Chu Wensheng is not the eldest son and grandson of the Chu family. In terms of seniority, Chu Zhengdao should be called Third Uncle, and Chu Qing needs to be called Third Grandpa.
An old man in his sixties should not stand in the wind and snow, at odds with reason and emotion, let alone his elders.
It's just that things have priorities. Chu Qing has to deal with the business first, and there are many elders in the house.
In addition to Nangong Xi who just arrived, Mr. Fu Youcai also arrived.
As a junior, Chu Qing toasted one by one. Every time he toasted a glass of wine, he would say something, which made the old guys smile with joy.
Toasting the prime minister, Chu Qing described Nangong Ping as his right-hand man, who was capable of bringing peace to the world with his writing skills and capable of making decisions with his military skills. He was not a flatterer. Nangong Ping deserved such praise.
Nangong Xi drank three drinks in a row, which was a bit too much, and as he was getting older, he brought up the past events of the year, revealing that Nangong Shou and Nangong Ping might have been transferred to each other when they were young.
Nangong Ping sighed, and now he just suspected that if the title of Marquis could be handed down this time, then he and Nangong Shou must have been transferred.
Facing the old man, Chu Qing started to chatter non-stop. He didn't lie, he was telling the truth, he had three strategies to destroy the country, and he was using all kinds of strange strategies.
Mr. Fu just repeated one sentence, it was the Fu family's second fool's blessing to meet Chu Qing.
Toasting the King of Wu, Chu Qing only had two words, brave, and Wu. A Yi was not that kind of Confucian general, let alone a general full of unpredictable ideas. He only had two words, brave. The biggest regret of Chang Chengke, the king of Wu, reflected In A Yi's body, an iron spear is invincible as long as he is on the battlefield. There is no more pure general than A Yi.
When toasting Tao Yao, Chu Qing couldn't go into details. He just said that everyone was able to come back together and make contributions, all thanks to his uncle and his good luck.
Tao Yao held Chu Qing's arm with tears in her eyes. She couldn't say a single word and blushed fiercely.
Lao Tao felt that it was really difficult for his uncle. He said that other people's children were brave in battles and had good brains. But when it came to Tao Shaozhang, he couldn't make it up. After holding it for a long time, he just came up with two words: luck, let's see. , I can’t even edit it.
Toasting Wang Wuji, Chu Qing spoke less and listened more. He wanted to understand Wang Tianyu and what this guy was about.
Everyone has a story, unknown stories. Chu Qing knows everyone else's stories, but no one knows his story except Wang Tianyu.
According to Wang Wuji, Wang Tianyu has been "hyperactive" since he was a child. He has to look at and touch everything. He can never sit still or stand still, and he is always different from others. Gradually, people around him don't like him. , dislike him and don't want to be in the same room with him.
Wang Tianyu's story is still a mystery. Chu Qing suspects that this kid may not have a story, but just has a mental illness.
After bowing in a circle, Chu Qing took the package from Fu San's hand and placed the potatoes and sweet potatoes in front of Chang Yu solemnly.
"These two farmers are the eldest princess and my mother. They sacrificed their lives for them. A prosperous world cannot be without them."
Chang Yu looked confused, and Chang Xian quickly ran over and explained excitedly.
Chu Qing put down his wine glass and turned around and walked out of the courtyard and the Chu Mansion. He saw a person who meant nothing to him but must see him, the head of the Chu family, Chu Zhengdao.
With only his third brother, Chu Qing came outside the mansion and saluted Chu Zhengdao, who was covered in snow.
"Boy Chu Qing, I have met Mr. Chu."
Junior etiquette, this is etiquette and rule.
Chu Zhengdao gave a salute generously, and then returned the salute again, a courtesy of an equal.
"I, Chu Zhengdao, have met Mr. Chu, the commander-in-chief of the Qianqi Camp."
Although it was a courtesy given by his peers, given his age, his attitude could be said to be very humble.
This is also etiquette and a rule, a rule that must be followed when facing the commander-in-chief of the Qianqi Camp in Dachang Dynasty.
"The guests in the mansion are so noisy that it is inconvenient to welcome Mr. Chu into the mansion. I still hope to see Haihan."
Chu Zhengdao showed a slightly complicated smile and nodded slightly: "How dare you."
"Let's take a walk."
"I obey."
An old man and a young man walked side by side. Chu Zhengdao was in his early sixties, with a very strong body and a steady gait. But for some reason, he always wanted to fall behind half a step. When he fell behind, a trace of unwillingness flashed across his face, and then he Take two quick steps, parallel again, and repeat.
Chu Qing walked leisurely, just glanced sideways and laughed dumbly.
The dignitaries of the Dachang Dynasty, just like Chu Zhengdao, could only lag half a step behind due to the butcher's knife in Chu Qing's hand, and did not dare to make any mistakes. However, their status, reputation, and family background always made them unwilling to lag behind.
Hesitating and struggling, more and more people fell down. In the end, the only ones still walking were those who were half a step behind. Although they were lagging behind and seemed respectful, they were at least still alive.
Chu Qing never wanted to embarrass anyone, but if he didn't embarrass others, others would embarrass him.
The goose feather snow fell on his shoulders, white and flawless, just like Chu Qing's state of mind.
"Half a step behind, but my heart is already walking as fast as flying. So what difference does this half step have to whether we are walking side by side? Mr. Chu doesn't understand my father, let alone me. At your age, you should do whatever you want. What do you want to say? , just say what you say, no need to use some profound words to express your attitude."
