The Qian Mansion prepared five dishes and one soup for each of the imperial guards. Many of the guards were full after eating a few bites. All the uneaten meals were gathered in front of Zhang Huahan, and there were piles of dishes for thirty people. Everyone originally thought that he would not be able to eat it and would just throw it away when he was done. However, everyone was surprised to find that Zhang Huahan kept swallowing the food quickly. He was even worse at eating fish. Except for the thorns on the fish skeleton, he ate all the meat and thorns. Everyone was dumbfounded as they watched Zhang Huahan eat all the dishes for thirty people. After Zhang Huahan drank three more bowls of fish head soup, he hugged his bulging belly and said, "It's so suffocating. It's the first time I've eaten it. I'm full." Everyone didn't say anything in their mouths, but in their hearts they gave Zhang Huahan a well-deserved nickname of "Big Rice Bucket".
The imperial guards waited until night, but Emperor Zhu Yousong still did not come out. Zhang Huahan was very worried about whether Zhu Yousong's body could hold on.
A variety of tonic meals filled with precious mountain treasures and animal companions were continuously sent from the kitchen of the Qian Mansion to the embroidery room in the back garden, and then all the tonic bowls and plates that had only been eaten and drank were sent out again.
In the evening, Eunuch Li arranged for half of the imperial guards to rest on the spot and the other half to stand guard. They would be replaced in the middle of the night. The Qian Mansion also prepared quilts to protect the resting guards from the cold.
Zhang Huahan was still at the door of the room, meditating with his eyes closed, and listening carefully to the goings-on around him. The imperial guards on duty were also patrolling back and forth with lanterns. The resting imperial guards found a place close to the embroidery room and sheltered from the wind to lie down and cover themselves. Put on the quilt and fell asleep.
The next morning, Emperor Hongguang finally came out with the help of Eunuch Li and two eunuchs. Zhang Huahan saw that Zhu Yousong's face was sallow, his eyes were blue, his legs were trembling and his whole body was weak. He would not be able to stand without help. .Smiling secretly in his heart, it seems that this Liu Rushi is really charming and charming, making men obsessed with her. She is worthy of being one of the Eight Beauties of Qinhuai.
After a day and night of hard work, Liu Rushi was probably very tired and did not even leave the embroidery room to see off Emperor Hongguang. Qian Qianyi, on the other hand, led his servants to see the emperor off to the Dragon Palace.
After escorting Emperor Hongguang all the way back to the palace, Emperor Hongguang went to rest without going to court early in the morning. Zhang Huahan quietly asked the guards around him and found out that there was nothing important. Zhu Yousong had not gone to court for more than half a month.
There are almost no major events in the palace. The imperial guards can only practice martial arts for entertainment at most. The strict regulations and patrolling and guarding work are very monotonous and boring. In addition to practicing martial arts, Zhang Huahan relied on the memory of his previous life to learn some advanced skills. I wrote a book based on my understanding of the art of war and some of my thoughts on the current situation, as well as the production drawings of improved paper cartridges, primer-loaded muskets and bullets, and the production methods and principles of hot air balloons. Because the writing brush was too slow, and Zhang Huahan’s writing brush The handwriting was too ugly to be seen, so Zhang Huahan directly used diluted ink to make a water core and poured it into the hollow feathers. He polished one end to make a small smooth opening and wrote small characters. It was fast but it took a long time. The ink outlet is blocked by ink, but just rinse it with clean water.
Soon the twelfth lunar month arrived. On this day, Zhang Huahan had a rest. Early in the morning, Zhang Huahan was writing the program of land reform and equal distribution of land. Suddenly, the soldiers guarding the door of the palace guard's residence outside called him and said that someone was looking for him. Zhang Huahan hid the book and hurriedly came out. , seeing that they were three young people, the three of them saw Zhang Huahan retaliating with his fists and said: "Huang Zongxi, Gu Yanwu, Chen Zilong pays homage to Mr. Zhang Shiwei." When Zhang Huahan heard the names of the three of them, he immediately clasped his fists and said, "I should have gone to visit the three of them. Sir, but because I have just arrived and am not familiar with everything, I didn’t bother to visit. It’s a great honor for you three to come here today.” The three of them hurriedly said they were polite.
After Zhang Huahan let the three of them into his living room, Zhang Huahan bowed to the three of them and said, "Brother Ziya told me that it was all thanks to the hard work of the three of us that we were able to be recruited by the imperial court and not be exterminated. I am grateful to you."
I can't thank you enough for the thousands of brothers." Huang Zongxi, Gu Yanwu, and Chen Zilong looked at each other and smiled. Gu Yanwu said to Zhang Huahan: "Master Zhang Shiwei, don't be polite. Huang Ziya and I have been classmates for many years.
, and I admire your ideas very much. The purpose of helping you is to make your ideas recognized by most people."
Zhang Huahan knew that Huang Zongxi and Gu Yanwu had similar thoughts to his, but he didn't dare to believe too much in Chen Zilong. After all, Chen Zilong was the hero who failed in the fight against the Qing Dynasty in history, and he might have been loyal to the Ming Dynasty. So he looked at Chen Zilong and then at Huang Zongxi and Gu Yanwu.
Two people.
Chen Zilong was very smart. He knew at a glance that Zhang Huahan did not believe in him. The ideas of Huang Zongxi, Gu Yanwu and Zhang Huahan were all ideas that weakened the monarchy. For those in power, they were all rebellious ideas. If they were exposed, they would be beheaded.
of.
