233 Square Inch Chaos
"Sir, please use tea." Lu Haoshan said with a smile.
Zhou Zhong took two small sips lightly, then smiled and said, "Well, this is the best Huangshan Maojian, it's not bad, it's not bad."
"Sir, you can tell what kind of tea is," Lu Haoshan praised: "Sir, please wait. Now, please go and get the military flower book for your reference."
"I'm not an outsider. In fact, this is what the commander asked me to come. It's mainly to see if you are used to it and whether you have any difficulties." After saying that, Zhou Zhong said with some envy: "The commander attaches great importance to you."
Lu Haoshan didn't expect that Han Wendeng would send someone to greet him. He felt a little flattered for a moment and quickly said, "It's really a sin for the commander to bother you."
There are many gifts, so they paid a lot of tribute to Han Wendeng, especially the red coral that was recently tributed. It is said that Han Wendeng was reluctant to take his eyes away after seeing it. It can be seen that he liked it very much. No matter which superior he liked, it was not accidental that Han Wendeng took the initiative to recruit Lu Haoshan.
When fighting with his ex-boss, Guo Feng was furious and killed several Han Wendeng's confidants. In this way, there would be a vacancy. Lu Haoshan's excellent performance attracted Han Wendeng's attention, so he extended an olive branch to Lu Haoshan, who was capable and "understand" things, which was considered luck.
"Okay, don't be polite. If you have any difficulties, just tell me if you have any questions." Zhou Zhong said straight to the point.
This is an opportunity. Lu Haoshan had long wanted to put his own people in the garrison office, but he didn't know where the bottom line was. He had always wanted to ask Han Wendeng for advice. However, he had been fighting with Lin Sanniang and the Qianhu Office of the military and civilians, and it had never been successful. Just imagine, if a small Qianhu Office could not be taken down and ran to ask for help, he would probably be underestimated, so he had never asked. Now he took this opportunity to ask clearly.
Lu Haoshan asked carefully: "Sir, when the Xiaguan was an official in Jiangyou, he trained some rural bravery and used them more easily. He wanted to stay with him, but the Xiaguan private guards had only 30 people. If all these subordinates were kept by his side, wouldn't this be a transcendence?"
Zhou Zhong took a sip of tea leisurely and slowly let it go. He said casually: "These are all small things. The commander said that if you need supply, give priority to Lizhou Guards, especially Wenchong Qianhu Office. As for how you do it, as long as you can coordinate the relationship well and do not cause a big mess, the commander will take care of you."
It rained in time. With this sentence, Lu Haoshan could let go. Of course, there is no free lunch in the world, Lu Haoshan also understands that Han Wendeng is so kind to him, and he obviously wants to win over him. He immediately said solemnly: "In the future, the commander-in-chief will have some advice, but the subordinates dare not refuse. He was the leader of the commander-in-chief."
After saying that, he took out an exquisite box from his body and gently pushed it to Zhou Zhong and said, "Sir, I know you like to drink tea. This is a little tea, and it tastes pretty good. Please accept it with a smile."
"It's all my own people, why are you doing this?" That's it, but the hand skillfully took the box and opened it. As soon as it was opened, Zhou Zhong felt his eyes lit up. There were two huge pearls in the box emitting a soft light, and you could tell at a glance that they were of great value.
I heard that Lu Qianhu is very good at being a human being, but it turns out that way.
"Lu Qianhu, this tea is too expensive." Zhou Zhong closed the box and gently put it back in front of Lu Haoshan.
Lu Haoshan once again pushed to Zhou Zhong and said sincerely: "Sir, this is a little bit of a good intention for the lower official. It is not worth much money. If you don't like it, please change to other tea leaves. The higher official has been an official for many years and is rich in experience. The lower official also wants to ask for advice."
Lu Haoshan had long known the officialdom. The salary of the Ming Dynasty officials was notoriously low, but the greed of the Ming Dynasty officials was rare in the world. It was greedy for both the top and the bottom. The officials in the entire system were not clean, from princes, ministers, to minor officials. There was no way, because the salary was too low, so low that they could not live normally, communicate and were forced to corrupt. Taking fire consumption as an example, it is the most basic thing for officials to corruption. Even the emperor knew about this, but everyone turned a blind eye and could not kill all the officials in the world.
When it comes to changing tea leaves, the secret intention is that they don’t like these two pearls, and they also exchange them for other goods.
"Haha, actually Maojian is pretty good. Lu Qianhu is so kind, so I am disrespectful." Zhou Zhong said while putting the box in his arms without hesitation.
The pearl is big and round, moist, with a bright and flawless color. The most rare thing is that these two pearls are the same size, very rare, and they are worth at least 300 taels. It is very sensible to offer such a big gift when they first meet.
Not afraid of you being greedy, but you are afraid of not accepting it. Lu Haoshan showed an undetectable smile on his lips, but he said politely: "Where is a little careful, and you need more attention from the adults."
After receiving the benefits, Zhou Zhong smiled even more intimately, and said in a low voice: "On the seventh day of November, it is the birth date of the commander. At that time, no one who celebrates the birthday is outsiders. Lord Han values you so much. If you have time, don't be absent."
