The First Great Ancestor of the Five Dynasties

Chapter 429 Xiao Zhu is a brick
A few days later, Zhu Xiu and his party arrived at Songcheng, the capital of Songzhou.

With the confession document issued by the imperial court and the customs seal in hand, he could pass through the city smoothly.

Songzhou was a third-grade Jieduzhou and was assigned to the German army.

The name of the current Jiedu Envoy of the Guiding Army is Li Wanchao. He is an out-and-out Taiyuan man, known for his bravery and combat skills.

Li Wanchao himself is not well-known, but since he joined the army, the generals he has followed are all famous people at that time.

When he first joined the army, he was a personal soldier of Shi Jingtang, the founder of Jin Dynasty. During Shi Chonggui's period, he was assigned to Li Shouzhen's command.

In the 12th year of Tianfu, Li Wanchao followed Du Chongwei to move to Zezhou to resist the Khitan invasion from the south.

When Liu Zhiyuan decided to settle in Kaifeng, he and Wang Shouen were the first batch of vassal towns to surrender.

Later, due to delays in paying tribute, Li Wanchao was demoted to the governor of Laizhou by Liu Chengyou.

When Guo Wei raised his army, he sent a message to all the state capitals in the world, and Li Wanchao was among the first to respond and submit.

Zhu Xiu and Li Wanchao had met a few times, but they were not very familiar with each other. They only knew that Guo Wei admired him very much.

Uncle Guo himself is a brave warrior, so he admires all those who are brave in battle. When he becomes a general, those brave generals who dare to risk their lives and charge into battle are even more favored by Uncle Guo.

Zhu Xiu did not plan to stay in Songzhou for too long. He rested for two days and continued on his way back to Kaifeng when Wu Youdi's physical and mental state recovered. So after thinking about it, he decided to come quietly and leave quietly so as not to disturb Li Wanchao.

After the doctor in the city diagnosed his pulse, he told Zhu Xiu and Zhu Wu about his condition.

As expected, Wu Youdi's physical condition was worse than expected.

It is said that the lungs and intestines are seriously infected by cold and dampness, so that external poisonous evils are introduced, extreme cold generates heat, and the internal organs have heat poison that is difficult to eradicate. According to Zhu Xiu's understanding, it is actually pneumonia caused by falling into the water.

This is a common disease, and Zhu Xiu is no stranger to it.

In later generations, early-stage pneumonia also needs to be controlled with drugs as soon as possible and actively treated. Otherwise, the disease will progress very quickly. Once it develops into a severe disease, it will cause the entire respiratory system to fail and life will be at stake.

In these days, Zhu Xiu didn't know whether it would be effective to use slow-acting Chinese herbal medicine.

Perhaps the doctor twisted his beard and sighed, which frightened Zhu Wu so much that his face collapsed and his eyes turned red. He grabbed the doctor's sleeves and begged the doctor sadly for help.

The doctor hurriedly explained that it was not that the old lady's life was in danger now, but that her condition was difficult to control and she might have an attack at any time. She had to be careful and take care of her. It was best to go to Kaifeng as soon as possible and seek treatment from a famous doctor.

Zhu Xiu paid the consultation fee and asked Hu Guangyue to send the doctor away from the mansion.

Wu Youdi was lying on the couch, not in good spirits, but she tried her best to comfort the brothers with a weak voice, telling them not to worry or feel sad.

For her, being able to reunite her family is God's greatest gift.

The only regret is that after escaping from Qingliuguan, I was only one step away from the boundary of my hometown of Haozhou, but I couldn't go back to see it again.

Yang Qiaolian was busy taking care of her two children. Zhu Xiu and Zhu Wu were always men and not as careful as women. The heavy responsibility of taking care of Wu Youdi fell on Zhou Xian.

During the tiring journey, Zhou Xianyi waited beside her untied. Zhu Xiu's family saw this and were very grateful to her.

When Wu Youdi was in better spirits, she would stay by his side and talk. The love and kindness in her eyes were as close as kissing her own daughter.

From my mother's point of view, she has been the daughter-in-law of Lao Zhu's family since Zhou Xian fled Jiangning City with them.

Along the way, Zhu Xiu couldn't remember clearly. Wu Youdi earnestly warned her in her ears that she must not let down Miss Zhou in the future.

At night, Zhu Xiu continued to record some fragmentary thoughts in her mind in the guest room, and there was a "dong dong" knock on the door.

"Come in." Zhu Xiu shouted without raising his head.

The door creaked open, and Zhou Xian walked into the room with a light step, carrying a bowl of vegetable porridge.

"Auntie wants to drink porridge. Please ask the kitchen staff of the restaurant to make some. If you haven't finished eating, there is some leftover. Auntie asked me to bring it to you."

