Chapter 190 Welcome the charming guests in Baihuawu
There is a pavilion in Baihuawu, where Yang Hao and Zhe Yuxun are sitting across from each other. The pavilion is very spacious and has the style of a warrior. Although it is not luxurious, it is very grand. The four corners of the pavilion are thick enough to be hugged.
Outside the window, there is a pool of green lotus in the green water, looming in the floor-length curtain, and the fragrance of lotus seeds is faintly wafting in the wind.
This is the third time Yang Hao has entered Baihuawu, but it is the first time he has met General Zhe, the lord of Fuzhou. Zhe Yuxun folded his cloth turban and Ge robe and sat across from him, squinting his red phoenix eyes and looking at him carefully.
Yang Hao. Yang Hao is also observing the second most powerful vassal in the northwest.
Looking at his appearance, he is eight feet tall, with a burly tiger body, silkworm eyebrows, red phoenix eyes, a beautiful beard that reaches his belly, and a somewhat blushing face. He looks quite like the legendary Guan Erye. But...his red phoenix eyes are slightly narrowed.
Now, the time I spent looking at myself was a bit too long. It didn't look like I was looking at a visitor, but rather like...
Yang Hao couldn't explain what that look meant. He just felt that the look was very warm and ambiguous, which made him very uncomfortable. It made him feel anxious and he couldn't help but think wildly: This Second Master Guan...doesn't he have any bad habits?
Bar?
Yang Hao twisted his body uncomfortably and said with a dry laugh: "When Yang first arrived in Fugu, he wanted to come and pay homage to Commander Jie. Unfortunately, Commander Jie was busy with military aircraft, and it was only today that you and I had the chance to meet."
Zhe Yuxun withdrew his gaze and said with a smile: "Oh, hehe, yes, yes, although Yang Fuzun and I have met for the first time, we have admired your name for a long time. The government established Luling Prefecture and made you this Luling Prefecture.
There is a pastor in Lingzhou, so we will become neighbors from now on, and we have to move around frequently."
But as an official, there is no reason to move around at will. Only in this northwest region, where the sky is high and the emperor is far away, can Zhe Yuxun be able to say such a thing. Yang Hao followed his words and said: "Yes, Yang will still be able to do it in the future."
There are many places that rely on Jieshuai. The Zhe family is a wealthy family in the clouds. It has worked hard here for three hundred years and is deeply rooted and untouchable. If Yang wants to establish a foothold here, he must take care of Jieshuai."
Zhe Yuxun smiled faintly, glanced at him and said: "I heard that Yang Fuzun is from Bazhou. He was originally a disciple of Cheng Shixiong, the defense envoy of Guangyuan. Because of his meritorious service in admonishment, he was appreciated by the officials, so he was promoted to become Lu.
Ling Zhifu?”
"What Commander Jie said is true, that's exactly what it is."
Yang Hao stood up, raised his hands solemnly towards Guangyuan, and said: "Don't dare to hide your integrity, handsome. Yang was persecuted by villains in his hometown. He killed the adulterer and adulterer in a rage and committed a king's crime.
He had no choice but to flee to Guangyuan and was fortunately taken in by General Cheng. This kindness was never forgotten by Yang Hao. Yang Hao was a soldier under General Cheng. He saw him occasionally and had no chance to go to heaven to hear it.
It was General Cheng who stood up for me and advised the officials so that I could have the opportunity to embark on an official career."
He sat down again, sighed and said: "Originally, the imperial envoy was determined to move the people to the Central Plains, but because the enemy had already appeared in the future, going any further would be like throwing himself into the tiger's mouth. Yang took the opportunity to change the situation.
He turned to the west and brought the people safely to Fuzhou. Now that the people have been resettled, Yang has also become a pastor, but it is not safe. In the northwest area where miscellaneous Hus live, various people
These forces are complex. Luling Prefecture is located in a dangerous location. People living there are mixed, and there are many dissatisfied people. Party tribes often come to plunder. Yang is really unable to deal with it. Therefore, the main purpose of coming this time is to hope that he can
Get the protection of the Commander-in-Chief."
The soldiers around Yang Hao were originally from Cheng Shixiong, and Cheng Shixiong was from Zhe Yuxun. There was no way he could hide what he did along the way from the commander Zhe, so he knew everything about Zhe Yuxun.
There’s so much to say.
