Start with the humble bridegroom

Chapter 326
Dusty, the official road from Chang'an to Liucheng County is almost entirely paved with loess.

Zhang Zhe found that among the small vehicles he has experienced since he came to this time and space, the donkey at home is the most comfortable to ride. He can ride, lie down and walk a few steps at any time.

Most of the rules of Dazheng's use of vehicles followed the ancient Han system. At this moment, as a servant of the imperial court and the newly released doctor of Quanzongzhengsi, Zhang Zhe had a vehicle called a vehicle under his body.A light cart is a light cart driven by horses. It is open on all sides and can be seen in all directions. Because the carriage is small and the speed is fast, it is also called a light cart.The emperor's envoys and those calling for urgent orders from the imperial court usually take a 轺车, and the 轺车 also refers to the envoy.One horse is called a cart, and two horses are called a cart.

Zhang Zhe's car had two horses and a coachman, and there were six guards on horseback behind him. He had to sit upright like a mountain and let the road full of dust rush towards him.No wonder before leaving, Meng Xiaowan secretly prepared several wet towels for him.

Both Zhang Zhe and his wife had expected the emperor's revenge.But when the specific errands came down, both Zhang Zhe and Meng Xiaowan were terrified, and they thought it was Su Mingyan and Zhang Zhe's mess that the emperor knew about.

That night, Meng Xiaowan almost lost her fetal gas.

Fortunately, He Linggu came to see her the next day and brought the words of Concubine Shentu.It turned out that the emperor disliked Zhang Zhe and interfered with Yang Shangyang's "pleasure environment".According to Teacher Meng Xiaowan, the emperor just recognized his youngest son and grandson as his ancestors, and was about to make amends. Seeing that the father and son had no caring people around them, it was a bit disrespectful, so he felt that Zhang Xinzhi was too much of an eyesore. .

"I can't let Sister Su really marry her enemy, otherwise she will suffer too much in this life. My husband went to Liucheng County, just procrastinate, it's better not to do this, even if I lose my official position, it doesn't matter. .Although it was a good thing done by Lin Funiang, after all, this kind of thing is the husband's loss to Sister Su."

Meng Xiaowan's words kept wandering in Zhang Zhe's mind. Zhang Zhe took out a dusty wet towel from his sleeve and wiped his face again, falling into deep thought for a while.

His wife's words that he would rather quit the officialdom were not a consolation, and Zhang Zhe found that Meng Xiaowan had this idea during this time.He also knew the origin of Meng Xiaowan's idea.

Ever since she came to Chang'an, apart from He Linggu, Meng Xiaowan hardly dared to go out to meet people, because she was afraid that people would ask about her wives and concubines.In this social environment, "a good wife" is the moral standard for everyone.What women pay for it is to divide their share of the family and the affection of their husbands.

When Zhang Zhe was a scholar, it was easy to say, but now her husband has stepped into the officialdom, with colleagues, bosses, competitors and even enemies.

Even as free and easy as she was, she heard too many gossips, and began to worry that Zhang Zhe would gain a reputation of "fear of internal affairs" and "unfilial piety".Especially when she is pregnant, she is the most sensitive, and she also believes in the old proverb "sour children and hot women" because of her spicy taste.If she gave birth to a daughter in the end, she would not be able to have children within half a year, and Zhang Zhe's side was always hanging around....

"Leave the officialdom?" This thought only appeared in Zhang Zhe's head for a second, and then he ruthlessly threw it away.The experience of more than a year made Zhang Zhe put aside all his fantasies of a paradise. If he couldn't gain fame and power, he might not even be able to protect his wife.

Cuihe Station in the northeast of Liucheng County.

This is a large post in the surrounding area of ​​the capital. Although there are not many people passing by, the post is not small, probably because the predecessor of this post was a servant's courtyard.

The journey to Liucheng County was not very smooth. There was dust in the first half of the journey, and there was another misty autumn rain in the second half.

When Zhang Zhe walked into the backyard of the inn holding his wet front, he happened to see a goose butter paper umbrella slowly walking down a stone bridge.The umbrella bearer was wearing a skirt with floral patterns on a white background, with black hair and no accessories, only an ebony hairpin.Just because the woman's skin was too fair and blended with the white dress, people noticed her very beautiful little red lips at first glance.

Su Mingyan heard that His Majesty sent a servant, and knew that he was sent to persuade him. It was probably because the previous internal officials could not persuade him, so this time he sent the emperor's trusted officials.Although the person who came here was not for a decree, she did not dare to neglect, and came alone with an umbrella.

She was unprepared for someone who came directly to the backyard and bumped into her.

"Ah~!" When Su Mingyan saw Zhang Zhe for the first time, a look of horror appeared in his eyes.Fortunately, she saw Zhang Zhe's face as usual, and believed that Zhang Zhe was smart, so she didn't ask the most worried words.

