The two brothers, Xiuwen and Xiude, got up very early.

Since childhood, they have known that they are not ordinary children, and their father will take on the responsibility of the world in the future. Although no one said anything about it, they knew it.

Correspondingly, they are also prepared to take on great responsibilities.

The expectations of their teachers were high, and they themselves worked very hard. They were two of the best students in the class in the room.

After the warm-up, everyone who watched the battle came out.

The younger sister hugged her father's neck delicately, and Aunt Peony followed her father's side delicately.

Nine-year-old Xiude glanced at his ten-year-old brother and thought to himself that his mother might just lack a little delicateness, and she was more shy.

The elder brother raised his hand and said, "Let's ask Daddy how to practice?" ”

The two brothers looked at their father.

Daddy put down his sister, came up and grabbed an arm, pinched it, and nodded in satisfaction.

"Each of you is practicing a boxing, so that everyone can see your posture. Then ask my sister to tell me which of you played well? ”

Well? The two brothers looked at each other and asked the younger sister to say which one practiced well? What does she know?

However, it was easier. The two also saw relief in their own mothers.

Xiude nodded and motioned for his brother to come first.

Xiuwen didn't push back, Dafang took a few steps back, held his breath, stretched his shoulders and arms, took a deep step, and made a long-sleeved fist under a few laurel trees.

This boxing method pays attention to the chicken leg dragon waist splashing monkey nature, and the eagle-eyed ape arm elephant trunk fist was created by Sun Bin. Their teacher is also surnamed Sun, who was a guest in the prince's mansion of the late Qi State in his early years, and taught him good kung fu.

He chose to show his fists and kicks under the laurel tree just to let his father see if his footwork had improved. Squatting and limping is the characteristic of long-sleeved boxing, punching and walking is not straight, and the song can be straightened, which seems to be deviated, but the hit point is very accurate.

After a fist walked down, my sister shouted hello, and her tender little voice was like a bird on a tree.

The younger brother also nodded in admiration.

Master Sun smiled happily beside him. Mother too.

Father couldn't stop nodding. said: "I haven't seen you practice boxing for a few days, and you have improved a lot!" ”

Xiuwen retreated, and Xiude came on the field.

Xiude also chose the place just now, and the two brothers had the same mind.

Because I don't have to compete with my brother, Xiude is completely relaxed, and I usually practice how I practice at this time, but this is about the technique, not the state. Usually there will be a little bit of "slackness" when you are relaxed, but that is the image, the master said that it doesn't matter, although you play freely, play to the fullest, just like practicing calligraphy, you don't need to pay attention to penmanship when you practice heartily. At this time, when my father looked at it, he couldn't show this "slackness", but was a little "nervous", but this "nervousness" was not the fear of making people shrink back, but a high degree of mental concentration and an instantaneous outbreak.

The punch is not over yet, and my sister has been shouting constantly. The people around nodded frequently.

Xiude stopped his pace and glanced at his mother, who didn't know how to box, but she had a smile on her face and tears in her eyes at this time.

Master Sun kept bowing his head, and he must have felt that he had a high level of understanding.

As for the father, the father did not speak, but beckoned to him. He walked over, and his father reached out and touched his head, and said, "I'm sweating." Go wash it up. Then he turned to Xiuwen and said, "Xiuwen will also go and wash." You have to thank Master Sun for teaching you so well. ”

Both of them walked up to Master Sun and bowed to him.

"Daddy, I'm going to learn boxing too! I'm going to worship Master Sun too! ”

This is my sister's tender little voice. After she finished speaking, she actually ran over to Master Sun and bowed in a proper manner.

The whole family laughed.

Master Sun also laughed, hugged Xiu Xin, and said, "What kind of boxing are you going to learn, with your two powerful brothers, who can bully you?"

"Let me down, let me down, I'm going to learn boxing, don't be hugged in the future!"

The crowd laughed again.

People who were a little worried are now completely relieved.

Fusu looked at everyone and said, "It's almost the New Year, and you guys are ready to prepare." I'm going out with Mu Mu today, I have something to do, so you all go and get busy! ”

And they all withdrew, every man of his own.

