"Hey, that's right!"
After playing around for a while, Wu Meiniang suddenly remembered something: "What should I do with Xue Rengui?"
Qin Mubai smiled slightly: "I have confidence in you, so I haven't asked any more questions. We will leave in two days when the snow stops. By then, Mrs. Liu should be traveling with us, right?"
"I have been waiting for her reply during this period, and I have not pressed her. However, I guess it will not be easy for her to find me." Wu Meiniang stood up and said seriously, "We are about to leave. I will leave tomorrow Go to Longmen Village in person."
"With such heavy snow, you want to go into the mountains?" Qin Mubai couldn't help but frown.
"If you treat people sincerely, why should you avoid heavy snow?" Wu Meiniang smiled softly, "Don't worry, I'll be fine. Just treat me well and I'll take a carriage to avoid the wind and snow."
"Okay. I'll send a few brothers to go with you. Go early and come back early. Be careful along the way."
"good!"
In the early morning of the next day, it was considered a good day. The heavy snow subsided and the clouds began to rise. Wu Meiniang took two maids and three hundred knights and set off for Longmen Village.
Qin Mubai cut his hands behind his back and watched Wu Meiniang's carriage disappear around the corner of the road. He couldn't help shaking his head and sighing: "You really have visited the thatched cottage three times. Xue Rengui, Xue Rengui, if you have the nerve not to come, then you are really ignorant, and I don't want to Ignore you."
In fact, Qin Mubai knew very well what Xue Rengui had concerns about. Last time, the two got acquainted because of a conflict. Under the circumstances at that time, Xue Rengui also regarded Qin Mubai and others as enemies. But Qin Mubai unexpectedly took the initiative to show his goodwill towards him. This is obviously a bit contrary to common sense.
As the saying goes, showing affection for nothing is either adultery or robbery. Xue Rengui is a calm and reserved person. He usually seems to be taciturn and not too talkative, but this does not mean that he is stupid. It would be too rash to hand over your life to a stranger who was once your enemy after hearing a few kind words from someone.
Furthermore, even if Xue Rengui is broad-minded and does not consider these things, he still has to think more about his future. He is a man with great ambitions, just like Zhuge Liang when he was in Gaolongzhong, waiting for the price and choosing the master. He knew nothing about Qin Mubai, and only heard a little about Baiqi.
Thinking about it from his point of view, if Qin Mubai is a seemingly loyal person with evil intentions, and Baiqi is a seemingly beautiful but domineering villain army, if Xue Rengui surrenders easily, wouldn't he waste his life
Men are afraid of getting into the wrong profession, and women are afraid of marrying the wrong man. Although Xue Rengui is an unemployed young man, he is not a man who chooses his wife in a hurry and in poverty. He endured poverty and loneliness, surely waiting for a good opportunity to soar into the sky. He may not be really interested in such a good job being delivered to his door.
Qin Mubai made up his mind after pondering Xue Rengui's thoughts. Decided not to rush to hire Xue Rengui into Baiqi. Firstly, I need to give him some time to see him clearly and get to know the army of Baiqi; secondly, I may not be able to work in Baiqi for how many days!
But now, we must take the first step - get him to Chang'an first!
Qin Mubai has full confidence in Wu Meiniang - if she takes action, the hero will definitely be found!
as expected!
In the evening, Wu Meiniang came back in a carriage.
The three knights who had gone with him before were riding two horses. On the other horse, Xue Rengui held a long strip wrapped in gray green cloth and carried a bow and arrow. Although he was unassuming, he was majestic.
Qin Mubai was waiting at the door of the post house. Then he stepped forward and hugged his fist: "Brother Xue!"
Xue Rengui hurriedly jumped off the horse and inserted the long strip into the ground. Half of the thick frozen soil was suddenly inserted easily. He came forward and clasped his fists in return: "How dare I work, General Qin is waiting here! I have been rude to you many times, and I hope you will forgive me, General!"
"What's Brother Xue's crime? Haha!" Qin Mubai laughed, "Has Madam-in-law come here? How's your trip?"
"Here we come." Wu Meiniang's voice came from behind. On the carriage, Wu Meiniang carefully helped Ms. Liu get out of the carriage slowly.
Mr. and Mrs. Xue saluted Qin Mubai and Wu Meiniang together: "Thank you so much, my benefactor!"
"It doesn't have to be like this." Qin Mubai smiled and said, "It's cold outside, please come inside and talk."
"Okay. Then it's better to be respectful than to obey!" Xue Rengui nodded.
As a group of people walked towards the hotel, several surprises suddenly came from behind them. Qin Mubai and others looked back and found two Baiqi pawns trying hard to pull out the long road that Xue Rengui had just planted on the ground.
"Sorry, I was busy talking to General Qin just now, but I forgot this portable weapon. Please go and get it back." Xue Rengui took a fist and walked forward, grabbing the long and casual weapon with one hand. As soon as he pulled it out, the long strip came into his hand as cleanly as pulling an onion from dry land.
"What a magical power!" The two Hundred Cavalry pawns exclaimed in surprise.
"It's funny. This is the Fangtian Painted Halberd, a weapon commonly used by a certain family. It's quite heavy. I just inserted it a little harder. Please don't blame me." Xue Rengui said politely.
Qin Mubai was secretly shocked: He had heard for a long time that Xue Rengui was born with supernatural powers, and it was indeed true. He is so humble, but he can actually outpower two people with one hand! Such a huge Fangtian painted halberd weighs 80 kilograms if not a hundred. It would be difficult for me to wield it, but he is like carrying a wooden stick...
