Gu Chi also did not expect that the unexpected joy came so quickly and suddenly: "Indeed, it is ten days earlier than expected..."
According to the discussion between him and Qi Shan and others, he should get the appointment letter around the end of the month. By then, the bandits they had gathered would be barely able to see. Such an unexpected surprise was a mixture of surprise and fright. It was hard to say whether it was good or bad... …
The joy gradually dissipated, Shen Tang also regained her composure, and couldn't help but prepare for the worst. She said uneasily: "As the saying goes, 'when things go wrong, there will be monsters', none of us in the court are from the Alliance Army. , Zheng Qiao’s temperament shouldn’t be so happy and neat, and it’s a good ten years ahead of schedule - this matter won’t be a trap, right? Gu Ren and Wu Xian won’t cheat me like this..."
However, this is not easy to say.
Whenever the word "interest" is involved, it is not uncommon for fathers and sons to fight each other, and brothers to fight against each other. However, Shen Tang and the two of them are only "brothers" who have good friends verbally, and their contact time is not long. If these two people figure out something, they will suddenly backhandedly stab each other. She stabbed...
Shen Tang's mind was filled with thoughts of Gu Ren and Wu Xian backstabbing her, and all kinds of conspiracy theories popped up like ink. She fell into selflessness, and poor Gu Chi suffered a close-range heart attack. It took a long time to calm down: " That’s not the case.”
Gu Ren and Wu Xian...
If you really care about your character and integrity, they are all above the standard. Although Gu Chi can't hear Gu Ren's voice, judging from Gu Ren's past reputation and deeds, this person has a certain bottom line in his actions. Not to mention Wu Xian, he has no ears. He is soft, has a somewhat aggressive temper, and tends to act impulsively due to his emotions, so there is nothing to be afraid of.
These two really want to backstab...
That must be Gu Ren.
For some reason, Gu Chi is wary of Gu Ren, but he can't have any negative emotions at all. At worst, he is neutral. Coupled with Gu Ren's reputation and deeds as a guarantee, ordinary people will naturally feel good about him when they see him...
It's somewhat evil.
I guess it was Gu Ren's scribe's way of doing things.
He was lost in thought, and then noticed that the light in his sight area was blocked, and Shen Lang's small hands were shaking left and right in front of his eyes. Gu Chi pushed them away with his fingers and said, "I'm not distracted."
Shen Tang had a look on his face that said, "You believe it or not?" He smiled and chatted: "You're not distracted? Then who do you think is so distracted?"
Gu Chi said: "It's Gu Ziyi."
"Gu Ren? What's wrong with him? Do you suspect he stabbed me in the back?"
Gu Chi twitched the corner of his mouth and explained: "No, I'm just curious about his way of being a scribe -"
"His way of being a scribe?"
Shen Tang is not surprised that Gu Ren has the way of a scribe. Although the way of a scribe is a rare skill among literary scholars, it is a standard skill for talented people. Shen Tang is not surprised that Gu Ren has one. She is just confused. Gu Chi Why do I miss him suddenly?
Gu Chi said: "I can't hear his voice."
Shen Tang heard this and said, "He intends to guard against you?"
Gu Chi shook his head: "Probably not."
Before, not many people knew about his way of being a scribe, and even if they knew, few people could deliberately let go of their minds like Shen Tang - it was okay for a while, but it was very energy-consuming to concentrate on doing this for a long time.
Gu Chi was sure that Gu Ren had blocked him.
Shen Tang held his chin: "That would be interesting..."
Gu Chi said: "There are some speculations at the moment."
"What guess?"
Gu Chi asked back: "Master, don't you think Gu Ziyi is lucky and popular? His sworn brothers have their own strengths and respect him. One or two may be lucky, but twelve in a row , the word 'luck' can't be used to describe it. When strangers see Gu Ziyi, they are overjoyed..."
Shen Tang thought about it carefully and realized that it was true. She guessed: "Perhaps his way of being a scribe is the 'Long Aotian Halo'?"
Gu Chi: "What is that?"
Shen Tangxu covered his mouth and joked: "Long Aotian's halo, Gu Ren's body shook, and all the heroes bowed their heads."
Gu Chi: "..."
Gu Chi: "...It's not like that."
If Gu Ren had such unparalleled scribe skills, he would have led the alliance army to overthrow Sibao County, and it would not be Wu Xian's turn to be the leader of the alliance. Gu Chi knew that Shen Tang's words were mostly made fun of, but there was one thing that might have troubled her That's right——
Gu Ren's way of being a scholar may affect some people's impressions and emotions of Gu Ren.
It seems useless, but it is better than moisturizing things silently.
It may be of great use at critical moments.
so--
Shen Tang asked: "Did Gu Ren stab me in the back?"
Gu Chi stood up and said with a smile: "Whether it is an unexpected joy or a disaster from heaven, you will know it when you see it."
There's no point in making random guesses here.
Facts have proved that both Gu Ren and Gu Ren are innocent.
