There was a commotion in the hall. A circle of old villagers gathered around Zhang Yangquan and Qin Lingjun, talking about the past events of Longtan Village.
Guo Niansheng, He Taigong, Wang Meng, Hu Guangcao, Jia Ban and other older officials sat together and talked about humanities, landscapes, classics and history.
Guo Huan, Luo Guanzhong, Ma Yulin and other young officials also gathered at the table to comment on the general trend of the world. Cai Heng stood aside and listened, interjecting from time to time.
Li Er, Zhao Desheng, Wang Da, Hou Hou and other generals gathered at a table to punch and drink, and several of them were already drunk.
On the contrary, the table where the envoys from various families came to celebrate the wedding was the most deserted.
Ou Puxiang looked bitter and resentful, as if someone owed him money, so naturally no one talked to him.
Zhang Tianyou had already left the table and ran to Zhao Desheng's table to have a fist fight.
Among the remaining people, the envoys Bu Wangsan, Zhang Chun, and Meng Haima were talking in low voices, looking at Bian Yuanheng from time to time, obviously talking about him.
Bian Yuanheng didn't care and drank alone.
He gradually came to understand that among the rebel armies in the world, the Red Scarf Army is now led by the Red Scarf Army. The leader of the Red Scarf Army in the north is Liu Futong, and the leader of the Red Scarf Army in the south is Xu Shouhui.
Except for the Red Turban Army, all other rebel armies are regarded as a ragtag group.
In other words, the other party looked down upon Zhang Shicheng not for any other reason, but simply because Zhang Shicheng was not a Red Scarf Army member.
In contrast, although Jiangdu's army was not part of the Red Scarf Army, it had defeated Fang Guozhen and Yuan's army and had gunpowder in their hands, so they were a little more polite.
In this case, there is no point in explaining more, just ignore it.
After Du Zundao returned to his seat, Zhang Tianyou came back from Zhao Desheng's table.
Guo Zixing belonged to the Red Scarf Army in Jiangbei, and Haozhou was not far from Anfeng, so Zhang Tianyou was very flattering to Du Zundao and toasted frequently.
Du Zundao twisted his beard and said with a smile: "Tuotuo knew Jia Lu's ability, but refused to fully trust him. This was the cause of Haozhou's defeat. Now that your army is out of trouble, you should take advantage of the fact that the Yuan soldiers are concentrated in Xuzhou and expand your strength southward!"
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Zhang Tianyou smiled bitterly and said: "What Mr. Du said is absolutely true. It's a pity that as soon as the Yuan thieves were defeated, Zhao Junyong, Sun Deya and others had to make trouble for my Guo Shuai. Marshal Peng was injured while defending the city, and my Guo Shuai was in a worrying situation.
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Du Zundao shook his head and said: "In that case, you might as well give Haozhou to them and look for other development. I think Chuzhou is good!"
Zhang Tianyou opened his mouth to speak, glanced at Zhang Yangquan in the distance, and closed his mouth again.
While drinking and chatting, time flew by, and it was Xu time in the blink of an eye. Qin Lingjun suddenly stood up, glanced sideways at Zhang Yangquan, and then left the hall.
Zhang Yangquan still didn't understand what she meant, so he quickly called Guo Niansheng to help him greet the guests, got up and left the hall through the ear door.
As soon as I arrived outside, the cold wind blew up, and my mind became much clearer. I thought that Qin Lingjun was waiting for me in the bedroom, and I got drunk and hurriedly walked away.
Suddenly, someone from behind shouted: "Manager Zhang!"
Zhang Yangquan turned around and saw that the person calling him was Ou Puxiang. He couldn't help but raise his eyebrows and thought to himself: "You are too blind to talk to me now, aren't you?"
Then he put on a straight face.
Ou Puxiang also knew that he was too rash, but the festive atmosphere in the hall was too exciting for him, especially when he thought of his whole family being killed by the Yuan army when the city of Qizhou was destroyed, he was so excited that he chased them out.<
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"Mr. Zhang, can I delay you for a while?" He walked over, but was blocked by his guards.
Zhang Yangquan hesitated for a while, waved his hand, motioned for his guards to come closer, and said: "If you have anything to say, Duke Yuan Guo, please speak."
Ou Puxiang took two steps forward, took a deep breath, and said: "Manager Zhang, you must know the current situation of our army. I hope that your army can share the improved gunpowder formula with our army."
