Chapter 358: The Lost County King
After the gathering with the magistrates, Wei Zhuang put wine in the Wei restaurant in Yangzhou Mansion to catch them and wash the dust.
Cui Pu's promotion to the prefect is also a great joy for the Wei family, and now Wei Zhuang can celebrate him openly in Yangzhou City without being afraid of offending anyone!
Therefore, on this day, all the wine and food in Wei's Restaurant in the entire Yangzhou Mansion were sold at half price, which was gratifying to the supporters of the sweet potato feast!
And this Wei's restaurant in Yangzhou City was simply cleared, and only a table of banquets was set up on the second floor. Wei Zhuang and his wife, Cui Pu and Wang Qilang and his wife sat together, and everyone had a smile on their faces.
Soon the wine and food were put on the table, but Wei Zhuang said: "Wait a minute, there are still guests who have not arrived." ”
Then, sure enough, a loud laugh was heard. Soon, Guo Jianshi and his entourage appeared.
"Cui Liuboy, you are really amazing! Last year, we were all about to be killed by the surnamed Wu, but who knew that you actually turned over again, and instead trampled the surnamed Wu under your feet! You are really too hard, you should be a big white!" Walking in the door, Guo Jianshi immediately stepped forward and slapped Cui Pu on the shoulder.
Cui Pu immediately bared his teeth in pain.
Seeing this, Guo Tingshi sank his face: "Don't tell me, you have been depressed for half a year, and you have all wasted all the kung fu we taught you?"
"How is it possible? In Chang'an, I get up early every day and practice diligently, even on the boat that comes and goes, I have not broken for a day! My eldest lady feels sorry for me, and she still gets up every day to practice with me!" Cui Pu hurriedly said.
"That's good. We're going to have to find out what you're capable of another day, and see if what you're saying is true or not!"
"Accompany me at any time!" Cui Pu made a cheerful gesture of please.
Guo Tingshi laughed loudly, and a group of people sat down.
Now that everyone has finally arrived, everyone will pick up chopsticks to eat and drink. After three rounds of drinking, the topic has unconsciously circled from Concubine Wu Hui's death to Cui Pu's current official position.
Guo Tingshi drank half of the jar, and then said angrily: "Cui Liu, let me tell you! Now that you are the prefect of Yangzhou, you are the boss of the entire Yangzhou Mansion." We're going to be messing around with your ass! Now we've got all our baggage with us, and we'll move in when you've got our place to live!"
The corners of Cui Pu's mouth twitched. "Aren't you living well in Hailing County?"
"Without your family, what's the fun over there? The reason why we moved to Hailing County in the first place was because of you!" Guo Tingshi said loudly.
Others chimed in.
Guo Tingshi said again: "And the new magistrate has a face full of wanting to be promoted and make a fortune, but people only know how to slap horses, which is very boring! I don't like to deal with this kind of person, or you are more interesting! So, we are with you!"
"Of course, don't worry, although we are gone, we will definitely find someone to fill our place. The apprentices you taught are really good, and since Yan Nan started stealing teachers with you, his skills have also skyrocketed. Since we came to this day, most of the depression of that body has been relieved, and every day we are either drinking or fishing everywhere to enjoy the fun, not to mention how comfortable the life is. There are many people who want to come over, and I have promised them on your behalf. Although their reputation is not as loud as that of a few of us, the weight of a few tied together is not light, and it must be able to gag that hypocrite's mouth!"
It's only been half a year, and they have already given Chen Junbi the nickname of 'hypocrite'.
They've all made their own decisions, so what else can he do?
Cui Pu sighed helplessly: "I just came, and I didn't sort out a bunch of things at hand, but you got entangled again." Won't I be able to get rid of you in my life?"
"Hmph, you kid doesn't want to think about how much real skill you stole from us! If we are willing to show a little bit to others, they will definitely cry and shout to raise us for a lifetime! Now that we are willing to raise you, you can snicker!" Guo Tingshi said angrily.
"Yes, yes, I was wrong, you are willing to continue to teach me the art of war, this is my blessing, I will definitely support you in the future, and respect you as my own father!" Cui Pu hurriedly said, and raised his wine glass, "I was wrong, I will punish myself with three glasses first!"
Guo Jianshi was stunned, and found that he was cheated by him again.
"Okay, you kid, you're a bit too thief! Who said we were going to continue to teach you? We plan to follow you to enjoy the blessings and watch the show!"
