"Lord Xiao is really a heroic youth. The country can only prosper in the hands of young people like you!”
" No, no, State Duke Xu is the real old man who is strong and knowledgeable. In ancient times, Lianpo was in command, but he was still able to survive. Now, State Duke Xu is in Nandu, so the small ones can't get close. Zhu Chunhao's army defeated Nandu, but it was all thanks to State Duke Xu's strategy!”
"Ai…Lord Xiao is too kind. It was a loss for the three armies to block Zhu Chunhao. In addition, Your Majesty is blessed. I just took advantage of it!”
" You can't say that. Just based on the reputation of State Duke Xu, we have to make Zhu Chunhao retreat. If it wasn't for the old State Duke guarding Nandu, Zhu Chunhao would have already disappeared. How could I come here..."
After meeting with State Duke Xu and the officials of the Southern Capital, Xiao Rui was welcomed into the Southern Capital. After settling the five thousand soldiers and the two million taels of silver, Xiao Rui went to State Duke Xu's banquet.
The two of them sat together at the banquet and blew loudly…
Although State Duke Xu had a great reputation, he had long lost the honor and ability of his ancestors. He was now a vicious old man.
However, due to his ancestor's reputation, during the defense of the Southern Capital, although he was the highest commander in name, he was actually commanding the Grand Tutor of the Southern Capital.
Although the Grand Tutor was a civil official, he was still very capable. He ordered the army to pacify the people and maintain law and order in the city while defending the city gates.
In fact, this policy of his was very correct. Prince Ning had sent a lot of people who were mixed among the people. When the two armies fought, they were caught by the patrolling soldiers in the city and killed many of them. Later on, Prince Ning had sent experts to kill the Grand Tutor's family. When they went to fight for the city gate, they were stopped by the soldiers he had arranged before he died.
This ensured that Nandu would not be lost. When the reinforcements arrived, Prince Ning had no choice but to return to his fief and not seize this fortress in the south.
But it was a pity that the Grand Tutor was dead. If he hadn't died, Xiao Rui wouldn't have had anything to do with it. As for this Duke Xu, it was just a title.
After three rounds of wine and five dishes, State Duke Xu and Xiao Rui were also chatting happily. After all, the two of them were talking to each other, so how could they not be happy?
In the blink of an eye, it was already evening. Seeing that it was getting late, the banquet was almost done. However, just as Xiao Rui was about to leave, the assistant minister of the Ministry of Revenue of Nandu stopped him.
Although the two of them were nominally of the same rank, Xiao Rui was an official of the Imperial Capital and was deeply loved by the Emperor. At the same time, he was also a third-grade official and a non-official. Naturally, his status was more noble than this old man who had rushed to Nandu to retire.
"Lord Xiao…I know that you have traveled all the way here and are indeed a little tired. Therefore, I have prepared some small gifts for you.”
Looking at the old man in front of him who was about 60 years old, his face was wrinkled like a chrysanthemum. Xiao Rui couldn't help but laugh. What was this small gift? Needless to say, he knew…
"Oh? Then I want to broaden my horizons.”As he walked out, Xiao Rui said with a smile. When he left Duke Xu's Mansion and came outside, he saw that there was another carriage beside his carriage.
As the two of them walked over, four girls alighted from the carriage.
When the four girls got off the carriage, Xiao Rui's eyes couldn't help but light up because these four girls were really not bad looking. Although they were dressed like servants, whether it was their temperament or their body shape, they were all top-notch. Just their faces alone were not inferior to Zhou Miaoxuan and Zhou Miaodan who stayed in the capital. After getting off the carriage, the four of them stood at the side cautiously and looked at each other with their heads lowered like quails. They were very afraid now, but they knew, He could not choose his own future…
They could only hope that their future master would treat them better…
" Sir, these four ladies are very famous in our Southern Capital, no, it can be said that they are very famous in the southern part of the Great Zhou. They were originally the four maidservants of the Grand Tutor's residence. They were called Chun Xiang, Xia Xiang, Qiu Xiang, and Dong Xiang. However, the Grand Tutor was unfortunately killed, and no one in his family survived. Therefore, these four ladies were returned to slavery. I heard that Sir was tired from traveling, so I wanted everyone to choose two to take care of Sir's daily life…"
Seeing Xiao Rui's gaze sweep over the four girls, this shameless old man came over and said with a sly smile.
Hearing his words, Xiao Rui couldn't help but be stunned. His first thought was that the officialdom in the south was so dark? It's only been seven days since the death of the Grand Tutor, and you're already splitting the maids and family property?
The second reason was because of the names of these four girls…
When he first heard the name Grand Tutor, he had actually thought in that direction, but did he really meet him?
"The Peach Blossom Monastery in the Peach Blossom Cove, under the Peach Blossom Immortal. "The Peach Blossom Immortal planted peach trees and picked peach blossoms to exchange for wine money…" Looking at the four girls, Xiao Rui said as he walked forward.
When he finished speaking, the four girls couldn't help but be shocked, but they didn't say anything.
"I…I'm sorry, Your Excellency. Because Madam Hua doesn't like Tang Yin's poems, we don't know what you're talking about.”After hesitating for a while, a girl in a pink official dress said. Hearing what she said, Xiao Rui took a step forward and raised her face.
Yes, she was indeed very beautiful.
"Are you Qiuxiang?" Looking at this girl, Xiao Rui asked curiously.
" Yes..." Seeing Xiao Rui's gaze, Qiuxiang knew that she was powerless to resist, so she could only acquiesce.
"Does Milord fancy this girl?”Seeing Xiao Rui let go of his hand, the assistant minister of the Ministry of Revenue could not help but come over and speak to Xiao Rui with a cowering face.
However, who knew that after hearing his words, Xiao Rui laughed disdainfully,"Only children make multiple-choice questions. I want all four of them!”
"All…all of them?" When he heard Xiao Rui say that he wanted all four, the old man couldn't help but be stunned.
"What's wrong? Is there any difficulty?" Xiao Rui glanced at him from the corner of his eyes.
"No, how could there be any difficulties? " Your Excellency, you are full of vigor and vigor. This humble official admires you more than anything. In that case, this humble official will take his leave…" Seeing Xiao Rui's gaze, the assistant minister of the Ministry of Revenue smiled and retreated. Although he was cursing in his heart, these four girls were all heavenly beauties. They had not taken advantage of them yet. He did not expect to be wiped out by Xiao Rui. However, when he thought of this guy's identity and background, the old man could not help but sigh. He could not afford to offend them…
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