Zhou Xian placed the bowl and chopsticks on the table. The bowl was steaming and exuding the fragrance of rice.

The porridge bowl was very hot. Zhou Xian rubbed his hands, exhaled through his mouth, and pinched his left and right earlobes, looking cute and naive.

Zhu Xiu tried the rim of the bowl, but it was so hot that she retracted her hand.

"Why don't you find a damp cloth pad?" Zhu Xiu got up and walked quickly to her side, took her hand without any explanation, and opened the palm to look carefully.

Several fingers were burned red and some were slightly swollen.

"It's okay." Zhou Xian struggled for a while, but didn't break free, lowering his head and whispered.

Listening to Zhu Xiu's tone full of blame and concern, she felt some inexplicable joy in her heart.

"Why is everything okay? I used to have a pair of green and white catkins, and my fingers were not touched by the spring water. Within a few days, calluses have grown on them. Hey~"

Zhu Xiu clenched her weak little hands and rubbed them carefully, her face full of regret.

Zhou Xian felt the warmth in her palms, and the feeling of skin friction made her blush. She struggled hard, but still couldn't get away.

"Let me go." Zhou Xian complained feebly.

Zhu Xiu held the girl's jade hand and said with a serious expression: "Next time you have something so hot, let Pan Mei bring it to you. He has rough skin and thick flesh, so he is not afraid of being burned. You have to take good care of your hands, so that they can be used by everyone." use."

Zhou Xian was stunned and said blankly: "What?"

Zhu Xiu said with longing on her face: "For example, if you can squeeze my shoulders, press my back, rub my waist, etc., it would be even better if I could have a full set of tricks to kill the chicken.

Think about it, how can a pair of rough hands full of calluses be as comfortable as those of such weak and boneless hands? "

Zhu Xiu said and gently scratched her palm.

Zhou Xian was stunned for a moment, with great shame and anger in his eyes. He shook off Zhu Xiu's hand, gave him a fierce look, flicked his black hair, turned his head and ran out of the room, slamming the door and left. .

"Hey, what's your attitude?" Zhu Xiu yelled dissatisfied, "How about giving your unmarried husband a massage?" Hearing the footsteps, the young lady ran away.

Zhu Xiu mumbled and returned to the desk and sat down: "Little girl, sooner or later I will eat you clean."

Just after taking a few mouthfuls of porridge, I heard footsteps coming from the aisle again.

"Could it be that the little lady has figured it out and came back to take care of her husband?" Zhu Xiu's eyes lit up, and she quickly got up and opened the door.

What caught his eye was a slightly familiar dark face with stubble.

"Haha, Mr. Zhu Hou still remembers someone?"

The deep voice was full of masculine charm. Zhu Xiu was extremely surprised: "Li Shijun!?"

The person who came was Li Wanchao, the Jiedu envoy of the German army.

Li Wanchao cupped his fists and smiled heartily: "I'm sorry to disturb you, but I hope Mr. Zhu will respect me."

"Where are you? Commander Li, please come in quickly. I'll have someone bring you some refreshments."

"No need to trouble, I'm here just to convey the official's will."

Li Wanchao walked into the room, held a silk book, raised it high above his head, and bowed towards Kaifeng.

Zhu Xiu was even more surprised. Uncle Guo had another decree for him?

"Your Majesty Zhu Xiu respectfully accepts the Holy Instructions!"

"Zhu Xiu, the founding lord of Dingyuan County, a co-president of the Xuanhui North Academy, and the envoy of the Xuanhui North Academy, concurrently served as the inspection envoy of Chanzhou, and received the title of censor. He immediately rushed to Chanzhou to inspect the soldiers and civilians of Chanzhou on behalf of the imperial court. "

After Li Wanchao finished reading in a deep voice, Zhu Xiu straightened up and took it respectfully. He couldn't help but unfold it and read it a few times.

"Hehe, is it possible that Master Zhu suspects a false preaching of holy will?" Li Wanchao laughed.

Zhu Xiu smiled dryly, folded the silk book and stuffed it into his arms.

Of course, Li Wanchao didn't dare to falsely pass on the emperor's orders, but Uncle Guo passed down two imperial edicts to him within half a month. What did they mean?
When he arrived in Suzhou, he was sent back to Kaifeng, and when he arrived in Kaifeng, he was sent to Chanzhou.

So Duan Duan, send him as a Lao Shizi inspection envoy, with the title of Censor, to inspect places in Chanzhou?

Although I have expressed my position in front of Uncle Guo a long time ago, we, Xiao Zhu, are just a brick for the Zhou Dynasty and His Majesty the Emperor. We will move wherever needed.

