Zhang Jizu rushed home as if his butt was burning and hugged the fat boy, while Gongsun Qing and his group were politely "invited" to rest in the cave. The people around him were all their own, even though these people were motivated by various reasons.
Those who gather around him with different goals also have mixed understanding of his background.
Yang Hao watched Zhang Jizu's car disappear on the horizon, suddenly looked back and asked: "Why don't you see Mu Tuan Lian?"
Mu En took a step forward, clasped his fists and said: "Master Qi, Mu Tuan's health is getting worse and worse during training. When I heard that the master was coming back, Master Mu wanted to come and greet him in person, but he was seriously ill..."
Yang Hao's heart sank, he nodded and said: "Take me to visit."
All the officials followed Yang Hao towards Mu Cen's residence. Li Guangcen's true identity and his true relationship with Yang Hao were top secrets. These officials around him already knew some things about Luzhou.
However, the secrets each of them has are limited, and many people do not know Yang Hao's trump card, so when Yang Hao and Mu En talk about Li Guangcen in public, they only call him Master Mu.
Li Guangcen's residence was in the Qiang Village. When a group of people arrived in front of his wooden building, Yang Hao said in a deep voice: "It is not suitable for people to be involved in the patient's residence. Colleagues, please wait a moment while I go up to the building alone."
Yang Hao climbed up the stairs. A girl was fanning a small stove upstairs. The medicinal soup in the stove was boiling, and bursts of strong medicinal gas blew in with the wind. When Yang Hao appeared, the girl saw his appearance clearly and suddenly gave up.
Pu Fan, hurriedly took two steps forward, bowed to him, and made a big bow.
This girl is Mu Yike. Others don't know the identities of Yang Hao and Li Guangcen, but his wives do. Yanyan's temperament is a bit rough, which doesn't mean she doesn't understand these worldly things, not to mention that Wawa and Miaomiao are both
Human spirits, let alone Dong'er, even if they are not scheming, as is their nature, since they are husband's foster fathers, she will respect them as their own fathers. Because of their status, it is inconvenient for them to come to serve in person, so they treat Mu Yike
They were sent to serve Li Guangcen at home and in food, and to fulfill their filial piety on their behalf.
"master……"
Mu Yike got up from his knees and cried with joy.
Yang Hao patted her shoulder gently and looked towards the building: "Long time no see, Yue'er, please take care of the medicine stove first, while I go to meet my adoptive father."
"yes!"
Mu Yike prostrated himself on the ground, and when he raised his head again, Yang Hao had already walked in gently.
Li Guangcen was lying on the couch, staring at him with sharp eyes. When he saw him come in, his face showed a look of surprise, and he was about to struggle. Yang Hao rushed over, held down his hands, and stood in front of the couch.
Kneel down on one knee and whisper: "Father, I'm back."
The Li Guangcen in front of me is no longer as strong as the tiger he once was. He is suffering from illnesses like a mountain. At this moment, Li Guangcen is emaciated and very haggard. His thick frame and square face are now skinny and his complexion is also gloomy. Only one pair of eyes are still there.
He was very spirited. Yang Hao didn't expect that he was so sick, and tears could not help but fill his eyes.
"Haoer, you are back, finally you are back."
Li Guangcen squeezed his hand and smiled happily.
Yang Hao saw a wine gourd next to the couch, frowned, and said angrily: "Why does my foster father still drink when he is so seriously ill?"
Li Guangcen said with a smile: "It's no one else's business. My adoptive father's alcohol bug is worse than this disease. Don't worry, I don't drink wine anymore. I just enjoy sniffing this gourd when I'm craving for wine."
He took the gourd and pulled out the stopper with a bang. The gourd was indeed empty, but still smelled of alcohol. Li Guangcen brought the gourd to his nose and took a greedy breath, then quickly plugged it back and said with a smile: "My foster father originally only
I wanted to give my clansmen a stable place, and I wanted nothing more in this life, but people's hearts were not enough... I never thought that Luzhou, with the right time and place, could be as strong as it is today, and my adoptive father would still want to support it.
, live until the day when Xiazhou City is captured and my family’s inheritance is taken back..."
He held Yang Hao's hand and said: "As a father, I am still waiting for my son to kill Li Guangrui and ascend the throne of the Lord of Xiazhou. I am waiting to hold my precious grandson. How can I die now?"
