Seeing that Zhou Yuanfu's expression remained unchanged, Zhou Kui couldn't help but admire in his heart that this child has indeed matured a lot over the years, and his expression remained unchanged despite such big things.
"We also understand that you are young and ignorant, and this horn is very good at deceiving people, so you are forced to have no choice. Now that you recognize your ancestors and return to the clan, everything should be considered in the long term."
Zhou Yuanfu thought that if he could clear himself at this time, it would be a dream. But if he was cleared, what would happen to his brothers and what would happen to the Yellow Turban Army? Will they still trust him as before? Is it worth it for Zhang Liao?
He couldn't make a decision for the moment, so he had no choice but to nod, "Well, we really need to take a long-term approach."
Zhou Kui continued: "You don't need to worry too much. Although our Zhou family is in decline, it is still a famous family. I discussed it with all the elders." After saying this, he paused and hesitated for a while before finally making up his mind.
"We sacrificed our family's face to ask for help from the Runan Zhou family. They care about the family, but they can't give us three cents of noodles."
Previously, Lu Buwei taught Zhang Liao about Runan and Ru's tomb. This time Zhou Kui talked about Runan again, which aroused Zhou Yuanfu's curiosity.
"What is the relationship between the Zhou family in Runan and us? I heard that Zhou... someone from our Zhou family has been sealed in Runan?"
Zhou Yuanfu thought of Zhou Renfeng's stay in Runan, but when he said it, he was concerned about the taboos of ancient people and could not call his ancestors by their first names, so he temporarily changed it to "our Zhou family".
"You don't know something about this. Our ancestors had three sons. As I said just now, our two families are the descendants of the second son and the third son respectively, and the descendants of the eldest son were sealed in Runan. Now the Zhou family in Runan has become the focus of everyone.
There are endless governors and governors. So when people talk about the Zhou family, they mostly think of the Runan Zhou family. But our other two branches have fallen to this level, which is simply embarrassing for our ancestors."
After Zhou Kui finished speaking, he let out a long sigh, and all the clan members also frowned.
Zhou Yuanfu was helpless. Zhou Cang's final outcome was to die in Maicheng together with Guan Yu. In the end, the glory of his ancestors was not restored. After more than a thousand years, people have long been indifferent to the concept of clan. Whether it is Zhao Qian, Sun Li or Zhou Wu Zheng
Wangdu has become a common surname, and the Runan Zhou family has been submerged in the rolling tide of history.
"So we plan to ask the Runan Zhou family to come forward for you, but this matter cannot be rushed. Yuanfu still needs to be patient for some time. You can live here peacefully and don't be afraid of anything. We, the local county magistrate and squire, all
I have said hello, and they all understand your situation of being deceived and coerced. Now as long as the Runan Zhou family asks the emperor for help, things will soon clear up."
"This is a huge thanks to the great love from all the elders. Yuan Fu is really grateful."
Zhou Yuanfu said politely, but in his heart he thought that the Zhou family is really a big tree with deep roots. Even though it has declined, it still has great influence in the local area.
"Haha, if one family doesn't speak the same language, Yuan Fu won't be polite. I heard Cui Zhuangshi say that you are going to Hanzhong?"
Zhou Kui asked again.
Zhou Yuanfu thought that Cui Niubi, a big talker, would talk about everything outside, so he might as well say that we should continue the rebellion and plot to seize Hanzhong.
"Ahem, well, it's like this. Thanks to Magistrate Tian's appreciation, we brothers are allowed to accompany us to take office. Now that I have nothing to do, I want to try my luck."
Zhou Yuanfu said half-truthfully.
Zhou Kui was very happy when he heard Zhou Yuanfu's confirmation, "Okay, okay, if you can be appreciated by the county magistrate, Yuanfu's future will be limitless."
Zhou Yuanfu smiled awkwardly, thinking that you are so envious of a county magistrate's lackey. The Zhou family in Jiang County is really in decline.
"Yuanfu, we have something to ask for. I wonder if you are in trouble or not?"
Zhou Kui's face was smiling like a chrysanthemum. It seemed that the task entrusted to him was very important to him.
The Zhou family in Jiang County had shown goodwill to him. Now that he wanted to ask for something, Zhou Yuanfu naturally couldn't refuse, so he bit the bullet and said: "Shibo has something to say, but it's okay to say it. Don't treat Yuanfu as an outsider. I can help."
I will definitely try my best.”
Zhou Kui was overjoyed when he heard this, and the old men next to him also burst into tears with joy.
"Since my nephew is so cheerful, I won't be coy about it. There are a few incompetent children in the clan. I hope Yuan Fu can help them."
