Hua Ma Po.
Zhang Mao wrote several memorials in succession, requesting that he be allowed to serve as an official and return home. He also said that he was unable to do so and would leave the errands to his son. This probably meant that he did not want to suffer in the northwest anymore and would come back anyway. In the capital, with his strength, he can still stabilize the basic situation of the British government. As for Zhang Rui's son, he still doesn't listen to me
As long as the capital camp is in hand, even Zhang Rui can Manager Rui is no different from my manager Zhang Mao.
“My lord, it’s almost the Chinese New Year, but I still haven’t heard anything about my young lord’s rewards and merits, and your return to Beijing. I’m afraid it will also be delayed.”
Zhong Decai is still conscientious and he is also making inquiries in many ways. However, Huamachi is a place with high mountains and far away from the emperor, so it is really impossible to find out more information.
Zhang Mao sat on the top of the city, looking at the dark clouds in the distance, and sighed, "It's going to snow again, the gloomy clouds are nothing more than this."
Zhong Decai felt the same way after hearing this. generally.
He applied for a job as a minister of the British government. He was waiting to live a good life in the capital, and he was waiting to be fawned over by others. Who knew that now he would follow Zhang Mao to this place where no one can shit? , Zhong Decai could feel better in his heart
"I don't know what kind of job my son will get. Should I stay in the northwest or be transferred to another place?" Zhang Mao felt sorry for himself.
Zhong Decai said, "Master, how about we send a letter to Datong and ask for details?"
"That's not appropriate." Zhang Mao said, "What happened before, I I feel sorry for him. As a father, he is holding back the family. My son must want to do a good job under Uncle Xin Xin. If I write this letter, I am afraid it will embarrass him."
Zhong Decai smiled bitterly and said, "We are just asking about the young master's errand arrangements, so we shouldn't have so many worries."
Zhang Mao said, "You don't know, Wang Bo'an is Zhang Bingkuan's man. If I write Ask, others will think that I am putting pressure on Wang Boan, and some people will say that I am relying on my old age. It is okay for others. If your Majesty thinks so, then I will harm my son."
Zhong Decai listened. Can't help but be dumbfounded.
This British gentleman sounds like a kind father. Since you are so considerate, why is it you who are suffering now?
As he was talking, Liu Jing stood at the top of the city stairs. Running over in a hurry, they shouted from afar, "My lord, my lord, what a joy, what a joy."
Zhang Mao and Zhong Decai looked at Liu Jing at the same time as they looked at monsters.
But when he saw Liu Jing running closer, he was out of breath and said, "The imperial court has just issued a decree, officially promoting your son to the deputy commander-in-chief of the Xuanfu, and he will be transferred to the Xuanfu immediately. You are a tiger in the general door." "
Zhang Mao couldn't help but frown when he heard this.
Zhong Decai said, "What kind of happy event is this, Lord Marquis? Do you think our father-in-law just wants the young father-in-law to go to the Xuan Mansion and become some kind of deputy general soldier?"
Liu Jing smiled and said, "You have made great achievements. Not only have you received rewards, but you have also been entrusted with important responsibilities. This is not a happy event, but please don't mind too much, sir. I believe His Majesty will transfer you back soon."go. "
"Fart," Zhang Mao cursed, "I am now being exiled and dispatched. Now I am neither the commander-in-chief of Ningxia nor even have a formal military position. These bastards under my command are waiting to eat and drink every day. Sa, you still want me to feed them, where will the money and food come from? I don’t want to stay in a place like this for a day. "
Liu Jing couldn't help but grimace when he heard this. His mood changed so much that Zhong Decai felt that he was an actor in front of him.
Liu Jing said with a depressed look on his face, "Master, who is not? There is really no scene here. How about we ask His Majesty to transfer us to Ningxia Town? "
"I won't go"
Zhang Mao seemed to have lost his temper and said very stubbornly, "Whoever wants to go can go. I just don't want to cause trouble for His Majesty and the court. It's best if they forget about me now. When they think of something later, they will feel that I have suffered a loss and suffer here. Otherwise, even if I die here, I will not return to the capital. ”
When Zhong Decai heard this, he was even more surprised.
When it comes to acting, this British man is the better one.
Obviously he is looking forward to returning. Jing, you just complained in front of him, why did you act so pretentious when you were with outsiders?
Liu Jingdao, "Master, I want to ask you something, have you found someone to give gifts to Cai Guogong?" ”
Zhang Mao said angrily, “What kind of gift can I give you? Now people can’t live without Ningxia. You still have to expect others to help. Others are saying evil things to you, and I want you to greet them with a smile. You want to give it to yourself and find someone?” deliver. Decai, if you have nothing to do in the future, don't let irrelevant people disturb me. I am inspecting military affairs and have left."
"Master" Liu Jing did not expect Zhang Mao to be so difficult to talk to.
But Zhang Mao didn’t give him a chance to continue to pester.
