Chapter 92: Temptation (II)
Hu Xiaotian said with a smile: "Looking back now, the student really didn't know Taishan, if I knew your identity at the time, I wouldn't dare to take the axe from the class anyway and pick up your next link." β
Zhang Ziqian said: "A tower at the end of the west bank is like a pen, and it writes articles in the sky. Except for Brother Hu, who can write such a wonderful article? β
Hu Xiaotian said with a smile: "The second crossing of the south bridge is like a shuttle, and the splendid river is woven horizontally. Is this link from Master Zhang? β
Zhang Ziqian smiled and shook his head: "The old man doesn't have that talent." β
Hu Xiaotian said meaningfully: "Could it be Li Dashuai?" β
The two looked at each other, and each understood that the other already knew who they were and what they were coming from, and then laughed at the same time.
Zhang Ziqian still didn't take the initiative to break this matter, and said euphemistically: "The marshal also likes this couplet very much, and he also wrote one by himself and gave it to Lord Hu, the head of the household." "Actually, it's tantamount to telling sΓΉ Hu Xiaotian, don't pretend to be a kid, we all know your origin clearly, and you're still making a fool of yourself here, if it weren't for your Lao Tzu, if it weren't for the in-laws of the two families, I would have put down my shelf and come to you to pay respects?
Hu Xiaotian knew that there was no need to hide his identity now, he got up and bowed deeply to Zhang Ziqian and said, "Don't blame Lord Zhang, the reason why Xiaotian concealed his identity is really a little difficult. β
Zhang Ziqian hurriedly stepped forward to hold his arm and said, "Brother Hu, why do you need to be like this. β
He is a brother Hu on the left, and a brother Hu on the right is called Hu Xiaotian's scalp numb, if he is in the relationship with Li Tianheng, he should call Zhang Ziqian's generation, he said respectfully: "Master Zhang, don't call me that, according to your seniority, you are my teacher." "By age. It's enough to call grandpa.
Zhang Ziqian smiled and said: "The old man has never minded these vain names, Xiao God, you just said that you have a hard time, can you tell me about it?" β
Hu Xiaotian nodded and said, "Master Zhang, I can't hide it, I'm stubborn by nature. Causing trouble in the capital, making people angry, my father was very angry about my affairs, so he sent me here, his intention was to let me sharpen myself in Qingyun, let me know the hardships of the world, and let me understand the hardships of the career. Before coming, my father specially explained that he should not reveal my background lightly. β
Zhang Ziqian stroked his beard and sighed: "Pity the hearts of parents in the world." Your father is really well-intentioned, he is worried that after others know your identity, they will take care of you everywhere, but it will not have the effect of tempering you. β
Hu Xiaotian said: "That's exactly what I mean, although Xiaotian has a stubborn temperament, but I still have some self-esteem in my heart, since I came here, I want to do something." You don't have to rely on anyone, just your own abilities. He glanced at Zhang Ziqian and said, "It's just that I didn't expect it." Since I came to Qingyun, I have been known by Li Dashuai. He knew in his heart that Zhang Ziqian pretended to be a fisherman and waited for him to cross the river at the Tongji River, which was definitely arranged in advance.
Zhang Ziqian said: "Young people have some ambition is always good, no better than us old guys, waiting for my age." If you can sit in a sedan chair and never ride a car, you can ride a car without riding a horse, and if you can let people support you, you will be too lazy to work your own, and the energy saved is your own. Time is also your own. He looked at Hu Xiaotian with a smile: "It's good to be young, you can afford to toss, I can't afford to toss this old bone anymore." β
Hu Xiaotian heard that there was something in Zhang Ziqian's words, which was clearly saying that he didn't know how to use relationships, and that he was so strong, but it was actually a waste of time. Hu Xiaotian smiled secretly in his heart, he was afraid that he didn't know that he didn't come here to hone at all, but that his father wanted him to stay away from the political storm in the capital, and it was also a way out for the Hu family. Hu Xiaotian said: "Lord Zhang's words are like an enlightenment, which makes Xiaotianmao suddenly open. β
Zhang Ziqian smiled: "You are a smart young man, you don't need me to say more at all." After a pause, he said, "These local officials in Qingyun have caused you trouble, right?" β
Hu Xiaotian smiled and said nothing, he could handle Qingyun's affairs by himself, and he didn't want Zhang Ziqian to help.
Zhang Ziqian said: "His Royal Highness King Zhou has traveled in Xizhou for a period of time before, and I have also had the honor to meet him, and I heard that His Royal Highness has made a grand wish to travel all over the famous mountains and rivers of Dakang, and to pray for His Majesty." β
Hu Xiaotian said: "It's really commendable. β
Zhang Ziqian said: "I think you are very close to each other. β
Hu Xiaotian knew that Zhang Ziqian was probing his tone again, and he smiled: "It's the first time I've seen him, and I think he didn't come this time to me, but to the Xiyan girl from Huancai Pavilion." β
Zhang Ziqian couldn't help but laugh when he heard Hu Xiaotian say this, Long Yefang's infatuation with Xiyan was seen by almost everyone. He asked seemingly casually, "You have a lot of friendship with that Xiyan girl, and it seems that you have known each other for a long time." β
Hu Xiaotian smiled secretly in his heart, Zhang Ziqian is definitely an old slippery head, and his real intention is to test the relationship between himself and Xiyan, which is understandable, after all, he is Li Tianheng's henchman, and the starting point is naturally towards the Li family.
