In Chang 'an City, near Anhuamen, the Reclining Square was a lot more deserted.
It was basically a place for retired veterans to enjoy their old age. The premise was that they had to have their own house in Chang 'an City.
If they didn't have a house, they would be arranged to stay in Reclining Square.
Hence, the name Reclining Square came about.
In the past, it wasn't called Reclining Square. It was called Performing Arts Square. As many veterans stayed there, people jokingly called it Reclining Square, a good place to wait for euthanasia.
To the west of Ziah Reclining Square, near the Qingming Canal, was the mansion of Navy Admiral Zhang Liang. To the side of the mansion was the Qingming Canal. On the shore, there were magnificent buildings. There were docks, small boats, as well as water equipment used for training. In the filthy river, where piles of feces floated down, it seemed so … what was it?
On the other side, a large group of dark-skinned, muscular men with tanned skin as if they had been smeared with tung oil were following behind each other. A group of middle-aged men, who looked like teachers, had their hands behind their backs and were holding large bamboo poles in their hands. They squinted their eyes and stared at the surface of the water.
On the other side, a man was leisurely chanting the number. Many times, even though he had already said ten, he seemed to be suffering from Alzheimer's. The next word he shouted would become two!
Who the f * ck was' two '?
However, all the dark-skinned men stuck their butts out and buried their heads deep in the water. They didn't dare to poke their heads out.
At this time, if any unlucky man dared to poke his head out, what awaited him would be fried meat with bamboo poles in the hands of the veterans.
At the highest point of the training ground.
Zhang Liang stroked his white beard and squinted his eyes at the butts sticking out of the water. He couldn't help but nod.
"Not bad! Not bad! "
"The quality of this year's batch is not bad!"
"Old Lin! You've done well! When the salary from the Ministry of Works arrives, I'll reward you with ten taels of silver! "
Beside Zhang Liang, a man with a mustache and a face full of pockmarks quickly bowed and said, "Thank you, Commander!"
Zhang Liang waved his hand.
"Since you've already retired, you can just call me Old Master in the future. Do you think I won't dare to talk about this Commander in Chief outside?"
Hearing this, Elder Lin hurriedly knelt on the ground, his body trembling with excitement.
"In this general's heart, you are still the commander-in-chief! It's always one for life. "
"Hahaha! Good, good, good! "
Zhang Liang helped Old Lin up with great relief.
However, at this moment, a nimble servant hurriedly climbed up the thirty zhang high platform and hurriedly reported, "Governor, Duke Zheng is here!"
Zhang Liang's eyes flashed. He waved his hand and asked, "What's the matter?"
"I don't know, but I saw that Lord Protector Zheng had His Majesty's imperial edict in his hand and was on his way to the drill ground. That's why I thought it was suspicious and came to report to you in advance!"
Imperial edict?
Wei Zheng actually came in person?
What did he come here for?
Zhang Liang was puzzled.
The imperial edict was usually read by someone from the Department of Internal Servants, and he hadn't received an imperial edict for many years.
What was the Emperor's intention this time?
Of course, Zhang Liang knew what had happened in Chang 'an City, but the Emperor had come to him at this time.
What was the meaning of this?
He couldn't see through it.
He waved his hand and said, "Send the message. Everyone stop training and wait for the imperial edict!"
"Yes!"
Although he didn't know why.
Since the Emperor had issued an imperial edict, as an official, he had to accept it. Otherwise, he would be disobeying the imperial edict!
Moreover, the strange thing was that this time, Wei Zheng didn't read the imperial edict in the mansion but came to the drill ground. Could it be …
Did the Emperor know that there were veterans in his mansion?
But His Majesty knew about this!
Although he didn't know the exact number, he didn't hide it.
Strange.
All of this was very strange.
When Zhang Liang came to the drill ground, a group of greasy black men were standing in line, panting. Wei Zheng's voice sounded not far away.
"Brother Zhang! Long time no see! "
Zhang Liang hurriedly cupped his fists when he heard that. .
"Prime Minister Wei!"
"I wonder what brings you here today? We haven't seen each other for almost half a year! Let's go to the mansion and have a drink! "
Wei Zheng, who was wearing a red robe, sighed.
"Let's wait for the next time! This time, I'm here to read the imperial edict of the Emperor! "
"Brother Zhang, shall we accept the imperial edict?"
"Okay!"
Zhang Liang cupped his fists.
Then, the eunuch from the Minister of Internal Affairs behind Wei Zheng screamed, "The imperial edict is here. Zhang Liang, accept the imperial edict! All kneel! "
Whoosh! Whoosh!
In an instant, the swarthy men all knelt down in unison.
Even Wei Zheng was a little shocked.
Are these all the soldiers of the Tang Dynasty?
But his eyes flashed.
Wei Zheng's expression suddenly changed. He read the imperial edict, "By the will of the Heavens, the Emperor says! Today, I learned that Minister Zhang has three thousand retired soldiers. This is my mistake. I forgot that you have made great contributions to the Tang Dynasty! "
Zhang Liang's expression changed.
The expressions of all the marines present, especially those veterans, changed greatly!
There were even some old soldiers who were trembling all over at this moment.
The Emperor didn't forget us!
But at this moment, Wei Zheng's voice sounded again. .
"I intend to set up a Navy Mansion in Chang 'an. Today, I have a request for all of you. Tomorrow morning, clear out eight rivers that can carry ships! If you complete the task, I will appoint the person you choose as the steward of the Navy Mansion. From now on, he will be responsible for managing the eight Dragon Veins in Chang 'an! "
Hearing that, a mouthful of blood spurted out of Zhang Liang's mouth, and he completely fainted.
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