Chapter 184: If you can't afford it, let's go grab it
Zhang Cheng whispered to Wu Zhizhong as he walked: "Old Wu, when you return to the East Road, you first clean up the army and horses, and then recruit all the troops on the Detachment of Women. On the North Road, I will ask Jin Xinpeng to be responsible for recruiting, and you will only supplement them.
After the troops of the Detachment of Women are recruited, you will start to build up the central part again, with Yan Kuan as the commander-in-chief. Furthermore, after Liu Quan and his troops arrive, in addition to replenishing his armaments, you can recruit two more troops as appropriate.
All the troops and horses were combined into one battalion with him."
Wu Zhizhong did not immediately accept the order after hearing this. He stopped and looked at Zhang Cheng, and replied with some doubts: "Commander, if you recruit bravery like this, I am afraid that the money and food obtained from the North and East Roads will not be able to support you."
"Ha ha……"
Zhang Cheng laughed and raised his hand and patted him on the shoulder and said: "My old brother, what are you afraid of if you can't afford it? You can't afford it on the North Road and the East Road. There are also West Road and South Road."
He waved his hand and said boldly: "Even if the whole of Xuan Town cannot support my army, so what. I can still go out and rob it!"
Wu Zhizhong was speechless. He felt vaguely in his heart that Zhang Cheng seemed different from before, but he liked the current Zhang Cheng better.
After Wu Zhizhong received the order to withdraw, Zhang Chengcai said to Jin Yong: "From tonight on, you will be responsible for the city defense. After nightfall, no one is allowed to enter or leave without my commander's warrant."
Jin Yong promised softly, turned around and left.
Zhang Cheng then led Zhang Chengfang and Zhang Jintai into the mansion next door from the east side door. Just when they met Gao Jingong who came to invite him, he heard him say: "Commander, the food and wine have been prepared, and they are waiting for you.
Take your seat."
Zhang Cheng waved his hand, and Gao Jinggong smiled and said haha before turning around and going back.
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After Xuanfu Governor Liu Yongzha left Chi Castle, Gao Jinggong followed Zhang Cheng's instructions and invited the deputy commander-in-chief Lin Dengyou and several generals and guerrillas who came from the town to stay in the mansion.
Now Kaiping Guard Commander Jin Xinpeng, Yongning Guard Commander Yan Qingrong, Dushi Camp General Guerrilla General Chen Zheng and several others were accompanying them in the official hall, waiting to take their seats.
Gao Jinggong did not return to the official hall, but stood outside the door waiting for Zhang Cheng. He saw Zhang Cheng coming from a distance, and hurriedly greeted him with a smile: "Commander, the food and wine are ready, do you think it can be done?"
Order the food to be taken away."
Zhang Cheng was very satisfied with Gao Jin Gong's performance, nodded and said: "Well, let's have a dinner."
Looking at the back of Gao Jingong who went to order the dishes in person, Zhang Cheng turned to his two adopted sons and said: "Jin Tai, go and guard outside the mansion and don't allow anyone to come and disturb you. Cheng Fang and others will stay outside the door tonight.
I'm afraid I can't drink less, so just wait and serve my father."
Zhang Jintai turned around and left after accepting the promise, but Zhang Chengfang took a step forward and asked softly: "Which lady's room will my father be staying in tonight?"
"That's stupid!"
Zhang Cheng actually cursed, and then scolded: "How did you know that I would be unconscious, so you made preparations in advance? We won't go to any lady tonight, remember to send my father to Liu's house."
Auntie’s place is right there!”
Valley prisoner
At this time, Jin Xinpeng and others heard the commotion outside and came out to greet them. Zhang Cheng quickly stepped forward and walked into the hall arm in arm with the general Liu Guangwu.
Although Zhang Cheng was already the deputy commander-in-chief at this time, and his apparent strength was second only to commander-in-chief Yang Guozhu in Xuanzhen, and even secretly more powerful than Yang Guozhu, he was obviously the number one person in Xuanzhen.
But when it comes to seniority, he is still a little weaker after all. Not to mention Deputy Commander-in-Chief Lin Dengyou, even General Liu Zhongshi, guerrillas Li Jianming and Wen Hui have much more seniority than him.