Preparation is nothing more than a thorough cleaning and a look at their respective parents' homes, of course, the first thing is to prepare for the comings and goings of the in-laws' family.

Mu Mu was very excited today, a little bit of a feeling that his hands were not hands and his feet were not feet. He wore a pair of new shoes and wrapped a leather robe, and the Xi Shi family had an old father, who came to the door for the first time, and always had to get the meeting gift.

Fusu was a little disturbed when he saw his unruly appearance, and asked, "Are you sure that this leather robe is appropriate to give away?" ”

"Well, it's the first time I've seen you, how sincere it is!"

Fusu shook his head helplessly, what a shrewd Mu Mu he usually does, taking care of these things for himself, and grasping the proportion in the slightest, how come he can't find the north when he gets to himself?

Forget it, don't talk about him. He'll see for himself!

I went to Hu's house today, mainly for the business route. Mumu's matter is secondary.

The two drove to the Hu family's compound, and from a distance, they could see the small yellow lanterns on the high persimmon trees in the wall, which made people feel that the family was particularly prosperous.

Someone went to report it.

Soon, someone came out. It was an old man who led a middle-aged man out.

Fusu thought, this old man must be the old man Hu in Xiaohan's mouth, what about this middle-aged Hu Ji?

"The eldest prince came to the cold house, and the little old man was very honored, but also very frightened! Come in, come in! Old Man Hu bowed down and hurriedly gave way.

Fusu took a step forward and helped him a little, after all, his family was good to Xiaohan.

The middle-aged man also bowed and said, "Hu Qi has seen the eldest prince!" Please come in, if you knew, Xiaomin's family would have gone out a long time ago. ”

Fusu raised his eyes and looked at it, this is Hu Qi? The height is not low, but thinner, and the shrewdness of a businessman is written on his face, but he is respectful and not flattering, but not annoying.

Did he ever have an admiration for Xiao Han?

How could Xiao Han have such a high vision of him, and even felt wronged by marrying Xiao Han himself.

Thinking of this, he couldn't help but say: "I have a few things to do, first of all, to pass on a message for Xiaohan!" ”

After he finished speaking, it was up to Hu Qi's reaction.

Sure enough, Hu Qi was stunned, and Old Man Hu was also stunned. After a while, they reacted that this must be a close relationship before the eldest prince of labor can send a message!

Hu Qi lowered his head, was silent for a moment, stabilized his voice and said, "Please come in, if you have anything to say in the house." ”

Fusu understood, sure enough, Xiao Han still had a place in Hu Qi's heart.

Everyone entered the house, the servants served tea, and Old Man Hu expressed his welcome again, which should get to the point.

"Xiao Han has lived in my house for a while, helping to take care of business, I don't know what the message she asked the eldest son to pass on, Xiao Lao'er is very uneasy!"

"Oh, don't be upset, old man, it's good news. She asked me to tell you that it's good that the ninth child of the Hu family is not sick or sick, so don't worry about it. ”

Old Man Hu was so excited that he almost knocked over the teacup. I finally got Lao Jiu's letter!

Seeing this, Fusu hurriedly said more about what he knew: "He is in charge of heavy matters in the Shangjun army, he can write and calculate, and he will not let him go into battle to kill the enemy, old man, please rest assured!" ”

Old Man Hu nodded again and again. Now it was more reassuring, and it would be better if he could come back with all his beards and tails.

Hu Qi saw that his father was excited, and he couldn't ask anything, so he had to interject: "Eldest son, Hu Qi took the liberty to ask my father when they could retire from the army and go home?" ”

Fusu thought for a while and said: "Now that the settlement plan has not come down, a group of people must be left to be stationed there for a long time, and if there are not so many people, some people may be discharged and go home." General Meng Tian is doing this. ”

Hu Qi nodded, Hu Jiu's hope of going home was still quite big. He looked at his father, and the old father thought the same thing.

Anyway, he's healthy.

Fusu felt their mood and was happy for them. He said, "I'm here today for one more thing. ”

The father and son of the Hu family leaned over to listen, and it should not be a bad thing to see the expression of the eldest son.

It's not the turn of someone of the level of the eldest prince to tell them bad things.

