Meng Huaiyu gritted his teeth and said: "Yes, it must be so. Brother Xile just listened to this woman's words, and that's why he fell into the ambush of the demon thieves and the entire army was annihilated. She must have thought that Brother Xile couldn't escape this time.
After the disaster, she didn't expect Brother Jinu to come back early, so she returned to Jiankang alone, hoping to take the opportunity to realize her plan and instigate all the aristocratic families in the city to surrender to the demon thieves. And her purpose of coming here was to find her uncle, thinking that he would
Keep working with her!"
Zhou looked at Liu Yu: "Brother Jinu, when Xie Hui told me, he only said that Yanda died at the hands of Liu Tingyun. He did not disclose the details. He only said that the investigation was still under way. What do you have here?
Do you want to tell me something?"
Liu Yu said calmly: "Brother and sister, I haven't finished asking the question just now. You said that you were arranged by Liu Tingyun to marry Yanda. So what's the purpose of her doing this? I haven't looked for you in more than ten years. I'm fooled.
Huanxuan’s queen summoned you suddenly, and why?”
Zhou sighed: "It is also a common method among aristocratic families to arrange for the daughters of middle- and lower-class gentry with relatively low family status to marry lower-class gentry who have opportunities for promotion or whose talents are promising.
Like Liu Muzhi, although he was a scholar, his family declined early and he was extremely poor. Under the original system, there was basically no possibility of becoming an official. However, his father-in-law took a fancy to his talent and did not hesitate to sacrifice his own life.
The purpose of betrothal to my daughter is that one day, when Liu Muzhi becomes an official, he can use his power to take care of the Jiang family."
"My situation is similar to that of the Jiang family. Liu Tingyun probably saw that Yanda was an extraordinary talker and full of talents. In addition, it was the time when the Beifu Army was first formed. As a refugee from the north, Meng Chang served as a military advisor along the way, leading
The three families fought their way out of the siege, which in itself proved their ability. In the next war, they may be recruited into the Beifu Army and make contributions. Therefore, Liu Tingyun, or the Liu family, tried to make arrangements in advance.
After the Battle of Feishui, I arranged this marriage for Meng Chang, who had not yet made any great achievements but was a high-ranking official. If the two daughters of the Liu family had not already been betrothed, I would not have been able to marry Yanda.
Woolen cloth."
Meng Huaiyu opened his eyes wide: "What my aunt means is that the Liu family just wants to show kindness to my uncle early. When my uncle becomes prosperous in the future, can he remember the kindness of the Liu family in arranging this marriage and take more care of him?"
Zhou nodded: "Yes, this kind of thing is very common among aristocratic families. Marriage, friendship, and transfer of property are all human relationships. The relationship between you warriors is formed by fighting side by side on the battlefield and living and dying together.
This is how it is determined among aristocratic families. However, I have always been grateful to the Liu family for allowing me to have this wonderful marriage. After more than ten years of marriage, Yanda's official career has been pretty good.
Stable, there are no surprises like being rich and powerful, and being in a high position in the first battle, and there is no such thing as Brother Jinu, who is so showy that he attracts jealousy and is framed. After more than ten years, he can be regarded as a big or small person.
He has an official position, but he is still far from having the discernment to join a high-ranking family."
Meng Huaiyu said dissatisfiedly: "At that time, before Huanxuan entered the capital, my uncle also held the position of governor of the state, and was not considered a minor official. Besides, Menglong and I were in the army, each leading an army. The Meng family also
It’s a big family in Jingkou, why can’t it be noticed by others?”
Zhou shook her head: "In the eyes of the common people, these officials are not young, but in the eyes of aristocratic families, there is no need to consider whether they are promoted to governor of a state, or become a general in the army and command an army alone. Such things
Official positions are reserved for lower-class scholars and cold warriors. After a few years, they will retire and be transferred to others. They cannot inherit because you did not have titles at that time."
Meng Huaiyu suddenly realized: "I see. It seems that whether you are a noble family or a noble family depends on this title. No wonder Brother Jinu started with this system of military merit titles as soon as he came into power."
Liu Yu nodded: "Hereditary titles, and through the power in hand, let the noble families have more and more titles. This is the family's way of controlling and monopolizing power. I must make targeted changes to this. It's a pity.
, The world of aristocratic families is frozen three feet, and it is not a one-day game. I can make many laws, but I cannot implement them at all, so I can only think about it in the long term. I am afraid that even Yanda is not of the same mind as me."
Having said this, he looked at Zhou: "Brother and sister, you are from a small aristocratic family, while Yanda is from a noble family. Your ideas are different from those of us military men with grassroots backgrounds. I can understand this.
But, in the ten years before Liu Tingyun came to you, did you also want to become a famous family?"
Zhou shook her head: "We chose to settle in Jingkou because we didn't want to become a high-ranking family. There are also many retired high-ranking officials here, and there are also some wealthy families who settled here for various reasons, especially brothers like you.
, those ten years were the happiest ten years in our lives. It felt so good to work with everyone, achieve something together, and serve the country together. If we could choose, we would rather stay here for the rest of our lives."
Speaking of this, an innocent smile flashed across Zhou's face unconsciously. It could be seen that she really wanted such a life, but the smile disappeared in a flash. Obviously, what happened next made her
Pained, her eyes became sad and resentful, and she murmured: "Until, until the day Liu Tingyun comes to me as the queen of Huanchu."
Meng Huaiyu followed up and asked: "What happened that day?"
Mrs. Zhou closed her eyes and calmed down her emotions, while Ling'er on the side said angrily: "That woman is so vicious. After she went to see the mistress, she started to exchange a few words about our old friendship, but it was all hypocrisy.
Yes, within a few words, she revealed her true colors and ordered her men to take out a bill, which recorded how much money she had made from the properties she gave to her mistress in the past ten years, how much profit she had, and how much interest she had to pay.
, that is to say, how much money our family owes her!"
Meng Huaiyu stomped his feet angrily: "Asshole, didn't you say that the property was given as a gift? Why did you say that it was borrowed and you have to calculate the money again?"
Liu Yu's brows also wrinkled. He didn't expect Liu Tingyun to be so shameless, and said in a deep voice: "This is also against the rules of the aristocratic family. How can there be such a gift of family property, but it is required to hand over the profits many years later, or even
Paying interest? If the Liu family does this, isn't it afraid of liquidating other aristocratic families?"
Mrs. Zhou sighed softly: "Who told the Beifu army to surrender without a fight? Who told Huan Xuan to enter the capital and proclaim himself emperor? In the past, Liu Tingyun had to worry about the power of this family, but at that time, she was just like Huan Xuan.
In the same way, if she thinks she owns the world, she will counterattack! She said that the family fortune of the Beifu Army belongs to her!"
This chapter has been completed!