It is said that childbirth is the highest level of human suffering, even Shangguan Qing, and there were bursts of screams in the room.

Zhou Zheng was furrowed outside, his heart was up and down, he was very uncomfortable, and he couldn't wait to go in for Shangguan Qing.

Zhou Qingli looked at Zhou Zheng's expression, first frowned slightly, and then smiled, but she was more calm.

Liu Liuzhen was busy on the side, and from time to time he served tea and poured water for Zhou Zheng and others.

The screams in the house came and went, and Zhou Zheng could only furrow his brows and wait anxiously.

I don't know how long it took, Liu Liuzhen handed Zhou Zheng a towel.

Zhou Zheng was stunned for a moment, only then did he find that his head was covered with fine sweat, took it and touched it, and said in an impatient tone: "How long will it take?" Is there something wrong inside? Do you want to find Lang Zhong? Will the midwife do anything ......?"

Zhou Qingli saw that Zhou Zheng really couldn't hold it down, so he spoke: "Settle down, giving birth to a child is like this, you have to be stable, and the Shangguan inside is even more stable." ”

That's true, but it's another thing to fall on people.

Zhou Zheng reluctantly took a deep breath, still twisted his eyebrows, strained his face, and watched the midwife come and go with blood and water in an impetuous manner.

I don't know how long it took, and finally a crisp cry came from the house, and Shangguan Qing's screams stopped first.

Zhou Zheng suddenly raised his feet and rushed in, no matter who stopped him, or what bad luck or other nonsense.

The midwives may have been used to seeing it, so they hurriedly operated it, but they didn't stop it.

A midwife was bathing the child, and said with a smile: "Congratulations to the second young master, he is a son." ”

Zhou Zheng glanced at the child, his face was happy, and then he saw Shangguan Qing on the bed, whose face was pale and soaked with sweat.

stepped forward to hold her hand, and Zhou Zheng said softly: "It's hard work." ”

Shangguan Qing smiled reluctantly and said, "I want to see the child." ”

The midwife's hands and feet were very nimble, and the child was cleaned, wrapped and sent to the bed.

Shangguan Qing looked at Zou Baba, closed his eyes, and slowly moved the corners of his mouth, with a smile on his face.

Zhou Zheng looked at the mother and son, his heart was completely relaxed, and a smile appeared in his eyes.

Zhou Qingli and the others looked outside the door and saw that it was indeed fine, so they were relieved and left quietly.

Shangguan Qing gave birth, and the Zhou family was naturally very happy.

But the Zhou family is now closed to guests, and they are not ready to put the full moon wine, that is, the people close to them know.

Shangguan Xun and the others came, and they were very kind.

A few days later, Zhou Fang came back from Yongping Mansion, and the Zhou family gathered, which was even more lively.

Zhou Deyu and Zhou Jingyu, the two little guys, surrounded their newborn brother, lying on the edge of the cradle, their eyes wide open, full of curiosity.

Zhou Qingli wrote several names, Zhou Zheng and Shangguan Qing chose for a long time, and still chose the word 'Shen', the name is: Zhou Deshen.

'Cautious', probably because Zhou Zheng likes to take risks when doing things, which contains a certain deep meaning of Zhou Qingli. In addition, "Shen" and "Victory" have the same sound, and there is a lot of hope in it.

The Zhou family is now prosperous, and a large family is gathered together, talking and laughing, so lively.

After lunch, Zhou Ding and Shangguan Qingyu took their three children to talk, leaving Zhou Zhengsan and his son.

Zhou Fangnian is nearly thirty years old, and there is a lot of wind and frost on his face, and he said with some trouble: "The second brother is gone, and many things are not easy to do." Not only are the localities trying to add to the blockage, but the imperial court is also constantly interfering, and Yongping Mansion and Hejian Mansion are showing signs of falling apart......"

Zhou Qingli held the teacup, without the slightest hint of surprise on her face, and said, "It's good that you can keep the prefect of Yongping Mansion, don't ask for too much." ”

Although Zhou Fang also thought so, he was a little unwilling, looked at Zhou Qingli and said, "Dad, I heard that the situation in the five northwestern provinces is not optimistic?" ”

The year before last, it was good to say that Cao Wenzhao basically pacified Shaanxi, but since the second half of last year, bandits have been strung around, and there has been a state of sparks burning the prairies.

