Chapter 47 Hubei's best son-in-law

Now it's time for Hubei's most powerful character to play.It's not Brother Hong, he's a little tender; it's not Ruicheng, he's a little weaker; this man is the second brother from Hubei, the oldest soldier, the No. . Like Brother Hong, Zhang Biao also had an extremely difficult childhood. Zhang Biao's father died early since he was a child, and he and his mother depended on each other for life.When he was five years old, there was a famine in his hometown of Yuci, Shanxi, and his mother died of starvation. He and his uncle secretly buried her in a hidden cave. Why secretly buried?Let people know that there will be a tragedy of the living eating the dead.When people are extremely hungry, they are big bad wolves, the big hungry wolf among big bad wolves, and the white-eyed wolf among big hungry wolves, who can do anything.

From then on, the lonely Zhang Biao could only send food at his uncle's house.But his aunt was extremely cruel and fed him unhulled old rice and brown rice all day long.How could such a young child swallow it, but he didn't dare to spit it out where others could see it, and every time he spit it secretly into the hole of a dead tree. Later, my uncle found out, sighed, and took Zhang Biao to the provincial capital to learn the craft, and finally got out of the sea of ​​suffering. He was just nine years old this year. Zhang Biao first learned lettering and then paper paper, but he was not interested.

What is that interested in? Bow and shoot big eagles!Good ambition! Zhang Biao worshiped a martial arts master as his teacher, and practiced drawing a strong bow and arm strength day and night. Relying on this hard work, he passed the examination of Wu Xiucai and Wu Juren. How is Zhang Biao's kung fu?Let's take a look at his performance. Once, Zhang Biao, who was over half a century old, made a bold statement in front of more than 10,000 soldiers in the army, who could beat him in arm wrestling, and would like to present him with the gold watch he was wearing.After waiting for a long time, no one dared to come out to fight alone.

Of course, it's not that there is a problem with the watch, the watch is definitely real gold; it is not that there is a problem with the soldiers, the soldiers are definitely clear-headed. If you win by arm wrestling, wear a watch, leave, and ruin your future; if you lose by arm wrestling, you will lose face, keep people, and lose face.My family's future is in the hands of the ruling adults, and I wouldn't want to change it to anyone else. In fact, Zhang Biao is a sensible person. He just wanted to convey a hint: Although he is old, his muscles and bones are still active and his body is very good. Even when he reaches retirement age, with his bones, he can continue to be hired again.

The soldiers may not know that Zhang Biao earned the greatest opportunity in his life by wrestling his wrists. It all started from that spring day when the flowers bloomed. Does it have to be spring?Is there no chance in rainy days? I can tell you clearly that spring flowers must bloom, because without spring flowers blooming, that official would not come out for a spring outing. Remember, spring blossoms are not only a good season to fall in love, but also a good season to find opportunities. On this day, at the gate of Taiyuan Fucheng, the provincial capital, an official sedan chair was about to leave the city, when it was stopped by seven big men and sued, and the entourage scattered in panic.

Our Zhang Biao was passing by on horseback with nothing to do. Seeing this, he immediately separated the seven of them with an iron fist.At this time, Zhang Biao was young, and he was really good at wrestling his wrists. Zhang Biao said afterwards that at that time, he felt a little apprehensive about the seven strong men alone, but when he saw the color of the sedan chair, he knew that spring had come for him.Because the roof of the car is green, it is used exclusively by the governor, and it is the only one in the whole province. That's why there is a popular saying in official circles, you must never wear a cuckold when you are a man, and you must sit in a green sedan chair when you are an official.

This lord is Zhang Zhidong, the bearded handsome man we are familiar with. Xiangshuai, it's raining just in time.Although you don't have a tall and straight body, you don't have a handsome face, but you have a charm that others can't match.You can always appear beside those down-and-out, boring, and lonely men at the right time, and you can always comfort them and bring them new passion and expectations. Xiangshuai, you are the bosom friend of lonely men, the hope of frustrated men, and the waiting of down-and-out men. Zhang Zhidong admired this young man who was a good arm wrestler, and accepted him as his personal bodyguard.

