After such a show, both the monarch and the minister were relatively silent. After a long time, Zhao Jingyu suddenly turned around, and he said to Zhang Cheng: "Although you are determined to resign from the post of general of the Yulin Army, I want to give you a bigger burden!" Zhang Cheng listened to the order. ”

Zhang Cheng knelt down when he heard this.

"I have crowned you as the governor of the Great Chu Empire, and once the situation in the world changes, you can dispatch all the soldiers and horses except for the forbidden army." Zhao Jingyu seemed to have made up his mind, and even Guo Chunhai on the side was shocked.

However, this sentence is extremely funny in Zhang Cheng's heart. A general of the Yulin Army still made the emperor panic, if he really believed it, he was afraid that before his capital governor order was issued, someone would come to ask for his head.

And Zhao Jingyu also thought this in his heart, Zhang Cheng took the initiative to resign from the general of the Yulin Army, proving that Zhang Cheng is a smart person, so he will not worry that he will take this seriously. He did this, firstly, to comfort Zhang Cheng's heart, secondly, to show the people of the world, and thirdly, in the future, the Great Chu Dynasty will inevitably rely on Zhang Cheng to recover the rivers and mountains for the imperial court, and this is also to prepare for the future. This official position will be handed over to him sooner or later, sooner or later, it is better to sell him a favor now. This is the emperor's mental trick.

"Thank you, Lord Longen, death is not enough to repay the king's grace. The ministers should do their best to share the worries of your majesty. This time, Zhang Cheng accepted it happily, and since they both knew each other's thoughts, they tacitly agreed.

Zhao Jingyu helped Zhang Cheng up, he thought about it and asked: "Now that you are the governor of the imperial court, you should share your worries and contribute to the country." Right now, I really have a headache, and I hope that the metropolitan governor will analyze it for me. ”

"Your Majesty, please! The minister should know everything, and the words are endless. Zhang Cheng said.

Zhao Jingyu turned around, sat on the top, and said in a calm tone: "Two days ago, Zhou Bingyan, the general of Fuzhou, wrote about the southern military affairs, and he said that there were nearly 400,000 Chen soldiers in the south, and the army had been held for a long time, and the consumption of grain, grass and ordnance was huge, and I hope I will make a decision as soon as possible." Now that you are the governor of the imperial court, tell me what I should do. ”

Zhang Cheng had already thought about this matter, so he said it without thinking: "Your Majesty, the minister will be outspoken." Since the time of the first emperor Longdive, throughout the 30 years of the Great Chu Dynasty, the country has been fighting one after another, and the money, food, soldiers, horses, and ordnance are countless, and the perennial wars are only afraid that the treasury is empty. And the burden of the people is very heavy, but I am afraid that they will not be able to bear the burden. The people's livelihood is withering, and life is difficult, and there will be a heart of chaos. To prevent the slightest, His Majesty should be the first to repair the internal governance. First of all, His Majesty should repair politics internally; rectify the rule of officials, eliminate redundant personnel, and correct the atmosphere of the government and the opposition, so that the politics of the court are clear, and the officials are ideological and political for the people; Second, when the people are calm; Reducing or reducing the tax burden, persuading agriculture and mulberry farming, and allowing them to rest and recuperate, so that the people can live and work in peace and contentment, so that the national treasury will be full and the national strength will increase dramatically. Third, when the army is renovated; Eliminate the old and weak, disarm them and return them to the field, so as to enrich the labor, retain their elite, strengthen training, enhance the combat power of the soldiers, build weapons, store armor, and reserve war materials for wartime. Your Majesty owns eight states and counties on the mainland, which is several times that of the southern princes, and occupies a granary like Qingzhou. Therefore, what should Your Majesty do, I believe Your Majesty should have a decision. ”

When Zhao Jingyu heard his lofty remarks, his heart was completely dissolved, and he said happily: "Okay! The first emperor praised you when he was alive, Wen Neng raised the pen to settle the world, and Wu Neng immediately set the world. Today, I believe in the words of the first emperor. I see. These days, you're also exhausted. Rest early, and I won't bother. Hello life rest. ”

Zhang Cheng kowtowed and said, "Your Majesty, in two days, Weichen plans to return to Jizhou, I don't know if Your Majesty has any other orders?" ”

"That's fine, be careful on the road. I will hand over the northern border of Dachu to you, and you should pay more attention to the movements on the grassland in Jizhou. Zhao Jingyu advised.

