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Chapter 296 Drinking with the General, Comforting Your Life
There is an inn called Tongchunlou in Xila Hutong outside Dong'an Gate of the imperial city. You can eat wine in the front and live in the backyard.

In an elegant seat facing the street on the second floor of the restaurant in front, Zhang Cheng was having a banquet with Yu Shi Yu Shangyou and other Beijing officials. This table was of the highest rank for Zhang Cheng, but he was not presumptuous. Pinjing officials are also very respectful.

"Several adults are full of knowledge, Zhang Cheng is really envious."

Zhang Cheng drank some wine, and began to chat unscrupulously through the drunkenness, only to hear him continue:
"If we follow our decision, Mr. Wang knows the military affairs and the battle formation, so he can be appointed as the head of the Ministry of War. And Mr. Ma Jiazhi, if we follow our instructions, he will be transferred back to the Ministry of Rites."

Yu Shangyou saw the signs, and hurriedly said: "What General Zhang said hits my heart. It's a pity that although these brothers are full of economics and strategies, they have no way to serve the country."

The expressions on the faces of the people at the table were a little gloomy, and this is indeed the case in the imperial court now, no matter how capable you are, without the help of your teacher, fellow countrymen, the same year, etc., it is difficult to get ahead period.

When Wei Zhice saw that the fire was almost ready, he raised his glass to toast, and persuaded Zhang Cheng, "General, please forgive me for speaking bluntly. Today, I have found friends with a few adults, and I also cherish their talents and strategies. Why don't you take this opportunity to meet with Your Majesty to express your gratitude to Zhang Cheng?" The current emperor and Elder Yang Ge have recommended several adults."

All the people in the banquet had bright eyes when they heard the words, and immediately regained their spirits, but they didn't know how to speak. After all, the character and face of a literati are clearly visible, and it is difficult to surpass them.

In the expectant eyes of everyone, Zhang Cheng picked up the wine glass, but he didn't intend to toast, as if something made him hesitate, he looked contemplative, but no one dared to disturb him.

"Snapped!"

Suddenly, Zhang Cheng put the wine glass down heavily on the wine table, he stood up and said loudly: "Well, I have hit it off with you adults today, and I really feel sorry for you.

I really can't bear to see such a great talent who is full of economics and strategies buried like this. Don't worry, everyone. When my Majesty sees the Holy Majesty, I will definitely recommend you to the Majesty. Can't care less. "

Yuan Pengnian, head of the Ministry of Rites, said at this time: "Today, I can personally see General Zhang Cheng, who made the Eastern captives fearful. Being able to drink with General Zhang, who is such a pillar of the country, is a lifetime of comfort.
How dare the general, a hero who is the best in the three armies, work so hard for me, if it delays the general's future, how can we feel at ease! "

Zhang Cheng picked up the wine glass again, glanced at everyone in the table with majesty, and said loudly: "You are all talented in the country, and you have a heart of loyalty and patriotism. How can you stay under others for a long time without showing your official position? How can you show off your talents?" .

How can I, Zhang Cheng, recommend talents for the country, and how can I consider personal safety and loss? Everyone, when my majesty sees you, I will definitely risk my life to recommend talents for the country in front of Mr. Shanghege today. Come, this glass of wine, Zhang Cheng Actually, my lords. "

After he finished speaking, he raised his glasses high, and all the people in the banquet were either touched by him, or excited by thinking about their future, all stood up, and the seven wine glasses collided together in the air.

Although, in the Ming Dynasty, it was strictly forbidden for Beijing and Chinese court officials to associate with foreign officials and generals, but that was only stipulated in the early days of the country. In the current Ming Dynasty, there are still Beijing officials who do not associate with foreign officials and generals.

For everyone in the banquet today, they are very happy to be able to curry favor with Zhang Cheng, a young general who is at the top of the court and has military strength in the local area.

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The banquet between Zhang Cheng and the censor Yu Shangyou did not end until the end of the day. During the banquet, everyone admired Zhang Cheng very much, and everyone talked happily. After the banquet, they made an appointment to wait for Zhang Cheng to leave Beijing. Sincerely see you off.

Wei Zhice went downstairs to send Yu Shangyou and others away. When he returned upstairs, Zhang Cheng was already leaning on the railing outside the private seat looking out at the market. He went up to meet him and said, "General, let's rest first."

"Well, let's stay in the backyard first, and you can go to the old man's mansion." Zhang Cheng said.

The two went down from the stairs, Wei Zhice was also very familiar with the Tongchun Tower, so he didn't call Wang Zhaozheng over to greet him, he just went ahead to guide Zhang Cheng.

When they came to the backyard, it was a different world. This is another small independent courtyard. Although there is a corridor connected to the restaurant, there is a side door that can directly enter the street, and they can enter and exit without going through the restaurant.

There are a few old willows drooping in the courtyard, and there is a small pond, and there is another small courtyard on the opposite side. Wei Zhice introduced: "General, there are only four small courtyards like this in the back, and the rest will live behind the restaurant." In the inn."

"That's right, it's really quiet here." Zhang Cheng was very satisfied.

Once upon a time, he was a low-level officer who was fighting for his life on the battlefield, but now, he is already a general who commands nearly ten thousand troops, and even with such an estate, Zhang Cheng feels a little ecstatic.

There is a small two-story building in front of you. Wei Zhice introduced that there are more than ten rooms here. If it is fully occupied, it can accommodate four to fifty people. Now it is only used by Zhang Cheng and his group, and two rooms can be accommodated to receive guests.

The two entered the small building and rushed up to the second floor. Wei Zhice asked in a low voice: "General, do you really want to speak for the adults just now?"

Zhang Cheng walked upstairs slowly, and said without even looking back: "Haha, some trivial matters are not worthy of my general's advice to the emperor. I know that you should bring some money and go to the various yamen these few days.

These few people are all from Jinshi background, and they already have some resumes, it's just a matter of favor, you just take this general's name card, prepare a few generous gifts, and just walk around the Ministry of War and the Ministry of Rites.

By the way, what's up with that Liang Yu?It's the one in the pedestrian department. "

"Master Liang Yuming, Pedestrian Division Pedestrian, General."

Zhang Cheng stood up, turned around and said to Wei Zhice: "Move around for him too, we see that this person is suitable for serving as the General Secretary of the General Administration, isn't the pedestrian just an errand, just like our waiter in the Tongchun Tower, why not?" use?

This Liang Yuming's family is still a censor, and he may be useful in the future. Let him be sent to the Tongzheng envoy first. In this way, we have Yushitai, the Ministry of Industry, the Ministry of Rites, the Ministry of War, the Ministry of Rites, and the Tongzheng envoy. friends.

In the future, if you go to Beijing to do business again, you won't be lonely, will you? "

Wei Zhice shook his head and said, "These people just met the general, otherwise they don't know when they will be able to get ahead."

"Come on, General, this room is for you. The inner courtyard outside the window is quieter, and the outside room is a tea room. You can read books and drink tea."

Zhang Cheng followed Wei Zhice into the room, went to the window and pushed open the carved window. A gust of warm wind blew in, and he felt a slight sense of alcohol churning from his chest. He hurriedly pressed his hands on the edge of the window, looking at the green willows and pond outside the window.

(End of this chapter)