Chapter 1416

The movements of Zhao Song and Chen Diao, who had originally picked up their wine cups, suddenly froze in mid-air.

"Lord Zhang." Su Gu explained while holding his wine cup: "Lord Zhang, do not misunderstand. It is currently the busy season of spring plowing. This official has been patrolling outside for many days in a row. When I received the news of your arrival, Lord Zhang, it was already a bit late, so the preparations were not very sufficient."

"In two days, in two days, this official will make arrangements again."

"I hope Lord Zhang will forgive me."

After Su Gu finished saying these words, the expression on Zhang Lu's face did not change at all.

It was obvious that he did not believe what Su Gu said.

But Zhang Lu did not know, while Zhao Song and Chen Diao both knew.

During these days, spring plowing was busy, and Su Gu was patrolling outside every day. Sometimes, apart from the morning, lunch and dinner were eaten on the road or in the fields.

Being able to prepare this today was already quite good.

Usually, even at home, Su Gu's meals were very simple; thin porridge and pickled vegetables were common.

Zhang Lu and Zhang Xiu had just arrived, so naturally they did not know these things.

Zhang Lu glanced at the dishes on the table and the turbid wine beside him, and had no appetite at all.

So he said: "Since that is the case, then let's get straight to the point, Lord Su."

Su Gu put down his wine cup and made a gesture of invitation: "Please speak, Lord Zhang."

Zhang Lu glanced at Zhang Xiu beside him, and after the two looked at each other, Zhang Lu said: "I came on this trip under the order of the Governor."

"Presumably, Lord Su is also clear about Duan Yu rebelling and causing chaos, betraying the imperial court."

After saying this, the eyes of Zhang Lu and Zhang Xiu were fixed on the changes in Su Gu's expression.

Su Gu nodded with a normal expression: "This official is aware."

"Hmm, the Governor received an order from the imperial court to send troops to punish Duan Yu." Zhang Lu continued: "But the Governor said that war is dangerous, and mobilizing troops in Yizhou is too cumbersome and takes a lot of time, so he sent me to Hanzhong to carry out the duties of the Du Yi army, in preparation for punishing Duan Yu in the future."

Su Gu continued to nod and said: "This official understands."

"Since Lord Su is clear, then that is good. It is just that I hope Lord Su will cooperate more. After tomorrow, I will inspect the troops of Hanzhong Commandery and then reorganize the army for battle. This is no problem, right?"

Su Gu shook his head and said: "It is possible. This official will issue an order tomorrow to let the garrison generals outside the city go to you, Lord Zhang, to assemble."

"Good."

Seeing Su Gu agree so cleanly and neatly, a heavy stone in Zhang Lu's heart also fell.

Su Gu's lack of hospitality could also be considered as having been passed over.

After saying this, Zhang Lu stood up and bowed to Su Gu to take his leave: "I thank you for your generous hospitality, Lord Su. However, I am exhausted from the journey, so I really have no heart to drink wine. I will go back to rest first."

On Zhang Lu's trip, Su Gu did not try to persuade him to stay too much, but sent Zhang Lu out of the official residence.

As soon as Zhang Lu left, Zhao Song and Chen Diao could no longer hold back the words in their hearts.

Inside the courtyard of the official residence.

Zhao Song and Chen Diao sat down again, and Su Gu also returned to the main seat to prepare to eat.

"My lord, this subordinate has words that I don't know whether to say or not." Zhao Song bowed to Su Gu.

Su Gu waved his hand with a slightly tired expression: "Speak. There are no outsiders here, there is nothing that cannot be said."

Zhao Song then said: "My lord, the Governor sent Zhang Lu here, clearly to deprive you of your military power. This is a lack of trust in you, my lord."

Su Gu gave a bitter smile.

Such a simple truth, does Su Gu not understand it without being told?

If he didn't understand, how could he reach the position of Hanzhong Commandery Governor today?

What Liu Yan was thinking, he had already known since Zhang Lu came.

"This official is originally from Fufeng. Now that Guanzhong has been occupied by Duan Yu, the Governor must be worried that I will defect to Duan Yu, which is why he sent Zhang Lu here to take over the military power from my hands."

"But this official has a clear conscience and no ghosts in his heart, so what does it matter?"

"If the Governor wants military power, this official will give it to him. Only in this way can one act openly and honestly, and let the Governor rest assured."

"The world is in chaos today, and the lives of the people are not easy. If war breaks out in Hanzhong, the ones who will suffer the most are the people of Hanzhong."

"This official only wants the people to be spared from the flames of war and to live and work in peace. If Zhang Lu wants military power, this official will give it to him. Only in this way can I dispel the Governor's suspicion. Isn't that just right?"

"In this way, this official can also govern Hanzhong wholeheartedly."

Listening to these words from Su Gu, Zhao Song and Chen Diao were instantly speechless.

"But... my lord, don't you think for yourself?" Zhao Song said with a frown: "That Zhang Lu is so aggressive, clearly not taking you seriously, my lord."

Su Gu smiled and shook his head: "This official acts with a clear conscience. What does it matter whether he, Zhang Lu, takes this official seriously or not?"

"This official only needs to not fail the people of Hanzhong, and not fail the trust of the imperial court and the Governor. As for other things and other people, this official does not care at all!"