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Chapter 316 Love at first sight

"Miss, don't mess around. This is General Wu, our young master's most powerful helper." While Wu Sangui and Zhang Yuanyuan were talking, Zhang Shitou's father, Zhang Tiehui, the old housekeeper of the Zhang family, ran out, first grabbed Zhang Yuanyuan, and then turned to Wu Sangui. He said affectionately: "General Xiao Wu, when did you come back? The porter at home was disobedient, and secretly accepted the respect from the adults who came to visit in the mansion. The old servant called them over to scold them just now, so he couldn't bring people over to open the door right away. ,excuse me."

"Steward Zhang, long time no see, how are you?" Wu Sangui returned the salute and greeted him cordially, while his thief eyes continued to stare at Zhang Yuanyuan who was hiding behind Zhang Tiechui.Zhang Tiechui said with a smile: "Thanks to General Xiao Wu, the old slave's body is still strong. Please come inside, and the old slave will take you to see the master and wife. Come on, quickly take General Xiao Wu's horse to the stable." , feed with beans mixed with eggs, and prepare the best for the house, Jinpa and hot water! General Xiao Wu is a distinguished guest of our family, if you neglect him, I will beat you bastards to death !"

"Housekeeper Zhang, you are too polite, don't be like this all the time, we are old acquaintances too." Wu Sangui smiled modestly, but his eyes stayed in one direction, and Zhang Yuanyuan also found that Wu Sangui was looking at him all the time, so cute Ji's little face couldn't help but blushed, and subconsciously shrank behind Zhang Tiehammer, but then quietly poked his head out to take a peek at Wu Sangui, and then quickly shrank back with a blushing face. It was obvious that Zhang Yuanyuan also had a kind attitude and appearance The handsome Wu Sangui had a good impression of him.It's a pity that there is Zhang Shitou's father chattering next to him, which spoils the scene, "Little General Wu, don't stand at the door, please go to the hall to have tea, the master and madam should be playing mahjong, the old servant will invite you them."

To Wu Sangui's great disappointment, after he entered the door, Zhang Yuanyuan disappeared, but when he sat down in the hall, something that surprised Wu Sangui happened again. The No. 11 wives entered the hall, followed by Zhang Laocai and the other mothers of Young Master Zhang also entered the hall.Wu Sangui didn't dare to be negligent, so he hurriedly left the table and bowed on one knee, and said respectfully: "Junior Wu Sangui, I pay my respects to Mrs. Zhang and all the old ladies. Greetings to the old lady, greetings to all the old ladies." Zhang Yuanyuan behind mother Zhang also smiled and said: "And Miss Zhang, the last general also greets you."

"General Wu, please hurry up." Zhang Laocai helped Wu Sangui, and asked impatiently before the wife and children of Young Master Zhang arrived: "Little General Wu, there have been rumors in the capital these days that my son is in Shaanxi. Gan is sick, and very sick, is it true?"

"Don't worry, old man, Zhang Shaobao just contracted a minor illness." Of course Wu Sangui didn't dare to tell the truth, but replied vaguely: "I heard from the doctor that Zhang Shaobao is just a little too tired. As long as he takes a good rest for a while, he will be fine."

But Zhang Laocai and his eleven wives refused to give up, and immediately surrounded Wu Sangui, asking what happened, and tortured Young Master Zhang about his illness, daily life, eating and drinking, and chattering. It was like thousands of ducks surrounded Wu Sangui, making Wu Sangui dizzy, secretly admiring Young Master Zhang's perseverance - how did he endure all these years?But what made Wu Sangui sweat profusely was still behind. The four wives of Young Master Zhang who lived in the East Wing, Xiong Hu, Mei Qingyun, Dayuer and Yang Wan, also brought their three sons and one daughter to meet Wu Sangui after hearing the news. When we met, needless to say, in order not to become widowed at a young age, Xiong Hu and the other four daughters had to torture and question Wu Sangui to find out how the condition of Young Master Zhang was. Ten mouths couldn't answer, and Wu Sangui was so confused, sweating profusely, and embarrassed, Zhang Yuanyuan, who was hiding in the crowd, covered her mouth and snickered mischievously, gloating.Fortunately, thanks to Young Master Zhang, Wu Sangui had a letter from home. After Wu Sangui took out the letter, the Zhang family finally let go of Wu Sangui, and got together to read the letter again. Wu Sangui, who was able to escape, heaved a sigh of relief and hid to the side Drink tea and wait.

