Daqin Zhentiansi

Chapter 197 Father, He is the Owner of the Jade Buddha Bodhi Seed
"Zhang Nineteen."

Outside Yunteng Tower, Gong Yu glanced at Zhang Yuan with a smile on his face. He turned to look at Sun Ze and said, "Sun Zhuancao is teaching the martial arts students. It seems that he values ​​Zhang Shijiu very much. Otherwise, he wouldn't have introduced him to him specifically."

Sun Ze knew that he could not hide his thoughts from Gong Yuzheng, so he bowed and said, "Master Ji, please understand. Zhang Shijiu and I once fought side by side during the suppression of bandits in the Guangji River. Sun Ze admires his bravery."

"Sun Ze brought him here to see you gentlemen. He had some selfish motives, but he also wanted to recommend him to the country."

His words were full of frankness.

He wasted ten years in Yong'an County and knew the pain of having no connections, the sadness of no one caring about promotion, and the suffering of having talent but not being recognized.

That's why he tried his best to help Zhang Yuan, both to repay Zhang Yuan's favor and because he had seen Zhang Yuan's bravery.

"Fight side by side?" Gong Yuzheng looked at Zhang Yuan, chuckled and nodded.

If Sun Ze, the county official, really had experience fighting side by side with Zhang Yuan, then he would have to look at him with higher regard.

Come to think of it, didn’t Gong Yuzheng also fight side by side with Zhang Yuan?
"Gong Laokou, you are here so early?" Qin Muyang, who was riding a warhorse not far away, shouted loudly.

Gong Yu was handing the scroll in his hand to Zhang Yuan, and Zhang Yuan naturally reached out to take it and held it.

Sun Ze, who was standing aside, showed a look of joy on his face.

Gong Jixue's behavior at least shows that he recognizes Zhang Yuan and gives him the opportunity to sit at the same table with him.

"I, Gong Yuzheng, am well-read and naturally know etiquette, morality, integrity and shame. When inviting people to dinner, I will definitely come early to entertain them."

Gong Yuzheng gathered his sleeves and looked up at Qin Muyang who had just dismounted. "Some people, halfway through their drink, run off to the bathroom."

These words made Qin Muyang's face turn red and he snorted coldly.

He walked forward, handed the brocade box in his hand to Gong Yuzheng, and raised his hand to point to Qin Pingliang and Gu Zhuting who were following closely behind him: "I brought my juniors to eat at your table today, and I must eat my share."

Gong Yu was laughing as he took the brocade box and handed it to Sun Ze who was standing beside him. Sun Ze quickly took it with both hands.

"Zhang Nineteen!" Master Gu, who was walking with Qin Muyang, looked at Zhang Yuan in front of him and exclaimed in disbelief.

Zhang Shijiu was just an acting captain from the Wuwei Yamen of Luyang Prefecture. How could he have such connections as the sacrificial scholar of the county school and be here with the sacrificial scholar to entertain guests today?
Hearing Master Gu's exclamation, Gong Yuzheng chuckled and said, "This is Sun Ze, the commander of the county government. He has been teaching the students in the martial arts training class recently."

"This is Zhang Shijiu, a student in martial arts training."

"Zhang Shijiu..." Qin Pingliang looked at Zhang Yuan in front of him, the corners of his mouth twitching.

The shadow of the black tiger rampaging on the Guangling River appeared in his mind.

This guy is actually pretending to be a well-behaved junior.

"Zhang Nineteen?" Qin Muyang's eyes gleamed as he looked at Zhang Yuan. "Is he the Zhang Nineteen who could even defeat the Yellow Lion in a battle?"

Gong Yu had a smug smile on his face.

"It's that Zhang Shijiu." Zhou Zhengtong, who was walking with Zhou Ru not far away, spoke loudly.

He handed the scroll to Zhou Ru and said, "Go, give it to Uncle Gong."

Zhou Ru held the scroll in both hands and brought it to Gong Yuzheng, bowing and saying, "Father asked me to give it to Uncle Gong."

Gong Yuzheng reached out and patted Zhou Ru on the shoulder, smiling and saying, "The boy has become a lot stronger."

He looked up at Zhou Zhengtong and said, "It seems I don't need to introduce Sun Zhuancao and Zhang Shijiu to Lord Sima."

"Brother, my father said you would be here today, so he brought me here." Zhou Ru looked at Zhang Yuan with joy on his face.

Zhou Ru's words caused the expressions of everyone present to change.

Sun Ze, who was standing next to Zhang Yuan, looked surprised.

Zhang Yuan knows Lord Sima and has such a close relationship with his son?
A gleam of light flashed in Gong Yuzheng's eyes.

