An hour later, at the top of Jiangling City, Liu Daogui looked at the city gate. About five feet in front of him, in a small wooden cage hanging, Zhang Huai'en's head was seen with his hair disheveled, his eyes closed, and his expression was peaceful. The common people passing by the city gate all shook their heads and sighed, or even cried secretly.
Zhang Huaien's headless body was wrapped in two bamboo mats and placed under the small cage. In the distance towards the camp, bursts of drums and horns were heard, vaguely accompanied by the sound of military boots on the ground. Obviously, this was the march of the army. The signal in front of him was mixed with some music that was not accustomed to the Han people. Aren't they the drums and trumpets unique to the Wulingdong barbarians?
Tan Zhi stood beside Liu Daogui and sighed softly: "I can now understand how Zhuge Liang felt when he killed Ma Su with tears. But Brother Daogui, is this really necessary? Huai En is a good person Brother, is it worth losing your life just because of a momentary angry word and just because of two mats?"
Liu Daogui shook his head: "He can't say that, he shouldn't say that. It's not just your arrival this time. When Lu Zongzhi's Yongzhou troops came before, they were a little unhappy with our Jiangling local defenders, so We have never mixed troops together, and Lu Zongzhi also came and left when he said it. Earlier, there was a lot of conflict between our Beifu Army officers and the local sergeants here in Jingzhou. The reason why I have to introduce these measures to take people's property The law of beheading is also for this purpose, so that the people of Jingzhou cannot regard us as foreign invaders, the kind of people who ride on their heads to dominate, otherwise, our rule over Jingzhou will never last long."
Having said this, Liu Daogui turned to look at Tan Zhi: "Big brother and Fatty should have made this very clear before you came."
Tan Zhi nodded: "I have also done this in Wuling over the years. I pay attention to the relationship with the local people. The reason why I treat these Dong barbarians so favorably is also for this reason. But, if I do this, it will be too unfair to our soldiers. They?"
Liu Daogui shook his head: "To achieve integration, we have to let the Beifu sergeants we brought here settle down here as much as possible. They have military merit, have civil titles, can be allocated a lot of land, and live a better life than the locals. A good life, after buying a property, can marry a powerful local daughter and become a new wealthy family here, and it can also attract their fellow villagers and distant relatives to settle down here."
Tan Zhi laughed: "Yes, this is an ideal situation, but in the past few years, not many of our sergeants have settled here. They have been in the army with them, and they have been constantly encountering wars. Many people have been in the army since Jianyi, six or seven years ago, and there are also many brothers who are over thirty and have not yet started a family."
Liu Daogui sighed: "It is unfortunate for the country. After regaining Jingzhou, it has been constantly encountering various wars, especially the demon bandit rebellion this time. It continues to this day. We can only hope that after the demon bandits are put down, the world will be peaceful and the veterans can be glorious. After returning home from the army, they get married and start a career, and the new soldiers can serve as important pillars and protect their families and the country. In fact, it has been several years since you and I brothers have been here in Jingzhou, and we have not had the opportunity to go back to our hometown to visit relatives, nor do we know about my mother and wife far away. how is it now."
Having said this, Liu Daogui's eyes flashed with a hint of disappointment, and his eyes became dim.
Tan Zhi frowned slightly: "This is a big deal. Brother Dao Gui, you are already over forty and you don't even have a son now. Isn't it a bit too much? Don't you need a son? Will I inherit your title and family fortune?"
Liu Daogui smiled slightly: "Whether you have children or not is a matter destined by God. There is no need to rush. Don't talk about me. Isn't my eldest brother a middle-aged man who gave birth to his first son at my age?"
Tan Zhi sighed: "Brother Jinu always said that the great cause has not been completed and the world is not settled, so why have children? And sister Aiqin has only had one daughter for many years and no sons. Later, after the success of Jianyi, we brothers listened With persuasion, I married some strong widowed women who had given birth to children, and gave birth to two sons. Brother Daogui, although Brother Jinu is said to be dedicated to the world, he cannot completely ignore it. Think about the continuation of your family, especially his great undertakings, always..."
Liu Daogui said calmly: "Brother's great cause is to make the people all over the world live a good life, make the world fair, and give everyone a chance to get ahead. This is destined to be different from the kind of people who only care about their own family. Contrary to what we think, if this happens, everyone in the world will be our descendants, so why should we care whether we are our own children or not?"
Tan Zhi frowned: "Having said that, blood inheritance is also the filial piety of us Chinese Han people. There are three types of unfilial piety. The worst is not having an heir. Inherit the blood of your Liu family, become an official or a general with us, and protect your family and country. There is no conflict, look at me, now I have three sons in my hometown, you have to hurry up, if you don’t hurry up, then who will inherit your lineage of incense and your Daogui brother’s illustrious reputation?"
Liu Daogui smiled and said: "I joined the army when I was a boy and fought in the north and south. Later, although I married my childhood sweetheart, I have been together less and apart over the years, especially when I have been stationed in Jingzhou for a long time. I have been separated from her for several years, so now I have no children. In the past few years, you and Daoji have often advised me to take concubines and have children, but I put aside my feelings for my wife and don’t want to do this."
Having said this, Liu Daogui paused: "Although my wife is not very good-looking, she is a virtuous person. She is also a childhood sweetheart of the Wei family who grew up with me. When we were in Jingkou Jianyi Rebellion, she was willing to marry me. , the ceremony held was the place where we righteous men met in secret to discuss. I can't forget this kindness. Moreover, since Brother Rabbit died of illness and Shunzi was executed, the Wei family has become thin. I abandoned it at this time. If she marries another bride, how will the world see me?"
Tan Zhi sighed: "My sister-in-law is now nearly forty years old. It is already difficult for a woman of this age to have children. Although justice and kindness are one thing, it cannot be stopped just because of this. You have an heir, Brother Daogui, I think it is better for you to write a letter and let your master make the decision, appease your sister-in-law, and allow you to marry another concubine here, just to have children, and it will not affect your sister-in-law's status. .”
"By the way, didn't Brother Jinu do the same thing? He also married other concubines, just to have children and carry on the family line. It didn't affect Sister Ai's status."
