Concubine Zhuang didn't wait for the next day, and immediately came to see Zhang Zhimu when she returned to Yaogang, and told her about the situation of the Horqin guests.

After introducing the situation, Concubine Zhuang said: "Mr. Zhang, whether I am a daughter of the grassland or a kiln man, I don't want Horqin to suffer another war. Our Horqin attachment to the Qing Dynasty is also a helpless move. Whoever is willing to send troops to fight for others, the loss of a person is counted as his own, and if he wins, he will be rewarded for the spoils of war. In fact, for so many years, no one from the Han or the Mongols has received any benefits, leaving only wailing orphans and widows. I also saw that only when we all follow the kiln gang people, can the people have a good life. This is also the reason why I tried my best to promote the peace talks between Horqin and Yaogang. I also know that your demands are hard for them to accept. That's why I didn't let them see you right away. After a few days of hard work, I think they can basically see the difference between them and Yaogang. That's the premise for you to be able to talk. As for what I can talk about, I can't do anything about it! ”

Listening to Concubine Zhuang's words, Zhang Zhimu had to look at Concubine Zhuang in front of him differently, he came to Yaogang for such a short time, he was so wise, he understood everything, and he was so broad-minded, this compassionate look was definitely not pretended.

After thinking for a while, Zhang Zhimu said: "That's it! I have time tomorrow morning, you can bring them over!" I'll talk to them. ”

"Mr. Zhang, do you think this is good?" Concubine Zhuang suggested, "Give them a day tomorrow to let them think." In the evening, you invite them to a Mongolian restaurant for a meal and then talk. I go back and don't tell them the right time, so they will stay at the hotel and wait for news, and they can think about how to talk to you when they calm down. ”

"Huh! All right! It's up to you! Zhang Zhimu said with a smile. He knew that Concubine Zhuang knew the character of the Mongols better. I want to give them some more time to think after they are touched. Concubine Zhuang's thoughtfulness of thinking about the problem made Zhang Zhimu couldn't help but admire. This Concubine Zhuang is really extraordinary.

In fact, Concubine Zhuang also wanted to show her ability in front of Zhang Zhimu. This point was realized after Concubine Zhuang left, Yang Yulin reminded him.

Zhang Zhimu couldn't help but say to Yang Yulin: "Yulin, are you also smart?" See the problem wisely! ”

"Come on! What is this? Yang Yulin said, "I think you are a little confused by this vixen and are not clear-headed." Otherwise, you can't see it? ”

"Oops! You're right, this woman is really charming. I think my concentration can't be stopped, she is coming in the future, you must not leave me, otherwise it will be bad to make something happen in the office! ”

After speaking, Zhang Zhimu saw Yang Yulin approaching with a smile, and quickly hid behind the table, he knew that Yang Yulin suddenly pinched it, and he couldn't dodge. This made Yang Yulin smile and bend over.

Zhang Zhimu said: "Don't laugh, it's a pity that this woman doesn't become an empress!" ”

Yang Yulin still leaned over with a smile and asked, "Does she want to be the queen again?" ”

"Oops! You're not really jealous, are you? Zhang Zhimu looked at Yang Yulin and asked.

"Humph! Eat her jealousy? I haven't eaten the vinegar of the two princesses yet! Yang Yulin snorted with her nose and said.

"Where are you?"

"Let me tell you, Princess Changping and Xiao Hongyu said that I want her to tell you that you want to stay in Yaogang and build a movie theater with Princess Anping first. I think she's thinking about you! Yang Yulin is not ambiguous.

"Nonsense!" Zhang Zhimu was a little dissatisfied.

"Nonsense?" Yang Yulin said, "Those two princesses, as long as they see you appear, they can't wait to stare you into their eyes." ”

"Really? I really didn't pay attention, my glamorous blessing is not shallow? Zhang Zhimu deliberately said, "Which do you think I should marry first?" ”

"Oops!" This time, Zhang Zhimu still couldn't avoid Yang Yulin's attack, and hurriedly said, "Okay! Well, don't marry! ”

"That's right! What does it mean that you occupy so much land alone and can't grow it? ”

"It's not for myself, I can't see those sisters suffering, help them!"

