The next day, Zhang Wenming woke up with a splitting headache. After he got used to the sunlight in the house, he realized that he was not at home.

Zhang Wenming got up and went to the table and poured a cup of herbal tea to quench his thirst. Then he sat down and recalled what happened to him last night.

Zhang Wenming only remembered that he went to Fucheng for an appointment, was deceived by the scholar Kong Shouzhen, and had a drink with a businessman who came back from Nanyang and called Zhao Fuxiang.

Zhang Wenming opened the door, and there was a spacious small courtyard outside. The yard was very secluded. Zhang Wenming stood at the door and called several times: "Is anyone there? Is anyone home?"

Following Zhang Wenming's cry, an old voice in the front yard shouted: "Here we come, Mr. Zhang is awake?"

An old man in his fifties ran in outside. Seeing that Zhang Wenming was awake, the old man hurried over and asked, "Master Zhang, get up. I'm going to prepare breakfast now!"

Zhang Wenming stopped him and asked, "Where is this place?"

"Master Zhang, my master's name is Zhao Fuxiang. Both Master Zhang and my master drank too much last night and were sent back by the Guangdong Building!"

It turned out to be Zhao Fuxiang. Thinking that he had drunk so much wine with a businessman, he was really a little embarrassed. It seemed that he drank too much and went to someone else's house to sleep all night.

Seeing that the old man was about to leave, Zhang Wenming stopped him and said, "Go and call your master. Zhang has something to ask him!"

The concierge Lao Yu didn't dare to say anything when he saw the gentleman's harsh tone, and quickly turned around to find Zhao Fuxiang.

At this time, Zhao Fuxiang was soundly asleep. Although Zhao Fuxiang had a good drinking capacity and could drink a pound of Erguotou with over 50 degrees Celsius, the rice wine he served last night was too strong and Zhao Fuxiang did not get up today.

Zhao Fuxiang was drowsy when he felt someone pushing him. He opened his eyes and saw that it was the concierge Lao Yu. Zhao Fuxiang was angry and cursed: "Lao Yu, you are crazy. I haven't slept enough, why are you pushing me!"

Seeing that Zhao Fuxiang was still sleeping, Lao Yu quickly said: "Sir, Mr. Zhang who came back with you last night has woken up and said he wants to see you!"

Zhao Fuxiang was still awake at this time and cursed: "Master Zhang and Master Li, no one can disturb my sleep today!"

As soon as Zhao Fuxiang finished speaking, he remembered, isn't this Mr. Zhang the same Zhang Wenming from last night? Why did he run away from his house?

Zhao Fuxiang quickly stood up, grabbed Lao Yu and asked, "How did Mr. Zhang get here last night?"

Lao Yu quickly replied: "It seems that the master also drank too much. Didn't he go to the banquet with Mr. Kong last night? Mr. Kong came back early. You and Mr. Zhang were sent back by the guys from Yuehai Tower in the middle of the night.

Both gentlemen are extremely drunk!"

After Lao Yu reminded him, Zhao Fuxiang remembered what was going on. When he learned that Zhang Wenming was still at home, Zhao Fuxiang quickly got up and asked Lao Yu to fetch water to freshen up. Then he put on his clothes and went to the front yard to visit his good brother, whom he had just become sworn friends.

By the time Zhao Fuxiang arrived at the guest room in the front yard, Zhang Wenming had already finished dressing up and was having breakfast. Zhao Fuxiang walked into the room and said with a smile, "Brother, you got up so early!"

At this time, Zhang Wenming turned into a strict and cautious scholar again. Zhang Wenming glanced at Zhao Fuxiang and did not speak. Instead, he slowly finished his breakfast before putting down his bowl and chopsticks and said: "Thank you for your hospitality last night, my dear brother. I will leave soon and go back."

Mansion!"

When he heard that Zhang Wenming was leaving, Zhao Fuxiang quickly said: "Brother, you haven't done what you promised me last night!"

Zhang Wenming frowned, what did he promise him last night?

Seeing Zhang Wenming's look, Zhao Fuxiang knew that this guy drank too much last night and had forgotten everything, so he quickly asked: "Brother, have you forgotten that you and your younger brother imitated the Taoyuan sworn bond last night?"

After hearing what Zhao Fuxiang said, Zhang Wenming thought carefully about what happened last night. Because he drank too much, he became a brother with the fat man in front of him. Fortunately, he brought his good friend Chen Mingxia with him.

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Although Zhang Wenming was reluctant in his heart, he was a gentleman and promised that since he had already sworn a sworn brother, he could not go back on his word. Zhang Wenming had no choice but to say: "Third brother, besides sworn brotherhood with you, what else did my brother do that went too far last night?"

When Zhao Fuxiang heard Zhang Wenming ask this, he thought to himself, you old guy has sobered up and wants to regret it?

"Brother, last night you heard that my younger brother's son was not married, so you decided to betroth your daughter to Quanzi!"

Zhang Wenming was shocked after hearing this. Although his daughter was a concubine, she had always been very precious. Otherwise, she would not have been married at the age of seventeen. Now that Zhao Fuxiang said that he had betrothed his daughter to his son after drinking, Zhang Wenming felt very regretful.

Zhang Wenming thought for a while and decided to regret it. This had seriously challenged his moral bottom line, but his daughter's happiness was so important that it was so important that Zhang Wenming violated his oath for the first time in his life.

"Third brother is really good at joking. Brother Yu didn't say that last night. You must have heard wrong!"

When Zhao Fuxiang heard what Zhang Wenming said, he cursed in his heart, "You guys want to go back on your word?"

"Brother, you said it yourself last night. The shopkeeper of Guangdong Tower can testify. Also, you have accepted my younger brother's betrothal gift, which is a black pearl necklace passed down from my family's ancestors!"

