Chapter 607: Everywhere within our reach
As the only fiefdom king with a special status in the court, the King of Lingnan has been in his fiefdom in Lingnan for many years, and the internal structure of his fiefdom has actually become a small court.
There is no shortage of civil officials and military generals.
But there are also many people like Zuo Cheng.
These people were all officials of the royal palace many years ago, and later followed the old prince all the way to Lingnan. It is hard to say how great their other contributions were, but the time they followed the old prince was indeed longer and longer.
Jiang Yubai rubbed his brows and sneered: "Back then, my father was demoted to Lingnan and his title was changed, and many of his capable men were lost."
"Plus, when I first arrived in Lingnan, I was in a desperate need of talent everywhere. Talent was secondary to loyalty, so I had no choice but to promote many people who were unworthy of their positions."
Later, Lingnan was in urgent need of stability. Even though the old prince knew that these people might not be worthy of the current honor, he still gave enough respect to the old people who had followed him for many years.
This isn't a bad thing.
But the problem is that Jiang Yubai is now the person in charge of Lingnan Palace.
Jiang Yubai gritted his teeth secretly: "It is common to obey orders but not to obey announcements, to pretend to obey but actually disobey. Situations like what you saw today have happened many times in the past."
"In front of my father, they are as obedient as rabbits building their nests on grass. But in front of me, they all show off their power and are eager to point at my nose and scold me for not knowing how to do things."
"For someone like this, I endure for a while in order to wait for a long time, but if I endure for a lifetime, then I am really weak."
So today Zuo Cheng took the initiative to attack Xu Ou, and Jiang Yubai started to support Xu Ou in a sarcastic tone.
He just wanted to let these people know that a new emperor appoints new ministers, and the favors they had accumulated in front of the old prince would not be so useful in front of him.
Xu Yu was not surprised to hear this.
Jiang Yubai is not a kind and tolerant person. When his patience reaches its limit, blood will surely be drawn.
but……
"What does this have to do with me?"
Xu Yu did not mention the difficulties he had faced before, nor did he take them seriously at all. He said lightly, "The young prince is ambitious and will find a way to solve the problem."
"I can't protect myself right now, so I won't get involved."
"You are being very disingenuous."
Jiang Yubai glared at me with disdain: "I was bullied and humiliated, and you just had the heart to watch me like this?"
Xu Yu really wanted to say that he was cruel, but Jiang Yubai did not give him the chance to be angry.
Jiang Yubai said decisively, "Zuo Cheng has been flattered for so many years that he's lost himself in shame. He can't swallow the damage you've done to him today."
"I'm telling you, this old guy is definitely going to come looking for trouble with you again. When you catch him, don't hold back. Beat him to death with all your might!"
Xu Yu calmly stared at Jiang Yubai's hateful face. After a moment, he said with a headache, "Why should I be the one to beat him up?"
"Do you know that you are in an awkward position now? I have done nothing and..."
"I know."
Jiang Yubai said confidently, "So I'm giving you a chance to make a contribution, aren't I?"
Xu Yu: “…”
"If you get the chance, beat up that old fellow Zuo Cheng. I'll give you a great credit."
"Also, the fact that you're seen as a thorn in their side has nothing to do with whether you beat up Zuo Cheng or not."
Jiang Yubai looked at Xu Yu with pity and said earnestly, "Do I need to remind you of this?"
"Brother, we're both in the same situation now. We've both been bullied and humiliated, and you can't help but fight back?"
"Just go ahead and beat him up. If you don't kill him, it's a great achievement for you. Once you've dealt with Zuo Cheng, his position will be yours."
Jiang Yubai laughed wantonly in the face of Xu Yu's speechless gaze, and said quietly, "But if you haven't fought me, then you can't blame me."
"Zuo Cheng is definitely going to take revenge on you anyway. He's already on the moral high ground. If he still loses, the best I can do is secretly give you some good medicine."
Jiang Yubai's little concern made Xu Yu silent for a while, and his face turned wooden in the end.
"That's not necessary."
Jiang Yubai smiled comfortably: "I feel relieved when you say that."
"As for what you just said..."
Jiang Yubai changed the subject, his eyes fixed as he said softly, "I'll go back and tell my father in detail."
"If my father agrees, it will probably be done soon."
Once the sword leaves the body, it cannot be retracted.
Until then...