This is the real purpose of coming here in the middle of the week. Under Han Wendeng's suggestion, he was ready to win over Lu Haoshan and take it as he had. This is an opportunity. As long as Lu Haoshan participates, he will be marked as Han Wendeng. Of course, birthday is also a means of making money. Lu Haoshan is capable of doing things and is generous. Every time he gives gifts, he will be delivered to his heart, so Han Wendeng will naturally not miss it.
Lu Haoshan's face turned aside and said solemnly: "The commander is as kind as a mountain to the officials, and even if he climbs, he has to climb."
"Hahaha, OK, OK." Zhou Zhong stood up and said, "It's nothing, I will take a step first."
"Sir, you are a guest when you pass by, so you have to use a simple meal. Otherwise, your colleagues will say that the officials are stingy and the hospitality is not good." Lu Haoshan hurriedly kept him.
Zhou Zhong waved his hand and said, "No need, let's not hide it. The commander asked Zhou to bring a letter to Mrs. Dong, but he did not dare to neglect it. He could only find an opportunity to make up for this meal later."
Lu Haoshan knew that Mrs. Dong was the wife of Commander Wei, Dong Han, and Han Wendeng's sister. She was a family-friendly person. Zhou Zhong must have been flattering. For him, his own good income had already been taken away and he had brought other words. It is more important to please those people if he had time.
"Since the lord has something to do, the lord dare not try to keep it. I respectfully send it to you."
So Lu Haoshan personally sent Zhouzhong out of the Thousand Households. The two of them had a friendly conversation. Lu Haoshan watched Zhouzhong get on his horse and whipped the horse away, and then he breathed a sigh of relief.
"Dong Weng, this Zhou clerk comes and goes quickly." At some point, Li Nian appeared behind Lu Haoshan like a ghost and said in surprise.
Lu Haoshan smiled bitterly and said, "I have brought the words and got the benefits. There is nothing fun in this small place. Besides, he probably doesn't look down on small characters like me. In Baoning Mansion, there are more valuable people who are worthy of currying favor. If you leave, you will leave. It's okay, you can save a meal of wine and food, and you don't have to smile so much."
Li Nian smiled and said, "Sir, but has the commander taken action to recruit me?"
"That's right, Mr. Li is indeed a magical calculation."
When the two met just now, for the sake of confidentiality, no outsiders were present. Unexpectedly, Li Nian guessed it right in one go.
"This is simple. Dongweng was valued by Commander Han. Recently, he sent out a very precious red coral. The most important thing is that he did a lot of effort when he wiped out the mud. Dongweng made great contributions to being the commander of the capital, so it was reasonable to take the initiative to recruit him. Besides, Zhou Chenshi came with a smile and left with a smile. It was called mastering the matter of farming, but he had no interest in the land book of the garrison. Therefore, it was probably to recruit adults."
Lu Haoshan did not deny it and nodded and said, "Yes, it came in time. It mainly conveys two messages. One is to let go and do it here. The other is to attend Han Wenden's birthday party on the seventh day of November."
"This is a good thing," Li Nian said happily: "With Han Wendeng's support and Lin Sanniang's assistance, integrating this hundred households is not a problem. It is easy to enjoy the cool under the big tree. Adults, there is not much time left before Han Wendeng's birthday party, so adults have to prepare early and seize this opportunity. After all, everyone commands this big tree, and not everyone has the opportunity to be reliable."
On the third day of November, after attending this birthday party, the Chinese New Year is coming soon. This time passed so quickly. I rushed back to Jiangyou before the reunion festival on August 15, and then waited for the imperial edict, handed over, took office, and fought each other. Before I knew it, it was late October. Oh, by the way, I said that I had something to do in this week and asked Dong Jian, the commander of the Wei Dynasty. I guess I was posting him. Time flies like arrows. Fortunately, now, like Shaanxi, Shanxi, Shandong, Liaodong and other places are like fire. Due to Sichuan's unique geographical conditions and unique basin climate, it can be said to be a paradise in troubled times.
“This is natural.”
After Lu Haoshan finished speaking, he said strangely: "Mr. Li, when you see your smile on your face, why, what are you happy about?"
Li Nian said happily: "Jiangyou replied, and the remaining private guards have arrived in batches, so that we have enough staff and we will be more confident in dealing with the hundreds of households. By the way, Dongweng, you will be very happy, and your wife has also come with the team. The first batch has already set off yesterday. If it is fast, it will probably be there in two days."
Min'er is here?
Lu Haoshan's expression changed when he heard this: It's a tragic, how can we face her? The two girls won't fight when they meet. If the two girls really fight, which one should I help? It's really annoying. I set off yesterday. Didn't I come immediately as soon as I received the news that I wanted to take a concubine? Is this urgent? I agree or object? I just received the letter yesterday. Is this a letter deliberately delaying the reply, and even making my objection invalid?
"Mr. Li, what did Min'er say in the letter? Do you agree or object?" Lu Haoshan asked hurriedly.
Li Nian spread her hands: "I didn't mention it in the letter, and the students didn't know."
When Lu Haoshan heard this, his face turned into a bitter face...
Chapter completed!