Xie Fu heard this and thought to himself, Cici is so cruel, let alone refusing to practice, if you are lazy at all, you will be tortured to the point of death.
She looks gentle and harmless, but her heart is many times harder than that of Sister Chu.
However, it was her sternness that enabled her to make rapid progress in martial arts during the few years she was in the fantasy world, and to stand out as a first-line master. This was probably the result of strict masters giving rise to brilliant disciples.
Xie Fu also knew that Ci Ci was doing it for his own good. If it weren't for her severity, he would have died in the hands of a powerful enemy.
Mouth responded: "Yes."
Chuyue asked: "What benefits did it give you?"
"Cook me a bowl of noodles."
Chuyue was surprised: "She can also cook noodles!"
Xie Fu thought why not take the opportunity to say more nice things about Ci Ci so that Sister Chu could have a better impression of Ci Ci, so he responded, "The noodles she cooks are delicious."
These words are true. The noodles cooked by Ci Ci are the most delicious things in the world. Personally speaking, they are even better than the delicacies made by Xianting.
Chuyue snorted: "Don't say good things about her!"
As soon as he finished speaking, Xie Fu was slapped on the buttocks and fell like a dog. "Sister Chu, you hit me really hard now."
"Of course I'm going to fight. Who told you to say good things about her?"
Xie Fu said with a smile: "What kind of jealousy is this?"
Chuyue chuckled: "If you dare to have something happen with her, give it a try!"
These words were soft and gentle, but they made Xie Fu's back light up. He knew Chu Yue very well, and the softer he spoke, the more she meant it. He said deliberately: "This is not the first time you want to kill me. I’m not alive and well now.”
"Who said I wanted to kill you? If I kill her in front of you first, and then die in front of you, wouldn't it make you even more miserable?"
Xie Fu said coldly: "Sister Chu, you are too vicious."
Chuyue chuckled; "Then you remember my warning!"
Xie Fu got angry, waved his hands and said, "No more fun!"
Chuyue coaxed, "Would you like me to give you some benefits?"
"Do not care."
"Let's do this. If you catch me, you can take off the clothes I just put on."
Xie Fu sneered: "Am I as unbearable as you say?"
Chuyue continued to seduce: "In other words, I'll take a bath with you."
Xie Fu scolded: "You vixen!"
"Do you want?"
"want!"
The ending was naturally played by Chuyue in vain, without even touching the root hair.
The sun sets in the west, the red pass is covered with dusk mist, and the fragrant wind blows, creating a beautiful scene.
The remaining light shines on the sparkling pool surface, flickering like a layer of broken gold.
And in the distance, the sky and the sea meet, and the setting sun spurts out like blood, and its fiery redness spreads wantonly, as if all the power is bursting out to paint the world red.
Chuyue sighed: "It's so beautiful."
Xie Fuying said: "Yes, it is so beautiful. I have never seen such a beautiful sunset in all the years I have been in Suzhou. The most beautiful sunset is after the summer rain. The sunset in this Xuanxu season can be regarded as a rare spectacle."
Chuyue asked: "Really?"
Xie Fu turned his head to look at the incomparably beautiful Chu Yue and said with a smile: "Maybe because he knew that sister was coming, Suzhou tried his best to show off in front of her and make her like this place."
Chu Yue smiled and said, "What a mouth you have."
Xie Fu smiled and said: "My mouth can not only talk, but also know whether relatives are right or wrong. Just kiss, and kiss indiscriminately, and insist on kissing in places where kissing is not allowed."
"You are becoming more and more unrestrained."
"I am frivolous and carefree for the beauty, oh, no, no, no, I said it wrong."
"What's wrong?"
"I'm so obscene for the vixen."
Chuyue smiled sweetly: "I'll destroy your Yang Feng and let's see how you let yourself go.
Xie Fu leaned closer and chuckled: "Sister, are you willing to do it?"
Chuyue sneered: "Why not give up!"
"Then Sister Yukun will have no companions from now on and will be lonely for the rest of her life."
Chuyue suddenly became angry and said, "You dirty brat."
Xie Fu laughed happily like a slut teasing a young lady.
Being able to tease the master is really a big deal in life.
While the couple is quarreling and scolding, their relationship becomes deeper day by day, while the lover is also in love while playing and teasing.
At this time, Butler Kong hurriedly came to the attic and said loudly: "Sir, General Zhang Shiyi, the captain of Changzhou Zhechong, wants to see you."
When Xie Fu heard this, he puffed up his chest slightly, as if to say, sister, did you see that the captain used the word "begging" when he came to see me?
He responded: "Steward Kong, please sit down and serve tea in General Zhang's study. I will be there shortly."
Steward Kong turned around and Xie Fu gave another instruction: "Steward Kong, no one is allowed to step into this embroidery building without my instructions from now on."
"Yes, I understand."
