In the twentieth section, Zhu Yulong was interrupted by this, and he also skipped the conversation and replied: "Xiaohu is accompanying Erniang, and my father is very busy and is working in the study."

At this time, Mrs. Zhu said with a smile: "Everyone is running around all year round, and it is rare to get together. Since you husband and wife are here, let's have lunch here, and we should have a small reunion in advance. I'll arrange it. ”

Zhu Yuqing smiled and said, "Sister-in-law, I'll go with you." By the way, let's talk, we haven't talked in a while. Mrs. Zhu glanced at Wu Ming, nodded and smiled: "It's okay, otherwise I will come to you alone to chat, I'm afraid you will also be annoyed by me." ”

"Sister-in-law, you're really." Zhu Yuqing said angrily. But he still stepped forward to grab Mrs. Zhu's arm and walked to the side. Vaguely, you can still hear the two discussing "steamed fish", "yellow braised shrimp" and the like. Zhu Yulong and Wu Ming glanced at each other, and the two of them smiled bitterly at the same time.

Wu Ming looked up at the sky, it was still early, and there should be some time before noon. remembered that he had promised Tao Ziqian to help him ask about Mei Ji again, and it would definitely not be good to discuss this matter with the prime minister in front of Xiaoqing. Now that I have time, I will go to the prime minister and knock on the side to see if there is any hope to win him over.

Tao Ziqian is also a real villain, this kind of person can't be offended, although Tao Yu usually looks cold, but now he is such a brother, he must take it very seriously, if he fanned the flames in front of Tao Yu again, the situation in the court is probably even more tense now. Another point is that Tao Ziqian's governance of Guangyang this time can be regarded as exhaustive. No matter what, I have to go this way. Thinking of this, he said to Zhu Yulong: "Brother Zhu, I'll go see the prime minister first." Excuse me. ”

Zhu Yulong nodded and said, "Okay, the study is in the backyard, go by yourself." I'll also go to see what Xiaolong, the rabbit cub, is doing, why he doesn't come down for half a day. As he spoke, the man was already walking to the other side.

The Prime Minister's Mansion has been here several times, and Wu Ming naturally won't get lost. When he walked to the study, the servant standing at the door said in a loud voice, "Master, my uncle has arrived." ”

"Hurry up, please."

When he stepped into the academy, he saw the prime minister and Zuo Ying sitting opposite each other, Zhu Huai handed over a volume of documents to Zuo Ying, and was whispering something. Wu Ming was stunned, Zuo Ying was also there? But that's fine, it's more convenient to ask later. Zhu Huai raised his head and smiled: "Wu Ming, you are willing to come, it seems that there are not only women in your mind." I haven't forgotten my father-in-law yet. ”

Although he said blaming words, there was a little smile in his eyes. Wu Ming breathed a sigh of relief, it seems that in the matter of competing for Mei Ji, although Zuo Ying told the prime minister, he did not add any material. Otherwise, the prime minister would not have spoken to himself so politely.

He walked over, saluted Zhu Huai first, and said: "My father-in-law is very kind to the last general, and the last general will remember it in his heart, and he dare not forget it." "This is not a simple sycophant, this southern expedition, Zhu Huai first transferred the Black Armor Army to Wu Ming, and then took the opportunity of the big victory to promote Jian Feiyang, and allowed him to select the elite from the soldiers. Although there is inevitably an intention to win over Wu Ming in it, at the same time to separate the relationship between Wu Ming and Tao Yu. But the benefits are real, and Wu Ming is naturally not a white-eyed wolf.

