City Marshal

In June of 1864 (the third year of Tongzhi), Zeng Guofan faced a major choice in his life. At that time, the Hunan Army captured Nanjing. Zeng Guofan had 30 soldiers under his banner, accounting for half of China. What's more, this Hunan Army was cultivated by Zeng Guofan of.

At this time, Zeng Guofan had commanded the military affairs of the four provinces of Jiangsu, Anhui, Jiangxi, and Zhejiang. The civil and military officials below the governors and admirals of the four provinces were all under the control of Zeng Guofan. Zeng Guofan is enough to "make great achievements".

Zeng Guoquan, Peng Yulin and others secretly acted, urging Zeng Guofan to turn against him and sit in the world.They once invited more than 30 senior generals to meet late at night and asked Zeng Guofan to "make a quick decision". At this time, Zeng Guofan didn't say anything. It's an answer.

Old Man Su couldn't help laughing, stretched out his hand and patted Chu Tian's shoulder, and said repeatedly, "Okay, okay, okay!"

Chu Tian was also ecstatic in his heart, knowing that Mr. Su decided to support him. Although he promised to retire after success, who knows when this "success" will come?The most urgent task is to obtain the support of Mr. Su and the others to gain a firm foothold in the capital.

"Chutian, do you still remember the chess and go games just now?" Mr. Su put his hands on Chutian's shoulders, and asked Chutian kindly, "If you remember, let's continue."

Chu Tian smiled wryly. This old man really knew how to play blindfold chess. After a long time of nervous chatting, he immediately relaxed. How many people in the world can remember it?It is very human that the old man can continue to fight at this time. Fortunately, Chu Tian is cautious today and still remembers the chess game in his heart.

Chu Tian smiled slightly, quickly filtered it in his heart, and then said respectfully: "Old man, please."

Grandpa Su walked side by side with Chu Tian, ​​and walked dozens of times around the locust tree. Even the last ray of sunlight had disappeared, and the two stopped. Both sides were covered with sweat. The duel was tough and intense, and both of them had put in a lot of mental and physical effort.

When the 130th move of Go was played, the two could no longer make a move and could only shake hands to make a peace; in the chess game, Chu Tian used small soldiers to force into Mr. Su's General Palace, so that the old man could not move until 49 moves Yes, lost to Chutian.

Grandpa Su sighed a long time: "Chutian, I finally understand why you are here today, and I believe that you still have a brilliant future, and even saw the fate of the Black Dragon Society and the Tiger Gang. The young commander is cautious and intelligent, which is rare in the world. "

Chu Tian smiled calmly, and said respectfully: "Thank you for your guidance, old man. I will be able to succeed in the future, it should be thanks to the old man tonight."

Mr. Su smiled slightly and said, "There's no need to talk nonsense between us, it's getting dark! It's time for dinner!"

Chu Tian was stunned for a moment, looked at the sky, and followed Mr. Su to leave the banquet hall, a place he would never forget.

In the weak light, Chu Tian and Mr. Su came side by side to the Futian Building adjacent to the banquet hall, and stepped into the garden. Yuan Tianming seemed to have known their arrival, and greeted them at the gate of the garden. Smiling, secretly amazed in his heart, but did not express it, and said respectfully: "Master, miss, they are already waiting for you upstairs for dinner."

Mr. Su nodded, and he had recovered the majesty that Chutian had when he first met. Under the leadership of Yuan Tianming, he led Chutian straight to the inside.

Chu Tian followed Old Master Su and entered the large-scale Futiantang. He saw several chefs in white clothes setting out a sumptuous dinner for them. A middle-aged man and a young woman were waiting for them. When they arrived at Mr. Su, everyone was very respectful, showing the supreme authority of Mr. Su in the Su family.

After the guests and hosts sat down, there were still three seats. Mr. Su did not introduce to Chu Tian first, but asked the middle-aged man beside him with some concern, "Where did your mother and Rongrong go?"

The middle-aged man smiled and replied: "Rongrong said to cook a dish by herself, and I want you to taste it, and my mother will teach her by herself, and they will come over soon!"

Old Master Su smiled slightly, this girl is definitely not cooking for herself, but for Chutian.

Mr. Su's smile eased the serious atmosphere. Mr. Su took this opportunity to introduce to Chu Tian, ​​pointed to the middle-aged man on his left and said, "This is my eldest son Su Can, my eldest daughter-in-law Lin Yueru, and also Rong Rong parents."

