Xue Shao walked among the bustling crowd and walked along the street. The West Market is known as the world's first bazaar, bringing together the world's goods, and the customs and customs of various countries and regions can be seen here. Hu people dressed in different languages, a dazzling array of treasures and specialties from all over the world, entertainers performing amazing juggling and magic tricks, spitting fire and stepping on the nail bed, and using ventriloquist skills to summon a flock of birds to circle and dance overhead, are breathtaking.

"Orchids look like flowers, when the spring breeze is smiling", the liquor shops in the West Market are the most famous in the world, and the orchids of different races dance in different styles at the entrance of the store, which can be called a major scenery in the West Market. Xue Shao stopped and looked, there were two orchids in dance costumes with half bandeau to expose a flat belly, and the waist twisted very flexibly, dancing like African hula and belly dance. Think about it, if they only wore one bra, it would definitely have a different flavor.

Such a landscape in China's feudal era is estimated to be only seen in the Tang Dynasty. After the Song Dynasty, the great defense of etiquette and religion really rose, and dared to show his belly on the street? Wait for the dipping pig cage to come!

Xue Shao walked around for a while, and he was in a good mood. I asked Zhou Jitong's mansion before, and now I will definitely be able to arrive at his mansion on time.

When he was about to leave the boundary of Xishi, out of professional vigilance, Xue Shao noticed that someone was following him. He didn't look back, and reflexively thought of Wu Zetian in his heart!

Historically, Wu Zetian was particularly good at spy politics and could be called the pioneer of the Ming Dynasty's factory guards. However, Xue Shao thought about it, the current Wu Zetian is still just a queen, and there is no need for him to send someone to keep an eye on me.

Who could that be?

It is the alternate time when the tired birds return to their nests and the night market is about to flourish, and there are many people on the streets and between the alleys. Xue Shao remained silent as if he hadn't found anything, and the little tail behind him followed not far away, as if he was quite professional. Xue Shao sneered in his heart, staring at me? This can be regarded as a class axe to meet the ancestral master!

However, Xue Shao did not startle the snake, and knocked on Zhou Jitong's door on time and as promised.

The servants came to answer the door and reported their names, and Zhou Jitong greeted them in person, standing under the eaves and holding his fists in a decent manner: "General Xue is coming, and he is not welcomed." ”

Neither hostile nor zealous.

Xue Shao returned the salute and handed over a box of soap wrapped in a good package, and said with a slight smile: "Cousin, this small gift is not enough to worry about, and I hope to accept it with a smile." ”

Incense pancreas is now a luxury, and it is generally used by wealthy and noble families. Xue Shao gave such a gift, which was neither expensive nor cheap, and respected the identity of the other party, which can be regarded as decent.

The housekeeper next to him respectfully took the gift box, Zhou Jitong didn't say much, but Xue Shao's "cousin" made his expression change slightly.

Zhou Jitong seemed to remember at this time that both of their mothers were princesses of the Tang Dynasty. It's just that one is the princess born to the eldest grandson, and the other is the princess born to Wei Guifei.

Although Wei Guifei is a wealthy Jingzhao Wei family born in "Chengnan Weidu", and her status is quite noble, she is still more than a step behind the eldest grandson queen of the mother world. Moreover, the difference between the grandparents and the concubines seemed to the ancients to be like a chasm.

Therefore, Xue Shao took the initiative to call Zhou Jitong "cousin", which meant to condescend to him. Even if he is really an enemy, Zhou Jitong is not good at the moment, and hurriedly bowed to Xue Shao, "Gongzi is kind, Zhou Mou will not dare to be it!" ”

"Cousin doesn't have to be outside." Xue Shao returned the salute and said with a smile, "Originally, it was a broken bone and a tendon, but behind closed doors, it was a family." ”

"Okay, Xue Gongzi - please!" Zhou Jitong didn't talk nonsense, and directly invited Xue Shao to sit at the table.

The sound of silk and bamboo started, several enchanting beauty girls danced in the hall, and two beautiful girls of sixteen or seventeen years old served to make tea, and the tea art was quite skillful.

It seems that Zhou Jitong did not raise a lot of prostitutes, which is a common scene in the homes of aristocratic eunuchs, which is not surprising.

Zhou Jitong was still neither hostile nor affectionate, and said routinely: "These beauties can be eye-catching, Xue Gongzi can take them back to have fun and enjoy." ”

"A gentleman doesn't win people's love, thank you cousin for your kindness." Xue Shao bowed and said, "Cousin, you and I are both martial artists, so we don't have to make any detours." The little brother is here today, not for the sake of singing, dancing or gossip, but there are two important things to discuss with you. Leave it right. ”

"All stand down." Zhou Jitong waved his hand, retreated left and right, and the door of the main hall was also closed.

"Please." Zhou Jitong is completely businesslike.

Xue Shao nodded and said, "The first thing, the junior brother came to thank you. ”

As soon as he heard this, Zhou Jitong frowned and put the teacup in his hand on the table without saying a word.

But Xue Shao understood what he meant, and said carefully!

Xue Shao smiled slightly, Zhou Jitong's secret of "releasing water in competition" - or "intending to release water" can be confirmed, this is reasonable!

The driving force behind Qianniu's martial arts is of course Li Zhi. Li Zhi wants to improve the prestige of the quasi-concubine Xue Shao as soon as possible, and the simplest and most practical way is to let Xue Shao step on the shoulders of a person with high enough prestige.

No one wants to be slapped and humiliated in the face, especially by military personnel. It can also be seen from this that Zhou Jitong's loyalty to Li Zhi is really close to foolishness!

