"Stay filial piety and stay!"

Zhen Yu and Zhen Yan blurted out at the same time. Zhen Yu, who was sweating profusely, couldn't help but look at Zhen Yan suspiciously, and thought to himself: Should I still ridicule Fengxiao? So he hurriedly said: "Fengxiao, Zhen Yao is young and energetic. Please forgive me if you say something conflicts."

"Brother, the third brother is not acting in an impulse." Zhen Yan walked up to Fengxiao, first gave a great gift to accuse the crime, and then said seriously: "Don't blame Fengxiao. My third brother's words were to test you before. My eldest brother was honest. I was afraid that he would be careless in making friends. Now, it is my intention to test Fengxiao. I will apologize to you."

Xu Shu was still unwilling to accept his face and looked unkind, but Guo Jia said lightly: "This is my uncle's intention."

Zhen Yi, who was sitting in the main seat, smiled boldly and exclaimed: "I have sent people to inquire about the news about Guo Jia from Yingchuan for half a year. In addition to Guo Jia from Yingchuan, the news I heard was a great charity. The name of Xiao Taigong was deeply rooted in the hearts of the local people, and it was also known as a genius. When I saw it today, it was indeed true. For the filial piety, Zhen Yao was indeed instructed by me to provoke you. I apologize to you."

"Uncle is the elder, and Jia is ashamed and dare not take responsibility. Jia and Yuanzhi have no intention of visiting him. I don't know why my uncle is trying to test him." Guo Jia took his seat again, and Xu Shu also calmed down and sat down with Guo Jia.

Zhen Yi poured a glass of wine and said to Guo Jia to apologize. After drinking, he asked, "Because Fengxiao is known as a genius, can't you guess my intention?"

Guo Jia smiled but said without saying a word, "Is this uncle arguing that Fengxiao is to recruit Fengxiao? Unfortunately, Fengxiao is alone and has no worries and is not willing to be bound by being bound. The Zhen family's courtesy is rare in the world, but the ambition of filial piety is not a guest."

Now Guo Jia and Zhen Yi laughed in unison, and the three sons of the Zhen family were inexplicably surprised. Like Xu Shu, they all thought Zhen Yi wanted to recruit Guo Jia, but for some reason why Guo Jia and Zhen Yi laughed at this moment. It seemed that Xu Shu didn't say it.

After laughing, Zhen Yi asked Guo Jia gently: "Why did Fengxiao laugh?"

Guo Jia asked lightly: "Why is uncle laughing?"

"I laughed at what Yuanzhi said, not what I thought." Zhen Yi said, and Xu Shu's guess was disappointed.

Guo Jiaze said, "I laugh at my uncle's thoughts as he is thinking of the wise. The world claims to be both talented and intelligent, and those who are like crucians crossing the river, but they are unaware of the disaster. Isn't it ridiculous?"

Now, Zhen Yi put away his smile and ordered the servants with a serious expression: "Close the door of the mansion and do not see any guests. Within ten feet of the room, no one is allowed to disturb you."

The servants quickly retreated and closed the Zhen Mansion gate, and there was no one outside the living room.

Zhen Yisurong asked Guo Jia: "Fengxiao really knows what I am worried about?"

Guo Jia likes to drink. First, the wine in this era is light but not drunk. Second, it is the middle of winter, and drinking is warming up. Guo Jia, who is drinking by himself, said confidently: "My uncle ordered the three young masters to test me with words, first, to observe my character, and second, to explore my talent and knowledge. If I think it is true, my uncle wants to ask me for advice."

The three sons of the Zhen family were shocked and their father wanted to ask Guo Jia for advice. Even though Guo Jia is a genius, what else can stump his father? If his father can't solve it, can Guo Jia have a solution?

Now, even Xu Shu was shocked. What surprised them even more was that Zhen Yizhen sighed and said with a wry smile: "Yongxiao is really a genius. Now, I have doubts and depression in my heart for a long time. I hope Fengxiao can solve my doubts."

"Uncle, please speak frankly, and all the knowledge of Jiazhi said everything." Guo Jia still held the wine pot in one hand and the wine glass in the other, calm and composed.

Zhen Yi asked back, "Since Fengxiao knows that I have something to do, I will guess again. What is the worries in my heart?"

Xu Shu and the three sons of the Zhen family stared at Guo Jia intently, thinking that this person was as talented as a ghost? If this could be guessed, it would be awesome.

But Guo Jia shrugged and chuckled, "Taiping Road."

Zhen Yi's face showed a dull look, then he slapped the table and said excitedly: "Presenting filial piety is a ghost."

But Guo Jia didn't feel proud at all. Such simple reasoning can be guessed by anyone who is a little willing to use his brain in the future.

First of all, Zhen Yi cannot ask some trivial matters, it must be a difficult and important matter. What big things can the Zhen family have as a wealthy family? It is nothing more than family interests.

It’s not the turn of Guo Jia to solve the problem in business, so it’s the current trend of current affairs.

The Zhen family is rich in Hebei, with industries everywhere, and what they see and hear from other places is more timely and well-informed than ordinary local tyrants. What is the most interesting thing in the Central Plains and the North? Perhaps the emperor and court officials do not care about the lives and deaths of the people, but how could merchants not pay attention to the trends of the people? Nowadays, many people in the eight states have turned their property and invested in Taiping Road. With great momentum, when the Zhen family hears the news, they will inevitably think about the bad situation.

As the saying goes, when marching and fighting, you will always think about defeat before the troops move, let alone business. How can you not think about danger first and think about it thoroughly?

