Chapter 881 Chapter 881: A Mohist Who Can Practice (Part 1) [Asking for monthly votes]
“The world is vast and the journey is far away. Ziyi often said during his lifetime, ‘A good man has his ambitions in all directions.’ My brother-in-law should not be restricted to a small place.” The young woman warned earnestly.
Chao Lian's eyes turned red again when he spoke so sincerely.
The eldest son Gu Ren could only stand up to break the heavy atmosphere.
"When did Uncle Chao become so sentimental? It's rare to have a reunion, so you should be happy. Recently, I asked the cook to learn some vegetarian dishes from the government kitchen. Uncle Chao wants to try it." The funeral ceremony has not been carried out at the house, and everyone is there. During the mourning period, the diet can only be light.
Qi Shan is not short of treatment here. Even if they are not allowed to eat meat and fish, they are given the best food and drink possible and do not criticize outsiders. Chao Lian understood his nephew's intentions and showed interest.
The eldest nephew stood up and said, "I'll go to the kitchen to urge you."
Only Chao Lian and Gu Ren's widow were left in the hall.
“Sister-in-law, have you ever thought about the future?”
There are some topics that he wants to avoid his eldest nephew.
The young woman understood his hint at once.
“What did Ziyi say before he died?”
Chao Lian shook his head: "At that time, the war was so urgent that I didn't have time to leave any last words. It's just that my eldest brother had mentioned it before that, saying that my sister-in-law was in her prime, and if he had any good luck in the Dragon Slaying Bureau, she should take advantage of her youth to find a husband. , don’t waste time.”
It was normal for widows to remarry in this era.
Especially widows who have given birth are more popular.
This proves that the ex-husband is too light-hearted to bear the good fortune of the widow. Only a man with a truly precious life can bear it. If she was willing, there would be many wealthy families who could come to her as matchmakers. Chao Lian hopes that his sister-in-law will live an easier life, but he will respect her choice.
The young woman smiled bitterly: "This sounds like what Ziyi would say. It's just that he has been newly mourned for half a year. How can I think about remarrying? To say the least, even if I were willing to look again, it would be difficult to find someone more upright and compatible than him. My beloved. Now I just want to raise the three sons and two daughters left by Ziyi well. They respect me as their mother from the bottom of their hearts, how can I abandon them? "
Three sons and two daughters, only the youngest daughter was born to her.
The first two wives were both good people, and the children they left behind were also good-natured. They never made things difficult for her step-brother and treated her with respect and filial piety. For sincerity, as long as you take care of them, you will still be a respected old prince in your house in the future.
In comparison, remarrying is nothing more than a big gamble.
In case she has three long or two shorts in her new husband's house, the old ministry of Gu Ren is not good for her, and a "family affairs" will be blocked. If she were still Gu Ren's widow, everything would be different. Even her father strongly supported this matter.
She appreciated her brother-in-law's kindness.
Chao Lian: "Qing made a mistake, and I ask my sister-in-law to forgive me."
The two of them made a tacit agreement never to mention the matter of remarriage again.
Chao Lian stayed at the house for three days.
On the fourth day, pack your bags and prepare to set off.
Chao Lian felt at ease after confirming that his sister-in-law and nephew were in a safe situation and that Shangnan had a reliable new owner. He was still thinking about Brother Six and Thirteen, so he couldn't stay here for too long. During this period, the Sibao County officials did not ask about Chao Lian's whereabouts.
Until the day Chao Lian left.
Gu Ren's children and widow went out of the city to see him off.
Before Chao Lian got on his horse, he noticed that his eldest nephew looked like he wanted to speak but was hesitant. He had something to say to him. He patted his eldest nephew's vest with his big palm and said, "If you want to be a man, just say it. Don't hesitate. My eldest brother is not as coy as you."
Elder nephew, take courage.
“When will Uncle Chao return?”
"I don't know. Although your Thirteenth Uncle's condition is better than before, there's no telling when he will return to normal. In the past, there were other brothers to stop him from going crazy, but now there is only Sixth Brother left. I I'm worried, I'm afraid he will accidentally hurt Brother Six. But don't worry, eldest nephew, if I have time, I will definitely come back to see you." Chao Lian was puzzled. His eldest nephew had asked similar questions a long time ago, so why did he ask it again today? Blessed to the soul, a flash of inspiration flashes through my mind, and I can think through everything in an instant.
He hesitated: “Is this what you mean?”
The eldest nephew shook his head: "It was asked by the prayer master."
From the perspective of praying for good, it is natural to recruit Chao Lian to join. Gu Ren's adopted brother joins his lord, and it is more legitimate for the lord to take it to the south. Chao Lian is the signature! But Qishan also knew that Chao Lian would not easily accept someone other than Gu Ren as his master.
Guren’s position cannot be replaced by anyone.
If Chao Lian has no idea, Qi Shan will be rejected even if he comes forward to recruit for his lord, which will only embarrass both parties.
So he did not come forward and let Gu Ren's eldest son find out his attitude.
