Zhang Zhou felt treated as "at home".
Zhu Fu personally came out to greet him. People from Chengguo Palace lined up at the door. After welcoming him in, they immediately knelt down with a bang and kowtowed to him respectfully. It felt like Welcome your parents and relatives.
Zhang Zhou smiled and said: "The politeness of Duke Cheng makes me feel ashamed."
"Yes." Zhu Fu said, "You are the superior, and I will give you to the superior." It's natural to salute. Even if you don't come under the emperor's order, but you are here on your own, the current official should listen respectfully to the instructions. I hope that Mr. Zhang will not find fault and say that you are not polite. That is a low-level official. It's an honor."
Zhang Zhou said: "Mr. Cheng is too polite. I hope I won't disturb you."
"Where is it?" He got up from the ground, nodded and said, "It's best to talk about things in a place where there is a banquet, so I have specially prepared some wine, and I hope you can appreciate it. Please come here."
Follow Zhang Zhou In addition to Liu Gui, there was also Zhang Zhou's "personal bodyguard" Wang Mingshan.
Zhu Fu said: "These guys, the house has also prepared a banquet."
"You are so polite, sir. We are protecting the safety of my family and don't leave without authorization. "Liu Gui is very knowledgeable now. After Sun Shangqi left the Zhang Mansion, Liu Gui was already considered an old man in the Jin Yiwei. He spoke with his own accent, giving the impression that he deserved a beating.
However, this can be regarded as giving people an impression of "keep away from strangers", and it also makes people stay away from Zhang Zhou.
Zhu Fu said with a smile: "Then please come here, sir. Come, please quickly invite the troupe that we invited earlier. This gentleman is already here. Let them sing well. Today is the best time in their lives." Important day."
Zhu Fu walked in front.
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Zhu Fu invited Zhang Zhou to a place that didn’t look like a banquet room, but seemed to be a place where people lived. The yard is only five or six meters square at most. The house seems to be more spacious than the yard, but a temporary wooden platform has been built in the small yard, occupying half of it.
The house is divided into two rooms, inside and outside, separated by thick curtains, giving people the feeling that people can be hidden inside.
Zhang Zhou followed Zhu Fu to the door of the house. Zhang Zhou did not go in rashly because it gave people a very bad feeling, which he could not describe himself.
"Mr. Cheng Guo, what do you mean by this?" Zhang Zhou said, "You can just find a place to talk. Your place always feels...not a place for conversation."
Zhu Fu quickly went in personally, opened the heavy curtain, and then personally carried the lantern to illuminate Zhang Zhou. Then he waved his hand and said: "Light all the places where candles can be lit. How can you talk about nothing?"
"Yes."
Two maids came in and lit four or five candlesticks.
At this time, Zhu Furen also entered the inner room and showed it to Zhang Zhou.I don't think I'm hiding any sharpshooters inside. Don't worry, I don't mean to threaten your personal safety.
Zhang Zhou smiled and said: "This room is hard to understand."
Zhu Fu said: "If there are any confidential matters, I like to talk here."
"Oh? You still have confidential matters, are you very shameful?" Zhang Zhou asked with a smile.
"No, no, it's just a matter at home, nothing to do with court affairs. You see... this house has just been renovated, and the furnishings are all new." Zhu Fu said with a smile.
Zhang Zhou looked inside and saw that there was nothing too iconic. He couldn’t even tell what it was for. There was a table and two stools in the middle, and there were some on the side. There is a wooden shelf, which gives the impression that the shelf is very uncoordinated.
Let Zhang Zhou think about it, this place is more like a private prison, where people are detained, interrogated secretly, and then transferred to another place after the interrogation is over...
Probably this is the place.
There was nothing like the atmosphere of a banquet living room here, which made Zhang Zhou feel that Zhu Fu was using the most "unique" yard in the house to greet him.
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Zhang Zhou took the seat.
There were more than a dozen royal guards standing at the door, all brought by Zhang Zhou, while Wang Mingshan stood at the entrance of the room.
Zhu Fu did not call Zhu Lin or Zhu Feng to come out, nor did he call any staff or guests from the house to come out. He was the only one who seemed to want to entertain Zhang Zhou in a special way.
"I didn't ask others to come because I was afraid of disturbing my discussion with you, sir." After Zhu Fu finished speaking, he smiled and clapped his hands.
After receiving the instructions, the people at the gate of the courtyard immediately called the troupe to perform on stage.