After a while, a group of people entered the hall and sat next to the stove. The banquet was also set. Qin Mubai and Xue Rengui sat at the same table, and Wu Meiniang sat at the same table with Liu. Originally, Xue Rengui and his wife said that female relatives were not allowed to attend the banquet, but Qin Mubai said that it was okay. He was not used to such rules, so he insisted that Mrs. Liu also sit down, and Wu Meiniang happily accompanied her.
Xue Rengui said very few words. After drinking for three times and his face became a little pale, he said a few more words.
"Brother Xue, I'm very happy that you and your wife can come." Qin Mubai said, "Mei Niang is short of manpower, especially honest people who can be trusted to manage the accounting room. I am also very grateful to you if you don't mind the merchants and have to do their job. I am I’m usually very busy and can’t help Meiniang much, but I will feel relieved to have my sister-in-law to help Meiniang.”
"Brother Qin is so polite. You are clearly showing kindness to us. Although Xue is uneducated, he still knows the word kindness and righteousness." Xue Rengui said, "I know that Brother Qin and Miss Wu are both It's a good intention, but I'm too stubborn, so if I offend you, please forgive me."
Qin Mubai nodded with a smile: "There is no need to talk about the past. When we go to Chang'an, Mei Niang will settle down the two of you. Chang'an is a good place, and it is also a good place for people with great ambitions. Here we are. There, Brother Xue can observe the changes in the situation and take advantage of the opportunity to find a suitable place to display your talent."
Although Xue Rengui came with Liu, he still didn't mention the matter of surrendering to Baiqi, which was not beyond Qin Mubai's expectation. This is enough to show that Xue Rengui is a man who is cautious in his words and deeds, and does not say everything he says at the beginning. What he is thinking about now is probably to visit Chang'an first. Don't hand over the contract of sale to someone else from the beginning. After all, he has only met Qin Mubai three times now and doesn't know him well.
"Thank you Brother Qin for your support and help. Xue is deeply grateful." Xue Rengui solemnly clasped his fists.
"It doesn't have to be like this." Qin Mubai smiled and toasted, "I fell in love with you as soon as I saw you, and I just want to make you my friend. It's useless to say more, time will prove everything! Cheers!"
"Brother Qin please!"
Seeing the two men drinking heavily at the same table, Wu Meiniang and Liu were both smiling happily.
Mrs. Liu whispered: "Mei Niang, don't look at his tough words, but he has actually been moved by his heart for a long time. Otherwise, with his temper, he would definitely not go to Chang'an with me."
"It doesn't matter if you are tempted or not." Wu Meiniang smiled lightly, "When Brother Xue stays in Chang'an for a while, he will find a good place. Mu Bai told me that there is no need to force Brother Xue to join Baiqi. Maybe there is a job in Chang'an that is more suitable for him. A gentleman does not force others to do anything, Mu Bai just wants to make Brother Xue a friend. "
"General Qin is such a rare and good man... This time, we meet you, a pair of noble people. What a blessing from our ancestors!" Mrs. Liu looked at Qin Mubai and sighed in confusion.
Three days later, Wu Meiniang's mother Yang also arrived.
After not seeing each other for many days, Wu Meiniang was overjoyed to receive Yang's wife. Mother and daughter embraced each other and celebrated for a long time. Yang was even more happy to see Qin Mubai, her future son-in-law. From the beginning, Yang had a very good impression of Qin Mubai. This time I heard that Wu Meiniang had been getting along with Qin Mubai in Jishan for nearly a month, and she was secretly happy in her heart. She was just happy that her daughter finally had someone to rely on for life.
After the heavy snow, it cleared up one after another. At this time, the ice and snow had melted and the road became clear.
The next day, a group of several people headed towards Chang'an. The weather was cold and there were many female relatives, so the entourage was mostly horse-drawn carriages, with only ten cavalry to guard the way, and a hundred soldiers with one hundred cavalry came in turns.
There were more than a hundred people in the group, which was quite a spectacle. Qin Mubai's official body was with him, so he rested at the official post along the way, saving him the trouble of lodging and garrisoning. The journey was very smooth, and we arrived in Chang'an a few days later.
After seeing each other for several months, Chang'an is still majestic.
Seeing this majestic and ancient city again, Qin Mubai felt quite intimate. It turned out that I had inadvertently regarded this place as my hometown and formed an indissoluble bond with it.
After entering Chang'an City, Qin Mubai and Wu Meiniang will part ways.
Qin Mubai wanted to take Baiqi back to the palace military camp, and then go to the emperor to deliver the order as soon as possible. Wu Meiniang will return to Wu Mansion with her mother and arrange the Xue family's food, clothing, housing and transportation.
Before leaving, Qin Mubai and Wu Meiniang said: "Meiniang, don't take too much care of Mrs. Liu, just treat her as one of your ordinary subordinates. Whether it is money or wages, they should be kept the same as those of other housekeepers and accountants." Consistent.”
"Hey, why is this happening?" Wu Meiniang was a little confused for a moment.
"Only in this way will Xue Rengui know that her wife is doing things for money, and is not accepting your charity and care for nothing. There will be no debt in her heart." Qin Mubai said, "If we convince people with virtue, we will naturally be able to Influence Xue Rengui. If you make her too special and your favor too obvious, it will make them restless and feel guilty. Maybe he will leave after not being able to stay for three days. "
"Okay, I understand." Wu Meiniang nodded with a smile, "So you're not too stupid, Mu Bai!"
"Of course! If I am too stupid, how can I be a hundred knights?" Qin Mubai chuckled, "Say goodbye, I will go back to the palace to deliver the order. If I have time, I will come find you."
“It’s a deal, I’m coming!!!”