As soon as these words came out, the entire audience fell silent. Everyone's eyes were fixed on Gillian. Gillian looked a little uncomfortable and curled her lips and muttered: "What I said is true. It's up to you to believe it or not."
Zhang Xiaochun looked at Xu Zizhen with doubts in his eyes: "Xu Yishi, who is this...?"
Xu Zizhen rolled his eyes and said, "Oh, this is my godmother's daughter, so she is also my sister. This girl used to pour night fragrance at Wanyan Zonghan's house, so naturally she knows a little about that bastard." After saying that, he turned to Ah.
Jiao said, "Aren't you just guessing?"
Ah Jiao is so angry. Pouring night fragrance is like emptying toilets and cleaning latrines. Damn that stinky guy actually said that he does this. Don't give me a chance, otherwise I will give you a good look!
But in front of so many people, she had no choice but to endure it and said seriously: "Of course, although I don't know how to fight, I know the sticky temper better than you all."
The people present all knew Xu Zizhen's virtues, so they naturally filtered out his nonsense, but they listened to Gillian's words.
Zhang Xiaochun's expression became a little solemn, and he thought for a while and said: "In that case...come here, tell me to go down and prepare to defend the city at midnight tonight!" The ordering soldiers left in response, and Zhang Xiaochun pulled Xu Zizhen with a smile and said, "Xu Yishi
, If you don’t mind it, please condescend to rest in the yamen. If you have any doubts, you can come and ask for advice. What do you think of the righteous man?"
Xu Zizhen smiled and said: "Master Zhang, I am just a commoner. If you say 'under', then I am not under the ground? This is really unlucky."
Zhang Xiaochun was startled, then laughed loudly, took Xu Zizhen's hand and said: "Yes, yes, this is my pretentiousness. If Xu Yishi doesn't dislike it, from now on we will not be as good as brothers, what do you think?"
Xu Zizhen had a good impression of this cheerful and forthright magistrate, so he naturally responded without hesitation. The two called themselves brothers and laughed for a few more words before Zhang Xiaochun stopped talking. He knew that Xu Zizhen and his group had just gone through a fierce battle, and what they needed most now was to eat.
rest.
The pursuing Jin soldiers had been repelled. Xu Zizhen looked around and saw that not a single soldier of the Shenji Battalion was here, and almost none of them were injured. After all, he, Su San and Lan Yi were the first ones to fight, and the biggest one was.
The pressure is naturally on the three of them, but none of them look very good-looking. They are covered in mud, and they all look like mud monkeys.
Xu Zizhen suddenly remembered someone and asked: "Brother Zhang, where is Emperor Rong Xi? Are you still in the city?"
Zhang Xiaochun said: "Her Royal Highness the Emperor Ji is resting in the palace... Brother Xian, Brother Yu has ordered someone to prepare a small amount of wine. How about you and I drinking and chatting after we return to the city?"
Xu Zizhen's eyes lit up. He had been fighting hard all night and his hands were shaking with hunger. Now he just wished he could see a golden roasted whole lamb in front of him, with the fragrant mutton fat sizzling out.
The controlled horses were all intact and were happily led in by the city guards. This was a windfall for Taiyuan City. Xu Zizhen got on his horse and followed Zhang Xiaochun into the city. Lord Yan and Zhao Gaopu met on both sides.
Accompanying him, everyone from the Shenji Battalion and Bu Fenshui Liuli and others followed closely behind.
As soon as he entered the city gate, Xu Zizhen was stunned for a moment. The straight street in front of him was filled with people on both sides. They were all ordinary people in Taiyuan City. From officials, Confucians and businessmen to traders and servants, everyone's faces were full of excitement.
As soon as Xu Zizhen appeared, the crowd suddenly burst into cheers, using their enthusiasm to pay their highest and heartfelt respect to Xu Zizhen and the soldiers of the Shenji Battalion.
Xu Zizhen had been treated like this when he was in Lanzhou, but he couldn't help but be moved at this moment. Zhang Xiaochun turned his head and smiled: "Xiandi defeated tens of thousands of sticky troops outside the city with hundreds of elite cavalry.
It only took half an hour to spread the word throughout the city. After today, I am afraid that my dear brother will be named the Taiyuan War God several times."
He is the God of War again. I actually really hate fighting...
Xu Zizhen sighed secretly, but he was very happy in his heart, because... in his incredible plan, the attitude of Zhang Xiaochun and the people of Taiyuan City towards him was a very important part.
The common people were excited and wanted to see the hero, but everyone stood on both sides in an extremely orderly manner. Xu Zizhen and Zhang Xiaochun walked in the front, and the Shenji camp followed slowly, although their faces and bodies were full of
It was stained with mud and blood, but the eyes of the people still looked at them with such reverence, as if they were looking at their gods, their patron saints.
Xu Zizhen was riding a horse, smiling and clasping his fists at both sides of the street. Although he looked a little embarrassed now, his eyes were still bright, his body was still tall and straight, and the Tang sword that had killed countless enemies hung upright on his waist.
In just one night, Xu Zizhen's image has penetrated deeply into the hearts of all Taiyuan people.
Half an hour later, the group finally arrived at the Taiyuan government office. Two rows of officers stood at attention outside the government office. The four doors were wide open. Zhang Xiaochun greeted Xu Zizhen and other more than 500 civilians without any rank or honor with the highest etiquette as the prefect.
The reception banquet was held in the courtyard of the government office. The large round tables were filled with all kinds of dishes. They were dazzling and sumptuous. There was also a small wine jar on each table. Xu Zizhen and Shenjiying, who had been hungry for a long time, saw it.
He couldn't turn his eyes away. Zhang Xiaochun was very discerning and quickly stopped talking nonsense and asked Xu Zizhen and others to take a seat.
Xu Zizhen held on until now just to eat well, take a shower and have a good sleep, but there are always rules, and Zhang Xiaochun still had to say a few words before they could start this delicious meal that they had endured for a long time.
Zhang Xiaochun picked up the wine glass and smiled. Just as he stood up to say a few words, a voice with a chuckle suddenly came from a side door next to the yard: "Master Zhang, if you say a few more words, they will faint from hunger."
It’s here.”
As the voice fell, a stunningly beautiful woman in palace attire appeared in the side door, her eyes moving like spring water, like morning stars. Everyone present, especially the men, were shocked by these beautiful eyes and their mouths went dry.
stunned.
Zhang Xiaochun quickly put down his wine glass, and after catching up a few steps, he saluted and said: "Your Majesty Zhang Xiaochun pays homage to Emperor Rong Xi."
It was Zhao Chang who came. She stretched out her hand to support her and said with a slight smile: "Master Zhang, no courtesy." After saying that, she glanced at the tables in the courtyard and said with a smile, "Master Zhang, I'm afraid your arrangement is a little inappropriate.
"
Zhang Xiaochun was startled and quickly said in panic: "I don't know what's wrong with me. Please forgive me, Your Highness."
Xu Zizhen finally came to his senses, came over and said with a smile: "Master Zhang is already interested in us, what else is wrong?"
Zhao Chang glanced at him, smiled and said hello behind him: "Send it up."