Jizhou Town, the town of Santun camp.

On this day, knowing that Zhang Zhou was going to arrive, Cui Yuan, as the chief soldier, took people out of the city to greet him early in the morning, and Zhu Feng was in charge of guarding and other things before he came out at noon, but found that Cui Yuan was sitting in the official booth and chatting with a few people.

It seems that Cui Yuan served in the army, suppressing his arrogant and sociable nature, and now he went out of the city to meet Zhang Zhou, giving him the opportunity to meet with the local gentry, which inspired his ability to communicate with others.

After Zhu Feng arrived, everyone stood up to greet him, but Zhu Feng felt that he was out of place with the current atmosphere.

Because of Zhu Feng's arrival, the people present felt that he might have discussed some military affairs with Cui Yuan, and they all avoided it.

"It's already noon, and I haven't seen anyone yet." Cui Yuan sighed with emotion.

The north wind is howling, and the hot tea on the table has long since turned into herbal tea.

Zhu Feng said: "Coming from Guazi Mountain, it will be at least after noon, Brother Cui, you are in such a hurry to come out and wait, are you waiting for Brother Zhang to arrive, or wait...... The eldest princess? ”

"Huh?"

Cui Yuan didn't expect Zhu Feng to ask such an embarrassing question.

Fortunately, someone came over to report the progress of Zhang Zhou's march, so Cui Yuan didn't have to answer.

"Is there still four or five miles to go? That's fast. Cui Yuandao, "Zhijie, do we want to go out?" ”

Zhu Feng said: "As a general of the garrison, it is already polite to go out of the city to greet you, if you go far, what should you do if you encounter an enemy attack?" ”

Cui Yuan smiled and said, "No." ”

Everyone knows that it won't, but Zhu Feng is a person from a handsome family, and he still understands the basic rules.

At this moment, Zhu Daqi, the captain of the guard beside Zhu Feng, came over and said, "Master Hou, I just got news from Beijing, saying that Mrs. is also among them." ”

"What?"

When Zhu Feng heard this, his expression became nervous.

Zhu Chen's family came to him without notifying him in advance, and today everyone came out to greet Zhang Zhou, only to be told that his wife would also come, which was enough to make him cramped for someone like Zhu Feng.

After all, Zhu Chen's family does not have Ning Tong's "super lady treatment", in Zhu Feng's opinion, Ning Tong is a good sister, and Zhu Chen's family is purely married in a political marriage, and has no emotional basis with him, and is even sent by the old lady to monitor him.

Cui Yuan smiled: "It's a good thing, you and your family may not have seen each other for a long time, and it is rare to be reunited." Newlywed Yan'er, Xiao Bei is better than newlywed. ”

"Huh." Zhu Feng smiled bitterly.

His expression was clearly saying, Brother Cui, are you pretending to be confused, or are you really nonsense? Don't you know one family at a time?

Zhu Daqi was very "considerate" and asked, "Then do you want to avoid it first?" ”

Zhu Feng also felt that Zhu Daqi's question was a bit aimed at himself, he said: "It's okay to come, probably to talk to me about things involving Pingjiang Bo's mansion, with Brother Zhang here, I will let Brother Zhang help." He's a warm-hearted person anyway. ”

Cui Yuan asked: "The affairs of Uncle Pingjiang's family, do you also need to know the festival to ask?" ”

"Alas!" Zhu Feng sighed, "No way, there is only one brother in my wife's house, and they ...... Brother and sister can be regarded as taking care of each other, who can they rely on if they don't rely on me at the moment? ”

Cui Yuanden felt that Zhu Feng was a very responsible man, and nodded approvingly: "Zhijie, you value love and righteousness, and I should learn more from you." It's a pity, if there's anything going on in my house, I'll ...... Can't get your hands dirty. ”

Zhu Daqi couldn't help but glance at Cui Yuan.

You are a colt, a person who relies on nepotism in the eyes of outsiders, what kind of garlic do you fill here?

Obviously, in the eyes of people from orthodox wealthy families, especially in the eyes of those soldiers in the house, Cui Yuan is not worthy of respect, but the middle and lower-level generals pay more attention to ability.

Among the upper-class people, whether they have the ability or not is, anyway, the princes and nobles did not live by their ability, they all relied on reincarnation to vote well.

In many cases, incompetence is an advantage because there is no threat.

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Originally, I thought that there were only five or six miles left, and Zhang Zhou would be able to arrive soon.

As a result, more than an hour had passed, and when the sun had already set in the west, Zhang Zhouxing appeared in front of the Santun camp.

It is not the first time that Zhang Zhou has arrived, and the grand occasion of this greeting is not at all comparable to the previous one arranged by Liu Yu, which is called a real grandeur...... This time, at most, Cui Yuan and Zhu Feng were waiting with a few local gentry and a few guards.

"Brother Zhang."

