The government dare not control Gu Gong, but the imperial censor is not afraid.
The next day, impeachment memorials flew into the palace like snowflakes.
Liu Zhao showed the impeachment memorial to Gu Jiu.
"Look, just after the funeral was over, there was a lot of impeachments. I heard that he led people and smashed seven houses one after another. Jing Zhaoyin, Xiuyiwei, and Jinwuwei all avoided him. I remember Li, I don’t remember what he did to anger people, why do you think these yamen are so afraid of him?”
Gu Jiu flipped through the impeachment memorial, "It's well-founded, not bad. It's true that this trend cannot be raised."
Liu Zhao was taken aback for a moment, then burst out laughing.
"What do you think of this?"
Gu Jiu threw the impeachment memorial on the table, and said: "He has a fourth-rank general rank, and he will be fined with half a year's salary. If it is not enough, his rank will be lowered."
"It's not possible to be reduced to a noble, then fine him half a year's salary, make him think about his mistakes behind closed doors, and just keep his filial piety."
Liu Zhao happily decided on this matter.
Gu Jiu said casually: "The government is afraid of Gu Gong, but I know some reasons."
Liu Zhao was curious, "What is the reason?"
"When Gu Gong just retired from the army and returned to Beijing, he was very gloomy. He went out a few times because of official business, and every time he scared a group of people. Although he didn't do anything, he already had a bad reputation. In addition, he was in the military academy. , to claim the title of the strictest instructor, and his fierce appearance is indeed very scary, it is understandable that the government does not dare to control him."
Liu Zhao frowned, "My government is actually a bunch of cowards."
Gu Jiu smiled and said, "I don't blame them. They dare not control Gu Gong because they are concerned about his status as an uncle. If they really want to pursue it, I am also responsible."
"You don't have any responsibility. Don't take everything on you."
"I want to calm you down." Gu Jiu woke him up.
"I'm not angry! It's a pity that this Gu Gong is missing an arm! Otherwise, he must be a strong general."
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When the first yellow leaves fell in autumn, Gu Ting returned to the capital.
After leaving the capital for several years, after many years of fighting abroad, and once again set foot on the land of the capital, Gu Ting was calm and unusually calm.
He led his own soldiers and entered the city from the south gate.
Passing by Xinmin County, it is so lively that it is like a paradise on earth.
Even the peddlers who walked the streets and alleys were wearing clothes made of expensive muslin.
"The capital is really rich."
"It's better to be in the capital, so you don't need to dig into the woods."
A group of northern men ran to the south to drill into the woods and fight jungle warfare, which also killed them.
Fortunately, after several years of military training in the south, I basically adapted to the climate and diet there, and overcame the acclimatization of the soil and water, before I started to fight in the forest.
If the war started as soon as we arrived in the south, half of the people would be killed just because of acclimatization.
After entering the city gate, he went straight to Taiping Bo's mansion, not Gu's mansion.
Pei Man had received the news a long time ago, and brought the child to greet her at the gate.
When husband and wife meet, excitement is inevitable.
"Father is finally back."
It was the little girl who calmed the atmosphere, and the family entered the house, each telling their hearts.
By the time the husband and wife had the opportunity to talk alone, half a day had passed.
Gu Ting relaxed his whole body and lay down on the soft bed.
"Outside, what I miss the most is home."
"Missing about home, I didn't see you write more letters home." Pei Man complained about him.
Gu Ting smiled, "Everything is inconvenient when you are overseas. But since last year, many people have flocked overseas to buy properties, and it has become more lively. The place where we are stationed has also many businessmen. Have."
"Come back this time, do you still want to go?" Pei Man asked what he was most concerned about.
Gu Ting was silent.
Pei Man's heart sank slowly.
She was very sad and fought back tears.
Gu Ting took her hand, "I won't hide it from you, I still want to go back to the battlefield. But I can accompany you for at least three years."
"Is it because if nothing happens to the old man, you won't come back?"
Gu Ting couldn't answer this question.
Pei Man asked again: "This battle will eventually be over."
Gu Ting raised his hand, picked up the broken hair around her ear, and put it behind her ear.
