Three hundred and fortieth IX: The Arrival of Relatives
Chapter 349 The arrival of relatives
Cai Wan became pregnant again six years after giving birth to Gaimu. She agreed with her husband's wishes, and everyone in the house was rewarded. Then she wanted to do something else. If there were no beggars and homeless people in Jinyang City and the surrounding areas, she would just open a porridge shop and give out porridge.
.In today's Han Dynasty, even the imperial capital cannot avoid beggars, let alone other places. However, I dare not say that this phenomenon does not exist in the entire Bingzhou, at least Taiyuan County, and Jinyang. They have long been captured by Gai Jun and sent to Jindong and Jinyang.
They went to Xituntian. The old and weak were responsible for some lighter labor. If they couldn't do the work, they had no choice but to raise them. Anyway, they would never be allowed to live on the streets.
Cai Wan was a little regretful that he could not open a porridge shop. There were tens of thousands of people in Jinyang City, and it was impossible to give everyone money. Gai Jun thought of a workaround, that is, he gave a sum of money to all seven people in Jinyang City.
Elderly people over ten years old and students living in poverty in the state.
Cai Wan's eyes suddenly lit up. He thought this was a good idea and immediately nodded in agreement.
Gai Jun called the prison slave and ordered him to do these two things. Jinyang was pleased and said that the king of the state and his wife were generous. This is a story later.
Gai Jun was happy during the day, but at night, while lying on Cai Wan's bed, he suddenly realized that Cai Wan and Bian Wei were pregnant separately in the past, and they didn't realize what was going on. Now, my two wives are pregnant at the same time. What should I do?...
Hold it in?
Or solve it yourself?
The dignified Hussar General, Bingzhou Mu, Meiyang Marquis, and the leaders of the Thirteen Counties of Hebei are actually thinking about this. If word gets out, people will probably laugh out loud.
now……
Do you want to find someone in Jinyang behind your back with your second wife?
Gai Jun was lying on the couch, rubbing the hard stubble on his chin, and thought to himself: "Why don't you... take this opportunity to take in a few charming concubines? If you want to have a second wife, there is no reason to refuse."
Cai Wan hung the clothes on the clothes pole, turned around and saw Gai Jun's passionate smile. After a moment's thought, he guessed that they were close, got on the bed, got under the quilt, snuggled into his arms, and whispered softly.
He said: "We are both pregnant at the same time, so we cannot sleep with Gai Lang. What should I do? Otherwise, how many concubines can Gai Lang have? I think the nobles in more than ten counties in Hebei have been waiting for this day for a long time."
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Gai Jun was actually just thinking about it in his heart. If he wanted him to sleep on the same bed with an emotionless woman, no matter how beautiful the woman was, he couldn't do it. But Cai Wan guessed what was in his heart, and he was like a courageous person.
As if Renyi was caught robbing a bank, she was embarrassed and her pride was hurt. She laughed dryly and said: "Why did Wan'er say this? Am I not that kind of person..."
Cai Wan smiled lightly and said softly: "Gai Lang, what do you think of Axi?" Axi was Cai Wan's personal maid.
"..." When Gai Jun heard this, the veins on his forehead suddenly popped up. Axi was not half as handsome as Cai Wan, and he was already in his thirties. He might not even be able to have sex... He said with a grimace: "Wan
Don't talk nonsense." He paused and then said: "Wan'er, it's too late if Axi doesn't get married at this age. It's time to consider sending her out of the house."
Cai Wan said softly, "Hmm". Axi had grown up with her since she was a child. Because she had been terminally ill since she was a child, the people she had the most contact with were not her parents, but Axi. To Cai Wan, she was a special existence as a sister.
, very reluctant to send her away.
Gai Jun blew out the lamp, got into the quilt and muttered: "Sleep, sleep..."
The next day, Gai Jun woke up naturally at midnight (eight o'clock). Although he also missed his meal, he got up half an hour earlier than usual. I don't know if it was because he had something on his mind or because he didn't exercise at night? Gai Jun thought it was both.
There is.
After a hasty breakfast, Gai Jun walked through the snow to the Governor's Department. Obviously, everyone knew the news that his two wives were happy at the same time. When he was not talking about official business, some people close to him began to make insinuations, and the content was nothing more than the daughter of a certain family.
, outstanding in talent and learning, unparalleled appearance, and good conduct. Gai Jun was annoyed when he heard this, and replied, "Can it be compared to my two wives?" He immediately blocked everyone's mouths. Bian Wei replied, "She has the appearance, but her talent and learning are weaker."
, Cai Wan is different. In the entire Bingzhou, except for her sister Cai Yan, who dares to pat her chest and say that she can find the second person.
Gai Jun originally planned to go home for lunch, but was blocked by a difficult matter. By the time it was settled, it was already past noon. Gai Jun thought about it and simply spent another half an hour to properly handle the things at hand one by one, so that the afternoon would be complete.
No need to come again.
When Gai Jun returned home, he learned from the prison slave that Wei Zhongdao and Wang Can had gone out to enjoy the snow. He smiled and laughed that it was such a fun time to go out in the winter. He nodded to express his understanding.