Once, Xiang Shuai asked Zhang Biao to wait in the inner room with a snuff bottle. Zhang Biao waited there for a long time, and suddenly heard the sound of curtains being drawn and laughter.It turned out that it was Xiangshuai's painstaking efforts to introduce a partner for the unmarried young Zhang Biao, and specially asked his wife and maids to see Zhang Biao's appearance. Sure enough, a young lady soon fell in love with Zhang Biao. Strictly speaking, she was just an old maid, an old leftover woman, and the fire line was considered a goddaughter. She's a bit older, a third-year girl, holding gold bricks; her appearance is also a bit shabby, such a wife is safe, and the backyard is not easy to catch fire.I comforted myself that such a future could not be expected by others, so Zhang Biao finally agreed.

From then on, Zhang Biao became the son-in-law of the governor--a son-in-law; from then on, Zhang Biao's spring really came. Zhang Biao often said to his wife: "Actually, the first time I saw you in the governor's office, I fell in love with you somehow." To be fair, Zhang Biao should thank Xiangshuai the most, and should sing that touching ballad in front of Xiangshuai's door: "Thank God, thank you, since I have you, my life is full of miracles." History has eloquently proved that Zhang Biao's son-in-law has done a very good job, quite a good job.If you use two words to describe it, perfect, it can only be perfect.

Zhang Biao is Xiangshuai's shadow, the roundworm in Xiangshuai's stomach. Xiang Shuai had to give lectures when inspecting the army, but he was old, weak, and lacked energy, so he called Zhang Biao to whisper in front of him every time.Zhang Biao fully comprehended the spirit of Xiangshuai's speech, and willingly acted as a megaphone, performing loudly, eloquently, eloquently, and even talked for hours.This kind of first-class simultaneous translation cannot be learned by ordinary people. Zhang Biao never takes off his boots when he sleeps, because Xiang Shuai likes to work in the middle of the night and calls at any time.

