Governor's Mansion.

It was late at night, Zhizhou Dong Shizhen was holding a teacup in his hand, frowning, and above the guest seat, Zhao Xin, the director of the Ministry of War, looked resentful, and described with a frothing voice, "Lord Zhizhou, you have to call the shots in this matter, transfer those weapons from the arsenal, you are present, and the lower officials have said that this matter is not handled in accordance with the laws of the imperial court, and it is okay if nothing happens, if someone really investigates it, this matter will be troublesome." Now the surnamed Chu pointed the finger at Xiaguan, within three days, if the weapon could not be returned to the warehouse, the chair under Xiaguan's ass would be taken away by him, and maybe even this head would be compensated to him. ”

"Lord Zhao, don't be impatient." Dong Shizhen said earnestly: "You have already looked for General Dongfang for this matter?" ”

"Xia Guan went to General Dongfang as soon as possible, but General Dongfang was very happy, and only said that I would tell the surnamed Chu that he wanted to bring the equipment back and go directly to him." Zhao Xin said helplessly: "Chu Huan forced the subordinate to retrieve the equipment, but the Dongfang general was obviously unwilling to hand over this batch of equipment, and the subordinate official was caught in it, it was really a dilemma ......!" He pleaded: "Lord Zhizhou, the lower officials really have no choice but to ask you for advice." ”

Dong Shizhen shook his head and said, "What should Master Zhao do with me?" ”

"Master Dong, you can't say that." Zhao Xin immediately said: "At that time, you said that even if a new official was really transferred, he didn't dare to investigate this matter too much, and now the surname Chu has caught this matter, you should know that he has a golden sword given by the Holy Lord in his hand, and the golden sword is out of the body sheath and slashed on the lower official, which can be cut first and then played." ”

Dong Shizhen put down the teacup, spread his hands and said: "Lord Zhao, you should be able to see that Chu Huan came to Xiguan for us from the beginning, and now that you Lord Zhao has a handle to grab his hand, he will naturally arrest this matter to death." This matter is very tricky, although Chu Huan's power is not very good now, but after all, he is the governor of Xiguan appointed by the imperial court, and he holds the imperial golden sword, which is really difficult to deal with ......! He sighed, shook his head, and said, "Mobilizing the arsenal is indeed a violation of the laws of the imperial court, and now you have only two ways to go." ”

"Which two paths?"

"The first way is to convince General Dongfang to send back the ordnance and equipment that was used in the past." Dong Shizhen lowered his voice and said: "In fact, the ordnance and equipment sent over last time are still in the barracks, and the box has not even been opened. After a pause, he said with a smile: "Lord Zhao, you are also from the army, and General Dongfang were also fierce generals under Governor Zhu, the righteousness of comrades, Lord Zhao is now in a predicament, I think General Dongfang will still help you out of the siege." ”

"Help me out?" Zhao Xinpi didn't smile, and asked, "Master Dong really thinks that he will relieve me from the siege?" ”

Dong Shizhen said with a smile: "As far as I know, Lord Zhao and General Dongfang can be regarded as enlisted in the army together, and later they were valued by Governor Zhu together...... It's just that later the Eastern General made many meritorious contributions, so ......! He waved his hand and smiled embarrassedly: "That's it, it's all in the past, but I think the friendship between the two should be not shallow. ”

Zhao Xin's eyes flashed, and he couldn't help but say, "If it weren't for the three thousand taels of silver, would you speak for me when Dongfang Xin?" As soon as the words came out, he was a little embarrassed, and his expression was a little wrong.

Dong Shizhen smiled knowingly, lowered his voice and said: "Lord Zhao, in fact, there is a sentence in my heart, I don't know if I should talk about it or not...... ”

Zhao Xin frowned and said, "What does Lord Zhizhou want to say?" ”

"If you really want to say it, I'm afraid that Lord Zhao will misunderstand that Dong is suspected of sowing discord." Dong Shizhen sighed, "But in my heart, Dong has always felt that when it comes to marching and fighting, Lord Zhao may not be under the ...... of the Eastern General!" He seemed to think it was bad to say this, so he waved his hand and said, "That's it, it's my ......!" ”

Zhao Xin raised his eyebrows and said, "Master Dong, you are really overrated...... But then again, in the past, Governor Zhu gave few opportunities, and if he gave the same opportunity to the lower officials, the current achievements of the lower officials may not be lower than those of the Eastern ......! He laughed twice, but did not continue, as if he was very interested in the topic.

Dong Shizhen's expression was solemn, and he said: "I'm afraid that's true, in fact, in life, sometimes even if you are full of ambitions, but you don't have the opportunity to show it, that's ...... Hey, Dong thinks that the most regrettable thing in this world is that heroes are useless. ”

"What do you mean?" Zhao Xin heard what Dong Shizhen said, and couldn't help but move his chair closer to Dong Shizhen.

