Late at night, the three of them had already left their respective homes and returned to their bedrooms. The conversation at night made all three of them unable to sleep, and their unique views on the way of the world today made the other two think deeply and worry. Especially Hu Zhao, he struggled in his heart. Originally, Hu Zhao couldn't get used to today's court, and he was not ready to become an official, but just wanted to travel the world as a scholar and do his best to help the people.

But what Xiang Ao did and thought deeply touched Hu Zhao and gave him a new perspective on his ambitions. And Xu Fu was also hesitant, before he finished his studies, he originally only thought about traveling the world with chivalry and righteousness, and after being awakened, he thought about when he would join the ranks, when he could do something great for the people of the world, and how he was going to do it.

When Xu Fu and Xiang Ao were studying at the same time, they were moved by Xiang Ao's thoughts and behaviors, and they wanted to realize their aspirations with them. This time, the old mother of the family was allowed to go out, and I also thought that I should do something. But what he wants more is to be able to assist Ming Gong and achieve great things.

He may not be as good as Hu Zhao and Xiang Ao in terms of knowledge and opinions on many things, but he has a more acute sense of the general trend of the world, and with his observation, within a few years, there will be a scholar clan who will push the people to rebel in order to replace the Han family. Xiang Ao is also a hero, but from the perspective of getting along for so long, Xiang Ao has no ambitions at this time. If he chooses early, he only wants to be on the side, how to display his talent and realize his ambition?

However, Xiang Ao thought differently. Although Xiang Ao desperately wanted to get the help of the two talents, the conversation in the evening made Xiang Ao even more worried that the world was too chaotic and the imperial power could not be recovered, and he was even more worried that this result would displace more people and change their children. Coupled with the secret edict sent to Xiang Ao by Emperor Liu Hong of the Han Dynasty the day before yesterday, Xiang Ao felt even more responsible.

The next day, it was already early in the morning of April, and Shuofang finally felt a little warm, and Xiang Ao began to exercise and practice martial arts before the sun came out as usual. At this time, Xiang Ao had finished practicing "Five Fowl Plays", standing in the courtyard with a gun, and was ready to practice nameless marksmanship in a state of pranayama. Marksmanship, as the old Taoist master said, is extremely angry, Xiang Ao every day when the sun just rises is to practice nameless marksmanship in order to slowly wear away the anger of marksmanship.

Xiang Ao was extremely busy after he took office as Taishou, before he became an official, Xiang Ao had to practice nameless marksmanship dozens of times a day, and now the time to play a dozen sets a day is insufficient. After Xiang Ao finished practicing and washing, he was ready to go to the guest room to invite Hu Zhao and the others to visit Cai Yong and Cai.

Xiang Ao came to the West Wing guest room, and before he could shout, he saw Hu Zhao and Xu Fu walking out together.

"Ao has seen Brother Yuan, Brother Kong Ming." Xiang Ao greeted him.

Before Xu Fu could respond, Hu Zhao stepped forward quickly, sorted out his clothes, solemnly faced Xiang Ao, and bowed deeply: "Zhao has seen Ming Gong, I want to worship Ming Gong as the master, and I hope that Ming Gong will not abandon Zhao Dut." ”

Xiang Ao's head roared, and Xu Fu was even more surprised. His friend didn't even mention it in the slightest, doing such a solemn thing early in the morning. Yesterday, Xiang Ao saw that Hu Zhaonai was a great talent, not only with extensive knowledge, but also with a very thorough understanding of the general trend of the world, especially in the construction of people's livelihood. In fact, Xiang Ao was thinking about how to leave Hu Zhao and Xu Fu to help him manage Shuofang last night, but he never expected that Hu Zhao would worship him as the master early this morning.