The bandits entered Henan from Shanxi, then into Huguang, stretched to Sichuan, and then to Shaanxi, and these five provinces were turned upside down, and the number of bandits skyrocketed to hundreds of thousands, large and small, and the imperial court was terrified.

For the first time, the 'Governor of the Five Provinces' was established, and Chen Qiyu was ordered to supervise the military affairs of the five provinces and eliminate the banditry.

Zhou Qingli glanced at him and said, "Don't worry too much, do what you have in hand." ”

Now the officials of the Ming Dynasty are too worried about the civil unrest, and Zhou Fang's mood represents many people.

Zhou Fang had to look at Zhou Zheng again and said, "What are your plans?" ”

Zhou Zheng took a sip of tea and said, "Don't worry." ”

If Zhou Zheng said this a few years ago, Zhou Fang would definitely be dissatisfied and want to say a few words, but Zhou Fang would not be at this time, with a sigh, still with a sad face.

By now, Daming has shown signs of crumbling, and people who are worried and uneasy abound.

The three fathers and sons chatted for a while, and then dispersed.

Aside from government affairs, Zhou Zheng had a happier thing, that is, teasing his son, Xiao Deshen could be heard crying in the yard every day, and was finally snatched away by Shangguan Qing.

After the New Year, it is the seventh year of Chongzhen.

During this year's Lantern Festival, the capital is still very lively, as if it has not been affected by the Northwest Rebellion.

Zhou Zheng, Zhou Fang and his wife took their three children and wandered around the sea of flowers in the streets and alleys of the capital.

It wasn't until the Lantern Festival passed that Zhou Zheng turned his attention outside.

First, he held a meeting with Cheng Economy, Shangguan Xun and others to set the development plan of the Zhou Chamber of Commerce for the next three years, and then began to discuss various issues.

Inside the teahouse in Wei Xizhuang.

Cheng Jingdao: "Owner, our business in the five northwestern provinces is basically no longer going on, bandits are rampant, some officials are more fierce than bandits, and they can't be fed." The situation in Jiangnan is also a little unstable, especially on the side of the salt merchants, the attitude of the Yang family is a little erratic, causing all the salt merchants to start against us, either openly or secretly, the silver that was promised to us at the beginning, now there are three of them who have revealed the wind, and they will not give it from the beginning of this year, and they will drive our people ......"

Shangguan Xun had a calm face and said: "I asked people to investigate, and the Suzhou prefect is behind it, and I don't know who it is." If the prefect of Suzhou is involved, even if Wei Gongzi goes, it will be difficult to solve it. ”

Zhou Zheng didn't seem to hear it, he was holding Xiao Deshen in his arms, and gently teasing with a smile.

The little guy doesn't seem to be asleep, and from time to time he chirps and is chubby and very cute.

Everyone looked at Zhou Zheng and couldn't help but glance at each other.

Liu Liuzhen still said: "Second young master, we have to think of a way, these people eat people and don't spit out bones, if they turn against the water, we will be affected except for the sea trade, especially Tianjin Wei." ”

Hearing the words 'Tianjin Wei', Zhou Zheng finally raised his head.

Tianjin Wei is not only a maritime trade port, but also an important base for the manufacture and transit of Zhou Zheng's armor and artillery, so it cannot have any impact!

Zhou Zheng's eyes narrowed slightly, and he said lightly: "Well, I'll arrange it, it's not a big deal." You continue to plan and it won't affect anything. ”

When the people listened, their hearts were relieved. In their impression, as long as Zhou Zheng makes a move, there is nothing unfair.

Zhou Zheng turned Xiao Deshen over, made Xiao Deshen lie on his arm, glanced at Liu Liuzhe, and said, "Did you find the person I asked you to find?" ”

Liu Liuzhen was stunned at first, and then hurriedly said: "On the way, I should arrive tonight or early tomorrow morning." ”

Zhou Zheng picked up the teacup, took a sip of tea, and said, "For other things, you can discuss them in detail and write a catalog for me to see." ”

Seeing that Zhou Zheng was about to leave, Shangguan Xun was just about to speak, but was pulled by Cheng Economy.

When Zhou Zheng left, Cheng Jingye said with a smile: "Shangguan, the owner is no longer the owner of the past, such a trivial matter is not in his eyes." ”

Shangguan Xun was shocked violently, and then he realized something.

This owner, his son-in-law, was already the governor of Denglai last year!

It's not what it used to be!