The evil forces roaming the heavens

Chapter 1768 You do the first day of the month, I'll do the fifteenth!
Bianliang, outside the imperial palace,

The Three Offices and the Command Post of the Palace Guard

Zhang Cheng stood before Gao Qiu, cupping his hands in greeting, and said, "This humble official, Zhang Cheng, greets the Commander-in-Chief!"

"You are Zhang Xinzhi?"

Looking at the tall, slender young man before him, Gao Qiu couldn't help but sized him up.
"It is indeed your humble servant!"

Zhang Cheng smiled and gestured to Gao Qiu as he spoke.

"You did a good job last time. You not only saved the Emperor, but also brought honor to our Palace Guard!"

With a sense of relief, Gao Qiu then said, "The Emperor's reward has been issued. You have been promoted to Commander of the Palace Guard. What do you think?"

Looking at Zhang Cheng before him, Gao Qiu spoke calmly, but his eyes were fixed intently on him.
As a favored minister, Gao Qiu naturally understood that Zhang Cheng was climbing the ranks too fast, even faster than him!

He's only met the Emperor a few times. If he were to be by the Emperor's side again, wouldn't Gao Qiu be out of a job?

"I am a member of the Palace Guard, and of course I will follow the Commander's orders!"

With a broad smile, Zhang Cheng made his point clear: I'm going with you!

Looking at Zhang Cheng before him, Gao Qiu said nothing, but tapped the table and said, "Since that's the case, then you will go to Huating to serve as the Commander of the Infantry!"

Upon hearing this, Zhang Cheng looked at Gao Qiu with a bewildered expression and asked, "Commander Gao, have I offended you in any way?"

"You scoundrel! This commander promoted you because he saw your talent as a young man. How dare you question the court's appointment? Are you trying to rebel?!"

Slamming his fist on the table and roaring, Gao Qiu began to howl.
With a gloomy expression, Zhang Cheng lowered his head. Suddenly, he seemed to understand something and immediately said, "This humble official understands. Thank you for the promotion, Commander!"

Turning to walk outside, Zhang Cheng knew that no matter what he said, Gao Qiu would not let him stay in Bianliang.

As for requesting an audience with Emperor Huizong (Zhao Ji), that was even more impossible.

After all, he didn't yet have the status to meet the emperor alone.

"We were still too hasty!"

As he muttered to himself, Zhang Cheng's eyes sharpened.

Just after Zhang Cheng left, Cai Jing walked in and asked, "Is he dissatisfied?"

"They may be dissatisfied, but so what? Such a sycophantic villain can be transferred out with a single appointment, ensuring he never returns for the rest of his life!"

A disdainful smile appeared on Gao Qiu's face, his expression brimming with arrogance.
Looking at Gao Qiu, Cai Jing remained silent, for if Zhang Cheng was a treacherous villain, then what was he?
Looking at the appointments on the table, Cai Jing flipped them over with a backhand.
Because he also sensed the danger of Zhang Cheng. If such a young person were to accompany Zhao Ji, who would Zhao Ji listen to in the future?

When facing an opponent you can't figure out, the best option is to "take care of" him!

Over the years, there have been instances of sycophants, but they have all been suppressed by their combined efforts.

Returning to the small courtyard where living is not easy,

Zhang Cheng looked at Shi Qian, who was grilling beef, and immediately walked over, plopped down, and said, "Damn Gao Qiu, you dare to mess with me!"

"Brother? What happened to you?"

Looking at Zhang Cheng in surprise, Shi Qian was taken aback.

"Gao Qiu has transferred me to Huating!"

With a cold, indifferent tone, Zhang Cheng knew exactly what Huating was—it was the undeveloped Shanghai!

That place is now so poor it's almost unique.

"what!"

Looking at Zhang Cheng in shock, Shi Qian asked in astonishment, "Then you've ended up with nothing?"

Upon realizing that Zhang Cheng planned to climb the ranks step by step in Bianliang, Shi Qian was immediately surprised.

"From fourth rank, raise me to fifth rank! Very well, you, Gao Qiu, set the tone for the first rank, then don't blame me for setting the tone for the fifteenth!"

Thinking of Gao Qiu's childlessness, Zhang Cheng's eyes gradually turned cold. "Brother, what do you intend to do?"

