Chapter 106: Advisor
"Of course." Since so many steps had been given, Yu Chengyan naturally agreed.
Xu Zhao changed the subject, "But I think the Lihua Village has no clear path in the government. The prince doesn't think you are useless bandits. You have to make the world think you are not bandits."
After hearing this, Yu Chengyan naturally understood, "I wonder if Miss Xu has any opinion?"
Xu Zhao did not answer but asked, "Mr. Yu, are you from Mizhou?"
After hearing Yu Chengyan's self-introduction, Xu Zhao remembered that Uncle Zhou also mentioned Shen Lingge's left and right arms when he introduced him.
It was his right-hand men and left-hand men who played a huge role in his unification of the four kingdoms.
She vaguely remembered that it was mentioned at that time that Shen Lingge had a very smart counselor named Yu Chengyan, who was from Mizhou. It was because of his help that Shen Lingge was able to survive safely in Zhongjin State.
The person in front of him now is none other than Yu Chengyan. Moreover, Luo Lei of Songfeng Village also said that there is a very smart person in Lihua Village. Putting all the things together, Xu Zhao wanted to ask him where his hometown is.
It was also because of Yu Chengyan that Xu Zhao remembered another major event about Shen Lingge, a major event that changed the fate of others.
Shortly after the army returned to the capital, Zhongjin State invited Shen Lingge to study in Zhongjin. On the surface, it was to study, but the purpose of the invitation was to keep him as a hostage.
If the man in front of her was really the Yu Chengyan mentioned in history, she would naturally encourage him to follow Shen Lingge.
Since he has called her sister for so long, she must do something for Shen Lingge.
Yu Chengyan was surprised when he heard the name Mizhou. "I am indeed from Mizhou. Is it because my Mizhou accent is too strong that Miss Xu could hear it?"
His parents died when he was young, and he left home early. Over the past decade or so, he has traveled to many places, and only settled down after meeting Du Zhiyi. Logically, he should have lost his Mizhou accent long ago.
When he saw Xu Zhao shaking his head, he was even more confused. How did he know this?
Xu Zhao couldn't explain too much. He couldn't tell him that it was because history said that Shen Lingge's military advisor was Yu Chengyan from Mizhou, right?
The question she asked just now was just a test. If it wasn't true, there would be no loss.
Since it was confirmed that Yu Chengyan in front of him was Shen Lingge's future military advisor, Xu Zhao also stood up and bowed, "Xu Zhao invites you to come out and give us advice. If there is a day, we can work together to plan major events in the world."
These words shocked the other three people present.
They were talking about Mizhou in the last second, and asked people to come out of retirement in the next second. Even Yu Chengyan's brain seemed to be stuck with paste and he was a little confused.
Besides, he is just an ordinary man, how can he help others with world affairs?
"Sister Zhaozhao!" Shen Lingge said in confusion. He is just a little prince now, how can he be involved with the affairs of the world?
At this moment, he had only one thought in his mind: Uncle, save me!
Unfortunately, Shen Yu, who was far away at the foot of the mountain, would not hear what he was thinking.
"Qinghe, pay your respects to Mr. Yu and ask for his assistance."
Although Shen Lingge didn't understand why Sister Zhao Zhao suddenly did this, he still did as he was told. He clasped his fists and saluted, "Please ask Mr. Yu to come out and give me some advice."
"My Lord, this is absolutely not allowed!"
Yu Chengyan asked himself, he knew that he had some intelligence and talent, but was he really capable of assisting a prince?
At this time, Yu Chengyan didn't know that the world affairs Xu Zhao mentioned were the conspiracy to unify the four countries. He only regarded it as assisting the eldest prince on how to manage the country after he inherited the throne.
"I am a humble commoner, and I cannot bear your respect."
"If you are willing to come out of seclusion and work with me on great things, you are worthy of this respect."
"this……"
If she follows the eldest prince, she will probably have to face separation from her husband and wife. If he leaves, what will happen to his wife, children, and the old and young in Lihua Village?
Xu Zhao saw Yu Chengyan's embarrassment and said, "I know you must be worried about this village. If you trust me, I will make proper arrangements for you."
She then said to Shen Lingge, "Do you remember the way here? Have someone bring in the half box of treasure. Remember, only send two people who can carry it. Send two more people to the foot of the mountain to get some potatoes, both sprouted and unsprouted."
Hearing about half a box of treasure, Yu Chengyan waved his hands and said, "Miss Xu, how can we accept your money? This is inappropriate."
"I didn't give you this silver for nothing. Don't worry, this box of jewels won't be used to control you in the future."
After Xu Zhao's repeated persuasion, Yu Chengyan finally accepted the half box of jewelry.
Shen Lingge was very obedient, but he really couldn't remember the way he came. "Mr. Yu, please find someone to lead the way for me."
"Your Highness is too polite," Yu Chengyan said, and walked to a pillar nearby.
There was a string tied to the pillar. Looking closely, the string extended outside the house. Yu Chengyan pulled the rope, and a bell sounded outside the house. Soon, a young woman appeared at the door.
"Sister, brother-in-law, what's the matter?" The person who came was Du Zhiyi's sister Du Zhixin. She was wearing a black tight robe with an arrow on the sleeve of her right hand.
"This is my wife's younger sister, Du Zhixin," Yu Chengyan introduced her to Xu Zhao and Shen Lingge, and then said to Du Zhixin, "Take Master... Master Shen to the village gate to move things, and then send Master Shen back. Someone will send more things over soon, so please make another trip, Zhixin."
Yu Chengyan swallowed the word "the eldest prince" that he blurted out, thinking that it would be better not to reveal the identity of the eldest prince. Naturally, the less one knows about some things, the better.
"Mr. Shen, please follow me." Du Zhixin said without emotion.
After Shen Lingge left, only Yu Chengyan and his wife and Xu Zhao were left in the room.
"Mr. Yu, let's sit down and talk. Since honest people don't speak in secret, I'll speak frankly."
"Miss Xu, please speak."
The three of them sat down.
"Lihua Village has elegant scenery, and it would be the best place to build a villa. Mr. Yu, please count the half box of jewels and ask the government to buy this mountain. As for the name, I'm afraid I'll have to trouble you. The owner of this villa will probably be the eldest prince."
Having said this, Xu Zhao believed that Yu Chengyan would definitely understand what she meant.
If Yu Chengyan bought the hill by himself, let alone whether the government would sell it to him, even if he did, he would probably have a lot of trouble if no one was there to protect him.
And the best candidate naturally fell on Shen Lingge.
"I understand. I'm afraid the eldest prince will have to worry about this matter."
"This farm has become the eldest prince's private property. Naturally, there will be someone to take care of the people in the village. Sir, you can come back often when you are free." Xu Zhao suddenly felt that he had a talent for making big promises.
"I wonder what potatoes Miss Xu was talking about just now?"
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