"Brother Kong Ming, what are you doing," Xiang Ao didn't dare to delay, and hurriedly stepped forward to help Hu Zhao up, "If we are like-minded and contract to be officials, I am afraid that this act of worshipping the Lord will insult Brother Kong Ming." ”

Hu Zhao stubbornly did not be helped up by Xiang Ao, but still bowed down and said: "Ming Gong's ambition is Zhao's ambition, Zhao wanted to hide in the world before he came here, but fortunately Ming Gong mentioned it, and Zhao suddenly realized." Ran Zhao does not believe too much in the current court, if he can enter the command of the Ming Gong, Zhao is willing to show some talents to protect the people under the rule of the Ming Gong. If Ming Gong is not allowed to say it directly, it doesn't matter, Zhao can go back to his hometown and watch the changes in the world. ”

When Xiang Ao said this, several thoughts quickly flashed in his heart. Originally, Xiang Ao did not agree with the courtesy of the monarch and the master and servant recognized by time, and he believed that everyone should be equal. But in the general environment, Xiang Ao also found that his behavior alone could not change anything, and some ethics were deeply engraved in the minds of the Han people and scholars.

Xiang Ao knew that Hu Zhao was so solemn today, that is, to confirm the relationship between the master and the minister, if Xiang Ao agreed, the two would be different from the master and the minister in the future, and the ceremony could not be abolished. But as Hu Zhao said, if you don't agree, I'm afraid the two will never have a chance in the future. Xiang Ao gritted his teeth in his heart in order to leave such a great talent. Gently let go of Hu Zhao, took a step back, and bowed the same way: "That being the case, Ao has the courage to bring Kong Mingqi to the peaceful world and benefit the people." ”

Seeing this, Hu Zhao was slightly excited in his heart, and got up to bow again: "Zhao has seen the lord." ”

"Kong Ming doesn't have to be polite, I hope Kong Ming will mention more in the future." Xiang Ao stepped forward again to help Hu Zhao, and Hu Zhao did not refuse to take advantage of the situation. The two held each other's hands together, and their eyes were full of passion.

"Haha... I never thought that I, Xu Fu, would still be able to see such a scene, and I would be a big white. Seeing this, Xu Fu was slightly envious of Hu Zhao in his heart, and he had a confidant in his heart and found Ming Gong. Then he stepped forward and congratulated: "Congratulations to the prince, congratulations to Brother Kong Ming." The two of you joined forces, and Shuo Fang was unharmed.

Seeing this, Hu Zhao was single-minded, and glanced at Xiang Ao. After the two confirmed the relationship between the lord and the minister, it seemed that they were born with a tacit understanding, and Xiang Ao understood it in an instant.

"Brother Yuan is biased." Xiang Ao's face was full of joy, and he said with a sad face: "Ao can get the help of Kong Ming, and he will definitely be able to increase the construction of the people's livelihood in Shuofang, but there are too many things to consider, and Ao is indeed lacking in skills." I have a younger brother Yuan Zhi brother has also seen, a little talent, Ao arranged for him to preside over the reconstruction at this time in Jilusai, to prevent the invasion of the Southern Xiongnu. But now Shuofang has no capable people, and he has a headache if he wants to deal with Xianbei Ao in the north. ”

"Oh? Brother Ao still has thoughts about Xianbei and the Xiongnu? Xu Fu suddenly became interested, "Can you tell Fu about it?" ”

"Later, it's better to visit the family teacher first, it's not too early." Xiang Ao waved his hand casually and walked out of the house alone. Hu Zhao also followed, leaving Xu Fu in the same place with itchy hatred, so he had to follow along.

If you want to win this Xu Fu Xu Yuanzhi, you have to use some tricks, the lord has a good trick, he is indulgent in lust, hahaha... Hu Zhao laughed in his heart.

It didn't take much time for the three of them to visit Cai Yong, Xu Fu and Hu Zhao had pedantic questions to ask, and Xiang Ao came every day, so they left the two of them and rushed to the county government to deal with political affairs.

The land reclamation and cultivation had been arranged a few days ago, and Xiang Ao didn't worry too much, but no one was asking the officials in charge. Ma Jun was also responsible for the irrigation of a large area of fertile land in Woye County, and the reconstruction of Jilusai could not be completed in a day or two.

