Zhang Daoquan was an orphan. By chance, he learned some martial arts from others and later wandered into the green forest.
Zhang Daoquan is very talented. Although he does not have the guidance of a famous teacher, he has honed his martial arts very well in the green forest.
At the end of the Sui Dynasty, the world was in chaos, and many people from the green forest married into the rebel armies in various places in order to gain a future.
Zhang Daoquan was no exception and joined Wang Shichong's rebel army.
With his force, Zhang Daoquan also made a lot of achievements. Later, after Shan Xiongxin defected to Wang Shichong, he also served as a deputy general under Wang Shichong.
After Wang Shichong's defeat, Zhang Daoquan escaped. Later, fearing that the Tang Dynasty would pursue him, Zhang Daoquan hid here with his apprentice, wife and children.
What Zhang Daoquan couldn't figure out was how on earth Lin Xuan knew he was here?
He thought he had hidden it well, otherwise no one would have found it for so many years.
In fact, Zhang Daoquan had been found long ago.
After the Tang Dynasty unified the world, it spent a lot of effort investigating the remaining forces that had previously fought for the world.
Those immediate family members were found and all were dealt with secretly. People like Zhang Daoquan monitored them for a period of time and saw that they were honest and did not touch them.
It's not that Li Yuan was very benevolent. During the establishment of the Tang Dynasty, he merged with so many forces and subdued many people from other forces. If the liquidation was too harsh, he might cause panic.
After Li Shimin succeeded to the throne, there were too many messy things, and since they were all honest, he had no intention of doing anything to them.
Although these things are not secrets, it is impossible for Zhang Dao, who lives in seclusion, to know about them. He thought that he was hiding it very secretly.
Zhang Daoquan is very hesitant now. He has become accustomed to life here, but his son is young and very eager for the outside world.
Moreover, Zhang You has grown up. Apart from other things, finding a wife has been a problem since he has been here.
"Master!" Zhang Dayong's voice rang outside.
Zhang Daoquan came to his senses and said, "Come in!"
Zhang Dayong walked in and said: "Master, we have settled down."
Zhang Daoquan nodded and asked, "Where is You'er?"
"Junior brother is chatting with that Lin Ping. Master knows that junior brother has always been very curious about the outside world." Zhang Dayong said.
"Yes, he has always wanted to go out." Zhang Daoquan murmured.
Zhang You came here with him when he was four years old, and it has been twelve years.
As he gets older, Zhang You yearns for the outside world more and more.
"Dayong, you already know this person's purpose. What do you think should be done?" Zhang Daoquan asked.
At that time, the world was in chaos and the people were in dire straits. Zhang Dayong's parents died when he was fourteen years old.
In order to survive, Zhang Dayong had no choice but to join the army.
Zhang Dayong was lucky enough to meet Zhang Daoquan.
Zhang Daoquan felt that Zhang Dayong's life experience was similar to his, so he accepted him as his apprentice.
After living together for more than ten years, Zhang Daoquan has long regarded him as his son.
Zhang Dayong was stunned and said: "I listen to the master."
Zhang Daoquan said: "You go hunt some prey and entertain him well in the evening. I will think about it later."
Although Zhang Dayong said this, Zhang Daoquan still saw the desire in his eyes.
After all, he is a young man, he has not experienced so much outside life, and he has long been indifferent to many things.
Zhang Daoquan was already moved, but he was still a little hesitant. He was not sure whether Lin Xuan's identity could cover up their past.
In the evening, Zhang Dayong roasted the rabbits and pheasants he had brought back, and at Zhang Daoquan's signal, he invited Lin Ping over.
"I've met Mr. Zhang!" Lin Ping bowed his hands.
Zhang Daoquan waved his hand and said, "I'm a mountain man who doesn't pay much attention to things. Just sit down."
Lin Ping nodded and sat down.
"Brother Lin, the rabbits and pheasants are getting fatter in autumn and are delicious. Come and try them!" Zhang You said with a smile.
Lin Ping is a few years older than Zhang You, but his knowledge is not comparable to that of Zhang You.
In one afternoon, Zhang You was conquered by Lin Ping.
Zhang Daoquan shook his head. It was a good thing for them, but for people like Lin Ping, it was nothing.
He knew that the servants in the Lord's house had better food than some wealthy families.
"This is the wine I brewed myself. It tastes pretty good. You can try it." Zhang Daoquan said.