"According to your Majesty and the Empress's plans for overseas development opportunities, I'm afraid this battle won't be over in ten or eight years. Even if the battle is over, you will have to station troops overseas for a long time to ensure the smooth assimilation of the local aborigines."
"You want to station troops overseas?" Pei Man grasped the key point, "Is it true that the capital can't keep you? The children's future is in the capital, and they can't go overseas with you."
"I know! The kids don't have to go overseas."
"I don't want to go overseas either. I'm getting old, and I'm afraid that I won't be able to adapt to the climate and diet overseas. I'm afraid that I will die outside because of acclimatization. I just want to stay in the capital and watch the children give birth. People are buzzing."
At the end, Pei Man broke down in tears.
Gu Ting hugged her tightly, "Don't cry, don't cry! Maybe after three years, I will change my mind."
"Then you must change your mind and stay. With your injuries and your age, you should go back to Beijing to recuperate. I'm really afraid that if you continue to fight, you will die outside one day. At that time, I will What should I do? I can't even collect your body."
Pei Man became more and more sad as he spoke.
Gu Ting sighed, "Let's discuss this issue after filial piety is over, shall we? Maybe the empress has other arrangements for me."
Pei Man nodded heavily, "Okay!"
She took out her handkerchief and wiped the corners of her eyes, "I have already sent people to Gu's mansion to tell them the news of your return. It's getting late today, and I'll go to Gu's mansion to burn incense for the old man tomorrow."
"No, I'll go now. The old man passed away. As the eldest son, I'm not in the capital, so it's fine if I can't handle the funeral myself. Now that I'm back in the capital, I can't delay any longer." Gu Ting said, getting up and going out.
Pei Man held him back, "I'll go there with you and bring the child. The second brother brought his family and returned to Beijing ten days earlier than you."
After a pause, she continued: "They were discussing the separation of the family recently, and I didn't participate. I thought, our family has already moved out, which means that we have agreed to the separation by default. No matter how much we divide, I don't want to come forward. Appropriate. It's up to you to decide."
Gu Ting said "hmm", "I know this matter well. Let's go!"
The family took a carriage to Gu's residence.
It's only two streets away, and it won't take long.
The Gu family opened the door to welcome them.
The porter sang loudly, "Uncle is back!"
Gu Ting was greeted with the highest standard.
He is the eldest son, and he is an earl, so he should be given the highest standard of reception.
There was no time to exchange pleasantries.
Gu Ting first went to the ancestral hall to pay homage to Gu Zhili.
"Today is too late. Tomorrow morning I will go to the ancestral grave to burn paper for the old man. I will build a straw hut to live in for a while. I should do my filial piety to the old man."
"I'm with elder brother." The second child Gu Heng echoed.
"Why don't we brothers all be together?" Gu Teng suggested.
The five brothers exchanged glances with each other.
"I have no objection!" Gu Gong declared.
Gu Hun also said he had no objection.
The matter was settled like this, and the five brothers built a shed together and stayed at the ancestral grave for a period of time.
No one mentioned the matter of family separation, and no one would spoil the scenery at this time.
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The five brothers guarded Gu Zhili's grave, built a thatched shed, and lived there until late autumn before returning to the capital.
The rumor that the children forced the father-in-law to death is self-defeating.
Of course, there were also reasons why Gu Gong led people to smash them up.
After returning to the capital and resting for two days, the five brothers got together and formally discussed the separation of the family.
Gu Ting was the first to express his opinion, "I haven't been in the capital these years, and I can't do anything. The family is taken care of by the old couple. I have considered the matter of dividing the family, and I will take 20%. The rest will be divided according to the rules."
Gu Cheng hurriedly said: "Brother is the eldest son, and it is against the rules to divide only 20%. In the future, the eldest brother will take care of his brothers and sisters and the elders of the tribe, and at least 50% will be divided."
Gu Hui was pleasantly surprised at first, but when he heard Gu Cheng's words, he was full of annoyance.
He looked at Gu Heng, who was also a bastard, hoping to get Gu Heng's support.