His Majesty really cannot let His Majesty know about the matter between the two of them.

Seeing that no one was following him, Su Mingyan put away her umbrella and walked closer.

"This kind of errand, Mr. Lang is willing to take it?"

Su Mingyan asked relaxedly, but there was a trace of undetectable sadness in his free and easy way.

"Someone offended His Majesty, that's why he did this."

Looking up at the man curiously, Su Mingyan forgot all his troubles for a moment and asked him instead.

"I only heard that the number one scholar was won a few days before the letter, and the cross-horse parade was just a time of spring breeze. How could you offend His Majesty in a short time?"

There is nothing to hide about this matter, Zhang Zhe briefly told Su Mingyan about the matter.

But the speaker had no intention of listening, but Su Mingyan walked side by side with him, pacing slowly in the promenade in the backyard of the station.After hearing this, she just smiled and didn't say much.

But Zhang Zhe was keenly aware of Su Mingyan's claim today.Women in Dazheng only use the title of "slave" or "concubine" to foreign men who are very close to them. It is nothing more than the modesty of boudoir daughters who call themselves "slaves", and women who call themselves "concubines".It turned out that when Su Mingyan was in Wuling and Nanyang, he always liked to call himself "I" and "Mingyan", and the relationship with Zhang Zhe seemed very casual.

The two walked halfway through the corridor silently, and then Su Mingyan began to speak.

"I used to think that God's will would only be ruthless and took the lives of my family, but I didn't know that God's will was narrow and used to tricking people. Seeing that today it was the gentleman who came to persuade the slaves, I knew that Tian's heart was really like this." Iron, mortals cannot defy."

Zhang Zhe didn't look at her, but stared straight ahead: "Master Su, don't feel sorry for yourself. Zhe had discussed with his wife before coming here, so he stayed here for a while, and he will never persuade everyone to marry the enemy of his parents. It's amazing, Finally got reprimanded."

Su Mingyan couldn't help turning her head to look at him, and said in a calm and calm voice: "Why do you have to be like this, since you are the one who came to persuade you, no matter where you marry, you will naturally agree."

"It's absolutely impossible, let Zhang do one thing or two to prevent you from marrying into that tiger's den!" Zhang Zhe said this very solemnly. This was not a random promise, but a serious plan to do it.

For him, Su Mingyan felt extremely complicated, including friendship, appreciation, pity, and guilt most of all.Although Zhang Zhe is usually very rational, he can't see Su Mingyan suffering such a fate.

Hearing his words, Su Mingyan smiled for the first time, faintly.

"That's right, only a gentleman in the world can say that he will not allow slaves to marry others."

This made Zhang Zhe speechless for a moment, because Su Mingyan's words made everything clear.Her love for him, the night she had with him, even though it was an accident, for Su Mingyan, these carried too much weight.

The four eyes met, this was the first time Zhang Zhe took a close look at Su Mingyan seriously.

"This is what everyone Su said."

"I don't like the name Master Su." Su Mingyan looked into the eyes of the man in front of him with a faint smile, "I can't understand what I said. You are the most outstanding man in the world, don't do such self-deception. Since That time in Shilei, I got you in my heart. I thought it was just a moment of love, but who knew it was getting deeper and deeper. After I left Wuling, I also said that life is impermanent. Since then, I have a Zen mind , who would have thought that he lived with the Lord in the mountains, and there were many fights between music and music."

"It's just God's will to show mercy, and let the slave fulfill his wish, but he can't get out again," Su Mingyan lowered his head and tapped his fingers on the railing, speaking very calmly, as if he was describing another story. The story of a human being, "That night, I didn't have any resentment or regret, and I thought about breaking up, which was considered to be the karma of the whole life. But when I saw the gentleman enter the door, I realized that everything was just a self-deception."

Zhang Zhe didn't make a sound, he didn't even say "what is my virtue and what can I do", just walked beside her and listened.

Sure enough, Su Mingyan turned to look at him again.

"After saying these words, I really understand in my heart. I was planning to go to Nanwu. This is the only chance for revenge in my life. How could I give up so easily?"

At this moment, the corridor came to the end, the two stopped for a while, then turned around and walked back side by side.

"I didn't agree to marry the enemy of Southern Wu before, but it was to bargain with your majesty. Your majesty wanted me to marry you, so naturally you wanted me to play by ear, which messed up the royal family of Wu. However, I couldn't wait for your majesty's order, I just wanted to marry you. After I left, I was able to express my gratitude and enmity, so I deliberately refused this matter. Therefore, why do you need Mr. Lang to persuade me, then I will naturally marry Nanwu Zhaogui." After saying this, Su Mingyan's eyes trembled slightly, and she still There is a reason for not getting married before that I didn't say.

