Sun Shao, who was going to perform a big show, didn't get his wish, and as soon as he made a move, Sun Quan agreed, and decided to send him to Nanjun to propose to Guan Yu again. It's just that considering that he is too young to cope with the scene, it was decided to arrange a messenger for him. Sun Shao had already prepared and proposed to let Zhang Zhao's eldest son Zhang Cheng go.

Sun Quan thought about it for a while, then responded and sent someone to invite Zhang Zhao and Zhang Cheng.

After Zhang Zhao's deliberations, he just returned to the mansion and sat down. During today's deliberations, Sun Quan was not in a good mood, and he was obviously a little distracted, and the deliberations ended hastily, and he didn't come up with any tricks. Zhang Zhao couldn't figure out the reason, but Sun Quan was frightened by Cao Ying's army, so he was naturally a little worried. When his sons Zhang Cheng and Zhang Xiu were talking about this, they received the news that Sun Quan wanted to see them.

Zhang Cheng was very strange and a little excited. Sun Quan has not summoned Zhang Zhao alone for a long time, and this time he was suddenly summoned urgently, presumably there was something important that could not be solved, and he remembered the old minister again. But why did he summon himself? Are you going to let me out?

Zhang Zhao also thought of this, he and Zhang Cheng glanced at each other, and a hint of joy flashed in their eyes at the same time.

"Father, is it ......?"

"Maybe." Zhang Zhao has been in the world for a long time, and he is much calmer, he pondered for a while, then went in with Zhang Cheng to change clothes, and then rushed to the general's mansion in a carriage. Although their home is not far from the general's mansion, it is etiquette to take a car, even if it is two steps, this car must be taken, otherwise it will be a loss of identity.

As soon as he saw the majestic Zhang Zhao, Sun Quan also became serious, and Sun Shao, who had just jumped up and down, took two steps and saluted Zhang Zhaoshen: "Teacher." ”

"Hmm." Zhang Zhao nodded expressionlessly, went straight into the main hall, and saluted Sun Quan, who greeted him. Zhang Cheng didn't dare to slack off, and also saluted according to the rules, and then sat behind Zhang Zhao.

Sun Quan doesn't talk nonsense, psychologically speaking, he doesn't like Zhang Zhao, seeing Zhang Zhao's face, he feels nervous, so he said straight to the point, I want to ask Zhang to assume the position of Ren Zhonglang general, and go to Nanjun with Sun Shao to propose to Guan Yu.

Zhang Zhao was very satisfied, at this moment, Sun Quan was able to hand over this important task to Zhang Cheng, which showed that he still valued him, and his son, who had always been white, jumped to become a Zhonglang general, which can be regarded as a flat land. He thought about it for a moment, and then agreed. Zhang Cheng naturally had nothing to say, kowtowed and thanked him, and then Sun Quan explained some things, asking them to receive the gifts they needed to bring and set off as soon as possible.

Zhang Chengru was in a dream, until he got on the big boat that went up the river, he was still immersed in excitement. However, he has a very strict family education, and usually takes Confucian ethics as the code of conduct, although he is happy in his heart, he will not show his traces in front of others.

"Uncle Shi." Sun Shao got out of the cabin and arched his hand at Zhang Chenggong, who was standing in the wind, and the river wind in early winter was blowing in his face, which was really a little chilly. It's just that Zhang Cheng doesn't seem to be afraid of the cold, and he has been standing like this.

"Fengxian, you are my father's disciple, and then call me Uncle Shi, but it will be a mess of generations." Zhang Cheng politely turned around and returned the salute. When he knew that it was Sun Shao who proposed to Sun Quan that he be the chief envoy, his attitude towards Sun Shao changed a little. At the beginning, Zhang Zhao accepted Sun Shao as a disciple, he still didn't understand it, but now he sincerely admires Zhang Zhao, Sun Quan really still has to be stimulated, otherwise he doesn't know when he will be able to think of you.

"Hehehe......" Sun Shao smiled, and then changed his words: "Then I will dare to call Brother Zhonghe." ”

Zhang Cheng also smiled: "It should be like this." ”

"Brother Zhong, it's windy outside, don't get cold, let's go into the cabin, let's drink some wine, and by the way, I will ask you for some knowledge."

Zhang Cheng didn't shirk either, to be honest, although his heart was hot, it was still quite cold after the wind blew for a long time.

