Daqin Zhentiansi

Chapter 313: A successful career, a successful martial arts career, and a beautiful wife

Earl of Qingyang.

Earl of Military Merit, pillar of the Qin Dynasty.

Gu Zheng already had a high opinion of Zhang Yuan.

It was not until this moment that he realized that he had underestimated Zhang Yuan.

He subconsciously treated Zhang Yuan, also known as Zhang Nineteen or Zhang Invincible, as a son of the same generation as his own.

You are wrong. He is already an unattainable earl and the commander of the three towns’ military forces!
The next moment, Gu Zheng could no longer hide the smile on his face.

Today I actually have the opportunity to attend the celebration banquet hosted by Lord Qingyang!
"Ahem, I'm going upstairs to meet Chief Yu." Gu Zheng straightened his clothes and turned to look at Master Gu who was in a daze behind him. "Zhu Ting, you and Lord Qingyang are classmates. You should help entertain the guests here."

He handed a green jade pendant to Master Gu and lowered his voice slightly: "Give this jade pendant to Lord Qingyang later. It will be our gift."

They actually brought gifts, but Gu Gongcao felt that the gifts they had brought before were no longer worthwhile, so he could only temporarily take out the jade pendant that he treasured.

Master Gu took the jade pendant and knew that it was a treasure that his father had always loved and was worth a lot of money.

Gu Gongcao went upstairs, and Hu Liucheng looked at Master Gu.

"The merits of defending Gubei City this time are not small. Gongcao Gu will rise to a higher position soon."

As one of the chief officers of the Black Ice Station in Zhengyang County, Hu Liucheng had a clear understanding of the information about the Battle of Gubei City.

Although Master Gu did not make much contribution in the entire battle involving hundreds of thousands of troops, he did make contributions by setting up an ambush at Yingchou Cliff and garrisoning at Gubei City.

In this war with Northern Yan, all the participating soldiers and generals will be rewarded according to their merits.

"If it weren't for the Earl of Qingyang, I wouldn't have done anything." Master Gu smiled and bowed hurriedly.

At this point, Master Gu bowed to Zhao Yu again and said, "Without the training I have learned in martial arts, I would not have been able to achieve success in Gubei City."

During the martial arts training, Zhao Yu demonstrated overwhelming strategies and military command skills, which convinced Master Gu and others.

Zhao Yu nodded gently: "Martial arts training is not a real battlefield after all. Fighting on the front lines is the real fight for the Qin Dynasty."

Prince Zhao and Princess Fengming returned and both spoke of the dangers of this campaign.

The Yan State's army of hundreds of thousands almost swept across the northern border and was drawn into Qin territory.

Gubei City was directly facing the Emperor of Yan and the 70,000-strong Zhenxi Army.

Whether it was Zhang Yuan or Master Gu, they really tried their best to protect Daqin and its glory.

Since they were acquaintances, they spoke to each other in a familiar manner.

Ying Chong knew that people like Master Gu would have a bright future, so he smiled and chatted with him for a few words.

While we were talking here, another guest arrived at the door.

Zhou Zhengtong, the county government's Sima, came over with Zhou Ru, who had grown a lot taller.

Another high-ranking official from the county government!
Zhou Zhengtong glanced around and didn't see Zhang Yuan.

Seeing Hu Liucheng and Zhao Yu, he smiled and bowed.

Hu Liucheng had already said, "Sima Zhou, the Earl of Qingyang is not here due to some matters, and my chief is upstairs."

Once the imperial edict is announced from the Black Ice Platform, the county government will file it.

The county governor, Sima and others in the county government all knew that Zhang Yuan had been promoted to Earl of Military Merit.

"Okay, I'll go talk to Chief Yu." Zhou Zhengtong turned to look at Zhou Ru. "Are you waiting for your brother here, or are you coming upstairs with me?"

Zhou Ru said repeatedly: "I'm waiting for you, big brother. I haven't seen you for a long time."

Zhou Zhengtong nodded, smiled and nodded at Ying Chong and Zhao Yu, reached out and patted Master Gu on the shoulder, and then went upstairs.

The Sima of the County Government is also a powerful figure in Zhengyang County.

Ying Chong showed some joy in his heart.

Zhang Yuan is actually already a Count of Military Merit, and his connections are all with the top figures in the county government.

In this way, even if we take a step back and maintain a good relationship with Zhang Yuan, Prince Zhao's Palace can at least stand firm in Zhengyang County.

"Chief Zuoqiu."

Zhao Yu's voice rang out.

In front, Zuo Qiuren, wearing a green robe, came slowly.

Master Gu bowed quickly.

This was his teacher during his martial arts training.

"Haha, Yuruo, please help Master Zhang entertain the guests." Zuoqiu Ren handed a scroll to Zhao Yu with a smile on his face.

During the martial arts training, several instructors noticed that Zhang Yuan and Zhao Yu had a close relationship.

It's just that at that time, neither of them had any other thoughts.

Hu Liucheng smiled and bowed, welcoming Zuo Qiuren upstairs.

