Xiaoqi

"The two clan elders are loyal to the country, and the younger generation is very moved. After I return to Chang'an, I will definitely report the loyalty of the two elders to the emperor, and issue an edict to praise the loyalty of the clan elders." Seeing that the Zhen family elders are so sincere, Li Li Zijiang regarded himself as a junior, and comforted the two old people with a few words and expressed his feelings, but he didn't mention the purpose of his trip.

Obviously, he was going to have a private interview with Mrs. Zhen later, and at this moment, he only met the two old people in the hall, so it was not appropriate to exchange shallow words and profound words.

What's more, since the Zhen family is the head of the Zhen family, Li Li naturally wants to show her respect and never do that kind of stupid thing.As long as we can win the approval of Mrs. Zhen, and let her do the work of several clan elders, this is the right way;

The big family in this era is not a parliamentary system, but a system in which the head of the family is in charge, and the head of the family is completely in charge of the power.

The whole society is the same, a society ruled by man through and through, the country is ruled by the monarch, and the family is at the helm of the family.This has been the case for thousands of years, the cultural inheritance is deeply rooted, the rule of man is greater than the rule of law, and it is the same in ancient and modern times.

Sure enough, after hearing Li Li's implication, everyone in the hall opened their chat boxes one after another, drinking tea and talking, discussing the situation in the world, from the princes of all parties to firewood, rice, oil and salt, none of the four members of the Zhen family asked Li Li the truth of his trip. Purpose.

In the afternoon, Li Li and his party lived in the middle courtyard of Zhen's Mansion. Under Ma Yunluo's service, he took a short rest for an hour. When he opened his eyes again, it was already dusk.

Ma Yunluo, who is a new wife, shows a gentle and gentle side, and arranges Li Li's diet and daily life properly and meticulously.Moreover, the eyes she looked at Li Li were full of infatuation and happiness, her smile was sweet and bright, radiant, and her brows were filled with lingering tenderness.

This surprised Zhen's mother and daughter when they first met.After understanding the whole story, she was very envious of Ma Yunluo, and then Zhen's eyes looked at Li Li with a special flavor, seeming coquettish and shy, with infinite charm.

"Husband, Mrs. Zhen came to invite husband to the dinner just now, and left a message when she saw that you hadn't woken up from a nap, telling you to go directly to the Mingyue Pavilion in the backyard to have the banquet after you wake up." Seeing that Li Li woke up, Ma Yunluo helped him dress clothes, said softly.

"Oh, we're going to a banquet again!" Li Li responded.Then he stood in front of the couch and raised his arms, allowing Ma Yunluo to help him tie his belt.After getting dressed, he sighed softly: "We came to Zhen's residence for less than five hours, and we went to two banquets in a row. The dinner was held an hour and a half after the lunch. If this continues. It doesn't matter. But eating and drinking like this. Our stomachs can't stand it!

Hey, we are still born in poverty after all, we are not afraid of suffering, but we can't enjoy this blessing; even if we are extremely powerful ministers, we are still nouveau riche, after all, we can't compare with these famous families who have been passed down for hundreds of years! "

"Hehehe!" Ma Yunluo smiled happily: "My husband's words are interesting. The power in my husband's hands is getting stronger and stronger. No matter where he goes, the local wealthy nobles will host a banquet; even if it is Yuan Shao who is going to Jizhou In the General’s Mansion, he also has to throw a big banquet in honor of his husband. But you said that you were born in poverty, if this is heard by outsiders, I’m afraid you’ll laugh your ass off!”

While speaking, Li Li had already washed his clothes, and when he went out, he put on the dark blue robe that Ma Yunluo handed over, looking more and more dignified, handsome, and suave.

"Won't Yunluo go to the banquet with me?" Li Li asked in surprise seeing Ma Yunluo standing in the room and seeing off the Prime Minister.