When Zhang Wenming heard what Zhao Fuxiang said, he quickly took out his arms and found the black pearl necklace lying in it.

Now Zhang Wenming doesn't even have the chance to go back on his word. He has already accepted the betrothal gift. If he still goes back on his word, his reputation will be ruined.

Zhang Wenming is even willing to die now, but the betrothal gift is indeed in his hands. Zhang Wenming's education does not allow him to lie. He has no choice but to say: "Third brother, do you think this is good? If you have a chance, let your nephew come to you."

Come on, let me see how he does before making a decision, okay?"

Zhang Wenming is already begging Zhao Fuxiang. Seeing Zhang Wenming like this, Zhao Fuxiang shouldn't force him too much. After all, he still has something important to ask him for, and it's really uneconomical to affect his great cause for such a small thing.

"Of course, in a few days, I will ask Zhao Heng, the dog, to visit my elder brother at his house!"

Zhang Wenming was relieved when Zhao Fuxiang agreed. This is all he can do now. It can be delayed for a while!

Zhang Wenming was not in the mood to eat breakfast when such a thing happened. He waved to Lao Yu to take the breakfast away. Seeing that Zhang Wenming had finished eating, Zhao Fuxiang quickly said: "Brother, last night you promised to clear the government for me, what should I do?"

Zhang Wenming remembered the matter of rescuing the refugees outside the city. It was indeed a good thing, and he didn't want to deny it. However, originally Zhang Wenming wanted to take Zhao Fuxiang to the prefect's Yamen in person today, but now that this marriage has happened, Zhang Wenming is not in the mood to take care of it.

Zhang Wenming asked Lao Yu to bring a pen and paper, and said while writing: "Third brother, I will write you a letter. You can take it to Cai Sichun, the governor of Qiongzhou Prefecture, and he will help you get everything done!"

In later generations, Zhao Fuxiang has seen many things where leaders approve orders and subordinates use the banner to exercise authority, but Zhang Wenming is bullshit. A registered official can just write a letter and it will be effective? What's more, he is from Qiongzhou Prefecture.

Tongzhi, who is equivalent to the deputy governor of Hainan Province in later generations, can you just write a letter and see him if you want?

"Brother, Tongzhi is a high-ranking official of the fifth rank. Is it okay if you don't go with me?"

Zhang Wenming laughed and scolded when Zhao Fuxiang said this: "It is true that Tongzhi is a fifth-rank official, but what kind of high-ranking official is he? Even the prefect Zhou is only a fourth-rank official!"

After Zhang Wenming finished speaking, he looked at Zhao Fuxiang's expression and knew that this guy didn't believe him, so he had no choice but to explain: "This Cai Sichun is from Zhangzhou, Fujian, and was Brother Yu's classmate at Zi*yang Academy in Zhangzhou. He will sell Brother Yu's thin noodles!"

When Zhang Wenming mentioned Cai Sichun, he thought of all the things that happened when he went to Ziyang Academy to study under his mentor Huang Daozhou in the fifth year of Chongzhen, and was classmates with Cai Sichun for a year. However, Cai Sichun won the Jinshi in the second year of Chongzhen, which is the sixth year of Chongzhen, but he himself has been a Jinshi for many years.

Having no chance to take the imperial examination, it is really sad to think about this piece of civilization.

Zhao Fuxiang didn't want to care about Zhang Wenming's messy affairs. He carefully put the letter away and then asked: "Brother, what should I do if I invite the rich people in the city? Brother, won't you come forward?"

Mentioning the wealthy households in the city, Zhang Wenming frowned and said: "They? Brother Yu advises Brother Xian not to waste your time on them, they won't take a copper plate! But it's easy for you to make friends with them, take my share

Just a letter is enough, they all recognize my handwriting, and at the same time I explain the relationship between you and me in the letter, they will give Brother Yu this thin face!"

Zhang Wenming didn't want to stay here any longer. After explaining everything, he stood up and prepared to leave. When Zhao Fuxiang saw that the unlucky brother was leaving, he quickly followed him out to see him off and hired a small sedan at the door.

Watching Zhang Wenming get on the sedan, Zhao Fuxiang also said: "Don't worry, brother, I will visit you if I have the chance! I will take my dog ​​there in a few days!"

Zhao Fuxiang really refused to lift any pot. After hearing this, Zhang Wenming couldn't help but spit out a mouthful of blood, and quickly waved the bearer to leave.

Zhao Fuxiang saw the sedan exiting the alley and reentering the yard. At this time, Kong Shouzhen was standing at the door. When he saw Zhao Fuxiang coming in, he asked, "My boss, Zhang Wenming is gone?"

"Yes, just left!"

After Zhao Fuxiang finished speaking, he remembered the quarrel between the two people last night and advised: "Brother Kong, we have a request from Zhang Wenming. Don't take what happened last night to your heart!"

Kong Shouzhen smiled slightly: "Don't worry, my boss, Kong still knows the importance! I wonder when my boss will go to the prefect's Yamen?"

Seeing what Kong Shouzhen said, Zhao Fuxiang thought he had turned over, but he knew that Kong Shouzhen was extremely narrow-minded. Zhang Wenming's words last night had completely offended him. However, he now has no ability to retaliate against Zhang Wenming, so he will keep this hatred in mind.

In the bottom of my heart, I will definitely get it back a thousand times when I have the opportunity in the future.

Zhao Fuxiang looked at the weather. It was already past noon. Zhao Fuxiang said: "I just have nothing to do today. I will go to the magistrate's office soon! By the way, Brother Kong will contact the leaders of the refugees later and tell them our plan.

, Brother Kong must make it clear that we are not running a charity, and we are looking for a bunch of people who don’t work to come over and make a living. What we want is labor that can work, so they must not fool us!"
Chapter completed!