Zuixiang Building was built less than a year ago. There are not many docks and shops around it, so it looks quiet. The restaurant's grilled fish is particularly good, and the wine is also good. After it was built, there was a lot of business. People often come to Zuixianglou for gatherings of friends. The environment is good and doesn't cost much.
At noon the next day, Zhang Jun prepared a table of food and wine for Yu Huan to drink. He also invited Jiang Min to accompany him, making the three of them more popular.
In the small attic on the second floor, Yu Huan looked at the scenery outside. He sighed: "In just over two years, Xiangyang City seems to have changed. It no longer has the panic before, and it suddenly becomes prosperous."
Zhang Jun said: "No. Now the two capitals are deserted, and there are wars everywhere in Huaihe and Jinghu. How many people have taken refuge here."
While talking, the waiter served food and wine. Zhang Jun stood up and poured wine for Yu Huan and Jiang Min.
Jiang Min took the wine bowl and said, "I have a small capacity for drinking. I can only drink this bowl. If I drink more, I will get drunk."
Zhang Jun said: "Why only drink one bowl? I drank three bowls for the first time when I was six years old! You are also a man, don't be like a child! There are no outsiders today, so feel free to drink!"
Jiang Min said: "I'm young. I can really only drink one bowl."
Zhang Jun smiled and said: "You are so small! When I was as old as you, I killed people and fought in battles, but I don't think I am small!"
Yu Huan said: "Don't force him. Jiang Min is now at the Zhenfu Si Yamen, and is being watched by the Zhenfu envoy, so he is naturally careful in everything he does."
Zhang Jun sat down, put down the wine bottle and said, "What's so great! Back then, at the same age, I was watched by the governor every day."
As he spoke, he raised his wine. Said: "The spring weather is just right today, let's have a drink! The so-called peach blossom flowing water mandarin fish fat, there are newly caught plump mandarin fish. I asked the shop to cook some dishes. Let's drink and eat at the same time."
Jiang Min was born with a good memory. No matter what he studied, he quickly memorized the teaching materials by heart. This kind of thing is not something others can envy. But everyone knows that Jiang Min has a bright future as long as he doesn't make mistakes. In addition, Jiang Min has a gentle personality and everyone likes to associate with him.
When he was about the same age as Jiang Min, Zhang Jun killed people and joined the army, and he was considered a young hero. Because of this, and because Jiang Min's hometown is near Caizhou, Jiang Min likes Zhang Jun very much, and the two have a good relationship.
After joining the army for nearly three years, Zhang Jun is no longer the same as before. Less arrogant, more cautious, and eager for promotion and salary increase. If it was the old Zhang Jun who rushed into the house yesterday, how could he let that man go? If he didn't kill him with one knife, he wouldn't be Zhang Jun. Especially in the past year, I have been under Xie Li Nong, who has been strictly controlled and has been too cautious in doing things.
After drinking for three rounds, the store brought out fresh steamed mandarin fish. The three of them were drinking, eating fish, and admiring the late spring scenery outside.
After eating half of a fish, Yu Huan said: "This time Zhen Fu ordered us to go to Ding Jin's place and persuade him to cooperate. What does Zhang Tongzhi think?"
Zhang Jun said: "I heard that Zhenfu followed Ding into Luoyang to save Luoyang, but Ding Jin ran away halfway. Is this true?"
Yu Huan nodded: "It's absolutely true! I was originally Ding Jin's subordinate, and I cut off his rear. But the Jin army didn't come, and Ding Jin ran away first, leaving me behind. Because of this, I followed the Zhenfu envoy. "
Zhang Jun said: "From what you said, don't you and Ding Jin have a big grudge?"
Yu Huan laughed after hearing this. "What a big hatred! In the eyes of people like Ding Jin, this is nothing. When he sees something bad, it is only natural to escape with his own life first. He doesn't think it is wrong at all. Control, people are different!"
Jiang Min on the side said: "How can such a person become a leader? Who would follow him?"
Yu Huan said: "You are young and have little experience. After you came out of the village, you entered the military academy and then the Zhenfu Division. All you saw were Zhenfu's troops. In fact, outside, people like Ding Jin accounted for the majority. .”
