Damn it, I'm in the garbage book I wrote

Chapter 356: Silence
It was already noon, but Xia Lin was still sleeping.

There are only cows working themselves to death in the world, but the land is becoming more and more fertile the more it is plowed. Miss Tang had already gone out to check out the regional characteristics and market demand here. The only people left in the yard were Xia Lin, who was sleeping, and Luo Shixin, who was sitting on the steps outside and gnawing on chicken feet.

Luo Shixin is now Xia Lin's personal soldier. This guy is really capable. He almost never leaves Xia Lin's side, but no matter when, he always stays in a position where he can protect Xia Lin but cannot hear what he says. In this range, he will take a look even if a bird flies over his head.

Even though he seems a bit nonchalant as he likes to gamble with others after get off work, the murderous look in this kid's eyes when he is on duty can make vicious dogs stop barking. The saying "there is no false reputation under a great name" is really not an empty statement.

Therefore, Xia Lin is now looking forward to the fifth brother, Shan Xiongxin, who is known as the Flying General. Those who can be called Flying Generals in the world are all awesome players.

It was probably around noon when Xia Lin got up. He held his waist and stretched for a while before he felt a little better. So people should not try to show off their abilities but should do things within their capabilities. They should never speed up rashly just because of a provocation. If they are not careful, the car may be destroyed and people may die.

When he walked out of the room, Luo Shixin was holding the precious iron spear he had chosen and showing off his meal with a food box. Hearing the noise, he immediately stood up and said, "Marshal, you are up. I will go get you some food."

"No, no." Xia Lin waved his hand: "Can you still eat?"

"This... If the Marshal doesn't come out, I'll have to ask someone to get me another portion later. This won't fill me up."

"Okay." Xia Lin waved his hand: "I'll treat you to a meal."

When Luo Shixin heard this, he was naturally overjoyed to go. He had been serving as Xia Lin's personal guard these days, and he felt extremely comfortable because he discovered that Xia Lin not only had a bandit-like aura, but also had no airs of an official at all. He would just curse as soon as he opened his mouth but would stop after that. He was much better than those treacherous dogs who were officials, and they, the people in the underworld, liked such people.

Besides, he was not good at pretending to be nice to his subordinates. Except for some special circumstances, Luo Shixin saw Xia Lin always went to the big kitchen in the camp to eat. He ate whatever the soldiers ate. Luo Shixin was also a soldier. Not to mention the commander of an army, the captains and lieutenants in other places had their own small kitchens. When the soldiers ate bran and vegetables, they secretly ate meat.

Don't underestimate such minor details, as they most of the time determine whether a team can fight. Being united is not just about words, but about actions.

He had also asked Xia Lin before why he always ate from the big kitchen. After all, with his status and position, no one would think it was inappropriate for him to eat from the small kitchen.

Xia Lin's answer at that time was actually nothing fancy. One reason was that it was convenient and the other was that it tasted pretty good. The soup with rice mixed with vegetables could be eaten in just a few bites.

From that time on, Luo Shixin knew that the man in front of him must be someone who could accomplish great things, because he had seen many people who, the less capable they were, the more particular they were about these things, while those who were extremely capable actually didn't care about these trivial matters at all.

When eating in the restaurant, Luo Shixin never put down his rifle, which he held in his arms and draped over his shoulder. Although his hat was crooked, one could tell from the look in his eyes when he casually glanced at the people passing by that this kid was definitely born to be a special forces soldier.

"Hey, Luo Shixin."

"Sir, what are your orders?"

Xia Lin picked up a piece of fish with chopsticks, then asked with a smile: "If I assign you two or three hundred people and ask you to train according to my requirements, can you do it?"

"Huh?" Luo Shixin was stunned for a moment, then his face flushed: "Marshal, there is no joking in the army!"

"Why would I lie to you? You can choose the person yourself, and you can ask for whatever you want. But if you can't meet my requirements during the assessment, you will have to come back and stand guard for me."

You still don't agree? If you don't agree, you're a fool. Luo Shixin agreed immediately. Xia Lin nodded and said, "When your fifth brother comes, I plan to let him lead the light cavalry and light infantry. Old Du is more comfortable with heavy cavalry and heavy infantry."

"Ah? My Fifth Brother Shan is leading...leading a large army as soon as he arrives?"

"Didn't you say your fifth brother is unrivaled in the world? Are you lying to me?"

This put pressure on Luo Shixin. If Fifth Brother could handle this well, it would be fine. But if he messed up, the Marshal might not blame him, but Fifth Brother would definitely crush him to death...

"This... that... I..."

"Alright." Xia Lin waved his hand. "Let's try it first. We have to try it anyway. The pressure of the three armies is all on Lao Du alone. He is too nervous. He is a serious person to begin with. Don't let him go crazy."

At this moment, Anzi and his team have returned to Jinling, and the investigation report here has finally come into the hands of the prince.

After reading the report, he sighed and handed it to Prince Teng: "Uncle, please take a look."

