Magistrate He got out of the sedan drunkenly, held the butler Liu Yi's shoulders, and staggered towards the inner house. He drank too much, the wine was boiling in his stomach, his throat was filled with sour water, waves of nausea came to his head, and he couldn't help but vomit on the roadside.
His intestines and stomach were like a crumpled cloth bag, turned over and over again. He Yaozu vomited until he felt dizzy, tears and snot flowed from his nose, and even yellow water was vomited out. Only then did He Yaozu feel better. He took the towel from Butler Liu's hand and wiped his face haphazardly without looking at the pile of dirt. He groaned with his tongue out loud: "Wei Tongpan is such a good drinker. I'm already so drunk, and he still has a glass." Just take a glass and act as if nothing has happened. Alas, I am resigned to being inferior and feel inferior!"
Liu Yi smiled and said: "Master Tongpan is known as 'you will never get drunk after a thousand cups'. His drinking capacity is bottomless and he is well-known in Yangzhou City."
"Talent, talent! Those salt merchants were convinced by him and immediately agreed to lower the price of salt..." Magistrate He stooped and felt nauseated again. Liu Yi patted his back gently for a while. Slow down.
"You can't drink anymore. You can't drink anything anymore. Drinking like this will shorten your life..."
"Master, let me help you go to the study to have a rest, drink a cup of hot tea and a bowl of porridge."
He Yaozu waved his hand and said: "White porridge? I don't want to eat anything. I don't want hot tea. It's true that I can get a cup of cold water to rinse my mouth. Well, let's go to Xiaochai's room. I'm tired."
Liu Yi hesitated and said: "Master, let's go to the study first."
He Yaozu was a little surprised and said dissatisfied: "Why do you have to go to the study?"
"Teacher Guo has been waiting for me outside the study since dusk, and he has been waiting until now."
When He Yaozu came back to his senses, he couldn't help but shudder, and all the remaining drunkenness turned into cold sweat. The swallowed letter swayed in front of his eyes. Only then did he realize that he had actually done nothing during the days he had been in Yangzhou. Han Bing made it clear in his letter that he wanted him to find a career for Guo Chuanlin as soon as possible - does the boxing and stick instructor privately hired by the prefect count? Thinking of this, he felt a little guilty.
"How can this be a good thing..." He muttered accidentally.
Liu Yi glanced at him and said cautiously: "Master, what are you worried about?"
He Yaozu smiled bitterly, "To be honest, I'm really afraid of meeting Coach Guo. He comes from a rough background. I'm worried... you know..."
"Master, do you want me to accompany you?" Liu Yi realized that the prefect probably had something in his hands, so he hesitated.
"You? What's the point of going!"
Liu Yi was silent for a moment and said: "When I was young, I also learned a little bit of the three-legged cat skills. Even if I risk my life, I still have to protect my master."
"It's good that you have this kind of heart, but not to this extent. Coach Guo has always been respectful to me. He came to me today because he must have something important..." He Yaozu suddenly realized something and hurriedly closed his mouth, feeling a rush in his heart. Panicking, Liu Yi was the one attracted by Wei Tongpan after all, so he had to hide some things from him. what happened to him? Don't get into trouble if you get drunk, make mistakes, talk a lot, or say things you shouldn't say!
"Yes, sir."
"You should go back first - by the way, go to the servants on night watch. Don't ask them to drink and gamble. Keep an eye on the door."
Liu Yi agreed, helped the magistrate through the lobby, came to the study room at the west end, and then said goodbye and left.
As expected, Guo Chuanlin was waiting outside the study, with a cup of tea in his hand. It was as green as new and without a trace of heat. He stood up and came forward to see Magistrate He. He cupped his fists and saluted with great respect, without any impatience on his face. This made He Yaozu feel more comfortable. He asked pleasantly: "Instructor Guo, why do you have to come to see me late at night?"
Guo Chuanlin smiled and said: "I have taken the liberty to disturb you, sir. Please come into the study. I have something to ask you."
