What Xu Ji didn't expect was how his series of actions would affect him, and he beheaded two county magistrates in less than half a year, and all of them were conclusive. This makes Xu Ji's reputation in Chen Liu almost to the extent of one-sidedness, even Zhang Miao does not have such popular support, but this is not necessarily a good thing for Xu Ji, the so-called wood show will be destroyed by the forest wind, Xu Ji's over-prominence is undoubtedly a very troublesome situation. He didn't need to explain that he could guess that this was Zhang Miao's deliberate, he needed Xu Ji to be so prominent that it was terrifying, and he would be able to solve this trouble more easily at that time.

It's just that Xu Ji is powerless for such a situation, from the current situation, the more natural his reputation is, the better, but the hidden danger of doing so is also getting bigger and bigger, this is a contradictory thing, Xu Ji has no choice, so he simply decided to let it develop, these benefits are also obvious, in less than three days after Xu Ji returned to Yu County, the rest of the counties in Nanchen also surrendered, which is undoubtedly a huge good news for him, And the only thing Xu Ji needs to do at present is to integrate Nan Chenliu's strength, coordinate spring ploughing, and then wait for Zhang Miao's actions.

Of course, Xu Ji also wants to take the initiative, but he is inferior to Zhang Miao in terms of identity, Zhang Miao is still his top boss, and it is difficult to say the benefits of grabbing a first move, but first of all, he must be charged with rebellion, which is really not something that Xu Ji can accept, and Xu Ji will not make any big mistakes to Zhang Miao to catch any fatal flaws, and the remaining small problems If Zhang Miao forcibly sends troops, then there is no doubt that Xu Ji will have a legitimate reason to fight back, which can be regarded as a helpless move. Xu Ji knew very well that he had no advantage over Zhang Miao, so now he didn't want to let go of even a glimmer of opportunity.

And what Xu Ji has done in the past few months has finally been spread. Not only is Xu Ji extremely famous in Chenliu County, but even the neighboring counties have also received news. The people naturally praised Xu Ji a lot, but the officials were quite worried about Xu Ji's change, this sixteen-year-old young man now has two official county orders in his hands, which is nothing more than a reminder to all the unclean officials under their hands to be careful, and it is precisely because of Xu Ji that the political style of Chenliu County and nearby counties is clear, but Xu Ji is not impressed.

Soon it was spring ploughing season, and Xu Ji even went to work in the fields himself, not purely to make a gesture, but he really wanted to see if the previous decision could be implemented. Among them is the "military tun" policy proposed by him himself.

This strategy is Xu Ji's imitation of the pre-Qin "Tunbian", the core of which is to mobilize the non-critical soldiers in the counties to cultivate the land, and these so-called non-critical soldiers refer to the non-elite troops, which is also Xu Ji's first creation, and its essence is that these soldiers are temporarily transformed into people's husbands, and they will return to the identity of soldiers after the end of spring ploughing. This is equivalent to about one-third more people under Xu Ji's command at the time of spring ploughing, which is surprising enough for the hoarding of grain and grass.

Of course, these things were only expected, and Xu Ji didn't know if he could really achieve the effect he expected, so he chose to supervise it personally. To some extent, this is a long-term strategy, as long as it can be implemented, then Xu Ji's wartime reserves will undoubtedly be better than those of his opponents, even if the power is greater than his. The strength was stronger than him, and Xu Ji's "military camp" brought more grain and grass and more elite soldiers, who were always stronger than the big soldiers who usually only accepted bribes at the city gates.

Of course, at this time, he will inevitably be ridiculed by others. Even Zhang Miao is no exception. Of course, Xu Ji himself didn't really care about this, and such a small influence was not enough to shake the plan he had already predetermined. And these are almost Xu Ji's core plans, and the benefits brought by Juntun may be difficult to see for a while. But the value that can be brought by the long-term accumulation of time is unimaginable to these people who laugh at Xu Ji's actions today.

