After the team was disbanded, Zhang Shixun invited Zhao Ji to the conference room.
The so-called conference hall is just a temporary renovation of the cafeteria with more decorations.
Zhao Ji took his hand affectionately and walked towards the conference hall while talking about today's military parade.
Among the military officers behind him, a tall, dark-faced man smiled and said to Gao Qiu, "Old Gao, this First Army is very impressive."
Gao Qiu smiled and asked, "General Tong, are you just impressed?"
"Hmm! This kind of drill is quite nice to watch."
"Just for looks?"
"It's just a decoration. It may not be useful on the battlefield."
Gao Qiu smiled and did not argue with him.
He also didn't know what effect this kind of training would have.
"However, this Zhang Shixun is truly extraordinary. He can actually summon the sound of military music out of thin air to aid his troops." General Tong looked up at the sky. "Could this be the legendary heavenly music?"
"Anyway, I didn't see Leban here. Did you see any?"
General Tong shook his head: "I didn't see it either."
"That's the music of heaven."
"Before I returned to the capital, I heard that he had a heavenly book and could summon heavenly thunder. I wonder if it's true?"
Gao Qiu nodded with a smile: "What you said is true."
"So, the rumors are true?" General Tong was surprised. "When I first heard this rumor, I thought it was just another Taoist priest who was lying."
Gao Qiu glanced around and lowered his voice, "General, Zhang Shixun is a man of unfathomable ability. You will gradually learn about him."
General Tong nodded and looked at Zhang Shixun's tall back in front of him thoughtfully.
Led by Zhao Ji, a group of people walked into the conference hall and were stunned as soon as they entered.
There was a big red banner hanging in the center of the hall, which read: Warmly welcome His Majesty the Emperor to visit and guide us.
These are common routines in later generations, and Zhang Shixun used them conveniently.
He didn't know how to welcome the emperor either. He had no experience and could only copy what he had seen in later generations.
"Coach Weilin, this is interesting! Interesting!" Zhao Ji looked up at the banner and couldn't help laughing.
"These were all done by the soldiers below. The handwriting is not good, please don't blame me, sir."
"The soldiers did it?" Zhao Ji was surprised. "Could it be that the soldiers can write?"
"The soldiers of the First Army train during the day and must find time to learn to read at night. If they can't learn the characters they are taught, they will be beaten with a stick."
Wang Fu had been holding it in for a long time, and couldn't help but interrupt: "Humph! A bunch of crude soldiers, what's the point of knowing how to read?"
"That's absurd!" Zhang Shixun glanced at him. "Confucius said, 'There is no distinction in education.' I think what the Master said is absolutely correct. What's wrong with these uncouth soldiers? They are also subjects of the government. Why can't they read? Reading begins with the ability to read. Reading makes people progress, reading makes people wise, and reading makes people loyal to the emperor and patriotic."
Zhang Shixun got annoyed when he saw this guy and just started to argue with him.
The series of "reading" questions left Wang Fu speechless and blushing.
He also came from a family of scholars, and he could not and dared not say that studying was useless.
Zhao Ji stood aside, twirling his beard and smiling.
The beard that was pulled out has grown back, but it is only an inch long.
"Daofu, come here." Zhao Ji waved to the dark-faced man.
The man came before Zhao Ji and bowed very respectfully.
Zhao Ji turned to Zhang Shixun and asked, "Shixun, do you know him?"
Zhang Shixun looked at the man and saw that his eyes were bright and he had a beard under his chin. At first glance, he looked very masculine.
"Your Majesty, I don't know him."
"This is the world-famous Duke of Chu, Tong Guan... Oh! I almost forgot, he's now the Duke of Xu and Duke of Yu, haha!"
It turned out to be Tong Guan!
Zhang Shixun saluted with dignity and said, "I have long heard of General Tong's great name, and seeing him today, I can see that he is indeed an extraordinary person."
"Haha! Commander Zhang Du has a good way of training his troops. The young are really formidable." Tong Guan politely stepped forward and took Zhang Shixun's hand. "I have a question, but I'm not sure if it's appropriate to ask it."
"General Tong, please speak. I will tell you everything I know." Zhang Shixun was extremely uncomfortable with his hard hand pulling him. He wanted to pull it out, but he held it tightly.
"I don't see Jun Rongzhi here. May I ask where the military music comes from?" Tong Guan stared into his eyes without blinking.
Zhang Shixun had already prepared the answer. He took the opportunity to pull his hand out and pointed to the sky without blushing or beating his heart: "I am not talented. I borrowed it from the sky."
As soon as these words were spoken, everyone present subconsciously looked up at the sky.
Tong Guan reached under his chin and carefully stroked his beard. "Before I returned to the capital, I heard people say that there was a Zhang Tianshi in the capital who possessed a heavenly book and could summon heavenly thunder. After seeing him today, I can see that the rumors are true."
"Haha! I am just an ordinary man. By chance, I got the heavenly book. The so-called heavenly master is just a misunderstanding." Zhang Shixun answered carefully, glancing at the beard under Tong Guan's chin.
It is said to be a bunch, but in fact there are only about a dozen or so, scattered sparsely.
Even if they are sparse, it is incredible to see them growing under the chin of a eunuch.
How can I grow a beard if I don’t have any balls?
"I am currently unemployed at home and have a lot of free time. If Shixun is free, you can come to my house more often and we can chat, hehe." Tong Guan was kind and smiling.
Want to talk to each other?
Zhang Shixun was secretly wary, wondering what purpose this old eunuch had in trying to win him over. However, he remained polite, saying, "Haha! Thank you for your kindness, Senior. I'll definitely visit you when I have time."
An old fox and a little fox, the two greeted each other in front of everyone.
Zhao Ji sat there with a smile on his face. After the two men finished their greetings, he asked Tong Guan with a smile, "Daofu, you have led the army for many years. What do you think of Zhang Shixun's military training?"
Tong Guan's expression became serious, and he bowed and said, "Although it is impressive, it is difficult to use in the face of the enemy."
After hearing Tong Guan's conclusion, Zhao Ji looked at Zhang Shixun with a smile and said, "You have heard what Tong Guan said. What do you think?"
Zhang Shixun smiled back, "General Tong hit the nail on the head. The First Army is just a piece of paper, all show and no substance."
"If that's the case, your military training this time has failed." Wang Fu stepped forward and said, "Your Majesty, I'm impeaching Zhang Shixun for wasting military funds, which is..."
Before he could finish, Zhao Ji waved his hand and said, "General Ming, Zhang Shixun's training of troops is quite effective. You just saw that the First Army's soldiers are well-organized and in high spirits. This is what the Imperial Guards should look like."
"Officials..."
"Alright!" Zhao Ji stopped him with a smile and turned his gaze to Zhang Shixun again: "I heard that the mutton soup of the First Army is delicious. I really want to try it."
Zhang Shixun said, "Your Majesty, the First Army's mutton soup is truly worth a try. I've already had it prepared in advance for your arrival, and it's simmering on the stove."
"Haha! Shixun is thoughtful."
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