Chapter 268: Horses don't have night grass and no fat, right?
What is the origin of this Sutra? Guan Yu remembered this person in his heart, and recalled whether the eldest brother had mentioned it in the past.
After a while, Jian Yong also came from outside, and after coming in in a hurry, he immediately stood at the door and shouted, "Oops! Isn't this a talented and promising scripture? β
"What, have you come to Xu Du to join my lord?"
Although he spoke loudly, the smile on his face could not be hidden at all, and when the other two looked at each other, they looked at each other and were stunned, and soon laughed out loud.
Liu Bei hurriedly stretched out his hand and explained: "Xianhe don't have to say it again, at that time, Zijing had a family and the ardent expectations of the elders, so naturally he couldn't sit at home with me all the time." β
Xuande's words made Zhao feel guilty, in fact, ......" Zhao snorted and said bitterly: "I'm not happy in Jizhou." β
"Okay, okay," Liu Bei opened his hands to persuade, "It is the fate of the dark to see each other again today, the two of you will enter the table quickly, and we will drink all night." β
"Yun Chang, Yide, go get the wine!"
"Still drinking?" Zhang Fei stared directly at a few people, and glanced back and forth at a few people, "Such a good wine, leave a few jars for me, there are still a month or two in this winter, if there is no wine, I really don't know how to get by, so can't I lie on the bed every day, moaning without illness?" β
"Tsk, go!" Liu Bei frowned reproachfully, and was stingy at this time, "After drinking, just buy it again." β
Where to buy? Zhang Fei thought to himself, blinking and blinking and couldn't move his legs, wasn't this a big gift from Zhang Hangang?
The Sutra was given to you, so isn't this wine for me? Isn't it a bit unseemly to entertain the heavy gifts given to you with the heavy gifts that were given to me.
"Third brother, come with me to get wine."
Guan Yu smiled, stroked his beard, looked deeply at the three people in front of him with empty eyes, and called softly.
As a result, Zhang Fei just moved his legs and froze in place, as if he couldn't walk because he was numb.
Guan Yu helplessly persuaded: "Oh, third brother, the eldest brother reunites with his old friend, you just let him drink it freely, this wine is gone, I will go to Bo Chang to ask for it." β
"Really?"
Zhang Fei's eyes lit up, and he hurriedly walked in front of Guan Yu, and said with anticipation: "Really? Can it really be there? The relationship between my brother and Na Bochang should be good, right? β
"Well, it's really good," Guan Yu nodded, and then clasped his fists with Liu Bei and the others, and said, "Big brother, Brother Zijing, Xianhe, you wait here first, and Yide and I will come when we go." β
"Okay."
Several people sat down.
Guan Yu and Zhang Fei went to the courtyard to get wine from the backyard wine storage place, in fact, there were also guards to follow, and the two of them were also happy to walk around.
"This sub-scripture, Bo often praised it several times, it should be capable," Guan Yu said coldly, "The third brother should not be unhappy in his heart." β
"I don't have grievances," Zhang Fei blinked, looking very smart and frank, "I really can't bear to drink, this is mellow and fragrant, and there are no green impurities, you can drink it when you pat it, it's really good wine." β
"You really don't?" Guan Yu looked at him with a smile.
"It's really not," Zhang Fei scratched his head, "That Zijing and Xianhe are both old brothers, but they are different from us, the elder brother is so casual and unprepared, in fact, he doesn't treat us as relatives, there is still a difference." β
Oh, I see.
So who is upset in their hearts? Could it be me?
In that case, it's not mine!?
Guan Yu smiled, "That's it, it's good that the third brother doesn't have a mustard in his heart." β
"Eh, brother," Zhang Feile smiled kindly, and came over quite expectantly, "What you said just now, but don't forget it, after drinking, help me go to Zhang Bochang's to buy some, and I will pay for it." β
"Okay."
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Banchengfu.
"Liu Bei can't be transferred, just take up an official position near Xudu."
"He married famous people, and has the talent of governing the county, and he is also a good hand at leading troops to fight, and he has the name of benevolence, good governance, and virtue in the sea, once he is released, it is the dragon returning to the sea."
Guo Jia categorically refuted the suggestions of everyone present.
Except for Zhang Han, he is not a person in Guo Jia's eyes.
"If you want to be promoted, you can ask Your Majesty to fill the position of General Zuo of Dong Cheng at the beginning, and lead the soldiers and horses under my lord's command."
"In this way, he is also a Han minister, and he is led by the Han family, and he still needs to thank the prime minister."
"Hmmm......"
Isn't that just turning back? Zhang Han fell into deep thought, but he really couldn't find a suitable official position, so it didn't hurt to place one in Xu Du at will.
"I still think that he is still the assassin of Yuzhou," Xi Zhicai shook his head, and continued: "It is also in this Xu Capital, and the rest of the things can be assisted by the people of the Shi clan, and they will do their best to support the people and govern the people for me." β
"In this way, Xuande Gong's talent can also be displayed proudly, and the heart of the Han can naturally be demonstrated."
