In the carriage, Shen Zhezi was sitting in a precarious position, looking at the palm prints in his palms with a focused expression. Relatively speaking, Wen Qiao, who was sitting opposite him, was not calm enough, of course, he couldn't calm down at all, he originally rushed to the door to provoke, but he was sneered at by Princess Xingnan.

Probably because the resentment was too deep, Wen Qiao didn't even know how to open his mouth again, the ox cart had already traveled a long distance from Wuyi Lane, and even passed the Taimiao, the kid still lowered his eyelids and didn't say a word, which inevitably made Wen Qiao even more dissatisfied, and snorted coldly: "Don't you have anything to tell me?" ”

Shen Zhezi raised his head after hearing this, pretending to be dazed, and only after a moment did he clapped his hands and said with a smile: "Yes, in fact, the younger generation has long had some words of gratitude in his heart, but he has never had the opportunity to talk to Gong Wen. ”

Wen Qiao sneered when he heard this, and said, "Since this is the case, then I will give you a chance now, and if you want to say something, tell me immediately!" ”

Shen Zhezi caressed the wall of the carriage, and said with emotion: "What the younger generation has always wanted to say is that Gong Wen can really be called a model in the world. Nowadays, the situation is indeed difficult, and the country is scarce, but the world style is flashy and unabated, and many people worship extravagant pleasures. On the other hand, Gong Wen, who is in the position of Taifu, is still an old cow and a vegetarian car, although he is not majestic, but his virtue makes people sweat. ”

"When it comes to extravagant pleasures, is there anyone else in the capital who can beat yours?"

When Wen Qiao heard this, he pursed the corners of his mouth disdainfully, and then his eyes widened, and he said angrily: "Don't tell me this nonsense again, let me ask you, do you remember what you promised me?" ”

Shen Zhezi sighed after hearing this, and said sincerely: "If Gong Wen is talking about the recent uproar in my family's Star Picking Building, I really didn't think about it, I didn't expect to make such a big noise, so that Gong Wen and all the princes in the stage were disturbed, and I really want to apologize to Gong Wen." ”

Wen Qiao thought that Shen Zhezi would still shirk responsibility, and even had already thought of a rhetoric, but when he heard him admit his mistake so simply, he couldn't help but be slightly stunned, and then he was a little suspicious: "You really understand that you did something wrong." ”

"That's what it is, so there's no room for quibble. The younger generation was really unexpected, so he felt guilty in his heart, so he avoided talking about it, and he really didn't know what to say in order to seek Wen Gong's understanding. ”

Shen Zhezi looked distressed, and said with sincerity on his face.

Seeing him like this, Wen Qiao couldn't help but become more suspicious, he used to see this kid either light and breezy, or Zhizhu in his hand, but he really had never seen him look so depressed.

After thinking about it for a while, he was about to open his mouth to persuade that the matter was not so serious, but when he turned his head and thought of this kid's bad deeds, he refused to change his teachings, and even went to the door in person and was robbed by his little lady. Why, then, did you do it in the first place? Since I did it, I didn't remember to inform him, but went out of the city to have fun by myself! What's the use of knowing mistakes? You won't change! ”

Seeing Wen Qiao so indignant, it can be seen that this old man is really annoyed, Shen Zhezi sneered and said: "So, the matter has come to this point, and it is useless to talk about other things, and I have done it if I shouldn't have done it." It's just that the younger generation wants to ask, what is Taichung's opinion on how to deal with this? The fault is indeed me, and if there is any decision in Taichung, the younger generations will actively cooperate. If the incident can be calmed down, even if the Star Picking Tower is demolished, it will not hesitate! ”

"Demolish the building? You are willing, but even if you are willing, there are already a group of sages in your building, and they may not agree! At present, they are still entrenched there, and what three gentlemen and eight juns are selected by themselves, why should Taichung provoke them, and then let them choose what 'five marquis'! ”

Hearing Wen Qiao say this, Shen Zhezi couldn't help but be happy again, and said with a smile: "Although I have just returned to the capital, I have heard that many of the young children in the capital want to promote Gong Wen as one of the three monarchs. If this is the case, Gong Wen is indeed worthy of this name and deserves it! ”

"You've got a smile on your face!"

If you don't mention this stubble, Wen Qiao would be a little lighter, these young people are just nonsense for unknown reasons, and the names they make up will not be recognized, and even if they live in it, there will be no glory. They want to compare themselves with the party members, but now no one in the Taiwan is in the mood to embarrass them, so as not to provoke a traitor and a bad name. Although there may not be any practical harm, it is disgusting!

"Although that star-picking building is your homeland villa, you don't want to go there anymore recently. I officially took up my duties when I entered Taicheng today, and it has been delayed for so long, if you don't have an edict again, Taichung won't wait for you anymore! ”

Wen Qiao said in a muffled voice, this is also one of the reasons why he is in a hurry to find Shen Zhezi, those young people in the Star Picking Tower are making a fuss, although the princes in the stage are dissatisfied, but it is not good to directly and forcefully suppress them. It's just that Shen Zhezi, who caused this mess, is indeed a little dissatisfied.

