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On the evening of this day, Zhao Junchen set up a banquet and set up a banquet.

This banquet was very simple and low-key, except for Zhao Junchen, only Li Xun was invited, and only Xu Qingyan and Mo Xiaolin were accompanied.

After the opening of the banquet, Zhao Junchen went straight to the point and proposed that Xu Qingyan and Mo Xiaolin recognize Li Xun as their father-in-law.

Li Xun is also a smart person, and he quickly guessed Zhao Junchen's intentions, so he naturally agreed to Zhao Junchen's proposal.

Li Xun can now see that Zhao Junchen wants to have a relationship with Annanbo's Zheng family, if it weren't for Annanbo's Zheng family, Zhao Junchen would never pay too much attention to Li Xun.

Zhao Junchen originally wanted to recruit a member of the Li family for his own use, and then use this Li family member as his representative to contact the Zheng family of Annanbo.

It's a pity that the character and ability shown by the younger generations of the Li family obviously do not meet Zhao Junchen's requirements, or their personalities are not pleasant, or they are not good at receiving people and things, or they lack some flexibility and eloquence.

So, Zhao Junchen simply selected two suitable candidates from among his cronies, and asked them to recognize Li Xun as their father-in-law, which can be regarded as barely having some relationship with the Zheng family, and then they can use this relationship to contact the Zheng family.

After thinking about Zhao Junchen's thoughts, Li Xun was also secretly relieved in his heart.

Li Xun is certainly not a good official, but after all, he was born in the imperial examination, and his mind is still loyal to the monarch and patriotism, and the righteousness of the court, and he always feels that the estrangement between Annanbo's Zheng family and the imperial court is too deep, and it will definitely end badly in the future, so he has never wanted his family to be too closely connected with Annanbo's Zheng family, and is worried that Annanbo's Zheng family will be involved in the Li family when it is unlucky.

Therefore, Zhao Junchen's decision, Li Xun is also in the right place.

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"Greetings to the Father!"

With Li Xun's happy agreement, Zhao Junchen immediately asked Xu Qingyan and Mo Xiaolin to offer tea to Li Xun.

Li Xun smiled sweetly, and his expression was full of relief, as if his two righteous sons were great people.

After drinking all the tea served by the two, Li Xun took out a piece of high-grade jade pendant and a piece of jade Buddha statue pendant, and gave them to Xu Qingyan and Mo Xiaolin respectively as a meeting gift.

"From now on, the two little brothers will be the old man's righteous sons! You are all close associates of Lord Zhao, and you will have a bright future in the future...... It's a pity that the old man's situation is a little bad, and he can't give you too much! But these two ornaments have been with the old man for many years, and they are worth some silver, and now they are given to the two little brothers as a meeting gift! If the two little brothers are prosperous in the future, they hope to take care of the Li family's clansmen a little. ”

As he spoke, Li Xun had already stuffed the two gifts into the hands of Xu Qingyan and Mo Xiaolin respectively.

After hearing Li Xun's request, Mo Xiaolin has always attached importance to affection, he thought that after he recognized Li Xun as his father-in-law, he would have a period of incense, and it was natural for him to come forward to take care of the Li family in the future, so he quickly agreed with a solemn expression; Xu Qingyan was a little reluctant, and only felt a little troublesome, but he glanced at the jade pendant in his hand, and after estimating the price a little in his heart, he reluctantly nodded and agreed.

After seeing that Xu Qingyan and Mo Xiaolin agreed to their request, Li Xun's old face was a little more relieved.

Li Xun knew very well that he was about to collapse, even if Zhao Junchen kept his promise, took refuge, and preserved the Li family, but after losing such a pillar as Li Xun, the Li family would inevitably be helpless and rapidly declining.

And although Xu Qingyan and Mo Xiaolin are Bai Ding's bodies, as Zhao Junchen's henchmen, even a five-grade prefect must be cautious and dare not slack off when he sees them.

What's more, these two people are about to make contact with the Zheng family of Annanbo on behalf of Zhao Junchen, and they may be able to take charge of themselves and become big names in the world.

At that time, as long as the two of them still remember this incense situation, a little bit of taking care of it will be enough to protect the Li family.

After some etiquette and procedures, Xu Qingyan and Mo Xiaolin's worship of Li Xun as their father-in-law is over.

Then, everyone sat down on the banquet and began the next topic.

Zhao Junchen's gaze turned to Li Xun and said, "I will leave Shanxi Mansion tomorrow, but Xu Qingyan and Mo Xiaolin will stay here, and they will escort Governor Li's clansmen all the way back to their hometown in Fujian, and then go to Taiwan to meet Zheng Zhilong...... The plan of this cabinet is very tight, and I hope that Governor Li will arrange the itinerary of his family as soon as possible, so as not to delay the two of them for too long!

