Three Kingdoms: Plundering Entries, From Merchants to Emperors

Except for a few people close to Zhang Chen, others did not know that Dong Zhao had already surrendered to Zhang Chen. Therefore, in the eyes of outsiders, they just thought that Dong Zhao came to visit because Zhang Chen led the army to rescue Ying Tao last time, and the two of them formed a friendship.

Zhang Chen was overjoyed when he heard that Dong Zhao had returned, and hurriedly asked someone to invite him in.

As soon as Dong Zhao entered, he smiled as if there was a great happy event.

"Haha, lord, great joy, great joy!"

As Dong Zhao came in, he said hurriedly: "I went to Zhongshan to visit the head of the Zhen family and told him that the lord wanted to marry the eldest daughter of the Zhen family. The head of the Zhen family was very happy to hear it, and immediately agreed to the marriage!"

"Oh? Really?!" Zhang Chen couldn't help but be overjoyed.

Although marrying Zhen Jiang also meant to win over the Zhen family, Zhang Chen did have feelings for Zhen Jiang, and did not just regard her as a tool for political marriage.

"Of course it is true. Miss Zhen has been thinking about the master since she returned home that day. She was overjoyed when she heard that the master came to ask for marriage!" Dong Zhao said, very happy.

"Ah, did you give the letter to Miss Zhen for me?"

Dong Zhao smiled and said, "If the master hadn't mentioned this, I almost forgot that the letter had been handed over to the lady. The master's "Ode to a Beautiful Woman" is really unprecedented and unparalleled! I thought that the master was quite ambitious in military strategy, but I didn't expect that his literary talent was also so outstanding! Miss Zhen was moved after reading this poem. In my opinion, if this poem is passed on to the world, the master will be famous for centuries just by this poem!"

Dong Zhao said, and couldn't help but praise.

Zhang Chen couldn't help but sigh in his heart.

Brother Zijian, thank you so much this time! If it weren't for your famous article, how could I have won the beauty?

"My Lord, the head of the Zhen family has set a date for the wedding, which is on the second day of February next year. What do you think?"

"Good! Gongren, you have found such a good match for me this time. I really don't know how to thank you."

Dong Zhao smiled and said, "It is a meritorious thing to promote marriage. I am happy to help you. My Lord, you should prepare the betrothal gifts quickly and don't neglect Miss Zhen!"

"Yes, yes! I will prepare it immediately, prepare it immediately!"

Zhang Chen was delighted and said repeatedly.

Dong Zhao said again, "By the way, my Lord, the head of the Zhen family also asked me to bring back two gifts, saying that he would give them to you."

"Oh? There are gifts. Where are they?"

Dong Zhao clapped his hands and said to the outside of the door, "Carry it in."

Not long after, several messengers came in carrying a box, looking quite strenuous.

Zhang Chen walked forward and opened the box, only to see two things inside.

A black stone the size of a rattan ball, and a square metal plate that shone like gold.

Zhang Chen couldn't help wondering, "Gongren, what is this?"

Dong Zhao stepped forward, pointed at the black stone and said with a smile, "My lord, this is 'Red Mountain Black Iron'. The weapon made of this can cut iron like mud and is indestructible!"

Dong Zhao pointed to the gold plate and said, "This is 'Mobei Gold Essence', which has excellent toughness. If it is supplemented with other materials, it can be forged into armor, which can be invulnerable to swords and guns, and water and fire!"

"My lord, these two things are both priceless treasures." Dong Zhao smiled, "For any general, weapons, armor, and horses are all things that make a living. My lord will fight on the battlefield in the future, and he will need a pair of weapons and armor. The head of the Zhen family gave these two things, which shows his sincerity!"

Zhang Chen looked at the two things, and his eyes couldn't help showing excitement. He couldn't help but reach out and touch them.

The weapons and armor he used now were the most common, no different from those of ordinary soldiers. He had long wanted to make a handy weapon and armor, and now the gift from the head of the Zhen family came at the right time!

After a few pleasantries, Dong Zhao took his leave and returned to Yingtao.

Zhang Chen then ordered someone to give him a thousand taels of gold to thank him for his matchmaking. Dong Zhao was not hypocritical, and immediately accepted it, saying with a smile that he was waiting to have Zhang Chen's wedding wine, and then took his leave.

After seeing Dong Zhao off, Zhang Chen called the messenger again and asked if there were any skilled craftsmen in the Yecheng area.

The messenger thought for a moment and said that it was Li the blacksmith in the East City Market, who had the best craftsmanship in Yecheng.

Zhang Chen thought about it for a moment, wasn't that the shop he found a few days ago to forge a sword for Li Wen?

Apart from anything else, the sword forged by the blacksmith was indeed of a certain standard!

Zhang Chen thought about it and ordered someone to call Li the blacksmith, and gave him the "Red Mountain Black Iron" and "Mobei Gold Essence", and ordered him to make a spear and a set of armor.

Li the blacksmith recognized Zhang Chen and was shocked. He didn't expect that the guest who patronized his shop a few days ago has now turned into a prefect.

But when he saw these two things, his eyes were immediately straightened,He kept saying that he had never seen such treasures in his life of ironwork.

Zhang Chen looked at him and asked, "How about these two treasures? Can you forge a magic weapon and armor for me?"

"Don't worry, sir. With these two treasures, magic weapons and armor are definitely a piece of cake." Li the blacksmith said, "My father is also a famous swordsmith. I will go back and ask my father to come out and start the furnace with me. Within ten days, I will present you with a magic weapon and armor!"

"Okay!" Zhang Chen said happily, "Then use this 'Red Mountain Black Iron' to forge a long spear for me. Remember, the weight cannot be too light, at least six More than ten jin. And use this 'Mobei Gold Essence' to make a set of armor for me. "

Li Tiejiang hurriedly responded: "I obey your order."

Zhang Chen said again: "If this matter is done well, you will definitely benefit in the future."

"What are you talking about, sir? I am lucky to see these two treasures. If the magic weapons can be made by my hands, I will be famous all over the world! This is all thanks to your help!"

After that, Li Tiejiang took his leave and went out, happily taking the two treasures back to the shop.

With weapons and armor in hand, Zhang Chen also got rid of a worry. Otherwise, when he went to the battlefield in the future, people would think he was an unknown person.

The affairs of the county gradually got on track. Zhang Chen specially wrote a letter to remind Qian Zhao and Fang Ping that they should also take into account the farming time while recruiting soldiers. Each household must keep young and strong people to farm, and not all of them can be recruited.

It is July now, and the autumn harvest will come soon. Since the beginning of this year, the weather has been good and there have been no natural disasters. I think it will be a good harvest.

A few days later, it was the seventh day of the seventh month, the Qiqiao Festival.

On this day, Yecheng was very lively, and young men and women could be seen walking together in the streets and alleys.

After Zhang Chen finished his official business, it was already evening. He had nothing to do, so he came to the market to feel the sweet atmosphere of men and women talking to each other.

Zhang Chen came to the East Market and saw that the streets were bustling with young men and women, and the vendors were selling all kinds of dazzling goods, attracting people to stop.

"It's a pity that there is no beautiful woman to accompany me in such a good time and beautiful scenery."

Zhang Chen sighed and couldn't help thinking of Zhen Jiang.

That day, it was here that he met Zhen Jiang for the first time. It has been more than half a month.

I don't know how she is doing now?

Hey, she is the eldest daughter of a noble family, living in the inner courtyard, pampered, why should I worry about it?

Zhang Chen smiled self-deprecatingly, then walked forward.