Although Zhu's appearance had changed a lot, Zhang Huan still recognized him from his voice and demeanor, and he slowly stepped forward, and Zhu's hundreds of guards drew their swords and swords together, staring at Zhang Huan with nervous expressions.

Zhang Huan glanced at them, smiled faintly, and arched his hand to Zhu Gong: "Brother Zhu forgets things, why haven't we seen each other for a long time?" Didn't we deal with each other not so long ago? ”

"Despicable villain!"

Zhu was silent for a long time, and suddenly burst out viciously, "Zhang Huan, one day, I want you to live rather than die!" ”

He brushed the ground to close the curtain and let out a low roar, "Go!" The brigade started and went away like a thunderbolt.

Zhang Huan looked at Zhu's team with his hands behind his back and walked away, he shook his head disdainfully, and said to himself: "Fight with me, you are still far away!" ”

At this time, Li Xuhe and Wan Liang had already opened the box, took out more than 100 copies of the letter of surrender from it, and several personal soldiers also stepped forward to help pick it, suddenly, a personal soldier turned out a letter of submission, he hurriedly walked to Zhang Huan's side, bowed down and said: "Dudu, there is really something you want." ”

Zhang Huan took the letter, it was a letter of grievance, and a line of vigorous characters was written on the cover of the letter, accusing the son of Pei Yi, the squire of the Chinese scholar, for cheating in the imperial examination, Zhang Huan sneered again and again, originally just wanted to catch a few small shrimp of the Pei family, but he didn't expect to catch a big fish, he quietly put the letter into his arms, and looked up at the sky, and then instructed his own soldiers: "You stay to help collect the submission in the Kuang, if there is still a complaint against the Pei family, give me all the submission." ”

After saying that, he boarded the carriage and walked towards the restaurant of Jingniang in Guangzhaifang, although there was no evidence. But Zhang Huan had already vaguely guessed a few points. Jing Niang's restaurant is very likely to be Cui Xiaofu's eyeliner in Beijing, and it is through Li Chuanyun's groundline.

At this time, it is lunch time, the major restaurants in Guangzhai Fang are overcrowded, most of them are officials who are invited out to eat and rest at noon, although Cui Yuan has fallen, but the business of persuading farmers is still very hot, and the wine banner held on the flagpole at the door has been changed to Pei Jun's handwriting, the word "Min Nong". It is said that Pei Jun himself also has a small vegetable plot behind the persuasion farmhouse, and he has to come to water and take care of it in person every day, just like that, the demonstration field behind the persuasion farmhouse has been fried to a sky-high price, and it is not sold if it is not a five-grade official or above.

Other restaurants have also learned from Jing Niang's experience. There are also 100 pieces of land behind the restaurant. What kind of field is not in the field. It's a form but it's ineffective.

Zhang Huan's carriage stopped in front of the restaurant, he looked up at the restaurant built by him with an investment of 5,000 yuan, the restaurant has been doubled, and the two restaurants with light business next to it have also been dropped, although the scale is huge, but the exterior decoration is very simple, showing the true character of the farmer. Decompress the officials who come to dinner. Only dozens of beautiful orchids stand next to the store to greet customers, becoming a beautiful scenery.

Zhang Huan just got off the carriage. A beardie foreman dressed in colorful clothes greeted him with a smile, "The guest officer is here for dinner?" ”

When she saw it clearly, she was stunned for a moment, only to see that the person who came was not wearing an official uniform, only wearing an ordinary robe, but if he was just an ordinary person, he was accompanied by many cavalrymen.

Zhang Huan smiled and said, "I want an elegant room." ”

Hu Ji didn't know him, so he hesitated and said, "The private rooms are all full, and there are still vacant seats in the lobby on the first floor." ”

"Full?" Zhang Huan pointed to a few empty windows on the third floor and asked, "Isn't it empty over there?" ”

"That's an elegant room that only officials above the third grade are eligible to enjoy, and the guest officer is afraid

Hu Ji didn't continue, she glanced at Zhang Huan with a slight squint, there was obviously a look of disdain in her eyes, Zhang Huan shook her head slightly, how did Jing Niang become so snobbish? He immediately turned back to his subordinates and said, "Go!" Go to another one. ”

When Hu Ji saw that he was leaving, he didn't stop him, he only sneered, he was probably just a local petty official, and he didn't look at what kind of place this was, so he persuaded the farmer to come in casually?

