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Shi Cheng had deliberately ridiculed Zhao Junchen before, mainly to test Zhao Junchen's confidence and thoughts. In the end, he humiliated himself and learned a lesson.
This time, Shi Cheng no longer needed to test Zhao Junchen, and he didn't want to humiliate himself again, so after seeing Zhao Junchen, he had been cautious and cautious in his words and deeds. Naturally, he couldn't avoid it when relaying He Yu's attitude. There is a needle hidden in the cotton, but then he deliberately complimented Zhao Junchen a few words.
After saying that, Shi Cheng secretly breathed a sigh of relief, thinking that Zhao Junchen would never find any fault this time.
Shi Cheng did a good job indeed, and Zhao Junchen did not find any fault with him.
But then, Shi Cheng heard Zhao Junchen's sudden inquiry.
"Which foot did you use first to enter the door just now?"
Hearing this question, Shi Cheng felt confused as to which foot he walked through the door first... Is it necessary to confirm this kind of thing? Who would pay special attention to such a thing?
But at the same time, Shi Cheng had some bad premonitions in his heart.
At this moment, Xu Qingyan, who was next to Zhao Junchen, suddenly remembered a joke that Zhao Junchen once told him. He immediately guessed what Zhao Junchen was thinking. An inexplicable smile appeared on his face, and he stared at Shi Cheng with gloating eyes. .
Shi Cheng looked up secretly and didn't find anything unusual about Zhao Junchen, but he saw the change in Xu Qingyan's expression. His heart skipped a beat again, and then he asked cautiously: "Minister, which foot do you think is best for a humble position to step through the door first?" ?”
Seeing Shi Cheng's cautious reaction, Zhao Junchen secretly praised it in his heart, and then said in a casual tone: "Just the right foot."
Shi Cheng immediately replied: "The humble one is the one who steps through the door with his right foot first."
The next moment, Xu Qingyan suddenly jumped out and accused loudly: "Lie, I clearly saw you using your left foot. You are deliberately deceiving the ministers. What crime should you do?"
Later, Jiang Quan, who had just returned to the room, also echoed loudly: "Brother Xu is right, I also saw that you entered the door with your left foot first... The cabinet minister, he, a mere frontier soldier, actually dared to deceive... You, you have to punish him severely."
Shi Cheng was shocked, and quickly changed his words: "I hope you will forgive me. I never thought of deceiving my ministers, but I really didn't pay attention to which foot I used to enter the room first. At this time, Naturally, the answer must be based on the preferences of the cabinet ministers... Since both of them have categorically stated that Hsiao-chih walks in the door with his left foot first, then Hsin-chui walks in the door with his left foot first."
"Are you sure?" Zhao Junchen asked again.
"Humble position...sure." Shi Cheng gritted his teeth and replied with an uncertain tone.
Later, Xu Qingyan jumped out again and accused again: "Bold, do you know that my cabinet minister once asked the officials of the Qintian Prison to have his fortune told. Those officials of the Qintian Prison all said that my cabinet minister ordered to commit the crime. With the two words "left" and "foot", I have specifically told everyone that when visiting my cabinet minister Zhao, you must first step into the door with your right foot. You actually stepped into the door with your left foot first. Isn't it a curse on my cabinet minister? "
Although Shi Cheng was also a shrewd and steady person, he couldn't help but be dumbfounded at this moment.
It turned out that no matter which foot he stepped into the door first, it was wrong.
But Zhao Junchen was very magnanimous and waved his hand: "You don't need to make a fuss. This Shi Qianhu didn't intentionally curse this pavilion, he just didn't know about it... So, naturally, the crime will be reduced by one level, so be it... Shi Qianhu , just feel wronged and slap yourself ten times!"
Zhao Junchen deliberately used this absurd reason to humiliate Shi Cheng, just to demonstrate to Liaodong Town and show that he did not take Liaodong Town seriously at all.
Shi Cheng naturally understood this, but he was under the eaves and had to bow his head. If he resisted at this time, Zhao Junchen would only find new reasons to continue humiliating him.
So, after Shi Cheng was silent for a moment, he slapped himself ten times in a row without any sound.
Seeing Shi Cheng's performance, Zhao Junchen secretly appreciated it again.
It is easy to say that a man can bend and stretch. However, most people can only do one of the two words "bend" and "stretch". Although there are a few people who can take into account both of these two points, they often choose the wrong time. .
