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Chapter 269 Sub-system Zhongshan Wolf

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What is admiration?The change of Yang Aier's impression of Young Master Zhang is a typical admiration!When I saw Young Master Zhang for the first time, in Yang Ai'er's eyes, Young Master Zhang was a typical dandy and evil boy from a rich family in the countryside, who bullied men and women everywhere and did all kinds of crimes. The common people in the village joined forces to seize the stuff that was soaked in pig cages——to a certain extent, Yang Aier's eyesight was indeed not bad, and she could see it very accurately.

The time when Yang Aier's impression of Young Master Zhang changed was, of course, the moment when Young Master Zhang's true identity was exposed. Although Yang Aier was young, it was the first time she came to the north of the Huaihe River, but the reputation of Young Master Zhang had long been known. It resounded all over the country, not to mention that the Mark Six lottery that Young Master Zhang played in Jiangnan has basically integrated into the lives of the people in Jiangnan. Only Young Master Zhang used the isolated city of Jinzhou to counteract the power of building slaves, three thousand cavalry raided Shengjing and burned the Dazheng Palace, and eight thousand troops Breaking through the 12 Tatar coalition forces and sweeping the invincible hands in the Mobei grassland, etc., etc., the perverted record and illustrious reputation have already been praised by every Ming citizen, and they are respected like heaven, and they have already made every Huaichun girl fascinated. Heart fluttering——Yang Ai'er, who was sold into a flower boat by human traffickers at the age of ten, is of course no exception.So from that moment on, the image of Young Master Zhang in Yang Ai'er's mind was naturally covered with an incomparably sacred halo, majestic and tall, handsome and elegant, romantic and sleazy... romantic...

What intoxicated Yang Aier even more was Young Master Zhang's domineering aura. When Young Master Zhang and Yang Wan stepped into the hall of Li's Mansion hand in hand, the noisy hall fell silent for an instant, and the banquet where hundreds of people exchanged glasses was extremely quiet. A needle could be heard clearly when it fell on the ground. Immediately afterwards, countless high-ranking officials, dignitaries and celebrities who used to have their eyes high above the top rushed to the front of Young Master Zhang, bowed their hands, knelt down, or It was respectful or excited shouting, "The villain has seen Xuan Da Zhang Xiantai, and the Xiantai is blessed and safe!" Taitung conquered and built slaves, and once again won the flag!" "Student kowtowed to Mr. Zhang, and today the student saw the honor of Mr. Zhang again, three lives are lucky...!"

"Get up, everyone, get up." Young Master Zhang let go of Yang Wan's little hand, smiled and bowed his hands and said: "My lords, generals, scholars and students, please get up. This is not Xuan University, and this official also You are not wearing an official uniform, but you are here to visit President Li as a guest, and everyone is a guest, so there is no need to be so polite."

"Thank you, Zhang Xiantai." "Thank you, Mr. Zhang." Amidst the buzzing promises, the civil and military officials and literati who saluted Young Master Zhang stood up one after another, and flocked to Young Master Zhang, or introduced themselves to Young Master Zhang The province where he came from, or flattering himself to introduce his official name, or exchanging goodbyes with Young Master Zhang, the enthusiastic appearance makes people suspect that these people want to tear Young Master Zhang into pieces and swallow him alive eat.Fortunately, a person stood beside Young Master Zhang in time, stopped the crowd with open arms, and said loudly: "Everyone, Zhang Xiantai appreciates your enthusiasm, but this time Zhang Xiantai is here to visit Brother Li of the Tongzhou Chamber of Commerce, please give me a little time." Don't be impatient, let Zhang Xiantai meet with the owner of the room first, and then talk."

