General Lin Ye has been busy recruiting troops these days and also busy preparing to welcome Emperor Jade, so it is even more difficult to see him.
The two teams that had been clearing out the rebels in various places in Guzhu also returned to station outside Yangzi City a few days ago.
On the official road, there are soldiers and horses guarding every half a mile. If the emperor comes, I am afraid that there will be a sentry every step of the way.
Inside Yangzi City, the Wu Ling Guards mobilized by Lin Ye were strengthening patrols every day, and the number of defenders on the city wall had more than doubled.
The closer the day for Emperor Jade's arrival to Yangzicheng came, the more nervous some people in the city became.
After all, their flattery to Lin Ye and sending money to Lin Ye could only be regarded as temporary measures.
Who knows if Lin Ye will say a few good words to them after the emperor arrives.
Based on their understanding of Lin Ye, they all felt that the cold-blooded guy probably couldn't be counted on.
So in the past few days, more and more people have come to visit Ning Weimo quietly.
They didn't dare to come during the day, so they came to try their luck at night. At this time, Ning Weimo certainly wouldn't give someone a hand, so they simply didn't see anyone.
However, it was impossible for Ning Weimo to deny them any face, so the most tiring people in the past few days were Ning Weimo's cronies.
Even the stewards in Lord Jinglue's house have had more social activities than they can handle in the past few days.
The stewards in Ning Weimo's mansion were of course Ning Weimo's cronies, and could even be called cronies among cronies.
Why this young man who looks to be less than thirty years old, at most twenty-six or seventeen, is appreciated and reused by Mr. Jinglue is actually not important. What is important is that as long as he can give an attitude on behalf of Mr. Jinglue. .
Yangzicheng, Ya'anju.
Old Master Liu, the head of the Liu family of the Guzhu family, personally poured a glass of wine for the young man with a kind smile on his face.
"Mr. Qu, are you feeling better?
Old Master Liu asked, and Qu Miaode replied: "The injury is very serious. Now I can't get out of bed and walk. It's difficult to even sit up."
Old Master Liu quickly said: "I also know some famous doctors. If Master Jinglue needs it, I can arrange for someone to go to the mansion to take a look at it. It may be of some use."
Qu Miaode shook his head and said: "Thank you very much, Mr. Liu, for your kindness. Although your Majesty has not arrived in Yangzi, the imperial doctor arranged by your Majesty has already entered the palace, so it is not convenient to find someone from outside..."
He looked at Old Master Liu and said gently: "Old sir, you should know that the imperial doctors in the palace have high status, high spirits, and arrogance. If you look for doctors from outside to see you at this time, I'm afraid you will offend them. They But they are all close friends to His Majesty."
Mr. Liu nodded quickly: "Yes, yes... I was negligent."
While chatting, the topic naturally turned to Lin Ye's recruitment of soldiers.
Old Master Liu sighed and said, "The general's temperament is really hard to figure out. I sent him a lot of money, but there was not even a reply from the general."
Hearing this, Qu Miao couldn't help but smile.
Seeing him laughing, Old Master Liu quickly asked: "Why is Mr. Qu laughing?"
Qu Miaode said: "The old gentleman probably didn't understand why the general didn't give an explanation for the donations of money and food from various families."
Old Master Liu said: "I just didn't understand it, so I felt depressed and quite uneasy."
Qu Miaode said: "If I were the general, I wouldn't be able to reply to this matter."
Old Master Liu asked: "Why is this?"
Qu Miaode took a sip of wine, and everyone quickly picked up their glasses and took a sip with her.
At this moment, the steward in Lord Jinglue's mansion is the most looked up to in the wine bureau.
Qu Miaode said calmly: "Although each family has sent money and food to the general, and the amounts are not small, but if my guess is correct, have each family discussed it secretly?"
He looked at Old Master Liu: "Old sir, what each family sends is the same. If you were a general, old sir, how would you deal with it and how would you reply?"
"Each company has the same amount, so of course they have to have the same treatment. If you reply to this company, you agree to that company. In other words, every company must guarantee it."
Qu Miao shook her head.
He said: "If I were a general, I would not bear such a heavy responsibility. Every family must protect it. That would be impossible."
Old Master Liu's expression changed.
Thinking about it carefully, it seems that this is the case. Each family has indeed discussed it secretly. For the sake of fairness, the money and food provided by each family are basically the same.
So, General, why does he favor anyone?
Qu Miaode continued: "You have agreed to pay the same amount of money and food. I can understand it, but when you do this, you have not considered how the general should respond."
He said: "Why should we take care of your family if we have the same amount, or why should we not take care of your family and take care of other families?"
He picked up the wine glass, and everyone quickly picked up the wine glass, but the song was so good that he didn't drink it, so he put the wine glass down again, and everyone also put down the wine glass.
Qu Miaode said: "In every family, there are some who sincerely want to be the people of Dayu, and there are also those who are hypocritical and want to rebel against Yu and restore the country."
He looked at Old Master Liu: "When the emperor comes to Yangzi, he will definitely ask the general which family is obedient and which is disobedient."
Having said this, he looked into Old Master Liu's eyes: "Old sir, come and tell me how the general should reply to your majesty?"