After Butler Kong left, Fu Xie said to Chu Yue: "Sister, you can live here with peace of mind. No one will disturb you. Even if you walk around the courtyard without clothes, no one will see you."
Chuyue asked: "What about you?"
Xie Fu smiled and said, "It doesn't matter if I see it?"
Chuyue hummed: "Who told you it doesn't matter."
"Yes, yes, the relationship is too big. If I see it, I will definitely not be able to control it. Every time I see it, I will be exhausted on your bed. Finally, I will die of exhaustion on your bed. My sister is also doing it for my own good."
Chuyue asked: "Do you usually talk to your wife?"
Xie Fu smiled and said: "Not really."
"Then why are you talking to me like this? Do you think I'm easy to bully?"
"Sister, you are not easy to bully. Sister, you are like a fairy in the sky. You must be cold and ungrateful. You have to work harder to bring the fairy down to earth."
Chuyue smiled: "To be honest, it's quite funny to you, but I don't allow you to say that to others, not even your wife."
"Okay, this frivolous and unrestrained style is exclusive to my sister!"
"Okay, you don't have to be busy, right? I'm not a child, so I don't need to accompany you all the time."
"Watch the sunset with my sister."
It wasn't until the sun went down and night fell that Fu Xie left the embroidery building and moved to the study.
As soon as he entered the study, Zhang Shiyi, wearing the military uniform of a military general, stood up and saluted: "I see you for your humble position."
"Master Zhang, there is no need to be polite, please sit down."
As soon as they met, they saw that Zhang Shiyi's military uniforms were patched and old. He smiled and said, "General Zhang, you are also a high-ranking fifth-grade captain, why are you so shabby?"
Zhang Shiyi immediately became energetic: "I am laughing at you. You don't know something. These days, I have been practicing and rectifying the Suzhou Zhechong government army according to your instructions. Guess what?"
"What?"
"In order to set an example and take the lead in my humble duty, I moved too much. The military uniform on my body was torn and couldn't be worn at all. I had to rummage through the cabinets and find this old one, and I had to make do with it."
Xie Fu laughed loudly: "General Zhang must be incorruptible at ordinary times. He doesn't even have a good military uniform."
Zhang Shiyi said with a smile: "It's not what adults call incorruptible. He just likes to drink. He often invites his brothers to a brothel. There is not a penny left in his monthly salary, and he also gets a lot of extras."
Xie Fu said with a smile: "That must be coupled with a generous and righteous character."
Zhang Shiyi said instead: "Sir, I heard that you have a batch of armors on hand."
Xie Fu glanced at Zhang Shiyi when he heard this, and thought to himself, you are not wearing rags specially to show pity, but you are thinking of my armor.
He smiled and said: "Yes, I have a batch of armors on hand."
These armors were given by my sworn sister Su Qianqian, including 300 pairs of Mingguang armors, 500 pairs of Red Refining armors, and 1,200 pairs of horse armors.
I have to say it is really generous.
It was nominally a wedding gift to him, but it was a promise made during the sworn vows.
Zhang Shiyi added: "I heard that these armors were purchased from the Su family in Jiancheng."
Xie Fu saw that Zhang Shiyi was drooling, and his judgment deepened, "General Zhang, you are quite well informed."
"As a humble officer, I am the captain of Zhechong. How can this weapon and armor be hidden from my eyes?"
Xie Fu smiled and responded, knowing that Zhang Shiyi would definitely tell his intentions.
As expected, Zhang Shiyi changed the subject: "Sir, I have helped you train the Suzhou Zhechong Army these days. There is no credit but hard work. I have never worn the Mingguang Armor in my life. Can you give me a pair for my humble job?"
Xie Fu pointed at Zhang Shiyi with a smile: "General Zhang is so greedy. He speaks with Mingguang Kai as soon as he opens his mouth."
"Sir, I know that the Mingguang Armor is extremely expensive. I also know that you bought it with real money and silver. I will not get it for free. I will repay you well in the future."
Xie Fu said with a smile: "General Zhang, I am not reluctant. Who doesn't want a good armor to protect themselves, especially people like General Zhang who need to be protected well? Let alone give you one, just give ten Vice, I’m not stingy either.”
Zhang Shiyi's heart skipped a beat, and his face turned red with excitement.
Xie Fu changed the topic: "But as the saying goes, you don't worry about scarcity but inequality. I gave it to General Zhang. I'm afraid there will be resentment about what others will think."
Zhang Shiyi was anxious: "Sir, after all, you are still reluctant to let go."
A good pair of armor is as valuable to a general as his wealth and life, not to mention the king of armors - Mingguang Armor!
This is a symbol of status.
Xie Fu said with a smile: "General Zhang, please be patient. I have an idea."
After Xie Fu pondered for a long time, he finally spoke: "Why don't all Jiangnan East Road and Huainan Road hold a military competition with the government troops!
