Xu Chu got up early and waited for someone to summon him. Just as he was about to beckon everyone to get up together, Chen Yi somewhere got a new set of clothes and asked him to change into them. He also helped to comb his hair in a bun and tie it with a coarse cloth bandana. Finally, he brought a basin of water and let Xu Chu wash up.

It's funny, after traveling here for so long, Xu Chu saw his face for the first time. The silhouette reflected in the clear water is the same as his physique, and it is not the same as the imaginary Cao Cao general Xu Chu. The facial features look a little straightforward, and they can't be touched by the handsome word, but they are not ugly, and with his posture, they can also be described by the word heroic.

As long as it's not all over the place.

After making preparations, he followed the envoy to the Taishou Mansion. Because it is not far from the inn where Xu Chu spent the night, it is time to walk a stick of incense.

Gong Su exclaimed, "What a magnificent house." ”

The architectural style of the Han Dynasty is atmospheric, and it pays attention to conforming to nature, that is, the so-called 'unity of heaven and man' proposed by Dong Zhongshu, a great Confucian during the time of Emperor Wu of the Western Han Dynasty. Although this Taishou Mansion cannot be compared with the imperial palace in the Shendu in terms of regulations, it is beyond Xu Chu's imagination and is very majestic. Perhaps because there were still bandits in the county, there was a group of armored soldiers standing on both sides of the gate, holding halberds in their hands, and their momentum was solemn.

After entering the door, the layout of the house is also simple, through a courtyard, you will come to the main hall of the house, and you want to come to the palace to discuss the affairs here.

"Wait here for a moment, and let me speak." After the messenger finished speaking, he entered the hall to make a statement. Immediately turned around and came out, and asked Xu Chu and others to enter the door.

On both sides of the hall stood a cadre of officials, who followed the king of the palace. The prince himself sat on the main seat, with a graceful demeanor, looking at Xu Chu and the others.

"Big brother, don't be stunned." Chen Yi tugged at Xu Chu's sleeve and reminded softly.

Xu Chu suddenly realized, and even forgot the number of etiquette when he was nervous. When the common people meet officials, they have to kneel. The envoy on the road was entrusted by Guo Tu to take care of Xu Chu, Yingchuan Taishou is called Yin Xiu, not a person who is restrained, when the time comes, he will kneel and salute, and he will not be humble or arrogant.

This Guo Tuzhen is worthy of being a person who is good at patting horses and greeting people, and he has a very clear view of Shangguan's personality habits.

Xu Chu half-knelt and saluted, and said, "Runan Xu Chu, I have seen Lord Fujun." ”

Yin Xiu said a word of disrespect, and after Xu Chu and the others stood still, he looked around and said with a smile: "This is just as the public rule says, the appearance is dignified, Kong Wu is powerful, and he has a bit of the demeanor of the Marquis of Wuyang back then." ”

Everyone thought that Xu Chu was eight feet long, with a strong physique, giving people the feeling of a tiger ready to attack, and the carefully selected armor warriors in front of the gate of Nafu could not be compared with Xu Chu at all. Before, Guo Tu had already told everyone in the hall about what he encountered on the road, and everyone praised Xu Chu and others for repelling bandits who far exceeded their own number and organizing manpower to resist the Gepo thieves in Qian County.

Although Yin Xiu is not well-known in history, he has promoted many talented people in Yingchuan Taishou. Among the people in the hall, the meritorious Cao Zhongxuan, the chief bookkeeper Xun Yu, and the accountant Guo Tu are the most famous in later generations. In addition, such as Zhang Li, Du You and others, are also a temporary choice.

Yin Xiu pressed his eyebrows with his hands, as if thinking. In his eyes, Xu Chu, a talent who is good at martial arts, is far inferior to the young handsome man who was born in a family.

The prince of the house had an ambiguous attitude and was silent. Seeing this, Guo Tu refused to say more good things. Most of the rest of the princes were born in families, and they didn't have a special affection for Xu Chu and the like of light chivalry, so they didn't say anything.