"Brother Xian?!" It was only at this moment that countless scholars were surprised to find that the attendant standing next to Young Master Zhang was Shi Kefa, the head of the four great princes in the south of the Yangtze River!Surprised, many people turned their heads and shouted, "President Li, President Li, the brother of Shi Kefa and Shi Xian you were reading earlier has also come, this time the four princes of Jiangnan are here together, you can't save face!" I've grown up." However, some people were immediately surprised to find that the famous Zhang Haogu and Zhang Tanhua suddenly appeared, and the owners here, brothers Li Jiaguo and Li Jiabin, not only did not have the slightest look of joy, but also had unusually complicated expressions, standing with Qian Qianyi Together, there is no movement from beginning to end.

"Brother, we are all guests from afar, let's go and see the ceremony." Li Jiabin quietly abducted Li Jiaguo and reminded him in a low voice.Li Jiaguo hesitated for a moment, and finally walked over with Li Jiabin, Li Jiabin knelt down honestly, Li Jiaguo reluctantly bowed his hands, and said in unison: "The grassroots Li Jiaguo and Li Jiabin, pay homage to Xuanda Zhang Xiantai, the Xiantai is here, the grasslands are humble The house is full of splendor."

Young Master Zhang smiled, he did not return the courtesy and did not speak, and the Li Jiaguo brothers did not know what tricks Young Master Zhang was planning to do, so they did not dare to speak casually, and the three of them froze on the spot.On the other hand, Sun Ruzheng, the general judge of Shuntian Mansion next to him, quietly pulled Li Jiaguo's back, and said in a low voice: "President Li, you are a commoner, and Zhang Xiantai is an official. As usual, you should kneel down."

It's good that Sun Ruzheng didn't mention Li Jiaguo's current status, but as soon as he mentioned it, Li Jiaguo had the urge to swallow Young Master Zhang alive.Originally, Li Jiaguo was honored by Li Sancai, and was listed as a tax-exempt and corvee-exempt scholar in the household registration roster of the Ming Dynasty. However, Li Jiaguo’s father, Li Sancai, passed away in the fourth year of the apocalypse. Wei Zhongxian took the opportunity to cut Li Sancai's and Li's brother's official status, and demoted them to common people. The Li family brothers, who love money like their lives, don't know how much more taxes they have to pay every year for this. Hate it——in the fifth year of the apocalypse, Qian Qianyi urged the Li family brothers to hit the imperial envoy ship of Young Master Zhang, and the Li family brothers agreed only to vent their anger.Now that Young Master Zhang has become a villain and uses officials to coerce others, is there any reason for Li Jiaguo not to be furious?

"Brother." Li Jiabin quietly pulled Li Jiaguo's pants to remind him.After much deliberation, Li Jiaguo finally knelt down on both knees, kowtowed and said, "Li Jiaguo, a grassroots man, I have seen Xuanda Zhang Xiantai." Only then did Young Master Zhang wave his hand lazily with a smile, and said with a smile: "No, let's all get up After that, Young Master Zhang turned to Qian Qianyi who had been hiding behind and smiled, "Mr. Qian, long time no see. Last time you were thrown into the Bow River, didn't you catch a cold?"

From the moment Young Master Zhang came in, Qian Qianyi has been in an extremely awkward position, afraid of being mentioned that he failed to be vicious Young Master Zhang, but was thrown into the Bow River by pirates bought by Young Master Zhang and almost drowned. He never thought about Young Master Zhang Slapping someone in the face and taking the initiative to expose the matter, Qian Qianyi naturally felt that he wanted to strangle Young Master Zhang to death.Looking at the whispers and uncontrollable expressions of the crowd, Qian Qianyi was ashamed and angry but helpless, finally bit the bullet and came over, knelt down to Young Master Zhang, kowtowed and said: "The grassroots Qian Qianyi has seen Xuanda Zhang Xiantai. "—By the way, thanks to Young Master Zhang, Qian Qianyi was also deprived of his military status, and now he has become a commoner who has to pay taxes.

