Jiuxi

Chapter 265 263 [Indiscriminate flowers gradually become charming]

Although the Lu family did not buy a house in Taixing Fucheng, Lu Chen and his party did not need to stay in an inn or post house.

After the shopkeeper of the Lu family store here learned the news, he immediately cleared out several courtyards and respectfully invited the master and young master over.

Huang Xianfeng did not follow. He told Lu Chen that he would stay in the Governor's Mansion to negotiate on his behalf.

Although Lu Chen's attitude was very bachelor, Governor Yao Chong's opinion on this matter was very important. Sometimes a scholar's pen may not be inferior to a warrior's sword, so Huang Xianfeng wanted to try his best to minimize the impact of this matter on behalf of Xiao Wangzhi.

As for Su Yunqing, the Huaizhou inspector of the Warp Weaving Department, he saw with his own eyes that Ji Ximing was beaten to a pulp by Lu Chen with one punch. Everyone in the Warp Weaving Department was uneasy and had no choice but to help Lu Chen clean up the mess.

In the house behind the Lu family store, Lu Chen sent Lu Tong, who had not slept for several days, to wash and rest, and personally sent Li Bingxue to the small courtyard where she was staying temporarily, and then returned to the main hall of the back house.

There are already three people standing here, from left to right, Jiang Sheng, Tan Zheng and Qu Zhong.

After Lu Chen walked in, they all lowered their heads in unison, like children who had made a mistake.

When Tan Zheng saw Lu Chen sitting down without saying a word and looking gloomy, he bowed and said, "Young man failed to do his duty to protect the master, please punish him!"

The other two people quickly followed.

Lu Chen raised his eyes and looked at them, and said slowly: "Logically speaking, the person who attacked my father this time was a senior official of the Weaving Department, and he was also assisted by the governor of Huaizhou. You should not be blamed for an opponent of this caliber, but I am still disappointed. Over the past year, I have put the entire security force of my family in the hands of the three of you, but the end result is that when faced with unexpected events, you have no reaction at all."

The three of them couldn't help but lower their heads lower.

Lu Chen continued: "My father was invited to the Governor's Mansion. I don't blame you for this. After all, no one knows what Governor Yao wanted to do. But he was detained in the Governor's Mansion for so many days. What did you do? What if I rushed back from the border without receiving the news. Do you plan to keep him locked up? Or are you planning to break into the Governor's Mansion to rescue him?"

He did not speak harshly and reprimanded loudly, and his tone was relatively calm, but this attitude made Tan Zheng and others even more ashamed.

Tan Zheng said with shame: "The young master taught me a lesson."

Lu Chen picked up the teacup and took a sip, and said solemnly: "Even if you can't contact me for the time being, you should mobilize all your efforts to save yourself. Our Lu family has been cultivating in Huaizhou for many years, and both the government and the people have enough resources. Connections. After my father is imprisoned in the Governor's Mansion, you can go to those officials and squires for help, either with inducements or threats. In short, let them put enough pressure on the Governor's Mansion. This is the correct way to solve the problem. You have Didn’t you do it?”

Tan Zheng and others lowered their heads and eyebrows, and knelt down on one knee, almost ashamed.

"Get up, this is the first time you have encountered this situation, I won't be too harsh."

Lu Chen slowed down his tone slightly, and after they stood up, he continued: "From today on, in addition to my father's personal bodyguards, the others will be divided into three groups. One group will be responsible for the peripheral protection of my father and his family, and Jiang Sheng will have full authority. Responsible. The other group of people must be loyal and reliable, and follow the operating regulations of the Sutra Weaving Department to specifically inquire about information. Currently, some hidden stakes have been set up in Yongjia and Heluo City. This matter is under the control of General Qu Zhong."

"Yes, Master."

The two of them responded solemnly.

Lu Chen looked at Tan Zheng and said slowly: "The third group of people will be trained by you personally. It doesn't matter how many they are, but they must be elite enough. In the future, these people may have to carry out some assassination or assassination missions. Do you understand?"

Tan Zheng was shocked. Although Lu Chen did not mention the current situation, he felt a strong sense of crisis. He immediately raised his hands and saluted, "Please rest assured, young master, I will do my best."

Lu Chen nodded slightly and said, "Okay, let's do things. Remember the lesson from this time, I don't want it to happen again in the future."

"Yes, Master!"

The three of them responded in unison, then bowed and left.

Lu Chen held his chin with one hand and fell into deep thought.

Perhaps in the eyes of Tan Zheng and others, Lu Chen's previous punch in front of the governor's house, which made Ji Ximing worse than death, was enough to relieve his anger, but at this moment, there was no arrogance in his eyes, but a deep sorrow.

A night without words.

The next morning, Lu Tong's spirits improved a lot after a solid night's sleep. He still had the usual modest smile on his face, and he seemed not to be affected by the incident at all.

"When Lieutenant Li led the troops to help Guangling, he was very heroic and brave. It's a pity that I was not in Guangling at the time and had no chance to meet him. When we saw him yesterday, we knew that there are no deceitful people under his great reputation. Captain Li is indeed a heroine."

In the main hall, Lu Tong looked at Li Bingxue kindly and praised him with a smile.

Li Bingxue's eyes were clear and she said with a slight smile: "Uncle Lu is so complimentary that this junior cannot bear it."

Lu Chen interrupted at the right time: "Father, this time our army won the great victory of Lei Ze and annihilated the main force of Jing's army of more than 20,000 people, it was because Miss Li led Feiyu Camp's 6,000 elite cavalry to come to support. Otherwise, our army would have It’s possible to fall short.”

