Chapter 594 Marriage

The selection ended successfully.

Zhang Zhou did not announce the result on the spot, but immediately left the yard and went home.

The people who stayed behind didn’t know their respective future fates. The four of them returned to the courtyard outside the city together. They were very worried, especially the other three who almost said nothing except Huang Zhao. people.

"My Lord said, you can all stay here first." Aunt Lin called the four of them over and announced the result on the spot.

The four of them did not cheer for joy, but they all seemed to be relieved at the same time.

Being able to stay means that you don’t have to endure hardship.

As for Mrs. Huang Zhao, she also has her maid Chuntao behind her, which means that she is carrying the fate of two people. If we count further, she is also burdened with clearing the shame of the Zhao family. Whether the Zhao family has a chance to return to civilian status in the future depends entirely on her.

"I'll take you to see the weaving workshop tomorrow, and Mingxin"

"Auntie, I'm here."

Mingxin is the girl who wants to be a worker A young girl, the reason why she can still stay here and pass the previous selection is all because Huang Zhao helped her behind the scenes.

Perhaps in Huang Zhao's view, if you want to succeed, you need someone to help you.

And a girl like Mingxin, who seems to have little scheming and little ability, is the easiest to be controlled by her.

As for the deep love between sisters, they only support each other a little in times of crisis, but they are not that deep in love. They don't care too much when they are in trouble.

"My lord is very satisfied with what you said today. My lord thinks you are most suitable to be the female head of the workshop in the future, and you will work hard in the future." Aunt Lin is still very satisfied with Mingxin.

Ming Xin was also a little confused.

I just said that I want to be a weaver, so that I can gain the appreciation of that big shot

The glances from the side were filled with jealousy, and one of them whispered: He muttered, "It's just that I have some good looks because of my youth."

When Huang Zhao heard this, she just glanced sideways at the two women next to her. She was used to the intrigues in the yard. At this time She didn't care about anything else. She didn't have any jealousy in her heart, but she just felt that maybe this Mingxin was more suitable for doing simple and repetitive things.

Perhaps because of this, Cai Guogong chose her.

It is quiet at night.

Zhang Zhou hadn't rested yet. When he got home, the heater had already been installed. It had been installed in the palace before, so he naturally wanted to enjoy this convenience at home.

Perhaps the heater was a little too hot, so Zhang Zhou had to open the window for ventilation.

"Master, isn't it cold?"

After Jiang Pingyu put on an extra piece of clothing, she dared to walk to the window and come to Zhang Zhou, but she helped him. Zhang Zhou also tidied his clothes a little.

Zhang Zhou said, "This way you can cool down, your mind can be clearer, and you can think of something. Go to bed first."

Jiang Pingyu looked back, asked "Then"

"Let Yi'er and Mingshan go back as well, and have someone bring me a cup of tea. Maybe I will have to stay up late and read at night." Zhang Zhou said.

Jiang Pingyu said, "Master is running around like this every day. After coming back, he still has to take care of family and country affairs. Can't you let yourself have more rest? Your health is important."

Zhang Zhou smiled and said, "It's not the same as before. It’s different. I used to study, but now I want to stabilize the country. There is still a war in the northwest. Although I am in the capital, there are many things that need to be arranged by me. If another two years pass, I may have to personally lead the troops. Many things. It’s not up to me to choose.”

“Master”

Liu Gui shouted loudly from the front yard, “Eunuch Yang is here”

“Which one is here?” "Eunuch Yang" Jiang Pingyu was also a little curious.

Usually it’s Eunuch Xiao or Eunuch Li, but now it’s Eunuch Yang.

"It's Yang Peng. I've seen him once at the old house the day before yesterday. This late night visit is probably related to His Majesty's instructions. The war situation in the northwest is tense, and I can't slack off. Ah. Madam, you go to rest first. If you are not in a hurry, you can wait until I come back. Oh, it’s better to rest early.”

“Well.”

Jiang Pingyu quickly brought over the heavy clothes and helped Zhang Zhou tidy them up.

When Zhang Zhou arrived in the front yard, Yang Peng was already waiting there respectfully.

"Sir, someone is here to say thank you." Yang Peng said with a smile.

"What are you talking about saying thank you but not thanking you? If you are here in a private capacity, you should know that doing so is breaking the rules. Please respect yourself, Eunuch Yang." Zhang Zhou said.

Yang Peng still said with a smile, "I came here on the order of the emperor. Your Majesty has an edict, saying that it is about the affairs of the capital camp in the future. Everything must be obeyed by you, sir. What do you think of your order? Someone." You must follow it. The first thing is to do the winter shopping, you see."

"Haha."

Zhang Zhou couldn't help but smile.