They sat on a boat, which was made up of two boats together, although the speed was not fast, but it was steady, and there were fifty soldiers on board, including Shuai Zeng and Qiao Yue of Sun Mansion, Cao Gen, and Shangguan Xuefei, the attendant of Zhang Mansion. Cao Gen was a man of about thirty years old, taciturn, physically strong, and stood in the corner when he was fine. Shangguan Xuefei is a good-looking young woman, although she wears the clothes of a maid, she is downright and generous, and she and Qiao Yue hit it off at first sight, and soon became a good sister.

Sun Shao looked at Zhang Cheng and said with a smile: "Does Brother Zhong like to drink spirits, or is it milder?" ”

Zhang Cheng also smiled: "Since we still have to study knowledge, let's drink something mild, we really want to get drunk, but it's a little disrespectful to the saint." ”

Sun Shao didn't refute either, and asked Shuai Zeng to bring some ordinary brewed wine. Truth be told, he doesn't like to drink distilled spirits either.

While the two were drinking, they ate some snacks to accompany the wine, and talked casually. For this mission, Sun Shao spent a lot of money and asked Shuai Zeng to go to the big city to purchase a pass, what is delicious to buy, and it will take many days to get to Jingzhou. He wants to encircle Zhang Cheng well, not only because Zhang Cheng is a righteous envoy, but more importantly, he also wants to seize this time to study and ask Zhang Cheng to teach scriptures.

"Fengxian, do you think this mission can be completed?" Zhang Cheng sipped his wine and asked casually.

"With Brother Zhong here, I think it should be fine."

"Not really." Zhang Cheng shook his head, his face was embarrassed: "The Supreme has already sent someone to propose marriage, Guan Yu has also refused, let's go again, if there is no better explanation, I am afraid that it will be in vain." If this is the case, not only will our faces be gloomy, but the plan of the Supreme Federation Liu Kangcao will also be affected, and I am afraid that we will shrink back and dare not let go of the battle. ”

Sun Shao chewed the beans in his mouth, but did not answer Zhang Cheng directly. He didn't go to Jingzhou to propose marriage to Sun Deng, but to find a wife for himself, but Zhang Wen gave him the idea before he could tell Zhang Cheng, including Sun Quan, in the name of Sun Deng's proposal, not letting them die of this heart, and he couldn't mention that idea. He said perfunctorily: "Even if it doesn't work, Guan Yu won't immediately send troops to attack, although Lu Hengjiang is sick, people are still in Lukou, Guan Yu wants to invade the east, I'm afraid it's not so easy." ”

Zhang Cheng nodded, he talked about Sun Quan, but it was just a superficial article, in fact, whether it was successful or not, it seems that it has little impact on the battle situation at present. You must know that Xiahou Yuan is attacking Bajun, and Liu Bei's pressure is not small, he will not take the initiative to attack Dongwu at this time. But for him Zhang Cheng, it means a lot, and he messed up his first errand, which had a very bad impact on his career. What's more, now is after the failure of the first marriage proposal, Sun Quan only thought of him, if it doesn't work out, wouldn't he live up to Sun Quan's trust?

So for his own sake, he had to get it done.

Zhang Cheng's thoughts Sun Shao also basically knows, otherwise he would not take the initiative to recommend Zhang Cheng as the envoy. Zhang Wen started from his own situation, compared his heart to his heart, and immediately guessed Zhang Zhao's secret intention of accepting him as a disciple, and took this opportunity to pull Zhang Cheng into the water, which can be described as an arrow. But now it's just a relationship, and it will take time to really tie Zhang Cheng and himself together.

"In my opinion, when Brother Zhong passes through Lukou, let's go and meet Lu Hengjiang." Sun Shao opened the topic: "His physical condition is related to our confidence in speaking. The confidence was insufficient, and he fell behind without a fight. ”

Zhang Cheng frowned, thought for a while, and nodded: "You're right, we should go to meet him." Not only to see him, but also to meet Lu Meng. ”

Sun Shao smiled. Although Zhang Zhao, Lu Su, and Lu Meng were all Huaisi factions and had common interests, they were not in harmony with each other. Zhang Zhao relied on his youth and learning, and did not look down on martial artists like Lu Su and Lu Meng, although Lu Meng was still recommended to Sun Quan by him. Especially Lu Su, Zhang Zhao always thought that he was immodest and self-righteous, and belittled him in front of Sun Quan. It's just that after the war and the peace discussion in the thirteenth year of Jian'an, the two of them turned over in Sun Quan's mind, which can be regarded as providence. Now that Zhang Cheng is going to see Lu Su, it is indeed a little difficult for him.

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