Seeing the veins jumping on Luo Pei's forehead, Su Ziji wanted to kill him with a stick immediately. Su Ziji turned around and returned to the boat. He couldn't help but let out a "chi" and laughed halfway.
"What can an imperial envoy do if he encounters such a mad dog?"
But after laughing, Su Ziji calmed down his smile. This eunuch is a mad dog. He has neither talent nor knowledge, and he dares to threaten the imperial envoy. But he represents the King of Qi, that is, he can hold on. If it is someone else, I'm afraid Wasn't the family broken up?
Even inferior people understand this principle: stay close to gentlemen and stay away from villains. However, some people misjudge it. Some people even think that villains are useful and can do private work.
"Being close to gentlemen and staying away from villains does not actually depend on whether you use them personally, but on the impact that using villains will have on the court and the world."
"The reason why a villain is a villain is that he has little talent and little knowledge, and his temperament will retaliate, and he will ignore the consequences for the slightest offense."
"This kind of eunuch may be loyal to the emperor, but his nature is too narrow and impulsive. He indulges in random acts and willful ways of power. I don't know how many families have been destroyed, and the situation is difficult to deal with."
"Not to mention the huge losses caused by wrong decisions."
“Therefore, when appointing or removing officials, the first consideration is their impact.”
After thinking deeply, he looked up and saw Jian Qu and Cen Rubai coming out of the side of the ship. It was obvious that they had received the news. Their eyes were a little strange.
But Cen Rubai's inquiring expression disappeared in just a moment, and then a wry smile appeared.
This man who was able to enjoy hardships even when he was hiding in Tibet, giving people a feeling of wandering in the clouds and wild cranes, now bowed deeply to Su Ziji.
"Cen didn't want to follow him out of the capital, but he actually caused such trouble for the young master. It's Cen's fault!"
Su Ziji understood. This was not only an apology, but also a thank you for protecting him during the day.
At the same time, he also understood that he was afraid that the fact that he was called over by the imperial envoy just now might make this person speculate on something, so he behaved like this.
"It doesn't have to be like this." Su Ziji hurriedly went to help him. What he did before was not for Cen Rubai, at least not all for the other party.
"Since you are under my sect, I will protect you."
"But since Cen has been recognized, if he continues to stay, I am afraid that he will cause trouble to the young master. I am lucky to be able to use the young master's boat to leave the capital."
Although Cen Rubai initially planned to find a job with a decent employer and seek refuge, but his identity was exposed and he continued to follow him. Isn't this harmful to others?
He sighed: "Cen came here this time not only to apologize but also to say goodbye."
"You want to leave?" Su Ziji raised his eyebrows, disagreeing, and reminded: "If you leave before you are discovered, I will not stop you after you leave the capital."
"But you have been recognized now. If you stay on my official ship, I can still protect you. Now that you get off the ship, you will probably be captured immediately."
"Although you can fish into the sea after leaving the capital, you are also far away from the emperor's feet, and the danger is doubled. You can't just plan to return to the capital, right?"
"Since the wind is tight now, it is safe to follow me. You don't have to say goodbye. Because of this trivial matter, I let my disciples escape on their own. What kind of official should I be? What should I do? You are looking down on me!"
At this point, Cen Rubai naturally couldn't bring up the matter of leaving anymore. Su Ziji's attitude did make him a little touched, and a trace of emotion appeared on his face that always had an uninhibited smile.
"Since the young master has said so, I will obey my orders! I will never forget the kindness of the young master!" He bowed deeply to Su Ziji again, Cen Rubai said seriously, and then stepped back: "I don't dare to disturb you anymore. I resigned.”
Watching Cen Rubai leave, he pondered for a moment. Su Ziji knew that this person would probably position himself as a staff member who works well, not a retainer. Since Cen Rubai only calls him son or lord, he does not call him lord. You can see it.
However, in the world, unless the level difference is too big, how can there be any reason to worship the first one?
Even now, Jian Qu has not changed his title of lord.
Human nature.
Jian Qu was also watching from the side. At this time, he withdrew his gaze and looked at Su Ziji with a complicated expression.
"Young master is indeed a good master." He then sighed.
Su Ziji just shook his head and said: "This is a good master, but the requirements are too low."
Jian Qu disagreed with Su Ziji's statement and followed him into the cabin, saying, "Young master can do it yourself, so naturally he thinks it's nothing, but there are many loyalists in this world, and there are many loyalists who can protect them." , but to protect an ordinary disciple who has just defected but has not yet pledged allegiance, not everyone can do such a thing and be willing to do it."
"There are so many outsiders who regard these outsiders as pawns, chess pieces that can be sent to death, just to see if they can bring benefits. But you, sir, are obviously more broad-minded. You can trust this person who was once Lin Yuqing's disciple, and you can protect this person. It is really great. rare!"
Su Ziji just smiled after hearing this.
He himself knew that the reason why he chose to protect Cen Rubai was not as majestic and upright as Jian Qu said, but because of various reasons and related interests.
But because everyone has different experiences, even if they see something happen with their own eyes, they are only willing to believe what they believe.
In some aspects, Jian Qu still has an innocent side, or deep down in his heart, he still longs to meet a monarch who can be assured of loyalty without worrying about the death of cunning rabbits and the death of lackeys.
"But that's okay." There are thousands of people with different faces. As the power continues to expand, there will definitely be more and more people under his command. If they all look the same, that would be bad.
Different people have different usages.
While talking, the two of them had returned to Su Ziji's cabin.
After entering the door, Su Ziji remembered that there were two foxes hiding in his cabin.
However, his ears were very good, and as soon as he listened, he heard the sound of long and steady breathing in the corner, one after another. These two foxes were actually asleep?
"Sit." Su Ziji motioned for Jian Qu to sit down. He closed the door behind his back and walked to the opposite side to sit down.
Jian Qu saw that Su Ziji had no idea what he was thinking about, and his expression became heavy again, so he asked, "Master, is the person who died a member of King Qi?
After receiving the affirmative reply, he immediately understood: "I'm afraid things won't be peaceful along the way. I wonder if you have any tasks for me. What can I do?"
Although he did not change his name as lord, he was indeed different from Cen Rubai.
Su Ziji smiled: "There is indeed something I need you to do. Mr. Jian, you need to go back to Beijing."
"Back to Beijing?"
Since they had not set off long ago, if they docked nearby and went back immediately, they would be able to return to the capital soon. However, Jian Qu was not sure that Su Ziji would only take the troubled Cen Rubai with him.
"Master, you are the only one..."
"When I go to Shun'an Mansion this time, if I don't encounter any danger, it doesn't matter if I have one more person or one less person. If I encounter danger, it doesn't matter if I have one more person or one less person."
"On the contrary, if you go back to the capital to complete this task, you can give me greater help."
With that said, Su Ziji took out a piece of paper from the scroll next to him and handed it to Jian Qu.
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