Tu Ziming and Lu Chen were both in their early twenties, and were actually older than Zhao Cheng. However, since they entered the lobby, their heads were lowered and their bodies were trembling slightly, as if they were very afraid of Zhao Cheng.
They are just young, low-status and unpopular sons from two families.
And Zhao Cheng is the eldest son of the right prime minister, the emperor's consort, a victorious general, and the evil southern spy who is hated by the people of the Southern Zhou Dynasty!
They are similar in age, but have vastly different experiences and achievements, which makes Tu Ziming and Lu Chen feel nervous when facing him.
"Tu Ziming of the Tu family, meet the young prime minister!"
"Lu Chen, Lu family, pays homage to the young prime minister!"
"Hmm..." Zhao Cheng just responded softly, glanced at Huang Hua, and then Huang Hua led the three of them into the courtyard.
A table of wine and food has been set up in the yard, and Xu An is sitting aside waiting.
Counting Tu Ziming and Lu Chen, there were only Zhao Cheng, Xu An and Huang Hua in the yard.
Zhao Yan and Zhao Wu had a fierce battle, but Zhao Cheng did not let them follow and allowed them to rest early tonight.
Facing these two young men, there is no need for Zhao Yan and Zhao Wu to protect them.
"Everyone, take a seat, oh... Let me introduce you, this is Xu An." Zhao Cheng waved his hand.
Tu Ziming and Lu Chen did their homework well and immediately showed flattered expressions and saluted Xu An.
"Tu Ziming of the Tu family, meet the young Marquis!"
"Lu Chen, Lu family, pays homage to the young Marquis!"
"Hey!" Xu An said with a smile: "This little brother who understands etiquette, please introduce more to me in the future!"
The four of them sat down, with Huang Hua waiting on the side.
Although he is the son of a prefect, he was once a dandy, but after being repaired by Zhao Cheng and tempered during this period of time, Huang Hua's temperament has long changed.
He made his position very clear, Zhao Cheng was his boss.
Xu An even made fun of him, saying that he was becoming more and more like a eunuch...
Even though he really doesn't have that thing anymore.
Zhao Cheng picked up the wine glass, drank with everyone first, and then said straight to the point: "The relationship between me and the Tu and Lu families is so tense, and you two dare to come, which makes me a little surprised."
Tu Ziming and Lu Chen looked at each other, and then said: "The prime minister has summoned me, I dare not not come."
Zhao Cheng smiled and said: "You mean... you didn't want to come?"
Tu Ziming was stunned for a moment, then quickly raised his glass and said, "That's not what I meant! Ziming is just an unknown person. He is lucky enough to be able to drink at the same table as the young prime minister!"
"I called you here, so don't say any polite words. Let's talk about something related to your future."
Zhao Cheng made the final decision and said: "I know all about your past. The reason why I found you is not only your hatred for the family, but also the fact that you are capable people. If there is no chance, you will have to leave home for the rest of your life.
Either he will always be stepped on by his family, or he will try to resist for a moment, but in the end he will become a pile of withered bones buried in his own yard."
Hearing this, Lu Chen's eyes lit up, but he didn't say much.
Tu Ziming thought for a moment and said, "Does the young prime minister want us to help each other?"
Zhao Cheng smiled and said nothing.
Tu Ziming continued: "I am self-aware, but with my mere status, I'm afraid I can't help the young prime minister."
"A big family is like an imperial court. It is inevitable to change generations. But if you can overthrow the existing class and become the leader of the new class, you can change your life and the honor and disgrace of your descendants."
Zhao Cheng smiled and said: "If this happens, do you still think you are helping me?"
Tu Ziming said sternly: "It's not that I don't understand what the young prime minister means, and it's not that I'm too timid to discuss this matter, it's just that I really don't know what to do!"
Zhao Cheng winked at Huang Hua, and Huang Hua immediately went over to pour the wine.
Zhao Cheng raised his glass and said, "I don't know what you are going to do. But what I can guarantee is that when the matter is done, Mr. Deng and I will wipe your butt."
"I just want results."
"If the result satisfies me, I can satisfy you."
After speaking, Zhao Cheng drank all the wine.
Tu Ziming fell into deep thought, but Lu Chen immediately got down from the chair and knelt down in front of Zhao Cheng.
"Lu Chen is willing to serve the young prime minister!"
Zhao Cheng looked calm and was not surprised by Lu Chen's reaction.
In this matter, although Zhao Cheng wanted to treat them as swordsmen, he actually gave them a good opportunity to make a comeback.
If Zhao Cheng and Deng Fugui hadn't dealt with the aftermath, even if they succeeded temporarily, they would have been overwhelmed by the family's counterattack.
For them, what they lack most is opportunities.
Lu Chen was able to figure it out quickly, and Zhao Cheng was very satisfied and said: "I can't talk about effectiveness. If you are really capable, you can cooperate with me for a long time."
"I, Zhao Cheng, will decide this business in Jiangyang County!"
"Lu Chen, go all out!"
Seeing Lu Chen's determination, how could Tu Ziming not understand, he also got down from the chair, knelt down and said: "Ziming is willing to do your best for the little prime minister!"
"Everyone get up and drink." Zhao Cheng said calmly: "I have made it very clear. I will only deal with the aftermath for you and will not provide you with any help in the future. You haven't been here today. You can do whatever you want when you go back.
It has nothing to do with me. If you fail, it is because you are not capable enough. If you succeed, it has nothing to do with me. It is your own blessing."
Tu Ziming and Lu Chencheng returned to their seats in fear.
Zhao Cheng glanced at them and shouted into the darkness: "Xiao Fei."
A shadow jumped down from the tree, making Tu Ziming and Lu Chen shrink back in fright.
Before that, they had no idea there was anyone in the tree.
"master."
"Has the situation been detected?"
"As you expected, they have left the city."
Zhao Cheng nodded and said: "Although Shang Dongyang was responsible for the assassination of Master Deng, there were two masters among the dead, both from Lu Yuan. There was also Tu Wanhu, and this matter seemed to have nothing to do with him.
, but you may not know that Mr. Deng went to inspect the mine because there was a mining disaster, and this mining disaster was caused by Tu Wanhu. What he did was to create an opportunity for Mr. Deng to go to the mine."
"Now that Shang Dongyang has been executed, the two of them have gone out to avoid the limelight."
Zhao Cheng smiled and said: "If these two are not in Jiangcheng, your chances are greater, so don't delay."
Tu Ziming and Lu Chen both glanced at Yuanfei in surprise, understanding what Zhao Cheng meant, and at the same time clasped their fists and said, "Understood!"
"Then have a good taste of my fairy bar."
Zhao Cheng raised his glass and said, "I wish you success."
The moonlight is dim.
After the two left, Xu An said in surprise: "Is this what you call civil strife? But they are just the lowest-ranking children in the family, what can they do?"
Zhao Cheng shook his head, glanced at the dark night sky, and said: "These two families are not the only ones who are at the bottom of the family, but I chose them in the end because they have reasons to fight for themselves."
"The past experiences of both of them are very scary..."