Chapter 584: It’s your turn to take charge of this family

The Zhang family's old house in Kaifeng has only had a few rooms inhabited by family members in recent years. Even the most loyal servants will not be so meticulous without a master, so it has a somewhat decadent atmosphere from the inside out. In the past,

The courtyard with its carved beams and painted beams has long lost its former glory, and the roof ridges of those tiled roofs have also been covered with a layer of dust. Although the damaged tile doors and windows have been repaired, the courtyard that has not been occupied for several years looks eerie.

Even green weeds grew in the cracks between the bluestones.

However, due to Gu's death, this long-empty mansion finally welcomed its owner again. Accompanying brothers Zhang Xin and Zhang Zhuo were more than a dozen family members, maids and servants, and when Zhang Chaozhang

When the three members of Zhang Yue's family also rushed back before the funeral, the eldest, second and third bedrooms each occupied a small courtyard as before, but there was actually a bit of room that could not be allocated.

Fortunately, this crowded situation did not last for many days, because each of them had limited leave. After worshiping their ancestors at the ancestral hall, Zhang Yue and the others had already begun to prepare for their departure the next day. At the same time, Zhang Fu and Mrs. Wang were also planning to leave.

Lingxi and Peng Shisan also followed Zhang Fu back to attend the funeral. At this time, Peng Shisan went to the Yamen to ask for official reports. Lingxi was called to the west courtyard by Sun. As soon as he opened the curtain and entered the door, he saw the pear wood square table.

There was a jade-colored silk-covered baggage.

"Madam, young mistress!"

Seeing Lingxi coming forward to salute, Mrs. Sun nodded and signaled her to get up. Then she pointed at the baggage and said, "I didn't have time to come back when you got married. Although these things were sent late, they are still with my heart. I listen to the British

The father-in-law said that the British father-in-law is going to lend your wife to Yue'er. I don't know how to thank them. Yue'er seems to have a good future, but I don't know how many dangers I have experienced in these years. I am really afraid.

That's great, with your family, I can feel more at ease, as long as I work hard for you."

Lingxi had also heard about this. She originally hoped to do her best for the family after getting married. Since the British father-in-law said so and Peng Shisan was willing, she would not say anything against it. Although she

She had already married him, but she had no intention of changing that man's fiery temper, because that was his greatest advantage besides his generosity. Therefore, seeing that Mrs. Sun felt a little sorry, she quickly expressed some relief.

Du Wan was looking through the box with Amber Qiuhen nearby, and finally brought out a lot of things. Although Zhang Zhuo and his wife had to wear mourning clothes for three years, there were always different clothes inside when it was cold or hot. Her needlework skills have improved greatly in the past two years.

Changjin had made several sets of clothes for his father-in-law and mother-in-law before, so he brought them all over this time. Fortunately, he wanted to be strong and durable, so these were all in plain colors, and the material was mostly Songjiang fine cotton, which is most close-fitting. And autumn marks

Amber prepared a total of eight pairs of blue cloth shoes with thousand-layer soles. Once these clothes, shoes and socks were sorted out, not much luggage was left for the return trip.

Lingxi was helping to tidy up. Seeing Mrs. Sun's happy and sighing look, she didn't know that the third wife, who had always loved her son the most, was sad because it would take more than a year to see each other again. It's just the nature of mother and child. She

There was not much to say. Instead, she thought of the last days she spent with Gu. Watching the old lady calculating the last days of her life, she calmly calculated all the things to consider one by one.

Haven't you ever felt sad and moved at the same time?

Mrs. Sun praised the fine stitching of Du Wan's clothes, and said that some pairs of shoes were simple and suitable for mourning. But as she watched, she suddenly looked out the window, frowned and said, "Big

It's been more than half an hour since I called Yue'er over. Why did it take so long to tell you something? We are going to leave tomorrow and we are not allowed to talk more. The same goes for the master. He disappeared after worshiping the ancestors in the ancestral hall. Now

When my son comes back, he is still talking to the eldest master in the front, so I don’t know what to say!”

As soon as the words came out of her mouth, Mrs. Sun noticed that everyone was looking at her face. Even though she felt a little uncomfortable, she coughed twice and walked away. Fortunately, both Du Wan and Lingxi Amber Qiuhen understood that she had always been like this.

, and they don’t take it seriously. Everyone knows that even if they are seventy or eighty years old in the future, their wife will never be as knowledgeable as the old lady in the past. I am afraid she will be an extremely nagging old woman.

It was not only Zhang Yue who was called by Zhang Xin, but also Zhang Chao, Zhang Qi and Zhang Ji. In the study, four brothers of similar age stood in a row in front of the desk, each feeling a little puzzled. Behind the desk

Zhang Xin, who was sitting, stared intently at the boxwood pen holder on the table, and then raised his head after a while. Zhang Zhuo, who was standing next to him, said nothing and had a strange look in his eyes.

"I asked you to come together today because I have something to tell you. We have already discussed it before. My third brother and I will stay in Kaifeng to guard the old lady, and you four will return to the capital. Although you are all adults, there were always people around you in the past.

There are elders watching, but this time it is different. Even your uncle has no time to take care of it. Just now Peng Shisan brought back the official newspaper from the Yamen, and Arutai in the north is ready to move again. Britain must lead the attack immediately after returning to Beijing.

