From a son-in-law to a favorite of the empress

Chapter 727

"Who is listening to the song, forgetting the loneliness, the fragrance has flowed all the way through the long night."

"You are also silent in the crowd, drifting with me to the corner of the world."

In the early morning, the rising sun, the spring wilderness, the lush green grass.

Behind him are a thousand troops, in front of him are mountains and hills.

Zhou Yuan is riding a horse and singing, and his mood is so good.

Xiaoying is also riding a pony, walking side by side with Zhou Yuan. She holds the reins in her right hand and takes out the osmanthus cake from her pocket with her left hand. Occasionally, she eats a bite, squinting and smiling, and she is obviously in a very happy mood.

"Brother! The song you sing is so beautiful!"

She is not stingy with her praise.

So much so that the soldiers following behind can't help but pull the corners of their mouths, trying not to laugh.

Zhou Yuan said proudly: "Of course, your brother used to be a big shot in the karaoke hall. Others were busy touching things, but I liked the microphone."

Xiaoying tilted her head and didn't understand what her brother was saying, but she was obviously used to it, so she giggled and said: "If my brother doesn't become an official, he can also go to the brothel to be an oiran."

Zhou Yuan was stunned. Good guy, a man goes to sing as an oiran, are you saying I am a bunny?

If it were someone else, Zhou Yuan would have slapped him, but Xiaoying obviously had no ill intentions, she was just ignorant.

Zhou Yuan suffered a loss, snorted heavily and couldn't refute.

The soldiers behind him were even more uncomfortable, looking at each other, and one of them couldn't help but burst out laughing.

This made Zhou Yuan even angrier.

But it felt really good to travel with Xiaoying, talking and laughing while basking in the spring sun.

"Xiaoying! You are already 20 years old this year, why don't you grow up?"

Zhou Yuan couldn't help but tease.

Xiaoying ate a piece of osmanthus cake quietly, and then laughed: "I don't know, maybe she doesn't like to grow up! She is always small!"

Don't like to grow up? How to understand this?

Thinking of Xiaoying's tragic experience, Zhou Yuan's heart trembled slightly, and then said: "It doesn't matter if you don't grow up. With your brother, you will never be bullied."

"Wait two years and you want to get married, and your brother will arrange a good family for you."

Xiaoying was startled, and her head shook like a rattle, and she hurriedly said: "I don't want to get married! I want to follow my brother forever! Just like sister Cai Ni!"

Zhou Yuan didn't think too much, but looked at the scenery around him and laughed: "Ha! Like Cai Ni? You, you don't know what the relationship between Cai Ni and me is?"

Xiaoying blinked and said, "I know, it's the kind of relationship that never separates. It's so nice to have someone who loves you."

Zhou Yuan said, "You girl, haha, Cai Ni and you are different after all. You are a sister and she is a wife."

Xiaoying took another bite of osmanthus cake and said vaguely, "Xiaoying doesn't understand. Anyway, I just don't want to leave my brother."

Zhou Yuan smiled and said, "Of course, you will be an old maid in the future. Don't blame me if you can't get married."

Xiaoying rolled her eyes and didn't say anything, but she also hummed a little song, and her mood became happier.

The Yongming Xuanfu Division is very small, equivalent to the territory of a county, but the official rank of the Xuanfu Envoy is equivalent to the prefect of a prefecture, and the power is not small.

Zhou Yuan came here openly this time, so at the gate of the county, a large number of constables, officials and people have gathered to welcome him.

Before he got off the horse, people knelt down on the opposite side.

The Yongning Envoy shouted loudly: "I pay my respects to the Duke of Wei! I pay my respects to the Grand Marshal of the Army!"

Others followed suit, and the scene was spectacular.

Zhou Yuan got off his horse and said directly: "Everyone, get up and go to the Xuanfu Division. Has the Bozhou Envoy arrived?"

"My Lord, he hasn't arrived yet."

The Yongning Envoy's name is Wu Zhong. This name is very simple and you can tell that it is a Chinese translation. In fact, he is a Yi.

However, he has been the Yongning Envoy for so many years, and he has not made any mistakes. He works diligently and there is nothing wrong with him. This actually explains a lot of problems. At least he knows how to behave, and others don't bother him.

"We have sent someone to urge them."

Wu Zhong bent over, lowered his head, and reported in a low voice: "I think they will arrive tonight. You can eat something first. We have prepared a welcoming dinner. It is not extravagant. It is all simple local specialties. I hope it will suit your appetite."

Zhou Yuan looked at the table full of fish and meat and was slightly stunned. These are local specialties, right? You are really a good person.

However, he did not refuse, because Xiaoying had already sat at the table and looked at Zhou Yuan eagerly.

"Sit down!"

