A banquet finally ended in a slightly embarrassing atmosphere, and he consciously got Liu Chengyou's "promise", Wang Shouen left satisfied, Gao Fang sighed, and as for Li Wanchao, he was emotionally depressed and a little ashamed to be with him.

"Your Highness, this Wang Shou'en, I really don't know whether to live or die, and the reward has actually been asked to be in front of you!" In the hall, several people stayed, and Zhang Yanwei took the lead in denouncing Wang Shouen very "politically correct".

Xiang Xun also shook his head lightly, and said with emotion: "I knew that Wang Shouen was greedy, but I didn't know that his desire for profit was so much!" Asking His Royal Highness for a reward in front of Luzhou civil and military forces, this is forcing a reward! ”

At this time, Liu Chengyou had regained his composure, his expression was calm, he looked at Guo Rong, and asked, "What do you think of this person?" ”

"Villain, too! However, there are not a few such people in the world, but His Royal Highness does not need to worry too much! After thinking about it, Guo Rong replied calmly, and then looked at Liu Chengyou: "How does His Royal Highness plan to deal with his invitation, and really follow it?" ”

Liu Chengyou retracted his gaze, looked down, stared at a plate of dishes in front of him, breathed a sigh of relief gently, and said: "Even if Wang Shouen doesn't mention it, I have the resources to go out of the treasury to reward the soldiers." Although it is not the most effective method, it is the most direct means, and it can also make the soldiers feel my value! ”

Hearing Liu Chengyou's words, Zhang Yanwei couldn't sit still, but he wanted to "soften" Wang Shouen, his eyes widened and said: "Your Highness, isn't this as Wang Shouen's wish?" In this way, I am afraid that this person will be even more arrogant. ”

"Not so much!" Liu Chengyou raised his hand to stop Zhang Yanwei, who was a little excited: "Rewarding soldiers, it was my intention, but how can it be a Wang Shouen, who can influence it?" ”

Zhang Yanwei was stunned and quieted down, but Guo Rong and Xiang Xun looked at Liu Chengyou, as if waiting for his next step.

Sure enough, after only a pause, Liu Chengyou added: "If you want to reward the soldiers, you need to know the number, and go and sort out a detailed list of the soldiers in the party." I'll leave this matter to you. ”

Facing Liu Chengyou's gaze, Guo Rong was slightly surprised, and quickly understood something, a smile bloomed at the corner of his mouth, and he raised his hand and responded: "Yes!" ”

Seeing that Guo Rongyi understood his thoughts, Liu Chengyou nodded with satisfaction, and after a while, Liu Chengyou asked Xiang Xun: "This Wang Shouen, in fact, has no foundation in Luzhou...... right?"

Hearing this, Xiang Xun nodded: "Yes." He was appointed as an inspection envoy before Zhang Congen left the state to go to Bian, and in terms of influence in the party, it is far from Gao Fang and Li Wanchao! ”

After blinking his eyes a few times in a row, Liu Chengyou said: "During this time, I have been close to Gao Li and the others. ”

"Your Royal Highness, Gao and Li are both talented, Gao Fang is honest and steady, Li Wanchao is brave and resolute, and Wang Shouen is not comparable." At the same time, Xiang Xun couldn't help but suggest to Liu Chengyou: "You, you might as well meet the two of you......"

"You seem to admire this Gao and Li?" Liu Chengyou looked at Xiang Xun.

Xiang Xunyi bowed his head and said softly: "The lowly position is not the person who is in charge of the affairs by your side, the generals of Gao and Li are both older than me, their talents are all due to me, and their conduct is higher than mine, just to show their respect in their hearts, and they don't want His Highness to miss the countrymen!" ”

Xiang Xun is a very confident person on weekdays, and he has arrogance in his heart, but seeing that he is humble in his words, and he respects Li Wanchao so much, Liu Chengyou thought secretly in his heart, and eliminated the humble factor in Xiang Xun's words, so the two should have some talent.