Zhang Huan's carriage was just about to leave, when he saw a person rushing out of the restaurant and shouting: "Zhang Shilang go slowly!" ”

"Zhang Shilang?" The orchid foreman saw that it was Zuo Xiangguo Cui Yu who ran out, she couldn't help but change her face greatly, and suddenly turned her head and looked at Zhang Huan's carriage blankly, they knew all about the changes in the official field, and there was only one surnamed Zhang Di Shilang, that is, the big warlord of Longyou, the new servant Zhang Huan.

Cui Yu had just finished lunch, but he happened to see Zhang Huan get into the carriage, and chased him out in a hurry, at this time Zhang Huan also saw Cui Yu, so he ordered the carriage to stop, stepped out of the carriage and arched his hand to Cui Yu and smiled: "Coincidentally, I was about to visit Cui Xiangguo in the afternoon, but I didn't expect to see it here." ”

Cui Yu laughed, took Zhang Huan's arm and walked inside, "Since we met, I'll have another glass of wine with you." ”

At this time, the orchid foreman walked forward with a swaying posture, and said with a smile on his face: "There was a lot of misunderstanding just now, please forgive Zhang Shilang." ”

Zhang Huan glanced at her and said coldly: "What is the misunderstanding, I am just a junior official from the third grade, where is the qualification to come to you to persuade the farmhouse to eat." ”

Hu Ji's face turned pale, her legs were weak, and she knelt down unconsciously, Cui Yu hurriedly grabbed Zhang Huandi's shoulders and persuaded: "The squire has the same knowledge as them, isn't it a loss of identity." ”

He glared at Hu Ji, "Go quickly, don't call you Jingniang to accompany the sin!" ”

"Forget it, I don't want to see her." Zhang Huan turned around and waved his hand to the soldiers, "There is still an empty room above, you can also go to eat!" ”

The soldiers were overjoyed and rushed in, and dozens of orchids stood aside tremblingly, and no one dared to step forward to stop them.

Cui Yu pulled Zhang Huan into a private room and ordered the guards to guard outside, at this time Zhang Huan saw that Cui Yu was followed by an official about forty years old, who seemed to be a little unfamiliar, so he asked, "Who is this?" ”

"This is Liao Hui in the imperial history, the original Tobe Langzhong, and I have a very close relationship." Saying that, Cui Yu hurriedly pulled him over to greet Zhang Huan, and Liao Hui stepped forward to give a long salute, "The lower official has seen Zhang Shilang." ”

Zhang Huan saw that this Liao Hui did not even shy away from Cui Yu meeting him, so he must be Cui Yu's henchman. Zhang Huan was also busy saluting him and smiled: "I have heard of Liao Zhongcheng's name for a long time. But it's the first time I've seen me, I'm ashamed! Ashamed! ”

"Don't be polite to your own people, come! Sit down and drink. Cui Yu smiled and asked Zhang Huan to sit down,

The three of them sat down, the maid served some cold dishes, Cui Yu personally poured a glass of wine for Zhang Huan and sighed: "The order between the DPRK and China has been in chaos, I am looking forward to the waiter entering Beijing every day, but I didn't expect the waiter to be more decisive than I thought." On the third day of entering Chang'an, he made a move. ”

Zhang Huan drank all the wine in the cup, filled Cui Yu and Liao Hui with wine, and said with a slight smile: "Cui Xiangguo is right, the key to the imperial court is to have order, each to perform its own duties, and to take its own responsibilities. As it is now, the overhead door is under the province. One person is arbitrary. This is really not an abnormal move, and over time, something big will happen. ”

Cui Yu heard what he said, and his heart couldn't help but move, so he asked tentatively: "Isn't the squire trying to restore the function of the subordinate province?" ”

"It's been three years since Menxia Province was elevated, how can I do it on my own, the key is to let everyone work together." Let's talk about it. Zhang Huan glanced at Liao Hui and smiled: "What does Liao Zhongcheng think? ”

Liao Hui naturally knew that these words were not meant to him. He picked up his glass and smiled without saying a word.

At this point, Cui Yu already knew it. It seems that Zhang Huan has a series of actions next, he hopes that he will not interfere, both parties are not ordinary people, there is no need for bargaining, everything is done in their own interests, if this matter is not good for Cui Yu, Zhang Huan will not say much, if Cui Yu will damage his interests, he will not say anything either.

