Wang Muzhi looked at the young man in front of him complicatedly. Wang Chengxuan thought he was distracted, but the expression of the young man in front of him had become weird. In order to avoid suspicion of their identities, Wang Chengxuan asked back.

"How can you be sure that we are not here to sign up?"

"Please make way, both of you, there are still people behind..."

The handsome young man's voice sounded at the same time as Wang Chengxuan's. After hearing Wang Chengxuan's rhetorical question clearly, the handsome young man sighed helplessly.

I don't know which family's son, dressed like this, just ran to the deserted city, and dared to say that he came to sign up to be a coolie.

As for the delicate skin and tender meat, it can't be carried by the shoulders or carried by the hands. I'm afraid it can't even move a brick.

Thinking of this, the handsome young man put down the pen in his hand, and said in a tactful tone, "Master, you are joking. Judging from the clothes of the two gentlemen, they should be from rich and noble families. I am afraid that they cannot do this kind of hard work."

Wang Muzhi came back to his senses, "We can't do this kind of hard work. Your appearance is not much different from ours. Are you different?"

The handsome young man smiled calmly, "I was born in a farmer's family, and I was used to farming in the fields with my parents since I was a child. I can still do some ordinary physical labor."

"Oh?" Wang Muzhi raised his eyebrows, "But you look like a scholar, not a farmer."

"I have read a little bit, but as a farmer, as long as he is not sick and unable to get up, he will naturally have to work in the fields."

"Yeah, don't look at Brother Zhao's appearance, but he is actually very strong." The soldier beside the handsome young man couldn't help but said, "Every time the labor hours are counted, Brother Zhao's hours are doubled. Yes, it's all because he is too strong, and the green bricks he transports are twice as much as others, or even a little more."

Wang Muzhi was stunned for a moment, but the handsome young man smiled modestly, "It's just that he was born with a little more strength."

Wang Muzhi swallowed, he remembered a rumor he heard in his previous life.

Beiyan was destroyed, and when the new monarch ascended the throne, the remnants of the aristocratic family still survived. They repeated their old tricks and sent assassins into the palace to assassinate the new monarch.

The assassin pretended to be a dancer and sneaked into the middle of the banquet, and when no one was prepared, he drew out his dagger and stabbed at Xinjun.

Xinjun was surrounded by ordinary palace people, and when he saw the assassin was about to succeed, he was knocked unconscious by an incense burner about half a person tall.

The censer weighed over a hundred catties, and it smashed the assassin's brains out on the spot. At that time, there was chaos and no one paid attention to who threw the censer, but later there were rumors that it was the new king.

In his previous life, Wang Mu only regarded it as a joke in the public. He had met the new monarch. Although he was born with mud legs, his temperament was more literati. He didn't look like a strong man who could lift such a heavy incense burner.

But now, after listening to what the soldiers said, Wang Muzhi has some doubts about life.

Could it be that he is really a strong man?

"It's getting late, and there are still people waiting behind, can you two make it easier for me?" The handsome young man stretched out his hand, palm up and pointing to one side.

"We really didn't come to sign up." Wang Muzhi said as he walked towards the place he pointed to, making room for the people behind to sign up.

"But now I am a little interested in Brother Zhao. I wonder if Brother Zhao will be free later. I would like to treat you to a cup of tea."

The handsome young man registered the information of his predecessors with a smile, and said without raising his head, "There are so many people queuing up to register, so you have to wait a little longer."

Wang Muzhi laughed, and leaned against the big tree next to him with his chest folded, as if he was really waiting.

"Niufu." Wang Chengxuan clicked his tongue. This was the first time he saw his ancestors being shrunken in front of people other than the emperor. He thought that Wang Muzhi's character would just go away. No matter how humble and gentle he looks, he was from an aristocratic family after all. The inherent arrogance is engraved in the bone.

Thinking of this, Wang Chengxuan turned to look at Wang Muzhi, but couldn't help being stunned.

With this posture, you want to wait?

"Old ancestor, you..." In the middle of Wang Chengxuan's words, Wang Muzhi raised his eyes and raised his finger to his lips. Wang Chengxuan stopped his voice, but the curiosity in his heart became more and more intense.

Wang Chengxuan stroked his chin while thinking about how special this Zhao was.