Chen Zilong smiled and said: "Master Zhang Wei doesn't believe Chen. Haha, does Master Zhang know? Five years ago, I went north to join Li Chuangjun, but I didn't know what they said until I met Li Chuangjun later.
They did one thing and did another, fooling the people, and their leader became the new ** person in power. To be honest, I also think that the current court should change."
Zhang Huahan saw what Chen Zilong said, and both Huang Zongxi and Gu Yanwu confirmed what he said. Zhang Huahan did not expect that Chen Zilong had prepared to surrender to Li Chuangjun. If the government found out about this, he would be in jail for at least a few years.
Zhang Huahan said: "I really didn't expect that Brother Chen Zilong is such a heroic man who cares for all people. Come and take a look at some of my new things."
Zhang Huahan believed in the character of the three people and immediately took out some of his thoughts on the current situation that he had written. The three people were very surprised when they saw the novel small characters and immediately asked Zhang Huahan how he wrote it. Zhang Huahan gave his pen to
Three people watched it, and three people praised the efficiency of this method.
When the three saw that Zhang Huahan had written a plan to use the brothers in Gao Jie's department to expand his territory in the war next spring, develop a democratic system on his territory, and implement a series of measures such as land reform, separation of politics and law, and election of low-level government officials.
, the three of them were like dry fields encountering manna, looking down and understanding while thinking about the feasibility.
Soon the sun rose to the middle of the sky. Zhang Huahan took the two extra-large rice bowls he had ordered and went to the guard canteen to get food. He specially added six portions of food for ordinary people.
When Zhang Huahan brought back the food, Gu Yanwu glanced at him and continued reading. Suddenly he looked back at Zhang Huahan who had brought back enough food to feed more than 20 people. He looked around and saw that no one was around. Gu Yanwu said: "Mr. Zhang
, why did you bring so much food, who else wants to come here? Are there any other guards coming to eat? "
Zhang Huahan chuckled and said, "Brother's appetite is much larger than ordinary people. It's just the four of us. It's a simple meal. Let's make do. I'll treat you to a restaurant next time."
Huang Zongxi and Chen Zilong both turned around and saw a meal that was enough to feed more than 20 people. It was served with utensils similar to pots and jars. The dish was mixed with fish, pork, radish, cabbage, potatoes, tofu and some wild vegetables.
, the white rice for more than 20 people was piled up like a steaming mountain, and there was also a jar of egg soup.
Huang Zongxi and Gu Yanwu are both scholars, and they are very particular about eating. They lose their appetite after watching a pot of stew. Chen Zilong is a bit reckless. He has practiced martial arts before and is not so particular about eating. Instead, he likes this bold way of eating.
Huang Zongxi and Gu Yanwu had small appetites, so they took a small bowl with some vegetables and felt full after eating. However, they also found that the chowder was not pretty, but it was still delicious. Chen Zilong actually ate two big ones.
The bowl of rice ate a lot of vegetables. While eating, he made fun of Zhang Huahan for wasting food by asking for so much. He also jokingly recited: "It is noon on the day of hoeing, and the sweat is dripping from the soil. Who knows that every particle of the meal is hard work."
Brother Huahan, you can recite this poem of compassion for the peasants." Zhang Huahan said with a smile: "Brother, if I waste food, let me go to farm." Huang Zongxi and Gu Yanwu said quickly: "This is serious, serious.
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Huang Zongxi and Gu Yanwu finished eating first, and Chen Zilong was also full. Zhang Huahan finished the fourth bowl and said, "Aren't you three going to eat?" Huang Zongxi and Gu Yanwu nodded, and Chen Zilong said, "You are full, so are you.
I have something to say to you." Zhang Huahan said: "I haven't eaten anything yet. If you don't believe me when I tell you that I eat a lot, then I will just bring the rice bowl and eat. If you have anything else to do, wait until I finish eating." After that,
, picked up two extra large rice bowls, opened their mouths, and quickly stuffed white rice and mixed vegetables into their mouths. At first, the three of them just laughed, but later they looked at Zhang Huahan in shock as he really ate all the food.
, and drank up a jar of egg soup. Chen Zilong went to touch Zhang Huahan's slightly bulging belly. He was wondering where all the food had gone and stroked it. Zhang Huahan couldn't eat anymore. He laughed and avoided Chen Zilong's hand and said: "
Haha, brother Zilong, don't be like this, brother is ticklish." Huang Zongxi and Gu Yanwu both said in a daze: "You are really a god. You are really a god."
After a while, everyone calmed down and started talking about business. Gu Yanwu said: "Sir Zhang, your ideas are much more mature than ours. We are just talking in theory, but you have already planned and applied them in practice.
The method of realization is that the three of us are willing to be the promoters to realize your ideal. Ziya and others call you the leader or leader. We are also willing to work for Leader Zhang. In order to follow you, Chen Zilong will also resign from the post of eighth-grade minor official.
If it falls, please take it to Chief Zhang."
Zhang Huahan said: "It is Zhang's honor to have the help of three people. I have nothing to do here, and I can't leave here. You can only go to the revolutionary army to realize our ideals. If you are willing, immediately send what you see to
In their hands, I sent them some drawings of musket modifications, methods and principles of making hot air balloons that can fly into the sky, and some military knowledge and training methods I wrote." Huang Zongxi, Gu Yanwu and Chen Zilong clasped their fists.
Said: "Don't worry, chief, we will definitely deliver it."