Cui Yu glanced at Zhang Huan deeply, raised his wine glass and touched him gently, the two looked at each other and smiled, everything was silent.

At this time, a soft voice came from outside the door, "Please report to the governor of your family, I am his old man." ”

The soldiers flatly refused, "But there is an order from the governor, no one is allowed to enter, you better wait for a while!" ”

This is Jing Niang coming, Zhang Huan smiled and said, "Let her in!" ”

The door opened, a faint fragrance came to the nose, the sound of ringing sounded, only to see a beautiful woman appear in front of Zhang Huan, she had not seen Jing Niang for several years, her appearance had changed a lot, she became more beautiful, she became mature and full of charm, a pair of light blue eyes flashed with charming brilliance, and the sapphire hanging on her earlobes reflected in each other.

Seeing Jing Niang come in, Cui Yu and Liao Hui's eyes lit up at the same time, especially Liao Hui, who did not hide his fiery gaze, but Zhang Huan looked flat, only picked up the wine glass and drank, and did not look at her.

Jing Niang first bowed to Cui Yu, and then bowed slightly to Liao Hui, and then said softly to Zhang Huan: "When Zhang Lang came back, didn't he say a word to Jing Niang?" ”

Cui Yu smiled and hurriedly pulled up Liao Hui, "If the waiter has something, let's take a step." ”

Zhang Huan hurriedly stood up and arched his hand with a smile, "It's okay, let's drink together another day, and Liao Zhongcheng will also participate." ”

Liao Hui hurriedly thanked him, "It's an honor for Liao to invite him." ”

But the moment Liao Hui walked out of the door, an extremely subtle look flashed in his eyes

Cui Yu and the two left, only Jing Niang and Zhang Huan were left in the room, Jing Niang slowly stepped forward, stretched out her slender jade fingers and picked up the wine jug to fill Zhang Huandi's cup, picked it up and handed it to him, and said quietly: "Are you angry with me?" ”

Zhang Huan took the wine glass and said with a faint smile: "People are temperamental, and when you came in, your subordinates despised me so much, of course I would be angry, but I am not angry now." ”

Although Zhang Huan said that he was not angry, Jing Niang felt a trace of loss, she would rather Zhang Huan be angry, indicating that he still cared about himself, but now he obviously doesn't take himself to heart.

Jing Niang's father was a Tang soldier who was captured in the Battle of Talas, and her mother was a female slave of the Great Qin State in the West, Jing Niang married a Kang cavalry at the age of fifteen, and her husband was captured by the Great Food a year later and never returned, in order to make a living, Jing Niang came to Chang'an, the hometown that her father never forgot until his death.

She went from a tavern to a famous restaurant in the capital, and she has seen countless powerful men, but none of them she will take to heart, but Zhang Huan, who helped her twice, made her unforgettable.

She also thought about marrying him, but she couldn't give up her career, and as the restaurant became bigger and bigger, her fame became more and more famous. Jing Niangdi's heart is also becoming more and more lonely. Although Empress Dowager Cui cares for her, she always longs for a real home, she is twenty-six years old this year, and she doesn't have much time.

Today, Zhang Huan suddenly came to make her uncontrollable, and came to him under the pretext of accompanying the crime, she saw that Zhang Huan did not take her to heart, and her eyes were gloomy, so she nodded. Silently turned around to leave.

Walking to the door, Zhang Huan suddenly stopped her, "Jing Niang, come here!" ”

Jing Niang suddenly turned her head, her eyes flashing with dazzling brilliance. Zhang Huan looked at her and smiled slightly: "I remember I told you three years ago." To be my woman can. But don't find another man, or I won't accept you

Before Zhang Huan's words were finished, Jing Niang hurriedly said: "But I didn't look for another man, it's true!" ”

"I know, you are the Queen Mother's person."

Jing Niang was frightened and took a step back, she looked at Zhang Huan incredulously, how could he know this secret. Zhang Huan sneered. "Isn't it?"

Jing Niang sighed and nodded slowly. "If it weren't for her care, how could I be able to do it today, but I haven't entered the palace for half a year, just to deliver news for her."

