Riding and cutting the imperial pirates of the Three Kingdoms

Chapter 357 Skynet is sparse but not leaking

Choosing Zhang Zhao to go to Wu County as a matchmaker seems to be mentioned casually, but in fact Wang Zheng has also considered it.

The Great Han Dynasty ruled the country with Confucianism, and Confucianism put the most emphasis on the ritual system, because this has a great effect on consolidating the hierarchy of superiority and inferiority, and maintaining the social order of class antagonism.

Therefore, there are well-formed institutional regulations in various aspects such as crown, marriage, funeral, sacrifice, township, archery, court, and employment. The six steps of name, Najib, Nazheng, asking for a date and welcoming in person are what later generations call the "six rituals".

Of course, if you want to go through this set of procedures in a complete and specific way, not to mention the common people, even for the noble families, it seems a bit cumbersome and redundant. Even if the great scholar Zheng Xuan made a corresponding comment that is more in line with the times, most people More is to implement different customs and habits according to the actual situation.

But no matter how it changes, the main etiquettes such as matchmaking, appointment, and daughter-in-law passing through the door are basically the same.

Matchmaking is the most important thing in ancient weddings.

The so-called Ming media is married, there is a causal relationship.

Only a clear matchmaker can be considered a formal marriage, and the daughter-in-law who has started is an upright old woman, a regular wife.

So since this link is so important, who the matchmaker is is very important.

As for the status of Wang Zheng and Lu Bu, one is the state shepherd and the other is the county lord, the status of this middleman should not be too low, the higher the better.

If purely speaking as a matchmaker, the other two are actually more suitable, one is Chen Yu, the patriarch of the Xiapi Chen family, and the other is Wang Rong, the family leader of the Langya Wang family.

For one thing, the two of them were older, not only Wang Zheng's elders, but also Lu Bu politely called elders when they saw each other, which is actually very important.

Second, although they belong to the same aristocratic family, no matter the illustrious family background or even personal qualifications of these two people, they are all higher than Zhang Zhao today.

But Wang Zheng thought more far-reaching, and first excluded Chen Yu!

Once this marriage is negotiated, although Lu Bu and himself will become a family, the wife and her relatives who have not met will also become a natural alliance with the matchmaker. How can the political center in our own territory continue to strengthen the influence of the Chen family?
If Chen Yu was rejected because he was afraid of the impact after the incident, then Wang Rong was excluded because he considered the factors beforehand.

I can't write two king characters in one stroke. Since the Langya Wang family joined their own group, there have been some rumors among the people. It is nothing more than that Wang Zheng was originally from the Langya Wang family, and his rapid rise is also due to the strong support of the Wang family. .

If Wang Rong is allowed to talk about the matchmaking this time, the relationship with the Langya Wang family will deepen in the future, which is not what Wang Zheng wants to see.

Of course, apart from these two, there are still some famous Confucian scholars who are higher in status than Zhang Zhao, but the key is that this matchmaking itself is just a means, and more importantly, we must first appease Lu Bu through this matter, eliminate the barrier, The real key goal is to reach an alliance between the two parties.

And those who can do a good job in the dual roles of matchmaker and messenger at the same time, without leaving too many hidden dangers, after thinking twice.Wang Zheng had just finalized Zhang Zhao.

After making a plan that night and choosing the gifts the next day, Zhang Zhao, who arrived in Xiapi, quietly left the city and headed south under the escort of a hundred knights arranged by Xu Fang.

At this time, Wang Zheng, still pretending not to know, received Dong Zhao, the angel, to act in person.

For several days, he first asked Wang Zheng to give him a brief report in the name of Emperor Han, which was nothing more than the current population, land, grain storage, army, etc. of counties and counties in Xuzhou, as well as the current details of civil and military officials, etc. Wait.

Naturally, Wang Zheng, the State Shepherd, had to give it to him, but after knowing the details of the fat man, how could he dare to be careless? Naturally, it was impossible to tell him the real situation. He would either cut corners or exaggerate.

Afterwards, Dong Zhao inspected the military camps again, seemingly casually walking around, but before he knew it, he walked around the four military camps in Xiapi City and even several nearby cities.

Wang Zheng, who was watching coldly, could now be sure that Dong Zhao belonged to Cao Cao's faction, not a Hanchen loyal to Emperor Xian.

Because so far, the one who knows the most about the power of his own army and is also the most curious is Cao Cao, who has fought twice before and after.

Now, after another ten days, before leaving, Dong Zhao brought up the old matter again and asked Wang Zheng what his plan was at this time.

Wang Zheng pretended to be in trouble, and just waved his hand, and a line of several carriages rushed out, half of which were gold, silver and jewels, and half of which were Yinping beauties.

"Brother Dong, Your Majesty has orders, and I shall obey them as a subject." Wang Zheng said with a wry smile, "It's just that you have seen it during this period of time. We, Xuzhou, have been in constant wars, and the people's livelihood is already dying. The soldiers are exhausted. In a short period of time, really It’s hard to use soldiers.”

"I also hope that after you return to Xudu, you will speak a few words and explain things in front of the emperor."