Cai Wan must be taking a nap at this time, so Gai Jun went directly to Bian Wei's courtyard and played with his third son Gai Ba for a while. Then he got up and went to Gai Yi's study, where Gai Mo happened to be there. Since Cai Wan reported Gai Mo to him
Gai Jun abandoned his studies to ride and shoot. It was rare for Gai Jun to show his father's airs about him. In addition, it was inconvenient to ride and shoot in winter, so Gai Mo had no choice but to study honestly.
The current coursework of the two of them was not too difficult for Gai Jun. He gave them a few pointers. Gai Mo immediately raised his little face, his big eyes sparkling, full of admiration. Gai Jun squeezed him with joy and his face turned red.
's face.
After coming out of the study, Gai Jun walked back to the main courtyard. The sound of the piano floated into his ears repeatedly along the winter wind. It was soothing, like a mountain spring winding from a deep valley. There is only one adjective, clean, which makes people's body and mind calm down.
This piece is the divine song "Goose Falling on the Sand", and apart from his wife Cai Wan, the only person who can play this piece to perfection is Cai Yan. Cai Yong is half a step behind, because he himself has Cai's Fifth Nong.
As well as many miscellaneous pieces, it is impossible to study one piece wholeheartedly, even if it is called a divine piece. Gai Jun is even worse than half a level, his talent is only so much, and no matter how hard he works the day after tomorrow, it will be useless.
Gai Jun paused and turned to the place where the sound of the piano came from. When he came to the door, the sound of the piano ended, and the aftertaste slowly subsided, which was evocative. Looking inside, he saw a beautiful woman from the huaji period sitting behind a desk, staring at the guqin.
She was in a trance, her hair was like clouds, her eyebrows were slender, her nose was like jade, especially her hands on the strings, which were white, smooth, and slender, like catkins. Her eyes, which were like autumn water, revealed something.
mood.
Gai Jun felt his mouth go dry and his heart beat like a drum. The strong self-control of a person who had been in power for a long time made him react quickly, and then he felt funny again. She is still playing this trick in her thirties. She is in your heart.
Mei Ah thought in her heart: This scene must have brought back his memories of Cai Wan in the past, which is why he is like this...
Not to mention, he actually found it. It was the second time he and Cai Wan met. The day before, he, Zang Hong, and Chen Ni went hunting in Shouyang Mountain and got a lot of game. They planned to give it to Cai Yong. Unfortunately, after
The reporter was out for an outing and was not at home, so he rushed in on impulse. Cai Wan was sitting in the study meditating with this expression, and then Gai Jun was completely devastated, even though he knew she was terminally ill.
The corners of Gai Jun's mouth curved slightly. He remembered that at that time, because Cai Yong insisted on discussing friendship with his peers, she naughtily called him Uncle Shi.
Gai Jun applauded as he stepped over the threshold.
"Brother-in-law..." Cai Yan was startled and hurriedly stood up and saluted when he saw Gai Jun coming in.
Gai Jun praised: "Every time I listen to Yan'er playing piano music, no matter how anxious my mood is, I will naturally calm down."
Cai Yan lowered his head and said, "It's not my fault, but this song has a reassuring effect."
Gai Jun smiled. In fact, both of them were right. Only with good people and good music can they play such wonderful music that affects people's hearts. After Gai Jun sat down, he asked, "Is Yan'er worried?"
Cai Yan said nothing, and Gai Jun thought to himself: "Let me guess, it's for Wei Zhongdao?"
Cai Yan said softly: "Mr. Wei Lang has been avoiding me since he heard that he was ill."
Gai Jun frowned slightly, could it be that Cai Yan fell in love with Wei Zhongdao? This is not a good sign. He said: "Zhongdao's appearance, talent, background, talent and learning are all bad. Such people are easily hated by heaven.
Since you are not destined to be with him, you don’t have to worry about it. My brother-in-law will find a young man for you one day who is as talented and handsome as Wei Zhongdao."
Cai Yan raised his eyes, his eyes dim and unreadable, and said eloquently: "In the past, my brother-in-law shot tigers to kill locusts, and was praised by the world. He came from the East with a high reputation, and all the girls in the capital admired him. But when my brother-in-law met my sister, even though he was in his twenties, he was sad.
, still fell in love with her, and later they finally got married, and it is still a good story. Now with Dr. Zhang’s wonderful hands, Mr. Wei can live and stand, why can’t I..."
"No." Gai Jun quickly interrupted her thoughts. This idea was too dangerous. He wanted to ask her if she had read too many romance novels. Of course, Gai Jun himself was not qualified and had no position to accuse the other party.
"Why not?" Cai Yan's face was always tepid and gentle.
"Why do you think it is? Father-in-law, hasn't Wei Zhongdao already approved the letter? You two have nothing to do with each other anymore." Gai Jun was afraid that Cai Yan would be dissatisfied, so he threatened: "If you keep pestering me, I will tell your sister to go."
"..." The two of them fell into silence at the same time.