Young Master Zhang is barely considered a filial son. Of course he dared not say that his illness was serious in his family letter. He only said that he had a minor illness occasionally and it was fine. As long as he had a good rest, he would be fine. He also told his parents, wife and children not to worry about him After this year's autumn harvest, the situation in Shaanxi and Gansu has initially stabilized, and I will go home anyway.Seeing this, Zhang Laocai's family finally breathed a sigh of relief, and only then did Zhang Laocai remember that Wu Sangui was still by his side, and hurriedly apologized to Wu Sangui: "Little General Wu, I really neglected you, you see that you have traveled all the way here , the family members are concerned about the situation of the dog, not only did they not treat you to dinner, but they even pestered you with questions, I am really sorry."

"You don't have to be polite, old man, it's all human nature." Wu Sangui replied with a smile.Zhang Laocai asked: "Little General Wu, you haven't eaten yet, right? Come quickly, prepare a feast of food and wine, I want to clean up General Xiao Wu."

"Don't bother, it's too late, old man, please ask the kitchen to make a bowl of noodles for the younger generation." Wu Sangui did not have time to eat, but replied modestly.But Zhang Laocai refused to neglect the guests, he just urged the servants to prepare the banquet, and asked the servants to bring snacks to Wu Sangui as a pad, Wu Sangui was also very hungry, so he started to gobble it up unceremoniously.During the banquet with his servant Zhang Luo, Zhang Laocai chatted and asked: "By the way, General Xiao Wu, why did you come back to the capital this time? Did the Shaanxi-Gansu side win another battle, and my child sent you back again?" The capital came to announce the victory?"

"Going back to the old man, Shaanxi and Gansu are winning battles every day, but Zhang Shaobao has already killed and caught all the big thieves, and none of them are qualified to send juniors to Beijing to report victory." Wu Sangui was vague while eating snacks He replied: "The younger generation is just passing through the capital this time, and the younger generation's father arranged a marriage for the younger generation in Ningyuan, and urged the younger generation to go back to Ningyuan to worship and get married. Your lord kindly gave the younger generation a [-]-day holiday, and asked the younger generation to return to Ningyuan. "

"General Xiao Wu is getting married?" Young Master Zhang's mother cut in and exclaimed, "Master, what about our Yuanyuan?"

"What do you mean?" Wu Sangui was stunned, and even forgot to swallow the snack in his mouth.Zhang Laocai glared at Eleven's wife first, then turned to Wu Sangui with a smile and said, "Don't blame Xiao General Wu, to tell the truth, when you came to live here in the capital last time, our family liked you very much, and I heard that you He is Gou'er's most powerful helper, and Gou'er often said that it's a pity that he doesn't have a younger sister, otherwise, he would definitely find you to be the son-in-law of our Zhang family." Then, Zhang Laocai made a gesture to Zhang Yuanyuan next to him, and said with a smile: "This No, our husband and wife adopted a adopted daughter a few days ago. She looks pretty decent. I thought I would ask you when I had the chance. If you like her, let the Zhang family and the Wu family just get married. But, it's a pity, it's a pity."

"Father!" Zhang Yuanyuan scolded shyly, and shyly hid behind Zhang's mother.Zhang's mother pulled Zhang Yuanyuan out and scolded with a smile: "Damn girl, why are you shy? You are not young anymore. If you hurry up, you will be married in two or three years. You can't always stay with our old man." By my wife's side? It's a pity that you are not blessed, General Xiao Wu has already engaged in a marriage, otherwise, where in the world can I find a young hero like General Xiao Wu who is talented, has a good family background and is a hero?"