"It's certain to enjoy Qingfu, but it's also by the way to teach the art of war or something!" Cui Pu snorted, "And my eldest man is already one year old, and I am planning to hand him over to your eldest man to take with me! I only have one request-don't relax your requirements for him because of me, even if you let him go and teach him, you must teach our Cui family an iron-clad man!"
"This is no problem! We can't do anything else, we still know how to teach a little Langjun!" Guo Tingshi immediately patted his chest and agreed. But he took the opportunity to propose another thing, "By the way, about my eldest man and your eldest lady......"
"I'll talk about that later, I'll talk about it later...... My eldest lady is still young!" As soon as he mentioned this, Cui Pu's face was a little defensive, as if someone was going to snatch his baby daughter away now.
"Cut, that's it again. I see what kind of good son-in-law you choose for her in the end, and there is any other little Langjun in this world who can compare to my Guo family's son-in-law!" Guo Tingshi snorted unhappily, but he didn't dwell too much.
Everyone is their own person, and they don't care too much about talking. One topic didn't work, so I immediately changed it. They changed their cups and let go of eating and drinking, and at last the men were drunk before they dispersed.
Of course, Guo Jianshi and his entourage really carried the burden and relied on the government first.
And just after Guo Tingshi, Hu San and a group of rangers also followed with their burdens, all shouting that they wanted to follow Cui Pu and be a cow and a horse, but they just didn't want to see the face of Xinzhi County anymore.
These people have all paid a lot of blood and sweat for him, Cui Pu trusts them and has the heart to bring them to his side. So, he called Chen Junbi and told him about it.
Chen Junbi went to Hailing County this time with the task of winning over Guo Jianshi and his party. As a result, there has been no results for more than half a year, and Guo Jianshi and his party refused to see him at all in the end. Now that Cui Pu is gone, they will directly follow Cui Pu with their burdens! His mission is about to fail.
However, thinking about the attitude of Guo Tingshi's group towards him in the past six months, presumably even if he is given another two years, he will not be able to enter their circle. Now that the person is gone, he just threw the pot to Cui Pu, so that Li Zhongshu will scold him at most, and the object of hatred is still Cui Pu, so he will take it out!
As for Hu San's group...... Hehe, even if they don't leave, he will try his best to drive them away! Eat his rice and grain, and don't listen to his mercy to do things, this kind of person will be left in vain! Now that Cui Pu is still willing to take them in, he is happy to push the boat along the river to do personal favors.
But in front of Cui Pu, he still put on a very reluctant look, and said very reluctantly: "Since this is Guo Tingshi's wish, the lower officials will not dare to stop it." It's just that Governor Cui, you also know that Tianchang County, Gaoling County, and Hailing County started to open leisure villas together, and our Hailing County is still the leader of the three. For example, today Changxian and Gaoling County are fine, but now the old ministers of Hailing County are leaving, and the heroes who captured the pirates are also going to retire, this subordinate is worried that it will not be good to explain to the people!"
Heh, this is starting to ask him for compensation?
Cui Pu chuckled: "Don't worry about this." Although Guo Jianshi and the others are gone, someone will come to fill their place soon. Although the individual identity is not as high, but a group of people together, the weight will not be too low. And since they are here, they will naturally bring a new batch of guards. ”
Chen Junbi immediately smiled: "With Governor Cui's words, the lower officials will be relieved! Since this is the case, then the lower officials will obey your orders in everything." As long as Governor Cui says a word, the next official will never give up!"
"There's no need to die, you just have to be a good county magistrate. Cui Pu said impatiently.
"Yes, yes, the lower official knows. Xiaguan will definitely continue to carry forward the spirit of Governor Cui in Hailing County, so that Hailing County will continue to flourish as always, and let the people of Hailing County live a better life!" Chen Junbi immediately patted his ass again.
This kind of talk is fake and empty, and Cui Pu doesn't like to hear it. After a few more words, he let him go back.
As soon as Chen Junbi returned to Hailing County, he immediately repaired a letter to Li Linfu, telling him in detail the content of his conversation with Cui Pu, and even Cui Pu's expression and some subtle movements were clearly described.
Although the whereabouts of the person who delivered the letter were secret, he couldn't hide the eyes of the family members who had been personally trained by Guo Tingshi and others.
