Chapter 443 Testing

Chapter 443 Testing

Chapter 443 Testing
After Wang Xuan left, Shao Xun continued to grow vegetables, and it took him a month to grow one crop.

The news has slowly leaked out.

This kind of thing that benefits military men cannot be hidden at all, as too many military strategists are rushing to spread it.

They have nothing to do with selecting filial and honest officials or selecting scholars.

They couldn't even enter the Imperial College or the Imperial University.

Court elections, the recruitment of important officials, and so on, seemed to be in a different world from them.

Tell me how to be an official?

Now Mr. Chen says yes, you can become an official, and I will help you.

What the hell are you waiting for if not sending Mr. Chen to the Tai Chi Hall?
However, the first person to be found was the famous "recluse" Yu Gun.

There was not a single official figure, nor a single member of the aristocratic family.

Yes, Yu Gun was a hermit who theoretically did not care about worldly affairs and had no interest in anyone, but he happened to be a member of the Yu clan.

When he came to visit, Shao Xun immediately understood. This is politics, you have to leave room for maneuver.

"Uncle Shubao has been living in seclusion since returning from Linlu Mountain and seldom interacts with others. Why would he come to visit?" Yu Wenjun, who was sewing the second purple robe, was a little surprised.

Shao Xun secretly sneered, Yu Gun did live in seclusion, but his son did not, and he even became an official.

In this world, is there anyone who can truly transcend the material world and cut off all ties of family, friendship, and love? Very few.

Yu Wenjun was already putting on her makeup.

Shao Xun's heart moved, and he gathered his emotions. He walked behind his wife and helped her draw her eyebrows.

Well, actually, there was no need to think about it too much. Yu Wenjun was indeed one of his favorite women.

Yin was serving on the side. Her thoughtful eyes met Shao Xun's, and then she hurriedly looked away.

What a sensitive and delicate mind!
Shao Xun was a little surprised. This girl was truly a reserved person, as if no little thought could escape her deer-like alertness.

After the couple finished putting on their makeup with a smile on their faces, Shao Xun held his wife's hand, with an extremely gentle look on his face, and went out.

Before leaving, he glanced at Yin with a half-smile.

Yin lowered her head and followed silently.

"Mr. Yu's presence here is truly a great honor to my humble home." A hearty laugh came: "Serve the tea."

"Uncle." Yu Wenjun's voice also came over.

"Uncle." Xiao Yu also stepped forward and bowed, then went to get the tea set, and Guanqiu went to help.

Yin and Xun went to comfort them.

As concubines, theoretically speaking, the status of the four was actually higher than that of the two princesses in the palace. They could even accompany Yu Wenjun to various gatherings and activities, which was between the main wife and the concubine.

But if a close guest came over, they would not ask the servants to help, but would come out to entertain them personally.

The relationship between them and the legal wife is actually an intimate one, like that between sisters and master and servant.

On a warm spring day, the three of them sat under a tree, feeling the gentle breeze, which was quite a special experience.

Yu Gun just glanced at the courtyard.

There are not many flowers and plants, and the place lacks interest. The only flowers and trees appear to have been transplanted, perhaps by Yu Wenjun.

In the courtyard there stands an archery target, an equipment rack and a stone lion for practicing strength.

Various weapons were hung on the equipment rack, each of which showed signs of long-term use, which made the image of Shao Xun in his mind even more vivid: he was truly a military strategist who loved martial arts.

"Mr. Chen is a true warrior." Yu Gun retracted his gaze and said in an ambiguous tone.

"My family has been soldiers for generations, so we are warriors, aren't we?" Shao Xun said with a smile.

"Can a military man govern the country and help the people?" asked Yu Gun.

"To defeat the enemy, one must be a warrior." Shao Xun replied.

"Weapons are ominous tools." Yu Gun added, "Zhang Fang has been killing people, burning houses, plundering assets, and digging up graves. Everyone hates him. He is also unruly and bullies his master. He has a rebellious heart. This is like holding Tai'a upside down. Why don't you warn him?"

"When the Huns invaded, our entire army crossed the river and pressed down on the enemy's camp. We defeated them with force and won the attack with bravery. We would not turn back even if we were faced with a hundred deaths. What was there to doubt?" Shao Xun replied.

The two of them asked and answered each other, and several sentences had already been spoken.

Yu Wenjun felt a little uneasy and subconsciously looked at her husband.

Shao Xun patted her hands to comfort her.

Yu Wenjun calmed down.

Yu Gun noticed their little actions, said nothing, and just sighed.

Mr. Chen's attitude is very clear. He stands on the side of the military and will not change his ways.

In fact, Yu Gun faced Wang Mi and Shi Le in Linlu Mountain, and even fought with Wang Sang and Liu Ling's men. He understood the importance of military men better than any other scholar.

If it weren't for the request from his clan, he really wouldn't want to go and inquire about the situation.

Some people were really worried that Mr. Chen would become a person like Gou Xi and Zhang Fang, and his relationship with the gentry would become strained.

But as far as Yu Gun knew, this was simply nonsense.

If Mr. Chen had not been a military man, he would not have been much worse if he had entered the court and engaged in intrigues with them.

He is not the same kind of person as Gou Xi and Zhang Fang. His methods are much more sophisticated.

Yin brought some exquisite snacks and placed them on the table.

Yu Gun thanked him quietly but did not take any, as if he had already gotten used to simple meals.