Hearing Zhang's father and Zhang's mother's words, Zhang Yuanyuan's face was flushed with shame, and she wished she could tuck herself into Zhang's mother's arms, while Wu Sangui's heart felt like a heavy hammer hit her, her mouth was dry, and her mind was full of tears. It was also a mess, and his eyes couldn't help turning to Zhang Yuanyuan's indescribably delicate and beautiful face, and his heart beat desperately.Just at this time, Zhang Yuanyuan quietly raised her head to take a peek at Wu Sangui, and her eyes met. Wu Sangui and Zhang Yuanyuan blushed to the neck, their heartbeat accelerated again, and they lowered their heads shyly at the same time.Seeing this scene, Zhang Laocai, who had been secretly observing Wu Sangui's reaction, heaved a sigh of relief, and secretly admired his precious son's venomous eyes——Wu Sangui and Zhang Yuanyuan met each other.Under the secret joy, Zhang Laocai turned his head slightly, and winked at the eldest wife...

"Oh, sister, master, what are you worrying about?" Zhang Laocai's eldest wife bluffed, "Master, you have 11 wives and concubines, and the dog also has two wives and two concubines, and you are planning to marry a third wife. They are all men. Why do you not allow General Xiao Wu to marry the second wife? General Xiao Wu, if you are willing, I will make the decision for you, old woman. When you arrive in Ningyuan, let your father send someone to your house to propose marriage. Okay, but don't treat her badly! Otherwise, none of our eleven sisters will spare you!"

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On the night of May [-]th, no one outside knew what happened in the mansion of Young Master Zhang's Mansion in Wenchengxiang Hutong, except Wu Sangui and the family of Young Master Zhang. The only thing outsiders knew was that May [-]th In the morning, when Wu Sangui bid farewell to Young Master Zhang's family and rushed to Ningyuan, Zhang Yuanyuan, who has always been lively and active, unexpectedly did not go out to see him off. Instead, he shyly hid in the doorway and watched Wu Sangui leave. After saying goodbye affectionately, he rode on the Zhaoye Jade Lion and rushed to Ningyuan to meet his parents and uncles in high spirits.

Three days later, Wu Sangui and his party arrived at Shanhaiguan, and after showing Xiong Tingbi the customs clearance document, Xiong Tingbi naturally fixed his puzzled eyes on the rifled muskets carried by Wu Sangui and his soldiers. The customs clearance official document directly stated that Wu Sangui and his party were allowed to leave the customs with guns for self-defense, but Wu Sangui ordered his soldiers to hand over all rifled muskets and ammunition, and untied the bullets he was carrying, and took them to Shanhaiguan to supervise the military discipline. In front of him, he said in a deep voice: "Grandpa Ji, according to the laws of the Ming Dynasty, firearms should be kept by the supervising army. This new type of musket is the treasure of the army that slaughtered slaves, and it is also the treasure of the army of the Ming Dynasty. It is extremely valuable. This time, the journey north to Ningyuan is extremely difficult and dangerous. If unfortunately it is lost and falls into the hands of Jiannu, then ten thousand deaths will be hard to atone for. To be cautious, I will boldly ask Ji Gonggong to keep the new muskets on my behalf. You need to bring ordinary weapons to go out.”

Wu Sangui's words stunned Xiong Tingbi and Ji Yong, and at the same time, they were extremely pleasantly surprised. After a few words of humility, they reluctantly agreed to Wu Sangui's plea, and "keep" the rifled muskets that the slave-building army coveted in their dreams. Ordinary weapons common in the army were handed over to Wu Sangui and his party for equipment.However, there is another major matter that worried Xiong Tingbi and Ji Yong. After Wu Sangui handed over the new musket, Xiong Tingbi couldn't help asking: "Little General Wu, I ask you a question, you must tell the truth—recently There are rumors among the people and the army that Zhang Haogu, the son-in-law of the old man, is seriously ill, and he may not live long. You just came from Shaanxi and Gansu, is this true?"

"Master Xiong, the last general dares to tell the truth in front of you." Wu Sangui replied in a low voice: "Although this rumor is a bit exaggerated, most of it is true. Master Shaobao is indeed very ill and often vomits blood And coma, but the doctor also said that Zhang Shaobao's illness is completely caused by exhaustion, as long as he can rest for five or six months, his life will not be seriously affected."

