As we all know, counselors have always been an absolutely indispensable part of those who want to achieve hegemony.
Chen Kan's purpose of supporting Mengge Suhan was to unify the Liaodong Peninsula and then use the peninsula as a springboard to cross the sea and target the Japanese country.
Rather than really helping him get revenge, or letting him take his own resources and run away all over the mountain.
To achieve this series of plans, judging from the news coming back from Liaodong, it is impossible to rely on Meng Ge Suhan alone. He can't beat his brother.
Chen Kan must find someone with enough brains to help him.
Chen Kan chose Xu Su not because Xu Su was worthy of Chen Kan's attention, but simply because Xu Su was the only one in Beijing's official circles whom Chen Kan could remember.
The relationship between a dog and a snowmobile on the Jinshui River that day still needs to be accepted.
Xu Mansion, after learning that Marquis Jinghai was coming to visit, the entire Xu Mansion became busy.
The housekeeper of the Xu Mansion led his people to clear away all the snow in the yard, and ordered the middle door to be opened wide and the threshold to be removed. His attitude could not be described as unceremonious.
Xu Su had an intuition in his heart that the wind passing by the big man this time was likely to blow his dust into the sky, so he asked the servants in the mansion to be perfect in every detail.
All the details of the Xu Mansion have been sorted out, and Chen Kan's car will arrive at the door.
Xu Suping dismissed all the servants in the mansion, and only took his fat son to stand at the door to greet him personally.
The guard of honor of the Hou Mansion stopped in front of the Xu Mansion until all the neighbors around the Xu Mansion saw the scene, and then Chen Kan slowly got out of the carriage.
The moment he saw Chen Kan, Xu Su's youngest son Xu Zheng couldn't help but gulped.
He was still full of resentment when his snowmobile and dog were snatched away on the Jinshui River, but now that he saw the full guard of honor behind Chen Kan, he realized that it was his honor to have his snowmobile and dog taken care of by such a big shot. .
Chen Kan slowly walked towards the Xu family and his son, and said with a smile: "Thank you, Mr. Xu. Please wait!"
Xu Su hurriedly took Xu Zheng to salute: "The Marquis has arrived, and the humble house is full of flowers. Please invite the Marquis to take a rest in the house."
"No hurry, no rush!"
Chen Kan smiled and stood at the door for a few more minutes, making sure that the scene of his conversation with Xu and his son would fall into other people's eyes, and then slowly walked into the house with the two of them.
Although the Xu Mansion dismantled the threshold so that Chen Kan's guard of honor could enter directly, Chen Kan was not a pampered person after all.
Xu Mansion said, he doesn't mind giving Xu Su a thumbs up.
Xu Su walked towards Chen Kan and sat down in the atrium, with a hint of unbelievable surprise in his eyes.
Of course he knew the meaning of Chen Kan's actions today. He came to visit Xu Mansion with full honors, which was to convey to the outside world that Marquis Jinghai valued him.
Once the news spread in official circles.
Even though his official position is still a small seventh-grade promotion official, his status is different from before.
Even those in Shuntian Mansion had to give him face.
It was really hard for him to imagine that a small act on the Jinshui River that day would be rewarded with such a generous reward today.
Xu Su had a feeling of being knocked unconscious by huge happiness for no reason.
However, he is a civil servant, and he knows better that there must be a reason for all this. The more Chen Kan values him, the more difficult it is to do what Chen Kan needs him to do.
But as long as he can successfully get on the line to Jinghaihoufu, he will do it no matter how difficult it is. Not only must he do it, but he must do it beautifully.
How many people are trying to grab their heads and want to do things for the Hou Mansion? The Hou Mansion may not be interested in them, let alone the fact that the Hou Mansion is now taking the initiative to come to the door.
Prepared in his mind, Xu Su waved his hand: "Come, let's have a banquet!"
Chen Kan sat on the main seat with a golden sword and looked at Xu Su with a smile.
"Master Xu."
Xu Su immediately sat up straight: "I wonder what the Marquis' orders are?"
Chen Kan didn't show off, and said bluntly: "I have supported a group of Jurchens in Liaodong. Now this group of Jurchens lacks brains. I wonder if Mr. Xu is interested?"
Xu Su's status was not enough for Chen Kan to have any thoughts, so Chen Kan's words were very straightforward.
Xu Su agreed that it was the best, but if he disagreed, the worst case would be that Chen Kan would find someone else to handle it. For Chen Kan, Xu Su was only the first choice, but not the only one.
Xu Su didn't hesitate too much, and immediately said: "I am willing to accept the assignment of the Marquis."
Chen Kan said slowly: "The conditions in Liaodong are a bit more difficult, but that plain has been the homeland of our Han people since ancient times. If you can assist Meng Ge Suhan to unify the Liaodong Peninsula, it will be a great achievement. I will do it for you by then." Please take credit."
"I will definitely live up to the high expectations of the Marquis."
Xu Su made a promise.
Perhaps others would think that the cold weather in Liaodong was a sign of suffering, but for officials like Xu Su, it was the best promotion step.
"Um!"
Chen Kan responded again and stopped talking.
Xu Su was also very sensible and did not ask further questions. He did not need to know why Chen Kan wanted to unify the Liaodong Peninsula, nor did he need to know why Chen Kan insisted on supporting a group of Jurchens instead of directly suppressing the territory with an army.
