Early the next morning, a little eunuch came to the post house with Zhang Lu's will. Zhang Shumo and his entourage made preparations early, and went to Huaiguo's palace with the little eunuch.

Huaiguo Palace is located in the east of Qinyang City, although it is not big, but it is also majestic and solemn.

Zhang Shumo and his entourage are entering the palace for the first time, and they will inevitably take a second look at some novel things or buildings. The little eunuch in the lead couldn't help but laugh in his heart when he saw their appearance: what a group of hillbillies.

Soon, Zhang Shumo and his party were taken to a side hall by the little eunuch, and everyone waited in the side hall for a long time before a big eunuch came to tell them some etiquette to make sure that everyone knew before taking them to see Zhang Lu.

Zhang Shumo felt a little uncomfortable in his heart, he didn't expect it to be so cumbersome to see his father, did Zhang Yu have to be like this when he entered the palace?

The eunuch led everyone to another round of crutches, and finally came to the main hall where Zhang Lu was.

When Zhang Lu heard the eunuch's report, he immediately announced that everyone was in attendance. As Zhang Shumo and the others came in, Zhang Lu showed a long-lost smile.

The eunuch who followed Zhang Lu saw this situation, and felt a little strange in his heart: Zhang Lu is often sad about the war in the south and northeast these days, why is he smiling when he sees these people? Is it because the northwest has been pacified, so I am happy?

As soon as everyone saw Zhang Lu, they immediately kowtowed to Zhang Lu according to the etiquette of kneeling to the emperor, but Zhang Lu waved his hand: "Excuse yourself, get up and speak." ”

Immediately afterwards, Zhang Lu asked the idlers and others to retreat, leaving only Zhang Shumo and his party. As soon as the others left, Zhang Lu immediately came to Zhang Shumo's side excitedly and patted him on the shoulder happily: "You really didn't disappoint me!" ”

Looking at Zhang Lu's intimate behavior towards Zhang Shumo, everyone was more sure of the speculation in their hearts, it seems that Zhang Shumo's status in the Zhang family is definitely not low, no wonder Zhang Shumo has no intention of backing down on a character like Cai Hua.

Zhang Shumo was a little excited at this time, he always felt that his father was ashamed of himself, so he placed himself in a small town on the northwest border, but he didn't expect his father to protect his own safety. It turned out that my father not only did not dislike him, but was full of expectations for himself.

Thinking of this, Zhang Shumo finally said the words in his heart: "I'm sorry, I've always blamed you!" ”

When Zhang Lu heard this, his eyes became rosy. But now he is the king of a country after all, and he still has to take care of his image in front of everyone, so he turned his head and held back his tears, leaving only a majestic face.

"Okay, let's not talk about that. Tell me about the people around you. ”

So, Zhang Shumo introduced everyone one by one, including their contributions.

Zhang Lu praised everyone, and asked Cai Zhiduo to go home to see his parents, so as not to live up to his parents' hard work.

Immediately afterwards, Zhang Lu rewarded everyone, because Zhang Shumo had reported everyone's official positions and merits before, so Zhang Lu also rewarded them according to Zhang Shumo's list, and in the end, even Liu Tiantian and Annoying were sealed as vain.

After the reward, Zhang Lu asked everyone to retreat, leaving only Zhang Shumo.

"I am very pleased that you can understand my hard work, and what makes me even more gratified is your growth, I just became the decisive cao of the Prime Minister's Mansion when I was seventeen years old, but you are already a prince, from this point of view, you are much better than me!" Zhang Lu's eyes were full of kindness, and Zhang Lu was very pleased that the child who had once worried him the most could now achieve such a dazzling achievement.

Zhang Shumo couldn't hold back his tears, and then knelt on the ground silently: "Daddy, the child is not filial, he can't serve you by your side, he can only kowtow to you a few more times!" ”

Zhang Lu sighed: "Mo'er, do you know why my father didn't recognize you?" ”

Zhang Shumo is a smart person, how could he not know Zhang Lu's thoughts. Once his father recognizes him, the eldest brother Zhang Yu will regard himself as a competitor to snatch the throne, even if he has no other thoughts, but Zhang Yu will inevitably suppress himself. The competition between brothers and sisters will inevitably cause turmoil, and Huaiguo is still shallow and can no longer withstand the toss.

So Zhang Shumo nodded: "The child understands, the child doesn't ask for anything, as long as he can share his father's worries, he will be satisfied!" ”

Zhang Lu nodded heavily: "You have already helped me solve my worries, so you don't need to worry about the next things." In the past few days, you can take your family and friends to play in the capital for two more days, and then I will arrange a suitable position for you when I am busy with this time. ”

When Zhang Shumo heard this, he immediately asked, "Dad won't let me go back to the northwest?" ”

"It's bitter cold in the northwest, how can you stay there all the time. But I will make you the king of Zhenxi, and this northwest will be your fief after that, and you can do whatever you want. ”

The two were chatting, and the eunuch outside suddenly reported: "Master Zhang, Lord Xue Liang is here, and I want to see you again." ”

"Got it, let him wait for me in the study!" After Zhang Lu finished speaking, he looked at Zhang Shumo: "Okay, you and I will have a chance to meet in the future, so let's get here here today." ”

Sending Zhang Shumo away, Zhang Lu went straight to the study, and Xue Liang saw Zhang Lu coming over and immediately greeted him: "Yan Guo has replied!" ”

"Oh? Did they agree to our request? Zhang Lu immediately asked.

Xue Liang bit his lip and said, "They agreed, but put forward one condition. After speaking, Xue Liang came to Zhang Lu's side and whispered.

Zhang Lu slapped the table heavily when he heard this: "Damn! They want to hold my life in their hands! It seems that this matter has to be found in another way! ”

Xue Liang hesitated, and then said: "My lord, I have a plan in the future, but I don't know if my lord is reluctant to give it up." ”

"What are you willing to give, let's hear it!"

So Xue Liang put his mouth to Zhang Lu's ear again and whispered.

On the other side, Zhang Shumo and his party left the palace, and everyone was in a good mood. Lou Zaiying couldn't help but ask Zhang Shumo, "What did Master Zhang say about leaving you alone?" Did he say that he would leave you in the capital? ”

When everyone heard this, they immediately pricked up their ears and wanted to know the answer.

Zhang Shumo shook his head: "Master Zhang just asked us to have a good time in the capital for a few days, and didn't say anything else!" ”

Everyone was slightly disappointed, but Liu naturally became energetic when he heard it: "Then where are we going to play now?" ”

Liu Tianyi said, everyone looked at Zhang Shumo, Cai Zhi and Wu Tai, after all, he was the only one from the capital.

Zhang Shumo thought for a while and said, "Why don't I take everyone to fight crickets?" ”

When Lou Guang heard the crickets, he immediately trembled violently: "Don't go, don't go!" ”。

Zhang Shumo suddenly remembered that Lou Guang secretly escaped to see the crickets, but the mountain bandits killed his mother-in-law, which caused Lou Guang to be in a state of guilt all the time, so he quickly vetoed: "Okay, okay, don't go, don't go!" ”

Wu Tai sighed helplessly: "I'll take everyone to watch the song and dance!" ”