If it was someone else's painting, Chen Xi might not know it, but he was too familiar with Fan Kuan's paintings. Although there has always been a question of whether this "Snow Mountain Xiao Temple Picture" is the original work of Fan Kuan inscriptions. It was not until Wang Duo, a calligrapher and painter who was as famous as Dong Qichang in the late Ming and early Qing dynasties, identified it as the original work.

In fact, this painting was not famous in the Ming Dynasty. Perhaps it was precisely because of this that this painting fell into Jiang Shun's hands.

"Mr. Shen, you are well-informed, but you don't know if this painting was written by Fan Zhongli, a native of the Song Dynasty?" Jiang Shun asked with anticipation.

Chen Xi frowned slightly. He felt that Jiang Shun was very smart in giving gifts. The painting he gave was of great value, but others could not say that he had bribed, because no one could tell whether the painting was written by Fan Kuan.

There is no inscription on Fan Kuan on the painting. Even if Chen Xi takes the painting as a family heirloom, in the eyes of calligraphers and painters, this is still a controversial painting, and the specific value cannot be defined.

Chen Xi smiled and said, "What does Jiang Zhi County think?"

Jiang Shun sighed lightly: "It is because the officials are uncertain that they will search for famous calligraphers and paintings to verify... This painting has been passed down for two generations, and there are no less than twenty collectors in the middle who have seen this painting with their own eyes, but they cannot make a judgment. Lord Shen, you are from Hanyuan and have heard of excellent achievements in poetry and painting. I come to visit and discuss the authenticity."

There are thousands of words that step on others, but there are thousands of words that praise others.

Regarding Jiang Shun's statement that Chen Xi had excellent poetry and painting skills, Chen Xi didn't believe that Jiang Shun, who was in a remote and surrounded by bandits for a long time, could know his foundation from others. There was only one explanation. Jiang Shun felt that his level of governor was average and deliberately flattered him.

Following Jiang Shun's tone, Chen Xi shook his head slightly: "I am a little talented and knowledgeable, and I cannot tell the authenticity of this painting."

Jiang Shun smiled at the corner of his mouth, as if he was talking, and he knew you couldn't tell it. But in an instant, Jiang Shun curled his joy and said respectfully:

"Mr. Shen, even the officials in Hanyuan cannot distinguish the authenticity of this painting, which is really a difficult situation for the lower officials... This painting is actually passed down from ancestors, and it cannot determine the authenticity of this painting until the father died. If the lower officials cannot verify it, it is unfilial. I wonder if Mr. Shen can bring this painting with him and refer to it at any time. If you return to the capital in the future, please ask someone to read it, and find the result to make the lower officials feel at ease?"

He never mentioned the gift of paintings, but only said that the paintings were temporarily stored in Shen Xi's hands, so he could think about them at any time. After returning to Beijing, he could also find someone to verify the paintings. He also said that his father's regrets were related to filial piety.

Gifts are given cleverly and avoid the risk of being reported. Even if others use this matter to criticize the two of them for bribery, they can also bring up the principle of "communication about filial piety". The painting itself also has huge controversy, and Jiang Shun said it is not wrong.

This is not the first time Chen Xi has received gifts when he has taken office. After he controlled the military and political affairs of Fujian and Guangdong, local officials are afraid of being too fond of him. If he is good at giving gifts, no one can compare with Jiang Shun.

The more skilled the methods, the more dangerous it means, and Chen Xi felt an unknown premonition in his heart.

It is not easy to accept now, but it cannot refuse rashly, because this is Jiang Shun's place. Without Jiang Shun's conclusive evidence of his crime, Chen Xi could not simply punish Jiang Shun for sending him to the painting.

Chen Xi was worried that even if Jiang Shun was punished, the crisis would not be resolved, which would make the people who were unaware of the truth discouraged and disappointed the officials and lose the people's hearts. Now the only thing Shen Xi could do was to appease Jiang Shun and then secretly investigate the truth about the rampant bandits around Chenghai County.

Chen Xidao: "The county of Jiang Zhixian is full of innocent heart. Of course, I can understand it. However, when I first arrived in Chenghai, I will fight against the bandits outside the city within ten days, half a month or even several months. This painting is left in the military camp and cannot be properly kept. It is very susceptible to moisture or even burned by fire. It may be kept by Jiang Zhixian County for the time being. After I defeated the bandits, I will take the painting back to the capital and visit famous calligraphers and painters to distinguish the authenticity of Jiang Zhixian County. I wonder if it is feasible?"

Jiang Shun gave gifts ingeniously, and Chen Xi's way of refusing was just right.

Strictly speaking, Chen Xi did not reject Jiang Shun's kindness because Chen Xi had promised to accept calligraphy and painting after quelling the bandits. As for Chen Xi, he took his "filial piety" seriously, or adopted his feelings as a confidant, it is unknown for now.

Jiang Shun thought to himself: "This young governor had to accept my calligraphy and paintings after the bandits were put down. He should be afraid that I would give it ulterior motives. It is rumored that he was cautious and thoughtful, but it was definitely not a seamless egg."

According to Jiang Shun's imagination, Chen Xi had already classified it as a "corrupt official", but he thought that Chen Xi felt that the time for receiving gifts was not ripe.

But relatively speaking, the purpose of this bribery has been basically achieved, that is, to test Chen Xi's attitude. What we need to do now is to continue to bribe Chen Xi and gradually corrupt it.

"grown ups……"

Jiang Shun paused, "Then you will leave this painting at the lower level first, and then send it to me when the master leaves. Lord Shen, you have to worry."

Chen Xi nodded: "It must."

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...

After seeing Jiang Shun off, Chen Xi immediately felt the pressure on his shoulders increase sharply.

It's dangerous!

