Chapter 311: The Father is Valued by the Son, and the Interests Are Equal

Because Nanjing is still the imperial capital, so although the five hundred Beijing battalion soldiers who accompanied them were sent by the imperial order, they still needed to be able to complete the inspection, until Zhang Yue and Lu Feng met with the crown prince and grandson, and Zhou Bailing of the thousand households entered the city from the Jinchuan Gate with his subordinates, and as a matter of course, he requisitioned a rich mansion as a line. After settling down, Lu Feng pulled Zhang Yue to the study in the mansion, and continued the unfinished words on the ship.

"Lord Xiao Zhang, to say a word from the heart, our family and you can be regarded as a lifelong friendship, so don't beat around the bush and say what you don't have. After the year, our family will be the commander of the East Investigation Factory, although the grade may not be one step higher, but this is the yamen in charge of real power, even the Jinyi Guard, who was in full swing, must obediently listen to our family's dispatch. To say that the eunuch is already the end of our family, our family has no other ambitions, just want to have a peaceful life. ”

"Our family knows that the imperial grandson looks down on you very much, the imperial grandson and the crown prince are one, and your wealth will naturally last for a long time in the future. Our family only hopes that you will say two more good words in front of the imperial grandson, and we will support each other in the future, after our family takes charge of the East Factory, we will definitely restrain the Jinyi Guard, and will never give them the opportunity to report the slightest unfavorable news to you. ”

"You don't have to worry, Fu Muning, Fusi Town, Jinyi Weibei Town, is going to be transferred from Jinyi Wei to Dongchang to be in charge of thousands of households, he has quietly expressed his loyalty to our family, and besides, our family has not been in the palace for so many years...... You said that in the future, you will recruit people from the rivers and lakes to enrich the team below, don't blindly rely on Jinyiwei's news channels? Okay, we'll tell someone to do this after we go back. No wonder the emperor loves you, our family has been trying to find a way for a long time, but I didn't expect this...... Well, it's a good idea! ”

"From now on, we will be our own people, and you can speak if there is anything. You can rest assured about this matter, with our family here, we will definitely help you do things properly, and in the end, you will be promoted, right? ”

After this long talk, Lu Feng got the answer he wanted the most, and Zhang Yue also got the most ideal temporary ally, and everyone was happy. However, Zhang Yue planned to visit his parents before he started to do official things, but who knew that he took Lian Sheng Lianhu to Jiangning County, but the door revealed a news that surprised him extremely much.

"Lord Xiao Zhang, Lord Zun is no longer the commander of Jiangning County."

Seeing Zhang Yue's face gloomy, the man was also vigilant, knowing that his abrupt words might smash people in a daze, so he hurriedly slapped his mouth, and said with a smile: "Look at this small mouth, I really can't speak." Master Zhang has already been promoted, and this small county government naturally can't accommodate him. Just a few days ago, Master Zhang was promoted to the middle school of the Fifth Rank Ying Tianfu, and he just moved out this morning! Speaking of which, Lord Zhang is really happy this time......"

Should Tianfu be in the middle of the rule?

Knowing that his father was promoted, Zhang Yue asked for the address, and he didn't want to listen to the man's verbosity anymore, turned the horse's head and galloped away, his heart was as clear as a mirror. Although the truth that the son is more valuable than the father has been deeply rooted in the hearts of the people, there is a more conventional truth in the officialdom, that is, the father is more valuable than the son. In the past, Zheng Heng was awarded the title of Marquis of Wu'an with the merit of appeasement, and his father Zheng Yong's title was just like Zheng Heng, and everyone at the time said that Zheng was blessed. Now, when he is promoted as a son, Zhang Zuo naturally can't still be a mere seven-grade county order.

Although the Ying Tianfu is large, due to Zhang Zhuo's late tenure, the inner mansion is already full, so after discussing with the Sun family, he simply waited for Hongluan to finish the confinement and moved into the house on Hubu Street adjacent to the former British Mansion again. There are no impermeable walls in officialdom, and now everyone knows that he has a prominent cousin and a capable son, and the threshold is almost broken by the influx of guests. That night, the traffic at the east end of Hubu Street was endless, and there were many carriages and sedan chairs parked along the wall, which were even more lively than when the British public was in the past.

"Congratulations to Master Zhang, this ascension is also a good omen for the full moon of the beloved son!"

"In ancient times, Jiang Taigong met King Wen in his eighties, and Lord Zhang is still in his prime, and his future is even more limitless!"

"I heard that Ling Lang has arrived in Jingshi, Lord Zhang is a family reunion this time!"

Although Zhang Zuo is not clumsy in dealing with people, the sudden good fortune coupled with countless flattery, he is really a little overwhelmed. It wasn't until a report came from the door that Zhu Yong, the Duke of Chengguo, came to congratulate him in person, and the guests around him made way of the way. It was easy to get out, and he hurriedly dressed up and came to the door to greet him in person.

