Chen Kan stopped on the bank of the Jinshui River and quietly pondered the purpose of Qiu Fu's words.

But after thinking about it for a long time, I didn't have a clue, so I had to go home first.

Entering the mansion, Chen Kan found that Chang Ning was still waiting for him to come back.

"Husband, didn't you say you'd come back after a while, why is it so late?"

Chang Ning pouted to express his dissatisfaction, and Chen Kan suddenly threw other things out of the clouds.

No matter what Qiu Fu's plans are, it is not as important as his own wife.

Since he is asking for something, then just wait, he still doesn't believe that Qiu Funeng has been dragging it out.

Chen Kan walked up to Chang Ning, picked him up horizontally, and said with a smile: "It's not that Qiu Fu doesn't know anything, so he has to pull me to pull me around." ”

After explaining, Chen Kan hugged Chang Ning and walked towards the backyard.

Chang Ning didn't say anything, she just complained, and she didn't mean to blame.

The next day, Chen Kan just got up from the bed, and he heard the report that Qiu Fu, the prince of Qi Guo, was visiting!

A smile appeared on Chen Kan's face, Qiu Fu would come, as he expected.

But it's a bit strange to come so early.

Thinking of what he said yesterday, Chen Kan could basically predict that what Qiu Fu asked for must be unusual.

After putting on his clothes, Chen Kan lightly ordered: "Since it is Qi Guogong who is visiting, then open the middle door to greet him!" ”

Qiu Fu came with great fanfare, and according to etiquette, Chen Kan must also go out to greet him in person.

Yun Cheng opened the middle door with the subordinates of the Hou Mansion, and stood in Qiu Fu with a smile on his face and said, "I will come to the door early in the morning to disturb me, please don't blame the Hou Ye!" ”

Chen Kan stepped out of the threshold and saluted back: "Where did Grandpa speak, Grandpa can come, my little Hou Mansion is shining, please!" ”

After a few polite sentences, Chen Kan invited Qiu Fu into the door and sat down in the guest hall.

As soon as Qiu Fu was about to say a few polite words, Chen Kan asked straight to the point: "Grandpa, Ben Hou came back last night, and there has always been a question in his throat, I wonder if Grandpa can solve Ben Hou's doubts?" ”

Qiu Fu was stunned, but he didn't expect Chen Kan to even save polite words above the officialdom.

For a while, I was a little surprised.

But after all, he was a general who was accustomed to seeing wind and rain, and he calmed down after a moment of silence.

asked, "I don't know if Master Hou has any questions?" ”

Chen Kan didn't sell it, and asked bluntly: "Grandpa recommended Ben Hou to be the dean of the Naval Academy, Ben Hou understood it, but Ben Hou was really curious, what did Grandpa want to sell Ben Hou's favor?" ”

As soon as Chen Kan said this, he saw a look of surprise flash on Qiu Fu's face.

"What does Master Hou mean by this?"

Seeing that Qiu Fu was going to continue to pretend to be stupid, Chen Kan suddenly showed a wry smile on his face.

"Grandpa don't want to tease Ben Hou, Ben Hou really doesn't know Grandpa's intentions, it stands to reason that now Grandpa is in the position and ministers, even if he wants something, just reveal a little news, and there will be countless people rushing to send it to Grandpa, why bother Ben Hou for a young man?"

Chen Kan said it very bluntly.

Now he really didn't want to continue guessing.

In other words, he has a deep hatred for officialdom.

In Chen Kan's view, everyone is a martial artist, since they are martial artists, isn't it good to go straight?

Why do you have to come and only understand that set?

Interesting?

The consternation on Qiu Fu's face was even stronger, obviously he didn't expect Chen Kan to have such a complete showdown.

But the sparkle in his eyes betrayed him.

Shows that his heart is far from being as surprised as it seems.

After a while, Qiu Fu took a deep breath and said, "Master Hou has spoken to this point, but it seems that the old man is not honest enough. ”

Chen Kan nodded, looked at Qiu Fu quietly, and waited for his next step.

But Qiu Fu seemed to be deliberate, and stopped speaking after saying this.

Chen Kan was about to continue asking, but suddenly he seemed to realize something.

Then he got up and invited Qiu Fu: "Please also ask Grandpa to come with Benhou." ”

Qiu Fu smiled, as if he was very satisfied with Chen Kan's interest in understanding.

That's right, he didn't trust the environment of the Hou Mansion, so he didn't say a word.

There are some words, Chen Kan can do whatever he wants in the Hou Mansion, but he is an outsider, so he naturally does not dare to speak casually.

The two got up, and Chen Kan led him straight to the study in the backyard.

Chen Kan closed the door, took out a stool from under the desk, and said lightly, "Grandpa, please take a seat!" ”

Qiu Fu sat down as he said, looked around the environment of the study, and suddenly showed appreciation on his face.

Chen Kan didn't speak in a hurry, took out a set of tea sets from the book, found a small stove from the corner, lit a pine cone and threw it into the stove, and used the teapot to make a pot of water to boil.

Qiu Fu quietly watched Chen Kan's movements, and did not urge.

The time for half a burnt incense passed, and the kettle on the stove was steaming.

Chen Kan cleaned the tea set and took out a tea cake from a small box.

There is no need for any tea knives, just break off a piece by hand and pour water to clean the tea leaves.

He poured Qiu Fu a cup and poured himself another glass.

It's not that Chen Kan doesn't understand the etiquette of drinking tea, the main thing is that it's unnecessary.

When it comes to their status, it is a little boring to stick to those things that are mere formalities.

