When Zhang Yue returned to his mansion and passed by the imperial street, the emperor used Jinwu's Seven Horses to clear the way.
Su Song, the prefect of Kaifeng Prefecture, sent soldiers to guard the route. In addition, soldiers from the Street Department also came out to maintain order.
The journey along the way is majestic and majestic.
But I saw soldiers in red shirts and street soldiers in green shirts mixed together to maintain order in the streets, and on the left and right roads were people cheering or burning incense to worship.
The scholars all bowed from a distance to express their deepest admiration for Zhang Yue's recovery of his homeland in the Han and Tang Dynasties.
The drinkers all filled their gold bottles and had a drink.
Many young people who arrived in the capital for the first time were dazzled by the vastness, prosperity and luxury of Bianjing.
Whether it is the flowing water of Bianshui, the wine and beauties in the Fan Tower, the singing and dancing in the brothel, the famous ministers and ministers on the Royal Street, and the princes and ministers below the Heavenly Street.
This soft red color is dizzying.
There are few people who come to Bianjing for the first time who are not shocked and nostalgic by this scene, and wish they could stay here for the rest of their lives.
When Zhang Yue's car passed Tianjie, there were two young scholars watching the scene.
"Zixuan, look, that's Mr. Zhang's car! It's my scholar's wish to be granted the title of Marquis and Prime Minister. This time, Mr. Zhang assists the Holy Emperor to regain Liangzhou, so I'm afraid he will become the Duke of the country. He is less than forty years old.
He has achieved such achievements at the age of 18, and there are few people in ancient and modern times who can match him."
A thin scholar on the other side nodded and watched Zhang Yue's car pass by.
The scholar in front turned around and said, "Zixuan, you said that your father knows Prime Minister Zhang, is that true?"
"He was still his classmate in Pucheng when he was young."
The scholar said: "You are wrong. My father never told me. I only learned about it when I listened to others chatting."
The other party said incredulously: "It's strange, your father has a classmate like Zhang Xianggong, but he never thought of asking him for any help. This time you came to Bianjing to study at Taixue, and you definitely didn't bring a letter from your family.
Mr. Zhang."
"This is really unimaginable. Your father has always been famous for his integrity, and he is really a good character. But then again, it is precisely because of this that he was appreciated by Bachelor Sima."
This scholar is Guo Xuan, the eldest son of Guo Lin.
…
After the people lined the streets and cheered, Zhang Yue returned to the mansion and closed his eyes with a tired look. Peng Jingyi immediately said: "Prime Minister, the guests are here."
"good."
Zhang Yue got up and walked to the reception area outside, where he saw a man dressed as a businessman sitting down.
This person was not an ordinary businessman, and ordinary businessmen could not see Zhang Yue. Previously, Zhang Yue had sold out all the land he had bought on Xihe Road with Wang Shao.
The businessman bought them all in one fell swoop, paying the highest price with cash without any counter-offer.
"The villain came from the Liao Kingdom to pay homage to Mr. Zhang."
Seeing him express his intention of coming, Zhang Yue said: "You are really from the Liao Kingdom."
The other party said: "The villain is not a spy of the Liao Kingdom, but a lobbyist."
Zhang Yue smiled and said: "Okay, tell me your reason for coming!"
"The villain has just heard that Xianggong Zhang has recovered Liangzhou, so I would like to congratulate him first."
"The Liao Kingdom congratulates me on regaining Liangzhou?" Zhang Yue asked.
"Yes, sir, do you still remember Yelupo?"
Zhang Yue smiled and said: "We are old acquaintances. I heard that he has been worshiped as Duke of Wu in Liao Kingdom."
The other party said: "When the villain comes, he is already the Privy Councilor of the North Courtyard."
Zhang Yue said: "Then I would like to congratulate Duke Wu. One person is worth more than ten thousand people. Could it be that your envoy was also sent by Yelupo?"
The other party shook his head and said: "Yelüpo is our most capable minister in the Liao Dynasty, but it is a pity that he has been detained by the traitor Yelu Yixin."
"The villain is not sent by Yelupo, but he also represents the knowledgeable people of Daliao who are with him."
Zhang Yue nodded.