When Zhe Yuxun saw his words, he was extremely grateful for Cheng Shixiong's appreciation and promotion. He also had a vague resentment towards the imperial envoy. However, the official Zhao family in Kaifeng did not mention a word about Cheng Shixiong's extraordinary promotion.
At that time, he stood up and stood respectfully. His respect was beyond words and he was very satisfied in his heart.
The expression on his face softened a lot, and his eyes became a little closer. He stroked his beard and smiled and said: "Yes, in the northwest region, there are too many people who do not accept the teachings of the king. Without force to suppress it, it is difficult to ensure peace. Luling Prefecture
Thousands of miles of fertile fields, abundant water and grass, and people can be fed by herding or farming. However, it is difficult to maintain peace within the country, which is a big problem. However, Yang Fuzun wants my commander to help me, and I... also have my own difficulties.
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He sighed and said: "Zun Yang must have seen that the people in our prefecture often live in forts, either according to the mountains or the shape of the water. They are all dangerous places, and the things to guard against are also miscellaneous things.
The northwest region is vast and sparsely populated, with Fuzhou
Although there are many troops and horses, it is already a bit stretched to divide them and station them in various places. Although Luling Prefecture is not big, it is thousands of miles away. If we need to build forts and move troops and horses, not to mention military pay, food and grass, just these troops and horses are enough
It’s hard to raise money.”
Yang Hao hurriedly said: "Commander Jie, although our Luling Prefecture can develop agriculture, forestry, animal husbandry and fishery, it is difficult to stabilize due to the turmoil around it. Therefore, no matter what, it may be difficult to implement it safely to support the people. Therefore,
This government wants to use the Luling Prefecture link
The unique geographical conditions of each party are dedicated to the development of commerce. In this way, the needs of all parties are provided and the surplus is taken from all parties. The income of the people of Luling Prefecture is enough to support their families, and because it supplies the needs of all parties, they will not compete with others.
There are many entanglements and conflicts among various forces.
However, there are many bandits in the northwest, and it may be difficult to stop the bandits and bandits from coveting and plundering. That’s why Yang came to ask for help from Jieshuai, because our Luling Prefecture only promotes commerce. In this way, the only place we need to protect is
There is Lulingfu Valley, so there is no need to divide the troops and station them one by one.
Zha. The imperial court has never stationed soldiers and horses in Luling Prefecture. Although Luling Prefecture has a militia group and its own officials also serve as regiment training envoys, the total number of people in Fuzhou is only more than 40,000. The number of selected people is limited, and there are still small groups of bandits.
It can be dealt with, but if a large group of bandits comes, it will be difficult to fight against the enemy."
As soon as he mentioned the purpose of Luling Prefecture, Zhe Yuxun listened with great concentration. After Yang Hao explained the policy of Luling Prefecture to make full efforts to develop business, give up farming and animal husbandry, and not compete with the people of the Prefecture for food, he pointed it out to him.
Luling Prefecture will never vigorously develop the military, and then Fang said: "In order to prevent border troubles, the Commander-in-Chief of Luling Prefecture has established several
There are large armies stationed in all areas, and the nearest one is only a hundred miles away from our Luling Prefecture. If Commander Jie is willing to protect him, there is no need to divide the troops for garrison, and there is no need to build an extra stronghold. As long as Luling Prefecture and Fu Prefecture can communicate with each other, attack and defense
Alliance, but when there is a crisis, we raise smoke by day and beacons by night to help each other, so that we can be safe."
Zhe Yuxun listened intently, but Yang Hao said he was thirsty. He picked up the tea, took a sip, and said with a smile: "The Dangxiang tribes have a large amount of cattle and sheep fur, which are sold to the Central Plains, and the profit is more than ten times
.There are also animal bones, horns, glue, tendons and herbs, all of which are military supplies.
Items. In the past, these things were purchased by Xiazhou and sold to the Central Plains through Fuzhou. The income obtained by Fuzhou was just the customs clearance tax. That's it. I heard that Xiazhou also repeatedly put pressure on Jieshuai.
Lower taxes again and again.”
