Back Off, Let Me Come

When luck comes, it is really unstoppable.

Including good luck and bad luck.

As the commotion outside the camp grew louder, it became brighter.

Luan Xin took Miao Ne to see Shen Tang in person over a simple breakfast. Since Miaone was willing to let go and enter the court, he struck a solid matter while the iron was hot to avoid further troubles. Regarding the matter of asking for pardon, it would be safer for me to intercede with Miao Ne on the side.

"Ximin is finally willing to come back?"

I received the news of Miao Ne's return in the middle of the night yesterday, and I was really relieved. With the death of the late leader of the Qi Kingdom, the Southwest Allied Forces were completely disintegrated, and the situation in the Southwest Continent was completely chaotic. Although Miao Na had the means to get around him, he was a scribe after all, not a warrior. If he was surrounded and beaten, he would risk capsizing.

The journey of several days was dragged by Miao Ne to more than two months.

Shen Tang was really afraid that something would happen to her.

The war was in chaos, and I couldn't even contact him if I wanted to.

Hearing Shen Tang's words, Miao Na felt guilty and shrank her neck: "It's the common people who should worry about the Lord."

She had only met Shen Tang a few times, but she had spent quite a lot of time with the Avatar Wuyou, so she knew that Shen Tang had always been soft-spoken. As long as it doesn't involve principles, there is absolutely nothing wrong with taking a step back first.

"I think your hard work has paid off, so I won't argue with you this time. Remember, I won't do it next time." Shen Tang didn't really want to be held accountable. He just gave Miao Na a half-truth and half-false warning to make Miao Na's memory long, "You don't want to think about your teacher either." How worried must your Lord be about you..."

However, Luan Xin's reaction was slow.

If you worry for too long, you can hold it in yourself.

Miao Ne was quite surprised and observed Luan Xin's expression out of the corner of his eye.

She had previously told Xiang Zhao that she was only half a classmate, and Luan Xin was half her teacher. This was not because she meant to distance herself, but because she truly thought so. Miao's past events made her feel inferior deep down, and her sense of deservingness was below average.

Be the personal disciple of the Minister of Civil Affairs?

Really genuine concern?

Miao Na didn't dare to hope too much. She always believed that Luan Xin's care was partly because of his regret for Miao Shu. Although he and Miao Shu had the title of master and disciple, they failed to fulfill their teaching responsibilities, so they gave this care away. Compensation was given to Miao Ne, a fellow member of Miao Shu.

Luan Xin's gaze responded simply: [What else? 】

How can parents and teachers not worry about their children traveling thousands of miles?

Miao Ne was relieved to be doing justice and chivalry outside.

After receiving Luan Xin's eyes, Miao Ne felt inexplicably on pins and needles, unable to sit still. Heat spread from her neck to her brain, and through her tempered face, a little shyness and blush appeared. I haven't been this shy for many years.

"It's because the students are not good, so Master Luan is worried."

Noticing her change of title, Luan Xin's lips curved upward.

Shen Tang interrupted the warm interaction between teachers and students in a puzzled manner: "The resistance here in the southwest is no longer something to be afraid of. All obstacles will be cleared in March. Does Ximin have any plans for the future? Do you plan to keep things as usual, or do you want to go into trouble?" Are you going to help your teacher share your worries?"

The officials were extremely busy.

The southwest will be included in the territory, and the number of officials will at least double.

I can't imagine how much workload there will be in the personnel assessment. Even if the fourth division of the personnel is expanded, it will still be busy. If Miao Ne comes back, Luan Xin's pressure will be greatly reduced. Her ability has always been in the wild, which is somewhat wasted.

You can go to Shen Tang without going to the official department.

Mainly engaged in secret investigation and assisted in supervising the common people.

Miao Na was greatly touched by Shen Tang's attention and recognition of him: "Thank you, Lord, for your kindness, but the common people still feel that their qualifications are not enough, and joining the fourth division of the Ministry of Civil Affairs is not enough to convince the public, and it will also bring shame to Master Luan." Carrying the stigma of nepotism..."

Luan Xin offered help at this time.

Lest the Lord misunderstand that Miao Ne was refusing.

"I plan to let Ximin go to the prefecture and county first."

"That's okay. Where are Ximin going?"

Shen Tang gave Miao Ne the choice.

This kind of treatment is almost top-notch.

Who becomes an official without racking his brains and sharpening his head?

The royal family is not our own, so how can we go wherever we want?

"The southwest is not suitable." Luan Xin believed that the Lord knew the reason better than he did, "Isn't Yuan Fu's place just right?"

"You mean Yuan Fujun?"

Shen Tang dug out the relevant information about Yuan Fu from his mind.

He said angrily: "How can you be a teacher like this? Wouldn't transferring Ximin to Yuan Fu make her suffer?"

It's not that she didn't know Luan Xin's plan.

It's just that the situation in Yuan Fu is not very optimistic.