The only thing he knew was to complete the task assigned to him by Chen Kan beautifully. In this way, a smooth road would be waiting for him.
If he died unfortunately, his fat son would step on his bones and take the Xu family to a new level.
Anyone who doesn't do this pie-in-the-sky thing is a fool.
Moreover, Xu Su could gain a firm foothold in the Ming Dynasty's officialdom, and it was impossible for him to get involved with a fool.
The deal was completed in a few words, and the banquet in the Xu Mansion officially began.
Looking at the dishes on the table, Chen Kan had no appetite. In the winter in the north, there were no green vegetables. A table full of meat and dried vegetables could not whet his appetite.
After taking a few bites to calm Xu Su's mind, Chen Kan looked at Xu Zheng, who had been silently accompanying him since he arrived at the Xu Mansion.
Xu Zheng seems to be about the same age as Zhu Zhanji. At this moment, he may be afraid of Chen Kan's identity. Even when eating, he only dares to let the serving maid pick the plate in front of him.
Chen Kan smiled and asked, "Has Mr. Xu learned to read and write?"
Seeing Chen Kan looking at his son, Xu Su's face suddenly showed encouragement.
Xu Zheng glanced at his father cautiously and saw an encouraging look on his face. Then he stood up and responded respectfully: "Back to the Marquis, I have been attending private school for two years."
Chen Kan nodded, turned to look at Xu Su and said with a smile: "I think the Xu family is a family of farming and studying ethics, and Young Master Xu is also a smart and good young man. Mr. Xu needs to train him well."
As soon as Chen Kan finished speaking, Xu Su smiled like a flower, cupped his hands and said, "What the hell, my child is so naughty and naughty, how can I be worthy of such a comment from the Marquis?"
Chen Kan stopped and said: "I also have three disobedient little monkeys in my family. If Mr. Xu doesn't give up, you might as well let them interact more. As people of the same age, we should have more topics to talk about together so that they can play with each other better. Let’s go together.”
A trace of ecstasy flashed in Xu Su's eyes, and he nodded and said, "Yes."
Then he turned to look at his son and scolded him: "Why don't you quickly thank Mr. Marquis for your kindness."
Xu Zheng still didn't know what Chen Kan's words meant, but in his confusion he also knew that this seemed to be a great opportunity for him.
Immediately he leaned down and bowed down: "Thank you, Mr. Marquis, for your cultivation."
There are no fools among the children of officials. Even if they are playboys, their cognition is much higher than that of children from ordinary families.
After paying homage, without waiting for Xu Su to speak further, he walked straight to Chen Kan and filled his glass.
Chen Kan also took a sip in a dignified manner, then stood up and held his hands to Xu Su: "I'll be with you, Lord Xu. I have something to do, so I won't accompany you."
Xu Su stood up and returned the courtesy: "I'm going to send you to the Marquis."
Xu's father and son sent Chen Kan out of the Xu Mansion together, and then watched Chen Kan's honor guard disappear from sight.
Only at this moment did Xu Zheng dare to ask the doubts in his heart.
"Dad, who is this Marquis?"
Xu Su rubbed his youngest son's head: "You just need to know that he is your noble person."
Xu Zheng nodded in understanding, his face confused.
"After you go to school, if nothing happens, you can go to the Hou Mansion to have more contact."
Xu Su smiled and warned his youngest son, but he hesitated for a moment and still did not tell his son the true identity of the three little monkeys in the Hou Mansion.
When Chen Kan returned home, the Hou Mansion was having dinner.
As soon as the three little guys saw Chen Kan coming back, they immediately became quiet.
He saluted Chen Kan respectfully: "Teacher!"
Chen Kan sat down and said calmly: "You have another little friend. Get along well in the future and don't bully others."
"Teacher, are you going to accept another apprentice?"
Zhu Zhanhe, the youngest, had a small flame of eagerness in his eyes.
If he accepts another disciple, he can get rid of the title of junior brother and become third senior brother.
Chen Kan shook his head: "I have no plans to accept any more disciples. The three of you are enough to give me a headache. Who can bear the thought of another one?"
As soon as Chen Kan finished speaking, the small flame of hope in Zhu Zhanhe's eyes was instantly extinguished.
What Chen Kan said came from the bottom of his heart. Apart from these three little guys, he had no intention of accepting any other disciples.
Teaching disciples is really not something that only one person can do.
Therefore, Chen Kan, the boy from the Xu family, did not intend to be included in the door wall. It was also because of the exchange that he provided a broad road for that boy.
Xu Su exchanged his brain for Xu Zheng.
As for where he can go in the end, that's not what Chen Kan should be concerned about.
Zhu Zhanji and Hua Shi didn't express anything. Anyway, whether Chen Kan accepted a disciple or not would not affect their status as senior brother and second senior brother.
"Okay, let's eat first!"
Zhu Yuelan gave Chen Kan a piece of food and interrupted the conversation between the three of them without leaving any trace.
In her opinion, it was enough for Chen Kan to have three apprentices in his family, and it was better not to spread his exclusive knowledge.
After all, they will also have children in the future. Wouldn't it be good to keep it and pass it on to their own children?
