Everyone understands that on the surface, this is a grand and large-scale entrance ceremony held by Kong Sheng in order to welcome Nangong Wang and Hong Ze Shuikou, but in fact it is a display of military strength and an invisible deterrent.

Although Kong Sheng has the strategic intention of co-opting Hong Ze Shui Kou for his own use, and also has the idea of letting Nangong Wang return to his heart, it does not mean that he can open up to Hong Ze Shui Kou. If we want to reorganize this contingent of five or six hundred people, we must at least let them accept the discipline and regulations of the army, and at the same time sincerely accept the surrender. Otherwise, staying in the army will only increase the woe.

Li Biao and Li Hu took the lead in hitting the horse, and Nie Chuchen was on the horse with a smile, waving to the Mo Dao Army on the side of the road along the way. Nie Chuchen no longer regarded herself as an outsider, and in fact, these Mo Dao Jun were no strangers to her.

Nangong Wang followed, and behind his horse was Tang Genshui, a bearded fierce general sitting on the horse with a solemn expression. Tang Genshui held a long lance in his hand and followed him silently. He is a die-hard fan of Nangong Wang and is loyal. Tang Genshui actually didn't have a deep impression of Kong Sheng, but Nangong Wang chose to go to Xiayi to join Kong Sheng, and Tang Genshui didn't say anything but accompanied him.

But there is one point, Tang Genshui has a deep understanding of Kong Sheng's bravery, don't look at him and don't say it, he is actually quite respectful in his heart. He relied on his divine power and martial arts, and rarely looked down on others, but he could only convince Kong Sheng. Without him, if you want to make him return to your heart, the easiest and most direct way is to defeat him, especially in the strength he is good at.

Nangong Wang followed Li Biao and Li Hu with a calm face and slowly beat their horses into the city under the majestic gaze of the army, he did not see the figure of Kong Sheng who went out of the city to greet him at the city gate, and his heart was slightly dissatisfied. He is a person who thinks very highly of himself, comparing himself to Zhuge Liang of the Three Kingdoms, regardless of whether Kong Sheng is the ideal master in his mind, but Kong Sheng did not personally greet him, a "talented hermit", which made him feel very uncomfortable.

In Nangong Wang's heart. Kong Sheng must at least give Zhuge Liang the same courtesy as Uncle Liu Huang of the Three Kingdoms in order to show his sincerity.

Nie Chuchen didn't care. She was very tired of these so-called red tape, and the courtesy was not polite, anyway, she came with Nangong Wang's people, and finally completed the task given by Kong Sheng. This is Nie Chuchen's happiest thing. As for Nangong Wang's feelings and psychological state, she didn't think about it and didn't bother to think about it. She's not unworldly. Instead, the character is relatively simple and straightforward.

But Mu Changfeng was on the side, but he could clearly feel Nangong Wang's dissatisfaction. And Tang Genshui was also a little unhappy because of this, his face was gloomy, but people had to bow their heads under the eaves, and there were murderous cavalry teams on both sides to intimidate, and none of Hong Zeshui dared to act rashly.

And so he entered the city. What's more, Kong Sheng didn't even summon Nangong Wang, so he entrusted Li Biao and Li Hu to place five or six hundred people from Nangong Wang in the north area of Xiayi City, and temporarily accommodate these Hongze Shui Kou in several mansions that originally belonged to the merchants of the city.

Because it's wartime. In a special situation, Kong Sheng divided the entire city into two major areas, the south was the official office and the military camp station, and the north side was the gathering area of the people, which disrupted the existing pattern of the original Xiayi City. Moreover, Kong Sheng also put forward a concept that all the people are soldiers, and once the war starts, all the soldiers and civilians of Xiayi will work together. To fight against the traitors, the officers and soldiers have the right to requisition all the people's forces and all civilian materials. Of course. In return, the food rations of today's people are also provided by the government in quantities.

