Zhang Xin, who went to Jiaozhi to take office, only brought four able-bodied servants of the Zhang family, while Zhang Fu selected twelve experienced servants to accompany him. The luggage was also extremely simple. In addition to a few boxes of clothing, there was only

It can be used anytime and anywhere

They didn't take any gold, silver, or cumbersome ornaments with them. When they left, they only saw off their relatives. Zhang Qing and Zhang Jiu cried bitterly, but they could only helplessly watch their father's death.

The carriage drove away slowly.

The biggest task of Zhang Chao, Zhang Yue and Zhang Ji in coming to Nanjing has been completed. No matter the British Duke, Zhang Fu or others have tried their best, this is the best result that everyone can get.

After sending Zhang Xin away, Zhang Jiu followed Zhang Fu to deal with his family's property. He seemed to have grown up several years suddenly and his behavior gradually became calmer. In addition to joining the army as a soldier, Zhang Chao still worked with a group of nobles from the princes and uncles' families.

The children went on hunting parties and were very popular in the circle; while Zhang Yue followed Mr. Du's instructions to study behind closed doors and seldom went out. The few friends he made also visited from time to time, and he lived a very happy life.

In the blink of an eye, the harsh winter has passed, and now it is the bright spring season in March. Everyone in the British government has taken off their winter clothes and put on light spring clothes. Mrs. Wang originally planned to buy a few new sets for Zhang Yue and the others, brother.

But all three of them said that the clothes were enough, so she had to give up. Since the British Duke Zhang Fu returned from Cochin last winter, he had not yet served in the Governor's Mansion of the Fifth Army. He had always been at home, accompanied by his three nephews.

It's quite pleasant.

On this day, when the family was chatting with tea in the upper room after dinner, Zhang Fu said with a smile: "The person who is now the commander-in-chief of Jiaozhi is Fengcheng Hou Li Bin. He is also a famous general. Under his command, your brother is

Jiang, I have nothing to worry about

He and I have a pretty good relationship. I asked him to take care of my brother-in-law, and he readily agreed. Now only the Jinxiang Guards are still making trouble with Japanese pirates, but the Emperor has ordered the local guards to command and deploy to fight against the Japanese pirates. The world is finally finally settled.

It’s much more peaceful.”

Others only heard about Japanese pirates, but Zhang Yue immediately frowned when he heard the word "Japanese pirates". Before he entered Beijing, Zheng He's fleet embarked on the fifth voyage to the West. The Ming Dynasty's navy was unprecedentedly powerful.

, however, the Japanese pirate rebellion along the east coast of Zhejiang has never subsided. If Ming Dynasty does not exert all its efforts when the Ming Dynasty is strong in military affairs, it will be difficult to say what will happen in the future.

Just when he was thinking about how to speak, Zhang Chao suddenly put down his tea cup and stood up. He said solemnly: "Uncle, it has been two months since I joined the Shence Army. Although I have made many good friends,

, but after all, daily point-and-shoot training

It's not what I want. I have been practicing martial arts for many years and have always wanted to fight on the battlefield. Now I don't have the qualifications to go to any big battles, but since there are Japanese pirates in eastern Zhejiang, I would like to ask the uncle to let me go there to practice, even if it's for the time being.

A small soldier is fine."

Zhang Fu did not expect that Zhang Chao would suddenly bring up such a thing, and was stunned. Although Zhang Yue knew Zhang Chao's temperament, he was really surprised at this time, but he also felt a little admiration - in Shence

It is much easier to advance step by step in the army than to fight for military achievements on the ever-changing battlefield. What's more, compared with the Ming Dynasty's northern and southern expeditions, killing Japanese pirates is not a big feat.

"Brother Chao, you are only eighteen after the New Year. Even if you want to go to the battlefield, it is too early."

"But Uncle Datang was only in his early twenties when he first entered the battlefield. How could he be timid?"

Hearing Zhang Chao's unconvinced tone, Zhang Fu couldn't help but laugh. Although he joined the army as a young man, his first real battlefield was at the beginning of the Jingnan Campaign in the first year of Jianwen, and as soon as he entered the battle, he was

Commander, I know. After that, his father died in battle, but he could not fulfill his filial duty as a son of man. He continued to fight on the battlefield and made many military exploits without removing his filial piety. There were also times when he was young and heroic. At this moment, he looked up with his head held high.