“Master Hou, don’t be too pushy. "
When Zhang Maoren left, Zhong Decai said with a smile, "My father-in-law has been worried these days, so don't add fuel to the fire. "
Liu Jing asked "over there in the capital"
Zhong Decai smiled and said, "You don't have to discuss what you want to do with me. It doesn't matter if our two families don't. My father-in-law is very scared now." Your Majesty investigates some trivial matters just like the Bao Guo Gong, so hehe. "
Liu Jing said, "No wonder, no wonder. I still have something to say, please let Mr. Zhong go and let me know. I heard that there are piles of memorials from the Imperial Council to impeach the British Duke. His Majesty may have recently"
"Hands-free. Zhong Decai raised his hand and said, "As long as you and I know what's going on, we don't have to tell the father-in-law. He will know something about it at least." As long as we don't say a few words, we can get along fine. "
Liu Jing said in confusion, "If we don't say anything, the matter will be over?"
Zhong Decai sighed, "For the sake of face, let's just keep it peaceful. Now the ministers will all be in trouble." It may be a good thing to participate in the impeachment of our father-in-law. This shows that our father-in-law does not form factions for personal gain. If there is no one involved in the impeachment, His Majesty may want to investigate further. "
Liu Jing suddenly felt that he had been defeated by Zhong Decai's strange thinking. He said, "JustI'm not afraid that Your Majesty will borrow the donkey from the slope."
"Master Marquis, these words are a bit disrespectful. "Zhong Decai reminded.
"This is the truth. "Liu Jingdao.
Now Zhong Decai was also a little annoyed. He frowned and raised his voice an octave and said, "Master Marquis, you said that everyone understands this. How can you make others participate in the impeachment?" If you are impeached, you will lose your face. How can it be that if you tell me in front of the father-in-law, this matter will be over? What’s the use of just talking about it here? Is this matter something we can solve here?"
Liu Jing blinked, it seemed to be true.
Zhong Decai said, "We can't help you now, and we always let the father-in-law worry about it. Do you think the father-in-law can't get angry? What's the use of being a helper, Lord Hou?" Isn’t the family very powerful? If you have any contact with the old lady and empress dowager in the palace, then quickly think of a way to say something. My father-in-law is also waiting for you to show the way out."
< p>"Hey, I got it. "Liu Jing was stunned by Zhong Decai. When he turned to go down the tower, he suddenly thought of something and turned around and said, "Should I give the gift or not?"
" Whether you like it or not, the two families have nothing to do with each other. Don't even think about advancing or retreating together. This time, the British government still has a young father-in-law. If anyone in your family is always trying to put money on themselves, you can't help. Give up as soon as possible. The idea of alliance. "Zhong Decai's tone also hardened.
Liu Jing couldn't help but feel sad.
At first he thought they were brothers in distress, but now it seems that the British father-in-law has become more arrogant, even a teacher can
Liu Jing thought to himself that if he didn't find a way to return to the capital, he would just stay here and be punished by the British prince first.
There is no military merit. , It’s not easy to mess around.
Zhang Zhou is leaving for Yongping Mansion
He will leave at noon and go to the palace to see Zhu Youtang once in the morning. It is considered a formal farewell. There was no such link in Zhang Zhou's plan, but maybe Zhu Youtang couldn't live without Zhang Zhou, so he felt that even meeting him two or three times a day before leaving was not enough.
In Xinuan Pavilion
p>Zhu Youtang was in good spirits. He said he was recovering from his illness, but in fact he had basically recovered. He took Zhang Zhou to enjoy some calligraphy and paintings.
But Zhang Zhou was really not interested, although he knew that. These paintings and calligraphy are indeed very valuable, but those that cannot be exchanged for silver do not mean much to him, because he has no interest in collecting these things.
He will not take them with him until he dies. Why should you care so much about your things?
"Bingkuan, this time you go to Yongping Mansion, I am going to let four people go with you, so that I can take care of you. Zhu Youtang said excitedly.
Zhang Zhou said, "Thank you for your concern, Your Majesty. I don't know who it is."
It is the way they get along that allows Zhang Zhou to ask such a question.
Zhu Youtang smiled and said, "First, Yang Peng and Guo Ang. They used to help you with things. You already knew this. When you go there, you can call them. Your words will work just as well as mine." ”
Zhang Zhou said, “Your Majesty has betrayed me, how can I dare to drive him around casually?”We"
"You're welcome. Zhu Youtang said, "This third person took the initiative to ask for permission to go." Recently, there are people from the Zhang family in Longhu Mountain who are in Beijing. You may have heard of it."
Zhang Zhouxin said, could it be that Zhang Xuanqing wants to go to Yongping Mansion with him?
"I know. "Zhang Zhoudao.
"It was the Zhang family who asked for help. He said that he wanted someone from the same sect to go with you. He didn't say that he wanted to become your disciple. He only said that he wanted to study Taoism with you more. His attitude was quite... sincere. "Zhu Youtang smiled.
