Cao Shen nodded.
He said: "Maybe you are right, I am a little too stable."
"I hope Xiao He can return safely this time and not be targeted by Qin Ting, otherwise there will be trouble in the future."
At this time.
Lu Pheasant walked in.
She put down the hot soup in her hand and said with hot eyes: "What kind of trouble is this? Isn't it a good thing to be valued by the imperial court? I just heard that you are still the prince of the Qin Dynasty. If Xiao He is really valued by the prince of the Qin Dynasty, won't he rise to the top in one step in the future?"
Liu Jileng snorted: "What do you, a woman, know?"
"Even if Fusu is close to the people of Chu, he is still a person of Qin after all. Qin and Chu are different, and Xiao He is a person of Chu. Even if Fusu wants to entrust Xiao He with important tasks, do you really think that he can be reused if he wants to? Really? Will the officials of the Qin court give up their seats?"
"It's too natural."
"If everything in the world goes so smoothly, Chu State will not be destroyed. This time it is probably just for assessment, but if you want to really reuse it, I don't know when. And once Xiao He shows too many talents, it will be You will be targeted by people in Qin Ting, and then you will be in real trouble."
Lu Pheasant said dissatisfied: "You have already said that Fusu is the crown prince. As a crown prince, he can't make the decision anymore?"
Liu Ji rolled his eyes at Lu Pheasant and said displeasedly: "Don't interrupt when we are talking. What happened to the prince? Isn't the prince a human being? Lord Xinling was very powerful in Wei back then, and he was still the brother of the king of Wei. What happened? Wasn't he squeezed out? out."
"There is a lot of filth in the upper echelons of the government."
"It's simply not something you, a woman, can imagine."
Lu Pheasant sneered and said disdainfully: "As far as you know, it's better for you to die outside this time, so that you can have some bad friends all day long, and I can be completely clean."
Liu Ji said angrily: "You shrew."
Just when the two couples were about to quarrel again, Cao Shen also spoke quickly, interrupting the scolding battle between the two. He asked curiously: "I just heard from Madam Sister-in-law, Brother Liu, are you going out?"
Liu Ji nodded and said with a gloomy look: "The government just issued a notice asking me to escort a group of prisoners to Lishan Mountain."
Hear the words.
Cao Shen's eyes narrowed slightly and he asked doubtfully: "Why didn't I hear about this?"
Lu Pheasant's face softened a little, and he said bitterly: "Is there any need to think about it? Of course it was issued directly from the county. A few years ago, he made fun of the county officials in public. Now this person has been promoted to the county. He has just been promoted. I went up and arranged errands for him."
"In recent years, there have been quite a few prisoners fleeing on the way to escort prisoners."
Liu Ji's face also looked a little ugly.
Although Lu Pheasant's words were a bit harsh, he was not harsh in his words. In recent years, more and more people have fled during their apprenticeships. Even if he had some prestige in the local area, he might not be able to suppress them.
even.
He himself had made plans to escape.
Although he thought so in his heart, he said something else in his mouth.
Liu Jidao: "This is a notice coming directly from the county. I am just a pavilion chief, how can I refuse? But it's okay. Now Xiao He has to go out to understand the situation in the world. I also want to go to Guanzhong this time, and I can also find out some information along the way. .”
"If Xiao He is really valued by Fusu, maybe Xiao He and I can meet again in Xianyang."
"Ha ha."
Cao Shen disagreed with Liu Ji's words.
Even if Liu Ji escaped this time, what about next time? The official Liu Ji teased back then has now been promoted to the county. As the saying goes, the official level can crush people to death. Liu Ji, a mere pavilion chief, has no room for resistance. The other party can suppress Liu Ji with just a little effort. Gotta die.
Cao Shen said calmly: "Brother Liu, what do you think?"
Liu Ji looked around, with a hint of hesitation in his eyes. In the end, out of trust in Cao Shen, he lowered his voice and said, "I actually thought about it, if a prisoner really ran away on the road, and if he really couldn't stop him, then We might as well not stop him, or at worst, he will become a bandit."
"Anyway, this pavilion director can't stand up any longer."
"I don't want to be one anymore either."
Liu Ji had a ruthless look in his eyes.
Before, he would have hesitated, but now that Xiao He was leaving Peixian, without Xiao He secretly mediating for him, he would not be able to stop the official's plan. Instead of being angry all the time, it would be better to just give up the business.
He doesn't tolerate this nonsense.
Hear the words.
Cao Shen's complexion changed slightly.
Liu Ji is the chief of the pavilion. Once he escapes, it will be an added crime. Even if Xiao He wants to love him, he may not be able to turn back.
