"Zhou Hu, don't be too arrogant!"

In the county magistrate's room in Luyang County, Wang Yan patted the armrest of the chair to show the anger in his heart.

It's a pity that in Zhao Yu's opinion, this General Wang's behavior at the moment is at best incompetent and furious, although he is clamoring to give him a good look, he doesn't necessarily dare to do that - of course, Zhao Yu will think so, on the one hand, because Wang Yan is not that kind of reckless and impulsive general, which is an advantage.

Compared with......

『……』

Zhao Yu looked at Yang Ding quietly, watching this Yang County Commander sitting on the seat thoughtfully.

I have to say that compared with Wang Yan, in fact, Zhao Yu is more jealous of Yang Ding, after all, Wang Yan's 'upper limit' is roughly clear to him, and he is just a qualified general, it is difficult to have any tricks, it is difficult to have any tricks, but Yang Ding is different, Zhao Yu does not dare to underestimate this 'Handan prodigy' who became famous in the royal capital at the age of eight, although he is not very interested in this 'prodigy' when he is a child.

"Yanting? Yeonting? ”

It seemed that Wang Yan also noticed Yang Ding's distraction and reminded him in a whisper.

Hearing this reminder, Yang Ding came back to his senses, and after glancing around, he turned his gaze to Zhao Yu again, and said without humility or arrogance: "Captain Zhou, even though you have thousands of reasons, but interfere in the affairs of my Nanyang County, is this yours or not...... This move will cause confusion in the powers of the various counties, and then cause even greater chaos, and I think even if Taishi Chen finds out, he will not support what you do. ”

Zhao Yu smiled slightly.

He felt very interesting - this Yang Ding obviously didn't understand Taishi Chen's character, but he still wanted to use Taishi Chen to pressure him.

It is undeniable that if the old man was present, he would indeed not support Zhao Yu's actions, because the old man would definitely get rid of Zhao Bing's kid by himself.

I got along with that old man for a long time in horror last year, and Zhao Yu was sure of this.

Of course, there is no point in arguing with Yang Ding, as a mature adult, the first thing to consider is how to deal with the aftermath and how to end this matter.

He said with a smile: "What Yang County Ling said is extremely true, Zhou really shouldn't cross the line to meddle in the affairs of Luyang County, but who has made your county have no action so far?" …… That Zhao Bing, bullying the good people and threatening the county government, everyone in Luyang County disliked it and secretly scolded it, but Yang County Ling and General Wang were indifferent...... Zhou thinks that someone must do some things, since the two are reluctant to come forward for Luyang County, it is okay for Zhou to come forward to punish this person. …… What do you think? ”

Listening to Zhao Yu's words, Wang Yan sneered again and again, but he did not compete with Zhao Yu again, obviously, he also had some scruples about Zhao Yu - or Yingchuan County, and did not want to tear his face with Yingchuan County because of Zhao Yu.

After all, Wang Yan's first priority is to 'stabilize Nanyang County', which was given to him by his brother Wang Shangde when he went to the land of Jingchu in Nanjun, which is related to Wang Shangde's expectations of him and the expectations of the imperial court for him, and for this he needs the support of grain and grass from Henan and Yingchuan counties.

For the sake of a Zhao Bing, he tore his face with Yingchuan County, and even risked being deliberately dragged back by this Zhou Hu, which is really not worth it.

Compared with Wang Yan's sneer, Yang Ding was silent for a few breaths, and then he raised his head and asked Zhao Yu: "Can Zhou Duwei guarantee that this is only one time, and there will be no example?" ”

"This Yang Ding, why is he so easy to talk this time?"

A thought flashed through Zhao Yu's heart.

After all, in his impression, Yang Ding is actually a 'lawless' guy, thinking back then, in order to prevent this Yang Ding from attacking Heihu Mountain, Zhao Yu sent people to capture Liu Yi of Runan County and Wang Yong of Xiangcheng County to the cottage, but as a result, Yang Ding would rather risk the murder of two county officials and two colleagues, and also instigate the officers and soldiers to attack Heihu Mountain at night.

At that time, Zhao Yu realized that this Yang Ding was by no means as 'harmless' as he appeared, and at this time when necessary, this gentle and elegant former prodigy would also be ruthless.

Such a guy suddenly became so easy to talk today, which made Zhao Yu feel a little uneasy, and then became vigilant.

"Of course."

