When Zheng Chenggong set off, Chen Kai had already arrived at the Zhongzuo Institute. The first lunar month had not yet come out, but the fifteenth day of the first lunar month had passed, and the flavor of the New Year was almost gone.

As soon as he landed on the island, Chen Kai went to visit Weiyuan Hou's wife Dong Yougu and the crown prince Zheng Jing to show his courtesy. When he saw Dong Yougu and Zheng Jing again, the warmth was even better than before. Although they were not like Zheng Tai's brother-in-law, they still knew each other.

What's more than what is said is that Chen Kai and Zheng Xiyuan are married. They are members of their own family. Now the brother-in-law is taking care of his uncle, and in the future his uncle will take care of his nephew. Only by holding the family together can the family survive in this troubled world.

This is what it should be. If Aunt Dong You didn't speak like this, Chen Kai would feel strange. To this, Chen Kai responded in the affirmative as a matter of course, which made Aunt Dong You smile. He especially asked Zheng Jing to serve several rounds of tea to Chen Kai.

They look like sons and nephews.

After completing the etiquette, Chen Kai immediately rushed to visit Zheng Zhiwan, who was now in charge of Zhongzuo's affairs. Zheng Zhiwan was the responsible official here, and also commanded Qianchong Town, Youchong Town and Houyuan Town.

Compared with the two "mascots" Dong Yougu and Zheng Jing, this person is the most powerful figure on the center-left today.

Chen Kai had not been on good terms with Zheng Zhiwan earlier because of the matter of seeking the Zhongzuo Institute. However, when they met this time, Zheng Zhiwan was very cordial, and his demeanor made him regard Chen Kai as his nephew.

The son-in-law came to treat me, and even if I said he was my son-in-law in a friendly way, no one would believe me.

All in all, there were only a few exchanges between Chen Kai and Zheng Xiyuan. Of course, compared to ordinary men and women, they still have to understand more about their parents' orders to matchmakers. But compared to free love in later generations, it is

Much less than that.

In this regard, the marriage was settled, and Zheng Hongkui really chatted with Chen Kai about some things about his daughter, which was nothing more than being filial to her parents, adhering to women's ethics, playing music, chess, calligraphy, painting, and red embroidery. She was proficient in everything, but occasionally she also

There will be some random thoughts, probably because I have read too much. If what I said does not make sense, I hope Chen Kai can bear with these innocent thoughts and so on.

Zheng Hongkui loved his daughter so much that he didn't mention it. Zheng Chenggong also mentioned some past events, including that when he was a child, Zheng Xiyuan was not valued by his father Zheng Zhilong. He always said that she was a crazy girl and wanted Zheng Hongkui to raise her well.

In order to prevent her family from being embarrassed if she married an official in the future. At that time, her father Zheng Hongkui and her third uncle Zheng Zhiwan were very doting on her. However, the girl once listened to Zheng Zhilong’s sermon to her father, and within a few days she

He memorized the "Women's Code" backwards and forwards, followed the rules and etiquette, and no longer liked to run wild with his brothers and sisters at home. Zheng Zhilong never preached again.

This girl is very sensible and has a stubborn streak. This is what Chen Kai knows very well and appreciates the most. Zheng Xiyuan reversed his prejudice against the majority of ladies in this era who only know how to embroider flowers and birds in the boudoir. Apart from other things, a person who is willing to watch

Only a woman who understands the cruelty of this era will have the consciousness to be strong and not ask her for help. At least Chen Kai doesn't want to be busy with government affairs and military matters while also distracting himself from comfort and shock. He will always put himself in trouble.

If he scares the ignorant woman, he will become Amitabha.

However, in Zheng Xiyuan's growth history, Zheng Zhiwan played the role of a kind uncle. Aunt Dong You also mentioned this, saying that Uncle Zhiwan doted on Zheng Xiyuan, and the conflict between Chen Kai and him should not be

What a big deal, as long as Chen Kai is fine and doesn't challenge his authority here and his face as an elder.