Chao Lian’s response to this was—
"I met Mr. Shen before I came to Sibao. Tell him these words exactly, and he will understand what they mean."
The eldest nephew nodded in agreement.
He took the luggage from the servants one by one and stuffed them into the horse saddlebags. Inside were all sets of men's clothes. These were all made by my mother with her servants and maids. Considering that time was tight and the warriors were brave enough to survive the cold and summer, they only prepared them for spring and autumn.
In addition to Uncle Chao's, there are also those of the Sixth Uncle and the Thirteenth Uncle.
Clothes, money, dry food, daily utensils…
Fortunately, Chao Lian's war horse was of excellent quality, and the horse's back did not sway even with so many gadgets piled on its back. He turned over and jumped on the horse to sit firmly, holding the reins with both hands, looking at everyone with reluctance, and repeatedly warned: "Eldest nephew, you are the eldest son of the eldest brother, and you have to shoulder all the affairs of the house. If you have any difficulties, go to Mr. Shen first. , you can have normal contact with your eldest brother, but don't be too close, which may easily cause unnecessary suspicion. Remember that brothers, friends, and brothers are respectful and harmonious, which is the way to the prosperity of the family. Don't allow outsiders to bully your family, and remember to be filial to your sister-in-law. !”
The eldest nephew led his younger brothers and sisters to clasp their fists in response.
“My nephew has written down everything Uncle Chao said.”
Chao Lian looked at the end of his sight and sighed: "My eldest brother has lived an open and bright life. You brothers and sisters are his heirs. No matter whether you are successful or unknown in the future, you cannot disgrace the family tradition. If I let my uncles know-"
Slightly raised the riding crop rolled in his hand.
He lowered his voice and looked serious: "Even if we are separated by thousands of mountains and rivers, we will come back and clear the door for my eldest brother!"
“Uncle Chao’s teachings, my nephew will never forget them!”
Several children said in unison.
Chao Lian clasped his fists at his sister-in-law and said: "The green mountains will not change, but the green water will always flow. Sister-in-law, take care of yourself and see you again someday."
“I wish my uncle Bu Fan is well and have a safe journey.”
Gu Ren’s eldest son also relayed Chao Lian’s words to Qi Shan.
Qishan just said: "I understand."
Gu Ren's eldest son tried to say something, but Qi Shan raised his hand to suppress it: "Your twelfth uncle has met my lord. With my lord's love for talents, it is impossible that he would not have the idea of recruiting. Either the Lord spoke but was rejected, or It’s just that the master knew the answer and didn’t speak out. Alas, this matter still depends on fate.”
At least the current Chao Lian has no fate with his lord.
Two possibilities, Qishan prefers the latter.
“Maybe one day in the future, fate will come.”
Qi Shan patted Gu Ren’s eldest son on the shoulder.
This episode did not stir up much trouble. Qi Shan turned back to the official office and pulled out a letter from his lord from the desk full of letters. This letter arrived at the office with Chao Lian, and it was unprecedentedly non-verbal. Qi Shan knew at a glance that someone had ghostwritten it. If Gu Ren's eldest son had not left, one would have known that the matter was related to him after taking a look at the contents of the secret message. To be precise, it has something to do with Gu Ren’s family.
Shen Tang wanted to give Gu Ren a title and title. Although the reward had no substantive rights, it was good-looking. The key was that the title could be passed on to Gu Ren's children, so that Gu Ren's old tribe and the people of Shangnan could see it. She I have not treated this family badly.
This is a basic operation.
Under normal circumstances, when dynasties change, the royal family of the previous dynasty is treated as mascots and raised. This can be used to win people's hearts and appease the old officials and survivors of the previous dynasty. Of course, there are also those who directly kill all the previous royal family. This can be done once and for all, but the evaluation of future generations may be mixed. Gu Ren is not the head of the country, and his family is not a royal family, but he has been upright and upright throughout his life and has done good deeds. Shen Tang took away Gu Ren's political legacy without bloodshed, and even more needed to establish a mascot to show off.
Under normal circumstances, Shen Tang doesn't have to worry about this matter.
It should be rewarded and rewarded, and it should be reused and reused.
but-
The situation of Gu Ren’s family is a bit complicated.
He had three sons and two daughters, among whom the eldest son who could legitimately inherit was an ordinary person. If the title was passed to him, the outside world might criticize Shen Tang for his sinister intentions and did not want Gu Ren's line to develop and prosper. If the eldest son is skipped and passed on to the talented younger son, the outside world will criticize Shen Tang for deliberately flattering him and sowing discord between their brothers, and it will also put Gu Ren's eldest son in an embarrassing situation.
If the broken jar is passed down to his younger daughter...
That would be even more troublesome. Just say that Shen Tang has eaten so much that not even the dregs are left. In short, no matter what you do, it’s not perfect.
The Lord also added a complaint at the end of the letter: [Are these aristocratic families the reincarnation of gangsters? Are you so able to find fault? He is not afraid that Gu Ren will talk to them in the middle of the night. 】
Because the above concerns were raised by several aristocratic families.