"What? Then we're in serious trouble this time." Xiong Tingbi frowned, and murmured, "Analyzing from various signs, Jiannu is likely to launch an attack on Shanhaiguan after the autumn harvest, and the bastard is so seriously ill at this time... With that said, Xiong Tingbi snorted again, and said confidently: "But it doesn't matter, you bastard should rest and recuperate. Without his help, I can still win this battle."

"Master Xiong, please don't worry." Wu Sangui said in a deep voice, "Even if Zhang Butang is really unable to rush to Shanhaiguan for reinforcements due to his illness, he will definitely send his generals to come over. At that time, they will definitely help you with all their strength and break Jiannu together! "

"Little guy, don't say it so easily." Xiong Tingbi looked at Wu Sangui, and said with a wry smile: "I guess you should have heard about the situation in Ningyuan now, right? When it really comes to that time, will you make up your mind?"

"Master Xiong, family affairs, state affairs, family loyalty and loyalty, which is more important, the general will still be able to tell the difference!" Wu Sangui's decisive answer surprised Xiong Tingbi.After looking at Wu Sangui again, Xiong Tingbi nodded and said, "Okay, I hope you can tell the difference. After you go to Ningyuan and meet your father and uncle, tell them that it's not scary to take a wrong step, but it's the step by step you're afraid of." If they go wrong, as long as they are willing to rein in the precipice, the imperial court may not give them a chance to reform themselves. Also, this old man will try his best to save them in the imperial court."

"Master, please rest assured, your words will definitely be remembered in the end." Wu Sangui replied in a deep voice.Over there, Ji Yong took Wu Sangui's hand worriedly and said: "Little General Wu, remember, after arriving in Ningyuan, it is important to preserve your usefulness. I will take care of you. Also, the person Jiannu fears the most is Zhang Shaobao, so I hope General Xiao Wu will never mention Zhang Shaobao's real condition."

"Of course the general understands this point, Eunuch Ji, please rest assured." Wu Sangui replied solemnly, and then asked: "Master, Eunuch Ji, it's late, and the general is about to set off. I don't know if you have any other instructions and advice Confession?"

"This..." Xiong Tingbi and Ji Yong looked at each other in embarrassment, knowing that under the current situation, there are many things that Wu Sangui could have done and could do, but it is not convenient for him to do them, let alone Tell him to let him do it.After hesitating for a long time, Xiong Tingbi could only say this: "Uncle, I won't say too much, old man, as long as you remember one thing, you are a descendant of Yan and Huang with Han blood, not Jiannu. Other things, You can adapt to the situation."

"I'll remember it at the end." Wu Sangui nodded solemnly, and left with his hands folded.Xiong Tingbi and Ji Yong sent Wu Sangui out of the east gate of Shanhaiguan. Seeing the back of Wu Sangui and his party gradually disappearing on the official road, Xiong Tingbi murmured: "Little bastard, it's hard for you. Whoever called your father and your uncle are all People from the Shanzong? But after passing this level, let alone the old man, even the old man’s useless son-in-law can’t trust you.”

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Since the Battle of Shanhaiguan at the end of the eighth year of the Apocalypse, the Shanhaiguan army and the Ningyuan army have basically become enemies. The Liuzhou River north of Qiantun and south of Ningyuan, which used to be a river of despair for the slaves, has also become a battle between the Shanhaiguan army and the Ningyuan army. The boundary line of the Ningyuan army's control area, so when Wu Sangui and his party crossed the Liuzhou River from Guangning Ferry, the Ningyuan team who came to greet them also appeared in front of Wu Sangui and his party.What made Wu Sangui sneer again and again was that the guard of honor sent by Ningyuan City was not only unprecedented in scale, but almost all civil and military officials from Ningyuan were in the team. Even Yuan Chonghuan, who rarely left Ningyuan City for a year and a half, also personally Came to the north bank of the Liuzhou River to welcome Wu Sangui's return, and put on a posture to win over Wu Sangui at all costs.