"But in my opinion, Xingmin is resolute and decisive, can do big things, and is a true countryman!" Immediately, Liu Chengyou's eyes showed appreciation, and he said to Xiang Xun.

"Your Highness!" Liu Chengyou's positive praise made Xiang Xun more humble.

"Count it down, you have mentioned the two of you in front of me more than once, and you might as well meet them. If you want to completely control Luzhou, these two are also the key! Swinging his hand, Liu Chengyou said: "At the beginning of the dynasty, the world is not peaceful, and it is the time when talents are urgently needed. ”

"But right now, the Khitans are still in great trouble, and I don't know where Geng Chong's American army is?" As he spoke, Liu Chengyou faintly solemnized his eyebrows, raised his eyes and asked, "What's the situation over there with Han Tong." ”

Hearing this, Xiang Xun shook his head: "This morning, Han Tong led the cavalry and went directly to the south to investigate. So far, no news has come back. ”

"Careless!" Liu Chengyou's voice was slightly deep, and then he was relieved, and said to the three people: "Let all the military camps and all the important places in the city be alert to me!" Han Tong has returned, notify me immediately! ”

"Yes!"

......

At night, Liu Chengyou stayed directly in Jiedu Mansion and sat in the party. At this time, under the command of Liu Chengyou, it can be regarded as a wealth of talents, especially Chai Rong and Xiang Xun, all of whom are Yunwen and Yunwu, with their help, they are naturally in the party city.

A little later, Gao Fang was invited and went straight to the second hall under the guidance of the guards. More than a dozen candles burned in the hall, and the hall was illuminated everywhere.

Liu Chengyou is immersed in the case, reading some state chronicles in Luzhou. The books are old, and many of the information is from years ago, such as population, land, taxes, and the administrations of previous officials.

Although the information is a little outdated, Liu Chengyou can read it with relish. I paid special attention to the officials of the counties under the rule of Luzhou, but unfortunately I did not see some "familiar" names.

The only thing that makes Liu Chengyou feel gratified is the abundance of the treasury, which can really be described as full. Zhao Xingqian and the Khitan money envoy did scrape a layer of skin in Luzhou, and according to their accounts, the money and silk included were worth more than 10 million yuan......

When Gao Fang entered, he saw Liu Chengyou, who was holding the scroll in his hand and reading at the desk, and his serious expression made him slightly surprised.

Liu Chengyou pretended to be a little pretty, as if he didn't find anyone entering, until the guards reported it, came back to his senses, saw Gao Fang, and got up to greet him in person.

"Meet Your Highness!"

"High Judge, please take a seat!"

"Your Highness!" Sitting down, Gao Fang asked directly: "I don't know what His Highness has to call the officials at night, what are your orders?" ”

Seeing this, Liu Chengyou put down the account book in his hand, leaned his elbow on the bookcase, and the whole person looked very relaxed, looking at Gao Wei by the bright candlelight.

Facing Liu Chengyou's gaze, Gao Fang sat in a correct posture and did not squint. From beginning to end, this gentleman is very polite, with a calm bearing, and in this performance, there is the style of a wise man.

"I've heard that the High Judge has been serving under Zhang Cong'en since ten years ago. Zhang Congen stayed in Beijing, and you were a subordinate official of Taiyuan Prefecture; Transferred to the defense envoy of Lanzhou, you will be a judge; Enter the center of the court, and you will also enter Beijing; Staying in the Western Capital, you will push the official affairs again; and served his mother's funeral, and when the period expired, he moved to Yunzhou, Jinzhou, and Luzhou with Zhang Congen, and was the judge of the three towns......"

As Liu Chengyou slowly narrated, Gao Fang's face couldn't help but be surprised, which almost sorted out his career of more than ten years after he stood up, and Liu Chengyou obviously had a detailed investigation of him.

didn't care about the change in Gao Fang's expression, Liu Chengyou continued: "Ten years of serving, traveling around the country, never abolished, the high judge and Zhang Congen can be said to have a deep relationship. Why did he choose to turn his back on him so resolutely this time, regardless of the friendship of the lord and the minister for many years? ”