In a troupe of six people, three of them are actors, because one of them sings a niche type, while the other two look like women... Anyway, because the makeup on their faces is too heavy, it even makes Zhang Zhou could not distinguish between male and female.
Under the stage sat three people in charge of playing music. The play was very simple and they were members of the Nan Opera team.
Judging from the singing skills of the three opera singers on the stage, they are considered to be good performers in the Southern Opera Troupe, especially one of them who is dressed in women's clothing. Because this is not Peking Opera, there is no way to tell the difference. Zhang Zhou just took a look at the female roles and the like.
This is quite different from the opera he asked someone to rehearse.
The food and wine came quickly, but Zhang Zhou didn’t pick up the chopsticks or touch the wine glasses.
"Sir, what do you think?" Seeing Zhang Zhou's eyes on the three people on the stage, Zhu Fu couldn't help but smile and pointed, "They were brought here from the south. They went north in a hurry this time. , I don’t bring too many people, but I usually listen to operas and so on. I never thought that this would coincide with your preference.”
Zhang Zhouxin said, I don’t like to listen to operas. , you won’t like hearing it either.
No matter how good they are, there is still a gap between what I have trained them.
Zhang Zhou nodded and said with a smile: "It's not bad, but I can't understand what is being sung."
"Southern opera uses the accent of southerners, northerners It is really difficult for people to understand." Zhu Fu said, "If you like it, please take this troupe back and teach it carefully. I will give it to you later."
Zhang Zhou He waved his hands and said: "Forget it, listening to the opera is just an after-dinner entertainment program, there is no need to take it seriously. And I am here to discuss things with you, Duke Cheng Guo, today, and I am not here to listen to the opera."
Zhu Fu seemed to have expected that Zhang Zhou would not appreciate it.
He murmured in his heart, as his old mother said, today Cai Guogong will leave just as he came here. He will not bring anything with him, and he will not take anything away from here.
Just like this, if you still have to entertain well, then you really have no choice.
Zhu Fu lowered his head and said: "I understand."
"Mr. If you are not sure, do you need me to explain it to you alone?" Zhang Zhou didn't even need to say anything more.
With Zhu Feng's understanding ability, it is not very good, but what I just told him was already very detailed. I don't think Zhu Feng will cheat the old Zhu family. I must have said everything that needs to be said.
Zhu Fu said: "There may be a war in the northern border, and it is necessary... to lead the troops outside?"
"Yes." Zhang Zhou nodded and said, "It would be best if the officer If you don't want to go, that's okay, but there are many things... you understand."
Zhu Fu nodded and said, "I understand, Nanjing's military affairs also need someone to coordinate. Or... how should I put it? The general is willing to serve the court, and he can serve wherever he is needed. Sir Zhang, please don't worry. "
Sir, why do you want to go down to the imperial court? Yes, it sounds awkward. Zhijie and I are equals. If we count, you should be regarded as the elder."
"How dare you?" Cheng Guogong was startled. He said hurriedly, "Quinzi is not sensible. He usually disturbs you too much. Keep your voice down!"
Probably because he was afraid that Zhang Zhou would not help, and in addition, a high-pitched song happened to be sung outside. "Drama," Zhu Fu shouted directly.
When the people outside heard it, they were stunned and suppressed the tune, and the tone also dropped.
But Zhang Zhou was not very happy after hearing this. What you said was a bit of a scolding of Sang and Huai.
Zhu Fu said: "The lower official's idea is to come back from the border with a victorious battle. I sincerely ask for your help."
Zhang Zhou smiled and said: "Yicheng Guogong As for the proficiency in military tactics, you don’t need my help, right? Even if you really need it, just let me go. He also has some prestige in the army.”
“It’s the general who wants to go alone...” Zhu Fu said, "I have no shame to say anything, sir. I hope you can help me. If I can speak for my humble position in this battle...I am willing..."
Zhang Zhou listened straight away.frown.
Are you, Zhu Fu, incoherent?
You claim to be changing all the time, but those who don’t know may think you have a mental problem.
Zhang Zhou said: "Things on the battlefield are changing rapidly. Sometimes it is not as important as having a capable person by your side. Let Zhijie assist you, and you may be able to succeed in one battle."
p>What Zhang Zhou means, don’t bother bargaining with me here. You have a capable son. At least he is not cowardly...and cowardice is exactly a common problem among you old-school ministers. If you can listen He is not afraid of death. As long as he leads his troops and rushes forward, even if he encounters Liu Jin's situation, he can avert danger.
