When Zheng Chenggong set off, Chen Kai had already come to the Zhongzuo Institute. The first month has not yet risen, but the fifteenth day of the first month has passed, and the flavor of the new year is almost gone.

As soon as he got on the island, Chen Kai went to meet Dong Yougu, the wife of the Marquis of Weiyuan, and Zheng Jing, the prince of the world, to pay his respects. Goodbye Dong Yougu and Zheng Jing, so enthusiastic than before, although it is not as good as Zheng Tai's brother-in-law, but what is outside the words is that Chen Kai and Zheng Xiyuan have become relatives, that is, their own family, now their brother-in-law helps their uncle, and in the future, their uncle helps their nephew, and the family can only survive in this troubled world by holding the group.

This is the proper meaning, if Dong Yougu didn't talk like this, Chen Kai would feel strange. In this regard, Chen Kai gave a positive answer as a matter of course, which caused Dong Yougu to smile, and especially asked Zheng Jing to give Chen Kai a few rounds of tea, making him look like a nephew.

After all the courtesies, Chen Kai rushed to visit Zheng Zhiguan, who is now in charge of Zhongzuo's affairs, as soon as possible. Zheng Zhiguan is the official in charge here, and also has the authority to lead Qianchong Town, Youchong Town, and Houzhen Aid, compared to Dong Yougu and Zheng Jing, the two "mascots", this person is the most powerful figure in the center and left today.

Chen Kai had not dealt with Zheng Zhiguan because of the matter of seeking the Zhongzuo Institute earlier, but this time they met, Zheng Zhiguan was very cordial, and he was completely regarded as a niece and son-in-law, and even cordial, saying that he was a son-in-law may not be believed.

Speaking of which, there are only a few exchanges between Chen Kai and Zheng Xiyuan. Of course, compared with ordinary men and women, the words of the parents' matchmaker still have to know more. But it is much worse than free love in the later life.

In this regard, the family matter was decided, Zheng Hongkui chatted with Chen Kai about some things about his daughter, nothing more than filial piety to his parents, guarding women's ways, piano, chess, calligraphy and painting, female red embroidery, proficient in everything, but occasionally there will be some cranky thoughts, mostly reading too much, if you don't like what you say, I hope Chen Kai can take care of these innocent clouds.

Zheng Hongkui's beloved daughter is heartfelt, and he doesn't mention it. Zheng Chenggong also mentioned some past events, which also mentioned that Zheng Xiyuan was very unvalued by his father Zheng Zhilong when he was a child, and always said that he was a crazy girl, and he wanted Zheng Hongkui to raise him well, so as not to embarrass his mother's family if he married an official eunuch in the future. At that time, her father Zheng Hongkui and third uncle Zheng Zhiguan were very fond of her. However, this girl once listened to Zheng Zhilong's preaching to her father, and within a few days, she memorized the "Female Rules" backwards, obeyed the rules and etiquette, and no longer liked to run away with the brothers and younger brothers in the family, and Zheng Zhilong never preached again.

This girl is very sensible and stubborn, which is what Chen Kai knows very well and appreciates the most. Zheng Xiyuan reversed his prejudice against the vast number of ladies in this era who only know deep boudoir embroidery and birds, not to mention, a woman who is willing to see the cruelty of this era will have a strong sense of autonomy, and she doesn't ask for anything she can help, at least Chen Kai doesn't want to be busy with government affairs and military affairs, but also distracted to appease an ignorant woman who is startled and will scare herself at every turn, he will be Amitabha.

However, in Zheng Xiyuan's growth history, Zheng Zhiguan played the role of a kind uncle. This point, Dong Yougu also mentioned it, saying that Uncle Zhiyun is very fond of Zheng Xiyuan, and the contradiction between Chen Kai and him will not be a big deal, as long as Chen Kai is okay, don't challenge his authority here and his face as an elder.