With Shen Tang's character, she doesn't care about these details at all. It doesn't matter how much people in the world criticize her, as long as she doesn't hear them. But out of respect for Gu Ren, we can't take this matter lightly and want to hear everyone's opinions.
Well, everyone!
Only Qin Li and Chu Yao were left with Shen Tang, and the others were sent out on business trips to take over the military affairs of various places. In order to know the opinions of her colleagues, she chose to send this secret letter to everyone. Qishan sat down and wrote a reply.
The reply was short, with only two words: [Director! 】
This is the most difficult to fault.
Gu Ren's youngest son and daughter are both talented in cultivation. If they are not interested in power, they can focus on the mountains and rivers and become famous people in the countryside. If they are interested in fame, they can also serve as officials in the court. You can earn whatever fame you want by yourself, and you don't need to compete with your elder brother for anything.
As for the gossip about those aristocratic families?
Master, you don’t need to pay too much attention.
As if they were farting.
Unknowingly, dusk is closing in on all sides.
Qishan rubbed his sore neck. There were still a few unfinished volumes on the table, and he missed Liao Jia who was on a business trip even more. If Liao Jia was still here, he would have finished his work long ago. When the clerk came in to deliver things, Qi Shan asked casually.
“What time is it today?”
The clerk told the day.
Qishan counted the time with his fingers: "...Time flies by very quickly. Shaomei has been gone for ten days. I wonder if he has seen his master. No matter who he is, please come back..."
Sigh, even Qin Li will do! Qin Gongsu is an honest person, and he won't say a word no matter how many official documents are thrown at him.
Qi Shan likes to use his official duties to "bully" Qin Li.
At the same time, in Yanzhou, there was Xingyang Road.
The team of hundreds of people is busy on their way. The young scribe at the head is dressed in red, and the color is a bit redder than the golden crow that is about to fall in the west. The man in red is sitting on a horse, with a gorgeous red plum stuck in his hair crown. The red plum swayed rhythmically with the young man's small body movements. He hummed an unknown southern tune softly, Wu Nong said softly.
Seeing that the last ray of light was about to disappear and the air temperature dropped, the scribe in red suddenly tightened the reins with one hand and raised the other hand to signal the soldiers and horses behind to stop.
His eyes fell on the end of the road, and the slightly obscene smile on his lips disappeared, replaced by a frosty look. He pointed towards the no-man's land: "Those who know the truth, get out!"
As the words fell, the air in front of him became distorted.
A figure quietly emerged.
This man was dressed in smart attire and holding a snow-white spear that looked like ice and snow in his arms. He looked exactly like a knight-errant. It's just that his demeanor is calm and stable, not as unruly and unruly as a ranger. Although he has murderous intent, he doesn't have the appearance of a lush green forest, and he looks more like a soldier.
The scribe in red clasped his fists: "Who are you?"
Young Ranger said concisely and to the point: "Pick up people."
He is not a bandit who blocks the road, so there is no need to be vigilant.
The young man's eyes fell on the red plum hairpin standing in the wind on the head of the scribe in red, and he added: "I'm here to pick you up."
The job itself had nothing to do with him.
I just accidentally heard that there was a female Mohist in the team. She happened to be recruiting soldiers to farm nearby, so she just took her over. Because it is a secret operation, the other side cannot raise a symbolic flag. But the lord also said that the leader is easy to recognize.
【As long as you see that the leader is a scribe, wearing either bright red or bright green, with flowers in his hair, and smiling like a personal trafficker, that is the target, and you are right. 】
The young man received the news that hundreds of people had entered the scene and rushed over immediately. The moment he saw the scribe in red, he fell silent - the Lord is honest and does not deceive others, he is indeed very easy to recognize!
The scribe in red also remained silent for a while.
After checking the password, I found out who I was.
He turned over and dismounted: "I'm ashamed, I didn't recognize the young general."
I couldn't help but murmur in my heart.
Does your master recruit people based on their faces now?
The young military general in front of me is really outstanding!
ifies by Yun Ce, named Yuan Mou.
The scribe in red responded: "Liao Jia, Liao Shaomei."
He noticed that Yun Ce's eyes were a little absent-minded, glancing behind him as if absentmindedly, and asked, "Any questions?"
Yun Ce came back to his senses and felt a little embarrassed.
“I heard there was a female ink artist on this trip?”
Before Lio Jia could answer, the curtain of a carriage behind was suddenly lifted, revealing a head with messy hair and red sleep marks on his face. As he poked his head out, he shouted, "Hey, I seem to hear Yun Yuanmou's voice?"
Liao Jia looked at Yun Ce in astonishment.
Yun Ce smiled awkwardly: "It's an old friend."
After speaking, he raised his voice again: "Jiujiu, here!"
The female ink artist identified the source of the sound and loudly said: "You told me to call me Zhoukou, chirp, chirp, chirp, do you want to raise a bird?"
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The Mohists took over the science and technology and hard work of the literary world.
The rules of this world have changed after the Cataclysm, and the technology tree will climb in another way that is more consistent with the background.
(End of this chapter)