He Yaozu felt relieved a little. It was always a good thing to ask for help. He was worried that Guo Chuanlin, relying on the backing of Han Bing, would repay the favor and lose his respect. He nodded reservedly, opened the door and entered the study, lit a candle, sat down slowly on the master's chair, and said with emotion: "If you have anything to do, Teacher Guo, just ask. As long as I can do my best, I will never refuse."
Guo Chuanlin hesitated and said: "Sir, I have an unkind request. I don't know whether to say it or not."
He Yaozu felt better and better. He twirled his beard and said, "Just say it."
"My subordinates are not as knowledgeable as your Excellency. I don't know a lot of Chinese characters and only know some superficial skills that are not worthy of recognition. Therefore, I want to find a career in the army, gain military exploits, and in the future I can find a wife and a son to bring glory to my ancestors."
"Well, it's a good thing that you are motivated!" He Yaozu was overjoyed when he heard this. The salt merchants gathered in Yangzhou City, and the oil and water were so rich. As a magistrate, he was expected to be elegant and nourishing, and he was not willing to let go easily. Han Bing is far away in Jiaguan, separated by mountains and rivers, and no matter how long his hand is, he can't reach Yangzhou, but Guo Chuanlin has always stayed in the mansion. There is a saying that "it is easy to ask the gods but difficult to send them away". , you may not know when the trick will be revealed and something will happen. Now that he offered to join the army, for He Yaozu, it was more satisfying than writing a good volume of poetry.
Guo Chuanlin smiled and said: "But my subordinate comes from a rough background and has no one to recommend him. If he joins the army, he can only be a pawn. He has no eyesight, and his life and death are unpredictable. Your Excellency..."
"Don't worry, Coach Guo. I will write a book right now and recommend you to be a leader. As for your future future, it depends on your luck." He Yaozu agreed wholeheartedly. He felt that as the prefect of Yangzhou, he could recommend a close confidant. Needless to say, the military also wanted to give him some slack.
"Thank you, sir. Sir, I plan to join the Han army and serve as an errand under General Deng."
"Deng is going to kill General Deng?" He Yaozu's face changed slightly, feeling that this matter was a bit difficult to handle.
Guo Chuanlin hammered the nail and turned around, biting it to death, and said: "Yes. I have inquired clearly. General Deng loves his soldiers like his own son. He is well-known for his love. Working under his command makes people feel at ease. Please help me!"
"Let me think about it... let me think about it..." He Yaozu lowered his head and pondered, feeling very embarrassed. Deng Quji was the son of General Deng Pu, a veteran of the three dynasties of the Liang Dynasty. He commanded 50,000 Han troops stationed in the Jiangdu camp. He held a high position and was very popular. Guo Chuanlin had great ambitions and was obviously not something that a mere commander could dismiss. To work under the general's command, he must at least be a private soldier to be justified. As a prefect, he is a bit unspeakable.
When Guo Chuanlin saw that he didn't reply for a long time, he had a troubled look on his face. He didn't seem to be pretending to be evasive. He immediately said: "If you have any inconvenience, sir, you might as well invite General Deng to come to your house as a guest. I will accompany you at the table. You only need to introduce me to a few people." , whether you can persuade General Xiao Deng depends on the ability of your subordinates."
This was a benefit at no cost, so you could give it a try. He Yaozu was afraid that he would make any more difficult requests, so he had an idea and came up with an idea that would kill two birds with one stone, and he readily agreed.
Guo Chuanlin said politely, "Thank you for your hard work, sir. It's late at night, sir, please go to bed early, and my subordinates will take their leave first."
He Yaozu secretly breathed a sigh of relief and stood up to see him off. Coach Guo claimed that he was from a rough background and was not on the stage. In his opinion, that was not the case at all. He was wary and even a little afraid of dealing with him. Fortunately, he decided to join the army to find a future, and he must do a good job in introducing him to General Xiao Deng.