Chu Tian immediately stood up, nodded and said hello: "Hello, Uncle Su, and Aunt Lin." Chu Tian knew that in the strict rules of the Su family, etiquette must be adequate, otherwise it is easy to leave a bad impression.

Su Can and Lin Yueru also got up and returned the salute to Chutian. Lin Yueru smiled and said, "So you are Chutian. This child is so handsome. No wonder Rongrong keeps talking about you."

But Su Can didn't speak, but looked at his father first, and saw that his father not only showed no displeasure, but even had a bit of joy on his face, he was very surprised. Could it be that this kid has settled the old man who has experienced people?

"Grandpa, I'm here!" Su Rongrong's crisp voice came from behind: "I specially made a vegetable for you."

"Rongrong, walk slowly." Lin Yueru couldn't help shouting in concern as she saw her daughter's cheerful appearance.

Chu Tian looked up and saw that Su Rongrong was walking over holding a plate of green vegetables, and on the left was an old woman who was over sixty years old. Although there were many wrinkles on her face, she was clean and tidy, looking very energetic , obviously this is Su Rongrong's grandma; Chu Tian then painfully discovered that there was a girl behind Su Rongrong, and after a closer look, it turned out to be a little girl named Liu Yan.

I didn't expect to see this little magic star here!Chu Tian sighed softly.

Liu Yan sat down diagonally across from Chutian, her eyes were full of complacency, obviously thinking that after tonight, the toad Chutian would never be able to eat the swan meat of Su Rongrong again, so she said with a bit of coquettishness: "Grandpa Su, I'm here to eat again!"

Mr. Su was in an unusually happy mood today, so he smiled and said, "Come every day, I have no objection!"

Su Rongrong put down the green vegetables, and looked at Chutian with a questioning smile in her eyes. Chutian avoided Su Rongrong's eyes, wanting the girl to be surprised before being happy, even though Mr. Su and Chutian had no words at the banquet hall just now. He mentioned Rongrong's matter, but Chu Tian knew that if he could retire easily and have a sumptuous dinner here, it would be enough to show that he and Rongrong had something to do with each other.

The colorful and fragrant delicacies on the table are exuding heat and aroma, green ingot sliced ​​abalone, bamboo fungus stewed chicken wings, steamed turbot, fragrant spinach shrimp balls, splendid fish maw soup, and Su Rongrong’s green vegetables, served in the exquisite It looked extremely attractive in the porcelain bowl, filling Chu Tian with an incomparable appetite.

Mr. Su thought about it, and said to Yuan Tianming behind him, "Tianming, go and get my Zhuyeqing, I want to have a sip tonight."

Yuan Tianming immediately agreed respectfully: "Yes, master!" Then he walked to the wine cabinet, and in a moment he brought the bamboo leaf green that old master Su wanted, and put it on the table.

Mr. Su picked up the wine bottle himself, poured a big glass for Su Can and Chu Tian, ​​poured another half glass for himself, and said in a flat tone, "This is what I drank in a small tavern when I went on a tour the year before last. The wine is very good, so I brought a few bottles back. Last month, I asked someone to buy a few more bottles for me, only to find that the tavern had been transferred. It's a pity, such a good wine, I drank less. "

Chu Tian picked up the good wine from Mr. Su's mouth, it was transparent and clear, and when he smelt it lightly, a burst of fragrance made people intoxicated. Chu Tian took a sip, smiled, and said lightly: "The tavern that the old man went to is the Wangyou Tavern. ?”

Liu Yan frowned slightly, her heart moved inexplicably, how dare Chu Tian call Grandpa Su the old man?

Grandpa Su was taken aback for a moment, then looked at Chu Tian and nodded: "That's right, it's Wangyou Tavern, have you been there before?"

"Don't worry, old man." Chu Tian drank the Zhuyeqing in his cup in one gulp, and said flatly, "I promise you won't be able to finish this Zhuyeqing, because the brewer is Chutian's confidante sister, she is not elsewhere, but in the capital. "

Grandpa Su was overjoyed, showing a smile that few people have seen before. Unexpectedly, Chutian brought him another surprise. Su Rongrong was also a little surprised. Unexpectedly, the grandpa, who has always been known for his majesty, would have so many surprises after meeting Chutian. Smile, did Chutian convince Grandpa?

Looking at the delicious food on the table, Chu Tian couldn't bear it anymore, and stretched out his chopsticks to pick up the food.