This not only made Nangong Wang's dissatisfaction in his heart slowly rise to a peak, but even the water cowards under him who were full of hope and pride also collectively bred the mood of being treated coldly and neglected.

Nangong Wang was dissatisfied with a little remorse, thinking that he was held hostage by Nie Chuchen in disguise, and he didn't get the slightest attention from Kong Sheng. It's completely self-inflicted. In fact, don't think of it as a senior talent who has been introduced, even if it is an old relationship between senior brothers, Kong Sheng can't put on this kind of shelf, right? Don't you even bother to meet in person? This is Nangong Wang's real psychological feeling.

Even the three brothers of Li Biao, Li Hu and Lei felt that Kong Sheng seemed to snub Nangong Wang. In any case, Nangong Wang took a team of five or six hundred people to join Xiayi. It is reasonable for Kong Sheng to see each other to show welcome and enthusiasm.

But Kong Sheng went against the norm and continued to stay in his temporary overseer envoy's office to handle official business, and he also brewed a pot of tea on his desk, which made many people look strange to him, and he was probably unique in this era.

Xu Yuan smiled and talked to him on the side, and the three Lei brothers and Nan Yong were all on the side.

Nie Chuchen walked in with a breeze, Kong Sheng saw that she was still familiar with the red clothes, and suddenly a strange feeling appeared in his heart: If Nie Chuchen is asked to take off this red dress and change into the beautiful and delicate low-cut palace skirt of the current women, I don't know how graceful it should be? He suddenly realized that Nie Chuchen's breasts were really big, and he was definitely an outstanding leader among women of this age, and Kong Sheng estimated that it was at least an E cup.

Kong Sheng's eyes seemed to see Nie Chuchen wearing a floor-length skirt, smiling, with waves on his chest, looking back at the scene, and a ripple and charm appeared in his heart. He immediately secretly said embarrassed, calmed down, got up and said to Nie Chuchen: "Senior Sister Nie, it's been hard all the way!" ”

Nie Chuchen only had Kong Sheng in his eyes, and he didn't pay attention to Xu Yuan and these generals at all. She stood there with a grin and said, "I brought Senior Brother Nangong here for you, and the rest is up to you." I went to the backyard to rest. ”

Nie Chuchen floated away, walked out of the lobby and went straight to the backyard of the official office. She didn't treat herself as an outsider from beginning to end, and went directly into the inner courtyard of Kong Sheng's mansion, which clearly showed that she regarded herself as Kong Sheng's inner relative.

Xu Yuan caught a glimpse of Nie Chuchen's red-clothed figure disappearing into the corner of the corridor, and a light smile appeared on his clear face: "Kong Dujun, Miss Nie is really temperamental. ”

Kong Sheng smiled embarrassedly: "Xu Taishou, everyone, Senior Sister Nie is straightforward by nature, and she was born in the rivers and lakes, she does not follow the rules of etiquette, and there are rudenesses, Kong has made amends for her." ”

Nan Yong and the others couldn't hold back their laughter and arched their hands: "The last general doesn't dare to be." ”

Xu Yuan smiled, and suddenly said: "Kong Dujun, Nangong Wang led Hong Ze Shui Kou to vote, should you see him?" At present, it is the time for us to employ people, and it is not appropriate to neglect the hearts of these strong men who are enthusiastic about serving the imperial court. ”

Only Xu Yuan can say this, and Nan Yong's subordinates dare not say it.

Kong Sheng smiled and arched his hand: "Xu Taishou, Kong is busy with official business today, they have worked all the way to settle down first, and it is not too late for me to meet them another day." ”

As soon as Kong Sheng said this, Xu Yuan secretly said in his heart, What are you busy with? It's nothing more than dragging the old man to idle here, under the banner of studying official business, in fact, it's just chatting. You'd rather spend a few hours with us here than meet that Nangong Wang and Hong Ze Shui Kou, what do you think? These water cowards are all fierce, if they can be sincerely attached to the use of the imperial court, they will definitely be the main force against the traitors in the future, but why do you deliberately snub them?

