In the seventeenth section, Zhu Huai frowned and said, "Old Hu, you and I have been friends for decades, and it can be said that we know the roots. I like your temperament of talking less and doing more. But you're a bit wordy in this matter. The corners of Steward Hu's mouth twitched, and said, "Yes, master, it's just ......" The words came to his mouth and swallowed back, Zhu Huai turned his head suddenly, looked at him and smiled: "Old Hu, if you have something to say, why mother-in-law?" ”

Steward Hu took a step back, swallowed his saliva, and said, "Master, Lord Wu caught Li Zhong and also reported to you, this matter can be big or small......" Before he finished speaking, he saw that the smile on Zhu Huai's face became thicker and thicker, and the remaining half of the words could not be spoken. Hurriedly stood up respectfully, and said, "The old slave is in vain." He was in awe of Zhu Huai, and the other party's current expression was a harbinger of the anger in his heart that was about to explode. was so shocked that his breath stagnated, and he was speechless.

Zhu Huai sighed suddenly, turned his head, and said, "Old Hu, what you think in your heart, how can I not know." Although Xiaoqing looks extremely weak, his temperament is extremely stubborn. Are you afraid that I will fall out of harmony with Wu Ming for this matter, and make it difficult for Xiaoqing to do it, right? It's just a public and private matter, how can it be mixed up? He Wu Ming is so unruly now, once he succeeds in his temperament, he will open a government in the future. Will you not be bound on me in everything? ”

Steward Hu was speechless by his several rhetorical questions. What Zhu Huai said was naturally right, but he was still vaguely uneasy. These things are naturally not just family matters, after the establishment of the new dynasty, those northern scholars led by Tang Xuan ran towards the guard camp if they had nothing to do. A new faction has vaguely formed. The relationship between Wu Ming and Tao Yu is naturally well known. If these people surround Tao Yu again, this is a force that cannot be ignored.

The master did this, just to knock the other party down with this excuse. Zhu Huaitu said: "According to the itinerary, the naval army of the organ city should arrive in Hanshui today." Li Zhong is Li Tie's sweetheart, they will definitely find a way to go back, now that they have more bargaining chips on the table, I estimate that in just these two days, the envoy will come. When the time comes, you can make a fuss about Li Zhong and see what price they can offer. ”

Although these words were an understatement, Steward Hu listened to them in his ears. But he was convinced. The old man is really far-sighted, every step out has its own purpose, now that the northern army is pressing, the Southern Han should be more sincere and united, he can see it, the old man has a long-term vision and is good at calculation, how can he not know? Thinking of this, he couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief, and was about to say a few more nice words, when Zhu Huai suddenly "shh......h

Steward Hu looked up and saw that the float in the distance had already trembled. When Zhu Huai saw it, he still couldn't help but chant proudly: "A river and a fish, one fish eats one bait." Lao Hu, it seems that this guy is still a big crucian carp. As he spoke, he couldn't help but chuckle.

Steward Hu joked: "It's really hooked, I'll make a soup for the master and the young lady, so that I can make up for it." Zhu Huai stared at the float, smashed his mouth, and said softly: "It's okay, I haven't tasted Lao Hu's craftsmanship for a long time, and I must try it tonight." Before the words fell, Si Yan in the distance suddenly said in a loud voice: "Lord Wu Mingwu, the commander of the Guards Battalion, has arrived. ”

Zhu Huai's hand shook, and even the fishing rod moved, and the float shook a few times, and then there was no movement. Zhu Huai turned his head, and his face, which had just improved, was suddenly covered with another layer of frost. It's just that the frost color is also fleeting. He dropped the fishing rod, clapped his hands, stood up and said, "Put it away, the guests are here, and it's not good to sit still and fish after all." ”

Steward Hu responded: "Yes." "Walked over and skillfully packed up. Just put away the fishing tackle. Wu Ming had already strode over under the leadership of the Emperor. He walked up to Zhu Huai and clasped his fists with both hands, and made a big salute: "The lower official participates in the Prime Minister." ”

