How I Became the Emperor - Chapter 213

[213. Chapter 213 Not accepting gifts]

Silence.

Deathly silence.

Lu Gan’s words instantly stopped the sound of bamboo pipa playing all around, and the air seemed to be swept by a level 12 snowstorm, which was so cold that it made people feel chilling.

The middle-aged man in black kowtowed suddenly stopped and did not dare to move.

“Master Lu, what do you mean by this?”

Cao He stared at Lu Gan with squinted eyes, his eyes as sharp as swords, but there was no trace of anger.

Liu Sankai and Han Tian on the left and right, one stroking his short beard, the other twirling the jade cup in his hand, his pupils narrowed and his expression calm.

Lu Qian raised his glass and drank it down, his cold face suddenly smiled like a spring breeze: “Haha! I was just joking! Maybe I am used to being a head catcher, and everyone thinks he is a prisoner! Manager Cao, aren’t you angry? “

…”

Cao He, Liu Sankai, and Han Tian all looked stunned.

In the moment just now, Lu Qian vividly explained what it means to turn over a book, which is completely incomprehensible.

This made the three people’s hearts sink.

Cao He’s expression softened, and he cupped his hands and said, “Master Lu is dedicated to the people, which is really a blessing to Qingyang County! Cao admires me! Here’s a toast to you!”

As he said that, he raised his glass to toast with a very humble attitude, and there was no trace of emotion on his face at all. I saw a trace of anger.

He is obviously a scheming and extremely deep-rooted guy.

Lu Gan smiled broadly and toasted back, his eyes falling on the middle-aged man in black: “If this were the case before, I would have put him in prison long ago and let him taste the severity of the punishment of the Zhenfu Division. Unfortunately, he Fortunately, I have read a lot of Buddhist scriptures recently, and the anger in my heart has been relieved. “That’s all, let him live.”

“Master Lu, I admire you for your broad-mindedness.”

Cao He cupped his hands and turned around and said. Throw this guy away to avoid staining Mr. Lu’s eyes.”

“Yes!”

The old man in green cupped his hands, grabbed the man in black like an eagle catching a chicken, and turned away.

Then, a delicate voice came from outside the door: “Manager Cao, Miss Yaochi is here.”

“Come in!”

After Cao He finished speaking, he turned his head and cupped his hands and smiled: “Mr. Lu, I hope Miss Yaochi’s dancing skills will be better later. Let you down.”

Lu Gan nodded and looked at the door.

I saw a snow-white figure leaping over and landing in the open space in the field. With a flick of his long sleeve, it jumped in front of Lu Gan like a giant flying from the sky.

Immediately, people danced with their clothes, as graceful as a lion.

The sound of silk and bamboo rang out all around, and a snow-white face covered with a veil was looming between the fluttering skirts. Her watery eyes were like green smoke on the river, misty and hazy, and she could not speak.

Lu Qian leaned half-way and watched intently, with one hand on his chin and the other holding the jade cup, taking a few sips from time to time.

His expression was calm, and his eyes were as calm as an ancient well.

When the song ended, the dancer in the field stopped, dressed in white clothes, with a face like a goose egg and beautiful eyes like smoke, and bowed to Lu Qianying.

There is indeed a bit of the Yaochi fairy temperament of a heavenly maiden descending to earth.

In terms of appearance, Ruoshui is on par with Fang Youxue, each with its own merits.

“Master Lu, what do you think?”

At this time, Cao He raised his hands and asked.

Lu Qian put down his wine glass and frowned slightly: “Does Guan Cao really want me to say something?”

“It’s okay, Mr. Lu, just say it!” Cao He said.

“Yaochi also wants to hear Mr. Lu’s opinions, please give me some advice.”

Yaochi in the field spoke, his voice as sweet as wine.

“Okay.”

Lu Gan nodded, thought about it for a moment, and said, “I think you dance well. The only drawback… is that you have a little too much clothes on.”

Huh? Um!

As soon as these words came out, Cao He, Liu Sankai, and Han Tianju were stunned on the spot, and their eyes widened slightly.

Yao Chi’s beautiful eyes in the hall were as wide as bells, her teeth were clenched, and a trace of anger appeared on her face.

Regarding Lu Gan’s evaluation, they only had two words in mind: vulgar!

Along with this, Zuo Xi and Sun Hei, who were standing behind Lu Gan, felt a little blushing and embarrassed.

“Ahem, Mr. Lu’s comments are very accurate! Miss Yaochi will improve next time! Mr. Lu, why not let Miss Yaochi accompany you to have a drink?”

At this time, Cao He coughed lightly and suggested.

Lu Gan smiled, glanced at the goose egg beauty in the field, shook his head and said with a smile: “Manager Cao, you are stingy! I have one hand on the left and one on the right. How can one beauty be enough? There are at least two! “

…”

Cao He’s smile froze, and then he nodded: “Master Lu is right! Come on, please invite Miss Hualong over!”