"Although you have no military merits, you can still be knighted with merit."
"Why don't you go and ask the prime minister what he thinks, and then make a decision?" Zhang Han blinked, and simply revealed the topic.
"Actuallyβ" At this time, an old and muddy but still full of breath voice sounded from the corner, and everyone was slightly surprised, and they all followed the prestige and found that it was Jia Xu sitting on the edge.
Because Dong Wan and Mi Fang were both relatively broad, they blocked him behind him.
At this time, everyone was startled when he suddenly spoke, and Zhang Han was even more surprised and exclaimed: "Hey, there is still someone there!?" β
Jia Xu looked at the various gazes cast at him, and said, "Tsk, I just don't like to argue, I like to eat quietly on the side, why are you so surprised?" β
"I've been here since the feast."
Zhang Han smiled embarrassedly: "Hehe, I thought you didn't come out of the barracks?" β
"Actually, you can say what."
"In fact, as long as you drag it out until you win the battle with Jizhou, you can find an opportunity to kill it and prevent future troubles," Jia Xu said expressionlessly, "If you win, there is no opponent in the world, you can act like this." β
"If we lose, then we have nowhere to go, and we can't afford to take care of it anymore, so it will be delayed until after the Northern War, and it will be the time to consider staying, which is the same for Xuande Gong, whether to go or stay, it needs to be after that."
"And now, the prime minister still has the intention of loving and harmonious court, and Xuande Gong also has the feeling of serving the Han family, or the harmony between the monarch and the minister, and the peaceful scene of harmony between the upper and lower levels, in fact, there is no need to be tense."
"And if it comes to the time to decide the winner in the future, you can kill or stay, during this time, just make friends, don't be too guarded."
"Hmmm......"
Several people thought about it for a while, pondered these words, and felt that there was some truth in them, and Jia Xu's words could be said to be to the point.
They are too eager to produce immediate results, or Jia Xu, the old silver coin, can see the long-term and transparent, and there is quite a kind of meaning of not hurrying and slowly getting off the set.
For now, we should keep it as it is for the time being, and wait until the future to think about it.
"There is some truth in that," Zhang Han said with a smile, "In that case, you should go and make it clear to the prime minister as soon as possible." β
"Don't worry," Xi Zhicai took a sip of wine, got up and said, "I'll go and inform the prime minister." β
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Prime Minister's Office.
After Guan Yu left, Cao Cao was still reminiscing about something, his brows never stretched, he was always wrinkled, and he refused to sleep in the study with a heavy heart.
As a result, it was a big night, and even the drunkenness had dissipated, and his sleepiness had not yet come.
Cao Ang had already returned with the army, and he was supposed to rest in his Zhonglang General's mansion and enjoy some hot kang activities.
After visiting my mother in the evening, I heard that my father was still in the study and seemed to be in a bad mood, so I came to see him, mainly because of curiosity.
What will make my father depressed and refuse to go back to his room to sleep must have something to do with Bo Chang.
But before he went, he asked a few uncles in the mansion, and learned that he was eating and drinking with Guan Yu in the evening, so it stands to reason that he should be very happy.
Could it be that something unpleasant happened at the banquet?!
"I don't know about this," Xu Chu shook his head, touching his head and looking harmless, he had no interest in the things of the lord's family, as well as his preferences and thoughts.
He only likes to secretly observe Xu Du's civil and martial arts, especially the martial arts of military generals, and usually competes with others when he has time, and secretly learns to enhance his own ability.
Dian Wei, Zhang Han, and Zhao Yun have all been entangled by him many times, and they have fought many times when they are usually idle.
"When Guan Yunchang came, he was still talking and laughing, drinking and having fun, and it seemed that the atmosphere was good, but I don't know what he said later."
Xu Chu scratched his head calmly, but now the prime minister is really unhappy, he should not be able to sleep, so he is reading in the study sullenly.
After Cao Ang roughly knew, he asked Xu Chu to report, and after a while, Xu Chu came back and let Cao Ang in.
As soon as he arrived in the house, Cao Ang knelt in front of Cao Cao after saluting, the father and son faced each other for a moment, Cao Cao smiled and said: "Ang'er led the troops to Guandu this time, transported grain and grass for me, and replenished the source of soldiers, which is also a great achievement, and I am very relieved." β
This is a scene, although the father and son are close, but the occasional compliment can let the son know that he always remembers his exploits, and there is no harm in it.
After hearing this, Cao Ang naturally took over the conversation, "In fact, there are still many people who have made great contributions in this battle, such as Bo Chang, General Yun Chang, Uncle Yuan Rang, and Uncle Zilian, all of whom have made great contributions. β
"It's not surprising that the son just transported grain and grass."
Sure enough, as soon as Cao Ang's words fell, Cao Cao's face darkened when he heard the word "Bochang", and he lowered his head without speaking, not knowing what book he was reading.
In other words, I wasn't reading a book at all, and the book in front of me was afraid that I wouldn't be able to get into my heart at all.