After glancing at Yang Ding vigilantly, Zhao Yu smiled and told the story he had made up: "Luyang is just a special case. …… The two must also know that Zhou is actually a native of Nanyang County, and once upon a time fled to Kunyang because of the war in Nanyang. During this period, Zhou also went to Luyang, and was fortunate to receive relief from the Luyang County Ya and the Luyang Township, so Liu Gong asked Zhou for the matter of 'Jinggong Canal', how could Zhou stand by and watch? ”

The story he made up can be regarded as explaining to Wang Yan and Yang Ding the reason why he 'wants to support Luyang County'.

After all, this matter still has to be made clear, otherwise, he, a lieutenant of Yingchuan, came to support Luyang County for no reason, which will inevitably arouse suspicion, and then contact him with the Luyang Zhao family.

"Hmph."

Wang Yan snorted coldly again.

In fact, after listening to Zhao Yu's explanation, General Wang's face was already much better, because he already understood that the reason why Zhou Hu supported Luyang County, and even because he had received the favor of the Luyang County Government and the Luyang Township Marquis, did not really want to provoke his brother.

But even after learning the reason, he still didn't have a good impression of Zhou Hu, and sneered: "I can't imagine that you, this guy, will actually take care of the old kindness?" ”

Zhao Yu raised his eyebrows and chuckled, "General Wang seems to have a prejudice against Zhou?" ”

"Hmph."

Wang Yan sneered: "Zhou Hu, then don't fill me with garlic." …… When Guan Shuo led the army to attack, if it weren't for Ye County's assistance, how could you Kunyang be preserved? Even the army under Wang's command took off 3,000 sets of armor directly from the soldiers and delivered them to Kunyang. But how do you treat Ye County, me, etc.? It seems that you and other selfish people have been appreciated by Master Chen, which is simply ridiculous! ”

Zhao Yu smiled, shrugged his shoulders and said, "Then it is said that Taishi Chen is blind." ”

Wang Yan was speechless for a moment, and even his face was a little panicked.

Just when he wanted to explain, he saw Zhao Yu smile and said, "I said why General Wang has always had prejudices against me, it turned out to be this matter." Let me reiterate ......"

Speaking of this, his tone became serious: "This matter is just a transaction, Kunyang received assistance from Ye County, and in exchange, Kunyang also blocked the rebels' offensive in the first year for Ye County, for which I Kunyang paid a heavy price." …… Wang Yan, you don't have to keep saying what Ye County aided Kunyang, what do you say that without Ye County, Kunyang will not be able to resist the rebels, in fact, you also know that if I Kunyang falls, the next one is Ye County, Ye County aided Kunyang, but it is just self-preservation. Therefore, this is not a favor at all, but a transaction. …… Kunyang, I don't owe Ye County, and I, Zhou Hu, don't owe two. ”

I have to say that compared to Wang Yan's unhappiness with Zhao Yu, in fact, Zhao Yu also has no good impression of Wang Yan, because in his opinion, this Wang Yan is purely a 'double standard', if this person is not Wang Shangde's brother, Zhao Yu would not even bother to argue with this kind of person.

If you want to say gratitude, Zhao Yu and Kunyang should be grateful, and it is also Sun Xiu, the general of the Nanyang Army who supported Kunyang at that time, and the three thousand Nanyang soldiers under his command, although the purpose of the two to assist in the defense of Kunyang is only to let Kunyang share the pressure for Ye County.

Thinking of this, he sneered and said: "Speaking of which, when Guan Shuo attacked Ye County last year, Lu Yang also gave Ye County a lot of help, but in the two things of Jing Gongqu and Zhao Bing's kid, didn't the two of them have the slightest intention of helping each other?" ”

"You ......"

Wang Yan raised his hand and pointed at Zhao Yu, and was about to speak, when Yang Ding interrupted the argument between the two from the side.

"That's the end of the pointless quarrel. Since Zhou Duwei has promised not to make an example, Brother Wang, then let's leave here. ”

“……？”

Wang Yan turned his head to look at Yang Ding in shock, his expression seemed to ask: This is the end?

Not to mention Wang Yan, even Zhao Yu felt very incredible - today's Yang Ding made him feel a little strange.

He deliberately said to Yang Ding: "I won't return Zhao Bing's more than 20,000 acres of land." ”

Hearing this, Yang Ding shook his head and said with a faint smile: "Yang also knows what that Zhao Gongzi does on weekdays, but this person's name is granted by the imperial court, and Yang does not dare to make a mistake." Since Zhou Duwei came forward in person, Yang would not be so interested that he was the enemy of the entire Luyang, Yang just felt curious...... When did Zhou Duwei get acquainted with Liu Gong and Ding County Lieutenant? Was it before the five counties encircled and suppressed the Black Tiger Village? ”

Speaking of this, he glanced at Liu Wei and Ding Wu.