Although he was skinny, he still looked forward and had authority. He said happily and suddenly sat up: "Since childhood, I, Li Guangcen, have been living on the edge of life and death since I was a foreigner. I fled to Tubo at the age of thirteen and traveled around the world for decades.
When I go to bed any day, I don’t know if I will live to see the sunshine of tomorrow. Hey, haven’t I survived to this day? Now I just want to hold on for another three or two years, hug my grandson, and see my grandson with my own eyes.
My son is honoring his ancestors, how dare he, King Yama, not give him the honor?"
Yang Hao squeezed his hand and said with a smile: "Whoever doesn't give face, then we will beat him until he gives face!"
Li Guangcen was stunned, then laughed loudly, slapped Yang Hao heavily on the shoulder and said: "This is my spirit, haha..."
He coughed twice and suddenly said alertly: "The outside world doesn't know our identities yet, so we should be careful."
Yang Hao said: "It doesn't matter. All the officials in Luzhou are outside the building. When we go out soon, I will announce that I have worshiped Lord Mu as my adoptive father."
Li Guangcen was startled at first, then suddenly realized, and said happily: "My son is ready to have a big fight?"
Yang Hao smiled and said: "When your mind is undecided, you should think twice before making a move. Once you have made up your mind, you can no longer look forward or backward or hesitate. If everything is secretive, the subordinate officials will be confused and difficult to deal with.
Following him with all his heart, except for the identity of the co-leader of the Seventh Dangxiang clan and the true identity of his adoptive father, which involves the surprise attack on Xiazhou, everything else must be made known to them."
"well!"
Li Guangcen said happily: "To sweep away the world, you must have such an open and aboveboard mind. If you only play tricks and conspiracies both internally and externally, no one will die for you."
Yang Hao said: "Hao'er is thinking this, so he wants to show his cards to the officials."
He paused and then said: "My adoptive father must take medicine on time, follow the doctor's instructions, and take good care of his body. One day, my son will accompany his adoptive father and return to Xiazhou City in glory."
After talking for a while, he saw that Li Guangcen was already a little out of energy. Yang Hao expected that he had been here happily waiting for him when he learned that he had returned, and he had never fallen asleep. He was probably exhausted, so he said: "My son still has many things to do with Yi."
My father discussed it, but he is not busy for a while. The officials are still waiting outside, so it is not appropriate to keep them waiting for too long. My adoptive father will take a rest first. After finishing these things, Haoer will come to visit his adoptive father again."
He smiled softly and said in a low voice: "Hao'er has come back and will immediately start preparations. In the day after tomorrow, he will build a government office and upgrade to Jiedu, so as to start our great business in Luzhou."
Yang Hao came out and explained that he had just worshiped Mu Tuanlian as his adoptive father. Officials who did not know the truth also knew that Yang Hao and Mu Tuanlian had a friendship that was born together through life and death. Now that he is an official, he not only values his old friend so much,
Seeing that he has no children, I am very grateful that I can worship him as my adoptive father and fulfill my filial piety.
Without saying much, Yang Hao led the officials back to the government office.
Sitting in that familiar position, with those familiar faces in front of him, Yang Hao felt particularly friendly in his eyes, but in the eyes of the officials in Luzhou, Yang Hao was very different from the past.
He has matured, and is no longer the reckless hero who rose from a Bazhou family to the throne of the prefect, and became a pastor. In the past two years, he has traveled all over the country, fought in civil and military affairs, and has seen too many scenes. After experiencing the Three Kingdoms,
Having met three emperors and three queens, and battling wits and courage with them, my horizons have broadened, and my mind and demeanor have become completely different.
In the past, Yang Hao was just a sixth-grade prefect who was given a silverbait bag. When he sat in this lobby, he was like the benevolent and righteous brother sitting in the Juyi Hall. He was more friendly than generous, and his majesty was not even close to that of his.
Wearing green official uniforms can't hold him back, let alone make the officials feel in awe.
At this moment, he is the governor of Hengshan and the captain of the school. He is a man who has reached the pinnacle of civil and military affairs. However, he behaves gracefully and elegantly. He wears the official robe with a black background and a golden python, and he is relaxed and relaxed.
