Chapter 82 Borrowing a Knife

After the meal that day, Shi Wei did not dare to ask his cousin to take care of Xiao Zhouhou again.

Although Shi Wei felt proud of the "jealousy" between the two women, in this special situation, it is better not to cause trouble.

Shi Weiyuan thought that Jinling had been destroyed and the war in Pingnan was over, and he could return to the court as soon as possible.

However, the resistance of local forces in the Southern Tang Dynasty outside Jinling delayed the date of Shi Wei's return to Beijing.

In Jiangzhou, the commander of the Southern Tang Dynasty refused to recognize Li Yu's handwritten letters and led the people to defend the city. Cao Han, the commander of the Southern Song Dynasty, failed to capture the camp in the south of the Song Dynasty.

In other places, such as Jizhou, after learning that Jinling City was broken and Li Yu surrendered, they still swear to never surrender and stubbornly resist the attack of the Song army.

Because of these stubborn enemies, Cao Bin had to mobilize a large army to attack various places, while he himself was in charge of Jinling and was unable to return to the court for a while.

Cao Bin couldn't leave, so Shi Wei, a nominal subordinate, naturally could not return to Beijing early.

In this case, in order to ensure that Xiao Zhouhou’s identity is not exposed, Shi Wei ordered Xiong Qingye to secretly send her to Liyang’s mansion first to stay away from the place of right and wrong in Jinling.

After all, in Jinling City, there were still many surrender ministers from the Southern Tang Dynasty who knew the little Zhou Dynasty.

After seeing Xiao Zhou off, Shi Wei returned to Jinling City.

Because there is still someone in the city that needs to be solved.

Early that morning, Shi Wei took a car into the city and went to Lu Mansion via Yu Street.

Since the city of Jinling was broken, the surrendered ministers in the city were afraid of looting for the scattered soldiers of the Song army entering the city. The gates of the mansion were closed and they did not dare to go out. Naturally, the same was true in Lu Xuanming's mansion.

When Lu Xuanming heard that Shi Wei was coming, the door of the mansion immediately opened and led the whole family out to greet him.

"The villain Lu Xuanming, welcome Lord Shi." Lu Xuanming bowed and bowed to the end, just as he was almost kneeling down to Shi Wei.

Lu Yuzhu next to her also lowered her head and showed a blessing to Shi Wei.

Shi Wei ignored Lu Xuanming, but reached out to help Lu Yuzhu up and asked caringly: "Miss Lu, the previous wars did not disturb you."

When Lu Yuzhu heard his caring words, he looked grateful and said in a hurry: "Mr. Shi is blessed, everything is fine."

Shi Wei nodded and then walked in.

After entering the hall, Lu Xuanming invited Shi Wei to the seat and presented all kinds of refreshments.

Lu Xuanming didn't dare to sit, but stood beside him with his hands hanging down.

Shi Wei also paid attention to him and savored the fragrant tea on his own.

Lu Xuanming stood for a while, looked a little embarrassed, hesitated for a while, then turned his left and right away, and said with awkward smile: "Master Shi, now the Southern Tang Dynasty has fallen, the youngest has surrendered to the Song Dynasty. I will ask Lord Shi to support him in the future."

The Emperor of the Song Dynasty had an order, and any surrendered minister in the Southern Tang Dynasty would choose the wise men and hire them as much as possible.

An unknown minor official like Lu Xuanming wants to make a name for himself in the officialdom of the New Dynasty. If no one supports him, he will naturally have little hope.

When Lu Xuanming gave his daughter to himself, he pleased him regardless of his face. In addition to trying to eliminate Shi Wei's previous grudge, he also wanted to use Shi Wei's power to continue to serve as an official in the new dynasty.

Shi Wei naturally knew Lu Xuanming's little thoughts from the beginning.

Listening to Lu Xuanming's "hint", Shi Wei pretended to be enlightened and said, "I forgot if you don't say it. I'm here today because of this."

Lu Xuanming thought Shi Wei was planning to support him, so he was naturally overjoyed.

Shi Wei said, "I originally planned to support you, but you also know that I was born in the Southern Tang Dynasty. If I personally recommend you, I will inevitably be criticized."

"The young man doesn't want to make things difficult for Lord Shi, but the young man really wants to serve the Song Dynasty. I also ask Lord Shi to think of a solution." Lu Xuanming was a little anxious, just afraid that Shi Wei would breach the contract.

Shi Wei pretended to be distressed and thought for a long time, and suddenly his eyes lit up.

"Mr. Lu, what are the treasure swords and other things in your house that are inlaid with gold, jade?" Shi Wei asked suddenly.

Lu Xuanming was stunned and thought Shi Wei wanted to ask for something like treasure. He thought about it and hurriedly ordered the servants to get something.

Lu Xuanming presented the thing with both hands and smiled: "This is a golden dagger collected by the young man in his early years. Although it is not a rare treasure, it is also worth some money. Please accept it with a smile."

It was a dagger made of gold, and the handle and sheath were also covered with crystal-shining gems. You can tell at a glance that it was a priceless thing.

Shi Wei played with this thing and sighed: "Mr. Lu, your annual salary is similar to that of my official, but you have such a treasure. Lord. Lu, to be honest, how much money and ointment have you plundered over the years."

Lu Xuanming was stunned for a moment, his face full of embarrassment, and he didn't know how to respond to Shi Wei's sarcasm.

Shi Wei laughed: "I am just kidding you. This dagger is really good. Lord Lu, you will depend on it for your future career."

Lu Xuanming recovered and was so happy that he was overjoyed. He thanked Shi Wei again and again.

