The arrival of the Xuzhou fleet has brought a lot of impact on the situation in Shouchun, especially the ordinary people do not have a definite concept of the large amount of grain, when they see more than a dozen large ships in the north of Shouchun, and the ships are full of grain bags, the stability of the people's hearts, the impact is undoubtedly huge.

Earlier, the Governor's Office had transferred a large amount of rice and grain from the town to the north, and even next year's grain had been moved, which had a more or less negative impact. The Xuzhou fleet put on such a posture, which can be said to have provided a lot of help to the Governor's Office.

And Xi Jian's help to the Governor's Mansion did not stop there, when Shen Zhezi sent someone on the ship to secretly welcome Xi Jian to another industry, Xi Jian refused, and instead expressed his hope to meet in the Governor's Mansion now.

Hearing the meaning of his subordinates' report to Xi Jian, Shen Zhezi was also stunned for a moment, and then he no longer hesitated, changed his attitude of avoiding guests a few days ago, and personally led Du He and other Huainan subordinate officials to Bagongshan Wharf to greet him.

A large number of people soon gathered on the journey from Shouchun City to Bagong Mountain, although Shen Zhezi had already returned to the town, but the news was only spread in a small area, and it was the first time to appear in front of the public, so there was an endless stream of people inside and outside Shouchun City who heard the news, and there were crowds of people on both sides of the road, and sometimes people couldn't bear to be excited, clapping their hands and exclaiming: "Liang Gong Yingwu!" The Governor is magnificent! ”

At this point in Shen Zhezi, he doesn't have to care too much about the evaluation of the outside world, but when he heard the villagers praising and excited along the way, he still felt a little proud, abandoned the car and got on the horse, and waved to both sides frequently.

"Shaonian has a good reputation, the people are admired, except for Shen Weizhou in this life, there are no more children!"

Xi Jian saw such a warm scene on the shore on the boat, and couldn't help but sigh for a while.

Xi Jian came to Shouchun this time, and the two sons were all with him, and now he was by his father's side, and when he heard Xi Jian so emotional, his reactions were also different.

The older Xi Su, who was now dressed as a priest with a loose bun, and his face was more calm, and after hearing the words, he smiled and said: "Liang Gongjiu has been known to the world for a long time, and he has made great contributions to the north this year, and he has lived up to his old reputation. It is reasonable for the people of Huainan to be so eager. ”

As for Xi Tan, who was younger and less than the weak crown, his face showed a bit of grandeur when he heard the words, and he frowned and said: "I have little contact with Liang Gong, but I have often heard people say that this person is self-assured of being young and strong, and he has a domineering style, and now it seems that this is indeed the case." Even if you don't judge it as a celebrity, my father comes to see him as a virtuous elder, but he still has a great attitude, which is really a bit ......"

When Xi Jian heard the words of the second son, he only glanced at the eldest son, and looked at the second son with a cross-eyebrow, and said in a deep voice: "Shen Weizhou is beneficial to the world, and even your father does not dare to be reserved in front of him. As for you, a child, how much has you been in the past, and how much have you seen? To be weak and arrogant is ignorant and lie-free, and dare to be inhuman? Compared with Shen Weizhou, your talent is still under the feet of a cow! ”

Hearing his father reprimand him so sharply, Xi Tan was also terrified, and hurriedly lowered his head and didn't dare to say anything more, but when he heard his father belittle him so much, he inevitably felt a little angry in his heart after all.

He had little contact with Shen Weizhou, but he saw what kind of person his brother-in-law was, and in this way, even if he was excellent, he was really limited. Although Shen Weizhou has many great achievements, and even Xi Tan admires him, but after all, he is still dissatisfied because his father has traveled far away because of his letter.

Especially before that, he was so big that he didn't come to greet him in person, and he probably didn't take his family in his eyes at all. However, no matter how domineering Shen Weizhou is, when his father is slightly dissatisfied, he still doesn't come to greet him obediently!

Therefore, in Xi Tan's view, the crowds of people on both sides of the road on the shore now seem to be specially arranged by Huainan, in order to save a little bit of Shen Weizhou's face that he had to come out to greet him. Of course, this part is clear, he will only keep it in his heart, and he will not preach it smartly, after all, he has a good family education, and this self-cultivation is still there.

After more than a quarter of an hour, Shen Zhezi and a group of Huainan subordinate officials finally arrived at the dock through the crowd, and got on the boat in person, and walked away from afar, with a little sincere gratitude on their faces, and only when they got close to the front did they smile bitterly: "Why is Gong Xi so bothered? ”

Xi Jian waved his hand to push away the second son who was supporting him, stepped forward and handed his hand to Shen Zhezi's hand, twisting his beard and smiling: "The old and sick are no longer usable, but fortunately because of the young and strong people in the country, they have scored a great reputation, and a little hard work is not enough to worry about." If you can help a little bit because of this, you can be regarded as old and not embarrassed. ”

Xi Gong's words really made the younger generations ashamed. The importance of the society, how can the second or third son be able to be, the former sage pioneered, and the latter succeeded the force, because it was Jin Zuo that the revival was expected. ”

Shen Zhezi responded humbly, and then turned his head and smiled at Xi Su, Xi Tan and the rest of the accompanying Xuzhou officials.