Yang Yulin's hand touched it again, and Zhang Zhimu hurriedly said, "Okay, okay!" Don't make a fuss, I won't talk about it! ”

Yang Yulin put his hand down, and Zhang Zhimu sighed, "Alas! This woman who practices martial arts can't marry! ”

Yang Yulin smiled and touched Zhang Zhimu's face and said, "Hey? Didn't you say that women who have practiced martial arts feel particularly good in bed? ”

Zhang Zhimu was dizzy, "Is there anything else like this?" ”

Without waiting for Yang Yulin's hand to come up, Zhang Zhimu hurriedly said, "Hey! Yes, there is! I remembered, there is! As he spoke, he stretched out his hand in front of Yang Yulin. At this time, Yang Yulin is like a bird, and she is no longer a tiger.

The next morning, Zhang Zhimu came to the command center to discuss with Chen Yufeng and Ouyang He about meeting these Mongols. Both Chen Yufeng and Ouyang He expressed their admiration for Concubine Zhuang's wisdom.

Ouyang He suggested: "Mr. Zhang, when you invite them to drink at night, it's best not to talk about business, we have already performed almost in the hard aspect." You're going to be kind tonight. Tell them to get down to business and talk to us. You tell them that you have too many things to do. When we talk to them, we have to be tough. Even if you can't talk about it, you still have to go around. It would be better if we could negotiate, and when we act next year, it will be much easier on the Horqin grassland along the Nenjiang River! ”

"In short, a soldier who surrenders without a fight can be negotiated best, and a solution can not be achieved by force. In the end, this is also the result. Ordos is doing a very good job, and our cadres and the streamlined soldiers from Shanhaiguan can be sent to various grasslands after training. Those literate and aristocratic people on the grassland will have to come to the kiln gang, and in the future, the schools on the grassland will have to learn Chinese, and it will be good for a long time. Chen Yufeng said.

Zhang Zhimu felt that Ouyang He's opinion was reasonable, "Okay! Tonight, I'll drink and chat with them, just about friendship! However, I can't drink enough. ”

"I think it's most appropriate to have someone to accompany you," Ouyang He said, "Zhou Yuji and his wife will go to Yaogang at noon today." I see the two of them accompanying you. Zhou Yuji and his wife can resist the amount of alcohol for a while, besides, his wife is Mongolian, and they can drink together. ”

"Okay!" Zhang Zhimu said, "Zhou Yuji was so busy that he didn't even attend the summary meeting. It's finally time to come. ”

"If he doesn't come, he can't do it! He has to go on an expedition next year, and a lot of things have to be decided this year. Liu Yun: They were in a hurry. Chen Yufeng said.

When Zhou Yuji and his wife heard that they wanted to accompany the guests, they immediately agreed without any hesitation.

Someone had already given the large private room of the Mongolian Hotel, and for the sake of safety, Li Jing also took someone to make arrangements. Zhou Yuji and his wife came to this Mongolian hotel a little earlier. Zhang Zhimu briefly introduced the matter to the couple, and Zhou Yuji said: "No problem, I promise to accompany them well." ”

Mrs. Zhou also said: "Leave that Concubine Zhuang to me!" ”

Zhang Zhimu joked and said: "I don't have to worry about Mrs. Zhou drinking and going to war, but if you are tempted, you may not be Concubine Zhuang's opponent." ”

"Really? I want to see what kind of person is worthy of Mr. Zhang's promotion? Mrs. Zhou was a little unconvinced.

Zhang Zhimu told Concubine Zhuang how to arrange and treat these people from Horqin.

Mrs. Zhou was a little convinced and said, "Ouch! We Mongolian men are rarely so scheming. This man is incredible! ”

Zhou Yuji said: "Take a good look, don't look at no one at all." After speaking, he said to Zhang Zhimu, "My lady, in Baotou, is always not at ease with other people's things, and I hate to do everything by myself." ”

"However, I have heard that Mrs. Zhou's work is very effective, and she has built many primary schools and commercial outlets. It is not a small contribution to the reclamation area! Zhang Zhimu praised.

