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"Hahaha……"

Xiao Qinyan laughed heartily and had a drink with Zhou Chen.

"This time is really a hearty victory. Thanks to your help, Lord Hou, I was able to deal such a heavy blow to Qingliu's lineage. It's really joyful."

Zhou Chen drank the wine in his glass and said, "I just put in a little effort, and the current results are all thanks to Mr. Xiao."

"Master Hou is so humble. If it weren't for your strategizing, even if the old man wanted to deal with Qi Mu and his gang, it would not be so easy."

Xiao Qinyan meant to praise Zhou Chen, but he also really valued Zhou Chen. This time it was indeed Zhou Chen who contributed a lot to achieve the current results.

Among other things, the picture of the night banquet that defeated Qi Mu and Qingliu's lineage was all done by Zhou Chen, and he didn't get any information beforehand.

Zhou Chen was able to achieve this level without his help. While he was happy, he also became wary of Zhou Chen.

Now that Qingliu's lineage has lost Ke Zheng, Qi Mu and others one after another, and their power has been greatly damaged, it is no longer a concern, and he does not take Qingliu's lineage seriously.

However, in this cooperation with Zhou Chen, he feels that Zhou Chen is also an ambitious person. More importantly, Zhou Chen has a higher starting point and is younger. If Zhou Chen is allowed to grow up, he must not be underestimated in the future. .

"Master Hou, we are now in the same boat, I wish us luck in the future, please."

Xiao Qinyan picked up the wine glass again and clinked a glass with Zhou Chen.

Zhou Chen also had a drink with Xiao Qinyan.

"Then I would like to congratulate Mr. Xiao first. From now on, Mr. Xiao will officially become the chief assistant of the court, and no one will restrain you anymore."

"Master Hou was joking. We all work for the court, officials, and saints. You and I have the same identities, and there is no difference."

Xiao Qinyan chuckled, although what Zhou Chen said was the truth, but some things should be understood in the heart, and it is not appropriate to say them out.

"If I can do something for the common people in the world, I will be satisfied."

What Zhou Chen heard was amused in his heart. How could it be so funny when these words came out of Xiao Qinyan's mouth.

When Ke Zheng said this, he could at least have eight or nine points of credibility, but when Xiao Qin said this, he really didn't even have one or two points of credibility.

"Xiao Xiang really has lofty aspirations. Compared with Xiao, my ambition is far behind."

"Oh? Then what is Hou Ye's ambition?" Xiao Qinyan asked with great interest.

Zhou Chen looked serious, and said in a serious tone: "My ambition is very simple, but it is also very difficult. Recovering the Yanyun Sixteen Prefectures is my ambition, and defeating Liaoting is also my ambition."

Xiao Qinyan suddenly took a breath, and looked at Zhou Chen in shock and relief.

Because Zhou Chen's ambition is too far-reaching. The sixteen prefectures of Yanyun have been ceded for so many years. The Song Dynasty spent so many years and expended so much energy. In the end, they only regained the three prefectures, and these three prefectures are still at any time. All may be reoccupied by the Liao army.

Fortunately, Zhou Chen wanted to take back the Sixteen States of Yanyun, what an ambition.

However, he could understand why Zhou Chen had such ambitions. After all, Zhou Chen came from a family of generals, and he had been in the army since he was a child.

Exploiting territory and regaining lost ground is probably the ambition of every general, and Zhou Chen is no exception.

It's just that he is now the chief assistant and has served the court for decades. He is very aware of the importance of the Yanyun Sixteen Prefectures. It is simply impossible for him to recover the Yanyun Sixteen Prefectures.

The most important thing is that the current imperial court is all about the strategy of stopping the war. It is impossible to allow the war to happen, and it is still a major battle related to the sixteen prefectures of Yanyun.

"Mr. Zhou is indeed worthy of being a young hero praised by the officials. His ambition makes this old man feel ashamed."

Although he is not optimistic, it does not prevent Xiao Qinyan from admiring Zhou Chen's ambition. At least Zhou Chen dares to think, which is better than many people.

"To be honest, if there is a chance in the future, I really want to see this scene. Yanyun Sixteen Prefectures, what a great achievement it is to regain it."

Zhou Chen cupped his hands and said: "If there is a chance in the future, I will still need the help of Xiao Xiang."

Xiao Qin replied, "Definitely, definitely."

Zhou Chen deliberately said this to Xiao Qinyan today, just to let Xiao Qinyan understand that he has no intention of competing with him in court, and his goal is always the battlefield.

Although Xiao Qinyan may not believe this old fox's character, but at least it planted a needle so that he would not target himself so quickly.

Zhao Heng really didn't break his promise. Not long after the Ye Yantu incident was resolved, he took the initiative to summon Zhou Chen.

