Daqin Zhentiansi

Chapter 179 I will make money for you and make you rich

Martial arts.

The small courtyard of Ji Yuntang.

Zhou Zhengtong stood with his hands behind his back, looking at the scrolls hanging on the wall. Not far away, Zhou Ru was practicing martial arts with his fists.

A faint shadow of a wild bull appeared strong and powerful as it galloped along with Zhou Ru's fist wind.

After seeing the clash between Zhang Yuan and Huang Shi's army, Zhou Ru's blood boiled.

"If Master Zhou feels like thanking me, you can give martial arts students more opportunities."

"For example, for the students undergoing this training, even if there were two more battalion commander positions, that would be great."

Ji Yuntang came over with a teacup in his hand, handed it to Zhou Zhengtong, and spoke softly.

Zhou Zhengtong took the teacup with a smile on his face: "I should thank Brother Ji. Without your help, my Zhou Ru would not have been able to open his mind."

"However," Zhou Zhengtong said with a smile, taking a sip of tea, "Shouldn't you also thank me, Senior Brother, for arranging this training session so that you could find your favorite student?"

Hearing his words, Ji Yuntang's mouth twitched. He tried to suppress the joy in his heart, but ultimately failed to hide his mood and laughed out loud.

Zhang Yuan’s painting skills had already surprised him, but he didn’t expect that he also had such a way to control the battle formation.

Confucian and Taoist skills, martial arts prowess, and military tactics—this is the foundation for becoming a military commander.

In Ji Yuntang's opinion, Zhang Yuan already has the potential to become a famous general.

Most Confucian and Taoist practitioners have the habit of being teachers. For Ji Yuntang, being able to accept someone like Zhang Yuan as a disciple is a very proud thing.

"Don't mention this old man. As the Sima of the county, with such a person under your command, won't you have the opportunity to rise in the future?"

"Even this incense and love is enough."

Ji Yuntang's words made Zhou Zhengtong chuckle and nod.

When working in officialdom, one must value mutual protection among officials, camaraderie, and connections.

Officials in high positions like to promote their juniors so that they can have the opportunity to repay their kindness in the future.

In the officialdom, it is inevitable to establish factions and form cliques.

Zhou Zhengtong is the Sima of the county government. As long as Zhang Yuan is still in the military system of Zhengyang County, he will be under his jurisdiction.

As long as Zhou Zhengtong can take good care of Zhang Yuan, he is not afraid that Zhang Yuan will not repay him in the future.

What's more, since Zhang Yuan helped Zhou Ru master the boxing skills, he will also give Zhang Yuan his full support.

"By the way, Gong Jixue invited us to a banquet the day after tomorrow. He said he has something good that he wants to show us." Zhou Zhengtong glanced at the picture of an eagle spreading its wings hanging on the wall.

"Brother, please lend me this painting to help me with the occasion."

"Bah, when did you ever return the calligraphy and paintings you took?" Ji Yuntang glared and growled, "You're quite shameless to be able to speak of embezzling other people's property in such a pure and elegant way."

"Hurry up and leave. This old man's yard doesn't tolerate vulgar people."

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Yunteng Tower, above the fourth floor.

Qin Yuqing calmly held down an invitation and looked up at Prince Ying Liang of King Zhao in front of her.

"Sir, I can only say that I have tried my best to deliver the invitation. I cannot say whether Lord Black Tiger will attend the banquet."

Hearing Qin Yuqing's words, Ying Liang's face lit up with joy, and he said with a cupped hand, "Sister, you've done me a great favor by helping me pass on the invitation."

"It doesn't matter whether Lord Black Tiger comes or not. Ying Liang will remember this favor."

At this point, he looked at Qin Yuqing and whispered, "During the last incident in Toyota County, my sister made great efforts, but it's a pity that Princess Fengming still failed."

"This time, my sister is also coming to the gathering of talented people in Prince Zhao's Mansion. Just think of it as accompanying Princess Fengming and the others to relax."

After saying that, he bowed again and walked out of the room.

He chose to personally deliver the invitation to Black Tiger, the Black Armor Commander of the Black Ice Platform in Zhengyang County.

As for whether you can invite the black tiger, it depends on luck.

He was not sure whether the people from Black Ice Platform were willing to attend such a scene.

What’s more, there is a fierce man like Black Tiger who can defeat 20,000 with only 800 men and kill the master in front of the battle.

When Ying Liang walked to the second floor, he heard a commotion coming from the private room.

Seven or eight young men rushed out, their faces flushed and reeking of alcohol.

"No, no, these guys can drink too much."

"That's right. Guys who come from the military are really like water tanks."

Ying Liang frowned slightly and went straight downstairs.

As the prince of King Zhao, he only interacts with elites and talents, and he doesn't even bother to look at these ordinary children from aristocratic families.

A moment later, Qin Yuqing walked to the private room on the second floor with the invitation in her hand, knocked on the door gently a few times, and then walked in.

In the private room, there were several large tables. Huang Shi and Zhang Yuan sat on both sides, surrounded by students who were forming a formation for today's martial arts training.

