Chapter 485 The troubles of the two families

  Jincheng in the early spring is warm and cold.

   Coupled with the fact that it has rained for the past two days, it makes people feel a little damp and cold.

  Guan Xing was reading a book at his desk in his room.

  A stove was installed in the house, and the long chimney stretched out, so that there was no smoke in the house.

  The fire in the stove was burning vigorously, dispelling the humidity and cold in the house.

  At this time, I saw a person walking in from outside the house and said, "An Guo, are you reading again?"

  Guan Xing heard the words and looked up, "It's Xingwu."

   Pointing to the table in front of him, he said, "Sit down as you please."

  Zhang Bao entered and exited the customs mansion as if he were at home, and no servants were required to report. After he found a place to sit down by himself, he asked, "What book is An Guo reading again?"

  Guan Xing raised the book in his hand, it looked brand new, and shook it, "San Niang brought it back, it's called "Daily Exercises in the Army", and it is said to be the latest printed one in Hanzhong."

   "This name sounds like it has something to do with the military?"

  Zhang Bao asked curiously.

   "It is indeed related." Guan Xing put down the book, pondered for a while, and then asked, "Did Xingwu remember those parts that Zhao Yiwen and Wang Zishi led during the Southern Expedition last year?"

   "Naturally remember."

  At that time, the trilogy led by Zhao Guang and Wang Xun was the most distinctive even though there were only a hundred people.

  Not only is the response the fastest every time they gather, the ranks are extremely neat, and a hundred people obey orders, as if one person is acting, and there are laws for marching and setting up camps.

  If it wasn't for the lack of blood and murderous aura on their bodies, Zhang Bao thought they were rare elite soldiers.

  After asking at the end, I found out that except for those who were with Zhao Guang who were the personal guards of the Zhao family, the rest were all brought over from Nanxiang.

   "I heard that in those trilogy, Nanxiang's military training method was first used to train soldiers who could understand military orders, and then they began to teach them military formation and fighting skills. The method of military training is somewhat different from other places."

   "I've heard about this too." Zhang Bao nodded, looking at the book in Guan Xing's hand, his eyes lit up, "Could it be that this book is Nanxiang's method of training soldiers?"

  Guan Xing nodded, "I heard from Sanniang that those parts of the Southern Expedition were only Feng..."

  When speaking of the word "Feng", Guan Xing always had to pause as if something was stuck in his throat.

   "Feng Mingwen? It really is him?"

   Zhang Bao asked bluntly.

   "That's right, it was indeed him. Those parts during the Southern Expedition were just his attempts, and it seemed to work well at the time. So he made improvements based on the problems that occurred during the Southern Expedition, and re-compiled this manual."

  Guan Xing raised the book in Yang's hand, "Sanniang sent me a copy."

   "Is there such a good thing?"

  Zhang Bao was overjoyed, "An Guo, you brother-in-law..."

  When Guan Xing heard the word "brother-in-law", and then thought of all the things in Nanzhong, his expression changed immediately.

   Zhang Bao naturally knew that Guan Xing had always disliked Feng Yong, but it wasn't him who wanted to marry a girl, so what he said was objectively divided.

"An Guo, I didn't say that. Sanniang's vision is really good. Although this Feng Mingwen behaves a little weirdly, he is talented, especially in governing the country, which is beyond your comparison. This point We have to admit it."

   "Look how long it took, he will have to be a Marquis of Guannei. In a few more years, it won't be too difficult to be a Marquis of Lie."

   "Also, look, he has a long-term affection for Sanniang, and his reputation... er, his reputation is pretty good, right?"

   Speaking of this, Zhang Bao stuttered, thinking of words such as clever words, cruelty, and cruelty.

  So he secretly glanced at Guan Xing, seeing his expression was blank, and then he continued to speak.

   "Although there are various rumors, I haven't heard that he ever hangs around his wife..."

   Speaking of this again, Zhang Bao thought of the rumor that Feng Langjun liked betrothed girls, and felt that he was a little bit speechless, so he had to mention another sentence.