The next affairs arrangement is much simpler, all Xu Ji needs to do is to supervise and co-ordinate, and the rest has his own Xun You to arrange, but Xu Ji is still a little worried even if he is in such an environment, Zhang Miao has not moved at all, he doesn't know what this represents, but Xu Ji and all the advisers under his command know that this does not mean that Zhang Miao really has such a peaceful position, and it is more likely that Zhang Miao deliberately showed an attitude in order to paralyze Xu Ji.

However, this worry was soon not taken into account by Xu Ji, the shadow has expanded the scope of intelligence to Chenliu County, that is to say, Zhang Miao's actions can be known to Xu Ji at the first time, and with such a guarantee, Xu Ji can finally let go of his worries a little, as long as he can respond as soon as possible, Xu Ji is actually not afraid of Zhang Miao, after all, although the two sides are on the surface Xu Ji is weaker than Zhang Miao at this time, but the actual strength comparison is equal, Xu Ji sits on the South Chenliu, and Zhang Miao has the North Chenliu, both of which are half of the Chenliu. However, in Zhang Miao's information, Xiangyi does not belong to Xu Ji's power, which means that Zhang Miao has already misjudged Xu Ji's strength congenitally, and it is precisely because of this that Xu Ji has the confidence to fight against Zhang Miao, especially when he loses his name for righteousness.

Although the current situation is extremely unfavorable to Xu Ji, Xu Ji himself has another advantage, he has won the hearts of the people, and the people of Nan Chenliu are all praises to Xu Ji, and the people's hearts are available, this is not a lie, as long as Xu Ji has no choice, these people are also his last hole card. The general trend of the world is nothing more than the will of the people, Xu Ji has won the hearts of the people, he is already invincible, Zhang Miao will never dare to take the risk of forcibly getting rid of Xu Ji, because this is against the will of the people.

But even so, Xu Ji still didn't dare to take it lightly, the hidden dangers around him were not just Zhang Miao, the girl next to him was a more terrifying threat than Zhang Miao, Xu Ji didn't dare to forget who this girl's father was, that was today, His Majesty the Emperor, I am afraid that his practice of abducting someone's baby daughter is a big taboo, if he lets others know, Xu Ji is very sure that even if he has ten lives, he is definitely dead and can no longer die.

As for Yining's own views and opinions, of course this will not be the case. But according to the little girl's attitude, this is what she said casually, where can she guess what her father thinks? Xu Ji has never been afraid to speculate on the future with the worst-case scenario. Only by preparing for the worst can it be possible to meet a better outcome, which is what Xu Ji has always adhered to. Xu Ji didn't like this emperor who might be his father-in-law, and even disgusted, he wasn't a good emperor, or even a good father, there was no doubt about it. But he is Yining's father after all, which is also a fact, although Xu Ji does not like this emperor, he still has to respect, but that is only as a father-in-law.

Although there is no news from Luoyang yet. However, Xu Ji is sure that the order to find Yining has already been issued at this time, and it is inevitable that Yining will be discovered, and Xu Ji must also prepare early, he doesn't want to be a guy who relies on women to protect him, but now his ability is too small, and it is still a little difficult to protect himself, so Xu Ji knows that he still needs to be taoguang and obscure, and the dragon trapped in the shallows does not mean that there is no time to fly.

However, the ensuing events once again surprised Xu Ji, and Xun Yu asked someone to bring a message to Xu Ji, saying that he was inviting Xu Ji to return to Yingyin. The person who came was unknown, Xu Ji couldn't get any useful information from it, and Xun Yu had already confirmed that this person was indeed Xun Yu's confidant, but this matter was a little weird, Xu Ji left Yingyin less than a month before Xun Yu sent someone over. This must be a big deal, but why not make it clear? This is not Xun Yu's character, so the only explanation is that Xun Yu can't decide. It's even so serious that Xu Ji needs to solve it himself.

