The First Great Ancestor of the Five Dynasties

Chapter 113 I, Zhu Xiu, am never afraid of anyone with my tongue.
Zhu Xiu poked his head out of the car window and saw Xue Xiuming, Xue Xiuliang, and several unfamiliar General Fengxiang waiting in front of the Fengxiang military camp from a distance.

Naturally, the faces of the Xue brothers were not very good-looking. Several Fengxiang generals were wearing armor and standing astride their sabers like strong pine trees. They were serious in speech and speech, which clearly shows the strictness of Jiao Jixun's military management.

Zhu Xiu secretly breathed a sigh of relief. She did not set up a knife gate to give him a blow as she imagined, and the atmosphere was not tense from the beginning.

Shi Lingyan's enemies were extremely jealous when they saw him. He took off his whip and held it in his hand, glaring angrily at the Xue brothers.

"Yan'er, no!" Zhu Xiu reminded her in a low voice, gesturing for her to put away her whip.

Shi Lingyan gritted his teeth and obeyed.

Pei Jin was still sitting in the car. Zhu Xiu glanced at him and saw that his face was pale, his lips were trembling slightly, and his whole body was trembling.

"Calm down~"

Zhu Xiu was helpless and a little disgusted, "The more panicked you are, the easier it will be for people to see that we are not confident! We must be calm and immobile, so that they can't figure out what cards we have!"

Pei Jin raised his sleeves to wipe the cold sweat from his forehead, swallowed his dry mouth, and whispered: "May I ask the young envoy, what trump card do we have?"

Zhu Xiu shook his chicken feather fan, blinked and thought for a while, then laughed dryly and said: "It seems that I really don't have any trump cards~~~"

Pei Jin's face gradually turned blue, his lips pursed and he could not speak, as if he was about to burst into tears.

Zhu Xiu consoled him: "In today's Changyi Town, the only salt factory is a piece of fat. That's what Jiao Jixun wants. Provoking a war is not what he wants. Let's follow his wishes and talk to him. The more calm and calm we will be, The more unpredictable and doubtful he is, the safer Anding County and our lives will be."

Pei Jin took deep breaths and tried to calm himself down.

Zhu Xiu smiled bitterly and closed her eyes for a moment to adjust.

To say that he was afraid, he was afraid. If he had a choice, he would certainly not want to take risks alone.

Unfortunately, I don't have many cards to play, so I have to take some risks.

If he wants to keep Shi Kuangwei's position as Jiedushi, Jiao Jixun must pass this test.

The carriage drove into the camp gate and stopped. Bi Hongyu placed the footstool. Zhu Xiu opened the curtain, gently shook the chicken feather fan and stepped out.

The few Fengxiang generals who came forward to greet him were all dumbfounded. It seemed that they had never seen anyone dressed up in such a coquettish and pretentious manner.

Xue Xiuming and Xue Xiuliang looked at each other, both speechless.

"I, Zhu Xiu, secretary-general of Zhangyi Army, and plenipotentiary representative of Shi Jieshuai, have come to pay a visit to Jiao Shuai!" Zhu Xiu saluted.

"Secretary Zhu Zhang, please!" An older general extended his hand to invite him. He didn't look at him with contempt at his young age, nor did he look him up and down rudely.

"Thank you! Please!" Zhu Xiu smiled and praised in his heart that Jiao Jixun trained his subordinates well.

From beginning to end, Zhu Xiu never looked at the Xue family seriously.

A group of people went to the big tent of the Chinese army.

On the way, Zhu Xiu chatted with several Fengxiang generals in a familiar place. They could speak three to five sentences with smiles on their faces. Pei Jin was amazed and his tense heart gradually relaxed.

Shi Lingyan followed, and when he passed by the two Xue family members, he turned his head and shook his braids and snorted loudly.

Bi Hongyu was born with a cold face, but she also had a hint of murderous intent.

The two women dared to look coldly at the Xue brothers. Pei Jin suddenly felt that he should straighten his back and show his attitude towards the two brother-in-laws who were at odds with each other.

"Hmph!~" Pei Jin raised his eyebrows, shook his sleeves and roared loudly, striding past the Xue brothers.

Xue Xiuliang was stunned and immediately became furious. He wanted to rush forward, grab Pei Jin and beat him severely, but Xue Xiuming stopped him with a cold shout.

