Bianjing City.
Zhang Mansion.
This Zhangfu is not the Zhangfu of Zhang Yue, but the Zhangfu of Zhang Yu and Zhang Dun.
Zhang Yunian is already seventy years old. He usually spends his time boxing at home, which makes him live a good life.
Zhang Yu was idle at home before, but later, thanks to Zhang Dun, he was recommended by Xue Xiang, the third commander of the army, to the post of commander of the Lianshui Army.
Zhang Yu worked for some days, but was dismissed due to incompetence.
This made Zhang Yu lose face and couldn't hold his head up for a while. However, Zhang Dun was reused by Wang Anshi as the envoy to visit the two lakes, which made him quite embarrassed.
His wife Yang came with a frown on her face, and Zhang Yu asked, "What's wrong?"
Yang said: "I'm not worried about Brother Dun's errands."
Zhang Yu smiled and said: "There is nothing to worry about. Li Chengzhi, who promoted Brother Dun before, visited Zhejiang and Zhejiang. Isn't Huainan very beautiful?"
Yang said: "It's so glorious, don't you know? Li Chengzhi's visit to Zhejiang and Zhejiang shocked the southeast. Even my godmother in Yuezhou heard about it, but is this a good thing?"
"Brother Dun is just visiting the two lakes, but he is of the same line as Li Chengzhi. I heard that Dongman in Hunan is at peace with the imperial court, but Brother Dun wants to provoke..."
Zhang Yu said with a smile: "I heard about it, and Mr. Wang also supports this matter. Besides, Brother Yue is allowed to use troops to make great achievements in Shaanxi and fight against party members, so our brother Dun is not allowed to pacify Dongman in Hunan."
Yang said: "But this is different. It was the officials who sent troops to the northwest. Wang Xianggong instructed Brother Yue to do it, but Brother Dun was the one who stirred up the affairs in Hunan, and then reported it to the court. I heard that the local people Officials don't like to cause trouble and use weapons rashly, but brother Dun is determined to make things worse."
Zhang Yu said with a smile: "What's the point? This is also about making contributions. You know Brother Dun's temperament, that is, he must make things big and do things that will leave a name in history. He must make a name for himself wherever he goes. I think this son's destiny Gui, he will support the lintel of our house in the future."
Yang said: "It's not just about making contributions. You don't understand Brother Dun's temperament. After all, he and Brother Yue are brothers. Seeing that Brother Yue has now made great contributions in the northwest, he himself is not willing to lag behind. ."
"After all, I thought that my younger brother, who had no future at all, could bear to let his younger brother surpass me now. I also liked to see Brother Yue succeed at the beginning, but I feel that if this continues, the two brothers will not give in to each other in the future. Sooner or later, we will have to There is a bucket.”
After hearing this, Zhang Yu was unhappy and said: "Brother Yue... Huh, I admit that I misjudged Brother Yue at first, but then again, studying and being an official are different."
"Brother Yue is a gentle person, or a little weak. He doesn't have the energy and murderous spirit of Brother Dun. How can he be helpful? Brother Dun, look at his fearless temperament. , It is in line with the wishes of the officials and Mr. Wang, and his fortune will not be lower than that of Yue Geer."
Yang sneered and said: "Why do you say Brother Yue is weak-tempered? If I were Brother Yue now, seeing how you looked down on him so much in the beginning, I would not be able to retaliate against you."
Zhang Yu snorted.
"But what about Brother Yue? He is still polite and respectful to me. Even if he has made a Zhizhigao, he still calls me "Second Aunt" when he sees me. He has not forgotten the family affection at all. So what if I see you? How can I deliberately embarrass you? Just let it go in order to save face."
"Brother Yue is a sensible person. His heart is like a mirror. He is not weak-tempered, but does not care. A general is on his way and does not chase rabbits. A general draws his sword and does not kill flies."
"His eyes have always been fixed on his own future. He is one of those children who is dedicated to progress. He was like that when he was a student, and he is like this now as an official. If he had no time to care about those who offended him, how would he be where he is today? . It's good for you. If someone is polite to you, you should think that he is weak-tempered. Where have you lived at such an old age?"
Zhang Yu's face turned pale at Yang's words, and he immediately became angry and said: "No matter what, in my eyes, Brother Dun is more promising than Brother Yue, just go and see."
"Let me tell you, I heard that Yue Ge'er's army has penetrated deeply into Hezhou and has cut off its retreat. Now there are rumors in Beijing that the whole army of the Western Expedition has been annihilated..."
Yang's eyes widened and he said, "Okay, the longer you live, the less promising you become. You actually hope that something will happen to Brother Yue?"
"You will be happy if his entire army is wiped out, right?"
Zhang Yu suddenly felt a little embarrassed when he heard this, and said quickly: "I am not expecting anything to happen to Brother Yue. I am also worried about it. But you also know that this matter has been spread so well that there is no room for disbelief."
Yang was surprised: "Is it true?"
Zhang Yu nodded and said with a serious face: "It's true. I asked an acquaintance to inquire. After all, the two families are related. Although brother Yue usually doesn't regard me as his uncle at all, but I But he is treated as a nephew."
"Oh, who knows, I am really worried for him... If I had known, I would have advised him that the northwest is dangerous, don't... It's because I, as an uncle, failed to fulfill my responsibility."
After saying this, Zhang Yuman looked remorseful.
Yang was a little anxious after hearing this, but what could she do? Thousands of miles away, the army was hanging outside, not to mention she was a female, even the officials and Wang Xianggong were helpless.
Zhang Yu comforted Ms. Yang a few words. Anyway, Ms. Yang was in a bad mood and had no intention of eating. At this time, she heard that Zhang Fang was coming.
Zhang Fang has now become an official, but the two families often move around.
After Zhang visited Zhang Yu, Zhang Yu invited him: "After you have eaten, sit down and have something together."
Zhang Yu had a good appetite today and ate three large bowls of rice in a row.
Zhang Fang looked at Zhang Yu's appetite and smiled: "People say that Lian Po was good at cooking when he was old, but you are now seventy years old, and you don't give in at all."
They both laughed.
Zhang Fang smiled and said, "I'm not here for dinner today. I asked you to go to Brother Yue's house to congratulate you."
"congratulate?"
Zhang Yu's face was a little nervous, but he still asked: "What?"
Mr. Yang listened carefully and came out to greet me and asked, "What congratulations are you talking about?"
Zhang Fang smiled and said: "You don't know something. I just heard the news that Brother Yue has defeated the wooden levy and gained the panoramic view of Hezhou. The officials have worshiped him as the direct bachelor of Longtuge, and the edict has been issued. ."
When Yang heard this, she burst into tears and smiled and asked, "Is it true?"
Zhang Fang said: "Yes, I can't believe it no matter how I say it. Brother Yue is now less than thirty years old and has become a bachelor. He is the son of our Zhang family with the highest official position since Duke Xun. Who could have imagined such a future? ."
"Back then, Duke Xun alone prospered our Zhang family in Pucheng, and now there is a Yue brother. If he can be granted the title of Marquis and Prime Minister in the future, our Zhang family will become a first-class prestigious family, comparable to the Han and Lu families. We’re on equal footing!”
Yang said happily: "What a famous family, how rare is this? It's good that Brother Yue is safe and sound."
Zhang Fan nodded, then looked at Zhang Yu and asked, "Why haven't you spoken? Would you like to come with me to congratulate you later?"
Zhang Yu maintained his expression solemnly and said: "Very good, very good. I'm so happy that I can't say a word. Let me finish this bowl of rice and then go with you!"
