Section 23 watched Zhu Huai drift away surrounded by a large group of officials. Several people retracted their gazes, their faces were not very good-looking, and Tao Ziqian's face was so black that it was about to drip water. looked at Tang Xuan and said, "Lord Tang, Prime Minister Zhu is clearly provoking you into the trap, but you have got into it, how can this be good." Tang Xuan was very single, and spread his hands and said: "It's all like this, how is it good, it's a big deal not to be this waiter, and then Lord Brother Tao can just make up for this shortage." Wouldn't it be better? ”

Tao Yu looks majestic, but in fact, in the Southern Han Dynasty, it can be said that the foundation is shallow, like a rootless duckweed. In the entire Southern Han officialdom, most people acted according to Zhu Huai's face. Tao Ziqian is now the uncle of the country, and if Zhu Huai wants to deal with Tao Yu, he will definitely be one of the first targets. Although his status is more respected than before, he is trembling every day, walking on thin ice. For fear that if he is not careful, he will become a thorn in Zhu Huai's eyes and a thorn in his flesh. When the time comes, I'm afraid I don't know how to die.

Tao Yu naturally knew his brother's stinky temperament, and he didn't know how many times he had warned him secretly. Although Tao Ziqian has "three greeds", he is not stupid, and he knows that this is a major event that can easily worry about his life. More and more cautious, Wu Ming hardly saw him for most of the year. On the one hand, he is busy, and it is also related to Tao Ziqian's low-key life.

If it was in the past, Tao Ziqian would definitely be overjoyed when he met the bad luck of his boss, and it was even possible to fall into the well. But now there are only a few officials in the north, and a few of them are almost out of breath in the Jiangnan Party. There's also infighting. Wu Ming's identity is special, and he is ambiguous with Zhu Yuqing. The amulets are one after the other. Once Tang Xuan was really removed from his official position by Zhu Huai, it would definitely be his turn next. His lips are dead and his teeth are cold, if he Tao Ziqian can't see this, then he will be called "Little Tao Xiang" in vain.

He turned his mind around, squeezed out a smile on his face that was more ugly than crying, looked at Wu Ming and said, "Lord Wu, how is this good?" ”

Wu Ming looked at him and wanted to laugh a little, but he couldn't. Said angrily: "If you cut people, maybe I'm better than you, and even you're 'Xiao Tao Xiang' about this, I'll know a clue there for a while." It's useless for you to be in such a hurry. ”

These words made Tao Ziqian quiet, he thought about it, nodded and said, "Lord Wu is very right, the lower officials have been taught. It seems that this matter really has to be considered in the long run. ”

Wu Ming secretly admired in his heart, although Tao Ziqian was a subordinate one by one, the sycophants were shocking. But to be able to calm down so quickly is truly extraordinary. He said solemnly: "Master Tao is right, we have to consider this matter carefully, the high price of food in Nanning has not only caused difficulties for refugees. In the long run, it will affect the purchasing power of the public. Causing the people's mood to fluctuate. This is no longer a matter of Brother Tang's personal future. ”

Tang Xuan stretched his waist and suddenly interjected: "Two, it's not too early this day, there is really something to discuss, come to my house, they are all here, I'm afraid someone will be unhappy." ”

Wu Ming looked up and saw that the sun had already risen high. I'm afraid it's almost noon now. The rest of the officials have long since disappeared without a trace. But a few eunuchs who were cleaning and guarding stood at the door, holding brooms and looking at them from time to time, and they were afraid to urge. Wu Ming said: "Brother Tang, sister-in-law still has to take care of Xiao Wei, you still don't want to go there, I'm afraid Master Tao is not used to it." He said, pointing at Tao Ziqian.

Tao Ziqian looked stunned, but Tang Xuan reacted and said, "Also, the home is narrow, how can you make Lord Tao condescend." ”

The small courtyard where Tang Xuan lives is very narrow, and since he became the vice president of Nanning, he has not changed. However, Wu Ming was thinking about the relationship between Tao Ziqian and Tang Wei, although Tao Ziqian probably hadn't even seen Tang Wei's face. But it's better to be careful, and when Tang worries are bigger, there will naturally be no more of these concerns.

At this time, a yellow door came out of it, bowed respectfully, and said softly: "See a few adults, Niangniang is invited." ”

Now several northern officials can be said to be Tao Yu's support points in the Southern Han Dynasty. Both sides "prosper and lose". Tang Xuan took this hot potato. Even Tao Yu couldn't sit still. But it's also good, save a few people and find a place to discuss. Tao Ziqian took it out now, waved his hand and said, "Father-in-law is not polite, lead the way." ”

There was no shortage of anything in the temple, and after it was used as a temporary palace for Tao Yu, it was renovated. The place where Tao Yu entertained them was the dining room of Songzi Temple, and when a few people arrived at the ground, the yellow door stood outside and said softly: "Niangniang, several adults have been invited." ”

"Come in."

Tao Yu's voice came from inside, and the yellow door saluted, let go of the way, and then bowed down. A few people straightened their clothes before entering the dining room.

