Zhao Ran was silent for a long time. After a while, he had a drink with Zhang Lue to relieve his unhappiness.
Just listen to Zhang Lue say: "In short, this year in Hongyuan has been very unhappy. I wanted to go into battle and fight, but now my army and the Xia people are facing each other across the Baihe natural barrier. It is difficult to fight. It is really uncomfortable to have time."
.Now that I have experienced this again in Lushan, I have begun to think about quitting."
Zhao Ran was a little surprised: "Zhang Shouyu is in his prime now, and he is in charge of commanding others. How can he retreat lightly?"
Zhang Lue said: "I have been in the army for many years. I know my own affairs, and I am already the first to direct them. If I want to go up, it will be so easy. I joined the army as a Bai Ding, and there is no one in the court to support me. I want to be promoted.
Being a commander is nothing more than a dream. To be honest with Abbot Zhao, Zhang is now more successful than when he was young. I am satisfied with this title. The main thing is that I want to take the few remaining brothers home. I can't bear it.
Everyone died on the border."
"Zhang Shouyu wants to return to the capital?"
"That's right, if you are rich and honorable, you would rather not return to your hometown, just like walking at night in brocade clothes. It would be best if you could go back to the capital. But that's not possible. I also hope to be closer to home. After all, I have been away from home for so many years and have not served my parents. It is really unfilial. Whenever I think about it,
After that, I felt so ashamed that I couldn't bear to be ashamed. I talked to Du Jianyuan about this matter, and he agreed to help me plan it, but I thought that although Du Jianyuan escaped from Lushan, he might not be able to move here for me.
Things - there is no hope for at least one or two years." He said with a smile to himself: "I originally planned to return with Du Supervisor Yuan today, but Du Supervisor Yuan said it was not appropriate, and now I have to avoid suspicion..."
"What about Zhou Buzheng? Zhou Buzheng used to be the governor of Western Sichuan, and Zhang Shouyu is his old subordinate, right? Have you ever thought about following Zhou Buzheng's path?"
"Passed by... Zhou Buzheng was born as a genuine Jinshi, and he came from a family of officials and gentry. He looked down upon me, a rough and tumble man in the army. Furthermore, there were countless soldiers and guards in all the armies in central Sichuan, and a small fourth-rank man like me
Qian Shi, how can Zhou Buzheng take care of it? I went to visit him at the end of last year, and he only said to wait for the opportunity..."
Looking at the deep frustration and loneliness in Zhang Lue's eyes, Zhao Ran felt pity. Zhao Ran naturally felt close to this once "comrade in the same trench", not to mention that Zhang Lue lived and died for the Ming Dynasty at the border for eighteen years.
Zhao Ran is very willing to have a good ending for such a heroic man who has made countless military exploits. If he really dies in battle - although this is the fate of a soldier, Zhao Ran will lament the injustice of his fate.
So he asked: "When will Zhang Shouyu return to Sichuan?"
Zhang Lue said: "I'll leave tomorrow."
"Has the boat been hired?"
"It's natural."
Zhao Ran said: "Then let's go together so we can have company on the way? I can also save some shipping fare."
Zhang Lue smiled and said: "That's good, but I'm afraid it will cause trouble to Abbot Zhao."
"It doesn't matter. Unlike Du Jian Yuan and I, the President is investigating Du Jian Yuan's case this time. It is right for him to avoid suspicion, but it doesn't matter to me."
"Well, I moved to Xunyang Town at the foot of the mountain for the night yesterday, and I'm waiting for Abbot Zhao to go with me. After Abbot Zhao is done, he can go to the Honglai Inn in Zhendong to find me..."
Just as he was talking, the bartender knocked on the door and came in to change the tea. Suddenly Zhang Lue paused, looked towards the corridor, and said to Zhao Ran: "Abbott, wait a moment." He got up and walked out quickly, shouting at the door: "Old man.
Luo, it is indeed you!"