Young Master Zhang was also interested in Qian Qianyi. He deliberately did not ask Qian Qianyi to get up. Instead, he asked Zhang Shitou to take a chair and sit down. He swayed his legs and asked slowly, "Mr. Qian, remember the last time you were thrown into the bow?" After the river, I once swore to God that I would never evade taxes again in this life, and be a good citizen of Ming Dynasty who pays taxes legally. Only those who throw you into the water will catch you. More than three years have passed, and I don’t know if you have said anything Keep your word, fulfill your oath?"

"Hehe." Finally someone couldn't help laughing.Qian Qianyi blushed, gritted his teeth and replied, "Zhang Xiantai, don't worry, the grassroots can swear to God that in the past three years, the grassroots have never evaded a cent of tax money. If Xiantai doesn't believe it, he can go to the south of the Yangtze River." Wencha asked."——Qian Qianyi's words are the truth, because he offended Young Master Zhang, and his official position has been rising like sesame seeds, Jiangnan officials naturally keep a close eye on Qian Qianyi and are ready at any time Looking for Qian Qianyi's trick to flatter Young Master Zhang, of course Qian Qianyi would not dare to evade taxes casually, and the losses would naturally be uncommonly heavy.

"That's good. It seems that Mr. Qian's trip to the Bow River will be worthwhile." Young Master Zhang kept Qian Qianyi's shame and humiliation in three words, and said with a smile: "Mr. Qian, when you were in the Golden Palace, Mr. Qian, you bullied the candidates for no reason. As a result, what I said made you lose the official position and be dismissed as a citizen. Later, you were thrown into the water unintentionally. Now that I think about it, although I was out of righteous indignation, But it's really mean, and I'm really ashamed, I don't know if Mr. Qian can give me a chance to redeem myself, and recommend you to the imperial court to resume your official position and work in Xuanda under my rule?"

"Thank you Xiantai for your kindness, but Qianyi is old and has no intention of career." Qian Qianyi replied with a curse in his heart.Young Master Zhang smiled and stopped talking, while Zhang Shitou next to him took the opportunity to say: "Young Master, you are really generous and magnanimous. Back then, Mr. Qian bribed the pirates to try to hurt you. Not only did you not bear his revenge, you also took the initiative Proposing to recommend Mr. Qian to return to the official position, this kind of stomach is really admirable." When Zhang Shitou said this, there was an uproar in the hall, and Qian Qianyi's old face turned pale, wishing to find a Drill into the seam.

"Stone, don't talk nonsense." Young Master Zhang shouted hypocritically.Zhang Shitou retorted: "Master, I don't dare to talk nonsense. Mr. Qian bought that pirate Zheng Yiguan back then, but he is Zheng Zhilong, who is now well-known in Fujian. Master, people are harmless to tigers, but tigers are harmful to others. You But be careful, if Mr. Qian and Zheng Yiguan are cut off from each other, and there are secret contacts, then you will be in danger."

"And this, why didn't I know?" Shi Kefa interjected in surprise.Zhang Shitou nodded solemnly and said: "It's true, Master Shi, do you still remember that we were moved by our young master's awe-inspiring righteousness at the Donglin Conference back then, and took the lead in exposing Mr. Qian's brawny man, who is now the famous Zheng Zhilong. Our young master I feel that there is still a cure for this person, and he has been suggesting to the court to recruit these pirates."

"It turns out that he is Zheng Zhilong!" Several Donglin scholars who were present at the time exclaimed.Qian Qianyi, on the other hand, only felt a thorn in his back, and was so ashamed that he almost got his head into his crotch, knelt down in front of Young Master Zhang, not even daring to take a breath.Fortunately, Young Master Zhang had achieved his goal of exposing Qian Qianyi, so he stood up and said with a smile: "Mr. Qian, since you have no intention of official career, please get up. I should also congratulate Chairman Li." After finishing speaking, Young Master Zhang turned to Li Jiaguo and said with a smile: "President Li, I heard that tomorrow is your fiftieth birthday, so I will not invite you to wish you a birthday, ask you for a glass of wedding wine, and invite President Li to pay you a thousand dollars." Don't be offended."

