Chapter 771: A False Shot (to All Book Friends)

This was the second time Wei Hong met Zhao Hanzhang. The last time he met Zhao Hanzhang was in Luoyang. At that time, he only thought that the female governor was very fierce. When she stormed into the palace to save the emperor, she was full of evil spirits. So many aristocratic families accompanying the emperor in the palace were not let go by her. In his eyes, he looked very aloof.

But this year, he kept in touch with his younger brother. From him, he learned about Zhao Hanzhang, who was completely different from his impression. Coupled with folk rumors, his impression of Zhao Hanzhang improved a lot.

Wei Hong stepped forward and saluted.

Wei Jie's brother, even if he is not as handsome as him, is not far behind. Although the two are somewhat related, Zhao Hanzhang still calls his official title, "General Wei."

Wei Hong saw that her expression was gentle and she didn't look like she was looking for trouble, so he glanced at the motorcade behind her and reminded: "Chief Zhao has been tired of traveling all the way. Why don't you go to the inn to freshen up and rest before going to the palace to see you?"

When they arrived here, Zhao Hanzhang never mentioned anything about what happened at the city gate, and smiled with Wei Hong: "I haven't seen your Majesty for a long time, and I really miss you. I can't wait a moment longer, so I would like to ask General Wei to inform you."

The doctor of the Ministry of Etiquette on the side had a strange look on his face and couldn't help but look at her several times. He really couldn't figure out why Zhao Hanzhang's temper had changed again.

Shouldn't he start a fuss at this time to show that he has been greatly wronged?

Why didn't she say a word when we arrived at the palace gate?

Although the doctor of the Ministry of Rites did not figure out the key, he felt calm in his heart. Zhao Hanzhang's mood was stable, and his mood was also comforted and settled down.

A group of people stood at the gate of the palace and had a friendly exchange. Wei Hong also knew that Zhao Hanzhang had a special status and was in a special place, so he did not dare to talk more and only asked about his brother Wei Jie.

Wei Jie and Zhao Xin have returned from Qingzhou a long time ago, and they are now in Luoyang.

Zhao Hanzhang said that everything was fine for him and he just missed his family. The subtext was, so General Wei, is he interested in changing jobs and reuniting with his family?

But there were too many people here, and Zhao Hanzhang couldn't make it too obvious. She really wanted to recruit Wei Xuan, but she didn't mean to cause trouble for him.

After waiting for two-quarters of an hour, Zhou Neijian, who was beside the emperor, trotted out of the palace with several guards and chamberlains. When he saw Zhao Hanzhang standing in front of the palace gate, he didn't bother to wipe the sweat from his face, and just quietly took two deep breaths. He stood up, tried not to gasp, and ran forward with a smile on his face, "Old slave, pay homage to Governor Zhao."

Zhao Hanzhang didn't wait for him to bow down, stretched out his hand to support him, and said with a smile: "Prison Zhou, you are so polite. I have just entered the city. I haven't been here to see your majesty for a long time, and I missed him in my heart, so I came here first. Your majesty didn't blame me for not being well-groomed, right?"

"Your Majesty was overjoyed when he heard that Inspector Zhao was coming. How could he blame you?" Zhou Neiyuan turned sideways and smiled and said, "Invite Governor Zhao inside quickly. Your Majesty is already waiting in the main hall."

Zhao Hanzhang pointed back and said: "I also brought some gifts to His Majesty."

Supervisor Zhou agreed with a smile and asked people to unload the gifts and send them to the palace. When he saw Zhao Jiajun unloading twelve carts of boxes, he was stunned for a moment, "These...are all gifts for His Majesty?"

"Yes, they are all specialties of Yuzhou. They are not good things. I hope that the prisoner Zhou will put in a good word for me when I return. I hope the emperor will not dislike them."

Although Zhou Neijian didn't know what was in the box, given the emperor's temperament, Zhao Hanzhang would not be angry even if he gave him a root of grass. Besides, looking at the soldiers lifting the box with all their strength, it was obvious that he would not It's a piece of grass.

