Chapter 177: The governor came to urge me to send troops
In the back hall of the Chicheng Military Preparatory Office, Qin Shizheng, the general judge in charge of grains, was speechless when asked by Zhang Cheng. He didn't know how to answer. He looked blankly at Zhang Cheng and then at He Chongwu, speechless and speechless for a moment.
Zhang Cheng saw that he was still a bit embarrassed, so he took the initiative to say: "Master Qin, you must know the way of being an official. Even if a person has great ability, if there is no one to help him, he will not be able to get ahead."
He sipped the fragrant tea and then said slowly: "Being an official, to be honest, you work in a circle, and this circle is actually a network of people. You are like a piece of gold that can shine, but you have to teach others to see it first.
You can do it."
At this time, Zhang Cheng looked at Qin Shizheng and said: "Hui Hubu is more or less a capital official. Although he has no real power, the advantage is that it is easy to find a circle. As for the assistant official like Fu Tongzhi, I do not recommend that Mr. Qin consider it; if
Even if you go to the Fantai Yamen, you have to look at the looks of many superior officials, so it is better to continue working as a grain dispatcher on Beilu."
Although Qin Shizheng said that he could not speak because of his face, he was like a mirror in his heart. Every word Zhang Cheng said came to his heart, and even He Chongwu on the side nodded frequently in agreement.
Under the gaze of the two of them, Zhang Cheng continued: "I have a little suggestion. I wonder if Mr. Qin would like to hear it?"
Qin Shizheng knew that he could not make sense if he did not express his position, so he hurriedly added: "Oh. Please let Zhang Shuai tell you clearly. I should listen attentively."
Zhang Cheng said leisurely in his expectant eyes: "As far as I know, the post of magistrate of Liaozhou in Shanxi is vacant. Although he is a magistrate of the fifth grade, fortunately, he is in charge of the administration and has made great achievements. It is not those who are assistants and officials.
comparable."
He took another sip of tea and continued: "Although Liaozhou is located in a corner of Shanxi, the good thing is that it is located in a corner. It is close to the danger of Taihang in the east, Qinzhou and Lu'an Prefecture in the south, and Taiyuan Prefecture in the north. If it is managed
Deli is not just a good place to go.
Although there are more mountains and forests than cultivated land in Liaozhou, there are also many rivers. If irrigation is good, no matter how easy it is for herdsmen to farm, it will be easy to feed the people of the state."
After Qin Shizheng heard the words and thought for a moment, he raised his head and looked at He Chongwu. Seeing that he was also secretly nodding to him, he continued: "As Zhang Shuai said, being able to govern Liaozhou and benefit the people is indeed a great achievement."
Fortunately for Qin, this matter will ultimately have to be decided by the court. Moreover, Liaozhou is located in a corner with many mountains and little land, so banditry will definitely be serious and it will be difficult to manage."
Zhang Cheng smiled and said: "Master Qin, there is no need to worry. I will take care of the court affairs. The problem should not be big. As for the local banditry, it is even less important."
Mr. Qin will be transferred to other places on the north road. How can he be afraid of the gangsters in these places? When the time comes, I will send a group of sergeants to accompany Mr. Qin. They can not only protect him along the way, but also help Mr. Qin eliminate banditry and stabilize the place.
"
Hearing this, Qin Shizheng's tense face suddenly relaxed. He raised his tea cup and said: "Zhang Shuai is working hard to rescue Jinzhou, but he still has to work hard for Qin. It really makes Qin feel uncomfortable."
, I don’t know how to put it..."
Zhang Cheng stopped him and said, "Hey, Mr. Qin, there is no need to say anything. You and I are working together. When Zhang Cheng first arrived at the North Road, he was also taken care of by Mr. Qin. Today, he should do his best to plan for Mr. Qin's affairs."
Qin Shizheng continued: "Okay. Qin will have tea instead of wine today and give Zhang Shuai a drink!"