Nominally, Yuanfu County is under the jurisdiction of Kang State, but in fact it is an enclave restricted by the central forces. This enclave dates back to the last time the Zhen Kingdom was exterminated. At that time, the state of Kang took over all the territory of the state of Zhen, and relied on a lot of beatings to make nearby forces afraid and did not dare to easily launch troops against the state of Kang, which had just experienced a war.

As time went by, the tension eased, and people's demands for the resumption of commercial exchanges were very high. In order to ensure smooth trade, Kang State and the central forces agreed to set up a border crossing in the disputed area, that is, the enclave.

There are central forces in the enclave that are causing trouble. As a result, the officials sent out are unable to fully control the local power. They are hampered at every turn. Three consecutive terms have failed. It was good luck that the three of them did not die in office, but it does not mean that there was no assassination secretly.

The greater the friction between Kang Guo and the central government, the more frequent assassinations will be.

Now I am completely torn apart.

There were two coups in Yuan Fu territory that were secretly instigated.

It would be too risky to appoint Miao Ne there at this juncture.

Luan Xin looked at Miao Na: "What do Ximin think?"

"It's my wish, but I don't dare to ask for my ear."

Shen Tang looked at the teacher and student who were singing the same tune, and guessed that they had already discussed the appointment of Yuan Fu: "Since Ximin insisted so much, I can't refuse. But you have to think about it. If something happens, you will never come back!"

"Please help me, my lord!"

Shen Tang could only agree.

Miao Ne said shyly: "There is another unwelcome request. If you want to stabilize Yuan Fu, you can't do without people, but I am short of money and have not saved much in these years. I am afraid that the regular salary of the county government is not enough. Can the lord be flexible and approve more for me?"

If you want to take office smoothly, you have to make arrangements.

Under normal circumstances, it is definitely not necessary, but Yuan Fu is special.

Shen Tang: "..."

She pressed her temple. She couldn't sleep last night because the fiscal expenditure budget deficit exceeded the target this year, and Xun Zhen added fuel to the fire by submitting a budget for rebuilding the existing land in the southwest. If all are implemented, at least the profits for the next five years will be overdrawn. Xun Zhen also squandered the private treasury that she had saved with great difficulty. Now she is poor in private treasury and even poorer in the national treasury.

Miao Ne's words are even more critical.

Shen Tang even wants to lie down and play badly.

Tell her that money is not as important as life!

However, for the prestige of the head of a country, Shen Tang can only swallow these blood and tears: "Of course, there is still some time before taking office. You can go again in the spring of next year and select some smart people to follow you. Everything depends on your safety."

It's not long before spring leaves.

Miao Ne said: "I have a candidate in mind."

"Oh, who is it?"

"It's the teacher's new student, Junior Sister Xiang Laiqu." The teacher said that Xiang Zhao is very talented and should be able to open up the Dan Mansion and gather the literary mind before she takes office. Miao Ne himself is from an orthodox academy and has teaching experience. It is no problem to tutor Xiang Zhao.

Shen Tang's face is a little strange: "You mean Xiang Zhao?"

"Yes, Junior Sister agreed."

Shen Tang: "..."

She doesn't have to worry about Miao Ne at all.

Focus on feeling sorry for the wallet.

Miao Ne didn't know Shen Tang's financial situation, but Luan Xin knew it very well. He couldn't find any other emotion except sympathy. But after sympathy, he should do what he should do. It's impossible for a minister to take the initiative to not take a salary just because his master is poor.

The master's family is not hungry when he is full, and he has a family to support.

So, it can only be sympathy.

Shen Tang: "..."

Did Gongyi think he couldn't read his eyes? ? ?

Among the three, only Miao Ne was the happiest.

She was about to sigh that her fortune was good recently, but soon she couldn't laugh anymore, just because an urgent report suddenly came from outside the tent.

The current new ruler of Qi State passed away.

Since being forced to defend the isolated city, the voices in the city have been divided into two groups. One group wanted to know the current situation and surrender, and the other group would rather die than live in disgrace, ready to fight to the death until the last man. The final decision was made by the new ruler of Qi State.

The new master himself was not a very courageous person.

He saw that the situation was hopeless and had no intention of struggling.

His only thought was to use surrender as a bargaining chip to exchange as much benefits as possible with Kangguo to ensure his wealth and prosperity in the second half of his life. Wu Zhaode of Gaoguo had fought with Shen Tang for many years and had such an ending. There was no reason why he who had not offended her could not do the same. But this idea could not be easily publicized, because the death fighting faction had already controlled most of the defenses in the city.

If they knew, the new master's life would be in danger.

When he was at a loss, the news leaked out somehow.

The death fighting faction was naturally filled with grief and anger, but still endured it and prepared to test the new master's true attitude. A banquet that should have been open and honest, I don't know who suddenly broke the cup, who drew the sword first, who moved the knife first, and both sides thought it was the other who did it.

The scene was full of blood and heads were rolling.