Zhu Feng was very happy to see Zhang Zhou, so he ran forward from afar and even helped Zhang Zhou restrain the horse.

Let outsiders see that this Zhu Feng is extremely stammering with Zhang Zhou, and only a few people know that Zhu Feng is so enthusiastic about Zhang Zhou, and he welcomes Zhang Zhou's arrival from the bottom of his heart.

The main reason is that Zhu Feng's ability is not good, it all depends on Zhang Zhou's support, this time Zhu Feng won a big victory under the protection of Zhang Zhou, so he naturally wants to thank Zhang Zhou.

In other words, when Zhu Feng saw Zhang Zhoulai, in addition to the joy of seeing friends, he also had a sense of steadiness to find a backer, and he counted on Zhang Zhou to bring him back to the capital.

Zhang Zhou dismounted, met with Cui Yuan, and greeted the local gentry at the same time.

If the local gentry respected and relied on Cui Yuan, for Zhang Zhou, it was purely unattainable, and in the face of Zhang Zhou's approachability, they felt even more flattered, and a few people in the back knelt there without getting up because they didn't hear Zhang Zhou's "free courtesy" voice, and they didn't even dare to raise their heads to look at Zhang Zhou.

"Uncle Jingshan, this time I came with the emperor's order to reward the three armies, and at the same time brought you a piece of news, Your Majesty means to promote you to the Marquis of Jingshan, and it is estimated that you will be able to give the reward after returning to Beijing." After Zhang Zhou finished speaking with a smile, he pointed to a group of cars behind him, "The eldest princess is still over there, I'll just say a few words to Zhijie here." ”

After Cui Yuan heard this, he was quite excited.

When he followed Zhang Zhou's fingers and saw the familiar carriage in the distance, he instantly felt a huge pressure again.

Obviously, for a man like him who has just achieved fame, he still doesn't want to face his wife...... obviously misses it very much, but when he really wants to meet, he will feel the invisible pressure of the royal family on him.

"Zhijie, tell me about this war. Let's go into town together. Zhang Zhou said to Zhu Feng with a smile.

The implication is that you Cui Yuan can just take care of your own private affairs, and you don't have to care what I think.

Anyway, it's the same with anyone, don't snub your wife.

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On the day of entering the city, there was a welcome banquet in the city, which was originally out of specification, but because now Yongping Mansion has been given to Zhang Zhou by the emperor as a fief, although Santun Camp does not strictly belong to Yongping Mansion, or the administration here is detached, but because the industries of the official gentry in the city are basically local, they can't help but talk to Zhang Zhou.

When the banquet was about to start, Cui Yuan was late.

But I saw that his face was red.

Zhang Zhou also estimated that with the strong character of Princess Yongkang, she would definitely give her husband sweet dates to eat first, which would make Cui Yuan very useful, feel the achievements made by his own efforts, and gain the respect of his wife, which could satisfy part of his vanity.

But with Zhang Zhou's understanding of Yongkang, this jujube is only sweet on the surface.

The banquet was presided over by Zhu Feng.

At this time, Zhu Feng's strong communication skills were shown, he himself liked to socialize with people from three mountains and five mountains, and Zhang Zhou gave him extra courage by his side, making him feel that he could have no scruples, and then thought that Zhang Zhou was here to save himself from fire and water, and he could return to Beijing to live a good life in the future......

Naturally, he wanted to get drunk.

Outcome...... Zhu Feng was really drunk, and he was helped inside early.

On the contrary, Cui Yuan's side is very restrained in drinking.

At the end of the banquet, it was just a change, Cui Yuan accompanied Zhang Zhou into the governor's yamen, this is not Cui Yuan's residence, he is only as the host to send the new master to this yamen, although Zhang Zhou can not stay in the city for a few days, but as long as Zhang Zhou is in the day, Zhang Zhou is in charge of the day here.

"Cui Yuma, I'm sorry to disturb your husband and wife reunion, I have something to discuss with you." Zhang Zhoudao.

Cui Yuan hurriedly said: "It's the same if you have something to say to An Bianhou, or send someone to call him over." ”

Zhang Zhou said with a smile: "In the afternoon, I just gave you a chance to get along with the eldest princess, not that I only talked to him about something, I didn't even tell him." I came here this time to arrange the dispatch of troops to Liaodong, you may have to lead troops, fight with Tang Yin, and send troops to Liaodong. ”

Cui Yuan lowered his head, he had learned the news earlier, but he didn't know the details yet.

"Zhang Butang, dare to ask, except for Zaixia, is there no one else who is suitable? In fact, after these days of leading the troops, I am very tired, and I really want to ......" Cui Yuan is a little bit of a picker.

It's rare to meet someone in charge, even if he feels ashamed, he can't help but bring it up.