Now Zhang Mao is not in the capital, and Yang Peng, as the admiral eunuch, is about to take over the military power of the capital camp.

When Yang Peng received the emperor's order, the first thing he thought of was how to curry favor with Zhang Zhou.

As for the oil and water that Zhang Mao could extract in the past, Yang Peng naturally wanted to send it to Zhang Zhou intact. Zhang Mao had been so harsh in the past. The emperor knew it well and did not do anything to him. Now If Zhang Zhou was in charge, the emperor would not care.

In this way, Yang Peng can borrow flowers to offer to Buddha, and even make some money for himself.

“Haven’t all the procurement matters been arranged?” Zhang Zhou asked.

Yang Peng said, "But what do you say about those? They are all old people from the past, and everything that should be replaced should be replaced. In addition, I heard that Hou Ninghou still wants to intervene in this matter. Recently, Hou Ninghou has also been asking about it." Regarding related matters, he seemed to have mentioned it to the Queen, and he wanted to take over the supply of the Beijing camp to himself in the future."

Zhang Zhou asked, "Will your Majesty agree?"

“It’s hard to say this.” Yang Peng said, "But even if Shouning Hou takes over, he can only take a small part of the business at most. At present, Shanxi merchants and Hui merchants are also competing for business related to Beijing's supply. They are all trying to find ways to build relationships, and some have found them. Someone's"

As soon as Yang Peng took office, the wind just started to blow, and someone was already following the smell and smelling the direction of the wind.

Those officials in Beijing were always well-informed. When they knew that Yang Peng was appointed as the eunuch of the Royal Horse, they directly took over the Beijing camp and immediately started giving gifts to Yang Peng.

Zhang Zhou said, "You know, I have never been keen on receiving gifts."

Yang Peng said with a smile, "But your Majesty will still give you the gift. Tomorrow morning , someone will bring another batch over. That is Your Majesty’s reward. Your Majesty has also said that someone must come in person to show the difference between superiority and inferiority.”

"Eunuch Yang, don't say that. We are all in a cooperative relationship."

"Yes, yes, but the holy will cannot be violated."

Zhang Zhou nodded and said, "If As for the merchants, it's up to you, Eunuch Yang, to take care of it. The soldiers in the Beijing camp also want to have a good winter, and they don't want to live a hard life. If this year is no different from the past, what do you think they will do?"

"I understand. It's easy to make them remember your kindness, sir. Just a small favor will make someone understand."

Yang Peng looked mature and solemn, as if he understood the meaning very well.

That is to give the soldiers a little sweetness and make them realize that it is much better to follow Zhang Zhou than to follow Zhang Mao.

Zhang Zhou said, "You may still not understand, Eunuch Yang. His Majesty asked me to assist the Beijing camp as Minister of War, not as Cai Guogong. In the future, this garrison minister may still belong to the British Duke. He It's just a temporary trip."

"Yeah"

Yang Peng was a little confused.

The emperor has put so much effort into ruining Zhang Mao’s reputation, transferring him to the northwest to lead the army, and even waiting for his defeat to watch his show

Just In this way, it is just a formality for Zhang Mao to come back and continue to be his admiral and honorary minister in the capital.

No matter how you look at it, it doesn't seem to make sense.

Zhang Zhou said, "Do you also want to be like some people and watch me fight with the British public?"

Yang Peng seemed to understand something, he said, " Your Majesty and Sir have thought carefully, and someone is not as good as a single person. He understands that everything must be done step by step, is this what he means?"

"Don't take it casually," Zhang Zhou said.

"Understand, understand, someone only needs to do the thing at hand. As for who will take charge of the capital camp in the future, His Majesty will arrange it and someone will follow it. Someone only knows how to do it in the future. As for matters related to the capital camp, just come and ask for advice and learn from me, sir."

Yang Peng seems to know some rules.

If you don’t understand, don’t participate blindly.

No matter how the emperor plans to deal with Zhang Mao in the future, he will continue to respect him.Or should we gradually replace Zhang Mao? That is a matter for the decision-makers.

He Yang Peng seems to be a decision-maker, but in fact he is just an executive. All he has to do is listen to the orders of the emperor and Zhang Zhou.

Northwest.

Zhang Mao led his troops from Pianguan and rushed all the way to Yansui.

For him, his body can no longer bear it.

After many days of driving, he had to stop and rest. After setting up camp at night, when he saw the blisters on the soles of his feet while washing his feet, he cried out in sorrow.

"Father"

At this time, Zhang Rui came in from outside the tent.

"It's not polite to come in without announcing it." Zhang Mao glared at his son.