Zhang Cheng raised a glass to drink with him, then put down the teacup and said: "We can't do much today. In two days, we will invite Mr. Qin to come over to congratulate us. I will definitely get drunk before I stop."
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"Okay. Just get drunk and rest!"
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In the next two days, guests who came to congratulate Zhang Cheng came one after another in an endless stream. The entire pavilion and inn in the Red Castle were full of people, and many of the followers who came with them even stayed in the castle. In the military camp outside, the sergeants went to set up military tents outside the camp to stay temporarily.
Outside the Dading Gate in the south of the Red Castle, there is a colorful shed connected to it. Gao Jinggong, the conductor, is here to warmly welcome every guest who comes to congratulate him. He still has a naive smile on his face. He has a majestic figure and is very good at talking. Every guest felt like they were bathed in the spring breeze.
The streets and alleys after entering are also decorated with colorful lights, and people are coming and going. There are also stalls selling various North Road specialties along the road. Whether they are pedestrians or vendors, everyone is smiling and wearing brand new clothes.
There was a long queue in front of the General Office. The clerks in the ceremony gate were registering every guest who came to congratulate them. Only guests with high status or who had given heavy gifts could enter the gate. After registering, he could only go to Zuixian Tower for a banquet, but he had no chance to meet Zhang Cheng.
Yan Qingrong is receiving guests on behalf of Zhang Cheng in the front hall of the Yamen Office. Naturally, those who can enter the Yamen Office are high-status people. Yan Qingrong placed them in various public rooms in the front hall. The entire front hall is here to congratulate them. Officials, generals and wealthy businessmen from all over the world.
Jin Xinpeng was chatting in the middle hall of the General's Office with Deputy Commander-in-Chief Lin Dengyou of Xuanzhen, Generals Liu Guangwu, Liu Zhongshi, guerrillas Li Jianming, Wen Hui and other generals, as well as General Guerrilla Huzi, the real security commander Hu Dawei. The minister is also present.
In addition, the security guard commander Li Yiming, the commander Wang Xiaocheng, the Longmen guard commander Li Cunyuan, the Huailai guard commander Wei Changlu and other officials from the security department were chatting and drinking tea in various rooms in the central hall.
The generals under Zhang Cheng, such as Wei Zhice, Zhang Guodong, Zhang Guangda, Chen Zheng and others, are also busy inside and outside. Although they are about to lead the army into battle, the generals in the army are responsible for the affairs of the army. Today's important matter for the coach How can we miss them?
Thousands of households from the forts and castles under the North and East Roads of Xuanzhen also came to send congratulations. However, the garrison of each fort was moved into the middle hall, while the generals could only stay in the front hall.
In the official hall in the back hall of the General Office, Zhang Cheng, the deputy commander-in-chief of Xuanzhen, was sipping fragrant tea with Liu Yongzhao, the governor of Xuanfu. He Chongwu, the North Road military commander, and Qin Shizheng, the general magistrate in charge of grain, were also here to accompany them.
Liu Yongzhao came here this time to congratulate Zhang Cheng on Lin'er, and to urge Zhang Cheng to send troops eastward to Liao Dynasty as soon as possible to rescue the siege of Jinzhou.
The imperial court had sent out two reminders in succession, but Zhang Cheng ignored them and simply replied that he was arranging the army and horses, collecting military supplies, food, grass and gunpowder. As soon as everything was ready, he would immediately send troops to Liaodong.
Seeing that Zhang Cheng could not be urged, the imperial court sent the appeal directly to Zhang Fuzhen, the governor of Xuanda, and also sent a copy to Liu Yongzha, the governor of Xuanfu. Zhang Fuzhen was inconvenient to go because of the long distance.
Zhang Fuzhen ordered Liu Yongzhao, the governor of Xuanfu, to come to the North Road to deliver congratulatory gifts on his behalf, and urged Zhang Cheng to send troops to Liaodong as soon as possible to break the siege of Jinzhou.