On August 13th, Hou Xun and a team of nearly 500 people finally arrived in Kaifeng City.

Xu Changqing, Gao Mingheng, Huang Shu, Chen Yongfu and others went out twenty miles away and greeted him early on the official road northeast of Kaifeng City.

Originally, King Zhu Gongye of Zhou had to come to greet him in person, but under Xu Changqing's on-demand, he soon understood that now, Hou Xun came to beg them and wanted to see their faces, and this airs must be held.

"Xu Changqing, I have met the Master of the Pavilion! The Master of the Pavilion is here, and the Master of the Pavilion is truly an honor."

On the official road, Xu Changqing had silver helmet and silver armor, and a red cloak fluttered in the wind. Under Gao Mingheng, Huang Shu, Chen Yongfu, Li Yan, Zhao Zengjin, Xu Xiu and others, they gave Hou Xu a deep gift to him under the guarding of the stars as if the moon was full of stars.

"Have you met Mr. Gong!"

As Xu Changqing bowed, the generals and more than a thousand elite troops around him knelt down one after another and shouted loudly at the same time.

Hou Xun was about to come over to have fun with Xu Changqing, but he helped Xu Changqing up, but was suddenly shocked by the situation.

The staff and guards behind him were also frightened, and many of them had their legs a little weak. What's going on?

Fortunately, Hou Xun was a person who had seen big scenes. Even though his legs were a little weak, his expression had not changed. He hurriedly supported Xu Changqing with a smile, "Brother Zhongyi, you are so polite. I have heard of your name for a long time. I am also honored to see you today. You are all meritorious soldiers, so there is no need to be too polite. Please get up quickly."

Outsiders saw that it was Hou Xun who helped Xu Changqing up, but in fact, it was Xu Changqing who helped Hou Xun maintain his balance in his body.

Seeing Hou Xun's appearance, Xu Changqing felt a little funny, but Hou Xun had already expressed his opinion to Xu Changqing in his body language. He was not a ignorant of the times.

Seeing that the soldiers were still kneeling on the ground without any reaction, Hou Xun suddenly felt cold sweat coming out, and he hurriedly looked at Xu Changqing like a cry for help.

Xu Changqing suddenly smiled: "Are he so stupid? Didn't you hear the elder tell you to waive the gift?"

"yes!"

Hearing Xu Changqing's words, the men stood up, including the Central Plains soldiers under Chen Yongfu's command.

This made Hou Xun and his staff look a little uncomfortable.

This is... a barely powerful move.

Xu Changqing's expression did not change and said with a smile: "Gei Master, Bei Zhiren has prepared a carriage for you, please come here."

Hou Xun also realized at this time that his flattery had hit the horse's legs a little, and Xu Changqing did not accept his plan. Moreover, Kaifeng had already reached an alliance, and Xu Changqing's control over this side was definitely much stronger than he thought.

This made Hou Xun feel a little cold.

However, Xu Changqing still respectfully called him "Gei Lao". He has indeed been a Ge Lao, but that was all about the Year of the Monkey and Horse Month. Hou Xun also keenly realized that this was Xu Changqing giving him a little lesson.

This young man...

At this point, Hou Xun dared not give any credit to Xu Changqing.

I also understand why Xu Changqing made such great achievements at such an age, and became the arm of the emperor.

Following Xu Changqing to the carriage, seeing that Xu Changqing was about to go back to ride a horse and guard the surroundings, Hou Xun hurriedly smiled and said, "Brother Zhongyi, I am anxious this time, and I have not communicated with you many things. I am really sorry. In this way, if I don't dislike it, I'll take the same car with me, let's talk while walking?"

Xu Changqing couldn't help but smile at the corner of his mouth: "Georgian loves you, how dare Changqing refuse to obey?"

Seeing Xu Changqing getting on the carriage, the team began to slowly turn around and move towards Kaifeng City. Only then did the group of Hou Heng's followers relax a little.

On the carriage, seeing Xu Changqing's calm and gentle wind, Hou Xun's attitude was lowered a lot, and he smiled and said, "Brother Zhongyi, I wanted to come here as soon as I received the certificate of victory. Oh, but unfortunately something happened at that time, and I was unable to do anything at that time.

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I have to apologize to you for this matter.”

"hehe."

"Gei is joking."

Xu Changqing smiled: "The reason why this battle in the Central Plains was successful is because you stabilized the morale of the army and adjusted materials in the rear. If you didn't have Ge Lao, how could Changqing have won today? Now that Ge Lao has come to Kaifeng, Changqing and others will have the backbone."

Hou Xun was stunned, and then, a smile appeared in the old eyes.

This Zhongyi Bo is a dragon and a phoenix among people!

The current situation is not about talking about something, but about attitude, the attitude of both parties!

As long as both parties have the right attitude and find a point of fit, aren’t things just talking about?

Although the young upstart in front of him seems arrogant, he is meticulous in many core aspects!

"Haha, Bo Zhongyi, to be honest, I'm also trying to put this matter on the shelves. To be honest, I'm a little harder to deal with military affairs. I'm relieved to be able to do a good job in logistics for you. By the way, Bo Zhongyi, how is the current situation in Kaifeng? Is there the latest news on the thief?"

After each other's attitudes reached, Hou Xun also shifted the topic to the main topic.

Xu Changqing's face also became solemn: "Gei Master, Kaifeng can be maintained for the time being, but the situation is not optimistic. Although the Yellow River water has not been dug, the surrounding crops have been basically cleaned up by the thieves. According to the current situation, if the court does not provide much relief, the people of Kaifeng will not be able to survive the winter.