At night, Anyefang!

"I heard that your teahouse has not been open recently. Why, don't you want to continue?"

In the gazebo, Zhou Chen asked with a smile while drinking the tea that Zhao Pan'er made for him.

Zhao Pan'er smiled and replied: "Of course not, the main reason is that our shop has been getting too much limelight recently, which is not a good thing, so I want to rest for a while before talking."

Of course Zhou Chen knew why Zhao Pan'er closed the door, but he didn't say much. This kind of thing is going to happen sooner or later, and it's the same sooner or later.

"I did an errand for the official family recently, and the official family gave me a reward. Do you want to know what it is?"

Looking at the smile on Zhou Chen's face, Zhao Pan'er asked hesitantly, "Is it related to me?"

Zhou Chen gently nodded Zhao Pan'er's eyebrows, and said dotingly: "Our family, Pan'er, is really smart, yes, it has something to do with you."

Under Zhao Pan'er's shy gaze, Zhou Chen took out a golden cloth coupon from his bosom.

"have a look."

When Zhao Pan'er saw this, her expression changed drastically, and she stood up in shock.

"This is the imperial decree?"

"Yes, it's the imperial decree, the imperial decree issued by the official himself, take a look at the contents."

Zhao Pan'er nervously took the imperial decree with both hands, then carefully opened it and looked at it.

After a while, her body trembled with excitement, holding the imperial decree in both hands, and said in disbelief: "This, this, is this true?"

Zhou Chen smiled and said, "Of course it's true. The government personally issued a decree to grant marriages to Zhou Chen, the loyal Marquis, and Zhao Pan'er, the daughter of the people. Now you don't even have to marry me if you don't want to."

Zhao Pan'er still found it unbelievable, and read it carefully again, yes, it's still the same.

"But, what, what's going on here? Why did the government give us a marriage?"

"Didn't I just say that I recently helped the official's family with an errand, and the official asked me what reward I wanted, so I said this, and the official granted my wish and issued a decree to marry me. "

Seeing Zhou Chen say it so easily, Zhao Pan'er was still shocked. It was obviously such a difficult matter, but how could it be solved so easily?
"Lord Hou, I..."

Zhou Chen got up suddenly, gagged her mouth, and kissed her passionately under her shocked gaze.

Zhao Pan'er didn't resist at all, just for a while, she was completely immersed in Zhou Chen's tenderness.

Not far away, Sun Sanniang, Song Yinzhang and Yin Ping three daughters quietly hid and watched.

After seeing this scene, everyone covered their eyes, and Sun Sanniang dragged the two of them away in a hurry.

"The relationship between Lord Zhou and Mrs. Zhao is really good, and Mrs. Zhao is really happy."

After running aside, Yin Ping sighed with envy.

Sun Sanniang was about to speak, but when she saw Song Yinzhang leaving silently and returning to her house, she sighed slightly.

Song Yinzhang's careful thinking, how could she not see it, but she couldn't say anything, after all, the other party was Zhou Chen, and Zhao Pan'er's beloved.

Compared with Song Yinzhang, she is closer to Zhao Pan'er, and she also thinks that Zhao Pan'er is more suitable for Zhou Chen. As for Song Yinzhang, she is really not good enough for Zhou Chen.

Although the official made a decree to grant a marriage, they did not specify the time, so Zhou Chen and Zhao Pan'er still need to discuss a time to get married.

"Pan'er, I've already asked someone to calculate. There is an auspicious day for us in December, so we will get married in December. How about it?"

Zhao Pan'er leaned on Zhou Chen's chest, and when she heard this, she was both ashamed and happy: "Okay, I will listen to Lord Hou."

If it was before, she would not have dared to think that she could join the Marquis's Mansion, but now, she really wants to join the Marquis's Mansion, and she is still married to the man she loves. Gaomen compound is more worthy of joy.

The fact that the official gave Zhou Chen a marriage caused quite a stir in the court, mainly because people from the Xungui line paid more attention to it.

Zhou Chen is now a representative of the noble family, and he suddenly wanted to marry a commoner girl, which made many people unacceptable, especially those nobles who wanted to marry Zhou Chen, who were even more angry.

For this matter, several uncles of Zhou Chen found him on purpose.

It's just that Zhou Chen's attitude is very firm, and there is still an imperial decree to bestow a marriage, which is a foregone conclusion, so no matter how dissatisfied, as long as Zhou Chen does not disobey the imperial decree, it can only be so.

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In Xiao Qinyan's assassination incident and Yeyantu incident, in addition to the heavy losses of Qingliu's lineage, the damage to the Dianqian Division was also serious. The Deputy Capital Commander and Du Yuhou, as well as countless Dianqian Division officials, were all imprisoned.