If Kong Sheng didn't pay attention to Nangong Wang, Xu Yuan wouldn't believe it. Because Kong Sheng asked Nie Chuchen as a lobbyist, and asked Mu Changfeng to go out of the city to greet him, and also asked Li Biao and Li Hu to list the military formation as a way to enter the city, at least it was big enough in the scene.

Kong Sheng glanced at Xu Yuan and the others, got up and said with a smile: "Okay, Xu Taishou, that's all for today's official discussion, I'm a little tired, I want to rest for a while, we'll see you tomorrow!" ”

Kong Sheng issued an eviction order, and Xu Yuan and others had to leave.

But Nam Yong came back halfway. Seeing that Kong Sheng was waiting in the hall, his heart was awe-inspiring, knowing that his every move had fallen into Kong Sheng's prediction.

He bowed to Kong Sheng and said in a low voice: "Lord Overseer, the last general has already sent people to deploy after being ordered, and once there is any disturbance in this group of water robbers, the last general can control the situation at the first time." It's just that the Admiral doesn't understand that the so-called suspicious people don't need to be suspicious, and since the Overseer has recruited these people at any cost, why is he neglecting to leave the front behind and secretly spy on the back? ”

Kong Sheng stared at Nan Yong deeply, his expression indifferent: "Nan Yong, what do you think of this batch of water cowards?"

"Strong and strong, unified orders, neat military appearance, should be good combat power. It can be seen that Nangong Wang knows the way of using soldiers, and his bearing is calm, and he is a rare strange person. Nam Yong said truthfully.

"That's right. Nangong Wang is proficient in the art of war, knows how to command soldiers and horses, and is good at arranging troops, and is a rare strategist and military advisor. If he sincerely joins this water force, he will definitely be the backbone of our army in the future. Kong Sheng said in a deep voice: "However, Shui Kou is a Shui Kou after all, and unlike the official army, he has an unruly temperament. They were persuaded by me, not by me. If I give me another high-level courtesy, I am afraid that they will have an inflated mentality, be arrogant, and cause trouble. ”

Nan Yong took a deep breath: "Lord Overseer, you are too lazy, and the last general is worried that it will cause their backlash and dissatisfaction. ”

A trace of coldness flashed at the corner of Kong Sheng's mouth: "Since they have entered my Xiayi City, they are no longer bandits and thieves." If you don't respect the orders and the laws and regulations, then there is nothing to say, punish according to the law, and never tolerate adultery! ”

"Besides, this official will meet them in a few days, if he can't even hold his breath at this point, Nangong Wang won't need it."

Nan Yong nodded silently and bowed out.

He understood very well in his heart that Kong Sheng was not necessarily deliberately snubbing Nangong Wang, but it must be to suppress the momentum of these people to avoid being uncontrollable in the future, and at the same time, it could also be understood as a temptation and test. To be honest, if Nangong Wang didn't even have this measure of heart and city, he would leave if he wanted to, and Kong Sheng felt that there was nothing to save and a pity.

Looking at the back of Nan Yong leaving, Kong Sheng turned around and went to the back house. He knew that although Nie Chuchen didn't ask in person, he had to give Nie Chuchen a reasonable explanation for today's incident.

In fact, the explanation with Nan Yong is not the real intention of Kong Sheng's move today. In addition, it is mainly aimed at Nangong Wang himself.

Kong Sheng knew that Nangong Wangbacheng was "wrapped" by Nie Chuchen, which was not the same thing as truly returning to his heart. If he treats Nangong Wang highly courteously from the beginning, it will not only boost Nangong Wang's "arrogance", but also lay hidden dangers for the future. Therefore, deliberately snubbing, to put it bluntly, is still a means.

As a result, Kong Sheng's long-term and complex process of probing, testing and winning over Nangong Wang began. (To be continued.) )