Chang Mao was so angry that his eyes turned black: After talking for a long time, he spoke in vain. This stupid prince didn't even understand the way to enter the palace to see his father. Don't talk about helping him ask for a seal or something.

Zhu Hu asked again: "Does Master Chang have anything else?" It's okay, I'm really going to grow vegetables. ”

Chang Mao sighed: "It's okay." ”

Zhu Bai was about to laugh and lose his breath: My fifth brother, he looks stupid, but he is not stupid at all.

Chang Mao ran all morning, in vain, full of exhaustion, weak and dry mouth, and saw a restaurant next to him, so he went in.

He sat down in a private seat on the second floor, looking at the bustling crowd in the market, and the more he thought about it, the more angry he became, and the more he thought about it, the more frustrated he became.

It's all my short-lived father, if he dies a few years later and dies of the Lan family, then for my sake, won't he straighten out his mother?

He shouted: "Xiao Er, serve the wine, bring the best wine you have here to a jar, and then serve four cold and four hot dishes." ”

Xiao Er immediately picked up a jar of wine, patted the mud seal, and the aroma of wine immediately spread in the elegant seat.

Chang Mao drank by himself, and the wine was sad, and he was drunk.

Seeing Hu Weiyong coming in downstairs, a light flashed in Chang Mao's mind, and he hurriedly stood up with a cup, opened the door, stood by the door, and pretended to be drunk and called: "Little Er." ”

As soon as Hu Weiyong saw Chang Mao, he immediately surrendered his hand: "Oh, what a coincidence, Chang is also here." ”

Chang Mao pretended to see Hu Weiyong's appearance: "Eh, Master Hu, what a coincidence." I'm also alone, why don't we have a drink together? ”

Hu Weiyong arched his hand: "Okay, okay, then I'll bother." ”

Chang Mao never mentioned the reward, only gossiped, drank, and deliberately followed Hu Weiyong's words, and also said that Hu Weiyong was a generation of virtuous ministers, and after taking office, he handled government affairs faster and better than before, and he was really a good helper of the emperor.

Hu Weiyong was originally a great joy and liked to listen to flattery. Hearing the dignified Zheng Guogong praise himself like this, his heart was extremely comfortable and a little fluttering.

After all, these military attachés who are usually rewarded with meritorious names have their eyes on the top of their heads, and they don't look down on him at all, who enters the court through the back door by giving gifts.

The two had a great conversation.

When Hu Weiyong wanted to pay the bill, Chang Mao resolutely refused, saying that it was a rare bosom friend, and a meal was nothing.

Chang Mao was originally drunk, but as soon as he got on the horse after saying goodbye to Hu Weiyong, his eyes immediately returned to clarity.

This little bit of wine can't get him drunk at all.

If he hadn't wanted to have a relationship with Hu Weiyong, he wouldn't have been so subservient.

Just now he thought that Hu Weiyong also had the right to report the reward list.

But he has no friendship with Hu Weiyong, and if he says it directly, Hu Weiyong will definitely not agree.

After Lao Zhu announced this matter in the court, he immediately asked someone to secretly stare at Hu Weiyong to see which military general went to intercede with Hu Weiyong.

If Hu Weiyong only does things in government affairs, it is fine, but if he unites military generals and covets military power, it will be a bit troublesome.

Kill him sooner.

As a result, for several days, only Chang Mao and Hu Weiyong were in constant contact.

Chang Mao has no military power, so Lao Zhu doesn't care.

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Chang Mao went to court the next day and went to Hu Weiyong's house with gifts.

Hu Weiyong was flattered: "Oh, why is Master Chang here." ”

Chang Mao was the highest-ranking military general among the people who had come to visit his mansion so far.