If you are cowardly, even if you do not advance or retreat, in the eyes of the emperor, you will still be a coward, and you will be thrown into the ranks of outcasts from now on.
Zhu Fu seemed very hesitant, with a look of confusion on his face: "The general knows that you have this ability. As long as you are willing to help, the Chengguo Palace will be willing to listen to your instructions in the future. Let's put it this way, the Palace Everything above can be used for you, even the head of the general..."
Zhang Zhou said: "Mr. Cheng, you are in trouble. What do I need your head for?"
Zhu Fu knows that this is a business occasion. Even if they meet in private, Zhang Zhou will not be accommodating on major matters. At most, Zhang Zhou is the emperor who comes to issue an ultimatum. You can do whatever you want. If you have the opportunity to perform meritorious service on the battlefield, if you don't want to do it, I won't treat you badly. I will continue to be your honorary minister, but just hand over the military power.
Zhu Fu suddenly stood up, walked to the door, and said to the outside: "Let someone take off their makeup and come in to add wine to Mr. Zhang."
Zhang Zhou said: "What is this? "I don't want to drink this glass of wine."
"You want it." p>Immediately, Zhu Fu stood up and walked out of the door.
Wang Mingshan made way to the door and let Zhu Fu go out.
Liu Gui then came in from the outside and said, "Master, it doesn't seem like we are going to close the door and beat the dog."
"Why do I feel so uncomfortable hearing what you said?" What?" Zhang Zhou frowned.
Liu Guidao: "However, those actors behave suspiciously and do not look like good people. If they are outside, they must be taken by the Jin Yiwei and interrogated."
Zhang Zhou waved his hands and said, "After we have finished talking, I will leave right away."
Originally, he did not plan to stay in Chengguo Duke's Mansion for a long time.
After Liu Gui went out to wait, not long after, Zhu Fu came back, followed by two women who were still wearing some costumes. They were both quite pretty. After entering, they knelt down and kowtowed. The timid voice said: "My slave, please pay your respects to Mr. Zhang."
Zhang Zhou stood up and said: "Mr. Cheng, I came to your house just for a routine matter and to inform you of the matter. You know what's going on." Well, this matter will be implemented in a few days. It depends on when you come. I have something to do here, so I will leave first."
"Please go slowly."
Zhu Fu waved his hand, twoThe woman stood up from the ground and stood aside. The maid came in from behind and handed the drink to her.
Zhu Fu was not in a hurry to ask them to toast, but instead said to Zhang Zhou: "My mother, I want to meet with you to see if there is anything worth discussing."
Zhang Zhou said: "Mrs. Cheng Guo Madam?"
"Yes."
Zhu Fu looked embarrassed.
Zhang Zhou couldn’t help but frown after hearing this.
If you can’t do it yourself, you still want to move your mother out? I know your mother is eloquent, but the problem is, even if you dig up your ancestors and talk to me, it will be in vain. What kind of tricks can you find out of me by finding an old lady like an old fox?
"My wife and I do have a relationship." Zhang Zhou said, "But at this time, I don't want to disturb the old man's rest."
Zhu Fu said: "Otherwise , please wait a moment, I will take care of some things here. Come back soon. You guys, please give me a toast first."
As he said this, Zhu Fu seemed to be in a hurry to go out and greeted the people next to him. Two women.
The two women, each carrying a wine flask, came over to propose a toast to Zhang Zhou.
Zhu Fu didn't stop and went straight out.
"My lord, please have a drink."
Three glasses of wine were immediately placed in front of Zhang Zhou. The first glass belonged to Zhu Fijing, and the next two glasses were filled by the two women each.
Zhang Zhou said: "Excuse me, I'll wait for Duke Cheng to come back. Please sit down, please."
The two women looked at each other speechlessly. They seemed not to understand what Zhang Zhou was saying. say what.
But they seemed to understand one thing, and they all stepped back, not daring to come closer.
Zhang Zhou stood up and was about to leave. But at this moment, there were footsteps at the door again, and he saw a woman who had gone to the theater to ask Zhang Zhou for help. , and even saw Zhang Zhou's Zhu Feng's wife, Chen, when she was paying filial piety, and she had already arrived at the door with lotus steps.
When she looked up, she looked at Zhang Zhou with complicated eyes, but she was still blocked from entering. (End of this chapter) The transcoding has been serious recently, which makes us more motivated and updates faster. Please use your little hands to exit the reading mode. Thank you