"I've seen the chief soldier."

This sentence undoubtedly expressed the meaning of the imperial court to Chu He, and he succeeded Cui Qingshan as the chief soldier of Liangzhou.

Now that the meaning has been understood, there is no need to ask any more, Chu He nodded with a smile, "Let Lord Zhu bother." ”

Zhu Gong hurriedly waved his hand and said, "A grass people, where can you be called an adult?" ”

Chu He still smiled and did not speak again.

Zhu Gong looked at his messy room, his face flushed slightly, "It's too messy in my house, I'm really embarrassed, let the two adults laugh." ”

Jiang Wuxian took over the conversation and said with a smile: "I, like you, am also a grass people, Brother Zhu is not polite." ”

"Oh, Master Jiang is too modest, how can a little person like me compare to you?"

While saying polite words, the former prince quickly cleaned up while reading.

There were no chairs in the room, and the table was just a short table on a clay kang. Zhu Gong pushed the books on the clay kang inside, making room for the three of them to sit down.

Then two more oil lamps were lit, and by the dim light, the three of them sat side by side on the clay kang.

Chu He couldn't figure it out, this Zhu Gong was doing a tolerance job in Dachong Pass, how could he live so poorly?

The three of them sat together, because it was the first time they met, they were still a little restrained, and they were a little silent for a while.

It was Jiang Wuxian who took the lead in speaking, breaking the embarrassment, "Brother Zhu is so poor." ”

Zhu Gong scratched his head embarrassedly, "There is still an old mother in my hometown, and my eldest brother takes care of it, and most of my monthly salaries have been sent back." The rest is basically used to buy books to read. ”

Chu He looked at the room full of books, thinking that this eldest brother should not be lying, he is really a bookworm. But at the same time, he was a little puzzled, he had contact with many Liangzhou officials, and he had never seen such a poor person.

"Brother Zhu works for the imperial court, and there are so few monthly salaries?"

Zhu Gong's identity is well known to everyone here, so there is no need to shy away from speaking.

"Oh, how can we compare with Liangzhou?"

Chu He looked at Jiang Wuyi and asked suspiciously: "Liangzhou officials have more money than other places?" ”

Zhu Gong was stunned when he heard this, he didn't expect Chu He to even know about it, but after thinking about it, he put his mind at ease again. The more incompetent this so-called righteous son of General Chen Shida, the more relieved the court is.

Jiang Wuxian explained: "In recent years, the treasury has been tight, and officials in various places, including the capital, have not even received half of their salaries every month. ”

"Then let's Liangzhou?"

"Aren't we having General Chen Shida? In these years, the Sheng army has been robbed once in a while, and it can be regarded as being able to earn some back. The monthly salaries of the officials in Liangzhou and the salaries of the soldiers of the army were not deducted at all. ”

Jiang Wuxian's words seemed to be answering Chu He, but in fact, he was also said to Zhu Gong.

Chen Shi has never fought against the imperial court, but over the years, he has helped those adults in the temple and plugged a lot of holes.

If an army is not paid enough, it may be able to rely on slogans and beliefs to support it for a year and a half, but after a long time, three or five years, there will definitely be big problems.

Zhu Gonggan laughed twice, "General Chen Shida, he is indeed one of the best people in a million, I ...... Very respectful. ”

But there was one thing he didn't say, Chen Shi was jealous of the imperial court for so many years precisely because he was so perfect. No matter how much he keeps to himself, the elders in the court will not really feel at ease.

The awkward atmosphere was almost over, and Jiang Wuxian gave Chu He a look.

Chu He comprehended, and his eyes began to flash with anticipation and nervousness.

"Brother Zhu, isn't it time for us to talk about business?"

Zhu Gong saw that Chu He finally couldn't hold back, and he was overjoyed, thinking that this person was really similar to what he thought, he was an ambitious and capable character, but he was by no means a hero like Chen Shi and Xu Conghu.

