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Chapter Eleven My Heart is Like a King's Heart (Part 2)

Since the Zhang family in Yangzhou is called the richest man in Yangzhou, they naturally have some wealth. Moreover, this time they want to deliver goods to Yang Su, and there are many people accompanying him.

Zhang Zhongjian was camping, while Zheng Shi'an took Zheng Yanqing back to the bonfire.

"Grandpa, who is Zhang Jiling?"

"Oh, Zhang Jiling was originally a member of the Zhang family in Wu County, and he was also from a prominent family.

But in his early years, he had a bad relationship with his family and left Wuxian in anger and set up his own business. This man is an expert in financial management. In just over a decade, he became the richest man in Yangzhou. When the prince was pacified, Zhang Jiling also made contributions, so he had contact with many powerful people in Chang'an and had some business with our family... I have heard of Zhang Zhongjian. His mother was originally a turtle girl, and Zhang Jiling was taken as a concubine, so she gave birth to Zhang Zhongjian. It is said that when Zhang Sanlang was born, he was almost killed by Zhang Jiling because of his ugly appearance. Later, he was taken away by a master and practiced a good kung fu... Haha, when he saw him today, he was indeed a little ugly, and his bloodline was still impure."

Zheng Weishan smiled and said, "The old butler is indeed very friendly. If it weren't for the old butler here, I really wouldn't know who Zhang Jiling was."

"When you go out, your eyelids need to be more flexible.

The Zheng family’s hundreds of years of ages is not sure how many people are staring at each other. Therefore, we should be more clever. Don’t offend others because of a temporary carelessness. If you may cause trouble for the master, it will be unbeautiful."

Zheng Shi'an seemed to be telling Zheng Weisan, but Zheng Yanqing knew that Zheng Shi'an was teaching him.

In Zheng Shi'an's eyes, Zheng Yanqing will take over his position in the future. So there are some things that require education from an early age.

In addition, Zheng Yanqing had just caused trouble, so Zheng Shi'an paid more attention.

"Old butler, Zhang Zhongjian is asking for a meeting outside."

A family member came to report, and Zheng Shi'an frowned.

He was old and was tired all the way, so he didn't want to pay attention to Zhang Zhongjian. But when he thought of Zhang Zhongjian's son, Zheng Shian had to force himself to be energetic. Zhang Jiling was not scary, but there were many powerful people behind Zhang Jiling. There was no need to offend Zhang Jiling for some small things. If Zhang Jiling asked for trouble, the Zheng family was not afraid, but it was a matter of trouble. Besides, An Yuantang also defected to Yang Guang, and he was also a front with Zhang Jiling.

"Yanqing, follow me to welcome it."

Thinking of this, Zheng Shian stood up helplessly and said to Zheng Yanqing.

Yan Qing responded, stood up and walked out of the camp with Zheng Shi'an. He saw Zhang Zhongjian standing ten steps away from the carriage, with a big shirt on his neck and an extraordinary demeanor.

"Disturbate the boss!"

Zhang Zhongjian is heroic, but gentle and elegant. If he hadn't been rough and generous, he would have been a rare good person.

He ordered people to carry several food boxes and ten wine jars.

"My nephew also heard that his father mentioned the old man's name and said that the old man was General Zheng's right-hand man.

It is better to meet each other by chance than to meet each other. My nephew made a few ancient buildings and a few bottles of Wu Chengruo, and he will give a ceremony to meet him."

Gulouzi, also known as Juhu cake, is a food from the Sui and Tang Dynasties.

The specific method is to cut a pound of mutton and evenly spread it in the middle of a big Hu cake. Then add seasonings such as pepper and fermented black beans between the cake and the mutton, and moisturize it with oil. Put it on the fire and roast it repeatedly, and wait until the mutton is half-cooked before you can eat it. This giant Hu cake is very similar to the meat with sesame cakes in later generations. It tastes very fatty, but it is delicious.

Yan Qing also ate this kind of food when he was in Xingyang, but he felt it was a little tired and the taste was good.

As for Wucheng Ruoxia, it was a famous rice wine in Jiangnan at that time. It is said that when Yang Guang was in Jiangdu, he loved this rice wine the most. It seems that the relationship between Zhang Jiling in Yangzhou and Prince Yang Guang was probably unusual.

Zheng Yanqing admires Zheng Shi'an a little!

If Zheng Shi'an was lazy at all, it might cause a conflict between the Zheng family and Zhang Jiling.

As Zheng Shi'an said, the Zheng family is not afraid of Zhang Jiling, but it is not a good thing to get angry with a fishy smell.

Moreover, looking at Zhang Zhongjian's red beard, Zheng Yanqing felt a little familiar.

Behind Zhang Zhongjian, two men were followed. One was a cloth-dressed shirt, in his thirties and forties, and he was quite handsome; the other was not a match, and he was in his early twenties, with a dark face, describing calmness.

Zhang Zhongjian introduced: "These two are friends I met along the way.

This one is Mr. Sun Simiao; this little brother is Du Ruhui, and he is the son of Du Guo, the Minister of Works, Master Du Guo,."

"ah!"

Zheng Shi'an couldn't help but be surprised and hurriedly stepped forward to salute.

It’s okay for Du Ruhui, but Sun Simiao has long been known as the famous one.

It is said that Mr. Sun started reading at the age of seven and could recite a thousand words a day, which means he could memorize a thousand words a day. By the age of twenty, it can be said that Laozi and Zhuangzi, on the Buddhist Diamond Sutra, was called the "Sacred Child" by the world.