The closeness between Zhou Sima's family and Zhang Yuan exceeded his expectations.

He had organized this banquet to expand Zhang Yuan's network, so from that perspective, Sima Zhou was considered one of his own. Meanwhile, Master Gu was already feeling numb.

The little bit of pride he had left was shattered in front of Zhang Shijiu.

He was brought to the banquet by the Lieutenant General because of his father's connections. It seems that Zhang Shijiu not only has connections with Ji Xue, but also with Lord Sima?
Qin Muyang's gaze fell on Zhang Yuan again. He turned his head slightly to look at his son's expression, and a hint of depth flashed in his eyes.

My own son actually recognized this Nineteen?
"Sima Zhou, please accompany Brigadier General Qin and the others to the fourth floor first. I will wait for a few more guests here." Gong Yuzheng bowed to Zhou Zhengtong.

Zhou Zhengtong nodded and gestured to Qin Muyang to go into Yunteng Tower together.

Zhou Ru stood beside Zhang Yuan and was unwilling to leave. Zhou Zhengtong glanced at Zhang Yuan, nodded, and went into the building first.

Master Gu followed behind Qin Pingliang, hesitated for a moment, but ultimately did not have the courage to stay at the door, so he had to follow him into Yunteng Tower.

At this time, the carriage in front stopped. Jiang Changning, the head of the Jiang family, had a smile on his face, followed by Jiang Yulang holding a brocade box in his hands.

"Gong Jixue invited me to a banquet. He must have found another fine scroll. Could he have found a painting by Wang Mengxi?"

The reason why Jiang Changning was invited by Gong Yuzheng was because the Jiang family had a lot of wealth. Jiang Changning took the opportunity to collect a lot of calligraphy and paintings. In the circle of scholars in the county town, he was known as a master of appraisal.

For a family like the Jiang family, Jiang Changning's official position and personality are extremely important.

It is also because of this character that Jiang Changning was able to establish relationships with top figures in the county such as Ji Xue.

"Haha, you'll know later." Gong Yuzheng couldn't hide his pride.

Jiang Changning walked forward, raised his hand and said, "This is my son Jiang Yulang."

Jiang Yulang took two quick steps and presented the scroll with both hands: "Master Jixue, this is the handwriting of Master Ji Yuntang that my father found."

When he heard that it was Ji Yuntang's handwriting, Gong Yuzheng's eyes lit up and he raised his hand to let Zhang Yuan take the painting that Jiang Yulang presented to him.

Jiang Yulang looked up, saw Zhang Yuan, widened his eyes and whispered: "Zhang, Master Zhang——"

The master behind the Red Fox Trading Company.

He is a person who can easily take out a jade Buddha bodhi seed in his hand and can make the head manager of Yunteng Tower bow his head.

This person is actually so close to Master Ji that they can entertain guests together?
"Huh, you guys recognize me too." Curiosity flashed across Gong Yuzheng's face as he looked at Jiang Yulang. "Could it be that we fought side by side as well?"

Fight side by side?

Jiang Yulang didn't know what this meant, and couldn't help but look up at Zhang Yuan.

"Although we are not on the battlefield, we can actually be considered to be fighting side by side." Zhang Yuan said loudly.

Gong Yuzheng nodded, and Jiang Changning opposite him looked surprised.

"Lord Sima and Lord Lieutenant General are already on the fourth floor. Changning, take your son there first." Gong Yuzheng raised his hand and said.

He knew that Jiang Changning came to the banquet because he valued the opportunity to make connections.

How could Jiang Changning, the prefect of the city, miss the opportunity to make friends with Sima and the lieutenant general?
"Okay, okay." Jiang Changning showed a happy expression and led Jiang Yulang inside. After two steps, he stopped and looked at Zhang Yuan, "Since you are Yulang's good friend, you can get closer to him in the future."

Those who can be taken by the sacrificial master to welcome guests are definitely regarded as juniors.

Although Jiang Changning is not as good as the scholars, soldiers and others, he is still a figure apart from the county officials.

How many noble families in the county city would be moved to tears of gratitude if he said "let's be closer" in the future.

Zhang Yuan nodded, Jiang Yulang's mouth twitched slightly, and he bowed slightly as he walked past Zhang Yuan.

Only after entering Yunteng Tower did he breathe a sigh of relief. He walked forward to Jiang Changning's side and whispered, "Father, he is the owner of the Jade Buddha Bodhi Seed, a person that even the head manager of Yunteng Tower dares not offend."

Jiang Changning was shocked and stopped.

(End of this chapter)