A small soldier of the frontier army in the late Ming Dynasty

Chapter 161
Wanshenghe Rice Store in Baoanzhou City is also decorated with lights and festoons at this time, and there are a lot of guests. Mrs. Zheng's uncle, Zheng Jinglun, is dressed up in a new look, but greets and sees them off at the door from time to time.

"Fourth Master, congratulations."

Every guest who came in to congratulate said this, they looked at Zheng Jinglun with jealousy in their eyes, this Zheng Jinglun didn't know what kind of dog shit luck, a niece married a man of integrity, and Shun Xiangbao held the real power The battalion officer, deputy Qianhu Gao Shiyin.Now there is even a niece who is married to the confidant of the integrity adult, Han Chao, the official of Qianhu. Now the Zheng family will not be able to prosper.

Brothers Han Chao and Han Zhong are both officials of thousands of households, and they are all confidantes and favorite generals of Lord Wang. When their brothers were transferred to Zhoucheng, they heard that the two of them had not yet married. Married to the two brothers, but ended up falling into the Zheng family.Many people are maliciously speculating that Han and North Korea don't even want their own beautiful daughter, but found a widow. Could it be that Han and North Korea are in a different mood?
Of course, everyone only dares to slander in their hearts. On the surface, they still have to greet Zheng Jinglun with a smile. Now Zheng Laosi, in the business circle of Zhoucheng, who dare not look at him?Wherever he went, who would call him disrespectfully, "Fourth Master?"

Zheng Jinglun was naturally very satisfied with his niece's marriage. When Mrs. Zheng's third sister, Zheng Xiaoyun, married Gao Shiyin, Zheng Jinglun had expressed her opposition. As Gao Shiyin's official position rose rapidly, he finally became the deputy thousand householder of Shun Xiangbao. Now, the marriage of his niece has become his far-sighted and proud move.

Now the eldest niece is married to the Han Dynasty. She is an official of Qianhu, and she is the confidant of the adult. The niece is the wife of the official. Therefore, Zheng Jinglun is extremely concerned about Mrs. Zheng's marriage. He has been busy these days , exhausted, her round face has lost a lot of weight, but her spirit is very good.

He was wearing brand new silk clothes, and the smile on his rich face never stopped, just welcoming the guests into the house one by one.

At this time in the back room, Mrs. Zheng's third sister, Zheng Xiaoyun, looked at Mrs. Zheng who was doing her makeup in the mirror and said, "My sister is so beautiful today."

Madam Zheng was a little ashamed, and said in a low voice: "Sister, come and make fun of me."

Zheng Xiaoyun tilted her head and said: "Sister, I'm not making fun of you. You are really beautiful in this outfit. My brother-in-law will be dumbfounded when I see you."

Madam Zheng suddenly sighed: "My sister is a widow after all, so I don't know if your big brother Han will dislike me..."

Mrs. Zheng had been interested in Han Chao two years ago. People said that women chased men, and there were layers of veils. Mrs. Zheng worked so hard to get Han Chao to agree to marry her, and her wish was fulfilled.

Zheng Xiaoyun said seriously: "Brother-in-law is a hero. Since he promised to marry you, he will definitely treat you well. Sister, don't worry."

Madam Zheng thought about it for sure, and became happy again.

……

In the Han residence, guests kept coming and going, and at this moment Binyi shouted: "Master Li Guangheng, the hereditary hundred-household officer of Zhongqianhu in Bao'an Prefecture, has arrived. I would like to present you with two letters of congratulations. Congratulations to Han Qianhu's wedding."

In front of the hall of the Han Mansion, following Bin Yi's shout, the Han Chao and Han Zhong brothers who were here to greet them saw a burly middle-aged general striding in, and beside him, his wife followed him. In the living room, there was another beautiful young lady, about fifteen or six years old, quite shy, she followed closely beside her mother, she seemed to be Li Guangheng's daughter.

This Li Guangheng had a rough face and a rough voice when he spoke. He saluted Han Chao: "Congratulations to Han Qianhu on his wedding."

There is no text.

Han Chao smiled and said, "I'm sorry Li Baihu, please sit inside."