"Brother, that bitch dared to glare at me sideways? Did he rebel against him?"

Xue Xiuliang was furious. The dogs that used to stick out their tongues and wag their tails around him now dared to bar their teeth and growl at him. This was hard for him to accept.

Xue Xiuming looked indifferent: "Pei Jin is of no importance and does not need to be ignored. Zhu Xiu, on the other hand, is cunning and has a sharp tongue. We must be careful not to provoke him later and delay important events."

Xue Xiuliang said viciously: "I will find a chance to kill him!"

Xue Xiuming said coldly: "This is Fengxiang Barracks, how do you kill him? Jiao Jixun has said it first. Both sides are not allowed to use weapons in Fengxiang Barracks, otherwise they will be against him!"

Xue Xiuliang said angrily: "Jiao Jixun is really pedantic. If he was willing to attack the city, Shi Kuangwei and Zhu Xiu would have been prisoners long ago. Why are there so many troubles?"

Xue Xiuming was also disappointed with Jiao Jixun, and his expression became increasingly cold.

Things did not go as smoothly as he imagined, and Jiao Jixun was not easy to fool.

"Send people to Yanzhou as soon as possible to contact the Dingnan Army. We cannot place all our hopes on Jiao Jixun." Xue Xiuming ordered coldly.

Xue Xiuliang responded and said hesitantly: "I'm afraid that the Dingnan Army is beyond the reach of the army. Li Yiyin cannot directly send troops to attack and force himself to promote my Xue family to the throne. Without an appointment from the imperial court, the name will always be unjust and unjust."

Xue Xiuming's narrow eyes were covered with bloodshot eyes. He had not slept peacefully since he entered Zhecheng City.

After years of operation, it really came to a critical juncture, but the plan was difficult to implement.

"Tell Li Yiyin that the Yuanzhou Racecourse belongs to him. Shi Kuangwei wants my Xue family to run out of Zhangyi Town in disgrace. It's not that easy! If the Xue family can't get it, Shi Kuangwei can't even dream of it!" Xue Xiuming's eyes were filled with madness and ferociousness. color.

The Xue family has paid too much for today, and Xue Xiuming will never allow himself to gain nothing.

In the large tent of the Chinese army, Jiao Jixun sat high in command, with Xu Xingsi sitting below him. He looked at the smiling young man in front of him, wearing a silk scarf, a crane cloak, and a feather fan in his hand.

The two looked at each other with surprise in their eyes.

It has to be said that Zhu Xiu's attire, coupled with the calmness and calmness shown in her movements, are indeed a bit bluffing.

Just looking at it carefully, the material and workmanship of this outfit seem to be too inferior to be on the table.
"Zhu Xiu, secretary-general of Zhangyi Army, has met Jiao Jieshuai and Xu Dushi!" Zhu Xiu saluted and greeted them loudly.

Xu Xingsi sneered and shook his head: "Shi Kuangwei is really confused. Not only did he let a young boy like you be the secretary, but he also sent you as a representative? Is Shi Kuangwei's move a mockery of Jiao Shuai?"

Zhu Xiu smiled calmly and said: "I not only serve as the Secretary-General, but also ordered me to act as the Jiedushi Envoy while Shi Jieshuai was recovering from his injuries. I was sent to meet with Jiao Shuai out of respect for Jiao Shuai!"
In addition, I have admired Jiao Shuai for a long time, and I also want to see Jiao Shuai’s style with my own eyes.Commander Jiao is a famous general in the world, and he is here under the decree of the imperial court. He will definitely deal with things fairly and treat others with humility."

Xu Xingsi wanted to say something more. Jiao Jixun waved his hand, looked at Zhu Xiu for a few times, and said with a smile: "You are a guest, please take a seat!"

"Thank you, Jiao Shuai!" Zhu Xiu thanked him. After everyone saluted in turn, they sat down on one side of the tent. The Xue brothers sat on the left side of Xu Xingsi, opposite Zhu Xiu and others.

When Xu Xingsi saw Shi Lingyan, he said angrily: "Shi Kuangwei really doesn't understand the rules. Not only did he send a young boy as a representative, he also brought a slave with him? Someone, drive this slave out!"

