At this time, the ceremonial door of the General's Office was wide open. Several veteran soldiers seemed to have heard the noise outside and came out to check. Wu Youlu hurriedly shouted to them: "Why don't you come over and pay homage to General Zhang, the guerrilla guard on Shangbei Road?"
The old soldiers were completely unprepared. They were very panicked when they heard this. They hurried over, knelt on the ground, and said hurriedly: "See the general, see the general..."
Zhang Cheng also didn't take it seriously, and just said to them: "Get up, everyone. Which one of you is in charge of this courtyard?"
A thin old soldier who looked to be about forty years old knelt on the ground and said: "Reporting to the general, the person in charge here is General Anshunfa. I will call his old servant general to question him."
"Go ahead and tell him to come back quickly."
After Zhang Cheng finished speaking, he turned over and dismounted. Du Rucheng next to him cleverly led the horse to the side and stood next to the stone lion. Zhang Cheng couldn't help but nodded with satisfaction.
He walked over and said to Wu Youlu: "Wu Shoubei is very interested. It's just that I have just entered Debao City, so I still need to prepare."
Wu Youlu came up to him with a smile and said: "That's natural. There are some humble people here who can help. General, just give orders. You should do your best in your humble duties."
"Oh, then we have Lao Wu on guard. Send someone to lead my guards to settle in the barracks over there first."
Zhang Cheng said unhurriedly, and when Wu Youlu heard what he said, he hurriedly called a few servants behind him and asked them to take Chen Zhong and others to the barracks next to the general's office.
Chen Zhong ordered Liu Jinhai's team of personal guards to stay behind to guard Zhang Cheng. He led the knights and horses and followed Wu Youlu's servants to the barracks over there.
Zhang Cheng casually said to Wu Youlu: "Wu Shoubei, this general is new to the North Road and is not familiar with everything. This little army is quite smart. How about transferring him to this general?"
Du Rucheng took Zhang Cheng's horse and stood beside the stone lion beside the Yimen. Hearing Zhang Cheng's words, he was overjoyed and thought to himself: Could it be that the hexagram has come true?
It turned out that a few days ago, Du Rucheng had asked the blind horse in the Chenghuang Temple in the southwest of the fort city to tell him a divination. The blind man said that this was a divination of fortune.
According to the hexagram, Du Rucheng will meet a noble person soon, and this noble person will have a great future, so he must take good care of him, so that he will have no worries about food and clothing throughout his life.
Just when Du Rucheng was secretly happy, Wu Youlu also replied: "They are all military households in this fort. They should be called at will by the general. Well... what is your name?"
"Back to the guard, the little man Du Rucheng is the guard flag of Dading Gate in the south."
Wu Youlu looked at the thin Du Rucheng and thought to himself: This brat is really fucking lucky.
Although he had that thought in his heart, he said something else: "Du Rucheng, you will serve in the General's Office from now on. You must serve the general to the best of your ability. You are not allowed to cheat. South Gate
There’s no need to go there anymore.”
Du Rucheng's face was full of smiles. He did not hide his inner ecstasy. He actually took the reins of the horse and knelt down. He said loudly: "Please rest assured, Lord Guards. I will serve the general with all my heart. I will never dare to cheat."
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But Wu Youlu ignored him and just said to Zhang Cheng respectfully: "General, from now on, if you employ people in the palace, you can choose from the military households in this Red Castle. Then you only need to call this guy to the garrison to make a public announcement."
Zhang Cheng's face was as gloomy as water, and he did not answer his words. He only said to Liu Jinhai beside him: "Take the general's war horse to the official stable and take good care of it."
Liu Jinhai responded loudly, and a guard came forward and took the reins of the horse from Du Rucheng. At this time, Zhang Cheng said to Wu Youlu: "Wu Shoubei invited those people tonight?"
"Back to the general, things are in a hurry. I just invited two generals under my command, as well as Ambassador Guangbeicang, the medical officer of Baocheng Pharmacy and others, Lord Bingxian He and Lord Tongpan Qin. It's getting late, so I'm sorry.
I didn’t dare to disturb you, so I had to make an appointment tomorrow.”
Zhang Cheng looked at Wu Youlu. Although he was very respectful when he replied, it could be seen that he still had some contempt for Zhang Cheng in his heart. Zhang Cheng couldn't help but think to himself that it was better to be on guard against this person.
However, I still have to go to the banquet tonight. Since I am here, I am not afraid of his tricks. It would be good to meet these subordinates and get to know them better.
As for the general magistrate in charge of military affairs and grain management, Zhang Cheng also guessed that Wu Youlu couldn't make an appointment because his rank and status were not enough. He claimed that it was getting late, which was just an excuse he gave himself.
At that moment, Zhang Cheng waved his hand and said, "You should go back first. I will go to Deyue Tower in an hour. There is no need to come and pick him up."
Seeing that there was no need to stay, Wu Youlu bowed to Zhang Cheng and left with his servants.
At this time, an old man in his late fifties hurriedly walked out of the General's Office. He trotted to Zhang Cheng, knelt down and worshiped: "The little ginseng general's office manager, Anshunfa, bows to the general."
Zhang Cheng looked at him. Like those old soldiers just now, his clothes were full of patches. He couldn't help but shook his head and said in a deep voice: "Get up and answer. Let me ask you, how many people are there in this official office now?"
wait?"
Anshun stood up and stood in front of Zhang Cheng, and replied with a very respectful expression: "Reporting to the general, there are fifteen veterans in the general's office. They are usually responsible for cleaning and guarding the yard.
There are also six mothers-in-law, who are responsible for cleaning the inner courtyard, in addition to doing laundry, cooking and other tasks."
Zhang Cheng shook his head and asked again: "Is everything in the office ready? Is there anything that needs to be added? Are there any serious cooks among the women?"
Anshun trembled and replied: "Reporting to the general, all the items in the office are quite complete. If the general has women to come, or some items need to be replenished, it's just that these women are making vulgar meals at home. Now in the office
You don’t have to be a serious cook.”
On the other side of the barracks and school grounds, Chen Zhong led Li Changsheng, Lei Zhancheng, and the Chang family brothers over. He approached Zhang Cheng and said, "General, the brothers have all settled down. This barracks is quite tidy and the school grounds are quite good."
It’s big, but the stables are a bit dilapidated and the horse materials are insufficient.”
Zhang Cheng smiled, these are small things, and they will gradually improve in the future. After all, it is his own territory, and he must manage it well.
He waved, summoned an old soldier, and said to Chen Zhong: "Chen Zhong, ask this old soldier to lead the way for you to the garrison office and the household office, hand over your general's name, and say that today
It's getting late, so I'll visit again tomorrow."
Over there, Chen Zhong followed the old army, and Zhang Chengcai said to General Anshunfa: "Anshunfa, come and lead the way for me. Let's enter the station."
The boss An Shunfa led the way, Zhang Cheng followed him into the general's office, Liu Jinhai and other personal guards followed closely behind and entered the gate of the official office.