Speaking of this, Yu Huan sighed: "If I hadn't followed Zhenfu, how would I have thought that there would be such an army? These three years have really taught me a lot. The few people who led the army together back then, Shao Ling did After becoming the capital of Yuhou, Cao Zhiyan and Xie Linong all became the capital commander, but I am still useless now. There is no way, compared with them, I am indeed inferior in leading troops."
Zhang Jundao: "Speaking of this matter, my brother and I share the same problem. When I joined the army, I felt that I was a good person, no worse than the other leaders. At that time, my heart was as high as the sky. After three years, I thought that , in terms of leading troops, he is not as good as others. It is really appropriate to be a controller now. It’s not that the governor is treating himself badly, so who can blame him if he can’t do it? "
After saying that, he and Yu Huan clinked bowls of wine together and drank them all in one gulp.
With the reorganization of the army, everyone's status changes, some are happy and some are sad. Shao Ling and Niu Gao have long been above everyone, and now they are waiting for others to have nothing to say. Cao Zhiyan and Xie Linong became governors, and Yu Huan and Zhang Jun inevitably felt disappointed. Thinking back to when he was in Kaifeng Mansion, Zhang Jun felt that his status was equal to theirs and he felt good about himself. Later, after fighting many battles, I realized that I was indeed inferior to them in leading troops. The same goes for Yu Huan. At first, he led troops with Cao Zhiyan and Xie Linong, but the gap gradually became apparent later on.
I drank two bowls of wine. Zhang Jundao: "I know my own affairs and have nothing to say. I don't lead troops this year, I lead people outside, and I feel more comfortable. If it weren't for Gui Jiedu being in charge this year, my life would be comfortable. I feel , I’m not suitable for leading troops in war. I don’t care if the two of them become commanders, so I’ll just do what I’m good at.”
Yu Huan sighed: "It's a pity that I don't know what I'm good at yet. When leading troops to fight, my troops are always the most scattered and have the worst results. When I go to the local government to serve as a magistrate, the local government can't manage it well. What will happen in the future? I'm very confused now."
Zhang Jun said: "Brother, why don't you take this opportunity to meet Ding Jin and work with me in the enemy's territory? Let me tell you, don't think that it is the enemy's territory, which is particularly dangerous. In fact, as long as you have sharp ears and eyes, you can follow the rear It’s just as safe. And outside, you can make your own decisions about everything, and you won’t get a lot of criticism.”
Yu Huan said: "Let's deal with Ding Jin's affairs first. Let me tell you, Ding Jin is a generous person, greedy for wealth and honor, and there is not much reason to explain. Let him handle things, first of all, what benefits does he have? .There’s no benefit and it’s hard to get him to cooperate.”
Zhang Jun said: "This is troublesome. We are all anti-Jin troops. We are just borrowing roads to deliver food to the Hedong rebels. How can we benefit him? How can we explain to Zhenfu when we come back? Zhenfu made it clear. At this time, Ding Jin It has its uses, so don’t use force on him.”
Yu Huan said: "I have thought about this for a long time, and I still have to find a solution from Ding Jin's men. I know most of his old men, and I will negotiate with them. I heard that a man named Luan Qingshan recently defected to him. Luan Qing Yamamoto is a deserter in our army and is highly appreciated by Ding Jin. It will be much easier if we can get help from this person."
After hearing this, Zhang Jun lowered his head and thought for a while. He said: "I am no stranger to this Luan Qingshan. He was originally a subordinate of Feng Hui and was highly valued. However, once he went to Beiwu Town and injured his leg while rescuing a group of female prostitutes. He has since rotted and is no longer appreciated by Feng Hui. Later, a man went north and joined Ding Jin's men. This man was capable and had some blood. It's just a pity that I don't know how to talk to him."
Yu Huan said: "I heard someone said that he had a good friend named Yunu. Back then in Xiangcheng, it was this Yunu who called Luan Qingshan and took away a piece of cloth from a member of the army. The Yunu got the reward and fled to Xiangyang."
Zhang Jun picked up the bowl and took a sip of wine. He smiled and said, "Brother, do you mean to find this jade slave?"
Yu Huan nodded: "Yes. As long as someone can lead us to get to know Luan Qingshan. This jade slave has lived a peaceful life for some time after arriving in Xiangyang. Recently I heard that he and the daughter of a forest member's mother-in-law are going to start a... A weaving club."
Zhang Jun was startled: "It can't be such a coincidence, right? Yesterday, Zhen Fu just told me that he wanted my mother to work in a weaving society—"
