When Zhang Zhou arrived at the altar on the outskirts of the city, many people in the city came to watch the excitement, regardless of their errands at hand.
It can be said that there are huge crowds of people outside the city.
Everyone wants to know how the Heavenly Master prays for rain.
But Zhang Zhou was not in a hurry and ran to find a shady place to sit next to Zhang Heling, drinking tea and chatting and laughing with the people around him.
Tang Yin was called over to communicate with Ma Zhongxi. Maybe Ma Zhongxi didn’t like Tang Yin, but the problem was that he couldn’t be like the others who had betrayed their relatives, so he called Tang Yin over with a cold face to ask what happened. What's going on.
"Zhang Zhitai, Ma Zhongcheng asked me to come over and ask when it will start."
Tang Yin became the microphone.
Zhang Zhou smiled and said, "Look at the sky, it doesn't look like it's going to rain. I have to wait for the clouds to come, so I can beg God for rain."
" Haha, incisive and insightful"
After hearing this, Zhang Heling suddenly felt that these words were so kind.
When praying for rain, wait for the clouds to come first. It is best to wait for the dark clouds to gather before praying for rain.
Tang Yin looked embarrassed and looked at Zhang Zhou, meaning, just let me reply to Ma Zhongxi and the local officials like this
Zhang Zhou said, "If anyone is anxious, you can first Go back to the city and come back after the clouds clear. I will complete the rain praying ceremony before noon." Tang Yin felt that Zhang Zhou was abnormal, but he could only tell Ma Zhongxi what Zhang Zhou said.
The subordinate officials around Ma Zhongxi did not think Zhang Zhou was very disgusting. Some even said, "This new platform maker is not like those alchemists who pretend to be gods and ghosts and like to sensationalize."
The implication is that Zhang Zhou’s method of praying for rain sounds more “scientific”.
Ma Zhongxi glared over.
When I saw that the other party was from the local area, I expected that although he was still on his side now, he would defect to Zhang Zhou, the top local official, and probably everyone knew that Ma Zhongxi would not be able to stay in Xuanfu for long. Over time, I no longer speak entirely on his side.
"Lord Zhongcheng, you'd better go back first. Just leave this place to the humble ministers and others. I'll let you know if anything happens."
The people Ma Zhongxi himself brought were all Return your heart to him.
Ma Zhongxi also saw that Zhang Zhou was deliberately teasing him, so he stopped joining in the fun outside the city and got up to take a carriage back to the city.
"Old Ma, you are leaving now"
Zhang Zhouyuan greeted Ma Zhongxi.
Ma Zhongxi ignored Zhang Zhou, got into the carriage, and then returned to the city amidst the pointing fingers of the onlookers.
Before noon, the sky over Xuanfu City began to gather clouds.
Although Zhang Zhou only sat under the altar for a long time, when he came on stage, the surrounding soldiers and civilians still burst into unparalleled cheers.
The feeling is that real people are really different from magicians.
Look at this person, he has great supernatural powers.Don’t pretend to be a ghost and say you want to pray for rain on a certain day. When you arrive, sit under the altar. When the rain is almost coming, just say hello directly. God’s will will make the rain greet you on the earth.
Just asking if you have ever seen such a miracle
Zhang Zhou pretended to make a sacrifice on the altar, and even danced with a wooden sword on the spot. When he came down, he was out of breath.
After appreciating Zhang Zhou's wonderful "dancing", the citizens were already rushing home. Perhaps they all saw that the rain would fall at any time, and if they didn't leave, they might be soaked in water.
"That's great." Zhang Heling and others came over quickly after Zhang Zhou got off the altar.
For them, it was truly a glimpse into what great supernatural powers were.
Tang Yin asked "When will the rain come?"
Zhang Zhou smiled. This guy obviously hadn't put himself in the right position yet. At this time, he actually asked when the rain would come. He was already like this. , do you still think that the rain can't come?
Even if it doesn't come, the posture is sufficient. The most important thing is that people's hearts have been greatly harvested.
"On the way back to the city, I will share the joys and sorrows with the people in the city, and welcome God's blessings together."
Zhang Zhou's words made Tang Yin ashamed.
Former rival and now senior brother, Tang Yin always thought Zhang Zhou was like a lunatic, but even a lunatic could call the rain down on you, leaving the upright and quick-tempered Ma Zhongxi with nothing to do.
Tang Yin is also thinking in his heart, it seems that my previous wild and unruly attitude is still too reserved. I must reach the level of my senior brother in order to be able to deal with things with wildness and ease. If not, then I should keep a low profile. Bar.
Even being wild and unrestrained is not as good as others. Apart from keeping my tail between my legs, what other choice do I have?