Out of the cherishment of talents in his heart, Zhao Junchen did not continue to humiliate Shi Cheng, but returned to the topic and said slowly: "Your commander-in-chief's proposal is still just a trivial matter in this pavilion's opinion. He discussed it with the generals of the Forbidden Army on his own... Just tell your commander-in-chief that there is no need to ask for my opinion in the future on such trivial matters as sesame and mung bean."
Then, Zhao Junchen took a serious look at Shi Cheng and said meaningfully: "You are very good, but I hope your chief soldier will not just send you to see me next time... I don't know what Mr. He is." Do I value you, or do I hate you... Now, you can leave."
An obvious way to sow discord.
Zhao Junchen's words imply that He Yu repeatedly sent Shi Cheng to meet with Zhao Junchen to send messages, just to make Shi Cheng humiliated by Zhao Junchen.
Shi Cheng still understood this point and immediately replied: "General He has entrusted a heavy responsibility to the humble position, which is naturally a sign of respect... I say goodbye to the humble position!"
After saying that, Shi Cheng turned around and left quickly.
Looking at Shi Cheng's retreating back, Xu Qingyan showed excitement and laughed loudly: "I heard this joke from you, Master, and thought it was funny at the time. Now that I have seen this joke happen in front of me, it feels even funnier... ...Master, you should do this, so that you can dampen the pride of Liaodong Town!"
But when it came to this, Xu Qingyan began to worry about gains and losses again, and said: "But I am a little worried that He Yu will become angry after seeing you repeatedly humiliating Liaodong Town, Master... Those three thousand cavalry outside are no joke."
"There's no need to worry. I just humiliated a small Qianhu in Liaodong, and I didn't humiliate He Yu. These twenty slaps didn't hit He Yu's face. He Yu won't get angry easily. He just wants to suppress him. Once he suppresses my authority and makes me appear timid, I naturally cannot let him succeed."
After a pause, Zhao Junchen added with a deep look: "Actually, I didn't mean to make things difficult for a little guy like Shi Cheng, I only dared to pick on the weaklings, but I had other considerations!
You have also seen this historical city. Not only is he flexible, smart and capable, he can also send messages to me on behalf of He Yu and is responsible for observing my reaction and attitude. This shows that he is not only the leader of He Yu's personal soldiers, but also He Yu's confidant. Staff... For those border military attachés, the leader of the soldiers is often their most trusted confidant. If the leader of the soldiers can also provide advice and serve as a staff member, then he must be trained as a successor! "
When Xu Qingyan heard what Zhao Junchen said, he felt a little panicked and asked: "So, we just forced the next commander-in-chief of Liaodong Town to slap himself twenty times? Master, this... this is not like you His style has consequences."
Zhao Junchen smiled meaningfully and further explained: "Before I came to Liaodong, I specifically investigated the character and style of He Yu, the commander-in-chief of Liaodong. It is said that he is a man of few words, shows no joy or anger, and is ruthless and decisive. , although extremely exclusive, they treat their own people with clear rewards and punishments!
Therefore, although I repeatedly humiliated Shi Cheng this time, he was humiliated on behalf of He Yu, so the misery of his repeated humiliation fell into the eyes of He Yu, and He Yu would only become closer to him. To appease people, or just to embarrass me, He Yudu will definitely reward and promote Shi Cheng!
In this way, Shi Cheng will eventually have a greater chance of becoming He Yu's successor... For Liaodong Town, this matter was originally nothing. Just looking at Shi Cheng's performance today, he is indeed a rare talent. , he will take over as the commander-in-chief of Liaodong Town in a few years, and he should be able to stabilize the situation...
But as far as I know, there is a soldier leader beside He Yu, and the soldier leader’s surname is Li, and his name is Li Shijie! ...Before meeting Shi Cheng today, Li Shijie had always been the key observation target in my plan! "
Xu Qingyan was a little dazed again and asked: "What is so unusual about this Li Shijie that you should pay close attention to, Master?"
Jiang Quan next to him suddenly thought of something, his expression changed slightly, and then he explained to Xu Qingyan: "Brother Xu, the Liaodong cavalry you saw before was originally trained by Li Chengliang and Li Ruzhen's father and son during the Wanli period. These two people successively They all served as the commander-in-chief of Liaodong. The current situation that Liaodong Town is unable to lose was also formed during their tenure as the commander-in-chief of Liaodong...
