After that meal that day, Shi Wei didn't dare to let his cousin take care of Xiao Zhouhou anymore.

Although the "jealousy" between the two daughters made Shi Wei feel proud, in today's special situation, it is better not to make extraneous branches.

Shi Wei originally thought that Jinling had been broken, the war in Pingnan was over, and he could return to the dynasty as soon as possible.

It's just that the resistance of local forces in the Southern Tang Dynasty outside Jinling delayed Shi Wei's return to Beijing.

On the Jiangzhou side, the commander of the Southern Tang Dynasty refused to admit Li Yu's handwriting, and led the people to defend the city.

The rest, such as Jizhou and other places, still swore not to surrender and stubbornly resisted the attack of the Song army after learning the news that Jinling City was broken and Li Yu surrendered.

Because of these stubborn enemies, Cao Bin had to transfer a large army to divide the land, and he himself sat in Jinling to preside over the overall situation, and he could not return to the court for a while.

Cao Bin couldn't leave, and Shi Wei, a nominal subordinate, naturally couldn't return to Beijing in advance.

In this case, in order to ensure that Xiao Zhouhou's identity was not revealed, Shi Wei ordered Xiong Qingye to secretly send her to Liyang's own mansion first, so as to stay away from Jinling, a place of right and wrong.

After all, in Jinling City, there are still many Southern Tang ministers who know Xiao Zhouhou.

After sending Xiao Zhou away, Shi Wei returned to Jinling City.

Because in the city, there is one more person to solve.

In the early morning of the same day, Shi Wei rode into the city and went to Lufu through Yujie.

Since the destruction of Jinling City, those subordinates in the city were afraid of looting for the Song army who entered the city, and they all closed the door of the mansion and did not dare to go out, and Lu Xuanming's mansion was naturally the same.

When Lu Xuanming heard that Shi Wei was coming to the door, he immediately opened the door and led the family out to greet him.

"Villain Lu Xuanming, welcome Master Shi." Lu Xuanming groveled, bowed to the end, and sent Shi Wei to kneel.

Lu Yuzhu beside him also lowered his head and bowed his head to Shi Wei with a blessing salute.

Shi Wei ignored Lu Xuanming, but reached out to help Lu Yuzhu up, and asked with concern: "Miss Lu, the previous war didn't disturb you." ”

Lu Yuzhu heard his words of concern, his face showed gratitude, and he said in a low voice: "Lord Tuoshi's blessing, Yuzhu is all right." ”

Shi Wei nodded, and then walked in.

Entering the hall, Lu Xuanming invited Shi Wei to the upper seat and served all kinds of refreshments.

Lu Xuanming didn't dare to sit, but stood beside him with his hands down.

Shi Wei also relied on him to take care of him, and took care of his own leisurely tea.

Lu Xuanming stood for a long time, his face was a little embarrassed, and after hesitating for a long time, he retreated from the left and right, and said with a sneer: "Lord Shi, now that the Southern Tang Dynasty is dead, and the small one has returned to the Great Song Dynasty, I will ask Lord Shi to bring me more in the future." ”

The emperor of the Great Song Dynasty had an order, but if the Southern Tang Dynasty surrendered to the ministers, he chose his sage and hired him.

An unknown official like Lu Xuanming wants to make a name for himself in the officialdom of the New Dynasty, but if there is no one to support him, there is naturally little hope.

At the beginning, Lu Xuanming dedicated his daughter to himself, regardless of his face to please himself, in addition to wanting to eliminate Shi Wei's previous grudges, he also wanted to use Shi Wei's power to continue to be an official in the new dynasty.

Lu Xuanming's careful thinking, Shi Wei naturally knew it from the beginning.

Hearing Lu Xuanming's "hint", Shi Wei pretended to be suddenly enlightened, and said: "Don't you say that I forgot, this official came here today for this matter." ”

Lu Xuanming thought that Shi Wei was going to carry him up, so he was naturally overjoyed.

