After the whole family was swept away, I lay down flat

Chapter 648 Connections
Kan Jinbao set out westward with the Ganzhou caravan.

After he left, the Hai family established connections with the Kan family in Chang'an City.

The Hai family had spent more time in Guazhou, Suzhou and Chang'an, and had deep connections in these three places. However, in Ganzhou, they had lived there for a relatively short time, so they didn't know that many people. Hai Xiya and his wife actually knew most of the acquaintances and relatives of the Kan family, and some of them were even acquaintances of Hai Chang'an when he was a child. However, the two sides had been separated for more than ten years, and no matter how good their relationship was, it had long been severed. After the Hai family returned to Chang'an, they reconnected with almost all the acquaintances they had met in Chang'an before. As for the old acquaintances in Ganzhou, they basically didn't have much contact. It was not until now that they helped Kan Jinbao a little that the other party took the initiative to come to the door.

Hai Xiya took his wife to several gatherings and family dinners, and they were in a good mood after returning. They were all old friends, with whom he had happy memories, and they were naturally happy to meet again after a long absence. Even Hai Changan had a few more friends to visit, which also expanded his wife and children's social circle. When they were free on weekdays, they had a place to have fun instead of staying at home all the time.

Haijiao also took the opportunity to expand his network in Chang'an, made several new friends with similar personalities, and even expanded his intelligence network.

When he provided Tu Jinbao with information about the troop, he was just thinking about helping Tu Jinbao and didn't take Kan Jinbao seriously. He didn't expect such a pleasant surprise. The Kan family's connections were deeper than he thought, but it was a pity that Kan Jinbao was a hopeless person. In his previous life, he killed so many people and caused such a big disaster. No matter how deep the connections his parents left behind were, they couldn't save him. Instead, what he did might implicate those uncles and relatives who cared about him. I don't know what he was thinking when the incident happened, and whether he regretted it afterwards?
Regardless of whether Kan Jinbao regretted it in his previous life, he regretted it in this life. Afterwards, a bunch of elders surrounded him to scold, comfort, and analyze. He seemed to have completely abandoned his obsession with his ex-wife and no longer cared whether she would find a new love after being divorced by him. He still had to work hard for his future life and could not care about anything else.

But after he left, Tu Jinbao took the initiative to keep an eye on his ex-wife. Tu Rong refused to assign his personal soldiers to help him mess around, so he used his own pocket money to hire a street runner to keep an eye on the woman who was driven out of the Kan family's house to see if she hooked up with another man. If a man dared to get close to her, the hired runner would use a prank to drive him away.

Tu Jinbao's idea was very simple. Although the woman failed to run away with the money and failed to take away valuables from the Kan family, her clothes and bedding alone were worth a lot of money. She pawned a few decent spring and summer clothes at the pawnshop, and the money she got was enough for her to live in a good inn in the city, eat and drink well every day, and not have to worry about her livelihood. At this time, if she still went out to hook up with men openly, or did something like half-closed the door, wouldn't it be a disgrace to Kan Jinbao? Many people knew about the scandal that day, and everyone knew who was cuckolded. Once Kan Jinbao was mixed up with this scandal in the rumors, even if he made great contributions in Gaotai and was transferred back to Chang'an to work, he would still be plagued by rumors and would not be able to rest in peace.

Tu Jinbao was deeply worried about his friend. He was busy with his studies and couldn't get away, so he spent money to hire someone to solve the problem. He didn't know if Kan Jinbao's ex-wife was scared of being watched, or if the Yao family had done something else. When her injuries got better, she immediately packed her luggage, paid the bill at the inn, and hired someone to hire a car to go to Xianyang.

The errand boys in Chang'an usually only make a living in the city, and occasionally take errands outside the city, but they don't do cross-city work. They still have families to take care of. After Kan Jinbao's ex-wife left, Tu Jinbao completely lost track of her. However, no matter how anxious he was, it was useless. He couldn't go to Xianyang, and there was no place to find someone to help him. He could only hold back for the time being and wait until after the New Year to find a way to inquire.

He would occasionally complain to Haijiao about this in private. Haijiao responded casually, not taking it to heart, and instead advised him: "It is important to concentrate on your studies. What if you don't practice riding and archery well, and your performance after entering the Guard Academy next spring does not satisfy your father, and he thinks you are not working hard enough and refuses to take you to patrol the border? You have to distinguish the priorities! Even Captain Kan has let go of his ex-wife, why do you have to continue to be hard on her?"

Tu Jinbao grumbled a few words, and really let it go. I don't know if it was because of his change that Tu Rong was satisfied with his eldest son. Although he had not yet agreed, he began to mention the plan for the border patrol next year when he was chatting, which border towns he would visit, what necessary things he would need to bring on the road, and so on.

Tu Jinbao hadn't noticed it yet and only mentioned it to Haijiao occasionally. Haijiao then reminded him: "Since Tu Tongzhi has told you where they will probably go, it's time for you to find out the news about these places. Who are the garrisons? What's the climate and soil like? When Tu Tongzhi asks you later, you will be able to answer them. He will know that you are well prepared and will think that you are attentive, and will naturally be happy. Otherwise, if he asks you one day and you don't know the answer to any of the questions, and it doesn't seem like you really want to go out with him to see the world, how could he be willing to take you with him?" Tu Jinbao woke up as if from a dream and hurried to find out from his personal soldiers at home.

After three or four times of this, with Haijiao's advice, Tu Rong was finally satisfied with Tu Jinbao's expression in front of his father, and he praised him. Tu Rong actually knew that he was like this because of his friend's advice, so he asked him about Haijiao's situation and praised him casually.

Tu Jinbao said to Haijiao excitedly, "It's not easy! My father always complained that I had bad friends and never said anything good about them! Now I have friends who he can praise. I feel so proud!"

Haijiao was speechless. He made a few excuses and then complained to his sister Haitang in private: "Tu Tongzhi was praising me. What does it have to do with him? Where does the glory on his face come from?!"

Haitang covered her mouth and smiled, "Anyway, it's a good thing that Tu Tongzhi has seen your excellence. This shows that your previous efforts were not in vain."

Hai Jiao sighed, "Actually, Tu Jinbao is... a little annoying, a little stupid, but he's not a bad person. I don't know how he became that hateful person in his previous life. If he can escape the schemes of his stepmother and siblings in this life and grow up to be a real young talent, then I'll have done him a great deed."

Haitang said softly, "Brother has changed a lot of things in his life. He has already done a lot of good deeds, not just for Tu Jinbao."

Hai Jiao smiled and changed the subject: "I heard from Tu Jinbao about the border patrol next year. Many people will go with us, many of whom are rising stars in the army. Zhou Sujun and Tang Meng will be accompanying us, and the marriage between the Zhou and Tang families has been decided. The wedding will be held next spring."

Haitang was surprised: "Brother, are you referring to Tang Hui and Zhou Sujun's marriage? Although there have been rumors before, neither the Zhou nor Tang families have made any big moves. I thought this matter would be delayed for another two years!"

"Zhou Sujun may have to guard the border, so the marriage can't be delayed any longer." Haijiao said, "The two families have already completed the engagement ceremony. Considering that the Jin family incident happened less than a year ago, they don't plan to make it too ostentatious. After they get married next year, Zhou Sujun can follow Tu Rong to patrol the border, and he will also take Tang Meng with him. The Tang family has now settled down, and the children who were transferred out have also gained a firm foothold. Next, they will seek to make further progress. I want to get close to Tu Rong, this golden thigh, so how can the Tang family miss it?"

(End of this chapter)