Two big men in their twenties and thirties turned around from behind. One had a long, delicate face and looked smart, while the other had a long, thickset face and looked powerful.
Zhou Kui said: "Come and meet your brother Zhou Cang."
The two came up and saluted together, "Zhou Zhi, Zhou Rong pays homage to Brother Zhou Cang."
It turns out that the fair-faced one is Zhou Zhi, and the tall and thick-set one is Zhou Rong.
Zhou Cang couldn't help but feel ashamed when he saw the two people calling him eldest brother. These two people were older than him. It seemed that the ancients really didn't care about age, so he didn't dare to return the favor.
"The younger members of the clan are withering away, so these two are the ones who can be used. If Yuan Fu doesn't feel embarrassed, give them some help. Just treat them as servants and beat them to death if they don't obey."
Zhou Kui turned to the two of them again and said, "You two must be careful in the future and make sure Yuan Fu is safe. If Yuan Fu is missing a hair, you are the only one to ask!"
The two of them quickly knelt down and said they did not dare.
Zhou Yuanfu quickly helped the two of them up, "Since we are descendants of the same clan, we are naturally close to each other. If we all prosper, it will be the blessing of our ancestors and the glory of our clan."
These words were very beautifully said, and the old men were very useful after listening to them.
After finally finishing the matter, Zhou Kui looked at how early it was and said, "Then Yuan Fu will go and rest first, and I'll catch you up in the evening. We won't stop until we get drunk."
Zhou Yuanfu finally felt as if he had been granted amnesty and hurriedly resigned.
Zhou Zhi and Zhou Rong led him to a side courtyard. When everyone saw Zhou Yuanfu coming back, they all cheered and surrounded him.
Zhang Liao was the first to kneel on the ground, "Zhang Liao is blind and blind. He doubted General Zhou and deserves death!" After saying this, he kowtowed and could not stand up.
Guan Yu said excitedly: "Brother, you have such a family background, why don't you explain it to your brothers? Alas, I am really ashamed when I think of what I did before."
Zhou Yuanfu quickly comforted him with gentle words, but Cui Niupi took the opportunity to make a fuss, "Since everyone has misunderstood, it is better to catch the sun than to catch the sun. How about we formally sworn sworn brothers with Zhang Liao today?"
Everyone agreed upon hearing this, knowing that Zhou Rong was quite smart, so they hurriedly prepared supplies for the sworn vows.
After the sworn sworn ceremony, Zhang Liao ranked ninth, and Zhou Yuanfu also explained to him the general situation of the other brothers in detail.
After a few people had finished their sworn vows, they caught up with the dinner party, which was naturally very lively.
After the banquet, several people returned to the side courtyard and gathered together to chat.
Guan Yu couldn't hold it in any longer, "Brother, I have something to say and I don't know whether I should say it or not?"
Zhou Yuanfu was also a bit drunk when it came to this matter, "You and I, brothers, what can we say that we can't say? It doesn't matter if you have something to say."
"I've thought about it all and can't figure it out. Since my eldest brother has such a family background, why did he bow down and join the Yellow Turban Army?"
After Guan Yu finished speaking, Zhang Liao also pricked up his ears, obviously very concerned about this issue.
"Is this..."
Zhou Yuanfu was half drunk after hearing this. It is difficult to answer this question. How could a son of aristocratic family blatantly become a rebel?
The troubled times are just beginning now, and in a few years when all the heroes are in Zhuolu, it will be normal for everyone to tear off the fig leaf, but at this time, it is really puzzling that the son of an aristocratic family falls under the sect of the Yellow Turban Thief.
Zhou Yuanfu's mind was spinning, how could he answer these questions? But his eyes glanced at Lu Buwei, who knew that Lu Buwei was wandering in the sky, probably still recalling the beautiful scenery during the banquet. Zhou Yuanfu raised a hundred thousand middle fingers to Lu Buwei in his heart, this old pervert
Damn, the big boss of women's clothing has no shame.
Lu Buwei couldn't help, so Zhou Yuanfu had to find a way on his own. Just when he was about to use the decline of his family as an excuse, Cui Niubi said dullly next to him: "I know about this problem, so don't ask about it. We will go to Hanzhong in a few days.
If you want to pass by Dayang, you will know when you go to my eldest brother's house."
Cui Niubi was rarely so serious. When others saw that he was serious about what he said, they would not ask more questions.
"Well, Brother Cui is absolutely right. Everyone is tired from traveling these days, so let's go and rest."
After hearing this, Guan Yu and Zhang Liao stood up and left.
Cui Niubi pretended to pack his clothes and walked very slowly. When the two of them left the door, he turned back.
"Brother Cui has made great achievements this time, how can I thank you?"