"Zhang Xiantai came from afar, it's for the grass people's face, how dare the grass people refuse?" Li Jiaguo secretly thought about the purpose of Young Master Zhang's visit, and said politely: "If Zhang Xiantai doesn't think the wine and food are vulgar, please take a seat, and the grass people will ask the servants to re-open the table "Young Master Zhang is not polite, he promised to pull Yang Wan, and then he found a table to sit down at random, Shi Kefa and others over there also followed, and sat with Young Master Zhang in the corner of the hall.

After Qian Qianyi's incident, almost all the people present could see that Young Master Zhang might have come with ill intentions this time. In addition, Li Jiaguo's intentional bumping into Young Master Zhang's official ship was also known by someone and spread it quietly. He kept his mouth shut, lest the gods fight and harm mortals.Brothers Li Jiaguo and Qian Qianyi, who had ghosts in their hearts, understood that Master Zhang's weasel gave the chicken New Year's greetings. I'm afraid he didn't have any good intentions, so he couldn't sit still and didn't know what to eat. Master Zhang didn't talk much, but just held Yang Wan Talking in a low voice about the feeling of not coming, by the way, teasing Yang Ai'er, who looks like a jade carving, and looking up at Brother Li Jiaguo and Qian Qianyi from time to time, with a sinister smile on his face, the laughter made Brother Li Jiaguo and Qian Qianyi feel hairy, and their expressions gradually changed. pale.

"Brother Shishan, brothers, I'm here to celebrate your birthday." When the banquet was dull, a joyful voice suddenly came from outside the door, which suddenly broke the dull atmosphere of the banquet.A long distance away, the voice shouted: "Brother Shi Shan, Brother Shi Zai, you must have never imagined that I brought you that honorable guest today, hurry up and greet him!"

"Distinguished guests? Damn it, Zhang Haogu is sitting here, how many people in the Ming Dynasty dare to call you distinguished guests?" All the guests present murmured.The Li Jiaguo brothers also looked at Young Master Zhang timidly, not daring to make a sound.At this time, a black and thin dwarf rushed in from outside the door. After entering the hall, he only took a look and shouted: "So there are so many guests, get up quickly, Li Fengjie, the governor of Guangdong and Guangxi, is here in person! All of you Get up..." At this point, the black and thin dwarf couldn't continue, because he suddenly found that his brother's deadly enemy was sitting high in the living room.Young Master Zhang was also taken aback. It turned out that this black and thin dwarf was none other than Yuan Chonghuan's younger brother Yuan Chongyu, a great salt merchant in Guangdong.

"What's the matter?" Before Yuan Chongyu could cry out in shock, an extremely arrogant voice came first, and he shouted very unhappy: "The guests have already arrived at the door, and the master doesn't come out to greet them? Is this the way of hospitality? "While speaking, a thin old man wearing a fox fur fur had already stepped into the hall surrounded by a large group of followers. The old man looked around the hall arrogantly and snorted heavily. Obviously, the governor of Guangdong and Guangxi is very Dissatisfied with so many people, none of them went out to greet him.

"Brother Shishan, brother Shizai, my lords and gentlemen, let me introduce you." When the arrow reached Xuan, Yuan Chongyu could only bite the bullet and introduce to everyone: "This is Li Fengjie, Governor of Guangdong and Guangxi, and Li Xiantai. This time Li Xiantai is Returning to Beijing to report on my work, passing through Tongzhou, because I heard that the father of Li Shixiong, the chairman of the Tongzhou Chamber of Commerce, is Li Daofu, and because Li Xiantai is about to be transferred to the governor of water transportation, and wants to learn more about the situation of water transportation, so I asked me to lead the way here and visit Li Daofu by the way. Chairman, discuss the future water transportation plan."

