Chapter 451: 232. Treat with the Courtesy of a National Scholar

Not long after, the carriage came to the street in front of the Jiangzhou Cishi's Office.

Before approaching the main gate, Chenjun Xie Chenjun Xie Lingjiangze's carriage had already met another team of carriages, blocking each other's way.

"Master..."

"Let them go, it's fine."

"Yes, Master."

Chenjun Xie Chenjun Xie Lingjiangze came back to his senses and ordered casually.

A-Li drove the carriage to give way.

Chenjun Xie Chenjun Xie Lingjiangze lifted the curtain and first looked at the somewhat lively Jiangzhou Cishi's Office today.

Hua Xuanji, his peripheral vision saw two familiar figures in the carriage blocking the way opposite.

In the carriage opposite, a noble woman wearing a purple-gold scarf and a short, fat merchant wearing a pure gold dragon ring on his thumb lifted the curtain at the same time to check the movement outside.

As a result, the eyes of both sides collided in the air.

Both were stunned at the first moment.

"Senior Clerk Chenjun Xie."

Pei Pei Pei Shisan Niang shouted subconsciously.

"What Senior Clerk? Isn't it just a small Commandant now, hmph..."

The straightforward Shen Shen Bingqiang adjusted his squire hat and hummed in a low voice.

Pei Pei Pei Shisan Niang immediately pulled Shen Shen Bingqiang's sleeve, and the latter closed his mouth unwillingly.

However, when he saw the handsome young man with a calm face in the carriage that was giving way opposite, his gaze swept around her, Shen Shen Bingqiang, and the Jiangzhou Cishi's Office next to him.

Pei Pei Pei Shisan Niang's face suddenly became awkward.

"Hey, why haven't Senior Clerk Qin and the others from the central army camp arrived? It's almost noon."

"No matter, they might have been delayed on the road. There was heavy rain in Dragon City and Jishui County the day before yesterday, mixed with mud and sand, and the waterway was a bit inconvenient. This Jiang Nan climate is not comparable to the north...

"However, one autumn rain brings one cold, Third Young Master, Jiangzhou Cishi Wang, pay attention to keeping warm."

"Brother Lin is still the one who can hold his breath. Regarding the skill of nourishing qi, Jiangzhou Cishi Wang has to learn from Brother Lin."

In the main hall of the Jiangzhou Cishi's Office, Wei Wei Shaoqi, Wang Wang Lengran, and Lin Cheng, who had been elusive in the past, were sitting in the hall drinking tea and chatting.

At the very top of the main hall, the two left and right main seats that should have belonged to the Jiangzhou Cishi were given up, and Wei Wei Shaoqi and Lin Cheng sat down impolitely.

Wang Wang Lengran sat in the lower seat to accompany them for tea anyway.

However, the old Jiangzhou Cishi's face showed no dissatisfaction at all.

Wang Wang Lengran put down his teacup, paced in the center of the hall, looked at the sky outside the hall from time to time, or summoned his subordinates to ask two questions, then waved his hand to dismiss them with impatience.

It wasn't until Wei Wei Shaoqi put down his teacup leisurely and said a few words that Wang Wang Lengran squeezed out a smile, nodded, and sat back in his original seat, continuing to wait patiently.

He said to Lin Cheng, who had a calm expression, without blushing:

"Young Master Lin is indeed a young talent, the kind that is rare in the world. Being able to sit firmly on the Diaoyutai during this period of time really makes this old man admire."

Lin Cheng smiled and cupped his hands, neither humble nor arrogant.

"Jiangzhou Cishi Wang is over-praising. Still have to learn from you old seniors."

"Eh, where, where."

Wei Wei Shaoqi sneered:

"Alright, you two stop blowing each other up. Brother Lin is also, being led astray by Jiangzhou Cishi Wang, hahaha."

All three laughed.

Wang Wang Lengran accompanied them for a while, then looked at the sky outside, changed the subject and asked:

"The wartime meeting is scheduled for the afternoon, held in the warm pavilion of this humble office. However, this old man booked a banquet at Prince Xunyang Tower at noon to welcome Senior Clerk Qin from the central army camp, and also sent invitations to many colleagues and wealthy merchants to attend...

"Senior Clerk Qin and the others were delayed, it seems they can't make it, eh."

Wei Wei Shaoqi waved his hand, somewhat impatiently:

"Stop staring at those twists and turns all day. You can eat anytime. What's important now is to see the response from Old General Qin's side and talk about things in the afternoon."

Wang Wang Lengran whispered: "Actually, you can also talk while eating. The dinner table is suitable for getting familiar with feelings."