“Yes!”

Someone answered outside the door.

Then, Yaochi moved lightly and came to Lu Qian’s side. He smiled lightly and filled Lu Qian’s glass with wine.

There is a graceful and noble demeanor in his every move, which makes people dare not underestimate or despise him, and naturally they dare not touch him.

Lu Gan smiled and took the wine glass from her Ruyusu hand, but he didn’t eat tofu randomly.

After a while, another beauty like Xiaojia Jade, petite and exquisite, as white as jade and porcelain, bowed to everyone and sat on the other side of Lu Gan.

This girl is Coral, one of the Eight Beauties.

She has a very peculiar fragrance, which is quiet and elegant. It is said that she can attract fish around her in the water, which is very mysterious.

So, everyone started to eat, drink, and chat, and for a while they were laughing and having fun.

In the middle of the drink, Cao He put down his jade cup and bowed his hands in greeting: “Master Lu has a wonderful idea to come up with such a “Qingyang County Living and Travel Guide”. Cao admires it!”

“That’s right!”

Liu San stood aside. Kai stroked his short beard and said with a smile: “The publication of this guidebook has made it easier for travelers and merchants in Qingyang County. It is a great merit! I’d like to toast Master Lu!”

Lu Gan smiled and gave a toast in return. : “You two have won the prize. This is just a new thing. It is printed once a month. Naturally, many people bought it the first time. I’m afraid no one bought it in the second month.”

“Master Lu is being humble.”

At this time, on the right The beautiful Taoist nun Han Tian blinked and smiled: “I heard that Mr. Lu is planning to dig a canal and build 28 Iron Bull Speeding Roads, connecting Gaotang County in the south, Youzhou in the east, and the ancient tea merchant road in the west. Here we go. At that time, Qingyang County will be the center of Qingzhou, connecting the east and west, and goods will go north and south. I am afraid that more and more businessmen and tourists will buy this guide. “

Huh? Manager Han is really well-informed!”

Lu Qian was slightly surprised. , shook his head and sighed: “This is indeed my idea! However, it is difficult to repair the Tieniu Speeding Road. One of them is thirty thousand taels of gold. I have just put the Zhenfu Division into operation, and I haven’t recruited enough manpower, so there is no money left. Digging canals and building railways? “

” Haha, Mr. Lu’s trouble is my trouble!”

Liu Sankai laughed and said, “It just so happens that I have saved some money over the years. I wonder if I can help Mr. Lu? “

Hearing this, Lu Gan quickly waved his hands and said: “I am an honest official, how can I accept money from ordinary people? I can’t do it!”

“Master Lu, don’t say that!”

Cao He raised his hand. He said seriously: “As the people of Qingyang County, we naturally hope that Qingyang County will get better! If Qingyang County gets better, some of Cao’s small businesses can also prosper with your help, Mr. Lu!”

On the other side Han Tian also smiled and said: “Guanshi Cao is right. I have a lot of goods accumulated in the silk and satin shops because I can’t transport them out. If Qingyang County really becomes the center of Qingzhou, then I will also You don’t have to worry about it every day.”

“It doesn’t work!”

Lu Gan shook his head and said solemnly: “I have been an official for so long, and I have never received a gift before! This matter comes from the people of Shashui County, Feiyun County, and Heyuan County. Everyone knows! No, I can’t break the rules! “

This guy is so shameless! “

Cao made eye contact with the three of them, feeling a sense of contempt in his heart.

Who doesn’t know that when Lu Gan was the head catcher in Shashui County, he received filial piety from Xie Anping, Zhou Hongyuan, and Baili Kuang every year.

However, although the three of them felt contempt in their hearts, they did not show any of it on their faces.

Liu Sankai chuckled, bowed his hands and said, “Mr. Lu is worthy of your Majesty’s appreciation! As clear as a mirror and as clean as water! Breeze on your sleeves! I am sincerely convinced!”

“Guanshi Liu is too polite. This is also one of my outstanding qualities, I am. The official will continue to do so.”

Lu Gan smiled and nodded, without any trace of humility on his face.

This made Cao and the three of them realize Lu Gan’s shamelessness even more.

Suddenly, Han Tian smiled sweetly and said, “Master Lu, I have an unkind request. I wonder if I should tell it or not?”

“Oh? Manager Han, please tell me!”

Lu Qian smiled softly and nodded.

“Thank you, Mr. Lu.”

Han Dian nodded his thanks and sighed: “It’s like this. I have a niece from far away. She also runs a silk and satin shop. The business has been getting worse and worse for some reason recently. I almost gave it to her. I’m worried, and I want to ask if I can have that guide in her silk shop.”

Upon hearing this, Lu Qian tapped his fingers on the jade table and pondered.

Finally, he raised his head and uttered three words: “I need more money.”

(End of chapter)