Ji Yuntang and Gong Yu were leaving Zhengyang County. Zuo Qiuren was now the only Confucian and Taoist master in the county, and also a high-ranking Confucian and Taoist official who was temporarily in charge of the county school and the county martial arts school.

The Qin Dynasty used the government, the county schools, and the Supervisory Office to check and balance each other, while the garrison troops, the military guards, and the imperial family maintained local control. Despite his status as a Confucian and Taoist master, Zuo Qiuren was also a top official in the county government, with the power to report directly to the emperor.

In a moment, the garrison general Qin Muyang and the county magistrate Zheng Tianyuan arrived one after another.

Such a scene made Ying Chong pay extra attention.

Today's scene is extremely important to him and Prince Zhao's Palace!

"Brother Zhang, I work in the Ministry of Internal Affairs. When your Qingyang Marquis' Mansion needs to be tidied up, you can come to me." A feminine voice came from outside the lobby.

Several figures walked in slowly.

Yu Kuizhen, the head of the Imperial Household Department, wearing a green robe, walked into the lobby with a smile on his face.

Behind them were Xun Huo, Marquis of Pingyun, and Ouyang Shucai, the former Marquis of Zhenxi of Beiyan, walking side by side with Zhang Yuan.

Following behind were Xiao Lou, Han Xiao, and Chang Wei, a third-rank inspector who had changed into a brocade robe.

Several people walked into the lobby, and Zhang Yuan bowed to Hu Liucheng: "Thank you, Mr. Tongzhi, for helping me entertain the guests."

Hu Liucheng hurriedly bowed and said, "You are too polite, Lord Qingyang. This is a great event for the Zhengyang County Supervisory Office. It is what I, Hu, should do."

Zhou Ru on the side grinned: "Brother, you are here."

Zhang Yuan patted him on the shoulder, nodded to Master Gu and Ying Chong, then looked at Zhao Yu.

"Thank you for your hard work, Yuruo."

Zhao Yu blushed slightly.

Who among those present didn't understand the exchange between the two people's eyebrows?

"I had originally agreed with His Royal Highness Prince Zhao to come to his house to propose marriage upon my return to Qin. Unfortunately, His Royal Highness Prince Zhao's heroic spirit has now gone to the Great Wall in the northern border. I'm afraid my marriage to Yuruo will be delayed for some time."

Zhang Yuan turned around and spoke loudly.

Marriage?

Whether it was Ouyang Shucai or Pingyun Hou Xun Huo, their eyes fell quietly on Zhao Yu.

Is Zhang Yuan, the promising Earl of Qingyang, asserting his sovereignty?

Zhang Yuan looked at Yu Kuizhen.

"Master Yu, if Yuruo goes to the imperial city, I hope you will take good care of her."

There was a glimmer of shrewdness in Yu Kuizhen's eyes.

He didn't expect Zhang Yuan to invite him to this banquet.

Zhang Yuan was awarded the title of baron for his merits, and his martial arts skills and potential are both top-notch in the world. Even Yu Kuizhen has to look up to such a person.

What's more, Zhang Yuan really saved his life.

Although he was a eunuch in the Imperial Household Department, he had to repay this life-saving favor.

Now Zhang Yuan took the initiative to ask him to help look after Zhao Yu, which was an opportunity for him to repay his kindness.

"Don't worry, Lord Qingyang." Yu Kuizhen nodded.

Xiao Lou and others beside him also smiled and nodded, understanding Zhang Yuan's thoughts.

Now that Prince Zhao's Mansion is in trouble, Zhang Yuan wants to lend a hand and help take care of Prince Zhao's Mansion.

"Master Ying Chong, please accompany the others upstairs." Zhang Yuan looked at Ying Chong, then whispered to Zhao Yu, "Yuruo, please help me go to Shopkeeper Qin to see how the banquet preparations are going."

Letting Ying Chong accompany Ping Yunhou and the others upstairs naturally gave him the opportunity to make friends with these people.

As for letting Zhao Yu go to see how the banquet was being prepared, it was to let everyone see that Zhao Yu was half the host.

Ying Chong smiled and bowed, while Zhao Yu nodded and whispered, "I already looked at the menu and layout when I came here just now. I'll take another look."

Ying Chong led everyone upstairs, and Zhao Yu turned and headed towards the kitchen.

Han Xiao walked to Zhang Yuan's side and looked at Zhang Yuan with a complicated expression on his face.

"You have a successful career, a high level of martial arts, and such a beautiful wife by your side."

"Lord Qingyang, if I had known earlier, I would have stayed in Luyang Prefecture..."

Zhang Yuan looked up at him and said calmly, "If you were in my position, you would be at most a minor official in the county government office."

Han Xiao opened his mouth, his eyes widened, and pointed at Zhang Yuan, his fingers trembling slightly.

"you you--"

"How dare you look down on me so much!"

He flicked his sleeves angrily and hurried upstairs.

"Forget it, today is your treat, I'll go eat it and come back."

"What truth are you telling..."

(End of this chapter)