Chapter 58, Gongsun Bogui
After leaving the county and returning to North Guoli, there are still many black and white flags hanging in the ancestral manor, and the sound of reciting the Dharma scriptures is spreading.
Around the slate Avenue, many people also have decorative memorials, either in response to the scenery of the ancestral manor, or the families of the victims. Zu Zhao and others walked slowly on the road and felt a sense of killing all the time. Men in the north are full of righteousness, but once they really experience the matter of life and death, they will understand that some things are by no means as simple as imagined. Or maybe this winter is coming faster and faster...
The door of the ancestral manor has been open in recent days, and after passing the door is the front hall of the front yard. Now it is arranged as an auditorium, and on the west side is the monk's way of doing things. They sit neatly, and all kinds of magic weapons play a low but elegant rhythm. To the east is a banquet place, which is expected to last for more than 20 days. Every day, there will be a big banquet every hour. The dishes, drinks and food are constantly rotated. After the guests are present, they will follow. Ready to sit down. Ordinary people stop on the inside and outside of the courtyard, relatives of the clan stop at the hall in the courtyard, and distinguished guests and elders attend the front hall.
Every such a grand and long-lasting banquet, the most frequent and frequent changes must be the most peripheral guest. Sanjiu communication and neighborhoods, as long as you know the families of the victims, you can stay at the manor for a while.
At this time, although it was afternoon, after Zu Zhao and others entered the village along the gate, they still saw the front hall of the front yard. Many diners and visitors hurriedly stood up to ask for gifts when they saw the eldest son and others coming back, many of whom were shaky and drunk. Whether these people know them or not, whether they are meager or noble, Zu Zhao is polite.
Turn to the front hall, where there are a few guests, all of whom are rich people near the county and township. Zu Zhao also saluted these people.
As soon as he came out of the front hall, two court servants stood on the side of the back door and saluted Zu Zhao one after another. A servant said, "The eldest son is back. A guest came from the village. Now he is in the side hall of the middle hall."
As soon as Zu Zhao asked, Zu Ke behind him said with great resentment, "There have been distinguished guests coming every day these days, which is nothing more strange. It's nothing more than a walk through the motions."
The servant bowed his head and said, "The guest who just came seems to have come to discuss the thief five days ago. The old man also told the servant that if the eldest son comes back, he should go to the side hall.
When Zu Zhao entered the door, he saw a lot of horses parked outside the gate, including Chinese cars and big drivers. He just thought that there were also many cars driving around on weekdays, so he didn't pay attention to it. Now that the servant said this, it can be seen that there are indeed some great guests at home. He didn't ask much, but nodded slightly, and then quickly rushed to the middle hall.
Outside the courtyard of the middle hall, I saw seven or eight people on the porch near the main hall, several of whom were young children of the ancestral family, while others were all people wearing black waists wearing official knives, looking like bodyguards or gatekeepers. These people are chatting casually and looking at the side of the hall from time to time. Zu Zhao walked forward along the corridor, and the children of the Zu family hurriedly saluted, and the swordsmen in black did not move much. It was not until the children's introduction that they arched their hands to Zu Zhao.
A child ran into the side hall earlier, and Zu Zhao followed him to enter the entrance.
The atmosphere in the hall was well-organized. Grandfathers sat at the table, accompanied by Gongsun Zhi and Chun Yupei, while on the other side there were three guests in gorgeous clothes and waist hanging ribbons. Zu Zhao recognized one of the three guests at a glance, not anyone else. It turned out to be Zhang Nan, cousin of Anyangting and a lieutenant of Fanyang County, Zhuo County. As for the other two guests, the guests at the table are dignified, majestic, bearded and healthy. They are only 30 years old and have quite aristocratic demeanor. The people on the side are strong and majestic, and their age is almost the same as Zhang Nan.
Zu Zhao still has doubts in his heart: this time he should be a dignitary, but why did he only let Gongsun Zhi and Chunyu Pei sit with him?
When Zu Ju saw Zu Zhao enter the door, he looked strict and introduced to the three guests: "This son is my grandson. Zhao'er, come and meet the three adults. This is Lord Shi Gongsun Bo-kui, the head of Liaodong. After introducing Zu Zhao, he showed it to the guest above.
When Zu Zhao heard the name of Gongsun Bojue, his heart was suddenly shocked and couldn't help sighing: So this person is Gongsun Zan? However, in addition to amazement, he soon became a little puzzled. Gongsun Zan should still be an unknown petty official at this time. Why did he come to Xu Wu County to visit his home at this time?
With a little hesitation, he packed his sleeves and bowed down to Gongsun Zant: "I have seen Lord Gongsun."
Gongsun Zan smiled happily for a while, stretched out his hand and said, "Mr. Ancestor is really outstanding in appearance and deserves to be a young hero. It's very generous to see you today.