If it was in the past, they would also have nothing to do with Shen Zhezi, but don't forget that Shen Zhezi still has an appointment edict that has not yet been answered. Although Dong Cao Peng is not a particularly important ministry in Taichung, as a starting official, he is indeed extremely superior. If Shen Zhezi delays the edict again, then the appointment will be directly removed, the position will be promised to others, and by the way, another lowly edict will be issued. Although this can't suppress Shen Zhezi, it is indeed disgusting to start a humble business.

Wen Qiao heard someone say this in Taichung a few days ago, so he was in a hurry to ask his son to find Shen Zhezi. I was worried here for a few days, but the person concerned was still unaware, and he was also quite depressed in his heart: "Knowing that there is an edict on him, he is still wandering around the capital, isn't this joking about his future?" If you don't cherish yourself, what does this make those elders who are optimistic about you think of you? ”

Shen Zhezi also understood that it was indeed a little inappropriate for him to leave the capital quietly, so he returned after a hurried trip to Jiangbei, and he didn't even have time to stay and wait to see the first battle that was still somewhat large-scale after Du He crossed the river. But fortunately, Du He did not disappoint him, when he was on the road, he received good news, he had recovered the old city of Chuxian County, and the remnants of the Yuzhou army were also received by the way, which can be described as a quick victory.

For Wen Qiao, Shen Zhezi didn't have to hide too much, especially this old man was really thinking about himself, and Shen Zhezi didn't want to disappoint him, so he said: "The younger generation left the capital this time, not to be idle and prodigal, but to go to Jiangbei Tuzhong. ”

"Went to Tuzhong?"

When Wen Qiao heard this, after a little muttering, his face became more beautiful, and he said, "Yes, I remember that Jingzhao Du family was arranged by you to go to Tuzhong." What is the situation there at the moment? Alas, after a mess, the past years of business are all wasted. Tu Zhong there has long been a regular book, but unfortunately he still didn't prevent rebellion after all. The ancestor is narrow-minded and violent, and after all, he still ruined the career of the ancestor riding a lifetime! ”

"Zu Yue has already surrendered to the north, and even if he is still guilty now, he will not be able to whip it up. But this does not mean that Taichung has nothing to do, so the Chinese book operates the old things in Tuzhong, and the younger generations have also heard of it. But this time I came to the place in person, and I was really indignant in my heart! In previous years, Taichung had a lot of material use to Tuzhong, but they were all filled with traitors, and the so-called defense of Nantang was just a few sections of rotten wood. Guo Mo, a thief, really deserves to be punished! ”

Shen Zhezi said angrily, in this current situation, Guo Mo may not be the most greedy one, but the problem is that the situation in Jiangdong and Jiangbei is different, even if Jiangdong is in chaos, there are other means to remedy it. However, if there is a big loophole in the Jiangbei layout, Huaidi and even Jiankang will be greatly shaken, and it will not be a time and a place that will be affected, and a large number of displaced people stranded along the Jiangbei line may die in the military disaster!

Therefore, for a traitor like Guo Mo who does not distinguish between the important and disregards the national family and the people, Shen Zhezi really hates it.

When Wen Qiao heard Shen Zhezi say this, his face was also solemn, and he said in a deep voice: "What is the situation in Tuzhong?" Wei Zhou, what you have seen on this trip, and tell me in detail. ”

Shen Zhezi nodded, and then carefully talked about the defense line that Tu Zhong saw that had almost no effect and was completely useless, and finally sighed: "I originally thought that Tu Zhong should have some foundation, and if it was arranged along the way, it would not let Gyeonggi be exposed under the eyes of Jiangbiao Hunu." But now it seems that this idea is really blindly optimistic. If the slaves really want to use their troops to the south, and the court will be sent to the Xiangguo, they can drink on the banks of the Ma Da River in the past, and the road will be smooth, and there will be no shelter and obstruction! ”

When Wen Qiao heard this, he couldn't help but gasp, today's Jiangdong is just a paper face, don't say that the slaves really come south, even a slightly stronger wind can blow the situation to the ground.

Shen Zhezi's words, Wen Qiao can be trusted. And Yu Liang presided over the operation of Tuzhong Nantang back then, and the high hopes placed on it, he knew better than Shen Zhezi, so after learning the true situation of Tuzhong, he couldn't help but feel deeper, and said with a long sigh: "The generals of Jiangbei are really rebellious and deep-rooted, and those who are far away are resentful, and those who are close are deceitful, and it is a dilemma to use or not to use." Like Guo Mo, treacherous and vicious, it is difficult for my country and my people to linger in his arms, the only one who is important is only one person, the coercion is far away, and the kindness and righteousness are disappointed, it is really hateful! ”

When Shen Zhezi heard Wen Qiao say this, he was also silent in his heart. In fact, as early as the beginning of the Su Jun Rebellion, there was no shortage of voices in the capital criticizing Su Zu for diverting the militia to cross the river is not a good strategy, and the sharp knife is inserted in the elbow and armpit, and it is a matter of time before he hurts himself.

But to be honest, in the current world, not everyone is necessarily short-sighted, but because the chaotic situation can only force people to see the move, it is difficult to have a long-term and completely free of hidden dangers.