Chu Zhengdao blushed, and finally walked side by side.
Yes, at his age, how can he be rude because of his gait? It's just that he can't let go of his worth. He doesn't speak and uses his actions to express something.
"Chu family..." Chu Zhengdao's gray beard hanging down to his chest was blowing in the wind, and he said softly: "Chu family, do you still recognize it?"
Chu family, Chu mansion, one Chu, two gates, one gate is full of branches and leaves, and the population is prosperous, while the other gate is sparsely populated, but it is a family that can reach the top of the sky in Dachang Dynasty.
"Qianqiying, if you admit it, Chu Mansion, there is no need to admit it."
Chu Zhengdao let out a long sigh, with a heavy look of unwillingness on his face.
Chu Qing smiled and said: "There are very few aristocratic families that Qianqiying can recognize. The Chu family is not because it is far away, but because the Chu family's children are still mature and has nothing to do with me, so I have to recognize the Chu family. It has something to do with me. It has something to do with my father. Since you have taken root in Beijing and have been living reasonably well for more than 20 years, you went all the way to Beijing and asked if you recognized him. You were rejected. It inevitably reminds me of something. .”
"What words?"
“When you are poor in the downtown area, no one knows you; when you are rich in the mountains, you have distant relatives.”
Chu Zhengdao blushed and wanted to say something, but he couldn't say anything.
Chu Qing stopped, turned around, and like a sensible junior, brushed off the snow on Chu Zhengdao's shoulders.
"Beijing is located in the north, and winter is cold. You are too old to be in Beijing. Although the children of the Chu family are young and have some weak bones, they are not suitable to be in Beijing."
Chu Zhengdao took a step back and saluted again: "After winter, how about spring?"
"Everything revives in spring, but it's too noisy and not suitable."
"summer?"
“Summer is too hot and people are impetuous, so it’s still not suitable.”
"autumn?"
Chu Qing frowned and his voice became colder: "Master Qiu kills!"
"But..." Chu Zhengdao gritted his teeth and mustered up his courage: "If you don't enter the capital, the Chu family will decline."
"related to me?"
"It's related." Chu Zhengdao sighed deeply: "Many state capitals have their own care, because the Chu of the Chu family is the Chu of the Chu family. If the children of the Chu family do not come to Beijing, the Chu family will be too far away from the Chu family. Those who Taking care of it has become a bad intention. Prefectures in various places are no better than those in Beijing. They like to speculate on their superiors, but they always speculate inappropriately. The Chu family has never seen the Chu family. They speculated and looked after it. After many years, the Chu government There is no resentment in the house, and if they don't ask or look, they want to speculate, but they are wrong again, but they think that not asking or looking is resentment, then our Chu family will definitely decline."
Chu Qing smiled bitterly and shook his head.
Chu Mansion, wake up. The local and state governments are taking special care of the Chu family.
But the Chu government did not pay attention to the Chu family at all. They just ignored it and treated it as a bystander, a meaningless bystander. The state government and officials who took care of the Chu family would mistakenly think that the Chu government had resentment towards the Chu family, and would naturally make things difficult for them. .
It is true that the Chu family is a big family. This big family has a lot of influence in the capital. No matter who they compare with, compared with the Chu family or the Chang family, they are ridiculously insignificant.
In fact, many local and state governments now know in advance which family Chu Qing or Qianqiying is going to target. Even before Qianqiying's scouts are dispatched, local and state governments have already begun to put aside connections and even collect evidence.
"From now on, the Chu family will be the Chu family of Chu Mansion, right?"
Chu Qing shook his head: "No."
"The Chu Mansion is big, it's so big, it's scary. You have to have your own family to help... No, you have to have your own family to listen..."
Staring at Chu Qing, the head of the Chu family, Chu Zhengdao, took a deep breath: "You must have your own family members to listen to your instructions, so that Master Chu can rest assured."
Chu Qing turned around and pointed at Chu Mansion, half-smiling.
"The prince, King Langya, the most resourceful counselor in Dachang, the most powerful craftsman in Zhongzhou, the most brave and skillful general in the military department, and the most valiant troops in the naval division are all my friends, and they all pay close attention to me and obey my orders. .”
Chu Qing looked at the heavy snow in the sky, his face was so proud: "I, Chu Qing, am already very satisfied."
"But..." Chu Zhengdao panicked: "But our surname is Chu."
Fu San, who had been silent all this time, spoke coldly.
"Wolves don't associate with rabbits, let alone foxes. If they associate with rabbits and foxes, the wolf won't be able to find food."
Chu Qing nodded with a smile: "Third brother is right. I can't be a gentleman. At least I can't be a hypocrite. I can destroy a family and become a family again. It's not a big deal."
Chu Zhengdao also smiled, disappointed and relieved.
"How long can I be a rabbit like this?"
"Yes, fat and cute, as long as you can't afford to be a fox."
"I can't afford it. How long can it last?"
"Yes, I can do it safely."
"How long can peace last?"
Chu Qing was not impatient and nodded seriously: "Yes, I promise."
"Okay." Chu Zhengdao saluted again: "Thank you, Lord Chu, for making it happen."
"As it should be."
"Let's not talk about official matters. Can we talk about private matters?"
Chu Qing raised his eyebrows slightly: "Private matters?"
"Family affairs, about Wu'an."
"Go home."
Chu Zhengdao looked happy: "Go back to Chu Mansion?"
"In front of the Chu Mansion, first listen to what family matter it is, and then see if you can enter the manor."