Zhou Yuan waved his hand and said, "Don't make it so...Why are you so restrained? I am a military commander who fights in wars, not a civil servant. I don't need to be so elegant. "

Everyone sat down one after another. Wu Zhong said, "Duke, you have fought in many battles and made great achievements for our Great Jin. You are famous all over the world. The people of Yongning County also respect you very much!"

"Now, knowing that you are coming, some of the people of Yongning have prepared a program for you."

So on the other side of the hall, more than a dozen girls in ethnic costumes came in, playing special musical instruments and dancing beautifully.

Some people in the folk? This... this figure and appearance, at first glance, is one in a thousand...

Fuck, this Wu guy is testing me with this!

Zhou Yuan sneered in his heart. I have seen all kinds of big waves. What can happen if I have this kind of test again?

He said slowly, "Lord Wu, do you think the Bozhou Xuanwei Envoy will come? "

Wu Zhong smiled, then said in a deep voice: "I think he will come for three reasons."

"First, the Bozhou Xuanwei Envoy has been in office for many years and has never had any major trouble. At least he has always been loyal to the court. Even if there are changes in southern Sichuan and Guizhou now, he is just hesitating. This shows that he is a fence-sitter, or more accurately, a self-preservationist. He will choose whichever side he can survive. Now that the Duke has come in person, he has given him so much face that he has no courage to refuse. "

"Second, the Tusi of Adu, the Tusi of Wumeng, and the Xuanwei Envoy of Guizhou jointly attacked Xuzhou Prefecture in an attempt to capture the entire Sichuan and Guizhou. It sounds powerful, but the actual combat effectiveness is not that strong. If Xuzhou Prefecture cannot be taken down, they will have problems with logistics, not to mention taking down Sichuan. The Duke of Wei is a famous general in history. He personally sits in Xuzhou Prefecture. How can the enemy stand a chance? Even if the Bozhou Xuanfu Envoy is confused, he should see the situation clearly. "

"Third, even if the three chieftains are lucky enough to capture Xuzhou Prefecture, what can they do? Yunnan, Guangxi, Huguang, and Shaanxi are full of troops. Can they gain a foothold? The people of Sichuan are bloody and may not accept the rule of the three chieftains. The Duke of Weiguo only needs to make a slight adjustment to take back the lost land, just like the recovery of the Central Plains. No matter from which aspect, the Bozhou Xuanfu Envoy should stand on the side of the Duke of Weiguo. After all, the Duke of Weiguo has a good reputation and never kills innocent people. "

"So I have determined that the Bozhou Xuanfu Envoy must come to see the Duke! Tomorrow at the latest! "

Zhou Yuan was dumbfounded.

Is this a good official with no negative reviews? His ability is indeed quite impressive.

He can line the streets to welcome, arrange dinners, arrange programs, and do all kinds of things to give the leader face. At the same time, when he shouldn't be frivolous, he can speak so many truths clearly and accurately. Obviously, he has control and insight into the situation...

He has both flattery and personal ability. When analyzing business, he can also flatter. How can he not be liked?

Zhou Yuan took a deep breath and said, "Wu Zhong, I really wronged you in the small Yongning."

Wu Zhong knelt down on the ground, knocked his head on the ground, and said loudly, "I am not wronged. I have no regrets in dying to be favored by the Duke! ”

Who the hell favors you?

Okay, okay, you have the means, and you also know how to climb up the ladder.

Zhou Yuan laughed and squinted his eyes and said, "Let's make a bet. If the Bozhou Xuanfu envoy arrives tomorrow and the matter is settled, you will follow me in the future."

"If he doesn't come, it proves that your analysis is wrong, then I will let you lead the troops to stop him."

Wu Zhong was overjoyed and said quickly, "Thank you, Duke, for your cultivation! Even if I die on the battlefield, it will not be in vain to come to this world!"

The words are really nice.

This person is flexible in doing things, and he may be useful in the future when opening the sea.

Zhou Yuan smiled and said, "Okay, stop talking nonsense, get up and eat quickly! "

He picked up the chopsticks, but his smile slowly froze.

Most of the plates on the table were almost empty, and the girl next to him was still eating like crazy.

Zhou Yuan took a deep breath and gritted his teeth and said, "Xiaoying, can you... Forget it, Lord Wu, are there any more dishes?"

Wu Zhong stared at the table in amazement. Even someone with high emotional intelligence like him was stunned for a long time.

Then he hurriedly said, "Yes, yes! I prepared a lot of dishes, but I'm afraid they will be wasted. Fortunately, this girl can help."

Even Zhou Yuan couldn't stand this flattery.

Xiaoying, Xiaoying, how did your stomach fit all these things!

Zhou Yuan leaned over and whispered, "Don't eat anymore, don't make your stomach hurt."

Xiaoying looked at him and burped aggrievedly.

She really couldn't eat anymore, mainly because she ate several bags of osmanthus cake on the way.