Daming: From the end of Hongwu

325 Chapter 323 - The Children of the Zhen Family

Just two days later.

The news that the imperial court rewarded Jing Nan's heroes spread throughout Beiping City. Compared with the restraint in Nanjing City at the beginning, the atmosphere in Beiping City was much more direct. Countless families of Jing Nan officers and soldiers almost overturned Beiping City.

They are different from men, the more proud they are, the more they must remember not to forget their form, and Beiping City is also different from the capital, in this important military town, military households account for more than half of the households, there are not too many bullshit chores, it is also Therefore, everyone has pure views and expectations on military merits.

Whoever made the Duke of the country.

Whoever sealed the marquis.

Even whoever, from a small family, was awarded a hereditary commander by the court.

and many more.

Discourses such as this were circulated in the streets and alleys of Beiping almost all day long. The uncles and aunts gave full play to their role as intelligence stalls, so that the heat of this matter could not be lowered for a long time.

Among them, the Zhen family was the one that was mentioned the most, especially in the Fengwei Hutong and Qingshui Hutong where the Zhen family lived, those old neighbors gathered together to discuss more eagerly than their family's promotion.

"Who would have thought that the old Zhen's family could reach such a level of prosperity, tsk tsk, I think my brother and sister Yuqing borrowed money from me back then."

"Go, go, go, it's as if you didn't ask us to borrow it. Everyone here counts as one, and who is not an old neighbor of Lao Zhen's family. You are showing the wrong place."

"Hey, can you compare with my family? My house used to be next to Lao Zhen's house, and when Yuqing's younger siblings borrowed money, I gave Yuqing's younger siblings two hundred coins without saying a word. Who of you was as happy as me at that time Don’t say too much, I’m going to Zhen’s mansion now, and Yuqing’s siblings still call me old sister-in-law when they see me.”

"Cheng's family, don't talk nonsense. You have wronged us for nothing. We borrowed money happily back then."

"Yes, yes, who said no."

The Cheng family glanced at them squintingly, and snorted, "Yo, are you regretting it now? It's just that changing your tone is a fart. See if my brother and sister Yuqing recognize it."

A group of people broke up immediately.

Even noisy jealousy and thick necks jumped up and down each other.

It's really rich in the mountains and someone climbs it.

However, we have been neighbors for many years, and we quarreled for a while, but there was no reason for the quarrel. After we got tired, we all quieted down again.

At this time, the old daughter-in-law of the Zhang family, who has always been a bit bitter and arrogant, sighed and said: "Speaking of which, I really didn't expect the Zhen family to be so prosperous before, even if I knew that the boss of the Zhen family was promising, I thought that marrying the princess would be the end of my life." Now, who would want to rely on his own ability to become the Duke of the State, that is the Duke of the State, and now that King Yan is in charge of the court, the boss of the Zhen family must be a son-in-law."

The old Cheng family also sighed, and enviously said: "Who said no, let's not talk about the boss of the Zhen family, after all these years, look at the girls of the Zhen family who married, and all of them are married now. It's Lord Hou's house. I remember who said that Er Xian must not be able to get married after being divorced. Later, he married Zhang Wu who moved to our Beetail Alley. How about the house now, not only did they move out later, but they also have their Hou Ye's mansion in the capital."

"That's right, even the reckless third son was named an uncle. This is really amazing. Oh, yes, I remembered. I remember that it was the old Zhang's family who said that the second virtuous married was not good."

The old Zhang's family jumped up all of a sudden, and said in a sharp voice: "Fart, Er Xian's girl has been young since she was a child, and after she was divorced that year, I was still thinking about finding a nephew at my natal family to beg Er Xian. "

"That's right. Didn't you say that you married poorly because you didn't get the second sage back then?"

A group of people suddenly started arguing again.

But while arguing and arguing, each of them couldn't help feeling sour in their hearts. They couldn't help but guess that when the Zhen family lived in Fengwei Hu, if they had made a baby marriage with the Zhen family early, then they would be in the boss of Zhen at this moment. Could it be possible to confer a title under the tugging of the master?

The more they think like this, the more uncomfortable they feel.

