Chapter 38 Section fifteen

Ever since I learned about Lu Zhong's past, I was more worried that if Zhang Bo saw Lu Zhong, he might meet his enemies, and I would be extremely jealous.In this city of Chang'an, Zhang Bo wanted to kill Lu Zhong, just like trampling an ant to death.Therefore, every time I heard someone visiting outside the door, I was so nervous that I told Lu Zhong to avoid it quickly.Fortunately, Zhang Bo never came again. Unknowingly, the New Year has passed for a long time, and spring has come. It is the time when the warbler flies and the grass grows. I think I should also go to the Fuping Hou Mansion on Xiyin Street to visit Zhang Bo, because I heard that after the New Year, he will I have been feeling ill all the time.He was nice to me before, I can't play dumb.

When I saw Zhang Bo, he was sitting in the hall looking down at a woven bamboo slip. When he heard my footsteps, he raised his head, with a smile on his face, and said, "I have always heard that Wan Zixia refused to see me. Your Majesty, Bo is really lucky to come here in vain today." He really seemed to be not as energetic as before, and his face was much darker than usual. I hurriedly prostrated myself and said: "I heard that the prince is a little sick, so I came here to visit. As for refusing to meet the prince, it is really flattering Zhang. Zhang just doesn't want people to say that I am following others. This is also a bit of Zhang's despicableness." His admiration for false fame made the princes laugh at him."

Zhang Bo said with a smile: "No matter what, it's very rare for you to come to my house. You have to drink with me today before I let you go." He said to the servants around him: "Hurry up and serve the wine, I want to drink with Wan Zi Xia drank heavily." The servant hesitated and said: "Didn't Junhou say that since last autumn, he has felt abdominal pain and chest pain after drinking? For this reason, Junhou has given up drinking for three months. I don't think you should give up drinking today?" I heard what my servant said, and I hurriedly persuaded him: "It turns out that the lord has given up drinking, and the most important thing is to take care of his body. When he recovers, Zhang will definitely offer the old wine from his family's collection to celebrate his birthday."

Zhang Bo said embarrassingly: "I am happy today, let me have a good time. Do you know why I am so happy?" He raised the bamboo slips in his hand. "I don't know, Wang Junhou and Zhang Tongle." I was a little disappointed. I began to think that Zhang Bo was happy for my visit. After all, I had never been to Zhang Bo's mansion, even though he visited my house many times. None of them paid respects according to the due etiquette, the reason is that I want to maintain the false name of not paying homage to princes.Zhang Bo should be delighted with my first visit, but now...

"Let's be honest, I've finally done something for Chen Tang." There was a satisfied smile on his face, as if relieved. Chen Tang, Chen Tang again.It seems that in Zhang Bo's eyes, Chen Tang is indeed very important.I didn't know the details of Chen Tang's rescue of him before. It wasn't until I heard Lu Zhong's description that I discovered the perseverance under Chen Tang's frivolous character. He would rather throw away his two fingers to bet on the future. If it were me, I might can't do it.Fortunately, Chen Tang won the gamble this time, and he met such a kind-hearted Marquis.

"Oh, what's the matter?" I asked, "Actually, the last time Chen Zigong became the eunuch Shang Shicheng, the prince made a great effort." Zhang Bo shook his head: "No. The last time it was mainly Zigong's own talent. If he can't memorize several pharmacopoeias within ten days, who can help him? But this time, I can finally take the credit." Seeing how proud he is, I know that if he is not allowed to vent his pride, his condition may worsen.So I respectfully said: "I would like to hear more about it." Of course, I am indeed interested in Chen Tang's affairs, not because he himself arouses my interest, but because in the past year, people around me have been confidant with him in strange ways. There are more or less ties, especially Lu Zhong who suddenly appeared.I am ashamed to use the word "coincidence" to prevaricate.

Zhang Bo raised his head and said with a sigh: "It's like this. It's only been more than four months since I ascended the throne. Three months ago, he issued an edict asking the princes to recommend talents for the Han court. I hurriedly recommended Chen Tang to the throne." , hoping to select Chen Tang as a 'scholar', I just received the paperwork today, and my memorial was rejected. Look, I'm still being rewarded today." His servant handed me the woven bamboo slips on his table knowingly, and I saw that at the end of the memorandum, there was indeed the imperial pen Zhu Zhu: "The king's heart is in the court, and I don't like it? The recommended Shanyang Chen Tang, you can be a scholar, and you can be listed as a candidate after the Taichang test is over."

"Listed as Langxuan" means that Chen Tang can be promoted to Langguan from now on. Zhonglang and Yilang, the highest among Langguan, have a rank of six hundred stones. Tang Neng's selection as Lang Guan is obviously a big promotion.More importantly, being a Lang Guan is a ladder for promotion to a higher position. How many children of the Marquis were born as Lang Guan, and finally became the prefect Jiuqing.No wonder Zhang Bo was so happy. "Oh, Zigong is really lucky to have a good man like Junhou take care of him." I flattered. At this time, the waiter in the mansion had already put the food and drink on the table, Zhang Hou said: "Come on, let's drink and talk together. The prince is serving the emperor in the palace, so you can't come out casually, otherwise he will be called here today. How about it, you guys?" Haven't seen you for a long time?"

I said: "I saw him a few times last year. Since the Spring Festival, I haven't heard from him. I think it's because the palace is busy and I don't have time to come out." Zhang Bo nodded: "Maybe." As we were talking, we felt that the sun that was slanting into the hall was gradually slipping away, and it was almost noon.Suddenly the servant came up to the hall again and whispered something in Zhang Bo's ear.Zhang Bo's gray face with a smile suddenly changed color, he stretched out his hand and patted his left head, and said, "Oh, I'm so confused."

He looked at me and explained: "Some time ago, Zuo Fengyi and Wang Wengji invited me to his house for a banquet today, saying that it was to celebrate his grandson's first birthday. I have been a little sick for the past few days, and I have been busy with my son's affairs. , I even forgot about it. Now he sent his son to meet me, I really don’t know how to explain it.” He said to Jiacheng again: “You go and invite the son of Wang Fujun in, I will meet with you face to face. He pleaded guilty." The servant nodded, bowed and left the hall.