Absolute protagonist

While Chu Si was thinking about the real thoughts of the county magistrate, someone in the county magistrate's mansion in Boling City, not far from Xiaoyuan Village where Chu Si was temporarily staying, also mentioned him.

"What are the results of the investigation? What is the origin of the man in Xiaoyuan Village?" Shen Wuyong, the county magistrate of Boyang County, who was dressed in black clothes, sat at the desk and asked solemnly, "Is it related to other forces?"

In the past six months, because of Chu Si's appearance, Xiaoyuan Village has undergone earth-shaking changes. The improved new agricultural tools alone have doubled their harvest.

Although the people of Xiaoyuan Village did not spread the news because they thought that the benefits would not flow to outsiders, as a county magistrate who controls a county, he also has some unspeakable thoughts in his heart. Shen Wuyong naturally knows everything about the big and small things happening in his territory.

Although everything Chu Si did in Xiaoyuan Village seemed easy and not surprising, if those new agricultural tools, farming irrigation methods, water wheels, fertilizers, etc. could be promoted to the whole world, countless people would no longer have to die of hunger.

Shen Wuyong, who knew this well, inevitably had ideas about this talent who seemed to be quite good at farming and wanted to recruit him. Then, finding out the other party's origins was an indispensable prerequisite.

Thinking of this, the county governor's expression became more serious.

The staff member who was sent to investigate the matter had a strange look on his face, shaking his folding fan and keeping the secret: "This person's identity is not ordinary... If you knew, you would be surprised."

"Oh?" Shen Wuyong showed an expectant look. He has always been easy-going and tolerant in front of his subordinates, especially since this staff member is a good friend of his for many years. "So, I am more interested."

The staff member no longer beats around the bush, "Shua" put away the folding fan, and said directly: "This person's surname is Chu Yuzhi, and his ancestral home is also our Boyang. His nickname is Yulou Gongzi."

"...It's him?!" The information revealed in these few short sentences made Shen Wuyong's expression straighten, and his eyes became sharp in an instant.

——The youngest son of Prime Minister Chu Buyi, the orphan of the Chu family... suspected to be the most likely promoter behind the Yongjing Palace Incident... Ordinary people may not know, but this person's information may have been on many people's desks.

Shen Wuyong, the governor of Boyang County, is naturally no exception.

Chu Yuzhi's poems and articles had long been famous throughout the world, but Shen Wuyong himself appreciated practical talents and had a general understanding of this Yulou Master. It was not until the Yongjing Palace Coup that the huge world changed hands overnight, and he discovered the existence of this person from the subsequent investigation.

He was already waiting to die in Zhaoyu, but for some reason he was linked to the prince. Whether it was the prince killing the king and his father, or the fourth prince bloodbathed the palace, it seemed that there was a thousand connections behind it with the other party, and it might even be the result of his subtle induction and catalysis... Some seemingly not-so-secret information can be found by those who are interested, but the deeper inside story is inferred by Shen Wuyong's staff based on the known information. The final conclusion shocked everyone, and they all believed that this person must be very good at seeing through people's hearts and leveraging their strength.

...As a result, it was only now discovered that this person actually lit up agricultural-related skills?

Shen Wuyong, who was confused by this incredible fact, looked at his staff in disbelief, and saw that the young man below, who was both his friend and staff, opened his folding fan again, thinking deeply: "... This Yulou Master may not be easy to recruit, and our original idea is probably not feasible."

I thought he was just a hermit wise man in the countryside, and as long as he was given enough courtesy and generous treatment, he would surely be able to move people's hearts.

But Yulou Master Chu Yuzhi? A noble young man who grew up in a pile of brocade and bells since childhood, how could he look down on their so-called generous treatment? A person who can jump between two princes and calculate the emperor and court officials is probably not concerned about the fame and fortune recognized by the world. Otherwise, the other party would not have left Yongjing and lived quietly in a small place like Xiaoyuan Village for nearly a year.

The two looked at each other and saw the unwillingness in each other's eyes.

However, the situation in Boyang is different from other states and counties. Not only is it inland, trade is not developed, but the terrain is mostly hilly and agriculture is also poor. If they want to occupy a place in the chaotic world, they must accumulate strong capital. The ability shown by Chu Si is really crucial.

...

On this day, Chu Si once again teased the fish and shrimp in the green water and returned with joy. In front of the simple and quaint cabin, he met two figures who had been waiting for a long time.

