The Rise of the Cold Gate in the Eastern Jin Dynasty

Chapter 168 The Wind Rises

But Diao Kui came to look for Xiao Qinzhi when he heard that Xiao Qinzhi had come to Xunshi Wubao, and after a few pleasantries, he took Xiao Qinzhi and Xiao Yue to a banquet. This feast is unusual.

How can there be a new funeral at the master's house, and the newly mourned person is under thirty, so it is a matter of great sorrow, not as rare and white as a sixty-year-old happy event. How can there be guests feasting and having fun at the master's house?

Even if, as Huan Canjun said, or some people come here for fame, they should find a secluded place, a small wooden pavilion, a small stream, green clouds and lush greenery, and it must not be in Xunshiwu Fort.

Xiao Qinzhi couldn't figure it out, and wanted to ask Diao Kui what was going on, but Diao Kui didn't say a word, he just floated in front of him softly, leaving a trail of fragrance, but it made Xiao Qinzhi even more suspicious.

After crossing seven or eight covered bridges, I came to a single courtyard. At first glance, it was unattractive. The walls were covered with gray tiles, and vines were climbing. In between, there were two or three dots of luminous light shining through the flower windows, guarding in front of the moon gate. Two stalwart servants stood aside.

When you step into the moon gate, you will know that there is a hidden hole in the sky. The main courtyard is a "back" shaped ring corridor, with thick stone pillars made of stone arms, and a thick layer of wisteria attached to the beams supported by it. In July, strings of wisteria flowers hang down, like wind chimes hanging in the summer wind. The sound is not heard, but it is heard floating to the garden.

Between the "back" shaped ring corridor, there is a pool of spring water, bulging with orange light, a round head protrudes from the pool, wisps of hot air are curling up, and the dense water vapor walks in the whole courtyard. This wisteria flower It's like soaking in milky clouds.

The dense water vapor in the garden dispelled the heat of summer. When Xiao Qin entered, he felt a burst of coolness rushing towards his face. He secretly followed the exquisite design, stopped and watched for a while, and then continued to follow the fragrance left by Diao Kui all the way. In front of the hall.

More than a dozen crane-shaped lanterns hanging from the ceiling swayed gracefully, making the small hall brighter, and there were several waiting figures, all of whom came looking forward. Xiao Qinzhi took off his clogs and entered with Diao Kui. When I looked up, I saw that the north door and window were wide open, it was dark, and the light could not reach it, only the cool mountain breeze was blowing in. It turned out that this small courtyard was built on top of a cliff, and there is a cliff behind the hall.

In the hall, a man wearing a white crown stood up. After being recommended by Diao Kui, Xiao Qinzhi realized that this man was Xun Rui, the elder brother of Xun Cishi. He was about [-] years away.

After exchanging pleasantries one by one, the servants moved food tables one by one and placed them in front of everyone. Xiao Qinzhi sat on the left side with Diao Kui, followed by Xiao Yue. On the opposite side were several members of the rich Xuzhou family, looking at them frequently. After seeing the famous Xiao Qinzhi, they all nodded in praise.

It's like a product on the shelf for people to comment on, which really makes Xiao Qinzhi feel uncomfortable. This is the trouble of looking good, but Xiao Qinzhi is even more puzzled, what is this banquet for?
However, they didn't mention it, and Xiao Qinzhi didn't ask, it's serious to fill the stomach, and when the host asked to eat, Xiao Qinzhi would not be polite.

During the banquet, everyone was chatting, Xiao Qinzhi occasionally said a few words, chatting and laughing, and gradually talked about the Battle of Lanling, and saw a young man opposite him, pretending to be a gesture, with a sad face, raised his glass to Xun Rui and said: " Governor Xun was unparalleled in wisdom and resourcefulness. In the battle of Lanling, he taught the Yan army to drink their hatred. Unfortunately, he died young. It was the beginning of my great Jin Dynasty. I also hope that Brother Xun will mourn."

Another person sighed: "Yes, if Xun Inspector Xun guarded Xuzhou, Yanman would not dare to move a step."

"Winning more than [-] people and capturing local generals, such amazing feats are rare these days. However, Governor Xun passed away, and the imperial court only gave chariots and cavalry generals after him. It is really not angry."

"Xun Inspector Xun guarded one side, and went into battle with an illness, and defeated thousands of enemies. It is not an exaggeration for the imperial court to gift a general of hussars."

Xiao Qinzhi's heart skipped a beat, but he continued to eat without compromising, when he suddenly heard a person on the opposite side say: "Xiao Silang, before Xun Cishi left, he was still thinking about you, lest Lanling be caught in a hurry and lose to Yanman , so the northern army was dispatched to attack, and Yanman was really defeated. It is expected that if Governor Xun learns of this result, he will rest in peace."

Xun Rui looked over with a smile.

