Chapter 542: A Fierce Donkey with Both Loyalty and Righteousness

After the Zhengdan Dynasty, there are theoretically a few days of vacation, but in the face of Zhu Di, who is only concerned about the northern expedition to sweep away Mongolia, where can the minister of civil and military affairs take care of rest. Led by the British Gong Zhang Fu, the noble monks and scholars discussed again and again, from the opening of the Beijing Wei to the requisition of the people's donkeys, horses and vehicles, all kinds of miscellaneous affairs occupied almost two-thirds of the resources of the entire imperial court, and the Wanshi Festival, which could still take time to go to the Du family to eat, could only honestly be his own little official, and even Peng Shisan, who came back to pay New Year's greetings and give gifts, also saw the emperor for the first time in his life led by Zhang Fu because he stayed in Xinghe.

Zhu Di, who admires warriors, has never been stingy with rewards, but Peng 13 doesn't care about whether he is out of nationality or not, but the emperor thinks that he is more valuable, so he simply rewarded a lot of money. Back at home, Zhang Fu was very dissatisfied with Peng Shisan's stubbornness, and when he arrived in the study, he reprimanded him with a face: "You have trained the four of you, and the three of them are now thousands of households, safe and stable in the army, why are you so dead-eyed?" ”

"Master, my martial arts are practiced with you, and my skills are also practiced with you on the battlefield, which is not uncommon and stable. Don't just talk about their benefits in the army, you know, since the founding of the country, there are more and more hereditary officers today, although the three of them can still stand by virtue of their background in the Guogong Mansion, but what about this generation? Besides, the master's former subordinates all occupy high positions, if even the house slaves have to break the rules and give officials, the emperor doesn't care, what about the one in the future? Warriors don't ask where they come from, it's just talk. If you want to get rid of the nationality, after Peng 13 has served the master for a hundred years, then you can make someone split the deed and it will be over. ”

"You...... You also told me that you have trained some stubborn bull, and I think you yourself are a real donkey! ”

Zhang Fu's face was full of anger, but his heart suddenly woke up. He was crowned the Duke of the Kingdom when he returned from the first conquest, and then it was the second and third time, and no matter how great the merit was, it was already difficult to reward. At that time, the subordinates were all recruited from the south and the north, and now they are all in high positions, but the domestic slaves are different. Peng Shisan can know this, this heart alone is not comparable to others, he can't help but feel it.

Therefore, seeing that Peng Shisan was just smiling, he sighed: "That's it, count me as a loyal and righteous donkey!" When you go back to Xuanfu, say to Zhang Yue, let him not be nostalgic for the gentle township, and exercise well, he will definitely drive with him when the time comes, this kid! ”

When he met the emperor, he heard a hint of tone, and then Zhang Fu said this again, Peng Shisan's face was happy, and he hurriedly asked, "Didn't the master get the exact news?" If he makes another star and a little merit this time, he can always move up his rank, right? So many times before and after, there is no merit and hard work, if you count it seriously, a title may not be excessive! ”

"You can see your own affairs clearly, but you can't see through this!" After scolding with a smile, Zhang Fu dusted off his robe, sat down on the Taishi chair in the middle, and said, "You taught him martial arts at the beginning, and you have accompanied him for so many years, I know that this relationship is different." However, he is still young and a civil official, so there is a time for such a thing as promotion. There is no real position for Beijing officials above the fifth grade, and foreign officials can release the prefect and political envoys, but if they are released at this time, they will no longer be able to interfere in the affairs of Beijing! Title...... If the title is not used to lead the soldiers, it is used to support the elderly! ”

Regarding the previous three court discussions, Peng Shisan also heard Zhang Fu mention it after he came back, and at this time, he couldn't help but suddenly realize, and hurriedly took a few steps forward and stood beside Zhang Fu: "That's why the master pretended to be dumb during the Xungui court discussion, it turns out that this is the truth." ”

"If I wanted him to join the martial arts, I tried it back then, why wait until today? A Jingwei commander is amazing, that is, he has a command of 5,000 people, and our Zhang family still lacks such a commander? Don't look at the second and third children are all dead, with the remnants of the family, they will definitely enter the Governor's Mansion of the Five Armies in the future. plus Yang Wubo in the house over there, as well as Zhang Chao and Zhang Qi's brothers...... In short, the Zhang family has no shortage of honors and nobles, what is lacking is a real civil official. ”

After a pause, Zhang Fu put away his unsmiling appearance: "You go back and tell him that his little trick has worked." News came from Daning, and the Uliang Haduoyan Sanwei heard that the Tatar tribes were unstable, and as a result, their chieftains also clashed, and many of them thought that they should not be entangled with Arutai. As for the Tatar headquarters, they include Kulun, Chifeng, Naiman, Kailu...... No matter which one Arutai suspects, it's the best chance. At that time, as long as the army is overwhelmed, Arutai will definitely defeat himself without attacking, and he will have this credit again! Now that it has passed the fifteenth day of the first lunar month, you can prepare, go on the road tomorrow, and go to Yangwubo Mansion by the way, and see if the old lady has anything to bring. ”

Zhang Fu only ordered to visit the Gu family, but Peng Shisan did not forget Zhang Yue's other instructions, and went to the Du family again after coming out of Yangwubo's mansion. Because he had already come to deliver something before, he knew him inside and out, and after meeting Du Zhen, the famous cold-faced bachelor also left him for a meal, which made him feel even more flattered. When Du Zhen handed him a stack of manuscripts for him to hand over, he readily agreed.

