The First Great Ancestor of the Five Dynasties

Chapter 341 Farewell to Chanzhou
After leaving Jiedu Mansion, the soldiers dispersed. Zhu Xiu, Chai Rong, Wei Renpu, and Li Chongjin lived together and invited them to go with them.

On the way out of Jiedu Mansion, Chai Rong frowned and pursed his lips tightly, his face looking ugly as never before.

When the four of them took their horses and there was no one else around, Chai Rong couldn't bear it any longer and whispered: "Zhu Xiu, my father-in-law doesn't allow me to accompany him this time and strictly orders me to stay in Chanzhou. What does this mean? "

Zhu Xiu scratched his head, spread his hands and smiled bitterly: "The commander-in-chief has never shown his thoughts before, and today's sudden order really shocked me. I couldn't guess the commander-in-chief's intention for a moment.

I wonder what the commander-in-chief has revealed to Mr. Wei? "

The four of them looked towards Wei Renpu.

Wei Renpu twisted his beard and pondered, then slowly shook his head: "I have been with you these past few days, and I have never visited the commander alone. Today's events are as puzzling to you as I am."

Li Chongjin said carelessly: "What's so puzzling? I think what my uncle said makes sense. Chanzhou controls the throat of the north and the south. Now the Khitan kid in the north is restless and may go south at any time. Although Li Hongyi did the Tianxiong Army Jiedu Deputy envoy, but with his ability, how can he guard Hebei? He can't rely on his cousin to take command in Chanzhou?
The uncle was afraid that if he returned to Kaifeng, Yelu Ruan would really send troops to invade the south, and there would be no one in Hebei who could make the decision. "

Chai Rong's brows were still furrowed, and Wei Renpu twisted his beard and fell into deep thought.

Zhu Xiu asked back: "If Chai Shuai is to be stationed in Hebei to guard against the Khitans, why not just let Chai Shuai go to Yedu? Instead, change Chanzhou to the Zhenning Army, and let Chai Shuai be transferred to the Zhenning Army Jiedushi? Isn't this true? Is this unnecessary?"

Li Chongjin scratched his head and scratched his head: "Maybe. Maybe he is afraid that my cousin has lived in Ye for a long time and has lost the novelty, so let him change his life in a different environment? Chanzhou is rich in wild jujubes, and my cousin likes to eat wild jujubes, so my uncle specially asked him to stay and eat some. Enough! Yes!~It must be like this!"

Li Chongjin slapped his hands and vowed.

Zhu Xiu rolled his eyes, stroked his forehead and turned around, not wanting to talk to this guy whose muscles had grown into his brain.

"Don't talk nonsense! Father and Commander all have profound meanings in their actions. How could it be as boring as what you said?" Chai Rong scolded him angrily. When Li Chongjin made a joke and made a fool of himself, the depression in his heart dissipated a lot.

Zhu Xiuhu said: "When I left just now, I looked back and found that Wang Jun quietly followed the commander into the inner room."

Wei Renpu also said thoughtfully: "The commander-in-chief rarely summons us these days. Instead, he spends all day with Wang Jun. The commander-in-chief trusts Wang Jun quite a bit."

Chai Rong's eyes widened angrily, and he snorted heavily: "Wang Jun must have made some slander in front of his father, which made him not allow me to go south with the army to Kaifeng! This treacherous villain~"

Just as Zhu Xiu was about to speak, he saw a figure walking towards them not far away, it was Wang Pu.

Zhu Xiu hurriedly winked at Chai Rong, signaling him to speak cautiously.

Chai Rong glanced sideways at Wang Pu, snorted coldly, and shut up.

"Is there something wrong with Secretary Wang Zhang?"

Seeing Wang Pu standing three feet away from them, Zhu Xiu stood silently waiting with his hands down, stepped forward and said with a smile.

Wang Pugong cupped his hands and said, "Your Majesty, Wang Pu, is here to pay homage to Envoy Zhu Jun. Your Majesty is here to see Marshal Chai Jie. Seeing that Marshal Chai has something to discuss with you, he is waiting aside."

Zhu Xiu saluted and said, "Sir, you're welcome. We were just chatting. If you have something to do, you might as well come up and ask Chai Shuai face to face."

Zhu Xiu motioned to Wang Pu to follow him to see Chai Rong. Wang Pu cupped his hands and whispered, "Thank you, Commander Zhu."

