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Wang Zhenyu nodded after listening, and said nothing else.

At this time, Shen Yunlu squeezed to his father Shen Zongsi, whispering in a low voice.

It turned out that the child saw Xiaoyue next to Ye Ziwen, and thought that this sister was so beautiful, prettier than the girls in the village.Early marriages were prevalent in Xiangxi in this era, and some less wealthy families even appointed child brides for their children who were several years older or even teenagers when their children were only a few years old.

And at the level of big households, it's also quite strange, instead of men choosing women, women choose men.The big families intermarry with each other, and when the children are not a few years old, they will make baby kisses.Shen Yunlu was not engaged when he was young because of his poor health.On the contrary, the fourth son, Shen Quan, was in good health and likable, so Tian Yingquan, Tian Yingzhao's elder brother, was appointed as his son-in-law early on.

Shen Zongsi loved this eldest son very much, seeing that his son liked this Xiaoyue, he immediately asked Tian Yingzhao to inquire, and found out that this girl was the personal maid of the wife of the guardian envoy.Although he felt that the status was somewhat different, but out of love for his son, Shen Zongsi asked Wang Zhenyu to hire Xiaoyue as the eldest daughter-in-law on the spot.

Shen Zongsi was quick to talk, and when his son said he liked him, he proposed marriage.Everyone in Phoenix seems to be accustomed to it.But on Wang Zhenyu's side, everyone from Ye Ziwen down was silent.

Shen Zongsi is not a rough person either, seeing the cold scene here, he immediately felt flustered for no reason.

The most embarrassing person is not him, but Wang Zhenyu, he doesn't know what to say now.People want face and bark, and when I just accepted someone into the team, I refused their request. After that, how can I let others deal with it?

But looking at his wife Ye Ziwen who looked nervous, Wang Zhenyu was angry and funny, Xiaoyue and Song Haomin should be the most anxious and nervous, okay, you little aunt, grandma, so nervous to see what I am doing.Just look at it, what kind of thing are you pinching and kicking under the table!

Tian Yingzhao saw the silence, especially when he saw Wang Zhenyu's guard captain Zhao Dongsheng's fire-seeking eyes, and immediately knew that Shen Zongsi had done something bad, so he hurried out to smooth things over: "Brother Wenzheng, this Phoenix is ​​Miaodi. The custom is like this, straight to the point. If there is something wrong, you can directly reject it, which is also allowed by the customs here."

Hearing this, Wang Zhenyu chuckled and said, "Captain Shen, sit down and listen to me. It's true that Miss Xiaoyue is my wife's maid, but she has been with her for ten years and is already as close as a sister. If she is worthy Your eldest daughter-in-law is actually my surname Wang's."

Song Haomin was standing behind Wang Zhenyu at this moment, and when he heard the word Gao Pan, he almost shouted excitedly: Commander, Xiaoyue and I are in love, don't make any mistakes.

Xiaoyue's eyes were foggy, and her little hands were tightly squeezed together.

Wang Zhenyu's next words turned them from nervous to shy. . .

"My Adjutant Song and Miss Xiaoyue have been in love for a long time. It's just that the two of them are afraid of my jokes and have been hiding from me and my wife. I am kind-hearted, so I believe in that. Oh, yes, I would rather demolish ten temples. Don't ruin a marriage. In this life, the fate between Miss Xiaoyue and your son-in-law is still a little bit close, so please forgive Wang for being arbitrary, and I can't agree to you."

Knowing that he was rejected, Shen Zongsi stood there with a face that turned blue and pale, and other characters in Phoenix looked at him, making Shen Zongsi very uncomfortable.

Wang Zhenyu seemed to feel this discomfort. He stood up and pushed Shen Zongsi back on the seat with his own hands: "Brother Shen, don't worry about it. I think Mr. Ling is a great talent, and he will have a good match in the future. I have something to agree with." beg."

During the banquet, everyone stopped talking and looked at Wang Zhenyu and Shen Zongsi one after another. They were all very curious about what Wang Zhenyu was asking for.

"My lord, it's okay to say, as long as Shen can do it, I will die." With the steps down, Shen Zongsi felt better.

"I like your fourth son very much. Judging by his appearance, he will be a pillar of the country and a great general in the future. Wang has an unfeeling request to adopt him as his adopted son. When he reaches the age of 15, he will be sent to his side. I don’t know if it’s possible to teach me personally?”

After Wang Zhenyu finished speaking, he looked at Shen Zongsi sincerely.

Shen Zongsi was ecstatic in his heart, what is the future, this is the future.The envoy who holds the four prefectures in western Hunan actually recognized his son as his adopted son, which is tantamount to publicly guaranteeing the political status of the Shen family to everyone.There is nothing to think about, the previous unhappiness disappeared immediately.Shen Zongsi immediately grabbed the fourth son, Shen Quan, and came to visit his adoptive father and adoptive mother. Wang Zhenyu was also in a happy mood, and picked up Shen Quan in public. He immediately felt that this child was a bit heavy.

