From a son-in-law to a favorite of the empress

Chapter 172

"Great! You're really brave!"

In the Minister of War's mansion, Wu Qingrong twisted his beard and squinted his eyes, saying, "He made such a big fuss the day after he took office, and he even asked me for money. This Zhou Yuan really doesn't know how high the sky is and how deep the earth is."

The middle-aged governor was sweating profusely, and hurriedly said, "Yes, Lord Minister, this new commander is too reckless in doing things, and we are all miserable!"

"Bullshit!"

Wu Qingrong immediately cursed, "He Xiangnian, are you confused because of your age? You have embezzled a lot of money with Cao Ning over the years, right? Zhou Yuan cut off your financial resources, and you complained to me?"

He Xiangnian flopped to his knees, and immediately shouted in fear, "It's unfair, Lord Wu, it's unfair, I'm just a governor, how can I have such great ability to take Cao Ning's money?" Ning's reward money!"

"This guy is greedy. We are lucky that he didn't take our money."

Wu Qingrong snorted heavily and said, "Zhou Yuan is your superior officer now. He didn't deal with you, so I can't intervene. But you should remember that you are not so clean. If I really want to deal with you, you will have to stay in jail for a few years."

He Xiangnian almost cried and said in a trembling voice, "Thank you, sir, thank you, sir. I will be loyal to my duties and serve the public."

Wu Qingrong said, "You should give the money you embezzled to Zhou Yuan. Otherwise, you know the consequences when the account is settled."

"Yes... yes..."

He Xiangnian felt very wronged. It was just because you scolded Zhou Yuan and I scolded him a few times to flatter him. Why is it like this?

Wu Qingrong sighed and said, "Forget it. If Zhou Yuan wants to do something, I won't force him to do it. I will give him the full amount of public silver this year."

"I want to see what tricks he can come up with."

He Xiangnian was really confused. Everyone knew that Wu Qingrong was a stingy person. Today, he spent money for the first time.

What kind of magic did Zhou Yuan have that made Lord Wu willing to give the full amount of money.

...

In fact, Zhou Yuan didn't expect Wu Qingrong to give money so readily. He originally thought that if the governor He Xiangnian couldn't get the money, he would go there in person and have a reason to meet.

But it is obvious that the current situation is that the two have reached a tacit understanding and are committed to the development of the Chu Party, so there is no need to meet. The other party will cooperate.

In this way, Zhou Yuan felt more at ease when doing things. Before dark, he made a more detailed deployment.

It is gratifying that after the news of Zhou Yuan's appointment to the North City Military Command spread, he welcomed a distinguished guest to visit in the evening.

"Sir Zhou, a new official has three things to do when he takes office, and your first one shocked the capital!"

Xiong Kuohai came with a big laugh and brought two carts of gifts, which was very thoughtful.

Zhou Yuan smiled and said, "Sir Xiong, it should be the Jinyiwei commander who is collecting things now, right?"

"Excuse me, I am a fourth-rank official collecting things, and I am just running errands for the commander."

At this point, Xiong Kuohai narrowed his eyes and said, "The commander values ​​you very much. After all, you are also a member of our Jinyiwei, and now you are one of us."

Zhou Yuan did not answer, but shouted, "Jianjia, let Ziyuan and the others prepare a table of good wine and food. I want to have a few drinks with Sir Xiong."

Zhao Jianjia responded, came up and saluted, made a few polite remarks, and then went down.

Xiong Kuohai looked at Zhao Jianjia's back, was stunned for a moment, and then said: "Lord Zhou is good at controlling his wife. It seems that Miss Zhao has changed a lot."

Zhou Yuan clasped his fists and said: "We are both sons-in-law. I should learn from Lord Xiong in this regard."

Xiong Kuohai laughed immediately and said: "Learn from me? Haha! My wife can't tolerate any sand in her eyes. With my status and position, if it were someone else, they would have seven or eight concubines, but I don't have any."

Zhou Yuan said: "Lord Xiong is so honest?"

Xiong Kuohai rubbed his hands and laughed dryly: "I have a few concubines, and my wife doesn't mind this."

"Nonsense!"

Zhou Yuan asked him to sit down, and finally said: "The commander has high hopes for me... This To what extent?"