At this time, many people were already staggering.

"Shopkeeper Qin." Master Xun's face flushed red, and he quickly stood up when he saw Qin Yuqing.

Mr. Gu, who was sitting opposite, had a look of surprise in his eyes. He watched Qin Yuqing walk to Zhang Yuan's side, say a few words in a low voice, and then hand over an invitation.

Qin Yuqing nodded slightly to Huang Shi, then walked out of the private room.

Mr. Gu didn't expect that Zhang Shijiu was so familiar with Manager Qin of Yunteng Tower.

Even Gu Zhuting was extremely wary of the background of this shopkeeper Qin and did not dare to offend him in the slightest.

Across from him, Zhang Yuan, who had put away the invitation, looked up and saw Master Gu looking at him. A smile appeared on his face, and he raised the teacup in front of him. "Thank you, Master Gu, for your generosity in inviting us to Yunteng Tower today."

"Zhang is offering tea instead of wine, respectfully to Mr. Gu."

Master Gu quickly stood up, holding the wine glass in both hands, and bowed slightly: "Zhu Ting, ahem, this is what Gu Ba should do."

"Brothers, eat and drink well."

With this look, where is the trace of arrogance of the young master of the Gongcao family?

Hearing his words, the students around him also stood up, holding their wine glasses: "Cheers, Master Gu."

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The banquet ended only when the moon rose high in the sky.

Hong Yang and Hu Tang drank a little too much and were staggering as they walked.

Zhang Yuan didn't drink. He just kept his hand on the hilt of the knife and walked with the two of them.

Hong Yang and Hu Tang originally wanted to move out of Zhang Yuan's courtyard, but Zhang Yuan said that there was not much room for them two in the courtyard, and since they had been disciplined, everyone had to leave the county government anyway.

If it were anyone else, no matter what Hu Tang and Hong Yang said, they would never stay in the courtyard.

But Zhang Yuan is different.

Zhang Erhe is a man of great righteousness, and he acts with true justice.

Walking to the front of the house on Tangwai Street, Zhao Yu was waiting under the dim light.

Handing the military manual and formation diagram to Zhang Yuan, Zhao Yu whispered, "This is the Eight Formation Diagram. These are military manuals on formation diagrams. I can't help you write the manuscript anymore. Mr. Zuoqiu is a man who can't tolerate any sand in his eyes."

Zhang Yuan nodded.

He just doesn't like to write, not that he can't write.

It was already late at night, so Zhang Yuan sent Zhao Yu back to the Zhao family villa.

While walking on the road, Zhao Yu wanted to say something but stopped himself several times.

It was not until she reached the Zhao family compound that she turned around and looked at Zhang Yuan: "Can I..."

"You know about the alliance between my aunt and Ouyang Xu."

"Now there is no possibility of an alliance between the Zhenxi Army and the Great Qin, but my aunt is not giving up."

"She wants to see Ouyang Xu again."

"Princess Fengming wants to go to Beiyan to meet Ouyang Xu?" Zhang Yuan looked at Zhao Yu, a gleam in his eyes.

He was surprised by Princess Fengming's persistence and boldness.

Back in Toyota County, Zhang Yuan was impressed by Princess Fengming's decisiveness and magnanimity.

Even in that situation, Princess Fengming did not give up. She has paid enough for the Great Qin.

It's a pity that the plan failed at the last moment.

"My aunt said that even if fate played tricks on her, she still wanted an explanation." Zhao Yu lowered his head, a complicated look on his face.

Women of the royal family cannot be their own masters.

My aunt fought so bravely, but in the end there was no result.

This may be fate.

She knew the meaning of the party when her eldest brother came back.

She herself is just a bargaining chip.

"Okay, after the training is over, I will accompany Princess Fengming to Beiyan." Zhang Yuan's voice sounded.

Zhao Yu looked up, joy in his eyes.

"Don't worry, when you come back, I will definitely help you sell the paintings."

"I will make money for you and make you a millionaire."

Zhao Yu clenched his fist and spoke softly.

Zhang Yuan smiled, waved his hand, and turned to leave.

Zhao Yu ran back to the Zhao family villa with a happy look on his face.

Zhang Yuan walked a hundred steps and paused slightly when he arrived at a small alley.

Behind him, a sword light flew over, like a star.

The sword light was not only fast, but also silent.

Zhang Yuan had seen this sword before in Toyota County.

Gu Pingyao points to the stars with one sword.

The Chief Secretary of Prince Zhao's Palace, a powerful person in the late Xiantian realm.

Zhang Yuan's expression remained unchanged. He waited until the sword light reached a foot behind him before taking a step forward. He unsheathed the long sword in his right hand, twisted his waist, turned around, and swung the blade down like a wheel.

"when--"

The sound of swords clashing was loud and vibrating.

Gu Pingyao, who was standing with a sword in his hand, looked at Zhang Yuan, who was holding a long sword at an angle, with a look of surprise on his face.

"It's you……"

(End of this chapter)