After waiting for many days, Shen Douke couldn't wait any longer. He summoned Cui Ming again and showed the military order sent from Yangzhou Kuaima: "Three thousand Wu troops have crossed Tongshui and will attack Jiuzi."
Cui Ming was surprised: "It came so fast. Who is leading the army?"
Shen Douke said: "This is Young Master Zhuyong."
Cui Ming thought deeply, "Isn't this Mr. Guang the one who comes? If so, don't be afraid of him. Mr. Guang has a reputation as a virtuous man. It is said in Linzi that he has the magnanimity to tolerate the world. He is courageous, decisive and unassuming. When I see you next time, I will avoid it if I can... ...As for Zhu Yong, there are also comments in Linzi that he is indecisive and hesitant to act forward and backward, and it is difficult to achieve great things."
This is the background and vision of the descendants of Linzi's wealthy family. They can comment on the world's figures at any time. Shen Douke was very satisfied with this and said: "Having said that, the three thousand swordsmen of the Wu army are all elite and invincible. The king has issued an order to Yangzhou. , dispatched troops from Yangzhou to the east to aid Jiuzi, Zhou Yin said, I will lead the army to go out."
Cui Ming said happily: "It's a good thing. After the war, the merits will be rewarded, and the military merits should be divided among them!"
Shen Douke said: "I can't delay here any longer. I've been waiting for three days. Why hasn't Zuo Bo come yet?"
Cui Ming shook his head and said, "I don't know this."
Shen Douke asked: "Can Shen Wu be taken away by force? Can I directly accuse him of possible crimes?"
Cui Mingdao: "The jade ruler has failed to test the elixir. If there is no one to prove it... Such a strong move is not done by a wise man. Zuo disciple, you must know that although the four countries are small, they are countries after all. If you really go to Yingdu, you know what the king is doing." meaning?"
Shen Douke thought for a long time and said, "Is it possible for you to spread the rumors?"
Cui Ming smiled bitterly and said: "Zuo Tu doesn't know that Shen Wu has a very high reputation in Shangyong. Rumors are of no use to him. He falsely accuses him of refining bad elixirs. Who dares to say this? He might be beaten to death by Shangyong people in the streets. .”
Shen Douke sighed: "He is indeed a good alchemy master. He even refined the Dragon and Tiger Golden Pill. This shows that he has been passed down by Gao Zhen, the envy disciple. I have kept this matter secret from Zhou Yin and your disciples, but they Sooner or later you will know...it's a pity that you have bad character and can't be used by me..."
Cui Ming asked: "What can I do?"
Shen Douke thought for a while and said, "Continue to investigate Zuo Bo's whereabouts...Why don't you think he came?"
Cui Ming guessed: "There are only two possibilities. Either he is reluctant to part with the money for selling fake black ginseng pills and runs away with the money, or he is a kid from a rich family and is afraid of the pain of prison... maybe a combination of both?"
Shen Douke sighed: "Are we really stupid people with narrow vision? Can't we think about the long term? People from the four countries are like this. No wonder they were defeated by our great Chu and moved to this remote place... Wait for one more day , if he doesn’t come yet…”
"What should it be?"
"Shen Wu cannot be used by me, nor should it be used by the four countries!"
"This... Shen Wu is a corporal of Young Master Qingyu's family. If he were to force the Young Master to repel him and expel him, it would probably cause controversy in the world."
In these days, you can use various tricks below to let other customers change their homes, but they must not be made public, and there is no reason to publicly ask other family owners not to accept money, or to expel the customers. This is against the rules. Today you are in the first grade of junior high school. , tomorrow others will do fifteen. This is something that shakes the foundation of all the officials. If spread, it will cause public anger. Shen Douke, who breaks the rules, will never be able to gain a foothold in the Chu Kingdom.
Of course Shen Douke knew it and sneered: "I'm not that stupid, of course I have my own way!"
Shen Douke waited another day amid hesitation, but still did not wait for Zuo Bo to surrender. Finally, he made up his mind and proposed to visit Yonghou.
Yonghou has been lying on the bed for several years. In fact, he is on the verge of death and is dying. He relies on the elixir for support. The life and death of a country's king, even if he is a vassal, is a major matter for the Chu State. Shen Douke's request for a visit is reasonable.
