Chapter 8 Wedding Preparations King Chuang came to congratulate

In October, Zhang Zhimu will soon marry Xiao Hongyu, as if the entire kiln is going to celebrate the festival. Zhang Zhimu also felt a little strange, did a wedding make everyone happy like this? However, this also made Zhang Zhimu a little worried, afraid that the wedding would be too extravagant. found Lu Chengxiang and said to him: "Mr. Lu, don't make too much noise about the wedding." I will set some discipline with you, first, no guests outside the kiln are invited, and our own employees are not allowed to rush back in the name of attending the wedding; Second, gifts of more than 500 yuan are not allowed, especially gifts from our subordinates, and these regulations must be written on the invitation; Third, the banquet is almost enough, it must not be too extravagant, and we must maintain the thrifty and good atmosphere of Shanxi people. ”

"This, this," Lu Chengxiang was very embarrassed, "Mr. Zhang, you should talk to Mr. Huang about this!" ”

"I'll talk to him, but you're going to have to shut it down!" Zhang Zhimu said, "Everyone is looking at us, we are too extravagant, what will the people think?" ”

"Mr. Zhang, as long as you make Mr. Huang through, I can do anything." Lu Chengxiang was afraid of being in a dilemma.

When Zhang Zhimu told Huang Yukun about this in the past, Huang Yukun still said the same thing, "Okay! Didn't I say it, you don't have to worry about these things! ”

Zhang Zhimu knew that if he didn't explain this matter seriously, Huang Yukun would still go his own way, and said sharply: "You listen to me!" I have already made it clear to Mr. Lu, there are three in total. If you mess around, I won't be at this wedding. You do it at your own risk! After speaking, Zhang Zhimu turned around and left.

Zhang Zhimu had never said such a thing to her, Huang Yukun was stunned for a moment, and then hid in the house and cried. Huang Yukun felt this grievance in his heart, and he wanted to marry your daughter-in-law as a wife, and you still didn't appreciate it. was already in a complicated mood, but this time I felt even more wronged. Huang Yukun's mind is that I must control such a thing as Zhang Zhimu's marriage, and what I want to do is envied by everyone, and I also want everyone to see my Huang Yukun's measurements. If it were according to Zhang Zhimu, the scale of the wedding would be much smaller. But many people from other places have said hello and want to come, so how can I inform people now and not let everyone come. Huang Yukun, who cried for a while, wiped his tears and discussed this matter with Lu Chengxiang.

Lu Chengxiang said: "Mr. Huang, don't be angry. Mr. Zhang has his reason for thinking about it, he doesn't want to make too much movement, for fear that the impact will not be good. The people of the world still can't eat and wear, and it's not good to be too extravagant here. You must know that Mr. Zhang is not thinking about the small things like the wedding in front of him, he is thinking about the big things in the world. ”

"Alas! We're thankless! Huang Yukun said, "No way, just do as he says." Otherwise, it's even worse if something really happens. In front of Lu Chengxiang, Huang Yukun didn't say what Zhang Zhimu said, and he didn't do what Zhang Zhimu said, and he didn't attend the wedding. However, she believes that Zhang Zhimu can do what he says.

Although no guests from other places were invited to this wedding, there was a very important guest who came uninvited. This person took more than 50 people with him, and when he arrived in Yangzhou, he chartered the passenger ship that was newly put into use and had a wharf to Yangzhou. But no matter how much price they offered, the Yaogang people just didn't agree, because there were too many guests coming and going from Yangzhou to Lingshui Wharf, and they couldn't delay other guests because someone spent money to charter a boat. This is very surprising to these people, there are really such businesses in this world, and they don't earn money with money, but they have to think about the guests. There was no way, and they said that they chartered the top floor of the passenger ship.

This group of people is none other than Li Zicheng and Song Xiance who came to give Zhang Zhimu a congratulatory gift. Originally, they traveled secretly, but as soon as they left, the kiln gang knew about it. Li Zicheng would never have dreamed that there would be a kiln gang in his entourage.

Li Zicheng and his party, put on makeup, made a detour across the river, and when they arrived in Yangzhou, the Yaogang people were already waiting for them here. This time, I didn't agree with them to charter the boat because of other passengers, because Yaogang is such a passenger ship, and it takes a long time to go back and forth, and many people have been waiting for this ship for a long time. There is another reason, that is, they are also worried that Li Zicheng will have problems on their way.

