Waving his hand to signal everyone to be quiet, Zhang Twelve softened his voice, and then said: "Everyone has been busy for a year, what I want to tell you is that as long as you do it seriously in the restaurant, I dare not say anything else, but silver is indispensable!" ”

After speaking, let Zhou Quan take out the prepared silver taels, and said to everyone: "Today, each person will be given ten taels of silver - this is the money for everyone to buy New Year's goods, as for the monthly money, we will distribute it as usual!" ”

For the common people, the most affordable thing is to get the silver in their hands, so when they heard Zhang Twelve's words, everyone cheered, and at this moment they were excited, eager to follow Zhang Twelve......

Seeing everyone's enthusiasm, Zhang Twelve was also very happy, winked at Qin Yutong and Lu Fujing, and asked them if they had anything to say, the two women looked at each other, smiled and shook their heads.

As far as eloquence is concerned, Zhang Twelve is good enough, and they believe that what they say cannot achieve this effect, so they don't want to say anything more.

Zhang Twelve glanced around and found that Du Lang's mood was not high, and compared with the people around him who were in high spirits, he seemed a little out of place.

Zhang Twelve walked over, patted Du Lang and said, "What's the matter, you're not happy to send silver?" ”

"Zhang Gongzi, happy ......"

After staying in the restaurant for a few days, Du Lang already knew who Zhang Twelve's surname was, and replied directly.

"Why didn't I see you happy?"

Zhang Twelve had already guessed why Du Lang was depressed, others had a place to spend their money, and Du Lang was already alone before he entered the prison, and he didn't feel anything when he stayed with his brothers every day after he was released from prison, but now that his brothers are all home for the New Year, when he is alone, Zhang Twelve can imagine how lonely he will be in the next few days......

"Come back to the Patriotic Mansion with me today!"

Zhang Twelve proposed.

"Huh?"

Du Lang was a little suspicious of his ears and said uncertainly.

"As the Spring Festival approaches, the Weiguo Mansion will be very busy, and I often go out. Because Lu San and I both came from Liangzhou, and we are not very familiar with Jingzhou, you can follow me, if you go out, you can also help! ”

Looking at Du Lang in a daze, Zhang Twelve asked again: "What, are you not free?" ”

"Yes, yes, yes! Thank you Gongzi Zhang! ”

Du Lang couldn't imagine that his eyes would be moist when he was a man who was close to his age, because he knew that Zhang Twelve was not recruited into the Weiguo Mansion because he needed his help, and there were so many people in the Weiguo Mansion, and there was still one missing him?

He must have felt that he had nowhere to go alone, so he would take him in, how could Du Lang not burst into tears when he met such a good boss?

After the money was distributed, all the employees left after thanking Zhang 12,000 for their kindness......

In previous years, they may have had a holiday a few days earlier, not to mention the reward, even the monthly money of Layue may not be complete, but now, with so much silver in their hands, they can finally go home for the New Year with their chests held high......

Coming out of the restaurant, Zhang Twelve asked Qin Yutong if he wanted to go back to Zhang's house with him for the New Year, Qin Yutong refused with a smile, Zhang Twelve knew that Qin Dayou was in Jingzhou, she would not give him up, so she no longer insisted.

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The Spring Festival is the most important festival of the year, and on Chinese New Year's Eve, the family can finally gather around for a reunion dinner, which is the happiest and satisfying thing.

Today is a special day, the streets of the city are not too lively, shops and those stalls selling New Year goods are only open for half a day, and as soon as it gets dark, they each go home to prepare a sumptuous Chinese New Year's Eve dinner.

Close the door of the house, and the inside will become a world of its own.

Today is the happiest day for the bear children, as long as they don't go too crazy, parents choose to turn a blind eye and they can play to their heart's content.

After nightfall, a group of children lit a fire in the street, and the bear children kept throwing bamboo into the fire, listening to the crackling sound of the bamboo, and comparing who threw the bamboo into it.

This is the most traditional "firecracker", and it is also played by most children from poor families, as for the beautiful fireworks and firecrackers, it is too expensive for them, they can only see the white light shot from other yards explode in the sky, and every sound can cause a scream of the bear children.

Zhang Twelve saw that Zhang Tangyu had also bought a lot of fireworks, and he was putting them there with Zhang Tangwen and Lu Yuner, and his face could be happy.