Zhang Chao, he finally nodded.

"Since you have this intention, then there is a chance!" He glanced at Zhang Yue as he said it, with a smile on his face, "Last time, your third brother happened to have the opportunity to meet the emperor, and he said in front of the emperor that you could pull two people off.

Shi Qiang's bow and arrow skills can penetrate the poplars at a hundred steps. The emperor actually asked him twice curiously. The emperor will go to the small school field to review the Shence Army in the future. If you can impress the emperor with your martial arts, let alone the Jinxiang Guards in Eastern Zhejiang, where do you want to go?

Also makes!"

"Ah!" Zhang Chao suddenly beamed with joy. He was happy for a while before he remembered Zhang Fu's previous words. He quickly turned around and bowed deeply to Zhang Yue, and said seriously, "Thank you, third brother, for your recommendation!"

Zhang Yue quickly helped Zhang Chao up and said with a smile: "If eldest brother can get his wish this time, it won't be too late to thank me again then!"

Zhang Jiu was watching from the side and suddenly stood up. He bowed to Zhang Fu seriously and then said sincerely: "Uncle, the matter with dad is over. I want to go back to Kaifeng in a few days. Although I have sent someone to

I sent a reply, but neither my grandmother nor my mother knew the details. Besides, I can’t keep here causing trouble to the uncle and eldest uncle. My father is not around, I am the eldest grandson of the Zhang family, and I have not fulfilled my filial piety for half a year now.

It’s time to go back to support my grandmother and mother, and it’s time to take back the gold and silver I got from selling them.”

These words were extremely appropriate and very different from his usual impulsiveness. Zhang Fu was satisfied, and when he saw Zhang Yue standing up, he gently raised his hand and pressed it: "I wrote to my aunt before and mentioned it.

I plan to let you go back, brother Ji, in two months. Since you are so determined now, it is right to go back to serve your elders earlier. But brother Yue, you might as well stay in the capital. Since your teacher Du Yishan is now an official in the court,

Secondly, it’s for your future plans. I’ve already made an agreement with your parents about this, and my aunt has agreed, so you don’t have to mention anything about going back.”

Seeing that Zhang Fu had arranged the stay and stay of the three brothers in a few words, Mrs. Wang also stood up and said with a smile: "We have been eating and living together for the past six months, and I see that you are almost like my own children. Press

My original intention was that I didn’t want Brother Chao and Brother Ji to leave, but one of you is determined to make progress, and the other wants to respect your elders. These are serious things, so I won’t stop you. When you three brothers come to the capital,

Today, we are of the same mind on important matters. Your uncle and I are very happy to see it. Even if we are separated in the future, we cannot forget the brotherhood and we cannot forget that we are members of the Zhang family. Do you understand?"

This is what it should be, and the three brothers naturally agreed in unison. When they left the upper room and were on their way to Fangheng Courtyard, Zhang Chao looked at the already darkening sky, and suddenly turned to Zhang Jiu and said: "Xiao Si

, I didn’t like you in the past, and that was because of you, but mostly it was my prejudice. In short, it was my eldest brother who was wrong. I left all the family affairs to you. My second brother is as hot-tempered as me. He

Don’t take anything I say seriously.”

"Brother..." Zhang Jiu paused for a moment, then muttered, "If you really go to Jinxiang Guard, be careful. Swords have no eyes on the battlefield. Well, have a safe trip..."

As if he felt that he was talking too much and was irrelevant, he hurriedly turned around and came to Zhang Yue's side, raised his head and said, "Third brother, please take care," and then ran away. Zhang Yue, who was standing there, scratched his head inexplicably.

I scratched my head, thinking that I wasn’t going to leave tomorrow, so why would I say take care of myself now?

Looking at the crescent moon that flickered in the sky, he smiled unconsciously. In any case, during this trip to Nanjing, the relationship between the three brothers was much closer than before. This alone can be regarded as...

It’s a good idea.
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