The young man who looked a little younger was dressed in a Confucian robe, with bright and clear eyes, and a folding fan in his hand. The man next to him looked to be in his early thirties, with regular features, a slight beard on his chin, and his eyes revealed the majesty of being in a high position for a long time. This man was obviously the leader of the two.

When Chu Si looked at the two people, the eyes of the two opposite him also slid over him calmly.

The unique demeanor that could not be concealed by ordinary coarse cloth, the calm and leisurely smile on the pale and almost sick face, and the quietly burning fire in the dark and deep eyes... The young man in front of him has a temperament that makes people unforgettable at first sight. Even if he is holding a fishing rod that is completely unmatched with him, it does not detract from his special aura at all.

Shen Wuyong took a step forward and was about to speak.

The young man who had been lazily scanning them had retracted his gaze and smiled: "It turns out that you are the county governor. I have heard of you for a long time. I am really honored."

Then his tone and expression were obviously completely inconsistent with the content of his words. He still had a careless and idle attitude. It seemed that every word he said was just a customary courtesy, which was quite careless.

Such an attitude interrupted the two people's prepared speech. In order to smoothly adjust the atmosphere, the young man in a Confucian robe asked curiously: "I wonder how Mr. Chu recognized our identities? Have we had the honor of meeting before?"

"Not so." Putting down the fishing rod casually, the pale young man smiled and shook his head, "I was just guessing casually. I didn't expect that I guessed it right."

...Is it really a casual guess?

Lu Yizi put away his folding fan, and he didn't believe what the other party said in his heart. His intuition told him that this Mr. Chu seemed to have a deep understanding of the two.

The following development seemed to confirm his guess.

When Shen Wuyong proposed to promote everything Chu Si did in Xiaoyuan Village to the whole Boyang, the young master Chu, who was thought to be difficult to talk to, agreed without hesitation.

Even after Shen Wuyong tentatively invited him to stay in the county governor's mansion for a while and ask for advice, Chu Si still agreed without hesitation.

The two people who originally did not expect to succeed in one go and were prepared to visit the wooden house three times were a little overwhelmed for a while.

Unexpectedly, not only did they successfully complete the goal, but they even exceeded it. After returning to Boling City in a daze, even though Shen Wuyong had always been deep in the city, he couldn't help but reveal his excitement.

It was really that Chu Si's halo was too shining.

Even if the Prime Minister's Mansion no longer existed, with the name of the first-class family of Boyang Chu, no matter where he went, he could become a guest of honor for others. In this era where the aristocracy is high above, just the innate blood will make the status of the children of the aristocratic family much higher than that of the common people.

In addition, his own ability is also urgently needed by Shen Wuyong. Therefore, Shen Wuyong can't help but be excited now.

In front of Lu Yizhi, his friend and aide, the county magistrate couldn't help but feel a little proud: "Yizhi, in your opinion, has this Yulou Master been optimistic about me for a long time, and has only been observing the situation in Xiaoyuan Village and considering it?"

... Otherwise, it is impossible to explain why the other party agreed so straightforwardly. Maybe, after a period of time, when they are more familiar with each other, this Chu Master will naturally join his team.

Thinking of this, the county magistrate's face became even brighter.

Lu Yizhi looked at him strangely.

...Are you starting to be proud without drinking a drop of wine, county magistrate?

Compared with Shen Wuyong, who was blindly optimistic in a good mood, Lu Yizhi, as an outsider, was calmer. But he was also full of doubts and confusion in his heart.

If he had hoped to persuade this Yulou Master to work with him before meeting Chu Si, he gradually gave up the idea after meeting him.

I don’t know what other people’s impression of this Yulou Master is, but the only word that came to Lu Yizi’s mind when he saw him for the first time was “arrogance”.

He sensed arrogance deep in this man’s bones. As for the external casualness, unruliness, calmness, composure, or courtesy and humility, they are just coats on him.

Such a person will never be convinced.

Lu Yizi couldn’t help but fall into deep thought.

... What is the other party’s purpose?

In the end, he shook his head and decided to let go of his hair, which was not lush to begin with: “Why worry too much? People like him will surely not be relegated to the ranks of spies.”

In less than a month, Lu Yizi’s puzzled questions finally had an answer.

