Gu Chi said, "That's not necessary."
Qi Shan raised his eyebrows slightly and said, "How can it be unnecessary? Gu Wangchao, no one should know better than you how big the hidden dangers will be if these legacy poisons are not eradicated. You are just raising a tiger to cause trouble... It would be better to take this opportunity to kill them all, so that you can rest assured."
Almost the next moment after Qi Shan finished speaking, Shen Tang, who was scratching his head at the desk, suddenly raised his head.
“There’s murderous intent!”
Gu Chi said indifferently: "It's an illusion."
Shen Tang: “…”
Gu Chi pursed his sickly blue lips, looked at Qi Shan with a half-smile, and said, "Qi Yuanliang, you are really getting more and more lax. Haha, what's the matter, killing the enemy and taking revenge have made you so lazy?"
After saying this, the smile suddenly disappeared.
After Gu Chi left, Shen Tang poked his head out from behind the pile of books and frowned: "Did you two have a fight?"
Although Gu Chi argued that it was an "illusion", Shen Tang couldn't possibly not tell whether the murderous intent was real or fake. Gu Chi clearly had some murderous intent just now. Even if it wasn't serious enough to cause a fight, it was a strong warning.
The second half of Gu Chi’s sentence is also thought-provoking.
Deliberately spread your wings in the Qishan minefield.
Aren't these two arguing
She performed a handstand on the spot to handle official documents.
Qi Shan said perfunctorily: "Nothing..."
Shen Tang said: "Is there? I have the ability to judge."
Qi Shan knew that Shen Tang was not easy to fool, but he was not prepared to fool him - he was careless just now and accidentally touched Gu Chi's reverse scale, the severity of which was equivalent to someone making fun of the deceased "Zhen Yuanliang" in front of him.
Ask yourself, if it was Qi Shan, he would definitely draw his sword and fight that man to death, but Gu Chi just changed his face and released murderous intent, which was quite restrained to some extent. This incident also reminded Qi Shan to talk to Shen Tang about Gu Chi's taboos.
Shen Tang had just listened to the whole story and guessed a little, so he asked tentatively, "Could it be related to the so-called 'poison legacy'?"
Qi Shan nodded: "Gu Chi's homeland was destroyed a few years ago, you should know this. That tiny country was about the same size as Chu State, and could not withstand the strong attack from Xin State. The old king of Xin State had difficulty in inheriting his descendants, and he listened to the advice of the Taoist priests and did not kill all the nobles of that small country. Instead, he showed leniency and demoted them all to commoners, and then bad things happened..."
Shen Tang listened with great interest.
"Bad things? Hiding among the people to sabotage and assassinate?"
Qi Shan smiled bitterly, "If only it were this. These nobles who lost their country need to be self-reliant when they become commoners, but they were born with a silver spoon in their mouths, and they were treated like a rich man with everything provided for them. How can they get used to the life of commoners?"
In the middle of the night, I dreamed of palaces and pavilions inlaid with gold and jade, and delicacies from land and sea, but when I opened my eyes, I saw a low, leaky, shabby hut. If I listened carefully, I could hear the loud snoring of the neighbors next door. How could I adapt
Naturally, they hated Xin State very much in their hearts.
They formed cliques and factions and secretly ran around trying to restore their country.
But they could not shake the powerful Xin State and the old king of Xin State, so they could only be circumventing and forbearing. In order to survive and accumulate armed forces, they became bandits and planned to make trouble everywhere, but the progress was too slow!
Over time, the difficult reality and the past that they could not return to in their dreams caused them to become psychologically abnormal.
Therefore, they transferred their hatred to the indifferent survivors of their homeland - these survivors were originally just lowly commoners, and their life or death was not important to the old nobles. Being able to die for the cause of restoring the country was considered a sign of their loyalty.
And there are those old ministers from the old country who are loyal to the new dynasty!
If the old ministers are willing to help them restore their country, they will be fine if they are on the same boat with them. If they are not willing -
Haha, can we still keep such a disloyal minister
Qi Shan said: "… I don't know everything. I only know that Gu Chi is a descendant of an official. His ancestors and father served the ruler of his former country. However, the general trend was irresistible, and the people under his rule needed him, so his family surrendered to the Xin Kingdom."
Faced with the nobles from their homeland who came to them, they did not dare to refuse directly, but they also did not dare to agree directly - the Xin Kingdom was keeping a close eye on them. After careful consideration, they decided to spend most of their family fortune to send off the nobles from their homeland, which was considered to be the most benevolent thing they could do.
Shen Tang thought back to Gu Chi's way of being a scholar, and then associated it with part of the background story told by Qi Shan, and he knew that this matter was not simple.
As expected, the nobles of the motherland were dissatisfied with the perfunctory attitude of the Gu family father and son, and suspected that they were ready to sell themselves in exchange for wealth, glory, high position and generous salary. They were worried that the situation would worsen and wanted to cut the weeds and root them out!
Shen Tang was stunned.