But there is no medicine for regret in this world.

And who can be a prophet?

……

In Zhen's mansion, the second sage, the fourth younger sister and the fifth younger sister are all gathered at home at this time, chatting lively about the family affairs. In these years, apart from Yan Wang's mansion, if anyone is under the greatest pressure, their Zhen family bears the brunt .

no way.

Their eldest brother boarded King Yan's boat early, and even married King Yan's daughter, and they both prospered and lost with King Yan, and they, as Zhen Wu's own sisters, could not escape or escape, so they could only live with King Yan. Like Zhen Wu, he was involved in this battle of Jing Nan.

Ruojing is hard to lose, they, including the people they marry, can't get better.

In addition, since Jing Nan raised the army, they have been fighting all the time, and even the imperial soldiers and horses once fought against the city of Beiping. If they say that they have no pressure in their hearts, they are lying.

Especially since the last time Zhen Wu and his troops left Beiping, it has been two years. Although there have been reports of victories coming to Peiping, who can not worry a little bit.

Not to mention too much, the real body of the fifth sister's father-in-law was sent back to Peiping a few months ago.

The military situation is dangerous, life and death are unpredictable, how can they really feel at ease in Beiping City.

Fortunately, the war is really over now.

They can also freely share with each other, the fruits of peace that their brothers and men have won.

Zhang Yuqing heard them talking excitedly about Duke Zhao, Marquis Cheng Yang, Marquis Zong Jing, etc. Although she was very excited and happy, she couldn't help beating her daughters when she saw their complacent looks.

"Now all of you are rich, but you also need to know how to keep this wealth, especially those of you who are married. You know how poor and miserable your family was back then. Don't just buy a handkerchief all at once. The days of reluctance have been left behind, and there is one more thing I need to tell you. Now that King Yan is in charge of the court, you also need to mention your men. To think of your sister-in-law's affection, this is a family."

Erxian and the others quickly responded.

Xiao Qi, who was on the side, couldn't help asking Xiao Liu: "Sixth sister, King Yan is now the emperor, will our sister-in-law also become a princess in the future, so should our elder brother be the Duke or the son-in-law?"

Xiao Liuyi scratched his head, thought for a while, and said, "It's different, we can't compare, the son-in-law or the county horse, it's all because our elder brother married his elder sister-in-law, but the Duke was typed by our elder brother himself, if we really want to compare ourselves, The son-in-law's yearly salary seems to be only a thousand stones, not as high as the Duke's, and probably not as high as the Duke's."

After finishing speaking, Xiao Liu looked at Zhu Yuying and asked, "Sister-in-law, am I right?"

Zhu Yuying smiled, she was the eldest daughter of King Yan since she was a child, and she was the Princess of the princess when she was an adult, so she didn't feel any emotion about these titles.

In her heart, she has always regarded these things as foreign objects, so she explained to Xiao Liu and Xiao Qi: "It is meaningless to be higher or lower than this, the important thing is your own ability. Ability should not be underestimated by others. Let’s take my father... father emperor as an example. At the beginning, my father emperor had many brothers, all of whom were prince princes. How many of them can compare with my father emperor? This title, in the final analysis, That is to get some annual salary, just to eat, and other things are useless, if you only compare annual salary, the Duke of the State is indeed more than the son-in-law, but it doesn't matter how much, it's all from our family, there is no difference."

After saying this, Zhu Yuying looked at Xiaoqi, stared and said: "Sister-in-law said so much, do you understand what it means? Although your elder brother is tolerant of your studies, he does not allow you to be incapable of learning. These days you play I'm a little crazy, when your elder brother comes back, I will tell him in detail."

"what?"

Xiaoqi's face became bitter all of a sudden, he just said a word, but he didn't expect to be lectured, he just felt that he had no human rights at a young age, why didn't anyone talk about Sixth Sister.

It's unfair.

But he didn't dare to say these words, especially when his sisters were all present.

If you are not careful, the gossip meeting will turn into a criticism meeting.

Xiao Liu didn't have as many scruples as he did, and said with a smile on the spot: "Then I will marry a prince in the future, and it will be the greatest benefit for me to take care of the family." As he spoke, Xiao Liu giggled.