Lin Cheng suddenly spoke:

"Young Master Wei, Jiangzhou Cishi Wang, the letter sent by Qin Chenjun Xie Xiao Xiao Niangzi a few days ago, what was the reply from Old General Qin's side?"

Wei Wei Shaoqi immediately smiled, his sharp white teeth very bright:

"The letter from Old General Qin says that he fully supports the resolution of His Majesty and the Secretariat, and has no objection to the personnel adjustment of the Jiangzhou Senior Clerk and the statue making at Xingzi Workshop. And he doesn't understand this way, and as a layman, he won't interfere randomly. Old General Qin also asked Brother Lin and the Jiangzhou Jiangzhou Cishi's Office to work hard, not to fail His Majesty, and if there is any need in the statue making process, just let him know, and he will try his best to cooperate and work together to share His Majesty's worries."

Lin Cheng smiled, then suppressed the corner of his mouth and asked:

"Old General Qin didn't mention Prince Prince Xunyang or Prince Prince Xunyang's Mansion?"

Wei Wei Shaoqi laughed: "No, didn't mention a word, as if they are not familiar."

Lin Cheng shook his head and laughed, sighing: "Good, what a cold world, very good... Old General Qin is still very sober..."

This time, regarding the dispute over the route of the statue making at Xingzi Workshop and the Prince Xunyang Grottoes, although the Shenjing Luoyang imperial court had already issued a decree, now that they could get the accurate word from this Grand General of the Jiang Nan Circuit Expeditionary Army, Lin Cheng, Wei Wei Shaoqi, and Wang Wang Lengran all breathed a sigh of relief.

Some worries that had been weighing on their hearts these days dissipated.

As the leader of the tens of thousands of troops in the Jiang Nan and Lingnan circuits, Qin Qin Jingqin's words were enough to make His Majesty, who respected the old general's opinions, "slightly" change his attitude.

Therefore, if Qin Qin Jingqin was still entangled with Prince Prince Xunyang's Mansion and had already had a marriage arrangement, then even if he didn't stand up and oppose the statue making at Xingzi Workshop, he would just "vaguely" make things difficult for Lin Cheng and the Jiangzhou Cishi's Office on this matter, which would be enough for them to suffer.

For example, using "the military affairs of the front line are more important" as an excuse to squeeze the Jiangzhou finance in terms of food and grass, then the statue making at Xingzi Workshop would probably be "remote and indefinite."

There were too many key points and twists and turns. Many discerning people in Jiangzhou were waiting for his attitude. Wei Wei Shaoqi, Lin Cheng, and Wang Wang Lengran were afraid that he would still speak for Prince Prince Xunyang's Mansion.

Now, having received a definite and satisfying statement, the stones in the hearts of Wei Wei Shaoqi, Lin Cheng, and others finally fell.

The tea that was slightly bitter in the mouth also became much sweeter.

Wang Wang Lengran whispered:

"Third Young Master, the plan for the Qin family to make concessions proposed by Lin Cheng, and the olive branch we threw out, is there any reply from Old General Qin's side?"

Wei Wei Shaoqi glanced at him:

"What's the rush? Haste makes waste. Isn't it, it's coming today?"

"What do you mean?" Wang Wang Lengran was puzzled.

Wei Wei Shaoqi smiled slightly, and Lin Cheng replaced him and said:

"This wartime meeting was initiated by Old General Qin. In the past, it was once every ten days, but this time it was half a decade early. It looks like there is something important to discuss.

"And according to people from the front line, the people sent from the central army camp this time are not only the military supply officer Zhang Zhong or the transport officer Qin Yi who come to Jiangzhou to attend the meeting in turn and walk through the motions.

"This time, the one who came north by boat is the central army camp Senior Clerk Qin Qin Yanqing, this important figure!

"The central army camp Senior Clerk is not a simple position. It is considered to assist Old General Qin in handling all military camp affairs except for combat command, including food and grass transportation... It is equivalent to the big housekeeper of the tens of thousands of troops on the Southwest front line, and is considered a confidant among confidants in Old General Qin's account."

Lin Cheng's face was somewhat solemn.

Wang Wang Lengran was stunned and said somewhat enlightened: "Lin Young Master means..."

Wei Wei Shaoqi waved his hand:

"Jiangzhou is the most important logistics base for the Southwest expeditionary army. Most of the food and grass transport ships pass through Prince Xunyang City.

"Central army camp Senior Clerk Qin Qin Yanqing, military supply officer Zhang Zhong, and transport officer Qin Yi are all together, which is considered the highest team in charge of the army's logistics operation. This time they were all sent to Jiangzhou by Old General Qin to attend a routine wartime meeting in the rear. Doesn't Jiangzhou Cishi Wang feel it is too much of a fuss?"

