But I heard Shen Zangfeng say: "Go and find out who in the clan is suitable to replace Uncle Liutang as the governor! Then write a letter to your father and uncle to recommend the new governor of Xiliang. As for Uncle Liutang, please ask your father and Whether my uncle seeks a false title or a noble title for him from the Holy One, my father and uncle will definitely save his face."
"What?" Shen Zanghui was stunned for a moment and said, "Uncle Sixth is just venting his anger on his father. Although he intends to instigate, it is reasonable for a child to do so. The third brother is going to replace him? This... After all, they are our cousins, not to mention they are both in Xiliang. We don’t talk about looking up or looking down... How can we be embarrassed to see each other during the New Year? "
He suggested, "It's better if he invites me to a banquet next time, and I refuse directly and loses his face. Then he will naturally feel more measured."
Shen Zangfeng glanced at his innocent cousin and said calmly: "Do you think Uncle Sixth is just instigating you? You can control your sister-in-law if you are old and young? His real intention is to test me! Your Third Sister-in-law As soon as she arrived in Xiliang, she started rectifying things non-stop. She first dealt with the uncles and aunts of the clan, removed the old servants, and ruined the dignity of the elders... But even if some elders were dissatisfied with her, everyone still had to invite people to her today. Come here to give her face. Who do you think she relies on to do this? She relies on the power of my direct descendant! My father and mother are now in the imperial capital. In Xiliang, she relies on me now! It's just you who wants to test my attitude! As long as I show no hesitation towards your third sister-in-law, or stand aside, those people who are waiting and watching will swarm to criticize your third sister-in-law! , But after all, she is young, has not been to Xiliang before, unlike our mother, who has high seniority and deep-rooted status and prestige, and does not need the support of her father to scare these people! "
Shen Zanghui pondered: "Third brother is... trying to establish prestige for third sister-in-law?"
"Not only to establish her prestige, but also for myself!" Shen Zangfeng ordered Shen Zanghui to fetch a map of the border from the bookshelf not far away, exhaled, made a circle on the map, and said coldly Said, "Over the Di people, the situation in Mu Xiuer is very bad, but what Yu Jia said is not wrong at all. This man's skills are really extraordinary! Only one of the ten eagles in the king's tent died, and it was still a cripple, because After that defeat, his prestige among the Di people was ruined. I also deliberately restricted Yujia's pursuit and allowed them to have civil strife... Even so, Mushuer has suppressed the civil strife until now, and even commanded Tulu to launch a surprise attack. Diecuiguan!”
Shen Zanghui listened obediently, and Shen Zangfeng narrowed his eyes and said, "Even I didn't expect the raid at Diecui Pass. It's just that Mu Xiuer was unlucky and met a man who was good at military strategy in Diecui Pass. Talent! Tulu failed and lost a lot of baggage... It happened to be winter now, and it was still so cold in Xiliang City. On the grassland, because Tulu failed to capture Diecui Pass, not only was he unable to plunder a large amount of property, but It will be very difficult for the Di people to lose their belongings this winter.”
"In previous years, when they encountered this kind of situation, they had no choice but to attack our Wei territory. However, this year they have been defeated several times in a row and their baggage is uneven. They may not have the ability... The most important thing is that those who covet the position of the Great Chanyu will definitely not Let's miss this opportunity to attack Musiuer!" Shen Zangfeng's face gradually turned cold, "If nothing happens, the Di people will be in civil strife within half a month! This is our opportunity, we must seize it! It's not too much to say that a man has a great talent. If this kind of person is not dealt with before he can completely control Qiu Di, he will become a big trouble in the future! It was a mistake to get him out of the ambush last time, and I will never allow it this time. Any mistakes! You know? "
He glanced at his younger brother who had not yet realized why he suddenly wanted to explain Di Ren's situation in such detail, and said coldly, "Because of Miss Duanmuba's wonderful rejuvenation, by then I will not be fully recovered and will not be able to go into battle in person. But at least I can get involved! This is something I planned when I came to Qiudi last year. I have neither the time nor the desire to take care of the trivial matters in the Mingpeitang clan. It's really a blessing for your third sister-in-law to come over - so I will give her the greatest support and help to make these people behave as soon as possible, so that they will not get in my way, do you understand?"
Shen Zanghui had always been a little afraid of this cousin. Now that he saw the murderous intent hidden in Shen Zangfeng's already sharp eyebrows, he became more and more afraid to neglect, and said hurriedly: "I know everything, thank you third brother for your guidance!" and assured, "I am determined not to be used by Uncle Sixth and others in the future, and I will try my best to help Sister-in-law Three."
"Do you think you will stay in Xiliang city doing nothing? And you will help your third sister-in-law!?" Shen Zangfeng said unceremoniously, "How can the Shen family not go to the battlefield now that they have arrived in Xiliang?! Starting from tomorrow , I will send someone to teach you how to fight immediately. Although you learned it in the imperial capital, I know that you didn't learn it carefully! Before the war starts, let someone who is really good at fighting in front of the battle teach you a thing or two, and wait for the war. As soon as it opens, go to the front line immediately! Don't even think about staying here in Xiliang City!"