Therefore, many of the waiters and staff on the ship have long been replaced by Li Zhi's people. On the boat, Li Zicheng was very emotional, he saw that both sides of the canal were busy people, because the flood had just receded, people were repairing the roads and fields. Entering the Yellow River, there are still busy people on both sides of the river, Li Zicheng knows that the Yellow River diversion project has been started, and many people are going to the new river construction site. But what made Li Zicheng happy was that he didn't see anyone on the road dragging his children and begging for food. Song Xiance said beside him: "The people of Yaogang have resettled a large number of disaster victims, which is a big deal!" I don't see anyone begging for food on the road. ”

"Yes! I heard that they emigrated hundreds of thousands of people to the west side of the river at once. It seems that this Zhang Zhimu is very far-sighted. Hexi is short of people! Li Zicheng said with a sigh.

The boat is very smooth and the noise is almost inaudible, as the new boat is electrically driven. The steam engine and generator are all mounted on the float method, and many silencing measures are taken in the power generation room.

When the ship passes through Tongguan, there is a stop to get on and off passengers. When docking at Tongguan, Li Zicheng came to the deck and saw that the Tongguan Wharf had been expanded to a very berth, and construction was also being carried out on the shore, Li Zicheng couldn't help but ask a passing waiter, "What is being built on this shore, such a big project?" ”

The waiter replied, "Guest officer, if you look back, there is also construction on the other side." This is the shore project of Tongguan Bridge, and it will be built here in a few years. ”

"Oh my God! Such a big bridge? Li Zicheng said in amazement.

Song Xiance came over and said: "They are already building a bridge on the other side of the river, and it is said that it will be opened to traffic by the end of this year." Now they have built two bridges on the Fen River, one is called Taiyuan Bridge in Taiyuan, and the other is called Lingshui Bridge at Lingshui Wharf. They started building the bridge here because they had experience. ”

"How much does it cost?" Li Zicheng pointed to the two sides of the strait and said.

"There is no shortage of silver in the kiln people. I think what they lack most is people. Song Xiance said, "Others are afraid of the influx of victims, but they are not afraid." You can say that they have resettled hundreds of thousands of victims in Hexi. Every man, young or old, is five taels of silver for one person and ten taels of silver for a woman. That's a lot of silver, that's the cash that came out of the ship. ”

"Huh! Why is it that women are worth more than men? "Lee is a joy on his own.

"That's the idea that only the kiln people can think of." Song Xiance said, "In Hexi and Hetao, there are more men and fewer women, so the population cannot increase." So that's how they do it. Some people borrow money before emigrating to marry a daughter-in-law, and then use the money given to the immigrants to pay off the debt. ”

"Haha!" Li Zicheng laughed out loud when he heard this.

Entering the Fen River, Li Zicheng saw that the embankment that had been washed away by the flood had been blocked, and the soldiers and civilians on the bank were still reinforcing the embankment. Li Zicheng couldn't help but say to Song Xiance: "This area has suffered another disaster, if it weren't for the Yaogang people to manage here, I don't know how many people would die here?" ”

"I listened to the radio from Yaogang, and he said that some areas in Shanxi and Shaanxi have been hit by disasters, but most areas are still in sight of a bumper harvest. In particular, in the Hetao area, this year is still a bumper year. Song Xiance replied seriously.

"If the grain is confiscated and put into the warehouse, you must not be careless." Li Zicheng was born as a peasant, and all he was thinking about at this time was about peasants.

"Huh! If you can see Zhang Zhimu this time, you can tell Zhang Zhimu about such a thing! Song Xiance found that now Li Zicheng is not the emperor.

At dawn, the boat happened to arrive at the Taiyuan Wharf, and the rainbow-like Taiyuan Bridge was on the north side of the wharf. The people who did not get off the ship came to the deck to see the majestic bridge. Li Zicheng also looked straight and couldn't stop praising it.

Song Xiance was a little worried when he watched from the side. He was worried that Li Zicheng would not be able to talk to Zhang Zhimu with this mentality, and he would lose psychologically before he met the emperor.

But the bigger blow to Song Xiance is still to come.

The boat docked at Lingshui Wharf, and everyone packed up their things and got off the boat. Since Li Zicheng and they packed the uppermost cabin, they were also the last to come down. There were people who stood in front of them to lead the way, and Li Zicheng's entourage opened the way for Li Zicheng in front and walked forward in clusters, but suddenly a man with his back to them turned around and shouted: "Brother Li!" Mr. Song! It's always good, isn't it? ”

Li Zicheng and the others stopped for a moment, and looked at it, this person was none other than Li Yan, the original general of the Dashun military, Li Zicheng and Song Xiance were shocked, they came to Yaogang this time It was extremely secret, and they wanted to see the situation and consider whether they could see Zhang Zhimu again, but they didn't expect to meet Li Yan here. Song Xiance reacted immediately, since Li Yan shouted Brother Li and Mr. Song, he just didn't want to expose Li Zicheng's identity, Song Xiance hurriedly hugged his fists: "Oops! Brother Li Xian, don't come to harm? ”

Li Yan wanted to lean over, but the entourage blocked Li Yan and didn't let him go and stretched out his hands to his waist.

