Chapter 94 Surrounding the Taiwei Mansion

A newlywed couple falls in love and feels pain. From strangers to understanding, from understanding to each other deeply, they finally become married.

On the third day of their wedding, Zhi Jinwu and his concubine returned home.

Although their ancestral home is in Wuji, the wealthy Zhen family also has property and a mansion in Dongdu. They are usually taken care of by Zhen Shiqi, the owner of Zhenji Tea House in Dongdu.

In order to get married, the female head of the Zhen family, Zhang Lan, brought her children to live in Beijing, so the courtyard in the west of the city became a temporary Zhen mansion.

When the eldest daughter's new uncle came back, almost everyone except Zhang Lan and Zhen Yan, the second son of the Zhen family, came out to greet her.

Zhen Yan is only one year older than Zhen Jiang and married last year to his wife Liu.

My uncle's horse and my eldest daughter's carriage were parked in front of the Zhen Mansion.

After the uncle in elegant brocade clothes got off his horse, he stretched out his hand to lift the door curtain and helped Zhen Jiang get out of the car, which shocked the Zhen family.

Even if you are a real wife, no man can do this, just pretending, right?

Zhen Jiang came home wearing a bright dress, but only a gold walking stick was inserted into her bun, and she was no longer as dazzling as a nouveau riche.

Seeing the bright smile on her eldest sister's face, Zhen Yan immediately felt at ease.

Through the micro-expressions between each other, you can completely tell whether the smile is real or fake.

At least it shows that Zhi Jinwu is very good to his sister, and their newlyweds are very harmonious.

Feeling relaxed, Zhen Yan's smile became more cheerful.

"My uncle, you have worked hard all the way, please come to your house and rest quickly."

"Thank you, brother, please wait!"

The group of people walked straight into the lobby, where Zhang Lan sat upright and accepted the kneeling gestures of his daughter and son-in-law.

A real man should kneel to the sky, kneel to the ground, and kneel to his ancestors and parents.

Liu Bei bowed calmly and addressed himself as "mother-in-law" without any sign of reluctance.

Zhang Lan was so happy that she quickly asked someone to help her.

Zhen Jiang entered the back house to meet the female family members, while Liu Bei stayed behind to communicate with Zhang Lan and Zhen Yan.

When the eldest sister returned home, the three younger sisters naturally became curious babies, looking up and down and asking questions.

You can't be curious, because Zhi Jinwu has created a new style of wedding, Zhen Jiang has become a hotly searched heroine in Dongdu.

What's more, Zhenjiang, who eats the marrow and knows the taste after all the hardships, exudes the charm of a mature woman from the inside out, making her more beautiful than before.

Of course, the boudoir whispers between sisters cannot be shared by outsiders.

In the living room, Zhang Lan chatted quietly and revealed his son's idea of ​​becoming an official.

Seventeen years old, with considerable literary talents, family background, huge amounts of money, and a brother-in-law who is the king, it is difficult for him not to be an official.

Helping relatives but not taking care of things, Liu Bei decisively sent out a message of filial piety and honesty, and waited for the government examination to be completed. In fact, it was just a formality.

Who would make it difficult for a young Zhijinwu?

This means that next year at the latest, Zhen Yan will become one of the senior officials in various departments, and then just wait for promotion.

Zhang Lan was very moved when she heard about Japan, and planned to go there and get involved.

Liu Bei did not agree hastily.

"Mother-in-law, tea gardens, teahouses, and performing arts are far from over. My son-in-law believes that it is safer to continue to dig deeper or improve and enrich the related businesses than to invest rashly in new businesses."

It is naturally the simplest principle of business to do something familiar rather than raw. However, when an industry reaches the leading position in the competition, further innovation will become difficult.

Therefore, when the family had quite a surplus, Zhang Lan subconsciously wanted to invest in Japan. After all, new land was equivalent to picking up money from barbarians, which was much easier.

"What a wise son-in-law is talking about is, how to perfect and enrich it?"

"To expand tea garden planting, cultivate high-quality tea trees, and standardize tea frying, we must formulate rating standards for high, middle and low-end tea. For the diversification of performing arts, scripts, and performance forms, artist training and selection competitions can also formulate standards."

"It is better to make products than to make services, and to make services than to make standards. Only those who have the strength to set industry standards can be called industry leaders and can be passed down for centuries."

Over the years, Zhang Lan has spent a lot of energy studying tea in tea gardens and teahouses, so Liu Bei's remote remarks are not unfamiliar to her.

Develop standards?

It is a good idea to ask all colleagues to follow Zhen Kee’s standards.

