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In the second hall of Xiangyin County, Qin Mu didn't seem to see the change in He Tengjiao's face, and continued: "This time there was an epidemic in Xiangyin, and it was really commendable that Lord He rushed over to check the epidemic as soon as possible, regardless of his personal safety. ”

"Lord Qin, this official is really tired, if Lord Qin has nothing else to do, this official will leave first." He Tengjiao said goodbye again, because Qin Mu's tone of treating his subordinates made him feel very uncomfortable.

It's just that he witnessed Qin Mu attract the Heavenly Thunder Splitting Plague God, and the shock to him from this incident was too great, if he hadn't seen it with his own eyes, he wouldn't believe that anyone would be able to attract the Heavenly Thunder.

Since Qin Mu entered Huguang, there have been many magical legends related to Qin Mu among the people of Huguang, such as he can talk to the heavens, etc., He Tengjiao has always scoffed, thinking that it was just a fool and a fool to spread falsehoods, until this time he witnessed the amazing scene outside the south gate, He Tengjiao was almost stunned at that time.

Now his attitude towards Qin Mu has changed a lot, although Qin Mu's words made him very uncomfortable, he just opened his mouth to leave, and did not emphasize that he was the governor of Huguang to confront Qin Mu.

Even so, Qin Mu frowned slightly, he did intend to win over He Tengjiao, but He Tengjiao had to be truly obedient, otherwise what use would he have?

He said lightly: "Since Lord He is tired, let's rest for a while." ”

"Farewell." He Tengjiao paused slightly, and then arched his hand and left the second hall on his own.

Qin Mu ignored him anymore and said to everyone present, "Let's continue." ”

This time, Sima Kai spoke first: "My lord, at present, among the several shili in Jiangbei, only Zuo Liangyu, Liu Zeqing, Huang Degong and Gao Jie, who is watching in Hebei, can still be seen. Among them, although Huang Degong's troops are the least, but the military discipline is the best, and Huang Degong himself is also a rare brave general. It will be like a tiger with wings, my lord, my subordinates are willing to go to Luzhou to be a lobbyist. ”

After hearing this, Qin Mu bowed his head slightly, but he was noncommittal to his request.

Sima Kai has a good view of the overall situation, and he has the style of a father.

But after all, he is still younger, he has not experienced much, and he is a little impulsive, or it should be said that he is a newborn calf who is not afraid of tigers.

Zhuge Min glanced at Sima Kai and said to Qin Mu: "My lord, we have no conflict with Huang Degong. has always been peaceful, Huang Degong guarded Luzhou, and had to directly bear the pressure of the Central Plains Dashun Army, and he didn't want to make enemies on both sides;

Huang Degong has 100,000 troops, and it is not realistic to ambush him at present, but his subordinates think that it should not be difficult to befriend him, and if they can establish a military alliance with them to help each other, it will also be beneficial to us, and we can ensure the safety of the Yangtze River waterway. Second, it can form two-sided pressure on Zuo Liangyu in Xiangyang, so that Zuo Liangyu easily does not dare to peep at my Huguang. ”

This is Lao Cheng's opinion, the strength of others is not weak, and you have no righteous reputation. What to take to ambush people?

But building a military alliance is different, and if it is unpredictable today, it is beneficial for both sides to build an alliance.

With the basis of cooperation in these realizations, as long as Huang Degong has some benefits. It is not difficult to achieve the goal.

Among the people seated, the most excited in his heart was Xu Yongshun, who has been in Huguang since he came to Huguang. Although he has always been Qin Mu's side, it was when Qin Mu went out, and it was the first time he had the opportunity to participate on an occasion like today;

This means something extraordinary to him, which means that Qin Mu gradually opened the door to him, as the so-called peach is thrown into it, and he repays it with Li, he thought about it and took the initiative to ask Ying: "Big brother, if you can trust the little brother, let the little brother go to Luzhou." ”

"Oh?" Qin Mu seemed a little surprised, and asked with a smile: "Xiao Shunzi, after arriving in Luzhou, how do you plan to act?" Let's talk about it, first of all, what you have a good idea. ”

"The eldest brother laughed, what can the younger brother do, what can be used is nothing more than the four words that he likes, as far as the younger brother knows, Huang Degong has lost his father since he was a child, he has not read any books, and his personality is rude, but he is very loyal."

