Zhuge Liang's words directly prevented Zhang Xi from sleeping well for nearly half a month.
I really don’t blame Zhang Xi for thinking too much. It is true that the four independent and important ministers of Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty, with the exception of Jin Rixi, could be said to be fiercely fighting each other.
Jin Rixi died early and fortunately retained his name during his lifetime, but the fate of Shangguan Jie and Sang Hongyang was not much better.
But now, Liu Bei rashly made Zhang Xi a Bo Luhou, and Zhuge Liang also made it clear to Zhang Xi that Liu Bei wanted Zhang Xi to become Huo Guang when necessary, which was a bit difficult for Zhang Xi to understand.
If you grant me a Jianghou title, it will make people think better than granting me a Bolu title.
Jianghou Zhou Bo quelled the rebellion of Zhu Lu and brought order to the chaos, targeting the Queen Mother's party. Although Huo Guang was also a loyal minister who supported the Han Dynasty, he was also a powerful minister. Most importantly, he targeted Shangguan who was also a powerful minister. Jie and Sang Hongyang.
Who is Liu Bei guarding against? !
Is it Zhuge Liang who dedicated his whole life and died, or is it Zhang Fei who is Liu Bei's adopted brother? !
Or is it really what Zhuge Liang said, just in case, if Zhuge Liang and Zhang Fei have an accident, they need to support the Han Dynasty until the last moment? !
If it was really that simple, Liu Bei would have just told him no. Why would he let Zhuge Liang clarify this matter for him? !
If Liu Bei was really on guard against Zhuge Liang, then why did he let the three Liu Chan brothers serve as their fathers for the prime minister? !
This is more politically directional than a Bo Luhou who relies solely on conjecture - Liu Changui is the emperor, and he has to call Zhuge Liang "father" when he meets him.
If Liu Bei was on guard against Zhang Fei's joke and Zhang Fei was still on guard, then he was really Liu Bei's half-brother. Before Liu Bei's death, he had entrusted all military power to him.
The twists and turns here are really too brain-burning, and Zhang Xi is really not a person who is good at political struggles. After thinking about it for half a month, he still couldn't figure it out in the end.
Moreover, this matter was so important that Zhang Xi could only think about it silently in his heart without telling anyone.
Including his wife and children.
Yes, Sun Shangxiang finally took the Zhang family from Chengdu north to Chang'an.
This time, the delay was a little long, but there was no way. Sun Shangxiang moved completely this time, got rid of the mansion in Chengdu, and took his family to settle in Chang'an north.
Zhang Xi has been away from home all year round, and Sun Shangxiang has always been in charge of his family. This time Zhang Xi was appointed as the governor of Yongzhou, and he is the only governor with real power in the Han Dynasty. He is also the minister of Tuogu. Obviously, it is impossible to leave Yongzhou in a short time. Sun Shangxiang I must go north to meet my husband.
Otherwise, there would still be nothing like a family.
Therefore, Sun Shangxiang sold his family property in Chengdu and took his whole family to the north, which delayed him a little.
The wife came with the whole family, and Zhang Xi temporarily put aside the things he couldn't figure out and had a good reunion with his family.
It had been almost two years since he had seen his wife and concubine. Zhang Xi spent most of his time on the march and fighting, and he was holding back enough. Anyway, Sun Shangxiang and Xiaoba were quite refreshed the next day. Feeling refreshed, Zhang Xi had to take a day off from work at the Governor's Mansion.
There's nothing I can do about it. Some shameless guy got into the trap of sleeping with me again. He was so troubled that he couldn't get out of bed the next day.
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"Husband, I have something to discuss with you."
"Madam wants to give Zheng'er a younger brother or sister. Hey!"
Before the couple finished their private conversation, Zhang Xi's arm was pinched severely by Sun Shangxiang.
"If your husband really wants to do this, you can discuss it with Sister Xiaoba. If you dislike us for being old and senile, and the dignified governor of Yongzhou, and want to take a girl from a good family as a concubine, what's the problem?!" Sun Shangxiang murmured, facing Zhang Xi said.
The commotion made Zhang Xi quickly get up from the bed to comfort his wife.
Oh my conscience, Zhang Xi has never had this intention.
"Why did Madam say this? It doesn't matter if Madam doesn't want to, why do you think so?!" Zhang Xi explained quickly.
I haven't seen my wife for a long time. I spent the whole night yesterday, and today my wife suddenly discussed something with you in the inner room of my house. It was just a little joke.
Why does it bring up concubinage, and the lady who says she is "old and lustful" really has no self-awareness of her own charm?
Today's Sun Shangxiang is only in his early thirties, the age when he is most feminine.
In the context of this era, she is indeed not young, but Sun Shangxiang is also from a noble family. After marrying Zhang Xi, there is basically nothing to worry about. She is well-maintained. Zhang Xi sees that his wife is getting more and more beautiful. Why? Maybe you have that kind of leisurely attitude.
Sun Shangxiang pouted. Last night, this guy treated him less than Xiaoba.
Moreover.
"Husband, please don't make jokes. We will discuss the matter of childbearing and childbirth later. I do have family matters, so I must discuss them with my husband!"
As Sun Shangxiang spoke, she urged Zhang Xi to get up. She and Xiaoba had already gotten up early, washed themselves up, and went to the outer hall to show themselves. The head of the family was still lying on the bed. What did he look like?