As he said that, he handed over a document with his own hands, which was a memorial for Dong Zhao's meritorious service.

"Hey."

Dong Zhao first glanced at Wang Zheng, and while receiving the documents, he stared at the carriage next to him for a few times, his eyes were a little fiery, and after pondering for a long time, he finally showed a look of reluctance to accept the benefits: "Yu Kou, your I naturally know the difficulty, and I will pass it on to the emperor, but I can't guarantee whether the emperor will punish him because of his anger."

"Brother Dong, if you can speak up, Zheng will be very grateful." Wang Zheng said hastily, "The rest is up to God."

"Haha, don't worry too much. The Son of Heaven, Shengming, if he is a loyal minister and good general, he will not treat him harshly." At this point, Dong Zhao looked at the document expressing his merits thoughtfully, and muttered to himself: "Taishan group of robbers. Taishan group of robbers"

"Yu Kou." Dong Zhao seemed to be thinking of something, suddenly looked at Wang Zheng, and said seriously: "Speaking of Mount Tai, I also have something I want to help you with."

"Oh?" Wang Zheng was startled when he heard the words: "Brother Dong, please tell me."

"A few months ago, a friend of mine wanted to go to Yanzhou to find relatives, but when he passed through Philadelphia, it happened that the Taishan thief Chang Xi led his troops to attack the city."

Dong Zhao sighed: "I don't know if it fell into the hands of the thieves, or what, so far there is no news, and I don't know if I am alive or dead."

Hearing this, Wang Zheng already guessed who the friend Dong Zhao mentioned was.

It should be that Shi Yi, right?

just
He glanced at Dong Zhao calmly, the attack on Philadelphia was obviously his own part, why did Dong Zhao say that Chang Xi led the Mount Tai bandits to do it?

What's more, it hasn't been long since Chang Xi joined him, how did Cao Cao know about it?
Thinking this way in his heart, on the surface Wang Zheng immediately patted his chest: "Brother Dong, don't worry, I will immediately gather manpower and go looking for it today. As long as your friend is still in Mount Tai, you will see someone if you live, and you will surely die."

Seemingly realizing that he had said the wrong thing, Wang Zhengqian laughed when he met Dong Zhao's dissatisfied eyes, stopped directly, and asked, "Is there a portrait?"

"That's the best way to find out."

"Yes." Dong Zhao seemed to have been prepared, and took out a pair of tissue paper from his arms and handed it to Wang Zheng, and immediately paid attention to Wang Zheng's reaction.

"What a handsome boy!"

As soon as he painted Danqing, Wang Zheng sighed with emotion as he saw it for the first time, and admired it for a long time, until Dong Zhao who was standing beside him looked weird, and almost thought he was as good as Longyang, so he raised his head Asked: "Those who have this style must be celebrities!"

"Brother Dong, do you know the name of your friend?"

Could it be that Feng Xiao is really not in the hands of this man?

Dong Zhao, who saw the end from beginning to end, murmured in his heart. Before setting off, Cao Cao told him the whole story. Guo Jiadianman lost his whereabouts in Philadelphia. The other guards who returned said that they had met the vanguard of the thief Changxi. Only then fell.

According to common sense, Guo Jia and Dianman are neither important figures at this time, and their reputations have not yet been revealed. It is unlikely that they were forcibly detained. There is no news for such a long time.

Even Cao Cao himself cared more about Dian Wei's son Dian Man at this time.

After all, Guo Jia has not shown his talent now, and in the wild and chaotic environment, Dianman with a certain degree of bravery has a higher probability of survival.The delay in returning may be due to the journey, but Guo Jia, who is a scholar, is really hard to say.

Therefore, I specifically told Dong Zhao that Mount Tai is now under Wang Zheng's control, and the momentum of the bandits on Mount Tai has been greatly reduced in the past six months. Obviously, Wang Zheng has gained a certain degree of control over Mount Tai. whereabouts.

Regardless of life or death, at least Dian Wei and Xun Yu must give an explanation.

From Dong Zhao's point of view, if Guo Jiadianman is still alive, it is very likely that he has fallen into Wang Zheng's hands. since seizure.

And if it does not fall into Wang Zheng's hands
Sighing secretly, Dong Zhao already had a pessimistic guess in his heart, and said in a deep voice, "My friend is from Yangzhai, Yingchuan. His surname is Guo Mingjia, and his style name is Fengxiao."

"His talents are not above governing the country and the country, but love and affection."

But in the end, I wanted to add something just in case, I was afraid that after Wang Zheng really found a person instead of a corpse, he would return to his true nature as a thief.

"Guo Jia."

However, Wang Zheng bowed his head and said silently several times, and when he raised his head again, he gave the promise solemnly: "Brother Dong, don't worry, this matter has been written down by Zheng, and he will find competent people to handle it immediately after returning to the mansion!"

"It's work."

Dong Zhao nodded, got on his horse, bowed his hands to Wang Zheng and said, "Wait, I'll go."

As he spoke, he heard the neighing of the good horse, surrounded by a group of soldiers, he stomped away.