After listening to others' advice and having a full meal, according to what Zheng Chenggong and Dong Yougu said, Chen Kai showed respect to Zheng Zhiwan for his elders. The two of them laughed away their grudges, and there was no need to talk about the government offices and camps later.

Chen Kai bargained, and Zheng Zhiwan immediately sent someone to get several good government-owned land titles for Chen Kai to choose.

"By the way, this villa originally belonged to my eldest brother. Later it fell into the hands of Zheng Lian, and he didn't dare to move in. This time, Damu said that he would give this villa to Jingcheng, and I went there in person.

After taking a look, I found that the interior layout was checked by someone back then, and it has not changed. Even if it is in disrepair, we sent people to repair it. Don't worry, it will definitely not delay the wedding."

Zheng Zhiwan slapped her chest and told Chen Kai with a smile on her face that she could get married directly after the Sixth Ceremony in February without any distractions.

For this thoughtfulness, Chen Kai couldn't help but express his gratitude. Zheng Zhiwan, on the other hand, didn't take it seriously at all. Instead, he thought Chen Kai was being too polite. In his words, he always treated Zheng Xiyuan as his own daughter.

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Chen Kai has been in contact with some members of the Zheng family these days and has heard a lot about it. It is said that when Zheng Zhilong was in charge of the family, his second brother Zheng Zhihu was the most important to him. However, it is a pity that Zheng Zhihu died in the Battle of Liaoluo Bay.

, his biggest helper was gone. Next, the fourth brother Zheng Hongkui, the fifth brother Zheng Zhibao, the clan brother Zheng Zhipeng, the cousin and adopted son Zheng Tai, and even the clan nephew Zheng Cai and Zheng Lian could all take on their own roles.

, only this third brother Zheng Zhiwan is very unpopular, which is quite similar to Zheng Xiyuan who was not liked by Zheng Zhilong when she was a girl.

"Kai and Yuan Yuan are married, and they are the younger generation. We still need to pay attention to etiquette towards our elders."

The more people are used to being disliked, the more they respond favorably to the respect of others. Unfortunately, Shi Lang got it right this time, "clinging on Miss Zheng's skirt" and "a despicable villain"

Chen Kai didn't do anything, but Zheng Zhiwan first realized the beautiful thing of "turning an enemy into his niece and son-in-law", which will be passed down to future generations. It's a pity that Shi Lang has not returned to the Zhongzuo Institute, otherwise Chen Kai would be interested.

Look at the look on the face of this former ally of Zheng Zhiwan.

After leaving Zheng Zhiwan's government office, Chen Kai returned to the posthouse, which was his temporary residence. At least he could not move in until Zheng Zhiwan completed the "renovation" of the villa that had been renamed under his name.

Go in. But I estimate that it will probably be the end of February, so Chen Kai is already prepared for a protracted war in the post house.

Chen Kai chose two campsites for the Yamen Office and Biaoying that were not too far from the dock. The houses were all ready-made. Zheng Zhiwan asked some laborers to clean them, and Chen Kai sent people back to Nan'ao.

Lin Dezhong will be able to bring all these recruits in a few days. However, Chen Kai still has to think about the follow-up training.

After settling the matter, Chen Kai inspected the Guangzhou people who moved to the Zhongzuo Institute a year ago. These people were all military households, and Zheng Chenggong had already recruited soldiers from them. After getting the true colors of each month, he finally had

They found a way out. They never forgot Chen Kai's saving grace. When Chen Kai went to inspect, they were immediately greeted by an enthusiastic crowd.

"Mr. Chen, when can you take us back to fight and kill that thief Shang Kexi?"

This is not what one person thinks, but Chen Kai cannot guarantee it. Now that the gap between the strength of the enemy and ourselves is too large, and Zheng Chenggong does not have the strength to gain a foothold in Guangzhou, Chen Kai will not persuade him to send troops, because once he is driven back by the Qing army again

, it would definitely be another massacre. And at that time, he would really be powerless.
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