The ministers stood up to deliver New Year's greetings to Yang Shou and presented gifts, each of which was exquisite and priceless. Wang Shichong's envoy Li Junxian presented him with a golden screen, which was very rare and exquisitely crafted.

, the level of magnificence even exceeds the treasures in the palace.

Yang Shou greatly admired Wang Shichong and named Wang Shichong the governor of Jiangdu on the spot.

After Li Junxian gave him the gift, Yang Shou also gave him special treatment, letting him sit in the second row, just behind Qin Hu. When Li Junxian passed by Qin Hu, he specially bowed his hand to Qin Hu.

In addition to Wang Shichong, another person's gift was also praised by Yang Shou. This person was Xue Ju, the special envoy of Jincheng County Prime Minister Hao Ai.

Xue Ju has a hooked nose, a broad body, messy hair, a loud voice when he speaks, rough and red skin, but extremely bright eyes, and a messy beard under his chin. It can be said that he is not good-looking, but he has an extraordinary bearing at that station.

No one dares to underestimate him.

On behalf of Hao Ai, he gave the emperor two antique copper vases, which were used by Qin Shihuang. They were authenticated by Yang Shou, a great antique connoisseur.

Yang Shou was immediately overjoyed. He not only made Hao Ai the prefect of Jincheng County, but also made Xue Ju, the gift-giver, the magistrate of Jincheng County.

Li Junxian suddenly said behind Qin Hu: "Little Marquis, when the end is approaching, General Wang specially asked me to pay a visit to your house. General Wang also prepared some gifts for you. It's just that the last few days are approaching."

I'm visiting on the same day, and the Marquis happened to be in Chang'an. It's a pity, so I ask the Marquis not to mind."

Qin Hu knew that Wang Shichong sent many people to the capital. Each of them carried a lot of money and spent the whole day jumping up and down in the eastern capital, visiting powerful people and bribing ministers. There was no one who was slightly powerful who did not benefit from him. Li Junxian had been there before

He also knows about his family's affairs.

"You're welcome, thank you General Wang for me." Qin Hu picked up a glass of wine, turned to Li Junxian and said, "General Li has worked hard for coming all the way."

"I am very lucky to be able to catch a glimpse of the young marquis today. I will definitely visit you tomorrow on the first day of the Lunar New Year!" Li Junxian is a handsome young man. He saw Qin Hu with his hair tied in a purple gold crown, wearing a black robe and bright red.

He is wearing a cloak and a golden-purple jade belt around his waist. His brows are handsome and graceful, and he is full of orchids and jade trees, which makes him envious in his heart.

What an invincible champion, a handsome and handsome young man.

"I'll sweep the couch to welcome you."

At this time, Yang Shou was asking Xue Ju about the customs and customs of Jincheng County. Although Xue Ju looked like an old farmer, he was extremely articulate.

"Your Majesty the Emperor, Jincheng County is located on the right side of Longyi. It has been a barren land since ancient times. The people are sparse, the land is windy and sandy, and there are many horse thieves. The life of the people is naturally not as good as that in the mainland. However, since the emperor ascended the throne, he has loved the people.

By reducing taxes, cracking down on warlords, and opening up trade routes, the people have gained a lot of benefits."

"In the past two years, not only has the household registration in Jincheng County increased threefold, but every household has enough food and clothing. The people are rich and stable. Every household can ride a horse when traveling. Even the country people have built new houses. All these are

Thanks to His Majesty’s holy virtue.” Xue Ju quickly knelt on the ground and kowtowed repeatedly.

Damn it, every household has a house and a car, Jincheng County is so rich!

Qin Hu was really convinced by Xue Ju. Making up lies didn't require skill, only courage. This man was really bold and had no scruples, and he spoke with such a straight face, which showed that his face was as thick as a city wall.

The people in Jincheng County are almost dying, and he actually described it as a paradise...

But so what, Yang Shou liked to hear it so much that he even helped Xue Ju up personally and poured him wine.

Pei Ju knew the situation in Longyou best, but Pei Ju was sitting below with no expression on his face, as if he was just a wooden man.

"Does the young marquis know who this Xue Ju is?" At this time, Li Junxian suddenly said something behind Qin Hu.

Qin Hu said: "Don't you mean the magistrate of Jincheng County?"

"No." Li Junxian shook his head: "This man is a powerful man from Longyou. He is originally from Hedong. He grew up in Jincheng County since he was a child. He is extremely brave and knowledgeable. Although he looks unremarkable, he is powerful from Longyou.

, no one is not convinced by him, so he also has the title of Hero of the West."

"Hero?" Qin Hu smiled bitterly.

"This man hoeed the strong and supported the weak. He was a young ranger. He had fought with horse thieves in the west more than two hundred times. He also entered the thieves' nest alone and captured the leader alive. The horse thieves of the generation in Longyou and Hexi never dared to touch his house.

goods, so everyone calls him the Hero of the West." Li Junxian said with a strange look in his eyes.

"anything else?"

Li Junxian curled up his lips: "Master Hou, this is not the place to talk. Tomorrow, Junxian will tell you an absolute piece of news. I learned about this accidentally, and even General Wang didn't know about it."

“Always waiting.”

Qin Hu could see that Li Junxian wanted to surrender, and he also heard that Li Junxian had a reputation for bravery, so he thought to himself, maybe he wanted to offer me a certificate of surrender.

At this time, Xue Ju also walked down the steps. Yang Shou specially arranged for him to sit in the first row, between Qin Hu and Pei Ju. Qin Hu's left hand is Pei Ju, his right hand is Yu Wenji, and his right hand is Yu Shiji.

And behind Yuwen Wenji is Yuwen Chengdu.

From these, we can see Yang Shou's character. He basically likes anyone who is in the front.

Xue Ju looks like a strong old farmer in both his clothes and appearance, but his demeanor and ability bring about a huge contrast.

After he sat down, he first offered his hand to Pei Ju, but Pei Ju ignored him. Then he turned his head and offered his hand to Qin Hu: "Xue Ju, my subordinate, would like to say hello to the champion Hou!"

"Master Xue, you're welcome, please!"

Qin Hu didn't know his background. From a close distance, he felt that he was rough and rough, with a sandy face, but there was always some hidden cunning in his eyes.

"Xue Ju has a low status, but he has been admiring the Marquis for a long time. I wonder if he can come to visit someday." Xue Ju drank a few glasses of wine and his face became even redder.

"What an honor." Qin Hu said.

"Thank you, Lord Marquis, for the favor."

At this time, there was another gift that was praised by Yang Shou. It was an exquisite long-handled jade Ruyi, all white, without a trace of flaws, especially its extraordinary meaning, Ruyi, whatever I want.

So not only Yang Shou, but also Empress Xiao couldn't put it down.

And the person who presented this gift was none other than the representative of the Li clan, Li Xuancheng!

"I would like to report to the Emperor that this is a treasure passed down from my family. My father, Li Yuan, specially ordered his ministers to bring it to the Emperor to express his congratulations to the Yu Dynasty for good weather and peace in the coming year."

Li Xuancheng's congratulatory message undoubtedly pushed the entire banquet to a climax. After Yang Shou vigorously praised Li Yuan and his son, he suddenly turned his attention to Qin Hu...


Chapter completed!