Start with the humble bridegroom

Chapter 275 Timely Rain

August [-]th, the day before the Mid-Autumn Festival.

Zhang Zhe invited Jiang Shangyang to visit the capital. This time, he didn't have Sanqi. This guy needs to reflect recently, and has been restrained by Mrs. Meng.

The sky is full of clouds, the autumn wind is very strong, but the streets and alleys are full of people.

According to the owner of the wonton stall just now, on the day of the festival, everyone will close the stall earlier and go home for reunion, so today we have to work harder.Many festive and seasonal items will not be sold tomorrow, and the price has been reduced since the day before the festival.

Price cuts and promotions have become a trend, and the flow of people is naturally more than in the past.

Zhang Zhe and Jiang Shangyang were about to go to Qingsongfang, where the literati gathered most, to see if they could meet some acquaintances or see some interesting excitement.

When they walked through a T-junction on the way, the crowd around them suddenly increased a lot, and some reckless ones rushed into each other regardless, and Zhang Zhe and Jiang Shangyang were separated in a few breaths.

Zhang Zhe never knew that he could be so light. He was "squeezed" by seven or eight people and stumbled back more than 20 steps. Fortunately, someone helped him, and he might just be squatting.

Jiang Shangyang's side was even more exaggerated, his small body was directly squeezed into another street.

When he stopped on both feet, those who rushed indiscriminately also dispersed.

"It turned out to be Mr. Xiao Lang, the old man said why he looked so familiar!"

Hearing some familiar voices, Jiang Shangyang looked back, and it turned out to be Grandpa Fu, the old housekeeper next to his grandfather.

"Why is Grandpa Fu also in the capital?" Jiang Shangyang said happily, "Could it be that Grandfather has also been to the capital?"

The old man in front of him hastily shook his head and explained: "I came to the capital to do business under the order of the old man. Now that the matter has been completed, I am preparing to return to Lujiang. I don't want to meet the young man by chance. It is really a blessing for me. !"

When Jiang Shangyang heard that his grandfather was not in Beijing, and Grandpa Fu was about to leave, he felt a little sad.He and his father are grandfather's nephews, which is a bit embarrassing after all.

He respectfully asked about his grandfather's health and recent situation, and only heard a series of "good" words from Grandpa Fu.

"That's it, Yang and father are relieved."

Jiang Shangyang was about to bid farewell to the old housekeeper and go to find Zhang Xinzhi, when the old housekeeper answered a sentence: "Mr. Xiaolang, you might as well go to the west street to have a look. I heard someone say that Zhang Xinzhi is here just now."

The direction that Grandpa Fu pointed to was naturally the opposite of where Zhang Zhe was.

Seeing Jiang Shangyang go all the way, Grandpa Fu shook his head and smiled, and said to the people behind him, "Go, let's go meet that Juyuan Gong!"

Zhang Zhe waited for Jiang Shangyang to come back by himself. After a hundred breaths, Jiang Shangyang was still missing, which made Zhang Zhe a little worried.

"Xin Zhilang-kun, how are you doing these days?"

Faced with the unexpected greeting, Zhang Zhe was caught off guard for a while, and when he turned his head, he opened his mouth in surprise.

The person who came was the old eunuch who delivered the decree to him that day, but now he changed into ordinary clothes and wore a fake beard, and there were five or six round guards around him.

Zhang Zhe cupped his hands and was about to call "Elder-in-law", but was stopped by the other party with a smile, indicating that this is not the place to talk.

There is a misty rain building nearby, and the second floor is occupied by people.

Just a moment later, Zhang Zhe and the old eunuch sat here, and the old eunuch seemed to be here just for him today.

"How does Duke Juyuan view the Nanwu people's arena?" Sanfu likes to get straight to the point.

"Don't dare to be a father-in-law and give you the title of Yuangong." Zhang Zhe was full of vigilance for the sudden visit of the emperor's cronies, and he didn't dare to leave any gaps in his words. If you are not in your position, you will not plan for your own government. Besides, the students are now just officials and don’t know the generalities of government affairs, so how can we talk about these important issues?”