   "San Niang is also interested in him. This man is affectionate, the concubine is interested, the man is talented, and the concubine is good-looking. Now in Jincheng, I don't know how many women are envious of this good marriage!"

   "Also, when he was in Nanzhong, he saved your life anyway..."

  It’s good that Zhang Bao didn’t mention this, but as soon as Guan Xing mentioned this, Guan Xing remembered Feng Yong’s face when he rescued him in Nanzhong, and he felt even more frustrated.

   "Look at the present, he can even give you such a hard-to-find military training method..."

  The more Guan Xing listened to Zhang Bao's words, the more awkward he felt. He immediately interrupted Zhang Bao's words and said quietly, "Xingwu, this is not like the usual you."

  Zhang Bao's expression froze, and he said with a dry smile, "But what I'm telling is the truth."

   "It's the truth," Guan Xing nodded, and glanced at Zhang Bao, "but it's not like what you usually say."

   He sighed a long time, "You and I are brothers, how can you hide your thoughts from me? Tell me, why did you say such good things for Feng Mingwen this time?"

   Zhang Bao saw that he couldn't hide it, so he confessed with a broken face, "Then Feng Mingwen, hasn't someone come to the house to propose marriage?"

   "How can it be so fast, he has just been released from prison, so you must be prepared?"

   "Is An Guo ready to agree?"

   "I didn't want to agree, but can I not agree?"

  Guan Xing glanced at Zhang Bao, "Even you came here for this matter."

Zhang Bao sighed, and said, "I can't help it. Those uncles who are related to the adults have suddenly come to the door recently. What Mingli said was that he hadn't moved for a long time, but the meaning behind the words was nothing more than asking four people. Does mother have any intention of getting married recently..."

   As he spoke, he pointed at Guan Xing, dumbfounded, and then at himself, "Tell me, this is obviously San Niang's marriage, why do they worry about Siniang?"

   "Yes, this is the case in your house, let alone mine?"

  Guan Xing's face was also full of helplessness, "Everyone who comes to the house is like you, saying good things about Feng Mingwen, saying that he and Sanniang are a match made in heaven, a rare good marriage."

   "Then what does Anguo think?"

  Zhang Bao asked with concern.

"What else can I do? Sanniang is now with the prime minister's wife, and I haven't seen her for several days. It seems that she is determined to marry into Feng's residence. As a brother, I naturally only want to marry her." I can agree."

   Guan Xing said helplessly.

  In the past few years, the Guan family hated ghosts and hated people, but it was true that they were not liked by others.

   Fortunately, he was well-known and was favored by the prime minister, so he held on to the Guan family from falling down.

   But it must be true that life is tough.

  The recovery took place only two years ago, to be exact, after Sanniang went to Hanzhong with Feng Mingwen.

   Sanniang held the share of the ranch and workshop in her hand, and began to ask people to come to her door again.

   It would be a lie to say that Guan Xing does not want to see the Guan family revived.

  But when he remembered that Sanniang traded himself and Feng Mingwen for this, he felt uncomfortable.

  I always feel that I owe San Niang.

  I always feel that the kid is taking advantage of others.

   Now, because of the marriage between Sanniang and that kid, there are more and more visitors to the Guanfu.

  Guan Xing felt the pressure more and more: this marriage seems to have been gradually out of his control, and it feels like he is no longer in charge.

   It was related to the interests of many dignitaries in the great Han Dynasty, and the court's win over the people of Shu, coupled with the chaos in Yuejun County, even the two in the palace had to give in.

  Now the two most suitable women to marry Feng Yong are Guan Sanniang and Zhang Siniang.

  If he really dared not agree to this marriage, and later let Si Niang take the opportunity to marry Feng Yong, then the Guan family would have offended many colleagues and dignitaries, and he would really become a hater.

   "It's a good thing if An Guo can think like this."

   Zhang Bao breathed a sigh of relief.

  The empress wanted Siniang to marry Feng Yong, Zhang Bao also understood.

   This is naturally good for the royal family, but it is hard to say whether it will benefit or harm the Zhang family.

