In the main hall of Zhang Mansion, after listening to his mother's words, Zhang Cheng hurriedly said: "Oh, we don't dare to miss my little sister's wedding date. Auntie, you and your aunt should be more careful and help us find a wife as soon as possible!" "
"Whose wedding date is it? The smelly brother wants to marry me off again so that he can dominate the Zhang family, but the heroine's fist will not allow it."
As soon as he finished speaking, with a cold "卍!", a graceful figure entered the main room.
I saw a girl with pretty features, her hair in her hands, a tie on her head, wearing a small raw gauze gown, a pair of moon-white autumn trousers, white floral knee-length trousers, and high-soled red shoes. shoe.
She ran straight to Zhang Cheng, stretched out her fist and hammered it hard. Zhang Cheng was startled by her, jumped up quickly, and shouted: "Help, my sister murdered her brother...Help..."
Seeing that Zhang Cheng could not be beaten, her sister Zhang Lifang was so angry that she stamped her feet on the spot. She could only ask her mother for help. She shouted loudly: "Mother, uncle, look, Brother Cheng is bullying me again."
The two old ladies looked at Zhang Cheng and Zhang Lifang in front of them, with expressions of dumbfounding on their faces. Finally, Zhang Cheng's aunt Zhang Han said: "Okay, Fang'er, you too, you are already a fifteen-year-old girl. , It’s still like a child, no matter what, a girl who is about to get married doesn’t dare to mess around.”
"Yes, Fang'er is fifteen years old. She is a big girl now. It's time to get married!"
Zhang Cheng started teasing her cousin again. Even he himself didn't know why he couldn't control his mouth when he saw this little cousin, but he just couldn't help but tease her.
In fact, he didn't know that he had no brothers or sisters since he was a child. Ever since he had this little cousin, he had loved her as his own sister.
He also loves to tease her more. In this way, over time, teasing his cousin has become one of his pleasures, but he will not let it go if he has the opportunity. Gradually, it has become deeply rooted in his bones. Every time he sees his cousin, he can't help but make trouble. Make a fuss.
This is no longer something Zhang Cheng can hold back and control. Every action and every word comes naturally and involuntarily.
After finally saying this, Zhang Cheng was so frightened that he raised his hand to cover his mouth. His expression was extremely funny. His cousin who was standing aside looked at Zhang Cheng helplessly and shouted anxiously: "Mom, look, he's still here." Laughing at me."
The two ladies looked at each other and smiled. The fight between their cousins only showed their deep affection. This is what the old man wanted to see. At that moment, Zhang Han took his daughter's hand and said, "Okay, Your brother is teasing you."
"Hmph, you're just bullying me. Just wait and see what happens if I don't find a new sister-in-law to sue you! Hum hum..."
Zhang Cheng was able to control himself at this time, and he refrained from refuting, but looking at the cute little expression of the picked-up cousin, he still couldn't help it, and he laughed again.
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In the afternoon of this day, Zhang Cheng went to visit Yang Guozhu, the commander-in-chief of Xuanzhen.
It was much smoother than going to the governor's Yamen in the morning. This may be related to the fact that Yang Guozhu had given instructions to the concierge, and he was directly let into the central hall of "Zhenshuo Mansion".
This is Yang Guozhu's office. Generally, military generals who seek an audience are arranged in a side room in the front hall, but Zhang Cheng was led directly here, which shows that Yang Guozhu attaches great importance to him.
Zhang Cheng was sitting in the nave waiting, and within a quarter of an hour, Yang Guozhu appeared in front of the door. Unexpectedly, Guo Yingxian was not with Yang Guozhu today, and was busy somewhere.
After the two met, Yang Guozhu sat at the top. After Zhang Cheng took his seat, he said straightforwardly: "Shuai Yang, I am here to say goodbye to you today."
Yang Guozhu said very calmly: "Well, it will take some time to return to Xuanfu. It's time to go to the North Road to take office. However, you must be prepared over there. There have been many deserters on the North Road in recent years, and there are some places in the area. barren;
You are going to guard this time, and you have to train 5,000 new troops, but it is a bit difficult. I am also strapped. Although I want to help, I am unable to do anything. "
"Zhang Cheng is fully aware of Yang Shuai's concerns. However, in this Ming Dynasty, where is the Taoyuan?
Let’s just say that Xuanfu Town, a prosperous city, is much better than the North Road?
The city is full of well-dressed officials and gentry, and outside the city is full of generals and gentry like rats. The people's houses are ruined, the cultivated land is deserted everywhere, and there are many people hiding in houses and fields. Who are the rich?
The treasury, treasury and military arsenal are all empty, who are the losers?
Just like Yang Shuai, he wanted to train 10,000 new troops in a prosperous town. He also had the intention but was unable to do so. Why? "
Zhang Cheng said this, stood up and bowed to the ground, and said: "Yang Shuai, Zhang Cheng was a little out of control just now, I hope Yang Shuai can forgive me!"
Yang Guozhu took a step forward, joined Zhang Cheng, and said softly: "I know everything you said from my heart, but what can I do, I can only do my best."
Yang Guozhu looked at Zhang Cheng and said: "Zhongchen, you are recruiting troops in the town this time, and some soldiers from various battalions have also joined your army. The generals are quite dissatisfied with this. You have to be careful."
Zhang Cheng sneered and said: "Shuai Yang, I recruit troops according to the regulations. They can't control the soldiers under their command, so what can they do to me? In today's world, if we are still scrupulous about everything, how can we achieve great things.
I, Zhang Cheng, have the heart to be loyal to the emperor and protect the country, which can be learned from the sun. Who else can falsely accuse me and mislead me? "
Yang Guozhu looked at the young general in front of him, his eyes full of love, and said in a deep voice: "Zhongchen, you must always remember that you must not have the intention to harm others, but you must also have the intention to guard against others. If you want to protect To be safe, you must be careful in everything, be cautious in everything, and be sure not to make too many enemies, which may lead to endless troubles.”
Zhang Cheng held Yang Guozhu's hand and said: "Zhang Cheng will keep all Yang Shuai's heartfelt words in mind today. However, for the sake of national affairs, he has no regard for his own safety. Zhang Cheng has accepted the emperor's order and can only do his best. In order to repay your kindness."
After a conversation, both of them revealed their feelings.
Zhang Cheng was extremely grateful to Yang Guozhu for being honest with him.
Yang Guozhu was also shocked by Zhang Cheng's attitude of being loyal to the king regardless of reputation, which made him admire Zhang Cheng even more, and his love for him became even stronger.
"Zhongchen, the Governor and the Fuchen intend to recommend you as the general of Shangbei Road. If you go to the post this time, no matter whether you are a garrison, a prisoner, or a pacifier, but you have made a small contribution, I will appoint you as the Governor, Fuchen. I would like to recommend you to be promoted to the rank of general and guard you all the way."
Yang Guozhu said to Zhang Cheng sincerely. He knew in his heart that this was planned by the cabinet minister Yang Sichang and the governor Chen Xinjia. They wanted to show their kindness to Zhang Cheng and make him bow to Chen Xinjia and Yang Sichang. , serve him.
At this moment, he was just selling a favor, but he also had this sincerity. He was also very optimistic about Zhang Cheng, and in his heart he wanted to see where Zhang Cheng would go in the end.