It is said that Zhang Twelve had seen all kinds of large-scale fireworks displays in his previous life, and the fireworks here should not arouse his interest at all, but seeing that they were having fun, he couldn't help but lean over and put them up......

Because the next people also have to celebrate the Spring Festival, the kind-hearted old lady has already sent most of the family people home to celebrate the festival, and there are so many fewer people at once, and the Chinese New Year's Eve dinner for such a large family is a little difficult for the only remaining chef.

Therefore, the old lady said to everyone, take this opportunity, if anyone wants to go to the kitchen to show their skills, it is okay.

Zhang Twelve has no cooking genes, no matter in his past life or present life.

And the situation of the Zhang family is not much different from him, although he wants to go to the kitchen to be busy - but the thought of making a Chinese New Year's Eve dinner at night is also not courageous.

In the end, Chen Qiaoxi and Lu Fujing took Qiu Ping into the kitchen to help the only remaining chef, but it was just a start......

Zhang Twelve moved a small bench and sat in the corner to deal with the fresh fish he bought this morning, such a grand day, how could there be less sweet and sour fish, Zhang Twelve may not be able to do it, but the method is probably still known, he wants to tell the chef the practice of sweet and sour carp, and let him help him make such a dish.

Qiu Ping and Lu San are adding firewood to the stove, these two should have quarreled, although they were together, they didn't talk much, Zhang Twelve looked at it and shook his head: It seems that there is no need to sue himself, this kid's life is already difficult enough......

Deserve! I don't have my brother's ability, and I still want to open a harem like my brother, what you think is beautiful!

Chen Qiaoxi and Lu Fujing helped wash vegetables, pick vegetables, and cut vegetables, and the chef was only responsible for stir-frying, which was much faster, and finally when it was just dark, the Zhang family's Chinese New Year's Eve dinner was served.

This year, there were a few more people at the dinner table of the Zhang family, which seemed more lively, and the most important thing was that Zhang Twelve came back, and the Zhang family showed signs of recovery, everyone's faces were full of smiles, and everyone finished eating in a cheerful and peaceful atmosphere.

After eating, there are more activities.

The old lady pulled Lu Fujing and Chen Qiaoxi didn't know what to say, Zhang Twelve took the fireworks bought by Zhang Tangyu and came to the street, and gave them to the children on the street who could only play with firecrackers......

For many years, for the first time, there was no Chinese New Year's Eve of the Spring Festival Gala, and it passed, when the bell came in the dark night in the distance, history turned a new page, Zhang Twelve came to Datang, and unconsciously half a year has passed, and his life has entered a new chapter......

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The next day is the first day of the new year, as usual, everyone walks the streets and alleys, and comes to the door to pay New Year's greetings, because of Zhang Twelve's return and shining in Jingzhou City, so there are more people who come to Zhang's family to pay New Year's greetings this year, and the smile on Zhang Guogong's face cannot be dispersed for a long time......

On the afternoon of the third day of the new year, Zhang Twelve dressed up and got into the carriage from the palace, ready to enter the palace.

There is the Chen State on the Tang Dynasty, the Yue State on the bottom, the Wu State on the east, and the Liang State on the west, that is, there is a country next to each other in the southeast, northwest and northwest.

In the original heyday of Datang, the strength of the surrounding four countries and Datang was huge, so a rule was formed, every time the Tang Spring Festival, all countries would send envoys to Datang to congratulate, which was said to be the four countries coming to the court!

This morning, someone from the palace has come to inform him that tomorrow is the day when the four countries come to the court, and Emperor Tang specially ordered someone to inform him that he will enter the palace today and receive the envoys of the four countries together.

To be honest, Zhang Twelve didn't want to enter the palace, because he felt that there was nothing good to do as soon as he entered the palace.

There must be a pit in this!

Sitting in the carriage, Zhang Twelve thought so.

When he got out of the car, Zhang Twelve found that Mo Li was also there, but he was not wearing armor, which made him a little curious, on this occasion, shouldn't she be responsible for the security work as the general of Zhenguo, why is she wearing a plain dress today?

Entering the palace with her, Zhang Twelve asked the question in his heart.

Mo Li told him that the envoys of the four countries came to the Tang Dynasty to congratulate, not many people came, and all the people who entered the palace were Wenchen, and the safety work could still be assured, if the Tang Emperor sent her to stand on the side in armor again, what would those envoys think?