Mrs. Zhou was even more cheerful, "Look at it, Mr. Zhang has affirmed my work." Still worried about me? ”

Zhou Yuji will lead the team to the expedition next year, and the affairs of Baotou will be handed over to Mrs. Zhou to take care of. It is understandable that Zhou Yuji is a little uneasy, because Mrs. Zhou has not presided over the work before after all. However, Zhang Zhimu knows that even if Zhou Yuji is gone, the organizations at all levels in Baotou can run on their own, and after several years of improvement, the entire organization is already very perfect. Zhou Yuji is not at ease, more emotionally unable to let go.

When Concubine Zhuang led these Horqin guests to come, Zhang Zhimu greeted them in front of the hotel in advance, which made Wu Keshan and them not expect that they knew that Zhang Zhimu's identity was definitely higher than the emperor of the Ming Dynasty, and he was actually the real emperor of the Ming Dynasty, so that people could greet them in front of the door in person, which made them a little confused. Concubine Zhuang introduced these Mongols to Zhang Zhimu in turn. Wu Keshan: Twenty people came this time, and two people from each of the ten banners. Concubine Zhuang introduced them in turn, and Zhang Zhimu shook hands with them separately to welcome them. After Concubine Zhuang finished introducing him, Zhang Zhimu turned around and introduced them to Zhou Yuji and his wife, and said: "This General Zhou Yuji and his wife arrived at Yaogang at noon today, and Mrs. Zhou is also your Mongolian!" ”

Concubine Zhuang took the lead and Wu Keshan, and they also came over to shake hands with Zhou Yuji and his wife. This handshake ceremony was repeatedly explained by Concubine Zhuang to them in the hotel. Originally, they were not used to it, but Concubine Zhuang told them that this is the most solemn etiquette in the kiln, and you must get used to it.

After these Mongolians shook hands today, they really felt very good, and after everyone shook hands, it seemed that they had suddenly become a lot closer.

After seeing the ceremony, Zhang Zhimu invited everyone upstairs. These very polite Mongolians asked Zhang Zhimu to go first, and Zhang Zhimu was not polite, and led everyone to the big private room upstairs. The room is shaped like a yurt and decorated like a yurt, but the lights inside are very bright.

When he came to the private room, Zhang Zhimu invited everyone in, let everyone sit on the sofa, and said, "Distinguished friends have come from the grassland, I am a little rude. Concubine Zhuang knows that we are the busiest time here at the end of the year, so please forgive me for being slow to treat everyone! ”

"Nope! No! Zhang Dongjia, you are too polite! After arriving at Yaogang, we lived in the best food, we are very grateful! We have also seen that Zhang Dongjia is really too busy to manage such a vast land and so many people! Wu Keshan was also polite.

Zhang Zhimu's gentle and elegant demeanor, and his polite words, made them unable to believe that this was the Zhang Dongjia who was a little frightened when they mentioned it, and they were a little uncomfortable for a while. The king in their minds should be a big hero who swallows mountains and rivers, and he should be majestic. In terms of momentum, Zhang Zhimu and Zhou Yuji, who accompanied him, are not as good, but Zhou Yuji's attitude towards Zhang Zhimu, they know it, and his majesty is no longer outward. They knew that Zhou Yuji was the one who fought the Ordos people, and he was the one who went out of the Great Wall and stationed in the Hetao area.

Other Mongolians have also said that it does not matter.

Zhang Zhimu said: "I originally wanted to invite everyone to dine at the Yaogang Hotel. But Concubine Zhuang said, you are very used to drinking here. I'm going to invite you to drink here. ”

Wu Keshan said: "Thanks to Zhang Dongjia, we people are used to eating mutton and eating these Mongolian-style foods on the grassland all year round. ”

"I've heard that Mongolians everywhere in the steppe have a lot of different Mongolian foods. In the future, you are also welcome to bring the food of your hometown to Yaogang. This will not only allow us people of all ethnic groups to enjoy Mongolian food, but also enhance mutual understanding, and you can also earn money! Zhang Zhimu suggested.