Xiong Kuohai said: "It is mutually beneficial. I can help you when necessary, but I will not give up my own interests. In the final analysis, it is a tentative cultivation."

Zhou Yuan said: "He is also a close minister of the emperor. I don't know if I don't need his tentative cultivation, but full support?"

Xiong Kuohai smiled bitterly and said: "My Lord Zhou, who doesn't serve himself these days? The so-called serving the emperor is also limited. Who would be willing to give up fame and fortune and run out to be the first bird? That is you."

Zhou Yuan nodded and said: "Well, after all, it's just sitting on the fence and watching the show. I want to please both sides. When the time comes, I can take advantage of the situation and not affect my position."

Xiong KuohaiHai said: "We are grateful to God for being able to maintain basic friendship. You should be thankful that the commander is not a fool, otherwise it would be even more difficult for you to go to the capital."

"Okay!"

Zhou Yuan said immediately: "In this case, I have to make a request. You have heard about what happened today. The Earl of Yong'an must be trying to trip me up. The gangs in the north of the city, the Jinyiwei, must help me, right?"

Xiong Kuohai smiled and said: "The commander doesn't need to show up for this, and even I don't need to show up. Lord Wang Ang will do it. It's enough to get it. He is now a thousand households in Jinyi, who is affiliated with Fishi. " "Xiong Kuanghai quickly said:" I am not suitable for showing their positions. Lord Wang Ang is not suitable. He is just a routine business. He is staring at those people over there. " Yuan then laughed: "It seems that you can only watch the show tomorrow morning. I guess the group of gangs will do things in Liudai, the market north." Xiong Kuanghai frowned and whispered: "Master Zhou, this Shenjing gang, but all of the gangs, but all of the gangsters, but all of the gangsters, but all of the gangsters, but all of the gangsters in Shenjing, but all of the gangsters, but all of them are not different People's money bags, you'd better not go too far. If you make too many enemies at the first time, you will have a hard time in the future. "

Zhou Yuan said: "That depends on how to negotiate. I'm not a great judge. I have to eradicate gambling houses and gangs. I just have to find a way to be compatible. "

Xiong Kuohai smiled and said: "Then I will wait for good news from Lord Zhou."

As the two said this, the dishes were served one by one. Xiaoying didn't care about any etiquette and went straight to the table. She grabbed a piece of dessert and ate happily.

Zhao Jianjia said: "Xiaoying is like this. Lord Xiong, please bear with me."

Zhou Yuan was slightly stunned, and then couldn't help laughing secretly. Jianjia is getting more and more like the mistress of the house.

How could Xiong Kuohai dare to complain? When he was in Kuixingfang, Lin'an Prefecture, he had seen Xiaoying's methods, and he still has a shadow.

Therefore, Xiong Kuohai could only whisper: "Mr. Zhou is really thoughtful. This small Zhou Mansion is already impregnable. At first glance, I wonder why they are all masters."

Zhou Yuan said: "When doing things outside, you naturally have to solve your worries first. I feel relieved that Xiaoying is playing with Jianjia and the others."

Xiong Kuohai said: "The nanny who served the dishes just now is a master of the Inner Court, and she is the elite among the elite. Master Zhuang is generous."

You know nothing, it is my eldest sister who is generous!

Just when they were chatting, Mingrui suddenly shouted: "Son-in-law, there is a distinguished guest, a woman."

Xiong Kuohai stood up and frowned: "My identity is sensitive, do I need to avoid it?"

"No need."

Zhou Yuan smiled and said: "Where do I know any women in Shenjing? Most of them are from the Inner Court."

He stood up and strode to the door, but was suddenly stunned.

An oval face with bright and beautiful appearance, a pair of deep starry eyes, skin as white as snow, delicate and flawless facial features, and a tattooed moon between her eyebrows, all reveal her identity.

Zhou Yuan has seen many beautiful women. In addition to the eldest sister who is like a fairy, there is the mysterious female master in front of him, the Dark Moon Dharma King of the Wusheng Sect.

When in Lin'an Prefecture, it was she who took action at the critical moment, caught the real King of Chu, and beat back Song Shanzi with a few palms.

But why did she... come to Shenjing to find me!