At this time, Shi Wei unexpectedly returned the dagger to Lu Xuan.

"Sir, you are..." Lu Xuanming's expression became panicked again.

Shi Wei took a sip of tea and said, "I have said it long ago that in order to avoid suspicion, I will not speak for you, but another person can do it, and his words are more weight than my official."

Lu Xuanming turned his worries into worries, and hurriedly raised his ears to listen.

Shi Wei said slowly: "You must know the commander Cao Yuan, the commander of Pingnan. In his life, the envoy of Cao Yuan likes to collect treasures such as daggers. If you present this golden dagger to Cao Yuan, he will be happy and say a few good words to you in front of the emperor in the future, are you still afraid of not becoming successful?"

After turning a blind for a long time, Shi Wei finally revealed the truth.

Lu Xuanming was so excited that he almost jumped up.

How could Lu Xuanming not know what kind of person Cao Bin is? If he could get the care of Cao Yuan's towering tree, it would naturally be more useful than Shi Wei.

In the joy, Lu Xuanming looked puzzled again, "After that being said, the Cao Yuan Envoy has a prominent position. How could Xuanming, a minor official, meet the Cao Yuan Envoy?"

Shi Wei said: "In a few days, the envoys of the Caoyuan Society met with the surrendered ministers of the Southern Tang Dynasty one by one. Then you can present this golden dagger when you summon him."

Lu Xuanming frowned and said, "I have heard of this small matter, but it is not a summoned official position at this level."

Shi Wei gave him a blank look and said sarcastically: "You have been an official for many years. Don't you know what 'who has money can make the demon push?'"

Shi Wei's irony immediately made Lu Xuanming realize it.

On the list of not being summoned, it is not arranged by the relevant officials. It is only because Lu Xuanming is willing to spend money and be filial to him, so he can naturally add his list.

After this conversation, Lu Xuanming completely relieved and said, "Mr. Shi's kindness is unforgettable. If the young man is lucky enough to make a fortune in the future, he will never forget his kindness today."

Shi Wei nodded and told him not to tell others about this matter, and even his daughter could not know it. Lu Xuanming naturally agreed.

Shi Wei waved his hand and said, "I have said everything I should say, so I will say goodbye."

Shi Wei made a move to get up and left.

Lu Xuanming hurriedly said, "Why should you hurry to leave? Yu'er hasn't seen him for many days and is worried about it. Why don't you let Yu'er serve him well?"

Lu Xuanming really regarded his daughter as a prostitute.

Shi Wei didn't want to stay for a long time, so he just said that he had something to leave.

After leaving Lu Mansion, Shi Wei turned to Cao Cong's tent.

Since the quarry battle, this second-generation army has been following his father, serving as a guard and some civilian jobs.

Shi Wei was busy with medical services, while Cao Cong was busy sharing his father's worries. Although the two camps were not far apart, they had rarely seen each other in the past six months.

At this time, Cao Cong was naturally very happy to see Shi Wei coming. He immediately ordered his troops to go down to get some wine and food and had to have a few drinks with Shi Wei.

What friends talk about when they have a drink is nothing more than an old memory.

As he chatted, Shi Wei directed the topic to the unfair experience he experienced during the Southern Tang Dynasty.

Shi Wei specifically mentioned Lu Xuanming, saying that this person was unkind and almost killed him.

Cao Cong heard this and said angrily: "This dog official is really hateful. I don't know where he is now. My brother will take a few brothers tomorrow and teach that guy a lesson to vent his anger on Brother Shi."

Shi Wei was waiting for this sentence.

He said gratefully: "Shi Mou understood Brother Cao's intention, but I already thought of the plan to punish this dog official, but I still need Brother Cao to help me."

Cao Cong immediately patted his chest and said, "Brother Shi's business is my Cao Cong's business. What do you ask me to do? Just give me instructions."

Shi Wei followed his plan and shirked it.

Cao Cong gradually understood it, but he laughed and said, "Brother Shi, your plan is so sinister."

Shi Wei said coldly: "To deal with a sinister evil person named Lu, you should use a secret trick to make him know what evil means to be punished with evil."

Cao Cong immediately agreed happily.

Shi Wei was happy and drank it with Cao Cong for a good drink.

Two days later, Cao Bin, as the commander of the three armies, indeed, in his camp, recruited all the officials of the Southern Tang Dynasty. While appeased, he also expressed his policy of employed people to the Emperor of Song Dynasty.

According to Shi Wei's suggestion, Lu Xuanming spent money to arrange relevant officials and added his name to the list of calls.

After waiting for more than an hour, Lu Xuanming finally heard his name.

So he put the precious sword that was about to be presented in his sleeve, took care of his lower clothes, and walked into the tent carefully.

"The villain Lu Xuanming pays homage to Lord Cao." After entering the tent, Lu Xuanming didn't even dare to raise his head and quickly bowed.

Cao Bin, who was sitting upright, looked kind and raised his hand and smiled, "Lord Lu is not a gift, I'll see you."

The personal soldier arranged a stool at the lower head of Cao Bin, and Lu Xuanming sat down in surprise.

The following conversation was nothing more than Cao Bin's comforting words, while Lu Xuanming expressed his loyalty and swore that he would bow to the Song Dynasty and die before himself.

Cao Bin heard too much of these words. After dealing with a few words, he wanted to send Lu Xuanming away.

"Sir, there is something that the young one wants to offer to you, and I hope you can accept it with a smile."

Lu Xuanming seized the last opportunity and stood up quickly, put his hand into his sleeve, trying to take out the golden dagger.

At this time, Cao Cong, who was standing behind Cao Bin, suddenly shouted: "Come on, take down this assassin!"

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