"What kind of brain circuit is this?"
It is true that the ancestors and fathers of the Gu family were loyal to their homeland, but now that the dynasty has changed, they are still willing to pay out most of their family fortune. These lunatics actually want to kill people to silence them
It is euphemistically called: cutting the grass at its roots
"They succeeded?"
"If he hadn't succeeded, would there be Gu Wangchao today?"
Just as they got most of the Gu family's wealth, they suddenly turned against them and ruthlessly took out the heart of the Black Tiger and captured Gu Chi's grandfather. They used the grandfather as a threat to trick Gu Chi's father into coming to the appointment alone, and at the same time they sent their troops to launch a surprise attack on the Gu family members who were secretly settled on the farm.
Farms were burned.
Gu Chi was the only one who survived from the Gu family, and that was because Gu Chi was invited out by his bad friends. If he was also at the farm that day, he would have been killed.
Gu Chi is the eldest son in the family. He has a younger brother who is less than six years old and a seven-year-old sister. His mother is pregnant with a seven-month-old fetus, which is said to be a girl.
Shen Tang seemed to see the scene of Gu Chi returning home drunk from a night of drunkenness when he was a teenager. He saw a ruined farm in the distance, and his heart skipped a beat. He stumbled off his horse and carried out the unrecognizable charred bodies of his relatives from the ruins...
She asked Qishan: "Yuanliang, could it be that Wangchao's path as a scholar...was awakened shortly after that?"
Qi Shan was not sure: "I think so..."
He also found out about Gu Chi's life experience by accident.
Shen Tang asked again: "What about his enemies?"
"I don't know. Maybe he's still alive, maybe he's dead. I guess the former is more likely. I heard all this from his fellow villagers..." Qi Shan changed the subject and said, "His fellow villagers also said a piece of news that Gu Chi was engaged before."
Shen Tang: “???”
Is the topic so wide
"Then what?"
Speaking of which, Shen Tang also found it strange.
In this world, people get married at an average young age.
But the people around him, such as Qishan, Chu Yao, Kang Shi and Gu Chi... they all seemed to have never mentioned their families, wives and children. As for Gong Shuwu—Gong was confiscated and exiled by Zheng Qiao, so even if Gong Shuwu had a wife and children, they must have met with an accident.
Of course, it is also possible that Gong Shuwu is obsessed with martial arts and has no interest in men and women, and celebrates Singles' Day on time every year.
How many people are praying for good
Qi Shan said: "The woman he was engaged to was said to be the daughter of Gu's father's close official friend, so the two families were well matched. Unlike Gu's father, that woman was closer to the nobles of his homeland, and had secretly provided them with various conveniences and ran around for them over the years. After the Gu family got into trouble, he offered his daughter to the nobles of his homeland for the sake of restoring the country... It shouldn't be that easy for an enemy to die."
Shen Tang: “…”
Suddenly I felt that Gu Chi was really miserable.
That is very miserable!
Qi Shan sighed and said, "I told you this because I was worried that you might accidentally touch his pain point. Gu Wangchao is not a pushover. He stayed here. I don't deny that he was sincere, but he also had to compromise because of the situation."
In other words, if Shen Tang violated his taboo without knowing it, it would be very easy for him to kill his master...
In today's world, with frequent changes in national regimes, it has never been a character stain worthy of criticism for scholars and literati to jump ship or turn against their former masters, and it has nothing to do with moral corruption.
The relationship between master and servant is something that needs to be maintained by both parties.
Shen Tang nodded seriously in agreement.
"Yes, I understand."
The best way to avoid exposing someone's scars is to pretend that you don't know. Shen Tang did this, but -
Shen Tang held his chin with one hand, lost in thought, not paying attention to his work.
Qi Shan was curious: "Why is the lord worried?"
"I just suddenly thought of a question - Wangchao is now alone, but he was engaged before, but it didn't work out. What about you and Wuhui? When the situation in Fugu City stabilizes, should we send someone to find them and take them over?"
As a qualified boss, he should care about all aspects of his subordinates. Only when their families are harmonious can they work for her without distraction. But Shen Tang's worry was obviously unnecessary. Qi Shan said lightly: "Shan is a lonely man."
Shen Tang: “…”
Are there still single people in their twenties and twenties in this era
Still alive!
"Where is Wuhui?"
Qi Shan sneered and asked, "My Lord, do you know how high the standards of the 'Three Heroes of Chu State' are? Even if she is not a daughter of a noble family, at least she must be of good looks and talent. Chu Wuhui became famous at a young age and was very proud, but his life has been full of ups and downs since then..."
Specifically, it is ups and downs...
He didn't solve the major issues in his life at the peak of his life. After falling again and again, how could he still find a partner? If Chu Wuhui got married, his partner would probably just be the old woman who worked in the kitchen of Yuehua Building in Xiaocheng. Humph, no need to ask, he is also an old bachelor.
Shen Tang: "... then Ji Shou can't be..."