The three guards of Daning are stationed in the old city of Daning, so when you go back, no matter what happens, you have to deal with it yourself, and even if you get into some trouble, you can never expect anyone else to help you!"

Zhang Xin said this in one breath, and then looked at the four people in front of him. Zhang Yue frowned, Zhang Ji was taken aback, Zhang Chao and his brothers could not see any clues. He exchanged with Zhang Zhuo next to him.

He winked and nodded again.

"I don't have anything to say. Three of you brothers have been serving as officials for many years. Even Brother Ji has been studying at the Imperial College for so long. He is no longer a child. There is only one thing. Don't ruin your family's reputation.

Don't let the old lady down, don't let yourself go."

Although the Gu family had taught many lessons in the past, at least they had never directly said that they would be the leader from now on. Both Zhang Chao, Zhang Qi and Zhang Ji still thought that there were elders in the family, and they had not thought of being the head of the family.

Zhang Jiu glanced at Zhang Yue, then stepped forward and said, "Dad, third uncle, I am the eldest grandson of the eldest son, so I should stay here to keep my filial piety..."

"Don't forget, you have to take the Shuntian Prefecture Township Examination this year!" Zhang Xin said coldly. Seeing the surprise on his son's face, he softened his tone and said, "Qi Shui's filial piety is not as good as Zhan Shui's, the imperial examination

You can't help it, not to mention that your grandmother stated to the emperor in her suicide note that if you want to abide by your filial piety, don't be constrained by small things and you should fulfill her wish!"

When Zhang Jiu was told this, he immediately retreated unhappy. Seeing this scene, Zhang Chao and Zhang Qi did not dare to say anything, but when they did not say anything, Zhang Xin spoke: "Brother Chao, brother Qi,

Son, listen, this time your mother will stay in Kaifeng and guard the system, which is considered as fulfilling your father's duty. Although your father is out of town and cannot fulfill his filial piety, he has already worshiped in the army. Now the address is handed over.

The troops on the other side are going well, but it will probably take another two years to completely calm down. By then, the title of Earl of Yangwu should become hereditary. Remember the lessons learned from the past, and don't let down your father's achievements in bloody battles.

!”

While Zhang Xin was teaching him a lesson one by one, Zhang Yue was thinking about the information just now. He really couldn't understand whether the Tatar Arutai was crazy. He still refused to give up despite repeated setbacks.

If you provoke the Ming Dynasty, aren't you afraid that Wala will take advantage of it? Originally, Arutai was considered a tycoon of the previous generation. He developed his own power under the banner of the Great Khan of the Golden Family. What's wrong with being so unwise now? Could it be that the Tatar Headquarters

There are too many people who oppose him. Do you want to attack the Ming Dynasty to regain his popularity?

If that were the case, then drinking poison to quench thirst would be a recipe for death!

"Brother Yue!"

Zhang Yue, who was still thinking hard, suddenly came to his senses. Seeing Zhang Xin staring at his face, he quickly took a step forward. He thought Zhang Xin must have some other explanation, but who knew that the other party was actually there?

After being silent for a long time, he pointed at Zhang Chao, Zhang Qi and Zhang Ji, and said word by word: "If there is something of great importance that has to be decided immediately, it is up to you to make the decision. Although there is an order of elders and younger ones, the three of them are

Together, they don't have more experience than you. I think even your second uncle here would definitely agree with this, let alone the old lady if she were alive."

"Brother, although Yue'er does have some knowledge, if there is any major matter, it is best for them to work it out together!"

Seeing Zhang Zhuo interjecting from the side, Zhang Yue knew it in his heart. His father had told him all the entrustments and expectations behind his back. He didn't want to burden himself with too much responsibility, but he clearly didn't want Zhang Chao and his three brothers to bear any responsibility.

An idea came to his mind. He pondered for a moment and was about to speak, but Zhang Chao next to him got there first.

"Don't worry, uncle, if something big happens, I will definitely listen to my third brother!"

"I will definitely listen too..." Zhang Qi quickly followed, and quickly added, "We are still in my grandmother's filial piety period. If we are still so ignorant, I'm sorry for my grandmother, and I'm sorry for my father who is still outside. You

Just don’t worry, we will gain wisdom every time we suffer, and we will be more cautious in everything we do.”

Zhang Jiu glanced sideways at Zhang Yue and lowered his head: "Don't worry, dad, I will study my lessons carefully and not get involved in outside affairs. Third brother will make the decision in everything."

Unexpectedly, the three brothers agreed so quickly, and Zhang Yue was caught off guard. At this moment, he didn't want to say any more excuses. He stepped forward and bowed deeply: "Since the eldest uncle trusts me so much, the eldest brother, the second brother, and the fourth brother also said

After saying this, I took over this responsibility. No matter what happens when the four of us return to Beijing this time, we will definitely work together to deal with it!"

"Okay, good answer!" Zhang Xin poured out all the pens in the boxwood pen holder and handed it to Zhang Yue, "You can take this pen holder back as a souvenir. This was something that belonged to the emperor of the Yuan Dynasty in the past.

Nowadays, all the gold and jade outside are gone, leaving only this bare piece of wood. So you must remember that the glory and wealth given to you by your clan cannot be guaranteed for a lifetime, and you have to rely on yourself for what you should rely on! In the future, you will be the one
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