Zhang Zhou was also in high spirits that day.
Welcoming the young wife into the house, although it was just a concubine, was of great significance. It meant that Zhang Zhou had reconciled with Xie Qian and gained Xie Qian's support. From then on, the traditional civil servant camp The interior is no longer monolithic.
He Zhang Zhou can control almost all affairs in the court.
Of course, it can also be said that Xie Qian endured the humiliation and fed the jackals with his granddaughter, then turned around or brought down Zhang Zhou before poisoning his granddaughter to death... Anyway, people have different opinions on this, but Zhang Zhou But he knew very well that Xie Qian really recognized him.
As a newlywed, the Zhang family attaches great importance to the entry of this young lady from the Xie family. In terms of background, I am afraid that Lin Yi cannot compare with Xie Junnu. After all, Xie Junnu is The orthodox granddaughter of the pavilion elder, and Lin Yi was only the daughter of Lin Han's concubine after all, and Lin Han only took the position of minister after marrying his daughter.
In the wedding room.
Xie Junnu did not wear any red hijab on her head, but only wore her hair in a bun to show that she was a woman.
When Zhang Zhou came in, the maids in the house quickly left.
Zhang Zhou walked to the edge of the bed, and Xie Junnu looked up at her newlywed husband. She did not feel afraid of strangers, but she seemed to be very interested in Zhang Zhou.
"Your grandfather said it was your wish, right?" Zhang Zhou moved a stool himself, took it over, sat down in front of Xie Junnu, and asked.
Xie Junnu was able to look Zhang Zhou in the eyes and nodded.
Zhang Zhou asked again: "Then do you know what this means?"
Xie Junnu thought for a while and shook his head.
At her age, things like marriage, family, and having children are a bit early. Although women in this era generally mature earlier, Xie Junnu is like everyone else. The difference was that the Xie family had always taken good care of her. Even when the Xie family was in trouble, the Xie family did not let her endure any suffering in the world.
"Are you feeling better?" Zhang Zhou asked.
"It's much better." Xie Junnu said, his voice still slightly hoarse.
For some time in the past, she had been coughing due to cold and pneumonia. Even though her body began to improve, she had not yet recovered.
Zhang Zhou smiled, touched her head, as if he were his sister, and said: "After I go to war, I will live a good life at home. If I need anything, I will tell them. I will take care of you."
"Yes." Xie Junnu nodded.
Seeing Zhang Zhou getting up and leaving.
She hurriedly asked: "Where are you going?"
When she said this, she finally started to feel a little shy.
I don’t know anything else, but she knows very well what day today is. If Zhang Zhou is leaving today, maybe she seems to have failed to complete a mission, even in her own heart. Can't even get through.
Zhang Zhou said: "You are still recuperating, and you will marry me."When it came to the government, it was just a political marriage. You may not understand many things, but if I go on an expedition and cannot come back, I will have you sent back to Xie Mansion. ”
Xie Junnu was very curious again.
She was already a married woman, so why did she still bring the returned goods?
Zhang Zhou saw Xie Junnu Her innocent appearance that day seemed like she couldn't bear to destroy the innocence in this girl's heart, so she smiled and said, "Wait until I come back. It is estimated that in a few months, when you have recovered from your illness, I will take you around and let you appreciate the scenery of Ming Dynasty. ”
“Yeah. ”
Although Xie Junnu still didn’t know what Zhang Zhou was going to do, Zhang Zhou said he wanted to take her out for fun, and she was eager to do so.
At her age, She longs for the outside world, but unfortunately as a lady, she will not be given this opportunity at any time. If there is someone who can take her out to play, and is upright... she will feel that life is wonderful. < /p>
I’m afraid it’s the kind of thing that can make you laugh out of your dreams
Zhang Zhou said: “The Xie Mansion doesn’t have any maids to marry you, but I will arrange it for you. You are also a newbie and you are not old enough. Da Ye doesn't have any scheming, just arrange for them to do whatever they want. "
"Oh. "Xie Junnu nodded again, and then said, "I can do things by myself. "
"No need. "
Zhang Zhou said, "It's good to be independent, but when you come to my house, you can't be left out in the cold, otherwise your grandfather will feel that I haven't fulfilled my responsibilities as a husband. If he allows you to enter my house, it can be regarded as reconciliation. You can also go back to your hometown to have a look when you have time. I have not restricted your freedom. ”
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On the wedding day, Zhang Zhou did not stay in the new house.
But took advantage of the weather to Before the Black City Gate closes, it is necessary to leave the city quickly. Although the army will not leave for two days, preparations are still in progress, especially when it involves the transportation of many heavy weapons.