"Jie Shuai, I will not burn fake incense in front of the real Buddha, let me say it straight. If Jieshuai is willing to support Luzhou, then many prefectures are inconvenient to come forward to do it, and we, Luling Prefecture, can do it. .Fuzhou’s gains will far exceed those from cooperation with Xiazhou. Moreover, Xiazhou’s income has been greatly reduced and its strength has been weakened. I believe that Jieshuai is also happy to see the results. Furthermore, our Luling Prefecture does not promote agriculture and animal husbandry. If we only promote industry and commerce, then the food and clothing for tens of thousands of people will need to be purchased from the prefecture. If a small amount is accumulated, how much profit will there be? I think Jieshuai must understand this account clearly."
Yang Hao offered various conditions, but Zhe Yuxun remained calm after listening to them. Yang Hao stopped talking and just drank tea slowly, waiting for Zhe Yuxun to digest and understand the conditions he had made.
If you don't develop force, you won't arouse too much fear from Zhe Yuxun. Taking a share of the benefits of Luling Prefecture's trade with Dangxiang will be the most interesting to the wealthy businessmen in Fugu. Zhe Yuxun may not be tempted, but In this way, Xiazhou's strength can be weakened without any bloodshed, and he will never be unmoved by this.
However, if these conditions are really to be met, then even if it is not now, one day Fuzhou will have to pass through Luling Prefecture, a third-party land, and meet Xiazhou in battle to test the blade. This point, Zhe Yuxun He must have foreseen it. Now it’s up to him to weigh the results.
Interest is the fundamental reason that drives a person to make a decision, and for the overlord Zhe Yuxun, this interest can be economic interest, political interest, or military interest. The result of the trade-off is the result of his choice. , the only criterion is whether it is worth it.
Is it worth it?
Yang Hao raised his eyelids slightly, glanced at Zhe Yuxun, who was in deep thought, and thought to himself: "Perhaps he wants more? I can accept a higher customs clearance tax. Military supplies such as hornweed herbs and so on are purchased at the purchase price. It's acceptable to resell it to Fugu Military. But if I ask for more, I'll lose my footing and I can't agree to it. What conditions will he... exactly put forward?"
Zhe Yuxun's phoenix eyes seemed to be closed, and he stroked his long beard again and again. After a while, Zhe Yuxun suddenly raised his eyebrows and opened his eyes. Yang Hao's heart stopped. He secretly said: "Here he comes!"
"Haha, in fact, many people are like Mr. Yang. When they first heard the name of Baihuawu, they thought that flowers were planted all over the dock, hence the name. In fact, it is a big mistake. The flowers of Baihuawu are not inside the dock, but outside the dock. , you see, the rocks on the side of Nanshan Mountain are red and white, and they are as gorgeous as a rainbow when viewed from a distance, so this place is named Baihuawu. Otherwise, in this northwest place, if you want a mountain to bloom with hundreds of flowers, only gods can do it. Already."
After Zhe Yuxun's younger brother Yong'an Junjiedu stayed in the army, Zhe Yuqing said with a happy face: "Come on, come on, Master Yang, please come over here and have a look. Haha, the first two times I came here, I was in a hurry for business, and Master Yang has never been touring. Now you can take a leisurely tour of the scenery of Baihuawu and enjoy it."
"My lord, please stay here if you have any work to do."
"Master Yang, please."
The two of them walked politely along the mountain road in the forest. The mountains and rivers were beautiful and crystal clear, but Yang Hao's mind was filled with mist and clouds, making it unclear.
He worried about it for a long time in Xuan Pavilion, and Zhe Yuxun finally made a condition. There was only one condition, but it was a big surprise to Yang Hao. Zhe Yuxun did not make any extra demands, and he did everything Yang Hao asked. He agreed immediately, but he only proposed one thing, which made Yang Hao very puzzled.
This article is: Fuzhou is a land and is surrounded by various forces. The responsibility of guarding the territory is very important. Therefore, if Fuzhou is solely responsible for the security of Luling, I fear that Fuzhou will not be able to handle it. Therefore, he requested
Luling Prefecture must have a military force of its own, not just local armed forces like Minzhuang, which are only responsible for guarding the territory and arresting theft. Only in this way can the two sides have a basis for cooperation.
The reason why Yang Hao repeatedly promised that Luling Prefecture would not develop military force was actually because he knew that as long as Zhe Yuxun did not allow it, he would not be able to practice secretly in Luling Prefecture, where there was a lot of traffic and businessmen coming and going all day long, under the nose of Fuzhou.
Just a powerful weapon without being discovered.
