The carriage moved neither too fast nor too slowly. Occasionally, small stones affected the wheels, causing the carriage to bump and rise. Just at this time, there was a slightly louder sound in the carriage. When it calmed down, the thin and dense murmuring sounds returned.
There were no pedestrians along the way, and the carriage drove smoothly. After a long time, everything disappeared.
After tidying up, Cao Mengchan's face was like steaming red clouds, her earlobes were red, and her heart was beating thumpingly. Her eyes were as charming as silk. She leaned on Zhao Shan's chest and said in a low voice: "Your Majesty is too bad, and he will become a concubine."
Zhao Shan joked: "Xiao Chan'er, you were very proactive just now, leaving scratches on my back for several days."
"His Majesty……"
Cao Mengchan let out a sweet cry, her eyes filled with affection, but she lowered her head. She was a little embarrassed as she thought about what had just happened. The emperor and queen of Daqian behaved recklessly in the carriage.
Zhao Shan stopped teasing Cao Mengchan and started talking about Cao Tong's appointment as Minister of Rites.
Cao Mengchan said sternly: "Your Majesty, I don't understand any big principles, but I know that relatives have exclusive power since ancient times. My grandfather is upright and upright, but after he became an official, he must have countless people following him. Is it appropriate?"
Zhao Shan shook his head and said confidently: "It is very suitable for my grandfather to be the Minister of Rites. Don't worry."
Cao Mengchan nodded and said nothing more.
Zhao Shan continued: "My grandfather recommended Zhuge Shang, and I am going to ask him to come out of the mountain. When you return to Luoyang, you can go back to the palace by yourself, and I will go to Zhongnan Mountain myself."
Cao Mengchan said: "Your Majesty, there are many people to invite Zhuge Shang. I'm afraid it won't be easy."
Zhao Shan said: "You should do it even if you have difficulties."
Cao Mengchan thought for a while and replied: "If your Majesty's invitation to Zhuge Shang does not go well, start with Zhuge Shang's son Zhuge Yun. The child your Majesty saved by diving into the Longmen Mountain at that time was Zhuge Yun. The kid ran away at that time, but It is undisputed that His Majesty saved people, and this is an entry point."
Zhao Shan's eyes lit up.
Zhuge Yun is really his lucky star.
When Zhuge Yun fell into the water, he got in touch with Cao Mengchan, and their relationship took a further step. Now that Zhuge Yun fell into the water, Zhao Shan and Zhuge Shang have a different connection, at least different from other people.
Zhao Shan was so happy that he held Cao Mengchan's face, kissed her, and said happily: "Chan'er, thank you."
Cao Mengchan said: "I haven't done anything, your Majesty, what do you want to thank me for?"
Zhao Shan smiled and said, "You are my lucky star."
Cao Mengchan was happy to see Zhao Shan in high spirits. The two returned to Luoyang while chatting. Cao Mengchan took the emperor's car and drove back to the palace. Zhao Shan took Zhou Huhou on horseback to the direction of Zhongnan Mountain.
At the foot of Zhongnan Mountain, the environment is quiet and quiet.
The location of Zhuge's family is backed by mountains and forests. There is a vegetable patch in the open space in front of the courtyard, and there is a river in the distance. The scenery is pleasant.
Zhao Shan's eyes lit up when he saw the surrounding layout from a distance.
The Zhuge family's house is simple and simple, with nothing much to see. But outside the house, there is a four-foot-high canal on the riverside to collect water for irrigation. There are neat fields nearby, and there are ponds for raising fish, making it look like a paradise.
Zhao Shan became even more curious and took Zhou Huhou to the gate of Zhuge's house.
In the courtyard outside the door, many people gathered, all wearing brocade robes, leaning in twos and threes and chatting.
"Haha, someone came to invite Zhuge Shang again."
"Zhuge Shang has a perverse temperament, and not everyone can see it. If he could see it easily, the invitations we handed him would not have gone to waste. This fool looks like he is determined to win."
"This kid is inexperienced at first glance. Let's just watch him suffer."
One person was discussing.
Some of the people gathered here were stewards of one of the princes, and some were confidants of one of the princes. They all lined up to hand over greeting cards and wait for Zhuge Shang to receive them.
