After being exiled, I led my whole family to rebel.

Chapter 289 Not even smart
Xu Zhenying didn't expect that the family's marriage would come so quickly.

At this time, summer had just passed and autumn was about to begin. The vast westward migration project of the native people of Qianzhou had just come to an end. The construction work in the west was beginning with great vigor. However, the second aunt, Lian, took advantage of Xu Lezhi's marriage. to ask her opinion.

Xu Zhenying didn't realize that Xu Lezhi was such a person.

Since occupying the southwest, wars are raging in the east, reconstruction work has just begun in the west, and poverty alleviation work in Bao'an Prefecture and Xiangshui Prefecture is also a focus. Xu Zhenying can be said to be busy from morning to night. She is so busy that she even wonders where Tian himself may die suddenly.

This is really in line with the saying that "the late emperor collapsed in the middle of his career before he started his business."

It took Xu Zhenying a long time to realize who Lian was talking about, "Xu Lezhi?"

She remembered that before Xu Yinxi left, she locked Xu Lezhi at home.

Speaking of which, that was more than a year ago.

She only remembered that Xu Minglu, the second roommate, had changed a lot. He even passed the official assessment. He started as a grassroots propagandist and worked one step at a time. He had a bit of Xu Yinxi's demeanor.

"Xu Lezhi? Getting married?"

Then came surprise.

Calculating the age, Xu Lezhi seems to be a month or two younger than her, that is, not yet sixteen years old.

Lian responded twice, as if she was afraid that Xu Zhenying would think too much, and kept explaining: "Your Highness, it's time. There are many girls who get married at the age of fifteen or sixteen in Bianjing City. Besides, you also know that Xu Lezhi's temperament, I'm afraid she won't be able to change her life. I don't expect her to have any future prospects, as long as she doesn't cause trouble for me, it's better to marry her early."

Xu Zhenying didn't feel much about this. Although Xu Lezhi was a bit bad, in the end he was just talking about it and there was no real harm at all.

She is already the core of a person in her thirties, so naturally she will not be as knowledgeable as a teenage girl.

"There's no need to be so anxious, you still have to make a choice. Marrying someone is a big deal for a girl's family, so you have to be careful!"

"I have been selecting for a year or two, and it is rare to find a young talent who is well-matched. Don't worry, Your Highness, you also know the man, his name is Zhou Bo. Although his ancestors were farmers, he is now the garrison general of Jinzhou Prefecture. He is also a third-rank official, which is all thanks to His Highness."

"Zhou Bo?" Xu Zhenying frowned slightly.

She now has so many generals under her command, including Jiang Yongkang, Liu Dazhuang, Ming Xiaoshuang, Zhao Qionian, Mo Jinchun and others nearby, as well as Zhang Wanjun, Zhang Qiuchan, Lu Fei, Chang Zizai and others far away, who are all pulling out. They are all top-notch players. Zhou Bo is not the top among them, but he can still be regarded as a famous general in Jinzhou Prefecture.

It's just that this person...Xu Zhenying always felt that he was not as sincere as Lu Fei, and his behavior was a little more tactful than a businessman.

But when she thinks about how her second wife is already walking on thin ice in front of her now, if she interferes in his second wife's marriage, it will be even more counterproductive, right?
Lian immediately became a little nervous, as if she was afraid that Xu Zhenying would not agree to the marriage, and even her whole shoulders tensed up, "Your Highness, what do you think is wrong with Zhou Bo this time?"

Xu Zhenying looked at the somewhat overly cautious Lian, and then smiled and said: "She is a talented man and a beautiful woman. She is a perfect match. After the wedding date is set, I will also come to have a wedding drink."

Lian's eyes were instantly filled with joy, "That's natural. It's a great honor for His Highness to attend. I...I...since Your Highness agrees to this marriage, can you please make a decree for...Le Zhi to marry me? In this way, it will also Let the Zhou family know so that they don't dare to neglect Lezhi."

Xu Zhenying thought for a moment, then smiled: "Second Aunt, I'm sorry, you can drink the wedding wine, but I can't agree to the marriage decree."

Disappointment flashed across Lian's face.