Xiang Ao is also extremely relieved of Jiang Yan, anyway, the Jilu Fortress is all built for the purpose of the war fortress, and there is no agricultural affairs, and there are some grazing people in the Jilu Fortress, although Jiang Yan is not good at agricultural administration, but the problem is not too big, and it will not affect the reconstruction of the Jilu Fortress, so Xiang Ao is now considering whether Sanfeng County should be changed to a strategic fortress and the business affairs in Shuofang County.

The problem of Sanfeng County is easy to say, and Xiang Ao can still recruit people to discuss. But the business in the county made Xiang Ao very anxious, there is no one who is good at this among the people he trusts, although Xiang Ao knows a little, but he is also two or three kittens, and he doesn't play much. It seems that he has to wait two days for Hu Zhao to visit Cai Yong before discussing, Xiang Ao comforted himself like this. Visits and explorations between Baume & Mercier are generally not completed in a few days. Xiang Ao couldn't, couldn't stop Hu Zhao's study.

A few days later, Hu Zhao finally appeared in the county office where Xiang Ao was handling political affairs, accompanied by Xu Fu.

"Kong Ming, you can wait for me." Xiang Ao pulled Hu Zhao cordially, "My head has been white for the past few days, so quickly take some attention and pay attention." ”

"Oh? There is still something difficult about the lord in Shuofang, so you have to take a good look. ”

Xu Fu was also curious beside him, and under Xu Fu's influence, Xiang Ao was not far from being omnipotent.

Xiang Ao didn't know if he finally found the person who told the story, or how, he talked about the bitterness alone for nearly half an hour, and he pulled the two of them to the map of Shuofang County for a while, and then took out a lot of information to explain the current situation of Shuofang County. Hu Zhao listened from the sidelines, nodding from time to time, and Xu Fu occasionally frowned and pondered.

When the other civil officials in the county government saw that Xiang Ao attached so much importance to the two of them, they were also curious about who these two people were.

"Kong Ming, Brother Yuan, pay attention." After Xiang Ao finished speaking, he didn't say anything more, waiting for the two to answer.

"Fu Jun, about agricultural farming, Fu Jun has done an excellent job, and there is nothing else that needs to be changed, just a matter of grazing, how to ensure the safety of herdsmen, although Xianbei foreigners generally enter the country to plunder after the autumn harvest, Zhao thinks that there is still a need to prepare. Ma Jun is indeed a talent, and his credit alone may be able to increase Shuofang's grain output by nearly double. As for business, although Zhao has a little understanding, he is not proficient, and Wangfu Jun is incompetent. Regarding the border precautions, Zhao felt that the three seals would not be changed for the time being, after all, the Southern Xiongnu were still subservient to the Han Dynasty at this time, and it was the right thing to focus on preventing Xianbei. ”

Kong Ming's words are extremely true. However, although the Southern Xiongnu surrendered to the Han Dynasty, throughout the Spring and Autumn Period and the Warring States Period to the Qin Dynasty, all foreign tribes were eyeing the Central Plains of China. As for government affairs, Kong Ming is blessed with tens of millions. ”

At this time, it was the county government, and the three of them did not address the private person, especially Hu Zhao's recognition of the main Xiang Ao, which needed to be paid attention to in the public. After all, Xiang Ao did not have the right to build a government at this time, and if it was rumored that it would be difficult to sleep.

It's really good for someone to think of a way, Xiang Ao has too many things to consider today, and he actually forgot about the safety of herdsmen, and he is extremely annoyed, but fortunately he found it early. Xiang Aozuo ordered Zhang Long, the former governor of Yuanshuo Fang, to arrange the safety of the herdsmen, and Jiao Meng, who had nothing to do for the time being, to take charge of the safety of the county administration in Linrong.

Although Zhang Long has no great talent, he has been an official in Shuofang for several years, whether it is his understanding of the terrain of Shuofang or the knowledge of various forces in Shuofang, he is also responsible for the safety of herdsmen. What's more, the five hundred cavalry that Xiang Ao assigned to him, although they are not elite, but most of them only warn of work, and there is really a Xianbei attack, and it is Xiang Ao himself who leads the troops to attack is at ease.