In addition, the cabinet also hopes that Governor Li can write a letter to Zheng Zhilong, solemnly introducing the two of them, so that Zheng Zhilong will not be despised...... But don't mention their relationship with the Cabinet for the time being. ”

After hearing Zhao Junchen's instructions, Li Xun nodded again and again: "I hope Zhao Gechen can rest assured, since this period of time, Xiaguan has sold his clan property all over the place, and the clansmen have already made preparations, and it will only take a day or two at most, and Xiaguan's clansmen can follow these two little brothers to Fujian together...... As for the letter written by the lower official to Zheng Zhilong, it will also be written before tonight, and it will be handed over to Zhao Gechen for review. ”

Zhao Junchen nodded with satisfaction, and then turned his gaze to Mo Xiaolin.

At this time, Mo Xiaolin's expression was still a little dazed, obviously not understanding where his future fate would go.

During the Xiaochuanhe War, Mo Xiaolin pretended to be Zhao Junchen, personally went to the battlefield, attracted the attention of the enemy, and killed many enemies with his own hands, this matter has become one of Zhao Junchen's legendary deeds, many forbidden officers and soldiers and border soldiers have seen it with their own eyes, and they are everywhere to publicize Zhao Junchen's amazing force and combat bravery, but it is deeply hidden.

But it is precisely because of this that Mo Xiaolin obviously cannot return to the forbidden army, and Zhao Junchen cannot arrange him to serve in the Shaanxi-Gansu border army, otherwise there is a risk that Zhao Junchen's use of a stand-in will be leaked, and once this matter is leaked, it will greatly hit Zhao Junchen's prestige in the army.

Therefore, Mo Xiaolin has been killed on the battlefield on the surface, and he has been hidden among Zhao Junchen's guards for a long time, and he has never had a chance to show his face.

After noticing the confusion in Mo Xiaolin's expression, Zhao Junchen's gaze lingered for a moment on the hideous scar on Mo Xiaolin's right cheek.

Mo Xiaolin's appearance is six or seven percent similar to Zhao Junchen, and he can be called handsome, and even has some suspicions of a little white face, but after such a hideous scar on his cheek, the whole person's temperament has also undergone earth-shaking changes, which will give people a sense of hideousness and tenacity.

Such an image and temperament are obviously very in line with Zhao Junchen's requirements, so Zhao Junchen nodded with satisfaction and asked, "The injury on your face has healed?" ”

Mo Xiaolin hurriedly nodded and said, "It's been completely restored!" ”

Since joining the army, Mo Xiaolin has suffered a lot because of his too "sissy" appearance, so he doesn't care about his appearance being ruined, and when he replied to Zhao Junchen's inquiry, there was even a hint of satisfaction in his expression.

Zhao Junchen nodded again and said: "This pavilion is very clear about your ambitions, you want to get ahead and be in the limelight, and this pavilion has also promised you that I will definitely give you a future in the future, at least let you become a thousand households...... However, after all, this pavilion is a civil servant, aside from the choice of the Beijing Forbidden Army and the Shaanxi-Gansu Border Army, there are not many connections in the army, but your situation is a little special, obviously you can't stay in the Beijing Forbidden Army and the Shaanxi-Gansu Border Army, so this Pavilion is really difficult to arrange for you for a while! ”

After a pause, Zhao Junchen said again: "But this time, it is a good opportunity, if you want to get ahead, you are not the only way to be a soldier!" As long as you can help this cabinet to promote cooperation with the Zheng family of Annanbo, you will become an indispensable hub between the cabinet and the Zheng family of Annanbo!

What is the status of this cabinet? What kind of power does the Annanbo Zheng family have? I think you know it all! Once you become the hub of both sides, even if you don't want to get ahead and be in the limelight, I'm afraid it's a difficult thing! At that time, whether you want to be an official, or want to do business, or still want to be a soldier, it will be a breeze. ”

After hearing Zhao Junchen's analysis, Mo Xiaolin pondered for a moment, and finally understood his future direction.

Just like Zhao Junchen said, he just wants to get ahead and be in the limelight, but he doesn't have to choose the path of being a soldier.

In fact, in this era, people in the military are inherently inferior compared to officials and businessmen.