"Second Aunt, first of all, I have not proclaimed myself emperor, and there is no decree. Secondly, even if I proclaim myself emperor, the announcements I make represent court affairs and will not taint my personal or family. In the future, no matter whether it is the personal affairs of anyone in the Xu family, I won’t announce edicts at weddings or funerals. There will be no edicts in my court, only announcements, notices, announcements, etc., do you understand?”

Lian's face softened slightly, "Yes, Your Highness, I understand. Private matters are not allowed in court."

"That's right. But if you don't mind it, I can be a witness."

Lian was immediately overjoyed, "So, then... then thank you, Your Highness!"

After Lian left, she habitually pondered what Xu Zhenying had just said.

At weddings and funerals, no explicit instructions will be given.

Why does it sound like Xu Zhenying wants to break away from the Xu family?

Lian really hoped it was his imagination.

However, Xu Zhenying still summoned Zhou Bo one day.

Zhou Bo hasn't been to the government office of Jinzhou Prefecture for a long time.

Although he is now the garrison general of Jinzhou Prefecture, Lu Fei is making great achievements in the west, and Zhang Wanjun and Jiang Yongkang are fighting against King Ming's people in the east. Among the people in the same period, he is the only one who is arranged to garrison in place.

Zhou Bo himself wouldn't believe it if he said there was no neglect in it.

People who came out of the army were all trained to be thoughtful. Anyone would think that he, Zhou Bo, could only hold on and not expand the territory.

Stationing in Jinzhou Mansion is the easiest, easiest and safest job.

Every day is about city defense and security, cooperating with the criminal department to catch some important cases, or mediating disputes between neighbors.

He is not even responsible for His Highness's safety.

His Royal Highness's personal guards are all fourth-grade officers, and they are all directly under the management of the Ministry of Military Affairs and have no influence on him at all.

Then such a strange phenomenon occurred.

He is obviously a third-grade official, but he doesn't even see His Highness once or twice throughout the year.

Now, a year later, the city lord summoned him alone again.

Zhou Bo naturally knew the reason for this.

He strode in, and after going through numerous security checks, he finally saw the man in power who controlled nearly ten million people in the southwest amidst the flickering lights.

The conversation this time must be about his marriage to Xu Lezhi.

Because none of the four secretaries in the room, known to the outside world as the Four King Kong Secretaries, are here.

There was only Xu Zhenying.

Maybe there are a dozen secret guards who never see the light of day.

Xu Zhenying looked up from a pile of documents. When she saw him, she waved to him with a smile: "General Zhou is here? Please sit down."

Zhou Bo knew that Xu Zhenying's "please sit down" was different from the emperor's offer of a seat in the Zhou Dynasty. The emperor's offer of a seat was the highest honor, while Xu Zhenying's offer of a seat was just a common courtesy.

Zhou Bo was neatly dressed and sitting upright.

Xu Zhenying put down the piece of paper in his hand. Zhou Bo quickly took a look and saw the words "Southwestern Monthly" written on it. He estimated that this should be the key work of the Propaganda Department.

The legendary newspaper.

"General Zhou, do you know why I invited you here today?"

When Xu Zhenying spoke, most of the time he spoke slowly and with a smile on his face, as if he was having a normal conversation, without giving people any sense of oppression.

But Zhou Bo was still a little nervous, "You probably know. Your Highness today...is for my marriage to Miss Xu Jia Qi."

"That's right. I want to ask you how you plan to do it."

Zhou Boteng suddenly stood up, saluted Xu Zhenying with a standard military salute, and then went straight to the point without hesitation.

"Your Highness, you are the smartest person in the entire Jinzhou Mansion. I can't play tricks in front of you, so I can only tell you the truth."

Xu Zhenying raised his eyebrows, as if he was now interested, "Okay, you say." "It doesn't matter if I marry any woman. I have no pursuit of love. But I know that Mrs. Lian is very anxious about her beloved daughter's marriage. I also know the grudges between His Highness and the second wife of the Xu family, so I thought it would be great if I could solve a small matter for the city lord. Xu Lezhi is a member of my Zhou family, and I will do it in the future. Restrict her behavior and prevent her from causing you any displeasure. But I am not a heartless person. Since I want to marry Xu Lezhi, she will be my wife from now on, and I will give her enough respect. It’s a win-win situation, and there is no loss for His Highness, the Xu family, or myself, so why not do it?”