Before Wang Wang Lengran could speak, Lin Cheng smiled slightly:

"This humble servant inquired, central army camp Senior Clerk Qin Qin Yanqing, also from the Qin family Hu State Duke Mansion, is the grandson of Old General Qin's younger brother.

"The appointment power of the central army camp Senior Clerk was handed over to Old General Qin by His Majesty to show the trust between monarch and subject.

"So Qin Qin Yanqing is one of the new generation of leading direct descendants of the Qin family. The position of central army camp Senior Clerk is considered a special promotion for him, heh.

"So, Qin Qin Yanqing's coming this time can be regarded as Old General Qin's spokesperson. Jiangzhou Cishi Wang, you say, we just extended an olive branch a few days ago, and Old General Qin sent Qin Qin Yanqing over in these two days. What is this for?"

Lin Cheng smiled but didn't speak.

Wang Wang Lengran's eyes lit up:

"Third Young Master, Lin Young Master means, taking advantage of attending the wartime meeting, send a direct confidant to discuss in detail? Discuss our concession plan for statue making at Xingzi Workshop?"

Wei Wei Shaoqi and Lin Cheng smiled but didn't speak.

Wang Wang Lengran's expression was somewhat admiring.

Just as the three were drinking tea leisurely.

Outside, a small official suddenly ran in and reported with difficulty:

"Jiangzhou Cishi, all the lords... Chenjun Xie Chenjun Xie Lingjiangze is here, just outside the mansion gate, don't know what he is doing, the road outside is a bit crowded, his carriage even met Pei Lady, Shen Squire and them..."

Wang Wang Lengran frowned: "Chenjun Xie Chenjun Xie Lingjiangze, what is he doing here?"

Wei Wei Shaoqi's eyeballs turned: "It is well-informed. It is estimated that he knew Qin Qin Yanqing and the others were coming, and wanted to join in and talk."

He sneered: "It is estimated that he hasn't figured out the situation yet, thinking he is still the Jiangzhou Senior Clerk, don't think about whether he is qualified now."

"All the lords, what should we do?" The servant asked.

Wang Wang Lengran sneered and waved his hand:

"Just tell him, this official is busy today, and the Jiangzhou Cishi's Office has important matters, so don't receive idle guests. Let him come another day. If he doesn't listen, doesn't know how to be decent, then don't give him face, just say that he, a small Jiangzhou Commandant, is not qualified to attend the meeting in the afternoon, go back and manage the horse shed."

Everyone laughed.

Lin Cheng suddenly spoke: "No, go, invite him over."

"Invite him for what?"

Wei Wei Shaoqi and Wang Wang Lengran looked puzzled, but soon saw Lin Cheng smile and say:

"This humble servant has always admired Senior Clerk Chenjun Xie's talent. Although he was impulsive and demoted, he also slandered this humble servant, but this humble servant still wants to sincerely invite him to come and help build the Xingzi Workshop Buddha statue. Previous matters are written off."

Wang Wang Lengran enlightened, took a breath: "Killing and punishing the heart, Lin Young Master's move is so ruthless."

"Hahaha, Brother Lin still knows how to play."

Wei Wei Shaoqi laughed and waved his hand: "Go. Go out and see, we have to invite Chenjun Xie Chenjun Xie Lingjiangze."

Wei Wei Shaoqi, Lin Cheng, and the three left the hall.

When they came to the outside of the mansion gate, they immediately saw Chenjun Xie Chenjun Xie Lingjiangze and Pei Pei Pei Shisan Niang's carriage team blocking each other.

The atmosphere on the scene was originally a bit awkward.

Wei Wei Shaoqi walked out of the gate and asked with a smile: "Chenjun Xie Chenjun Xie Lingjiangze? Rare guest, what time do you have to visit the Jiangzhou Cishi's Office."

Chenjun Xie Chenjun Xie Lingjiangze went straight to the point: "Heard there is a meeting in the afternoon, don't know if it is possible..."

"Yes, yes, Commandant Chenjun Xie, come in together."

Lin Cheng walked over to grab Chenjun Xie Chenjun Xie Lingjiangze's sleeve, but was dodged by Chenjun Xie Chenjun Xie Lingjiangze for half a step silently. Lin Cheng was not annoyed and continued to say seriously:

"However, please ask Commandant Chenjun Xie to help, assist this humble servant to build the Xingzi Workshop Buddha statue. After completion, this humble servant will personally ask for merit for Commandant Chenjun Xie, how about it?"

Wang Wang Lengran curled his lips, his head turned to one side, as if talking to himself:

"Still Lin Young Master is generous, unlike someone before, who was so impolite to Lin Young Master... It is really a judgment of high and low, but it doesn't matter, well, now meeting with a smile and erasing the enmity, anyone should feel guilty..."

