Not only did Zhao Gou want to see Xu Xian, but he had also heard of Xu Xian's name. Obviously, this matter was going to be difficult.
The officials of Da Chu deceived and concealed the case of Xu Mansion's extermination. Only some officials in Hangzhou City knew the truth, and they reported it to the police as using local bandits to cause chaos.
Zhao Gou also thought that the Fang bandits were attacking the Xu family for property, but did not know that the Wuwei army was responsible for this.
Of course Wu Xuan knew the situation of Xu Xian's family. When Teacher Wu Xuan saw that the Xu family was wiped out and Xu Xian escaped, he felt compassion and asked Wu Xuan to save his life.
As soon as he heard Zhou Captou say that Xu Xian was playing the drum, Wu Xuan knew why Xu Xian was beating the drum to complain. He was reminding his protector that Fang Zihao wanted to eradicate the problem.
If it weren't for Xu Xian's beating of drums to complain, Wu Xuan would have thought that Fang Zihao had let Xu Xian go.
Fang Zihao didn't give any face to the person Wu Xuan wanted to protect, and wanted to kill him. Wu Xuan felt angry for no reason, because King Kang Zhao Gou was here and he didn't dare to rebuke Fang Zihao.
Fang Zihao destroyed the Xu family, and Wu Xuan protected Xu Xian. This was an internal matter in Hangzhou Mansion and was not heard by Datian, nor did Zhao Gou know about it.
If Zhao Gou really wanted to expose this matter, he would report it to the police. Fang Zihao would be guilty of deceiving the emperor, and Wu Xuan would also be guilty of not reporting the matter after knowing it.
Although Hangzhou Prefecture is relatively prosperous and has to support 30,000 powerful troops, the pressure is still relatively high. Chu Huizong is short of money. It is impossible for the court to allocate funds, and everything has to be solved by himself.
Wu Xuan only solved their food problem. Although the Wuwei army fought in a careless manner and could not make it on the stage, it was quite good at making money. They dressed up as bandits to rob passing merchants and attacked merchants with no background in the city. This was all a tacit underground order. .
Wu Xuan knew that soldiers and bandits were like this, and the troops stationed in various places in Dachu were like this. As long as it was not excessive, it was not easy to control.
The La Uprising in the south of the Yangtze River will hit Hangzhou at any time. Wu Xuan has to rely on the Wuwei Army. If Fang Zihao must get rid of Xu Xian, it will be more difficult for Wu Xuan to be caught in the middle.
King Kang Zhao Gou wanted to win over Xu Xian, but Wu Xuan was happy to see it happen. If Xu Xian really defected to King Kang, Fang Zihao would definitely not dare to make any more small moves.
Therefore, Wu Xuan was really happy to hear that King Kang wanted to see Xu Xian. He almost praised Xu Xian to the sky and said:
"Xiaguan has also paid attention to Xu Xian these days. Even though he is young, he is already a scholar.
When it comes to medical skills, he really has the ability to bring life and death to human flesh and bones. Even if Hua Tuo were reincarnated, he would probably be inferior to him.
In a word, Xu Hanwen is truly worthy of the name of the sage with excellent medical skills. "
King Kang smiled and said:
"Master Wu, it's rare to see you praise someone so much. I'm becoming more and more curious about this Xu Hanwen."
While talking, several people came to the government office.
Wu Xuan said:
"Captain Zhou opened the door and let Xu Xian and the onlookers in. I want to hear the case publicly.
The prince's safety is of the utmost importance. Maintain good order and don't let the spies of the Fang bandit come in and cause trouble. "
After the sound of "mighty", Xu Xian walked into the government office surrounded by a crowd of people.
Xu Xian bowed his head to Wu Xuan and said:
"Student Xu Hanwen has met the prefect."
Before Wu Xuan could speak, Fang Zihao scolded:
"You are so bold and cunning. Why don't you kowtow quickly when you see the prefect?"