The guards waiting outside the tent came in immediately to take Shi Lingyan out of the tent.

Bi Hongyu held her waist knife tightly and stepped forward to stop him. Zhu Xiu smiled lightly and said, "I'll come to see Jiao Shuai later. Why not?"

Zhu Xiu glanced at Shi Lingyan. Shi Lingyan understood, cupped his fists and said, "Shi Lingyan pays homage to Jiao Jieshuai!"

Jiao Jixun saw a young lady imitating a man's behavior, clasping her fists and saluting in a powerful manner, which was quite interesting. He smoothed his beard and smiled kindly: "Are you Shi Shuai's daughter?"

Shi Lingyan nodded and said crisply: "Jiao Jieshuai doesn't remember me. Three years ago, my father took me to Yong County to wish the old lady a birthday!"

"Oh?" Jiao Jixun was startled. He thought about it carefully and had some vague impression.

He took office three years ago. It was the time of great success. Many old friends, relatives, and colleagues came to Yong County to congratulate his mother on her birthday. There were also local officials and generals from Fengxiang Town, special envoys from the imperial court from Chang'an, and military envoys from neighboring towns. , governors from various states gathered together in a grand ceremony, and a birthday banquet was held that caused a sensation in most of Guanzhong.

Changyi Army was a small and poor town. Among the surrounding neighbors, it was the weakest, poorest and most inconspicuous vassal town. Shi Kuangwei was like a country bumpkin when he entered the city and was not welcomed everywhere. Jiao Jixun didn't remember much about it.

"Jiao Shuai, please look at this~" Shi Lingyan took a few steps forward, raised his wrist, and pointed to the small bell hanging on the bracelet.

Jiao Jixun was obviously stunned when he saw the three vague words "Changshe Jiao" on the small silver bell.

He carefully looked at the young lady in front of him, and some memories came to his mind.

"Yes, yes, it's really you!"

Jiao Jixun sighed repeatedly, remembering that year when his mother was celebrating her birthday, a little girl with a strong Hexi accent and a brown-black skin like a bearded girl knelt in front of her mother and kowtowed, calling her "grandma" affectionately.

The old mother liked her very much. She said that the girl was simple, kind-hearted, and had a precious face. She took out a pair of silver bracelets and put them on her with her own hands. There were bells hanging on the silver bracelets, and the bells jingled melodiously.

This piece of jewelry was originally left to the granddaughter, but the wife complained about it later, so Jiao Jixun was quite impressed.

Unfortunately, my mother died of illness the next winter.

When the Khitans invaded the south, Jiao Jixun led his troops out of Fengxiang to help Hedong, not even caring about keeping filial piety to his mother.

Listening to the tinkling sound of the small silver bell, Jiao Jixun's eyes were slightly moist as he saw things and missed people.

The ringing was still there, but his mother had left him.

Zhu Xiu suddenly sighed and said:

"Alas, Zhangyi and Fengxiang were originally close neighbors separated by a strip of water. Three generations of the Shi family guarded Jingyuan. Three years after Jiao Shuai took office, he and our Zhangyi army never committed any offense and lived in harmony. Shi Jieshuai often said to his juniors, Jiao Shuai is His brother, whether it was about managing the army and the people, or arranging troops, there were many things he wanted to ask Commander Jiao for advice!

My handsome man also said that Zhangyi and Fengxiang worked together to guard against the fake Shu Mengchang, and they should have been as close as one family.This time, traitors rebelled within the Changyi Army, part of the Ya army mutinied, Commander-in-Chief was injured, and Commander-in-Chief Jiao traveled thousands of miles to lead his troops to rescue him. He will remember this friendship in his heart!There will definitely be generous rewards in the future! "

Pei Jin was sipping tea carefully. When he heard Zhu Xiu's words, he almost spit out a mouthful of tea.

Good guy, are you so shameless?The Fengxiang Army took advantage of the situation and was forced to rush to rescue them?
Xu Xingsi's eyes widened, looking at Zhu Xiu's expression of gratitude, and he suddenly understood why Shi Kuangwei sent him to negotiate.

This kid's ability to tell lies with his eyes open is really extraordinary!

Regardless of whether others believe it or not, he himself believes it first!
Xue Xiuming's face was gloomy and silent. Xue Xiuliang clenched his fists and secretly shouted: "It stinks and is shameless. It really stinks and is shameless!"

