Chapter 767: Entrusting each other with state affairs
The heart follows the southern clouds and disappears, and the body follows the northern geese.
When will the chrysanthemums bloom under the fence in my hometown today?
This poem somewhat represents the feeling of a stranger in his hometown. Zhang Yue has been in Bianjing for many years and almost always thinks of himself as a Bianjing native. But today, when he was on the streets of Bianjing, he suddenly remembered that he is a southerner after all.
People come to Bianjing as guests.
Such longing for my hometown surged into my heart, and was soon drowned out by the lively shouts of others.
Today the Zhang family went on a trip to Nioji Temple, and there were a lot of tourists on the road.
Zhang Gen, who was exempted from the punishment of being grounded by Seventeenth Mother, is now sitting on Zhang Zhi's shoulder, looking at the bustling crowds on the street and feeling particularly amused.
This son has also been looking forward to this day for a long time, otherwise he would not have heard the news that he was going to be grounded, even if he broke Seventeenth Mother's beloved flowerpot.
The Seventeenth Mother accompanied Zhang Yue to Renwang Temple, which was crowded with tourists. In the temple, there was an eminent monk sitting on a lion and giving lectures, which attracted countless people to listen.
It is said that there is a treasure tree in the Buddhist monastery that is 400,000 yojanas high. Under the treasure tree is a lion throne, which is 500 yojanas high. The Buddha sits on the lion throne and lectures on sutras every day.
Seeing the scene of the eminent monk sitting on a lion and preaching scriptures, everyone sighed that this trip was well worth it.
Seeing that Zhang Gen was very happy, Zhang Yue went to a vendor nearby and bought some Shiman cakes for his wife and children.
Zhang Erlang was held by Zhang Shi, and Zhang Yue broke up the pastries bit by bit and fed them. The Shiman cake at Nioji Temple was so delicious. Erlang clapped his hands happily after eating it and smiled at everyone.
Seeing Zhang Yue and Zhang Shi, Mr. Yu was both happy. Zhang Gen, who was riding on Zhang Zhi's shoulder to watch the eminent monk sitting on a lion while he was preaching, immediately began to urge Zhang Yue to share the lion cake with him.
Finished reading the sermon.
Everyone went to the alleys of Renwang Temple, but they saw that the alleys here were very lively. There were paper-pasting shops, book-copying shops, and bookshops specializing in repairing rare books, which attracted many scholars and officials to wander around.
On the other side of the street, there are many restaurants and restaurants, all of which are small buildings with two or three floors. As far as Zhang Yue knows, one of them is a shop bought by the Seventeenth Mother.
This is the benefit of eating soft rice. Zhang Yue has never worried about money after getting married.
Passing through the alleys, there is a scene of busy traffic, which is really lively.
"Go to Shishanzhai, Yayue Tower, or Songhefang." Zhang Shi is very familiar with the eating, drinking and having fun in Bianjing.
However, Zhang Yue shook his head and said: "Brother, are you worried that you won't be able to eat these on weekdays? On this Double Ninth Festival, let's eat some to suit the occasion!"
Zhang Zhi said: "Uncle Third, as far as I know there is a wine shop here that sells chrysanthemum wine, and autumn crabs should have been served. Senior Brother Cai and I came here last year, and the taste was pretty good."
Zhang Yue nodded and said: "I have a boat full of wine and a hundred dendrobiums. I put the sweetness of the four seasons at both ends. I hold the wine cup in my right hand and the crab claws in my left hand. I float in the wine boat and it will be enough for a lifetime."
Both uncle and nephew laughed.
Zhang Yue and his family went to this restaurant. The shopkeeper was very enthusiastic. Before Zhang Yue and the others could speak, they asked if they would like to eat the new autumn crabs.
Zhang Yue and Zhang Zhidun felt that they were in the right place.
Eating crabs with chrysanthemum wine is the perfect meal.
Zhang Shi, Yu Shi, Qi Niang, Lu Shi, Zhang Gen and others sat at the same table, with attendants waiting on them to eat.
Zhang Yue and Zhang Zhi sat at the table opposite each other, drinking fresh crabs and chrysanthemum wine.
At first, Zhang Yue and Zhang Shi had dinner and talked at the same table, but now that the two brothers talked less and less, Zhang Shi took the initiative to sit at the table with the children, and instead let Zhang Yue, Zhang Zhi and their uncles and nephews talk more.