However, Xu Ji naturally had a guess, what could make Xun Yu unable to make a decision? One is that it is a private matter related to Xu Ji, so Xun Yu is not good at deciding on his behalf. The second is that Xun Yu is really helpless about this matter. Although there are two possibilities, Xu Ji is almost certain that the first is the first. Xun Yu is almost the most calm and wise person among their old friends, in short, there is nothing Xun Yu can't solve. But if it is a private matter, what is so important that Xun Yu needs to ask Xu Ji to go back so urgently, and the rhetoric of the person who came is extremely official, it seems that something happened to his family, so the only possibility appears, Xun Yu is only afraid that he will meet someone sent by His Majesty the Emperor, and this time it is obviously impossible to hide it, Yining disappeared in Yingyin, Xu Ji soon realized that his trouble may come in advance, how can the little girl not be his father's opponent, I'm afraid that it was already known to His Majesty the Emperor from the beginning, and as for not taking her back immediately, I'm afraid I thought that the little girl was just secretly running out to play, so I didn't pay too much attention to it.

Naturally, this matter was not hidden from Yining, although she was not Bing Xue smart, but at least she was smart, so Xu Ji simply did not hide it and told her all her conjectures, Yining naturally panicked immediately, she knew better than anyone what kind of character her father was, once Xu Ji was implicated in this matter, let alone say that she was in the way, even if his grandfather was alive, he could not guarantee that Xu Ji would not pay any price.

"Wood, what to do? Once my father knows about this, I'm afraid that ......" At this time, Yining has completely lost his usual playfulness and cuteness, and his cute little face is full of panic.

Xu Ji naturally didn't have any good ideas, since the matter had come to this point, it was necessary, otherwise the next would just be a longer period of fear: "Go back, Ning'er, if you and I are destined, I will eventually go to Luoyang and bring you back to me." Xu Ji had to make such a choice, of course he also wanted to impulsively say that he would stay, but now he is no longer alone, he is already the master, and there are too many things to scruple around him.

Yi Ning's face was sad, and he choked up: "After all, you still refuse to let go of these things in your hand, even if it's for me, can't you?" ”

Xu Ji turned his back and said in a weak tone: "Children are long, and heroes are short-breathed." Ning'er, although Xu Wenlie is not a hero, but now Wen Lie's life is not only owned by Wen Lie himself, I have a group of soldiers under my command, and thousands of people are left, how can I be selfish enough to abandon him? Ning'er, it's not that Wen Lie is selfish, if he hates me, Wen Lie has nothing to say. ”

Xu Ji said this, how could he stand it in his heart? Yin Ning is naturally aware of his thoughts for more than ten years, but his concern for this girl has also not changed for more than ten years, and even a large part of Xu Ji's painstaking pursuit of promotion is for Yining, but now he has to deny his original intention because of these things around him, who can understand what kind of feeling this is?

For Xu Ji's answer, Yin Ning was sad but a little relieved. The person she likes is a big husband with big ambitions and a big heart for the world, maybe what she wants to see is a Xu Ji who is willing to oppose the world for her. It's just that Xu Ji is no longer the person she liked at the beginning: "Xu Wenlie, you are the eldest husband." Ning'er knew that Ning'er would not force you. It's just that you must come, Yining will always wait for you! With that, she hugged Xu Ji from behind.

Xu Ji and Yi Ning both understand that this time the difference may mean that they will not have the opportunity to be together in this life, Xu Ji is a poor family, Yin Ning is a princess, these are two extremes, he likes her, she likes him. But it is indeed the entire world that is separated between them. No one is right or wrong, and they don't blame each other, but some regrets seem to be doomed.

On the second day, Xu Ji took Dian Wei and Le Jin to Yingyin, of course, this time it was a secret trip, and naturally there was Yining, or she should be called "Princess Ning".