Jiao Jixun has also been influenced by all kinds of flattery and rainbow farts all year round. Naturally, he will not feel embarrassed by just a few words. He smiled calmly and said: "Please also tell Shi Jieshuai and ask him to rest in peace and recover. Both families are sitting in the west for the imperial court." Borders, we should help each other, don’t worry about it.”

Zhu Xiu stood in awe and bowed his head to the ground: "Shuai Jiao is so righteous, I would like to express my gratitude to Marshal Shi Jie!"

Zhu Xiu said seriously: "My handsome man also said that there is no doubt about the brotherhood between Fengxiang and Zhangyi, but some people who are ambitious, ulterior, cheating, unfaithful, unfilial, and unkind like to take advantage of it. Provocation, Jiao Shuai must not be deceived by these villains, so as not to damage your glorious image of being wise and powerful!"

After Zhu Xiu finished speaking, he quickly picked up the tea cup and drank it. He cursed in one breath. He was so happy that his mouth was dry with curses.

Xue Xiuliang was so angry that he was shaking all over, his red eyes fixed on him.

Xue Xiuming drooped his eyelids and looked livid.

Jiao Jixun's eyes flashed and he smiled without saying a word.

Xu Xingsi said in a weird voice: "You are here to accept punishment from the court on behalf of Shi Kuangwei, not just to show off your rhetoric! Jiao Shuai, let's get down to business!"

Zhu Xiu sat down and pretended to be surprised: "I just said casually before I left. Didn't I expect that Jiao Shuai and Xu Dushi really came with the imperial edict? Our Zhangyi army has always behaved and has not violated any laws of the imperial court. Why did the imperial court Want to punish us?"

Xu Xingsi sneered: "Of course there is a decree, but it is for Commander Jiao and me. Zhang Yijun and Shi Kuangwei just follow it!"

A brocade box was placed on the handsome desk in front of Jiao Jixun, and he opened it to reveal a volume of golden imperial edict.

Zhu Xiu and Pei Jin craned their necks to look. It was not easy to see an imperial edict in the isolated Zhangyi Town.

Jiao Jixun smiled lightly and said, "I and Commander Xu have already received the imperial edict. If you want to see it, just go ahead and take it out yourself."

Zhu Xiu thanked him hurriedly, stepped forward to salute, wiped his hands on his cloak, carefully opened the imperial edict with fear on his face, and read it word for word.

Pei Jin came forward to take a look.

The imperial edict was indeed drafted by Zhi Zhigao, reviewed by the Minister of Zhongshu, signed by the prime minister with the same title as Ping Zhang, and then sealed by Fu Baolang, all the processes were completed.

In terms of content, it mainly states two things. One is that Li Yiyin, the envoy of the Dingjun Army, filed a lawsuit against Shi Kuangwei for conniving his subordinates to commit murder and beating his nephew Li Guangbo to death.

Second, Xu Xingsi, the salt envoy of the capital of Jingzhou, reported to Wang Jun, the salt and iron transshipment envoy of Jingzhao, and sued the Changyi Army for bypassing the salt supervision, making salt for sale privately, and seizing the national salt tax.

According to the instructions of Emperor Liu Chengyou, Jiao Jixun, the governor of Fengxiang Army, and Xu Xingsi, the salt envoy of Jingzhou, were responsible for the investigation. Zhangyi Army and Shi Kuangwei must cooperate unconditionally.

Zhu Xiu and Pei Jin looked at each other, and as expected, Jiao Jixun came with the decree and led the Fengxiang Army to enter the country. There was no problem in the legal aspect of the court.

Zhu Xiu put away the imperial edict and put it back into the brocade box. The two of them went back to their chairs and sat down.

Xu Xingsi sneered smugly, and said sullenly: "How about it? Commander Jiao and I came here under the official order, what else can you say? Shi Kuangwei connived at his subordinates to kill Li Guangbo, and also set up a salt factory privately. These two Do you admit this matter?"

Zhu Xiu was silent for a moment, looked up at him, and grinned: "Of course. I don't admit it!"

　Today is just a big chapter, let’s watch the game~~GOGOGO, my youth will never end~
　　
　
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