Zhu Xiu glanced at him a few times. Wang Pu's attitude was humble and his words were very polite, but his expression was neither humble nor arrogant, and his strong eyebrows did not show any flattery.

Wang Pu is in his 40s, but his official status is far lower than that of Zhu Xiu, who is less than 20 years old. However, he can still maintain a peaceful mind and is neither flattering nor resentful.

"Sir's accent sounds like he's from Qidi?" Zhu Xiutao almost laughed.

Wang Pu said calmly: "Xiaguan is from Dongping, Qingzhou."

"Oh! Sure enough!" Zhu Xiu nodded.

Wang Pu has a fair face and a tall figure. Although he is a scholar, he does not look weak at all. If he were to wear a battle armor, some people would believe him if he were a veteran of many battles.

"Sir, was he the new Jinshi last year? I wonder where he ranked?"

Wang Pu was silent for a moment and said calmly: "The first name, the Ministry of Rites reports to Emperor Yin and appoints the number one scholar."

"It turns out that Mister was the No. [-] scholar in the Jinshi department last year. Disrespect and disrespect!" Zhu Xiu was really shocked, and looked at Wang Pu very rarely.

Number one scholar, a rare species in the imperial examination era.

Even though the literary world is declining and the imperial examination is not as lively as it was in previous generations, it is still very difficult for scholars to get the top prize in the imperial examination.

Zhu Xiu stared at Wang Pu with curiosity and admiration.

Wang Punong frowned, thinking that it was just as rumored. The commander-in-chief of the Changyi Army, who was deeply trusted by the commander-in-chief and the commander-in-chief Chai at a young age, really had an out-of-the-ordinary personality.
"Your Majesty, Wang Pu, pays homage to Chai Jieshuai!" Wang Pu bowed respectfully and saluted.

Chai Rong said calmly: "Secretary Wang Zhang is exempt from the courtesy. I wonder what you want to see me for?"

Wang Pudao: "I'm here to ask whether Commander Jiedou will live in this Chanzhou Jiedu Mansion or choose another mansion in the future? The plaque on the gate of the mansion must also be replaced by Zhenning Army Jiedu Mansion. In addition, Is the number of soldiers in the Zhenning army calculated based on the numbers under Chanzhou Jiedu's command in the past, or is there another increase or decrease? Chanzhou official posts have been vacant for a long time, so I also ask the commander-in-chief to appoint suitable candidates."

Chai Rong became impatient, waved his hand and interrupted: "The commander-in-chief hasn't set off yet, so why bother with these trivial matters?"

Wang Pu raised his eyelids and looked at him, and said calmly: "Chanzhou is Shangzhou, with more than [-] households, more than [-] soldiers and horses in the vassal town, a thoroughfare of waterways, an important place for north-south trade, and an important place for Hebei and the Central Plains. The key point of the connection is that what the official said is related to the stability of Chanzhou and is by no means a trivial matter."

Chai Rong was already full of frustration and had no intention of taking care of the soldiers and civilians of Chanzhou. At this moment, Wang Pu retorted with his words, and his anger suddenly sprang up, and he shouted angrily:
"How presumptuous! I have been in charge of the feudal town for many years, why do I still need you to teach me how to do things? You are just a little secretary. Don't think that because your father appointed you as the Secretary of the Zhenning Army, you are qualified to tell me what to do! I am! You don’t need to take care of how Shuai manages Chanzhou.”

"Commander Chai, calm down! Mr. Wang is just doing his duty." Zhu Xiu was startled, but she didn't expect Chai Rong to be so unkind to Wang Pu and quickly comforted him.

Wei Renpu also smiled bitterly and helped to speak.

Li Chongjin folded his hands and watched the excitement.

Chai Rong glared at Wang Pu angrily.

Wang Pu's resolute face was still calm, and he cupped his hands and said: "I am not disrespectful to Commander Ji, but the commander has repeatedly told me to assist Commander Ji in managing the Zhenning Army, and I dare not neglect him. If Commander Ji is disrespectful to Commander If you have any objections to the appointment of the commander-in-chief, you can go directly to the commander-in-chief to make a statement."

"You!~" Chai Rong was speechless and his face flushed with anger.

"Ouch~ Mr. Wang, please stop saying a few words!" Zhu Xiu didn't know whether to laugh or cry.