Not only should we calm the bandits outside the city, but we should also prevent the pirates and Japanese pirates on the island of Nan'ao to jump over the wall and launch a sneak attack. There may be Jiang Shun behind it, which makes Chen Xi feel like he is being attacked from both sides.

Just tonight, Jiang Shun took the initiative to come to the door to give gifts, Chen Xi must find out whether there was any connection between Jiang Shun and the bandits. He must first settle the house when fighting against foreign countries. No one likes to become a person.

Chen Xi was already ready to rest, but he was sleepless at this time. Now that he is just a new arrival, Jiang Shun is prepared for him but must have no choice but to deal with it. Only when he takes the initiative to attack will have miraculous results.

Chen Xi was afraid that Jiang Shun had secretly sent someone to watch the situation on the school grounds. After all, in Chenghai County, as long as Jiang Shun was determined, he would have no way to hide in the military camp.

Chen Xi blew out the candle and walked out of the central army's tent. Without telling his personal guards anything, he went straight to his tent.

Chen Xi walked while observing the terrain of the schoolyard. The central army tent was close to the middle of his bedroom tent, surrounded by surrounding camp tents, and the temporary horse-rejection and fences should be safer. But if Jiang Shun really wanted to assassinate, his bedroom tent was still too big.

Chen Xi did not go into the tent to sleep, but instead told the guards standing at the door, asking the guards to stay outside the tent, and no one was allowed to enter. Then, Chen Xi went to Yunliu and Xier's tent not far away.

When he came outside a relatively short tent, there was a faint candlelight coming out of the tent, indicating that Yunliu and Xier did not go to bed. Then he heard Yunliu's voice coming from inside:

"Cook the tea quickly and I'll send it to Lord Shen later."

Xier's impatient voice came: "Sister said so easily. Am I trying hard to stir up the fire? Humph, I'm afraid that we will send the tea, but he won't drink it."

"I don't know if that guy is a night owl. He goes to bed very late every night, but he sleeps during the day. Sister, do you think there is no such person in the world?"

Yun Liu was a little angry: "Damn girl, can you gossip about it?"

Xier was angry and continued to shake the fan on her hand.

At this time, Chen Xi lifted the curtain tent, Xier was shocked and immediately wanted to grab the sword hanging on the wooden rack, but then she saw Chen Xi's face clearly and asked in surprise: "It's you!?"

Yunliu quickly came forward and saluted obediently: "Sir Shen."

Chen Xi could see that Yun Liu looked a little embarrassed. He should not be worried that he would hear what he said just now, but that he felt that he was visiting late at night, or that he would have come to be a couple with her and Xier without bringing his personal guards. If he had something to do, there would be no reason to shut down the guards.

"No need to be polite."

In order to prevent Yunliu and Xier from thinking too much, Chen Xi came up and showed his intention, "The city is not peaceful, I have something to ask Miss Xier to go out and help me with my business."

Yun Liu's face was a little disappointed. She looked up at Chen Xi, then lowered her head sadly. Xier was relatively brainless. She had never realized what Chen Xi was coming to her from the beginning. She protested dissatisfiedly: "You don't see you getting close to you on weekdays, but now she comes to her door and arranges me to go out to do things. My love godmother gives me to you, just to let you be the commander?"

"Xi'er!"

Yun Liu shouted in an angry tone, then looked at Chen Xi and asked, "I wonder what Lord Shen has to give?"

Chen Xidao: "I don't understand the specifics. In short, I will lead troops out of the city after dawn. The city is a bit uneasy, and the camp may face assassins. I'll bother Miss Xier to the north of the city to spy on the situation at the city gate. If it is opened, who will send out of the city or enter the city, and let me know when I come back!"

Chenghai County is not big, with only two gates from north to south, and the south of the city faces the Dukou Camp area. If Jiang Shun had a connection with the bandits, he would definitely go to the north gate.

Xier brows deeply: "The north gate of this small county town? I have never been to this ghost place before..."

Yunliu said angrily: "Sir, you can go if you want to go. If you don't know the road, go north. You can see it when you walk around the city wall. Go quickly!"

"snort!"

Xier was obviously not very satisfied. She spent a lot of energy on cooking tea alone. Now she was fine. She couldn't sleep after cooking tea and had to spy on the information. Unfortunately, she didn't even know anything about spying, and it was a big fortune.

Xier was about to go out with her sword when Yunliu reminded: "Ye Xingyi..."

"No."

Chenxidao, "If you change into night clothes, you may not even be able to get out of the school grounds. You should wear men's clothing. Those personal guards will not stop you from knowing you."

Xier pouted and went to the layman in the tent.

After the people left, Chen Xi sat down. These days, it was very cold in the evening because of the late spring cold. Xier and Yun Liu were making fire in the tent, so he sat down to roast the fire.

He sat down, Yunliu didn't dare to sit down, but she didn't dare to stand much higher than Chenxi, so she could only bow to serve. Chenxi said, "I'll help me cook tea so late, thank you for your hard work."

Yun Liu's expression was a little sad: "Mr. Shen stayed up very late every day, so it was really hard."

Chen Xi smiled and said, "I have worked hard to explain to the court. Rewards are indispensable on the day of completion. And you... Alas! Stay you by my side, and the days in the army are so hard, which is really hard for you. Remember to have a good rest and don't treat yourself badly in terms of food and clothing. If you don't have enough money, come to me and don't lose weight when you return to the capital. Your godmother will blame me at that time."

Yun Liu's pretty pink face reflected the fire, and he said with Hongyun: "Mr. Shen smiled. His godmother has sent the little girl and Xier to Mr. Shen, and even put the contract on us so that Mr. Shen can take it away at any time, and the fate of our sisters will be placed on him."
Chapter completed!