In the melee, the new master died.

At this time, the Kangguo troops outside the city attacked the city, capturing those who should be captured and persuading those who should surrender. The body of the new leader of Qi was transported to Shen Tang, including the imperial seal that was not yet warm in his hand. Shen Tang knew someone was playing tricks as soon as he heard it.

"Who is responsible for the escort?"

The guard said: "It's Cui Xiong of the Cui family."

Miao Ne felt a chill on her back and subconsciously turned her head to look at her teacher.

Should she avoid him now?

Luan Xin said slowly: "Why are you afraid of him?"

Cui family is still a role in the southwest, but it is inferior in Kangguo. What's wrong with Cui Xiong having a grandfather Cui Xiao? His students also have a teacher who is the Minister of Personnel. The Ministry of Personnel is his territory, and before he resigns and transfers, Cui family will have to keep their tails between their legs.

If they really fight, they will not be afraid.

Miao Ne smiled awkwardly: "It's not that I'm afraid."

I just feel a little guilty.

Cui Xiong was already waiting outside the tent. Miao Ne would run into him if she went out now. If she used the Word Spirit to hide her body and was discovered, it would be a case of trying to cover up one's own guilt. She pursed her lips and could only put on the calmest expression, forcing herself to empty her mind.

After more than two months, Cui Xiong had lost two circles of weight.

There was almost no flesh on his cheeks, and it was visibly painful to the touch.

Cui Xiong did not notice the people around Luan Xin. He lowered his eyes slightly, as humble and polite as usual. It was also the first time Luan Xin had met this eldest son of the Cui family. He was quite satisfied with his appearance. His manners were impeccable, worthy of his family background.

But his voice sounded a little weak.

When Cui Xiong presented the national seal, Shen Tang took a look to distinguish the authenticity, waved his hand to absorb him into the Dan Mansion, and asked with genuine concern: "Cui Lang's voice is not good, are you sick?"

Cui Xiong bowed again and replied.

He is not sick, but has internal injuries and poisoning.

Fortunately, he has survived and is fine.

How did he get injured and poisoned?

Of course, it was the civil strife.

Cui Xiong was still frightened when he talked about this matter, just like an unlucky person who was innocently affected. If he hadn't been lucky, he would have drunk the hot Meng Po soup. Luan Xin watched coldly from the side, and determined that Cui Xiong was lying, at least he didn't tell the whole truth.

Why is he so sure?

Cui Xiong's heart was quiet.

This is one of the characteristics of high alert.

_(:з」∠)_

Using mind reading to spy on the thoughts of others, if you meet a master, you will be discovered, but Gu Chi's way of scholars does not have this worry. Although Luan Xin doesn't like Gu Chi, he uses his way of scholars smoothly.

Cui Xiong sent the seal of the State of Qi, and Shen Tang couldn't be stingy. He said good things first and arranged for the Xinglin doctor to see him. Young people should not come blindly relying on their good health, which may leave hidden dangers.

Cui Xiong bowed again to express his gratitude.

As for the body of the new ruler of Qi State that Cui Xiong sent?

He has been in power for more than two months, and the royal mausoleum has not been started yet. It is not easy to squeeze into the underground palace with the previous ruler of Qi State. Shen Tang will not pay for him to build a mausoleum that suits his status. It is better to find a beautiful Feng Shui treasure land nearby to bury him on the spot.

Erecting a monument will also facilitate future generations to pay homage.

Because it adopts the simple burial that is more popular in Kangguo, outsiders cannot blame Shen Tang, and Cui Xiong will naturally not refute anything.

Of course, this is not the real purpose of Cui Xiong's trip.

The body was only sent along, and the national seal was just a token of surrender. The real purpose was to test Shen Tang's attitude-Kangguo's system is completely different from that in the southwest. The most obvious point is local taxation, which also concerns the interests of various local families.

Cui Xiong actually didn't want to come, but he had to come.

Others pushed Cui out to be the first to come out.

He just started talking when Shen Tang suppressed him.

"Let's not talk about this first."

Cui Xiong stammered twice, bowed his head and left.

Teacher Luan Xin and his students did not stay in the tent for long.

When they came out, they saw the young man who was supposed to leave standing not far away, his eyes passed Luan Xin and fell on Miao Ne behind him. Miao Ne realized that something was wrong when he saw this look.

No, she didn't say a word.

The last bit of luck also dissipated in Cui Xiong's greeting: "How has Baojun been doing in the past two months?"

Miao Ne gave up struggling.

But her disguise was given by Qi Zhongshu, so it wouldn't be seen through at a glance, right? What's more, Cui Xiong, who couldn't even tell the color of lip balm: "Who told you my true identity?"

Cui Xiong looked at her and chuckled, his tone a little more bitter than usual: "It's been three years, I can recognize any smell of you."

"You're just Cui Xiong, you're not a bear?"

I never thought that the smell would reveal his identity.

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