To some extent, Yining is also ready, and the only thing she can do is to protect Xu Ji. At least don't be beheaded by your good father without asking, and Xu Ji has also strengthened his heart, he must become a figure who makes the world look at him, and he must become a person who can justifiably marry Yining. And they already have a tacit understanding of these. Yining believes that Xu Ji can do it, she is even more confident than Xu Ji, this thin teenager has grown from the persistent figure in his memory to such a tall husband today. Although she has not been able to empathize with the wind, frost, rain and snow in the past ten years, she can see the changes in Xu Ji, he has never been a beautiful son. But it is getting more and more powerful.

And what about Xu Ji? He has been constantly looking for the purpose he has worked so hard to plot all these years, and at first it was to survive. For himself, then for his own ambitions, and later for his subordinates and friends to have a better life, now, Xu Ji has once again found one of his goals: her.

Xu Ji has never had any lofty ambitions, he has always had to struggle under the pressure of the situation, he has to fight hard, and this time is the same. The only difference is that Xu Ji is no longer passively accepting all this, he began to try to resist, he has been engaged in the transition to people, has risen from the most basic stage of strategists to another level, and these are not discovered by himself.

Ying Yin has not completely faded the joy after last year at this time, but Xu Ji has lost that joy, this time he is going to send away the person he cares about the most, and the future is uncertain, although he has a firm will, he doesn't know if he can really accomplish such a goal, and every time he sees Yin Ning's crying expression, Xu Ji will have a deep sense of frustration. Xu Ji hates himself, he plans like this, but after all, he can't compete with this world, no matter how capable he is? Isn't it invincible to the emperor's order? Sometimes power is more direct and simple and rude than anything, which is the truth that Xu Ji finally clearly understood.

Of course, Yin Ning was not comfortable, although she had accepted such a result, but how could she be willing to work hard to escape from Luoyang and finally see Xu Ji? It's just that she also knows that if she doesn't leave, then Xu Ji may be facing a sword, compared to losing Xu Ji forever, she can only choose to leave temporarily, as for how long this temporary period will be, she doesn't know how long, but she hopes it won't be too long, Yin Ning doesn't want to wait another ten years, and she doesn't want to be together when she and he are no longer in their prime.

"Xu Wenlie, come here." Yining pushed open the window on the carriage and called Xu Ji.

Xu Ji frowned and glanced back, only to see that she had wiped away her tears, although her eyes still had sadness that could not be concealed, but they were no longer sad: "No." ”

Xu Ji moved to the window, lowered his head and asked in a low voice, "What's wrong, Ning'er?" ”

Hearing this, Yin Ning said with a sad look on his face: "Maybe I won't hear you call me like this for a long time, wood, Ning'er will go back obediently, but I want you to promise me one thing." After speaking, his expression was solemn.

Xu Ji was stunned for a moment, and then nodded and said, "You say." ”

"Ning'er knows that you feel uncomfortable, but you can't rush everything. Now you should be careful about Chen Liu, you have to protect yourself when I am no longer around, don't take risks. Also, if you have time to go home to spend more time with your uncle and aunt, they have worked hard to raise you, and now both of you are old. Wood, Ning'er doesn't know what else Lu Dao can do for you, but Ning Er knows that Lu Dao Wood is the world in your heart, although my father is the emperor, he may not be able to worry about the world like you, but he is not in his position and does not seek his government, wood, everything must not be overdone, otherwise fate will be exhausted sooner ............"

The parting is imminent, Yin Ning seems to have endless words, Xu Ji also knows that she is just helpless in her heart, so she listens patiently, Xu Ji naturally understands these truths, but sometimes it is inevitable that there will be some violations, but she tells her over and over again.

Xu Ji felt guilty, but what could he do? What if he is in the limelight for a while? After all, I can't even keep the person I like. (To be continued......)

PS: Update, by the way, I ask for support, and I wish you all a happy new year.