Ma Yunluo smiled sweetly and said: "I have already made an appointment with the sisters of the Zhen family, and we will go to the garden to enjoy the moon together later. Also, Mrs. Zhen's banquet in the Mingyue Pavilion is for her husband alone, and the others The elders of the Zhen family will host a banquet in the lobby of the front yard."

"Oh, so that's the case." Li Li nodded slightly, turned around and went out, and went to the Mingyue Pavilion in the backyard with Li Zhi who was guarding the door.

Mingyue Pavilion is located in the southeast corner of the backyard of the Zhen Mansion. This is a three-story wood-carved attic with exquisite architectural styles, flying phoenixes and flowing eaves, golden and jade glazed, and a little extravagant decoration. It is very suitable for noble women to live in.The attic is located in the back garden, surrounded by evergreen trees, dense rockery and rocks, with a long stream flowing in between, it is really a beautiful, quiet and elegant place.

After a while, under the guidance of two maids, Li Li strode up to the second floor, and saw Mrs. Zhen who had been waiting for a long time.Afterwards, he followed Zhen Shi into the east room, and after exchanging pleasantries, the two sat down opposite each other.

This time, Li Li deliberately vacated the main seat and chose the second seat, sitting in the north.And Mrs. Zhen also did not sit in the main seat, and sat opposite Li Li, which was the third seat, facing the south.

Obviously, the two tacitly vacated the upper seat in the east and the last seat in the west, neither impolite nor willing to take the back seat, indirectly expressing their respective attitudes.

"The Zhen family has so many houses, grand architecture, and luxurious decorations, which really opened my eyes. This shows how rich the Zhen family is! Compared with Madam's mansion, the General Wei's mansion below pales in comparison. The gap is huge! Hehehe!" After taking his seat, Li Li praised Zhen's mansion with a smile.

Zhen's family smiled and said softly: "The prince is too famous. If the world is peaceful, my Zhen family's house can barely enter the Fang family's eyes; but today the world is in turmoil, the princes are divided, and the house is too big, but it is too eye-catching. Fortune and disaster are unpredictable." ah!"

Li Li nodded with a smile, and said: "Madam has sharp eyes, insight into the world, and Wenchang admires it. But Madam, just call me Wenchang as before. You don't need to be called a duke. What do you think Madam?"

"Alright, just as Wenchang said." Mrs. Zhen nodded happily, her winking eyes rolled around, and she said with a smile: "I invite Wenchang to come here tonight. In addition to thanking you for saving your life, I want to know the truth of your trip. Intention. If Wenchang does not give up, he might as well speak up.

Come on, my concubine will offer Wenchang a cup first, please! "

He just finished eating an hour ago, and now he is eating again. Looking at the table full of dishes, Li Li really can't whet his appetite, but drinking is fine.

So he held up a cup to drink with Mrs. Zhen, then put down the cup, and asked in a harmonious voice: "Half a month ago, I mentioned the matter to Madam, I wonder how Madam has thought about it? Can you give me a clear answer now? "

Zhen's pretty face changed slightly, and a trace of worry flashed across her eyes, which was fleeting and well concealed.

Then she said calmly and softly: "Wenchang mentioned a lot of things before, and I have thought about it over and over again after I came back, and there are still some things I haven't thought through thoroughly. If it is just to increase the investment of Zhen's shops in Chang'an and even Xiliang, There is no problem with this. I can tell you bluntly now that in the past half a month, I have arranged for servants and clansmen to escort a large amount of goods to Chang'an, and the number will continue to increase.

As for the transfer of the family property of my Zhen family, it is really a big matter. Several uncles in the family are unable to leave their homeland, and they are unwilling to give up the family property accumulated by their ancestors. It is difficult for the concubine to make a decision in the short term. . "

Chapter 440 Zhongshan’s Matchmaker

Chapter 440 Zhongshan's Trip to the Matchmaker (7/9)

"En." Li Li nodded and responded with a smile, then squeezed the wine cup in his hand, and motioned for Zhen Shi to continue with a smile.