Kang Shi's family is the most complete among them.
The elders should arrange the marriage.
Unexpectedly, Qishan revealed something meaningful.
"My lord, do you know that his way as a scholar has defeated five people in a row?"
With Kangshi's family background and talent, it shouldn't be difficult for him to find a partner. His family did arrange a marriage for him, but Kangshi himself was not ambitious enough. He awakened to the way of a scholar too early, and his character was still so bad. It was a pity.
The engaged woman either elopes with her lover or suffers from constant illnesses and disasters, such as fire, theft, and conflicts with clan elders. Of the six ceremonies of accepting the marriage proposal, asking for the name, accepting the good news, accepting the betrothal gift, asking for the date, and welcoming the bride, the toughest one only makes it to the "asking for the date".
Shen Tang: “…”
Good guy—
Isn’t this too miserable
"Then what?"
Is this being forced to be single? ?
Qi Yuanliang couldn't help laughing.
Gossip in a low voice - the expert explained the doubts, saying that Kang Shi's literati were too overbearing, so he should either find someone equally overbearing to restrain him, or find someone who could complement and restrain him. Except for these two situations, whoever came would be suppressed to death.
Shen Tang: “…”
Why is she speechless
Because the positions of Literary Men and Warriors were previously reserved for men, Kang Shi could only choose to be a man who shared his love with others, but he was not one of them, so he was forced to be single. Anyway, life is so short, and you will get used to being single after a while.
Shen Tang: “…”
Shen Tang was a little overwhelmed by knowing so much gossip at once. Just as Zhao Feng came to hand over the list of prisoners, Shen Tang asked Zhao Feng how his family was doing. Zhao Feng looked puzzled and scratched his head: "… They are doing well. Thank you for your concern, Mr. Shen."
Zhao Feng asked casually.
"Why did Mr. Shen suddenly ask this question?"
"… I thought General Zhao had not yet married…"
It seems that only my side is special.
Catch a single dog.
Zhao Feng laughed out loud, thinking that Shen Tang was old enough to admire young people, which was normal. He stroked his beard and said, "How could I not have a family at my age? My children are older than Mr. Shen..."
A Wudan warrior has abundant Qi and blood, and his aging is delayed when he reaches a certain age. In addition, he takes good care of himself, so the aging is not noticeable.
Seeing Shen Tang hesitate to speak, Zhao Feng said straightforwardly: "Mr. Shen, do you have anything else you want to ask?"
Shen Tang asked: "How did General Zhao and Madam meet?"
Zhao Feng: "The first lord acted as matchmaker."
This "first lord" is the previous boss.
Shen Tang's expression fell silent instantly.
Does that mean she has to moonlight as an iceman? ?
No, these difficult people under her are too difficult. They are either old, heartbroken, have high standards or have a tough life.
Even Cupid shooting golden arrows with a Gatling gun might not be able to solve it, so who is she? Shen Tang's expression collapsed in an instant.
These troubles did not last long.
He was kicked away by Gu Chi who had put down a pile of official business.
Shen Tang held his head and cried, "Why are there still so many?"
Her butt has not left the cushion for several hours. These official duties are tedious and boring. She would rather take up her sword and fight Gong Xichou twice than face all this.
Gu Chi said expressionlessly: "It has been accumulated for several years."
What you mean is that you can finish several years' work in just two days
dream!!!
Shen Tang: “…”
They deal with prisoners from various families before daybreak and return home after dark to handle official business until late at night. They sleep for two hours and work for twenty-two hours. Even the strongest person cannot stand such torture.
Shen Tang looked like he had no words to express his pain.
Gu Chi said calmly: "Since you know this, why do you still think about those imaginary things?"
He thought Shen Tang was free and had nothing to do.
Shen Tang: “…”
Gu Chi sighed and said, "Most of what Qi Yuanliang said is true, but a small part is a rumor and cannot be trusted. My lord, you should focus on the important things and don't worry that Chi will easily betray you. After all, you are different."
Although it is common for scholars to change jobs in this world, some scholars will stick to their minds once they have made up their minds and will not easily betray. The relationship between the monarch and his subjects can only last long if they are sincere. If they are not careful about this or that, even the strongest relationship will fall apart.
After Gu Chi finished speaking, without waiting for Shen Tang to respond, he took out a few thick booklets and handed them to Shen Tang. These were the spoils of war that were searched out from the seven selected families (gangs), and were also the initial capital for them to build Fugu City.
With this "income", the most basic construction and repairs can be put on the agenda, including reclaiming wasteland and rebuilding Fugu City.
At the same time, refugees must be absorbed.
There are too few common people in the city.
Without people, the dead city cannot come alive.
"Reclaim wasteland? Aren't the fertile lands harvested by several families enough?" If I remember correctly, although there was a difference in financial resources among the families, the difference was not big. Even the He Yin Zhang family had more than a hundred hectares of fertile land. The lands harvested by several families should be cultivated by the common people.
Gu Chi said: "It's far from enough."
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