This is a great opportunity for Hu Xiaotian, he made a tangled and embarrassed expression, in Zhang Ziqian's opinion, this guy has a ghost in his heart, and Hu Xiaotian just wants to give him this impression, the master of psychology is not for nothing, Hu Xiaotian's eyes flickered, his eyelashes drooped, and he didn't dare to look at Zhang Ziqian when he spoke: "I'm not familiar with Miss Xiyan!" β
Zhang Ziqian laughed and said, "I can see it." "There are no silver three hundred taels here, the more you describe it, the darker it becomes, Zhang Ziqian secretly thinks in his heart, this kid is notorious in the capital, and it has been rumored that he openly molested women from good families in broad daylight, and now there is a woman from Huancai Pavilion who came from Xiezhou over the mountains and waded to find him, unfamiliar? That's weird! With Zhang Ziqian's shrewdness, he will inevitably fall into Hu Xiaotian's trap.
Hu Xiaotian said: "When I am done with this busy time, I will personally go to Xizhou and say hello to Uncle Li." β
Zhang Ziqian said: "The handsome man is also concerned about you." β
Hu Xiaotian said: "Master Zhang, I hope you don't mention the matter of Xiyan to Dashuai, I'm worried that he will misunderstand." He knew that Zhang Ziqian's purpose for coming to Qingyun was to Li Tianheng to inspect himself, of course he would not keep it secret for himself, and deliberately pretended to be nervous, intending to paralyze Zhang Ziqian.
Zhang Ziqian stroked his beard, sighed and said, "Xiaotian, there are some things that I don't know whether to say or not." β
Hu Xiaotian nodded and said, "Adults only discipline teachings." β
Zhang Ziqian said: "As an official of the imperial court, you need to be cautious in your words and deeds, some things cannot be done, and some people have to stay away." Zhang Ziqian affirmed Hu Xiaotian's talent, and last night's charity auction made him see Hu Xiaotian's wit, but Zhang Ziqian still has a lot of complaints about Hu Xiaotian and the dusty women in Huancai Pavilion, and he is most afraid that this kid is talented but not virtuous.
Hu Xiaotian said: "I understand! β
Zhang Ziqian didn't continue to dwell on this matter, and changed his words: "Actually, Qingyun doesn't have anything to do here, so it's better for you to return to Xizhou with me." β
Hu Xiaotian was shocked in his heart, what did Zhang Ziqian want to go back with him in such a hurry? Could it be that Li Tianheng can't wait? Seeing that I am too good, I am afraid that other women will abduct me, so they want to force me to marry his daughter? Hu Xiaotian said: "Master Zhang also saw it, Qingyun's side of the matter really can't be let go." β
Zhang Ziqian smiled slightly, and he was not reluctant, Hu Xiaotian's attitude had been tested from this sentence, this kid didn't seem to be willing to see Li Tianheng.
Zhang Ziqian said: "The old man is going to return to Xizhou tomorrow, since you are busy with official business and can't take a break, then you should focus on official affairs, by the way, do you have anything else you need me to convey?" β
Hu Xiaotian said: "Lord Zhang, I still want adults to help me if I have something." β
"Say!"
Hu Xiaotian said in a low voice: "Actually, His Royal Highness King Zhou did not come to cheer me on this time, but made a special trip to greet the Sharjah mission. β
Zhang Ziqian was stunned when he heard this: "Sharjah Mission? β
Hu Xiaotian nodded, he had already guessed from Zhang Ziqian's expression that he didn't know about it, and he couldn't help but be a little strange, the Sharjah mission came to Dakang, passing through Xichuan Such a big thing Zhang Ziqian didn't know.
Hu Xiaotian continued: "I have received news that the horse thieves of Heavenly Wolf Mountain are likely to ambush the mission on the road from Qingyun to Honggu County. β
Zhang Ziqian's expression became extremely solemn, if the Sharjah mission was ambushed halfway, it would provoke a war between the two countries, and he understood the fierceness of the Sharjah people.
Hu Xiaotian said: "Lord Zhang, this matter is not trivial, if anything happens to the King of Zhou and the Sharjah Mission, not to mention that the black veil on my head is not guaranteed, I am afraid that even Li Dashuai will be very troublesome." β
Zhang Ziqian frowned, and said in a deep voice: "What do you want to do?" β
Hu Xiaotian said: "The first strike is stronger, instead of waiting for the horse thieves from Heavenly Wolf Mountain to attack the mission, it is better for us to eradicate the danger in time." β
Zhang Ziqian said: "You mean to destroy the lair of the horse bandits in Tianluo Mountain?" β
Hu Xiaotian shook his head, and said in his heart Although this Zhang Ziqian has some knowledge, he really looks like he is not careless when it comes to facing the enemy, and the government has suppressed bandits so many times before, and each time it is in vain, it is not easy to destroy the lair of the horse bandits in Tianluo Mountain.
Zhang Ziqian said: "So what? β
Hu Xiaotian said: "The horse bandits in Tianluo Mountain have been entrenched for many years, and the government has sent troops to kill them many times, but so far they have had little effect, what do you think is the reason?" β
Zhang Ziqian said: "Could it be that someone in the government has reported to the horse bandits? β
Hu Xiaotian snapped his fingers and said, "Yes! β
Zhang Ziqian said angrily: "Find out which one it is, the old man will write to the handsome man, and cut it with a thousand knives to solve the hatred in his heart." β
Hu Xiaotian said: "Maybe it's not one, I don't have exact evidence at hand now, but the matter in front of me is imminent, and if we want to protect the safety of His Royal Highness King Zhou and the mission, we can't seem to continue to hesitate." β
Zhang Ziqian said: "What do you want? β
Hu Xiaotian lowered his voice and said: "So far, there is not much time left for us, instead of letting them cooperate with each other, let's cut off their contact first." β
Zhang Ziqian said: "What do you mean? β
Hu Xiaotian said: "It's better to kill a thousand by mistake than to let go of one!" β
Asking for a monthly pass, there are three days left until the end of the month, what are you waiting for? (To be continued......)