There was a sense of restraint and abruptness. He had completely changed, and his movements were graceful. Although he was still talking, laughing, and amiable, an invisible coercion unknowingly affected the psychology of all the officials, and awe was born.
In the past two years, they have done a lot of things, all of which revolved around Yang Hao, but Yang Hao was never in Luzhou. No matter how good Li Guangcen and Ding Chengzong were at inspiring people and accumulating strength, their backbone was not there.
Generally speaking, there is always a feeling of emptiness and unreality.
Now that Yang Hao is back, the original rough stone has been polished into a beautiful jade, which naturally has extraordinary significance to them. They all look at Yang Hao eagerly. In the past two years, all kinds of secret preparations have been made.
They are all waiting for Yang Hao to reveal their bright future. They are all waiting for Yang Hao to lead the way. They are all eagerly looking forward to hearing the words they want to hear most from Yang Hao's mouth, the words that will completely change the fate of Luzhou.
.
However, Yang Hao was obviously more calm than anyone else. He talked about his daily life with everyone and his various experiences in the past two years, but he did not mention a word or his plans after returning to Luzhou.
As well as many things that have been carried out secretly in Luzhou in the past two years, all the officials have been a little bit out of control.
Yang Hao saw everyone's reaction in his eyes, but pretended not to see it. He hadn't accumulated enough strength yet, and he hadn't built up the momentum yet. How could he be in a hurry? From the beginning, he was pushed by fate. From now on, he would
Take your destiny into your own hands, manage it calmly, build yamen, make alliances, conquer Yinzhou, do internal affairs, diplomacy, show off your force, and when the public is expecting you, wave your arms.
If you don't sing, you will be a blockbuster; if you don't fly, you will soar into the sky...
The officials retreated with full of doubts and disappointment, and went to discuss Yang Hao's thoughts with Fan Siqi, Lin Pengyu, Mu En and other officials who had followed Yang Hao and discussed corresponding countermeasures. The hall was suddenly empty.
Yang Hao lowered his gaze and frowned slightly: There is a person he has not seen yet. This person has great power in Luzhou today. He is definitely not an unknown person. How can he avoid showing up to him?
?Moreover, neither Mu En nor his adoptive father mentioned this person in private conversations. What's going on?
Ding Chengzong!
He knows what Master Ding is thinking better than anyone else. He also knows that there is no one in Luzhou who is more enthusiastic about helping him achieve his great cause than Ding Chengzong. All his enemies are dead, and the grudges of the past have become a thing of the past.
, Ding Chengzong's brother and sister silently did a lot of things for him, all they wanted was to clear up the past grudges and get back together, so how could they avoid him?
Yang Hao was puzzled. He shook his head gently: Since you can keep your composure, then I will ignore you. I don't believe it. I have returned to Luzhou and you can't avoid meeting me.
I can untie my knot and continue to be your shadow counselor.
He stood up and was about to leave his seat. When he raised his head and saw the scene in the hall, he couldn't help but was startled. He saw two people standing quietly in the hall, but they were Ke Zhen'e and his wife.
Yang Hao raised his eyebrows and said in surprise: "Is there anything else, Mr. and Mrs. Xian?"
Ke Zhen'e and his wife looked at each other, wandered around and came back. Ke Zhen'e lifted the skirt of his robe and knelt down in front of him. Yang Hao said with a surprised look on his face: "Master Ke, what are you doing?"
There was an inexplicable expression of surprise on his face, but strangely, he did not leave the case in a hurry and step forward to help him. Instead, he held the desk with both hands.
Ke Zhen'e clasped his fists with shame on his face and said, "Ke...please apologize to Lord Taiwei."
Yang Hao slowly sat back and said with a smile: "Brother Ke, what are you talking about? To be honest, Mrs. Ke and the cheap wife Yanyan are close friends, and Brother Ke's brother-in-law is Yang's."
As a personal follower, Brother Ke and I lived and died together, and we had a deep friendship. As far as the distance goes, since Luzhou was first established, the virtuous couple have been busy running for Yang, guarding Luzhou, attacking Yinzhou, and killing Li Jiqian. The virtuous couple has made great contributions.
It’s a must.
After I left my post and went to Kaifeng, the Xian couple, together with Mu Cen and Mu En, the two commanders, trained the local braves and soldiers, and built Luzhou like an iron barrel, which protected the people of Luzhou from the intrusion of all directions.