Seeing that the expression on Li Li's face remained unchanged, a trace of suspicion flashed across Zhen's eyes, and he couldn't figure out what Li Li was thinking for a while.

After that, Mrs. Zhen looked at Li Li with a slight smile, and said softly: "As for the marriage of Jiang Er and the other four sisters, after Wen Chang mentioned this matter, I asked them for their opinions in private.

As a mother, I naturally hope that my daughter can have a good home and live happily and comfortably.If Wenchang can show enough sincerity, I have no objection, and I am happy to see it succeed. "

"Oh." After listening carefully to Zhen's words, Li Li murmured noncommittally, then turned his head to look at the lights outside the window, and meditated secretly.After a while, he raised the cup to pay respects to Mrs. Zhen, then raised his head and drank it down.

"In this case, let's talk about the marriage first tonight, and discuss other matters later."

After drinking a glass of wine, Li Li's expression became calmer and more indifferent, and he said in a harmonious voice: "This time, I propose marriage for four of my subordinates as a matchmaker. There are matchmakers in the world, and naturally there are matchmakers. Who asked me to be their lord!

Since ancient times, it has been said that when the master has something to do, his subordinates will do his best; if his subordinates are in trouble, as the master, naturally he cannot stay out of it.Therefore, I am destined to be a matchmaker this time and protect four subordinates.

One is Guo Jia, styled Fengxiao, from Yingchuan.He is now the military commander of the General Wei's mansion offering wine, and the right military division of the Xiliang Army. He is the same county guard, and his rank is two thousand stones.It's just that he has no military merits, no titles, and no food for the time being.But these are all temporary, the world has become a separate regime, and the conquests of the princes will intensify in the future, as long as you have the ability.Victory is at your fingertips.Now Guo Jia admires Zhen Jiang and wants to marry her, but also hopes that his wife will be successful. "

Mrs. Zhen nodded lightly, and said with a smile: "Guo Fengxiao is highly valued by Wenchang. He can be a high-ranking military adviser when he first joined the army. It must be extraordinary. This son is gentle and elegant, has a good conversation, and is very good-looking. He can be called a good-looking talent. What's more Wenchang personally protected the matchmaker and promised Jiang'er to be Guo Jia's wife. If the concubine has no objections, this matter can be done. Wenchang doesn't have to hide, who are the remaining three, just tell them together."

Li Li smiled knowingly, and praised: "Madam really deserves to be the head of the family. She has seen people and made a decisive decision. She is bold and straightforward!

That's it.I'll be blunt.The second is Shang Shuling Li Xuan, who is 25 years old. I met him three years ago on the way to Wuwei County to take up his post. After that, he took his whole family to join me.Since then, I have fought on the battlefield with me for a long time, made great achievements repeatedly, and planned long-term plans.He has calculated everything and is proficient in government affairs. He should be an unprecedented political genius in the world.He is now the Minister of the imperial court and the Minister of General Wei's mansion.The emperor granted him the title of Marquis of Duting, with Shiyi, the same rank as Jiuqing, and was in charge of the Xiliang military treasury and the government affairs of various states and counties.After seeing Ling Ai Zhen Dao before, he fell in love with her at first sight and wanted to marry her. He has mentioned this to me many times, which shows that he really likes Zhen Dao.

In addition, to be honest, Li Xuan is the real brother of my wife Li Xin, that is, my eldest brother-in-law.If my wife can't get married, I'm afraid it will be difficult for me to explain to my wife and uncle, the backyard is restless, and I will not have a good life in the future! "

"Hehehe!" After hearing the words, Mrs. Zhen couldn't help but burst out laughing.But she didn't answer the conversation, her bright and charming big eyes were still staring at Li Li, and she put on a posture of listening attentively.

After a pause, Li Li continued: "The third person is Huan Fei, whose name is Feihu, and he was born in a rough place. He and I met before Li Xuan, but at that time he was my enemy and not my friend. We Since Li Li joined the army, no matter whether it was a battle with a general or two armies, he has rarely lost. So far, he has only lost one battle, and that was the first time he fought against Huan Fei. He was defeated and seriously injured, but my soldiers won that battle battle.