Seeing this scene, Cao Ang can basically conclude that the root of this problem is probably on Zhang Han.
"Father, but you are sorrowful because of the things that are common? Could it be ......?"
Cao Ang remembered that on the way back, he heard many soldiers praise Guan Yu, and his reputation gradually changed in the army, and he was no longer regarded as a general who was favored but useless and had no fame.
This is what Bai Bo often gives, and what his father is most afraid of now is that after Guan Yu has achieved merit, he will choose to leave immediately.
"Ugh."
Cao Cao sighed, raised his head and looked at Cao Ang with a wry smile, and said, "Zhang Bochang is really now, and he must take care of it." β
"I found him, more and more excessive!!"
"What's going on?"
Cao Ang was stunned and asked weakly.
Father, this fire suddenly started up, I couldn't have lit it myself, right? He panicked in his heart and looked secretly.
Cao Cao took a deep breath and spit out a long time: "Some time ago, I often went to see Your Majesty with your uncle, and Your Majesty has always been very fond of him, you know this. β
"Not bad." Of course, Cao Ang knew that it was not just as simple as pampering, Zhang Han's words he would even think about it more and think about it repeatedly, and he had never done anything to put pressure on Zhang Han, and he had always left his choice.
Cao Cao looked up to the sky and sighed, and said in a hurried and fast tone: "When praising and recommending Yun Chang, Bo Chang also mentioned that Yun Chang is a noble and righteous man, and he is arrogant in his heart. β
"But if it is a reward for the soldiers brought out of the battle of life and death under his command, it will make him remember this kindness, so Bo Chang asked Your Majesty for an order to allocate 30,000 gold to reward his army, and Your Majesty has agreed."
Cao Cao's eyelids lifted, speechless to the extreme, the corners of his mouth were deflated, and there was a faint sound of gritting teeth.
Cao Ang frowned, did not ask, but sat quietly and listened carefully.
After a while, Cao Cao slowly showed a wry expression, and said quietly: "I drank with Yun Chang tonight and found out that after defeating Yuan Shao's soldiers and horses at that time, more than 1,000 fine horses were captured. β
"So Yun Chang agreed," Cao Cao said excitedly, and patted the case, "Who knew that he would come back for His Majesty to reward!?" He has earned more than a thousand war horses inside and out, this bastard, I really ...... Strangle him. β
Cao Cao's face turned blue with anger, mainly because he was embarrassed, you are planning to make money so much, it can't be a personal love, right?
If this is not the case, it is because I have long known that after this meritorious service, there will be no reward for coming back, so I will find a way to make some money myself.
Hey, it's just that he is dealing with Yun Chang, who is quite kind and moral, and people don't care, just win a battle, and it really makes him get into a loophole.
The point is, shame on people...... When it was spread out, others thought that I Cao Cao had deducted military salaries and treated Chenglong's son-in-law slowly, causing him to take risks and fight this armament.
Thinking of this, Cao Cao couldn't sleep even more, and a wave of anger screamed in his chest, wanting to slap him in front of him.
You are all a prince, too guarded, when your status and reputation are among the first-class, why are you still doing this kind of stealing chickens and dogs?
It's really the phrase "horses don't have nights, grass doesn't get fat", right?! You bastard, the more you are fined, the richer you get!?
You bastard, can you come to the stage with some elegance, staring at this bit of war horse armament every day, it's really like a miser!
"No, I'll have to go find him right away."
After Cao Cao finished speaking, he put on his robe and walked out, called Xu Chu to prepare the carriage and horses, and prepared to go to Zhang Han's mansion.
In the second half of the night, Cao Cao led the guards to arrive at the archway in front of Zhang Han's mansion, and after passing by, he stared at the gatehouse of the street behind him for a long time.
The more I look at it, the more I feel that the materials are bold, and the building is tall and gorgeous, and at the same time, I can't help but mutter......
Was this what the Bochang Mansion used to be?
Counting, he hasn't been here for several years, and if you put aside the gifts of those in-laws, Cao Cao has hardly been to the Mid-Levels City Mansion.
This time he came to see a lot, he was in the garden, because there was no one to guide him late at night, and he ignored the persuasion of the guards of Zhang's mansion to have to wait while walking, and he actually ...... Went the wrong way several times.
So this night, when Cao Cao was halfway there, he looked at the post station on the road and made a very important decision.
"His property must be confiscated."
Cao Cao gritted his teeth and said.
When Sun Qian trotted out to greet him, he heard the guards outside scratching their heads and muttering: "The prime minister is here, and he scolded a few words halfway, and then went back." β
"Before leaving, I said, please go to the Prime Minister's Mansion."
Sun Gan was taken aback after hearing this, sweating with fright, and hurriedly ran back to report.
Zhang Handu lay on the bed in the banquet hall to make a fire, preparing to sleep here today.
Hearing this, he rubbed his eyes in confusion and muttered, "What are you doing ...... crazy again?"
(End of chapter)