng was very moved: "Zhao Fuli, you are really...I don't know what to say."

A smile appeared on Zhao Mi's face: "Then how is my job doing?"

"Do you want to hear the truth?" Seeing Zhao Mi nodding, Wang Juncheng said while watching, "The records are rough and the categories are unclear. There are many people with Dingkou household registration, men, women, old and young, who are unknown. The oxen and plows have not been verified. The difference between forests and ponds. If it is proofreading against previous documents, Zhao Fuli's work may be thrown back by the Shangguan and rewritten."

Zhao Mi opened his mouth slightly, unable to speak.He used to read a lot of files and books in the county government office, thinking that he could learn some skills in copywriting, but he got such a result in front of real clerks.

Wang Juncheng carefully put away the books, and said comfortingly: "But Zhao Fuli's move is because of his sincerity. The clerks in the government office are used to seeing the local situation, and they have long been numb to it."

Zhao Mi smiled wryly: "No matter how sincere your heart is, you must have something to say and be effective in action, otherwise it will become empty and useless nonsense."

Wang Juncheng said: "Zhao Fuli doesn't have to be like this, I also want to thank you. If it weren't for your help in the past six months, many things would have progressed slowly. Looking back now, you were the first to inquire about the news of the Excalibur, but it was a pity that you never paid attention to it. It became a catastrophe, and even Mr. Liang died on the battlefield."

Speaking of this, the two sighed separately, and Zhao Mi suddenly remembered something: "By the way, that Ding Maocai, I remember that he is still locked in the well prison."

"A few days ago, there was an order from the imperial court that no monsters in Chiyundu will be left behind. I have already asked the jailer to decapitate them." Wang Juncheng said: "Maybe it was because he was locked in the well prison for too long, and Ding Mao was ruined by his own excrement. The method, the whole person was stupid when it was caught, and it didn't take much trouble."

Zhao Mi shrugged and said, "Forget it, who told him to join Chiyundu?"

"Zhao Fu officials won't go in?" Wang Juncheng heard the sound of persuasion coming from inside. The person who attracted the most attention at this banquet was not General Wei, but Luo Xixian who was about to be summoned by the king.

"I want to go and relax." After Zhao Mi got up, he bowed deeply to Wang Juncheng.

"Why does Zhao Fuli do this!" Wang Juncheng hurriedly helped him up.

Zhao Mi said: "Thank you, Mr. Wang, for your words and deeds in the past. I have learned a lot from you. Please accept this obeisance!"

After bidding farewell to Wang Juncheng, Zhao Mi left the county government office and walked aimlessly on the road. He happened to pass by a restaurant and saw a group of rich men in brocade clothes and embroidered robes gathered around the table. , and found out that Jiang Ru was drinking alone.

"Little lady, the night is getting dark, why are you drinking alone here?"

"Could it be that the husband's strength is weak, making the little lady lonely? Good brother, I have a big baby here, do you want to see it?"

"Little lady, don't listen to his nonsense. I have good old wine at home, which is much better than this street shop. In addition, the house is secluded. Why don't you come with me, little lady?"

Zhao Shu didn't want to care about it, but he heard Jiang Ru's sweet voice: "If you have a heart, some good brothers, you can get in the car of the servant's house. How about we go outside the city to enjoy the moonlight together?"

The voice was unusual, and the rich men were fascinated, and they all agreed to come down. Zhao Mi couldn't stand it anymore, so he went up to push the crowd away, and said to Jiang Ru, "Have you had enough trouble?"

Jiang Ru's face was startled at first, then turned lazy and decadent, her cheeks slanted and she said nothing.Those men who were fascinated by the charms grabbed Zhao Mi's collar, Zhao Mi was already upset, and he raised his hand and slapped him across the face.

Most of the charms were broken, those men didn't realize it yet, they believed that Zhao Mi had ruined a good thing, they yelled one after another, raising their fingers one by one to threaten.

Zhao Mi turned his head and turned around, shaking Zhu Wenbaishou on his waist: "I am Zhao Mi from Huaiying Pavilion, who of you is going to trouble me?!"

Zhao Shu's reputation is not unrecognizable in Yanze City. These prodigal men are no more than mortals, how dare they go against monk Guanlan?Running out of the restaurant in despair, no one dared to say a word.

"Zhao Fuli, you ruined his good deed." Jiang Ru suddenly raised her hand, put it lightly on Zhao Mi's arm, twisted her body and leaned against his arms, caressing in a drunken state.

"Stop pretending." Zhao Mi pushed Jiang Ru away, and said, "Could it be that you are allowed to recruit those people wantonly?"

Jiang Ru's cheeks were flushed, and she leaned on the back of the chair with a wry smile: "Zhao Fuli, these men came to the door by themselves for the purpose of having fun, and I just let them go. Don't you even want to care about their happiness?"

Zhao Mi didn't answer, Jiang Ru poured wine for herself and said, "From the first time I saw you, I thought you were a meddlesome guy, you don't seem to know at all what kind of god-hating ghost you are hate."

Zhao Mi sat across from her, her lips moving but still silent, Jiang Ru suddenly laughed: "By the way, I heard earlier that you are still in the army against Liang Shouzuo in public? Zhao Fuli is really a hero, and I admire him so much. .”

"Teasing me, will it make you happy?" Zhao Mi asked back.

"Happy! I'm so happy!" Jiang Ru's face suddenly turned ferocious, she ate the cup in her hand, and spilled the wine on the table: "You killed Liang Shuo and cut off my future immortality, so what if I make fun of you?"

"I can control the outcome of life and death on the battlefield?" Zhao Mi said, "As far as I know afterwards, General Wei also sent a letter asking Liang Shuo to go to the front line. This matter is expected."

"As long as you put more excuses in case of trouble, Zhao Fuli will bully a weak woman like me." Jiang Ru sneered.

Zhao Shu didn't want to refute, but said: "At least your Jiang family can still get the protection of the Yongjia Liang family. Although you don't have Liang Shuo, it doesn't prevent you from fighting for it yourself."

"To put it bluntly, don't you also wholeheartedly want to climb up to Chongxuan Hall? The result?" Jiang Ru retorted: "For those troublesome people, I gave up my bright future."

Zhao Mi understood that he openly contradicted Liang Tao, and that there was no hope of going to the Chongxuan Pavilion. Looking back now, he still feels regretful. Where did he have the courage at that time?Obviously, I have always been afraid of difficulties and things.

Being provoked by Jiang Ru, Zhao Mi got angry instead, and slapped the desk: "So what about the Chongxuan Pavilion? It is nothing more than relying on Liang Tao to support it. I think sooner or later the tree will fall and the monkeys will disperse! Such a dilapidated place, from the top I am not interested in the stench of decay and corruption!"

Zhao Shuyan left in a flick of his sleeves, leaving Jiang Ru sitting alone, speechless, into the night.

(End of this chapter)