It's not over yet, it's impolite to come and go, Shen Zongsi immediately proposed to hold a wedding ceremony for Song Haomin and Ye Xiaoyue according to the customs of the Miao family, and he himself will be the witness.Of course, Wang Zhenyu couldn't refuse anymore, and he nodded his agreement regardless of his wife's petty gestures and Ye Xiaoyue's shyness.The whole banquet was pushed to hell again. . .

Afterwards, Wang Zhenyu pulled Shen Zongsi's eldest son, Shen Yunlu, first to understand that he likes painting, and then encouraged him a few words, and then asked Zhu Cihan to arrange to send the child a set of oil painting tools later. it's over. . .

As for the problem of Phoenix, it is actually really different from other places. Because of historical reasons, Phoenix's army is actually a garrison army.If the army's problem involves land, it will be very complicated and troublesome.However, in Wang Zhenyu's view, because of the particularity of the times, it doesn't matter if these Ganjun are stationed in the army. Soon these Phoenix men will be recruited into the army by himself, and the stationed army will also become a tool for him to fight for world supremacy. .Therefore, with regard to Phoenix's current system, except for the government, everything else remains unchanged. Wang Zhenyu's plan is to let him change slowly.After all, there is no need to underestimate the wisdom of the working people. As long as there is no restriction of centralization and local autonomy, they will adjust themselves.

Now that Gan Jun has been subdued, it's time to take his wife around for a while. Wang Zhenyu counts with his fingers. I'm afraid he will be busier after going back this time, and he will have no time to accompany his underage wife.

Tian Yingzhao has long been tired of looking at the mountains and rivers of his hometown, and Shen Zongsi is busy going to Jingzhou to take office, so it is finally decided that Tian Yingzhao's elder brother Tian Yingquan can only accompany him. After all, the anti-smoking corps is still being formed. .

The first stop was of course Fenghuang Ancient Town. Of course, it cannot be said to be a tourist, but to visit the residence of Xiong Xiling, the current Chief Financial Officer of the Beiyang Government.This is already the Phoenix's rule. Although Xiong Xiling is not here, the greeting card still has to be delivered.

However, to Wang Zhenyu's disappointment, Ye Ziwen didn't show any surprises about the buildings in Phoenix except for tossing happily in the stream for a while, probably because there are too few high-rise buildings in the city.

Wang Zhenyu tried his best to please his wife, but he could not give up halfway. He remembered that his parents took him to swim the Mengdong River in Yongshun when he was a child, and the mountain monkeys on both sides of the river left a deep impression on him. Tell Tian Yingquan what you think.

Tian Yingquan happened to be there before, although he didn't know what to see with a few monkeys and a dark cave, but since his new boss liked it, he should go.

When a group of people passed by Guzhang, Tian Yingquan introduced a person to Wang Zhenyu.

Chapter 099 The Phoenix Walk ([-])

"Chen Quzhen, are you Chen Quzhen?" Looking at the tall man in front of him, with a tall nose bridge, round face and big ears, Wang Zhenyu asked in surprise.

Chen Quzhen answered yes in surprise, and then boldly asked: "Did the guardian envoy ever know you well?"

Wang Zhenyu couldn't understand this Chen Quzhen very well. He knew the history of this person known as the Bandit King of Xiangxi in later generations, including learning Miaoquan from Long Changqing.Including applying for the new army and being assigned to Sichuan to follow Lin Xiumei, including going to Tibet to suppress the rebellion, including the love with a Tibetan girl named Xiyuan and the sensational book "Dream of Wild Dust".No way, the title of Miao King Chen Quzhen is so resounding that more than half a century later, people still tell the story of Chen Dadutong who ruled Western Hunan for 30 years.

Wang Zhenyu smiled nonsense with his hands behind his back, "My uncle and Mr. Lin Xiumei are close friends. I was lucky to meet Mr. Lin, and I heard him mention you, saying that you are a man who trusts the lecture notes."

Hearing Lin Xiumei's name, Chen Quzhen's complexion darkened: "I was greedy for meritorious deeds in Tibet that day, and brought Mr. Lin into trouble. I don't think Mr. Lin still remembers me."

Tian Yingquan hurriedly came to warm up the scene: "It's rare for the guard to come here, and these unpleasant past events have been brought up. The guard, Mr. Qu Zhen, is mainly responsible for the construction of farmland and water conservancy facilities in Guzhang. If you have any questions about this, sir You can ask him."

After Tian Yingquan finished speaking, he gave Chen Quzhen a wink. The meaning couldn't be clearer. If you deal with it properly, you will have a bright future. Otherwise, your future will not be bright.

Everyone walked and chatted all the way, Ye Ziwen didn't know whether it was intentional or not, she fell behind, and whispered something with Ye Xiaoyue, who was a new wife, but Ye Xiaoyue blushed at the words and shouted with dissatisfaction After saying "Miss", Ye Ziwen went after Wang Zhenyu with a smirk on her face. . .

