Women Wearing Men: The Growth Path of the Bastards of the Aristocratic Family

Time flies, in the monotonous days of Luxi Academy day after day, the raging north wind blows up the fallen leaves, quietly dispelling the lingering coolness of autumn, whistling in with a sharp and sharp momentum, carrying the frost, very soon Quickly drag the warm Jiangnan into the long winter.

The freehand brushwork in the south of the Yangtze River is soft, even in the biting cold, the trees on the distant mountains are still green, but compared with the lush spring, there is less vitality and more emptiness and silence. It is still different after all.

The twelfth lunar month is approaching, and the lively and festive Spring Festival is already in sight.As the holidays approached, the students of Luxi Academy gradually became restless, with suppressed excitement and can't wait on their faces, adding a bit of rare vitality to the cold winter day.

In Shanchang's house, Xu Chengyu was reviewing Gu Yunji's homework, and said, "Well, you did a good job these two days, it's rare for you to calm down. It's going to be a holiday, not to mention the students, even the teachers I don't have much time to go to class, and I seem to be able to sit still, but in fact, Hun'er flew home early."

Gu Yunji handed him the hand stove filled with charcoal, and said with a smile: "Who says it's not? It's obviously a few days before the holiday, but they have started to pack their luggage in twos and threes. Su Qi plans to go to northern Xinjiang every day. What things, he suddenly remembered last night that he had left his kneepads and left them unpacked, and he started to rummage in the middle of the night with just a piece of clothing on, and he didn’t think it was too cold.”

Xu Chengyu raised his eyebrows: "Oh? Is he going to northern Xinjiang this year? Won't he go back to the capital?"

Gu Yunji said: "It is said that Ding Guogong sent a letter, telling Su Qi to pack his things and go to northern Xinjiang as soon as he is on vacation, and accompany him to train troops on the border, and let him come back when spring comes."

Hearing this, Xu Chengyu couldn't help but tsk-tsk: "Northern Xinjiang is already bitterly cold, and it's even worse in winter. Duke Ding was so determined to recruit his son to such a place. But Su Qi is a son who is used to riches and honor. Even if he is not willing to come to the academy, he is willing this time?"

"Why do you want to? Su Qi complained about his father for a long time, and wrote several letters to protest, but was beaten back mercilessly by Duke Dingguo. There was really no other way but to obey."

Recalling Su Qi's appearance, Gu Yunji couldn't help feeling amused: "But I see him, he's just duplicity. He complained, but actually Su Qi started to pack his luggage as soon as he received his father's letter."

"Before the person sent by Duke Dingguo to pick him up arrived, he made all the preparations. He even planned several routes to northern Xinjiang. Just like that, he kept talking every day that he was afraid he picked it up. Duke Ding doesn't feel sorry for him at all."

Hearing his description, Xu Chengyu couldn't help laughing. After shaking his head and laughing for a while, he sighed again: "After all, it is a family of military generals. Although Su Qi is usually out of tune, he still follows his father in his bones. He has a bit of blood and tenacity. , the tiger father has no dogs and sons."

"When it comes to reading, Su Qi's talent is actually not very good, and he probably stops at Juren. But when it comes to joining the army, it depends on his temperament and martial arts. As long as he works hard, he will have a lot of potential in the future!"

Gu Yunji felt that what he said was very true, so he echoed a few more words.The two were chatting, and the topic went back to what happened during the Spring Festival.Gu Yunji said: "Of course, Cheng Yan and I are going back to Huating County, Songjiang Prefecture, to reunite with our family. What about the teacher and Miss Xu? Should we stay in Hangzhou Prefecture, or return to the capital to celebrate the New Year with Mr. Xu?"

Xu Chengyu shook his head: "Not at all. Shujing will stay in the capital, and Shuhua and I will go back to our hometown, Shaoxing Mansion."

Like the Xu family in Shaoxing and the Gu family in Songjiang, they are both well-known big families in the south of the Yangtze River.The Xu family has a deep foundation. In addition to sending their children to become officials, they also operate maritime trade. The business routes extend in all directions, and they can eat everywhere. They have great influence in Shaoxing Prefecture.

Although Xu Chengyu's parents are no longer alive, he was born in Xu's family after all, and there are many brothers, nephews and nephews in Shaoxing Mansion, and he still has to go back to visit from time to time.

As he said that, Xu Chengyu sighed: "The pirates along the coast have been raging fiercely in the past few years, which has disturbed people in Shaoxing Prefecture. Last year, the clan lost a lot of business income. I have to go back and take a look to appease the clan. "

Xu Chengyu became an official from the former official to the chief assistant of the cabinet. His disciples are all over the world, and he is also very prestigious within the Xu family. Whenever something happens, everyone is used to following his steps. This time the Japanese pirates are so rampant, so it is natural that he will be killed. Please go back for ideas.

Hearing this, Gu Yunji's expression froze: "Have the pirates started making trouble again? Why didn't you see it written in the mansion newspaper?"

Xu Chengyu said: "The Japanese pirates are making trouble every year. It's not uncommon for them to come back again and again. As long as there are no major disturbances, the imperial court will not suddenly pay attention."

Gu Yunji couldn't help asking: "Eastern Japan is in a civil war, and they can't take care of others. A few floating warriors leaked from them are homeless, so they slowly gather at sea and become Japanese pirates. It stands to reason that they are such a small country. , there are not many people, it should be impossible to become powerful, why is it so difficult to suppress the Japanese pirates along the coast?"

Xu Chengyu explained: "The Japanese pirates wandering in the sea, although there are not many in number, they are very scattered. You fight and retreat, you go and harass the other, which is very annoying. Every time our dynasty gathers a large number of soldiers to confront the Japanese pirates head-on, they hide in the east and west. Raiding, walking you around, wasting military power and people's money in vain."

"Thus, although the Japanese plague has existed for a long time, it is always difficult to completely eliminate it. It is often like leeks. After one crop is cut, another crop will come again, and it will never be completely eliminated."

Xu Chengyu was worried, not only the family members who were worried about being harassed, but also the coastal residents of several state capitals who were worried about being affected by the Japanese disaster.

Hearing this, Gu Yunji couldn't help thinking of Qi Jiguang, a famous anti-Japanese general in the history of his previous life.I just don't know if there is such a national hero in this era who can restore the peace of the coastal people?
As they spoke, the two were lost in thought, and ended this topic in unconscious silence.

In the bleak winter wind, a rare thin wet snow fell in the always warm south of the Yangtze River, which added a bit of mud to the students of Luxi Academy on their way home from the holiday.But this small ups and downs did not affect everyone's joy and urgency, but instead became a topic of relief on the long way home.

While Gu Yunji and Cheng Yan were staggering towards Huating County, Songjiang Prefecture in a carriage, Su Qi also embarked on the journey to the bitter cold northern border while the carriages and horses changed several times.

In the twelfth lunar month, people who have been busy for a year finally have a chance to rest, prepare New Year's goods, wear new clothes, put up Spring Festival couplets, and keep the old year... It seems busy, but it is full of the excitement of the Spring Festival and the joy of reunion.

After more than half a year, Gu Yunji, who had been studying abroad for several months, finally reunited with his family just in time for the year before. Amidst the sound of crackling firecrackers, he had a fulfilling and fulfilling year.