He asked his younger brother Han Zhong to welcome Li Guangheng in. Unexpectedly, he called out, but Han Zhong didn't respond. He looked in surprise and saw his younger brother staring at Miss Li with his mouth open and his eyes wide open. Not moving at all.

Li Guangheng entered the hall and saw Tian Changguo, the battalion officer, talking happily with Zhang Guiyan, the officer in charge of the garrison. Oh, and said lightly: "It's Li Baihu. If you're not in the army right now, you don't need to be polite."

After saying a word, he continued joking with Zhang Gui.

Li Guangheng met a soft nail, came down sullenly, found a place to sit down by himself, saw the wine on the table, couldn't help but get greedy, but it's a pity that it's not rude to be rude on this occasion, he sat sullenly for a while, and sighed tone.

Suddenly he felt a pain in his waist, but it was his wife Liu who pinched him, he frowned and said, "Ma'am, what are you doing?"

His wife, Liu Shi, whispered viciously in his ear: "Why are you staring at the women over there without blinking? Tell me honestly, are you looking for some sexy fox?"

Only then did Li Guangheng realize that he was thinking about something on his mind. When did he stop looking at the female relatives over there, he said angrily, "What are you talking nonsense about?"

He suddenly realized that his daughter was gone: "Hey, where did Yi'er go?"

Han Zhong was like an ant on a hot pot, he wanted to strike up a conversation with Miss Li, but he couldn't muster up the courage.See that Miss Li is quietly hiding in a dark corner by the table, with her back turned to her body, not knowing what she is doing there.

After turning around for several times, he finally got enough energy. He walked over arrogantly, imitating the way in the opera, bowed to the little lady Li, and said: "...Young lady, you are polite."

The little lady Li was startled, moved her mouth quickly a few times, swallowed a big mouthful, then turned around, her face was a little red, it seemed to be swollen, seeing that it was Han Zhong, she corrected her sitting posture, He said softly, "So it's Han Qianhu, what's the matter?"

Han Zhong was stunned for a long time before he remembered the next line: "Xiaosheng Han Zhong, may I ask where is the fairy town of my little lady, how old is she, who is her first name, have you ever been married?"

The little lady's face slowly turned red, her head almost fell to Su.'s chest, she said shyly: "The little girl is the one who called Li Yiyi."

Han Zhong said oh a few times, he just stared at Miss Li in disbelief.

Miss Li answered shyly for a long time, seeing that Han Zhong was just standing beside her, neither talking nor walking away.Gradually, her expression became unfriendly, and suddenly she opened her eyes and said fiercely: "Who would look at others like that, shameless disciple."

Seeing her face change in an instant, Han Zhong couldn't help being stunned.

……

As the guests continued to come, the atmosphere in the Han Mansion reached a climax, and suddenly Binyi shouted: "The integrity officer of Baoan Prefecture, Mr. Wang, has arrived."

Immediately there was commotion in the hall, and everyone stood up. Seeing that his brother had gone somewhere, Han Chao hurriedly went out to welcome his younger brother, only to see Wang Dou walking in with a smile on his hands, his wife Xie Xiuniang .Xie Yike led several guards and followed behind them with their heads held high.

Han Chao wanted to worship with a big gift, Wang Dou stopped him, and said with a smile: "Brother Han, you are the bridegroom official today, so you don't need to make such a big gift."

He looked at Han Chao and nodded again and again: "You have finally got married, and you have settled one of my worries."

Wang Dou hugged him and patted him on the back repeatedly: "Good brother."

There was a sound of exclamation, and countless pairs of envious eyes looked at Han Chao.

Wang Dou's move also made Han Chao choke up: "Thank you, my lord."

Wang Dou said with a smile: "Today is your day of great joy, it is not appropriate to cry."

He smiled and brought his wife in, followed by a cloud of officials and generals who came up to pay homage to Wang Dou, and the Han residence was even more festive.

……

"Pick up the bride."

The sound of firecrackers exploded, and the mighty welcoming team came out of Wansheng and Midian and headed for Han Mansion, attracting countless crowds of onlookers along the way, and many children chased after the team.

Among the crowd, there was a woman standing blankly, with an enchanting figure, looking at the sedan chair going away, she said bitterly: "You are a heartless person."

