Chapter 217 The Widow and the Widow

On the night of March 17th, Zhang Zhougang packed up his drawings in the study.

Go to bed early at night and even cancel the entertainment program before going to bed. He will go to the palace early the next morning to wait for the release of the results and the announcement. Just as he was about to wash up, he was informed that Xiao Jing was coming to the door. Come.

"Eunuch Xiao, what are you doing?"

When Zhang Zhou saw the smile on Xiao Jing's face, he roughly knew that Xiao Jing came with a happy event.

Xiao Jing cupped his hands and smiled and said, "Congratulations first, Zhang Gongsheng, first place in the first class. The number one scholar on the gold list."

"Hoo, is that right?"

Winning the first prize

That’s okay. Since he started taking part in the imperial examination, the accumulation of knowledge from two lifetimes has gone smoothly. It seems to be very important.

Therefore, there are no white diamonds in the paper pile.

Xiao Jing said, "Today in the palace, your paper is the most highly praised by the examiners, and you deserve the title of No. 1 Scholar."

Most respected

Zhang Zhou thought After thinking about it, Li Dongyang and Wang Hao, as his former examiners, might recognize his handwriting. Could it be that the civil servants did not mean to suppress him and directly pushed him to the top position?

Civil servants are not worried about the emergence of an uncontrollable alien around them in the future

Or are they confident that they will be able to incorporate them

Zhang Zhouxin said, it is not certain who will tame whom

"Nothing can be hidden from Mr. Zhang. Seeing how calm and composed you are, you should have figured it out a long time ago. Our coming is just the icing on the cake."

Tell Zhang Zhou that he won the top prize. Zhang Zhou just smiled politely.

In fact, Xiao Jing can also understand that regardless of whether Zhang Zhou has calculated this in advance, for Zhang Zhou, is the difference between winning the number one prize and not winning the number one prize really big?

Anyway, it is Enter the court as an official.

With the emperor as his great backer, and being very close to the prince, there is nothing to worry about

If Zhang Zhou relies on cleverness to win favor, that's it, maybe he will fall out of favor. On that day, Zhang Zhou gained today's favor by understanding the will of God and directly attacking people's hearts. This kind of person is even feared by his enemies. He can still make a name for himself even if he is not in court, so Zhang Zhou really cares about his fame and fortune.

It seems that this stingy boy really cares.

But that should be just a superficial phenomenon

"It's about the military situation in the northwest." Xiao Jing also explained his purpose.

The good news is only secondary, the focus is still on the military situation, and it is explained that it is "Northwest", not Liaodong.

"Yes." Zhang Zhou nodded, "Eunuch Xiao, let's sit down and talk."

Zhang Zhou's study.

Two more candles were lit, and Wang Mingshan stood at the door. Even Xiao Jing didn't mind her. Maybe he also knew that she was Zhang Zhou's personal guard. Even if Wang Mingshan came from the Wang family, he wouldn't mind her. Worried that she would inform outsiders.

“This is Ningxia,Take a look at the performance of the last five or six days in Shaanxi, Yansui and other places. ”

Xiao Jing took out several things, including memorials and direct battle reports.

The emperor showed them to Zhang Zhou. Zhang Zhou didn’t need to be polite, he picked them up and looked at them carefully.

Xiao Jing also made a narration to explain: "Huosi suffered a huge defeat at Pianguan, the situation on the grassland was turbulent, and the little Tatar prince Batu Meng didn't seem to focus on annexation. The affairs of the Fire Screening Department have come up, and recently they have often harassed Yulin Guard and other places. Duke Cheng Guo has just arrived, but he is hard to get out."

Although I feel that there is a war on all sides now, the next war may be It's in Liaodong.

But it seems that apart from Yansui, which is the core of the three sides, it is the focus of the nine-sided defense.

In the past, the emperor insisted on sending Zhu Fu, the Duke of Cheng, there. When Yan Sui became the chief military officer, he also experienced the consequences of "nepotism", because Zhu Fu was indeed a fool. He did not dare to send troops when the enemy invaded, and even if he occasionally attacked, he would retreat in a hurry

It means that if Zhu Fu is replaced by someone else, the effect will be better

Don’t say that Zhu Fu is a idiot. Even if he is brave and good at fighting, he cannot change the Ming Dynasty with his personal power. The habit accumulated by the border troops over hundreds of years is to shrink

But in the eyes of the emperor, "My son is a hero, and I am a turtle bastard." I promoted you because I believed in your son, and this is how you, Zhu Fu, showed your ability

"Your Majesty is very dissatisfied with this. Now we have an advantage over the Tatars in the border areas of Ming Dynasty. , Why are you still so timid? Your Majesty wants to ask Mr. Zhang to attend the court meeting tomorrow and participate in the discussion of this matter. "

Xiao Jing also made it clear.