Zhang Rui said anxiously, "Father, I just learned that His Majesty issued an order to Yansui and asked Wang Zhongcheng, the commander-in-chief of the three parties, to lead his troops to attack, but we seem to be lagging behind."

"What the hell?"

Zhang Mao got excited and stood up from the basin.

But he forgot that the blisters on the soles of his feet had been opened by himself and were hurting.

Zhang Mao stood there, not returning to the country god for a long time, and now he was a little confused.

"Father"

"It's okay, it's okay. Let me, father, be alone."

Zhang Mao thought for a moment, then finally seemed to have his head figured out, and said "You mean, in addition to sending us here, His Majesty also asked Yansui to send the troops to where?" Zhang Ruidao said, "Currently we only know the transfer order, but we don't know where to send the troops."

Zhang Mao took a breath and said, "This is not good. It will be like Zhu Dongyang last time. No matter what he does, it will be a mistake. Now His Majesty obviously does not place all his hopes on us. Just report that point. The credit is not enough to erase the mistakes."

Zhang Rui said, "Father, should we march at night?"

"Oh, my father"

Zhang Mao. I wanted to take a few steps, but in addition to the pain in the soles of my feet, I found that my legs were also a little unruly.

In addition to walking and riding horses these days, it is really hard for his body.

"Father, why don't you take a carriage tomorrow? There are even carriages in the army that transport grain and grass. One of them is free so that you can rest on the road." Zhang Rui seemed to know that his father was not able to support him. .

Zhang Mao said, "Isn't the carriage bumpy? Find me some pieces of soft cloth. The softer and thicker the better. Over the past few days, my body has almost fallen apart. It's still a long way from Ningxia." ”

The saddest thing about Zhang Mao is that after setting off from Pianguan, he still has a long way to go before his destination, Ningxia.

According to the current speed of travel, I am afraid it will take ten days and a half to arrive. If I keep going like this, I will probably end up in the northwest.

"That strange Wang Weining was brave all his life, but ended up with an unhappy death. It's really hard." Zhang Mao sighed with emotion.

Zhang Rui said, "Father, I heard that Marquis Weining was smiling when he died."

Zhang Mao glared at his son and said, "That's because he won the title. His pursuit is different from you and me. He has suffered himself. Doesn't he know that you want me to be here too?"

The war in the northwest fell into calm for a while.

There was no new news from the DPRK for several days. Everything seemed to stop at Zhang Mao's success outside the border pass. Even the officials couldn't help but praise Zhang Mao.

You get stronger with age.

As I grow older, I become stronger, and even more so, I am still ambitious and may feel that with Zhang Mao here, the Tatars will be afraid of three points, and they will not dare to invade the country again.

Of course, this is just a casual remark. The more purpose of the civil servants is to make people in Zhang Mao’s faction feel that the civil servants are on their side, and to make Zhang Mao feel that there is disguised support from the civil servants behind his back. Provoking internal discord among Wu Xun.

On this day, Zhang Zhou entered the palace in the afternoon. He first went to give Zhu Houzhao a class for an hour. He didn't teach much, but mostly chatted. Then he was invited to Xinuang Pavilion.

"Bingkuan, have you seen that girl from the Cui family? You like it?"

Zhu Youtang came up and asked Zhang Zhou about Cui Yuan's sister.

This also tells Zhang Zhou that Cui Yuan is about to arrive in the capital, and her sister Princess Yongkang is urging her to arrange a good job for her husband.

So no matter how picky Zhu Youtang is about his sister, he will test Zhang Zhou's attitude at this meeting.

"I have seen it before, even" Zhang Zhou couldn't tell.

A little girl who hasn’t grown yet is just an ignorant girl at best. She doesn’t understand anything about marriage, love or feelings. She’s just like a blank piece of paper. Zhang Zhou feels I shouldn't be the one who writes and draws.

Zhu Youtang said, "If you have anything to tell me directly."

Zhang Zhou said, "Your Majesty, how can I put it this way? The man is not bad, but he is not a good match. The age difference is there, and She doesn’t understand anything yet.”

“Bingkuan, you are like this, you are too considerate of others. You don’t even think about it. It is an honor for her to join you, isn’t it? The marriage between the two families needs to be like this. Otherwise, if my sisters are already married, I would pretend that I didn’t say anything.”

Even Zhu Youtang would talk nonsense in front of Zhang Zhou. Take back half of what you said.

It also shows that Zhu Youtang did not regard Zhang Zhou as an outsider.

"Mao Ren will arrive in Beijing in the next two days. I am temporarily planning to let him work in the Beijing camp. If he wants to be promoted, he must marry you. If you think he is not worthy of cultivation, then It’s up to you to put this matter aside first.” Please remember to bookmark it after this chapter. The latest and fastest website is free to read without anti-theft