Three days after Lu Zhengchu's death, Emperor Yanguang named him Taibao and gave him the posthumous title of "Wensu" as a sign of mourning and honor.

This is the highest achievement that a scholar pursues in his life, and Lu Zhengchu achieved it. Zuo Jinglun felt envy or jealousy, joy or sorrow in his heart, but it was hard to describe, but he didn't have much time to feel about it.

He had to set his sights on the newly promoted Huaiyuan Hou Wangxiao.

After hearing the news that Wang Xiao was granted the title of Marquis, Zuo Jinglun discussed with Song Li for another day and decided to meet Wang Xiao.

"The Liao affair is of great importance. If the joints are not explained clearly, I will not worry..."

Before he finished speaking, someone announced: "Sir, Marquis Huaiyuan is here to visit."

"Marquis Huaiyuan? Talk about Cao Cao. Cao Cao has arrived."

The two people in the room looked at each other, and Song Li said: "He should be arranging things in Beijing."

Zuo Jinglun said with a smile: "I am far away from He Liang. He has to pull each one and beat each other. Otherwise, when he comes back, the capital will have changed."

"What He Liangyuan thinks about is that he won't come back." Song Li said: "Every time, the situation changes rapidly. It seems that our relationship with Wang Xiao has changed again."

"At least his bad moves are not completely without merit."

Zuo Jinglun said, stood up and said: "Now that I have become the Marquis, I, an old man, have to go and greet you personally..."

Wang Xiao and Qin Xuance were talking in the front hall.

Qin Xuance has not yet entered the family, no, not married yet, but he is already half a member of the Zuo family. Sitting on the main seat, he generously arranged tea for Wang Xiao, treating the guests he brought by himself.

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When Zuo Jinglun entered the front hall, there was nothing more than a pleasantries such as "Your Majesty the Marquis has come to visit, but I have to wait a long way to greet you."

Wang Xiao smiled and said: "I have a close friendship with Xuance. His wedding is about to happen, so I should come and send him some congratulatory gifts."

While he was talking, he had someone hand over a brocade box and said, "I heard that Miss Zuo has some heart problems. I happened to meet a miracle doctor from Huguang a few days ago who specializes in this kind of disease. I asked him to prescribe a prescription.

, and prepared some pills..."

Qin Xuance was quite speechless.

These were obviously prescriptions and medicines that he had asked for from Song Wenhua, but Wang Xiao was asked to use them as a favor.

This kind of thing was nothing more than a reason to come to the house. Zuo Jinglun took the medicine and had someone take it to the backyard, and then invited Wang Xiao to the study to talk.

After they sat down with each other, Zuo Jinglun spoke first: "I didn't expect that in a blink of an eye, you would be honored as a Marquis."

Wang Xiao smiled softly and joked: "Junior, I still remember that when I first came to Zuofu, Sir, you gave me a stick. Now that I think about it, my head still hurts."

Zuo Jinglun only rolled his eyes halfway, and he quickly laughed: "Haha, old man, I still have a few more moments, right? I wonder if the Marquis still remembers it, is it because he wants to regain his position today?"

"Juniors don't dare." Wang smiled and said, "I came here today because I want to help each other with the boss..."

Zuo Jinglun stroked his beard, smiling and saying nothing.

Since it was Wang Xiao who came to the door first, he planned to figure it out for a while and get more benefits.

Wang Xiao didn't take this trick, and said directly: "The wise don't tell secrets, I will lay out the conditions and demands that I can give. Sir, you only care about success or failure?"

Zuo Jinglun felt his vigor and his expression was slightly restrained.

Wang smiled and said: "Let me first tell you the conditions I can give. First, I can let the Shenshu Camp and the Shenji Camp serve as the boss's backing to clear the land and equalize the grain fields. We will use the capital as a pilot and implement it throughout the world in the future;"

Zuo Jinglun slowly put down his hand stroking his beard and looked serious.

This is his political opinion, but Wang Xiao actually laid out such a condition as soon as he opened his mouth... What a ruthless bastard.

There is nothing to worry about in such trivial details as 'who comes to the door first'.

Wang Xiao added: "Secondly, I will ask King Qi to return to Beijing and send someone else to inspect the epidemic in the north. Your Highness has lost a lot of homework these days, so let Mr. Song Xin continue to teach;"

Zuo Jinglun and Song Li looked at each other with shock in their eyes.

Who can influence King Qi will be a very important bargaining chip in the future.

The reason why He Liangyuan was taught to use the navy to kill Wang Xiao was for this reason.

Unexpectedly, Wang Xiao would give in easily now...