After reading it, Prince Teng sighed helplessly: "Dou Wu, we were so free and unrestrained in the past, but now we have ended up like this. It's really sad."

"Uncle, should Xia Lin be punished for distributing money and food to the soldiers?" The prince raised his eyelids and glanced at the prince. "Your Highness, a saint does not send hungry soldiers. There is nothing wrong with distributing money to the soldiers. If you want to say that he is wrong, it is that he should not have taken the initiative to distribute such a large amount of money. But if you punish him, Your Highness will also be known as a traitor."

The prince frowned. He actually felt a little unhappy now. He felt that he seemed to be in a great position, the prince regent, but in fact he had no real power. He listened to the uncle's opinion and let it go.

Of course he knew that Xia Daosheng was his man, but he also thought that if he continued to indulge him in this way, Xia Daosheng would become an uncontrollable variable. However, the emperor's uncle had this son-in-law in his heart and protected him in every possible way, which made him look stingy.

The prince smiled helplessly and said nothing more, but his expression made the prince look at him. Although the prince said nothing, he was also full of emotion in his heart.

My nephew is good in every way, except that he is narrow-minded. He lacks the ability of my fourth brother. My fourth brother once said that if Jing'er could be a wise ruler and have a lucky star like Xia Lin under his command, the Wei Dynasty might be able to revive.

However, the Star Gods have their own appearance, just like when Xuande appointed Zhuge Wuhou as prime minister in the Three Kingdoms period. Zhuge Wuhou could take what he needed, and no one should ask or interfere. He would keep the world in peace.

But looking at this nephew now, he doesn't seem to have the appearance of a wise ruler.

Forget it, after his fourth brother Long Yu passed away, he would go back to Jiangnan to be his leisurely prince. Young people should do young people's things. He hadn't seen the big buns with rich soup at the waterside pier for a long time, and he missed them very much.

As for this matter, most people in the court were silent and no one mentioned it, as if the silver was some kind of plague. This made the prince a little confused. Why was it that Prince Teng loved his son-in-law so much, but the civil and military officials kept silent?
But it was not easy for them to bring it up since they did not speak up. So after the court session, they called Xu Jingzong to the imperial garden alone.

Xu Jingzong was a smooth and smooth person, who was steady in his dealings with others, and had a patient and resourceful personality. He had only been here for a short time, but he was already regarded as a confidant by the prince.

"Your Highness, this matter cannot be mentioned."

"Oh?" The prince raised his eyebrows: "You said so? Why can't I mention it?"

"Spend money to avoid disaster." Xu Jingzong said these four words slowly and forcefully.

"Eliminate the disaster..."

The prince narrowed his eyes and thought for a long time: "Why?"

"Your Highness, the Duke of Dingguo's rebellion involves countless people, including aristocratic families and wealthy families. If Xia Daosheng insists on reporting it, the court will have to investigate, and this investigation will cause chaos in the world. And this money and grain cannot be kept in hand. The only way is to distribute it, and make sure that there is no evidence like the Duke of Dingguo. This is to deter the powerful and to maintain the status quo so that everyone will not tear each other apart."

"Really?"

"If not, how can we cut the Gordian knot so quickly?"

It is said that Xu Jingzong was able to become a veteran of three dynasties. He really has something. Although Xia Lin did not inform them and could not inform them, he had already analyzed the matter almost accurately based on information from all parties.

Moreover, he dispelled the prince's doubts through his expression and tone. It is said that serving the king is like serving a tiger, but that is nothing in front of Lao Xu.

"Your Highness, please relax. These days are the most stressful time for the transition from the old to the new in the court. Just find someone who is more at ease to take care of the outside affairs."

The prince saw that what he said made sense, so he nodded and said, "Since you said so, I think it makes sense after thinking about it. Well... If I were to do it, I'm afraid this is the only way."

You have a fucking fucking fucking screwdriver. If you don't announce it to the world after you get there, it'll be a blessing for your Tuoba family. Every time you do something, there are 17 or 18 people following you to clean up your mess. How can you compare with Xia Daosheng's shrewdness?
Xu Jingzong cursed in his heart, but he still smiled and said, "If it was Your Highness, it would be more appropriate. After all, Xia Daosheng is not old enough, not calm enough, and has a youthful mentality."

"Well, that's true. Young men are always clumsy in their work. It seems I still need to teach him more often to prevent him from making big mistakes."

You bastard, why do you think your father asked Marshal Guo and Prince Teng to come and check on you? Among all the people who have made the biggest mistakes in the world, you are the most important one. Looking at your appearance today, if anyone mentions it, you will probably investigate Xia Daosheng. If you issue an order to investigate Xia Daosheng today, as long as he is not in charge of Jiangnan, you will be finished if the Li family does not do it.

"That's right. To make a good piece of wood, you need to polish it and refine it."

"Yes...it is true. I will write a letter to Xia Daosheng later to teach him the principles of being a man and doing things."

When Xu Jingzong took the letter out, he tore it up and threw it into the stove, because he thought the prince was a complete idiot...

(End of this chapter)