Whether there is a grand ceremony tomorrow or not, the emperor wants to hear your explanation of the situation in Yansui.

Others It’s better to stay wherever it’s cool.

Even if it’s Ma Futu, it won’t work.

Zhang Zhou smiled and said, “In my opinion, the situation around Yansui is just that of the Tatars. Deliberately creating tension, they didn't even understand what the mighty gunpowder was, so how could they commit such large-scale crimes? As for the harassment in Hetao and other places, they were only caused by the survival pressure of some tribes. Let's put it this way: I think the situation in Yansui, if I don't have better suggestions, I'm afraid I will disappoint His Majesty. "

"You"

When Xiao Jing heard this, he seemed to be more disappointed than the emperor.

He knew very well that the emperor now has such a big influence on the situation in the northwest The expectation is all because of Zhang Zhou.

Now that Zhang Zhou is saying that there is no chance of the northwest, he still wants to focus on Liaodong.

“And I don’t think so now. If you are not a Jinshi, being listed in the court class will only attract criticism from others. I haven't even planned the situation in Liaodong well now, and I really have no intention of extending Sui. "Zhang Zhou sighed with emotion.

Xiao Jing said with regret, "If that's true.If so, you can also write something and we can take it back to His Majesty. Don't get me wrong, we are not trying to shirk responsibility, it's just because His Majesty only believes in you. His Majesty can listen to what you say, but what we repeat may not be valid. ”

Zhang Zhou smiled, picked up the pen, and wrote some of his opinions on the paper according to Xiao Jing’s request.

In general.

Liaodong, Ningyuan

After dark, Zhu Feng sat in the so-called Chinese army tent and opened his wife's door again. Ning Tong's letter to him was handed to him by someone from the Chengguo Palace when he was passing by the capital. At that time, he thought it was just a family matter, but it was Ning Tong who proposed to reconcile with him.

Zhu Daqi came in to report to him.

Zhu Feng hadn’t had dinner yet, and was waiting for the meal to be prepared on the stove, but here came Chen Rui.

"Let him in. "

Zhu Feng calmed down.

Chen Rui walked into the tent with a smile on his face. After a brief greeting, he said with emotion, "The capital command post should be given over to You, you are the commander-in-chief of the military. It would be inappropriate not to use the military station as the commander-in-chief of the military. ”

Zhu Feng said, “It doesn’t matter, it doesn’t matter where you raise the account.” "

For Zhu Feng, he just wants to finish the war and return to the capital to be a carefree young boy. Whether it is the northwest or Liaodong, he does not want to stay for a moment longer.

As for those people like Ren Liang and Chen Rui who cared about the face project, he had no idea at all.

"Eat it," Chen Rui asked with a smile.

Zhu Feng shook his head. Uncle Ping Jiang will tell you directly if you have something to do. I still have some private matters to deal with.

Chen Rui smiled and said, "You know your integrity, I didn't expect you to be so organized and orderly in arranging military affairs. You really have the demeanor of a general. No wonder you can rise from the army, I also I like talking to young people the most."

It was just a compliment. From Zhu Feng's perspective, this guy probably had nothing to do with him and was just here to make fun of him.

" Speaking of personal matters, I heard that you recently recognized a foster father. I don’t know who he is."

The last question that came up from Chen Rui left Monk Zhu Feng Zhang Er scratching his head.

Zhu Feng said, "I never had a foster father. ”

“That’s okay, maybe it’s someone else spreading rumors. "Of course Chen Rui wants to ask, are you really the adoptive father of Zhang Gongsheng as the rumors said?

Since Zhu Feng denies it, how can he still have the nerve to continue asking

Zhu Feng said impatiently, "Uncle Ping Jiang has other things to do. I want to rest early after dinner. "

Since you, Chen Rui, have nothing to do, you should go back early. I really don't think you are tired of coming here to fight.

Chen Rui smiled and said, "When it comes to private matters, I would like to ask two more questions. "Sentence, I heard that you previously married a wife from a military household in the Nanjing Local Guard Station. I don’t know how you feel about it."

Zhu Feng frowned slightly.

You ChenRui has bad intentions.

Since you have asked about my marital status, do you know how my relationship with my wife is? I brought someone to Ningyuan.

“It’s not very good. I have prepared a letter and sent it to the capital, along with a letter of reconciliation."

Zhu Feng is a sincere person.