The standing army is different from the Minzhuang. The difference between them is very big. The Minzhuang armed forces can only be trained intensively during the off-season. They will not maintain a standing army, will not have a complete organization, weapons, and armor, and will not insist on daily training and combat effectiveness.
No matter how strong it is, it is impossible to compete with the standing army, and it is impossible to train a large cavalry of more than a hundred people without concealing it from others.
However, in Yang Hao's expectation, what Zhe Yuxun was most afraid of was that Luling Prefecture would develop an armed force completely at its own disposal. However, on this issue, Zhe Yuxun not only did not restrict it, but instead acted as a
The conditions require him to build an army that can protect himself, and the prefectures and prefectures can provide support for the early stage of the army's armor, weapons, and even military training. The thoughts of this second brother Guan are really wild and unpredictable.
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Yang Hao secretly thought: Is it because he already knew that I made my fortune through Guangyuan Cheng Shixiong, so he regarded me as one of his own? But... that would not be so fast. The overlord of one party, without being tested, would act so rashly
Do you trust me? But if not, then why? If Zhe Yuxun hadn't regarded me as one of his own, and Zhe Yuxun kept allowing me to build an army, if he hadn't regarded me as one of his own, how would Zhe Yuqing have treated himself like one of his own?
Leading into the residence of the Zhe family at the highest point of Baihuawu to enjoy the scenery? I can’t imagine it…
"Your Majesty, why do you have time to hang out in the back house today? This is..."
Suddenly, an energetic old man with a white beard and a linen robe appeared in front of him. He was leaning on a crutch made of thousand-year-old wisteria and being supported by a pretty little girl. He asked with a smile.
"Ah, it turns out to be the third uncle. Yu Qing has met the third uncle. Mr. Yang, this is my third uncle."
"Yang Hao has met the old man." After hearing this, Yang Hao quickly stepped forward to greet him.
"Okay, okay," the old man with a white beard looked at him up and down while holding the cane, and the smile on his face became even happier: "Okay, okay, I won't disturb you, you can go talk about yourselves."
"Yes, I would like to send you off to the old man." Yang Haoxun smiled and stepped back to the roadside, bowing slightly to send the old man over.
After walking more than ten steps away, the girl with slender eyebrows and picturesque eyebrows turned back and glanced at Yang Hao's back, and said happily: "Grandpa Third, you see, this is the person that my little aunt likes, why?"
Like?"
"Well, not bad, not bad, not bad, not bad. Yu Yatou has good taste, and I like this kid very much." The third master said with a smile.
Yang Hao and Zhe Yuqing went forward again, and soon they met an old man with a white beard and a kind-faced old lady, holding two little grandchildren in their hands. After greeting each other, they turned out to be Zhe Yuqing's fifth son.
Uncle and fifth aunt. Yang Hao hurriedly stepped forward to greet them.
The two of them didn't appreciate much of the mountain scenery. Along the way, they met a lot of the seven aunts and eight aunts of the Zhe family. Two brothers, Zhe Yuxun and Zhe Qingqing, were in charge of Fugu, and two other brothers were stationed in the north and south respectively. The important military town was not in Fugu, but their wife, Yang Hao, actually saw her on the road.
Yang Hao had a very strange feeling. It felt like those people just ran to the road to see him. Not only because there were so many Zhejia people walking along the way, but also the way they looked at him was completely different. It's not like the attitude of meeting an ordinary visitor on the road, but he really can't think of anything worthy of their coming to see him. No, Old Mrs. Zhe is also here for a walk...
After the old lady Zhe walked over with a smile on her face, supported by brothers Zhe Weizheng and Zhe Weixin, Yang Hao straightened up and said with a dry smile: "Master Zhe, your mansion is really... prosperous..."
"Haha, that's right, that's right."
"People in your mansion seem to like to go out for a walk after noon."
"Uh...that's it, that's it." Zhe Yuqing also laughed dryly.
In the pavilion where Yang Hao had met with Zhe Yuxun before, there were two people standing by the railings. One was wearing a hairdress and hemp shoes and a ge robe. He was none other than General Zhe. The other was a man in plain clothes like snow, with dark eyebrows. A young and beautiful girl like smoke, her lips are unpainted but red, and her cheeks are not fat and are naturally rosy. The breeze blows through the pavilion, fluttering her snow-white robe, which makes her fresh and refined.