Listening to people's persuasion and eating a full meal, according to Zheng Chenggong and Dong Yougu, Chen Kai showed respect for Zheng Zhiguan for his elders. The two laughed at each other, and there was no need for Chen Kai to bargain about those things about the government offices and camps later, Zheng Zhiguan immediately sent someone to take a few good official property deeds and let Chen Kai choose by himself.

"By the way, this other business was originally my eldest brother's, and then it fell into the hands of Zheng Lian's house, but he didn't dare to move in. This time, Da Mu said that he would give this other business to Jingcheng, I went to see it in person, and the inner layout was specially looking for someone to see it, and it has not changed, it is in disrepair, and someone was sent to repair it. Don't worry, it will definitely not delay the marriage. ”

Zheng Zhiguan patted his chest, and asked Chen Kai to put his mind at ease with a smile on his face, waiting for the sixth ceremony in February, he could get married directly, and there was no need to be distracted by this at all.

For this thoughtfulness, Chen Kai inevitably wants to thank him. Zheng Zhiguan, on the other hand, didn't care at all, but thought that Chen Kai was polite. In his words, for Zheng Xiyuan, he has always treated him as a daughter.

These days, Chen Kai has come into contact with some of the Zheng family's clansmen, and he has also listened to some of them. It is said that when Zheng Zhilong was in charge of the family, the second brother Zheng Zhihu was the most important, but it is a pity that Zheng Zhihu was martyred in the Battle of Liuluo Bay, and his biggest helper was gone. Secondly, the fourth brother Zheng Hongkui, the fifth brother Zheng Zhibao, the clan brother Zheng Zhipeng, the cousin and righteous son Zheng Tai, and even the nephews Zheng Cai and Zheng Lian who came over the spectrum can also be in charge, but the third brother Zheng Zhiguan is very unpopular, which is quite a bit of a sympathetic fate with Zheng Xiyuan, who was not liked by Zheng Zhilong in girlhood.

"Kai and fate are married, and they are juniors. For the elders, the etiquette should still be emphasized. ”

The more people who are used to not being treated, the more they will reciprocate the respect of others. Unfortunately, let Shi Lang be right this time, "climbing the corner of Miss Zheng's skirt", "despicable villain" Chen Kai didn't do anything, and was first realized by Zheng Zhiguan "turning the enemy into a niece and son-in-law", such a beautiful thing that should be passed on to future generations. It's a pity that Shi Lang hasn't returned to the center and left, otherwise Chen Kai would be interested in seeing how this former ally of Zheng Zhiguan looks.

After leaving Zheng Zhiguan's office, Chen Kai returned to the post house, which was his temporary residence, at least until Zheng Zhiguan completed the "decoration" of the other business that had been changed to his name, and he could not move in. However, it is estimated that it will probably be the end of February, so Chen Kai is ready to fight a protracted battle in the post house.

In the camp area of the government office and the standard camp, Chen Kai chose two places that were not too far from the wharf. The houses are all ready-made, Zheng Zhiguan asked some people who served as conscripts to clean up, Chen Kai sent people back to South Australia, and Lin Dezhong could bring these recruits in a few days. However, for the follow-up exercises, Chen Kai has to ponder again.

After deciding the matter, Chen Kai inspected the people of Guangzhou who had moved to the Zhongzuo Institute a few years ago. These people are all military households, Zheng Chenggong has recruited soldiers from them, and every month's true colors and folded colors are in hand, and they finally have a way out. For Chen Kai's saving grace, they did not forget for a moment, and when Chen Kai went to inspect, they immediately ushered in an enthusiastic crowd.

"Master Chen, when will you be able to take us back and kill Shang Kexi's dog thief?"

It's not what one person thinks, but Chen Kai can't guarantee it either. Now that the gap between the strength and weakness of the enemy and the enemy is too large, and Zheng Chenggong does not have the strength to gain a foothold in Guangzhou, Chen Kai will not persuade him to send troops, because once he is driven back by the Qing army, it will definitely be another massacre. And then, he really couldn't do anything.

He still needs to wait for the opportunity, this is what Chen Kai told him to himself. However, after turning around in the center, there are some things that need to be sorted out as soon as possible in case of emergency.