When Gui Qiu entered the house and met Xu Boping, both of them were a little surprised.

Gui Qiu was thinking that this person looked like a martial artist, not a literary man; Xu Boping was ridiculed in his heart. How could he worry about such a little bit of a child? Xiao Chongyang could deal with it alone.

"Senior brother, this is my second cousin, with the single name Qiu." Gui Chongyang stood up and introduced to the two: "Second brother, this is my old friend Xu in Jinling. He is now working in Beijing. I will come to see me today."

Gui Chongyang had a teacher in Nanjing. The Gui family knew that his teacher's son was a county magistrate in Shaanxi. He had never heard of him mention it in the capital.

Gui Qiu was puzzled, but said happily: "It turns out to be Senior Brother Xu. It's rare, rare, and there is nothing good. It just so happens that the braised food has arrived. Senior Brother Xu tastes it."

Gui Qiu and Zhou Dingxiang, the unmarried couple, were in the same tune when they greeted others.

Gui Chongyang laughed secretly, while Xu Boping was paying attention to Gui Qiu.

The clothes are all worn by the time, not old, they are quite clean, and they smile at others. They look like they have a good temper, but they just seem to explore and be prepared in their eyes. This is for me, I am just worried about my cousin, but I feel a little sincere in my eyes.

Gui Qiu also had some eyesight. The man in front of him was not the cheap brocade, but was embroidered with dark patterns. He had no good fabric for dozens of 2000 pieces of food. There was a mutton fat peace card hanging around his waist, which was not something that ordinary people could wear. There was no table next to him. The man standing in the corner had a sword around his waist, which was obviously a guard.

This "Senior Brother Xu" is like a wealthy military officer, or has really eaten snacks from the imperial kitchen. He may not be bragging before.

The first impression of each other was better than when they hadn't met.

The three of them sat back. Gui Chongyang saw that Gui Qiu was exploring Xu Boping, and quickly told Xu Boping that he asked the manager to help him manage his father's funeral and arrange his going north.

When Gui Qiu heard this, she was grateful and couldn't help but say angrily: "Since I have received such kindness from Senior Brother Xu, I should have gone to thank you long ago. How could I wait for Senior Brother Xu to come? It's so rude!"

Gui Chongyang laughed twice, not defending himself.

Although I don’t know that Senior Brother Xu is from the Xu family, I had very generous gifts during the New Year holidays in Nanjing before, and my father did not have any respect. However, Wen Hanlin and his son occasionally met Senior Brother Xu and became more respectful.

Gui Chongyang also asked about the details of "dad" Senior Brother Xu, but "dad" said that it would be just a senior brother, so naturally they would get along with each other.

Gui Chongyang is not a fool. Since he already knows that Senior Brother Xu is a powerful man, he doesn't want to pretend to be stupid and get close. He is here, and he has a bit of innocence and aloofness in his bones, and he doesn't want to cling to any one. However, Gui Chongyang is not pedantic. He is like today and has a backer in front of him. If he can rely on it, he can rely on it.

Thinking of this, Gui Chongyang felt a little embarrassed.

Why do you think of your behavior more and more like "soft rice and hard food"?

Senior Brother Xu is willing to take care of him, and whether he can get along or not is all due to the benefits of Senior Brother Xu.

At this moment, all the wine, food and food are delivered.

Gui Chongyang personally put the cup on his own and poured wine for Senior Brother Xu. He picked up the teacup and said, "Senior Brother, I am thinking about it. I originally planned to go to thank Senior Brother after I was in my hometown, but the capital and Tongzhou were only a few dozen miles away. What would it be if I could just thank Senior Brother? Qiu Er said right, it was really a rude brother! Here I used tea instead of wine to apologize to Senior Brother Xu!"

As solemn as Senior Brother Xu got up uncomfortable and said, "You and my brothers, why should you see others like this? When you were in your infancy, I followed Mr. Gui to study, and I watched you grow up. I thought you were like your own flesh and blood, so there was no need to be like this heretic!" As he said this, Senior Brother Xu still drank a glass of wine before signaling Gui Chongyang to sit down and he followed him.

Gui Qiu originally listened to the two of them with a smile, but when she heard Senior Brother Xu's words, she couldn't help but be surprised.

There is no one else in the "Mr. Gui" mentioned by Senior Brother Xu. It turns out that the status of the two brothers is not discussed from Teacher Gui Chongyang, but from his fourth cousin?

The fourth cousin accepted a student? Or a military officer. Why is it unreliable? Could it be a cheating and fooling people outside?

Gui Qiu felt even more confused.

"Your age is just when you are studying. Don't abandon the village school. Should you come to the county to study the affiliated school? With your elder brother Zhang here, it's just a matter of saying hello." Xu Boping said.