Xu Chu and several brothers stood in the hall, a little embarrassed for a while, and he sighed secretly in his heart: Could it be that what Zifan said, is it just a mirror?

At the critical moment, one person came out of the ranks, and it was Cao Peng Duyou, a thief in the county. Du You proposed: "Fu Jun, I see that this person is very heroic, and he has made many achievements in dealing with the thieves and rogues, which shows that he is not only brave in battle, but also capable of being a royal soldier. At the right time, my Han is in need of such brave and warlike generals, so it is better for the prince to transfer 500 soldiers to his command to meet the needs of the time. ”

Du You, as a thief Cao Peng, is in charge of the security and thieves of a county, one of his words is to hope that Yin Xiu will not miss a talent like Xu Chu, and the other is to make euphemistic suggestions for Yin Xiu's governance since he entered Yingchuan. The so-called timely meeting refers to the fact that the world is not peaceful now; The so-called Han needs generals, which is to remind Yin Xiu to pay more attention to the armament of the county.

Xu Chu naturally couldn't hear the doorway, but the other officials could understand it at all.

Another person said to Yin Xiu: "What Du Jun said is very true, since he was appointed by the imperial court to sit in Yingchuan, the prince of the palace has educated the people, controlled the water and rejuvenated the agriculture, and made remarkable achievements, and everyone at the time praised the wisdom of the king. If the armament is strengthened again, and the elite soldiers will ensure the safety of one side, then the merits of the prince will be remembered for future generations. ”

Xu Chu looked at the person who spoke, but saw that he was dignified and ranked first on the left, and his position should be at the head of the officials.

This person is Gong Cao Zhong Xuan, who is the first important position under the Fujun, and can be called above 10,000 people under one person, which shows that Yin Xiu loves and values him. If Du You's words were a tactful suggestion, then Zhong You's words were much more direct, and the effect was much more obvious.

Yin Xiu bowed his head and said: "What Yuan Chang said is very much in line with my wishes. Then he looked at the other person and said, "I don't know what Wen Ruo thinks?" ”

The question is the famous 'Wang Zuozhicai' Xun Yu. Xun Yu is the chief bookkeeper, with similar functions and powers to the secretary of Taishou, and has always had a close relationship with Yin Xiu. His advice was also very important.

When Xu Chu heard the word Wen Ruo, his heart also chuckled, and his eyes looked directly at Xun Yu, but he didn't drool - how good it would be if he could become my person in the future. It just so happened that Xun Yu glanced at him without a trace, and the eyes of the two met, and Xu Chu clearly saw a hint of gratitude from it. By the way, on the way, I met Xun Ping who said that he was looking for his brother, could it be that he came to find Xun Yu? That's a good thing.

But listening to Xun Yu's gentle voice, he said eloquently: "What Du Jun and Yuan Chang said is right, and Yu deeply agrees. ”

The words of Zhong Xuan and Xun Yu can more or less represent the voice of the Yingchuan family, Yin Xiu no longer hesitated, and ordered Xu Chu to temporarily serve as a military marquis, leading five hundred soldiers, and directly belonging to Taishou.

Xu Chu immediately thanked him, "I will live up to the great grace of the prince and swear to defend the land of the Han Dynasty!" ”

...............

"Big brother, why does little brother feel like a dream?" Out of the Taishou Mansion, Zifan still couldn't believe it.

Chen Yi sneered a few times and said, "The name of the eldest brother is like thunder in Runan, what is there to be a military marquis?" Have you heard of Xiahoudun? ”

Gong Yan nodded and said, "I heard many people talk about this Xiahou Dun, it is said that when he was a teenager, he was killed because someone insulted his teacher, and after that, his reputation spread. ”

Chen Yi was stunned and said: "The reason why his fame overshadows his eldest brother is not because his martial arts are better than those of his eldest brother, but because his ancestor is Xiahou Ying. ”

Xu Chu understood that Chen Yi was telling the truth, and it was also a fact that they had to face. But now that he at least has a place to stand, it's hard to say what will happen in the future.

In short, I won't follow Boss Cao until last resort, Xu Chu thought to himself.