Zhang Zhou said, "It's nothing, I'm just afraid it will cause some trouble. "
"Well, Bingkuan, you also have this concern, and I think so too. "Zhu Youtang said, "If Zhang Xuanqing or someone of his generation wants to go with you, I will think that they want to compete with you in Taoism, win fame, etc., so that they can suppress you. But what you are asking is for a little girl from the Zhang clan to go with you. She is Zhang Xuanqing's eldest daughter. She is only eleven or twelve years old, so I think it is feasible. ”
Zhang Zhou couldn’t help but feel strange after hearing this.
What does Zhang Xuanqing mean?
The Celestial Master’s Way in Longhu Mountain is all because of His reputation has disappeared due to the rise of Zhang Zhou. Zhang Xuanqing now wants to send a daughter to Zhang Zhou to "study Taoism"
This is to test whether Zhang Zhou knows Taoism. Or is he planning to let this little girl compare with Zhang Zhou in terms of Taoism, thus exposing the myth that Zhang Zhou is a half-immortal?
Zhu Youtang said, "I think that the people in Longhu Mountain are After all, people have some foundation and connections, and they also have some reputation among the people. There is no need for you to break up with them. Since they are so sincere in their request, I will agree to it. Before leaving, Zhang Xuanqing will go to bid farewell to you. If he behaves badly, then you don't have to pay attention to it, and I will say that I did not agree to it. "
"I understand. ”
Zhang Zhou indeed understood Zhu Youtang’s painstaking efforts.
Zhu Youtang planned to be a peacemaker to avoid conflicts between Zhang Zhou and Zheng Yiyi, otherwise There are many members of the Zhengyi sect, so it would be bad to cause trouble.
In addition, Zhang Zhou is now a political figure, and he usually does not use Taoist affairs as a means to establish himself, but wants to get better. He was mainly concerned with court affairs, so the emperor did not force him to reach a reconciliation with the Zhengyi people.
It can even be said to be a gift.
The attitude of the Zhengyi people. Sincerely, this will give you a chance to cling to Bingkuan. Otherwise, just stay there.
"There is another person, haha, Bingkuan, guess who it is. Zhu Youtang suddenly asked with a smile on his face.
Zhang Zhou knew from Zhu Youtang's emotional changes that he was a person who was very difficult to guess with common sense, so he quickly raised his hand and said, "I can't guess." "
Zhu Youtang didn't show off, and smiled and said, "It's Yongkang, my sister. She went there with you." Don't get me wrong. She mentioned this trip herself. She said that since Mao Ren went to the northwest, the two of them had never had a chance to get along. It just so happened that this time she wanted to discuss the merits of Mao Ren and other soldiers.After receiving the reward, she applied to go with him, which was considered as a way to save relatives. ”
Zhang Zhouxin said, I misunderstood that their deep love as husband and wife was that they were just on the same road as me.
Not even on the same road.
Zhu Youtang said, "Yongkang was very willful before, but now she seems to respect you, which is good. I still can’t trust her if she is still the same as before."
Zhang Zhou said, "Your Majesty, I will get along well with Princess Yongkang. "
"But, she is going to Jizhou Town Camp, and she will also get some gifts to reward the armed forces. After all, she is a female, and has never traveled far. She can take care of her after she leaves the capital. Take care of it. I would like to thank you in advance. "Zhu Youtang said.
"Your Majesty's words are serious. I should take good care of Princess Yongkang. "Zhang Zhoudao.
Take care
How to take care
It's just a courtesy.
Zhu Youtang smiled and said, "Originally, there are still I personally want to go, but I won’t agree. It's not easy to get him to calm down. "
This is Zhu Houzhao.
"Furthermore, if my health is better after spring, I may also go there in person. Speaking of which, I have always wanted to go out for a walk. ah. "Zhu Youtang was suddenly very interested.
Originally, the monarch and his ministers had discussed that they should go on an expedition together, but before the expedition, it did not affect them from going to Yongping Mansion for a spring outing or to understand the sentiments of the people.
p>However, the process for the emperor to go on patrol was too cumbersome, and ministers generally would not agree. Even if he later acted like Zhu Houzhao, he could not get the support of ministers on the matter of patrolling, and was repeatedly frustrated, or escaped on his own. Either he can leave the capital with the help of the Southern Expedition.
Zhu Youtang seems to know that it is not easy to go on patrol, so he said this.
"No matter what, leave early and come back early. Zhu Youtang smiled and patted Zhang Zhou on the shoulder and said, "It is better to govern one country than to govern one country. You are indispensable by my side." If you have any needs, please tell me at any time. Anyone who doesn't cooperate with you is going against me and I won't take it lightly." Please remember to bookmark this chapter after the end. The website is the latest and fastest without anti-theft and can be read for free