Suddenly, Mr. Su's expression became solemn: "I am announcing an important matter!" In June 1864 (the third year of Tongzhi), Zeng Guofan faced a major choice in his life. 30, which already accounts for half of China. What's more, this Hunan army was cultivated by Zeng Guofan.

At this time, Zeng Guofan had commanded the military affairs of the four provinces of Jiangsu, Anhui, Jiangxi, and Zhejiang. The civil and military officials below the governors and admirals of the four provinces were all under the control of Zeng Guofan. Zeng Guofan is enough to "make great achievements".

Zeng Guoquan, Peng Yulin and others secretly acted, urging Zeng Guofan to turn against him and sit in the world.They once invited more than 30 senior generals to meet late at night and asked Zeng Guofan to "make a quick decision". At this time, Zeng Guofan didn't say anything. It's an answer.

Old Man Su couldn't help laughing, stretched out his hand and patted Chu Tian's shoulder, and said repeatedly, "Okay, okay, okay!"

Chu Tian was also ecstatic in his heart, knowing that Mr. Su decided to support him. Although he promised to retire after success, who knows when this "success" will come?The most urgent task is to obtain the support of Mr. Su and the others to gain a firm foothold in the capital.

"Chutian, do you still remember the chess and go games just now?" Mr. Su put his hands on Chutian's shoulders, and asked Chutian kindly, "If you remember, let's continue."

Chu Tian smiled wryly. This old man really knew how to play blindfold chess. After a long time of nervous chatting, he immediately relaxed. How many people in the world can remember it?It is very human that the old man can continue to fight at this time. Fortunately, Chu Tian is cautious today and still remembers the chess game in his heart.

Chu Tian smiled slightly, quickly filtered it in his heart, and then said respectfully: "Old man, please."

Grandpa Su walked side by side with Chu Tian, ​​and walked dozens of times around the locust tree. Even the last ray of sunlight had disappeared, and the two stopped. Both sides were covered with sweat. The duel was tough and intense, and both of them had put in a lot of mental and physical effort.

When the 130th move of Go was played, the two could no longer make a move and could only shake hands to make a peace; in the chess game, Chu Tian used small soldiers to force into Mr. Su's General Palace, so that the old man could not move until 49 moves Yes, lost to Chutian.

Grandpa Su sighed a long time: "Chutian, I finally understand why you are here today, and I believe that you still have a brilliant future, and even saw the fate of the Black Dragon Society and the Tiger Gang. The young commander is cautious and intelligent, which is rare in the world. "

Chu Tian smiled calmly, and said respectfully: "Thank you for your guidance, old man. I will be able to succeed in the future, it should be thanks to the old man tonight."

Mr. Su smiled slightly and said, "There's no need to talk nonsense between us, it's getting dark! It's time for dinner!"

Chu Tian was stunned for a moment, looked at the sky, and followed Mr. Su to leave the banquet hall, a place he would never forget.

In the weak light, Chu Tian and Mr. Su came side by side to the Futian Building adjacent to the banquet hall, and stepped into the garden. Yuan Tianming seemed to have known their arrival, and greeted them at the gate of the garden. Smiling, secretly amazed in his heart, but did not express it, and said respectfully: "Master, miss, they are already waiting for you upstairs for dinner."

Mr. Su nodded, and he had recovered the majesty that Chutian had when he first met. Under the leadership of Yuan Tianming, he led Chutian straight to the inside.

Chu Tian followed Old Master Su and entered the large-scale Futiantang. He saw several chefs in white clothes setting out a sumptuous dinner for them. A middle-aged man and a young woman were waiting for them. When they arrived at Mr. Su, everyone was very respectful, showing the supreme authority of Mr. Su in the Su family.

After the guests and hosts sat down, there were still three seats. Mr. Su did not introduce to Chu Tian first, but asked the middle-aged man beside him with some concern, "Where did your mother and Rongrong go?"

The middle-aged man smiled and replied: "Rongrong said to cook a dish by herself, and I want you to taste it, and my mother will teach her by herself, and they will come over soon!"

Old Master Su smiled slightly, this girl is definitely not cooking for herself, but for Chutian.

Mr. Su's smile eased the serious atmosphere. Mr. Su took this opportunity to introduce to Chu Tian, ​​pointed to the middle-aged man on his left and said, "This is my eldest son Su Can, my eldest daughter-in-law Lin Yueru, and also Rong Rong parents."

