Chapter 602 Chapter 604. Mutual Testing
This kind of stability is also what several generations of the Zhou family want to see.
Now that it has been realized in his hands, Zhou Shixiong has nothing to let go of.
Zhou Shixiong looked at their expressions of grievance for him and said with a smile, "This is a good thing, it means that the border town is stable. Besides, with my Zhou family's military achievements, I will definitely not treat you badly when I return.
Then I can take a break, be a rich and idle person, and enjoy a few days of comfort."
Gu Wenheng didn't think that the emperor wanted to send people back for a vacation, "Brother Zhou, aren't you too optimistic?
You know, there are a bunch of old foxes waiting in Shangjing."
To be honest, he really didn't want to go back. Even if he went back, he didn't want to serve as Zuo Shangjing.
Instead of arguing with those old foxes and powerful people, it is better to do some practical work at the local level.
Zhou Shixiong already had an idea in his mind, but he said it out loud to comfort himself and others.
"Today, let's have a good gathering together as brothers and not talk about irrelevant things.
By then, our terms of office will be similar, so it would be a good opportunity for us to return to Beijing together."
Gu Wenheng knew that there were many conveniences in this, but he still refused. "I'd better not burden Brother Zhou. I have a family to take with me and I need to bring a lot of things. My trip will be much slower, and it will be bad to delay Brother Zhou's time."
Zhou Shixiong, "Why would we delay this? We used to be in a hurry and didn't see many beautiful sights along the way. This time we are going back to report on our work and we have more time. We can enjoy the trip all the way back."
Everyone, "..." General Zhou probably misunderstood the time of the report. How could he still have fun?
Gu Wenheng guessed the problem, "Brother Zhou, the speed of this carriage is not even close to that of a fast horse.
If we keep walking and stopping along the way, we will have enough time.”
Zhou Shixiong also came to his senses at this time, "Look at my head, I forgot about this matter.
But it doesn't matter, it doesn't matter if it's slow. This time when I return to Beijing, I don't know when I can go out again, so I might as well arrive on time."
He even had a premonition that he would rarely have the opportunity to run so far in his lifetime.
Even if it was for the sake of the two princes in the palace, he, as the king's uncle, was not suitable to have military power.
Once this person figured it out, he would become carefree, "I will take the two children on horseback, and maybe when we get to the capital, the two kids will be able to ride their horses at full speed."
"Then these two guys must be so happy," Gu Wenheng said with a sour tone, "I am a useless scholar in their eyes, and I guess I won't be able to get a place again."
His plaintive performance amused everyone.
"No one would have thought that the prefect who has always been fair and strict would have such a stingy side." Zhou Sixiong pointed at him and smiled, "If we weren't brothers, I would really like to adopt your two sons as my adopted sons.
Those two guys are much more pleasing to the eye than you."
Gu Wenheng, "You'd better give up this thought. When you return to Beijing, there will be plenty of ladies waiting for you to choose from. If you want a son, just give birth to one yourself."
Zhou Shixiong smiled and pointed at him, "Look at this stingy person. Today, everyone should eat and drink to their heart's content, and then you can all appreciate our Master Gu's face-changing skills."
Everyone around laughed. Many years later, when they think of today's gathering, they can still smile knowingly.
After everyone left, Gu Wenheng and Zhou Shixiong came to the general's mansion together.
Looking at the empty furnishings, Gu Wenheng knew that arrangements had already been made here.
"No wonder Brother Zhou wanted to travel, it turns out he had already packed his bags and left."
Zhou Shixiong, "In fact, I already had a premonition, and I have been sending things to Shangjing Prefecture over the past two years.
But when you return from this trip, Brother Zhou should know what to do. "
Gu Wenheng, "After my wife and I analyzed it, the chances of staying in Shangjing are slim."
Over the years, they have also analyzed the character of the current emperor and the current struggles among several ministers in the court. Regardless of the emperor's will or their own selfish motives, they do not want to stay in Shangjing, a place of right and wrong.
Zhou Shixiong, "Although I also want to continue working with Brother Zhou, I also know that leaving Beijing is the best choice for you.
I don’t mind this period of time. Let me tell you the truth. I will not be able to leave Beijing very often in the future, but I hope you can go out more often.”
Gu Wenheng heard the double consciousness in these words, but he didn't expect that the fight would start now.
"I know you are smart and should be able to guess something." Zhou Shixiong looked at him, "Sometimes, even if we have no intention of fighting, others may not believe us.
If my sister hadn't entered the palace, I wouldn't have been on this trip back to Beijing.
I'm not afraid that you'll be scared if I tell you. The emperor doesn't want the military power to fall into the hands of his relatives."
Just like he was telling Gu Wenheng these inner thoughts here at this moment, it was also because the two of them had cooperated well in the past two years, and coupled with their close personal relationship, the whole world probably regarded them as a group.
It's also for Brother Gu's good to talk it out now.
Gu Wenheng, "Does Brother Zhou want to fight?"
Zhou Shixiong looked at him with complicated eyes, "It's not about whether I want to fight or not, but whether others think I will fight for it."
The two legitimate princes are growing up day by day, and if they want to have a stable future, a fight is inevitable.
"...So what seat will Brother Zhou get when he returns this time?"
Zhou Shixiong, "The position of Minister Cao."
Gu Wenheng was a little surprised. He never expected that he would be in this position. "Has Lord Cao reached the age of a scholar?"
Zhou Shixiong shook his head. "Lord Cao took the initiative to ask to step down. The emperor has other plans for him."
Although Gu Wenheng had doubts in his heart, he would not go to the trouble to get to the bottom of it.
"Then let me congratulate Brother Zhou first." Gu Wenheng thought to himself, it is indeed easier to get things done when you have connections in the court. He and his wife were still guessing before, but others already knew the result.
Zhou Shixiong, "Your performance in the past few years has been too outstanding. The emperor will probably send you to serve as an official in a local area. You must be mentally prepared. It may be another big challenge."
Gu Wenheng has now made the worst-case plan, and even pointed out several problems with Jin Qianqian, but he could not escape those places.
"I know that I must be loyal to my master and serve the people no matter where I go."
Gu Wenheng's words were a double entendre, and Zhou Shixiong understood them.
He felt somewhat relieved, "This is good, our Rong Dynasty should have more good officials like you.
Brother Zhou will be waiting for your good news in Shangjing from now on."
He could understand why Gu Wenheng didn't want to take sides at this time.
What's more, this has just begun. If he rashly stands on this side out of loyalty, he should be more worried.
"Yes, it is my lifelong wish to do my part for the people of the world."
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(End of this chapter)
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