Gatling is certainly good. , is also assembled by parts, but the number of parts itself is very large, plus the base and other things, it is obviously not enough to transport it by horses, and some carriages are needed.
But to rush to the grassland, What is important is to travel with light troops. This is also to allow the Tatars to fight with him with peace of mind. This means that heavy artillery that seems to be very heavy cannot be carried. As for light artillery, you can also carry it, and then you need shells and bullets... Yes, It is now a bullet, no longer the flintlock gun.
Over the past few years, Zhang Zhou has almost perfected the Daming firearms.
It is impossible to develop more effective semi-automatic weapons, but the current rifles and other firearms are enough to take root in the grassland.
"Master, won't you stay tonight? ”
Jiang Pingyu was very curious when she saw Zhang Zhou coming out.
There were no guests at the banquet that day. Considering that Zhang Zhou was about to go on an expedition, the emperor did not intend to let Zhang Zhou go. Zhou Dawei took care of it.
This time.The purpose of the marriage was to let the traditional civil servants of the DPRK know that Xie Qiandu had defected to Zhang Zhou's side. The emperor was demonstrating a change in his political stance. As for the marriage itself, the situation should be kept simple.
After all, it was just Zhang Zhou who had a concubine.
Zhang Zhou said: "The expedition is about to begin, why are you thinking so much? Besides, this girl has just recovered from a serious illness, and her body is still very thin. Just wait until I return from the expedition."
" "Yeah." Jiang Pingyu seemed to understand her husband very well.
Zhang Zhou then took out something and handed it to Jiang Pingyu and said: "This is a letter of divorce, indicating that if I can't come back, I will give you your freedom, and you will get married in the future." No question. Of course you are unlikely to leave... After all, I still have a title to inherit." Jiang Pingyu rolled her eyes at her husband and said, "Master, why do you want to do it now? Are you talking about this?" Zhang Zhou said: "Be prepared and be responsible. If something happens, I will drink less next time... to avoid getting hungover and not knowing where I went. "" "What are you talking about, sir?" Jiang Pingyu obviously couldn't understand Zhang Zhou's parting words.
Zhang Zhou smiled and said: "It's okay, I just wanted to express my feelings casually. Drinking can easily cause trouble."
"Oh."
Jiang Pingyu could still hear it. It was foggy, but she still responded, but she couldn't see the answer to this question on her husband's face.
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There are still more than two hours before dark.
Zhang Zhou will also make use of this time. After all, in addition to Xie Junnu, there are many lovely wives and concubines at home. He is going to go to the battlefield, so he always has to do something before leaving. thing.
Wang Mingshan is excepted.
Because Wang Mingshan would wear a military uniform and accompany the army on expeditions, and would be by Zhang Zhou's side at any time.
However, at this time of separation, his family was still relatively attached to him, so much so that Zhang Zhou almost missed his time to leave the city.
In the next two days, he will not return to the city, and Zhu Youtang will not even personally preside over the departure, because Zhu Youtang himself will also embark on the journey. This is a personal expedition. , and all preparations are for a massive battle in the northwest.
When Zhang Zhou left the city, Yang Peng and Sun Shangqi were already waiting, and then they would go to the military camp together.
When Yang Peng saw Zhang Zhou coming, he personally stepped forward to lead the horse and said with a smile, "I thought you would pass the exam tonight and not leave the city."
Zhang Zhou said: " How can we not count the promised things? This expedition can be said to be an opportunity. If we do not grasp it well this time, it is likely to be a protracted northern war, and the cost of manpower and material resources will be astronomical. "
Sun Shangqi asked: "My lord, if we cannot win this battle, will we have to fight for a long time with hundreds of thousands of soldiers and horses from all over the northwest?"
"Probably That's it. "Zhang Zhou smiled and nodded.
Sun Shangqi said: "Then what is the purpose of this battle? "
Yang Peng said with a straight face: "Is this what you should ask now? "
Zhang Zhou smiled, raised his hand, interrupted Yang Peng, and said, "It doesn't hurt to say it. This battle is a gesture of weakness first, making the Tatars think that our group of people can fight and attract their main force to come for a decisive battle. It is best to capture the little Tatar prince alive. If he cannot be captured alive, he can be killed. In this way, the grassland will completely fall apart. ”
Yang Peng praised: “What a magnificent plan. ”
Sun Shangqi felt very embarrassed when he heard this. After all, in any previous battle, Ming Dynasty had not had a good chance to kill or capture Batu Munch alive.
Now Zhang Can Zhou accomplish this by going there himself?
“Three thousand soldiers and horses are enough. "Zhang Zhou added another sentence.
