Ancient promotion routine

At this time, the masters of the Zhang family heard the servants' report that Zhang Yanjin had returned to the house, and they all walked out of the lobby to greet her.

"My grandson, he's dark and thin." Seeing Zhang Yanjin, the old lady of the Zhang family staggered over and grabbed Zhang Yanjin's arm tightly, tears filled her eyes.

She looked Zhang Yanjin up and down, then raised her hand to wipe away her tears and said, "Although she's darkened and thinner, she's much stronger."

"Grandma is doing well recently?" Zhang Yanjin asked eagerly, feeling warm.

Although he is not a real descendant of the Zhang family, this love is genuine.

"Well, well." Mrs. Zhang smiled gratifiedly.

Zhang Zhongqian was the same as before, still silent and introverted. Zhang Bowen completely inherited Zhang Zhongqian's temperament and stood aside with Zhang Zhongqian.

"Second brother, I heard that you completed all the horseshoes in such a short period of time, yesterday the emperor personally went to the rear camp to reward you?" Zhang Xiuwu envious and excited.

In the past, he always looked down on his second brother. He likes martial arts, and every day he dances with guns and sticks, shoots and hunts on horseback. He thinks this is what a man should do, but his second brother doesn't like It's fine for him to go to flower houses and drink wine, but he still makes troubles everywhere all day long. At that time, he didn't even want to call second brother, but now he can call it more and more smoothly.

He looked at Zhang Yanjin with a calm complexion and a tough body under the autumn sun, and he admired him even more.Compared with his eldest brother Zhang Bowen's old-fashioned and restrained temperament, he now prefers his second brother.

"Yes, everyone worked together to complete the production of the horseshoe ahead of schedule. After handing over to the household department yesterday, I came back today." Zhang Yanjin said with a smile.

Due to the strong wind outside, the family walked into the lobby, where a maid had already prepared hot tea.

"For the sake of the country, it's good to serve the emperor, but this time your act of seizing the iron-making blast furnace was really reckless. Don't be so impulsive next time." Zhang Zhongqian put down the teacup in his hand, his tone was serious, but his face was pure. Concerned look.

"Yes, second brother, if there is something wrong with the horseshoe you designed this time, how will you explain it to the emperor at that time?" Zhang Bowen very disapproved of Zhang Yanjin's behavior in the rear camp, and Zhang Yanjin returned it to him before leaving that day. Guaranteed not to cause trouble, who knew that after going to the baggage camp, he would have a quarrel with Zhou Qiye, which made him so worried.

Zhang Yanjin's heart warmed up. He knew that Zhang Zhongqian and Zhang Bowen were worried about him, so he nodded and honestly admitted his mistake: "I will pay attention to the way I do things in the future."

Zhang Xiuwu didn't think so much like Zhang Zhongqian and Zhang Bowen, he just felt that Zhang Yanjin had come back well now, since he was back, why bother to say so much?But he also knew that if he said this, he would definitely be scolded, so he sat obediently and did not speak.

On the contrary, Mrs. Zhang, who loves her grandson, said: "Erlang also knew that he was wrong. Besides, didn't Erlang cause any trouble? Let's not talk about the past. Our family is finally gathered together. At noon today, our family will have a good time." Sit down and have a meal together."

Zhang Yanjin looked at Mrs. Zhang who loved her dearly, as if a warm current flowed through her heart.

The family finally got together, and Zhang Bowen specially arranged the kitchen to cook a large table of meals.

The silver-haired and energetic Mrs. Zhang sat in the middle and upper seat, Zhang Zhongqian sat next to her, and the three brothers Zhang Bowen, Zhang Xiuwu, and Zhang Yanjin sat down in order of age.

"Second brother, I heard that the emperor rewarded you with a large piece of land in Datong, Xizhou?" When the wine was hot, Zhang Xiuwu said what he had always wanted to ask in his heart: "Second brother, I heard that you asked the emperor to ask for land. The place you want, how dare you ask the emperor for the place, why don't you want a rich place..."

When Zhang Yanjin heard this, she wanted to cover Zhang Xiuwu's mouth.His uncle Zhang Zhongqian has always been loyal, silent and courteous, and has a measure of advance and retreat. When did he ever ask the emperor to ask for a reward, and even take out the map to ask for such a rascal thing?

"Second brother, what you did is really not what a gentleman would do." Zhang Bowen immediately said what he hadn't said when we met just now.When he was talking in the lobby in the morning, he wanted to say something, but was interrupted by Mrs. Zhang. Now that Zhang Xiuwu started talking, he couldn't help it.