He advised: "Don't do this unless you have to."
"Qin's laws are strict. If you escape, not only will you be wanted by the court, but your whole family will also be harmed."
Liu Ji was dissatisfied and said, "What else can we do?"
"As a jailer, you know the situation of the prisoners better than me. How can these people be willing to go to Mount Li to build a cemetery for the emperor? They will definitely run away. Even if I can catch them a few times, if these people are determined to run away , I can’t catch them all.”
"And even if we send all the people this time."
"What about next time?"
"Of course I will still do what I have to do. I won't do it unless I have to. If this happens, I won't care about anything else. I can't save my own life, so how can I care about others."
Even though Lu Pheasant was around, Liu Ji didn't shy away from it at all.
Only Lu Pheasant's face turned dark.
If Cao Shen hadn't been there, he would have smashed the bowl over.
Cao Shen also felt a headache.
Liu Ji was indeed in a dilemma now, and indeed had no way out. He couldn't think of a solution in a short time to help Liu Ji solve the dilemma.
a long time.
Cao Shen could only sigh and curse angrily: "What kind of world is this?"
"Qin's law is illegal."
"Can we just let these villains cause trouble?"
At this time.
Liu Ji's eyes flickered, and there was a strange look in the corner of his eyes. He said in a serious voice: "Actually, if you want me to be safe and sound, there is actually a way."
"What can I do?" Cao Shen looked at Liu Ji curiously.
Liu Ji touched his short beard under his chin and said with a strange expression: "You said earlier that Xiao He received an order from the court and was about to go to Lingnan. However, the real content of the order may only be known to Xiao He. Therefore, if the order allows Xiao He to bring Where’s the accompanying person?”
Hear the words.
Cao Shen's eyes widened suddenly.
He looked at Liu Ji in disbelief and said in a trembling voice: "Liu Ji, do you know what you are talking about? This order was issued by the imperial court, and the content on it is only for Brother Xiao. You are usurping the edict. , if the court knew about it, it would be a serious crime to be beheaded."
Liu Ji waved his hands, not taking it to heart at all, and said with a relaxed look: "It's not that serious, and the specific content of the order is only known to those who have read it. Even if the county magistrate asked Xiao He, Xiao He would tell it word for word. come out?"
"I will only give a rough idea."
“So isn’t there an opportunity to fish in troubled waters?”
"And it's not that serious."
Liu Jiman said nonchalantly: "I didn't ask Xiao He to usurp the imperial edict for me, I just asked him to take me with him. In fact, this is just trying to pull a tiger's skin and borrow some of the prince's remaining power."
"As long as Xiao He insists that he can bring an entourage, and the prince agrees, even if the county officials have objections, do they really dare to make things difficult?"
"Moreover, Xiao He is currently valued by Fusu. Even if these officials are clear-minded, how can they offend Xiao He because of me, a small pavilion chief?"
After hearing Liu Ji's explanation, Cao Shen felt relieved.
He was really afraid that Liu Ji would ask Xiao He to do something against the order, but Liu Ji could do such a thing.
He thought about it in his mind and felt that it was indeed feasible. He nodded and said: "This is indeed a way. I will discuss it with Xiao He when I get back later. However, Xiao He handles political affairs for His Highness after all. You can go with me."
Cao Shen had a teasing look on his face.
Liu Ji adjusted his bamboo hat and said confidently: "I, Liu Ji, am also a pavilion chief. I have never dealt with big political affairs, but I have taken care of some trivial matters. As long as I don't make too big a mistake, nothing will happen." It’s nothing.”
Liu Ji was very relieved about himself.
See this.
Cao Shen also nodded.
He said: "Then I will go back and talk to Xiao He first, but I can't guarantee whether it will succeed in the end, but with your relationship with Xiao He, this matter should not be difficult, but it is difficult to say whether the county will make things difficult. You have to be somewhat mentally prepared."
Liu Ji nodded and said optimistically: "Don't worry, the county won't have any objections. The county magistrate usually points to Xiao He to help handle political affairs, and the county magistrate will probably turn a blind eye. As for the person I offended in the past , it’s just that I can talk to the county officials, how can those officials offend Xiao He because of this guy?"
"At least until Xiao He comes back, these people will not dare to offend."
Liu Ji saw everything clearly.
Now that Xiao He has taken up the banner of Fusu, as long as Xiao He is still in Fusu's affairs office, no one from top to bottom in Sishui County dares to express dissatisfaction with Xiao He.
Cao Shen took a deep look at Liu Ji, didn't stay any longer, got up and left.