Zhang Daoquan is still somewhat proud of the wine he brews.
He used to follow Shan Xiongxin and drank a lot of good wine. He was confident that the wine he made was no worse than those good wines.
Lin Ping picked up the wine and took a sip without any courtesy. There was no expression on his face, looking calm and calm.
He has drunk a lot of Immortal Drunk. Although this wine is good, it is still much worse than Immortal Drunk.
Zhang Daoquan just sighed that Lin Ping deserved to come from the Hou Mansion, he had seen the world.
"I wonder what title Mr. Lin is talking about?" Zhang Daoquan asked.
Lin Ping said with some pride: "My Marquis is titled Marquis of Jingyang County."
Marquis of Jingyang County?
Zhang Daoquan frowned slightly, he was sure that it was not sealed when the Tang Dynasty was founded.
"I wonder why the Queen of Jingyang County was granted the title of Marquis due to her merits?" Zhang Daoquan asked.
If this so-called Marquis of Jingyang County was granted the title of Marquis just because of his good luck on the battlefield and meritorious service, then he would not consider it at all.
Recruiting sounds nice, but in fact it means asking him to be a retainer.
Zhang Daoquan asked himself if he had some abilities. Even if he wanted to take refuge, he should also take refuge in a capable person.
With pride, Lin Ping recounted the process of Lin Xuan's knighthood.
As a son of a merchant, he became a marquis and was given the title of Princess Shang. Lin Xuan could be said to be the pride of the entire Lin family.
"You said the Marquis of Jingyang County was only fifteen years old?" Zhang Daoquan looked at Lin Ping in surprise.
Is the fifteen-year-old Marquis strange?
It's not unusual at all, but there is a premise. It is a bit unusual for someone to become a marquis based on his own meritorious service.
Huo Qubing was granted the title of Marquis at the age of seventeen, which was already rare.
As for the Marquis of Jingyang County, he is only fifteen years old this year. According to Lin Ping, he was only fourteen when he was ennobled.
Compared with the title, Zhang Daoquan's status as future consort makes him feel more secure.
If you take refuge with such people, then no one will investigate their past.
"I am willing to go to Chang'an to meet the Marquis of Jingyang County!" Zhang Daoquan has already decided to agree.
Lin Ping was overjoyed and asked in disbelief: "Is Mr. Zhang serious about what he said?"
Zhang Daoquan nodded and said: "Seriously!"
"Dad, that's great!" Zhang You almost jumped up with joy.
That’s Chang’an!
For Zhang You, he has never been to any ordinary small county, let alone Chang'an.
Although Zhang Dayong was happy, he was not as excited as Zhang You.
After all, he only entered the mountains when he was a teenager, and occasionally went out to buy supplies, so he was no stranger to the outside world.
"I wonder if Mr. Zhang can leave?" Lin Ping asked.
Zhang Daoquan said: "I don't have much money, so I can leave at any time. It's up to Manager Lin to decide."
Now that he knew that Lin Ping was the manager of Lin Xuan Courtyard, he naturally wanted to have a good relationship with him.
Lin Ping said: "Sorry, I have to invite others. I have some money. Mr. Zhang can take his family directly to Chang'an to meet my Marquis."
Zhang Daoquan asked: "I wonder if it's convenient for me to tell you who else needs to be invited?"
Lin Ping was a little hesitant. He was not sure whether to tell Zhang Daoquan or not.
Seeing Lin Ping's hesitation, Zhang Daoquan said: "Manager Lin, don't think too much. I know some people in the green forest. If there is anyone I know, I can help."
To be honest, if he hadn't considered his apprentice and son, he wouldn't have listened to what Lin Ping said.
Presumably it won't be very effective if he recruits other people.
Now that I have joined Lin Xuan, if I can help win over more people, his status will be improved a lot.
Lin Ping's eyes lit up. With Zhang Daoquan's help, this trip would be much easier.
Lin Ping quickly took out the letters he had hidden close to his body.
"Mr. Zhang, take a look." Lin Ping said.
There were names on the letter, and Lin Ping was not worried that Zhang Daoquan knew the contents.
Zhang Daoquan took it and read each letter one by one.
"I know four of them, but I have only heard of the others by name and have never seen them before," Zhang Daoquan said.
Lin Ping was overjoyed and asked: "Then please trouble Mr. Zhang to come with me."