Wang Pu glanced at him and said seriously: "I'm just telling the truth."

Chai Rong was even more annoyed and shouted angrily: "Get out! I don't want to see you again!"

Wang Pu bowed and saluted, and said calmly: "Commander Jie, have a good rest. In two days, I will come back to see Commander Jie to discuss the military and civilian affairs of Chanzhou."

After Wang Pu said this, he bowed to everyone and said goodbye, then turned around and walked back to Jiedu Mansion unhurriedly.

"This man is very arrogant! I must get him out of Chanzhou!" Chai Rong was furious and shouted angrily.

Zhu Xiu was startled and hurriedly advised: "It can be seen that Wang Pu is an upright man, and he does not mean to be disrespectful to Chai Shuai. Such a person has no bad intentions. Chai Shuai does not need to be on the same level as him."

"That's right, this guy is brave enough, I like him!" Li Chongjin grinned, a bit gloating.

Zhu Xiu glared at him bitterly and told him to stop talking sarcastically. Li Chongjin shrugged and shut up obediently.

Wei Renpu said in a deep voice: "Wang Pu is the person appointed by the commander to stay in Chanzhou. Commander Chai must not be underestimated." Zhu Xiu also said hurriedly: "If Wang Pu can be valued by the commander, he must stay in Chanzhou to assist Commander Chai. He is extraordinary, and this person was also the number one scholar in the Jinshi last year. Chai Shuai might as well get close to him, and he will definitely benefit a lot from this person's talent and learning."

Chai Rong's anger was still lingering, and he sneered: "I heard that this person clung to Yang Bin before, maybe he is another person who is just trying to gain fame."

Zhu Xiu shook his head like a rattle: "Impossible! Wang Pu does have real talent and learning!"

"Hmph!~ How do you know? It's just the first time you've met this person and we've only chatted a few words, but you can already tell that he's capable?" Chai Rong laughed.

Zhu Xiu was speechless, and stomped her feet angrily: "I just know! Wang Pu is a talent. If you let him go, you will regret it in the future!"

"Hmph~ If Wang Pu is really capable, I will apologize to him for what happened today!"

Chai Rong was also unconvinced.

Zhu Xiu smiled helplessly, never expecting that the first meeting between Chai Rong and Wang Pu would end on bad terms.

Chai Rong was distressed and worried because Guo Wei was left to stay in Chanzhou for no reason. Wang Pu was appointed by Guo Wei to stay, so Chai Rong transferred his anger to Wang Pu.

Chai Rong's first impression of Wang Pu was bad. Zhu Xiuzhen was afraid that Wang Pu's upright and cold temper would anger Chai Rong again when the two of them got along in Chanzhou.

Is it possible that in history, Chai Rong and Wang Pu, a model pair of wise kings and wise ministers, will go astray and be torn apart?

Chai Rong suddenly sighed deeply and held Zhu Xiu's arms: "If I have to stay in Chanzhou, I would rather partner with you to lead the Zhenning Army. Why don't I go to Commander-in-Chief and plead for mercy in exchange for you staying?"

Zhu Xiu said apologetically: "But I have already agreed with the commander-in-chief that after the enthronement ceremony, I will go south to Jiangning to visit my relatives. I'm afraid I won't be able to come back in three to five months."

Before Chai Rong could speak, Li Chongjin pulled off Chai Rong's hand, put his arm around Zhu Xiu's shoulders, and said dissatisfiedly with wide eyes: "Cousin, Zhu Xiu is mine now, it's not very kind of you to poach someone in front of me." ! If you snatch Zhu Xiu away, won’t our Tiger Wing Army lose its deputy capital commander?”

Chai Rong sneered: "Don't you like that Wang Pu? Just let him go with you!"

"Nonsense! When did I say I like that guy? Wang Pu was left to you by your uncle, and Zhu Xiu is mine. You can't even try to steal it from me!" Li Chongjin hugged Zhu Xiu harder and harder, gritting his teeth at Chai Rong.

Chai Rong said angrily: "You are living in style in Kaifeng, but you see me working hard in Chanzhou! You even said that we are brothers. We were just discussing something in the hall. Why don't you stand up and say a good word for me?"

"That's my uncle's decision. What can I do? Cousin, don't spread your evil fire on my head today. Be careful, brother, I'll beat you up!"

Li Chongjin waved his huge black fist angrily.