Gu Heng was straightforward, "I'm a concubine, and I'm not at home all year round. I don't mind if I share 10% or half of it. Another thing I want to tell everyone is that my father's filial piety has passed, and I'm Settled home in the northwest. When the family is divided, I will take my family back to the northwest to observe filial piety."
Gu Cheng frowned, "Why do you want to go back to the northwest again? No matter what, there will always be a house for you."
"I want a house, but I won't live in it. I have already made up my mind to go back to the northwest to observe my filial piety, so there is no need for third brother to persuade me."
Gu Heng has a very positive idea, otherwise he wouldn't have stayed home for more than ten years.
Gu Cheng sighed, "At this point, our brothers are far apart, I don't know if there will be a chance to get together in the future."
Gu Ting said: "There is always a chance. In short, I want 20%."
"No! You are the eldest son, and you have to bear the heavy responsibility of taking care of the clansmen. You must get at least 50% of it." Gu Cheng insisted.
Gu Ting thought for a while, "Well, I will get 30%. The third child, you have worked so hard to take care of the family all these years, and you will also get 30%. The fifth child will get 20%, the second child and the fourth child will each get 10%. how about?"
Gu Hui's buttocks moved, but he didn't make a sound.
Gu Heng was the first to express his opinion, "I have no objection."
Gu Gong also said: "I have no objection either!"
Gu Teng sighed persistently, "Hey... old five, we separated, what will happen to your marriage!"
Gu Gong rolled his eyes at him directly.
Gu Ting also said: "Old Wu, if you really don't want to get married, then take two concubines. At least you can leave a queen for yourself."
"Yeah! Always leave a queen for yourself." Gu Cheng looked worried.
Gu Gong said: "It's not difficult to marry a wife, but it's very difficult to marry a woman who will live with me sincerely. If others see me as disabled, who would be willing to marry me?"
Gu Teng immediately said: "The daughter of a small family will definitely be willing to marry."
Gu Gong heheed twice, "Happy is happy, most of them come for my identity and money."
"Childish, naive!" Gu Ting scolded directly, "Girls like your identity, like your money, don't they like you? You have to like you to really like you, absurd! Your identity is originally yours. One part, how can it be separated. And what if a girl marries you and seeks some benefits? Is it true that you have to marry you to endure hardships together to be called liking? Your thinking is too narrow."
Gu Gong secretly rolled his eyes.
He is not afraid of anyone, except Gu Ting who is a little scared.
It is estimated that it is the shadow left by childhood.
With a straight face, Gu Ting continued to scold him, "In the past, no one could control you, so your marriage has been delayed until today and has not been resolved. Now that I am back, I will find a way for you about your marriage. Don't push back and forth The old man is not here, the eldest brother is the father, even if the family is separated, you have to listen to me."
"Why?" Gu Gong was upset.
"Just because I'm the boss." Gu Ting rolled up his sleeves, "What's the matter, aren't you convinced? It's been too long since no one took care of you, is it itchy? Believe it or not, I'll take care of you right now."
Gu Gong's eyes widened angrily, but he didn't dare to make a sound.
Gu Hun secretly laughed.
One thing down one thing.
No matter how powerful and arrogant Gu Gong is, you have to be obedient in front of the boss.
Gu Ting was comforted in his heart.
Finally, someone can control Gu Gong, a sky-scurrying monkey, thank God.
As long as Gu Gong's marriage can be resolved, he can use his private money to help Gu Gong buy a decent dowry, so the woman can't take it lightly.
"Sit down!" Gu Ting roared angrily.
Gu Gong sat down unwillingly, feeling extremely upset.
Gu Ting glanced at the brothers, "Is that the deal with the separation?"
"That's it."
"No comment."
"Then invite the clan elders in and bring up the ledger."
It took the five Gu family brothers three days to complete the separation.
The process was smooth and peaceful, without quarreling or tearing up.
It is simply a model of separation.
Those who count on watching the Gu family brothers turn against each other are doomed to fail.
Some people can't help complaining, "I have never seen brothers who have successfully separated in such a short period of time."
"It's not noisy, and the family is separated in a few words. Damn, this is unreasonable!"
"Whoever said that the brothers of the Gu family are not in harmony, stand up for me."