Yin stood behind Yu Wenjun and nudged her silently. Yu Wenjun suddenly realized something and immediately smiled and said, "Uncle, please have a piece of persimmon cake. My husband made it before the beginning of winter last year. He knew I liked it, so he made more."

Yu Gun raised his eyebrows and glanced at his niece.

Shao Xun secretly praised Wenjun for coming to his senses, and said with a smile: "I really love Wenjun so much that I want to give her everything good."

Yu Gun shook his head and laughed.

He is indeed a military strategist! He speaks directly and directly, without any euphemisms.

Even if scholars love their wives, concubines and children, they rarely express it in words. Isn't it shameful to coax a woman?
However, Mr. Chen’s words have a hidden meaning.

So he tried to test her: "Since you are so in love, you should have more children. Such a big family business cannot be left without successors."

Shao Xun understood, took his wife's hand, and said in a self-deprecating tone: "Born and died, lying in the field of corpses, in the future, it will all be for them and their son."

Yu Wenjun was a little shy. She didn't have any children, so why was she talking about "mother and son"...

After hearing this, Yu Gun's eyes fixed, then he smiled and nodded.

If Mr. Chen did not waver and let Wenjun's niece's child inherit the family business, then some things could be "understandable".

Compared to the unspeakable wealth, everything else is nothing but a passing cloud. Even the gentry of Yingchuan and Runan could benefit from it to some extent.

However, Mr. Chen's methods are also amazing.

Has he been prepared for this? He throws out the bait, which makes you swallow it and follow him.

Wenjun's niece is only seventeen years old, she is far inferior to her husband.

But maybe it is not a bad thing. Mr. Chen is already smart enough and he may not like his wife to be even smarter. That would be too tiring. Yu Gun, who married two smart wives, Xun and Le, in his life, felt a little emotional.

"I will take back everything I said today without changing a word." Yu Gun picked up a piece of persimmon cake, ate it slowly, and said, "Mr. Chen is a man who values ​​his word, so I don't think you will have any worries."

At this point, Yu Gun added: "After Ji County was occupied by Shi Le, some people fled south from Linlu Mountain. They were all loyal and righteous people who had fought against the bandits for many years. If Mr. Chen does not mind, you might as well recruit them as government soldiers to give them a way out and relieve me of my worries."

"It is difficult to refuse Mr. Yu's invitation." Shao Xun laughed.

The two then changed the subject and talked about old things in Ji County.

Strange to say, such an important matter just now was ended in just a few words, but now they were talking about irrelevant things they had seen in Ji County, and they kept chatting until the sun was setting.

Yu Wenjun accompanied him.

Throughout the whole process, her eyes were mostly on Shao Xun.

Shao Xun sometimes looked back, and their eyes met, with deep affection overflowing.

Yu Gun looked at it and nodded secretly, and believed Shao Xun's promise even more.

The love for his wife is not fake. Lao Yu has had two wives. How could he not know whether it is true or false?

Mr. Chen is a military man who likes to be straightforward and would not resort to false pretenses.

After it became completely dark, Shao Xun held a banquet in his mansion to entertain Yu Gun and his entourage.

Yu Gun was not polite either. He talked and laughed happily during the table. He stayed at Shao's house for one night and left the next day.

After seeing Yu Gun off, Shao Xun secretly breathed a sigh of relief.

He knew very well who Yu Gun represented.

As long as the people behind him endure this time and don't make trouble, Yuzhou will not be able to turn things around.

If they compromise this time, they will be even more likely to compromise next time. After all, there is a precedent - making an exception is the most difficult.

Hehe, the tactic of boiling a frog in warm water can be implemented slowly.

The process will certainly not be smooth sailing and there will certainly be setbacks, but as long as you start implementing it, the results will gradually become apparent.

The road is tortuous, but the future is bright, which is very good.

It’s just that – what’s going on with Mr. Wang’s wall lamp? It’s been a month, and there’s still no explanation?
Shao Xun secretly speculated, are they observing the attitudes of the nobles in Yu and Yan states? If these local tyrants all accepted it, they would have even less motivation to stop it? It's very likely.

Damn, they are a bunch of cunning guys. But because of their cunningness, they can't achieve anything great.

Shao Xun smiled triumphantly, took his little wife's hand and went home.

In fact, he is very satisfied with his wife.

Between her parents' home and her husband, the silly Wenjun leaned towards her husband and put her whole heart on him.

This made him feel a heavy pressure.

It was only after I got married that I felt at home.

Every day, Yu Wenjun used her tight, tender and warm body to provide a home for his descendants.

Next, I will stay at home with my wife and design the official system for the government soldiers.

After receiving the news from the imperial court, he gathered the soldiers, trained them, and announced the good news in public.

Prestige is built up slowly in this way.

The great power of a strong man lies in rallying the people.

Shao Xun has always believed that this is the real "supreme military strategy" which is upright, endless, and can overwhelm all evil spirits and monsters. It is much stronger than conspiracy, intrigue, and gossip.

Not long after this meeting, in mid-March, the so-called "debate" in the court gradually subsided.

There are some things that they cannot stop, and they are not even as capable of resisting as the Yu and Yan gentry.

This matter has both advantages and disadvantages. Since Shao Xun is determined to do what he wants regardless of his reputation, let him do it. We will see whether the local nobles will still support you when you fight in other places in the future.

(End of this chapter)