Xu Xian snorted coldly and said:
"It's terrible to be uneducated! Is this policeman new here? He hasn't even learned the etiquette and rules?
I have a great reputation and the pride of a scholar. Unlike you and other unruly people, I don't need to kowtow anytime and anywhere. "
Fang Zihao was wearing armor and was obviously dressed like a soldier, but Xu Xian pretended not to know and just thought he was a policeman.
At this moment, if Fang Zihao's bodyguards were around, they would naturally point their swords at each other and yell angrily:
“Bold, do you know who you’re talking to?
How dare you be rude to the commander-in-chief of the Wuwei Army? Are you tired of living? "
The guards can not only protect the general, but also solve some troubles for the general, report to the family, and scare those young people who don't know the heights of the world.
Fang Zihao came to see Prince Kang and the prefect, both of whom were his superiors. It was inconvenient for the guards to follow him, as they were resting in a nearby restaurant, and it was inconvenient for Fang Zihao to protect his family.
Although Fang Zihao does all kinds of evil and is arrogant in the Wuwei Army, he is as cowardly as a grandson in front of his superiors.
It seemed a bit arrogant to announce himself as a general in front of King Kang. He would never dare to do so, lest he leave a bad impression in front of his superiors.
Under normal circumstances, Chu Gou or Wu Xuan would come forward to remind Xu Xian:
"This is the commander-in-chief of the Wuwei Army, a dignified general, not a spy."
As soon as these words came out, Xu Xian was too embarrassed to think that he was scolding him hastily, and Fang Zihao's embarrassing situation could naturally be alleviated.
Wu Xuan was extremely dissatisfied with Fang Zihao's conduct and was unwilling to lend a helping hand.
Zhao wanted to win over Xu Xian and wanted to know more about Xu Xian. Naturally, he was happy to see them conflict and just watched from the sidelines.
Fang Zihao wanted to get angry, but he turned out to be Wuming. He originally wanted to suppress Xu Xian with the general's momentum, but unexpectedly, Xu Xian ignored him.
The Chu Dynasty valued literature over martial arts. Xu Xian had a great reputation and a bright future. He might pass the Jinshi title in a few years and be sent to be the prefect of Hangzhou, becoming Fang Zihao's direct superior.
Therefore, even if Fang Zihao is the commander-in-chief of the Wuwei Army, his apparent status is not higher than that of Xu Xian.
Xu Xian was rude to Fang Zihao, and Fang Zihao could only endure it.
Of course, no other scholar would dare to be rude to Fang Zihao. After all, Fang Zihao is in charge of the Wuwei Army and has thirty thousand troops under his command.
Fang Zihao didn't dare to do anything on the surface, but secretly he could use dirty tricks. Under the guise of Fang bandits causing trouble, even ten scholars were not enough to kill.
Xu Xian was not afraid. Fang Zihao had already taken action. He and the Wuwei Army were in a fight to the death. It would not be a big deal to offend one more officer.
Xu Xian didn't know that the other party was the culprit of the Xu family's annihilation. Because the other party was rude and wore a military uniform, he was probably from the Wuwei Army. He was not polite and directly retorted.
Suppressing the anger in his heart, Fang Zihao said:
"Even if you have a great reputation, you don't need to show great courtesy to Master Wu, but you can't be so generous to the prince, right?"
Kang Wang Zhao Gou saw that although Xu Xian was a scholar, he was proud and brave. He dared to face Fang Zihao without being timid. He must have real ability and the intention to take him under his command. When he heard Fang Zihao pulling his tiger skin as a banner, he hurriedly said:
"Mr. Xu, I like people who are capable, and I don't like flatterers who always give lavish gifts.
In front of this king, Mr. Xu does not need to be formal. "
Xu Xian saw that King Kang was handsome and elegant, with a face like a crown of jade, and faintly surrounded by dragon aura, and knew that he must be a prince.