Xiangshuai's clothes are old and torn, and Zhang Biao will always silently buy a new set and put it next to him.When Xiangshuai needs something, Zhang Biao will buy it in advance; after using it for a few days, Xiangshuai feels bad and asks him to take it away. Zhang Biao silently keeps the old one for himself and buys a new one for Xiangshuai. Zhang Biao came and went silently. He never went to the accountant for reimbursement, and he paid out of his own pocket. It is Zhang Biao's lifetime commitment to be anxious about what Xiangshuai wants, and to think what Xiangshuai wants.A big man is so careful, considerate, selfless, handsome, you are so lucky! Xiang Shuai once jokingly said that his wife is optional, but Zhang Biao absolutely cannot. Mrs. Xiangshuai, don't you feel ashamed for a big man to do what you are supposed to do? 1904 was an important year for Zhang Biao. He wanted to accomplish a major event in his life.But I don't have this ability, and I need Xiangshuai's help to complete it. This is the first time and the only time in my life that Zhang Biao made a personal request to Xiangshuai. In view of Zhang Biao's consistent excellent performance and Zhang Zhidong's unremitting promotion and promotion.Zhang Biao's spirit of hard work and silent dedication regardless of fame and fortune finally moved Hubei.In particular, the deeds of his She Xiaojia and Gu Xiangshuai's family paying for it out of their own pockets are widely circulated, spreading all the way to the capital, and from the capital to the Forbidden City.Empress Dowager Cixi and Emperor Guangxu in the Forbidden City were moved at the same time. They really wanted to meet this person who moved Hubei, listen to his touching stories, and let the soul be sublimated again and again while being moved. These days, there is nothing missing, but the lack of emotion. Upon receiving the news of entering Beijing, Zhang Biao cried hysterically.After so many years, I finally got to see the empress dowager and the real emperor.He wants to greet the Empress Dowager and the Emperor on behalf of his dead parents, the eight generations of ancestors who have passed away for a long time, and his daughter-in-law, children, relatives and friends. He wants to personally bring everyone's love and affection to the Forbidden City. But a problem arose, a big problem.Who should salute first, the empress dowager or the emperor?Not sure. This must be done accurately, without the slightest mistake, otherwise the meeting will be useless. Ask Xiangshuai, I used to always worry about him, now it's his time to worry about it.Of course, this is not a problem for Xiangshuai who has been an official for decades. He likes to talk about the court and guide others into the court. Zhang Biao asked three times: How did you kneel when you entered? I'm so nervous and scared, what should I do? What if you can't answer the questions raised by the empress dowager and the emperor? Xiang Shuai cleared his throat and answered one by one: The first question, before entering the hall, walk forward in a straight line, after entering the hall, walk to the middle, not leaning to one side, kneel down three times and kowtow nine times, then kneel up straight and bow your head, whoever asks the question first will turn to kneel Who. Zhang Biao was puzzled: "How to go in a straight line?" "One word step, referred to as cat step." Xiang Shuai answered concisely. "How do you do the posture of kneeling upright and bowing your head?" Xiang Shuai smiled: "Think about why you usually doze off while sitting on a chair in the office." The second question is, "Don't be nervous, don't be afraid. There is no way to teach you this, it depends on your psychological quality." The third question, "All are routine questions. For example, how is the local age? How is the life of ordinary people? Are there many grassroots people? Finally, ask about the family situation, how old are you, how many years have you been an official, and how many people are in your family?" ,etc". Zhang Biao continued to wonder: "What should I do if I have too many questions and can't remember?" "It's okay, you can cheat." You can make a fuss about official uniforms.At that time, the official uniform was made according to the living habits of the Manchu people. The cuffs were very long, and they were turned up and down like a horseshoe.Manchu people live in the cold outside the pass, and holding the rein can cover the back of their hands to resist the cold.Before entering the palace, write the specific numbers of local people's conditions, the year, month and day on the cuffs of the two horseshoes.Anyway, bowed his head and knelt, just in time to see. Finally, Zhang Biao said: "Xiang Shuai, I'm still so scared." Xiang Shuai smiled, and lightly patted Zhang Biao on the shoulder: "Thousands of troops and horses have come here. I am afraid of seeing a top leader in peacetime. Tell you, the bigger the leader, the closer to the people! Baby, go home Practice well." Zhang Biao began to practice at home, walking step by step, kneeling straight up, reciting standard answers, practicing every day, and being nervous every day. I have started to practice, and slowly started to worry about when to see the Queen Mother. Zhang Biao finally set off on the road, with the boundless envy of his relatives, friends and colleagues, and his deep love for the Queen Mother and the Emperor.Can this fearful warrior, who has never been in the Forbidden City, successfully complete the audience mission? I think it's a bit hanging. Zhang Biao came and came to the