After some conversation, the distance between everyone seems to have narrowed a lot.

"Quzhen, is there any difficulty in governing the river here in Guzhang?" Wang Zhenyu asked very kindly.

Chen Quzhen is also straight-hearted: "There really are. There are many Miao villages here, with a total of 58. Let's not talk about other things for river governance. There is a shortage of labor, but these Miao people are unwilling to send people. I have negotiated several times. , but all failed, they have a formidable character named Long Tingjiu, he is very skillful, and he is the one who took the lead in making trouble."

When Wang Zhenyu heard it, isn't this the hero who used martial arts to break the ban in the historical records? He asked in surprise: "The martial arts are so good that you can't even deal with him. I remember that your master is well-known around here." Long Changqing."

Chen Quzhen shook her head in shame: "Master Guardian, don't make jokes. My old Chen can't go through a few rounds under this Long Tingjiu. This man is skilled in martial arts and has extraordinary strength. He is good at fighting injustices and has won the trust of the Miao people. And it is said that he is Ou Qingyuan, a general of Taiping Heavenly Kingdom Wing King Shi Dakai, learned boxing for three years. After he finished his art, he went to Mount Emei, Sichuan to worship Zeng Seng Guangming Zhenren as his teacher. After practicing "Iron Palm" and "Shenbian" for three years, he met Taoist Hu Renming again , learned to throw knives. I met Liang Huaming, a righteous man of Bailian and a master of Wudang, who had practiced Wudang internal boxing for three years. At the age of 30, he had already combined the external force of Emei boxing, the internal energy of Wudang boxing, and the short strike of Yuejia boxing into the one of Zuquan. In the Shan family boxing, not to mention me, even if the mentor comes in person, he may not be an opponent, not to mention that the mentor is also close to his family, so he will definitely not interfere in this trivial matter."

Hearing Chen Quzhen's analysis, the first thing that popped up in Wang Zhenyu's mind was Guo Jing described by Jin Yong. Wow, there are so many masters.

It is said that this talent is 40 years old and can be used for his own use.

Wang Zhenyu tilted his head and said, "Brother Tian, ​​how about we meet this master?"

Tian Yingquan didn't want to make any trouble out of it. In his opinion, the guardian envoy doesn't know how barbaric this Miao man is, but now that he has just joined the job, how dare he spoil the boss's interest.Of course he nodded in agreement, and secretly ordered someone to go to Guzhang County to send a team of soldiers to wait for orders, just in case.

Chen Quzhen led Wang Zhenyu and his party to Jiulongzhai where Long Tingjiu was.

As soon as Long Tingjiu saw Chen Quzhen, the first thing he said was: "It's coming again? Didn't I tell you that it's not good? Why don't you give up?"

The second sentence: "I didn't bring anyone here. I, Long Tingjiu, promised to protect these 58 Miao villages. I will not be afraid or back down."

Wang Zhenyu patted Chen Quzhen on the shoulder lightly and said, "We are here for you, Mr. Long."

Long Tingjiu was a little surprised, what do you mean, you came after me?Want to make trouble.

But out of politeness, he still cupped his hands and said: "If this friend of the Han family is a guest, our Miao family sincerely welcomes him. If it is otherwise, please leave. We do not welcome people other than friends."

This opened the mouth to kill the words, but Wang Zhenyu was not as angry as Chen Quzhen expected.Wang Zhenyu whispered to Zhao Dongsheng who was behind him: "Mr. Long, we are here as guests, but we are also studying. I have heard for a long time that you are superb in martial arts. My brother really wants to fight with you. I want to teach you a trick or two. I know Miao. The family is hospitable and there is absolutely no reason to refuse."

In other words, Long Tingjiu took a closer look at this Han man who was much younger than Chen Quzhen.He is not a fool, he has traveled far and wide and has seen a lot, and he inferred that this young man's status is not low just from the action of patting his shoulder just now.He didn't want to cause trouble for the village, if it was just a trick, it would be fine if he agreed, so he nodded in agreement.

The news that Long Tingjiu was going to compete with the Han guests from outside spread like wildfire, and the whole Kowloon Walled was a sensation. Everyone surrounded the city and sat on the ground in a circle, waiting to see the competition.

Zhao Dongsheng is also a Lianjiazi, he was a disciple of Liling Liu Qianxin before joining the army, and he has some skills in his hands, otherwise he wouldn't be able to be a scout at the beginning.Because of the tall and burly physique by nature, under Liu Qianxin's training, he can lift 300 catties with one hand, and he is good at boxing. Wang Zhenyu saw this with his own eyes when he was a hero in the Hankou Concession to save the United States. It is quite powerful.But it's a pity that Zhao Dongsheng was young and vigorous at the time, with an unruly personality, and was eventually kicked out of the teacher's school and mixed into the army.