Gui Chongyang shook his head and said, "Don't bother Brother Zhang for the time being. As early as in Nanjing, I had already read the four books with Mr. Wen and learned to do Shiwen. I just need to review my homework during these days at home."

Wen Hanlin's serious second-level Jinshi, and the old Hanlin Academy for decades, are not comparable to those of county scholars. Senior Brother Xu mentioned this because he was worried that no one would waste his studies when Gui Chongyang wasted. Now he knew it in his heart, so he no longer forced him.

Gui Qiu listened next to him, and became more and more confused.

Who is that "Brother Zhang"? How can you say hello to the county school and call someone to "attached school"? That is the county school. Even if you don't think of it in Chongyang, isn't there still a fifth uncle?

If you really want to talk about it, in April when Gui Chongyang returns to his hometown, the closest person to the second house is Gui Wu. Gui Chongyang is also more attentive to Gui Wu’s test event than others.

There are a few braised foods on the table, including braised pork intestines, braised pork liver, etc. After all, this "Baiweixiang" is a good and cheap way, so the braised foods ordered from Master Zhou are also cheaper braised products for drainage.

Gui Qiu looked at these foods and regretted not calling the food from outside.

Senior Brother Xu had already picked up two pieces of braised fat intestines and put them in his mouth. He was a little bold in eating rules and nodded and said, "It's fat but not greasy. This braised food is well made, and it's almost as good as the time-honored brand in Beijing! There are experts in the market!"

This is praised by his father-in-law, and Master Zhou has already passed on Gui Qiu's recipe for braised pork, so Gui Qiu is naturally even more proud.

Gui Chongyang was even more confident in his previous judgment. Senior Brother Xu was from a good background, but he was less gentle in the army.

There is one thing that I have always taken into consideration since I went to the village school in August, and that is a message mentioned in the manual left by "Dad": "In the first month of the 20th year of Yongle, Emperor Li rejected the advice of the people and decided to personally conquer the North Alutai and ordered the crown prince to supervise the country."

It is September of the 19th year of Yongle, and less than four months after the first month of Yongle's twenty-year year.

In Mongolia, there are remains of "Jiu Ding" in Mujia Village.

Thinking of this, Gui Chongyang's heart trembled, and his expression was filled with sadness. He hesitated for a moment and said, "Senior Brother Xu, I want to ask you something."

Seeing him sad, Xu Boping thought he thought of his deceased father and said in a gentle voice: "What are you going to ask?"

Gui Chongyang said seriously: "My senior brother is in the capital. Have you heard that the court will 'Northern Expedition' next year?"

Xu Boping narrowed his eyes and said in surprise: "Okay, why did Chongyang ask about this?"

Before the imperial court could open the government orders, it was passed on to Tongzhou? Or did Mr. Gui, the son, also inherited his father's talent and had the wisdom of Zhuge?

Gui Qiu next to him also changed his face.

The Mujia Village was dismissed from the imperial court to prepare for the first Northern Expedition. Is the imperial court going to fight again?

Gui Chongyang smiled bitterly and said, "No matter what the inside story of my father's death was involved, it was not entirely innocent. I believe that my father's return to his hometown, and what he was most concerned about was the aftermath of his relatives. The elders who were sacking the children back then were still in their mouths."

Although the court won the first Northern Expedition, there were many soldiers and civilians outside the bones.

That happened thirteen years ago. Xu Boping was already sensible and could not help but feel sad.

However, the court did not announce the "Northern Expedition" matters, and Xu Boping was not good at mentioning it to the public. He only said: "The emperor moved the capital to Beijing and always had to fight against Mongolia, not next year, but also the year after tomorrow!"

Gui Chongyang couldn't help but feel shocked and asked: "Does senior brother have the opportunity to participate in the military?"

Xu Boping thought for a while and said, "It's not impossible."

Gui Chongyang's eyes were bright, and his eyes looked at Xu Boping with anticipation: "If it is convenient, can the senior brother take me with me?"

"No!" Before Xu Boping could speak, Gui Qiu had already spoken: "How old are you? Even if Senior Brother Xu asks someone to bring you into the army, you can't bear the pain of marching."

Xu Boping also thought about the expected time for troops to be sent next year, shook his head and said, "It's really not possible. Since the imperial court is ready to send troops, it must avoid the season of the fertile grassland and grassland. Most of them are sending troops in winter and spring. The hard work of the march is indeed not something you, a child, can stand."

Gui Chongyang was disappointed when he heard this.

Gui Qiu hesitated for a moment and swallowed the words he wanted to follow the army again.
Chapter completed!