I'm a big dick

Chapter 532
The postman rushed to get it, and within a short time, he brought a few copies of the mansion newspaper and the "Daming Tribune" newspaper.

Mao Wenlong flipped through the date casually and shook his head slightly.The Dibao is okay, but the "Da Ming Forum" was half a month ago.

Moreover, he had read all these copies at the last station.

The iron stove was burning hot, Gou Zhenhuai had already taken off his coat, and was sitting on the kang drinking tea.Seeing Mao Wenlong turn over the newspaper and drop it, you know what's going on.

"If you want to read the new newspaper, you might as well go to the inn next door." Gou Zhenhuai smoked a cigarette and said, "The Chinese Chamber of Commerce is doing well, and there are many merchants traveling from south to north. Little news."

Although Mao Wenlong thought it made sense, he didn't plan to go.It's not that I have to live in a free station with poorer conditions, but I don't want to run into any trouble.

At this moment, there was another chaotic sound outside.It happened that a postman came in to bring food and water, and Gou Zhenhuai asked casually, only to find out that it was an official from the capital who came to Liaodong to take up his post.

"However, I rushed to the post after the end of the year, so I should be a good official." Gou Zhenhuai praised him, got off the kang and put on his shoes, and said, "I'll go and have a look, I know my name and surname, so it will be convenient for me to get along with in the future."

Gou Zhenhuai didn't know the arrangements after going to Beijing this time, maybe he would be sent back to Liaodong.You have to wait for a while to eat, so why not take a look.

Pushing open the door and coming to the courtyard, Gou Zhenhuai found that it was not one official who went to Liaodong, but several.

Chen Zilong also saw a general walk out of the house. He saw that the clothes and rank were not low. Just as he was about to say hello, Gou Zhenhuai had already bowed his hands to salute.

"Everyone is polite." Gou Zhenhuai had a signature smile that was harmless to humans and animals.

"Greetings, General." Chen Zilong hurriedly returned the salute, and other officials also bowed their hands.

Gou Zhenhuai introduced himself, and Chen Zilong and others were slightly surprised by the title of deputy general of Dongjiang Town.

"It turns out to be General Gou, who has been admiring him for a long time." Chen Zilong cupped his hands and said, "Chen Zilong, the next official, is the new Liaodong left to participate in politics."

The rank of Zuo's participation in politics is not low. Although the emperor continues to raise the status of warriors, it is not easy to change the thinking of the gentlemen and the military.

Gou Zhenhuai hurriedly cupped his hands and resigned modestly, "It turned out to be Mr. Chen. It was a pleasure to meet you. A certain person was ordered to return to the capital and wanted to know more about the capital. After hearing what the postman said, he came to inquire. It was very presumptuous. I also invited Mr. Chen Don't be offended."

Chen Zilong waved his hands with a smile, and said, "General Gou, you are welcome."

Gou Zhenhuai stretched out his hand to invite him, and said: "We have just arrived at the post station, and the food has not been served yet. It is better to meet by chance than to invite each other. If Master Chen and the others don't dislike it, can you show us your face?"

"This—" Chen Zilong glanced at Wang Jizhong who came with him.

Wang Jizhong was also a free and easy person, he nodded and said: "It's my good fortune to be able to sit and drink with the soldiers of Ping Liao."

"Please, please, everyone please." Gou Zhenhuai was more enthusiastic and let Chen Zilong, Wang Jizhong and others into the house.

Mao Wenlong had just finished washing when he saw the door open and Gou Zhenhuai invited several officials in, he couldn't help being a little surprised.

"This is the general soldier of Dongjiang Town, Mao Wenlong and Mao Shuai." Gou Zhenhuai took a step forward and introduced everyone.

Chen Zilong and the others were surprised again, and bowed their hands in salute, "I have seen Shuai Mao."

"This is Mr. Chen, the new Liaodong Zuo Cangzheng, this—" Gou Zhenhuai introduced Chen Zilong, but he didn't know the names and official positions of the others.

Chen Zilong hastened to introduce Mao Wenlong one by one. The official positions were not high, but he deliberately added a sentence during the introduction that they were all capable officials carefully selected by Governor Wu to go to Liaodong to fight the front station.