Chang Mao arched his hand: "I was drunk that day, I don't know if I offended Lord Hu, and I am here to make amends today." ”

Hu Weiyong smiled: "Ah, why offend, we talked very happily." Since Master Chang is here today, let's stay in my house for a light meal. I'm going to ask for a long time. ”

Chang Mao was worried that he didn't have a chance to stay, so he arched his hand: "Oh, then it's better to be respectful than to obey your fate, bother." ”

Hu Weiyong welcomed Chang Mao in, personally served fragrant tea, and asked people to prepare wine and good food.

Chang Mao saw that Hu Weiyong was so enthusiastic and respectful, and he was very useful.

Not to mention the military generals, even the civil officials in the court look down on him.

Before, he was drunk and took advantage of the strong alcohol to get to the families of several guards officers, and he was sued by the official to Lao Zhu.

Even his father-in-law, Feng Sheng, didn't treat him very well.

How could he ever go to a civil official's house to drink and talk like this?

At this moment, he has a little more true affection for Hu Weiyong.

When the wine and food came up, Hu Weiyong persuaded him diligently, and Chang Mao's face soon flushed and he was slightly drunk.

His eyes suddenly turned red and he began to wipe away tears.

Hu Weiyong was shocked: "Oops." Why is Chang like this? But the food and wine here are not to my liking. ”

Chang Mao said: "No, thank you Lord Hu for your hospitality." Although my cute father Yu Yin got the title of Zheng Guogong. But he never raised his head in the hundred officials. ”

Hu Weiyong smiled: "Hey, what should I do?" Wouldn't it be okay to ask the emperor to give Lord Lingtang a decree? ”

Chang Mao sighed: "But I have no military merits." ”

Hu Weiyong: "I will write the name of Lingtang on the roster, and then ask the emperor in person." You only said that you were willing to go to the frontier to serve the country. The emperor praised you for your bravery, and he will definitely be approved. ”

Chang Mao tapped the table lightly: "Miaomiao." Master Hu is really smart. ”

Hu Weiyong grabbed Chang Mao's wrist: "Master Chang, if this time the Lingtang is successful." How do you thank me. ”

Chang Mao suddenly realized that it seemed that he was approaching Hu Weiyong, but in fact, Hu Weiyong was waiting for him with a net.

But things have come to this point, he and Hu Weiyong also drank wine, gave gifts, and said what he said in his heart, and he couldn't go back.

Besides, Hu Weiyong is now powerful, and if he is good friends, he will not suffer.

He could only bite the bullet and say: "When the time comes, I will naturally be in front of the saddle and behind the horse, and serve Lord Hu." ”

Hu Weiyong nodded: "Okay, good." If you are willing to say this, I should do my best for Chang Daren. ”

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Hu Weiyong handed over the list.

Chang Mao's biological mother is impressively listed.

The list sent by Zhu Bai and Zhu Biao is roughly the same, but it is completely different from Hu Weiyong's.

Their list includes Mu Ying and Lan Yu, who came back from Northern Xinjiang this time, as well as Deng Yu and Deng Yu's widow who died of illness on the way, as well as Guo Ying, who used to be Zhu Yuanzhang's guard, that is, Guo Xing's younger brother, and so on.

All the generals were convinced by this list and felt that it was well deserved.

Lao Zhu only ordered Feng Muying to be the Marquis of Siping, and rewarded Deng Yu with a red python warm robe and a jade belt.

Then to Lan Yu, he only praised a few words, and did not reward him.

Not a word about the rest.

In the eyes of others, this is unfair to Sapphire.

Zhu Bai felt that this was exactly the manifestation of Lao Zhu's intention to reuse the blue jade.

Lao Zhu has been disappointed too many times, so now he will repeatedly examine his ability and loyalty before reusing a person.

Lan Yu is duty, straight-minded, and loyal to Zhu Biao, as long as he is not a demon, he will definitely be Zhu Biao's minister in the future.

Chang Mao wanted to ask about it in the court.

Lao Zhu's words dispelled his thoughts: "This matter has been decided, it is useless to say more."