Zhu Huai looked at Wu Ming, with a smile on his face, and said slowly: "Lord Wu is really busy, I can't see you when I go to your guard palace today." I was also embarrassed by your subordinates. The Guards Camp is really a deep compound, and it is difficult to even get in. ”

Wu Ming was stung by the stinging intent in his words, but he was also a little inexplicable, and still said respectfully: "If the prime minister wants to see the boy, just notify him, why do you need to come to the door in person." Xia Guan just went to observe the enemy situation today, and met the northern reinforcement army, and there was a slight friction, so he delayed it so far, and hoped that the prime minister would forgive him. ”

As soon as the war between Wu Ming and Ming ended, Pegasus rushed to the Prime Minister's Mansion, Zhu Huai naturally didn't know what happened on the river today, and when he heard the words, he let out an "oh" and said, "There is such a thing?" I don't know how Lord Wu felt when he saw the water army of the organ city? ”

Wu Ming thought for a while and said, "What came into contact with us today are only two fire-breathing ships, and this ship is mobile and defensive. Xia Guan felt that with the current strength of our army compared with the other side, it no longer had an advantage. ”

Zhu Huai sighed and said, "It's not just that we don't have an advantage, what you want to say is that we are already at a disadvantage, right?" Discuss military aircraft and just talk about it. Why should Lord Wu twist and pinch, hiding a block in his chest. Now that the northern army is pressing the border, and the mountains and rivers have not recovered, we should work with one heart and one mind. ”

He said it so bluntly that Wu Ming didn't want to refute it, but just responded, "Yes." But thinking in his heart, Zhu Huai did not have the slightest surprise when he heard the words Spitfire Boat, obviously he had already heard of it. Looking at his calm appearance, he must have been prepared, and it seems that what Dai Yu said to himself must be true. It's just that this fire-breathing ship is so strong, how easy is it to break it? Ren Wuming wanted to break his head, but he didn't get a way. He couldn't help but ask: "Prime Minister, the naval army in the organ city is so strong, I don't know if I can tell the kid how to crack it." ”

"I can't talk about the way to solve it, but I just say that there is a relevant way to deal with it. Lord Wu, the fire-breathing ship looks extremely strong, but it is not without weaknesses. Although this thing is the unique secret of the Organ City Water Army, it has been hidden, but as long as you dare to take it out and use it, there is nothing that I Zhu Huai can't find out. ”

Speaking of this, he paused, glanced at Steward Hu who was standing behind him, and showed a hint of triumph in his eyes, and continued: "This thing is fast, covered with iron sheets, and the sword is difficult to hurt, and it looks extremely strong. In fact, there are weaknesses as well. First of all, it is a question of continuous sailing. Because the top is covered with iron sheets and there are no sails on board, the movement is supported by giant oars, so that the short-term sailing speed of the ship is okay, but once the time is a little longer, the oarsman is tired, and the speed cannot even keep up with the sailboat. The second is that although the flames from the front nozzle are huge, they consume extremely black oil, and as far as I know, the fuel carried by each ship is also limited, so it is difficult to continue fighting. ”

Wu Ming secretly breathed a sigh of relief, Jiang Xin's battle, although it was not very long, but the strength of the fire-breathing ship made him tremble now. Hearing Zhu Huai say this, although he knew that the other party had elements to comfort him, it was not empty nonsense. He bowed and said, "The Prime Minister is really far-sighted and thoughtful. With you at my disposal, I will be able to defeat the enemy in one fell swoop and recover the rivers and mountains. ”

This is not all about patting horses, but also part of Wu Ming's truth. Li Tie's methods, Wu Ming had already touched on it slightly during last year's southern expedition, and every time he thought about it, his heart was cold. However, when he and Zhu Huai met, they really met opponents in chess, and they would meet good talents.

Zhu Huai's eyes flashed, and a playful smile appeared on his face, "Lord Wu, is this your true words?" ”

"It's true."

