Chapter 308

"Without that boy, you won't be able to do anything, right? Put more thought into it. Have you ever thought about it?"

Cao Zijing cursed a few times, but he just vented his anger on his lips. In fact, he was clear in his heart.

The person in charge of the technical aspects was not Zhang Sanbao, but the Mohist expert they specially hired.

It's a pity that, despite all their efforts, those experts from the Mohist family still failed to make a name for themselves.

At most, the size and number of spindles can be increased or decreased, but no breakthrough changes can be made.

Zhang Sanbao rolled his eyes, "Master, it's not like you don't know whether we can do it or not."

"I've been with you for so long, just running errands. Do you still expect me to have the brains of my uncle?"

What he said left Cao Zijing speechless. He sighed and shook his head.

"It was possible originally, but in the end, this kid went to Bingzhou, so he probably won't have time."

"Don't count on him..."

"Going to Bingzhou?" Zhang Sanbao raised his eyebrows slightly, "Is there any danger in that?"

"After all, those people in the Wang family are all looking at each other with eagle eyes and wolf eyes, and they are always harboring evil thoughts in their stomachs!"

"After all, my uncle is still young and has a pure mind. I'm afraid he is no match for those old foxes."

Although Shen Wuming gave them the impression that he was very smart, smartness did not mean rich experience.

Especially the disputes between the court and the rivers and lakes.

Many times, it is useless for you to be smart, as you may not be able to see through the enemy's tricks.

"I know it too!"

Cao Zijing spread his hands, "So guess where your master went?"

"I asked why I haven't seen Master these days!"

Zhang Sanbao suddenly realized that he remembered that Zhao Qiansun had not shown up for a long time.

Hearing what Cao Zijing said, it was obvious that Zhao Qiansun had been sent to Bingzhou to help Shen Wuming.

"After all, he is my son-in-law. That old boy Chu Pingshan is unreliable, so I can't take him seriously."

"What if something happened to me, my rebellious girl, wouldn't she cry, make trouble, and hang herself?"

"What's more, even to my merchant, this guy has countless values."

Cao Zijing explained.

Zhang Sanbao nodded, and then talked about the batch of goods in front of him, all of which had signed contracts.

In just these two days, they will be sent out one after another, and at the same time they will also open up the market.

"ASAP."

Cao Zijing dropped the two words and was obviously a little impatient, eager to break through the eighth realm immediately.

…

At the same time, Shen Wuming also came to the residence of Guo Zirong, the deputy general manager of Bingzhou.

From Pipa's words, Shen Wuming had already figured out the relationships within the Bingzhou Army.

In short, although Guo Zirong was promoted by the Right Prime Minister, he is a traitor.

As for Tuoba Long, a surrendered general of the Western Turks, he was a loyal minister of the imperial court, but was controlled by the Wang family with puppet Gu.

I have to say, it’s quite a contrast.

After reporting his identity, Guo Zirong quickly welcomed Shen Wuming in. After all, he was still a Shangguan.

Although he only holds the position of general manager of Xingbian Prefecture, he can still be used as the deputy general manager no matter what.

Since Guo Zirong has not betrayed openly, it is naturally impossible not to give face.

Arriving at the hall, the tall and powerful Guo Zirong knelt down and hurriedly poured Shen Wuming a cup of tea.

Seeing his enthusiastic flattery, Shen Wuming couldn't help but sneer at the corner of his mouth.

"I didn't expect that Mr. Guo, as the dignified deputy general manager of Bingzhou's army and horses, would be so familiar with this kind of work of serving tea and pouring water."

"It seems that you often do this kind of servant's work in front of the nobles of the Wang family?"

The tone was full of contempt.

Guo Zirong chuckled and didn't care, "When people are under the eaves, they have to bow their heads."

"I also know that Mr. Shen, who came here on behalf of the Emperor, will definitely sneer at my behavior!"

"But to be honest, if it hadn't been like this, I would have lost my head and died in the wilderness."

"Master Shen wants to see me this time. I'm afraid he has to look for my bones in the barren mountains and graves!"

These words may seem lighthearted, but their connotations are extremely heavy, revealing Guo Zirong’s difficulty.

If Minghui was moved, she turned to look at Shen Wuming. Could it be that their previous judgment was wrong?

Is this guy also forced to surrender to the enemy?

But Shen Wuming was expressionless, "So, Deputy General Tuoba is just a withered skeleton?"

Guo Zirong smiled bitterly and said, "Master Shen only knows one, but not the other!"

"I just come from a poor family, how dare you compare with Lord Tuoba who comes from a noble family in the Western Turks?"

"Master Tuoba is a strong man, but the Bingzhou Wang family has to take a step back and praise him for enforcing the law impartially."

"If I did this, someone would slap me to death, hey..."

Having said this, Guo Zirong sighed and leaned on his chair, "My lord is here, and I don't want to talk in circles."

"Sir, you might as well just tell me what you want me to do, or come and kill me. I will bear it."

"Over the years, I have received a lot of benefits from the Wang family in Bingzhou, and I have enjoyed life."

"Whether it's life or death, I earn it!"

Guo Zirong was so free and easy, making Shen Wuming feel very uncomfortable.

"You act like I'm forcing you. You, a corrupt official, have become a decent person, while I have become a villain?"

Shen Wuming complained, but then his face was still serious, "I want to ask you whether you want to live or die?"

"How to live? How to die?" Guo Zirong lost interest, raised his eyelids, and asked seriously.

"If you want to die, I will grant your wish now. Without you, I will naturally be able to control the Bingzhou Army faster!"

Shen Wuming did not hide anything, but said bluntly, "But if you want to live, it will be more troublesome."

"You continue to work with the Wang family, and I can help you get rid of the crime if you betray them at the critical moment."

"Just say that you got the order from the right prime minister at the beginning and went undercover in the Wang family."

"Although you did a lot of beastly things with the Wang family, you were actually tortured in your heart."

"Now that I have restored order, you are also a meritorious minister. Go back and take a sinecure and prepare for retirement."

After all, this person is the deputy general manager of the Bingzhou Army. He has been in charge for many years and it is impossible that he has no power at all.

Although Shen Wuming is strong, he still does not want to start a large-scale war with the Wang family.

In that case, the common people will suffer at that time, and he, the governor of Bingzhou, will be considered dereliction of duty.

Guo Zirong's eyes lit up, and he pointed at himself, "You mean, I can still get ashore alive?"

"Yes."

Shen Wuming nodded, "And I can also save your reputation, is that honest enough?"

"Enough!"

Guo Zirong nodded quickly, stood up on the spot, lifted his robe, and knelt on the ground with a "thump".

"I, Guo Zirong, swear here that from now on, I will absolutely obey your orders."

"If there is..."

Before he finished speaking, he saw a rune condensed in Shen Wuming's palm, glowing brightly.

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