When Zhang Zhouyi returned to the city, the rain had already fallen.
Zhang Zhou knew that the rain would last for at least three or four hours until it caused flash floods and blocked the roads. Otherwise, the fire sieve in history would not have been hindered by the rain and returned in a hurry. withdraw.
But this was basically the only heavy rain in Xuanfu that year, because the drought in Xuanfu was still there that year, and it was unrealistic to rely on this rain alone to solve the problem.
It doesn’t matter whether it rains or not in the future. Zhang Zhou knows that praying for rain is not within his ability. He is a time traveler who knows the weather forecast. As long as this rain can win the hearts of the people, he will do it. Can.
Since you want to win the hearts of the people
then you have to make a big show of it and enter the city in a carriage or official sedan, but it has no such effect at all.
Then you need to have fun with the people. When you get off the carriage, you don’t need to get wet in the rain by holding an umbrella to show how stupid you are. Even if you walk around the city with an umbrella, others will treat you like a fool. He regarded him as an upright and good official who loved the people as his own son.
Then Zhang Zhou came on stage.
It does depend on acting. Everything Zhang Zhou did before was all utilitarian. What does he really want to bring to the people of this era?Well, then it is better to make technological changes. Through technological transformation, especially firearms, we can stabilize the Ming Dynasty's frontiers, increase farmland, and reform the bad policies in the northwest.
As for coming out to comfort the people on rainy days, you have to be crazy to think so. This is beneficial to the people.
Whether he comes to perform or not will not affect whether the rain will fall, nor will it affect any current situation.
The most he can do is make the people think he is awesome, and that’s all he needs to do anyway.
"Master Qingtian."
Zhang Zhou was performing, and the people he saw holding umbrellas or wearing raincoats and rain gear along the way were also performing.
People who truly appreciate Zhang Zhou Ende will not say so many complimentary nonsense.
But Zhang Zhou also needs knowledgeable people in the crowd.
"I haven't done enough. After this rain, I have to be diligent in farming and give condolences to someone."
Zhang Zhou is also famous for condolences to the people this time. The purpose of the palace is to send condolences to the wealthy families in the city, and at the same time visit the lonely elderly people over eighty years old to show the court's benevolence.
Because Zhang Zhou was no longer just trying to win official status for himself, but also offered certain benefits. In addition, the rain was nominally prayed for by Zhang Zhou, so that Zhang Zhou came to Everywhere, people came out spontaneously to watch.
"Everyone, I am in charge of the frontier fortress. I am going to fight a bloody battle with the barbarians. I hope that the army and the people will be united."
"Let's all disperse."
That day Zhang Zhou Call a hustle.
This was my first time as a local official, and there was such a big commotion. Not to mention that the soldiers and civilians in the city had never seen it, even those who were officials had never heard of it.
Ma Zhongxi was in the governor's official residence, and people in the yard were already packing up his things. He was about to move to make room for Zhang Zhou.
He stood on the porch, looking at the rain outside, with an annoyed look on his face.
"Ma Zhongcheng, His Majesty's decree has been approved. Would you like to go over and have a look, or send it to you?" the official asked Ma Zhongxi cautiously.
Ma Zhongxi said coldly, "Your Majesty has not transferred Ma Yi's case to the judicial department. Is that so?"
It's an official saying, "Yes. The oracle said that when Zhang Zhitai first arrived, everything They all focus on stability, not to mention that running the army is more important than anything else. Even if they want to be held accountable, they will have to wait until the situation in the northwest stabilizes. In addition, His Majesty also said something." Ma Zhongxi said with a look of shock, "I will investigate and deal with the law. Above the hall, you can still ignore right and wrong."
"This, this, this" subordinate officials were also confused.
Are you blaming the court or the emperor?
"Even if His Majesty intends to protect and condone, so many ministers in the government and the public have turned a blind eye to the Ming Dynasty's policy. How long will it be ruined? Why do we need to serve such a court?"
Ma Zhongxi was also angry.
There is a sense of indifference when speaking.
"Ma Zhongcheng, please calm down." The official said he felt the same, but he was thinking about it in his heart.
You are blind and cannot see that the rain outside is caused by God's will. It is because Ma Yi and other generals have imposed excessive taxes, which has caused the drought in the past two years. That Zhang Zhitai will beg you immediately. When it rains, you will know what God's will is.
If you don’t accept it, you have to endure it first. Who knows that even God is on his side now?
You just say depressing words, showing that the government and the public are all sycophants, saying that others do not stand. The problem on the side of justice is that the emperor did not say that he would not handle Ma Yi's case afterwards, but postponed it because the overall situation was important.