Zhang Zhe was confused for a while, perfunctory was too cruel, and rejection was even more cruel.He could hear that Su Mingyan didn't mean to ask him to make any response. All of this was because Su Mingyan had undisturbed her thoughts and regrets before she decided to marry Nan Wu.

"Sister Yan, don't be disheartened, let someone go back and think about it, see if there is a way to solve it?"

Hearing the word "Sister Yan", Su Mingyan turned his head to look outside the corridor on the other side, with a smile on the corner of his mouth.

"Lang Jun might as well think about how to plan revenge for the slave is the right way. This matter is as important as Mount Tai in the heart of the slave, and it is impossible!"

Zhang Zhe and Su Mingyan came to the moon gate in the corridor. He was about to say goodbye, but found a light yellow oiled paper umbrella handed to him.

"It's not raining heavily, and the certain building is only a few steps away." Zhang Zhe looked at the rain powder outside the corridor, but this time he refused very tactfully, "My sister's body is no worse than that of a certain man, and she caught a cold carefully."

Su Mingyan smiled, not surprised at all, put the umbrella back in her hand, turned around and floated away.

Zhang Zhe was about to turn around when he heard a leisurely singing, but behind him Su Mingyan hummed softly as he walked.

It was Huangmei Diao, but it was singing the part where the Seven Fairies snatched Dong Yong's umbrella to prevent him from leaving and insisted on marrying him.

The autumn rain in Chang'an spread from Gyeonggi to Longxi and even Yannan.

The autumn rain in October has turned into freezing rain in the north.

Guo Balang, who was on duty in the middle of the night, came out of the shack slowly, preparing to replace Wang Er on the top of the wall.He threw aside the half-worn leather armor with some disgust. In such a cold weather, the leather armor was cold and absorbent, and he really didn't want to wear it.

In the end, he only held a knife and walked to the top of the city, but he was thinking about pleasing Dui Zheng. He was already a hundred breaths late because of his snooze, if he didn't coax Du Zheng well, the [-] army sticks would be dead. Not bluffing.

Halfway up the stone steps of the city tower, Guo Balang felt a little strange, there was always some noise and movement at this transition point.But the city was very quiet today, and Wang Er's team didn't even come down!

He and Wang Er are the only archers in their respective teams, and they are going to stay on the coldest tower, and neither of them wants to stay there for a while longer.And with Wang Er's temperament, he should have reasoned with him from the ground at this moment, but although there were people shaking on the top of the city, there was no sound.

Guo Balang subconsciously slowed down his steps, and slowly approached the tower road.

It happened that someone was speaking at this moment, Guo Balang recognized the voice, it was his immediate boss, Xiaowei Liu, which made him feel relieved immediately.

But after Guo Balang heard what the other party said, it was as if a bucket of cold water had been poured on his celestial spirit cover, and his whole body was icy cold.

"Guo Balang, a slacker, is missing. I guess he overslept again. It's okay, I went down to get to know him personally. You put down the suspension bridge, and immediately let someone else enter the city!"

Guo Balang was so frightened that he shrank his head back, and Xiaowei Liu turned back? !
Finally, the night wind grew stronger, blowing the strong smell of blood suppressed by the rain from the direction of the city.

Guo Balang gritted his teeth, boldly poked his head and looked outside the city wall.

In the boundless autumn rain, in the dark night below the city, there is something faintly reflecting the light of the brazier on the wall. It is a large piece of armor, and the faint surge seems to be the head of a horse. Is this a generation? !Guo Balang's heart rose to his throat, my God, aren't these generations besieging Hengshan County!How did they get through the natural danger of Keshan Pass and come to the city of Qingjun?

Guo Balang glanced at the stone steps behind him, running for his life? !Then he glanced at the big drum a dozen steps away and the huge woodpile under the thatched shed.

run?Fuck!Where can he run, generations like to slaughter cities, and they are all cavalry, he can't run away at all!
A person-high firewood pile was hidden under the thatched shed, which had been poured with kerosene long ago. Guo Balang, who rushed out in one breath, rushed into the thatched shed with a brazier in his clothes, not caring about burning his hands.

In the midst of Lieutenant Liu's angry shouts, the firewood pile burned instantly, and the big drum behind the firewood pile was also struck by Guo Balang with firewood.

Qing County was awakened by the rain in the autumn night.

When the nearest reinforcements got up and rushed to the gate of the city in a panic, they found that the gate had been opened, the suspension bridge was lowered, and the dull vibrations outside the city were rapidly approaching.

The expressions of some veterans immediately changed. This was clearly a cavalry with horseshoes, at least ten thousand cavalry!

generation!

(End of this chapter)