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740: Support the wall and come out

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    The poor sixth son of the Zhang family came to Qiongzhou Prefecture from a remote place like Shaanxi in the Ming Dynasty. Although he had been shocked several times when passing through the big cities in the mainland, here in Baisha Port, it was far more prosperous and lively than the Ming Dynasty itself.  Beyond his wildest imagination.  Everything in front of him was so novel that it completely dazzled him.

    So, like all country bumpkins who come to the city for the first time, Zhang Lu is timid at this time.  After muttering a few words, he still took the baggage and carried it on his back.

    “Zhang Xiaomei, on the other hand, was just the opposite. As soon as she set foot on Hainan, she felt like she was back on her own territory, and she immediately became arrogant.  As she walked, she proudly introduced everything here to the people around her. In fact, she had already introduced it many times on the way here, but now that she had experienced it, she immediately thought of many new topics, and she became more and more chatty.  Talk on and on.

    After talking for a while, he suddenly remembered something, raised his head and asked Zhang Ling:

    "Brother, the telegram we sent in Fuzhou only said that we were on the ship, but it didn't say when it would arrive. Even the ship boss couldn't tell for sure. How could you receive us by such a coincidence?"

    Zhang Ling was also whispering to his wife along the way, saying thoughtful words such as "Is it hard on the road?" and "Are you tired of taking the boat?" He just smiled but said nothing.  On the other hand, the person next to him quickly expressed his gratitude to his master:

    "Because the eldest young master comes here to wait every day. He has been waiting for several days."

    "Ha, I didn't expect my brother to be so considerate Oh, is it for my sister-in-law, right?"

    Facing the little girl who was getting more and more out of control, Zhang Ling turned around helplessly:

    "It's a long way from Shaanxi to Fujian, and we've been on the boat for several days. Aren't you tired?"

    "It's okay. Anyway, I followed the escort all the way. They got to know each other quite well and made many friends along the way. It was just that the area across Huguang and Henan was very chaotic, and there were a lot of big knots there We got on the boat.  On the contrary, it feels comfortable. As soon as we mentioned my name, the boss of the ship immediately gave up the best cabin."

    Zhang Ling glanced at the girl for a few times. This girl had never seen water since she was a child, but she never got seasick, which was an anomaly.  I turned around and asked other people, but got similar answers. After all, I came from a martial arts family. After traveling for such a long time, I was not very tired.

    Including his wife, the same was true. However, because the food on the ship was not good, everyone felt a little hungry, so Zhang Ling nodded and said:

    "In that case, let's go get something to eat first."

    With a cheer, Zhang Xiaomei jumped higher than anyone else:

    "Okay, okay, cream cake! I want to eat cream cake! Ah, there is also three-yellow chicken porridge! Roast duck slices rolled in pancakes! Cross-bridge rice noodles and steam pot chicken! Yeah, yeah, I want Xiaolong Baozi and mutton steamed buns too!"

    Zhang Ling looked at his sister with a smile. He knew very well how to divert this girl's attention.  According to Shorthair, this girl is a real foodie.

    "Isn't mutton steamed bun a specialty over there? The best bowl in the world is in Xi'an. Are you still tired of eating it in Shaanxi?"

    "The taste is far different. The salt there is all bitter, and the dishes made are simply inedible. And now my hometown is getting more and more chaotic. Except for a few large towns protected by walls, there is no one outside the city.  . It’s also terrible in the city! Many old shops have closed down, and the ones that are still open are half dead. There is neither mutton nor steamed buns I heard that there are cannibals in the countryside. "

    Zhang Xiaomei has no taboos. Zhang Ling was suddenly stunned:

    "Has the situation over there turned out to be so bad? Isn't it said that Mr. Hong, the trilateral commander, is very capable? Even the princes of Qiong Town respect him quite a lot."

    "Governor Hong can only save a few big cities. There is really nothing he can do outside the cities."

    Zhang Lu muttered something in a low voice beside him, but the topic was too heavy and no one took it up.  After a moment, it was Zhang Ling's side, and his newlywed wife changed the subject in a low voice:

    "My little sister, I always yelled at home that this is not delicious and that is not delicious. I have been thinking about going back to Hainan all day, and my wife slapped me on the palm for this But if she hadn't been so desperate, we wouldn't have done it this time  It’s not that easy to come out yet.”

    "That's right! If it weren't for picking up my sister-in-law, I wouldn't want to go back. I'm used to eating good food here, and I really can't eat the food at homeBrother, look at me, I'm so hungry and thin when I go back this time!"

    After receiving support from his sister-in-law, Zhang Xiaomei immediately complained loudly and asked for credit. Zhang Ling looked at his sister with pity. If he had not been unable to escape and did not dare to leave Hainan Island, how could he be willing to let his little sister return to Shaanxi again.  Although I brought a few servants with me this time, I always followed the people from the Fuwei Escort Agency. The Escort Agency regularly goes to Shaanxi once a year to help the short-haired animals deliver goods there., but they are familiar with each other.  There are many contact points arranged along the way, which makes it relatively safe.

    But even so, having to travel through most of the Central Plains, including war-torn areas, is a danger that a girl should not endure.

