Xun Zhen breathed a sigh of relief when he heard this.
He could also see that Chu Yao was the leader among Shen Tang's subordinates. As long as he was willing to take charge of the matter, it would basically be done. As for whether killing first and reporting later would upset Mr. Shen? This was also a small test for Xun Zhen.
In the mind of Mr. Shen, is the life and death of the common people inside the Great Wall more important, or is the five thousand taels of gold more important
One who is obsessed with material things and loses his kindness and benevolence is not a benevolent leader, not a wise leader, and certainly not the leader he is looking for.
Perhaps seeing the light of hope, the atmosphere in the tent changed from the previous solemn and austere atmosphere to a relaxed and joyful one. Chu Jie even took out a few jars of precious wine. The so-called precious wine was actually the military supplies sent by the Longwu County Government.
Except for a few exceptions, both the scholars with a good literary mind and the warriors with a brave martial spirit can drink a few jars of wine without getting drunk.
Chu Jie came under the banner of thanking Xun Zhen and celebrating his successful return to the interior, so the latter naturally couldn't refuse.
"The conditions in the army are poor, so I have to inconvenience you, sir."
Xun Zhen returned the greeting: "I don't deserve it."
As soon as he drank, something went wrong.
It's not that the drinks are bad—
On the contrary, this is definitely the best wine Xun Zhen has ever tasted. The reason why he said "something went wrong with it" is simply because the effect of this wine is very similar to the top-quality wines popular in Tianhai, Shangnan and other places. It's just that the taste of the two is completely not on the same level.
Compared to this fine wine, the wine from Tianhai and Shangnan seems too bland...
Xun Zhen frowned, then blinked and returned to normal.
After a simple drink, everyone went their separate ways.
Xun Zhen got along well with Kang Shi, so he arranged for Kang Shi to stay in the tent where he was staying temporarily. The two hit it off immediately and talked all night long. Xun Zhen smiled and accepted the arrangement. When he returned to the tent, he asked casually about the wine at the banquet.
Longwu County is poor and Yonggu Pass is bitterly cold.
How could one afford to buy wine worth tens or hundreds of taels? This kind of wine is only found in the homes of high-ranking officials and noble families.
"Oh, that wine is brewed with the secret recipe handed down from the master's ancestors." Kang Shi generously answered Xun Zhen's doubts, "If it weren't for this unique skill, where would the master have the money to run the entire Heyin County? Just when he was about to reap the fruits of his labor, he was tragically demoted."
It's still a poorer and more dangerous place than Ha Yin.
Xun Zhen added: "I was lucky enough to get a jar before, but the taste was bland, far less mellow and delicious than what we have today. But has Mr. Shen's secret recipe been leaked or imitated by someone?"
Kang Shi: “…”
His expression froze.
There is no such thing as a secret recipe passed down from generation to generation.
I don't know about other places, but this is the only one in the Northwest.
Xun Zhenzhen had drunk something similar before, and it was probably -
Kang Shi looked unnatural: "My lord also knows that wealth should not be exposed. Once this kind of wine is leaked, it will inevitably attract countless scholars and warriors to plunder. Therefore, the fine wine brewed every year is handed over to Xu Jie of the Tianhai Xu family for management. My lord has never interfered in the subsequent management and operation. The jar that Han Zhang got may have been the work of a profiteer..."
He cleared Shen Tang of the crime of mixing wine with water before selling it.
Kang Shi was not lying. At most, he said half and kept half. The Spring and Autumn style of writing did not completely wrongly accuse Xu Jie. Xu Jie smuggled and sold the wine outside Tianhai, and it was indeed diluted with water. I don't know which link of the wine Xun Zhen drank.
Xun Zhen stared in astonishment: "... It turned out to be like this..."
So he drank a jar of water mixed with wine
Kang Shi laughed it off and decisively changed the subject, "Han Zhang also likes fine wine?"
Xun Zhen said: "Of course I like it."
Kang Shi: "Then Han Zhang will have a good time in the future."