The two young masters of Yongguo, Qingyu and Chengshuang, appeared together and accompanied Shen Douke into the palace.
Shen Douke paid homage to Marquis Yong as a foreign minister. He raised the curtain and looked at him. Seeing Marquis Yong's face haggard and his eyes scattered, he couldn't help but sigh: "Your Majesty, foreign ministers are here to visit."
Marquis Yong narrowed his eyes and said with all his strength, "It's time for you to work."
Shen Douke asked, "Your Majesty, you look good."
Yonghou said: "Zuo Tu was joking. My life is about to end, and my illness is incurable. I don't have many days left, so I just try my best to support myself. I just remember that the envoy from the kingdom has not arrived yet, and I am afraid that it will be rude to leave, so I am worried and dare not go ahead. trend."
Shen Douke thought about it, carefully weighing his words and sentences: "Qu Yin once said that when a king is in charge of government, he should handle it according to virtue and do it according to his ability. This can be said to know etiquette."
Yonghou was silent for a moment, coughed a few times, and said: "Thank you Zhou Mu, thank you Zuo Tu, I...cough...I can't bear it."
Shen Douke smiled and said: "Everyone in the world knows your contribution to Dayong Sheji. How can you not deserve it? I just don't know that future generations can continue your virtue?"
Marquis Yong asked: "Is there any way for Zuo Tu to teach me?"
Shen Douke lowered his head and said humbly: "How dare you say anything? Now that I know your Majesty's feelings, I will report them to the capital of Ying. Please take care of yourself."
After saying this, he retired and returned from the palace.
Shen Douke visited Yonghou as an envoy of Chu, commented on Yonghou, and mentioned his descendants, his intention is clear.
That night, the young master came to the post in pairs and had a banquet with Shen Douke for a long time.
On the second day, Prince Qingyu invited Shen Douke to go hunting and not return until late in the evening.
Sima Yuan Dynasty went to the residence of Prince Qingyu to inquire. Qingyu said: "Today we are hunting, I will test him with words. The envoy of Chu looked around and talked about him, but he said that the general will lead the army to conquer Wu. He said that the swordsmen of Wu State are the best in the world. They are worried about the war. At the same time, the soldiers were seriously injured and their morale was probably greatly reduced. He also said that if there were alchemists accompanying the army, it would boost their morale."
Yuan Sima said: "It's not like there are no alchemists among his Chu army. As far as I know, there are several in Yangzhou..." He suddenly realized: "He wants us to have alchemists? He wants to apply for alchemy." division?"
Young Master Qingyu nodded: "It depends on whether we are sensible."
Yuan Sima was furious: "How can it be justified to seize other people's followers by force? The young master should be the capital of Shu Ying!"
Young Master Qingyu said: "He didn't say it clearly, let alone Alchemist Shen. He said he had taken it by force, but there was no evidence."
Yuan Sima was stunned and asked: "What are the conditions for the pair?"
Young Master Qingyu said: "He said the same thing to me and my brother."
Yuan Sima said: "Unfair!"
Of course it's unfair, Wu Sheng is Qingyu's disciple, Qingyu is reluctant to give it to him, but he is willing to give it to the couple. Everyone can do the thing of being generous to others without the slightest difficulty.
Sure enough, on the next day, Lu Sikong and Zhong Situ both came to visit the young master Qingyu and mentioned the Chu envoy's request. They hoped that Qingyu would serve the country's interests and fulfill Shen Douke's wish to send Master Shen to serve in the Chu army.
Yuan Sima scolded from the side: "What a joke, you disciples, if I ask you to offer it, will you be willing?"
Zhong Situ said: "If it is for the sake of the country, I will fulfill my wish."
Yuan Sima said angrily: "My guests, my distinguished guests, are you willing? Are your distinguished guests willing to change the court?"
Lu Sikong said: "If this person doesn't understand the general situation, I will drive him away."
Yuan Sima was furious and said: "If these words of yours spread, no one in our country will dare to join my sect from now on!"
Zhong Situ and Lu Sima bowed down and said, "Master, this is just this one time, and it won't be the same in the future. I sincerely ask you to let him go."
Young Master Qingyu turned pale and walked away.