"Good!"

"Good!"

Zhang Zhimu didn't expect his proposal to receive a warm response, and glanced at Concubine Zhuang. Concubine Zhuang smiled and said, "Hehe! Mr. Zhang! The last time you brought them to dinner, they were jealous of the money earned by this Mongolian restaurant. They kept asking me how much money the restaurant made in a year. How do I know? ”

"Really?" Zhang Zhimu said, "This is a restaurant owned by Prince Torrey of the Tumut, and although we are good friends, I am not embarrassed to ask them how much money they earn." We are registered on the tax side. However, I can tell you that their hotel has been expanded several times. As you can see, it's full every day. There is no place for such a private room if you do not book it in advance. ”

A young Baylor asked, "How much money does it cost to open a restaurant like this?" How long does it take to get it back? ”

His question drew laughter from everyone. Because this person seems to be a little too anxious.

Zhang Zhimu finished laughing and said, "That's it, I can't answer your question." However, after the New Year, Prince Torrey will definitely come to the kiln, and at that time, we will invite everyone to drink together. It depends on whether you have the ability to drink him and tell the truth? ”

"Haha!"

"Good!"

Zhang Zhimu's proposal was unanimously responded to by everyone.

At this time, Concubine Zhuang looked at Zhang Zhimu's eyes a little wrong, she didn't expect Zhang Zhimu to say a few words to capture these unruly and reckless men. Before I even drank the wine, I almost became friends.

There were two tables for the banquet, one representative of each flag on Zhang Zhimu's table, a large table of more than a dozen people. There is a rotating glass table top on it to bring a variety of dishes to everyone.

There were glass wine glasses on the wine table, and Zhang Zhimu first toasted everyone and welcomed Mongolian friends. Zhang Zhimu revered the heavens and people according to the Mongolian custom, and drank it all.

The Mongolians are laughing and holding small wine glasses, and according to the Mongolian custom, they drink it all in one gulp. Zhang Zhimu knew that they thought the wine glass was too small, but this was arranged by Zhang Zhimu, and he would pour it soon if he served it directly in a big bowl.

After everyone drank this cup, Zhang Zhimu picked up the wine and said, "This second cup, I propose that we honor Concubine Zhuang." It was Concubine Zhuang who eliminated a lot of difficulties and invited everyone to the kiln. Everyone knows that not so long ago, we were still enemies and adversaries. Concubine Zhuang can invite everyone under such circumstances, which is not something that ordinary people can think of doing. Whether Concubine Zhuang is a daughter of the grassland or a kiln man, she deserves this cup of wine! ”

Zhang Zhimu's actions made these Horqin people stunned for a moment, and then they all stood up and responded. Concubine Zhuang didn't expect that Zhang Zhimu would elevate herself like this, and she also picked up the wine and said, "Thank you Mr. Zhang for your understanding!" After saying that, he drank it all.

In the third cup of wine, Zhang Zhimu said: "In the third cup of wine, I wish us success in the peace talks this time, so that we and our brothers and sisters on the grass can build a homeland together and pursue a peaceful and prosperous life together." ”

Everyone responded together, drank all the wine in the cup, and after putting down the cup, Zhang Zhimu said: "Whether it is a Mongolian or a Han Chinese, they all want to live a good life. Why are we killing and killing? Let's talk about the tens of thousands of Mongolians outside Jinzhou, after they fall there, how many people will lose their fathers, husbands, brothers, and sons, they are all raised by their mothers with milk, and they are gone, which is really sad. On the other hand, you have invaded, burned, looted, and plundered again and again, and how many Han people, isn't it the same, losing their fathers, husbands, brothers, and sons. Such a thing should have stopped. It cannot be passed down from generation to generation, but must be completely resolved in our generation. ”

Wu Keshan said: "Zhang Dongjia, we came here from the Horqin Grassland, just for this!" We also want peace. ”

"Good! If only everyone was sincere! I hope we can have a good result. Zhang Zhimu said, "For specific matters, you can talk to our Mr. Chen and Mr. Ouyang tomorrow." How about we drink wine today? ”

After Zhang Zhimu's words were finished, these Mongolians did not respond, Zhang Zhimu was a little strange, and glanced at Concubine Zhuang. Concubine Zhuang's face was expressionless.