Since Ning Tong didn’t want to continue being husband and wife with him, and he didn’t want to hang on to him, he couldn’t give Ning Tong a future in the first place. It would be good for friends to help and help each other more.

Zhu Feng is an open-minded person and will not harm Ning Tong for his own sake.

"Haha, Zhijie, why is this?"

Chen Rui came here specifically after hearing about this incident.

Since you, Zhu Zhijie, are not shy about it, then of course I will get to the bottom of it and achieve my goal.

Zhu Feng said, "My situation is different from that of ordinary people. I ask Uncle Ping Jiang to respect me and don't ask any more questions."

Chen Rui sighed, "My father and I are old friends. I want you to be here." How could the prestige of the Duke's palace allow you to do anything not to mention divorce, even divorce?" Zhu Feng shook his head and said, "My family affairs will not be settled by Uncle Jiang. "Don't bother."

"Haha." Chen Rui smiled, "You know, you see, now that you have gained His Majesty's trust, you are still Uncle Anbian, even though you did not need to inherit from your father in the past. title, but now you should also think about the inheritance of your title, right?"

Zhu Feng rolled his eyes.

You, Uncle Ping Jiang, are really ignorant. You don’t want to pick up any pot, right?

“I have a little daughter who is about the same age as you.” Chen Rui actively promoted it.

Zhu Feng frowned and said, "My concubine is not married yet."

Zhu Feng was puzzled. Even if Chen Rui heard that I wanted to divorce my wife and came to mediate with me, You also find someone of the right age. Come up and tell me that there is someone about the same age as me. I am almost twenty-five. Are you sure that a girl as old as you has never married?

Chen Rui said, "She has a head." I have been married for a few years, but unfortunately my husband’s family is not well-off, and my husband’s family background is average, so I decided to do it.”

“Uncle Ping Jiang, please respect my family affairs and stop talking about it.”

Zhu Feng stood up and almost got angry at Chen Rui.

It is also because he has a good temper, or he is somewhat inferior in front of Chen Rui, and he wants to rely on Chen Rui to use his experience to help him win the Ningyuan ambush battle, otherwise he would have turned against him long ago.

Chen Rui said in surprise, "You are a widower and she is a widow. Besides, you are just here to inherit the incense. She is still my legitimate daughter. Is there no room for negotiation at all?"

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Chen Rui was also a little angry.

Isn’t it because I heard that you were going to divorce? I even sent the letter of divorce, so I thought of marrying you Zhu Zhijie

From now on, I will be your father-in-law. As for you. I feel that my daughter is not worthy of you

I have been in power for so many years, has my status deteriorated or something?Who doesn't know that your marriage to Zhu Zhijie is only in name only, but who is not worthy of whom?

"Our two families have joined forces. From now on, I will try my best to help you in military and political affairs everywhere. I also think about you, Zhijie." Ah." Chen Rui was also afraid of ruining the matter directly, so he softened his tone and talked it over with Zhu Feng.

Zhu Feng was also quite speechless.

At this moment, a strange voice came from the door, "Oh, you two are talking about something."

But it was Zhang Yanling who forced his way in under Zhu Daqi's obstruction.

The so-called Chinese army tent is just a tent with curtains. As the deputy commander-in-chief, it is not difficult for Zhang Yanling to enter.

Zhu Daqi said, "Uncle Jianchang wants to advance, but his humble position cannot stop him."

"It doesn't matter." Zhu Feng didn't mind either.

A chief soldier and two deputy chief soldiers were all assigned by the emperor to catch up. In Zhu Feng's view, no one was in a better situation than the other.

Zhang Yanling said in a sarcastic tone, "If you discuss anything in the future, remember to bring me with you."

It means, don't discuss things in private, I will follow you. We came to Liaodong to make meritorious deeds together, so don’t think of leaving me alone.

"Uncle Pingjiang, Uncle Anbian, you two are here to talk matchmaking," Zhang Yanling sat down and crossed his legs.

Chen Rui said, "Uncle Jianchang, what do you mean?"

"Tsk, tsk." Zhang Yanling said, "Uncle Pingjiang, others don't know, but I heard that you came here in order to gain He was the deputy commander-in-chief of Liaodong, but he gave all his widowed daughters to Zhang Bingkuan as maids. Why, you still have two widowed daughters, and give one to Uncle An Bian."

Chen Rui heard this , then they knew that Zhang Yanling was eavesdropping outside.

Zhang Yanling’s information channels, or the intelligence under the palace system, are much stronger than the two of them.