Zhang Yue said with a smile: "It is a rare sight to hold a pincer and raise a cup, such a broad-minded and leisurely feeling."
While he was talking, someone sitting next to him stood up and said, "Looking at the two of you who are also officials of the imperial court, don't you feel guilty for enjoying the blessing of openness and leisure here despite the critical situation in the country?"
Zhang Zhi asked: "Who is this step?"
Zhang Yue saw that the other party was extraordinary, and he should not be one of those ignorant and pretentious people.
The other party said: "I am Xu Xi, a native of Jiangxi, whose nickname is Dezhan and a commoner. Now the Khitan has invaded the country, and our dynasty has lost troops and territory in the northwest. When the officials learned about this, they couldn't sleep at night, but the second prince is here to enjoy crabs.
Aren’t you ashamed to drink wine?”
After hearing Xu Xi's stern words, Zhang Yue and Zhang Zhi both laughed.
Zhang Yue said with a smile: "I would also like to ask your Excellency how to deal with the Khitan, the enemy of Xixia?"
Xu Xi said: "Although the Khitan Kingdom is large, it is in internal chaos. Yelu Hongji is not a hero and will not attack the Song Dynasty easily. He can only ask for gold, silver, wealth and land. The most vulnerable one now is Xixia. If we use our strategy, not only
Within three years, the northwest will be at your fingertips, and the destruction of Xia will be just around the corner. I regret that the generals in the northwest are timid now, and no one dares to do this."
Zhang Yue said with a smile: "We don't have any good ideas, but we would like to hear some ideas for a fair northwest. If you like it, how about I recommend it to you in the future?"
Xu Xi said: "Well, although I have a good plan in my mind, I have no place to put it into practice. Let me just listen to you two. If I make great achievements in the future, I just hope that my name, Jiangxi Xu Xi, can be remembered."
Immediately Xu Xi was in Zhang Yue, and Zhang Zhi was talking eloquently.
Xu Xi also prided himself on being talented, but could not pass the imperial examination, so he waited in the restaurant all day long and talked about his strategies for peace and summer whenever he met officials, hoping that one day he would meet someone who would appreciate him.
Most of the officials didn't even want to listen and kicked him out, but now they finally found two who were willing to listen to him and immediately caught them talking and selling their own strategies.
After listening halfway, Zhang Zhi said to Zhang Yue: "Third uncle, this person is another Wang Zichun."
Zhang Yue said: "Although there are many mistakes and omissions, they are commendable."
Hearing this, Zhang Yue stood up and said, "It's getting late. Let's wait until another day to listen to the public opinion."
Xu Xi thought that Zhang Yue did not adopt his opinion, so he said angrily: "All the princes in the dynasty are short-sighted, and not even one of them can listen to what I have to say."
Zhang Yue laughed when he heard this.
While he was talking, a bell rang in front of him, and he saw several riders arriving outside the wine shop, and a royal chariot arriving.
Someone asked at the door: "Is Zhang Longtu here?"
Zhang Zhi hurriedly walked out and said, "My uncle is here!"
On the side, Xu Xi's face was full of astonishment, but he saw a man who looked like a general of the Forbidden Army entering the wine shop and saluting Zhang Yue: "Your Majesty has a decree, please Zhang Longtu to enter the palace immediately, as we have state affairs to support you!"
"Understood!" Zhang Yue nodded.
Zhang Shi, Qi Niang and others on the side also stood up.
Zhang Yue knew that his days as idle cloud and wild crane were over. He glanced at his wife and children and nodded, and then said to the general of the imperial army: "Can you please allow me to go back to the mansion and change my official uniform!"
The general of the Forbidden Army said: "The military situation in the northwest is like a fire. Your Majesty can't wait for a moment. Zhang Longtu doesn't need to be polite. The chariot has been prepared outside the door."
"good!"
Zhang Yue said to his family: "You go back to your home first and wait for my news. I will go to the palace first."
Everyone agreed.
"Let's go!"
Zhang Yue said something to the general of the Forbidden Army and then moved. Passing by Xu Xi, he whispered: "Come to my house tomorrow and finish the second half of the sentence!"
Upon hearing this, Xu Xi said with sincerity and fear: "Yes. I will obey Zhang Longtu's order!"
Zhang Yue smiled and patted his shoulder, but Xu Xi immediately bent down as if he was electrocuted.
Zhang Yue didn't take it seriously and walked out, got into the royal chariot and entered the palace.