To put it mildly, it is said that our husband and wife have a deep love for each other. To put it more unpleasantly, we think that there are a group of vixens living in the back house of Yongzhou Governor's Mansion.
Sun Shangxiang didn't want to lose this reputation.
Zhang Xi didn't take it seriously yet, and was about to pull Sun Shangxiang back to bed to make up for the public food he owed last night. But unfortunately, Zhang Xi couldn't do anything to his own wife. After being slapped by Sun Shangxiang, he hurriedly got up.
After waiting for Zhang Xi to get up and wash up, Sun Shangxiang handed Zhang Xi tea, and then Sun Shangxiang continued, "What I want to discuss with my husband is Xuan'er's marriage."
Good guy, Zhang Xi choked immediately after saying this. He squirted out most of the tea and coughed non-stop.
The fuss made Sun Shangxiang want to give Zhang Xi some relief and clear the table at the same time. He couldn't complain.
But Zhang Xi didn't care about this. When he was calm, he asked directly, "Why don't you say this? How old is Xuan'er? Are you so anxious to find her a husband?!"
When Sun Shangxiang heard what Zhang Xi said, he rolled his eyes and said, "Xuan'er will be the year of Jiji next year. Otherwise, why do you think I have to move to Chang'an in a hurry?! Xuan'er, Jiji, your father cannot be absent. Bar?!"
"Uh, is Xuan'er already fourteen this year?!" Zhang Xi said in disbelief.
After hearing this, Sun Shangxiang slapped her husband angrily, causing Zhang Xi to quickly explain, "It's not that my husband doesn't remember Xuan'er's age, it's just that the feeling is fleeting, and the little girl in front of me is just that old. It’s actually almost the age to get married.”
When Zhang Xi said this, Sun Shangxiang also felt a little emotional.
In the blink of an eye, I have been married to this bastard for fifteen years, and my daughter is almost getting married.
"Yes, Xuan'er is about to get her haircut. After that, it's time to find an in-law for Xuan'er," Sun Shangxiang said, "Shouldn't you discuss such a big matter with your husband?!"
"Having said that, there's no need to be too hasty, right?!" Zhang Xi hesitated for a moment and said, "Xuan'er is only fourteen this year, so it's too early to get married. Didn't you get married when you were twenty? Mine?!"
It was okay not to mention this matter. When he mentioned this matter, Sun Shangxiang directly twisted Zhang Xi's arm again.
If she is willing to get married at the age of twenty, it is not because there is no one in Jiangdong who dares to marry her. Well, no, it is because there is no one she likes.
"It is an ancient ritual for women to discuss marriage when they are young." Sun Shangxiang said angrily, "Back then, my parents died early, and my second brother only focused on Jiangdong's foundation, so I took advantage of you. Now you and I are both here. , how can we let Xuan'er get married when she is twenty?!"
The truth is this, but...
"Isn't it a bit too early to get married at the age of fifteen?" Zhang Xi was still unhappy.
Yes, people generally get married early in these years. On the one hand, it is because of the low birth survival rate, and on the other hand, it is also to quickly increase the population. The imperial court has requirements in this regard.
But, it’s better not to do it for your own daughter. You have to think about your daughter’s health.
It’s not like I can’t afford the fine.
When Sun Shangxiang saw that Zhang Xi was still unhappy, he immediately sighed and continued, "I don't want Xuan'er to get married so soon, but... I'm afraid that Xuan'er can't bear it."
Um? !
"What do you mean by this?!" Zhang Xi was dumbfounded and asked quickly.
Why do you think this means that Xuan'er has a sweetheart? !
Sun Shangxiang also sighed slightly and said, "It's my fault for this. Xuan'er shouldn't have been allowed to learn horse riding and hunting. That day..."
Sun Shangxiang explained what he knew.
My daughter, I guess, has grown up under Sun Shangxiang's training since she was a child. There is no way, why Zhang Xi is either busy with government affairs or leading troops in battles.
As for Sun Shangxiang, she really has unusual ideas. She really doesn't think that her daughter's family should hide in the boudoir and become a female beauty and embroider birds. She cultivates her daughter according to her own childhood growth experience.
Therefore, Sun Shangxiang began to teach Xiao Xuan'er martial arts since she was sensible. When she was a little older, he took Xiao Xuan'er out to ride horses and hunt.
Then... I will spoil my daughter's heart.
Since Sun Shangxiang gave birth to Xiao Zheng'er, as she got older, she had to act like a loving mother in front of Xiao Zheng'er, so she consciously reduced the number of times she went out to hunt, but Xiao Xuan'er had already developed a habit. , she felt very uncomfortable if she didn't go hunting in the woods outside Chengdu for a few days.
Originally, this was nothing. Although Zhang Xi always had the illusion that he was a counselor, he actually belonged to the lineage of military generals. In this era, it was really not a big deal for the children of military generals to go out hunting.
In addition, under the management of Sun Shangxiang, the Zhang Mansion is growing day by day, and some servants to protect the young lady are still indispensable. The hunting range is near Chengdu, so there can be no accidents.
However, one day, the eldest daughter of the Zhang family went out hunting and did not bring back any prey. However, she did bring someone back, which was troublesome.
What's even more troublesome is that this person's surname is Zhuge, his first name is Qiao, and his given name is Bosong.
(End of chapter)