"This time the Huns were defeated. We signed an agreement with the Huns, and we provided them with supplies for the winter, and they exchanged them for animal skins and skins with us. Xiao Han said, if there is something good to think about the Hu family, I will come and ask, is the Hu family willing to participate in the caravan going north and do business with the Huns? ”

The father and son of the Hu family glanced at each other and nodded immediately. The eldest prince came to ask, what kind of face is this, not to mention making money.

"Don't worry, there is no problem with safety, there are officers and soldiers escorting the whole process. This was our first transaction with the Huns, and if it was done well this time, it would become the norm later. ”

The two nodded again. They have experience in border trade. I have suffered all kinds of hardships before, and now that the officers and soldiers are escorting, what else is there to be afraid of?

Fusu said again: "Xiaohan said that the Hu family is credible and easy to deal with, and I also felt it when I came to the door." Recently, I want to organize a batch of supplies, and I will rush to Yinshan after the year, and the time is very tight. If the Hu family can help me connect with other reliable merchants, it would be great. I also save some effort! ”

Hu Qi nodded again and again. Old man Hu said: "There is no problem with this matter, what many businesses run and how their character is in our stomachs." The eldest prince said when to leave, just tell us the time. ”

"Hmm. That's for the best. "Fusu Yixi, I really found a helper today. He said: "I have to make it clear that everything can be organized except for iron tools. Copperware, you can come less first, it can only be daily necessities. Let's try it first. The Huns were only afraid that they would not be able to believe it, and they would melt metal into weapons. ”

Old Man Hu said approvingly: "Yes, you can't make any money!" ”

Hu Qi interjected and asked: "Eldest son, it's no problem for us to organize the supply of goods, but we have to talk to others about taxes and profits." Look—"

Fusu said: "Buying and selling, naturally, there are losses and gains. It was the Huns who bought your goods, not the state that bought your goods, so the profit and loss are still personal to the merchants. The state is only responsible for organization and security. If you want to earn more, you can earn it from the Huns, and if you have the ability, you can earn more, and if you don't have the ability, you can earn less. Taxes are still collected according to their usual taxes. It is best to earn it all from the Huns in the end. ”

Hu Qi thought for a while and said, "I understand." I'll tell them about it. ”

If you want to earn this money, you have to think about whether you can earn this money, and according to his experience, this can still be done. In the end, it has to be earned from the Huns, it's as simple as that.

Speaking of which, Mu Mu knew that it was almost time to mention him. He looked eagerly at the eldest prince.

Fusu smiled knowingly, and asked unhurriedly: "Your daughter, oh, I'm talking about Miss Xi Shi's absence today?" ”

Old Man Hu was stunned, what is Ti Xi Shi doing?

Hu Qi was also stunned, which one is this?

He asked tentatively, "Is Miss Xiaohan going to give a message to my sister?" ”

Fusu shook his head and said, "I came to the door today and had an important matter, but I don't know what Old Man Hu thinks when I say it." So, I did feel a little uneasy! ”

The father and son of the Hu family were even more puzzled, why did the eldest prince talk like this, what made him so embarrassed?

Old man Hu said: "Eldest son, please speak, although my Hu family is a businessman, it is also a reasonable family, and if there is anything, just say it." ”

Fusu nodded and said, "This Mu Mu next to me has seen Miss Xi Shi, and when I talk to him about marriage, he can't think of anyone else anymore." So, oh, old man, you write down this matter first, don't be in a hurry to answer if you promise or not, and wait for Miss Shih Tzu to come back and tell her. In the end, no matter what, it is good to let Mu Mu's heart settle down. I really took the liberty of saying this today!"

Old Man Hu replied nonsense, he had to think about this matter. Xi Shi always felt that he was still young, and someone came to the door to propose marriage today, which made him unable to adapt for a while.

When Hu Qi heard this, he looked at Mu Mu seriously. Looking at people, he looks very energetic, and it is definitely not a general value to make the eldest prince propose marriage so solemnly.

That is, his identity is a follower. My sister has been spoiled since she was a child.

However, no matter how rich their family is, they are also businessmen, and they can't compare with the eldest prince's mansion.