  In addition, the Guan family was involved, so Zhang Bao really didn't want his sister to go into this muddy water again.

  Looking at Guan Xing with some pity in his eyes, Zhang Bao thought to himself that there is such a brother-in-law at the Anguo stall, and such an independent sister, it is really not easy to be such a brother!

   On the other hand, when Guan Xing saw Zhang Bao's eyes like this, a ball of evil fire rose in his heart, and he blurted out, "Where is Si Niang?"

  Zhang Bao was taken aback, "What?"

   "Is Si Niang fourteen this year? In two years, she will be sixteen. I wonder what kind of family Xingwu plans to find for her?"

  Because of the statistics of Nanxiang County in the second half of last year, the well-informed Jincheng dignitaries knew in their hearts that if they married their daughters too early, they would harm their daughters.

  Staying at home for two more years is for the good of my daughter.

  Although this kind of thing has not been said publicly, at least there is already such an awareness in the wealthy families of the big man.

  When Zhang Bao heard this, his face froze.

   Then he glanced at Guan Xing resentfully, "An Guo, you're talking about Sanniang's marriage, why are you talking about Siniang? It's not a bad thing for Siniang to stay at home for two more years."

   "It's okay, let's talk about marriage first, and make a decision first. It's okay to wait two years for getting married."

   Guan Xing gloated and said.

   Then someone must dare to take over from that **** kid in this limelight, right?

  As Zhang Bao thought in this way, the veins on his forehead also faintly bulged.

  Beautiful appearance and beautiful appearance, Zhang Xiaoniang has become famous all over the world.

   It is such an article that praises the beauty of the younger sister, which has achieved the younger sister's reputation, but it has also become an obstacle to the younger sister's marriage.

  A few days ago, the little girl suddenly proposed by herself, wanting to talk about a marriage for herself.

  The Mi family is one of the few families with the best relationship with the Zhang family, and it is also the one with the closest family relationship, so they refused directly.

  With the example of the Mi family, those who were interested in it were pretending to be stupid, and only said that Miss Zhang is a bit young, and they will wait two years to talk about it.

  Zhang Bao knew that it wasn't that they didn't want to, nor that they didn't dare, but that they didn't think it was worth it, and they wanted to get past the limelight.

  Of course there are people who are not afraid of offending others, but they all want to be exhausted and take advantage of the opportunity to gain both people and money.

   After all, the money and property in the hands of the younger sister accounted for more than half of the income of the family.

   Or the door is not right, and there is a clinging heart,

   They are all people whose character makes people look down upon.

   Alas, it seems that the younger sister's marriage can only be postponed.

  Recalling that Si Niang had become taciturn after hearing Feng Yong's decision to marry San Niang, and she was no longer as romantic as before, Zhang Bao felt distressed for a while.

  Although her appearance is the ladylike appearance that my mother wants, Zhang Bao feels that it is better to let her stay innocent forever if she really has to hurt her heart in order to become a ladylike lady!

  Thinking of this, Zhang Bao and Guan Xing glanced at each other, and at the same time, they had a thought in their hearts: maybe strangling someone to death is the best way to relieve hatred!

  Both knew that each other had this idea, but they couldn't say it out. For a while, both of them felt that they had lost interest.

   "What were we talking about in the first place?"

  Guan Xing looked at the book in his hand and asked quietly.

   "It seems to be talking about military drills?"

   "Then let's talk about exercises, shall we? I don't want to mention that troublesome thing."

  Guan Xing sighed helplessly, feeling more and more frustrated.

  I thought that if Sanniang hadn't passed by that Fengzhuang back then, the boy would not have known Sanniang.

  The kid doesn't know Sanniang, so Sanniang won't marry him.

  If Sanniang doesn't marry him, then there won't be so many troubles...

   "Alright. What's so wonderful about this exercise book?"

   "There are no wonders, but there are strange things."

   "What's so strange?"

   "I heard that this exercise dictionary must be based on literacy. The more literate people in the army, the more useful it will be."