As for the bandits, Li Zicheng and Liu Zongmin's main force have retreated into Nanyang Prefecture. Nanyang is mountainous and has a complex terrain. In addition, the bandits have a certain influence here, and the bandits are not under enough staff here, so they did not pursue them."

"this……"

Hou Xun's brows frowned tightly.

Although he is an old man, he is not very proficient in government affairs and has been playing illusory human life. However, after all, he has been in the officialdom for many years and has good basic common sense and acuity.

Xu Changqing threw out the main topic, and he instantly felt the pressure.

The food and wages that the imperial court had gone to war for Wang Pu and Cao Bianjiao had almost broken the head. How could it be that it would be possible to have the spare time to provide disaster relief to Kaifeng?

But if there is no disaster relief, the consequences...

Especially the main force of the thief, now entering the Nanyang Prefecture, which is connected to Jingchu and has a more complex terrain. This is a chain of ties!

But Hou Xun was so scheming. After thinking for a while, he looked at Xu Changqing's eyes and said, "Brother, what are your plans for this?"

He kicked the ball back to Xu Changqing.

Xu Changqing sighed: "Gei Master, a low-ranking position is a military man, and marching and fighting is a low-ranking position. If you talk about other things, a low-ranking position will be a little bit over the top. But we can't let the people go hungry. A high-ranking position is willing to donate 3,000 stones of grain and rice to help the people of Kaifeng City overcome the difficulties."

“…”

Hou Xun didn't say anything.

He realized at this time that it was impossible to achieve his goal perfectly, but it was impossible not to bleed much!

I've already entered this muddy water, and it's not that easy to get out.

...

When we arrived in Kaifeng City, the scene was even more grand.

King Zhu Gongzi of Zhou personally brought tens of thousands of people in Kaifeng to welcome Hou Xun and his group outside the city.

If you don’t know the inside story, Hou Xun may be so happy.

At his level, what is the official picture? Isn’t it just a glorious picture to leave a name!

However, at this moment he understood very well that this glamorousness was not as peaceful as it was on the surface...

"Ge Master, please drink this cup, little old man. Thank you, the people of Kaifeng City. You are the savior of the 100,000 people in our Kaifeng Prefecture."

After the greetings, an old man in his eighties, with the support of his two grandchildren and granddaughter, came to Hou Xun respectfully with a bowl of wine.

This made Hou Xun feel like he had eaten a fly!

But it is

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I can only keep a smile...

I took the wine bowl, drank it all, and smiled gently, "Brother-in-law, don't worry, this official is here on behalf of the court this time, and I will definitely not let the people of Kaifeng City fall into trouble."

...

When I came to the mansion of the Zhou Palace, I stayed at the mansion of the Zhou Palace and accompanied Hou Xun, my youngest son and several aides were extremely excited.

His youngest son Hou Bubu smiled at the Huanghuali wooden chair under him, "Father, everyone says that Xu Changqing is domineering, may he behave like a child! He is so sensible. We have been betting right this time. As long as you handle Kaifeng matters, you will definitely enter the cabinet again, which is a foregone conclusion."

A staff member named Fan from Shaoxing also smiled and said with a smile: "Dongweng, Zhongyi Bo, is still a ruler. The reason why he gave us a warning before was to blame us for not communicating with him in advance. This is not difficult. He still asked us for the matter of rewarding merit and reward. As long as we are stuck, we will be invincible."

"Hehe, that's right. Dongweng, you've made a comeback in time."

"Dongweng, it's a good fortune for students to follow you."

A sound of flattery suddenly came from around.

In the corner, a master from Jingchu wanted to say something, but hesitated for a moment but did not say it.

Although Hou Xun had a smile on his face, his heart was already full of mmp.

Originally, he thought that his youngest son, including his aides, were all talented people, but at this moment, he realized that such a talented person with bird-haired hair was just a bunch of wine bags!

real.

According to their brains, they can't even drink Xu Changqing's foot washing water.

But Hou Xun soon discovered the appearance of Master Jing Chu, and his brows frowned slightly, and for a moment, he said, "Master Liang, what are your thoughts?"

"Forehead?"

Master Liang was shocked by the name and wanted to say something, but he was trembling but couldn't say it, and his eyes were very complicated.

It immediately attracted a lot of ridicule around.

Hou Xun also came back to his senses and smiled and said, "No, you can go down and rest first. The King of Zhou will hold a banquet later. You all prepare in advance, don't lose anyone for me."

"Hey? Yes, father. Don't worry, the child will definitely meet Xu Changqing well in the evening!"

The crowd retreated one after another. Just as Master Liang was about to leave with the abortion, Hou Xun called him, "Master Liang, wait a moment, I suddenly remembered something, come and help me."

"Yes, Dongweng."

Master Liang was smart and hurriedly stayed carefully.

Seeing that everyone was leaving almost the same, Hou Xun got up and closed the door, then poured a cup of tea for Master Liang himself, and said with a smile: "Master Liang, you have been following me for two years, right? Haha. Speaking of which, I have neglected you. Sit down."

Master Liang had already captured a lot of things at this time. He was busy sitting down carefully, but he didn't say much.

Hou Xun was so scheming and was not in a hurry. He smiled and chatted with Master Liang for a few more family matters, then said with a smile: "Master Liang, what do you think about Kaifeng City today, including what you think about?"

How could Master Liang not understand what Hou Xun meant at this time? He sighed and bowed respectfully, "Dongweng, according to the students' opinions, this situation in Kaifeng City is like a dead end."

"oh?"

Hou Xun was immediately clever and hurriedly approached Master Liang, "I would like to ask Master Liang to solve my doubts."
Chapter completed!