Hard work is rewarded. I think that the hard work I have done for the people of Luzhou is far less than that of a virtuous couple. If a virtuous couple has merit but no fault, what crime is there?"
When he said this, Ke Zhen'e was even more ashamed and speechless. Mu Qingxuan glared at her useless husband, strode forward, knelt down in front of Yang Hao, and stood up
With his considerable chest, he said straightforwardly: "My lord, Mu Qingxuan must be honest with you. My Muke village is originally under the rule of Fuzhou. All the villages under the rule of Fuzhou have always been under the jurisdiction of Fugu. Naturally, Muke village is also under the jurisdiction of Fugu.
No exception.
Qingxuan's younger brother has assisted you, so naturally I, Mukezhai, also likes you. Thanks to your invitation, and because I want to take care of my younger brother, our couple came to Luzhou and sincerely wanted to serve you. However,
, Qingxuan’s home is still in Fuzhou, and spies from the Zhe family’s Suifengtang came to find our couple and asked us to report every move in Luzhou to them at any time. My husband’s parents, my surname, are both in Suifengtang.
'How dare you not agree to it when you are in control, so...so..."
Ke Zhen'e mustered up his courage and said loudly: "So, my wife and I are really the eyes and ears of Fuzhou. In the past two years, all the information we have, no matter how big or small, has been informed to Fuzhou. My wife and I are ashamed of your trust.
Today I confess to you, your Majesty, and I will leave it up to you whether you want to kill or cut into pieces."
After Ke Zhen'e finished speaking, he pulled out the saber with a "choking" sound, held it in both hands and sent it forward.
Yang Hao stared at him for a long time, suddenly laughed, stood up and left the case, and said with a smile on his face: "Luzhou has never regarded Fuzhou as an enemy, so what news can be avoided from Fuzhou? The achievements that the Xian couple have made in Luzhou in the past two years
It is obvious to all that even if you are at fault, your family is being held hostage. Brother Ke had his own difficulties in the first place and told him frankly. He has done his best to Yang. Since you are willing to tell the truth, you still treat Yang as your brother.
What kind of beating and killing?"
He stretched out his hand to pick up Ke Zhen E's saber. Ke Zhen E's palm flicked, and the saber was in Yang Hao's hand. Yang Hao's fingers were wrapped around the handle, and with a "choking" sound, the saber was inserted back into his hand.
The scabbard on Ke Zhene's waist.
Yang Hao helped the couple up and said calmly: "Fuzhou has always tried its best to support me, Luzhou, but a tiger suddenly appeared beside the bed. Even if it is an enemy but not a friend, it is human nature to be on guard in secret. Brother Ke is loved by his family.
Tired, forced to leak information about our Luzhou, the crime is unforgivable, but there is a will, and merit can be used to offset the crime, how can Yang be willing to increase the crime? If he is really guilty, it is Yang Hao's lack of consideration that made Brother Ke a victim.
, Yang is willing to bear this sin."
Ke Zhen'e was a straightforward man. After hearing this, tears of gratitude filled his eyes and his lips moved, but he didn't know what to say to express his gratitude.
Yang Hao continued with a smile: "On my way back, I have met General Zhe and established an alliance with Fuzhou. In the near future, General Zhe will go to Luzhou in person. At that time, Yang will go to Zhe
The general personally made a request to move the entire family of Brother Ke and Mrs. Ke to Luzhou. Haha, of course, if it is difficult for the two of you to leave your hometown, then Yang will let you go back without any difficulty. How to decide, please tell me
Brother Ke, please tell me."
Ke Zhen E was greatly surprised. When he joined Yang Hao, he did so sincerely. But later on, his family was manipulated by others, and there was nothing he could do about it. But with his always upright character, being a villain hiding in a dark corner, then
This kind of conscience and self-blame actually tortured him all the time.
So when "Sui Feng" issued instructions to tell him everything to Yang Hao, even though he knew the danger was high, Ke Zhen'e still reported himself without hesitation. Unexpectedly, what he got in exchange was Yang Hao's good looks.
Ke Zhen was heartbroken and grateful, but he said unceremoniously: "Your Majesty is so kind and handsome, how dare Ke not to serve you? But...but what Ke has done in the past, sir...are you still willing to believe me? Don't worry about me...