Is it to tell them that Datang is not safe, or is it to guard against them?

So she entered the palace today in plain clothes, counted as a guest, and at the same time secretly defended.

Hearing this, Zhang Twelve was a little relieved, this is a banquet tonight, so he is too careful......

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The people in the palace led them to the Guangde Palace, and Zhang Twelve came to the Guangde Hall for the first time.

The area of Guangde Hall is very large, there are very high white marble pillars on all sides to support, the whole hall is tall and spacious, it is very suitable for banquets.

There were already a lot of people in the hall, Zhang Twelve looked at it, except for the people sitting at the first four tables who had not seen it, the others had more or less seen it before.

In particular, the crown prince and King Xiang also arrived, and they were talking to the people sitting at the four tables in the front row, and Zhang Twelve estimated that it was the envoys of the four countries, because one of the people at the table was the envoys of the Wu State who came with the three princes of the Wu State last time.

Just a little curious, three of the four tables were men, and the other table was two women.

Although the face can't be seen clearly from behind, but judging from the back, dress and figure, there is a woman whose appearance should not be bad, which can be seen from the prince who has been surrounding there......

Looking at the other people in this hall, except for him and Mo Li, all of them were civil officials such as scholars, including Yang Zexin, who was also invited, smiled awkwardly when he saw Zhang Twelve, and Zhang Twelve didn't bother to respond.

He and Mo Li are unique, and they picked a table behind them and sat down, which was really embarrassing.

Several scholars who had witnessed Zhang Twelve's move in the imperial garden before saw Zhang Twelve, and came over to talk enthusiastically, and the words were full of admiration for Zhang Twelve's calligraphy and poetry, and they also asked him euphemistically if he could abandon martial arts and literature, but Zhang Twelve was shocked!

Lao Tzu's whole family is a military general, didn't you lure me into rebellion!

quickly refused with righteous words, and the university scholars who provoked him left in a huff, very disappointed......

Seeing this scene, Mo Li said with a rare smile: "If you really abandon martial arts and follow literature, the road to entry will definitely be smooth......

But Zhang Twelve didn't think so at all, and replied righteously: "I, Zhang Twelve, was born a military general, and died a dead general, and wanted me to be a civil official - impossible!" ”

In front of Mo Yi, of course, he had to behave more simply, but when Mo Li heard his words, he pouted: "Since you said so, then come to me tomorrow to practice!" ”

"Uh...... This, senior sister, I just remembered that I have something to do tomorrow, I'm afraid I won't be able to go......"

My injuries have just healed, I'm afraid I have to take a break for two days to practice? Impossible......

Zhang Twelve was already scared by Mo Li, and according to what Mo Li taught him, he felt that practicing at home would also have an effect, not to mention the rest, just talking about strength, he turned out to be a lot bigger, and when he had nothing to do, he even carried Gatling in the bracelet when he had nothing to do-

All it can be said is, seasy!

The most important thing is that if Mo Li mainly teaches him every time he exercises, he will not be afraid, but the fact is that he can learn for ten minutes and be beaten for two hours?

Doesn't it mean that you are a leftover girl, but the truth is - you really are!

Stingy!

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"Your Majesty has arrived! The queen has arrived! ”

As Wu De's familiar voice spread throughout the Guangde Hall, everyone in the hall stopped talking, stood up and looked at the direction in front of the hall, extremely reverent.

Then, Emperor Tang, dressed in a hot golden dragon robe, walked in with the queen, and Princess Yilan also walked out, but walked downwards and came to the table in front of King Xiang and the crown prince.

"Long live Your Majesty!"

The officials in the hall shouted in unison.

"All Aiqing is flat! The envoys of the four countries are exempt! ”

Emperor Tang waved his hand and said, with a smile on his face, it seemed that he was in a good mood.

After that, Emperor Tang began to speak, nothing more than saying that this year's wind and rain were smooth, and the people lived and worked in peace and contentment, and finally looked forward to the new year, Zhang Twelve sighed in his heart, these superiors, no matter what era, said different things......

After talking about the Tang Dynasty's own affairs, Emperor Tang began to talk about the affairs of other countries this year, in front of the envoys of the four countries, this is naturally said on the good side, Zhang Twelve's first reaction after listening to it is that the person who can become the emperor is not generally thick-skinned, and his acting skills are not generally good......