I saw Zhang Lue and a lean man at the door hugging each other and laughing. After a while, Zhang Lue took this man into the private room and said to the bartender: "Hurry up and add more food and wine." Then he asked Zhao.
Ran introduced: "Abbot Zhao, this is my good friend, Luo Hong. He is known as Luo Shenjian in the army. He is a master of arrows in one hand. He was transferred from Baima Mountain in April last year and is now serving in Wuchang Guards."
Zhao Ran got up and met Luo Hong. Luo Hong sang respectfully: "I have met Abbot Zhao."
Zhao Ran asked: "Does Luo Qianhu have any friends? Why don't we invite them all to get together?"
Luo Hong said: "I was passing by this place and heard the boatman say that Lushan Three Stones and One Tea is very good, so I came over to have a taste. It's just a few soldiers, let them eat by themselves."
Zhang Lue asked: "Where are you going, Lao Luo?"
Luo Hong replied: "Brother Zhang, I am going to Dasheng Pass. Under the Ministry of War, three thousand households from Wuchang Guards were transferred to Dasheng Pass to change the defense. It is my turn to do this job. The brothers are all eating by the river. I
It’s time to come up here and try something new. After having a meal, you have to continue on the boat. I didn’t expect to meet you, brother.”
So the three of them sat around and drank together.
After drinking for three rounds, Zhang Lue said to Luo Hong: "Lao Luo, this Abbot Zhao, do you know who Abbot Zhao he is?"
Luo Hong's eyes lit up: "But Zhao Miaozhu of Guyang County? He is now the abbot?"
Zhang Lue laughed: "I have to thank you for your cleverness!"
Luo Hong stood up and raised his glass: "Ye Xueguan is discussing a big matter, and Abbot Zhao has become famous. All the guards of Songfan know about this matter. Without Abbot Zhao's advice, where would the situation of Songfan be today? Abbot Luo Jing
Three cups!”
Zhao Ran hurriedly stood up and finished drinking, and couldn't help but wonder: "Do I have such a great reputation? Has it spread to the army?"
Luo Hong said with a smile: "The abbot may not know that Governor Zhou, well, he is now the governor, and the governor is full of praise for the abbot. I mentioned the abbot in several military meetings before I left Songfan last year."
Zhang Lue added: "After Governor Zhou was appointed as the governor of Sichuan, Governor Xia who took over also mentioned the abbot and said that the abbot was quite successful in managing people's livelihood."
The newly appointed Governor of Xia is Xia Ji. He was born as a Jinshi in Yimaoke in the first year of Jiajing. He first observed the administration of the Ministry of Household Affairs and was later appointed as the head of the Ministry of Household Affairs. In the tenth year of Jiajing, he removed the magistrate of Qiantang County and later moved to Hangzhou Prefecture to promote officials. In the seventeenth year of Jiajing, he was transferred
He was the magistrate of the capital and was appointed as the magistrate of Long'an in June of the 19th year.
Zhao Ran still remembered that last year, Xia Ji came to Junshan Temple for an inspection. He and he had spent a day together.
In July 20th, he was appointed governor of Western Sichuan, which was equivalent to a promotion of half a rank.
Zhao Ran humbled himself and asked Xia Ji about his current situation, and the three of them talked about Luo Hong's transfer.
Zhang Lue envied: "Lao Luo, how did you successfully switch from Wuchang to Dashengguan? This is the gateway to the west of the capital, an important place for the country. Brother, you are really lucky. After arriving in the capital, you were under the nose of the Ministry of War.
As long as you do your job well, commanding people and envoys is easy."
Luo Hong smiled bitterly and said: "Although the future looks good, it's not going to be easy this time."
"What's wrong?" Zhang Lue was very curious. Seeing Luo Hong's hesitation, he immediately said: "Abbot Zhao is one of our own, there is nothing bad to say."
Luo Hong said: "That's not to avoid Abbot Zhao, but the situation is a bit complicated. I don't know where to start."