Therefore, the influence of the Li family in Liaodong can be said to be deep-rooted, and He Yu, the current commander-in-chief of Liaodong, is the son-in-law of the Li family! And the Li Shijie that Zhao Gechen was talking about was probably a descendant of the Li family. "
Zhao Junchen nodded lightly and said: "Li Shijie is a descendant of the Li family. As long as such a person enters Liaodong Town to serve as a soldier, he will definitely be promoted and trained and become one of the designated successors...
Hey! This time I secretly helped Shi Cheng take the lead in this competition. What do you think Li Shijie will think? Maybe you will be jealous, maybe you will accept it calmly, but no matter what, it is always right to give it a try.
Shi Cheng thought I wanted to drive a wedge between him and He Yu, but in fact, I wanted to intensify the competition between him and Li Shijie... Liaodong Town is too united, which is not a good thing for the center of the imperial court. I have nowhere to go now. Let's start, so we must take the initiative to create some discord within Liaodong Town! "
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Just as Zhao Junchen was explaining his true thoughts to Xu Qingyan and Jiang Quan, Shi Cheng had left Hujiazhuang again and came to the front of Liaodong Town Commander He Yu.
When He Yu saw Shi Cheng's cheeks swollen again, he immediately frowned and asked, "Did Zhao Junchen humiliate you again?"
Shi Cheng nodded expressionlessly, and then told He Yu the details of his meeting with Zhao Junchen.
Hearing that Zhao Junchen finally wanted to alienate his relationship with Shi Cheng, He Yu looked disdainful and said: "Zhao Junchen is indeed a poor man and does not dare to let too many Liaodong cavalry into the village. He can only think of such underhanded tactics!
He also said that I was asked to discuss with the people of the Forbidden Army. How could I personally come forward to bargain with the silver-like wax gun heads of the Forbidden Army? After all, Zhao Junchen is still timid! "
After saying that, He Yu looked at Shi Cheng again.
For a moment, Shi Cheng thought that He Yu was going to send him to send a message to Zhao Junchen again, and that he would be slapped ten times again, and he couldn't help but look bitter.
But Shi Cheng's eyes did not dodge, he still looked at He Yu calmly, waiting for He Yu's instructions.
As long as it was He Yu's order, Shi Cheng would take action without hesitation no matter how bitter his heart was.
Seeing Shi Cheng's performance, He Yu's eyes flashed with satisfaction.
Then, just as Zhao Junchen expected, He Yu thought that he should try to reward and appease Shi Cheng at this time. Especially when he heard that Zhao Junchen had the intention of sowing discord, he thought that he must do something. expressed.
So, He Yu nodded lightly towards Shi Cheng and said: "Don't worry, we have been delayed here for too long, and I don't want to secretly entangle with Zhao Junchen anymore, otherwise I'm afraid it will be endless and you will only be wronged again and again. …
Next, I will personally lead a hundred cavalry into Hujiazhuang, and you will come with me. After I see Zhao Junchen, I will definitely try to save your face, and I will never let you suffer in vain! besides……"
Having said this, He Yu took off the knife from his waist and threw it to Shi Cheng.
After Shi Cheng received the knife in surprise, He Yu said: "This knife was originally ordinary, but it has been with me for many years and has been able to kill enemies without any calculation. Now I give it to you!"
Seeing He Yu's behavior, Shi Cheng's grievances immediately disappeared. He felt that everything he had done was worth it. He immediately knelt down on one knee and said loudly: "Don't worry, Commander-in-Chief, I will make good use of this humble position in the future." With this precious sword, we will win glory for Liaodong and gain morale for the Commander-in-Chief!"
On the other side, the military attachés around He Yu saw this scene and looked at Shi Cheng with extremely envious eyes.
In this world, everyone only sees the benefits that others have received, but not the hard work that others have put in. Therefore, for a while, many military attachés forgot that they had snickered in their hearts after seeing Shi Cheng being humiliated. Yu is too partial to Shi Cheng.
It was just twenty slaps, so why did He Yu directly give the knife to Shi Cheng?
What's more, there are many explanations for this matter. The matching knife that He Yu entrusted to Shi Cheng could just represent an ordinary matching knife, but it could also represent something more.
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