"Sure enough, it's a glazed egg," Sanfu smiled, "but this sentence must be answered."

Zhang Zhe was startled suddenly, this is the emperor asking him, but he is a small officer, this kind of court.Seeing San Fu's half-smile, Zhang Zhe finally reacted from his cautious precautions.

There are countless courtiers in the emperor's palace, so where is it his turn to worry about such things, it seems that he is just asked to attack the competition, so as to discredit the Southern Wu people, and use his reputation and "strength" in talent and learning.

This kind of thing can't be denied.When it comes to the dignity of the court, and it is the emperor's direct order, he has no room to object.

But in the arena where there is a lot of attention and there is no cover, it is really not suitable for his "talent".

"Students feel that this arena in Southern Wu Kingdom will not last for a few days."

Sanfu nodded in satisfaction: "That's right, our family thinks so too. I just don't know if the Southern Wu Kingdom's arena will be held for a few days, but when will it be?"

He didn't give Zhang Zhe a chance to fish in troubled waters.

"About...," Zhang Zhe was thinking quickly, when suddenly there was a thunder in the sky, and autumn rain fell all over the sky.

"Yes, God is also helping us." Sanfu chuckled. As an old Chang'an, he knew the weather in Chang'an well. The arena will also rest for a few days, and when the weather is fine, we will sweep the stage, okay?"

But he didn't know that Zhang Zhe was shouting luck in his heart, saying that the sky never stops, the rain is good and wonderful!
It is absolutely impossible to wait until the rain is over. What Zhang Zhe needs is a rainy day, and the arena will be moved from the open air to the indoor.

"According to the students, the Nanwu people's arena can only be opened until tomorrow or the day after tomorrow at most. It doesn't matter if it rains, it must not rain in the commercial building. The students are afraid that the Nanwu people will not come tomorrow."

Zhang Zhe's initial hesitation was noticed by Sanfu.

And the thunderstorm happened so coincidentally that the emperor Sanfuna threatened him faintly, and the life-saving rain came. Zhang Zhe immediately went down the steps, and even said that he would challenge the Southern Wu people tomorrow.

In Sanfu's view, although this kid likes to avoid things, it is extremely advisable to only be loyal to the emperor.

"Don't worry, our family will let them wait obediently in the Shanglou tomorrow. Even the envoys of the other five countries, our family will invite you to the scene. At that time, let them see the Wenhua Tianbao of my Dazheng Dynasty .”

The remaining five countries?

Zhang Zhe suddenly remembered something. He heard that there were a lot of talents in the missions of the six countries stationed in Zhengzhou, and there was no lack of top talents from various countries.

Since you want to flatter the emperor, you'd better flatter to the extreme!

He suddenly had an idea.

"Elder-in-law, the students heard that there are dragons and crouching tigers hidden in the missions of the six countries in Chang'an, and the day is too long. If it is only the Nanwu family, the students may not be able to enjoy themselves. Why don't you do a game of poetry, essays, books, chess, calculations, and paintings. Students can rest assured to prepare for the exam.”

"Ouch! That sounds so comforting and heroic!" Sanfu smiled happily and couldn't help clapping his hands, "Don't call yourself a student, you are also a person with a loose title, just call yourself a small minister modestly. Good, good, good! People from the Six Kingdoms will definitely make an appointment for you."

At the end, Sanfu suddenly told him another sentence.

"Among the people in the Six Kingdoms, there are not only gentlemen, but there are also villains. If you have friends who know the basics and are not bad at learning, then bring a few with you. If you don't talk about cheering, you will be a little disdainful or hard to say. If you don’t want to, let them speak for you, so as not to be caught by them.”

With Zhang Zhe's thick skin, who can hold him with words?
But Zhang Zhe thought in his mind that the old eunuch was also doing it for his own good, and immediately thought of Jiang Shangyang, who was the only person around him who could do anything except that he was not as thick-skinned as Huo Bingcheng.

(End of this chapter)