"Hmm." Cai Yan replied in a voice that only he could hear.

"Then what do you think, your father is ready to settle this matter for you." Liu Shi looked at his daughter and said.

At that time, the order of the parents and the words of the matchmaker were very important. Many young people have never met each other and have decided to get married. Today, young men and women have met once, and it is already considered a welfare.

The mother asked for her opinion, and Cai Yan didn't know how to answer for a while, so she had to say: "It's up to your parents to decide."

Speaking of this matter, the prodigal son also read a saying, which said that in ancient times, when a man came to the door to propose marriage, if he was good-looking and the girl was satisfied, he would say with a shy: "The major events of life are all decided by the parents." If she is ugly and dissatisfied, she will say, "My daughter still wants to honor her parents for two years."

In ancient times, heroes saved beauties, and if the hero was handsome, the beauty would say with a shy: "The hero's life-saving grace, the little woman has nothing to repay, but to make a promise." If you are not handsome, she will say: "The hero's life-saving grace, the little woman has nothing to repay, but to be a cow and a horse in the next life to repay this great kindness."

It can be seen that from ancient times to the present, it is all a routine, huhu.

Cai Yan's answer let Liu know what he meant, and he said with a happy face: "In this case, I will go and tell your father." ”

"Hmm." Still speaking in a voice that he could only hear. In fact, Cai Yan at this time had no idea of his own for a long time, and now he was in turmoil, and everything was too sudden. But what woman in the past was not like this? How many people can really control their own destiny?

In the hall, Zhang Chao was still chatting with Cai Yong. The two talked about national affairs.

After there were no outsiders, Cai Yong told his worries about the current situation.

For Cai Yong's ability to foresee that the world may be in chaos, Zhang Chao admired it and also talked about some of his thoughts with reservations.

"Yes, the trend of the world, it will be together for a long time, and it will be divided for a long time. The Han Dynasty ruled for hundreds of years, and now it is time for chaos to arise in a state of mediocrity and corruption. For this reason, Zhiyuan also made some preparations, raising money by selling heroes drunk, and then training family soldiers, so that when the time is right, he will seek something big. ”

This is the first time Zhang Chao has shown such thoughts to outsiders except for Guo Jia. This statement also made Cai Yong surprised: "Oh, according to the virtuous nephew, will the world really be in chaos?" ”

"It must be so." Zhang Chao said very firmly.

This answer made Cai Yong fall into silence for a while. It was about half a minute later, and then he raised his head again and asked, "In this way, Zhiyuan has been prepared for a long time?" ”

"Yes, accumulate grain and build high walls. When the time comes, they will rise resolutely. Zhang Chao borrowed the words of the ancients.

All this also has a source, it was Zhu Yuanzhang who asked the scholar Zhu Sheng for his opinion on his strategic policy of pacifying the world, Zhu Sheng said: "Build a high wall, accumulate grain, and slow down the king." ”

It's just that this time Zhang Chao didn't say the slow king, after all, the current situation is undecided, the world is still the world of the Han Dynasty, and it is too early to say this.

"Accumulate grain and build high walls." Cai Yong repeated in his mouth, then nodded and said, "Yes, that's exactly how it should be." But not only that, but also need to recruit more talents and win more people's hearts. ”

"What Lord Yuezhang said is extreme. The so-called water can carry a boat, and it can also capsize a boat. Those who win the hearts of the people win the world! Zhang Chao hurriedly said with the famous words of the wise men of the ancients.

"Okay, okay." Hearing this statement for the first time, Cai Yong was also overjoyed, he felt that this Zhang Chao was really worthy of what the outside world said, and the exit was a chapter, and the truth and famous sayings in it even an old pedant like him had to admire. Because of his liking and admiration, he didn't dislike the title of Lord Yue, and even had some joy. Such a good young man is about to become his son-in-law, isn't this a treasure or something.

Seeing that Cai Yong agreed with him like this, Zhang Chao was also happy in his heart.

originally thought that a literati like Cai Yong, who just studied knowledge every day, must have a corrupt mind, and must have a strong idea of loyalty to the monarch, once he said that he wanted to change the world, he was afraid that it would cause anger and scolding. But he never thought that it would be a bit unexpected for him to see it like this.

Even though Cai Yong supported himself like this, Zhang Chao wanted to take the opportunity to ask about something, so he said: "Lord Yue, just now outside the hospital, I saw a person named Zijing, I don't know what you think of him?" ”

"Zijing, you're talking about Lu Su. Oh, a virtuous son-in-law has a good eye, this person has asked me twice for advice, I look at his person, he is a person with real talent, and he is a talent. Cai Yong recalled it for a while, and then he remembered this person.

"Hehe, I thought of it with my father-in-law. But I'm afraid it will be difficult to subdue him. Zhang Chao said with some embarrassment on his face. Although he is now more famous than before, he still can't reach the goal of recruiting whoever he wants.

