The Three Kingdoms Voyage

Chapter 77 Windfall
Sun Shao, who was going to perform a big show, didn't get what he wanted. As soon as he got mad, Sun Quan agreed and decided to send him to Nanjun to propose marriage to Guan Yu again.Just considering that he was too young to handle the scene, I decided to arrange an envoy for him.Sun Shao was prepared and proposed to let Zhang Zhao's eldest son Zhang Cheng go.

Sun Quan thought for a while, then responded, and sent someone to invite Zhang Zhao and Zhang Cheng.

After discussing the matter, Zhang Zhao just returned to the mansion and sat down.When discussing matters today, Sun Quan was not in a good mood, and he was obviously a little distracted, so the discussion ended hastily without any tricks.Zhang Zhao couldn't figure out the reason, but thought that Sun Quan was intimidated by Cao Cao's army, so he was naturally worried.Just as his sons Zhang Cheng and Zhang Xiu were talking about this, they received news that Sun Quan wanted to see them.

Zhang Cheng was very strange, but also a little excited.It had been a long time since Sun Quan summoned Zhang Zhao alone, but this time he summoned him suddenly and urgently, presumably because there was something important that could not be resolved, and he remembered the old minister again.But why did he still summon him?Are you going to let me go out of office?

Zhang Zhao also thought of this, he and Zhang Cheng glanced at each other, and a gleam of joy flashed in their eyes at the same time.

"Father, could it be..."

"Maybe." After all, Zhang Zhao had experienced many things in the world and was much calmer. He pondered for a moment, then went in with Zhang Cheng, changed clothes, and then drove to the General's Mansion in a carriage.Although their home is not far from the General's Mansion, it is a courtesy to take a car, even if it is two steps away, you have to take this car, otherwise you will lose your status.

Seeing the majestic Zhang Zhao, Sun Quan also became serious. Sun Shao, who was jumping up and down just now, caught up two steps, and saluted Zhang Zhao deeply: "Teacher."

"En." Zhang Zhao nodded expressionlessly, went straight into the main hall, and saluted Sun Quan with a straight face.Zhang Cheng didn't dare to neglect, he saluted according to the rules, and then sat behind Zhang Zhao.

Sun Quan didn't talk nonsense. Psychologically speaking, he didn't like Zhang Zhao. He felt nervous when he saw Zhang Zhao's face, so he said straight to the point that he wanted to ask Zhang to take up the post of Zhonglang and go out with Sun Shao. Make Nanjun propose marriage to Guan Yu.

Zhang Zhao was very satisfied. Sun Quan was able to hand over this important task to Zhang Cheng at this time, which showed that he still valued him. His son who had been white all the time became a general of Zhonglang in one leap, and he was considered to be on the ground.He reserved and thought for a while, then agreed.Zhang Cheng naturally had nothing to say, he kowtowed to thank him, and then Sun Quan explained some things, asking them to get the presents they needed to bring and set off as soon as possible.

Zhang Chengru was in a dream, until he got on the big boat going up the river, he was still immersed in excitement.However, his family education is very strict, and he usually uses Confucian moral norms as his code of conduct. Although he is happy in his heart, he will not show his signs in front of others.

"Uncle Shi." Sun Shao got out of the cabin and cupped his hands towards Zhang Chenggong who was standing facing the wind.It's just that Zhang Cheng doesn't seem to be afraid of the cold, and has been standing so coolly.

"Fengxian, you are my father's disciple, if you call me Uncle Shi again, you will lose your seniority." Zhang Cheng turned around politely and returned the gift.When he knew that it was Sun Shao who proposed to Sun Quan that he be the envoy, his attitude towards Sun Shao changed somewhat.At the beginning Zhang Zhao accepted Sun Shao as his disciple, he still didn't understand, but now he sincerely admires Zhang Zhao, Sun Quan really wanted to stimulate it, otherwise he doesn't know when he will remember you.

"Hehehe..." Sun Shao laughed, and then changed his words: "Then I will boldly call you Brother Zhong Si."

Zhang Cheng also smiled: "It should be so."

"Brother Zhong Si, it's windy outside, don't get cold, let's go into the cabin, let's have some wine, and I'll ask you for some advice."

Zhang Cheng did not refuse, to be honest, although his heart was hot, the wind was still quite cold after blowing for a long time.

