When they came to the stables, Gu Xianting told the person in charge of horse training that she wanted to ride a horse and asked him to pick out the two fastest horses.
The horse trainer looked at Gu Xianting's delicate appearance and knew that if he wanted to run the fastest horse, he would naturally have to hurry.
This side is delaying time to help Gu Xianting choose a horse, and the other side secretly sends someone to inform him.
Gu Xianting pointed to a heroic black horse and said, "That's it!"
The horse trainer secretly thought that the lady's vision for horses was unique.
The horse's name is Black Panther. It is a very good horse, but it has a violent temper and cannot be controlled by ordinary people.
In addition, this horse is the third master's mount.
"Miss, this is the third master's mount."
Gu Xianting was delighted when he heard this, "Uncle Xuan's mount must be a good horse."
After saying that, he stepped on the stirrup and mounted the horse. The moment his buttocks just touched the horse's back, the black panther raised its front hooves as if standing up. Gu Xianting slipped from the horse's back and fell to the ground.
When Gu Wanru came over and saw this scene, he exclaimed: "Aunt Xiaoxianting!"
As the head of the Gu family, it is very strange for Gu Wanru, who is also very young, to say this.
Gu Xianting was not convinced, and ignored the pain in his butt. He immediately got up and put on the stirrup again and mounted the horse: "I don't believe you can't get up."
The strong and majestic black panther once again raised its front hooves and stood up. The weak Gu Xianting on the horse was like a doll.
Xianting was already prepared for this review, holding the bridle tightly with both hands and leaning close to the horse's back.
Gu Wanru trembled: "Stop playing in Xiaoxianting. I can't stand being scared by you at my age."
At this moment, a deep shout spread: "Beast!"
It was Gu Xuan who came, and the Black Panther immediately became calm and composed when he heard his master's voice.
Gu Xianting said happily: "Uncle Xuan, you came just in time. I would like to lend you your mount."
Gu Xuan knew clearly from his performance just now how good Gu Xianting's equestrian skills were, and said nicely: "Why ride a horse if you can't ride in a good carriage?"
"I'm on my way."
Gu Wanru immediately answered: "Xiao Xianting, if you have anything to do, just let others do it."
"Only I can handle this!"
Gu Xuan smiled: "Okay." He said something in the horse's ear.
Gu Xianting immediately felt that the black panther became docile and peaceful, and the muscles on the horse's back relaxed. This was a sign that it had been tamed. He asked curiously: "Uncle Xuan, what did you say to it?"
"I told it that you were my daughter, its little master."
Good horses also understand human nature.
Gu Xianting rode a black panther and left through the side door, heading to Wuxi alone.
Gu Wanru said displeasedly: "Gu Xuan, you are still fooling around."
Gu Xuan smiled and said: "Father, it's not like you don't know Xiao Xianting's temper. She is not an ordinary weak lady in a boudoir."
Gu Wanru said coldly: "Humph, if something happens to her, I can't spare you."
"Don't worry, Father, I will arrange for Ying Ziwei to follow you immediately."
…
Xie Fu came to the government office and saw Lu Tao. Lu Tao was working in the study. In Xie Fu's impression, Lu Tao was always busy with official duties.
This dedication and dedication is what he admires and is the true style of a famous family.
Lu Tao specially put down his official duties to receive Xie Fu. After the people's scramble for food subsided, although he had a lot of free time, he had to spare his energy to keep an eye on the Zhechong government army.
It's easy to destroy, but it takes some effort to collect it for your own use.
"Master Lu, I'm disturbing you again."
Lu Tao smiled: "What are you talking about?"
Xie Fu asked casually: "Why haven't you seen Brother Wenyuan recently?"
Lu Wenlin's nickname is Wenyuan, which is a more dignified name for calling Lu Wenlin in front of Lu Tao.
Lu Tao smiled and said: "Wen Lin has been a little busy recently." Then he added: "About some martial arts matters."
When Lu Tao said this, Xie Fu understood that it was probably related to Di Zong, Xuan Zong, or others.
"Master Lu, I came here to discuss something with you."
"Shaodian, tell me what you have to say." Compared to calling Xie Fu by his name, the word "Shaodian" always has a special sense of intimacy.
Xie Fu explained the purpose of borrowing the grain, and Lu Tao smiled after hearing this: "I thought Shaodian didn't care about the Jiangnan Dongdao Grain Merchant at all." The results of many things are not the ultimate goal.
Xie Fu said: "No! I care very much."
Lu Tao said with a smile, "Is it Xianting or is it about Miss Tantai?"
Xie Fu smiled bitterly: "It's about myself."
Lu Tao nodded and smiled: "It should be."
As he spoke, he looked at Fu Xie with deep meaning: "The Xie family in Kuaiji has been quiet for a long time. With people like you, Shaobian, you will definitely achieve greater glory and inherit the fame of the two sages Yao Qinggong and Hong Daogong."
In front of Lu Tao, Mr.
Xie Fu was not surprised at all that Lu Tao knew about his family background.
Just comparing him, a man who was expelled from the clan, with the two sages Yao Qinggong and Hong Daogong made Xie Fu a little dumbfounded.
"My lord, how dare you compare yourself to these two saints?"
"Hey, what Shao Dei said is wrong. In terms of talent and learning ability, Shao Dei is no less than the two sages of the Xie family. When it comes to red-blooded heart, Shao Dei is not bad at all, but his achievements are not as good as those of the two sages. But Shaodian is in his prime, who can know how great Shaodian will be in the future."
Xie Fu only regarded Lu Tao as a compliment, "I'll tell you the truth, this Jiangnan East Road Grain Merchant is really important to me."