The topic of the emperor's privacy is not easy to pick and choose. So Xue Shao quickly changed the topic and said: "The second thing, today Li Lianggong told me privately that he will soon step down from the post of General Zuo Fengchenwei of the inspection school. ”

"Oh?" Zhou Jitong was slightly shocked, obviously, this news was quite touching to him.

Xue Shao said: "Li Lianggong said that Li Xiantong seems to be active and wants to fight for this position. ”

Zhou Jitong frowned, as if he was quite vigilant, "Since Li Lianggong is going to step down, isn't there another appointment in the imperial court?" ”

Xue Shaoluo smiled, "It's still inconclusive." ”

As soon as these four words came out, Zhou Jitong understood very well in his heart. The post of General Zuo Fengchenwei can never be held by outsiders, and it will only be produced internally. Looking at the whole house, the most qualified people for this position are nothing more than three people, two lieutenant generals, plus a quasi-concubine Xue Shao, who stepped on Zhou Jitong's shoulder just now.

"Li Lianggong, I should be moving your position, right?" There was a hint of hostility in Zhou Jitong's voice, and the implication was that - are you here to show off or threaten me today?

Xue Shaoha smiled, "Cousin, don't get me wrong. If the younger brother wanted to be this general, he wouldn't have come to visit today. ”

"And what do you mean?" Zhou Jitong's voice became a little thicker, "Don't beat around the bush, tell the truth!" ”

Xue Shao bowed his hand, "Little brother, I am willing to support my cousin to win this position!" ”

"For what?" Zhou Jitong asked loudly.

Xue Shao smiled slightly, "Because you are mine, cousin." ”

"......" Zhou Jitong's eyebrows tightened, and he fell into deep thought.

A person's career is like sailing against the current, and if he doesn't advance, he will retreat, and if he doesn't climb up, he will be trampled on the soles of his feet. Zhou Jitong worked in Zuo Fengchenwei for ten years before he was finally promoted from a six-grade Qianniu to a fourth-grade Zhonglang general. If Li Xiantong became a general this time, his colleague who used to be equal and even pressed him by half of his head became his top boss, how could Zhou Jitong stand it?

Therefore, Xue Shao concluded that Zhou Jitong Tiexin would want to fight for the position of general. But he had just been stepped on by Xue Shao, and his prestige in the Wei Mansion plummeted, and he was already a big step behind Li Xiantong. If you want to fight again, you will have less capital.

But if Xue Shao supports it, the situation will be completely different!

There is one thing that others don't know, and Zhou Jitong must know it - Emperor Li Zhi is very important to Xue Shao, and he does not hesitate to sacrifice his most trusted guard general, so as to promote Xue Shao's prestige!

Zhou Jitong was really simple, after thinking for a while, he didn't say a word, and slapped the table, "With Xue Gongzi's help, great things can be done!" ”

"Cousin is such a cheerful person!"

"But I don't know anything." Zhou Jitong said.

"Cousin, you might as well just say it."

Zhou Jitong's eyes widened and his eyebrows twisted, "Why don't you fight yourself?" ”

Xue Shao smiled, "It's not a secret, Qianniu preparation is just a starting choice for me, and I won't stay in Zuo Fengchenwei for long." At present, I am concurrently serving as a staff member of the inspection school and military department, and I have other important tasks. ”

"I see." Zhou Jitong nodded, and bowed to Xue Shao, "Xue Gongzi is magnificent, Zhou will never spend the belly of a gentleman with the heart of a villain." The victory or defeat of the school competition is common, and today it is all written off. On another day, Zhou is willing to share honor and disgrace with Xue Gongzi, and share wealth and prosperity! ”

"Heroic!" Xue Shao bowed back.

Zhou Jitong put down his hand, his brows were still furrowed, and said, "Having said that, I may not be able to compete with Li Xiantong." You may not know the Tao when you first come to Chadao, although I am quite authoritative within the Wei Mansion, but the one who is really popular is Li Xiantong. Zuo Fengchenwei is different from other Wei Mansions, the twenty-four six-grade Qianniu all have great backgrounds, and it is not simple to want to lead the group. First and foremost, it is necessary to win hearts and minds. If you can't convince the public, your majesty's safety will not be guaranteed to the greatest extent. Therefore, I have been going hand in hand with Li Xiantong for several years, but I have never been able to compete for the top. His Majesty had no choice but to pawn Li Lianggong, who was very senior in the royal family, to serve as the general of the school, and to be the leader. ”

Xue Shao nodded, "I understand." You are like a strict father in the Wei Mansion, you have always been selfless and strict in governing the army, and your prestige is unparalleled; And Li Xiantong is like a loving mother, humble and courteous, kind to others, good at giving grace and making friends. The two of you are evenly divided and each is good at half the game, and it is really difficult to fight for a while. ”

"Your vision is really poisonous, and it hasn't been a few days since you entered the Wei Mansion that you can see such a clue." Zhou Jitong said, "If it is a fair competition for the position of general, I may lose a few points to Li Xiantong, because everyone wants to make a living under a lenient official." ”

Xue Shao shook his head with a smile, "The leniency shown by Li Xiantong is not sincere in the management of power. Such a person is wide on the outside and jealous on the inside, if he is really allowed to take sole power, the people under him will definitely not have a good life. So, I especially don't want him to be a general. ”

After saying these words, Xue Shao sighed in his heart, who in the officialdom does not use power to operate, including myself? It's only strange that Li Xiantong and his son blocked my career and affected me to get the first pot of gold.

Zhou Jitong, this time it's cheaper for you!.

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