Zhang Xiu never expected that the pie falling from the sky would hit him on the head.
Zhang Song, courtesy name Zi Qiao.
In the VIP tavern in Chang'an, Zhang Song waited uneasily, looking downstairs from time to time, as if he was waiting for someone he hadn't seen for a long time.
It has been five days since Zhang Xiu's wedding. All the other guests have returned, leaving only two families. One is Zhang Song and the other is Yan Pu. One of them represents Yizhou and the other represents Hanzhong.
The reason why Zhang Song is uneasy now is Yan Pu. Just now, Jia Xu came to report that Jia Xu met with Yan Pu. So far, the two of them have been talking for about an hour, but so far, he has not There was no chance to talk to Jia Xu alone.
Needless to say, Jia Xu's status in the Zhang Xiu Group. As long as Jia Xu can pass, Zhang Xiu's side will most likely have no problem, so Zhang Song was as anxious as an ant on a hot pot.
Walking back and forth in the room, sweat dripping from his forehead, he raised his head to see if Yan Pu had come out.
"No, we can't wait any longer."
Zhang Song's eyes flashed with determination, and he thought of Suihe who forced the King of Jiujiang to meet him. Suihe burned his post house on fire, forcing the upper class to appear and meet him.
But the current situation is different.
Back then, Suihe represented Liu Bang, and Liu Bang was someone the King of Jiujiang could not afford to offend. Now he represents Liu Zhang. In Zhang Xiu's eyes, Liu Zhang may be a bit unpopular, but there is no better way.
After a brief thought, Zhang Song's face straightened: "Come here, bring some fire."
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The fire in the VIP restaurant was an unusual event. In Jia's house, Jia Xu and Yan Pu were talking about something, as if they had reached an agreement, eating wine and laughing at each other.
At this time, the servant hurried in, looking panicked, and leaned into Jia Xu's ear: "Sir, there is a fire in the VIP restaurant, and there are still distinguished guests from Yizhou living inside."
Upon hearing the news, Jia Xu was shocked for a moment, then calmed down.
In fact, everything Jia Xu is doing now is for Zhang Song, just to make Zhang Song anxious. Only in this way will he become honest and lower his attitude when meeting Zhang Xiu and himself.
For Zhang Xiu, Yizhou is much more important than Hanzhong.
But if you want to get Yizhou, you have to get Hanzhong first. Now Zhang Lu of Hanzhong and Liu Zhang of Yizhou are not convinced by each other. Since Liu Yan died in 194, Liu Zhang succeeded to the throne, but Zhang Lu was killed because he did not obey his orders. He killed Zhang Lu's biological mother and his family, and the two sides became enemies ever since.
Yan Pu came to Jia Xu for the purpose of joining forces with Zhang Xiu.
Judging from the current situation, the land of Xiliang will belong to Zhang Xiu sooner or later. After Zhang Xiu captures Liangzhou, he can send troops from Longyou to assist Zhang Lu in resisting Liu Zhang's attack. At the same time, Zhang Xiu and Liu Zhang must also be stopped. Join forces to avoid being attacked from both sides.
After all, Zhang Lu couldn't withstand Zhang Xiu's attack with his own ability, and Cao Cao was no match for Zhang Xiu. Instead of waiting for Zhang Xiu to attack, it would be better for him to lower his profile first, spare him, and join forces to fight against Liu Zhang.
But Zhang Xiu didn't think so.
Yizhou is a fatal temptation for him, but Hanzhong is also indispensable. Only when Hanzhong and Yizhou fight more fiercely and the conflict becomes deeper will Zhang Xiu's chances be greater. This is why Jia Xu received Yan Pu. The reason for not receiving Zhang Song was to force Zhang Song to jump out on his own.
Sure enough, the VIP restaurant caught fire and Zhang Song jumped out by himself.
Jia Xu stood up, clasped his fists at Yan Pu and said, "I'm really sorry, there are some important matters to deal with here. Today's talk will end here. We will talk about it another day."
Yan Pu immediately returned the greeting: "Master Jia, please convey the wishes of General Zhennan to the Marquis."