Yang Peng said: "As long as you are here, my father-in-law, we can equal one hundred thousand soldiers and horses, and the Tatars will be wiped out. ”
Sun Shangqi looked at Yang Peng again.
He thought to himself, your Eunuch Yang is just going with us to the military camp this time, and you don’t really want to go out with us. Why are you so heroic?
You are not the one who takes the lead in love, so you don’t have to worry about losing your life, right?
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In the Imperial Palace, in the East Palace.
Zhu Houzhao looked at the map he had taken back from his sister, sitting there in silence for a long time.
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Gao Feng came to tell him several times that he wanted to have dinner, but he remained indifferent.
Finally, he sighed heavily and said, "Does the father really want to compete with his son for this heavenly power? "
"Your Highness, what did you say? ”
Gao Feng looked puzzled.
Is your father trying to steal the credit from you? Your Highness, are you confused by your sleep? I have long told you not to sleep too much in the afternoon, as you can easily get hurt. Body.
Zhu Houzhao said: "My father is going to march in person, and Mr. Zhang will be the vanguard. But if three thousand soldiers and horses enter the grassland, this battle is likely to directly pacify the grassland. This will mean that nothing will happen to me in the future. "
Gao Feng smiled bitterly and said: "Your Highness, you are thinking too much. How can things be so simple? "
"You mean, they won't succeed this time? In the end... he will come back defeated? "Zhu Houzhao turned around and looked at Gao Feng and asked.
When Gao Feng heard this, his eyes widened immediately.
He said: "Your Highness, you can't say this nonsense. If your Majesty knows... ..."
"Tch! Zhu Houzhao turned his head back and continued to look at the map and said, "My dream is to lead the Ming Dynasty's army on the grassland and feel the joy of success." And now... they have taken all my future joy first, which is very unfair to me. "
Gao Feng reminded: "Your Highness can also ride horses on the grassland in the future. ”
“It’s different. I beat it myself, and I can only feel the joy of victory when I’m riding. If someone else beats it, I can only beat it.”He is an heir, how boring is that? ”
Zhu Houzhao was angry.
Gao Feng couldn’t help but feel ashamed after hearing this.
You kid really likes to cause trouble. Your father will help you fight it off. You are enjoying the fruits of victory, are you still not satisfied?
"Your Majesty, I have heard from my slaves that it is easier to conquer a country than to defend it. Perhaps this is your Majesty's test? "Gao Feng tried his best to comfort.
Zhu Houzhao shook his head and said: "It's useless, don't say such nonsense, I don't believe it. What does it mean to defend the country? Do you think I will have any sense of accomplishment if I am asked to ride a horse in Liaodong now? That is the territory of my Ming Dynasty. Whether I go there or not, that place is still there. "
"This..."
When Gao Feng thought about it, it really made sense to give him back.
But then he found a breakthrough and said: " However, the world is so vast that there are more than just northern barbarians. "
"Yes. "
Zhu Houzhao then took out another map and said, "Hang it up." ”
Gao Feng quickly hung up the new map.
After hanging it up, Gao Feng couldn’t help but be dumbfounded. There were many lines densely drawn on it, which were all drawn when Zhu Houzhao lost his These maps have never been seen before, that is to say, these were all drawn by Zhu Xiurong.
“That damn girl, I must teach her a lesson from now on. "Zhu Houzhao gritted his teeth and said.
Gao Feng smiled awkwardly.
I have nothing to do with your brother and sister's affairs.
Zhu Houzhao said: "This is where Liu Jin went. This place is called America, and this is Europe. Mr. Zhang once told me that the people here are a little different from us. They are very white, so we can call them white people. This is Africa. If the scale of this map is correct, then their territory is larger than that of the Tatars. "
Gao Feng said: "No, there seems to be a huge area in the north. ”
“It’s useless. " Zhu Houzhao said, "Those are now barbaric places with no people. It's so cold in winter that people can freeze into ice. Even if there are people living there, that place is not worth occupying for the time being. I'm talking about here. Oh, and here... this seems to be Tianzhu. ”
“Yes. "Gao Feng nodded, because he was literate.
Zhu Houzhao seemed to have finally gained confidence and said: "Father, if you want to take credit for my achievements in wiping out the barbarians in the north, then I will determined to control all the barbarians in the world from now on. Flat. ”
“What about the rest? "Gao Feng asked.
"Are you stupid? There is a ball under our feet, which is all the territory and oceans on the earth. There is nothing else except these... Unless it is to conquer outer space... Mr. Zhang has already said that it is a dream. Let’s settle things on earth first! "Recent transcoding has been serious, which makes us more motivated and updates faster. Please use your little hands to exit the reading mode. Thank you