Gai Jun was on pins and needles for a moment, and then he couldn't bear it anymore. He stood up and said, "Your sister is about to wake up. I have to leave." Gai Jun turned around and suddenly realized something was wrong. There was no ambiguity in what he said.
It was like a woman. Gai Jun's face turned slightly red, he started walking stiffly, and strode away.
Cai Yan watched Gai Jun's back go away, and then slowly turned his gaze away until he disappeared. He burst into laughter, and his calm and unruffled face instantly melted away. After a long time, he sighed again...
A woman's heart is like a needle in the sea, it has been like this since ancient times...
Ever since the above scene happened, Gai Jun always felt a little strange in his heart when he saw Cai Yan. Although it was just a trace, it was difficult for others to notice, and even he himself sometimes ignored it. But Cai Wan was so sensitive, and the look in his eyes
I can't help but feel a little suspicious...
What did I do wrong? Wasn't it just that I said a wrong sentence? Gai Jun felt so wronged that he couldn't clean himself up even if he jumped into the Yellow River.
In this way, while Gai Jun was enjoying the joy of having two wives together, he was acting as an ascetic, and at the same time he was suspected by Cai Wan. Time passed quickly...
After the winter solstice, the first day of the third year of Chuping (AD 192) is about to come.
In the second year of Chuping (AD 191), the world was in chaos. Gai Jun, Yuan Shao, Dong Zhuo, Yuan Shu, Sun Jian, Cao Cao, Gongsun Zan, Liu Bei, Tao Qian, and Liu Yan launched wars one after another, officially announcing the arrival of the era of separatist rule by the heroes of the Three Kingdoms.
.Most of the thirteen states of the Han Dynasty were affected, and more than one million people died. It is conceivable that in the third year of Chuping (AD 192), the situation would further deteriorate.
However, in the second year of Chuping (AD 191), although there were endless wars, most of them were concentrated in spring, summer, and autumn. Winter was generally peaceful. After all, unless it was a madman, who would start a war with others in the cold weather.
This lunatic was none other than Gongsun Zan. This guy was quite tolerant towards the Han soldiers, but he did not treat his Wuwan people as human beings. He attacked without any regard for casualties. Gongsun Du finally couldn't resist and retreated to Liaodong County in defeat.
So Xiangping.
With Gongsun Zan's character, he is not a person who will win the hearts of the people, but Gongsun Du once slaughtered officials of the Eastern Han Dynasty in Liaodong, had hundreds of noble families, established himself as the shepherd of Pingzhou, and had the tendency to separate the country and become the king, which was even more unpopular. The counties saw
Gongsun Du failed and was surrounded by Xiangping. In the end, Gongsun Du became a loner. Moreover, he not only had to face the threat of Gongsun Zan's army outside the city, but also worried about the wealthy people in the city who had ulterior motives and plotted revenge and could slip through the net.
Said he couldn't sleep all night.
Not surprisingly, even if Gongsun Du can survive this winter, he will never survive next spring, and his defeat is certain. If Gongsun Zan captures Liaodong and opens up the road to Qingzhou, it will undoubtedly add an element of uncertainty to the situation in the Central Plains.
As Zhengdan approaches, the prefects from thirteen counties in Hebei Province rush to Jinyang one after another. In previous years, most of the county governors would send some officials to report, but since Gai Jun is about to make a big move next year, it is better to communicate in person about some matters.
, to avoid misunderstandings from other people’s mouths.
When he came up with this idea, everyone unanimously agreed. It had been more than two years since Gai Jun took over Bingzhou, and the local officials had never gathered together. This way, the governors could understand Gai Jun's thoughts.
It will undoubtedly make the thirteen counties of Hebei become more cohesive and centripetal.
There is another advantage of doing this, regarding Si people, that is, Gai Jun will meet his parents, Amei, who has been with him since he came to this era, his parents who have been away for two years.
On the day my parents and sister arrived, heavy snow fell from the sky, and the sky, earth, rivers, mountains, and cities all seemed vast. The temperature outside was surprisingly low, and the winter wind was biting. My second wife was pregnant, and my child was very young.
They were still young, so Gai Jun asked them to stay at home. The eldest son, Gai Yi, who was about to turn ten years old, insisted on coming. Gai Jun thought about it and took him with him, and the father and son ran to the outskirts of Xicheng.
Gai Jun and his son were sitting in the carriage. Although the carriage was leaking from all directions, they were holding a small stove and could still endure it. The dozens of soldiers scattered around the carriage did not have such a good life. These people came from all over the country.
The carefully selected warriors stood motionless in the snow. After a while, they all turned into seemingly lifeless snowmen.
About a quarter of an hour later, the guard reporter arrived. Gai Jun immediately got out of the carriage and got off the carriage. Gai Yi followed closely behind him. He felt his son trembling behind him. Gai Jun hugged him tightly with his arms and moved at the same time.
Take one step to better protect your son from the wind and snow.
Gai Yi said deliberately: "Father, I'm not cold."
Gai Jun smiled. Gai Yi had always matured precociously, but this time, he really felt that his son had grown up.
The wind was strong, the snow was thick, and the visibility was less than a hundred paces. Indistinctly, several carriages were slowly approaching...