"Wechen knows." Zhang Cheng bowed and bowed again.

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After resting for the night, Zhang Cheng went directly to the Ministry of Officials to resign from the post of general of the Yulin Army. As soon as Zhang Cheng walked into the yamen of the ministry, a group of officials looked at Zhang Cheng from a distance and discussed something one after another. I also know that it is nothing more than how bloody and cruel I am, how many people I killed, and then how I got the favor of His Majesty. For Zhang Cheng, none of this matters. After the officer on duty trembled and asked to understand Zhang Cheng's intention, he entered the inner hall and passed the secretary of the Ministry of Shangshu Dai Xuantang.

Dai Xuanta, the secretary of the ministry, heard that the people below said that Zhang Cheng had arrived, and hurriedly came out to greet him, smiling. He saw that Zhang Cheng actually came to resign, and he resigned from the position of general. Although he didn't get the emperor's will in advance, Dai Xuanqi just thought about it for a while and understood the crux of it, and without hesitation, he handled it directly for him.

After the two handed over the formalities, Dai Xuanqi said to Zhang Cheng: "The general has resigned from the post of general now, what are your plans next?" ”

"I, ah, plan to go back to the mountains of Northland County and live my life as a rich man. Hehe, I have a lot of specialties over there, do you want to give you some? Zhang Cheng said with a smile.

Dai Xuanqi didn't expect this great general with a great reputation to say such a thing, he couldn't help but be stunned, and then laughed. He nodded and said, "If that's the case, then I'll be bothered by the general." However, seeing that the general was so calm and relaxed, talking and laughing freely, it was difficult for the subordinate to say anything more. ”

"What do you want to say? To me. Zhang Cheng asked sideways.

"I originally wanted to say two words of relief, but now it seems that the officials are too careful." Dai Xuantao followed Zhang Cheng to the door of the ministry, and Zhang Cheng said to him: "Lord Dai's kindness is in my heart." However, for the subordinates, it doesn't matter how big or small the power is. The important thing is to live freely and worthwhile. Compared to the poor countryside of Northland County, even if it is rich in the world, the gold everywhere is not attractive to me. Okay, thank you Dai for your help. The next goodbye will probably be in three or five years! ”

Hearing this, Dai Xuantian was stunned, he definitely didn't expect Zhang Cheng to say such a thing that was not for fame and fortune. Just imagine, which soldier was born and died on the battlefield, not for fame and fortune, but for the glory of the ancestors. But after thinking about it, he didn't pay too much attention to Zhang Cheng's words.

"That being the case, then the lower official is waiting for you to bring back some special products to the lower official when you return to Beijing. Hehe. Dai Xuantao usually doesn't smile, but suddenly grinning like this, it gives people a weird feeling.

Zhang Cheng pulled Dai Xuanqi and whispered: "Master Dai, there is something that others will definitely not dare to tell you." Today, Zhang will reveal it to you. ”

Seeing Zhang Cheng's extremely confidential and serious appearance, Dai Xuantao also became serious, and hurriedly came over with his ear, Zhang Cheng whispered: "You know, it's more ugly for you to laugh than not to laugh." Hahahaha! ”

Dai Xuanqi was so angry that he smoked, but Zhang Cheng had already waved his sleeves and floated away. Looking at Zhang Cheng's back that was gradually drifting away, Dai Xuanqi was silent, and he said to himself: "This is a person who is not for power and lives a chic and free life." In this troubled world, it is really rare. ”

Immediately, Zhang Cheng ran to the barracks of the Nanya Forbidden Army, and now the Nanya Forbidden Army has long since lost its former glory. The barracks did not have the rigorous and solemn atmosphere before, but there was a sense of vitality. Not for anything else, just because the Xiaoguo Army of the Southern Ya Forbidden Army is recruiting new troops, and the first batch of 5,000 new troops has already been recruited into the camp.