The sneer turned into a sneer, but when his father and three uncles who hadn't seen each other for five years appeared in front of him, Wu Sangui's eyes were still red. He jumped off the horse and knelt in front of the three brothers Wu Xiang and Zu Dashou, kowtowed and said, "My child, Wu Sangui , I kowtow to my father, I kowtow to my three uncles, father, uncle, you already have white hair on your head."

"Sangui, you have grown up and grown taller." The son and nephew who hadn't seen each other for five years finally returned to his side. Wu Xiang and the ancestor brothers were also so excited that they burst into tears. When they were about to step forward to help their son, But a person walked out first, went to help Wu Sangui and laughed loudly: "Uncle, I haven't seen you for five years. You are famous all over the world, and you are getting stronger and stronger. Get up and let Uncle Yuan take a good look at you. In Ningyuan City, that little follower who followed Uncle Yuan all day long, what kind of handsome boy has he grown into?"

The person who said this was of course Yuan Chonghuan, the emperor of Ningyuan and Yuan Chonghuan, but it was a pity that Wu Sangui twisted his body away from Yuan Chonghuan's support, and kowtowed to Wu Xiang as if he didn't see him or hear him. Said: "Father, my son is not filial. I have not been able to return to Ningyuan for five years because of my busy military affairs. I have done my best to be filial to my son. Please punish my father." Suddenly, Wu Xiang didn't care about thinking so much, and went up to help Wu Sangui himself, scolding with tears: "You bastard, you are doing me such a good job outside, that is the greatest filial piety, how can father be willing to punish you."

"Yes, brother, your current official position is greater than that of your father and uncles. It is the glory of our Wu family. If you are filial to your father, I am enough." Wu Sangui's only brother, Wu Sanmei, also rushed forward. , holding Wu Sangui's hand and refused to let go.Wu Sangui's mother died early, and his father was busy with military affairs, so he didn't have much time to take care of his two sons, so Wu Sangui had the closest relationship with his younger brother Wu Sanmei when he was young. Of course, he was very excited to see his younger brother, and he also pulled Wu Sanmei to say He kept on talking about family affection with his father and three uncles, and at the same time deliberately did not even look at Yuan Chonghuan next to him, let alone say hello.

The scorching hot face was stuck to Wu Sangui's cold buttocks. Of course Yuan Chonghuan was so angry that his face was livid. He returned to the team with a stern face, and whispered to Fan Wencheng who was hiding in the team: "Mr. Fan, did you see it? It seems When he came here, Zhang Haogu's little mad dog probably gave him the ecstasy soup?"

"I can't eat hot tofu in a hurry, why are you in a hurry?" Fan Wencheng sneered, and said in a low voice: "Don't worry, men are not lecherous. Sibeile has already arranged it in Ningyuan City himself. As long as he sees our Dajin's current number one Beauty Xiao Yuer Gege, keep him obediently under Xiao Yuer Gege's pomegranate skirt, and forget Zhang Haogu's little mad dog!" Fan Wencheng suddenly glanced at the soldiers behind Wu Sangui, and hurriedly whispered He shouted: "That's not right! Our secret work in the capital clearly reported that this kid Wu Sangui came with a new type of musket unique to the Mad Dog Army. Why is it now an ordinary musket?"

Yuan Chonghuan hurried back to take a look, and found that Wu Sangui's soldiers were carrying the three-eyed musket that was more common in the Ming army, not the new musket that Jiannu and Shanzong had coveted for a long time but could not get the real thing.Disappointed, Yuan Chonghuan couldn't help cursing in a low voice, "Damn it! It seems that either this Gaoyou little salty duck egg left the new musket in Shanhaiguan, or that old barbarian Xiong Tingbi detained the new musket in Shanhaiguan."

"It doesn't matter, it's too late to imitate anyway." Fan Wencheng calmed down quickly, and said with a smirk: "It would be better if it was Xiong Laomanzi who detained the new musket in Shanhaiguan. This little barbarian Wu Sangui thinks that the barbarian army doesn't believe him at all, so we will It was easier to pull him over."

(End of this chapter)