After receiving the reward, they packed up their belongings without stopping and left Qushan County, Qianzhou, where the palace was located, and headed for their respective territories. They were afraid that if they were too slow, they would be killed by the renegade Zheng Qiao. Especially Gu Ren, his adopted brothers and Zheng Qiao If they have a big grudge and let them breathe the same air with Zheng Qiao at close range, they might not be able to resist going to the palace to assassinate him one day.
Every one of them is a firecracker!
And Ren Shu was issued so quickly——
All because of an unexpected person.
Have a good banquet.
Although Zheng Qiao didn't take Shen Tang to heart at all, Yan'an couldn't rest assured and sent a special person to see who Shen Tang and Shen Youli were. The messenger brought a piece of dispatch document with He He Yinjun guarded the seal and marched day and night.
However, the envoy did not expect that Shen Tang did not enter the territory of Heyin, but stopped at the border of Heyin to rest.
"Who is Mr. Shen?"
There were fifteen people in the envoy's party.
There was a literary scholar, a sixth-class official, two fifth-class officials, and the rest were all second-class and low-class officials, but there was not even an ordinary person. Even Chu Yao couldn't help but look at this formation. His eyelids trembled slightly, feeling something was wrong.
Heyin is not a big place, it is poor and chaotic.
When a normal person takes office, it is hard to say how many years he will live, and the superiors may not pay much attention to it. They just send a letter of dispatch, so why is it so grand? Chu Yao restrained his emotions, settled them carefully and thoughtfully, and then sent someone to invite them. Shen Tang comes over.
They say they are meticulous and thoughtful, but they are just that.
There are so many people hiding in the mountains, using tents as houses, and their material conditions are just that. They can only provide some old tea and wine, and ask messengers to moisten their throats and warm their bodies. The treatment can be described as simple and shabby.
These people didn't complain much.
The leader of the Wenxin scribe looked around.
As far as the eye can see, many old and weak women and children are bending down to work, collecting firewood, boiling water, or sewing warm winter clothes. There are not many young and strong people in sight. If these people were not in good spirits, those who didn't know better would have thought they were mistaken. Which refugee camp to enter...
The leader of the envoy took a sip of tea and squinted his eyes, with a hint of strange color in his eyes: "These are the common people that Duke Shen took away from Sibao County? There seem to be more than the rumors..."
Chu Yao stood on one side and said respectfully: "There are many hungry people on the road. My lord couldn't bear it, so he took everything he could with him."
The messenger lowered his eyes and murmured in a low voice, saying: "... there are many hungry people... Lord Shen is interested. If there are more people like Lord Shen in Geng Kingdom, maybe the world can be peaceful..."
Chu Yao didn't talk.
In fact, as long as there is a king like Zheng Qiao and a "good person" like Yibu Wulang, they can be killed.
It is indeed admirable that Zheng Qiao played a bad game until he was almost in a situation where Tianhu is now like this. However, it is his own fault that Tianhu's advantage has been reduced to what he is now. The people of the Geng Kingdom and the remnants of the Xin Kingdom did not curse Zha Xiaoren day and night. There is self-cultivation.
The envoy simply didn't expect Chu Yao to say anything.
While waiting, the messenger's eyes fell on Chu Yao. Seeing that Chu Yao had a young and mature appearance, but with an unusually long gray hair, he asked casually.
"What do you call me sir?"
Chu Yao said: "My surname is 'Chu'."
It is inconvenient to tell you the name.
The messenger heard this and asked, "Is it Chu Yao?"
Chu Yao's heart trembled violently.
Because his restoration of Wenxin could easily expose the national seal in Shen Tang's hand, he kept his identity hidden from the outside world. Only a few people close to him knew about his past. The person who came mentioned this name as soon as he opened his mouth made people feel fearful.
However, Chu Yao did not hesitate at all.
He looked at the messenger with suspicion and surprise.
"How does the messenger know?"
The messenger did not answer but asked: "Which 'yao'?"
Chu Yao smiled and said: "Guangzong Yaozu's Yao..."
The messenger asked again: "Where is the word?"
Chu Yao said: "The words are not obscure."
The envoy looked at Chu Yao. Chu Yao looked calm. He even pretended to be weak and was secretly tested by the former with his words: "Looking at the faint literary spirit flowing around you, you must be a literary scholar."
Chu Yao said: "My strength is low and I dare not show my embarrassment."
Messenger: "Your name reminds me of a person who was famous in the northwest many years ago. He was also a native of Chu."
"The messenger is talking about the three heroes of the motherland?"
"motherland?"
"I was once a native of the Chu State. After the Chu State was destroyed, my father changed my name for me, which is a bit of a blessing..." At this point, I realized that the Chu State had been destroyed for many years, and even the Xin State that destroyed Chu State
No more, the world now belongs to the Geng Kingdom. He knew that he had made a mistake, so he timidly pursed his lips and swallowed back the unfinished words.
The messenger can understand his mood.
But it didn't stop there.
Then he asked: "Where is your Wenxin monogram?"