He cleared his throat and said, "Lord Chu, we do support you on the issue of who will take over the Liang Army. ”

Chu He's serious expression skillfully revealed a trace of excitement, which happened to be captured by Zhu Gong.

"Excuse me...... What Brother Zhu is talking about, what do you mean......"

The words have already been nagged to this point, Zhu Gong no longer has to hide it, and said directly: "We are referring to the imperial court, and the imperial court will support you, Lord Chu, to take over the Liang army." ”

Chu He, who was sitting on the earthen kang, was about to stand up excitedly, but he endured it again, revealing a smile that he couldn't hide, "Since that's the case, then I really want to thank Brother Zhu." ”

"We are all doing things for the great cadres, and Lord Chu doesn't need to be polite."

Chu He turned his head to look at Jiang Wuxian, who immediately understood and took out a stack of silver tickets from his arms.

"I'm a little cautious here, and I ask Brother Zhu not to shirk."

Zhu Gong immediately jumped up from the earthen kang and waved his hand again and again to refuse, "Don't don't, Master Jiang take it back quickly." ”

Chu He laughed, picked up the silver ticket and stuffed it into Zhu Gong's arms, "Brother Zhu misunderstood, these are not for you, but a little thank you to the princes in the court, thank them for supporting me Chu He." If it is done in the future, there will inevitably be a heavy gift to thank you, so I bother Brother Zhu to help me transfer it. ”

Zhu Gong's face changed a few times, but he still took the silver ticket and put it in his arms.

At this moment, he finally thought that he had seen clearly what kind of person Chu He was, and he was indeed much more controllable than Xu Conghu.

He pondered for a long time and said, "Of course, there are some things that Brother Chu also asks for understanding. Our help to you is limited to support, and it is difficult to really meddle in the affairs of Liangjun. ”

Chu He knew that the main topic was coming.

Zhu Gong coughed lightly twice and said, "Brother Chu, if you ascend to the position of general in the future, we hope that you can agree to install some of our men in the Liang army." Of course, this is mainly to help you and deter those who do not obey the rules. ”

Of course, Chu He understood what he meant, and the imperial court hoped that just like Emperor Sheng Guo installed Gu Qingshan in the Eastern Territory Army, a few nails would be placed by his side.

On the way here, Jiang Wuxian repeatedly emphasized to him that no matter how excessive Zhu Gong's request was, he had to accept it. When he really becomes a general in the future, he can completely turn his face and deny it.

Chu He pretended to be entangled, and finally said reluctantly: "Yes, yes, but there can't be too many people inserted in." ”

Zhu Gong clapped his hands excitedly, "Okay!" ”

Chu He spoke again at this time, "Brother Zhu, I also have a matter, I hope the court can promise me." ”

"Lord Chu, but it doesn't hurt to talk about it."

"After I become a general, my father-in-law and brother-in-law will retire to the mountains and forests, and I hope the court will treat them well."

"That's natural, General Chen Shida has done his best for us all his life, and we will definitely ensure the safety of their father and son for the rest of their lives."

Seeing Chu He's appearance of wanting to speak and stopping, Zhu Gong hurriedly asked again: "Lord Chu still has concerns?" ”

Chu He said wryly: "When the time comes, can you send some more people to spy on them, and you can't let them contact the old department, and you can't set foot in Liangzhou again?" ”

This trick is ungrateful, drawing a clear line, extremely clever, and it is also a clever trick that Jiang Wuyi came up with.

Not only did it make the imperial court feel at ease to hand over the Liang army to Chu He, but also made them no longer worry about Chen Shi's retreat and other ambitions.

Zhu Gong looked at Chu He, his heart was surging, he even wanted to represent His Majesty the Emperor now and announce that he would officially take over as the general of Liangzhou.

Out of Zhu Gong's down-and-out courtyard, Chu He asked Jiang Wuxian: "How are my acting skills?" ”

"Brilliant and perfect."

At this point, Chu He took over the Liang army, and on the side of the imperial court, there will only be help, and there will be no resistance.