Everyone else on the boat also stepped forward to salute, including Xi Tan, who was slightly dissatisfied with Shen Zhezi, and did not dare to slack off. Although Xi Tan has a slight grudge against Shen Zhezi, when he really stands on the other side, he has to sigh that this horse is indeed excellent in demeanor and demeanor, which makes people feel bad, and a few words have already made people feel close. This is probably the innate endowment charm, which is embarrassing.

There were many people on the dock, and it was not a place to stay for a long time, and after the officials of the two towns met each other and exchanged pleasantries, they disembarked together. Shen Zhezi personally helped Xi Jian into the ox cart and accompanied him, and the group of talents went to Shouchun City.

The reason why Shen Zhezi didn't greet him in person before was not deliberately pretentious, although he invited Xi Jian to enter the town, but in the current situation, they each acted as the uncles of the two towns, and it was actually a little inappropriate to meet in such a high-profile manner.

Shen Zhezi doesn't have to shy away too much in this regard, at least with the stubborn northward movement of King Huainan, some of the contradictions between him and the Jiangdong court can be said to have been semi-public, and it is no longer meaningful to hide it.

But Xi Jian is different, in the past few years, Xi Jian's relationship with Taichung has been handled quite well, and it has even been used as a typical example of Shen Zhezi's inaction. Moreover, this public business is old, and there is really no need to put oneself in a dangerous struggle as to how the work of half a lifetime will be determined.

Therefore, Shen Zhezi was originally reluctant to disclose the news of Xi Jian's coming to Shouchun, but also for Xi Jian's consideration. But Xi Jian said that he wanted to make this matter public, which is tantamount to solidarity with Shen Zhezi, no matter what, this friendship Shen Zhezi has to receive.

After getting into the car, Shen Zhezi sighed and said, "It's really embarrassing for Gong Xi." ”

"Just now, my son has said that you have no shortage of domineering, if you insist on thanking you again, even I will inevitably think about it!"

Xi Jian laughed after hearing this, and there was no lack of heroism between his eyebrows: "I am indeed a little old and timid now, but in previous years, I also fought fiercely against the rebels and protected the people. How can such disturbances discourage me, and if they can be beneficial to the side affairs, it can be regarded as a little throughout. ”

Speaking of this, Xi Jian looked at Shen Zhezi again, and there was no lack of emotion in his heart. In his opinion, the king of Huainan crossed the river this time was indeed a little out of place, or because of their different positions, those people in Jiangdong were indeed narrow-minded and prejudiced against them, and refused to face up to their efforts to recover Jinzuo.

It is true that if we want to maintain stability in Jiangdong, it is necessary to achieve a balance between all parties. But the so-called balance is to maintain the status quo, to hinder each other, and to let the situation return to a stagnant pool.

But at present, the momentum of Jin Zuo's recovery has been extremely obvious, if you don't advance, you will retreat, and you need to choose a warrior and take it bravely, and those ideas in the past are simply pedantic and useless to the world.

Previously, Xi Jian may have slightly agreed with the princes of Taifu, and the old chaos of the Langya Wang clan shows that it is not a blessing for the world to be dominant. However, with the magnificent military achievements this year, the Hebei group is almost powerless, and the majesty of Wang Shi is undoubtedly demonstrated, and Xi Jian can't bear to return to the old state. In the final analysis, he also advanced because of martial arts, and half of his life was tied to the border town.

As for his public appearance in Shouchun this time, it will indeed bring some trouble to Xi Jian, but even if he doesn't do this, it is absolutely impossible to get involved in the dispute between Huainan and Taicheng. Now there are only these few forces in the world, Taicheng wants to balance Shen Weizhou, it is already difficult to rely on some small actions, it is necessary to find a strong Fang Zhen to support them, who can they choose except Xuzhou?

But not to mention that the cooperation between the two towns has become closer this year, Shen Weizhou alone has exerted influence on all parties in Xuzhou, and Huainan's own strength is also expanding sharply, Xi Jian does not think that Xuzhou still has the role of balancing Shen Weizhou.

What's more, he had already led the wolf into the house before, and if he still accompanied the Taifu Zhugong to toss blindly, it might not be effective, and not to mention, maybe he would even have to pay for himself.

There is also a more important point, that is, Xi Jian does not think that there are still people in Jiangdong who can do better than Shen Weizhou in terms of side affairs. At his age, it is inevitable that there will be private plans, but in addition to private plans, he must not ignore the future of the society. And now, the person who can speak for the society is more Shen Weizhou.

So since it was inevitable, Xi Jian simply showed his attitude and completely stood on Shen Weizhou's side. Although the two towns are next to each other, in previous years, this kid dug up his corner without mercy, but over the years, Xi Jian still thinks that he can still see clearly what Shen Weizhou's character is, and he is a person worthy of trust.

Hearing the endless cheers on both sides of the road, Xi Jian was also infected, and said with a smile: "This time the king of the Northern Expedition, I am old and sick and difficult to walk, and I deeply regret it. This time, I also want to hear more details from you and make up for regrets. ”

Shen Zhezi had no reason to refuse, and after hearing the words, he also smiled, and began to send troops in March, and told Xi Jian about the detailed process of the Northern Expedition one by one. Having such a long-term border town as an audience member of Xi Jian can be regarded as a little satisfying of his show-off heart that he has been pressing.