When the five counties encircled and suppressed the Black Tiger Village, he suspected that among his officers and soldiers, Ding Wu was the second 'traitor' who secretly colluded with the Black Tiger Thieves after Ma Gai.

It's just that he still feels strange, why did Zhou Hu at the beginning reveal his identity to Luyang County? And why did Luyang County accept this Zhou Hu and secretly help him?

Could it be that before this, Zhou Hu actually got acquainted with Liu Wei and Ding Wu this week?

If so, the only possibility is ......

“…… Or is it that the time when Zhou Duwei abandoned the village and left, he was actually hiding in Luyang County? ”

Yang Ding secretly paid attention to the expressions of everyone in the hall and asked with a chuckle.

Hearing this, the expressions of everyone in the room changed slightly.

Liu Wei and Ding Wu are okay, after all, they have passed the age of not being confused, they are calm, and there is no expression on their faces, Zhao Yu and He Shun can also contain the surprise in their hearts, but Niu Heng showed a little surprise on his face, and looked at Yang Ding in wonder, as if to say: How do you kid know?

"Does Yang County Ling care a lot?"

Frowning slightly, Zhao Yu pretended to be nothing.

"Huh." Yang Ding chuckled lightly and arched his hand towards everyone: "Farewell." ”

With that, he turned his head and glanced at Wang Yan.

It can be seen that Wang Yan is still unwilling, but he also understands that even if he continues to stay here, he will only be able to scold this Zhou Hu if he dies, but he will not be able to threaten this Zhou Hu's status today.

Indignant, he snorted and walked away.

Looking at the backs of Yang Ding and Wang Yan leaving, Ding Wu frowned and came to Zhao Yu's side, and said in a low voice: "Childe, what Yang Ding just said ......"

As if guessing Ding Wu's thoughts, Zhao Yu shook his head slightly, and then turned his head thoughtfully to look at Niu Heng.

Zhao Yu also noticed Niu Heng's stupid reaction, but first, he didn't have time to stop it, and second, Niu Heng's reaction could not be used as another 'explanation', that is, he, 'Zhou Hu', 'got acquainted' with Liu Jian and Ding Wu when he fled to Luyang that year.

If he didn't explain it like this, then Zhao Yu would have to explain when he met Liu Wei and Ding Wu, and even make Yang Ding realize that the date when he 'Zhou Hu' met Liu Wei and Ding Wu was earlier than this, and then exposed Zhao Yu's true identity.

Thinking about it this way, Niu Hengfang's stupid reaction was also wrong.

It's just that Yang Ding's reaction this time still made Zhao Yu feel very puzzled, it stands to reason that Yang Ding should not retreat so easily.

Unless......

『…… He has decided to get rid of me.'"

Zhao Yu frowned and thought.

At the same time, Yang Ding and Wang Yan had walked out of the county government and met Zhao Bing and his servant Yao Jin, who were waiting outside the county office.

Zhao Bing immediately greeted him, and asked with a flattering face: "General Wang, Yang County Order, I don't know if the two of you have recovered the more than 20,000 acres of land of my family......

Wang Yan was angry, and when he heard the words, he scolded Zhao Bing: "You don't do good things in Luyang, bully men and women, threaten the government, and try to tease the woman of Zhou Hu, everyone in Luyang hates you, how do you want me and Yanting to do something for you?" Get lost! ”

"General Wang, you ......" Zhao Bing was dumbfounded.

Seeing this, Yang Ding said kindly: "Zhao Gongzi, don't think about getting back the more than 20,000 acres of land, the things that Zhou Hu swallowed will never spit out, don't you still have the license of 'eating thousands of households'?" Live a good life in the future, don't provoke the county government again...... Today's Luyang County Ya, with the support of that Zhou Hu, even if you are a township granted by the imperial court, you can't afford to offend. …… Let's go back, General Wang and I are also going back to Ye County. ”

"This, this ......" Zhao Bing's face was full of consternation.

Seeing this, Wang Yan said angrily: "Why don't you get out of here?!" ”

Zhao Bing finally understood the moodiness of the superiors, so he reluctantly agreed, and hurriedly left with the domestic servant Yao Jin.

It's just that after walking a little farther, he looked back at Wang Yan and Yang Ding, and his face was cloudy.

"Townsman, what now?" Yao Jin, a loyal servant, asked in a low voice.

Zhao Bing, who had been submissive in front of Wang Yan and Yang Ding, was still very domineering in front of his own servants, and he said angrily: "What else can I do? Let's go home first! ”

After saying that, he glanced at Wang Yan and Yang Ding in the distance again, and spat disdainfully.

Bah!

He still thought that Wang Yan and Yang Ding were some great people.