Zhu Huai stared at him intently, as if his gaze was about to be directed at his heart and lungs. Wu Ming was also a little apprehensive in his heart, he was exquisite, and he had already felt the complicated feelings of this powerful Southern Han man vis-à-vis himself. Sometimes he looks at himself with murderous intent, and sometimes he looks like a kind old man admiring backwards. I don't know what Zhu Huai is crazy about today, and he asked such a sentence.

Zhu Huai sighed suddenly, walked to the railing, and looked thoughtfully at the lake. The golden light is dazzling, and the blue waves are rippling. There was a fresh breeze on the small lake. Scraped on the face, warm. Indescribable comfort. After a while, Zhu Huaicai said softly: "Lord Wu, when will Li Zhong be detained?" It's better to leave it to the old man to deal with the Northern Han Dynasty, so as to obtain greater benefits. ”

Wu Ming's heart sank, now that strong reinforcements from the north have arrived, it is said that Li Tie will also go south in person in the near future. If the Northern Han wants to return to Li Zhong, it will be a matter of the past two days. Zhu Huai is an important person at this juncture, and he obviously sees this point. For so many days, Zhu Huai ignored Li Zhong's affairs. I thought he had forgotten about it. I didn't expect him to bring it up until today.

But I was too naïve to think about it, Li Zhong was Li Tie's beloved son. It would be strange if Zhu Huai really ignored it. Thinking of this, he suppressed the complicated thoughts in his heart and said honestly: "Prime Minister, other things are okay to say, but Li Zhong is still of great use in keeping it himself, and this matter is difficult to obey." ”

Zhu Huai was stunned, he didn't expect the other party to refuse so directly, and said with a sinking face: "What, can it be that Li Zhong, this kid, can still hatch two things if he hides?" ”

Although these words seemed humorous, they were as cold as a blade, Wu Ming's heart sank, and he said: "Some time ago, Miss Xiaobi was in prison to save Princess Mengling, and the lower officials wanted to exchange her with Li Zhong. ”

"Xiaobi? That little Bi? ”

"It's Meng Linggong's personal maid."

Zhu Huai laughed angrily, snorted, and said, "Ridiculous, is a Li Zhong so valuable?" Just such a maid? "He has a very good culture, and he can't help but be a little out of shape at this time.

After catching Li Zhong, Wu Ming was naturally not idle, and almost always thought about how to deal with Zhu Huai. At this time, seeing that he was angry, he was still calm as usual, and his face was as constant as ever: "Dare to ask the prime minister, what else can you do once you hold Li Zhong in your hand?" Could it be to threaten Li Tie to withdraw from the army? Or pay tribute to my Southern Han Dynasty, or commit suicide to thank the world? ”

Zhu Huai was stunned, he tried his best to get Li Zhong in his hands, just to bargain with the north. I didn't think about what benefits I could get. Wu Ming's words were asked on the key point, but he didn't think much about it. Li Tie is different from himself, he has many wives and concubines, and he has many children. Although Li Zhong is his beloved son, compared to Jiangshan, I am afraid it is not worth it. His heart was spinning rapidly, but he was deeply cultivated, his face was still calm as usual, and he said lightly: "It's better than changing back to a useless little girl." ”

When Wu Ming heard this, he couldn't help but retort: "Could it be that the Prime Minister wants to exchange him for jewelry and gold?" Naturally, you don't lack these. But if you want the north to withdraw troops, it is even more categorically impossible, and it is absolutely impossible to even make concessions in the war. If not, what else? ”

Zhu Huai thought in his heart, if he was to change himself, it would be impossible. Li Tie has many children, and this Li Zhong is pinched in his hands, and it is really a chicken rib. Once there are three long and two short, I am afraid that the offensive in the north will be more fierce. But if you just put it back, you are really unwilling. The anger in my heart was originally full of anger, but when I thought about it at this time, it also subsided by half. He is a delicate person, so naturally he will not do those things that are quick and fast. A little irritably, he waved his hand and said: "This Li Zhong will be detained with you for the time being, if someone comes from the north, you will be replaced by then." ”