Kingdom of Heaven and Han

Chapter 283
After leaving the noodle shop, Chen Ding asked Dingniang: "The noodles just now are really delicious! Are you full?"

Ding Niang whispered: "I'm full."

Zhang Yan looked at the sky and said, "Let's go find Erlang quickly. If we can't find him before dark, it will be a waste of our accommodation money."

The life of farmers is not very poor now, but the place is small and there are few meat sellers, so they can't eat a few meals of meat throughout the year.What's more, the cooking taste of the peasants is bland, and they are reluctant to put salt and oil. The dishes and noodles in these restaurants are really delicious in their opinion.Compared with later generations, people who are used to eating outside in the city are not the same thing.

When the three of them were discussing where to ask, they heard the sound of horseshoes.People on the street hurried to the side of the road, staring curiously at the crowd coming from the city gate.Chen Ding looked up and saw several flags standing in front, a high official behind him, and many soldiers surrounded him.

When the crowd passed by, Chen Ding couldn't help asking the people around him: "Who is here? What a big scene!"

The man laughed and said: "This is the governor Wang Guan! Compared with other people, Wang Guan has always disliked ostentation, that's what he looks like. If you change to other governors, whoever dares to raise his head will be chopped off!"

Chen Qing stuck out his tongue and didn't dare to speak for a moment.I didn't expect to meet such a big man when I came to Xinye.Now Wang Xiaolie ruled several states, in the streets and alleys, in the fields, there are legends about the two consecutive victories against the Jin Army this year.The more rumors become more evil, Wang Xiaolie is described as tall and strong, with a strong back and waist, who can open a five-stone bow and shoot [-] steps.When Chen Qing saw it today, he couldn't help but doubt it.

When Wang Xiaohun passed by, the three dared to step forward and wander around the city.After walking for a while, Chen Qing couldn't help but stop.Said: "Walking around like this is not the answer! You should find someone to ask, if you know where to look!"

Zhang Yan sighed: "I have asked several people to ask, but who dare to speak up? If we ask too many questions, some people will think that we are the secret agents of gold captives!"

Chen Ding looked at himself, looked at Zhang Yan, and said angrily: "What does Jinlu Xizuo look like? People in this city have no brains!"

The weather was hot, and Dingniang was anxious to leave.He whispered: "Since you are looking for a military officer, you should ask a soldier. Or there is a yamen in this city, go to the yamen and ask. Ordinary people dare not say, they must."

Chen Qing patted his thigh: "My daughter is still smart! The people in the city have obviously been ordered not to tell anyone about the army. We might as well go to the Yamen to ask. Erlang is an official, so the Yamen doesn't know his name? "

The three agreed to go straight to the Yamen in the city.When I arrived in front of the Yamen, I looked left and looked puzzled.I found a passerby to ask, and then I found out that there is a special place to receive people here.

After entering the door, I saw an official sitting behind a table, looking down at a book on the table, but he didn't know what it was.Seeing the three of them, the official raised his head and said, "What's the matter, you three?"

Zhang Yan hastily stepped forward and said: "This official, we are here to find relatives. Since we don't know where our son is, we are here to inquire."

The official said casually: "What is your son's identity? Which army is he in?"

Zhang Yan said: "The youngest son is named Zhang Chi. Last time he wrote home, he said he was the commander of the cavalry."

"Ah, that's how it is! Please sit down quickly." Hearing this, the official stood up hastily and offered his seat to the three of them.

The attitude of the three of them suddenly became so respectful when they saw the official, they felt apprehensive and sat down on the stool.

The official poured tea, and asked Zhang Yan and Zhang Chi in detail when he joined the army, what battles he participated in, and what military rewards he had.

Zhang Yan was a little annoyed by the question, suddenly his heart moved, and he took out a letter from his bosom.Said: "This is a letter from my Erlang to my family. I don't know if it has an address or not. We asked someone, but no one knew where it was."

The official took the letter in his hand and looked at the cover.He laughed and said, "This letter should have been taken out earlier, it has the address on it!"

Carefully looking at the address on the letter, the official said: "According to the rules in the army, if someone comes to visit relatives, the headquarters should send someone to take them back. Your son is the commander, so naturally everything is easy to talk about. You sit down and I will send someone to inform you." There are people in the son's army."

After finishing speaking, he returned the letter to Zhang Yan and hurried out the door.After a while, he came back again.Said: "I already joined the army. You wait a moment."

Zhang Chi and several officers in the battalion were chatting about military affairs when the deputy commander, Cui Pingan, hurried in.Said: "Commander Zhang, just now the yamen came to report that your family members are looking for relatives. Guess what they are looking for?"