As a result, Mo Xiaolin's expression was no longer confused, and he nodded solemnly and said, "Thank you Zhao Ge for your advice, the villain understands!" I will do my best to serve Zhao Gelao, try my best to win the trust and favor of Annanbo, and make every effort to promote the cooperation between you and Annanbo! ”

Zhao Junchen nodded again, and then turned his head to Xu Qingyan and instructed: "After the Li family has cleaned up, you and Mo Xiaolin must do your best to help them return to their hometown in Fujian, and you must not be slack!" Zheng Zhilong is not only the king of Taiwan, but also the chief soldier and governor of Fujian, his fleet will enter and leave the port of Fujian every day, business and eyeline all over Fujian, I asked you and Mo Xiaolin to personally escort the Li family back to Fujian hometown, is to deliberately let Zheng Zhilong see the sincerity of the two of you, the Li family is also the clansman of Zheng Zhilong's father-in-law Li Dan, after this news reaches Zheng Zhilong's ears, he will also look down on you, and he will have more trust in you! ”

After a pause, Zhao Junchen said again: "After you go to Taiwan to meet Zheng Zhilong, you don't have to deliberately hide your relationship with me, but don't mention my desire to cooperate with Zheng Zhilong at the beginning, wait until you have initially won Zheng Zhilong's trust and favor, and then talk to Zheng Zhilong about this matter!"

At the same time, I will also write a letter to Zheng Zhilong, and I have prepared a batch of gifts, and after you have won Zheng Zhilong's trust, you can give him my letters and gifts......

Well, when I return to the capital, I will open a 'Four Seas Commercial Bank' as soon as possible, this commercial house will be in charge of ocean business, and will also be active in Fujian, if Zheng Zhilong agrees to cooperate, you will go to Xiamen to find the shopkeeper of this commercial house. ”

As he spoke, Zhao Junchen had already decided in his heart the candidate for the shopkeeper of this "Four Seas Commercial Bank".

After Xu Qingyan and Mo Xiaolin saw Zhao Junchen's solemn order, they both hurriedly nodded in agreement.

Then, Xu Qingyan couldn't help but ask: "What if Zheng Zhilong doesn't agree to cooperate?" ”

Zhao Junchen said with a smile: "Then you will stay by Zheng Zhilong's side, keep pestering him, trying to please him, and wait until he agrees!" ”

Hearing Zhao Junchen's words, Xu Qingyan suddenly turned bitter.

After Zhao Junchen saw Xu Qingyan's expression, he shook his head and said with a smile: "Don't worry, as long as Zheng Zhilong is not old and confused, he will definitely agree to cooperate!" I sent the two of you to see Zheng Zhilong, just to reduce the trouble in the early stage! …… I gave Zheng Zhilong a very generous condition! ”

On the other side, Li Xun was a little restless, he didn't know why Zhao Junchen wanted to talk about these confidential things in front of him.

Although Zhao Junchen didn't leak too much, Li Xun thought that it was better for him to pretend not to hear it.

So, Li Xun deliberately diverted the topic and asked: "Lord Zhao, you are also clear in your heart about the imperial court's jealousy and precautions against the Zheng family of Annanbo, if you reach a cooperation with the Zheng family of Annanbo, aren't you afraid of attracting the suspicion of the imperial court?" ”

Zhao Junchen glanced at Li Xun, but asked rhetorically: "Do you think that the imperial court will have less suspicion and precautions against me?" It is precisely because Zheng Zhilong and I have been suspicious and guarded against by the imperial court that we should work together......

Governor Li, it's not that I'm talking about you, the relationship between you and the Zheng family of Annanbo has always been like a separation, for fear that getting too close will attract the scruples of the imperial court, but in fact, if you had a closer relationship with the Zheng family of Annanbo, you would not have fallen to the point where you are today...... Of course, if you have too close a relationship with Zheng Zhilong, it is impossible to sit in the position of second-grade governor, everything is a trade-off. ”

After hearing Zhao Junchen's words, Li Xun's face suddenly changed.

The attitude of the imperial court towards Annanbo's Zheng family is quite a bit of an enemy, but Zhao Junchen's attitude is also quite a bit of self-respect.

But gradually, Li Xun's expression was already thoughtful.

After this banquet was over, Li Xun had secretly made a decision in his heart.

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Zhao Junchen held a banquet to entertain Li Xun that night and asked Xu Qingyan and Mo Xiaolin to recognize Li Xun as their father-in-law, which did not attract much attention.

On the second day, Zhao Junchen left Taiyuan City again and continued to rush in the direction of the capital under the congratulations of Shanxi officials and businessmen.

After a day's rest in Taiyuan City, everyone in Zhao Junchen's team recovered some physical strength, and their walking speed also sped up.

After another three days, Zhao Junchen finally arrived ten miles away from the capital.

There, under Kuaima's advance notification, Zhu Hejian, the seventh prince who greeted Zhao Junchen on behalf of the imperial court, had been waiting for a long time.

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In the past few days, the bugs are combing through the follow-up plot, the number of words in the chapters is a little small, and the progress of the plot is also a little slow.

On the 10th of this month, you can resume normal updates, so please be patient.

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