So he agreed and took Zhao Hanzhang to see the emperor first.

Zeng Yue and Ting He followed them in and unloaded their weapons at the palace gate. Zhao Hanzhang also handed over the gun in his hand.

The emperor led his ministers to greet him in front of the main hall. Coincidentally, Zhao Zhongyu was among them. Apparently, before Zhao Hanzhang arrived, they and his ministers were discussing matters.

The emperor warmly welcomed Zhao Hanzhang's arrival. After everyone talked about old times for a while, the emperor took Zhao Hanzhang into the hall to whisper.

He thought Zhao Hanzhang had something to tell him in private. After all, she came straight to him as soon as she entered the city. According to the usual practice, she should stay under the hospitality of the officials of the Ministry of Rites, freshen up and change clothes before entering the palace for an audience.

So he sent the ministers away. The two of them and the people serving in the palace, including Zhou Neijian, were all confidants, so they could speak with confidence.

But Zhao Hanzhang handed the gift list directly to the emperor and talked about the gift she brought this time.

In addition to the new money, Zhao Hanzhang also sent two boxes of other gifts to the emperor, including glass products originally planned to be given to Gou Xi, as well as some silks, satins and porcelain.

Let's not talk about silks and porcelains. The glass products were specially made for Gou Xi as gifts. They were very exquisite. Anyway, on the outside, their value would not be lower than gold.

It's a pity that Uncle Ming doesn't know how to appreciate it and feels that Liuli is not worthy of Gou Xi.

Hum, since she thinks Gou Xi doesn't like these colored glazes, she should give them to the emperor.

The emperor handed the list to Zhou Neijian and expressed his pleasure at receiving her gift. Then he looked at her and signaled that she could whisper.

Zhao Hanzhang thought for a while, but really had nothing to say. How about she briefly talk about the impact of the drought in Youzhou and Jizhou on the Jin and Han Dynasties?

Just as he was about to speak, hurried footsteps came from outside. A chamberlain ran in and said tremblingly: "Your Majesty, the general wants to see you..."

Before he finished speaking, Gou Xi walked in quickly with Gou Chun, "Your Majesty, I brought my younger brother to apologize to Governor Zhao."

The emperor was horrified and subconsciously leaned back on the dragon chair behind him. After he leaned back, he realized that Zhao Hanzhang was here. Gou Xi did not dare to do anything to him, so he immediately sat upright again.

Zhao Hanzhang squinted his eyes and his face darkened.

Gou Xi led Gou Chun to the center of the hall, clasped fists with the emperor and saluted, then turned to look at Zhao Hanzhang, "Prince Zhao, you are well."

Zhao Hanzhang sat motionless, just nodded slightly and said with a smile: "General, we haven't seen each other for more than a year. You are much lighter than before. Are you busy with state affairs?"

Even a three-year-old child in Yuncheng knew that Gou Xi didn't like to go out of the general's mansion, nor did he like to deal with government affairs. Zhao Hanzhang's words were clearly mocking him.

Since Gou Xi became a general, few people dared to talk to him like this. The last person who was irritated with him was Zhao Zhongyu. Apart from him, the rest of them either died or were demoted out of Yuncheng by him, never to be seen again. Not here.

But he couldn't even touch Zhao Zhongyu, who was protected by Zhao Hanzhang, let alone Zhao Hanzhang himself.

She is a woman, and Gou Xi will not argue with her. Winning is disgraceful, and losing is even more humiliating. So he picked up his robe, knelt down on the right side of the hall, and directly mentioned his purpose, "Chief Zhao, I will take care of the family." I’m here to apologize to you, what happened at the city gate was a misunderstanding, Erlang, why don’t you come forward and bow to me to apologize.”

Gou Chun stepped forward with a gloomy face and saluted Zhao Hanzhang without bending his waist. He just lowered his head slightly. Before Zhao Hanzhang could speak, he put down his hand and raised his head.

Zhao Hanzhang looked at him carefully and saw splatters of blood on his cuffs and belt, and his face looked unhappy.