Zhang Chi said: "What can there be! I haven't been home for nearly a year, and the journey is not far away, so I just came to see me."

Cui Pingan shook his head again and again: "It's so simple! I heard from the messenger that your father brought a little lady to Xinye City for a blind date! Moreover, that little lady is pretty and very docile! "

After hearing this, several military officers clamored together and congratulated Zhang Chi one after another.

Zhang Chi blushed.Said: "Don't talk nonsense! For such an important matter, the family should write to me and tell me before coming. I didn't receive the letter again!"

Cui Pingan said: "Most people are not used to writing letters, so it is not uncommon to find them directly. Not much to say, you go to the city with me quickly. If it is really a blind date, you will be in the city Stay for two more days, and accompany the little lady to see the surrounding scenery. If it is possible, remember to invite us to drink! Since entering the army, we have been together, a life-long friendship. Let's celebrate together!"

Zhang Chi said: "It's good to be so natural. It's just to control there—"

Cui Pingan said: "I will tell the management. You just go! I am on duty today, so I will give you a vacation!"

Zhang Chi was in a hurry to see his father, and also his blind date.Although he said he was skeptical, in fact, several letters from his family said that he wanted to start a family several times.After hearing what Cui Pingan said, I believed it in my heart.

After returning to the residence and changing into casual clothes, Zhang Chi and Cui Pingan mounted their horses and headed towards Xinye City.It took less than half an hour to arrive in the city.

In the yamen, the three of Zhang Yan had a full stomach of tea and were anxiously waiting.It's just that the official's attitude was gentle, and he found something to say from time to time, so he could barely sit still.Looking at the past noon, Zhang Yan became even more anxious.

At this moment, I heard footsteps hurrying towards here.Before anyone entered the room, a loud voice said: "Zhu Kongmu, I heard that Commander Zhang's family is here to visit relatives? Where is it?"

Following the words, two big men entered the room.One is in military uniform and the other is in civilian clothes.

Dingniang was curious and secretly looked at it out of the corner of her eye.The one in military uniform is in his 30s, and the one in casual clothes looks 20 years old, with just a light beard on his lips.He's not handsome, but he looks decent.

Seeing the two people coming in, Zhu Kong hurried forward and said, "This is it. The three of them entered the city, but they didn't know where to find them. Fortunately, someone told them that they came to my place. After sitting here for more than an hour, It seems a little rushed."

Zhang Chi saw that there was a middle-aged man beside his father, and a young lady was sitting next to him.No need to ask, this is for a blind date with myself.Dingniang was originally a passer-by in Shaanxi. At the beginning of the year, Wang Xiao hunted and moved people from the vicinity of Shanzhou to the south and arrived in Xiangyang.His skin is fair, his eyebrows are clear and his eyes are clear, and he looks very docile.He is slender and tall compared to ordinary people.

He went forward and saluted.Zhang Chi said: "Father has worked hard. Why didn't you tell me first when you came to Xinye?"

Zhang Yan said: "If I write a letter, I don't know when I can come to you. We farmers have a lot of work to do at home. Taking advantage of the hot weather and the slack season, we hurried over here."

After finishing speaking, he pointed to Chen Qing who was beside him and said, "This Father Chen, this is his daughter Qingniang. You come to greet me."

Chen Qing had seen it from the side. As soon as Zhang Chi's identity was mentioned, the officials over there changed their faces and became more enthusiastic.He knew in his heart that Zhang Chi's status in the army was not low.Seeing Zhang Chi come to pay respects, he hastily pulled him back, very affectionate.

After saying a few words, Zhang Chi said: "It's not easy to talk in the yamen. Dad, let's go outside."

After finishing speaking, he said to Cui Pingan: "Deputy Commander, my father came to look for relatives, so I have to ask for leave for a few days."

Cui Pingan waved his hands again and again: "Just go, just go! I will give you five days off first, and we will talk about it when the time comes!"

Zhang Chi said thanks.With his father, Chen Qing and Ding Niang, he hurried out of the yamen.

Looking at the backs of the three of them, Cui Pingan said: "This little lady is handsome and very well-behaved. Zhang Chi is very lucky!"

Zhu Kongmu said: "The little lady has a very good temper. Since she entered the room, she sat there without moving a muscle. She didn't drink any water, and she didn't say a word. If you want me to tell you, I'm afraid it will happen."

Cui Pingan said with a smile: "If it works, we will naturally have a glass of wedding wine!"

(End of this chapter)