Zhang Huan stood up, held her face, and kissed her lightly on the lips, "Originally, you were almost my first woman, but you drove me away that day, but thanks to you, I have the courage to pursue the person I love, I am a very possessive man, I want power and women, but once I become my woman, I will never allow her to have other men, and women are not good, otherwise I will kill her with one sword, do you understand?" ”

Jing Niang looked at Zhang Huan blankly, she suddenly felt that in front of this domineering man, she was so weak and powerless, the deep loneliness in her heart made her uncontrollable, she longed for herself to be able to snuggle in his arms for the rest of her life, Jing Niang's eyes were a little red, and she finally nodded heavily, "I am willing to marry you as a concubine." ”

"Don't answer me in a hurry, I'll give you time to think it through, and I won't stop your career, but I hope your decision won't make you regret it in the future!" After speaking, he gently patted Jing Niang's face, pushed her away and walked quickly.

Jing Niang stood there in a daze, her mind was blank, for a long time, she came to her senses, hurriedly ran to the window, only to see Zhang Huan walk into the carriage, and then opened the curtain and waved to her, Jing Niang's heart fluctuated, she waved her arms vigorously, looking at the carriage away, she suddenly remembered that snowy night many years ago, a young man came to her tavern alone

Jing Niang's nose was sour, and tears couldn't help but pour into her eyes.

The night was already deep, there was a fine snow in the sky, it melted immediately when it landed, there was no pedestrian on the road, the gate of Xuanyang Fang was still open, the messenger guarding the gate had already hid in the hut, only a small dog was lying in the corner.

At this time, a carriage came galloping from afar, and rushed into the door of the workshop in a moment, the puppy barked twice, and then retracted into the corner, and the carriage drove into Xuanyang Fang, and then slowly stopped in front of Cui Yuan's mansion.

Then a man got out of the carriage, ran quickly up the steps, whispered a few words to the porter, and entered the house in a flash.

Since Cui Qinggong split the Cui family and left Shandong three years ago, Cui Yuan suffered the biggest blow in his life, he was completely silent, his body deteriorated rapidly, and he was on the verge of death several times, thanks to his daughter Cui Ning taking care of him, Cui Yuan was pulled back from the brink of death.

In the past three years, Cui Yuan has lived in the old house in Qinghe County, Shandong Province most of the time, and he has also given up control of Cui Yu, just silently making up for the huge losses brought by Cui Qinggong's departure to the Cui family, never going out of the house, and the court has almost forgotten him, but Cui Yuan has not forgotten the court, and for three years, he has been carefully observing every move in the court.

Cui Yuan returned to Chang'an three months ago, and he was very low-key when he came back, and most people didn't know about it, but even if he knew, no one would be interested in this outdated old Xiangguo anymore.

At this moment, Cui Yuan is sitting in the study and reading intently, and her daughter has returned to her room, these months, she has a friend who has been living with her, although this friend Cui Yuan once forbade them to interact, but now he does not prohibit it, her daughter is too lonely, she needs a friend to talk to her.

There was a slight sound of footsteps outside the door, and the old housekeeper whispered outside the door, "Master, Liao Zhongcheng asks to see you." ”

"Let him in!" Cui Yuan put down the book, took a blanket and covered his lap, and after a while, the old housekeeper ushered the guest in, and the person who came was Liao Hui, who was drinking with Cui Yu and Zhang Huan at noon.

"Liao Hui see Xiangguo!" Liao Hui gave a deep salute when he entered the door, he was one of the only three ministers in the court who were still loyal to Cui Yuan, and he was also the eyeliner that Cui Yuan had been planting by Cui Yu's side for many years.

"Sit down!" Cui waved his hand and smiled slightly: "Did something interesting happen today?" ”

Liao Hui nodded, "Back to Xiangguo, Zhang Huan went to Beijing in three days to take up his post, but today he suddenly put out the two boxes of Menxia Province and called on the people to redress their grievances." ”

"Put out two boxes and file a complaint." Cui Yuan was stunned, what is the purpose of this? He pondered for a moment and then asked, "After a day, no one stopped it?" ”

"No, I heard that there are still a lot of contributors, most of whom are complainants."

"It's strange, isn't Pei Jun afraid that someone will sue them for the Pei family?" Cui Yuan said something to himself, and suddenly, a thought flashed through his brain, and he stroked his palm and laughed, "Okay!" Good! is a clever Zhang Huan, yes, he really didn't disappoint the old man. ”

He smiled and looked at Liao Hui, who looked confused, shook his head and said, "Don't ask why, there is one thing you have to do as I say." ”