However, I didn’t know him well. One month later, he led [-] cavalry to help me defeat Han Sui and Ma Teng’s coalition forces. It was a crucial battle that directly related to whether I could gain a foothold in Wuwei County.Fortunately, when I was most in danger, Huan Fei led his army to help, and attacked and killed tens of thousands of Korean and horse troops in one fell swoop, while my Wuwei Army ushered in its first big victory since the founding of the army.Half a year later, I led the army and met Huan Fei again. The two of us took a fancy to two sacred beast mounts at the same time, and then fought again.As a result, he was defeated by me, and from then on he led the people to serve me, and then he led the army to fight everywhere, without losing a single defeat, with outstanding military exploits.

Now Huan Fei is the number one general under my command. He is brave and sturdy. He is the most powerful general among the thousands of generals in our Xiliang Army. He can be called the enemy of ten thousand people.He is now General Huwei, Marquis of Guannei, and his rank is higher than that of the prefect. He is the head of the five tiger generals in Xiliang, commanding [-] heavy armored cavalry, stationed in Liangzhou.This time he was very satisfied with Zhen Tuo, and insisted on marrying Zhen Tuo as his wife and making him his wife. "

After introducing Huan Fei, Li Li paused for a while, seeing that Mrs. Zhen didn't say anything, he continued: "The last person is Xu Chu, whose name is Zhongkang, from Qiao County. He is the tiger general I received when I visited Yuzhou a month ago. , who once led [-] strong men and tens of thousands of Gepi Yellow Turbans to a stalemate for two years. He is gifted with supernatural power and martial arts. He should have the courage of a thousand men. Now he is the captain of my own soldiers, commanding [-] soldiers and horses. When the war starts in the future, you can make meritorious deeds on the battlefield and seal your wife and son.

In addition, Xu Chu and Huan Fei are sworn brothers who are congenial and share weal and woe.And the Xu family is the descendant of the general family, with a wealthy family, his brother Xu Ding also served in our army, and his father is now a Diannong Zhonglang General, coordinating the affairs of the county's soldiers and farming.Xu Chu likes Zhen Rong. Ever since we parted ways, he has been out of his mind all day long and often talks about Fourth Miss.And he has not yet married a wife or concubine, so I acted as a matchmaker on his behalf and promised to marry Zhen Rong as his wife.

For the above four marriages, I will act as a matchmaker, and I will also bear all the bride price and wedding expenses.Moreover, all marriages are organized according to the rites of a lord, and the four ladies of the Zhen family must not be wronged.With such an arrangement, I don't know what Madam would like? "

Hearing Li Li's words, Zhen was secretly startled, and stared at Li Li with burning eyes, looking very curious.

Especially when hearing the past experiences of Huan Fei and Xu Chu, Zhen couldn't help but get nervous.Because this kind of fierce and brave general is really far away from a pampered and wealthy lady like her, and it is almost impossible to have an intersection.However, as the helm of the Zhen family consortium, she knows that in troubled times, generals live in the battlefield fighting all day long.But it is far more reliable than scribes, and it is easier to make contributions and secure a wife and son.Because the ancestor of the Zhen family, Zhen Han, was born as a military general, he served as the successor of the Taibao during Guangwu Zhongxing.

"Ma'am, what do you think?" Li Li couldn't help but wondered when she saw Zhen's daze, and asked softly.

"Ah!" Mrs. Zhen regained her senses in astonishment.Blunted: "Have you finished talking, what should I do?"

"Eh?" Li Li looked at Mrs. Zhen with a surprised expression, and asked puzzledly, "What does Madam mean by that, what's wrong with you?"

"No,,, it's nothing, I promise!" Zhen replied in panic.

Actually.Zhen Shi felt that she had made a slip of the tongue as soon as she said the words.