When Zhu Feng heard this, he frowned and looked at Chen Rui and said, "Uncle Ping Jiang, but it's like this"

"This"

Chen Rui couldn't help but explained, "I'm just drunk." What you said as a joke cannot be accurate. Besides, even if someone takes it seriously, I will ask Your Majesty to cancel the matter after this battle."

Zhang Yanling said with a smile, "You have married and died. It’s okay for your daughter to be someone else’s concubine. Uncle An Bian despises it, but I don’t despise it. Just be my concubine. Wouldn’t the marriage between our two families also humiliate you?”

“ Ah"

Chen Rui originally thought that Zhang Yanling was just here to amuse himself.

This is how I found out.

It turns out that Zhang Yanling was also interested in his newly widowed daughter.

With Chen Rui's identity, it is naturally not allowed for his legitimate daughter to be a concubine, but there are exceptions. For example, he directly said that he would give his daughter to Zhang Zhou as a servant girl.

Anyway, my daughter has already been married once. Unless she marries someone whose status is far inferior to hers, she will get married to a matchmaker.

Otherwise, we can only count on Zhu Feng who just reconciled with his wife

This is also the reason why Chen Rui shamelessly came to play matchmaking as soon as he heard that Zhu Feng wanted to reconcile.

Not only can he marry his daughter to an upstart of comparable status, he can win over Zhu Feng and achieve the purpose of political marriage.

It is simply the best home for his daughter Chen Rui.

As for whether Zhu Feng is a good man or a good woman, this is not within the scope of Chen's consideration.

"Uncle Jianchang, my daughter is mediocre in appearance and doesn't like being a concubine." Chen Rui declined.

Zhang Yanling said with a sarcastic smile, "My Zhang family has such a high status in the government. If you are not happy to accept your ruined daughter, I will give you face. I will give you a few more days to think about it." , if you don’t know the truth, I won’t give you face if you ask me for help in the future.”

After saying that, Zhang Yanling walked away with a arrogant look.

As soon as Zhang Yanling left, Chen Rui looked embarrassed.

Zhang Yanling knew that he sent his daughter out drunkenly, and he was a bit embarrassed.

He also wanted to explain to Zhu Feng. Zhu Feng said, "If Uncle Pingjiang really wants to marry someone, why not ask Uncle Jianchang?"

Chen Ruidao said, "How can their Zhang family be in the court?" Reputation, you don’t know that it’s harming my daughter.”

Zhu Feng gave him a blank look.

Why are you pretending to be a benevolent father? You gave your daughter to Brother Zhang as a servant girl, so you didn’t harm your daughter.

What are you talking about as a drunken joke, but if you say it out loud, it will be spilled. Water, there is no reason to take it back.

"Zhijie, don't you hope that someone can give you some advice in the future? Your Zhu family and I, the Chen family, are well matched." Chen Rui continued.

Zhu Feng suddenly thought of something and muttered "Chen family"

Chen Rui frowned.

What are you talking about?

It’s not the Chen family, is it the Wang family or the Li family?

“Uncle Ping Jiang, when did your daughter become a widow?” Zhu Feng Suddenly he asked with uncharacteristic interest.

Chen Rui was a little uncomfortable with Zhu Feng's change in attitude and said impatiently, "Last year. However, she and her deceased husband spent less time together and separated more. In the past two or three years, they have not seen each other, so they have no heirs. This We should also blame Wang Weining. He achieved great results in the Helan Mountain battle, but made my daughter a widow."

"Oh."

Zhu Feng nodded and stopped asking.

Chen Rui asked, "Why do you ask about this?"

Zhu Feng said, "Brother Zhang, also known as Mr. Zhang, once asked me if I knew a girl from the Chen family, and later said that I I'm destined."

"Really?" Chen Rui said in surprise, "Look, even Mr. Zhang tried to bring our two families together."

Zhu Feng shook his head, "When he said this. , It’s still early, and it should have nothing to do with your Chen family.”

“Uh”

Chen Rui looked embarrassed.

Zhu Feng said, "Uncle Ping Jiang, the reconciliation between my wife and I is just a matter of writing a letter and sending it to the capital. The details will be decided after I return to the capital., you don’t have to tell me. Regarding the important matter of marriage, your parents have ordered a matchmaker. Even if you really have this intention, go and talk to your father about it. Please also focus on military affairs. Don't mess up the basics. ”

“Ahem. ”

Chen Rui felt like he was being choked back by Zhu Feng.

I was thinking, my daughter, who is as beautiful as a flower, even if she was once as beautiful as a jade, there is no point in marrying you. I don’t want to insult you, but you are still so picky

You deserve to die

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