……

On the 26th day of the first lunar month of the tenth year of Chongzhen, not long after the Han Dynasty got married, his younger brother Han Zhong also got married. His wife was Li Yiyi, the daughter of Li Guangheng, the hereditary official of the Zhongqian Households in Baoan Prefecture. This little lady Li is also in Baoan Prefecture. The famous beauty, Han Zhong fell in love with her at first sight, and he would not marry unless she was the only one. After being matched by a caring person, the lovers will finally get married, which is a good talk for everyone in the world.

The Han brothers married Shuangjiao one after another, and envied others. After many days of bustling in Baoanzhou, they gradually calmed down.

When Baoan Prefecture was peaceful, the outside world was still buzzing. In the first month of the tenth year of Chongzhen, Emperor Taizong of the Qing Dynasty personally conquered North Korea and blamed him for the crime of helping the Ming Dynasty.The Qing army was as powerful as a broken bamboo, even Keyizhou and Anzhou, and approached Pyongyang.King Li Ji of Joseon led his eldest son and all his officials to flee to Namhan Mountain, and ordered his second son to hide on Ganghwa Island with his family and asked Daming for help.

The Ming Dynasty ordered Chen Hongfan, the commander-in-chief, to dispatch various boat divisions to help. When the Ming army went to sea, they found out that the vassal state Korea had presented an imperial seal to surrender to the Qing Dynasty.

On the third day of February in the tenth year of Chongzhen, Zhang Xianzhong, Luo Rucai and other companies approached Anqing for hundreds of miles, and Nanjing was shocked.Emperor Chongzhen ordered Zuo Liangyu, Ma Yu, Liu Liangzuo and others to join forces to rescue.Zhang Xianzhong and the Ming army fought at the foot of Anqing City. Zhang Xianzhong was defeated and retreated to the ancient village of Qianshan Tianwang. Ming Anqing Governor Zhang Guowei called on Zuo Liangyu to search the mountain. go.

On the eighth day of February in the tenth year of Chongzhen, Baoanzhou City organized a grand spring plowing ceremony. The soldiers and civilians in the city came out. They beat gongs and drums, carried paper plows for spring cattle, and set off firecrackers all the way to carry the spring cattle to the field. In the thatch factory, led by Wang Dou and Zhizhou Li Zhentong, they burned incense and prayed for the heaven and earth, hoping for a bumper harvest in the new year.

Then came a year of intensive spring plowing. Those who planted winter wheat at the head of the field needed watering, turning green and jointing, topdressing and weeding.In the drier land, millet and sorghum are planted. Since the state city exempts the military and civilians from taxation and food collection this year, all the crops from the fields belong to themselves, so everyone is very motivated. Except for some big families, the soldiers and civilians in the state city are now Cultivation and watering basically depend on manpower. Everyone looks forward to the day when the wells are filled in their fields and the cattle are distributed.

Mr. Morality has promised everyone that before the autumn sowing, he will distribute cattle and dig irrigation wells for everyone.Everyone has heard that in the original Shun Township Fort where Mr. Zhuo is in charge, the distribution of cattle has already begun. Every four households will be distributed with one cattle. When the cattle purchased in the future arrive, three households will be given Give one cattle.Everyone is eagerly looking forward to that day.

Seeing the unprecedented enthusiasm of the soldiers and civilians in Tiantou, Zhizhou Li Zhenyu was very moved. Wang Dou said: "This is all due to the benevolent government of the Lord, so the people are grateful and work hard."

Zhizhou Li Zhenzhen shook his head and sighed deeply.

……

After the tense spring plowing was over, the people in Zhoucheng went to work hard to reclaim wasteland. Two days after Qingming, Wang Dou called Han Chao, Han Zhong, Wen Fangliang from Zhoucheng, Lin Daofu, Gao Shiyin, Sun Sanjie and others from Shunxiangbao to come. Come to discuss matters, this time to gather people, Wang Dou is going to let them suppress bandits everywhere to make money, now there are no bandits in Baoanzhou City, so they can only go out to fight.

When he saw Han Zhong, Wang Dou was startled, his face was covered with scars, and he was too timid to look at the crowd.

Wang Dou asked in surprise, "Second Brother Han, what's wrong with you?"

Han Zhong stood aggrieved, and after a while, he suddenly burst into tears: "My wife hit me, woo woo woo woo..."

(End of this chapter)