Forbidden City.Under the guidance of the eunuch, he trotted all the way, entered the hall, walked in a catwalk, knelt down, bowed three times and kowtowed nine times, stood up and bowed his head and continued to kneel. Silence, wordless silence, neither the queen mother nor the emperor spoke. This is not a silent ending. The queen mother deliberately waited a few minutes before speaking. This is called a compassionate minister.Trotting all the way to come, who is not out of breath?Coupled with excitement, nervousness, and fear, it is urgent to calm down Yidong's heart for a few minutes. Thinking of others is thinking of yourself.Cixi was not idle during this period, holding a sign in her hand with the minister's resume written on it, and wanted to ask some questions while looking at it. I have time to think, you have time to be quiet, and everyone is really good. Everything went well, Zhang Biao successfully completed the "trilogy of entering the palace" of kowtowing, cheating, and thanking him, and brought back a supremely glorious task, specially decreed to return to his hometown to worship his ancestors. Thirty years have passed, and Zhang Biao hasn't returned to his hometown for 30 years. The child who didn't have enough to eat back then has become a dignified admiral.He brought the highest instructions, eight generations of ancestors, you can finally feel proud underground. The first thing Zhang Biao did was to bury his mother again.Mother, I'm back, tears streaming down my face while talking. Zhang Biao thought of the pain and love of his life.My mother's life is really hard, and I was really miserable when I was a child; Xiang Shuai really loves me very much, and the Queen Mother is very loving. A young man deliberately ran all the way to the station to greet him, and served Zhang Biao relentlessly.Before leaving, the young man timidly made a request, hoping to mix with Zhang Biao and work in Wuhan. Zhang Biao waved his hand, "Wuhan is a big place where good and bad people are mixed, you can't mix it up; Shanxi has few talents, so stay here well, there is a lot of room for development." So this young man stayed in Shanxi, his name was Yan Xishan. Zhang Biao was Zhang Biao, and he was really extraordinary. He waved his hands and showed courage, leaving behind a future military governor, commander-in-chief, and executive dean. A few years later, Brother Hong also came to Wuhan and became colleagues with Zhang Biao. One day, Zhang Biao talked about his struggle history to Brother Hong, and said emotionally: "On a spring day, I met the most important person in my life..." Brother Hong said even more emotionally: "That was also a day when spring blossoms..." The two hands were tightly held together: brother, fate! Hong Ge, Zhang Biao, two men got together, and there was one missing.Three men in one play, Brother Hong and Zhang Biao are still waiting. Don't wait any longer, Xiang Shuai, Hong Ge, Zhang Biao, a peerless match, a marriage between man and nature, the most perfect masterpiece and the most anticipated pinnacle work. One literati, two warriors; one leader, two subordinates; one teacher, two friends. They have no romantic past, only affectionate care; they have no intrigue and secret war, only the pleasure of daring; they are creating or are about to create a history, the history of men. Unfortunately, the parting came too early. In 1909, Zhang Zhidong had to embark on the journey to the north again, and was promoted to Beijing as Minister of Military Aircraft.But he is not happy, reluctant.Here is his 19-year-old foundation, and here are his good subordinates, good friends, and good son-in-law. The wind is rustling, the Han water is cold, holding hands, holding hands; unwilling to go, crying, waving hands and saying goodbye. The most important man in Hong Ge and Zhang Biao's life is gone, and they are destined not to accompany them through the final journey.Soon, Xiangshuai embarked on the journey again, this time he really left and will never come back.When the bad news came, Brother Hong and Zhang Biao shed tears again for Xiangshuai.They cried bitterly, and in the sound of crying, they all thought of that warm spring day when the kind bearded patted lightly. Maybe you will say that it is too cowardly for a man to cry like this. Why can't men cry?Why can't I just let go of everything and cry like hell?If there is no Xiangshuai in their life, the whole family will cry. It's not a sin for a man to cry, let's taste the long-lost tears.Even if it rains, it is a kind of beauty, why not seize this opportunity and cry bitterly. While crying, they waited for another man, the new leader Rui Li. The three men are all together, and one of the three is missing, let another one play mahjong. Mahjong is not in the mood to play, it is all because of the crazy stone. After the Wu Yigou incident was put to rest, Zhang Biao continued to play the old trick of wrestling his wrists alone. Brother Hong is most concerned about his wife now, staring at his wife's belly every day and muttering: "Baby golden pig, baby golden pig, you can't make any mistakes, dad will rely on you for the rest of his life." Ruicheng is so depressed, I really don't want much, it's just a little bit of private space, and I want to interfere with this too, it's so devoid of human rights!Rui Cheng sighed deeply from the bottom of his heart, in fact, officials are also weak. Perhaps Ruicheng didn't know that the Wu Yigou incident was just the beginning, and the person he was really worried about was drinking with a headache at the Yellow Crane Tower.