Zhang Shiyi was confused: "Military competition?"
Xie Fu asked: "General Zhang, how do your troops train in peacetime?"
Zhang Shiyi groaned: "According to the different types of arms, corresponding exercises are carried out. Take the Suzhou Zhechong Prefecture Army as an example. It is affiliated with the Shengsheng Guard. Most of the personnel are mainly trained in bow shooting. On weekdays, most of them practice shooting to enhance their arm strength. Improve your hit.”
After thanking Fun, Zhang Shiyi continued: "The Changzhou Zhechong Mansion Army is affiliated with the Leopard Cavalry Guard, and its personnel are mostly cavalry. The training on weekdays is mainly based on cavalry charges, raids, and encirclement and suppression."
"As far as I know, the government troops usually disarm and return to the fields, and they also conduct a field hunt every year to prevent their skills from becoming unfamiliar..."
Zhang Shiyi talked and Xie Fu nodded repeatedly.
Zhang Shiyi returned to the topic and said: "Sir, what does holding a military competition have to do with me asking you for armor?"
Xie Fu responded with a smile: "I set up a generous reward. Do you think they will participate enthusiastically after listening to it?"
Zhang Shiyi was surprised: "Are you using armor as a reward?"
Xie Fu nodded, and Zhang Shiyi immediately blurted out: "That's not a desperate attempt to grab it."
Xie Fu said with a smile: "I am airborne as the Jiedu Envoy of Huainan Province, and my foundation is still shallow. I can take this opportunity to get to know and communicate with the Zhechong Prefecture Army from various places. Furthermore, as the Jiedu Envoy of Huainan Province, I also want to be a soldier. Seeking some benefits, not only gaining profits, but also strengthening the military's combat capabilities, why not do it."
Zhang Shiyi said: "Sir, do you want to..."
But he suddenly choked him, tacitly knowing it. It was obvious that Mr. Xie wanted to win over people's hearts and firmly control the two armies of the government in his own hands.
"Sir, do you know that in order to prevent cliques and separatist regimes, the various military posts and headquarters are not concentrated in one state. I am afraid that this move by your Majesty is like a dog-eat-dog that will never come back."
Zhang Shiyi doesn't need to make it too clear. The sentence "The meat bun beats the dog and there is no return" can already explain the entire situation.
Xie Fu said with a smile: "General Zhang, I regard you as one of my own, and there is no need to hide it from you. When I become the governor of Huainan Province, I don't just want to hang on to a false title, but I also want to achieve some real results."
"Yes, the different affiliations of the Zhechong Mansion Army can indeed prevent cliques and separatism. However, there are advantages and disadvantages. If a war really breaks out, each camp will not be able to coordinate and command as a whole. How can the battle be fought? No matter how elite the army is, it will be like this A pile of loose sand, broken by people one by one."
Zhang Shiyi smiled and said: "My lord is right. The system has changed due to the current situation. In the peaceful and prosperous times in front of us, my lord's move will inevitably be doubted by others."
Xie Fu asked back: "Is it really a peaceful and prosperous age?"
As far as he knew, Beidi had been plotting against Daguan Kingdom for many years, and there was bound to be a battle between the two sides. If they were not prepared in advance, they would be improvised when the actual fight started.
As far as the current situation is concerned, the emperor may have sensed the crisis and wants to delegate power but is wary of it. In addition, the system has been in place for a long time and the forces of all parties have become deeply entrenched.
If you want to reform, you must offend the interests of some people. If your interests are offended, you will naturally fight back.
And reform is never easy, especially when it involves the entire country's military.
In the exchange with Xiaoyun, leaving the Nestorian Church in Da Qin was a good excuse for him to gain military power.
He has a plan, and it depends on the court's intention, whether to regard him as a resistance, as a pawn to hold the Nestorian Church of Great Qin hostage, or as a force to promote reform.
Seeing that Zhang Shiyi didn't answer, Fu Xie smiled and said: "Conclusion followed by chaos, chaos followed by stability has always been an inevitable historical trajectory. Can General Zhang guarantee eternal peace?"
Zhang Shiyi secretly thought when he heard this, he must have a higher position and know more secrets than himself, so he responded: "My lord, you have worked hard, but..."
Xie Fu said with a smile: "I know what General Zhang is worried about. It doesn't matter who you belong to, but who you listen to is important. As the saying goes, if the sky is high and the emperor is far away, there will be some disobedience to the orders of the foreign emperor."
Zhang Shiyi hummed without making any comment.
Xie Fu smiled and said, "Let me tell you a story. There was a county that was very poor. The government's salary had been in arrears. Even the government servants and policemen who were on duty were not getting enough. One day came. A wealthy gentry, who was very wealthy, immediately improved people's livelihood when he arrived in the local area, and also subsidized the government officials privately. Later, these government officials and agents did not listen to anyone, but listened to this wealthy gentleman. "