…”
Yang Hao looked up to the sky and laughed: "Yang Ye is protecting the Han State. When Zhao Guan's family attacked the Han State and besieged the capital, didn't they recruit Yang Chongxun's troops from Linzhou to help? They are still brothers. As the saying goes, don't use people who are suspicious, and use people without suspicion. Yang
In Hao's heart, Brother Ke has always been a loyal and courageous man. He has been before and will always be in the future. Not only does Yang want to use you, but his military power and status will not be affected at all. In the future, he will make military exploits and reward according to his merits, and he will never be followed.
.”
A soldier dies for his confidant. With Yang Hao's words, Ke Zhen'e had committed himself wholeheartedly to Luzhou. With tears streaming down his face, he knelt down and said, "In this case, Ke is willing to serve the Taiwei until his death."
No regrets!”
Yang Hao sent the grateful Ke couple out of the yamen in person. Watching them leave, he frowned slightly and said, "Smelly girl, as soon as I came back, did you make a move to defeat my army? You
This is a show of sincerity, but it is also a test. If I kill them, I will be showing no sincerity to Fuzhou; if I kill them and just come back, I kill the general first, but the charge is that he is a traitor, and my Luzhou is still safe.
Do you have to go down?
You think my Feiyu is just a freeloader. I have no idea what they have done and how loyal they are to me? Huh, you underestimate your man! I even kill and beat you, and I have more.
Two people who are truly loyal to me, are you causing me trouble or giving me a dowry? Haha..."
Yang Hao chuckled as he thought of Zi Yu chasing him all the way that day and saying all the loving words that made her blush.
He has gradually figured out the only way to deal with Zhe Ziyu: This girl... will take the hard and not the soft.
Being more ruffian is a type of man she has never encountered since she was a child, which will make her unable to deal with it; being more forceful is a method that no other man has ever used against this arrogant and proud woman.
Men with these two personalities are precisely the men she has never had contact with since she was a child. Distance produces love, novelty produces passion, and future generations will not deceive me.
Haha, if those young gentlemen who are chasing after Ziyu's pomegranate skirt and trying their best to show off their elegant upbringing, knowledge and intelligence in front of this smart and knowledgeable little girl know that this little fairy girl in their eyes actually likes her in their hearts.
She is a more rogue and rough man. I wonder if these generals and young men will go all over the valley to pick their eyes.
Yang Hao found that as his status, power and ambition grew, he gradually learned to be scheming and became aggressive, including his aggression towards Ziyu, an aloof and reserved little swan.
Fighting with the sky, the fun is endless; fighting with the earth, the fun is endless; fighting with Ziyu, the fun is endless. Little lady, if you have any other tricks, just let your horse come over!
Yang Hao thought, and turned around with satisfaction, and saw Mu Yu standing behind, looking at him gratefully. As his confidant, Mu Yu secretly watched the actions of the Ke couple just now.
in the eyes.
Yang Hao did not mention the Ke couple again. He patted Mu Yu on the shoulder and said with a smile: "I have returned to my own mansion, why are you following me all day? Your sister Mu Yike is with me in Qiang Village.
Let’s go see her at my adoptive father’s place.”
"Oh, by the way, go find Mr. Lin on the way and tell him to make preparations for me. Tomorrow, I will go to Kaibao Temple to pay homage to the Living Buddha Dacuo."
"yes!"
Mu Yu agreed and walked out happily.
Yang Hao rushed to the back house and stopped suddenly in front of the Moon Gate. There were now four ladies in the backyard. Anyone with four charming ladies would be blessed and enviable, but...
, if the backyard is not arranged well, the family will be uneasy. Both Wawa and Miaomiao are gentle, well-behaved and smart. In the past, they were with Dong'er and Yanyan respectively, and there was no trouble, but now they face
But Dong'er and Yanyan can't be so casual anymore. Whoever goes to see them first, I'm afraid the other one won't be happy, right?
Yang Hao thought about it and thought: No matter what, if you don't clean one room, how can you clean the whole world? Go clean the house!"
Yang Hao walked into the flower hall with great force, and stood on the main seat with a golden sword, shouting: "Here, ladies, please come to the flower hall to meet me!"
After a while, the pretty maid Xing'er came in with a cup of hot tea and said plainly: "The ladies are busy right now. Sir, please have a cup of tea and sit down for a while."