Chu Tian immediately stood up, nodded and said hello: "Hello, Uncle Su, and Aunt Lin." Chu Tian knew that in the strict rules of the Su family, etiquette must be adequate, otherwise it is easy to leave a bad impression.

Su Can and Lin Yueru also got up and returned the salute to Chutian. Lin Yueru smiled and said, "So you are Chutian. This child is so handsome. No wonder Rongrong keeps talking about you."

But Su Can didn't speak, but looked at his father first, and saw that his father not only showed no displeasure, but even had a bit of joy on his face, he was very surprised. Could it be that this kid has settled the old man who has experienced people?

"Grandpa, I'm here!" Su Rongrong's crisp voice came from behind: "I specially made a vegetable for you."

"Rongrong, walk slowly." Lin Yueru couldn't help shouting in concern as she saw her daughter's cheerful appearance.

Chu Tian looked up and saw that Su Rongrong was walking over holding a plate of green vegetables, and on the left was an old woman who was over sixty years old. Although there were many wrinkles on her face, she was clean and tidy, looking very energetic , obviously this is Su Rongrong's grandma; Chu Tian then painfully discovered that there was a girl behind Su Rongrong, and after a closer look, it turned out to be a little girl named Liu Yan.

I didn't expect to see this little magic star here!Chu Tian sighed softly.

Liu Yan sat down diagonally across from Chutian, her eyes were full of complacency, obviously thinking that after tonight, the toad Chutian would never be able to eat the swan meat of Su Rongrong again, so she said with a bit of coquettishness: "Grandpa Su, I'm here to eat again!"

Mr. Su was in an unusually happy mood today, so he smiled and said, "Come every day, I have no objection!"

Su Rongrong put down the green vegetables, and looked at Chutian with a questioning smile in her eyes. Chutian avoided Su Rongrong's eyes, wanting the girl to be surprised before being happy, even though Mr. Su and Chutian had no words at the banquet hall just now. He mentioned Rongrong's matter, but Chu Tian knew that if he could retire easily and have a sumptuous dinner here, it would be enough to show that he and Rongrong had something to do with each other.

The colorful and fragrant delicacies on the table are exuding heat and aroma, green ingot sliced ​​abalone, bamboo fungus stewed chicken wings, steamed turbot, fragrant spinach shrimp balls, splendid fish maw soup, and Su Rongrong’s green vegetables, served in the exquisite It looked extremely attractive in the porcelain bowl, filling Chu Tian with an incomparable appetite.

Mr. Su thought about it, and said to Yuan Tianming behind him, "Tianming, go and get my Zhuyeqing, I want to have a sip tonight."

Yuan Tianming immediately agreed respectfully: "Yes, master!" Then he walked to the wine cabinet, and in a moment he brought the bamboo leaf green that old master Su wanted, and put it on the table.

Mr. Su picked up the wine bottle himself, poured a big glass for Su Can and Chu Tian, ​​poured another half glass for himself, and said in a flat tone, "This is what I drank in a small tavern when I went on a tour the year before last. The wine is very good, so I brought a few bottles back. Last month, I asked someone to buy a few more bottles for me, only to find that the tavern had been transferred. It's a pity, such a good wine, I drank less. "

Chu Tian picked up the good wine from Mr. Su's mouth, it was transparent and clear, and when he smelt it lightly, a burst of fragrance made people intoxicated. Chu Tian took a sip, smiled, and said lightly: "The tavern that the old man went to is the Wangyou Tavern. ?”

Liu Yan frowned slightly, her heart moved inexplicably, how dare Chu Tian call Grandpa Su the old man?

Grandpa Su was taken aback for a moment, then looked at Chu Tian and nodded: "That's right, it's Wangyou Tavern, have you been there before?"

"Don't worry, old man." Chu Tian drank the Zhuyeqing in his cup in one gulp, and said flatly, "I promise you won't be able to finish this Zhuyeqing, because the brewer is Chutian's confidante sister, she is not elsewhere, but in the capital. "

Grandpa Su was overjoyed, showing a smile that few people have seen before. Unexpectedly, Chutian brought him another surprise. Su Rongrong was also a little surprised. Unexpectedly, the grandpa, who has always been known for his majesty, would have so many surprises after meeting Chutian. Smile, did Chutian convince Grandpa?

Looking at the delicious food on the table, Chu Tian couldn't bear it anymore, and stretched out his chopsticks to pick up the food.

Suddenly, old man Su's expression became solemn: "I'm announcing an important matter now!"