"...Yes." Shen Zanghui responded slowly, and then said worriedly, "It's just that by then both of our brothers will go to the front line, leaving the third sister-in-law alone in Xiliang City, in case she can't suppress those people. What to do with the elderly or unruly servants?”
He was now worried about Wei Changying again...
Shen Zangfeng was also a little speechless towards this cousin. He paused for a moment and then said, "Don't worry, there is no way your third sister-in-law can't suppress these people."
"Why?" Shen Zanghui asked puzzledly. He felt that his third sister-in-law was a bit overbearing, but after all, she was young, alone, and a prostitute. She had no husband or brother-in-law to support her. If the elders refused to support her, To save face, wouldn’t that mean you can’t step down? Moreover, if the servants also unite to embarrass her, this sister-in-law should not be so angry that she bursts into tears in public.
"Before your third sister-in-law came out of the palace, she was assassinated by a Rong assassin outside Fengzhou City. All the guards and maidservants accompanying her were killed and injured except for two. However, she braved the assassin's arrows and killed the leader of the assassin to save her compatriots. Not to mention her brother, she later killed another assassin and escaped with her brother with the help of the two guards!" Shen Zangfeng said, "That was the first time she encountered a real fight with a real sword or a gun! , many eight-foot men may not have the same courage and courage as her when they go into battle for the first time. Speaking of which, you, who have never been in battle, will definitely not be the opponent of your third sister-in-law in a life and death fight!"
Shen Zanghui was dissatisfied and said: "Can the third sister-in-law still attack the elders?"
"I mean, when your third sister-in-law was still being held in the palm of your mother's family by the elders and working as a rich young lady who didn't worry about anything, when she encountered an assassin, she had the courage to draw her sword and face the arrow." Shen Zangfeng said calmly. , "Can these elders scare her?" After roughly knowing Wei Changying's performance in the assassination, Shen Zangfeng never doubted his wife's courage and decisiveness.
What's more, there was another reason why he didn't tell Shen Zanghui about his confidence in Wei Changying: Wei Changying was Mrs. Song - a woman who was once criticized for her control over her husband Wei Huan and her ability to educate and control her children. The ladies of the aristocratic family secretly imitated the old lady who grew up holding it in their hands. Because of Old Madam Song, even Wei Huan in the Wei clan loved this only granddaughter, not to mention the rest of them
So I know that out of the etiquette that Wei Changying has been taught since childhood, he will not be less polite to the elders in the clan. For example, this time he gave a gift to the elder who complained of illness... But I hope she comes from the bottom of her heart. It is impossible to fear and fear these elders...
Wei Changying is very courageous, decisive and courageous, has an identity and a backing. How can those elders who dare not challenge the clan leader head-on be able to suppress her? What's more, she was just a prostitute, a womanly person. Although she was looked down upon by others, if things got out of hand and Shen Zangfeng came out to smooth things over, no one else would have the shame to openly continue to argue with a junior daughter-in-law.
There are really people who are so confused. Shen Zangfeng remembered that Wei Changying's dowry, Mrs. Huang, although she did not have a formal title, was the one who taught medical science by Ji Qubing! Anyway, the disobedient elders would be less worried if they died earlier!
Glancing at his cousin who was about to say something else, Shen Zangfeng said cheerfully: "I'm not worried about your third sister-in-law at all, but you make me very worried. Firstly, I'm not completely healed myself; secondly, I think It is also your first time to return to the birthplace of our Shen family. You do want to get closer to the people here, but I don’t expect you to be so easy to coax..."
He raised his hand to stop what Shen Zanghui wanted to say and said, "I thought about it and it's all because you are too idle. Now you don't have to worry about anything. Go back to the house to prepare things. I will let Shen Die pass the message. , let others teach you.”
Shen Zangfeng said coldly, "The people I sent will not show mercy to you because you are the fourth son of the direct descendant, and you should not expect that complaining to me or anyone else will be effective... I want to teach you a lesson. If my father and uncle are not here, these elders don’t have the courage to point fingers!”
Shen Zanghui instinctively felt that something was not good. He forced a smile and said: "Then... Uncle Liutang's place...? Don't you want me to go?"
"You go too." Shen Zangfeng said coldly, "You have to do both things, and you have to do it for me! If you can't do it well..." He suddenly smiled like a spring breeze and said lightly, "You yourself Think about the consequences!”
"..." Shen Zanghui shivered subconsciously. The sympathy in his heart for Uncle Liutang and his son suddenly disappeared, but he could only think of one thought: Oh no! Third brother seems to be really angry this time... What should I do
Among the two brothers, Shen Zangfeng suppressed his younger brother without any effort.
On the other hand, tensions gradually rose in Duanmu Xinmiao's yard, and Wei Changying could hardly contain the situation—(To be continued)