"Now the only way to do this is to ask my grandfather for help......

Zhao Bing thought secretly in his heart.

He is also a prominent family in Handan, and he also has a lot of connections in the court.

At the same time, Yang Ding and Wang Yan returned to Ye County in a carriage.

On the way back to Ye County, Wang Yan said angrily in the carriage: "Is this matter settled? ”

Yang Ding chuckled and said, "What else? That week, Hu Ming was supporting the Luyang County Ya, not for his own selfish interests, even if the matter was big, it was not necessarily that Taishi Chen would punish him...... If Taishi Chen doesn't make his attitude clear, who in the court will punish Zhou Hu for the sake of a Zhao Bing? I don't think even General Wang would do that. ”

Wang Yan knew that General Wang in Yang Ding's mouth was referring to his brother Wang Shangde, and he couldn't help but be a little discouraged when he heard this.

It's no wonder, don't look at his brother Wang Shangde sitting in Nanyang, holding 100,000 troops, but in the final analysis, at best, he is only a general at the level of the 'Five Tigers of Chenmen', and the embarrassment is that there are five of the Five Tigers of Chenmen - oh, there are six of them now, and he is in the line of Wang Taishi, and there is only one Wang Shangde.

This difference is also the reason why Zhang Jing and Xue Ao arrived in Nanyang around the beginning and did not take their brothers seriously.

Even, compared to Zhang Jing, Xue Ao's attitude was even worse, and he simply regarded his Nanyang Army as a servant army.

But even so, his brother Wang Shangde scolded and scolded, but he still had to listen to Xue Ao's strategic arrangement honestly.

All in all, the five tigers of Chenmen can't be provoked, and Taishi Chen can't be provoked.

That night, Yang Ding, Wang Yan and his entourage returned to Ye County.

Originally, Yang Ding wanted to give Wang Yan a banquet as a landlord, but Wang Yan refused, and rushed back to Wancheng overnight in a huff.

I have to say that this General Wang is very angry this time.

Of course, this is only one of the reasons, as for the other reason, there are still remnants of the rebels hidden in Nanyang County, and they want to wait for an opportunity to retaliate, which forces Wang Yan to rush back to Wancheng as soon as possible.

In view of Wang Yan's insistence, Yang Ding took his family general Wei Chi to personally send the former out of the city, and then returned to the county government.

After returning to the county office's house, seeing that there was no one around, Wei Chi couldn't help but ask, "Young master, is it really enough?" ”

I saw Yang Ding sitting behind the desk pondering something, and when he heard the words, he asked rhetorically, "Otherwise?" Looking for a Taishi to come forward? Or instigated Wang Shangde? …… Don't forget, Taishi Chen is currently in the middle of the court, with that old man here, the court will not embarrass Zhou Hu for a Zhao Bing, and Taishi Chen, maybe at most, he will write a letter to reprimand that Zhou Hu a few words, it is not painful and meaningless......"

He took a long breath and said in a deep voice: "If you want to get rid of this Zhou Hu, you must make him unable to turn over, so that it is difficult for Taishi Chen to come forward......"

Hearing this, Wei Chi asked in surprise: "Doesn't the young master already have a plan?" ”

Yang Ding didn't speak, and after pondering for a while, he said calmly: "Wei Chi, you grind for me, and I'll write a letter." ”

Wei Chi was stunned for a moment, and immediately picked up the ink stick in the inkstone and studied the ink for his young master.

Seeing this, Yang Ding pondered for a moment, picked up a pen and wrote on a piece of paper.

Wei Chi watched curiously, but just by looking up, his face showed a look of horror.

After a while, when Yang Ding put down his pen, Wei Chi said again and again: "Young master, why do you take the initiative to provoke this, this ......"

He hesitated for a long time, and finally said, "I'm afraid that the young master will set himself on fire." ”

Yang Ding did not refute it, and seemed to admit Wei Chi's point of view.

He shook his head and said, "I underestimated Zhou Hu, I originally planned to try to get rid of him after the rebels, but I didn't expect him to take this opportunity to rise to the top...... Now, even if I invite Wang Ying, Wang Ying can't fight that Taishi Chen. Now only this person can get rid of Zhou Hu for me, at least let this Zhou Hu lose his official position as the governor of Yingchuan......"

"That being said......"

Wei Chi frowned and said, "Once provoked, I'm afraid it will be difficult to get rid of this person in the future." ”

"I've got my own considerations."

As he spoke, Yang Ding handed the letter to Wei Chi, and Zhengse said, "Go, you go to Handan in person and hand over this letter to ...... She. ”

“…… Be. ”

Wei Chi clenched his fists and took his life.