Li Shi was also quite helpless towards these relatives. It would be impossible not to see them, but even if he didn't say a word, he would be in trouble!
Some of these guys were very impatient and said a lot of treacherous things in front of him, making him so angry that he could neither hit nor scold him.
But there were also people who found another way. Instead of seeking refuge with the prince or making friends with powerful officials, they came to find Xiao Chen.
Before Xiao Chen went out after breakfast that day, Lin Han and Shi Mingtao came to the door and brought many valuable gifts. It seemed that they were asking for something from him.
If it were other relatives, Xiao Chen would definitely have excused himself from seeing her. He couldn't hide away. Who would want to cause such trouble at this time?
But first of all, the relationship between Lin Han and Xiao Chen was pretty good. He had done everything Xiao Chen had asked him to do without any hesitation. Secondly, Shi Mingtao had to give Xiao Chen some face, so no matter what No matter what his purpose is, you still have to meet him.
"Master Xiao, to be honest, this official is here to discuss an idea with you!" After the greetings, Lin Han went straight to the topic. He is a general, and he doesn't have the twists and turns of civil servants. In addition, this is also Shi Mingtao. of guidance.
"Oh? I wonder what General Lin has to ask?" Xiao Chen said.
"Master Xiao, the Queen Mother's condition is getting worse day by day. If there is something unbearable to say about her... Jiangdong General, I'm afraid I won't be able to do it!" Lin Han said with a bitter face.
Xiao Chen previously thought that Lin Han was from the Emperor, but later he found out that he was a relative of the Queen Mother. Originally, Li Wanjiang did not want to transfer him to Jiangdong, but he was afraid that the Queen Mother would suspect that he had sent someone to kill Shi Mingwen, so he had to answer allow.
Now that the Queen Mother was about to die, he naturally had to find another way out. He had always been at odds with Li Feng, and his relationship with Li Shi was also very ordinary. So when the Queen Mother fell ill, he hurried to the capital to seek information. .
Although he had some acquaintances in the capital, none of these people could become his backers. He had been here for so long, and the memorial had already been handed in, but the emperor had not summoned him to the palace until now.
Even Lu Jing, the Minister of Household Affairs, avoided seeing him but did not order him to return to Jiangdong. This was not a good sign!
As the Queen Mother's condition became more and more serious, he became as anxious as an ant on a hot pot. He ran around Fengyang City all day long, but he could never find out any definite news.
Until Shi Mingtao came to visit, he and Shi Mingtao had known each other since childhood and had a very good relationship, so he poured out all his first bitterness.
Shi Mingtao gave him a clear path, otherwise you can ask me, Brother Xiao.
May I ask who your brother Xiao is?
It’s Xiao Chen.
Lin Han didn't even know that Shi Mingtao and Xiao Chen were so familiar with each other, that they were already brothers?
Mr. Xiao knew it, but that was before his rise to prominence. At that time, he was just the Chief of Ceremonies, Bingbi.
Now he is a first-grade eunuch, a second-grade governor, a powerful feudal official, and a popular royal celebrity. If I take the liberty to worship him, I am afraid I will be rejected.
Shi Mingtao smacked his chest loudly and said, brother, just don't worry, as Xiao Xiao's family is equal to me, and with me as thin as my skin, he will meet you no matter what.
But you have to remember one thing, Brother Xiao is a very smart person and a very responsible person. When you meet him, try to talk nonsense as little as possible, and don't play tricks with him.
If you have something to say, just say it. He likes to make friends. What's more, we had friendship with you before and now we are brothers, so those who can help will naturally help...
Lin Han was very straightforward and straight to the point, but Xiao Chen was caught off guard. Damn, this kid asked so directly. How do you want me to answer this?
I am not the Minister of the Ministry of War. Can I decide whether you, a general from Jiangdong, should stay or go? Besides, it doesn’t seem to have anything to do with me whether you become General Koto or not...
Of course, it depends on the situation. I don’t know what your situation is?
"General Lin, I didn't understand what you said either." Xiao Chen said with a smile, "Is it possible that I, the governor of Yanyun, can still control you, General Jiangdong?"
"Master Xiao, Lin Han and I have been friends since childhood and have grown up naked. This time, we are really at a loss. That's why I came here to ask you to come up with an idea. After all, the situation is complicated now. Everyone is looking at everything. We are thinking that only you, sir, have a clear eye and a clear heart, and can see clearly." Shi Mingtao said from the side.
"But shouldn't you ask Prince Jiangdong for advice on this matter?" Xiao Chenxin said that you are General Jiangdong and a relative of the Queen Mother. Instead of going to Li Shi, the Queen Mother's good grandson came to me. Isn't this a blind act of temple worship? ?
"I'm not going to hide it from you, Mr. Xiao, I don't have any friendship with Prince Jiangdong, but I have met him, and his attitude is very polite, but his attitude is also raw. As for the three horizontal and one vertical person Your Majesty, we can't even reach that high!" Lin Han was really outspoken. Although he was a bit reckless, his attitude was right.
Sure enough, Xiao Chen laughed, "You Lin Handong, how can you talk so randomly? You are still General Jiangdong! Is it outrageous to be so disrespectful to our two princes?" Lin Han's surname was Lin Han, whose courtesy name was Handong.
"I just dare to complain to you, sir. Do I dare to say it to anyone else? But it's very painful to say it. It's really suffocating me these days! If you feel offended, sir, just tie me up." Send him to the prince's house for questioning, and I will confess to you as a lower official!" Lin Han said loudly.
"Handong, we are good friends, why would I kidnap you? But you should really apologize to the prince." Xiao Chen restrained his smile, "You are a general, you don't want to live in the Wei family, and you don't have a military department. Do you think he is guilty of leaving his duties in the important town of Jiangdong without permission when he was recruited, and came to the capital to seek his own career?"
"Uh... Mr. Xiao, didn't I just come to Beijing to visit you because I heard that the Queen Mother was seriously ill? Besides, the Emperor has also summoned all the Queen Mother's family members, so I will come early and come late. Come, you have to come." Lin Han said hurriedly.
"They came to Beijing under the imperial edict, but you came to Beijing privately. How can this be the same? Besides, the Queen Mother's phoenix body is important, but can it be more important than the country and the country? Can it be more important than the safety of Jiangdong! It's enough for you to come to visit. If you want to express your feelings, then you should return to the station immediately, but is it ridiculous to stay here all the time?"
Seeing that he was still so stubborn, Xiao Chen patiently gave him a few more pointers.
"My lord, you are right!" Lin Han said, "But ever since the Queen Mother became seriously ill, I have been restless. If I stayed in Jiangdong, I would be frightened and anxious every day. Instead of doing this, it would be better to come to Feng Yang, have fun waiting."
"Well, Handong is telling the truth. This is indeed human nature...I heard that you have a way of leading troops in war?" Xiao Chen asked.
"I can't do anything else, so I can only lead troops. Over the years, I have conquered here and there. I have experienced countless small and large battles. Even if I don't know how to fight, I can still fight." Lin Han was self-effacing.
