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In the early morning of the next day, Zhao Xu wanted to go to greet the concubine, but heard that there was an urgent matter in the army, Xuanyuan Hui had already returned to the camp, so the concubine was spared.

This Concubine Dugu is quite similar to him in temperament, she still wants to act like a "mother-in-law, loving daughter-in-law and filial piety" in front of Xuanyuan Hui, once Xuanyuan Hui is not around, she doesn't even bother to save face.

Zhao Xu was happy to be at leisure, during the day he took care of general affairs in Suzhou, and at night he went back to Zhizhi's dungeon to drink tea and chat with Zhang Renbao.

This conversation revealed a heart of cherishing talents. Although Zhang Renbao was only a minor official, he studied poetry and books since he was a child. Very detailed.

What interests Zhao Xu the most is his views on the disadvantages of laws and regulations.

"So, it's not the fault of the government, but the fault of the officials?" Zhao Xu thought thoughtfully, "That's right, when the imperial court promulgates government orders, it must be thinking of benefiting the people rather than harming the people, but if it goes down layer by layer, it will be conveyed. There is no distortion in the process, but those middle- and lower-level officials may not be able to really implement it."

Zhang Renbao said coldly: "At the end of the day, there is not much difference between these petty officials and the gentry, clan, and Suzhou officials that the princess deals with every day. They are all about profit."

Zhao Xu thought for a while, then shook his head and smiled, "I'm no different from them. As a mortal, how can I not think about myself? Thinking of others in everything, that's a saint."

"So, Mr. Gu Wende is a role model for our generation." Zhang Renbao said solemnly, "In his life, he has been loyal to the king and benevolent in Anmin. "

Zhao Xu looked serious, "So he is a generation of wise men, but I will never be able to do it. Do you know what kind of person I wanted to be when I was young?"

"Could it be another famous Prime Minister Zhao Jungong in Deze?"

Zhao Xu laughed, "Is it so obvious?"

Zhao Zixi is different from Gu Bing, he came from the very famous Zhao family in Yingchuan, and Zhao Xu's ancestor inherited the Duke of Yingchuan County from him; The king of Linzi, who had the fiefdom and military power, was born, and the highest was named a noble concubine.Someone once compared Zhao Zixi with Gu Bing. Although Gu Bing was an unprecedented minister, Zhao Zixi had a higher rank than Gu Bing during most of his official career. When the two entered the cabinet at the same time, Zhao Zixi was a servant. Already one of the three prime ministers, Gu Bing was only a member of Zhongshu sect, and he did not become Shangshuling until the second year.After 12 years as minister, Gu Bing retired to Zhongnan, and Zhao Zixi served as minister Zuo Pushe, Zhongshuling and other ministers for many times. Zhao Zixi was the prime minister for 35 years, that is, during his tenure, Zhao Zixi of Yingchuan The clan became the head of the gentry and the first Chinese clan in the universe.

Calculated in such a way, Zhao Xu, who has become Su Wang Situ, is only one step away from paying homage, and is only one step away from becoming Su Wangfei, is only one step away from being enfeoffed.

Zhang Renbao said again: "Historical records record that Zhao Xiang didn't love beauty or money all his life. Apart from his love for power, he loved peonies that overwhelm the country. I just don't know if the princess can have his sentiments."

"It doesn't matter if you have sentiment like him, the key is whether you have authority like him..." Zhao Xu said meaningfully.

Zhang Renbao nodded, "That's right, once you have power in your hands, it's hard to let go. You can't be controlled by others, and you can even decide the honor, disgrace, life or death of others."

Zhao Xu smiled, "You and I are two honest gentlemen. Now I ask you, if you were given a chance, would you be Duke Wende or Duke Wenzheng?"

Zhang Renbao was silent for a long time, "Although I have the common people in my heart, I can't give up my ego for the sake of the common people; I value the desire for power, but I can't abandon the common people for the sake of the power desire. In my current situation, I can have a moment when I die. It’s a good funeral, if you can get a posthumous posthumous title from the court in an upright manner, then you will be satisfied, how dare you think about Wenzheng Wenzhen?"

"Then just remember it for me," Zhao Xu said lightly, "I can let you go back to the Rebel Army, but you have to promise me..."

Zhang Renbao's dark eyes lit up obviously, "Is it a minister to King Su or to you?"

"Good question," Zhao Xu chuckled, "So, what do you think?"

Zhang Renbao was thoughtful, and finally knelt down slowly, "My minister Zhang Renbao is willing to drive for Situ."

Zhao Xu smiled, "Very well, just wait for my news, within five days at the earliest, you can go back."

He squinted his eyes and said lightly: "Although I claim to be good, the most unforgivable people in my life are those who betray their trust and righteousness. Just remember my words, if you treat me like a gentleman of the country, I will treat you like a gentleman of the country, otherwise Since I have the ability to let you in, I also have the ability to keep you from getting out."

Zhang Renbao pursed his lips, and said with a long bow: "Situ rescued me from this prison. If Zhang is still useful in the future, whenever Situ needs it, he will definitely help him."

That's enough.

Zhao Xu nodded, and walked slowly back to the compartment that Baihu had temporarily packed for herself.

Zhizhi couldn't see, the rest of the prisoners were prisoners, so only occasionally there was some light in the room of some servants, as far as the eyes could see, it was pitch black.

Because there was no servant and no one to carry the torch, Zhao Xu groped forward according to his memory, and couldn't help laughing out loud as he walked.

This situation is very similar to when he first arrived in Suzhou, the mountains and rivers are full of darkness, ghosts, monsters, wind, frost, rain and snow, only a little light can not be seen, but he can only bite the bullet and go down.

Together with Xuanyuan Hui.

Seeing that everything is fine now, why do you have to walk alone?

Walking cautiously to the end, he seemed to have smelled the aloes that Bai Su smoked for him, and a faint light came out from the crack in the door.

Pushing open the door, Zhao Xu paused—there was already a person lying on the temporarily moved couch, nestled in his brocade quilt, sleeping unconsciously.

He walked over slowly and sat down beside him.

Xuanyuan Hui's eyes were all blue and black, obviously he hadn't slept well for a few days, he seemed to feel him coming, Xuanyuan Hui's eyes were not open, but his hand was towards his waist, "Why did you come back, and went to see that Zhang Renbao again One Ouxuan, one Zhizhi, and now Zhang Renbao, why do you like to hook up so much?"

Zhao Xu laughed, "Don't you know the allusion of 'the yellow sand wears a golden armor in a hundred battles, and a branch of red apricot comes out of the wall'?"

Xuanyuan Hui sat up straight, resting his head on his shoulder, "Mother Concubine hasn't summoned you yet?"

"She pityed that I was busy with official duties, so she spared me my greetings." Zhao Xu avoided the important ones, "The prince is a person who does great things, so you don't have to worry about the inner house."

"You are also a person who does great things, and I don't want you to be bothered."

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