My father Zhu Gaoxu

Chapter 185 Recruiting Zhang Xing
"Meet Your Royal Highness!"

Zhang Xing hurried to the living room, and then solemnly saluted Zhu Zhanhe.

At this moment, he also felt strange, he only saw Zhu Zhanhe at the banquet yesterday, why did he come here today?

Could it be that he said something wrong after drinking yesterday, and the other party came to Xingshi to question him?

Thinking of this, Zhang Xing also felt uneasy. After all, he had just escaped a catastrophe, and he really didn't want to cause trouble anymore.

"General Zhang, you don't need to be too polite. You have taken the liberty to come here. Please don't blame me!"

Zhu Zhanhe also stood up very politely and said with a smile.

Zhang Xing felt relieved when he heard this, it seemed that he was thinking too much, and the other party probably didn't come to question him.

After exchanging a few pleasantries, Zhang Xing finally couldn't help asking: "I don't know what's the matter with you coming today, my lord? Could it be that there is something new about King Gu?"

"That's not true, I actually came here specially for you, General Zhang!"

Zhu Zhanhe explained with a smile.

At the banquet yesterday, after hearing about Zhang Xing's experience, Zhu Zhanhe couldn't sit still, so he came to Zhang Xing's place early in the morning.

"for me?"

Zhang Xing was puzzled, he was just a small guard commander, what was worth asking this noble son to go there himself?
"General Zhang, let me just say it straight!"

Zhu Zhanhe said solemnly.

"I have heard about your name, General Zhang, but it is a pity that you have nowhere to display your talents due to bad luck. However, I have an opportunity here. If you are willing to go, you can definitely show your strengths." , Realize your ambition!"

"Your Highness, are you joking?"

After Zhang Xing heard this, his first feeling was that Zhu Zhanhe was joking, or even playing with himself?
"I'm not joking, but I really want to show you the way, General!"

As Zhu Zhanhe spoke, he waved to the outside, and immediately a follower stepped forward and delivered a globe to the table in front of the two of them.

"General Zhang, please take a look. This object is called a globe, and all the land and oceans in the world are depicted on it..."

Zhu Zhanhe's globe was given to Zheng He, but later he had someone make a new batch for gifting. The wider the spread of the concept of the earth, the more beneficial it will be for China's outward expansion.

Although Zhang Xing is a general, he also likes to read and is no stranger to Huntian, so he quickly understood the function of the globe.

Finally, Zhu Zhanhe pointed to Tianzhu, and explained Zhu Gaoxu's plan to attack Tianzhu in detail.

When Zhang Xing saw the globe, he just felt novelty at first. After all, this was the first time he saw the real appearance of the world.

But after Zhu Zhanhe explained, the expression on his face changed from surprise to excitement.

If the king of Han wants to establish a country overseas, he naturally needs generals to conquer the world for him. For a military general, it is equivalent to the merits of a dragon in front of him. As long as he performs well, the position of prince is almost at his fingertips!
"My father is in Jiaozhi, and he has recruited a large number of warships. As soon as Zheng He's fleet arrives, they will meet up and head to Tianzhu together. If General Zhang is interested, I can write a letter of recommendation for you. , with your talent, General Zhang, you will definitely be reused!"

Finally, Zhu Zhanhe said solemnly again.

He also saw that Zhang Xing was indeed a talent, and his character was quite good. It would be a pity if such a person was buried, so he started to recruit him.

After Zhang Xing was excited, he calmed down slowly.

With Zhu Zhanhe's identity, he definitely wouldn't lie to him, and Zhu Gaoxu was indeed relegated to Jiaozhi. In addition, he went to the west to mobilize teachers and mobilize people, it is even more impossible for him to be fake.

But Zhang Xing also has concerns. After all, he is over 40 years old. Although his future is ruined now, he is still a commander of the guards and has a very happy family. As long as he wants to, he can spend the rest of his life in peace and stability.

But now if he goes out to sea to follow Zhu Gaoxu, not to mention the danger, he will definitely have to part with his family temporarily. In addition, Daming will also resign from his official position. It can be said that he will cut off all his back roads and risk the rest of his life for himself. Fight for a way out to seal off your wife.

Thinking of this, Zhang Xing also hesitated, so he quickly raised his head and said, "My lord, this matter is very important, can you give me time to think it over?"

"I also want to give you some time to think about it, but the fleet sailing to the west has been going for a while, and it is estimated that it will arrive at Jiaozhi soon. If you ride a fast horse to Jiaozhi now, you should be able to catch up, otherwise I'm afraid it will be too late. This opportunity is going to be missed.”

Zhu Zhanhe said helplessly as he spread his hands at the end.

This is also due to the fact that Zheng He's fleet traveled very slowly, especially when they were in Quanzhou and Guangzhou, they had to stop for a while, add some supplies, and do a final inspection of the ships, so it took more time.

"In the afternoon, I will give the son an answer in the afternoon!"

Zhang Xing stood up and saluted, he had to discuss such a big matter with his family.

"Okay, if you think it over this afternoon, you can go to Dongchang to find me!"

Zhu Zhanhe nodded, he also knew about such a big matter, it was not realistic for Zhang Xing to make a decision right away.

"Thank you, son!"

Zhang Xing clasped his fists and saluted again.

Afterwards Zhu Zhanhe got up to say goodbye, and Zhang Xing also personally sent him out.

After Zhu Zhanhe left, Zhang Xing also immediately returned to the inner house. After finding his wife, Mrs. Li, he repeated Zhu Zhanhe's words just now.

Mrs. Li looked at her husband after hearing this, and then asked, "What do you think, sir?"

"I... I'm a little undecided, the prince will definitely not lie to me, and this is indeed a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for us generals, but I'm worried about my family..."

When Zhang Xing said this, he glanced at his wife, and there was a bit of guilt in his eyes. He had just said in the morning that he would go to Nanyang, so that the family could live in peace, but now that he encountered such a good opportunity, he was really reluctant to give up.

"Master, you can go, you don't have to worry about family matters, everything is up to me!"

Mrs. Li couldn't see what her husband was thinking, so she immediately expressed her opinion.

"But……"

Hearing what his wife said, Zhang Xing felt even more guilty, and even wanted to say that he would not go.

But Mrs. Li interrupted Zhang Xing with a smile: "Master, when we first got married, you told me that a good man has ambitions all over the world. As a general, you will inevitably lead an expedition in the future. I have long thought about this." Be prepared, such a good opportunity is in front of you, if you give up, I'm afraid you won't be able to feel at ease for the rest of your life!"

"Ma'am, I..."

"Master, there is no need to say too much. Overseas is dangerous. You must take care of your health. In addition, I heard that the King of Han has a bad temper. You should also be careful, and you must not contradict him..."

Although Mrs. Li agreed, she was still worried, and she pulled Zhang Xing to tell her a lot.

Hearing this, Zhang Xing was quite moved in his heart, he got a wife like this, what more could a husband ask for?

(End of this chapter)