"Cao Min, please meet Li Xiantai." Brother Li Jiaguo went over to salute bravely, and most of the guests present stood up tremblingly, or kowtowed, or bowed to Li Fengjie.Yang Wan, who was sitting next to First Young Master Zhang, asked in a low voice, "Tan Hua Lang, why doesn't this Li Xiantai know you?"

"He was only promoted to governor of Guangdong and Guangxi in the first month of last year. He had been an official in Jiangnan before. When I went to Jiangnan, he happened to be in Fujian again, so we haven't met." Young Master Zhang replied in a low voice: "But I Knowing him, he used to be the right servant in the Ministry of War in Nanjing for the elderly, and spent a lot of effort to get through Feng Quan's door, and then got into the position of governor of Guangdong and Guangxi. "Speaking of this, Young Master Zhang smiled again, and added in a low voice: "However, as the governor, this guy actually came to a businessman's banquet. I'm afraid the old boy's governor of water transportation will be suspended."

"Aren't you the governor? If you can come, others can't?" Yang Wanbai gave Young Master Zhang a look.Of course Young Master Zhang would not tell the real reason, but said shamelessly: "Actually, I didn't want to come, but you wanted to come, and I didn't want to leave your side, so I followed with the cheek." Shang Ze lightly said: "Bah! Liar!"

"You guys, you are so arrogant." Everyone else nodded and bowed in front of Li Fengjie. It doesn't matter if Young Master Zhang and Yang Wan are flirting and scolding here, but Li Fengjie's followers are not happy over there. He and Yang Wan were sitting in the corner, and they were not some distinguished guests, so they came over and shouted at Young Master Zhang and Yang Wan: "Governor of Liangjiang Li Xiantai is here, why don't you come over and kowtow?"

Young Master Zhang smiled, he didn't bother to pay attention to Li Fengjie's entourage, Zhang Shitou, Shi Kefa and others remained silent.Seeing this scene, the attendant was naturally even more furious. He was about to roll up his sleeves and use his fists to remind Young Master Zhang, but Li Fengjie's eyes lit up over there, and he pushed away Yuan Chongyu, who was wiping his neck and winking at him, and came over with a smile: It was the fairy who descended to earth. It turned out to be Miss Yang Wanyang. Miss Yang still remembers that the old man once boarded the flower boat twice in order to beg you to sing a song, but you refused to agree. This time we meet again in Tongzhou, I don’t know Miss Yang, can I let this old man fulfill his long-cherished wish?"

"Miss Yang, our master is no longer the idler in Nanjing, but the governor of Guangdong and Guangxi with great power." The attendant also changed his face, and said to Yang Wan with a smile: "And our master has already made an appointment to enter Beijing this time. You will be transferred to the governor of the water transport, and your flower boat will make a living on the canal, and our master will take care of you."

"Shut up, do you have a place to talk here?" Li Fengjie stopped his attendants while thinking about how to get Yang Wan back home as the eighth concubine, and said with an extremely cordial smile: "Besides, take care of Miss Yang Wan." The flower boat is also what the old man should do."

"My little girl doesn't know that the governor is coming, so I have an envoy to welcome her from afar. Please forgive me." Yang Wan left the table, Yingying bowed down, and said with a clever smile: "But please take care of me, because the little girl has already decided to give her savings to others." To redeem myself, to marry someone else's wife from now on, Master Li's long-cherished wish, please forgive my little girl for not being able to fulfill it."

"What else? Miss Yang is determined to get married?" Li Fengjie, who coveted Yang Wan for a year or two, was startled. When he saw Young Master Zhang with a boyish face and soft rice, Li Fengjie suddenly realized that he was extremely jealous. Pointing to Young Master Zhang, he asked, "Miss Yang, are you planning to follow him?" Yang Wan nodded shyly and admitted frankly, while Young Master Zhang smiled wryly - it's not that Young Master Zhang disliked Yang Wan's identity, it's just that Young Master Zhang has been married for a year. 360 At least [-] of the five days are spent in the military camp and on the battlefield. The two wives and one concubine in the family cannot take care of them, so there is still time to marry a second concubine.