Unfortunately, Zhuge Shang was not seen at all.
Zhao Shan walked to the door, and when he was about to go to the gate, a middle-aged man with short stature, fat head and big ears stood up to block the way, and sneered: "Boy, who are you? We are all waiting for Mr. Zhuge to meet you, you If you can’t see me today, go back.”
Zhao Shan asked: "Who is your Excellency?"
The middle-aged man held his head high, his ordinary face full of confidence, and said loudly: "My name is Qian Wuque, and I am the steward of King Zhao Rui of Chu. I advise you to go back and forth wherever you come from. You are not welcome here, Mr. Zhuge."
Zhao Shan was thoughtful.
King Zhao Rui of Chu.
Zhao Rui is in his forties and is Zhao Shan's uncle. He has been entrenched in the Jingzhou area. Jingzhou under Zhao Rui's rule was very prosperous and there was a lot of money. Now, Zhao Rui arranged for the housekeeper to invite Zhuge Shang, and he seemed to have some thoughts.
Compared to people like Zhao Yong who jumped out first, people like Zhao Rui who remained silent were the most insidious.
A biting dog does not bark.
Zhao Shan looked sternly and counterattacked: "Steward Qian, I think you are not short of money, but you are short of brains. You blocked the gate and caused trouble, which angered Mr. Zhuge. Not to mention recruiting Mr. Zhuge for the King of Chu, I'm afraid even people Can’t see it.”
"In my opinion, if you want to complete the mission of King Chu, you should do more good deeds and entertain everyone well. Mr. Zhuge is happy. He might receive you and then follow you south to Jingzhou."
brush!
Qian Wuque's complexion changed slightly.
If Zhuge Shang is really annoyed by blocking the road, he will not be able to bear the consequences. Qian Wuque was also a human being. He made a judgment instantly and asked in a deep voice, "Where are you from, and under whose order are you here?"
"No comment!"
Zhao Shan refused directly and said forcefully: "If Butler Qian still blocks the road, I will shout and say that people from the Chu Palace are blocking the road and will not allow you to see Mr. Zhuge. If you have offended Mr. Zhuge, I am afraid that the King of Chu will steal you first." Skin."
"me……"
Qian Wuque was speechless and even more afraid of Zhao Shan.
He did not want Zhao Shan to see Zhuge Shang, because if someone came in, Zhuge Shang might be poached. However, he was worried that what he did would offend Zhuge Shang and lead to the failure of the Chu Palace's recruitment.
Qian Wuque had no choice but to grit his teeth and said, "Boy, I advise you to take care of yourself."
Zhao Shan snorted, walked to the door and knocked on the door. When the concierge poked his head out, he handed over the greeting card.
Qian Wuque mocked: "Boy, if you want to see Mr. Zhuge, it's absolutely impossible. Everyone who comes to see you these days has met with a wall without exception."
As soon as this was said, many people around him echoed it.
"My little friend, come sit down and chat for a few words. It's no use waiting at the door. Come over and wait."
"We are all people who have been here before. We were all confident when we came to hand over our greeting cards. We felt that we were capable of doing the job, but it was of no use to anyone else."
People from other factions joked.
They came to recruit Zhuge Shang and at the same time prevent others from recruiting successfully. Unfortunately, none of them were successful. After they got to know each other, they chatted together all day long.
Qian Wuque continued to ridicule: "Boy, the people here have been waiting for more than a month at the earliest, and have been sending greetings every day, but it's no use. Who are you, do you think it can be done?"
Zhao Shan smiled and said: "If you don't give it a try, how will you know?"
Qian Wuque sneered and said, "You are a tough talker. Do you think that just because you are handsome and handsome, it will be useful? The Zhuge family is not a brothel. If you are good-looking, you will be favored by girls."
Crunch!
Suddenly, the door opened.
The concierge came out with a respectful look and said solemnly: "Mr. Zhao, the master of the house invites you to come into the house and have a chat."
boom! !
There was an explosion outside the Zhuge family's residence in an instant. Countless people who came to invite Zhuge Shang were shocked, and the look in Zhao Shan's eyes was even more incredible.
