"Wei Chenglong, who Chushan failed to keep, and went to Xiangyang to settle down, is your sister-in-law. He has been walking around Xiangyang Puyuan a lot these days. You seem to be indifferent?" Xu Huai saw Shi Zhen approaching and asked him.
Zheng Tu and Shi Xun are currently staying in Xiangyang so that they can communicate with the Generalissimo's Mansion in time if anything happens, but every ten days, Zheng Tu will take the trouble to return to Chushan.
This is a critical period, and there are many subtle developments in Xiangyang City that need to be discussed in detail to make it clearer.
After Wei Chenglong met Zheng Tu and Wang Xun in Xiangyang City, he had to build the courtyard "Ying Mao" almost every day. Zheng Tu thought that Shi Xun had his own arrangements after mentioning it to his father, Shi Zhen, so he remained silent.
Unexpectedly, more than a month had passed, and there was no response from Shi Zhen at all. When he arrived at Chushan the day before yesterday, Zheng Tucai inadvertently said something to Xu Huai.
Shi Zhen said lightly: "Shi Xun wrote to me and told me about this matter, but Wei Chenglong has great ambition and talent, and is embarrassed to use it. I don't want Shi Xun to pay attention to this matter."
"Oh, some people think that Chang Shi is petty and wants to show off to his brother-in-law who looks down on him!" Liu Qiong'er said with a smile.
"Miss Liu, please don't laugh at me," Shi Zhen said with a wry smile. "If Wei Chenglong was in Chushan, he might be able to serve as a minor official, which would be somewhat beneficial to the things you are planning. But in Xiangyang, surrounded by tigers and wolves, I don't care.
If I dare to say that I am determined, Wei Chenglong may not be able to withstand the test if something happens to him!"
Shi Zhen knew his sister-in-law Wei Chenglong's abilities and temperament very well, but just because of this, he became more and more troubled.
People like Zheng Tu, Xu Wuliang, Xu Wukun and Xu Sihu can only be said to be middle-aged people with extremely humble backgrounds. If placed in other places, they might never get ahead.
However, they have followed Xu Huai through life and death since they were young. Not only can they occupy a place in the core of Chushan, but they can also gain Xu Huai's trust.
The various experiences of life and death in the past, as well as their status in Chushan at this time, can make them loyal to Xu Huai and Chushan, and their determination is not easily shaken by others.
At this time, the power of Chushan was just beginning to take shape. Although Xu Huai was still hungry for talents, those who joined Chushan at this time would have the opportunity to be reused, namely Chen Zixiao, Ding Chong and other truly talented people.
Even though many clerical tasks in the camp can be done by Chinese talents, it is difficult for Chinese talents to stand out in Chushan at this time.
This is also Wei Chenglong's embarrassment.
If Wei Chenglong did not go to Xiangyang last year and settled directly in Chushan, even if he went to Zhufengtang to take care of some administrative work, it would be regarded as joining Chushan at the beginning of his business.
In that case, Wei Chenglong's ability cannot be said to be outstanding, and his temperament has many shortcomings, but he will be accepted by everyone in Chushan. At this time, Chushan is short of manpower in all aspects, and naturally he will easily get the opportunity to stand alone.
Wei Chenglong will also be satisfied with his status in Chushan when the time comes, and will not be half-hearted easily.
However, Wei Chenglong himself missed this opportunity. Even if he came forward to speak out at this time and could find a clerical job for Wei Chenglong, he would not be truly reused.
Shi Zhen suspected that his sister-in-law Wei Chenglong would be satisfied with his ambition and talent, and had no intention of climbing another branch of Chu Mountain.
Xiangyang seemed harmonious at this time, and there were no particularly sharp or outstanding conflicts. However, Shi Zhen was too clear about the nature of Zhou He, Gu Fan, and Gao Chunnian, and he was only suppressed by the cruel and bad situation at this time.
, just don’t jump out and become a monster.
When the situation eased slightly, Shi Zhen doubted that people like Zhou He could get along with Chu Shan in peace.
When the time comes, Wei Chenglong, who is dissatisfied and wants to climb to another level, is likely to become the most vulnerable vulnerability on their side.
Shi Zhen was so full at this time, why did he dig this hole for himself?
Xu Huai didn't say whether he was satisfied or dissatisfied with Shi Zhen's answer. He just looked at the vast water of Huai River.
Shi Zhen looked down at the grass at his feet, gently twirling the toes of his shoes without saying a word.
"You two don't want to see the scenery anymore?" Liu Qiong'er said angrily, "It's true that Chang Shi has given a fortune to your sister-in-law, why are you pretending to be stupid? You know Wei Chenglong will not be able to withstand the test?"
"If Wei Chenglong could withstand the test, or if there would be no test in Xiangyang, would you still mention this matter?" Shi Zhen said with a bitter smile, "But what arrangements do you have, Shi Zhen will not agree to it?"
"Do you think it's necessary for Xiangyang to lose one or two idle pieces?" Xu Huai looked at Shi Zhen and asked.
"Your Highness has the style of a Han warrior and has great trust in you, but you must not forget that in Jinghu, Chuanxia, Jiangdong and other places, the scholars have the absolute advantage and are under their absolute control. Everything your Highness does in Xiangyang must be done
If you rely heavily on ministers, you will inevitably be constrained by them in the end. Even if you have Zhu Hang, Xu Wei, Qian Zerui, and Wang Fan in Xiangyang, you will inevitably be weak and weak," Shi Zhen said,
"Of course, the current situation in Xiangyang can be said to be a hidden worry. Even if Zhou He, Gao Chunnian, Gu Fan and others are displeased with you, as long as the Chihu people don't go for a day, they will probably hold their noses and be patient with you.