With such a smile, she immediately made Zhu Yuying and Er Xian amused.

Except for the fact that this girl had a hard life before she was five years old, but as long as she can remember, she can be said to be rich and well-fed, and she has always spent money lavishly. What she fears most in her life is Zhen Wu and Zhu Yuying's pocket money.

At this time, the fourth sister covered her mouth with a light smile and said, "Oh, my good girl, the sister of our father-in-law and the son-in-law, how can we still get married? Your food is absolutely indispensable, let alone with the strength of my elder brother who loves you." I don't know how much dowry I have to buy for you, but be careful that my mother is reluctant, I still remember that when we were married, our elder brother spent money to buy a house to add dowry, and my mother was so distressed that he couldn't sleep for half the night."

Speaking of which, the fourth younger sister turned to look at Zhang Yuqing, and continued, "Mother, my eldest brother is now the Duke of the state, and the third brother is also an uncle. You must stop feeling bad."

Zhang Yuqing glared at the fourth sister, and said, "You girl, don't say that your mother is partial, no matter how much dowry your eldest brother prepares for Xiao Liu, I, a mother, really don't feel bad."

These words made the fourth and fifth younger sisters a little puzzled. From childhood to adulthood, if their mothers said that they were partial to the eldest brother and second sister, they knew it well, but they had never seen their mothers partial to the younger six.

Zhang Yuqing curled her lips and said, "Do you think I am reluctant to part with those belongings and money? I feel sorry for your elder brother, and you don't think about it. Your father left early, and all the big and small things in the house were not earned by your elder brother." Yes, it’s easy for you to take it away, your elder brother loves your sister so much, he would give you anything, I understand, but I just love your elder brother.”

Speaking of this, Zhang Yuqing suddenly recalled the conversation between her and Zhen Wu many years ago. At that time, her family was poor and she really had no other choice. I have to rely on you, you can't think it's unfair, it's a matter of course, at that time she said that she would prefer Zhen Wu at home, so that Zhen Wu wouldn't feel so bitter when she thought of her mother .

Now that so many years have passed, Zhen Wu has done it.

Even better than she imagined.

But what is the price?
Zhang Yuqing couldn't help but a few glistening tears appeared in her eyes, she said: "You only know that your eldest brother is capable and can earn back anything, but have you ever thought about how many dangers and injuries your eldest brother has encountered over the years? The martial arts training hall at home, except for the third and the sixth, who of you have seen the dense knife marks on the armor that your elder brother replaced, and really thought that every time your elder brother came back after tidying up, nothing happened Is it? Xiaoliu really loves your elder brother, otherwise she is a girl, why is she so concerned about martial arts? She wants to help your elder brother, and she is afraid that your elder brother will not come back one day, so in the matter of getting married , I’m just a little six, I’m going to say this in front of you, and you all have to admit it.”

Erxian, Fourth Sister and Fifth Sister, even Xiao Qi, were all speechless for a while, and even lowered their heads with a bit ashamed expression.

Seeing that the atmosphere was a little off, Zhu Yuying quickly said, "Mother, what are you doing so well? My sisters finally came back to get together. Why do you still mention these sad words? Also, I will do this Daughter-in-law, I have to refute you. You only said that your husband loves your sister, so why don’t you talk about how the second sister loves your brother? Not to mention that the second sister prepares clothes for her husband every year. In winter, there are winter clothes, and in summer There are thin shirts, which are almost prepared more than the daughter-in-law, and the fourth and fifth younger sisters, who always remember the husband's preferences, prepare carefully every year, and never say anything if the husband is useful, so you don't care about them. Remember? Let the daughter-in-law say, you are partial to your husband, and I can't see the partiality."

Zhang Yuqing glared at Zhu Yuying angrily: "You are the only one who can talk, that's fine, I won't say much about them, anyway, I've been the boss for a year or two, they know it, don't care about it."

The two sages glanced at Zhang Yuqing resentfully: "Yes, according to your bias, if you care about it, you can't stop being angry."

She said so, but she wanted to go to the training hall to have a look.

