Xu Zongwen held up a bronze cup and drank by himself. He opened the window and looked at the half-moon in the night outside the window: "It's a family banquet. I don't know what you two gentlemen think of these uncles and brothers of my Xu family." ?”

"The general was awake late at night and invited us here again. What should I do? It turns out that he wants to attack the Xu family." Behind Xu Zongwen, Xi Jian began to ask and answer questions.

Guo Shang, who was standing tall, poured himself a jug of wine. After drinking it all, he said: "According to my observation, among the descendants of the Xu family, the fourth uncle Xu Yizhi's official reputation is acceptable, but at most he is just a keeper. Among the generals' peers, the third brother Xu Jianzhi has an impatient personality and is unlikely to become a great leader. The fourth brother Xu Zezhi is deep in the city and cannot be reused! Only the second brother Xu Qianzhi is respectful and polite, has a well-founded advance and retreat, and is humble and disciplined. He is a capable person. Talent!"

"Zi Jin really has a keen eye for people!" Xu Zongwen turned around slowly, held Kong Jue from a distance and raised his glass to Guo Shang, who raised his head and drank from the bottle.

Xu Zongwen looked at Xi Jian with burning eyes and affirmed: "It is good to keep the promise. I intend to let the Xu family move north to Tancheng and return to their ancestral home."

Xi Jian and Guo Shang exchanged glances, and the corners of their mouths raised in unison.

"The general wants to plant a nail in Xuzhou." Xi Jian said without hesitation.

Guo Shang put down the Bronze Lord and added: "The general may be leading the trend of the nobles moving back to their original places, rekindling the fire of the Northern Expedition!"

Xu Zongwen was not displeased at all when the two men revealed his secrets. He just smiled: "What you said is right. Expelling the barbarians and regaining the lost territory is my lifelong pursuit! This time, let the Xu family be the vanguard!"

"General, if you really want to lead the nobles to return to their original places, it will not be easy!" Xi Jian reminded, he was worried that Xu Zongwen was acting on a whim, so he spoke up.

How could Xu Zongwen not know the power of this?

However, if the Jin Dynasty wanted to make the Northern Expedition, regain lost territory, and drive out the barbarians, the nobles must move northward to their original places!

Xu Zongwen held the empty bronze jue in one hand and touched the two inches of short beard under his chin with the other hand: "If I were to ask your Majesty to issue an edict and promise that the nobles who return to their place of origin first have the right to choose the land first?"

The weight of the word "land" was like a big stone that immediately fell into the hearts of Guo Shang and Xi Jian, causing a big wave and making them unable to calm down for a long time!

In the final analysis, the gentry is still based on land. The northern states and counties have been occupied by barbarians for decades, leaving an unknown amount of land abandoned.

If Xu Zongwen's proposal is approved by the Jin Emperor, the nobles will definitely follow suit and move back to their original places! If the imperial court introduces some preferential policies, then this matter is very feasible!

"Plop-" Suddenly there was the sound of something falling outside the window, followed by a burst of hurried footsteps. When the door opened, it was Nie Zhen'er who walked in with three plates of snacks.

"I have seen the general and the two gentlemen. These are the snacks Zhen'er has prepared for you. Please use them with caution!" Nie Zhen'er neatly placed the snacks on the tea table in the study room.

Xu Zongwen waved to Guo Shang and Xi Jian, and the three of them walked towards the corner.

Nie Zhen'er stood by carefully, not daring to disturb him.

"Miss Zhen'er, I didn't expect that we would meet again. I neglected you before. Don't blame the general. He was busy with military affairs, so he forgot to take you back to Jiangdong." Xi Jian finished chewing the kernel cake and raised his head. Defend Xu Zongwen.

Nie Zhen'er hurriedly replied: "Zhen'er don't dare! The general is fighting for the country, how dare a little girl have any evil thoughts?"

Xu Zongwen saw Guo Shang snickering, and he said in a longer tone: "Miss Zhen'er, I promised to help you find your younger brother, but so far I have found nothing. It seems that I owe you. Besides, after Tancheng, you have taken every possible care.

Take care of me, how do you think I should repay you for such a great kindness? If you have anything you want, just say it, no one here is an outsider, but I will try my best to satisfy you if I can!"

Strange to say, Pang Bai had been searching for so long, but there was no way out for Nie Zhen'er's biological brother.