Dong Shizhen shook his head with a smile and said, "Nothing, nothing." Oh, yes, I mean, General Dongfang has an old friendship with Lord Zhao, and now that Chu Huan is aggressive, Lord Zhao is in deep trouble, and General Dongfang should still be able to help. Lord Zhao will go and have a good talk with General Dongfang again, and send the batch of equipment back to the arsenal, so that Chu Huan's side will be easy to deal with, and Lord Zhao will be able to turn the corner. Fu Xu smiled: "People are alive, equipment is dead, General Dongfang should not put the safety of Lord Zhao at risk for some equipment...... Moreover, Lord Zhao agreed to transfer the equipment from the Hyogo to the barracks, which was already a great risk and gave General Dongfang a lot of face, and now that the matter has happened, General Dongfang will not let Lord Zhao take this matter completely alone, right? ”

Zhao Xin immediately sneered: "If it makes sense, why did the lower officials come to find Master Dong?" Coming out of Chu Huan's side, the lower official went directly to Dongfang Xin, I was so good at talking, I had said everything, why didn't I mention the old friendship in the past, I almost didn't kneel down for him, hum, I, Zhao Xin, still read the old friendship, but the general Dongfang can't remember, there is only one sentence over and over again, the equipment transferred from the Hyogo has entered the Pingxi military camp, which is the equipment of the Pingxi Army, if Chu Huan wants it, go and get it yourself...... However, our military department is subordinate to the yamen under the governor's palace, although Chu Huan can't control Dongfang Xin on the surface, but he is our top boss, he threw the matter to me, obviously he didn't come forward to ......! Clenched his fists and said in annoyance: "Master Dong, the first path you said is no longer feasible, and Dongfang Xin is never ready to hand over the equipment." ”

Dong Shizhen frowned, approached Zhao Xin, and said in a low voice: "Is General Dongfang really so unkind? ”

Zhao Xin also leaned over and said in a low voice: "Do you think Dongfang Xin is a righteous guy?" At the beginning, I enlisted in the army with him, worshiped the handle, and then he rose all the way, arrogant, and I gradually became estranged, this time Governor Zhu sponsored the officials of Xiguan, I thought that Dongfang Xin had an old friend with me after all, and his words still had some weight on Governor Zhu's side, so I found him, hoping to help talk ......! After looking left and right, he was full of annoyance and said: "It's good, at first he pretended to be pretty, saying that Governor Zhu already had a candidate, and he was not good at illustrating and talking too much about personnel, but then he beat around the bush and said that the price was three thousand taels ......!" ”

Dong Shizhen narrowed his eyes.

"Three thousand taels of silver, that's not a small amount." Zhao Xin sighed: "Xiliang retreated, led a team of men and horses to fight several county seats, and finally saved some silver taels, but in the end, it was not enough for the price he offered, there was really no way, and he still owed a lot ......of silver outside." Waving his hand, the annoyed person sighed with infinite emotion: "I understand now, the world is hot and cold, what *** bullshit righteousness, it's all fake...... Forget it, Master Dong, didn't you say that there is a second way to go? Please also advise. ”

Dong Shizhen shook his head and sighed: "This first road is impassable, but this second road, Lord Zhao must not want to go, but...... In the current situation, there is only a second way. ”

"My lord, please advise!"

"Thirty-six strategies, go is the best policy." Dong Shizhen said: "Lord Zhao is caught between Chu Huan and Dongfang Xin, in a dilemma, this Chu Huan is not a good stubble, he is eyeing Lord Zhao, if Lord Zhao really can't give him an explanation, he will definitely use this matter to rectify Lord Zhao ruthlessly, better, dismissal and dismissal are indispensable, if the situation is worse, as Lord Zhao himself said, maybe ......!" Glancing at Zhao Xin's neck, he didn't continue, but Zhao Xin felt a chill in his neck and understood what Dong Shizhen meant.

"In that case, it's better to go." Dong Shizhen picked up the teacup again, took a sip, and then said slowly: "Didn't Chu Huan give Lord Zhao three days?" Three days, enough time for Lord Zhao to leave here, the city defense of Shuoquan City is our people, Lord Zhao left with his family, temporarily find a hidden place to live temporarily, as long as you leave, Chu Huan can only go to Dongfang Xin by himself, this is the next thing, Lord Zhao, you don't have to care, it is important to save your life first. ”

Zhao Xin hurriedly said: "You mean, let me leave everything and leave like this?" ”

Dong Shizhen sighed: "Could it be that Lord Zhao has other methods?" ”

"I've worked hard for so many years, and I still owe a lot of money in order to sit in this position." Zhao Xin was unwilling to say: "Just leave quietly, leaving everything, I ...... I don't want to ......! ”

Dong Shizhen bowed his head and said: "Lord Zhao's mood, Dong can understand, but what else?" He shook his head and said with a wry smile in a low voice: "If General Dongfang talks a little bit about the old friendship, Lord Zhao will be able to turn the corner this time, but ...... Since General Dongfang doesn't let go of his equipment, Lord Zhao has no other way, the surname Chu looks kind, but he is a ruthless guy in his bones, if Lord Zhao doesn't protect himself, the consequences will be ......! He didn't say anything, but his grim expression said it all.