Li Zicheng shouted: "Let Brother Li Xian come over and talk!" ”

Li Yan went over and said, "Brother Li!" Mr. Song, our host knows that you are coming, so let me pick you up. The accommodation has been arranged for you! Then Li Yan whispered: "King Chuang! Your safety is guaranteed by me Li Yan with my head! ”

Li Zicheng had seen the wind and rain, and said to Liu Yun with a smile: "There is a virtuous brother you here, what am I worried about?" It's up to you to do everything. ”

Although Song Xiance was already sweating on his back, he still said with a smile: "Brother Li Xian, we are not familiar with this place, and everything depends on you!" ”

"Well said, well said! Everyone, please come here," Li Yan led Li Zicheng and the others to the Xiaolinghe wharf, where two passenger boats had already stopped, and Li Zicheng and the others got on two boats respectively. After the ship started, Li Zicheng saw that Li Yan only brought two entourages, and thought to himself that you picked up such a big thing as me, and you actually brought two people, "Brother Li Xian is really a light car!" Just two of them? ”

"Hey! Brother Li, this place in Yaogang doesn't talk about pomp. It's all like that. Li Yan said, "You also know that our Zhang Dongjia is about to get married, and everyone wants to be lively, but Zhang Dongjia and his wife, that is, our Huang Zong, are in a hurry, it is said, it is said, it is said, Zhang Zongdu said, if you do a big job, I will not participate in this wedding!" ”

"Ahh Is there such a thing? Ha ha! Li Zicheng and Song Xiance couldn't help laughing when they heard it.

After laughing, Li Zicheng said, "Just let Zhang Dongjia give an order, why don't you attend the wedding?" ”

"Huh! We're here, sometimes it's very democratic. Everyone has a high degree of freedom. Li Yan said, "Zhang Dong's trick really worked, and our big housekeeper and Mr. Huang have no choice but to do it now." Hehe! ”

"Brother Li Xian, how did you know that we arrived today, whether it was in Yangzhou, you knew that we were on the ship?" Song Xiance still doesn't know where they leaked the news from this operation.

"Huh! Mr. Song, as soon as you leave Lin'an (Hangzhou), we will know. Zhang Dongjia instructed that as long as you cross the Yangtze River, we will be responsible for your safety. Li Yan said, "Our Zhang Dongjia also wants to meet Brother Li." Zhang Dongjia has said more than once that Brother Li is the hero in his heart. ”

Li Zichang breathed a sigh of relief, "When I was in Shaanxi, I wanted to meet this Zhang Dongjia. But at that time, I couldn't put it on the shelf. Ha ha! ”

Song Xiance felt very bad at this time, he was worried that Li Zicheng would not be able to talk to Zhang Zhimu about any good results with this mentality.

Li Zicheng wanted to rush to Yaogang to attend Zhang Zhimu's wedding, it was definitely not impulsive, he wanted to see Zhang Zhimu for a day or two. When he came out this time, Li Zicheng knew that he was going to come to Yaogang, and the ministers would not agree. Therefore, Li Zicheng only told some people close to him about this, and of course these people would not agree that Li Zicheng would take the risk alone. But Li Zicheng said: "If the people of Yaogang use force, they can easily defeat us, so I will visit us, and they will not do anything to me." Besides, since this period of time, no matter how we look at the kiln people, but the kiln people keep their promises, you should see clearly. I'm going this time to try to negotiate an alliance with the kiln people, so that we can buy more time. Now they have taken over the territory of Zhang Xianzhong in Jiangnan. Soon, they will take Zuo Liangyu under the knife. We won't have to wait long here. We originally thought that the Yaogang people would spend time to govern the places they were given, but this time the Yaogang people did not wait, but went directly to Jiangnan. It shows that they are already strong to this point, and they have the ability to swallow Jiangnan. ”

Li Zicheng's words, everyone was speechless, because everyone knows these things, but today Li Zicheng said it thoroughly. As a result, everyone rushed to go to Yaogang with Li Zicheng.

Li Zicheng laughed and said, "You don't have to go, just let the military advisor go with me." If the kiln people want to kill me, it's useless for you all to go. I think the kiln is safer. We're going to go to the kiln in secret this time to see what the situation is. I heard that there were no less than 10,000 people coming in and out of the kiln every day, and we pretended to be a caravan. ”

Everyone knows what Li Zicheng has decided, and no one can change it. Only Liu Zongmin said that he would follow Li Zicheng, but Li Zicheng left Liu Zongmin in his house and talked for a long time, and when Liu Zongmin came out again, he never said that he would go to Yaogang with Li Zicheng.