The worries in Huainan are much more urgent."
Except for Wang Boqian, Yan Shiyong, and Yang Maoyan, who were old ministers of the Zhuhe faction, King Lu had a bad impression of Xu Huai, and the more important thing was that the Ge family was re-employed.
During the first Northern Expedition of Yan Dynasty, Tianxiong's army suffered a tragic defeat in Datong. After that, the military power of the Ge family was taken away. Ge Huaicong and others were either dead or disabled. It can be said that the Ge family suffered unprecedented heavy losses. However, several generations of generals of the Ge family have
The depth of the foundation cannot be underestimated.
Even though the Wang family was depleted early and suffered the coup of Jingsheng Army, a group of children such as Wang Xian, Wang Jun, Fan Zongqi, Wang Zhang, Shi Hu and Shi Xiong grew up and became the backbone of the Chushan Army.
one.
The same is true for the Ge family. Ge Yu and a group of Ge family and family generals' children, with hundreds of people under the leadership of Ge Boyi, followed King Lu when he went to Weizhou to take charge. At this time, King Lu had become the leader of the army.
The backbone.
King Lu dislikes Xu Huai, which is not a big deal. After all, there are many people in the world whom King Lu dislikes. King Lu is not a fool and would not think of strangling everyone who dislikes him, but Xu Huai and
The hatred of the Ge family is not so easy to resolve.
"There are indeed more people in Huainan who don't like me," Xu Huai said.
"It has been more than a month since Duke Wu Wei went to Qingzhou, and Qingzhou and Xiangyang have also exchanged messengers several times. Although Chushan still doesn't know what they talked about specifically, it is not difficult to guess. After all, there are precedents for brothers in Vietnam to become brothers, and they have always served the government and the public.
Talking about it with pleasure," Shi Zhen said.
"Yes, Concubine, the crown prince fell into the hands of the Red Husband. Although we do not rule out the possibility of rescue in the future, His Highness considers the overall situation and is very likely to make King Lu the crown prince after he ascends the throne," Xu
Huai said, "However, as the emperor's younger brother, King Lu sat in Shouchun to supervise the war, and his influence on Xiangyang was limited."
"Huainan's defense line is stable, and King Lu's position is stable. Even if His Highness is on guard against King Lu, for the sake of the country, he will try to ease the tense relationship with King Lu as much as possible - the time is right, and the ministers will still welcome King Lu back.
After all, in Xiangyang, there is no way for the prince to supervise the war outside for a long time and secretly divide the country." When Shi Zhen said this, he sighed lightly and said, "Well, Xiangyang Puyuan has a lot of affairs, and it is really necessary to appoint a few more principals. I
I would like to recommend Wei Chenglong to your lord, but Shi Xun is young and talented and is not suitable to stand alone in Xiangyang. I also ask your lord to transfer him back for more experience."
"Don't be so reluctant." Xu Huai said with a smile.
Shi Zhen complained: How could he be willing to dig a hole to bury his sister-in-law? But Xu Huai insisted on throwing Wei Chenglong into the game as a chess piece, and Shi Zhen had no choice but to agree. At this time, he wanted to bury his son Shi Xun.
After being transferred back to Chushan, Shi Xun couldn't be left to dig holes.
"Okay, Chushan is short of a bookkeeper. Shi Xun will come back and train as Cheng Yi's assistant for a year or two!" Xu Huai said, "But you have to help Qiong'er pay more attention to the matters in Xiangyang."
"Shi Zhen can save this matter, but there is a shortage of suitable manpower in Xiangyang. You can ask Commander Deng to recommend Jin Longquan to serve in Xiangyang!" Shi Zhen said.
When Chushan County was newly established, both Tang Tiande and Jin Longquan chose to join Chushan, but Jin Longquan quietly stayed in Biyang County Weisi as a minor official and did not directly enter Chushan to serve.
Very few people know this.
Although Dengzhou and Tangzhou were merged into Nanyang Prefecture, Biyang, which had a more strategic position, was still governed by Biyang, but the manpower was limited. Shi Zhen advocated that people like Jin Longquan be given priority to Xiangyang to supplement the manpower there.
insufficient.
As the commander-in-chief of Zuo Xuanwu's army at this time, it was easy for Deng Gui to recommend several old friends to serve in the Department of Deployment or the Sima Yuan of the Generalissimo's Mansion.
At the same time, this matter can also confirm whether Deng Gui's original promise to Xu Huai is still valid.
"You can arrange for Jin Longquan to go to Xiangyang, but you don't need to bother Deng Gui about this," Xu Huai said. "Locking a few idle chess pieces in Xiangyang is also to prepare for trouble, but it is not a deliberate plan. We can't be confused.
This limit!”
Xu Huai initially hoped that Deng Gui would stay with King Jing to lead the army. The main reason was that if King Jing had to lead the mausoleum defenders back to Bianliang to participate in the defense, Deng Gui and his troops could be used as a move to deal with the chaos in Bianliang.
Times change, situations change.
Deng Gui, who was originally a little-known inspector and battalion commander, now transformed into the commander of Zuo Xuanwu's army, and became one of the most trusted military ministers around His Highness. His status was not even below him. It was difficult for Xu Huai to say
Deng Gui had no intention of cutting off Chu Shan at this time.
If Deng Gui wanted to remain independent and cut off from Chushan, Xu Huai would understand and accept it.
But at this time, Jin Longquan was used to test Deng Gui, and even forced him to continue to be tied to Chushan. Xu Huai was worried that it might be self-defeating.
A twisted melon will never be sweet.
Rather than continue to force Deng Gui to submit to Chushan at this time, it is better to continue to maintain a friendly, tacit, and mutually supportive relationship.