They were on a boat, which was made up of two boats together. Although the speed was not fast, it was more stable. There were fifty soldiers on board, and Shuai Zeng and Qiaoyue from the Sun House and Qiao Yue from the Zhang House were serving them. Attendant Cao Gen and maid Shangguan Xuefei.Cao Gen is a man about 30 years old, taciturn and strong, and stands in the corner when he is free.Shangguan Xuefei is a good-looking young woman. Although she is dressed as a maid, she is elegant and graceful. She and Qiaoyue hit it off immediately and soon became good sisters.

Sun Shao looked at Zhang Cheng and said with a smile: "Brother Zhong Si likes to drink strong alcohol, or is it milder?"

Zhang Cheng also smiled: "Since we still need to study knowledge, let's drink something mild, we are really going to get drunk, but it is somewhat disrespectful to the saint."

Sun Shao didn't refute, and asked Shuai Zeng to bring some ordinary brewed wine.To be honest, he didn't like to drink distilled spirits either.

The two drank wine, ate some snacks to go with the wine, and chatted casually.For this mission, Sun Shao spent a lot of money and asked Shuai Zeng to go to the big city to buy anything delicious. It would take quite a few days to go all the way to Jingzhou.He wanted to win over Zhang Cheng, not only because Zhang Cheng was the envoy, but more importantly, he had to seize this time to study and ask Zhang Cheng for teaching classics.

"Fengxian, do you think this task can be completed?" Zhang Cheng asked casually, sipping his wine.

"With Brother Zhong Si here, I think it should be fine."

"No." Zhang Cheng shook his head, showing embarrassment: "The Supreme has already sent someone to propose marriage, and Guan Yu has already rejected it. If we go again, if there is no better excuse, I'm afraid we will return without success. If that's the case , Not only will we lose face, but Liu Kangcao's plan for the Supreme Alliance will also be affected, and I am afraid that we will be timid and afraid to let go of the battle."

Sun Shao chewed until the beans in his mouth crackled, but he didn't answer Zhang Cheng directly.He didn't go to Jingzhou to propose marriage to Sun Deng, but to find a wife for himself. It's just that Zhang Wen's idea for him is not yet ready to tell Zhang Cheng, and everyone including Sun Quan thinks that Sun Deng In the name of proposing marriage, don't let them give up this idea, I can't bring up that idea.He said perfunctorily: "Even if it fails, Guan Yu will not immediately launch an attack. Although Lu Hengjiang is ill, he is still in Lukou. Guan Yu wants to invade east. I'm afraid it will not be so easy."

Zhang Cheng nodded. He said that Sun Quan was talking about it, but it was superficial. In fact, whether it was successful or not, it seemed that it had little impact on the battle situation.You must know that Xia Houyuan is attacking Berkshire, and Liu Bei's pressure is not small. He will not take the initiative to attack Soochow at this time.But to him, Zhang Cheng, it meant a lot. He failed the first errand, which had a bad influence on his official career.What's more, Sun Quan only thought of him now after the first marriage proposal failed. If he failed again, wouldn't he have failed Sun Quan's trust?

So for his own sake, he had to do this too.

Sun Shao basically knew Zhang Cheng's thoughts, otherwise he would not have taken the initiative to recommend Zhang Cheng as envoy.Starting from his own circumstances, Zhang Wen compared his heart with his heart, and immediately guessed Zhang Zhao's secret thoughts about accepting him as a disciple, and took this opportunity to drag Zhang Cheng into the water, which can be said to be a hit with an arrow.But now it's just a relationship. It will take time to really tie Zhang Cheng and himself together.

"In my opinion, brother Zhongsi should go see Lu Hengjiang when he passes through Lukou." Sun Shao changed the topic: "His physical condition is related to our confidence in speaking. If we lack confidence, we will not fight. Then the wind fell."

Zhang Cheng frowned, thought for a while, and nodded: "You are right, we should go to see him. Not only to see him, but also to meet Lu Meng."

Sun Shao smiled.Although Zhang Zhao, Lu Su, and Lu Meng are all Huaisi faction and have common interests, they are not harmonious.Relying on his age and knowledge, Zhang Zhao didn't think highly of warriors like Lu Su and Lu Meng, although Lu Meng was recommended to Sun Quan by him.Especially Lu Su, Zhang Zhao always thought that he was immodest and self-righteous, and belittled him in front of Sun Quan.It's just that after the peace talks in the 13th year of Jian'an, the status of the two of them in Sun Quan's mind was turned upside down, which can be regarded as God's will.Letting Zhang Cheng go to see Lu Su now is indeed a bit embarrassing for him.

(End of this chapter)