When Xu Xian met a prince in Hangzhou Mansion, he was surprised and said:
"I've met the prince."
Although King Kang had spoken first, Xu Xian held his hand so casually to King Kang, but Fang Zihao still tried to provoke King Kang's anger, saying:
"You are so disrespectful to the prince. You, a scholar, have great official authority!"
Xu Xian said with neither arrogance nor humility:
"The young man is just a scholar. He has not yet won the imperial examination. He cannot hold an official position. He has no official authority?
When it comes to official power, you, the little detective, are really confused. You like to give big gifts, why don't you put on a show and let us see the official power of the police officer? "
The onlookers were all frequent visitors to the Yamen, and many of them knew Fang Zihao.
Although Xu Xian was a scholar, everyone still secretly felt worried for Xu Xian if he dared to offend Fang Zihao, a murderer without batting an eye.
Fang Zihao's next actions made everyone sigh inwardly:
"Forcing Fang Zihao to this point, even if the medical saint is reincarnated, I'm afraid it will be difficult for him to survive."
Because, after hearing what Xu Xian said, Fang Zihao knelt down on the ground, kowtowed three times to King Kang Zhao Gou, and said respectfully:
"Fang Zihao, who holds a humble position, meets His Highness Prince Kang."
Hearing what Fang Zihao said, Xu Xian finally knew that the person who had always been at odds with him was none other than Fang Zihao, the family's enemy.
"It turns out it's Commander Fang, you are my idol! My admiration for you is like the endless flow of the river, and like the Yellow River that is flooding out of control."
Xu Xian walked towards Fang Zihao who had just kowtowed and had not yet stood up. He patted Fang Zihao on the shoulder, used the three invincible bad luck cards on Fang Zihao, and said softly:
"General Fang, have a safe journey!"
Fang Zihao's kowtow ceremony made King Kang stunned. The weight of kneeling was too heavy, and it meant that he would swear allegiance to the death.
If King Kang accepted the gift, in order to show his respect for Fang Zihao, he should immediately execute Xu Xian to help Fang Zihao establish his authority.
In other words, the purpose of Fang Zihao's three kowtows and allegiance was just to take Xu Xian's life.
Xu Xian's words were indeed a bit rude to Fang Zihao, but they were not enough to make Fang Zihao pay such a price just to kill Xu Xian.
King Kang didn't know that Fang Zihao felt threatened by Xu Xian's rise. After the assassination failed, Wu Xuan would definitely send someone to protect Xu Xian, and it would be difficult for him to find another opportunity to strike.
If Xu Xian could be eliminated with the help of King Kang, Wu Xuan would not be able to save him even if he wanted to.
For King Kang, Fang Zihao's allegiance in public to kill Xu Xian was not only unreliable, but also brought him danger.
Kang Wang Zhao Gou was just a prince, and there were also princes and emperors above him. If he accepted Fang Zihao's allegiance, he would attack the Chu army. This would definitely arouse the wariness of Chu Huizong and the prince, and the situation would become very embarrassing.
Moreover, even if Fang Zihao is really loyal to him, it will be of no use.
If Xu Xian can be conquered, Xu Xian's medical skills will be of greater help to him.
If the prince falls ill and Xu Xian accidentally cures him, his future will be bright.
"General Fang, I cannot bear your great gift."
Rejecting Fang Zihao's allegiance, King Kang said to Xu Xian with a smile:
"Mr. Xu is a gentle man. He knows that I like to make friends, so he treats me like a friend. I am really flattered!"
Wu Xuan breathed a sigh of relief, Xu Xian was safe for the time being.
Fang Zihao sighed secretly in his heart:
"When Xu Xian gets the support of Prince Kang and rises to great heights, I will die without a burial place."
Xu Xian saw hope. Fang Zihao had passed this test. If Fang Zihao hadn't become impatient, he might never dare to do anything to him again.