After greeting each other, Zhang Yue was about to let Zhu Yong inside, but the latter waved his hand with a smile and said: "I happened to come by the way to congratulate and give gifts, in addition to my share and the British public's share, so I have to go this way." As for staying, I'll sit in like this, I'm afraid that others won't be able to eat this meal well anyway, so don't cause trouble. ”

As soon as the words fell, Zhu Yong suddenly heard the sound of horses' hooves outside, and when he turned his head, he saw three fast horses galloping over, and after looking at it, he immediately recognized the person who strangled the horse's head and jumped down, and immediately laughed: "That's it, it's just a coincidence, since your sons have quietly slipped back to see you, what else do I have to say?" Not...... At this time, most of the people who came to congratulate me wanted to have a relationship with your family, and I was too lazy to perfunctory them, so I took me to the study, and I wanted to see your son when I returned. ”

During his time as an official in Nanjing, Zhang Zhuo was thanks to Zhu Yong, the Duke of Chengguo, and he also knew that this bearded Duke of the Kingdom was a hearty and heroic character, although he liked to make friends with scholars and doctors, but he did not like those who tended to be inflammatory. Although he also saw Zhang Yue at this time, he still forced himself to put down his concern for his son, personally sent Zhu Yong, the Duke of Chengguo, over, and immediately ordered his subordinates to serve diligently and not to slack off. When he returned to the front yard again, he saw Zhang Yue surrounded by people like stars and moons.

In this world, there are all Qingliu who do everything just to seek fame, but there are also laypeople who are keen on their careers, and these guests of the Zhang family today naturally belong to the latter, so Zhang Yue, the main master, is naturally more dazzling than Zhang Zhuo. The Beijing officials have never been as good as the local feudal officials in terms of grade, but that favor is not beyond the reach of the local officials, not to mention that Zhang Yue's young jump to the fifth rank is unprecedented. So, seeing that Zhang Yue treats people gently and warmly, and does not favor one over the other, many people secretly applauded in their hearts.

Zhang Yue still entered the house only to learn that his brother's full moon ceremony was actually being held at home today. Although I don't know if my family was lively and lively when I was full moon, my sister Zhang Jing was born at the time of the full moon when the family suffered a big change, but it passed silently. It is conceivable that if there is no promotion of him and his father, the full moon ceremony of a concubine of the Zhang family must be quiet, and it is impossible to gather as many guests as today.

"Yue'er."

Although there were noisy people all around, Zhang Yue still heard his father's call, and hurriedly confessed to the surrounding crowd. turned around and squeezed out of the crowd, and saw Zhang Zhuo standing under the porch, he stepped forward in three or two steps to salute, but he was dragged up before he could bow down. Although the father and son have always been close, after getting up, he still felt a hot feeling in his heart when he saw Zhang Zhuo's unconcealed joy and relief.

Due to the large number of guests, Zhang Zhuo was not good at leaving others to talk to his son alone, and after looking at it with a smile for a while, he said: "There is me here, Chengguo Justice is waiting for you in the study, you go to see him first, and then go to the next yard to meet your mother and daughter-in-law." Remember to change into festive clothes, this homely weekday is fine, but today it looks too plain. Even if it's not for your brother, you have to congratulate yourself. ”

When he dismounted outside the door, Zhang Yue saw Zhu Yong, the Duke of Chengguo, and knew that the other party was not completely coming to congratulate him, but coming at him, and he couldn't help but pick the corners of his mouth thoughtfully. Even if he is hot now, Zhu Yong, the dignified prince of the country, will not take such a small matter in his eyes, so the reason why the other party wants to see him is about to come out.

The Zhang family's house was not big originally, but because it was once connected with the original British Mansion, it is now the east courtyard of the British Mansion as soon as the side door is opened, and today it is also opened to entertain guests. Therefore, the study in Zhang Zuo's mouth is not elsewhere, but the outer study of Zhang Fu of the Guogong Mansion.

For this place where Zhang Fu saw him for the first time, Zhang Yue naturally left a deep impression. After entering the door, he saw Zhu Yong sitting cross-legged on the futon where Zhang Fu had sat before, and he suddenly had a wonderful sense of fit. At that time, he was a fledgling and began to gain the trust of the powerful Zhang Fu from here, if it weren't for this relationship, he would never be able to get to where he is today.

"The virtuous nephew seems to be familiar with this place?" Zhu Yong, who was holding a cup of tea in his hand, found that Zhang Yue's expression was quite subtle after entering the door, and immediately laughed, "Brother Shi is different from me, he learns martial arts and military strategy, unlike my vassal elegance, so this study is empty, but he is used to meditate when he can't figure out something, and the people who can enter here at the beginning are not his close friends or confidants." When you first arrived in Nanjing, you were young, and he treated you quite differently at that time. He really didn't see the wrong person, compared to his two nephews, you still have a chance! ”

After saluting, he stepped forward and sat down on the futon, and Zhang Yue said humbly: "Cheng Guogong's praise really makes me embarrassed, I can have today except for the emperor's grace and the elders' suggestions, the rest is just a fluke." ”

"Fluke? Luck has always been a kind of encounter, and some people want to get lucky and still get lucky! Zhu Yong smiled heartily, and said straight to the point, "I was ordered to stay in Nanjing, and I also received the previous holy order." I don't believe these high-sounding words, just the difference of thousands of stones in the summer grain warehouse, I need to send two messengers in such a big way, one is you, and the other is Lu Feng, who is quite favored in front of the emperor? I just want to remind you, if you really came here to try to open the sea ban, don't forget our princes who stayed in Nanjing. ”