Xu Shu knew what Zhang Jiao was thinking about preaching Taiping Dao, so he asked carefully: "Is uncle worried about Taiping Dao's rebellion? What will happen to the Zhen family?"

Zhen Yi sighed and nodded and said, "That's right, I have heard of the name of great wise men and great teachers for more than ten years. Now the people of the eight states have sold their property and competed for Taiping Road. However, these people have no place to live and have no guarantee of the day. If the day continues, they will cause chaos. And my Zhen family is well-known far and wide. If the mob gathers to invade, I'm afraid..."

The three sons of the Zhen family were sweating coldly, and Zhen Yao even said quickly: "Father, since that's the case, why not report to the court and expose the evil plots of Taipingdao?"

Zhen Yan denied, "No, Taiping Dao's children are everywhere in the eight states. If my Zhen family comes forward to expose it, if the court finds it difficult to pacify Taiping Dao's rebellion for a while, then my Zhen family will definitely be a thorn in Taiping Dao's eyes and a disaster will come."

Zhen Yao was speechless and was so anxious that he was sweating coldly. Zhen Yu was like an ant on a hot pan, urging Guo Jia: "If you have good advice for filial piety, please tell me directly."

Guo Jia threw a smile on Xu Shu and said, "Yuan Zhi, I want to hear your countermeasures today."

Xu Shu has been following Guo Jia for nearly two years. He is naturally meticulous and far-reaching in his eyes. After pondering for a moment, he said: "As the second young master said, exposing the Taiping Tao is not a good strategy. Zhang Jiao, a great wise and good teacher, has been preaching for more than ten years. He has a high prestige among the people and has recruited talents from the bitter and cold children. As early as a few years ago, Zhang Jiao sent someone to Luoyang, Kyoto to bribe the court officials and eunuchs. If the Zhen family exposed the Taiping Tao that was ill-intentioned, it would be difficult to convince people based on speculation. If someone in the court defended Zhang Jiao, the Zhen family would be harmed in the first place."

"What should I do? What should I do?" Zhen Yao's face looked like earth, and he was in a state of silence.

"Zhen Yao, how did your father teach you? First of all, be calm when encountering things. How can you think of a comprehensive plan like you are so confused?" Zhen Yi shouted coldly, as if he had a blow to wake up Zhen Yao. Zhen Yao took several deep breaths and calmed down, looking as if he looked ashamed.

"Please continue to talk," Zhen Yan said seriously when facing Xu Shu.

Xu Shu nodded and continued: "Taipingdao is now highly respected among the people of the eight states. The reason is nothing more than natural disasters and man-made disasters. Droughts and floods have been going on for years, and the heavy taxes are levied and levy taxes are too heavy to make it difficult for the people to survive. Taipingdao happened to be a big win at this time. The people of the eight states competed to follow Taipingdao, which was the world's way of life. Although Zhang Jiao had already received millions of people's support at this time, if he had a different intention, he would probably have to make a long-term plan. Zhang Jiao preached for more than ten years and would never act rashly. Even if the general trend was at this time, he would still have to prepare carefully. Therefore, in a short time, Taipingdao will not cause chaos."

After this analysis, the Zhen family’s father and son nodded frequently, suddenly realized, and had no worries at the moment, but had long-term concerns. So Zhen Yu asked: “As Yuanzhi said, if Taiping Road plans again, it will spread to the eight states, what is my Zhen family’s responsibility?"

Xu Shu asked back: "Half a year ago, didn't Fengxiao inform you of the countermeasures?"

Zhen Yu nodded and said, "It is true that as Fengxiao said on the day, after I returned home, I reported to my father that the Zhen family now has good reputations. If it is really a rebellion in Taiping Road, there is naturally no need to worry around Wuji County, but how should the mobs gathered from other prefectures and counties deal with it?"

After thinking about it, Xu Shu shook his head and said, "If this is the case, I have no solution. I will have a good solution to be filial."

After hearing this, Guo Jia was stunned, raised his cup and laughed: "Yuanzhi, just say it straight. I, Guo Fengxiao, don't need to show off my talents to gain appreciation from others."

Xu Shu lowered his head apologized in embarrassment and thought to himself: I hope you can show more talent in front of the Zhen family so that you can hold the beauty back. It’s really a good intention but no good reward.

Zhen Yu was puzzled and urged Xu Shu: "Oh, Yuan Zhi, don't keep it a secret. Since Fengxiao said that you already have a solution in your mind, just say it."

Xu Shu drank a little wine to moisten his throat, glared at Guo Jia and continued, "It is not difficult for the wealthy family of Zhen to go to Luoyang to seek a prefect. At that time, the Zhen family will have a county army. Although there are not many soldiers, it is enough to defend the enemy. Moreover, the Zhen family travels south and north. If there is a prefect, they can recruit guards at home, namely guarding the caravan. In this way, the Zhen family will not be afraid of Taiping Road attacking."

The three sons of the Zhen family all looked nervous. Although the Zhen family is now a merchant, they have passed many officials. Now Xu Shu has proposed to ask the Zhen family to buy an official position. This may not be able to pass the father's level. This matter is a disgrace. According to his father's previous statement, the right way to enter the official career is to be filial and honest.

What surprised the three sons of the Zhen family was that Zhen Yi closed his eyes and pondered for a long time and said, "What Yuanzhi said is great charity. Extraordinary things should be done. Zhen Yan, you can bring enough money to Luoyang and be the prefect of Zhongshan Kingdom. After the matter is completed, you can return to Jizhou to take office. Never miss the spring farming of the next year. At that time, Zhen Yao will also go to the prefect's mansion to assist you. Your brothers must take it as their responsibility to benefit the people in the country. Do you understand?"
Chapter completed!