Seeing that Zhang Yanjin didn't speak, Zhang Bowen said again: "Second brother, our family has always done things aboveboard, how can there be anyone like you?"

He really didn't like Zhang Yanjin's actions, but after thinking about it, Zhang Yanjin had always been like this, so he stopped talking about it.

Zhang Zhongqian put down his chopsticks, looked at Zhang Yanjin, and said with a bit of a headache, "Don't do such a thing again." When Zhang Yanjin asked the emperor about begging for land, there were many eunuchs and maids standing around. Afterwards, Zhang Jiaerlang asked the emperor to ask for land, and it spread in the palace, and it became the after-dinner talk of the boring palace women. In a few days, it spread all over Beijing. This is really low-key with him. Temperament does not match.

Zhang Yanjin knew that Zhang Zhongqian and Zhang Bowen just couldn't accept it, and didn't mean to blame him, so he said, "Uncle, brother, don't worry, I won't do this again in the future."

Could it be that he didn't want to do this, seeing how the emperor rewarded him with a thousand pieces of gold yesterday, he wouldn't give him a second chance to ask for land.

Zhang Yanjin felt a little regretful, he hadn't got the piece of land in Yulin yet, it seemed that he had to think of another way to get the treasure land of Yulin.

"Uncle, grandma, elder brother, third younger brother, Your Majesty rewarded me with the land of Datong, and I want to set off to see it tomorrow." Zhang Yanjin said his plan by the way.

"We should go and have a look." Zhang Zhongqian understood very well.

Although Mrs. Zhang was reluctant to go to Xizhou Datong to suffer as soon as Zhang Yanjin returned home, she still understood very well, and she just said that she would personally arrange someone to take care of Zhang Yanjin's daily expenses.

Zhang Xiuwu wanted to go with Zhang Yanjin, but was stopped by Zhang Bowen.

Zhang Xiuwu's temperament is rough, Zhang Yanjin is a rascal, has no sense of rules, Zhang Yanjin is enough to worry him, he is really afraid that Zhang Xiuwu and Zhang Yanjin will be together, and Zhang Yanjin will lead him astray.

After talking for a while, Zhang Yanjin deliberately went with Zhang Bowen.

At the end of the conversation, Zhang Yanjin asked lately, "Brother, how is Miss Li doing in Duke Zhao's mansion?"

This is something Zhang Yanjin has always wanted to ask, but before he couldn't ask, he was afraid that if he did, everyone would think that he was interested in her and would have to marry her.

At this time, Zhang Bowen looked at Zhang Yanjin with some resentment: "You really care, why don't you go and see her in person, Zhao Guogong's mansion, how can I stop you."

Zhang Yanjin stopped talking immediately, and then said: "Aren't I afraid that if I didn't mention the marriage, people in Zhao Guogong's mansion would make her angry?"

Zhang Bowen gave him a cold look. As the eldest son of the direct line, he is also the eldest son of Duke Ning, so he must pay attention to everything. Li Rongniang is likely to be his sister-in-law, and his status is special. Of course, he must know clearly Clearly, he also knew from his father that the second brother is now in conflict, wanting to marry but unwilling to marry, so he can only do this and let things go.

"She is much more sensible than her. She lives peacefully in Zhao Guogong's mansion, and she only studies with Zhao Guogong's little ladies. She is smart by nature, but she doesn't do anything challenging, which makes Zhao Guogong's wife and little ladies like her. .”

Zhang Bowen and Zhang Zhongqian like things of the mean the most, so they like Li Rongniang's approach very much.

When Zhang Yanjin heard this, she felt relieved.That's right, although this person has not yet cultivated to be an empress, how can she be simple-minded if she can become an empress?

In the mere Duke Zhao's mansion, she must be able to handle it with ease.

"But..." Zhang Bowen said again.

This made sense, Zhang Yanjin thought about it, and hurriedly asked: "Brother, but what..."

Zhang Bowen frowned and said, "King Zhao, these days I always go to Zhao Guogong's mansion, and Chu Chongxuan hinted to me several times to let you handle the marriage."

Chu Chongshan is the son of Chu Chigong, and he has nothing to do with Zhang Yanjin, and he and Zhang Bowen are all the same way, following the literati route.