"Third, I will recommend Mr. Lao as the first assistant, and at the same time recommend Bian Xiuyuan, the censor of Zuodu, to join the cabinet..."

Zuo Jinglun said in surprise: "Bian Xiuyuan? He is yours?!"

Wang Xiao smiled slightly and said: "I can't say who I am, but I can influence his choice between the boss and He Liangyuan."

At this point, Zuo Jinglun could not refuse the conditions offered by Wang Xiao. At least, He Liangyuan could not afford such conditions.

"what would you like?"

Wang smiled and said: "King Qi returned to Beijing, but he still had to do errands for epidemic prevention..."

"Who do you want to do it?"

“Money Carrier.”

Zuo Jinglun frowned slightly and asked without beating around the bush, "Then the military department you are about to get is gone?"

"You can take it for yourself, sir."

Zuo Jinglun shook his head and said: "If you give up, you will gain. I don't intend to let my own people get involved in the military department. If we want to equalize the land, I want the household department."

Wang Xiao smiled teasingly and said, "Understood, Bai Yizhang is my uncle, and he will fully cooperate with the boss."

Zuo Jinglun: “…”

Wang Xiao had already prepared a draft before he came, and his attitude was straightforward. In a few words, he and Zuo Jinglun settled on the overall framework of the cooperation.

The two of them were still waiting to talk about the details, but they heard someone say: "Master, we have a visitor."

The tone is somewhat mysterious.

Wang Xiao smiled slightly after hearing this.

Zuo Jinglun keenly felt the slight sarcasm in Wang Xiao's expression, and said to the servant: "Didn't you see that I am entertaining guests? Who is here?"

The servant was a little surprised, but still replied: "It's Miss Sun and her parents-in-law who came to the house. Mr. He said that he wanted to see the master."

"Let him wait." Zuo Jinglun ordered, turned to the king and smiled: "It's Mingjing's father-in-law, He Liangyuan's eldest son, He Boyong."

Look, everyone wants to cooperate with me, so I asked him to wait. I must be sincere enough...

backyard.

Song Laner placed the medicine box on Zuo Mingxin's table.

"Here, the medicine your Qin Xuance asked for made Wang Xiao a favor."

Zuo Ming considered the wedding dress in his heart and said casually: "The prince-in-law is just looking for a reason to meet his grandfather."

Song Lan'er said: "Repay the consort? Now he can be granted the title of Marquis. He is a Marquis at such a young age."

"Every meritorious service is equal to danger." Zuo Mingxin replied: "If you ask me if I want Xuance to make great achievements, I really only hope that he will be well in his life."

Song Lan'er was surprised and said: "Then you just found a disciple of a powerful family in the military town?"

"What can you do if you encounter something?" Zuo Mingxin said with a smile.

"Bah, look at what you said. Now that you are all married, it's boring." Song Laner lay on the table and thought for a while, then suddenly asked: "You said... if Wang Xiao is not worthy of the princess, who is better, him or Qin Xuance?

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"What's so good about each other? Looking at each other in life is just a matter of eyes."

"But I think Wang Xiao is better. Looks aside, his character is more calm."

Zuo Ming felt slightly dissatisfied, turned his head and said, "If you ask me, Xuance is not much worse than Marquis Huaiyuan."

"Um?"

"Xuan Ce was born in a famous family, but he could also practice literature and martial arts, and he was diligent in his studies. Although he had some bad deeds in Liao Town, he could still maintain his true temperament, keep his own mind without taking away his ambitions, and make friends regardless of his family background. This is true for everyone in the world.

There are advantages and disadvantages, but the most rare thing about him is that he makes the disadvantages obvious and does not hesitate to be judged by others."

Song Laner asked: "What about Wang Xiao?"

"Marquis Huaiyuan seems to be a respectful person. But those who can occupy high positions have calculations in their hearts that are beyond the reach of ordinary people." Zuo Mingxin frowned slightly.

"You are just saying that Wang Xiao is evil-minded..."

As Song Laner said this, she turned around and suddenly saw Zuo Mingjing walking in.

"You two, it's not good to speak ill of people behind their backs." Zuo Mingjing smiled softly, looked at Zuo Mingxin's wedding dress, and asked, "Does it fit?"

"Well, it's rare for my sister to come back today..."

The three of them talked for a while, and then the topic about Wang Xiao got sidetracked.

But Zuo Mingjing thought for a while, and finally couldn't help but joked in a low voice: "There are people who are willing to do things in front of others and suffer the taint of the country. You still want to slander them behind your back, which is outrageous."
Chapter completed!