Shi Wei said: "This official originally planned to promote you, but you also know that this official was born in the Southern Tang Dynasty, and if this official personally comes forward to recommend you, it will inevitably be criticized." ”

"The little one doesn't want to embarrass Lord Shi, but the little one really wants to serve the Great Song Dynasty, so I ask Lord Shi to think of a way." Lu Xuanming was a little anxious, but he was afraid that Shi Wei would breach the contract.

Shi Wei pretended to be distressed, pondered for a long time, and suddenly, his eyes lit up.

"Lord Lu, do you have any treasure knives inlaid with gold and jade in your house?" Shi Wei suddenly asked.

Lu Xuanming was stunned for a moment, and thought that Shi Wei was trying to ask for some kind of treasure or other bribe, he thought about it for a while, and was busy ordering his subordinates to get something.

Lu Xuanming put the thing in both hands, and said with a smile: "This is a golden dagger collected by Xiao Xiao in his early years, although it is not a rare treasure, but it is also worth some money, please accept it with a smile." ”

It was a dagger made of gold, and the handle and sheath were studded with sparkling gems, and at first glance it was a priceless good.

Shi Wei played with this thing, and sighed: "Lord Lu, your year's fortune is similar to that of this official, but you have such a treasure, Lord Lu, to be honest, how many people's fat and people's ointment have you looted over the years." ”

Lu Xuanming was stunned for a moment, his face was full of embarrassment, and he didn't know how to respond to Shi Wei's sarcasm for a while.

Shi Wei laughed: "This official is just joking with you, this dagger is really good, Lord Lu, what your career will be in the future, it depends on it." ”

Lu Xuanming relieved himself at this time, and he was only overjoyed, and he thanked Shi Wei again and again.

At this time, Shi Wei unexpectedly returned the dagger to Lu Xuan.

"My lord, what are you ......" Lu Xuanming's expression became flustered again.

Shi Wei took a sip of tea before he said: "This official said a long time ago, in order to avoid suspicion, I will not speak for you, but another person can, and his words have more weight than this official." ”

Lu Xuanming turned his worries into worries, and hurriedly pricked up his ears to listen.

Shi Wei said unhurriedly: "This time, the commander of Pingnan, Cao Yuan's envoy, you must also know." If you dedicate this golden dagger to the envoy of Cao Yuan, he will be happy, and he will say a few good words for you in front of the Son of Heaven in the future. ”

After abducting for a long time, Shi Wei finally told the truth.

Lu Xuanming was so excited that he almost jumped up.

What kind of character is Cao Bin, how could Lu Xuanming not know that if he can get the care of Cao Yuan's towering tree, he will naturally be more useful than Shi Wei.

Under the joy, Lu Xuanming looked embarrassed again, "Having said that, but the Cao Yuan envoy has a prominent status, and Xuanming is a small official, how can he see the Cao Yuan envoy." ”

Shi Wei said: "After a few days, the envoys of the Cao Yuan will meet the ministers of the Southern Tang Dynasty one by one, and when the time comes, you will take advantage of the summons to present this golden dagger." ”

Lu Xuanming frowned and said, "I have already heard about this matter, but with a small official position of this level, it seems that it is not among the summons." ”

Shi Wei glanced at him and said sarcastically: "You have been an official for many years, don't you know what it means to be 'rich can make ghosts push demons'." ”

Shi Wei's sarcasm immediately made Lu Xuanming suddenly realize.

is not on the list of summonses, and it is not arranged by the relevant officials, as long as Lu Xuanming is willing to spend money and pay filial piety, he can naturally add his own list.

After this conversation, Lu Xuanming completely put his mind at ease, and hurriedly said: "Lord Shi's kindness, the little one is toothless and unforgettable, if the small one is lucky enough to fly in the future, he will never forget the kindness of the adult today." ”

Shi Wei nodded, and instructed him not to tell others about this, even his own daughter, Lu Xuanming naturally agreed.

