One

Back in Shengzhou, Zhou Zong told Song Qiqiu about the attack as soon as possible, Song Qiqiu gasped in shock, and said to Xu Zhihe:

"Do you think this is Xu Zhixun's premeditation or does Lord Xu Wen mean it?"

"It's definitely not my adoptive father, my adoptive father doesn't doubt me, it should be Xu Zhixun." Xu Zhihe said.

"Very well, my lord, you should now pretend that nothing has happened and concentrate on building the city. is still what I said before, adults must be forbearant now, loose on the outside and tight on the inside, can't come out, don't become the target of others, and firmly grasp the link of Lord Xu Wen. ”

"What Mr. said is that Xu Zhixun can only play yin, he doesn't dare to deal with me openly, at least he can't pass the adoptive father's hurdle at the moment."

Xu Wen has gone to Runzhou to take up his post, but he commands the imperial court remotely, because Xu Zhixun is by the side of Yang Longyan, the king of Wu, and on the surface he is an assistant, but in fact he is monitoring and manipulating. Just when Xu Zhihe was concentrating on building the city, his wife Song Fujin gave birth to a son for him, because it was the first son, Xu Zhihe was very excited, and said loudly, "I also have a son." He named his son Jingtong, hugged his son and looked at Song Fujin, Xu Zhihe sighed with emotion, he was an orphan, and now he has a home, a wife, and a son, and he feels very warm. He touched Song Fujin with his hand and said, "Madame, hard work!" Song Fujin looked at their father and son and showed a sweet and warm smile.

In May of the fourteenth year of Tianyou (917 AD), Xu Zhihe finally completed the task of building the city of Shengzhou, Xu Wen was very happy after receiving the news, he had been waiting for this day for a long time, so he couldn't wait to come and inspect. Xu Zhihe led Xu Wen around the city wall to inspect, the city wall is tall and strong, magnificent and magnificent, the entire Shengzhou is firmly surrounded by it, standing on the city, the field of vision is broad, the magnificent scenery in front of you is unobstructed, the Yangtze River is turbulent in the distance, rushing endlessly, making people excited. Xu Wen and Xu Zhihe both looked into the distance, Xu Wen pondered, Xu Zhihe is really talented, but it's a pity that my parents and children are not as good as adopted children! Xu Wen thought of Yang Xingmi at this time, admired his original vision, and it was really as he expected! And Xu Zhihe also pondered, towering to ascend to the state, magnificent, I hope that I am the place where I started, such a great river and mountain, I should have a share of glory, I am a good man, how can I waste time.

"He'er," Xu Wen suddenly turned his head and said happily to Xu Zhihe, "You did a good job, Dad is very satisfied, you helped Dad fulfill a big wish, the Shengzhou City Wall is so magnificent and magnificent, it's all your credit!" You didn't disappoint Dad. ”

"Children don't dare to be greedy, it's all their father's wise decision."

"He'er, now Shengzhou City is very solid, the navy has also been formed, and there is the Yangtze River natural danger, it is really a place of long-term stability, my father plans to move here, and when this place is ready, I will welcome King Wu, and this can be used as the capital of Huainan in the future."

"Dad, you take precautions and have a long-term vision, which is really a blessing for Huainan and a blessing for the people." Xu Wen knew that Xu Zhihe was complimenting him, but he couldn't help but smile happily.

"He'er, it is the duty of our courtiers to eat the king's fortune and worry about the king, and the so-called seeking his own affairs in his position is justified."

"Yes, Daddy, the boy remembers."

Xu Zhihe led Xu Wen to inspect the government, Xu Wen saw that all kinds of account books were complete and complete, the recorded data was clear and clear, the responsibilities of officials at all levels were clear, and the division of labor was measured, especially when he saw that the treasures were full and the weapons were complete, Xu Wen was very happy, and praised again and again: "Good, good, I didn't expect Shengzhou to be under your governance, and the treasury is so substantial, He'er, you really gave my father a big surprise!" Then Xu Zhihe led Xu Wen to the water barracks, city defense camps and other places he wanted to go, Xu Wen was satisfied, and then happily went back to Runzhou.

Two

After Xu Wen left, Song Qiqiu said to Xu Zhihe: "Qi Guogong seems to be very satisfied, congratulations, my lord, a great achievement!" ”

"I don't know if I should be happy?" Xu Zhihe said sullenly.

"Why do you say that?"

"My adoptive father moved to Shengzhou, and this will become the capital, so where should I go?"

"My lord, in my opinion, if the Duke of Qi moves to Shengzhou, then he may have a follow-up plan. But no matter what, one thing is certain, Qi Guogong recognizes the adult very much, and is very satisfied with the adult's government in Shengzhou, so he will definitely find a good place for the adult. ”

"Well, I hope it's as you say."

"However, if the Duke of Qi allows the adults to choose by themselves, the adults can give priority to Xuanzhou."

"Why Xuanzhou?"

"My lord, there are three reasons, one of them, Xuanzhou has been a battleground for soldiers since ancient times, the location is very important, and the city is strong, easy to defend and difficult to attack, this should be very clear when the Lord fights Li Yu. Second, Xuanzhou has been guarded by Zhu Yanshou, Li Yu and other generals, where the people are strong, the soldiers have strong combat effectiveness, and the foundation is solid. Third, Xuanzhou is far away from Shengzhou, which can effectively avoid the eyes and ears of Qi Guogong. After listening to Song Qiqiu's analysis, Xu Zhihe silently approved, thinking that Song Qiqiu really had a vision!

"Sir's words are reasonable, and I will follow Mr.'s opinion then." Xu Zhihe said.

Soon, Xu Wen played to Yang Long to move to Shengzhou, and built a metropolitan governor's mansion in Shengzhou, in fact, Shanggong is a formality, and everything is up to him. Xu Wen also took Xu Zhihe into account and was about to send him to Runzhou, and after Xu Zhihe knew about it, he asked to go to Xuanzhou according to Song Qiqiu's suggestion. After Xu Wen received the recital, he asked Yan Keqiu what he thought, Yan Keqiu's analysis of Xuanzhou was basically the same as what Song Qiqiu said, Xu Wen felt very reasonable after hearing it, so he disagreed with Xu Zhihe to go to Xuanzhou, and insisted that he go to Runzhou.

Knowing that he had to let himself go to Runzhou, Xu Zhihe was unhappy, he didn't want to go to Runzhou, first, Xu Wen had cultivated a lot of cronies in Runzhou for several years, and it was not easy to manage if he went to Runzhou again; Second, Xu Zhihe felt that Runzhou was too close to Shengzhou, and his every move was under Xu Wen's eyes. But there is no way to disagree, and now there is no one in the entire Huainan who does not dare to listen to him, and finally under the persuasion of Zhou Zong and Song Qiqiu, Xu Zhihe reluctantly went to Runzhou to take office. Xu Wen appointed Xu Zhihe as the training envoy of the Runzhou regiment, and at the same time crowned him as the inspector Taibao. After the Anshi Rebellion, in order to limit the power of the Jiedu envoys, the Tang Dynasty canceled the Jiedu envoys in some states and successively set up regimental training envoys, so Xu Zhihe should be regarded as a level-level transfer. As for the sealing of the CPA, it is a fictitious position, which only represents an honor and has no real power. In this way, Xu Wen and Xu Zhihe exchanged places and took office separately.