Although Gongsun Zun is a nobleman, he comes from a humble background and must be cautious, so he still knows how to deal with the children of the family.
Zu Ju also introduced: "This is Lord Hao, Uncle Hao, who is engaged in the general's palace. Zhang Boshen, the general of bicycles, was ordered by the emperor last month to go north on a holiday. He came to Youzhou to recruit soldiers and prepare to go to Liangzhou to Pinghan Sui and Bianzhang Rebellion. The day before yesterday, I heard that the local thieves were in trouble, so I sent Lord Hao to inquire about this matter.
Zhang Boshen is Zhang Wen, a famous minister of the Eastern Han Dynasty. Zhang Wen's northbound in Youzhou this time has a great connection with Gongsun Zan's fortune. It can be said that Gongsun Zan jumped from a civilian official to a general, precisely because Zhang Wen took the lead. Zu Zhao couldn't help thinking about it. He didn't take into account that there were so many coincidental events in Youzhou during this period.
He bowed and greeted Uncle Hao again, who nodded slightly.
Zuju was about to introduce Zhang Nan, but Zhang Nan said first with a smile, "Don't bother with the introduction of General Zu. I met the eldest son in Anyang Pavilion the month before last, and I already know him."
Zuzuo also answered with a smile, "Brother Wenqiao is well." After saying that, he still made a salute.
Zu Ju was a little surprised to know Zu Zhao and Zhang Nan, but he didn't pay much attention to it. After the introduction, he asked Zu Zhao to sit down, and before Zu Zhao entered the banquet, he saluted Gongsun Zhi and Chun Yupei.
"This time, the visit of the three adults is still due to the chaos caused by many thieves in the border areas recently. A few days ago, Zhao'er took Benzhuang to break through the thief. Although it was a happy and righteous act, there were also concerns. Zu Ju said in a deep tone.
"My general Zhang went to Youzhou to recruit troops this time to suppress the alien rebellion in Liangzhou. Liu Taishou, a former Japanese county, took a book to order the county to be in chaos. My general learned that this matter was particularly important, so he appointed me Hao Yan to learn more about the details." Uncle Shang is his word, and his real name was originally Hao Yan. He put on a solemn posture and said meticulously.
"Zhaoer, you just met Chen Xianjun, what can you say?" Zu Ju asked.
Previously, Zu Zhao met Chen Xianjun and did not talk about the impact of the thief's chaos at all. He planned to solicit Chen Xianjun to correct the matter first, so that more people could know that there was a conspiracy to make the county's chaos. If you can't even do this, everything will be randomly compiled by Wang County Jun of Lingzhi County, and it may not know what will happen after this matter is spread. However, it is rare for Gongsun Zan, Hao Yan, Zhang Nan and others to be present now. Naturally, he has to express his views with the help of these people's prestige.
"After meeting the county lord, I presented the beginning and end of the thief in detail. From the beginning of the robber's robbery to their gathering and lurking in the woods, there are too many suspicious things from beginning to end. In addition, this matter involves both Taipingdao and thieves, which makes me have to think more. Taiping Taoists are spread all over the states and counties. Their preaching seems to be a relief, but it attracts the people to panic, and all the believers are intoxicated. In recent years, there have been a series of disasters and poverty among the people. I'm afraid that a slight mistake will cause turmoil in the world. Isn't it a clue that the local Taiping Taoist colluded with Hu thieves and became a traitor?
Zu Zhao sat upright, looked rigorous, and revealed his opinions.
No matter whether Gongsun Zan, Zhang Nan and others have foresight, or whether they can see the benefits in the form of heroes, he wants to expose the harm of Taiping Road in advance. If everything goes well, your plan can go as scheduled. Take a step back and say that even if everyone in front of you doesn't think about it and despise it, when the Yellow Turban Uprising breaks out, you will remember that someone has far-sighted and pointed out the disaster.
After listening to these words, several people here either whispered to each other or bowed their heads to meditate. Even Zu Ju had some feelings for Zu Zhao's analysis, frequently stroked his beard, and his expression became more and more solemn.
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[Zhang Wen, a minister at the end of the Eastern Han Dynasty, courtesy name Bo Shen, from Nanyang (now Nanyang, Henan). Emperor Huan was a scholar in Yanxi, and then moved to Shang Shuling and Da Sinong. In the first year of Lingdi Zhongping (184), Bai Sikong. In two years, he worshipped the general and rode a bicycle and went on an expedition to Liangzhou Bianzhang, Han Sui and so on. Three years, lieutenant. Later, he became a lieutenant. Emperor Xian was the first captain of the guard. At that time, Dong Zhuo was in the government, so he accused Wen and Yuan Shu of traffic, so he beat Wen in the city and killed him.]