"Although I only met Cishi Xun once, but Cishi Xun treated me very well. It is my good fortune to be under the tent of Cishi Xun!" Xiao Qinzhi put down his wine bottle and continued with a compliment.

"Xiao Silang came from a long way and had a hard journey, so I will drink a bottle of wine for my younger brother and Silang." Xun Rui said.

Xiao Qinzhi raised his hand and drank from a bottle.

At this point, Xiao Qinzhi already understood what was going on, no wonder Huan Canjun was very surprised when the battle of Lanling was mentioned just now, he was probably in Pengcheng, and everyone thought that Governor Xun planned a strategy to win this victory.

However, the imperial court wanted to posthumously present Xun Cishi as a general of chariots, so these people wanted to use Xun Cishi's military work in the battle of Lanling as the body of Xun Cishi, so that the court would give him a general of hussars. Xiao Qinzhi could only swallow this dumb loss, but he was not angry in his heart. Zu Ti had served the country all his life, and he was only presenting the chariot general. How could Xun Cishi He De present the hussar general?

Such is the way of the world, it is despicable.

Diao Kui said: "Brother Xiao Shi, I wish I could come in person for this great victory. Can you tell us how the governor Xun planned his strategy and wiped out more than ten thousand Yanmans with a snap of his fingers?"

Xiao Qinzhi naturally climbed up the ladder, bragging about Xun Cishi's brilliance and martial arts, predicting that the enemy was better than before, and when the style of painting changed, he resentfully said: "Yanman is brutal, our army is victorious Miserable victory, Xianbei Yanman was born in a desolate, warlike nature, especially Yanman has cavalry, which caused heavy losses to our army, this time Yanman retreats, it is difficult to guarantee that Chen Bing will not be in Lanling, if Lanling is broken, Langya, Donghai If it is lost, the second city of Qingzhou is in danger."

Letting this head work out, there must be some benefits. As for who will get the benefits, that is not Xiao Qinzhi's concern, so he heard Xun Rui said cautiously: "Lanling is very important, it is the barrier of Pengcheng, You need to report it to Xi Cishi as soon as possible, Brother Ling Zhi, please take care of this matter."

"A matter of duty." A person opposite Xiao Qinzhi clasped his hands. This person's name is Xu Yingzhi, and his style name is Ling Zhi.

It stands to reason that when the governor of Xun passed away, the new governor should be a local person from Xuzhou, but for some reason, Xi Yin, the governor of Yangzhou, was called in. Xun Rui didn't have the slightest scruples, and bluntly asked Xu Yingzhi to take charge of Xuzhou's affairs. It was Xi Yin who came, and Xuzhou was still under the control of the Xuzhou gentry.

After the banquet was over and the matter was settled, Xiao Qinzhi refused to travel hard and went back to the room early, standing in front of the window, drinking the mountain breeze, feeling that he was weak, had to bow his knees, and couldn't sleep.

The first effort was given up, but Captain Zhao and the others were not affected. The only one who was sorry was Xu Miao. I just hope he can understand.

There was no one in the room anymore, Xiao Yue poured a cup of tea and said in a rare way: "Brother, drink tea."

Xiao Qinzhi turned around and looked at this brother who was not very talkative but extremely cold and intelligent, knowing that he should have something to say after going through the banquet at night, so he smiled and said: "What's the matter, fight for brother Wei?"

"Brother has his own calculations."

"Just be like Xu Xianmin, speak up when you have something to say, don't hide it."

"Brother, why don't you take Lanling?"

Xiao Qin was taken aback, took a sip of tea, and said, "Continue."

"Lanling County is under the management of Donghai County, so it shouldn't be difficult for my brother to give up the first place and settle for the second place."

Becoming the lord of a county would give him a place to recruit talents and develop his own strength, but Xiao Qinzhi was a little uncertain, after all, he became the lord of a county just after he became an official, and it was quite difficult to convince the public.

Suddenly, Xiao Qinzhi's mind flashed, and he had an excellent idea. He didn't have enough qualifications, so why not just find someone with qualifications?
In a short period of time, the faces of many people flashed through Xiao Qinzhi's mind, and finally settled on the uncle's face. The third uncle was transferred to Wuxing County Mansion, and the uncle was transferred from the Jiangzhou Xunyang Order to the Wujin County Magistrate, and the county magistrate was promoted. The county can be said to have passed, and the uncle has been in office for many years and has a good reputation.

As for the magistrate of Wujin County, it is enough for the sixth uncle to become an official, so that he is close to home and takes care of his family.

"Drink!" Xiao Qinzhi laughed, and immediately wrote a letter to his family, preparing for Zhou Lie to send his horse back to Wujin tomorrow to the patriarch, so that the patriarch was ready, and after drinking a cup in one gulp, he ordered: "I'll go to Huan Canjun's place." Let's go, you rest first."

The night is thick, and the mountain wind is blowing from the other side of the aisle
(End of this chapter)