    But I can't leave. The current situation: I rely on my good friendship with Short Hair, and I have never changed my words since I was captured. I have persisted for a long time, and I am able to stay on Hainan Island as a military attaché of the Ming Dynasty.  Still commanding an army.  This was also the only armed force of the Ming Dynasty on Hainan Island, at least in name.

    And once he leaves, if the court wants to send someone in, they may not be willing to accept it.  Even though Shorthair agreed to let the court arrange for civilian officials to manage civil affairs, in terms of military affairs, they have always openly promoted the saying "power comes from the barrel of a gun."  And Zhang Ling, who almost fully accepted their ideas, also deeply agreed with this.

    His heart was filled with pity and gratitude, but Zhang Ling just patted the girl's head gently.

    "Isn't it good? It saves you the chance to follow those people and keep shouting about losing weight all day long"

    …………

    About an hour later, the Zhang family walked out of a restaurant near the pier.

    Except for Zhang Ling and a few of his entourage, nothing has changed, so what should be done.  The remaining dozen or so visitors from Shaanxi, who had just arrived in Hainan Island, walked thousands of miles, and took the boat for several days without any impact, were all a little staggered at this time.  The ladies were more reserved, but Zhang Lu and the other rough guys were simply walking while holding on to the wall.

    They were all full.

    “It’s delicious, it’s really delicious!”

    It doesn't seem surprising to eat all the way to the wall in this restaurant near the pier. Their restaurant is originally the best restaurant in the area. The master chef was trained from the short-haired family. At first, he said that he would  When he started his own business, even those "real Kun" masters felt sorry for them for a long time. Otherwise, Zhang Ling would not have brought people here specially.

    The waiter at the shop over there enthusiastically came over to ask the customer if he wanted to sit down first, but Zhang Lu himself refused and did not dare to stay any longer.  In fact, I finished my meal early, but I was a little full and it was not good to move around right away.  So I sat down for a while and let the waiter serve me a cup of tea I tasted some snacks, and then I couldn't help but order a lot.  Otherwise, a meal wouldn't last two hours.

    "Little girl Zhang over there is fine. She's a girl. She has a naughty mouth but doesn't have a big appetite.  She ordered most of the things, but she only tasted a little of everything, and most of them went into the bellies of those rough guys.  Of course, the men were very satisfied with this. If there wasn't a snack guy in charge of taking orders, they really wouldn't know what to order when faced with a dazzling array of menus. Even Zhang Ling hadn't studied these.

    And Zhang Xiaomei is still chattering, showing off everything here to her brothers and relatives to prove her credibility:

    "How about it, I didn't lie to you when I was on the boat, did I? Even though we are separated by a sea, the life of the people here is really much better than that of our Ming Dynasty"

    "This is also where the Ming Dynasty belongs."

    Zhang Ling quickly added from the side that the Great Tomorrow Flag was still flying on the pier. Wasn’t it that he had persisted for so long just so that this flag could continue to fly on the island?  Others may not care about this kind of "political correctness", but he must talk about it!  Even if you are your own girl, you can’t talk nonsense!

    But Zhang Xiaomei just looked back at him, stuck out her tongue, turned back and continued to brag:

    "This restaurant isn't even the best. I'll take you to a restaurant in the big market later. Their seafood is amazing. Hongbin Restaurant is the best in the city, but it's too expensive. There's also the restaurant in Qionghai Villa.  It's pretty good Yeah, but if I want to talk about the top one, it's the short-haired old camp's canteen over in Lingao. It's delicious and free! It's a pity that it's not easy to get in there Sigh, if they do it again  It would be nice to have more happy events, and we can go get some food again."

    Zhang Ling was dumbfounded when he heard this, and patted his sister on the shoulder:

    "Little sister, you seem to have forgotten something."

    "What?"

    "Your brother and I also want to have a happy event."

    "Ah? I have already paid homage to you!"

    Zhang Xiaomei turned around in shock and saw the helpless expression on Zhang Ling's face:

    "Thank you, sister, but I still have to carry my wife home on my own."

    With a squeak, even the "daughter-in-law" next to him couldn't help but laugh out loud.  But then she saw Zhang Ling lowering his head and looking at her affectionately:

    "This is something that only happens once in a lifetime, and it must not be done casually. Thousands of thingsIt's already humiliating to come all the way here to get married. The ceremony must have been arranged for a while.  "

    Zhang Ling said these words to someone affectionately, and he immediately dominated the whole audience.  The master's face was already flushed, and he lowered his head and never dared to raise it again.  Zhang Xiaomei, on the other hand, held her heart in both hands and looked at her brother with admiration, her eyes almost turning into stars.  As for his brother Zhang Lu and several other relatives and entourage who had just come from their hometown, they were all stunned.

    The eldest son of the Zhang family was always known for being serious and self-possessed when he was in Shaanxi. He was known as a little scholar and was more upright than his father. Is the person in front of him really him?

    Facing everyone’s surprised looks, Zhang Ling secretly raised his thumb in his sleeve and gave a thumbs up to someone somewhere who was probably struggling to wash diapers.

    Boss Xie, the tricks you taught really work, brother, I appreciate it!

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