This woman is none other than Zhe Ziyu. She has only one tuft of long black hair, hanging on one shoulder. She has noodles in clear soup and is naturally beautiful. At this time, her beautiful face is full of displeasure: "Brother, cooperating with Luling Prefecture will also benefit Fuzhou. I knew you would agree to form an alliance with him. How much benefit you can gain from each other is a matter between men. My little sister does not want to get involved.
My liking for him is my own business. The reason why I still refuse to tell him my identity is because I hope that he likes me as a complete person and not as the fifth son or second daughter of the family. I don't want him to waver in his original intention when dealing with the Zhe family because of me; similarly, you are the lord of the state, and you must be responsible for the whole state, and for the inheritance of your ancestors. I... don't want you to do anything for me. Unnecessary concessions. If that happens, I will become a condition and a reason for your alliance, and I will not be happy if these utilitarian interests are mixed in."
"Silly girl." Zhe Yuxun stroked her hair lovingly and sighed softly: "Little sister, you were born late and your father died early. Speaking of which, you are a few years younger than Wei Zheng. , How can the eldest brother not love you? I don’t want you to suffer like the eldest sister. The eldest sister married Yang Jiye, which has really made her suffer these years. Then Yang Jiye protected Liu Jiyuan, and you and I, our flesh and blood compatriots, have not been able to see each other for twenty years. Now the Northern Han Dynasty is in turmoil. , once the city is destroyed and the country is destroyed, I don’t know what will happen to the eldest sister and her family.
The eldest sister's marriage is just to serve as a lesson for the Zhe family. How can the eldest brother not worry about your life-long event now? Since you like him, you have the affection and reason to help him. However, as the lord of the prefecture, the eldest brother will consider the interests of the local area. My ancestors have established a three-hundred-year-old foundation. Will I be frivolous? Allowing him to build his own armed forces is just a smooth move. The eldest brother also has his own considerations. "
He pulled Zhe Ziyu back to his seat and sat down, and said slowly, "Brother, I have thought about it carefully. He is the person recommended by Cheng Shixiong, and he may not necessarily have the same heart for the official family. However, if I let him not even have the ability to protect himself, but I have forced him to side with the officials. Yes, he may be attached to me for a while, but he is forced by the situation, so how can he not hold any grudges?
My thighs are not as thick as the arms of an official. When there is any danger, won’t he side with the imperial court? Only by making him stronger will he become ambitious and follow my example in relocating the state and using Luling as his base. Family property is passed down from generation to generation. If this is the case, even without your relationship, he will choose to form an alliance with me, and we will be dependent on each other and help each other.
What's more, he is now against Li Jiyun of Xiazhou. This is the greatest sincerity in forming an alliance with me. With Xiazhou suppressing him, if he does harm to our prefecture, it will be tantamount to destroying the Great Wall. Is Yang Hao such a fool? Lu The ridge is the tail of Hengshan Mountain. The Hengshan Yeli Qiang people are the most brave and good at fighting, and they are very close to Luling. Now he has offended Li Jijun. If Li Jijun makes the Hengshan Qiang people often disturb the war, he can't even protect himself. No, how can I protect my little sister in the future?"
Zhe Ziyu nodded frequently when he heard this. When he heard this sentence, he didn't react for a moment, so he clicked his chin. Then he woke up, looked up and saw the narrow smile on "Guan Erye"'s face, and couldn't help but smile. Hong said angrily: "As you talk, you lose your dignity."
Zhe Yuxun smiled and said: "This kind of thing is not serious, what else is serious?"
Zhe Ziyu spat at him, thought for a while and then said worriedly: "Brother can't directly garrison Luling, otherwise, even if Yang Hao agrees, the Zhao Guan family will not agree. He clearly doesn't want to put tens of thousands of people into a separate state. Put it under the jurisdiction of Fuzhou. And Luzhou's self-organized new army cannot be built in a short while. Li Jiyun has left in anger, will he attack Luling immediately? What will we do if we can't rescue him in time?"
Zhe Yuxunfeng narrowed his eyes and sighed: "Girls are outgoing. They haven't married yet. Look, they are already worrying about others."
Zhe Ziyu said coquettishly: "Brother~~~~"
Zhe Yuxun laughed and said: "Li Jiyun really wants to raise troops, but Li Guangrui has to nod. In my opinion, it is unlikely that Li Guangrui will use force against Luling now."
