Chapter four hundred and ninety-eight of the governor's courtship
"Your Majesty the Governor! Your Majesty the Governor! My lords! It is a courtesy for me to be a late student." Wu Shigong, wearing a scholar's robe and a scribe's scarf on his head, bowed deeply to the civil and military officials in the hall and performed a standard scholar's gesture.
etiquette.
While the officials in the hall were stunned, Governor Hong Chengchou said with a smile: "There is no need for more courtesy. Today is a private banquet, so please hurry up and take your seat."
Under the guidance of his servants, Wu Shigong sat down at the bottom of the civil servants' seats, faintly pushing down the military attache's seats. At this time, the silence in the hall could no longer be maintained, and the officials were whispering to each other.
, discussing the "Various Pig Man" Wu Shigong.
Upon seeing the two adults at the top, they both frowned. As the host, Guan Kesong immediately shouted: "We are happy to welcome Master Wang today, and the Runing area is also very happy. We have arranged a special song and dance for everyone."
Enjoy reading. Hurry up!"
Following Guan Kesong's call, a troupe of kabuki performers came to the hall under the arrangement of Mother Li, and more than a dozen katai accompanying the wine accompanied the officials in turn.
When passing through the city of Runing, Guan Kesong invited the civil and military officers of the army to attend a banquet arranged in the city. Before the banquet, Governor Hong Chengchou and Governor Xuanmo both asked Guan Kesong if he had invited "Runing"
"Xianliang" comes to accompany you.
Guan Kesong had no idea that the "Runing Xianliang" mentioned by these two adults was specifically referring to Wu Shigong. He thought he was referring to local celebrities and officials and gentry, so he immediately replied: "Yes"!
But at the beginning of the banquet, Hong Chengchou and Xuan Mo were surprised to find that Wu Shigong was not present. They quickly asked Guan Kesong why. Only then did Guan Kesong realize that he had messed up.
There is no other way, just send a quick horse to convey the message! Wu Shigong, who received the message, can no longer shirk it. The camp is so close to the capital, and there is no reason to refuse this banquet. Besides, what Wu Shigong is afraid of is the military meeting and the governor.
Shang Fang's sword. And this kind of private banquet is mostly talked about. A "venomous snake" like Wu Shigong has never been afraid of anyone!
The banquet was full of singing and dancing, and the whole process was described in detail. After a few singing and dancing, Xuan Mo excused himself from the lobby. After a while, a servant came to Wu Shigong and whispered: "The governor invites you!"
The servant led Wu Shigong to the back hall. Xuanmo had already sat down on a chair. When he saw Wu Shigong coming in, he raised his hand to signal him to sit down opposite. The servant quickly brought him a cup of tea and then immediately withdrew.
"Changjing! I asked Side (Zhou Junwu) to come to your place that day, not for any other reason. I just wanted to train my troops well and settle down in Runing. He is a good talent, so I wanted to let Changjing help me."
." Xuan Mo was very polite when he spoke.
When Wu Shigong heard that Xuan Mo came up to him, he was just making things up, without using any official language. So he replied respectfully: "I feel guilty for being born late! I am quite disrespectful to Brother Side. I apologize to the governor here."
"It doesn't matter!" Xuan Mo said with a smile and waved his hand. "Si De is not like Chang Jing who has lived in the same place for a long time. His human relationships are quite unfamiliar, but he is an old man who is a neighbor and hopes to support each other in the future. Chang Jing also needs
Give him more advice!"
Wu Shigong quickly saluted again and said, "Your Majesty, you are so polite."
After the greetings, Wu Shigong waited for Xuan Mo to say what he meant. Xuan Mo pondered for a moment, and then said to Wu Shigong: "This time I recommend to the court. It is for the peace of the people of Henan. Although Chang Jing was impeached, I am also in court.
There are some thin faces among them, so it should be fine. Governor Hong now needs strong help to encircle and suppress the bandit army, and I also need my army to be peaceful. Is it possible for Chang Jing to choose?"
"What! What?" Wu Shigong suddenly opened his mouth in surprise. Xuan Mo's words contained too much information, and Wu Shigong couldn't react for a moment. Someone actually impeached him. Who is it? Wu Shigong's
He had done too many "bad things", so he couldn't make a judgment for a while. Of course Wu Shigong didn't know, in fact, officials had impeached him for all his "bad things".
However, Xuan Mo's words also revealed that Xuan Mo was interceding with the court on Wu Shigong's behalf. Besides, Wu Shigong was of course unwilling to let the Runing army leave the local area, so he immediately replied in a dignified manner: "I will be the governor later in life."
The horse’s head is right.”
Xuan Mo nodded with satisfaction, and then said: "What is the need of Chang Jing? I can do my best?" Xuan Mo waited for Wu Shigong to make conditions.
"I dare not bother you too much, Governor!" Wu Shigong came up to be polite, "But my subordinates suffered too many casualties this time. It will cost a lot to reorganize the army, and the Runing army has been in arrears with food and salary for a long time. I hope..."
"I'll give Chang Jing 20,000 silver and 10,000 shi of food first. Is that enough?" Xuan Mo interrupted Wu Shigong and immediately stated the conditions.
Wu Shigong smiled and nodded, but he couldn't be too sad about this. So he continued: "Erlang's armor is in tatters, especially the lack of gunpowder. I hope the governor can understand!"
"I'll give you three hundred pieces of armor and a thousand hu of gunpowder."
"Runing, the generals of Guide and Guide are all commanded by Wansheng!"
"Can!"
"Runing, if returning to Germany and the two mansions is conducive to suppressing bandits, Wan Sheng can make his own decision."
"Can!"
"I don't need anything anymore, please give me your instructions, Lord Governor!"
Wu Shigong knew that Xuan Mo agreed so readily, so Xuan Mo's request must be very high, but he never expected that Xuan Mo's request was what Wu Shigong had dreamed of.
"I promise that Chang Jing will lead an army of ten thousand, which is not limited by the quota of the Ministry of War. In addition to General Li's regiment training, we must ensure the peace of Nanyang, Runing, and Guide in the south. In addition, Ruzhou and the three counties in the south of Kaifeng also need to
Thank you for your consideration. How about your respect?"
In Xuanmo's view, he was speaking out. The Runing Army only had so many people, but it had to pacify half of Henan. It was a very challenging task no matter what.
But in Wu Shigong's view, he suddenly had enough reasons to enter the area that he had long wanted to enter. Wu Shigong would never let this kind of good thing pass him by.
But fearing that Xuan Mo would see it, Wu Shigong pretended to hesitate and thought for a while before replying: "Wansheng will certainly live up to the governor's trust. But the west of Nanyang is far away from the Runing Army, and Wansheng is beyond reach, and there are more places there.
There are Shaanxi bandits infested. Therefore, Wansheng can only protect Nanyang Fucheng, but the rest of the city is powerless."
"It doesn't matter!" Xuan Mo said with a smile while stroking his beard. Wu Shigong's agreement had exceeded Xuan Mo's psychological bottom line. He originally thought that Wu Shigong would add at most three more county towns in Kaifeng Prefecture. "This time Governor Hong will fight for the rebels."
Go, I hope he succeeds immediately. But if the bandit army enters Henan again, Chang Jing can only protect the city. This is not my fault in Henan, Chang Jing does not need to worry too much!" (To be continued, please search Piao Tian Literature, novels.