   "Isn't that useless to us?"

  Zhang Baodun felt disappointed. When he first learned how to read, he was often lazy. When he heard that this exercise code required soldiers to read, he really felt that it was meaningless: Who would be a soldier if he could read and write?

   "There's always something to it."

Guan Xing opened the book again, "Thinking about those soldiers in Nanxiang, except for the orders and prohibitions, they always feel that they are more special than other places, but they can't tell. So take a look, if you can find the truth, that would be the best. "

   At this moment, I only heard someone come to report: "Mr. Lang, there are people outside the mansion asking to see you."

"who?"

  Guan Xing heaved a sigh of relief when he heard this, thinking that no matter who it is, it came at the right time, so there is no need to be so embarrassing anymore.

   "The person here claims to be a member of the army from the Prime Minister's Mansion. His surname is Jiang. This is a famous post."

  The servants handed over a name card.

  There is only one surnamed Jiang in the Prime Minister's House who joined the army, and that is Jiang Wan.

   "Jiang Gongyan?"

  Guan Xing opened it and saw that it was really him, "Why did he come? So fast?"

   "What is Jiang Gongyan doing here?"

   Zhang Bao asked curiously.

  An embarrassment appeared on Guan Xing's face again, he coughed, and said in a low voice, "Na Cai."

   Zhang Bao was stunned, and coughed, "Then Anguo should change clothes quickly and go to meet him."

  Nacai is only the first step in proposing marriage.

  For this step, no matter whether the woman's family is willing or not, a matchmaker has to be brought in.

   "Okay, Xingwu, please do yourself a favor, I'll go and say hello first."

   Don't allow people to wait outside the door for a long time, otherwise it will be a breach of etiquette, Guan Xing hurriedly got up and went to change into Chinese clothes.

  Jiang Wan outside the gate of the Guanfu, wearing a Xuanduan gown, wearing a long crown, with a dignified expression, is a handsome middle-aged old man with a personable demeanor.

  I saw that he was still holding a cage covered with a black cloth in his hand, waiting patiently for the master to come out.

   After a while, the housekeeper of the Guan Mansion opened the door, stepped forward and bowed in salute: "Dare to ask why the guest came?"

   "I heard that there is a beautiful woman in Guanfu, and she was entrusted by Feng Junhou, and she came here to accept her."

  Jiang Wan said loudly.

  The housekeeper saluted again: "Please wait a moment, let the villain report back to the master."

   After speaking, go inside and tell Guan Xing.

  Guan Xing, dressed in fine clothes, came out to pay respects to Jiang Wan.

  Jiang Wan accepted this gift, but did not answer.

   Guan Xing finished his salute, and bowed again, "Please let the envoy come in and speak."

  Leading Jiang Wan to the gate of the ancestral hall of the Guan Mansion, Guan Xing bowed again, "Please invite the envoy into the ancestral hall."

  Jiang Wan returned the salute, "Don't dare to enter the holy place of the family temple first."

  After three bows and three concessions, Jiang Wan took the wild goose out of the cage and entered from the west steps.

  Guan Xing entered from the east steps.

  After paying homage to the ancestors of the Guan family in the ancestral hall, Jiang Wan began to say, "The Feng family has a good son, and I have heard for a long time that the third wife of your family is a beautiful woman. I would like to ask someone to come here to accept him as an ancestor."

  Guan Xing said to each other: "Sanniang is stupid, and she can't teach her, so she is favored by Feng Liangzi, and she is honored..."

   Speaking of this, Guan Xing really gritted his teeth.

  This is really against my will...

   "No, dare, quit, also!"

   Guan Xing said word by word.

   "Dare to accept?"

  Jiang Wan asked.

  Guan Xing salutes again.

  So Jiang Wan faced south and gave Guan Xing a wild goose.

  Guan Xing also went south to receive geese.

   After Na Caibi, the two left the ancestral hall.

  Guan Xing handed the goose to the steward, while Jiang Wan stood at the gate of the ancestral hall and waited.

  (end of this chapter)