Shi Wei waved his hand and said, "I have said everything I should say, so I will leave." ”

Shi Wei got up and left.

Lu Xuanming hurriedly said: "Why are you in a hurry to leave, Yu'er, she has not seen the adult, and she is worried about it in her heart, why don't you let Yu'er serve the adult." ”

Lu Xuanming really regarded his daughter as a prostitute.

Shi Wei didn't want to stay for a long time, so he only said that there was something to do.

After leaving the Lu Mansion, Shi Wei went to Cao Cong's tent again.

This second-generation soldier has been by his father's side since the quarrying battle, serving as a guard and some civilian work.

Shi Wei was busy with medical affairs, and Cao Cong was busy worrying about his father, although the camps of the two were not far apart, they had rarely seen each other for more than half a year.

At this time, seeing Shi Wei's arrival, Cao Cong was naturally very happy, and even if he ordered his subordinates to get some wine and food, he had a few drinks with Shi Wei.

Friends eat and drink, and the things they talk about are nothing more than an old memory.

Chatting and chatting, Shi Wei led the topic to the injustice he experienced when he was in the Southern Tang Dynasty.

Shi Wei specifically mentioned Lu Xuanming, saying that this person was an unkind official and almost killed him.

Cao Cong listened and said indignantly: "This kind of dog official is really hateful, I don't know where he is now, the foolish brother Ming'er will take a few brothers, teach that guy a good lesson, so as to be angry for Brother Shi." ”

Shi Wei was waiting for his words.

At that moment, he was grateful: "Brother Cao's heart, Shi Mou understands it, but I have already thought of a plan to punish this dog official, but I still need a small favor from Brother Cao." ”

Cao Cong immediately patted his chest and said: "Brother Shi's business is my Cao Cong's business, what do you ask me to do, just give orders." ”

Shi Wei was attached to his ear to explain his plan.

Cao Cong gradually understood, but he smiled and said, "Brother Shi, your strategy is yin enough." ”

Shi Wei said coldly: "To deal with such an insidious villain surnamed Lu, you should use a trick so that he knows what evil is called evil and evil retribution." ”

Cao Cong readily agreed at the moment.

Shi Wei was happy, so he accompanied Cao Cong to have a good drink.

Two days later, Cao Bin, as the commander of the three armies, really met with all the officials of the Southern Tang Dynasty in his own battalion, and at the same time appeased them, he told them the policy of employing people by Corporal Lixian, the emperor of the Great Song Dynasty.

According to the method hinted by Shi Wei, Lu Xuanming spent money to dot the relevant officials and added his name to the list of callers.

After waiting for more than an hour, Lu Xuanming finally heard his name.

So he took the sword he was about to offer in his sleeve, took care of his clothes, and carefully stepped into the tent.

"The villain Lu Xuanming pays a visit to Lord Cao." After entering the account, Lu Xuanming didn't even dare to raise his head, and hurriedly opened the bottom.

Cao Bin, who was sitting upright, looked kind, raised his hand and smiled: "Lord Lu is exempt, look at the seat." ”

The soldiers arranged a stool under Cao Bin, and Lu Xuanming sat down flattered.

The following dialogue was nothing more than Cao Bin's words of comfort, while Lu Xuanming expressed his loyalty and vowed to do his best for the Great Song Dynasty and die for himself.

Cao Bin also heard a lot of these words, and after dealing with a few words, he wanted to send Lu Xuanming away.

"My lord, there is one more thing that I want to give to my lord, and I hope my lord will accept it."

Lu Xuanming seized the last opportunity, hurriedly stood up, put his hand into his sleeve, and tried to take out the golden dagger.

At this time, Cao Cong, who was standing behind Cao Bin, suddenly shouted: "Come on, take down this assassin quickly!" ”

(To be continued)