Surnamed Zhao?

Zhao?

Wang Chengxuan paused, his eyes enlarged slightly, as if he saw something incredible.

"No way……"

If his memory is correct, the one who overthrew the Yan Dynasty was also surnamed Zhao, but what about the agreed length of eight feet, voice like a copper bell, and dark complexion?

After registering for an hour, the last person was finally sent away. The young man put down the pen in his hand and rubbed his sore wrist.

"Brother Zhao, those two people are still waiting for you." The soldier beside him reminded in a low voice.

Zhao Yize was taken aback for a moment, he didn't expect those two people to be so patient, he looked in the direction the soldier was pointing at, and as expected, they hadn't left yet.

The soldier patted Zhao Yize on the shoulder, "I'll give you a vacation this afternoon. Those two don't look like bad guys. Brother Zhao, you are capable, why don't you chat with them, maybe you might meet someone noble." , It’s better to seize the opportunity than to do these coolies.”

Zhao Yize twitched the corner of his mouth, "Thank you, my lord."

Zhao Yize put away the pen and paper, and handed the register to the soldier, and after confirming that it was correct, he walked towards those two people.

Before he got closer, he saw those two people looking towards him, Zhao Yize showed a polite smile, cupped his hands and said: "There are a lot of people, I kept the two young masters waiting for a long time."

Wang Muzhi bowed back, "I saw a teahouse over there when I came, how about—"

"Okay." Zhao Yize nodded, stepped up and walked side by side with Wang Muzhi, chatting with each other while walking.

And Wang Chengxuan walked on the other side of Wang Muzhi, taking the opportunity to use Wang Muzhi's body as a cover, while secretly looking at the future lord of the country.

Qi, a link between the past and the next.

Qiguo is like its name, and it has indeed played such a role in the years of its existence. It got rid of the extravagant atmosphere of the Yan Dynasty, and one after another, the powerful reform measures laid the foundation for the later prosperous age. History books could fill two pages on the exploits of this king during his reign.

And such an awesome person was actually moving bricks when he was down.

Wang Chengxuan sighed a few times, while looking at Wang Muzhi, he knew Wang Muzhi's plan, but when he turned his head to look, he saw that his ancestor had a gentle expression and a natural attitude in his words, without the slightest hint of killing intent. Mutually.

While talking, the three of them walked to the door of the teahouse. After ordering a pot of tea, the three sat down one by one.

After the tea was served, Wang Muzhi's topic changed to the construction of the border wall.

"Now that our country of Yan is unified, those small border countries are completely out of control, and there is no need to specially build border walls..." Wang Muzhi sighed and shook his head.

"Oh?" Zhao Yize looked at Wang Muzhi probingly, "Brother Mu doesn't like this move?"

"I think this move is a waste of life and money." Wang Muzhi slammed the floor, and Wang Chengxuan at the side glanced at the serious Wang Mu, thinking, I don't know who was bragging in front of him all day long about how far-sighted the emperor is.

"The mere barbarians are not good enough. The Son of Heaven is so young that he is afraid of these barbarians."

The two chatted very well along the way, Zhao Yize admired each other regardless of his literary talents or knowledge, even Zhao Yize, who had previously regarded the soldiers' noble words as jokes, was unavoidably shaken.

Maybe it's not necessarily a noble person.

However, at this moment, upon hearing these words, Zhao Yize denied the thoughts in his heart.

Even if you are a noble person, if you meet a noble person who has different ideas and different paths, even if you meet, it will be nothing but a bamboo basket.

Thinking of this, the smile on Zhao Yize's face faded a lot, "The common people don't know much about politics. Although they have some opinions, I'm afraid they will make people laugh when they say it."

"You and I had a very pleasant conversation. Brother Zhao, you have a brilliant literary talent, why should you be afraid?" Wang Muzhi waved his hand, "Brother Zhao, you can open up and say it."

Zhao Yize picked up the teacup in one hand, and just wandered around without drinking, "Brother Mu and I have a different opinion. Although it seems that repairing the border defense city wall is a little bit of a waste of money, it has a great effect. As for labor civil……"

Zhao Yize chuckled, "That's even more nonsense. Brother Mu has also seen it. As long as people are recruited, the common people can't wait to sign up. If it's a matter of labor, I'm afraid there will be complaints already."

