Early Tang Dynasty: forge ahead

Chapter 318 Miscalculation

Zhang Daan was drunk and venting his complaints.

Li Zhi treated Guan Long Xungui like this. Although they did not dare to say anything, they inevitably felt chilled.

Especially Zhang Daan, who took up the post of Yongzhou Sima this time, is responsible for the people's livelihood and security in the capital.

Zhang Daan received a good education since he was a child and was very talented in administrative affairs. He got started quickly. At the same time, he also discovered a talent, Zhao Chiman.

The task of Sima Yongzhou is to maintain public security in the capital. It is said to be the capital, but in fact it is mainly Chang'an County and Wannian County. The capital of the Tang Dynasty was built on these two counties.

On the first day after taking office, Zhang Daan summoned the captains of Chang'an County and Wannian County to learn about the work situation.

The county captain of Chang'an County is naturally Zhao Chiman, and the county captain of Wannian County is a man named Dou Xiang.

Dou Xiang's ability is quite satisfactory, but Zhao Chiman's performance really shocked Zhang Daan.

Zhao Chiman was generous and generous, and he knew the situation in Chang'an County very well. He knew every neighborhood warrior and bad person in the county, and even the big and small ruffians in the city. He actually had the demeanor of the legendary Lord Mengchang.

Zhang Daan reused Zhao Chiman, and with his help, he quickly took over the affairs of Yongzhou Sima.

But at this moment, Zhao Chiman was imprisoned because his uncle was Changsun Quan.

Before Zhang Daan could run for it, a servant from Chang'an County came to his door and begged him to save Zhao Chiman.

It was also from the mouths of these officers that Zhang Daan learned that Zhao Chiman had offended the Wu family.

It happened that Grandma Yang, Rongguo's wife, brought a heavy weight to worship Xu Jingzong in the evening of the first day. That night, Zhao Chiman was captured at home.

So maybe there's nothing fishy about it?

Zhang Daan thought highly of Zhao Chiman, and when he was drunk, he thought of this and became even more irritated.

Chen Qingsi, Zhao Renben, and Wang Dezhen looked at each other and saw the meaning in each other's eyes. From now on, they will drink together with Zhang Daan until the point is reached.

This person's constitution and temperament are different, and his reaction after being drunk is also different.

Some people just sleep when they are drunk. They just find a place to lie down and sleep for several hours.

Some people talk a lot and can't stop talking. Because they have lost their self-judgment, they can say anything and dare to say anything. After they say it, they become fragmented and don't know anything.

Of course, there are some special ones, such as someone who writes poetry when he is drunk, or a hero who beats people when he is drunk. Anyone caught drinking with him will be beaten like a golden dog...

Zhang Daan was obviously the talkative type. He was in a good mood and chatted a lot.

Fortunately, the people he was drinking with were Chen Qingsi, Zhao Renben, and Wang Dezhen, who were all tight-lipped. If they had to change to someone who talked too much, Zhang Daan's career would probably be ruined by this banquet.

Chen Qingsi looked at Zhang Daan, who was lying on the table and muttering in a low voice, and said: "Let Zhang Sima stay here tonight, so as not to let him speak ignorantly to people who shouldn't listen." arrive."

Zhao Renben and Wang Dezhen laughed out loud one after another.

Zhao Ren originally said: "Brother Da'an is usually very serious. It's not like he is drunk, but he is so virtuous."

Wang Dezhen said in a deep voice: "I'm afraid that I am depressed and need to be released. What happened to County Lieutenant Zhao is really too much."

Wang Dezhen knew Zhao Chiman, so he was aggrieved by him.

Chen Qingsi nodded. He knew very well about Queen Wu's character of retribution. After that night, he knew that Wang Fangyi and Zhao Chiman would inevitably suffer if they gave Queen Wu a chance. However, he did not expect that this revenge would come so quickly. .

"Zhao Xianwei is a person. Even if he is demoted, it is only temporary. He should be tempered..." Since the Mid-Autumn Festival, Chen Qingsi also paid a little attention to Zhao Chiman and found that this person is really amazing. He is born with supernatural power and can fight. He ran like a galloping horse, liked to be a knight, enforced the law impartially in the capital, hoeed the strong and supported the weak. When talking about him in Chang'an, regardless of high or low, everyone praised him.

Chen Qingsi really wanted to make friends with her, but in this situation, it was not rational for him to have a head-on conflict with Empress Wu.

It's obvious that Li Zhi is taking the blame now, pushing Empress Wu out and taking on the bad reputation.

At this time, there was a conflict with Empress Wu, and it was not just the Wu family that was offended.

If there is an opportunity in the future, giving someone a helping hand is also a way to show kindness.

Chen Qingsi really never thought that Zhao Chiman would be in danger for his life. He didn't believe that Queen Wu would take someone's life for such a trivial matter. Removal from official position was the most severe punishment he could think of. The most likely possibility was to be demoted and sent to a remote place in a poor country to live a hard life...

The host of the reception got down. Chen Qingsi, Zhao Renben, and Wang Dezhen chatted a little about the current situation and ended the banquet.

Chen Qingsi asked Zhou Kui to support Zhang Daan to go to the guest room to rest, and asked Jiang Chen to go to Zhang Mansion to inform Zhang Daan's wife about the situation here.

"If Mrs. Zhang is worried, she can also ask her to arrange for someone to pick her up, preferably a trusted confidant."

Jiang Chen wrote them down one by one.

Chen Qingsi carefully washed away the smell of alcohol before going to the backyard to accompany his wife and children.

At dawn the next day, Chen Qingsi was practicing sword skills. Qiu Huike specially designed the sword skills for him based on his height, arm length, physical strength, and speed. He swung the sword skills vigorously until he got the news that Zhang Daan woke up and asked for a meeting.

Chen Qingsi sheathed her sword and strode towards the front hall.

I am not going to court today, but it is not a holiday.

Zhang Daan didn't want to be on duty in a mess, so he wanted to go home early in the morning and prepare to wash up.

Seeing Chen Qingsi arriving in high spirits, she had obviously been up for a while.

What is the scariest thing in this world?

Those who are more capable than you work harder than you.

Zhang Daan suddenly felt a little ashamed and said sincerely: "Shilang Chen, you are truly a role model for our generation."

Chen Qingsi said: "I'm used to it. No matter how tired or busy I am, once I get to this point, I can't fall asleep unless I get up and do something."

"Yesterday, I behaved inappropriately and made Minister Chen laugh!"

Zhang Daan actually didn't remember much. He just vaguely knew that he had lost his composure and said a lot of things, but he couldn't remember exactly what he said.

Chen Qingsi said: "It doesn't matter. It's not inappropriate to say a few words while drunk. It's just that drunkenness hurts the body. Sima's drinking capacity is not good, so he should be careful. It's also our fault. We were too happy to be friends with Sima, so that Ignore Sima’s drinking capacity.”

These words were both a reminder and a token of respect. Zhang Daan felt very relieved and said with a bow: "That's why I was so happy yesterday. I have never drank too much before, and I won't do it again in the future."

He bowed and said goodbye, "If Minister Chen has any arrangements in the future, please let me know."

Seeing that he was about to leave, Chen Qingsi thought for a while and finally said: "Zhao County Lieutenant and I have met each other a few times. I also feel sorry for his affairs. If there are any changes, you and I can discuss it together." .”

Zhang Daan was stunned for a moment, knowing that he had said it while drunk last night, he smiled bitterly, shook his head, and thanked him in return!

(End of this chapter)