Until it gradually walked away, Wang Zheng, who was standing in the long pavilion beside the road, no longer concealed it, and a terrifying sternness suddenly burst out in his eyes.

Oh shit!

Almost let go of a big fish!
"Quick!" He turned his head abruptly, and shouted directly to the soldiers: "Hurry up and go back to the city to inform Wu Sheng, and take him to the Tianzhu Camp to Kaiyang!"

"Let's go now!"

"Bring that Guo Jia, that Shi Yi, to this general!"

"Not a single hair is missing!"

Two flowers bloom, one branch each.

Pengcheng, Wu County.

It was the fifth day that Zhang Zhao came here.

And neither he himself nor Wang Zheng, who is far away in Xiapi, probably would not have thought that until now, let alone a marriage, he hadn't even seen Lu Bu's face.

The first time I came, it happened that Lu Bu himself was away from the county, so it was just a coincidence.

But three days ago, I heard that Marquis Wen returned to the mansion, and today was the second time I was handed the name badge, but the other party still refused with excuses, and I was shut down, which is a bit unreasonable!
Don't say that his trip is representative of the State Mu Wangzheng, but aside from this section, he Zhang Zibu is also a dignified celebrity, how has he ever received such treatment?

"Master, why is this Lu Bu acting so arrogantly?" On the way back to the post house, the attendants at the side were also flushed with anger: "It's a small family, and when you come to visit, you know that you should come in for a glass of water first. !"

"It is said that a tiger will never fall when it dies." Zhang Zhao showed a self-deprecating smile, and teased, "The Marquis of Unrivaled Wen, even now, has such awe-inspiring arrogance, but I never expected it."

He really didn't expect that Lu Bu could be so blind to see the situation and distinguish the seriousness from the seriousness.

On the first day when he came to Wu County, Zhang Zhao could see some clues from the vigilant expressions of several generals under Lu Bu. Most likely, it was because someone had informed Wang Zheng of the "secret letter" and the contents of the "secret letter" in advance. Lu Bu.

But at that time, he became more and more determined because of this. In this case, after returning to the city, after Lu Bu knew the purpose of his trip, he would naturally understand Wang Zheng's intentions.

And getting married is a matter of mutual benefit, Zhang Zhao can't think of any reason for Lu Bu's refusal.

But now such a reaction. What does it mean?
Lu Bu actually hesitated on this matter!

Zhang Zhao couldn't understand the other party's hesitation at all.
If it was a year ago, it would be fair to say that at that time, you, Lu Bu, were a powerful lord, and your name would last forever, while Wang Zheng was just a rogue, and even more so, a commoner.

But speaking of the truth now, the situation has long been reversed. With Wang Zheng's current status and influence, not to mention your Lu Bu's daughter, it is very likely that someone with more powerful influence, even Yuan Shao and Yuan Shu who came from a famous family, will be too busy nod in agreement!

Just kidding, no matter how precious the daughter of a noble family is, she can't compare to the value of a state with five counties and tens of thousands of strong troops, right?

But now, no matter how dissatisfied Zhang Zhao feels, he can only stay in Wu County, hoping to wait until the day Lu Bu wants to understand.

After all, whether this matter is successful or not, the person who has the greatest impact on the future is not the two parties involved in Wang Zheng and Lu Bu.

It was him who made the initiative.

if not
Zhang Zhao couldn't imagine how serious the consequences would be.

After returning to the post house, he sat alone in the courtyard, sighing again and again, waiting like this day by day, his heart became more and more uneasy, so he could only think about it bitterly.

Luck in misfortune
Is it because Lu Bu is just hesitant at present, rather than directly rejecting it?
While Zhang Zhao was feeling restless, Lu Bu was also discussing the matter.

The former waited for three days, and it happened that the latter also discussed three times.

After Lu Bu returned to the city, he saw the words "Qin and Jin" on Zhang Zhao's greeting card, so he knew the purpose of coming, and discussed it with his wife Yan that night.

Lu Bu: "Ma'am, what do you think?"

Yan Shi replied: "Wang Zheng's man, I have heard about it for a long time. The speed of pulling up is rare in ancient and modern times. In less than a year, he won the five counties of Xuzhou and had [-] soldiers. This is the luck of Huang Tian. The fate of the black dragon, sooner or later. She will be the emperor's son. If something big happens, my daughter will have the hope of being the mother of the country."

"However, my husband has the full power to decide this matter."

"Well," Lu Bu nodded, "I'll think about it again."

　Sorry, I remembered it wrong before, I don’t know why I subconsciously felt that Wang Zheng didn’t know Guo Jia’s real identity
　　So I haven't paid much attention to it, and I haven't mentioned it in the previous chapters.

　　As a result, I found it when I looked back after writing this chapter. . .messed up
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　　It turned out that Wang Zheng already knew Guo Jia's true identity after writing about it.

　　I can only modify that chapter, because if I don't change it, there will be a problem with the logic. Wang Zheng shouldn't have continued to attack Guo Jia for so long.

　　
　
(End of this chapter)