When it comes to some formal conversations, the person who speaks first is always at a disadvantage, because it shows that the person is more anxious about the matter than the other person and needs to solve the problem that is about to be discussed. Therefore, in special cases, silence is also a way to probe the psychology of the other party.

At this moment, the study fell into a silent silence, and the minds of both of them were not simple, so this silence was even more depressing. Wang Xu's index finger hitting the table is not unconscious, but has its purpose. Because every time it falls, it is the same as the ups and downs of Xi Zhen's chest, that is, with his breathing. And the person in the upper position can cause the greatest psychological pressure on the other party by doing so.

In fact, from the point of view of the matter itself, Wang Xu is more anxious than Xi Zhen, because no matter what the Xi family wants, they don't have to fight for that moment and a half. However, Wang Xu is different, Jingzhou's internal problems can be solved as soon as possible, and it must be solved as soon as possible, which is extremely important for rapid expansion in the future.

The reason why it has not been moved is also because Jingzhou has just been decided, and it is not suitable for a showdown with these local families for the time being. If you can't talk about it, it is likely that a fierce conflict will break out in an instant, and then you may be like Liu Yan in Yizhou, fighting fires and suppressing all day long, and making a mess of trouble to maintain the rule! It is not that these major families can compete alone, but the influence they have generated is affected, or that the overall size of the entire Jingzhou gentry family group represented by them is too strong.

Now that the Xi family has taken the initiative to visit, of course, it is a good thing. But if you don't want to form a dependence like Liu Biao, you should naturally talk with a strong attitude, so Wang Xu has this move.

Time passed slowly in Wang Xu's muffled drum-like percussion, and the cold wind blowing outside the study added to the pressure.

Finally, Xi Zhen couldn't help it, his tightly closed lips opened slightly, and his eyes were both a little happy and a little helpless. He smiled in a slightly hoarse voice: "General Wang is really a genius in the world!" ”

"Huh!" Wang Xu's face unabashedly revealed a hint of a smile, they are all smart people, so naturally there is no need to hide too much. smiled indifferently: "Your Excellency is not bad, and you have always maintained your calmness from beginning to end." If it weren't for a very strong mind. I'm afraid it's hard to do. ”

"The general has won the prize." Saying that, Xi Zhen took a deep breath, knowing that Wang Xu was not very human, so he stopped playing dumb riddles, and said directly: "General, don't hide it, the contemptible person is visiting today." When he came, he came for the great cause of the general. ”

"Oh?" Wang Xu raised his eyebrows and said with a smile: "I don't know what your Excellency thinks?" ”

Hearing this, Xi Zhen looked deeply into Wang Xu's eyes, and then said unhurriedly: "In terms of contempt, the general's ambition should be in the four seas, and the first premise is a stable rear." Right? ”

"Not bad!" Wang Xu spit out two words lightly.

Xi Zhen smiled slightly, and continued: "The contemptible people braved the heavy snow today, and they came to stabilize Jingzhou for the general. ”

Scold! is powerful enough, not to mention the sharp words, but to the point.

secretly praised in his heart, but Wang Xu pretended to be puzzled on the surface and said: "What do you mean by this?" Although General Ben is not talented, he has been diligent in governing the government since he entered Jingzhou. The people were rich. How can people's minds be unstable? ”

"Hahahaha......"

Xi Zhen instantly raised his head and laughed. After a long while, he looked at Wang Xu, who was indifferent, and said with a smile: "The contemptible person is pouring his heart into talking, why should the general refuse it?" If the general really didn't want to, the contemptible man had no choice but to leave. ”

After speaking, he respectfully arched his hand at Wang Xu, waved his long sleeves, and got up and stood up.

"Hahaha!" Seeing this, Wang Xu also laughed along, and personally stood up to apologize: "Wenxiang is slow, just now it was just a temptation, and I hope Your Excellency will understand." With your wisdom, you must also know that in the depths of this position, when there is something that has to be planned, it is really helpless! ”

Hearing this, Xi Zhen seemed to have expected it, and immediately smiled slightly and sat back slowly. "Huh! The general's words are serious, as the lord of Jingzhou, the general's words and deeds are related to the safety of Jingzhou, and the contemptible people certainly understand. Since the general intends to listen to the next advice, he will say everything. ”

"Hahaha! Wen Xiang is really a strange person. Laughing and complimenting, Wang Xu stopped going around the bend, quickly put away his smile, and said: "Since this is the case, the general will listen to you!" ”

In fact, there are twists and turns in this, how can Xi Zhen not understand, and he also greatly appreciates Wang Xu's actions, but the current position determines what attitude to have a dialogue with. I glanced at each other with deep meaning, and it was all silent.

After smiling and being silent for a moment, he straightened his throat and said sternly: "Since the general is willing to listen, then I hope to forgive the contemptible and innocent!" ”

"Good! Whatever you say, you will be not guilty! ”

Feeling Wang Xu's sincerity, Xi Zhen no longer hesitated, and went straight to the point: "General, but now the royal family is not prosperous, and the princes are rising, and there is chaos." The general's civil and martial arts were all crowned at that time, and his strategists were like clouds, and fierce generals were like rain, and they were determined to calm the world. And this Jingzhou is the foundation of the general, right? ”

"Not bad!"

"Does the general know that Jingzhou is not completely stable at present?"

"Got it!" Wang Xu is still so concise.

Xi Zhen smiled slightly, and then asked, "Then do you know why?" ”

"Because of you!"

"Huh?" It didn't seem that Wang Xu was so direct, and Xi Zhen was stunned for a moment.

But then he couldn't help but laugh and said: "The general is really honest!" ”

"Huh! Since I said that I want to talk honestly with you, I naturally won't hide my secrets anymore. Wang Xu smiled calmly.