He was the only one when he came to Beijing, and he was the only one when he went back. This time it was the march in late February, and the advance had already begun, and there were endless carriages and horses on the official road, so he was not busy on the road, and stayed day and night, and when he arrived at Xuanfu, it was already the twentieth day of the first month. Since the march of the Northern Expedition still followed the old route before, the entire Xuanfu City was shrouded in a busy atmosphere, and a large amount of grain was concentrated in Xuanfu, ready to be transported to Kaiping at any time.

In this case, when Peng 13 rushed to the courtyard on Bazhen Street at noon, he naturally pounced, and only after asking did he learn that today's General Military Mansion was in charge, Zhang Yue rushed there early in the morning. Zhang Yue took those guards and Lian Hu out of the door, and Lian Sheng, who was left at home, asked people to report inside, while busy inviting people into the house Zhang Luo tea, because of a smile: "I thought Uncle Peng, you didn't come back to Beijing this time, but you turned out to be good, you enjoyed Qingfu for more than half a month, and you still remember us." ”

"Enjoy Qingfu?" Peng Shisan almost squirted out a mouthful of tea, and said angrily, "I have been running around with the British Duke for half a month, and I haven't even had a chance to take a breath, where is it like the good temper of your brothers, and you can still pick up your daughter-in-law to reunite when you go out?" Why don't we change the two of us, you can do the errands in the future, and the hook of the waiter will be taken care of, how about it? ”

"That's a good idea!" Lian Sheng was overjoyed, and then he hung his head and said, "But the young master always thinks that our brothers are not proper enough, and they haven't let us do anything big." ”

"Silly boy, that's sympathy for you both!"

slapped Lian Sheng on the shoulder, Peng Shisan couldn't help but think of the martyrdom when he was a teenager, who would have thought that Zhang Yu, an old lady who had been galloping on the battlefield for decades, would actually say that he would die in battle? comforted Lian Sheng for a few words, and seeing that this kid was still a nobody, he called for a face wash again, he threw away those thoughts, and quickly wiped his face. When he drank half of the tea again, there was finally an echo in it, but it was Cui's mother who came to see him in person.

Although it was not the first time that Du Juan had seen Peng Shisan, he had seen him in the main house at this time, listened to the instructions of Zhang Fu and Gu, and took the manuscript that his father entrusted him to transfer and thanked him, and then couldn't help but look at this somewhat legendary general. Zhang Yue said that he was a mentor and friend, a warrior among warriors; Mrs. Wang said that he was loyal and righteous, and he was full of courage; The four guards who followed Zhang Yue all admired his skills; Even Lian Sheng and Lianhu, these followers, when they talk about Peng Shisan, they will also give a thumbs up and admire their faces. No wonder Lingxi is such a steady and relaxed person, and he is also hiding in the East House at this time, I'm afraid that there is still some bottom in my heart.

"Master Peng, there is something that Zhang Yue has mentioned to me many times, you have been widowed for so many years, you have never thought of finding another family business, so you can have a companion?"

Peng Shisan was originally sitting straight and high, but when he heard Du Juan mention this, he was stunned on the spot. He has a rough face, but his mind is delicate, thinking that Du Juan is not nosy, and it is really possible that Zhang Yue personally asked about this matter. So, he smiled wryly and shook his head.

"My daughter-in-law was because I fought with my lord, and then she was often away, and she waited at home for a long time, and finally she couldn't afford to give up. I'm also running around now, and I don't want to delay people. The lord and the lady have said several times, and the lady still wanted to give me Biluo, but I always thought that a good girl would not be willing to be a person to fill the house, not to mention that my donkey was not better than other companions, so I didn't agree. Now Biluo has given the son of Steward Rong, and the husband and wife are very harmonious. The twisted melon is not sweet, I am forty years old, God knows how many years I can live in this life, why harm others? ”

Not only Du Juan was stunned when he heard this, but even Amber next to him couldn't help but feel moved when he heard it. She and Bi Luo were friends in the early years, but they didn't know that there was still this past, but they felt that Peng Shisan was really bold and generous. And after Du Juan was slightly stunned, he immediately laughed.

"So, if someone is really willing, Master Peng will agree?"

"Willingly?" Peng Shisan was really surprised at this time, and after pondering for a moment, he said seriously, "Young grandma, don't laugh at me, I still say the same thing, the twisted melon is not sweet, and it is a good marriage to match each other." You know, it's so rare that someone can look at me, don't look at me like this, but if I really want to marry a wife, I still have to pick a temperament......"

Before he finished speaking, a loud voice came from outside: "Okay, you old Peng, your vision is still so high." Then let me ask you, what do you think of our family Lingxi being willing to marry you? ”

Du Juan was also about to take a probe breath, but unexpectedly, Zhang Yue outside said this as soon as he came in, and he immediately laughed dumbly. And Peng Shisan was even more surprised, until Zhang Yue stood still in front of him, he glared and asked, "Young Master is not joking?" ”

Glancing at Zhang Yue, and then at Du Juan and Amber over there, he was finally sure that this family was telling the truth, and unconsciously opened his mouth wide, extremely regretting the unabashed words just now. Thinking of the relationship with Lingxi in the past, he had an unbelievable feeling. After thinking about it for a while, he smiled heartily: "If Miss Lingxi is really willing to marry me, then I only have one sentence, and I will propose marriage after returning to Beijing!" ”