"Based on your banker's tricks, do you really think I'm afraid of you?" Chai Rong was really angry today and became much more irritable. He clenched his fists and fought against each other.

Li Chongjin gritted his teeth and let go of Zhu Xiu's shoulders, like a black leopard about to get angry, ready to pounce and bite at any time.

Zhu Xiu and Wei Renpu stepped away in unison, looking at each other with helpless smiles.

Zhu Xiu regretted that he didn't bring Shi Xiangwen out today, otherwise Shi Dalang would be slapped alone, so he can wake up first and then talk.

"Asshole! Do you two want to fight in the street?"

A majestic and angry voice sounded.

Zhu Xiu hurriedly turned to look at the gate of Jiedu Mansion, and saw Guo Wei standing at the door of the house with his hands behind his back, with two rows of armored soldiers on standby behind him, and Wang Jun peeking his head behind Guo Wei.

Chai Rong and Li Chongjin instantly withered their heads and drooped their heads. Their momentum was gone, and they stepped forward to greet them dejectedly.

Guo Wei seemed furious and reprimanded him: "Two bastards have been fighting each other since they were young, but they haven't fought enough yet? Go back and think about your mistakes behind closed doors. Before the army sets off, you two are not allowed to step out of the room! If you let me do it again, When I hear you two arguing and fighting, I will all be dismissed from your posts and your bodies will be reduced to nothing. Go back to your hometown in Yaoshan to farm!"

"Commander, forgive me, I will not dare! Commander, please calm down!"

Chai Rong and Li Chongjin were so frightened that they held their fists and begged for mercy.

"Huh!~ Get out!" Guo Wei waved his hand impatiently.

The two got on their horses in disgrace, and fled in a hurry.

Zhu Xiu and Wei Renpu were busy bowing and saluting.

Guo Wei glanced at Zhu Xiu and scolded angrily: "If the two of them make trouble again, even you will suffer the same!"

Zhu Xiu was stupid and full of grievances, and said hurriedly: "Commander Mingjian, the quarrel and fight between the two of them has nothing to do with me!"

Guo Wei suppressed his laughter and shouted coldly: "The three of you wear the same hakama, so you should be punished together!"

"It's really unreasonable!" Zhu Xiu muttered unconvinced.

Guo Wei stared blankly, and Zhu Xiu was so frightened that he climbed onto the red boy in a hurry, said goodbye and fled away.

"Haha, Military Advisor Youlao is keeping an eye on them. Don't let these boys get into trouble." Guo Wei ordered with a smile.

Wei Renpu cupped his hands and said, "Commander, don't worry."

Wei Renpu glanced at Wang Jun, got on his horse and rode away.

Guo Wei stared at them and watched them go away, silent for a long time.

Wang Jun leaned closer and said in a low voice: "Didn't the commander-in-chief want the two to fight each other on purpose? The two of them fought fiercely, isn't it just what the commander-in-chief wants to see?"

Guo Wei glanced at him indifferently, and said in an undeniable deep voice: "Fighting and fighting, but brotherhood cannot be broken. This is the bottom line. Brothers fighting against each other must never happen!"

Wang Jun blinked, arched his waist and smiled flatteringly: "The handsome man is wise!"

Guo Wei turned around and entered the mansion. Wang Jun glanced at the direction Zhu Xiu and others were leaving, sneered disdainfully, and hurriedly followed Guo Wei back to the mansion.

After running across a street, Chai Rong and Li Chongjin reined in their horses and stopped. When they turned around and saw that they were far away from Jiedu Mansion, they both let out a sigh of relief.

Zhu Xiu followed up on his horse and said with a wry smile: "Brothers, if you have anything to do, you might as well go back and talk about it later."

Li Chongjin pointed at Chai Rong and said provocatively: "Let's fight civilly and not violently, how dare we go back and fight for a few rounds?"

Chai Rong sneered: "Why don't you dare? I will make you lose and leave Chanzhou City naked!"

Li Chongjin's eyes widened and he laughed.

Zhu Xiu pouted: "No matter who loses, just don't ask me to borrow money."

"You are a rich man, so of course I have to borrow money from you!"

"Haha!~ Let's go!"

The three of them waved their whips and flew away.

People along the street stood and watched curiously, wondering who these three handsome young men were.

Wei Renpu followed leisurely, looking at the backs of the three high-spirited young people with a smile.
(End of this chapter)