Born in Huayuan, Jingzhao, which is later in Yao County, Shaanxi. During the reign of Emperor Jing of Northern Zhou, Emperor Wen of Sui Yang Jian assisted in the administration. He wanted to recruit Sun Simiao as a doctor of the Imperial College, but was rejected by Sun Simiao. This person was not good at official career and was quite indifferent to fame and fortune. He liked to refine Qi and nourish the body. Later, he studied Taoism in Taibai Mountain, specializing in the art of immortality and had excellent medical skills.

Therefore, when people called him Sun Simiao, they praised him as a famous scholar.

Many families and families rushed to invite Sun Simiao as their guest, which shows its status.

Sun Simiao was not from a family and did not become an official. But many people would show respect when they mentioned him.

As the housekeeper of Anyuantang, Zheng Shian should be respectful to Sun Simiao.

As for Du Ruhui, although his grandfather had been the Minister of Works, to be honest, it did not attract too much attention from Zheng Shi'an.

Zheng Shi'an's not paying attention does not mean that Zheng Yanqing does not paying attention.

He naturally heard of Sun Simiao's name; but Du Ruhui's name is undoubtedly more resounding for Zheng Yanqing.

Fang Mou Duan refers to two famous ministers during the Zhenguan period.

One was Fang Xuanling, the other was Du Ruhui. Yan Qing took a breath in his heart. Seeing that Zheng Shi'an seemed a little negligent, he hurriedly pulled the corner of Zheng Shi'an's clothes gently, then looked at Du Ruhui, and then looked at Zheng Shi'an.

Zheng Shian understood, and Zheng Yanqing was reminding him not to favor one or the other.

He did not pay much attention to Du Ruhui, but since his grandson thought he shouldn't do this, Zheng Shian couldn't go too far.

After seeing Sun Simiao's courtesy, he bowed to Du Ruhui and said, "Young Master Du, I have heard of the great name for a long time."

Du Ruhui frowned slightly and said coldly: "Ruhui is only a scholar, and he is still white and has no fame. How did Housekeeper Zheng hear my name?"

It was obvious that Du Ruhui also noticed Zheng Shi'an's contempt just now and felt a little dissatisfied.

Compared with Du Ruhui, who was later in the past, Du Ruhui was young and vigorous, and he was not as skilled as he later. Zheng Shi'an's face changed slightly, and he seemed a little embarrassed. He was a polite word, but if it weren't for Yan Qing's sake, he might not be able to manage money. Who knew that Du Ruhui was so arrogant.

Seeing that his grandfather was a little embarrassed, Zheng Yanqing hurriedly said, "My eldest son once mentioned Mr. Du in a letter, saying that he likes to read the classics and history and will definitely have a bright future in the future."

"Young Master Zheng, do you know me?"

Du Ruhui was stunned, and the coldness on his face immediately dissipated a lot.

Although Zheng Renji is not particularly famous, he is a member of the Zheng family and is the direct descendant of the Zheng family of Anyuantang, so his identity is naturally unusual. Although Du Ruhui is a little proud, he can't help but feel a little satisfied when he heard that Zheng Renji praised him.

Zheng Shi'an looked at Zheng Yanqing with surprise.

When did the eldest son praise this kid?

But he didn't know how to ask, and nodded with a smile, indicating that what Zheng Yanqing said was true.

Zheng Yanqing said: "Can Mr. Du know Yan Shigu, Mr. Yan?"

"Are you talking about Brother Yan Zhu (pronounced by Zhou, four tones)?"

Yan Zhuan is the name Yan Shigu, four years older than Du Ruhui. Zheng Yanqing breathed a sigh of relief, as long as you know him.

"Mr. Yan wants to go to Luoyang with my eldest son after the New Year, and he mentioned Mr. Du.

Mr. Du has a very good study of classics and history, and has a lot of insights. Therefore, the eldest son admires Mr. He very much."

"Oh, did Brother Yan really say that?"

Du Ruhui's smile became stronger, "Although Ruhui is familiar with classics and history, if we talk about great people, we still have to recommend Zheng. Ashamed, Du studied hard for ten years but had no fame. He studied the classics and economy in vain, but he was just a corrupt scholar, so he was nothing, nothing."

People respect me one foot, and I respect others one foot.

Du Ruhui is probably such a person.

Yan Qingze said: "How can you be called a corrupt scholar after studying classics and history? Little do you know that using people as a guide can understand gains and losses, and using history as a guide can understand rise and fall. Why should Mr. Du belittle himself? Even if he has no reputation now, he will become a great man in the future."

By learning from people, you can understand gains and losses; by learning from history, you can understand rise and fall.

This was originally from the mouth of Emperor Taizong of Tang Li Shimin, but Yan Qing said it in advance.

Du Ruhui's eyes lit up when he heard this.

"The little brother said it well, and learn from history to show the rise and fall."

He raised his head and looked at Zheng Shi'an, "Butler Zheng, dare you ask this little brother..."

Zheng Shi'an said: "This is my grandson!"

His tone was full of pride. He was a little strange in his heart. What did Yan Qing say to this sour scholar? But what he said just now really had a lot of meaning. Hehe, he is my Zheng Shi'an's grandson!

Not only did Du Ruhui become interested, but also Zhang Zhongjian and Sun Simiao have different opinions on Zheng Yanqing.
Chapter completed!
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