Xun Zhen waved his hand and said, "Mr. Shen's wine is expensive. I don't know how many common people can survive with one jar of wine. We can't ignore the suffering of the common people just for the sake of temporary appetite. It's good to make more money. It's a pity to waste it."
If Shen Jun and he fall in love with each other...
Most of the money earned by the former is also spent by him.
Well, think about it this way—
What do a few jars of wine mean
It must be said that Xun Zhen's words were very appealing. As they talked more deeply, they found that they had surprisingly similar views on many things. Kang Shi liked this person more and more and was determined to keep him for his lord.
A scholar with a literary mind who can ignore the upper limit with just money, can even decide the outcome of a fight at the critical moment!
This is something that cannot be exchanged for any amount of money.
Xun Zhen wanted to get close to him, and Kang Shi wanted to win him over.
Lang has feelings, and Lang has intentions.
The progress bar will reach the heart-to-heart stage in minutes.
The two chatted about everything. Kang Shi also wanted Xun Zhen to know the lord and the members under the lord, and he talked nonstop. The first person he mentioned was Chu Yao. Xun Zhen then knew that the gray-haired young man Chu Yao was actually one of the three heroes of the Chu State back then!
When looking for a job, you should not only look at the boss, but also the people under him. Are they a bunch of idiots or elites? The quality of colleagues and the working atmosphere are very important.
Obviously, Chu Yao is important enough!
Kang Shi mentioned Gu Chi, Jiang Sheng and himself again.
The first two are famous, and Jiang Sheng is also an acquaintance of Xun Zhen.
Gu Chi's reputation was greater than Jiang Sheng's. Xun Zhen had heard of him during his travels. At first, he was worried that he would not be able to get along with him, but after hearing Kang Shi's words about how loyal and capable Gu Chi was, he decided to see for himself. Among the three, Kang Shi had served in the government for the shortest time.
But he has Yan Xingning to endorse him.
The fact that Kang Shi and Xun Zhen have a common friend is enough to show that their status is extremely similar.
After all, birds of a feather flock together.
The last one—
Kang Shi hesitated a little, but still said it.
Then-
He watched Xun Zhen, who had been sitting elegantly just now, suddenly jump up and down and asked him with a fierce look on her face.
"Who are you talking about?"
Kang Shi was shocked when he saw this: "... My cousin, Qi Shan, courtesy name Yuanliang..."
Xun Zhen was stunned for a moment, and his anger subsided a little.
Sitting back down, he asked in confusion, "Your cousin?"
"Yes, it's Yuan Liang. Do you recognize him?"
Kang Shi was too familiar with Xun Zhen’s reaction.
Exactly the same as Jiang Sheng back then!
Xun Zhen frowned, as if thinking of some disgusting people and things, and said in a not very happy tone: "If this person is Ji Shou's cousin... then I must have recognized the wrong person. To be honest with Ji Shou, I had a grudge with a scholar with the same name, surname and characters before, but I didn't catch him in these years... When I first heard the name of my enemy, I lost my composure for a moment, please forgive me."
Kang Shi: “…”
His heart suddenly sank.
I couldn't help but ask indirectly what the grudge was.
It would be fine if he didn't mention it, but as soon as he did, Xun Zhen couldn't suppress his anger: "This vengeance is too great, I only have one son... You don't know how much, how much... Alas, I won't mention him, but as soon as I mention him, I can't help but get angry, it's not worth it!"
Kangshi's scalp was numb.
"Is it revenge for the murder of my son?" There is no answer to this!
Xun Zhen: "Not really. My rebellious son is still alive and well. He was just instigated by this person to become alienated from me..."
As for how to instigate...
To what extent did you centrifuge and what did you do
Xun Zhen didn't mention it.
But looking at his murderous look, it's very serious.
Kang Shi: “…”
He really wanted to catch Qi Shan and beat him up, so that he would make enemies everywhere. Did he think he could escape the enemy? Oh my god, the enemy has come to the door! What's more, they still need this "enemy" to guard the gate!
Qi Yuanliang, ah no...
Tan Lezheng, look at the sin you have committed!
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