"Hehe, Xiao Shunzi, what does it matter to you whether Huang Degong is loyal or not? He is loyal to the court, as for righteousness, is it difficult for you to become a little shunzi, you and Huang Degong still have a moral friendship? ”

"The eldest brother is laughing, he is laughing, how can the younger brother and Huang Degong have any moral friendship?"

"Then why do you look so confident? This matter is very important, if you are not sure, how can I rest assured that this matter will be handed over to you? Qin Mu seemed to be smiling, as if he wanted to reject Xu Yongshun's request.

Xu Yongshun had no choice but to say: "Big brother, don't hide it, when Huang Degong was a general in Beijing, my father took care of him a little."

"Haha, in that case, why didn't Xiao Shunzi join Huang Degong's army and come to my small temple to rub something?"

Xu Yongshun was quite embarrassed, he came to Qin Mu here to seek a new way out for the family, although Huang Degong is a good general, but rude and unliterate, he will never become the future master of the world due to the limitation of the pattern, so although his family has a friendship with Huang Degong, he will never bet on Huang Degong.

It's just that Xu Yongshun can't say anything like this, so he has to call haha and say: "Where does the eldest brother say, how can Huang Degong compare with the eldest brother, isn't the younger brother in love with the eldest brother, eldest brother, don't be cold to the younger brother, if the eldest brother can trust the younger brother, let the younger brother handle it, if you can't trust the younger brother, then the younger brother can't do it." ”

"Haha, good! It's up to Xiaoshunzi to go to Luzhou, if you can handle this, I will naturally be indispensable to your benefits. ”

When Xu Yongshun heard this, he immediately salivated and said, "Hehe, can the eldest brother talk about what benefits he will give to the younger brother when he talks about it?" ”

"Hmm, can I think you're bargaining with me?"

"Don't dare, don't dare, big brother, don't misunderstand, the little brother never meant that, the little brother just made a joke casually, big brother, don't take it to heart." Xu Yongshun made a series of moves, that day Qin Mu attracted the Heavenly Thunder Splitting Plague God, he also witnessed it with his own eyes, the shock he received was by no means weaker than He Tengjiao, and now Qin Mu has just opened the first door, it is not a good time to bargain.

"Hehe, I'm just kidding you, when did you become so restrained, Xiaoshunzi? Okay, just work hard Xiaoshunzi, you go to Luzhou, big brother, I wish you success. ”

"Thank you for the trust of the eldest brother, the younger brother will live up to the expectations of the eldest brother."

Xu Yongshun said that he would do it, and after Qin Mu wrote a letter and handed it to him, he immediately set off for Luzhou.

When Qin Mu wrote the letter, Zhuge Min had been thinking about it, and as soon as Xu Yongshun left, he asked, "Are you ready to accept these powerful shili?" ”

Qin Mu replied solemnly: "If this shili is used well, it will be a great help, Li Zicheng has already been on the verge of Yongguan, and the world is about to change, if he doesn't say anything at this time, I'm afraid they will do something to rush to the doctor." ”

"My lord, these families have been operating for many years, with deep roots, they are by no means as simple as they seem, and they cannot be underestimated, as can be seen from the fact that Huang Degong is not difficult, adults must accept them, but they must also grasp a good degree."

"Well, what Mr. Zhuge said is very true, this official only plans to carry out some cooperation with him at present, Li Zicheng once he breaks through the Beijing Division, Nanjing is bound to stay in the capital, and we happen to lack a focus in Nanjing, cooperating with these families is a feasible way, what does Mr. Zhuge think?"

Zhuge Min muttered: "My lord has this intention, but he might as well give it a try, in fact, his subordinates feel that as long as they are righteous and reasonable, in other aspects, we don't have to care too much about the situation in Nanjing." ”

"Mr. Sima's words are wrong." Qin Mu was secretly a little disappointed in Zhuge Min in his heart, Zhuge Min was very good at handling daily government affairs, but he was inferior to Sima An in terms of strategic vision, and he was not even as bright as Li Yuan.

In fact, as long as you think deeply, once Beijing falls, Nanjing will undoubtedly become the new political center, and if you have enough say in Nanjing, you will be able to influence Nanjing's decision-making, although it is somewhat difficult to do so.

But as long as you can keep Nanjing in front for a longer time and buy more time for yourself to strengthen yourself, this is also commendable.

Fortunately, Zhuge Min was not too inferior, and he reacted quickly, and hurriedly got up to plead guilty.

(To be continued......)