After learning the news that Chen Junbi was still in contact with Li Linfu and that the two had a close correspondence, Cui Pu let out a long breath, and a weird smile curled up at the corner of his lips: "That's good, that's good." ”
The responsibility of the prefect's position is much greater than that of the prefect. But fortunately, when Cui Pu was the magistrate of the county before, he loved to toss around, and he found something to do for himself at every turn. After serving as the county magistrate for two consecutive terms, he was busy for the second half of the time. Now that I have taken over the position of the prefect, although there are many things and chaos, I can still sort it out slowly.
And this principle took two months.
Two months passed, and the King of Hejian finally reappeared.
"Count it out, and it's about to be the day when the eldest lady is going to play with the king. However, you still owe this king once last year, have you planned how to compensate this king?"
I haven't seen him for nearly a year, and the demeanor of the king of Hejian is still the same. The years didn't seem to have left any traces on his face, his face was still so handsome and dusty, Rao was wearing a black robe on him, and he was also wearing a bit of mysterious and distant taste.
It's a pity that his mouth ruthlessly destroyed the beautiful feeling he created because of his face.
Cui Pu pursed his lips: "King Jun, how do you want us to compensate, just say it." We can't guess your old mind. ”
Then the king said it bluntly. Then let your sons and daughters come with you for two days, and give your sons as an add-on?" said the king of Hejian in a faint voice.
Cui Pu now finally realizes that his son is also his own! His daughter has been tricked by him, if his son touches him again and is fed worms by him, what will it be?
"No, I can't. He immediately refused.
"What, I'm afraid that this king will feed your little Langjun a worm to eat?"
Cui Pu slowly clenched his fists.
"If you know, why do you ask?"
"This king knows, but I still want to see your reaction!" "The king of Hejian said slowly, the corners of his lips immediately hooked up with a smile, "This king suddenly found that your angry appearance looks much more vibrant, as if you are slightly better looking than usual." Otherwise, you will come to see this king like this in the future!"
Damn, this old man is deliberately angry with him!
Cui Pu immediately restrained his anger. "The county king, please forgive me for this request, and the lower official can't agree. You'd better do it another way!"
"Anything else, this king can't think of it for the time being! In that case, let this king stay in your palace for a few days first, and think about it. When you think of it, I'll tell you when you want. ”
Another dead skin came to drill into him! Cui Pu jumped cautiously.
What happened to this group of people? Have you made an appointment to come to his mansion to eat and drink?
Cui Pu's head is going to be big.
"I'm sorry, the county king, you are late, and now the guest rooms on our mansion have been occupied, and there is no vacant place for you for the time being. ”
What he said was true. Recently, so many people have rushed over, and they all want to follow him. No matter how large the government is, its capacity is limited. Now, it's packed.
"What's the matter? Based on our friendship, do you still plan to let this king go to live in the guest room? Otherwise, it would be good to let this king go to live in the courtyard of the eldest lady for a few days!" said the king of Hejian immediately.
You think beautifully!
Cui Pu was about to refute immediately. At this time, I suddenly saw Mu Jiaojiao holding mung bean's hand and walked out with a smile.
"Rokuro~" she called softly, her pace was brisk, and she was in a very good mood at first glance.
Cui Pu immediately turned around. "Why are you here?"
"Congratulations to Lang Jun, the lady just showed the joy pulse again!" Mung Bean hurriedly said.
"Really, I'm going to be a daddy again?" Cui Pu was overjoyed, and in an instant, he forgot about the king of Hejian County to the clouds, ran to Mu Jiaojiao in three steps and two steps, took her hand and asked repeatedly, "How old is the child? Don't tell me that it's three months old before you tell me!" By the way, how do you feel now? Do you feel uncomfortable? Want to eat something? I'll buy it now!"
"Of course, this time it was not three months, and I just found out and told you. Mu Jiaojiao hurriedly whispered, and answered the other questions one by one.
Cui Pu was happy at this time, so he asked a bunch of questions.
Because of this good news, the couple was overjoyed.
After talking for a long time, Cui Pu gradually remembered the existence of the King of Hejian County. Hurry back and look, where can I still see him?
"What about people?" he asked.
"The king of the county has already left just now, saying that he can't bear to disturb the happy event of Lang Jun and the lady, and he will come back another day. Mung Bean whispered.
"Count him as acquaintances!" Cui Pu immediately snorted coldly.
Mu Jiaojiao hooked the corners of her lips. "I just now seemed to see the county king's expression very lost, and the back of leaving was also very depressed. It seems that he has been living alone all these years, and his life is also very miserable, right?"
"That's what he asked for himself, what does it have to do with us?" Cui Pu said disapprerovingly.
Mu Jiaojiao sighed, shook her head and didn't speak again.