But I, Zhu Xiu, did I move this brick too diligently?
After finally escaping back to China, he was not even allowed to return to Kaifeng, so he had to run to Chanzhou. Zhu Xiu felt aggrieved.

Glancing at Li Wanchao, seeing this guy looking at him with a smile, Zhu Xiu's heart moved, and he quickly bowed and said, "I also ask Li Shijun to give me some advice. What is the purpose of the official sending me to Chanzhou?"

Li Wanchao smiled mysteriously: "Why, Master Zhu really can't figure it out?"

Zhu Xiu thought for a while and shook his head. He really couldn't guess what Uncle Guo wanted to do.

Li Wanchao lowered his voice: "I just want to tell you one thing. After knowing that you have returned safely, Taiyuan County Duke quietly left Chanzhou and was heading towards Kaifeng."

Zhu Xiu was surprised and said: "The Duke of Taiyuan left his jurisdiction without permission from the government? He rushed back to Kaifeng because he wanted to"

As soon as he finished speaking, Zhu Xiu was stunned for a few breaths, and then he realized what he was doing and exclaimed: "Taiyuan County Duke wants to catch up with me before I return to Kaifeng and meet me halfway?!"

Li Wanchao stroked his beard, smiled and said nothing.

Zhu Xiu's eyes widened, a cold sweat broke out on his forehead, and his teeth were trembling.

Chai Rong left Chanzhou privately and sneaked back to Kaifeng. No matter what the reason, this crime alone was enough for him to be dismissed from office, demoted, and sent to prison to face charges!

The governor of the feudal town left the territory without the emperor's permission. It would be better if he did not lead the troops. If he led the troops out of the country and came to Kaifeng, it would not be an exaggeration to directly accuse him of treason!
Judging from Li Wanchao's tone, Chai Rong left Chanzhou privately, and there should be no troops deployed.

Even so, with Chai Rong's caution and prudent attitude, it would be impossible for him to make such a move!
What happened that made him leave Chanzhou and sneak back to Kaifeng privately, even at the risk of being severely punished by Uncle Guo?
Zhu Xiu swallowed, feeling a little cold on her back.

How did Li Wanchao know that Chai Rong had secretly left Chanzhou?
Zhu Xiu's mind suddenly changed and he suddenly realized.

Li Wanchao was guarding Songzhou. Even if Chanzhou troops went south to Kaifeng, it would not be Songzhou's turn to send troops to intercept them. Li Wanchao had no reason to send people to monitor the movements in Chanzhou.

Touching the emperor's book in his arms, Zhu Xiu understood.

Guo Wei must have given him a separate secret order. After Chai Rong left Chanzhou, Guo Wei, who was far away in Kaifeng, got the news immediately!
Takeshi!It must be Takeshi!In Chanzhou, beside Chai Rong, there is a Chazi from Wude Division!
Zhu Xiugong cupped his hands and said cautiously: "May I ask Mr. Li, has this matter spread?"

Li Wanchao shook his head: "This is top secret."

Zhu Xiu breathed a sigh of relief. Listening to this tone, Uncle Guo had no intention of punishing Chai Rong. Was he sending him to Chanzhou just to appease Chai Rong?

"Does the official have any other instructions?" Zhu Xiu asked with a stern face.

Li Wanchao smiled and said: "The officials said that if Mr. Zhu can't figure out what to do in Chanzhou, he will never go back to Kaifeng in the future."

"Hiss~" Zhu Xiu felt a cold air rushing from her tailbone to her forehead.

You two are having a conflict and feel uncomfortable, so you sent me to be the peacemaker. This is what caused the trouble.
Zhu Xiu wanted to say that he was not qualified for the job, but Uncle Guo had already said that he would not go if he did not want to.

"I understand, may I ask Mr. Li, when should I set off?"

Li Wanchao said: "The Marquis of Taiyuan has passed through Huazhou. He doesn't know that you are staying in Songzhou, so he must set off as soon as possible and meet on the road from Huazhou to Kaifeng. A certain organization will send someone to give you a ride."

Zhu Xiu hesitated and said: "It's just that the whole family has no one to take care of them. The mother is seriously ill and needs to be sent back to Kaifeng for treatment as soon as possible."

"There is no need to worry about these Lords Zhu, someone will send someone to escort your family to the capital." Li Wanchao said.

"Well, thank you very much, Commander Li." Zhu Xiu saluted and thanked him.

Mo had no choice but to let Pan Mei, Zhu Wu and others escort my mother back to Kaifeng first. He took Hu Guangyue with him and returned to Huazhou to meet Chai Rong as soon as possible.

(End of this chapter)