Lu Tong's eyes lit up immediately and he praised: "It's amazing. Lieutenant Li is worthy of his family background, and he is quite like his father."

Li Bingxue glanced at Lu Chen with a half-smile, and replied calmly: "Uncle Lu, the first creditors for Lei Ze's victory should be Governor Xiao and Captain Lu. They jointly determined the framework of the strategy. My father was just The Western Front battlefield cooperates with the actions, and as for the juniors, they dare not take credit. Regardless of whether Feiyu Battalion arrived on the battlefield or not, the juniors believe that the officers and soldiers of all departments of the Huaizhou Army can achieve the final victory."

The smile on Lu Tong's face became warmer, and he said warmly: "Although Lu Chen has some merits, after all, he is not as good as you who have served in the army for many years, and is slightly inferior in all aspects. I am just a white businessman, and I have no idea about his future. It won’t be of much help, but I hope Captain Li will remind him from time to time if conditions permit."       "Actually, after the war ended some time ago, the junior and Captain Lu often discussed some military issues, and both sides benefited a lot. shallow."

Li Bingxue was comfortable in front of her elders, and was not as straightforward and straightforward as Lu Chen thought.

only……

There was a strange look in Lu Chen's eyes. Why did the conversation between the old man and the young man gradually sound a little weird?

Lu Tong seemed unaware, but still looked at Li Bingxue and said, "Li Duwei, please forgive my rudeness, you should be slightly younger than Lu Chen, right?"

"Cough cough."

Lu Chen, who had just picked up the tea cup, couldn't help coughing. Fortunately, he didn't drink the tea into his mouth, otherwise it might spit out directly.

He looked at his father slightly helplessly, his resentful thoughts self-evident.

This question is not only abrupt and presumptuous, but there is no way of asking a woman's age in public. If Lu Chen hadn't been present, others would have thought you were an old man.

Li Bingxue's bright eyes turned around the faces of the father and son, and then she smiled calmly and said: "Uncle Lu, he and I were born in the same year, but I am a few months younger than him."

"You are young and you are promising. You are young and you are promising."

Lu Tong sighed again and again, and said: "Captain Li is the stronghold of the country, and Captain Li can make such a big name in the army. In the future, he may become the first female commander of our Daqi military. I'm afraid in this world It’s hard to find someone of the same age—”

"Father."

Lu Chen's expression changed slightly, and he interrupted: "Father's words are a bit rude."

Even though Li Bingxue is a straightforward woman in the military, she cannot openly discuss these topics in front of her. Lu Tong's previous question about her age was actually a bit out of line. Now it is even more inappropriate to discuss her life-long events in person, so he must speak out. Prevent.

However, Li Bingxue looked into the eyes of the middle-aged man and said calmly: "Thank you Uncle Lu for your concern, but this junior has not considered this issue for the time being, because the first thing the children of the Li family have to take care of is the Northern Expedition."

Lu Tong sighed secretly in his heart, then smiled and said solemnly: "Maybe I was a little annoyed by the spies from the Weaving Department a few days ago. I just made a mistake. Lieutenant Li, don't blame me. Lu Chen is worried about my safety, so If Li Jun goes south, if you are willing to accompany him, the Lu family and I will definitely remember Captain Li's kindness."

Li Bingxue lowered her eyes and said: "Uncle Lu said something serious. This junior and Captain Lu have cooperated several times on the battlefield, and they have a sense of comradeship. We should help each other in this kind of thing, so there is no need to say thank you."

Lu Tong couldn't help but rate the young female player a little higher.

After chatting for a while, Li Bingxue stood up to say goodbye, and Lu Chen saw her off in person.

The two of them walked side by side in the nine-curved corridor. Lu Chen said apologetically: "Miss Li, my father always likes to joke and is not very careful with his words. Please don't take offense."

Li Bingxue turned to look at him and suddenly smiled.

Lu Chen didn't understand what it meant.

Li Bingxue sighed: "You are quite interesting. Sometimes you are as omnipotent as the wise generals described in history books, and sometimes you are so stupid that you can't help but laugh."

Lu Chen asked curiously: "How do you say this?"

Li Bingxue snorted and said, "Do you think Uncle Lu is trying to offend me abruptly? In fact, he just can't figure out the relationship between us and is worried that I have an extremely strong personality and insists on getting between you and Lin Xi. . Think about it, although I am only a captain, my father is the governor of Jingzhou. If I hate you out of love, will you be in a lot of trouble? "

Lu Chen suddenly realized, then he laughed and said, "My father doesn't understand you. Besides, Miss Li is so bright and has great ambitions. How can she be limited by her children's personal relationship?"

"You get a good deal and still act nice."

Li Bingxue suddenly raised her hand and flicked his forehead lightly, then smiled and said: "But Uncle Lu's worry gave me some hints. If I openly declare that I want to be with you, then in Lin Xi and Wang Chulong Declare this in front of you, and then find ways to compete with them, do you think it will be very lively then?"

"It's really lively."

Lu Chen answered honestly, but his face looked like a bitter gourd.

Li Bingxue clasped her hands behind her back, not deliberately comforting the bitter melon next to her, and said leisurely: "Gu Waner is right, why should I deliberately wrong myself? Even if I don't want to be together for the rest of my life, I don't have to treat myself as a harem. So. Ah, Lu Chen, you have to be nicer to me, otherwise I can’t guarantee that you’ll be in a state of chaos around you.”

A smile appeared on Lu Chen's face. He knew very well the intention of Li Bingxue's words, so he said sincerely: "But where it is effective, I will go through fire and water without hesitation."

"Ah."

Li Bingxue nodded slightly, his eyes shining like stars.

(End of this chapter)