Zhu Huai said: "It's good to know, Wu Ming, now Xiaoqing and you are indistinguishable from each other." I've seen you at least half as a son. Don't let me down. ”

"Yes." Wu Ming replied in a low voice. Then he turned his head to the left shadow next to him and said, "Xiaoying, thank you." When he said this, Zuo Ying was stunned, and immediately understood, and said lightly: "Thank you, I just told the prime minister the truth about yesterday." ”

Zhu Huai seemed to be in a good mood, and said with a smile: "Speaking of Mei Ji." Wu Ming, are you slandering me for being old and improper? He took the initiative to say this, but Wu Ming was stunned, and saluted again: "The last general will not dare." Zhu Huai pointed at him and scolded with a smile: "Don't dare, that means you still have this kind of thought?" ”

Seeing that Wu Ming didn't speak, he still stood there stubbornly. He sighed and explained, "I'm an old bone, and I don't have the energy or the leisure to care about Meggie's business. Sima Shang, an old thing, is a devil, and every time he gathers in Kyoto, he will take out his little concubine and brag about it. It's good now, not only Tao Ziqian knows, but even Liao Shi mentioned it in the letter. ”

Liao Shi? Wu Ming was stunned. I immediately remembered that Wei Hu mentioned this guy yesterday. He asked casually: "It's almost the New Year, this Liao Shi came all the way to Nanning, is it just for a woman?" ”

Zhu Huai was taken aback, stared at him and said, "You actually know that he is coming?" He looked a little surprised, but there was a lot of suspicion. Wu Ming's heart was cold, and he was about to find a way to remedy it, but Zhu Huai continued: "He came to Nanning, naturally not just for a woman, this Mei Ji is just in passing. ”

Wu Ming lowered his head and thought for a while, and asked, "Could it be that Liao Qing wants to form an alliance with us?" ”

Zhu Huai high-fived and smiled: "No, it's just that Liao Shi wants to have a good relationship with us." ”

"Make a good relationship?" Wu Ming replied blankly, a little unclear. Even if he wants to have a good relationship, if Liao Gang doesn't come by himself, or send his eldest son, how can he just send this second son with the name of recklessness?

Seeing Wu Ming's surprise, Zhu Huai smiled silently and let him ponder. Zuo Ying said lightly on the side: "The five provinces in the central and western regions are the weakest places in the imperial court, and after Li Tie's disobedience and usurpation, there is even a dark tide surging here, and many people have other ideas. Liao Qing's personality has changed greatly in recent years, and he has always been a dragon who has never seen the end, and almost all major affairs have been entrusted to his son Liao Sheng. ”

Speaking of this, he sneered: "Liao Sheng is a pustule, I think Lord Wu knows better than me." Spending all day drinking and drinking, making the entire five central and western provinces a miasma. Among the twelve governors under him, many people were greatly disappointed in him. They all turned around to support his other two brothers, hoping to get mixed up with the dragon's work. If Liao Qing weren't still alive, I'm afraid the five central and western provinces would have been torn apart long ago. But despite this, the three brothers are now clearly factional, and there is a clear distinction. Liao Shi guards Chengzhou, he has long regarded Chengzhou as his base camp, and Chengzhou is the closest to us, humming ......" said, he sneered again and again, probably remembering He Yi used himself as a bait to help everyone get out of danger.

After saying this for a long time, Wu Ming finally understood. Now the Southern Han Dynasty is in full swing, and the Southern Barbarians and the Northern Han Dynasty have been defeated by the imperial court one after another. It is estimated that the five central and western provinces also feel very pressured. Liao Shi rushed to Nanning in a hurry, I am afraid that he does not represent Liao Qing, only Chengzhou. Chengdu and Fuzhou are adjacent to each other in a large area, and once the two sides go to war, he will definitely be the first to suffer, and it is no wonder that he has trouble sleeping.

However, the prime minister agreed to send Liao Shimeiji, which must have the meaning of appeasement. Thinking of this, he exclaimed: "So, my lord doesn't want to go west?" ”

No wonder Wu Ming was nervous. If the imperial court really reached a peace agreement with the five provinces in the central and western regions, then wouldn't He Yi's enmity have to wait until the Year of the Monkey? Zhu Huai glanced at him, and said with a complicated face: "Don't worry, I have my own plans." Now we don't have the energy to go west for the time being, only temporarily appease Liao Shi, a reckless man, lest he jump off the wall in a hurry and reconcile with his two brothers. Send a woman, benefit without cost, let him rest assured first, and I will also feel at ease. ”

As he spoke, a grim smile fell back on his face.