Zhe Ziyu said attentively: "What's the reason?"
Zhe Yuxun said: "Because when I withdrew my troops and came back, the Tubo Army and Xiazhou were fighting over the competition for grassland and pasture. The Li family still can't see the threat and disadvantage Luling poses to them. Will they start a war on both sides? I We just take advantage of this opportunity to help Luling train an army. Even if they are unable to go on an expedition, we should at least give them the ability to protect themselves."
A smile appeared at the corner of Zhe Ziyu's lips, and he said softly: "Brother wouldn't be so dedicated if it weren't for me. My sister is keeping it in mind. In a few days, I want to go to the Central Plains, so I should It’s time to go home and do something.”
Zhe Yuxun said in surprise: "You are going to the Central Plains? My eldest brother thought..., uh... my family must have found an excuse to visit him just now, this... you will be seventeen after the Chinese New Year, so... It’s time to talk about marriage…”
"Everyone in the family...has visited him?" Zhe Ziyu complained, "I knew you were a big mouth!"
Zhe Yuxun swept away his long beard and said innocently: "Seeing that you almost thought of yourself as the mistress of the Yang family when you were in Xiaofanlou, who knew you didn't want to get married yet, uh... you're not ready to tell him now that you are
His true identity?”
Zhe Ziyu shook his head and said: "No, I have to wait until Luling Prefecture has established a firm footing. When he has established a firm footing, I will let him know my identity before talking about marriage with him. I want to let him know that he
His career prospects were all achieved by his own talents and abilities, not by his in-laws and women.
Besides, I am about to go to the Central Plains, and I will be away for a few months anyway. How can I discuss those things now? Uncle Jiu is old, and when the weather is freezing, we cannot let him run around outside. This
I don’t feel comfortable leaving this matter to others, so I’d better do it myself.”
Zhe Yuxun thought for a while and nodded: "Well, that's alright. You have liked to travel around since you were a child. Once you get married, you have to stay at home to raise your husband and raise your children. It is not easy to even go back to your parents' home, let alone travel around.
It would be good to go to the Central Plains and see a lot of things. By the way, I heard that the Tang family girl also went to Xiaofanlou yesterday?"
Zhe Yuxun glanced at the girl with a sneaky expression: "Besides...it seems that the Tang family girl has something to do with Yang Hao, right?"
Zhe Ziyu said angrily: "Who told you? Wei Zheng? Wei Xin? It must be Weichang!"
Zhe Yuxun chuckled and said, "They are also concerned about you, my little aunt. Hmm... look... do you want me to send someone to inform the Tang family and tell them to stop thinking about my future sister-in-law?"
Zhe Ziyu raised his eyebrows, raised his Yao nose, and snorted: "No, Zhe Ziyu is so useless, do you still need to use your power to suppress me, brother? I can't fight her?"
Zhe Yuxun raised his thumb and praised: "My little sister is ambitious. Hey, when I need my elder brother to help, you can just let me know."
Zhe Yuxun rolled her eyes at him charmingly and hummed: "You, just don't cause trouble with me. There are so many people running to see him. If he becomes suspicious of me, you are the only one I ask."
As soon as Zhe Ziyu said this, Zhe Weizheng and Zhe Weixin walked in with an old lady named Zhe. The old lady smiled happily and said: "My good daughter, I like that young man of ours very much. You see."
When will he ask a matchmaker to visit..."
Zhe Ziyu groaned, glared at Zhe Yuxun hatefully, and replied angrily: "If you like it, then you can do it now."
When the old lady heard this, she clapped her hands and shouted happily: "That's good! That's good! That's good. Yuxun, elder brother is like father. You have to take care of this matter quickly."
She sat down on the chair and said happily: "Since the eldest daughter got married, the fat boy has been giving birth in a daze. He has not stopped having sex for more than 20 years, but my old lady
I haven’t even held my grandson for a day. Alas! Now I have a grandson to hold. My daughter, your eldest sister can give birth to children, so you can’t lose to her. If you don’t give me a grandson next year, don’t go back to your parents’ home...
"
Zhe Ziyu rolled his eyes helplessly, covered his ears and ran out. The old lady said in astonishment: "It's natural for men to get married when they get older, and when girls get married when they get older. Isn't this a natural thing? This child, in front of his own mother,