Later, Zhang Lan asked Zhen Yan to accompany him and returned to the back house to talk to his eldest daughter.

Although he was mentally prepared, Zhang Lan was still greatly surprised by Zhen Jiang's statement.

It turns out that Zhi Jinwu actually respected his concubines so much, which was beyond the scope of marriage and mutual assistance.

"You mean that my uncle is not only kind to you, but also polite to the maid, and he's not just showing off?"

"Mom, it's true. I heard that there are no slaves in my husband's house. They are all hired workers. The housekeeper can resign and leave at any time. But the strange thing is that these servants and maids are loyal and never want to leave the house."
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"Well, my husband has never touched the maid my daughter brought..."

Zhang Lan nodded, "Zhi Jinwu has great perseverance. Even if he does extraordinary things, he will definitely become a very popular minister in the future, and even...

In short, my daughter is living a good life, and my son is about to become an official. As for the business, let’s follow the son-in-law’s instructions and see if it’s done.

......

On the fourth day after the wedding, Zhi Jinwu went to work again and went straight to the Northern Army.

This time, Dong Min is much more well-behaved.

All generals above the military rank level will be transferred to the Eighth School of Xiyuan, or to units such as the Yulin Army and the Huben Army.

At the same time, the Northern Army lieutenant invited a lobbyist.

Dong Chong, nephew of the Empress Dowager, General of Hussars, and Marquis of Tiao.

This was also a foreign relative, but he had a close relationship with the palace and the eunuchs. He once looted county property and sent it to Yongle Palace.

Dong Zhong, who was wearing a designer brand, sunglasses and a big gold chain, and looked like a gangster, gave the order with a sharp tone.

"Zhi Jinwu, as the Empress Dowager wishes, I can just turn a blind eye to the accounts."

Liu Bei narrowed his eyes and said in a calm tone: "Then please send the account book to Yongle Palace."

This bad debt, whoever loves it, I don’t recognize it anyway!

Dong Chong couldn't keep his face and scolded angrily: "Well, the Empress Dowager and the Empress Dowager don't even take it seriously, you are a country bumpkin..."

Liu Bei, who looked like a pig with a fat head and big ears, was still rude and expressionless, and suddenly stretched out his left hand to pinch his neck.

As the tiger's mouth tightened, Dong Zhong, who was thrashing about with his hands and feet, felt that his breathing was not smooth and his neck was about to break.

Seeing that this guy was so suppressed that he rolled his eyes, Liu Bei pushed him to the ground and shouted sternly.

"Ask the Empress Dowager and turn a blind eye when she teaches King Bohai to govern the world?"

"Cough cough cough..."

When Dong Zhong was choked, he felt the killing intent and anger in the other person's eyes. His back was soaked and he didn't dare to move.

Dong Min was also dumbfounded. How come this guy doesn't follow common sense and doesn't even bargain? What should he do?

Liu Bei turned to the stunned Northern Army Lieutenant Commander and said: "The whole army is assembled. Anyone who doesn't wait for a moment will be removed from the army!"

"Dong dong dong!"

The gathering drum was beaten, and nearly 10,000 Northern Army soldiers were very surprised, and all looked at the Chinese army's tent.

After a while, there was a shout: "The entire army has gathered. Those who do not wait for a moment will be removed from the list!"

Set? Remove?

That won’t work, the family can only rely on military pay to survive!

Hurrah, most of the sergeants rushed towards the open space in front of the tent.

When the gathering drums stopped, Liu Bei waved his hand, and fifty personal guards immediately sealed off the perimeter, and no latecomers were allowed in.

There was a hundred generals who, relying on their seniority, led a few men to force their way in.

"Disobey Jinwu's military order and get justice on the spot!"

The two guards did not tolerate them. After shouting, they drew their sabers and rushed towards them. In the blink of an eye, the five arrogant heads just fell to the ground.

Damn it!!!

Finally, the ruthless tactics scared all the soldiers, and the whole place was silent.

Dong Zhong's eyes suddenly shrank.

He finally remembered that this "country bumpkin" held Jinwu, experienced hundreds of battles, and killed many people.

Holding the handle of his knife, Liu Bei stood upright in front of the disheveled Northern Army soldiers.

"My name is Liu Bei, courtesy name Xuande, from Zhuoxian County, Youzhou. I joined the army in vain in the seventh year of Guanghe's reign, and went to Jizhou to exterminate the moth thieves. It has been six years since."

"Every one of my subordinates, from the chief to the captain, has earned their reputation through military exploits. They are proud of their ancestors, have wives and sons, and inherit wealth and honor."
To be continued...