Lu Tao still smiled. Mr. Xie of Kuaiji was indeed a bit down and out now.
Xie Fu lowered his voice and said softly: "Sir, I wonder if you have received the news?"
Lu Tao was curious: "What's the news?"
"I want to take up the post of Jiedu envoy of Huainan Province."
"What!"
Lu Tao was so surprised that he almost fell off his chair: "Shaodian, are you kidding me?"
"How dare you kid me, sir?"
"Really?" Lu Tao still couldn't believe it.
"Really, Wang Junheng, the former Minister of War, is already running for me in the capital, haven't you heard?"
Lu Tao took a breath of air. It turned out to be the Wang family, so this matter is almost certain. He responded: "I didn't receive the news. Shao Dian, have you received the exact news?"
Xie Fuying said: "I'm not sure yet, but maybe someone already knows the result?"
Lu Tao was curious: "Who?"
"Do you recognize Huo Duan, sir?"
"Huo Duan, a big businessman who sells medicinal materials and Silla maids?"
Xie Fu nodded and listened to Lu Tao say: "The details of this person are elusive, but according to my understanding, he has very close connections with Chang'an, and his background may not be simple."
Xie Fu nodded and said: "Huo Duan already knows about this matter. He is bidding for Jiangnan East Road Grain General Merchant. Huo Duan took the initiative to show his favor to me."
Lu Tao laughed and said, "This bastard's nose is sharper than a cat's. He will never smell wrong."
Then he suddenly realized and pointed at Xie Fu: "This is why you want to bid for Jiangnan Dongdao Grain General Merchant."
The Huainan Dao Jiedu envoy was ranked in the second rank, and he could be said to be an extremely popular minister.
This position not only oversees the entire Huainan Road, but also oversees the eight observer envoys of Jiangnan East Road. It can be said to be the governor of two provinces.
However, due to the special characteristics of Jiangnan and the fact that Zhechong Prefectures in various places are under different guard rates, the forces of all parties can be said to be mixed.
This position is a hot potato. Regardless of whether it is an empty title or not, whether you can take up the post alive is a question, so this position has always been vacant.
However, Xie Fu has the support of the royal family, so he should have no problem taking office.
Thinking of this, Lu Tao asked: "Does Shaodian want to occupy a vain name and make a fool of himself, or does he want to do something practical?"
Xie Fuxiao asked: "Sir, what do you think?"
Lu Tao responded: "If you want to gain a false reputation and establish a reputation for the Xie family in Kuaiji, it's easy, but if Shaodian wants to do something practical, it will be quite difficult."
Xie Fu followed suit and said: "If Xie Fu really takes up the post of Huainan Dao Jiedushi, please take care of him, Mr. Lu."
Lu Tao chuckled: "You kid, you are quite smart. You came to win me over immediately."
Xie Fu said: "Young man is alone. If you don't have an adult to take care of you, you may lose your head."
"Then there needs to be checks, balances and control. That's the path Shaodian wants to take."
"Please give me some advice, sir."
"Shaodian, can you understand the military system that has been in use since the beginning of the dynasty?"
Xie Fu nodded.
"Young Master, do you know that in order to prevent the formation of cliques and separatist regimes, the guards and their subordinates are not concentrated in one state or one state?"
"I don't know about that."
Lu Tao smiled: "For example, the Suzhou Zhechong Prefecture Army is under the Shesheng Guards, while the Changzhou Zhechong Prefecture Army is under the Leopard Cavalry Guards. The two belong to different forces, and the post of Jiedushi combines military and political power."
Xie Fu asked: "Isn't this contradictory?"
Lu Tao smiled and said: "The reform of the system will more or less cause some conflicts, but in fact there is no contradiction. Take the Leopard Cavalry Guards as an example. They must obey the orders of both the Leopard Cavalry Guards commander and the emperor. When there is a conflict between the two, Who should you listen to?"
Xie Fu suddenly realized it and let out an oh sound.
Lu Tao smiled and said: "You are the military governor of Huainan Road. All the Zhechong Prefecture troops under your jurisdiction should obey your orders, but they may not be willing to listen to you."
Xie Fu smiled and answered: "I am in the Cao camp and my heart is in the Han Dynasty."
Lu Tao smiled and said: "That's right. If you want to take the entire Huainan Road and even the military power of Jiangnan East Road into your own hands, these forces will definitely have a fierce conflict with you and want to kill you."
"But if you want to take the road of checks and balances, it will be much easier. If you want to use them, they also want to use you, so there will be more room for detours. After all, no one wants to offend the king unless they are forced to do so. valve."
"Boy, thank you for your advice."
Lu Tao laughed loudly: "It will be my turn to call you sir from now on."
After the laughter, Xie Fu returned to the topic: "Master Lu, I would like to borrow some food from you."
Lu Tao responded: "I have nearly a thousand dan of food stored in my house, but it's just a drop in the bucket for you."
Xie Fu smiled bitterly: "It's better than nothing."
Lu Tao said cheerfully: "Okay, I'll give the order immediately."
…
Ye Meixun had a frown on his face. Based on his information, he already knew in advance who would win and who would lose in this test.
Gu Xianting's performance really surprised him. He was actually able to fight Zhu Shide so hard that he could see the possibility promised in the bid, which made him so excited.
Because of this, he felt sad in his heart. He had just said the words and could only accept the ending...
Liu Wanli walked in and said, "Master, the lady is here."
Ye Mei asked and blurted out: "Who?"
Liu Wanli responded: "Your daughter."
Ye Mei asked and waved his hand: "No!" Of course he knew what his daughter was doing.
