Chapter 340: The Mansion
Back at the Propaganda Hall, Zhang Yuan greeted him with a smile, said some sycophants such as 'the general's hard work', and ordered the servants in the hall to put hot water and bathe and change clothes for Lu Bu.
During this period, Zhang Yuan inquired about Lu Bu's entry into the palace.
Lu Bu didn't seem to want to hide it from him, and told Zhang Yuan that the Son of Heaven had made him the general of Yulin Zhonglang, asked him to take charge of the Yulin Army, and gave him a mansion.
This encounter made Zhang Yuan's eyes red and his heart warm.
He has been on an errand in Luoyang for so many years, not to mention pilgrimage to the palace, and he has never even seen the face of the Son of Heaven a few times.
As for promotion, it is even more far away.
A few days later, a middle-aged steward dressed in gray came to the Xuanguan, saying that he wanted to see Lu Bu.
This person was sent by Zhang Rang to take Lu Bu to see the housekeeper of the new residence.
Before leaving, Lu Bu walked up to Zhang Yuan and whispered in his ear: "Zhang Fengchang, I have been taken care of by you these days, and Bu Ming will remember it." When you gain a firm foothold in this Luoyang in the future, you will be introduced to you by Your Majesty. ”
As soon as these words came out, Zhang Yuan's heart beat violently, and he even wanted to cry, after so many years, there was finally someone who could remember him Zhang Yuan.
He wanted to thank him on the spot, but was stopped by Lu Bu with his eyes.
Lu Bu followed the steward in Luoyang City for a long time, walked from south to north, and after entering a street called 'Beining', he walked a short distance and stopped in front of a mansion.
"Master, we're here." The steward stood aside and made way for Lu Bu.
The mansions that come into view are more than two feet high, which may be the architectural preference of Luoyang, and most of the mansions are based on the door.
Lu Bu's mansion is no exception, there are single ques on the left and right, with solid wood bricks and tiles as the door, the place where the plaque is placed is empty, and the vermilion lacquer-colored door is greatly open, although it is not as good as the mansion of those prominent ministers in the court, but it is by no means affordable for ordinary civilians.
In Luoyang, a place where every inch of land is valuable, even if you have money, you may not be able to buy such a good house.
The mansion of the upper class is a symbol of status.
There were more than 30 maidservants standing in front of the door, and when they saw the steward coming with Lu Bu, they didn't expect that the new head of the family would be so young and handsome.
After the steward coughed lightly, they saluted and greeted: "The slaves and others meet the master of the house, and the master of the house is blessed with longevity and health." ”
"This is the servant subordinate specially prepared by Zhang Gong for the head of the family, and I hope that the head of the family will not push back Zhang Gong's intentions." The steward made a humble introduction on the side.
Lu Bu nodded slightly, went up the stone stairs, and walked into the mansion.
The mansion is very large, at least several times larger than the small courtyard in Wuyuan. Not to mention the gardens and halls in various parts of the house, there are more than 20 accommodation houses alone.
This made Lu Bu feel very surprised, he really didn't expect Zhang Rang to have such a big hand, and he couldn't help but admire the courage of this great attendant in his heart.
But in fact, Zhang Rang was also very distressed, who let this be the emperor's meaning.
What does the Son of Heaven care about most? Face!
If one day the emperor is bored and wants to come to Lu Bu's house to sit, if he looks so poor and sour, where do you let the face of the Son of Heaven go.
Zhang Rang was familiar with the temperament of the Son of Heaven, so even if he was reluctant, he gave Lu Bu such a big mansion.
Accompanied by the steward, Lu Bu walked around for a long time before he could finish the house.
Later, Lu Bu learned that the former owner of this mansion was Dasi Nong, one of the former Jiuqing, who was imprisoned and exterminated for impeaching the Ten Standing Servants for forming a party for personal gain.
This mansion, which should be confiscated according to the law, was also assigned to Zhang Rang's name by the inventory officials who saw the wind and rudder.
Of course, sending this mansion to Lu Bu, Zhang Rang has a deeper meaning, which is to hint at Lu Bu what kind of fate will happen if he goes against him.
After visiting the mansion, Lu Bu decided to go to Yang's house and take Xi Ce and the others back to live in the mansion.
Otherwise, in such a big house, he didn't even have anyone to talk to, how boring it would be.
When he arrived at the Yang family's mansion, Lu Bu said to the servant guarding the door: "I'm tired and tired, Yulin Zhonglang asked Lu Bu to see him." ”
In the house, Yang Tingzheng was chatting with Xi Ce, Cao Xing and others about the past, and heard that the steward came to pay respects, saying that Yulin Zhonglang would come to pay respects.
Yang Ting was very puzzled by this, Yulin Zhonglang Hu Guanglin should be on duty in the palace at this time, and Hu Guanglin was promoted by Zhang Rang to sit in the position of Zhonglang General, and they Yang family has never had anything to do with them.
As for why Yang Ting knew that General Yulin Zhonglang's name was Hu Guanglin, it was because before the old captain passed away, he was the right supervisor of Yulin in the palace, and his status in the Yulin Army was second only to General Yulin Zhonglang.
The old captain passed away, as the children and grandchildren of his descendants, he must go back to keep filial piety, even if he is an official in the court, he must wait until the expiration of the filial piety period before he can return to the court as an official.
Before figuring out Hu Guanglin's intention, Yang Ting naturally had no reason to block him out. He asked Xi Ce and the others to sit down for a while, and he went to the gate of the mansion with the steward to greet him.
When I came to the gate of the house, there was a tall figure standing at the door.
This figure was no longer familiar to Yang Ting, and he immediately shouted, and his words were filled with irrepressible joy: "Lu Fengxian, you are finally here!" ”
"Young Master Yang, don't come unharmed!"
Lu Bu was also quite happy to see Yang Ting, in the end it was the soldier he brought out, to say that he had no feelings, it was impossible.
Then, Yang Ting stepped out of the threshold, and while greeting Lu Bu, he looked left and right, not to mention Hu Guanglin's figure, there was not even a passing person on the street.
He couldn't help but be slightly annoyed, thinking that it was the servant's nonsense, so he directly reprimanded the steward: "What about the Yulin Zhonglang General you said!" ”
Clinker, Lu Bu beside him lightly opened the corners of his mouth and said with a smile: "I am." ”
Yang Ting was stunned.
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After entering the mansion, Lu Bu saw the Susu hanging everywhere, and his heart quickly sank.
Knowing that Lu Bu had come to visit his grandfather, Yang Ting told the news of the old lady's death.
And so it was......
The conjecture was confirmed, and the heaviness in Lu Bu's heart couldn't help but increase a little, which made him feel a little uncomfortable in his chest. Although he had only one side with the old lady, the words that the old man said to him are still fresh in his memory.
What's more, the old lady has stood up to help him speak many times, and has also saved him from fire and water.
Now, before the kindness is repaid, the old man has left the west.
After Lu Bu finished putting on the incense, he stood in front of the old man's portrait for a long time before sighing heavily.
In the hall where the guests were entertained, Xi Ce and the others saw Lu Bu coming, and they all stood up and saluted, and at the same time breathed a sigh of relief for Lu Bu.
Although Xi Ce was sure in his heart, he was still worried that the young son of heaven would play cards out of common sense.
Now that Lu Bu has returned unharmed, this shows that everything is in his calculations.