A group of officials and common people around were watching.

Don't know if it was intentional or unintentional, these voices were heard by the whole scene.

Everyone's eyes were cast on Chenjun Xie Chenjun Xie Lingjiangze, who was at the cusp of the storm.

Facing Lin Cheng's sincere smile and the different seriousness of the crowd, Chenjun Xie Chenjun Xie Lingjiangze was quiet for a while, looked at Lin Cheng's face seriously, stuffed the letter in his sleeve back, kept his hands in his sleeves, turned around, and walked away directly.

"Yo, Commandant Chenjun Xie is quite arrogant." Wang Wang Lengran laughed.

Lin Cheng kept smiling and watched this slender and lonely back.

Wei Wei Shaoqi, who was watching coldly, sneered and shook his head.

Pei Pei Pei Shisan Niang was watching the play carefully on the side, sizing up the expressions and demeanor of these big figures on the scene, and the back of the weak crown young man who was walking away calmly, which looked desolate no matter how you looked at it.

Shen Shen Bingqiang, a wealthy merchant on the side, touched his gold ring to watch the fun, revealing a relieved expression, humming in his mouth.

Just at this moment, a sound of horse hooves came from afar, and the flags of this team of knights could be seen from afar.

"This flag... is Senior Clerk Qin, Military Supply Officer Zhang, and Transport Officer Qin and the others, finally arrived."

Lin Cheng, Wei Wei Shaoqi, and Wang Wang Lengran looked at each other and showed some smiles.

The three quickly straightened their appearance and went up to greet them.

The bluestone slabs of the whole street trembled, and under the "da da da" trembling sound, it seemed to be stepped on and shattered.

Meeting Lin Cheng and the others, the leader of this team of knights with the remaining power of the front-line bloody killing intent reined in their horses neatly and slowly stopped.

Only to see, the leader of this team of knights was a heroic young man of about twenty-seven or twenty-eight, wearing light armor, with a fair face, determined and serious eyes, and a temperament somewhat like the resolute Commandant Qin Heng, who looked like he was born in the military.

"General Qin has worked hard..."

Lin Cheng and the others had just opened their mouths to greet half a sentence, when the leading Qin Qin Yanqing asked head-on:

"Where is Chenjun Xie Chenjun Xie Lingjiangze?"

"What? Who?"

"Ah?"

Seeing the expressions of everyone in front of the mansion gate, Qin Qin Yanqing waved his hand, his expression very anxious and asked:

"It is the current Jiangzhou Commandant, Chenjun Xie Chenjun Xie Lingjiangze, now it should be this position, I met him once when I passed through Jiangzhou in a hurry last time... All the lords should know him, right? Heard he came here, we just went around a big circle to the Jiangzhou main hall, Prince Prince Xunyang's Mansion, and couldn't find anyone, have you seen him?"

Wei Wei Shaoqi, Wang Wang Lengran, Shen Shen Bingqiang, and others restrained their expressions, and Pei Pei Pei Shisan Niang couldn't help but turn to look at a certain slender figure at the corner of the street.

"What is Senior Clerk Qin looking for Commandant Chenjun Xie for?" Lin Cheng asked carefully:

Qin Qin Yanqing ignored him, wiped the sweat from his forehead with his sleeve, looked around, and his peripheral vision seemed to see a certain figure. His eyes suddenly brightened, and he whipped his horse forward.

"Commandant Chenjun Xie."

Only to see this new generation of leading direct descendants of the Qin family turned over and dismounted on the spot, leading the mighty generals behind him, such as the military supply officer and the transport officer, and bowed heavily to Chenjun Xie Chenjun Xie Lingjiangze, who had a puzzled face:

"Second Uncle... Marshal Qin ordered me to come and find you, personally invite Commandant Chenjun Xie to go to the central army camp and serve as the Senior Clerk position I am currently holding! Marshal Qin said, Commandant Chenjun Xie is a rare national scholar, and ordered me to treat him with the courtesy of a teacher, watch carefully, and learn carefully."

Qin Qin Yanqing said loudly with bright eyes, and then turned to bow to Wang Wang Lengran and others who were stunned, requesting somewhat perfunctorily:

"Oh right, also please Jiangzhou Cishi Wang, and other Jiangzhou superiors to let him go, be generous, and let the idle Commandant Chenjun Xie go to our front-line expeditionary army!

"I, Qin, thank you all on behalf of the Grand Marshal."

Countless eyes were cast on Chenjun Xie Chenjun Xie Lingjiangze, who was standing at the end of the street with his hands in his sleeves.

The whole street gradually fell into a dead silence.

(End of chapter) ===== CHAPTER 452 =====