Many people in Xuanzhen believed that Zhang Cheng was promoted to high positions only because of the favor of the current emperor and the support of Yang Sichang and Chen Xinjia. After all, he suddenly reached a high position and his foundation was unstable.
Once he loses the favor of the current emperor, or if Yang Sichang or Chen Xinjia loses his power, and no one comes to protect and support him, he will surely fall from his height, and the tree will fall and the hozen will scatter.
Therefore, many people in Xuanzhen are not very fond of Zhang Cheng. Although some people still respect him on the surface, they still cannot truly accept him in their hearts.
This is true for Lin Dengyou, Liu Zhongshi, Li Jianming, Wen Hui and others. They are all very enthusiastic towards Zhang Cheng in terms of face. Especially Li Jianming and Wen Hui are not only enthusiastic, but also respectful, but in their hearts they are full of jealousy and resentment.
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When they saw Zhang Cheng entering the room, they stood up and left their seats and greeted Zhang Cheng warmly. Lin Dengyou sat on the chair without moving. Naturally, Zhang Cheng would not care about this with them. What he wanted was practical.
Profit, not face.
Zhang Cheng, Liu Zhongshi and others just laughed, then came to sit down on the chair next to Lin Dengyou, and said with a smile: "Zhang Cheng came late, so he kept Deputy Commander Lin waiting for a long time. Damn it, I hope Deputy Commander Lin will not
You have to blame him. Zhang Cheng will definitely punish himself with three glasses of wine later to apologize."
Lin Dengyou couldn't tell that he was just talking for a moment, and how could he take it seriously? He just said lightly: "Deputy General Zhang, despite his busy schedule, still does not forget me and other people in the city. It is rare. We and other generals are honored.
There is no talk of blaming, and no talk of apology."
At this time, the hall door opened again, and the commander Gao Jinggong walked into the hall with a smile, and said kindly to everyone: "Quick, please take your seats. Deputy Commander Lin invites you first...the two generals please...
please……"
Under his warm and polite invitation, Zhang Cheng, Lin Dengyou and other generals took their seats one after another. Liu Guangwu was a little different. He didn't accompany anyone, but insisted on sitting next to Zhang Cheng.
Everyone had no choice but to let him go.
Another general, Liu Zhongshi, sat under Lin Dengyou, followed by Li Jianming and Wen Hui. Gao Jinggong understood Zhang Cheng's eyes, and sat down next to Wen Hui. Jin Xinpeng, Yan Qingrong, and Chen Zheng
He was sitting next to General Liu Guangwu.
On behalf of the chairman, Zhang Cheng took the lead in raising a toast, and everyone responded in unison. If you don’t say that wine is a good thing, there is nothing in this world that cannot be solved by drinking.
No matter what everyone thinks, at least the atmosphere at the banquet is harmonious, not to mention the wonderful man Gao Jinggong. He is not only eloquent, but also proficient in learning, singing and singing. In an instant, Zhang Cheng
It is even suspected that he was the reincarnation of a later cross talk master.
In the middle of the banquet, there were also official prostitutes and entertainers invited by Gao Jinggong according to Zhang Cheng's instructions, which directly pushed the atmosphere of the banquet to a second climax. As the candlelight flickered, the official hall was full of singing and dancing, and laughter and curses continued to spread.
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When Zhang Cheng saw that the time was almost up, he winked at Chen Zheng. After Chen Zheng understood, he got up and left the table, came to Liu Guangwu, and offered him bowl after bowl of wine.
Zhang Cheng also took this opportunity to stand up and leave his seat, and toasted to Deputy Commander-in-Chief Lin Dengyou, General Liu Zhongshi, Guerrilla Li Jianming, Wen Hui and others one by one.
Especially when he arrived at Li Jianming and Wen Hui's side, he toasted three glasses of wine in a row and talked to them about their experience of entering Wei Gyeonggi together.
After three drinks and five dishes, Zhang Cheng saw that the atmosphere had risen, so he pretended to be drunk and served Lin Dengyou the last bowl, then staggered away from the table, and Zhang Chengfang escorted him back to his inner house.