He didn't wait for Old Master Liu to answer, smiled and continued: "If I say, since it is a major matter to save your life and protect your family, you should not discuss anything with other people. Use as much strength as you can, why bother caring about other people's families? Life or death?"
He tapped his fingers a little harder on the table.
"Let me put it bluntly, Lord Jinglue means that after His Majesty arrives in Yangzi, he will definitely deal with a group of people."
He looked at Old Master Liu again: "So, at this time, Mr. Liu has to worry about other people's affairs. I think it is a bit redundant."
Having said this, he smiled again: "I am a vulgar person, with little knowledge and lack of etiquette. I may be a bit direct in my words. Don't take it off, old gentleman."
"No no."
Old Master Liu quickly said: "Thank you, Mr. Qu, for your advice. If the Liu family is saved, Mr. Qu's kindness of saving lives and saving the family will be repaid by the Liu family in the future."
Qu Miaode said: "Since the old gentleman said this, I might as well make my words more direct... It is not convenient for Sir Jinglue to pick you up now, and the first person to pick him up must be the general."
He said: "It will take at least half an hour to pick up the driver from outside the city and walk to the city. In this half hour, how many things and people can the general and your majesty talk about?"
"If the old gentleman is willing, he can send money and food to the general now without worrying about others. At this time, who does the general want to protect? Should he also protect those who have contributed less? Of course, whoever contributes the most will do what the general does. say."
Old Master Liu stood up, clasped his fists and saluted: "Mr. Qu's words will save the Liu family."
Qu Miaode also stood up and said: "There are still many things for me to take care of in Lord Jinglue's house, so I won't disturb the old gentleman. I'll take my leave first."
Everyone hurriedly sent him out, one by one, looking at Qu Miaode's leaving figure with gratitude in their eyes. "Go and get ready."
Old Master Liu turned around and told his juniors: "Don't notify any family. Make preparations now, as soon as possible."
People in the Liu family agreed one after another, then turned and left, each going about their own business to raise funds.
Two more moments later, Qingxian Building.
As soon as Qu Miaode entered the door, the people waiting in the room immediately stood up to greet him.
Everyone in the Gao family smiled, and they were all humble, as if they were not meeting a steward, but a prince or minister.
Half an hour later, Qu Miaode left Qingxian Building again and walked along the street at a leisurely pace.
After the people from the Gao family sent him to the door, the head of the family quickly gave an order: "Hurry up and raise funds separately. The more the better. You all must remember not to mention this matter to any family. We can't take care of so many, and neither can you." Mr. Tingqu said that the emperor will definitely deal with a group of people, it doesn’t matter who’s family, it can’t be my Gao family.”
"yes!"
Everyone in the Gao family agreed and then went to raise supplies as quickly as possible.
Another half an hour later, Xiaoye Tea House.
When the people of the Li family saw Qu Miaode come in, they immediately greeted him with smiles. The way they nodded and bowed made people unable to believe that they themselves were important people.
Less than half an hour later, Qu Miaode came out of the teahouse, walking at a more relaxed and leisurely pace.
The people of the Li family were also busy and did not dare to hesitate at all.
On this day, Qu Miaode was very busy and exhausted. After all, he received a lot of benefits, and the car assigned to him by the government was almost full.
Back at Master Jinglue's house, Qu Miao was so tired that she didn't even want to walk, and her legs were as sore as if they were filled with lead.
But he had to tell the story to Mr. Jinglue quickly. Thinking of the flattering and anxious faces of the people from each family, he laughed again.
Not long after, Ning Weimo listened to Qu Miao's words and smiled and said: "You have to work hard again to see the general."
Qu Miaode leaned over and said, "I understand, I will rush to Wu Lingwei soon."
Ning Weimo hummed, and seeing that Qu Miao wanted to give him the banknote he received today, Ning Weimo shook his head and said: "This is the reward you deserve. The general will receive a large amount of food and supplies because of your contribution today. The recruitment of soldiers has gone a step further, and these are all small things. In the big picture, Dayu may become stronger because of this. What's wrong with you taking some money?"
He smiled and said: "I will ask you to see the general, and the general will give you some rewards."
Just as Qu Miaode was about to salute and thank her, Ning Weimo shook his head and said, "No, no, no, I can't say in the future, you and I will be officials in the same court."
Upon hearing this, Qu Miaode's eyes widened and his face was full of disbelief.
He really didn't think about this, but thinking about it now, Master Jinglue arranged for him to do these things, wasn't it just to promote him?
He knelt down with a plop, thanked and expressed his loyalty again and again.
Lord Ning and His Majesty only need to casually mention this matter. Could Qu Miaode's future be any worse?
He has the ability, and with his status as Ning Weimo, if he casually arranges something for him and does it well, it will pave the way for him.
"Go, go, go see the general."
Ning Weimo smiled and said: "It's actually not good for you to stay in Guzhu and work. You come from my sect. I can't take care of you openly, and I may even suppress you openly. After all, I can't give others a handle, so If you are lucky, you can stay and work with the general..."
Ning Weimo looked at Qu Miaode and said, "It depends on your luck."
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