Perhaps this person has died in the battle, perhaps starved to death in the wilderness, been kidnapped by bandits, or captured by barbarians.

Besides, Xu Zongwen really couldn't think of any other possibilities.

"The general has tried his best to find his younger brother. Zhen'er has no other delusions at the moment. She just hopes to stay with the general and serve him, that's enough!" Nie Zhen'er suddenly knelt down, which made Xu Zongwen act at a loss.

What should happen?

"Do you know what it means to serve a general?" Guo Shang put down a piece of steamer cake and rubbed his hands with the prepared handkerchief.

The roots behind Nie Zhen'er's ears suddenly felt hot, and she whispered softly: "Zhen'er knows, which means that Zhen'er will become the general's person in the future."

The five-flavored preserved fruits in Xu Zongwen's hand suddenly fell from his hand. His left hand rubbed the square corner of the tea table, getting a little tangled.

Xi Jian seemed to have seen through Xu Zongwen's worries. He said bluntly: "General, are you worried about Lady Huan?"

Xu Zongwen didn't understand the wedding ceremony, and he didn't even know that even if he didn't intend to take a concubine, according to ancient rituals, the maidservants who came with Huan Xianrong as a dowry were nominally his women, and could even become concubines!

"How is that possible?" Xu Zongwen was too stubborn to admit it.

"Haha——" Guo Shang didn't care about the situation at all, he was the first to laugh out loud...

Three days later, Xu's residence hall.

Likers: "In the auspicious month of the month, I will start to add Yuan clothes, abandon your young fingers, and follow you to become a virtuous person!"

"One plus a cloth crown!"

Getting up early in the morning, my second uncle Xu Yanzhi presided over the crowning ceremony of Xu Zongwen as the highest ranking person.

The attire required for Xu Zongwen's crowning is displayed under the west wall in the east room of Xu's house, with the collar facing the east and the north as the head.

First, the Jue Ben uniform: a light crimson skirt, a black silk top, a large black belt, and a crimson-yellow knee covering.

Next is the leather suit: white skirt, black belt, and white knee-covering.

Next is the Xuanduan dress: black skirt, black belt, and red and black knee-covering.

Praise: "The auspicious month and the day of the month are the days when Shen Erfu, respecting your majesty, and Shu Shen's virtue."

"Two plus Pi Ben!"

Xu Yanzhiba used the hairpin used to add the cloth crown, which was tied to the green crown tassel on the coat, and Xu Zongwen tied the six-foot-long and full-width black hair scarf, as well as the hairpin used to add the Pi Bian, and the hairpin used to add the Jue Bian.

Hairpin, black silk crown with light red trim.

Xu Zongwen was wearing Xuan Duan, with red and black knee-coverings, standing under the east steps of the hall, facing the east sequence, facing the west.

The Xu clan, all dressed in black, stood on the east side of Xi, facing the west, with north as the top.

Xu Zongwen bowed to the complimenters, bowed to the guests, and then entered the gate first. Every time he turned a corner, the host would bow to the guests.

Arriving in front of Xu's ancestral hall, mother Nie bowed her head and invited the guests to enter.

Xu Yanzhi and Xu Zongwen's uncle and nephew bowed to each other. Xu Zongwen sat down immediately, and Xu Yanzhi also sat down. He combed Xu Zongwen's hair and tied it with a scarf. Xu Yanzhi arranged Xu Zongwen's hair scarf, then stood up and went down the west steps.

Xi Jian was responsible for holding the crown, ascended one step, faced east and handed the cloth crown to Xu Yanzhi.

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At this time, Guo Shang walked forward to the banquet with a graceful appearance, and then gave a congratulatory speech: "With the blessing of the year and the order of the month, I will serve you. Brothers are here to achieve great virtue."

Liker: "Three plus titles and one crown!"

The fourth uncle Xu Yizhi put on Xu Zongwen's coat and tied his crown and tassel, and he finished. Xu Zongwen stood up, and the uncle and nephew bowed in salute. Xu Zongwen entered the room, put on Xuanduan clothes, and covered his knees in red and black. He came out of the room and faced

south.

After the crowning, the memorial ceremony was performed again and again, and Xu Zongwen was officially given the title.

Since Xu Zongwen's cousin name was left behind by his father before he died of illness, the family chose a new one based on seniority - Xianzhi, Xu Xiao, with the courtesy name Xianzhi!
Chapter completed!