"It turns out that Brother Zhao is the one who supports it, so it's no wonder that Brother Zhao will also sign up to participate. I heard that the soldier said that Brother Zhao can do a job better than two." Wang Muzhi curled his lips, showing a hint of disdain on purpose, and said in a contemptuous tone: "But I'm curious, with brother Zhao's literary talents, don't you think it's a shame to do this kind of hard work?"

"My relatives at home raised me and helped me learn to read. I use my hands in my spare time to relieve the pressure on the family. I don't think there is any humiliation in this." Zhao Yize replied generously, his eyes bright.

"Furthermore, although the construction of the frontier defense city wall is hard work, it is a dream for an ordinary person like me to give food, clothing and tax relief. Although I often hear from some dignitaries that some There are rumors that the Holy Majesty is violent and immoral, but I don’t think so, if the Holy Majesty is really as those dignitaries say, then the national academy that will benefit the world’s students, and the border wall that protects the peace of the people on the frontier will not exist.”

"It seems that you admire that tyrant in the palace very much." Wang Muzhi sneered, "I thought you and I were like-minded, but now it seems that I think too much."

"The name of a tyrant is nothing more than a forced slander by those who have lost their interests. You are not blind at the moment, and you must not lose your judgment because of other people's few words."

Zhao Yize's expression was alienated, he already had the intention of leaving at this point, so what if he is full of knowledge and poetry, he is just a short-sighted person, he doesn't need to continue wasting time moving bricks for this person.

Wang Muzhi didn't care at all, he knocked on the wall of the cup, "If I have the confidence to let Brother Zhao reach the sky in one step, will Brother Zhao be tempted?"

Zhao Yize's eyes sharpened, "What do you mean?"

Wang Muzhi smiled slightly, "That's what you mean. I know that brother Zhao is quite prestigious in Luoze area. Don't you want to try to be the dragon and phoenix among that people?"

"Nonsense." Zhao Yize stood up, shook his sleeves, and strode towards the door.

Wang Chengxuan, who was watching the whole process, pointed to the door, and then looked at Wang Muzhi, "He just left like that? Shall we not be chased?"

"Let's go, if you want to chase, go after it."

"Coco... old ancestor, didn't you want to kill—" Wang Chengxuan put his hand across his neck and swiped it from left to right.

"Oh? Did I say that?" Wang Muzhi picked up the teacup and took a sip, then raised his eyebrows slightly. After all, the tea was still a bit bad.

"..." Wang Chengxuan was speechless for a while when he refused to admit it, and then asked: "Then now that he's gone, shouldn't we go back to the inn?"

"Let's go." Wang Muzhi took out a small piece of broken silver from his sleeve and put it on the table, "Boss, pay the bill."

The owner of the teahouse not far away put his sweat towel on his shoulders and walked towards this side happily. When he saw the broken silver on the table, he showed a little embarrassed expression.

"The tea is only three pennies, and the young master gave it... This, this old man can't find it."

"There's no need to look for it." Wang Muzhi stood up and walked out. The owner of the teahouse was taken aback, grabbed Suiyin and chased after them.

"My lord, stay put, it's really not good, this tea will be treated like an old man—"

"People are here!" As soon as they stepped out of the teahouse, dozens of officials rushed up and surrounded Wang Muzhi and the teahouse owner.

The leading officer held a portrait in his hand, compared it with Wang Muzhi's face, then waved his hand and said loudly.

"This is the man, arrest me."

Wang Muzhi showed a look of astonishment, took two steps back slightly, cupped his hands and said, "I don't know what I did, how many officials are acting like this?"

"Someone reported you to bewitch the public with evil words and try to plot rebellion." The leading official showed a contemptuous look, "You rich and noble sons are really tired of living, have you seen what happens to those aristocratic families who want to rebel!"

"Old Ancestor, he said that someone reported... Could it be that Zhao Yize?" Wang Chengxuan pulled Wang Muzhi's sleeve, and whispered in his ear.

As Wang Chengxuan said, he couldn't believe it. In history, the person who rebelled against the emperor himself now went to report the person who persuaded him to rebel?

Wang Muzhi couldn't help sighing inwardly when he saw the officials and messengers approaching him.

Mistake, this Zhao Yize actually...

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