"Young master is very lucky." Li Fengjie congratulated, but there was jealousy and jealousy that could not be hidden in his words.Li Fengjie's entourage over there was furious and shouted: "Good boy, why don't you kowtow when you see our Governor?"

"Why should I kowtow?" Young Master Zhang said slowly: "First, this is not Guangdong and Guangxi, and it is not under the jurisdiction of Li Xiantai; second, this is not a court, and I am not a prisoner, so there is no need to kowtow to Li Xiantai; Official, unfortunately, I am also a serving official, a scholar, a farmer, a businessman, and Master Li and I are both scholars, so naturally there is no need to kowtow to Li Xiantai."

"Are you still an official?" Li Fengjie was irritated by Young Master Zhang's arrogance, looked at Young Master Zhang and asked, "The old man would like to ask, what kind of official are you? Do you have a seventh rank?"

"No." Young Master Zhang replied with a highly general and incomparably correct answer, "I have never been a seventh-rank official since I entered the official position in Tianqi five years ago—not even a seventh-rank official."

"Pfft—." Finally someone couldn't help laughing.Li Fengjie didn't notice the trap in Young Master Zhang's words at all, and asked again: "Then are you from a supervisor or a juren?"

"Neither." Young Master Zhang replied more simply.Li Fengjie immediately felt relieved, and said with a sneer: "So it's still a job, who is the ancestor? Working there? For Miss Yang Wan's sake, do you want me to say hello to your boss and take care of you?" ?”

"It's over, you old idiot." Yuan Chongyu quietly covered his forehead, knowing that the matter that he had counted on Li Fengjie to sell illegal salt and contraband was definitely over.Sure enough, Young Master Zhang laughed immediately, and said with joy: "That would be great, back to Mr. Li, although my ancestors are very famous, I did not become an official by virtue of hereditary favor. As for my superior ..." At this point, Young Master Zhang suddenly stopped smiling, looked at Li Fengjie timidly, and asked with fear in his voice: "Master Li, can you really talk to my boss? They will give you this face? "

"Hmph, there are really not many people in the world who can make the governor of Guangdong and Guangxi speechless." Li Fengjie snorted confidently.Young Master Zhang nodded, and said seriously: "Then please trouble Mr. Li. My superior, Zhang Ruitu and Zhang Tianguan, the chief assistant of the cabinet, are my teachers. I definitely don't need to trouble Mr. Li to say hello. The second assistant Feng Quan Feng Tangguan and the third The assistant Huang Liji Huang Tangguan has a good relationship with me, so there is no need for Mr. Li to say hello—it is my father who is a little troublesome. He always thinks that I am too young to let me rise too fast. So I would like to trouble Master Li to go to my father and ask him not to presume that I be promoted to governor of five provinces, but to be promoted to governor of seven provinces directly."

"What?" Li Feng was stunned, looked at Young Master Zhang carefully, and asked tremblingly after a long time: "Could it be that you...you are...?"

"Guess right." Young Master Zhang rushed to answer.Li Fengjie's face was pale, his legs were weak, and he almost collapsed in front of Young Master Zhang, trembling and screaming, "Zhang Tanhua, Zhang Xiantai! Let me just say, there is such a young high-ranking official in the Ming Dynasty!"

Young Master Zhang smiled, and was about to speak, when he suddenly saw a person coming in from the corner of his eyes, and after whispering a few words in Li Jiaguo's ear, Li Jiaguo immediately rushed out with a big change in expression.Young Master Zhang's heart moved, and he said, "Too bad, could it be that the news from the palace has really been leaked?"

(End of this chapter)