The size of this dining room is naturally far from that of the Kyoto Imperial Castle in the past. But it's neatly packed. When a few people walked in, Tao Yu was already sitting in the main seat in the middle. A jade face was full of smiles: "You have worked state affairs, so I would like to invite a few adults to get together today and offer some condolences." "This is naturally for a few palace maids and eunuchs standing next to him. She turned her head, looked at Wu Ming and smiled: "Especially Lord Wu, go to the front line and fight bravely to kill the enemy." Even the prime minister has used family banquets to comfort him several times. If this palace doesn't pay attention to it anymore, it will seem stingy. ”

Wu Ming's heart sank, and he saluted and said: "These are all the responsibilities of the subordinates, and the mother praised it falsely." ”

"Lord Wu's words are also wrong, the ancients said: 'If you want a horse to run, you must first eat grass.'" Although this is a bit rough, but every time I think about it, it is a wise saying. It's just that now it's so difficult, but I've wronged you. She paused, looked at Wu Ming and said, "After Xiao Ling moves over, can Lord Wu get used to it." It's better to find an auspicious day for Huang Chen, and the two of you will get married. ”

Wu Ming was taken aback, and now he finally got a little better. If Tao Yu came to stir things up again, then he really didn't want to have a good life, and replied busily: "Niangniang, at present, Xiaoling and I don't have that mind, let's talk about this later." Tao Yu sighed and didn't dwell on it any longer.

Tao Yu smiled and said: "Several of them are old people in Kyoto, and they are somewhat old with Xiaoyu, today we can only make home-cooked lunch, regardless of dignity or inferiority." Don't be intimidated, please take a seat. She suddenly lost her form and changed her nickname from the main palace. But several people still didn't dare to take a breath, and sat on the side with their buttocks pointed.

In front of everyone is a pair of silver chopsticks, smooth and soft. Tao Yu told everyone not to be restrained, but there are a few people who can not care at all. In the middle of the table are several dishes, the red one is the meat, and the green one is the vegetable. In the red and green, the fragrance is in the nose, and everyone has not touched the water from the morning to the present, and the index finger is moving. Wu Ming also felt that he was about to stretch out his hand in his throat, but Tao Yu didn't speak, who dared to move the chopsticks first?

Tao Yu stood up, picked up a palace bowl, and sandwiched a chopstick green vegetable for each of them.

Everyone hurriedly stood up, holding the palace bowl in both hands, and thanked them again and again.

Wu Ming took a bite, only to feel smooth and greasy, bitter, salty, greasy various flavors mixed together, it was really difficult to swallow at the first taste, but after that, there was a strange deliciousness. He couldn't help but be surprised: "Dare to ask Niangniang, what kind of dish is this?" ”

Tao Yu smiled: "This dish is called 'Hard to Separate', and it is made by blending various light wild vegetables such as pengcai, leeks, and bitter vegetables. How's that, Lord Wu, is there a sense of pleasure that comes first bitter and then sweet? ”

Wu Ming's heart moved, Tao Yu's hand was not costly, but it was extremely effective in winning people's hearts. It's nothing between himself and Tang Xuan, Tao Ziqian is Tao Yu's brother after all, although he usually doesn't see each other much, he also has contacts. The other few who accompanied Tang Xuan to the Taixue Pavilion were so excited that they were speechless and choked up. Almost with tears in his eyes, he couldn't eat that mouthful.

They are all civil officials who accompanied Tang Xuan to the south, and Tao Yucai must know the meaning of it.

Tao Yu suddenly picked up another plate, this should be a meat dish. The chassis is soaked in a thick layer of oil, and the soup is dark red. On top of it was a layer of meatballs the size of a thumb, presumably the heart of an animal, but the name was unnamed. There is also a red fresh fruit on the top, which is even more colorful. He handed it directly to Wu Ming, and said with a slight smile: "Lord Wu, this dish is called 'Blue Blood Pill Heart', you can try it." ”

"Blue Blood Pill Heart!" Wu Ming's heart was shocked, if it could be said that Tao Yu was an unintentional move just now, then it must be well-intentioned now. He couldn't help but touch the Chixiao on his waist, and seemed to be back in the Xinhe tent, the prince was staring at Chixiao, and slowly chanted: "Ask He Xing outside Xinhe City?" Nanjiao sighed in the Nanjiao. Since ancient times, no one has died, leaving Dan to take care of his sweat. ”

Wu Ming took this 'Blue Blood Pill Heart' with both hands, a little stunned, Tang Xuan suddenly pulled him: "Thank you Niangniang soon." ”

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I don't know how to finish this meal, Wu Ming has no appetite at all. When everyone was almost over, Tao Yu waved his hand and said to the eunuchs and palace maids: "You all go down, Lord Wu, Lord Tang, and the three of you stay." "That's a change of direction.

The officials saluted Tao Yu, followed behind those eunuchs and palace maids, and left gratefully. I'm afraid they don't know that after today, they will officially be regarded as members of Tao Yu's faction. Even if they don't admit it, but Zhu Huai's magical powers are great, and the people who participated in the luncheon today will definitely not escape his ears and eyes. The Queen Mother's banquet is a trivial matter, but what Zhu Huai will think, only God knows. When everyone was far away, Tao Yu knocked on the table and said solemnly: "Everyone, there is no one who is messy now, and let's get down to business." ”

She was still a kind and amiable little sister next door just now, but now her face is sinking like water, and she has the majesty of the queen mother to the fullest. Wu Ming shook his head, Tao Yu's scheming skills are becoming more and more sophisticated, and the little girl who asked for medicine for the wounded soldiers outside Xinhe City is gone, and she will accompany the prince to sleep in Nanban. Just thinking about it, Tao Yu continued to say in a deep voice: "Three, there is a countermeasure to the problem of suppressing prices in Nanning?" ”