As the forbidden army of the imperial city, the Xiaoguo Army is very generous in terms of treatment and conditions, and it is also the forbidden army of the Son of Heaven, so it does not need to go to the battlefield to experience life and death, so naturally some of the children of officials and the descendants of the emperor's relatives and relatives should be recruited. In just a few days, five thousand people have already been recruited.

And one after another, there are still many people who want to join the Xiaoguo Army.

But these have nothing to do with Zhang Cheng, he just walked into the barracks, the veterans all knew Zhang Cheng, and when they saw him, they immediately stood solemnly, gave a military salute, and shouted: "I've seen the general." Now that Zhang Cheng's new identity has not spread in the army, Xiaoguo Army naturally will not know whether to call Zhang Cheng or the general.

"Hehe, get up quickly, I'm here to find your general General Shi today, is he in the barracks?" Zhang Cheng asked with a smile.

The battle of the Xiaoguo Army on Suzaku Street can be said to be a change in the color of the iron pillar under his command, and even with awe of Zhang Cheng. But they didn't know that Zhang Cheng basically didn't know any martial arts. But the soldiers didn't know, and Zhang Cheng asked himself so amiably at this time, he was naturally flattered, and hurriedly said in awe: "Yes, the little one will go and report to you." ”

"It's hard work!"

After a while, Shi Kaishan, surrounded by generals and guards, came to the camp gate, Shi Kaishan was still so hearty and straightforward, walked to Zhang Cheng's side, and knelt down on one knee and said: "The last general, Shi Kaishan, has seen the governor!" The soldiers behind him also saluted. And the one who was a little proud of Zhang Cheng's kindness just now, but at this time, he suddenly heard the general say that the other party was actually the governor of the Great Chu Empire, and that was a high-ranking official who led the world's soldiers and horses. He fell to his knees with a limp.

"General, what is this for. Hurry up, hurry up. I have come today not for official reasons, but for a private matter of my own, to ask you. Zhang Cheng saw Shi Kaishan saluting him, and hurriedly pulled him up, and then asked the soldiers to get up.

Immediately, he pulled Shi Kaishan aside, and when he saw that there was no one left and right, he said with some embarrassment: "This, that, well, that's the case." I don't know anyone else in the capital, so we get along day and night, and we are quite familiar. I have to be yours in this matter, so don't shirk it. ”

When Shi Kaishan heard this, he patted his chest and promised: "The governor of the capital has an order, and Kaishan can do everything!" ”

"Well, with your words, I'm relieved. Jingzhao Yin Fangqian's daughter and I are happy with each other, so this time I have this opportunity, so I want to rush to this time to propose marriage. Since ancient times, there have been some rules for the words of the matchmaker, so this matchmaker's errand needs your help! Zhang Cheng said embarrassedly.

At the beginning, Shi Kaishan was still full of confidence, but when he heard it, he was also embarrassed, and said helplessly: "This, this." This kind of thing, old man, I'm a big girl, and I've never done it. Metropolitan Governor, you're embarrassed for me, old man. ”

"Oh, it's because it's hard to entrust others with this matter that I found you. You are a general, go to the battlefield to fight, such a difficult thing, you have no problem, this thing is just a matter of grinding your mouth, you can do it, you can do it. You've got to do it! Hey, you were still patting your chest just now, and you had a big bag. Zhang Cheng is also stubborn to the end.

