Xu Zongwen held up a bronze cup and drank by himself. He opened the window and looked at the half-moon in the night outside the window: "It's a family banquet. I don't know what you two gentlemen think of these uncles and brothers of my Xu family." ?”
"The general was awake late at night and invited us here again. What should I do? It turns out that he wants to attack the Xu family." Behind Xu Zongwen, Xi Jian began to ask and answer questions.
Guo Shang, who was standing tall, poured himself a jug of wine. After drinking it all, he also spoke: "According to my observation, among the descendants of the Xu family, the fourth uncle Xu Yizhi's official reputation is acceptable, but at most he is just a keeper. Among the generals' peers, the third brother Xu Jianzhi has an impatient personality and is unlikely to become a great leader. The fourth brother Xu Zezhi is deep in the city and cannot be reused! Only the second brother Xu Qianzhi is respectful and polite, has a well-founded advance and retreat, and is humble and disciplined. He is a capable person. Talent!"
"Zi Jin really has a keen eye for people!" Xu Zongwen turned around slowly, held Kong Jue in his hand from a distance and raised his glass to Guo Shang, who raised his head and drank from the bottle.
Xu Zongwen looked at Xi Jian with burning eyes and affirmed: "It is good to keep the promise. I intend to let the Xu family move north to Tancheng and return to their ancestral home."
Xi Jian and Guo Shang exchanged glances, and the corners of their mouths raised in unison.
"The general wants to plant a nail in Xuzhou." Xi Jian said without hesitation.
Guo Shang put the Bronze Lord down and added: "The general may be leading the trend of the nobles moving back to their original places, rekindling the fire of the Northern Expedition!"
Xu Zongwen was not displeased at all when the two men revealed his secrets. He just smiled: "What you said is right. Expelling the barbarians and regaining the lost territory is my lifelong pursuit! This time, let the Xu family be the vanguard!"
"General, it will not be easy if we really want to lead the nobles to return to their original places!" Xi Jian reminded. He was worried that Xu Zongwen was acting on a whim, so he spoke up.
How could Xu Zongwen not know the power of this?
However, if the Jin Dynasty wanted to make the Northern Expedition, regain lost territory, and drive out the barbarians, the nobles must move northward to their original places!
Xu Zongwen held the empty bronze jue in one hand and touched the two inches of short beard under his chin with the other hand: "What if I were to ask Your Majesty to issue an edict and promise that the nobles who return to their place of origin first would have the right to choose the land first?"
The weight of the word "land" was like a big stone that immediately fell into the hearts of Guo Shang and Xi Jian, causing a big wave and making them unable to calm down for a long time!
In the final analysis, the gentry is still based on land. The northern states and counties have been invaded by barbarians for decades. How much land is left desolate?
If Xu Zongwen's memorial was approved by the Jin Emperor, the nobles would definitely follow suit and move back to their original places! If the court introduces some preferential policies, then this matter is very feasible!
"Crack-" Suddenly there was a sound of something falling outside the window, followed by a burst of hurried footsteps. When the door opened, it was Nie Zhen'er who walked in with three plates of snacks.
"I have met the general and the two gentlemen. These are the snacks Zhen'er has prepared for you. Please use them with caution!" Nie Zhen'er neatly placed the snacks on the tea table in the study.
Xu Zongwen waved to Guo Shang and Xi Jian, and the three of them walked towards the corner.
Nie Zhen'er stood by carefully, not daring to disturb him.
"Miss Zhen'er, I didn't expect that we would meet again. I neglected you before. Don't blame the general. He was busy with military affairs, so he forgot to take you back to Jiangdong." Xi Jian finished chewing the nut cake and raised his head. Defended Xu Zongwen.
Nie Zhen'er hurriedly replied: "Zhen'er don't dare! The general is fighting for the country, how dare this little girl have any evil thoughts?"
Xu Zongwen saw Guo Shang snickering, and he said in a longer tone: "Miss Zhen'er, I promised to help you find your younger brother, but so far I have found nothing. It seems that I owe you. Besides, after Tancheng, you have been so considerate. Take care of me, how do you think I should repay you for such a great kindness? If you have anything you want, just say it, no one here is an outsider, but I will try my best to satisfy you if I can!"
Strange to say, Pang Bai had been searching for so long, but there was no way out for Nie Zhen'er's biological brother.