Jiang Yubai raised his eyebrows playfully: "Don't always be just a small vanguard."
Xu Yu tucked his clothes in and walked out of the tent. He casually found a soldier and asked about his assigned accommodation, then walked straight over.
Cheng Qi and Cheng Yi had arrived earlier and were waiting outside the small tent that had been temporarily built.
In theory, the dispute that occurred in Jiang Yubai's tent should not be heard by others, otherwise it would be against the rules.
Thanks to Zuo Cheng's unruly kindness, Xu Yu was allowed to stay with Jiang Yubai to talk, and the young generals and soldiers outside all heard about it.
This newcomer, relying on his status in front of the young prince, seemed to not take the veterans in the camp seriously.
As Xu Yu walked along, many people looked at him sideways and talked about him, and among them were many malicious glares.
Cheng Qi and Cheng Yi heard a lot of gossip, and their faces looked unhappy at this moment.
"Young Master, these people..."
“No need to.”
Xu Yu waved his hand to signal that there was no need to say more. He looked at the tidied tent and frowned slowly: "Who asked you to come?"
"Yes...I am worried."
Cheng Qi stiffened his neck in a weak voice and whispered, "Young Master, you..."
"You don't need to stay here, go back."
"But……"
"I said, go back."
Xu Yu said, his expression unrecognizable, "This is a military camp. I'm accompanied by a few guards. What's the point of someone seeing us?"
"I've told you all before, from now on, there's no need to keep anyone by my side. Just look after the house and protect the young mistress and the two young masters."
Cheng Qi and Cheng Yi had come here without permission, which was a violation of Xu Ou's previous order. After hearing Xu Ou's words, they all lowered their heads.
Xu Yu was a little amused. "I didn't join the army to be special. Now that I'm here, I still need someone to protect me all the time. Doesn't that really confirm my reputation as a loser?"
"Go back, and don't come back again without permission."
"Also...if the young lady asks about it after you return, don't mention a single word of what you heard or saw today. Just tell her that everything is fine and that I'll be home soon after taking a rest."
Cheng Qi and Cheng Yi were no longer as high-spirited as when they first came, but when they left, they looked dejected and a bit vicissitudes of life.
When they returned to the tea mountain and met Sang Zhixia, Sang Zhixia found it funny at first sight: "Why, were you chased back?"
Cheng Qi forced a dry laugh: "The young master said that everything is fine in the army, please don't worry about him."
Sang Zhixia couldn't help laughing after just one look: "I know."
"I told you, you can't keep me even if you chase me. Why bother?"
"Look at Song Liu and Ling Chu. They are more clever and they have to make fewer trips."
Cheng Qi and Cheng Yi smiled bitterly and lowered their heads. Sang Zhixia said with a smile: "Forget it. If you can't use me over there, come back and help me. Is everything fine over there?"
Cheng nodded without thinking: "All good."
"Young Master is highly valued by the young prince, and the colleagues he meets in the camp are all very friendly. You don't have to worry. The young master said he will return home soon when he is free. Just rest assured and take care of yourself."
The two people who went there spoke as if it were true, and Sang Zhixia just smiled and nodded after listening.
After sending these two inconspicuous clowns away, Ling Chu said worriedly, "Boss, how about I go over and take a look secretly?"
"Need not."
Sang Zhixia lowered her eyes and said, "It's no use looking at it."
It's easy to imagine what the situation would be like if Xu Yu suddenly appeared in the fixed situation that had already been established in the Lingnan Palace. How could everything be fine?
But since Xu Yu didn't want her to worry, she could pretend that she knew nothing.
As we approach a turbulent time, any worries and anxieties are false.
She didn't have the heart to write those sentimental and sad words of longing, or to cry late at night in an empty room.
She wanted to help Xu Yu.
In every place within our reach.
Even if it was just one more copper coin or one more handful of rice, she might be able to ensure that Xu Yu would not be hungry or cramped in a place where she could not see him.
Having these tangible things is better than anything else.
Sang Zhixia quickly closed her eyes to suppress the myriad of thoughts that were swirling in her mind, and said solemnly, "In half an hour, Lingchu, come with me to check out the location of the flower garden."
"Song Liu, go around the city and compare the places with the list I gave you this morning. Write down anything you find unsuitable and tell me tomorrow."
"All those shops I mentioned earlier must be open before the autumn harvest."
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