Thinking of this, Hu Qi said: "Xi Shi has been favored by the whole family since she was a child, and she is a girl, and she has been raised a little more delicately. Otherwise, the whole family is uneasy. Hehe, my sister is ......, but if it doesn't work out, we will give a reply soon, and we must not let the Mumu brothers wait for a long time. ”

Mu Mu couldn't hold his breath, thinking of Xi Shi's pouting and puffing out, he was really unsure! He took a step forward, blushed and said: "Mu Mu grew up in the eldest prince's mansion since he was a child, and he doesn't have his own home, if Uncle Hu can marry Xi Shi to me, I will definitely be my father." Seven, Brother Seven, it's the same for you! ”

Fusu held back his laughter, this Mumu is really courageous! The seventh brother is called!

Hu Qi was also surprised, this relative recognized it a little quickly! He let out a random "uh-huh" twice and coped with the scene.

Old Man Hu laughed. He thinks this kid is very good, although his status is low, but he is clever and knows how to fight.

"I said this little brother, oh, Mumu, don't worry. Although we are a family of businessmen and do not have a high status, we attach great importance to our family. Xi Shi is willing, we didn't say it, the rich dowry is prepared for her, if Xi Shi is not happy, the dignitaries and nobles of Xianyang City come to propose, it is all in vain. ”

Fusu listened, huh? This old man has something to say! is a tough master, so people can't underestimate him.

"It's just, little old man, I want to ask, Mumu, your identity, are you a house slave?"

Mu Mu nodded. He has been a house slave in the house since he was a child.

Old Man Hu was silent for a moment and did not speak again. From the bottom of his heart, he didn't want his daughter to marry a house slave. His status as a merchant has made him very powerless, and his daughter must not marry a house slave.

The scene fell cold for a moment.

Fusu realized the problem, women can't have a separate household, and when they get married, they have to start a household with a man, that is, they become slaves with Mumu. Otherwise, Mu Mu will join the Hu family, and the slave status will be removed and changed to "city registration".

He will never allow Mu Mu to be rich, and his son-in-law's social status is the lowest, and no one can afford it.

The Hu family didn't let go, Mu Mu was very anxious, and he looked at Fusu as if asking for help.

Fusu thought for a moment and said, "Is this good?" If Miss Xi Shi can agree, I will let Mu Mu become a farmer, Xi Shi will marry, single household, and give them land. Or let Mu Mu join the army to fight, make military merits, and change his identity. But recently, I am afraid that there are not many opportunities for meritorious service, and I will have to wait for several years. ”

The father and son of the Hu family looked at Mu Mu. This question really needs to be considered!

Mu Mu was anxious, he asked Fusu as if he was crying: "Eldest prince, can't I follow you if I become a peasant?" ”

Fusu didn't answer, and he didn't want to. But if no one plants the land that has been granted, or if it is false for others to plant, the local officials will also be held responsible, and he cannot do this kind of thing.

Mu Mu was really anxious, for the sake of Xi Shi, let him leave the eldest prince's side, he was reluctant. He bit his lip and said viciously to the Hu family's father and son: "As long as Xi Shi promises me, I am willing to join the Hu family." You go through your business, and I still follow the eldest son, as long as Xi Shi is my wife. I don't care about anything anymore. ”

Everyone was stunned, this Mumu is too ruthless! He's too himself!

Old Man Hu felt a burst of appreciation in his heart, this is a real man who values love and righteousness!

To be honest, he kept Xi Shi all the time because she was not at ease and reluctant to marry anyone. It's good to recruit a son-in-law!

Fusu felt regret and appreciation in his heart, he knew Mu Mu's feelings for him, since he was a child, how could he say that he was separated?

Hu Qi glanced at his father and knew that he already had an idea, so he coughed and said, "I'll tell my father about my Hu family's opinion, and now it's just waiting for Xi Shi's words." For Brother Mumu, if we can become a family in the future, he treats my sister well, and I, Hu Qi, will definitely treat him as a brother, and there is no other word. ”

Old Man Hu nodded, he also meant this.

Seeing this, Fusu stood up and said, "Okay, then let's talk about today's matter here." Mumu, do you want to take out your gifts? ”