"Oh, that's okay." I really didn't think about it, Cai Yong said with an expression of indifference: "I have heard of Zijing, I was raised by my grandmother since I was a child, if you want to let it be used by you, just take this person's grandmother to your side, and everything will be easy to say at that time." ”

Zhang Chao really didn't expect that Cai Yong would support him like this, not only did he not object, but also proposed a way to solve the matter for himself. He immediately got up and bowed: "Thank you, son-in-law, for your advice." ”

This scene was seen by the Liu family, who came to report it, she originally wanted to tell Cai Yong's daughter that she did not object to this matter, but as soon as she saw such a scene, she knew that she didn't need to say anything, and the two of them had settled the matter.

In the hall, Cai Yong faced Zhang Chao's worship, and his body did not move at all. Just because he handed over the daughter he had raised for more than ten years to this man, isn't it worth worshipping?

After seeing Zhang Chao bow three times, Cai Yong got up and said with a smile: "Virtuous son-in-law, please get up, please get up." ”

"Thank you, Lord Yue." Zhang Chao still said excitedly.

"Well, even if you have such an idea, as a family, of course I want to support you. In this way, I will show you in the capital, and if there is a suitable talent, I will introduce you to the past, and then you can use the talent. Cai Yong hugged his beard and said with a smile.

"Yes, thank you for your concern." Zhang Chao hurriedly nodded again.

"Okay, okay." Cai Yong laughed.

The two chatted very well in the hall again, and after about an hour and a half, this Zhang Chao said goodbye and left. Originally, Cai Yong wanted to leave him for lunch, but thinking that in that case, his daughter would be too awkward, so he just did it, anyway, it was a family, and there were many opportunities to eat.

Zhang Chao left, and Liu and Cai Yan entered the hall, and what they saw was Cai Yong's red face.

"Look at what makes you happy, marrying a daughter, it seems to take a big advantage." When Liu saw Cai Yong's happy appearance, he deliberately teased.

"Hehe, this Zhang Zhiyuan is really a dragon among people, very good, marrying his daughter to such a man is reassuring, and it is also the blessing of our Cai family." Cai Yong did not shy away from saying it at all.

"Father, what do you say?" Cai Yan heard that his face was feverish, and he said cautiously.

"Hehe, what do I say, you can take a look, this is made by Zhiyuan when he was here with me, this poem is really amazing." As Cai Yong spoke, he took out a book of silk paper that had not yet dried and put it in Cai Yan's hand.

"What is this?" Cai Yan took the silk paper a little unknowingly, and then just looked at it, and the person was stunned there, not moving for a long time.

"What's written on that?" Liu Shi looked at the changes in his daughter and asked Cai Yong curiously.

"Okay, it's all about young people, let's give our daughter a little time to think." Cai Yong smiled and shook his head, he didn't have a good opinion of the poem Zhang Chao made in person. After all, he is no longer young, and he no longer has the kind of pursuit and fiery passion for love in his heart.

In the final analysis, if you are not in a state of mind, you will naturally not be able to write such a thing. Zhang Chao can write, proving that he has love in his heart, so let his daughter slowly experience it.

Cai Yong and Liu left, Cai Yan was still standing there, looking at the two-eight-character poem, she didn't say anything for a long time, but the tears in her eyes did flow out, obviously she understood the meaning of the poem, and also knew Zhang Chao's thoughts.

It touched my heart in a flash, but I saw the beauty of the beautiful woman. In this life, I vow not to regret it, and to continue the true feelings of life.

It fully illustrates Zhang Chao's love for Cai Yan who he met for the first time, and his desire to spend this life together.

Cai Yan was still standing in the room, as one of the four talented women in ancient times, Cai Wenji, who was as famous as Li Qingzhao, Zhuo Wenjun, and Shangguan Wan'er, was deeply moved and moved. The initiator, Zhang Chao, had indeed left Cai's Mansion at this time and was running towards Luoyang Horse Market.

The horse market is undoubtedly a place where horses are bought and sold. Zhang Chao had already promised Zhao Yun to get him a good car, and this time he came to Luoyang, how could he not keep his promise?

It's just that this is not the first thing Zhang Chao did after Cai Fu. The first thing he did was to call a brocade guard and tell him to find Wang De.

The two of them came all the way to the horse market with the guards and the members of the Sky Eye who were secretly protecting.

At this time, it is noon, and the gate of the horse market is full of people, which is very lively, so many people set up food stalls here.

The voices of those who sell noodles, those who sell baked cakes, those who sell meat, and those who sell wine come and go.

"Come, Zilong, let's sit here and have something to eat." Zhang Chao beckoned Zhao Yun to a stall. This is a place where meat is sold, and the aroma of dog meat can be smelled from afar.

As soon as they saw the guests, the boss hurriedly ran over to greet them, and after some introductions, the two ordered some dog meat and hero drunk.

The other brocade guards were also looking for a nearby table to sit down, except for something, everyone's expressions were a little nervous, after all, this is a disturbance, and anything can happen.

The wine and meat were quickly served, and Zhang Chao and Zhao Yun were not polite, and stretched out their hands to eat.