Li Zicheng was going to Yaogang, which was a top secret of the Dashun Dynasty, and Song Xiance made very careful arrangements. There are a lot of Li Zicheng's travels, some say that they are going here, and some say that they are going somewhere, and no one will think that Li Zicheng will go to Yaogang.

"Originally, our Zhang Dongjia was going to Lingshui Wharf to pick up Brother Li in person, but when Zhang Dongjia came out, the impact was too great and it was not conducive to secrecy." Li Yan said, "Let's discuss it, and we all think that it is better for Brother Li to keep it secret this time." ”

"Alright! Once you're here, it's up to you. Li Zicheng is very relaxed now. He knew that the kiln people were facing him like this, and there was no problem with his safety. It's just that Li Yan suddenly came out to greet him, which made Li Zicheng a little uncomfortable, because Li Zicheng always felt sorry for Li Yan, but he also hated Li Yan and thought that Li Yan should not betray him. But seeing Li Yan greet him with such a respectful attitude as an old acquaintance, Li Zicheng felt strange, as if he had a lot to say in his heart, and he didn't know what to say.

"Today, Brother Li, you are staying in the Yaogang Hotel, and Zhang Dongjia asked them to set aside a room for you. You also know that it is the wedding day of the Zhang Dong family soon, and the hotel rooms are really tight. But Zhang Dongjia said, no matter how nervous you are, Brother Li, your guest room must be set aside. Li Yan said, "Tonight, Zhang Dongjia will pick up the wind and wash the dust for Brother Li." ”

"Oops! It's really bothering you. Song Xiance arched his hand and said, "I heard that your Yaogang Hotel is the best hotel in the world." Ordinary people live in it, and they have to make jokes. ”

"The Yaogang Hotel is now the best hotel in Yaogang," Li Yan said, "but the more advanced the equipment is for people, so it's not surprising that everyone knows how to use it." It is very comfortable to stay in Yaogang Hotel. Many wealthy merchants were reluctant to leave after they stayed. There is heating in the winter and cold wind in the summer. Pretty much everything you can think of here. Restaurants are available everywhere. ”

"Oops! I crave to eat snacks from my hometown of Yan'an. Is it all here? Li Zicheng is full of childlike innocence.

"Hey! Brother Li, you come out for a stroll at night, you see, you can eat snacks all day long. Although the location of the kiln gang is in Shanxi, the people who live in the kiln gang come and go all day. Not to mention Shaanxi snacks, even the Mongolians have opened a few restaurants here. Li Yan said, "Brother Li will stay more time in Yaogang this time and take a good look." ”

The last time Li Zicheng led his troops to attack Yaogang, he saw the night scene of the kiln gang with brilliant lights on the hillside outside. I didn't expect to come to Yaogang in this way today.

When the ship docked at the Yaogang Wharf, Li Zicheng and his group did not have enough eyes, and the high-rise buildings in front of them were simply too scary, towering one by one. There were two cars parked on the docks, as well as a large line of steel-spring carriages.

Li Yan put Li Zicheng and Song Xiance into the car respectively, and the others got into the steel spring carriage. Of course, before getting into the car, Li Yan explained to Li Zicheng and Song Xiance what was going on with the car. In this way, Li Yancai and Li Zicheng took a car to the Yaogang Hotel. A large number of plainclothes security guards have been arranged around the Yaogang Hotel, and the security measures in the hotel are also very thoughtful. Li Zicheng and the others were arranged on the top floor of the hotel. There are a lot of Yan Boju in the elevator and floor of the hotel, and their special police are in charge of guarding.

Although Li Zicheng felt very curious about the Yaogang Hotel, he could see that the security work here was quiet but absolutely rigorous.

Li Yan kept sending Li Zicheng to the room, and invited the waiter to introduce the situation of the hotel to everyone, and Li Yan retired and returned to the command center.

At this time, Li Zichengcai and Song Xiance had the opportunity to speak alone.

can be regarded as having no one else around, Song Xiance said to Li Zicheng: "The emperor and the minister should die, such a secret operation still leaked the news!" ”

"It's no wonder you," Li Zicheng said, "but it's okay, you didn't hear, that Zhang Dongjia also wants to see me?" We can rest assured. Our safety will be left to the kiln gang. Otherwise, we'll be scared. ”

"I didn't expect that Zhang Dongjia was going to pick us up tonight," Song Xiance said, "We haven't prepared yet?" ”

"yes!" Li Zicheng said, "However, it's nothing, let's see what they say tonight!" ”

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