Except for special circumstances, the Wenxin monogram is worn with everyone. It is a symbol of status, similar to the seals and ribbons worn by officials. In some more sophisticated countries, this is even a customary social etiquette.
It is very rude not to wear it if you have a monogram with an inscription.
"My strength is low, my literary spirit is rare, and my rank is not high. It is a bit difficult to maintain the monogram." After Chu Yao finished speaking, he was ashamed and his face was red. However, under the gaze of the envoy, he still "struggled" to form a literary form.
Heart monogram.
Silver gray text heart monogram.
Ninth grade, the monogram is rough and blurry.
This is very typical of "weak".
The envoy took one look and motioned Chu Yao to take it back. Seeing that Chu Yao looked gloomy, the envoy pursed his lips, explained gently, and carefully comforted him, saying that he did not mean to embarrass himself, and hoped that Chu Yao would not take it to heart. He was just curious.
.
Chu Yao said: "The envoy has also heard of those three people?"
The messenger nodded: "I have heard of it, and my heart yearns for it."
That's why he was so "discourteous" when he heard "Chu Yao" which has the same pronunciation and same word as Chu Yao - he said so, but only he knew what he thought in his heart. He also mentioned the common people in casual conversation.
Shu Wu, I want to meet you.
Chu Yao: "..."
The visitor is not good!
But he couldn't stop it from being seen.
It happened that Gong Shuwu returned from patrol.
Seeing the envoy's appearance, an imperceptible strange color flashed through his eyes.
Because of the angular distance, the messenger did not notice it.
The envoy was equally curious about Gong Shuwu.
On the way here, he knew that Gong Shuwu was the tenth-level left concubine commander - he was unknown before. After the fall of Xiaocheng, he gained some fame only after the battle in the city. Since then, he has been following Shen Tang, training quietly, nothing much.
Sense of presence, background and character design.
Knowing that Gong Shuwu's background was simple, the messenger was a little moved - Gong Shuwu was not too old and was in the golden period of his rise. Once he reached his peak, he could still maintain his position for another twenty years, and he would be at least the thirteenth-level middle class.
Although Zheng Qiao does not lack bravery and courage, the more the better.
However, as expected, he was declined.
The reason is also valid——
Gong Shuwu asked in reply: "Excuse me for being a martial artist who doesn't know etiquette. Why do you think I am a widower till now?"
messenger:"……"
No need to ask any more questions, this must be Zheng Qiao’s fault.
The messenger realized what was going on and stopped talking.
Just at this time, Shen Tang arrived on a motorcycle.
Gong Shuwu let out a long sigh of relief.
If he doesn't spread the firepower, he might be exposed.
If Kang Shi were here, he would have discovered that the figure and appearance of this envoy could not be said to be completely unrelated to those of Yan Xingning who originally came to him. They could only be said to be exactly the same.
Shen Tang rode his motorcycle all the way back.
Hot sweat broke out on my forehead, and I couldn't stop breathing from my mouth and nose.
She jumped off the back of the motorcycle.
When the envoy saw this, he knew that this person was Shen Tang.
At the age of twelve, the color of the inscription on the waist is as clear as crystal, and the grade is lower than the ninth grade.
Although he is a literary scholar, his martial arts skills are extremely high.
The previous information is all correct.
It’s just the back part——
Looking at Shen Tang's not-so-tall height and slim figure, the envoy was skeptical about this part of the content.
Without seeing it with his own eyes, and relying solely on word of mouth from outsiders, he really couldn't believe that Shen Tang could fight Gong Xiqiu back and forth in front of the battle.
"Jun Shen."
Shen Tang wiped his sweat with his sleeve: "The envoy is well."
The envoy took out the dispatch documents, checked his identity with Shen Tang, read out Zheng Qiao's decree, handed over the seal and ribbon of the Heyin County Sheriff, and tried a few words on Zheng Qiao's behalf. As for the rest - in extraordinary times, cumbersome etiquette has always been saved when possible.
Things were progressing so smoothly that Shen Tang was in a daze. Out of courtesy, he asked the envoy to stay for a while and at least have a meal before leaving.
The messenger declined politely.
He still had important things to do and had to rush back to regain his sight.
After not resting for a while, the messenger took the people away.
Shen Tang looked at Chu Yao and Gong Shuwu, who looked unhappy, and asked, "What did the envoy test?"
Chu Yao: "I didn't check the household registration so carefully. I was worried that he was suspicious of something, and I don't know if he was deceived."
Shen Tang played with the official seal, turning it around.
He said casually: "If he hasn't been deceived, let him have an accident. Humans, there is no one who doesn't get bumped when going out. It's normal to be unlucky and lose your life, don't you think so?"
Unexpectedly, Gong Shuwu poured cold water on him: "This method may work against other people, but it won't work against him. Does your lord know who this person is? His name is Yan'an, and his courtesy name is Xingning. He has perfected the way of being a scribe at a young age. A strange man. If you kill him now, he will immediately murder you from thousands of miles away."
Shen Tang: "???"
"Yan Xingning's scribe's teachings are fictitious."