In fact, she grew up with Zhen Wu, and she worried and missed Zhen Wu no less than Zhang Yuqing, but the sea in her heart is deeper, and she often hides her words, making it impossible for people to find out.

Then the few chatted for a while, and then they went to the martial arts hall as companions.

Er Xian and the others looked at Zhen Wu's retreated armor and some weapons, and they were silent for a long time, only Xiao Liu giggled and said, "Brother is invincible in the world."

I don't know if she really thinks so, or if she keeps using this sentence to hypnotize herself.

……

At the same time, after Zhen Wu embarked on his return journey, he had already arrived in Jinan City.

Zhen Wu looked at Jinan City with all kinds of emotions in his heart, he sighed for a long time, and called Cao Xiaoman: "I will not go in Jinan City, lest the officials in the city greet you with great fanfare and hold a banquet, which will affect the return date, so you can Take office yourself."

Cao Xiaoman nodded, but there was some reluctance and hesitation in his eyes.

Counting it, it was the first time he wanted to leave Zhen Wu since he followed Zhen Wu when he was a teenager, but he also knew that he couldn't stay by Zhen Wu's side forever.

He has to grow up, and he can't live up to Zhen Wu's expectations of him.

Zhen Wu patted him on the shoulder and sighed: "In fact, your credit is enough to be a commander of the guard, but you wanted to come to Jinan City, but you can only serve as a commander, but this is also a good thing for you. You have never been alone, now there is someone on top of you, you are less stressed, and you can adapt, I will try to transfer you when I have a chance in the future."

"As for the position of commanding colleagues, don't put too much pressure on you. You are in charge of military drills, defenses, expeditions and other matters. You have experience in these things, but you have changed from me to Jinan City. Presumably you should I can't trouble you, as for the logistical matters that another fellow acquaintance is in charge of, I will learn more when I have time, you are still young, and it is not time for you to slack off and enjoy your blessings, you know?"

"Yes, I see." Cao Xiaoman replied sullenly.

"In addition, I know that you want to come to Jinan City because of the girl you adopted in Jinan. I want to scold you for being worthless, but...forget it, outsiders can't talk about emotional matters, but you must remember to get rid of that girl as soon as possible. Just bring the woman into the house, don't make troubles in the house, if you provoke your daughter-in-law to cry to the princess, even I can't help you, understand?"

Cao Xiaoman's face blushed, and he didn't know why, but he especially liked that woman who was once married as his wife.

Zhen Wu looked at Cao Xiaoman, who had already been regarded as his younger brother, and had countless words in his heart that he wanted to tell him, but after thinking about it, he finally just said one more sentence: "If you have anything to do in the future, please write to me."

Cao Xiaoman nodded.

"Okay, you can go." Zhen Wu waved.

Cao Xiaoman looked at Zhen Wu reluctantly. When Zhen Wu urged him again and again, Cao Xiaoman turned his horse and led the thirty or so familiar people he had chosen to head towards Jinan City.

Zhen Wu watched Cao Xiaoman's leaving back and was silent for a long time.

Until Cheng Liang came to his side: "Grandpa, shouldn't it be time for us to leave?"

Zhen Wu took a look at Cheng Liang, this kid was the eldest grandson of his old neighbor's family, a generation younger than him, now he is just in his early 20s, when he was injured by a gun, this guy also ran away with him in the middle of the night, He is a person who knows the basics, and now he is the leader of his Thousand Guards.

What made Zhen Wu feel emotional was that people who were younger than him also began to appear gradually.

Zhen Wu nodded his head, turned his eyes to the direction of Beiping, then swung his whip vigorously, and headed towards Beiping first.

Family.

He is coming back.

……

　Thank you for the 5000 tip from 'The rain is getting bigger', thank you boss.

　　In addition, let me briefly explain that I am sealed at home with my daughter-in-law, and my daughter-in-law has more things to do than you can imagine, and she cannot enter the state of retreat at all. In addition, she is newly married, so she cannot ignore her thoughts.

　　Don't get me wrong, I'm talking about trivial things in life like eating, drinking, and lassing.

　　
　
(End of this chapter)