You still want to have objections
No matter how you say it, Ma Yi is also the former commander-in-chief of the Xuanfu. If you investigate and investigate, he means to let the new Taiwanese leader reorganize the army first, for about half a year. Eliminate all the hidden dangers when Ma Yi was the commander-in-chief before sending troops, right?
Make it clear that you are causing trouble for the new trilateral commander-in-chief, why can't they give you a command?
And this way of establishing authority is so unique, it can win over both the military and the people.
This is called incompetence and rage.
Ma Zhongxi was so angry that he did not read the emperor's reply to his petition and prepared to write his resignation after returning.
The imperial court is not in compliance with my wishes, so I give up my job
The imperial court is dark, and I cannot afford to offend or hide away
"Ma Zhongcheng, Zhang Zhitai Please come to the government and say that there is a major military situation to discuss." Just as Ma Zhongxi was halfway through writing his resignation, someone came to send a message to Ma Zhongxi.
Ma Zhongxi said angrily, "If you want to discuss it yourself, this is the government office."
The people next to him hurriedly reminded, "Ma Zhongcheng, the official rank is overwhelming. Besides, he has a reputation. Don't go head-on at this time."
"Just say that I am ill"
Ma Zhongxi has made preparations and will not have any contact with Zhang Zhou from now on. When I leave office, I won’t know whether he is a Taoist priest or a civil servant if I don’t meet this godly guy.
Menzi said, "Lord Zhongcheng, Zhang Zhitai was afraid that you would be unwell, so he specially invited a doctor to come and follow the Jin Yiwei. He said that it involves sending troops in the next few days, so you can't go."
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Ma Zhongxi was completely annoyed.
That Zhang Bingkuan was even sure that I was going to hide from him by claiming I was sick. That means he knew that doing so would make me angry and make it difficult for both sides to stand down, so he insisted on punishing me, right?
Does he know what seniority means?
Even if his official position is higher than mine, I was the one who caused trouble for him first, and the truth is on my side. I am not wrong at all.
The fault is all Zhang Bingkuan’s fault. Who asked him to protect the guilty minister Ma Yi? If he didn’t protect him, why would he be so tense today?
“Ma Zhongcheng, the Jin Yiwei outside also said, If you don't go, you are breaking the law, dereliction of duty, or "
Ma Zhongxi was so angry that he dropped his pen on the ground.
The surrounding officials didn’t understand it very well.
In the past two years, the governor of Xuanfu has also been quiteIt's normal. I got along well with the former Liu Daxia and Liu Shilang. Why are you so out of character today?
When the governor's Yamen officials felt that Ma Zhongxi was unreasonable, they went to the temporary meeting hall prepared in the post house, that is, In the corridor on the first floor, a group of people were laughing and talking about Ma Zhongxi's gaffe that day.
Among them, Zhang Heling is the most successful.
As for Zhu Hui and a group of generals from the Beijing camp who followed him, they were also very proud, while Ma Yi smiled cautiously.
As for Zhang Lun and Tang Yin, the people brought by Zhang Zhou, they seemed extremely cautious.
"Zhang Zhitai, Eunuch Cao is here."
As he was talking, the local snake factions in the city had begun to gather here. They knew that Zhang Zhou had a conflict with Ma Zhongxi two days ago. Cao Shun, the eunuch guarding Xuanfu, has been hiding from him.
The emperor sent Zhang Zhou to Xuanfu. Cao Shun had no duty to supervise Zhang Zhou. The superiors even clearly told him to follow orders. This probably means that you, Cao Shun, can guard Xuanfu. Control and supervise the officials and people in the city, but Zhang Zhou is on top of your system, so don't cause trouble.
Because Zhang Zhou’s scope of duties does not lie within the Xuanfu area, theoretically the eunuchs guarding Xuanfu, Datong and Pianguan are not on the same level as him.
Cao Shun did not come to see Zhang Zhou until the dispute between Zhang Zhou and Ma Zhongxi came to a certain conclusion.
"Eunuch Cao."
"Mr. Zhang, you're too polite. What you did in the capital made someone's ears spin when they heard it. You are a great sage, great talent and great supernatural power." , don’t be as knowledgeable as someone who is so ignorant.”
“We must cooperate sincerely in the future. If Eunuch Cao says this, he will be outspoken.”
Cao Shun originally thought that Zhang Zhou would follow. Like favored sycophants such as Li Guang and Wang Zhi, they are very difficult to talk to and like to show off their faces wherever they go.
After all, as soon as Zhang Zhou came to Xuanfu, he arranged for Ma Zhongxi to be with him.
He did not expect Zhang Zhou to be so easy to talk to.