Yes, send a woman, and you don't have to pay for it. How awkward it sounded like this, Wu Ming shook his head, wanting to get rid of this discomfort. Unconsciously, I have gradually become accustomed to these bad habits in the officialdom, and I have gradually become numb. No wonder Yululi said that her eyes were already covered with a mist. But it's not unreasonable.

However, since Mei Ji is the weapon that Zhu Huai uses to perform beauty tricks, it is really difficult for him to continue to force it. Otherwise, it would be too ignorant of the general situation.

Just thinking about it, Zhu Huai pointed to the chair next to him and said, "Okay, don't stand there dumbfounded." Relax, this is also your home, find yourself a place to sit. ”

Wu Ming saluted, and then sat down in the middle of the two. Looking at the kind smile on Zhu Huai's face, he was also relieved, it seems that the prime minister is not the kind of unreasonable person. Zhu Huai said: "Lord Zuo, I have to pick up Liao Shi in the afternoon, let's stop here today, you sort out the paperwork." ”

Left Shadow answered, and began to collect the paperwork on the table. Zhu Huai turned his head and saw that Wu Ming still wanted to speak and stopped, so he smiled and said, "Say, what's the matter?" ”

Looking at his kind smile, Wu Ming turned his heart sideways: "My lord, Brother Tian is impatient and reckless, and he is really not suitable for a trip to Fuzhou." Do you see if you can delegate someone else? ”

As soon as his voice fell, the left shadow hand that was cleaning up the text on the side shook, and an inkstone suddenly fell under the table. Obviously, this matter is also very important.

The smile on Zhu Huai's face gradually faded, and he said coldly: "What's the matter, can't I send someone to Fuzhou to perform official duties?" Although you are the commander of the guard battalion, you must know that the guard battalion is the guard battalion of the imperial court, and the national crisis is at the head, so you should obey the unified dispatch. Just now he was still smiling like a bead, but when he said this, his eyes were like lightning, and he was extremely sharp. Wu Ming's heart was cold, and he dared to say more.

At this time, Zuo Ying put the things on the table, bowed down and said, "My lord, my subordinates agree with Lord Wu's proposal." ”

In the past, Tian Hong was the captain of the Xuanwu team of the Guards Battalion, and Zuo Ying was a chief below him. The relationship between the two is also not bad. Seeing that Zuo Ying also jumped out to plead, Wu Ming secretly breathed a sigh of relief. It seems that although Xiaoying is very prejudiced against me and has changed a lot, she is still a person who misses the old and her nature is not bad.

As soon as his voice fell, Zhu Huai stood up as if he had eaten gunpowder. With a flick of his sleeves, he said coldly: "I have made up my mind about this matter, so it's decided, Hugh will say more." ”

The air in the room was so cold that it almost froze, and both of them were almost out of breath by Zhu Huai, and they were silent for a while. At this time, the voice of the servant sounded outside: "Master, uncle, the meal is ready, Miss invites you to eat." ”

Zhu Huai snorted coldly and didn't speak. Go off in a huff. When he was far away, Wu Ming turned his head, looked at Zuo Ying and said, "Xiaoying, although this matter can't be done today, thank you." Zuo Ying sighed, and it was rare that he didn't sneer at Wu Ming, but just said dejectedly: "You go quickly, I still have to sort out the paperwork." After saying that, I didn't pay attention to him anymore, and calmly cleaned up the paperwork that I hadn't finished sorting out just now.

When he walked to the door, Zuo Ying suddenly shouted, "Lord Wu." ”

Wu Ming stopped: "What's the matter, Xiaoying?" ”

"This trip to Fuzhou is full of dangers, you ask Lord Tian to be careful. Take care, it's best to send a few more subordinates with him. ”

Wu Ming answered, and then walked out. The prime minister is also right, now is an eventful time in the imperial court, and sometimes he thinks too perfectly, and he always wants everyone around him to live well. But now the imperial court has only a small half of the country, the world is not peaceful, and the border troubles are everywhere. This kind of thought is just delusional.

He thought, looking at the sky a little dazedly. The sky is still rolling clouds, and the winter wind is blowing.