Zhang Zhou smiled: "You are very similar to Zhijie's temperament. Earlier, he had been mentioning this to me as well. ”

Cui Yuan said: "It's not that I don't want to serve the imperial court, it's just that my ability is limited, and I have relied on the courage of the soldiers, the favor of God, and your strategizing, so that I have achieved a little success." If this continues, I am afraid that luck will be lost, which will be unfavorable to the situation in Liaodong. ”

Zhang Zhou nodded and said, "But do you think that who else can deter the Jurchens in the army now besides you?" ”

"This ......"

Cui Yuan thought about it, there were a lot of people he could recommend.

But with the current situation in Jiliao, among so many generals, he and Zhu Feng are second to none, and the others are basically Wenchen, including Yang Yiqing and Tang Yin, who can only be regarded as handsome, not generals.

Zhang Zhoudao: "Tang Yin was promoted to the general system, and the soldiers and horses of Jizhen and Liaozhen were coordinated, and you coordinated with him as the chief soldier, and I coordinated the troops as the secretary of the military department." Be prepared, you will have to transport the soldiers and horses to the sea before the end of the year, and you will have to do some training for the soldiers before transporting the troops, leaving you not much time. ”

Because of the problem of seasickness when transporting troops to Liaodong, it is necessary to let the soldiers adapt to it, so it is necessary to make some preparations in advance.

Cui Yuan asked, "Who will hand over the local military affairs?" ”

Zhang Zhou smiled: "You don't have to worry, someone will take over, the eldest princess may only come here, and she will return to Beijing in a few days, you ...... Hehe. ”

This is to remind Cui Yuan to cherish the opportunity to get along with his mother-in-law at home, time is running out, and you have to embark on the next journey.

Although Cui Yuan was a little reluctant, he also knew that this order did not come from Zhang Zhou, but from the emperor, and he could not object, plus as a relative, he was accustomed to bowing his head in the face of power, and he could not fight.

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Cui Yuan doesn't fight, it doesn't mean that the one in his family won't.

When Zhang Zhou arrived at the governor's yamen, he had just rested for one night, and when he got up the next morning, he was told that Yongkang had come to the house early to wait, saying that there was something important to discuss with him.

Needless to say, Yongkang is trying to keep her husband again.

When Zhang Zhou came out, he saw that Yongkang didn't see anyone else, and he couldn't help but think in his heart, even if you Cui Yuan is developed, you are still a strict wife, should you take out some momentum and shock your wife?

"Mr. Zhang, you don't believe what you say." Yongkang came up and exhaled angrily.

But she couldn't have seizures.

Don't think about yourself, you have to think about your husband, now Cui Yuan is serving in the army, Zhang Zhou can move his fingers casually, and Cui Yuan will not have a good life.

Zhang Zhoudao: "Didn't I make it clear to you when I came?" It was His Majesty's intention to transfer him to Liaodong, and there were a lot of troops from all walks of life in Liaodong this time, and he was only one way there. ”

Yongkang said: "You also know what I'm talking about? ”

Zhang Zhou shrugged.

It's hard not to know you like this.

"Is this palace begging you? Don't let him go, you let Zhu Feng go! In terms of prestige in the army, isn't that little grandfather better than a colt? Otherwise, you will lead the troops yourself...... Do you have to toss him to death to be willing? I know you'll use the royal brother to prevaricate me, but as long as you speak, the imperial brother will also give you face. ”

This time, Yongkang really can't help it.

She had to beg Zhang Zhou, so she almost lowered her voice.

Zhang Zhoudao: "Fighting the Jurchens will not be more dangerous than sending troops to the grassland, right?" Not sure what you're worried about. ”

Yongkang puffed up and said: "My husband has become famous, I am indeed happy for him, but I don't know how many catties and taels he has?" Good luck will not be favored again and again, and when he leads his troops, he relies more on the assistance of others, which is equivalent to saying that his fate is in the hands of others. ”

Zhang Zhou asked curiously: "Whose hand is his life?" ”

"There is Baoguo Gong in the front, Liu Yu in the back, and Zhu Feng, they are all related to the safety of the donkey, as long as they are willing, they will let the colt charge into battle, the colt can only take risks again and again, of course, and you, as long as you give him an errand that is dangerous, or if you don't help him, he will die at any time, or even ruined!"

When Yongkang said this, he was a little anxious and scratched his ears and cheeks.

But she didn't.

In the capital, she could also go to the palace to find relatives to complain, but she also knew that this trick was useless against Zhang Zhou.

Zhang Zhoudao: "Then you underestimate Maoren's ability, I think he has the potential of a famous general through the ages, if he doesn't go into battle just because he is greedy for life and afraid of death, he will be laughing and generous!" Eldest princess, you don't want him to be called a coward, do you? ”

"You ......"

Also, have more faith in him, so that he himself will have more faith. Don't be so discouraged, many people will help him. According to what you said, the next person who can lead his destiny is named Tang Yin, this is also a ruthless character, you can ask about the Duobi City, as well as what he did in North Korea, with their sincere cooperation, it is effortless to take down the Jurchens. (End of chapter)