Zhang Yangquan said expressionlessly: "Do you think this request is reasonable?"
Ou Puxiang hurriedly said: "Our army also has a reward, and is willing to offer three iron mines in exchange for the formula! In addition, I will also inform your army of Dong Tuanxiao's details. I believe it will be helpful to your army!" p>
Zhang Yangquan shook his head and said: "The iron mine is too far away from me, so it's useless even if you give it to me! As for Dong Tuanxiao's matter, our army will send people to investigate."
Ou Puxiang added: "The future goal of your army is to go south to the south of the Yangtze River. As long as your army is willing to provide gunpowder formula, our army is willing to share the south of the Yangtze River with your army equally!"
Zhang Yangquan was both angry and amused: "You can't protect yourself now, so don't you think it's ridiculous to propose such conditions?"
Ou Puxiang said proudly: "Although our army has been newly defeated, it still occupies most of the land in Huguang Province. Now that the Yuan army is moving north, our army will surely make a comeback!"
Zhang Yangquan cupped his hands and said: "Then I wish your army good military fortune!"
Ou Puxiang said anxiously: "If our army makes a comeback, it can contain the Yuan army in the south of the Yangtze River. Wouldn't it be much easier for your army to pass through Jiangzuo in the future?"
Zhang Yangquan was silent for a while and said: "Our army will capture Jiangzuo. If Yuan Guogong only has these words to say, I will forgive Mr. Zhang for not accompanying him!"
Ou Puxiang took a step forward and said, "Can you provide some gunpowder to our army?"
Zhang Yangquan frowned and said: "Now that the Yangtze River is blocked, I can't send it there even if I want to. If it is intercepted by the Yuan army, it will be of no benefit to you or me!"
Ou Puxiang hurriedly said: "We can ask the Chaohu navy to help break the blockade!"
Zhang Yangquan's heart moved and he said secretly: "This is an opportunity to take Yu Yanyu and his son to Jiangdu. Then we can give them gunpowder powder." After thinking about it, he said: "Let's wait until our army defeats the Xuzhou Tatars!" "But..."
"Are you afraid that our army will be wiped out by the Xuzhou Yuan Army and you will no longer be able to provide gunpowder to your army?" Zhang Yangquan glared.
Ou Puxiang smiled and said: "No, I believe that your army will be able to repel the Yuan army. Then I won't bother you. I will come back to discuss the gunpowder with Manager Zhang."
Turn around and return to the lobby.
Because Zhang Yangquan and his wife left one after another, everyone began to disperse.
At this time, the city gate has been closed. Qin Lingsi arranged for the old villagers living outside the city to stay in the garden for the night, while the others went home.
After having a wedding banquet for more than an hour, it was already dark outside, a cold wind blew in our face, and the branches swayed and rustled in the wind.
Li Er had just had a few drinks with Zhao Desheng, and his head felt dizzy. After going out, he was hit by the cold wind, and his head suddenly stung.
After waiting outside for a while, Xu, Li Jiu, and Xiao Qi came out together. Li Er frowned and said, "Why didn't Lin'er come out together?"
Mrs. Xu whispered: "He was taken back by the Yang family's sister."
Li Er was silent for a while and said: "Go back first, we can't control this matter." The whole family returned to their mansion together.
After returning home, Li Er brought a bottle of wine to the guest room to talk to Fu Youde.
The two talked about the recommendation tomorrow. Li Er looked solemn and said: "Brother Fu, I have to tell you something. Our Jiangdu Army implements a strict reward system based on merit. In addition to bringing troops to surrender,
New recruits must start as ordinary soldiers or captains of ten!"
Fu Youde smiled and said: "Brother, don't worry, I heard Du Zundao talk about this before coming down."
Li Erdao: "I will try to transfer you to Tongzhou, where pirates and water thieves are being cracked down, and it is easiest to make meritorious deeds!"
Fu Youde hurriedly said: "Thank you for your kindness, brother, but I have already thought of a way to make a contribution!"
Li Er hurriedly asked: "What method?"
Fu Youde smiled and said, "Brother will know when I meet Mr. Zhang tomorrow."
Li Er smiled and scolded: "You are still trying to show off to me! Okay, then let's drink!"
The two of them drank until the middle of Haishi. Since they had to meet Zhang Yangquan tomorrow, they did not dare to drink more and went to bed early.