Pushing the teacup to Qiu Fu's side, Chen Kan took a sip of tea and asked lightly, "Grandpa, can you solve Benhou's confusion now?" ”

Qiu Fu took a sip of tea unhurriedly, but still didn't speak.

Chen Kan frowned and said, "This is Ben Hou's private study, even if he is cheap, he will not come in casually." ”

After getting Chen Kan's assurance, Qiu Fu said slowly: "Fang Cai, Master Hou has a wrong sentence!" ”

"What?"

A trace of doubt appeared on Chen Kan's face.

"Huh."

Qiu Fu chuckled, and then said lightly: "Indeed, to the point of the old man, it is difficult to impress the old man with things in the ordinary world, even if the old man likes something, someone will rush to send it to the old man, but there is one thing that the old man wants, but he can't do anything about it." ”

As soon as these words came out, Chen Kan's face suddenly changed, and he lowered his voice and asked sharply, "Grandpa, do you know what you're talking about?" ”

Seeing this, Qiu Fu suddenly showed a wry smile on his face, and he stopped and said, "Master Hou, don't get me wrong, the old man doesn't plan to rebel, and he doesn't have the courage to rebel." ”

Chen Kan said coldly: "Since it is not the imperial power, what else is there that the grandfather can't do if he wants to?" ”

Qiu Fu shook his head and said with a smile: "Since it is a powerless thing, it is naturally impossible to include the rebellion. It is not an exaggeration to say that if the old man wants to rebel, he will be able to raise an army of 200,000 in an instant, does Hou Ye believe it? ”

Chen Kan didn't say anything, but his brows furrowed a little tighter.

Chen Kan understood Qiu Fu's words, and in Qiu Fu's opinion, the rebellion had not yet reached the point of powerlessness.

"Grandpa, don't sell Guanzi anymore, otherwise if you continue to talk, I'm afraid that Benhou will be the general who will lead the army to quell the rebellion today."

As soon as Chen Kan said this, Qiu Fu's face suddenly became serious.

He took a sip of tea, smacked his mouth, and then smiled: "The old man wants it, but he can't do it, it's fate!" ”

"Life?"

Chen Kan looked at Qiu Fu with a confused expression: "What does Grandpa mean by this?" ”

"Yes, the old man wants his life, he wants the old man's own life!"

Qiu Fu put down the teacup in his hand, and suddenly sighed and said: "Everyone in the world knows that the old man and Zhu Neng are the two Dinghai God Needles of the Ming Dynasty, but now, Zhu Neng's needle is about to break." ”

Qiu Fu's words, Chen Kan knew every word, but when combined together, it made him more and more confused.

What is the name of Qiu Fu, this needle is about to break?

Seeing Chen Kan's dazed look, Qiu Fu couldn't help but sigh again.

Then he suddenly changed his voice and asked, "Master Hou, what kind of person do you think Your Majesty is today?" ”

Hearing this, Chen Kan's heart suddenly became vigilant.

Since ancient times, there has been no good end for those who talk about the monarch in vain, let alone people like them who talk about the monarch in vain.

"What's the matter, Master Hou still has scruples in his own home?"

Qiu Fu refilled himself with a cup of tea, and looked at Chen Kan's eyes full of banter.

Chen Kan settled his mind, and then replied lightly: "The sage has a saying, there will be a king in five hundred years, and in the eyes of this marquis, His Majesty is naturally the king who sees it once in five hundred years." ”

"Does Master Hou really think so?"

Qiu Fu didn't seem to believe it, and asked rhetorically.

Chen Kan nodded without hesitation, he and Qiu Fu were not familiar enough to talk about the king's character at will, who knows if Qiu Fu was ordered by Zhu Di to deliberately test himself?

Seeing Chen Kan nodding without hesitation, Qiu Fu couldn't help but show a lonely look on his face.

Then he said: "But in the eyes of the old man, His Majesty is a suspicious, selfish and tyrannical person!" ”

After Qiu Fu finished speaking, he looked at the look of surprise in Chen Kan's eyes, and couldn't help but smile and asked, "Why, Master Hou doesn't believe it?" ”

couldn't answer this, so Chen Kan chose to be silent.

Qiu Fu didn't care, but continued: "Your Majesty is the heir of Taizu, so he naturally learned Taizu's cruelty and viciousness, do you know why Zhu Neng is sick in bed?" ”

Without waiting for Chen Kan to ask, Qiu Fu continued to himself: "During the Dragon Boat Festival, the local officials presented some fatty hairy crabs to Your Majesty, and Your Majesty rewarded Zhu Neng with some, and Zhu Neng ate it, and then he couldn't move anymore. ”

After listening to Qiu Fu's narration, Chen Kan suddenly understood.

Zhu Neng is allergic to seafood, and when he was young, he was injured so much that he suffered from a cold.

Seafood is a big thing.

But Zhu Di still rewarded him.

couldn't help but remind Chen Kan of a folk legend that Taizu Zhu Yuanzhang rewarded Xu Da, the king of Zhongshan County, with a roast goose.

Xu Da ate the roast goose, in exchange for the wealth of future generations.

Chen Kan was silent for a moment, looked at the four big characters on Qiu Fu's head, looked at Qiu Fu and asked, "Grandpa and Benhou said this, what does it have to do with your life?" ”

Qiu Fu smiled and said: "The old man heard that the fleet under the command of the Hou Ye is invincible in the South Seas, if the Hou Ye wants to go boating at sea one day, you might as well take the old man, the old man also wants to appreciate the style of the sea." ”