Zhang Yanjin felt uncomfortable when she heard this, this bastard, does he still miss Li Rongniang?Isn't this coming to court for death?But what's the matter with being so upset?Shouldn't he be gloating, shouldn't he?

Thinking this way, people go out.

"Second brother, what are you going out for now? Aren't you going to Datong? The salute is not packed yet..."

When Zhang Yanjin heard this, he immediately stopped. He really wanted to go and see Li Rongniang just now, so he could bump into King Zhao and cause him some trouble.

He felt a little irritable in his heart, and he couldn't go. After this time, the matter was really settled.

"Brother, I'm going back to the yard first."

Zhang Bowen also saw some of Zhang Yanjin's entanglements, it was a little funny, he nodded.

Zhang Yanjin who returned to the yard immediately shouted: "Ruifu, Ruifu..."

"Where did the dead go?"

Redford finally came over.

"Erlang, are you packing up?"

"Don't clean up now, go, and send the two Zhuangzi that the emperor rewarded today to Miss Li, and then you will catch up with me."

When Ruifu heard that it was for the mistress, he was acting like a good boy in the past, so he immediately agreed happily.

Watching Ruifu leave, Zhang Yanjin breathed a sigh of relief, Li Rongniang had the emperor's Zhuangzi in his hand, King Zhao should not dare to mess around, and he also showed his existence!

Zhang Yanjin's heart sank after delivering the food. After eating, Zhang Yanjin took the things Mrs. Zhang packed up for him and bid farewell to the Zhang family. She went out from the back door of the Zhang family and organized people from east, west, north and south to set off with him. The craftsmen of Datong, Xizhou got on their horses and set off westward.

Many craftsmen did not come, and Zhang Yanjin didn't care.

After all, Xizhou Datong looks so dilapidated, and it is far inferior to the prosperity of Chang'an. Not everyone can make up their minds to abandon everything before and follow him, but those who can stay and follow him must be with him for a lifetime with all sincerity a good helper.

Zhang Yanjin sat on the horse, shook his long arms, and said loudly: "Brothers who are willing to follow me, Zhang Yanjin, I, Zhang Yanjin, still say the same thing, follow me and have meat to eat, let's go!"

Before the opening time of the market, there were a few pedestrians in a hurry on the criss-crossing Chang'an 38th Street.

The autumn wind is bleak, and Chang'an City, shrouded in mist, looks more solemn and solemn.Only the palace bell under the flying tiles rang softly, and the red ribbon fluttered gently, becoming a touch of bright color against the background of the black city wall.

"Let's go--" Accompanied by a long cry, the neat sound of horseshoes sounded, breaking the silence of the morning.

Zhang Yanjin, dressed in black, straddles the horse, wears a black cape, a knife on the waist, and black boots embroidered with dark patterns. He looks capable. He looks at the neat bluestone brick road ahead. What awaited him was the endless black mine in Datong, Xizhou.

With a flick of the whip in Zhang Yanjin's hand, the good horse under him was ordered to run forward with all four hooves forward.

When the people behind saw Zhang Yanjin running forward quickly, they rushed to keep up with Zhang Yanjin, leaving behind the majestic Chang'an scenery.

When the group arrived at the gate of Chang'an City, Zhang Wuyi stepped forward to show the identity certificates to the soldiers guarding the city, and then went up to report to the captain.

The captain saw that it was Zhang Yanjin, and checked the location above.Who among the disciples in the capital didn't know that Zhang Yanjin asked the emperor to ask for it, and that's why he wanted the place of Xizhou Datong?

Xizhou Datong is notoriously barren, with black ore all over the ground, it is difficult to grow food from the land, and the annual harvest is very poor.

It's getting colder and colder these days, where is the comfort in Chang'an's deep house?In a place like Datong, this Yanjin is actually riding a tall horse, with his head held high, leading a large group of people to see it?It seems that this Yanjin is really out of his mind!

With a wave of the captain's hand, the high city gate was pulled open by soldiers from both sides, making a heavy creaking sound.

As soon as Zhang Wu took the credentials handed over by the city guards, he got on his horse and followed Zhang Yanjin out of the gate of Xihua City.

It was about [-] kilometers from Chang'an to Xizhou Datong. Zhang Yanjin and the others took the north gate winding road, and then headed towards Lintong. The tall city gate of Chang'an completely disappeared from sight.

They changed horses every time they arrived at a post station, and if it was night, they would rest at the post station.

And Li Rongniang, who had finished her morning class, finally saw Ruifu.