"There are many people in the Liao Kingdom who want to repair the relationship with the Song Dynasty, but if the Song Dynasty continues to use troops against Dangxiang, it will be difficult to maintain the relationship between the two families."
Zhang Yue said: "Keep talking."
The other party said: "The intention of Wu Guogong and other ministers is to hope that Mr. Zhang can maintain peace between the two countries."
"In response to this, our Liao State can deploy a large force to suppress the situation, forcing the Song Dynasty not to attack Dangxiang easily, and Zhang Xianggong can also persuade the Emperor of the Song Dynasty to stop the army."
Zhang Yueyan said: "But don't you, the Liao Kingdom, know that I was the one who advocated sending troops to Liangzhou?"
The other party said: "Xianggong Zhang advocated regaining Liangzhou in order to rebuild Zhongxing, but it does not necessarily mean destroying the party."
"I dare to ask Xianggong Zhang, if the party is really destroyed, will His Majesty still value you as much as before?"
"Of course, for us in the Liao Kingdom, we also need a capable Prime Minister of the Song Dynasty. Only in this way can we push us to change our past habits from top to bottom and make the Liao Dynasty prosperous again."
Zhang Yue said: "Well said."
"The most important thing is that our Liao Kingdom suffered from natural disasters and famine last year. Therefore, the whole country is unwilling to fight again, but if the Song Dynasty sends troops to party, the Emperor of Liao Kingdom will definitely go his own way. But the common people are so innocent!"
Zhang Yue said: "It is rare for the Liao Kingdom to have a loyal minister and righteous man like you."
The other party said: "I sincerely hope that Song and Liao can coexist peacefully. If the Song Dynasty can stop attacking Dangxiang, Song and Liao will be able to live in peace and stability."
Zhang Yue said: "I see, I understand, but what if Dang Xiang insists on making peace?"
The other party smiled and said: "We have our own methods to deal with Dang Xiang. Prime Minister, rest assured that within three months, Dang Xiang will present the credentials for peace talks."
Zhang Yue said: "Are you so sure?"
The other party said: "Although the villain is penniless, he has been sent by lobbyists who have come thousands of miles to see Zhang Xianggong, who can speak his mind in the temple of Liao Dynasty. Therefore, the meaning of the villain is his
mean."
Zhang Yue thought to himself that this scene seemed familiar. Last time, he and Yelu Yixin bypassed the emperors of the two countries and negotiated terms privately.
Zhang Yue said: "Okay, I promise you this."
The other party was overjoyed and said: "Song and Liao are originally brotherly countries, but in order for a hundred years of peace to continue and continue, I really want to thank Xianggong Zhang."
"Didn't we allow salt banknotes to be used in half of the annual coins in recent years? We, the Liao Kingdom, are very willing to always deal with Zhang Xianggong, a capable minister with good economics."
After the other party stood up and said goodbye, Zhang Yue ordered: "Have a good time watching this person leave the country."
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After the other party left, Zhang Yuefang took a short rest. To be honest, regaining Liangzhou was a long-cherished wish for him, but after being in officialdom for many years, he had become somewhat numb to the ups and downs, and was really exhausted physically and mentally.
In fact, the capture of Liangzhou was a peak of achievement for him, but more things followed.
Therefore, he had already skipped any banquets and celebrations in the house. A bowl of bland porridge for dinner was enough.
All the officials and people congratulated him on regaining Liangzhou, and there was no more disturbance in his heart.
"My lord, Guo Xuan has arrived in Bianjing." Peng Jingyi informed him.
Zhang Yue laughed when he heard this and said, "Very good. When he came to Bianjing, he didn't know he would see my uncle."
Peng Jingyi said: "I know Senior Brother Guo's temperament well. If my husband, you, are in decline, he will never leave you. If my husband, you are prosperous, he will stand far away and silently watch over you."
Zhang Yue said with a smile: "I have met countless people, but there are only a few people like Senior Brother in the world today."
"But we can't let senior brother's son be like this. You can ask Guo Xuan to come here, no matter how late it is. I'll be waiting."
"Yes, don't scare him."
Peng Jingyi smiled and said: "Okay, I will pick him up with a carriage and horse."
Zhang Yue nodded and thought to himself, at his age, what he lacks is not his achievements, but the precious feelings of his youth.
Now, only meeting this old friend's son can make him look forward to it.