When Xu Zhenying heard this, she actually smiled. She stared at Zhou Bo, and then said slowly: "Okay, I appreciate your frankness. I prefer a true villain like you to a hypocrite. But you should have noticed it. , I am different from the emperor of the Zhou Dynasty. I don’t pay attention to the glory of the clan. I am me, the Xu family is the Xu family, and Xu Lezhi is Xu Lezhi. Personal glory must ultimately be achieved by individuals. I say this. …do you understand?"

Zhou Bo nodded, "I understand."

Xu Zhenying looked Zhou Bo up and down, wondering if he really understood.

But the other party has frankly expressed that he wants to marry Xu Lezhi just to get in touch with her, Xu Zhenying. And she also explained, is it possible that Zhou Bo should give up this marriage?

At most, if he asked for something in the future, she would have to consider it based on the situation.

If Zhou Bo wants something from Xu Yinxi and Lian, they should decide according to the situation.

"When is the wedding?"

Zhou Bo was overjoyed and knew in his heart that Xu Zhenying had no objection to this marriage.

In this way, the biggest difficulty will be passed.

"Mrs. Xu means as soon as possible. After all, it's not a problem for Miss Xu's seventh daughter to be kept at home all the time. If it lasts for a long time, others will definitely talk about it."

"Okay, let me know when the wedding date is set, and I will be the officiant for you."

Zhou Bo immediately stood up respectfully: "Thank you, Your Highness."

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It's autumn, and the earth is cool. Almost all the people and officials in Jinzhou Prefecture have gone to the fields to ensure the autumn harvest.

Even the soldiers stationed in Jinzhou Prefecture also helped go down to the ground to manage the official fields.

The lives of the people in Jinzhou Fucheng are as usual.

People in the city don't have their own land, so most of them rely on business.

But it was close to noon, and the alley of the institute's family members was quiet. Occasionally, there was a woman shopping for groceries, who was also in a hurry, anxious to go home and cook.

Aunt Feng had a vegetable basket in her hand. She was walking briskly on the road when a dark-faced man walked up to her and asked Dean Luo where he lived.

This immediately aroused the alarm of Aunt Feng's family. She looked the man up and down and said in a sharp voice: "Where does Dean Luo live? How do I know? There are so many people named Luo here. What kind of Dean is this?" , principal, minister, who knows who you are talking about, Dean Luo? "

"It's the one from the institute, the craftsman who studies firearms!"

"Oh, are you looking for him? Who are you? Why are you looking for him?"

"I'm from out of town and want to discuss some cooperation with Dean Luo."

"Then you've come to the wrong place. The institute is state-owned and belongs to the imperial government. To discuss business, you have to go to the Ministry of Commerce!"

But the man refused to leave, "I don't want to go to the Ministry of Commerce. I just want to visit Dean Luo."

As he spoke, the man calmly gave a few ingots of silver to Aunt Feng, and said with a smile: "I know that the business has to be discussed with the Ministry of Commerce, but I also need to make sure that Dean Luo's side is smooth, right? Please also ask It’s convenient for this lady.”

The aunt of the Feng family weighed the money in her hand and smiled immediately.

The man sneered in his heart, saying that the people of Jinzhou Prefecture were united and vigilant, and their detailed work was not easy to do, but he looked at it and said, isn't it quite easy?

Women like this are the easiest to deceive. If you see that this woman's family is not rich, she will definitely say anything for a few melons and two dates.

Aunt Feng's family collected the money and immediately became enthusiastic, "Oh, you said he was Dean Luo of the institute. I know that he lives in Qiantou West Lane. When you see a well, go left and keep walking. After all, the second house is his home!”

The man immediately held up his hands and thanked them, "Sister, I also want to ask who is in Dean Luo's family. Now that I have asked them clearly, I can prepare the gifts for you."

"Oh, how many people are there? The whole family is probably about ten or twenty people."

"When will Dean Luo go home? I heard that he is usually at the institute."

"He's back over the weekend. Hey, isn't today Saturday? It's dinner time now. Hurry over there now. You might even run into him!"

"Thank you very much, eldest sister!"

"Go, go, don't delay the business."