After sending Cao Shen away, Lu Pheasant directly took the pendant and threw it at Liu Ji. Liu Ji quickly dodged and cursed: "What a crazy woman, sooner or later I will divorce you."
"What a bird."
After a while of fluttering, the couple finally calmed down.
At this time, a simple and honest young man walked out of the darkness and looked at the debris scattered on the floor. As if he had been accustomed to it for a long time, he bent down, picked up the debris scattered in the room, and put it back in its original position.
When everything is done, go back to your house.
Neither Liu Ji nor Lu Pheasant paid much attention to Liu Fei's appearance and departure. The couple sat on their own sides and vented their anger in front of them. Lu Pheasant's anger had dissipated a lot.
She looked at Liu Ji coldly and asked, "Do you really want to go to Lingnan with Xiao He?"
Liu Ji snorted coldly and was very dissatisfied with Lu Pheasant's question. He said dissatisfiedly: "I don't need you to tell me what to do? And leaving with Xiao He is indeed the best way at the moment. Otherwise, I might just have to do it." This is the only way to turn a fallen grass into a bandit."
"Does that mean you can meet the Crown Prince of Qin?" Lu Pheasant looked slightly excited.
Liu Ji knew what Lu Pheasant was thinking, and said coldly: "That's natural. Not only can I meet Fusu, but I can also help Fusu handle political affairs. If I, Liu Ji, are valued by Fusu, then I will Follow me back to Xianyang. When I, Liu Ji, really get rich, I will divorce you as soon as possible."
"Marry ten or eight more, that will be the enjoyment of life."
Hear the words.
Lu Pheasant's face darkened.
However, this time she did not shame Liu Ji. Instead, she endured her temper and asked, "Why do you think Fusu suddenly transferred Xiao Hezheng?"
"That's a little out of character."
Liu Ji shook his head and said, "How do I know this? Maybe it's because Xiao He did very well in the annual exams and developed a love for talents, or maybe someone in the court took a fancy to Xiao He and introduced him to Fusu, but this is It helped me a lot.”
"If Xiao He hadn't been valued by Fusu, I really don't know how to escape."
Liu Ji felt quite lucky in his heart.
In fact, he has been preparing for the worst these days.
If it had been in the past, he wouldn't have thought there was anything wrong with doing this. However, during this period, when he was communicating with the rangers around him, he also vaguely heard some news, that is, the number of corvee prisoners in various places has been decreasing recently.
This invisibly reduced the local resentment towards Qin Ting.
If the prisoners escape while he is leading the team to Lishan, he may really be forced to a dead end. And this dead end, under the current unclear situation, does seem to be a dead end, so Liu Ji's I've been hesitating for a few days.
Now that Xiao He has received the order from the court, his biggest worry has been resolved.
He couldn't help but let out a sigh of relief.
Lu Pheasant said: "If you go to Lingnan, be more disciplined. The officials there are not like the locals. If you offend those people, your career as an official will be really ruined."
Liu Ji looked displeased and said dissatisfied: "A mere pavilion chief and a small official with a big rivalry, what is there to insist on? If it is gone, it will be gone. You are just talking useless nonsense every day."
Liu Ji complained again.
Lu Zhi was also not soft-spoken and said coldly: "Aren't you so proud of yourself in front of others? What? Now you are over forty, aren't you still a pavilion chief? If Xiao He hadn't spoken for you from time to time, you might not even be able to keep your position as the pavilion chief. .”
"What's wrong with Xiao He? Didn't I get to know him? This shows that I, Liu Ji, know how to look at people, and I can judge people accurately. I, Liu Ji, have someone to look after me." Liu Ji looked proud.
Said.
Liu Ji's eyes were fixed.
Suddenly there was a touch of snow-white in front of his eyes.
It turned out that when the two of them were fighting just now, he unintentionally pulled Lu Pheasant's sleeves apart, revealing a piece of snow-white under his neck. Seeing this, Liu Ji couldn't help but feel warm in his heart.
In the end, he couldn't help but walked over, hugged Lu Zhi and sat on the ground. He didn't even think about returning to the couch. He was just in the hall, untying his belt and muttering: "Wait two days, I'll do it." I went to Lingnan with Xiao He, and I don’t know when I will come back, so I can’t take advantage of others.”
Not a moment.
There was a gentle sound in the room.
By the time the two men left the hall in disheveled clothes, the sky was completely dark.
Liu Ji was in a happy mood.
He was humming a little tune from time to time, looking very relaxed and happy.
It's late at night.
The third update will probably be around two o'clock, so everyone should get up and watch it tomorrow morning.
(End of chapter)