Shi Kaishan gritted his teeth and stomped his feet, and said to Zhang Cheng: "Okay! Lord Fang worked under the account of the first emperor with the last general in his early years, and he still had some friendship, so I will have a thick old face and tell the Metropolitan Governor. However, if it doesn't work, the last general won't dare to pack the ticket anymore. ”

"Haha, that's, that's." Zhang Cheng laughed heartily when he heard this.

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The next day, Zhang Cheng was waiting for good news in the house, and Shi Kaishan brought a box of good tea and came to Jingzhao Mansion to meet Fang Qian.

After the duty officer passed the ceremony, Fang Qian hurriedly came out to greet him, and the two of them went to the inner hall to sit down.

Fang Qian took the tea given to him by Shi Kaishan, opened the box, smelled it, and exclaimed: "Good tea." The best Mingqian tea! You old boy, it seems that you have been an official by His Majesty's side all these years, and you have earned a lot of brains! ”

"Ouch, I said brother, you know. This box of good tea took me more than half a year. If I hadn't been entrusted by someone, I would have been reluctant to spend unjust money and buy broken tea. Shi Kaishan said bluntly. And Fang Qian is even Shi Kaishan's person, so naturally he doesn't care.

He put down the tea leaves and said to Shi Kaishan: "I knew that you were an old boy, and you were not so kind. By whom have you been entrusted with what do you ask of me? ”

Shi Kaishan said disdainfully: "I, Shi Kaishan, am I the kind of person who is looking for you to open the back door?" It's really hard to talk about it. Oops, I'll get straight to the point. That's the case, most of the governors have taken a fancy to your daughter, so ask me to be a matchmaker. That's it, agree or not, give a happy word! ”

Hearing this, Fang Qian laughed loudly, making Shi Kaishan blush, and he shouted, "Hey, I said." You speak. Don't go there and make this useless. ”

Fang Qian smiled helplessly at him: "You said that." It looks like the king of the mountain is robbing his relatives. didn't say a word of politeness, so he directly asked people if they were willing to marry their daughters. Then he stood up, his previous smile dissipated, and he said seriously: "I have long known about Yu'er's preference for the Metropolitan Governor. You two are willing to do it, and I naturally have nothing to object to. It's just that Yu'er married Zhang Cheng, and in the future, it won't be so comfortable. ”

When Shi Kaishan heard this, he said quite disapprovingly: "I said, you have been a fool to be an official all these years, or what." What a glorious thing it is for your daughter to marry the Governor, I think the Governor is straightforward and honest, and he will not be sorry for your daughter. Why is there such a thing as being comfortable and uneasy? ”

"Many things that you won't understand. You go back and tell Zhang Cheng and let him take the little girl back. Fang Qian sighed and stopped talking.

Shi Kaishan glanced at Fang Qian, thought for a while, and said, "You officials, there are too many twists and turns in your mind. If you want me to see it, isn't it just getting married, marrying a daughter-in-law, as for making it so mysterious? Seeing that Fang Qian didn't speak, Shi Kaishan lost his intention to continue, he stood up, and Fang Qian said: "Some things are not as complicated as you think, relax." Since this is the case, and all the things in the camp are complicated, I will not sit with you for a long time, and I will take my leave. ”

When Fang Qian heard this, he turned around and said, "It's okay." I'll send you! ”

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When he learned from Shi Kaishan's mouth that Fang Qian had agreed to this marriage, he was ecstatic, but he heard Shi Kaishan say that he didn't want to be too public, so he let him take Fang Ningyu directly. couldn't help but be stunned, and after thinking about it, he understood. Fang Qian is unwilling to give Zhang Cheng a handle for fornicating with courtiers, now Zhang Cheng is a holy grace, but who can guarantee that Zhang Cheng's holy favor will not fade for a lifetime. At that time, this matter will naturally be brought out, and it will not be a good thing for him and the other party to be humble at that time.

After thinking about this, Zhang Cheng also sighed, but how could Fang Qian know that the paper can't contain the truth, there is really a day, and it can't be avoided.......