When Cao Shun saw Ma Yi was there, he quickly raised his hand and said, "Commander Ma, everything happened because of Ma Zhongcheng's insistence on his own way. Our family has no other choice. Please forgive me."
Ma Yi was also very worried when she saw Cao Shun.
In the past, the three major systems in the city, Ma Zhongxi, the leader of the civil servants, and Cao Shun, the guarding eunuch, joined forces to attack him. He was forced to flee to Juyongguan, and inquired about Zhang Zhou's whereabouts to visit. At that time, he could say It was a desperate move. He knew that if Zhang Zhou didn't take him in, he would have no choice but to go back to collect his guilt.
Now that Cao Shun is on his side, Ma Zhongxi is just a one-man show, unable to jump up and down.
Cao Shundao said, "His Majesty's decree has been issued. The matter of commanding you has been handed over to Mr. Zhang."
After hearing this, Ma Yi knelt down to Zhang Zhou with a pop. , while kowtowing and saying, "Please Mr. Zhang, please prove the innocence of the general."
"Are you innocent?" Zhang Zhou asked the question in public, which surprised a group of people present.
Ma Yi was stunned.
This questionThe method is really direct.
Zhang Zhou said, "Don't blame the governor of Xuanfu for causing trouble for you. As far as I know, you haven't done anything good locally in the past few years. Don't blame the soldiers you privately recruited under your command." Keep it and hand it over. As for whether you have committed corruption or bend the law in the past, you should explain it yourself. I will pay you the amount of illegal income. I am purely for the stability of the northwest. Don't think that I ignore the law and want to protect you."
Ma Yi was so manipulated that she couldn’t handle it anymore.
"Commander Ma" Cao Shun suddenly felt much better after hearing this.
It is the civil servants who know how to play.
Others give you a stick first and then give you sweet dates, but Zhang Zhou gives you sweet dates first and then gives you a stick.
Cao Shunben was also worried that Zhang Zhou and Ma Zhongxi thought that Ma Yi's matter was not in harmony, and that he, the guarding eunuch, would eventually get involved and suffer disaster.
Now he can see that it seems that the relationship between Zhang Zhou and Ma Zhongxi is just a small fight, and the interests of the civil servants are unified. < /p>
"Haha." Zhang Heling smiled proudly.
As the deputy commander-in-chief, Zhang Heling suddenly felt that he had been able to suppress Ma Yi steadily, and he suddenly felt very comfortable.
"Yes, yes."
Ma Yi felt relieved at this moment.
The powerful man in front of the emperor is not trying to hold me accountable, he is just saying nice things to show that he is fair and just.
Scared me to death.
"Then why hasn't Lao Ma said yet? We need to discuss the military situation and stop sending people to urge him." When Zhang Zhou said this, his eyes were looking at Cao Shun.
It means, you go
Just as Cao Shun was about to agree, word came from outside that "Ma Zhongcheng's chariot has arrived."
"Okay, everyone who has nothing to do with it has arrived." Stand down first. I will discuss a major matter of sending troops soon. I will clean up inside and outside the post house. If what happened today is leaked, don’t blame me for being ruthless."
We have cleaned up inside and outside the post house. .
There were no more than twelve people who were authorized to participate in this internal meeting. They were mainly people brought by Zhang Zhou. The original number of generals, eunuchs, etc. in Xuanfu was very small.
Ma Zhongxi arrived with a dark face. When he saw that the impromptu meeting was held in the corridor and there was a topographic map hanging on the door of the next room, he walked over with a dark face and did not even follow him. People say hello.
He didn’t say hello, and no one paid any attention to him.
Now almost everyone acts based on Zhang Zhou’s face.
If when Zhang Zhou first came, many people were still undecided, but now they have decided that a strong dragon will not overwhelm the local snake, and it will not work with Zhang Zhou and Ma Zhongxi.
Zhang Zhou, a powerful dragon, can suppress local snakes as much as he wants.
If you don’t accept it
I will give you the whole will of God.Come down, even the common people can give you a patch of clothing.
"Not much to say." Zhang Zhou said, "You must know the purpose of my coming here, which is to practice artillery and mine. But I made a few calculations and calculated that the current Mongol Jin Department The women, children and livestock in the rear area are what you commonly call the Fire Sieve Tribe, or the Manguan Anger Tribe. Their headquarters is located. I am going to send a group of cavalry to detour behind the enemy's rear. You may have any objections to the attack."
< p>"Ah"Even Zhu Hui, Zhang Heling and others who were with Zhang Zhou were stunned when they heard this. Please remember to bookmark, the latest and fastest website is free to read without anti-theft