Perhaps this person has died in the battle, perhaps starved to death in the wilderness, been kidnapped by bandits, or captured by barbarians.
In addition, Xu Zongwen really couldn't think of any other possibilities.
"The general has tried his best to find his younger brother. Zhen'er has no other delusions at the moment. She just hopes to stay with the general and serve him, that's enough!" Nie Zhen'er suddenly knelt down, which made Xu Zongwen act at a loss. What should happen?
"Do you know what it means to serve a general?" Guo Shang put down a piece of steamer cake and rubbed his hands with the prepared handkerchief.
The roots behind Nie Zhen'er's ears suddenly felt hot, and she whispered softly: "Zhen'er knows, which means that Zhen'er will become a general in the future."
The five-flavored preserved fruits in Xu Zongwen's hand suddenly fell from his hand. His left hand rubbed the square corner of the tea table, getting a little tangled.
Xi Jian seemed to have seen through Xu Zongwen's worries. He said bluntly: "General, are you worried about Madam Huan?"
Xu Zongwen didn't understand the wedding ceremony, and he didn't even know that even if he didn't plan to take a concubine, according to ancient rituals, the maids who came with Huan Xianrong as a dowry were nominally his women, and could even become concubines!
"How is that possible?" Xu Zongwen was too stubborn to admit it.
"Haha——" Guo Shang didn't care about the situation at all, he was the first to laugh out loud...
Three days later, Xu Zhai hall.
Likers: "In the auspicious month of the month, you will start to wear yuan clothes. If you abandon your young fingers, you will be virtuous!"
"One plus cloth crown!"
Getting up early in the morning, the second uncle Xu Yanzhi presided over the crowning ceremony of Xu Zongwen as the highest seniority.
The attire required for Xu Zongwen's crowning is displayed under the west wall in the east room of Xu's house, with the collar facing the east and the north as the head.
First, there is the Jue Ben uniform: a light crimson skirt, a silk black top, a large black belt, and a crimson-yellow knee covering.
Next is the leather suit: white skirt, black belt, and white knee-covering.
Next is the Xuan Duan costume: black skirt, black belt, red and black knee-covering.
Praise: "The auspicious month and the day are the days of Shen Erfu. Respect for your majesty and Shushen virtue."
"Two plus Pi Ben!"
Xu Yanzhiba added the quill used to add the cloth crown, the green crown tassel tied to the quill, and the six-foot-long and full-width black hair scarf for Xu Zongwen, as well as the hairpin used to add the Pi Bian and the Jue Bian. Hairpin and black silk crown with light red trim.
Xu Zongwen was wearing Xuan Duan, with red and black knee-coverings. He stood under the east steps of the hall, facing the east sequence, facing the west.
The Xu clan, all dressed in black, stood on the east side of Xi, facing the west, with north as the top.
Xu Zongwen bowed to the admirers, bowed to the guests, and then entered the gate first. Every time they turn a corner, the host and guest will bow to each other.
Arriving in front of Xu's ancestral hall, mother Nie bowed her head and invited the guests to enter.
Xu Yanzhi and Xu Zongwen's uncle and nephew bowed to each other. Xu Zongwen sat down immediately, and Xu Yanzhi also sat down, combed Xu Zongwen's hair and tied it with a scarf. Xu Yanzhi tidied Xu Zongwen's hair scarf, then stood up and went down one step from the west steps. Xi Jian was responsible for holding the crown. He went up one step, faced east and handed the cloth crown to Xu Yanzhi.
At this time, Guo Shang walked forward to the banquet with a graceful appearance, and then gave a congratulatory speech: "With the blessing of the year and the order of the month, I will serve you. Brothers are here to achieve great virtue."
Likers: "Three plus titles and three crowns!"
The fourth uncle, Xu Yizhi, added Xu Zongwen's hat and tied the crown tassel, and he was finished. Xu Zongwen stood up, and the uncle and nephew bowed and saluted. Xu Zongwen entered the room, put on Xuanduan clothes and red and black knee-coverings, came out of the room, facing south.
After the crowning, the memorial ceremony was performed again and again, and Xu Zongwen was officially given the title of inscription.
Since Xu Zongwen's cousin's name was given by his father before he died of illness, the family chose a new name based on seniority - Xianzhi, Xu Xiao, with the courtesy name Xianzhi!
After everything was over, Xu Zongwen officially succeeded as the head of the Xu family in Donghai!