At this time, Wu Keshan said: "Zhang Dongjia, we want to talk to you." We don't trust others! ”

Zhang Zhimu knew that they were not at ease to talk to others, and explained to them: "Don't get me wrong! When you talk to them, you talk to me. I have so much to do that I can't possibly spend so much time with you to talk about specific things. You can rest assured to talk to them, we have a very detailed division of labor here, and they are in charge of this matter. ”

Concubine Zhuang played a round and said, "That's it! Let's listen to Zhang Dong's family! I'll talk to them with you tomorrow, if there's something really going on, we can find Zhang Dongjia again!" Zhang Dongjia really didn't have time to accompany us. ”

Wu Keshan and the people who came with them looked at each other, and had no choice but to nod and say, "Zhang Dongjia, we can't talk about it and still want to find you!" ”

"Alright! As long as everyone is sincere, there is no big problem. Zhang Zhimu said, "I also watch, when the toast was just now, everyone thought that the wine glass was too small, and I thought we would change the big bowl at an affordable price!" ”

"Good!"

"Good!"

Zhang Zhimu's proposal made the atmosphere warm again.

After drinking, the Mongols quickly threw Fang Cai's dissatisfaction to the back of their minds.

In fact, Concubine Zhuang didn't expect that Zhang Zhimu would push the matter of negotiating with them to Chen Yufeng and their soldiers. Concubine Zhuang knew that Zhang Zhimu asked Chen Yufeng and Ouyang He to talk about this, so she wanted to use military pressure to subdue them, Zhang Zhimu was soft here, and once the talk couldn't be reached, Zhang Zhimu would go and pull them back. Concubine Zhuang knew that these means were enough to deal with these Horqin people. But these are just a small trick for the kiln people. However, Concubine Zhuang knew that without such means, how could the people of Yaogang dare to seek the world.

If you drink wine, Zhang Zhimu can't do it, and she all pointed at Zhou Yuji and Mrs. Zhou to cover left and right, and later Concubine Zhuang also began to block Zhang Zhimu. In the end, Zhang Zhimu was carried home by Li Jing and others.

As soon as she entered the door, Yang Yulin was anxious at Li Jing and said, "Why did you watch him drink like this?" ”

Originally, Li Jing was afraid of this eldest lady in the dart game, but now Li Jing didn't dare to offend her, so she had to say aggrievedly: "Miss Yang, I didn't serve at the table either!" How can you take care of being on guard outside! ”

Yang Yulin knew that Li Jing was to blame, but she was wrong, and Yang Yulin didn't have the habit of admitting her mistakes, so she just changed her tone and said, "You guys take him upstairs lightly!" ”

When Li Jing and the others went downstairs, Yang Yulin said, "Drink some hot water and then go!" ”

Li Jing knew that this was Yang Yulin's mistake, sat down and drank tea, and said to Yang Yulin: "Today, Zhou Yuji and Mrs. Zhou are accompanied, and that Concubine Zhuang is accompanying the Mongolians, so can you still get drunk?" ”

"I should have followed today!" Yang Yulin said, "Those Mongolian barbarians don't want to die when they drink alcohol!" ”

"No," Li Jing said, "I'm in a hurry, I don't dare to go in!" ”

"Come on!" Yang Yulin said, "I have said it a hundred times!" ”

"Hey, hey!" Li Jing had no choice but to say goodbye with a smile. Li Jing is not afraid of Zhang Zhimu, but she is really afraid of Yang Yulin. Today, Yang Yulin can be regarded as giving him a lot of face.

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New progress in "Memories of the Southern Song Dynasty": the Battle of Yashan, the defeat of the Yuan army, the counterattack of the Song army, and the landing in Fuzhou.