Marquis Zhongyong didn't expect that Chen Ze would come so early. The appointment was for lunch, so he simply led the people in the Marquis' mansion to work in the fields as usual.
As a result, while we were doing farm work, suddenly some villagers came over and said that they had seen a convoy coming to Wuquan Township. They looked like they were some big shot.
This thought should be due to Chen Ze's arrival. He didn't have time to go back to his house to change clothes, so he simply led the people to the roadside and waited.
However, the white tiger robes didn't pay attention. They thought they were ordinary people and continued to move forward without paying any attention.
Marquis Zhongyong was really carefree, leading the way on foot. Chen Ze originally invited him to take a carriage, but Marquis Zhongyong waved his hand: "Walk, walk. At my age, I should walk more and stretch my muscles."
Chen Ze hurriedly said: "Then my nephew will accompany you!"
Follow Marquis Zhongyong and move forward.
All the people, farmers, and even vendors who passed by along the way greeted Zhongyonghou enthusiastically. When he saw the vegetables were fresh, Zhongyonghou would stop to buy them, and he took a lot in no time. While walking, he said to Chen Ze: "These dishes are all fresh and delicious. I will cook them for you to try later."
"Then my nephew is in great luck."
Marquis Zhongyong lived a comfortable life in his three-thirds of an acre of land. No matter how turbulent and dangerous the rivers were outside, it seemed that they had nothing to do with Wuquan Township.
After leading Chen Ze into the Hou Mansion, Marquis Zhongyong arranged for Chen Ze to go to the living room to stay for a while, and then went to change clothes himself.
Chen Ze looked around curiously when he entered the residence of Marquis Zhongyong. Other people's residences were full of antique calligraphy and paintings. On the contrary, in Marquis Zhongyong's residence, various farm tools could be seen everywhere. The steward who was leading the way saw Chen Ze curious. , took the initiative and said: "Your Highness, the family motto of the Hou family is to develop agriculture and cherish food. Starting from the Taihou, all loyal and brave people in the Hou family have to work in the fields every day, so that they can know the hard-earned food. .”
Chen Ze nodded slightly and said subconsciously: "Who knew that every meal on the plate requires hard work!"
The housekeeper was startled for a moment, shook his sleeves, and gave a thumbs up: "Your Majesty is very talented in literature."
"..." Chen Ze waved his hand: "I just borrow flowers from other people's poems to offer to Buddha."
The housekeeper smiled, said nothing, and continued to lead the way. Only Li Yuankang, who was beside Chen Ze, straightened his back.
I still know the previous sentence!
It's noon on the day of hoeing, and the sweat is dripping from the soil!
Let’s just say, is it difficult to admit that you are knowledgeable and talented?
The young master is just too humble!
Although he is so shameless, he is always so humble when it comes to knowledge!
Strange!
After arriving at the reception room and waiting for a while, Chen Ze looked around curiously.
What comes into view is a super long family motto hanging directly on the wall.
The first sentence is to promote agriculture and cherish food.
Chen Zedu felt it was quite magical. He never expected that there would be such a clear stream among the powerful people in Qingzhou.
Be different.
Moreover, Chen Ze truly felt that Marquis Zhongyong’s mass base in Wuquan Township was extremely solid.
When the common people saw Zhongyong Hou, they would come up to say hello enthusiastically.
What Chen Ze needs is this kind of mass base. Only when they are united can endless power burst out.
Not long after, Marquis Zhongyong changed his clothes and came to the living room to receive Chen Ze.
As soon as he took his seat, Marquis Zhongyong smiled and cupped his hands and said: "The merits of the Qingzhou University Hall are immeasurable. On behalf of the people of Wuquan Township, I am grateful..."
"Uncle Wei doesn't have to be like this." Chen Ze hurriedly smiled and said: "Now, as the manager of Qingzhou, my nephew is supposed to let the people live a good life. There is no merit or demerit in his position to pursue political affairs. .”
When Marquis Zhongyong heard this, he stroked his beard and smiled: "Do you want to seek political power in your position? Okay, that's a good point!"
"If all the bureaucrats in the world have such thoughts as the young prince, the Great Sui Dynasty..."
Why! Wake up!
Lord Hou!
The Sui Dynasty was all dead!
"Don't talk about this, don't talk about this..." Marquis Zhongyong saw something was wrong in Chen Ze's eyes. He laughed and waved his hand quickly: "Today we will just chat, not state affairs, not state affairs! Is the prince okay? "
Your body feels better, and it tastes better when you eat it!
You can chase me ten streets without losing your breath. I'm so powerful at beating people!
"Everything is fine, thank you Uncle Wei for your concern."
"That's good."
Marquis Zhongyong couldn't help but start to miss the past.
When he met Chen Wuping, Chen Wuping was just in his early twenties. He pulled Cao Sheng, Sun Yonghan and a group of brothers to join the army.
But there seems to be a big difference between what Marquis Zhongyong said and what was reported in the palace...
Chen Ze blinked: "Wait a moment, Uncle Wei."
"What's wrong?"
"Didn't they hide in Wuquan Township after being chased by officials?"
Marquis Zhongyong was stunned: "No! Why did the officials chase them? They didn't commit any crime! It was just that the official road collapsed at that time, and they went into the mountains. After getting lost, they went around in circles before arriving at Wuquan Township. Those people at that time looked like savages, so dirty that they didn’t even notice!”
Chen Ze blinked: "Really...really? Then they are heroes in Wuquan Township to save the beauty?"
Marquis Zhongyong was also stunned: "What kind of hero saves a beauty?"
"They rescued a girl named Cuihua in Wuquan Township. She escaped from the squire's house. The squire sent evil slaves to chase her. I heard that seven of them and sixty people fought back and forth without falling behind at all. .”
Marquis Zhongyong frowned: "Why haven't I heard of this? Besides, there are no squires in Wuquan Township! This Wuquan Township is the fiefdom of the Marquis Mansion. If you want to count, I am the only one who counts as a squire!"
Li Yuankang hurriedly said: "Sun Dutong still walks with a slight limp. It is said that it was the root of the disease caused by that battle."
Marquis Zhongyong was stunned: "Sun Dutong, Sun Yonghan?"
"right."
"Oh, I know it now!" Marquis Zhongyong said helplessly: "The seven of them went to the mountain to catch wild boars with others, but they encountered a large nest. Sun Yonghan didn't have time to climb the tree and was gored twice by the big wild boar. , the leg was injured like this, and it was carried down the mountain at that time, but the root of the disease became apparent before it was cured."
"Then... when they left, the people of Wuquan Township sent them thousands of miles to see them off and were grateful for their righteous deed..."
When Marquis Zhongyong heard this, he immediately became angry and couldn't help but pat the table: "They took away a lot of grain and dried meat when they left. The villagers were so angry that they chased them out! You don't care that I borrowed two hundred taels of silver, right?" , and there is an IOU! You haven’t paid me back yet!”
"..."
"..."
"However, these are all things of the past, so just listen to them for fun." Marquis Zhongyong said hurriedly: "My young prince, just know it in your heart. Don't make it public. Don't make it public."
Afterwards, Marquis Zhongyong realized that the facts reported by the palace seemed a bit distorted.
Don't accidentally let the disaster come out of your mouth.
Especially Son Yonghan.
That’s extremely face-saving!
At that time, he refused to admit that he had been bitten by a wild boar, not a tiger.