"Don't worry! I'll definitely convey it!" Jia Xu said.
Yan Pu retreated.
The servant said eagerly: "Sir, the nobles from Yizhou are still at the inn."
Jia Xu smiled faintly, and then asked: "Have the city's emergency response troops gone to put out the fire?" The emergency response force was specially formed by Zhang Xiu. Under Zhang Xiu's rule, each city had an emergency response force of 500 people, specializing in managing public security, fires, etc. in the city. questionable.
"We have been notified, and we estimate that we have started putting out the fire now."
Jia Xu nodded, "Go to the restaurant now, find the distinguished guest from Yizhou, and tell him that I would like to meet the Marquis now."
"Meet the Marquis?"
The servants were stunned. After all, their marquis was not someone who could meet anyone they wanted. No one sent by the princes of the world had ever summoned them except for the wedding that day.
"What are you doing standing there, why don't you go quickly? Also, don't mention this matter to outsiders!"
"Here!" The servant hurried out.
Jia Xu stood there and thought for a while, then turned around to change clothes.
Not long after.
Zhang Song walked in under the leadership of his servants. Jia Xu raised his head and saw a man with disheveled smoke-stained hair walking in. He was short in stature and somewhat ugly in appearance.
After entering the door, Zhang Song saluted generously: "Don't drive Zhang Song to Yizhou. I have met Jia Changshi."
Looking at the unattractive Zhang Song in front of him, whose clothes were burned to tatters, Jia Xu smiled lightly, stood up and said, "Farewell Zhang, please follow me to the General's Mansion to meet the Marquis."
Zhang Song didn't expect that he would see Zhang Xiu so soon.
When he was preparing for fire protection in the restaurant, he didn't think about preparing a few changes of clothes. When the servants of Jia's Mansion found him and asked him to go to Jia's Mansion, he realized that he had no clothes to change, and he heard the servant said that he wanted to change. When I met Zhang Xiu, I felt a little regretful.
He knew that his appearance was not good, and coupled with his current embarrassed appearance, wouldn't he be disliked when he saw Zhang Xiu?
So he smiled bitterly and said: "Lord Chang Shi, you see how embarrassed I am, how can I go to see the Marquis? Why don't you give me some time to buy and change clothes, and then go to the General's Mansion?"
Jia Xu said, "It's not me who is making it difficult for you. It's just that the Marquis has just returned from Lantian and is going to Nanyang again. It's a long way to Nanyang. I'm afraid I won't be able to come back in more than a month. Can't I wait?"
"This..." Zhang Song was a little embarrassed.
"Hahaha!" Jia Xu smiled, "Don't worry, Lord Marquis has a sharp eye and only observes his heart, not paying attention to appearance and customs. Just follow me!"
He had set the fire by himself, and he would naturally bear the consequences of the embarrassment.
Zhang Song had no choice but to follow Jia Xu out of Jia's Mansion and walked towards the General's Mansion.
It was just afternoon when we arrived.
Zhang Xiu wore loose and thin clothes, ate fruit, and enjoyed life at noon. Now that all the princes in the world have experienced a great war, everyone has put away their minions and is waiting for the summer harvest to be launched. Now that there are still more than ten days until the summer harvest, you can also relax a little.
At the same time, many remaining economic problems will be solved one by one.
The problem in the Hetao area has just been solved, which has provided favorable guarantees for the merchants of the Xiongnu and the Han people who come and go with each other. The policies for the Huns who come to develop business in Chang'an are very liberal, such as discounts at shops and monthly financial subsidies. , I personally use Xiongnu things to attract sales of Xiongnu products.
Han people were treated the same when they went to Shuofang, Wuyuan, Yinhan, and Yunzhong cities.
When commerce and trade prosper, economic development will definitely be driven step by step. The next step is to build real estate, but this step has not yet begun.
Comparing the housing prices in later generations, if it were placed now, I would definitely make a lot of money.
Thinking of so much money, Zhang Xi couldn't help but laugh.
At this time, Zhang Gan came to report outside the door: Jia Xu brought Zhang Song to see him.