This morning, everything was the same as before. A low-key carriage slowly drove out of Boling City. The guards only symbolically looked at the token and let him pass.

After all, Mr. Chu has the habit of going out of town to fish every morning, and everyone should get used to it during this period.

The breeze in the morning blew up the sky-blue curtains, and the morning light broke through the clouds, shining on the face of the person in the car, which was difficult to describe in words or paintings. The young man who was flashed by the light subconsciously squinted his eyes slightly, and the smile on his lips was no different from every day in the past, lazy and casual.

"Excuse me."

He naturally nodded to the guards guarding the city, and the guards grinned subconsciously, as if they were also infected by each other's smile. They looked at each other and couldn't help but sigh: "This noble man is really good-tempered..."

The carriage slowly drove away from the city gate, the pace was not hurried, not fast or slow, and the young man bathed in the breeze and morning light had a leisurely and relaxed expression as if he was just going out of town for an outing.

However, until the clouds at dusk dyed the sky, until night fell, the familiar carriage never returned.

The entire county governor's mansion was alarmed, and a large number of county soldiers were sent out to search for Chu Si's whereabouts.

Shen Wuyong was originally worried that this Mr. Chu had accidentally delayed time or encountered bandits, but he just returned to the study and saw Lu Yizi hurriedly walked in and handed him a letter.

"This is..." Shen Wuyong was about to speak and suddenly stopped, he saw the familiar font on the envelope.

Lu Yizi's tone was complicated: "This is a letter that Chu Yuzhi left in the hands of Xiaoyuan Village Villager a month ago, asking him to give it to the county governor now."

"A month ago?" Shen Wuyong took the letter and said in a low voice, "So he had planned everything long ago?"

His gloomy face was full of anger, his eyes seemed to be brewing thunder, and his aura was like a volcano about to erupt. Finally, he erupted with the might of a county governor.

It would be hard for anyone not to get angry after being played with like this.

Outside Boling City, a carriage that had already gone a long way passed through a dense forest. As the wheels of the carriage rolled, the fine fallen leaves were crushed and rustled.

The night sky was painted layer by layer, and the light became dim.

"Stop! Rest for a night and continue on the road tomorrow."

Accompanied by a clear voice, the carriage slowed down and slowly stopped.

A young man in a plain white robe got off the carriage, and the moonlight in the middle of the night lengthened his shadow.

In the blazing fire and the fragrant smell of barbecue, the conversation between the master and the servant was faintly heard.

"Sir, if you just walk away like this, will it anger the governor of Boyang and make him wanted by the whole world?"

"There is no doubt that he will do so - well, it's fat but not greasy, your barbecue skills are really unique."

"It's just a mutual benefit. During this period, I learned everything about Boyang through the channels of the governor's office. But I didn't hold back on what he wanted from me."

Chu Si's voice still had that lazy tone.

"--At least he is a figure like a prince in troubled times. If he can figure it out, it would be the best."

"Then where are we going next?"

"Well, continue to go south. To fool, cough, to investigate the next future prince."

...To be precise, it is to find out the other party's power situation - for a certain purpose. In short, it is not a boring drama like looking for a wise leader.

"Oh, by the way, there may be many more times in the future when you are wanted. You have to get used to it as soon as possible."

The author has something to say: eThe author has a weak stomach. I had a stomachache after eating some cold fruit. Then the detailed outline I had thought of started to get stuck. After a long time of tossing and turning, I finally got it done. My little cuties have been waiting for a long time. Good night~

There are probably two more chapters to finish this article. The next one is the ghost king.

Thanks to the little angels who cast the Overlord votes or irrigated the nutrient solution for me~

Thanks to the little angels who cast [mines]: Xuanpin, Qingchen Huaxiao, Feng Xiaoxiaoxi, Yishuihan, Xuzhu Chenjiu, Jun Muchen, Liuying 1;

Thanks to the little angels who irrigated [nutrient solution]:

Xiafan has worked hard 20 bottles; Shike, Lian Chonghua, Heiyue 10 bottles; Xuanpin 6 bottles; Chenmi, Chunfeng in troubles, 29582703 5 bottles; 33042409 4 bottles; Yaoyu Lingchen 3 bottles; Yueran, Shuishuihenshui, Xiaojumao and Erha, Ruoshui, A Luo Little Angel, Liang Gaojie 1 bottle;

Thank you very much for your support, I will continue to work hard!