Mao Wenlong didn't dare to be negligent. After seeing the ceremony one by one, the postman also moved the tables and chairs, put the food on, and went to the inn to buy good wine.

"Master Chen is the disciple of Mr. Xu Ge?! A famous teacher is a high-ranking apprentice. It's a pleasure to meet you." When Mao Wenlong learned about it during the conversation, he immediately looked at him with admiration and raised his glass as a gesture.

Chen Zilong praised his good buddy again, saying that Wang Jizhong was from the Royal Academy of Sciences.

The emperor attached great importance to the reconstruction of Liaodong, and many officials were dispatched by the emperor.Although Mao Wenlong is the town commander, he dare not underestimate these low-ranking officials.

Gou Zhenhuai was an acquaintance, joking and interjecting, the atmosphere gradually became active, and everyone was no longer as unfamiliar as when they first met.

"Spring plowing is the top priority. Whether we can achieve self-sufficiency within a year and whether we can provide enough military supplies will be decided within the first two months of spring."

Chen Zilong raised his glass to toast Mao Wenlong and Gou Zhenhuai, and said: "The army station is all up to Mao Shuai and General Gou to take care of them and supervise them."

This is a polite word, but it is also true.It is not uncommon for the army to participate in spring plowing and give appropriate rewards to officers and soldiers. The imperial court has issued an order.

Mao Wenlong raised his glass in return, and said with a smile: "The imperial court has set the number of military settlements, and Dongjiang Town promises to exceed the quota."

The number of military settlements was stipulated, and the emperor was thoughtful.In this way, there is no need for local officials to deal with the army, so as not to cause discomfort.

Chen Zilong was relieved, but he still expressed his gratitude.

After drinking for three rounds, Gou Zhenhuai brought the topic to what happened recently, of course the capital.

Actually, Gou Zhenhuai didn't really care about it.As the eyes and ears sent by the emperor, he did a good job in Liaodong.It can be said that he not only has military merits, but also keeps Mao Wenlong under strict surveillance.

Therefore, the reward for returning to the capital is certain.He asked Mao Wenlong to inquire about these news, so that Mao Wenlong would not be too suspicious and worry about gains and losses along the way.

It's good if you can find out, but it doesn't matter if you can't. That's what Gou Zhenhuai thinks.

"Daming Tribune, there was an issue a few years ago, almost ten days ago."

Chen Zilong turned his attention to Wang Jizhong for consultation, and seeing Wang Jizhong nodded, he continued: "The last issue of this year will be released on 27, and there will be a long live New Year's speech on it."

Wang Jizhong added: "It will be like this every year in the future. It is the first time that Wansui wants to pay New Year greetings to the people of Ming Dynasty."

"Long live is really a benevolent king through the ages." Mao Wenlong cupped his hands and said: "Government benevolent, benefiting all people. He also condescends to give New Year greetings to his subjects, which is very admirable."

Chen Zilong also cupped his hands to the south, and said: "Long live is also a sage king, with clear rewards and punishments. When I left the capital, I heard from my teacher that Wan live will reopen the reward of title, and my teacher is also among them."

Mao Wenlong's eyes lit up, and he immediately suppressed the excitement in his heart, and asked: "Mr. Xu Ge has learned all the past and present, and is proficient in Chinese and Western. He deserves the title of knighthood."

"My teacher has written the memorial, and I still have to choose a date to have an audience with him in the palace. Long live, please take it back." Chen Zizhuang smiled helplessly, and said: "Military merit should be the most important thing for conferring a title. My teacher doesn't want to attract criticism."

It is naturally a boon for soldiers to be knighted by military merit.Although during the Hongwu and Yongle years, this principle was indeed adhered to, but later it went astray, and it became a dream that countless soldiers could only dream of, but it was difficult to realize.

As long as the title can be reopened, Mao Wenlong thinks he has great hope.

Even if he can't compete with Xiong Tingbi this year, Ping Liao's achievements are not great.But the system of "reopening the nobility" has been formed. As long as he stays in Liaodong, it should be possible to get the nobility after the extermination of slaves, right?
In terms of time, Mao Wenlong can wait, three to five years is no problem.But if the emperor did not confer titles at all like the previous ones, then there would be no hope at all.

(End of this chapter)