Dushikou Castle, in the main hall of the front yard of the mansion.
Liu Guangwu introduced to Zhang Cheng the officials of the Kaiping Guards who were seated there, including the commander Jin Xinpeng, the two commanders Yan Qingrong and Xue Liangqing, and the governor Liu Zhi and his experiencer Cao Jinwang. Of course, Zhang Cheng also introduced He Biao to everyone.
During the banquet, Liu Guangwu said to Zhang Cheng without hesitation: "Zhang Cheng, Kaipingwei is still short of one Tongzhi, two ministers, and a vacancy for the governor. Brother, I am too lazy. Brother Zhang, since you are Once you’re here, just pick the right candidate and apply.”
Zhang Cheng was stunned. He felt that what this old man said was too direct. Even if it leaves some room for maneuver for us, wouldn't it be good to talk about it in private as a favor?
Why did you say it right here, in such a high-sounding way?
But it was embarrassing, so Zhang Cheng still had to accept this. He said: "Brother Liu, I'm new here, and I'm not familiar with the people here. Do you have a suitable candidate? Can you recommend me something?" Brother, please clear up your doubts.”
"Come on, drink. That's your business, brother. As a brother, I won't get involved. Ah, especially when you first come to Beilu. There are no complicated twists and turns like those in the mainland.
In this place, no matter the Mongolian Tatars or the Donglu came. We are all the first to bear the brunt of this. We all want to be officials here with our brains. If you believe in me, just choose the right person from among the generals who are coming and just apply directly. "
Liu Guangwu was worthy of being a general who guarded one side. His words were broad-based and straightforward, but also truthful.
Before Zhang Cheng could answer, he said to everyone: "Please remember this, don't look at my young brother. If you dare to play tricks, I will take action even in the town." The horses are coming and kicking your butts one by one."
There was a burst of laughter in the hall, and then everyone started to shout loudly. Dushi was located on the border of the border town, a place where the world's soldiers pointed out, but the folk customs were different from those in the inland areas, but it was still too poor to stay. People.
"Jifu Tongzhi" sighs: "Xuanzhen is bordered on three sides, and the flood defense is particularly heavy, and Dushi is especially the throat of the whole town. The land protrudes from the mountain, hanging alone and without any obstruction. The capital's shoulders are on Xuanzhen, and Xuanzhen's Carrying a single stone on one’s shoulders.”
"Since my elder brother said so, Zhang Cheng dares not to obey orders."
Zhang Cheng also readily agreed without saying a word of thanks. This only matched Liu Guangwu's temper. Later, people from the side halls on both sides came to toast Zhang Cheng, but many of them were blocked by him.
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The banquet was very lively, and Zhang Cheng also felt that he was very close to Liu Guangwu, especially the several thousand generals under Liu Guangwu, who were all brave and straightforward.
At Chen's time, Zhang Cheng and Liu Guangwu went to the hall to attend the general's office. They met with a group of officers and generals. After the handover, they returned to the mansion and introduced Zhang Cheng to the servants and wives in the mansion.
Mrs. Liu Qin of Liu Guangwu also specially transferred two young maids to the Liu sisters for them to take care of. Only then did Zhang Cheng know that the Liu sisters had recognized Mrs. Liu Qin of Liu Guangwu as their adoptive mothers.
When he first heard about this, Zhang Cheng was stunned. After half a night of drinking, his old brother became his father-in-law. He looked at Liu Guangwu and opened his mouth to say something, but he couldn't. Know how to open your mouth.
Liu Guangwu disagreed, and said: "Your sister-in-law really cares about these two girls. She is afraid that they will be bullied by a bastard like you in the future because they have no support, so she adopted them as adopted daughters. This is all for your own good, brother."
"This... you..., I'm afraid it won't be good if you call me your brother again. Logically speaking, you are our father-in-law!"
Zhang Cheng was stunned in embarrassment, but Liu Qin came out to resolve the embarrassment. She held a sister from the Liu family with each hand and said loudly:
"Why, you still can't scream. In this way, when you enter the door of my sister-in-law's house, you will follow my two precious daughters and scream. As long as you are outside my house, you will still call me brothers. How about it?"
Zhang Cheng said blankly: "How dare you disobey your sister-in-law's orders!"
When Liu Guangwu saw this, he laughed loudly and non-stop. Liu Ying and Liu Yan also stepped forward knowingly and shouted in unison: "Daughters Liu Ying and Liu Yan, please pay your respects to your father!"
"Okay, okay, that's great, haha, madam, please quickly call Shizun and Shijie to come out and pay homage to their great hero."
Liu Guangwu stared at Zhang Cheng with big eyes, but his smile was so charming that even Zhang Cheng, who was very embarrassed, laughed.
At this time, Mrs. Liu Qin called two young men to come out. The older one was his brother, named Liu Shizun. He had thick eyebrows and big ears, and a strong back and waist. He had a fatherly demeanor. He was twenty-one years old this year and had been promoted to the post of Qianhu in Chang'anling. There are thousands of households.
And his youngest son looks a bit like his mother. He is handsome and quiet. He is only sixteen years old this year. His name is Liu Shijie. He has been studying at Kaiping Health School.
The two of them ran out and stood behind Liu Guangwu, bowing to Zhang Cheng in a polite manner.
"Liu Shizun meets the general."
"Student Liu Shijie has met the general."
Zhang Cheng looked at the two young talents in front of him and didn't know what to call them for a moment. Liu Qin stepped forward and said with great knowledge:
"My dear brother, in front of our couple, you are their elder. When you are away from our couple, you are the superior officer of the World Honored One. You can just show your courtesy without any restraint."
Zhang Cheng was relieved. Liu Guangwu was bold and righteous. He didn't expect that Mrs. Liu was even more open-minded in refusing to let her husband go. It seemed that his mother-in-law had decided that there was no way to escape.
He had no choice but to bow slightly, and with the thought of taking advantage first, he replied: "Two worthy nephews, get up quickly, there is no need to be polite."
After saying this, I felt like this relationship was so messed up, and why was it a little unclear?
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After noon, there is a single stone in the south of Dushikou Fort.
Zhang Cheng was saying goodbye to Liu Guangwu. He also tried his best to persuade Liu Guangwu to stay for a few more days, but Liu Guangwu was very insistent. He said to Zhang Cheng:
"It's not that I don't want to live longer. It's because I have been working in North Road for many years and I went to Xuanfu to take over the job earlier. It is also convenient for you to operate here. We will definitely have the opportunity to get together again in the future. I will be waiting for you in town, brother."
Zhang Cheng also felt the same way. He said: "It's so late to meet each other. It's a pity that we have to say goodbye when we meet."
"Haha, this is nothing. As the ancients said, it is enough to hear the truth in the morning and die in the evening! Old Liu, I can see the talented people in Xuan Town in this life, so what more regrets.
However, there is one thing I can't help my brother with. The right wing camp on the other side of the town is empty of soldiers. I am asked to bring all my soldiers there to rebuild the right wing camp. I cannot leave my brothers to guard the north road. It is really difficult. I feel so sorry! "
Zhang Cheng saw that Liu Guangwu was sincere, and this was also the truth. Didn't the remaining soldiers and horses in the right wing camp become Zhang Cheng's current subordinates? In fact, this was equivalent to mutual defense exchanges.
At that moment, he said: "Brother, there is no need to feel guilty. There are still more than a thousand elites in the right-wing battalion. Now they are all brought to the north by my brother. My subordinates should return to the town to garrison."