However, the Dianqian Division is still the emperor's pro-army after all. After thinking for a long time, the officials finally decided to promote Zhou Chen as the Deputy Commander of the Dianqian Division.

Although he was only the commander of the deputy capital, because the current commander of the capital Guo was ordered to do self-reflection at home, after Zhou Chen was promoted to the commander of the deputy capital, he had already become the actual commander of the Dianqian Division in name.

This matter made the civil officials in the court very dissatisfied, and they all spoke out against it, but because Xiao Qinyan did not come forward, they could not form a climate at all, and finally the officials made a decision, and the matter was settled like this.

In less than a year, he was promoted to the commander of the deputy capital of the Dianqian Division. Although he is also the third yamen, Zhou Chen's rank has been promoted several levels in a row.

Now he has almost reached the pinnacle of the warriors of the Song Dynasty, but in fact, he is not even 30 years old now, so he can definitely be regarded as the proud son of heaven.

Since he was promoted, Zhou Chen would naturally not be stingy, so he directly called the subordinates of Ma Junsi, the former bodyguard, and went to Jiaofangsi to celebrate together, which was also regarded as a farewell.

Zhou Chen's face, of course, his subordinates dare not refuse to give it. Although Zhou Chen has been transferred to the front of the palace and can no longer control the guards, but Zhou Chen is promoted, and there may be a time when Zhou Chen will be asked in the future, so Instead of being alienated, one by one became more enthusiastic.

Treating guests is one of the purposes of going to the Jiaofang Division, but there is another purpose, which is to complete side missions.

Speaking of which, so far, he has not completed the sub-quest of Gou Lan Listening to Music even once.

A thousand times is only counted once a day, so he has to go to the Jiaofang Division at least one thousand days. He has never had the opportunity before, and now he finally has a suitable excuse. Of course he has to complete this side mission.

The Jiaofang Division is an official department under the imperial court, so it is normal for officials to go to the Jiaofang Division. Many officials will also go to the Jiaofang Division when they entertain others.

After all, compared with those brothels and elegant gardens outside, the standards of the Jiaofang Division are higher, because many of the women in the Jiaofang Division come from the families of officials. Money can get you in touch, of course it will make people flock to it.

Zhou Chen has done things like listening to music on the hook bar before, but this is indeed the first time in this world.

Because it was Zhou Chen's private appointment, the Secretary of Jiaofang immediately began to prepare after getting the news. Zhou Chen is now a big shot in the limelight. All the pillars in the Jiaofang Division shouted out.

Although Zhou Chen mainly came here to complete the task today, as a veteran, he is no stranger to this kind of occasion, and there are also two young and beautiful women in scanty clothes serving him by his side.

There were also a lot of songs and dances. Zhou Chen's subordinates at the banquet were all having fun, and when they got to the back, they left with one or two women in their arms.

In the end, only Zhou Chen was left.

"Master Hou, aren't you going to rest?"

The two women next to Zhou Chen looked at Zhou Chen with watery eyes, as if they were in awe.

Zhou Chen took a sip of wine with no change in expression, and said, "No need, both of you go down, I want to listen to music, let's make arrangements."

The two girls, who had hoped for it, were immediately disappointed when they heard this.

They were specially selected and arranged by the chief official of the Jiaofang Division, Yuan Shizun. They are all perfect, and they all know who Zhou Chen is. As long as Zhou Chen says a word, they can escape from the suffering of the Jiaofang Division at any time.

So they served wholeheartedly, trying to curry favor with Zhou Chen.

But although Zhou Chen also touched them, he didn't take them back to the room like other men did, and even let them leave, which made them very disappointed.

But no matter how unwilling and disappointed they were, they did not dare to disobey Zhou Chen's order, and could only leave the room resentfully.

It's not that Zhou Chen has become a gentleman, but that he is preparing to marry Zhao Pan'er. Before that, he didn't want to do anything to hurt Zhao Pan'er.

Besides, although these two women are good, but he is also a person who passes by among the flowers, and he has the ability to stay calm, as long as he wants to, he can easily hold back.

Soon a new woman came in to perform for Zhou Chen. After two shows, an acquaintance suddenly came in.

Good job Zhang!
That's right, it was Zhang Haohao whom Zhou Chen had met a few times.

Zhou Chen did not expect to meet Zhang Haohao. Zhang Haohao is different from ordinary courtesans. She is a singing girl and has a great reputation in Tokyo. serve people.

"Meet Zhongyonghou."

"Zhang Haohao, I met you in Mr. Xiao's mansion, and the introduction was for your accompaniment."

Seeing that Zhou Chen still remembered himself, Zhang Haohao hurriedly said: "Master Hou has sharp eyes, it was Yinzhang's sister who went to Xiao Xianggong's mansion last time to help me."