At that time, the Wang clan controlled most of the army in Jiangdong, and even the wealthy families in Wuzhong like the Shen family were also used by them, if they didn't use the militia, where would Su Zu have the strength to defeat Wang Dun. Moreover, when Wang Dun rebelled for the first time, he had clearly revealed that he wanted to abolish Su Zu, who was still the crown prince at the time, if Su Zu did not take advantage of the opportunity when the people were dissatisfied with Wang's dominance, he was afraid that it would not be long before he would repeat the fate of Emperor Yuan and be imprisoned.

In the end of the Eastern Jin Dynasty, the attitude of the rulers has always wavered in response to whether the Yuliu militia should be used or prevented. Even Xie An, who presided over the victory of the Battle of Weishui, was also used and defended against the militia. This is not enough to show their short-sightedness, but that their positions of power and even their lives are indeed threatened. Although there is a great trouble in the north, if the displaced militia causes chaos in Jiangdong, the damage may not be inferior to that of Hulu.

In fact, their fears were not unreasonable, and in the end, it was indeed the Beifu that came from the militia that took their place. And the two sides of the confrontation at that time, Huan Xuan's team was the Jingzhou Army organized by the Yongzhou militia, and Liu Yu's team was Beifu.

But a dilemma like Wen Qiao, Shen Zhezi actually doesn't have it. Because he knows very well that it is impossible to prevent the wandering militia from becoming bigger, this is the general trend of history, such a chaotic world, the strong soldiers and strong horses may be trapped for a while, but once they get out of trouble, the power of the backlash that erupts is also amazing.

Rather than pushing back against this historical trend, it is better to turn to active cooperation. Before these displaced militias have formed their own clear interests and political demands, they should be included in and guided, turning the original hidden dangers into sharp blades in their hands, and swinging northward, instead of relying on the great river to fight in Jiangdong.

Of course, this kind of co-optation is not without a bottom line. People like Guo Mo, who are capricious in the north, not only have a history of surrendering to the slaves, but also have no psychological obstacles to betrayal, cannot be tolerated and nurtured.

If they are allowed to swagger in the current situation, it will not only give people a wrong direction, but also chill those loyal homeless handsomes, which will make them feel that their persistence is worthless.

"Such a militaristic event was actually managed as a child's play, this Guo Mo really deserves to be punished! But now Taichung wants to punish this person, and it is really a little difficult. ”

Wen Qiao frowned and said, "Su Jun's rebellion has already made people panic. If Guo Mo is eliminated at this time, it will inevitably make people even more uproar. Guo Mo's fang is nothing, but he is one of the few northern generals who can still stabilize the current situation...... Moreover, it is said that Wang Chuming also relied on him a lot in Jiangzhou, and if he wanted to investigate it exhaustively, he would definitely not sit idly by. ”

Although he has left Jiangzhou, Wen Qiao still knows the situation in Jiangzhou very well. Although Guo Mo was used by Yu Liang, with Yu Liang's death, he quickly joined Wang Shu's disciples. When Wang Shu arrived in Jiangzhou, while attracting locals, he also needed outsiders like Guo Mo with a reputation for courage to build his own team.

Although Guo Mo is indeed guilty of murder, if he does it now, he will inevitably be regarded by Wang Shu as provoking his authority, and he will inevitably fight back. Moreover, Taichung's Taibao will not sit idly by and watch the chaos in Jiangzhou, and will inevitably obstruct it.

In this situation, Shen Zhezi also understands that it is precisely because the intricate interests in the current situation are too entangled, and right and wrong have become distorted. Guo Mo is going to kill, but there is no need to rush for a while, when the time comes, he will definitely not let this person go! What kind of reaction Wang Shu had was not in Shen Zhezi's consideration at all, he even planned to even serve Wang Shu in one pot at that time!

The ox cart soon drove to Taicheng, and as soon as Shen Zhezi got out of the car, he saw Xie Yixing rushing up to meet him: "Horse! ”

"Why did Wuyi transfer here to be on duty?"

Shen Zhezi stood in front of Xuanyang Gate, looking at Xie Yi dressed as a doorman, and couldn't help but be a little surprised. He remembered that Xie Yi's rank in the Protector's Mansion was not low, but why he suddenly fell to the point of being a doorman again.

"Luck, it's all luck! Several people competed for this position, but in the end, I was the first to do so! ”

After Xie Yi heard this, his face was even more radiant, and he didn't feel that his identity as a marquis was insulting to him, but he said with great interest: "It is enough to boast of being able to take on the old position of a concubine!" ”

Shen Zhezi couldn't help but be a little speechless when he heard this, although Xuanyang Gate is the main gate of Taicheng, and there are many nobles, but who would pretend to be a doorman. Shen Zhezi had the heart to remind Xie Yi that although he had been in front of Xuanyang Gate for a while, it was his personal companion Liu Chang who was really the doorman, and he was just coming to join in the fun.

But seeing Xie Yi's elated and earned look, even if he explained, he might not be able to listen to it. It can be seen that the cult of personality is really unbelievable, and it can make people blind to the truth.