From these words, Wang Xu's mind and courage were felt, and Xi Zhen also secretly admired it, and respectfully bowed his hand. "In that case, it is permissible to speak falsely. If the general knows why, why didn't he take action? But you can know that the longer it drags on, the more disadvantageous it is. ”

"Hehe, it's not that I don't want to, but the time is not ripe." Shaking his head, Wang Xu glanced at Xi Zhen deeply, and continued: "First, the overall situation in Jingzhou is not stable enough now. Second, I'm waiting for you to come to me. ”

Wang Xu's words seem to be direct, but they are actually very sharp, and they are always unexpected by Xi Zhen. He was stunned for a long time before he said suspiciously: "Why is the general waiting for us?" ”

"Because I know that there are capable people in your major families, and it is right to know how to choose. And the rich gentry in Jingnan all look forward to your horses, as long as they get your help, they can naturally make no effort! As he spoke, he looked at Xi Zhen, who was still surprised, and smiled slightly: "Moreover, it turns out that I am right." Aren't you coming? ”

Xi Zhen was silent for a long time. But he laughed suddenly. "Hahaha! The general is really a god and a man. It seems that we have made the right choice. Yes, in today's Jingzhou, there are six of the most famous families, the Cai family and the Kuai family chose Liu Biao, who have been defeated by the general and retreated to Nanyang, no longer as prosperous as they were at the beginning. Today there are four. Most of these four families are very supportive of the general, and the contemptible people are here to meet the general on behalf of the Xi family, hoping to serve the general. ”

With Xi Zhen's firm voice, Wang Xu also breathed a long sigh of relief. Finally got to this point, and obviously convinced the other party. Because he didn't have any conditions before he said that.

At this time, Wang Xu also showed a sincere smile on his face. "Hehe, I don't know about others, but for Wenxiang, even if you don't say it today, I will come to invite you another day, Jingzhou needs a talent like you!"

Xi Zhen smiled slightly. Stand up slowly. He bowed deeply to Wang Xu. "Thank you, Master!"

Hearing that Xi Zhen changed his words, Wang Xu was also very happy. Slowly stepped forward, personally helped Xi Zhen, held his hand tightly and said, "Wenxiang, no matter what happens in the future, I hope you can serve under my account." It won't bury your talent! ”

"Rest assured, your subordinates will repay you wholeheartedly!"

"Hmmm! I believe you. Wang Xu looked at him deeply and nodded slowly but firmly.

For a smart and righteous person like Xi Zhen, trust touches him the most, and while it has involved the family, Wang Xu can also clearly express his trust in him, which makes him really excited in his heart.

looked at Wang Xu for a long time in a daze, and then took a deep breath and said, "Lord, although I came this time to represent the Xi family, it is not all!" ”

"Oh? Why? Wang Xuqi said.

"In fact, there are controversies within several families about whether to support the lord, and a small number of our Xi family members do not disagree. Before their subordinates came here, they had sold their wealth and left Jingzhou. ”

"Hey! So why don't they want to support me? Hearing this, Wang Xu suddenly sighed.

Xi Zhen hesitated for a moment, but finally said bluntly: "They are not satisfied with the lord's decree on restricting land and restricting the admission of diners and family private soldiers. ”

"Hmm!" Wang Xu nodded clearly, thought about it, but said curiously: "Then why do you agree?" ”

This question made Xi Zhen a little embarrassed, and he paused for a moment before he spoke: "Actually, at first, we were not completely able to accept it, and we were even more inclined to support Liu Biao, and what really made everyone change their minds was because when the six families gathered, a young man from the Pang family said a word!" ”

"The boy of the Pang family? What was said? Wang Xuqi said.

"Hehe, this son's surname is Pang Mingtong, and his talent is amazing. He was eavesdropping outside the door, and while everyone was arguing fiercely, he suddenly walked in, asked a word, and left. As he spoke, Xi Zhen shook his head with some emotion. He said: In the monkey group, everyone listens to the monkey king, and if other monkeys gather privately, aren't they challenging the monkey king? Which monkey king can accept it? ”

"Hahahaha! What a clever metaphor, funny, funny! Wang Xu immediately laughed and praised, and admired it even more in his heart. This seems simple, but in fact it is very profound, almost exhausting the inevitability of development. Yes, what dictator wants his courtiers to have the strength to compete with him?

Seeing Wang Xu's appearance, Xi Zhen smiled, but did not answer again. Speaking of this, he understands very well in his heart that the king has the way of the king, and the minister has the way of the minister, and he knows very well how to stop in moderation.

Wang Xu was also very satisfied with Xi Zhen's expression, and immediately waved his hand and said, "Wenxiang! I promise you, I am one day, and your Xi family will prosper one day. ”

"Thank you, my lord!" This sentence undoubtedly drew a perfect end to this conversation, and at the same time, it also means that from now on, Xi Zhen can no longer speak in front of Wang Xu and on behalf of the family.

His intern Zhen is also very happy, he also feels that Wang Xu is a master, personally, he really hopes to help and create an earth-shattering cause.

With sincere joy on his face, Xi Zhen was no longer verbose, and arched his hand: "Lord, the subordinate will leave first, and when he goes back to deal with the affairs of the family, he will rush to return to the lord!" ”

"Good!" Wang Xu smiled and nodded.

Xi Zhen took a deep breath, bowed deeply to Wang Xu, and without hesitation, he strode out.

But when he walked out of the door, he was suddenly stunned, and couldn't help but turn around and say, "Lord, why don't you ask me, which clansmen have left Jingzhou?" ”

"Because it's not necessary, and since you're already my subordinates, I won't make it too difficult for you!"

Xi Zhen was shocked, and didn't say anything more, but suddenly knelt down in the midst of the heavy snow, and kowtowed respectfully three times...... (To be continued.) )