Curious, Shi Qian leaned closer, his mustache twitching.

"I want to mess with someone!"

Speaking to Shi Qian beside him, Zhang Cheng twisted his neck, then grabbed the beef next to him and stuffed it into his mouth.

Even after nightfall, Bianliang remained bustling.

Since Emperor Renzong's reign, the curfew was gradually abolished, and by the late Northern Song Dynasty, there were no more street drums or market bans.
Wandering through the streets, Zhang Cheng stopped at a roadside stall, bought some snacks, and stuffed them into his pocket.
He had been in Bianliang for several days, but before he could even enjoy himself, Gao Qiu had forced him out. He was furious!
However, Zhang Cheng was relatively satisfied with this departure, after all, his status had improved.

In Bianliang, although one could gradually gain power through official positions, starting from the bottom up was not bad either, since it wasn't his first time rebelling!
Emperor Renzong of Song: This brings me to the fact that my brother-in-law has a tradition of having affairs with his brother-in-law!

Cheng Jie: Zhang Cheng, holy crap!
After navigating the crowded streets, Zhang Cheng arrived at a riverbank, intending to summon Krieg to do something.

But just then, a clear and high-pitched voice suddenly rang out.
"Let us drink and sing, for life is short."

Startled, Zhang Cheng quickly turned his head.
On the shore, a drunken woman was happily holding a wine jug, saying, "Aha, ahahaha!"

"Miss, Miss, please stop drinking! You'll get really drunk if you drink any more!"

Holding the woman in the blue dress by the hand, the maid couldn't help but become anxious.
Because our young lady not only likes to be an alcoholic, but also likes to play the gambler. She has absolutely no manners of a proper young lady!

But what could she do as a maid? She could only take care of her mistress with utmost care!

"As you walked past, I suddenly, suddenly thought of a wonderful line."

As she spoke, the woman in the green dress hiccuped as she said, "Having finished playing on the swing, she lazily straightened her slender hands. The dew was heavy, the flowers were delicate, and her thin clothes were soaked with light sweat. When she saw a guest coming in, she slipped off her socks and her hairpin fell. She ran away shyly, leaned against the door, and looked back to smell the green plums."

With that, the woman in the green robe turned her head and said, "How is it!"

"Well done, Miss!"

Looking at the young lady in front of her, the maid quickly began to flatter her, because she didn't quite understand either!

Upon hearing the maid's words, the woman in the blue robe laughed and said, "Hahaha, hiccup."

Suddenly, she let out a hiccup, and the woman in the green dress accidentally stepped into thin air.

"thump!"

Watching the woman fall into the river, Zhang Cheng's eyes widened as he exclaimed, "What the hell? Were all female drunkards in the Song Dynasty this talented?"

Considering his own level of education, Zhang Cheng could only gaze at the beautiful scenery and exclaim "Damn it!"

But what about him? He's so drunk he's practically a coward, yet he can still write lyrics. It's outrageous!

"Wait, did she fall down?!"

Curious, Zhang Cheng approached and looked at the woman struggling in the water, and couldn't help but be surprised.

He thought his opponent was so formidable! Turns out, even a horse can stumble!

"Help! Help! Someone help! My young lady has fallen!"

A frantic shout rang out, and the maid looked around, growing increasingly anxious.
However, seeing the girl in the blue dress constantly gurgling and slowly sinking, Zhang Cheng had no choice but to take off his clothes.
"Take it!"

Zhang Cheng handed his clothes to the maid and jumped down.
Seeing Zhang Cheng saving the person, the maid couldn't help but feel worried.
A short while later, Zhang Cheng, carrying the girl in the blue dress, got up and threw her on the ground, saying, "You drank too much water! You wait here!"

After saying that, Zhang Cheng pressed down twice and then pried open her mouth. However, as he leaned in, he said with disdain, "Hey, how much did you drink?"

"What are you doing? Wait a minute."

Seeing Zhang Cheng's actions, the maid immediately panicked.

But the next second, Zhang Cheng started blowing on it.

After finishing one round, Zhang Cheng started pressing again, then continued blowing air.
But at this moment, the woman in the green dress stared wide-eyed at Zhang Cheng in disbelief, her head buzzing!

(End of this chapter)