Aunt Feng's family collected the money and was satisfied. After the man left, her feet were flying as if she were flying. She quickly returned to her house. As soon as she locked the door bolt, she started calling her husband: "Old man! Old man!"

Uncle Feng was still chopping firewood at home. He came out with a hatchet and replied in a rough voice: "What are you doing? You haven't bought the vegetables yet, hurry up and cook for the children! It's Saturday, and the school finally has a holiday. What are you doing?"

The aunt of the Feng family pulled her old man with an anxious look on her face: "What else are you going to cook? Hurry up, get out of the front door of our house, and then go to the patrol brigade station to report that we have found Xizuo here. I'll give it to you." He pointed the way to the second patrol group! Tell them to hurry up, what is that saying, oh! "

The old man suddenly dropped the hatchet and said in doubt: "It's true! Don't lie about military information!"

"Really! That person is definitely a spy! Wow, didn't Aunt Lu next door get twenty taels of silver because she caught a spy by mistake last time? Let's go too. Maybe she will be rewarded fifty taels this time. Two!"

Fifty taels of silver was tempting enough, and the old man immediately said: "Hurry, hurry, hurry, wait till we catch the spies! The propagandist said, these spies are all walking silver!"

Sure enough, someone from the patrol brigade soon captured the spy and exchanged twenty taels of silver for Aunt Feng on the spot!
Aunt Feng couldn't resist the booing from her enthusiastic neighbors, so the publicist also asked her to express her experience. Aunt Feng was not frightened, and said loudly: "Oh my god, I'm not smart at all. It's because the publicist taught me well." ! Didn’t the publicist organize a class for people in our alley last time? I remember that the publicist said that if he came up and asked where the people from the institute lived, there was a high chance that our institute was closely connected with the Ministry of Commerce and we wanted to talk! If you are doing business, you will naturally go to the Ministry of Commerce. If you are serious about looking for Dean Luo, you can also register with the security department at the government office and take him to see him. There is no need for anyone to visit him in person! I asked Dean Luo where he lived, and he said he was in business. He didn't tell me what he was doing, and he didn't go to the Ministry of Commerce. I think there was something wrong with the Propaganda Department! Didn’t the little girl always say that people in the institute are researching many new weapons that will be used on the battlefield? Once we encounter someone asking about the people in the institute, especially about the officials there, we must immediately be vigilant! No, I am also taking advantage of the Propaganda Department, otherwise how would I know about the spy!"

What Aunt Feng said was reasonable and well-founded. Several other women gathered together and kept nodding their heads and said: "That's right, the little girls in our Propaganda Department come here every week to give us advice, saying that many people have come to inquire about us recently. The situation in Jinzhou Prefecture! We are close to the institute’s family alley, so we have to be more vigilant! Don’t worry about the white and black cats, just catch one first!”

"That's right! Not to mention there is still money to get!"

Everyone burst into laughter.

The spy probably didn't understand why until he was caught.

However, when Xu Zhenying received the report from the Criminal Department, he couldn't help laughing and complaining to the secretary next to him: "Can the one from the east send some smart people here? They keep sending people to steal the drawings. No sense of innovation at all.”

That's right to say...

No matter how you hear it, it sounds arrogant.

Pang Xiaohua was the only one who was honest and said with a smile: "It proves that our propaganda work is done well and the common people are vigilant. Dean Luo is now a hero of Jinzhou Prefecture, with dozens of soldiers following him anytime and anywhere. Protection, how could this blueprint be so easy to steal?"

I don't know which sentence was wrong, but Pang Xiaohua clearly saw Xu Zhenying's brows frowning slightly, and then the corners of his lips raised slightly.

Qu Min laughed next to him: "Looking at His Highness's expression, I'm afraid he has some deceptive ideas."

"Tell me, how many people has King Ming sent to inquire about our firearms? Wouldn't it be bad to let them come back empty-handed?"

Everyone in the secretarial office looked at her.

The man in the light had a more mature face, but when he was scheming, he showed a bit of the cunning of a fox.

"No, think of a way to let the drawings of Lian Nu leak out."

"Your Highness!" Pang Xiaohua shouted immediately, "Please think twice!"

Chang Yuanshan, on the other hand, said with a smile: "Secretary Pang, when has your Highness ever made a loss-making business?"