"Master Zhang, it's been more than a month!" Huang Taiji spoke to Zhang Fan very enthusiastically, "I say hello to the adult on behalf of my father Khan, I don't know what happened to the adult's injury?" ”

"Shetu Khan's concern has been healed in Xia." Zhang Fan also said politely.

Huang Taiji led the envoys to come to Beijing on behalf of Me, and Zhang Fan was already the commander of the Jinyi Guard, so it was not his turn to receive him. But Huang Taiji made it very clear that he wanted to see Zhang Fan, and now there is a conversation between the two.

Since the matter of the tribute exchange market has been determined in the imperial court, and Gao Gong and Zhang Juzheng, the two first and second assistants, are all strongly supporting this resolution, the others will no longer refute it. The main thing now is that both sides come up with an opinion that is acceptable. Zhang Fan got Longqing's will to talk to Huang Taiji, and the court was discussing other things. The most important of these is to strengthen military preparedness in case of the unexpected.

"Father Khan still has some things in the clan that he can't come in person." Huang Taiji said, "But my father Khan gave me the right to negotiate with your dynasty. ”

"In that case, it couldn't be better." Zhang Fan said, "But this official is no longer an official of the Ministry of Rites, so I will invite Master Shangshu to come with me." After speaking, Zhang Fan just wanted to turn around, but Huang Taiji stopped him.

"Master Zhang......" Huang Taiji looked at the others in the room with some embarrassment.

Zhang Fan only said that he wanted to talk to him alone about some things, and waved away the people present. Wang Meng, as Zhang Fan's personal guard, also went out, but he didn't stay away and stayed at the door.

Seeing himself and Zhang Fan in the room, Huang Taiji relaxed, but still whispered: "I don't know what Lord Zhang and my father Khan agreed on......

Zhang Fan had already guessed what he was going to say, and this matter was now an open secret in the DPRK, and people with some skills could hear or guess some of it. Zhang Fan sat down, took a sip of tea in Huang Taiji's somewhat anxious eyes, and then said: "Taiji doesn't have to worry, this matter was discussed with His Majesty and several cabinet ministers when the official first came back, and they all agreed. ”

Huang Taiji listened to his words, and just wanted to breathe a sigh of relief, but Zhang Fan's "but" made him nervous.

"But ......," Zhang Fan looked at him and said, "Your Majesty of my family also said that I have been at war with your country for many years, and it is a little inappropriate to send troops to help you openly." ”

"That's that, that's." Huang Taiji hurriedly responded, "However, how does the Son of Heaven of the Gui Dynasty plan to help my father Khan quell the civil strife in the clan?" ”

"You can't go out with soldiers." Zhang Fan said, "But these generals of our dynasty are very idle, and the mutual market is about to reopen. ”

Although he could not receive the help of the Ming court, he had been operating in Tatar for many years. Zhang Fan was now in charge of the Jinyi Guard, and the news that the spies in the Tatar territory had reported to him that the soldiers of his own clan were not much different from those of the nobles. What's more, there are many contradictions between those people, if there is a real fight, those nobles will not stab each other in the back, and they will have to thank God. There is another meaning in this, no matter who wins in the end, it is best to end up with a lose-lose situation, and then the court can be considered at ease.

Huang Taiji is not stupid, of course he understands the meaning of Zhang Fan's words, but now it is too late to regret it. Not to mention that his father Khan had an agreement with Zhang Fan, I even started a war with two of them for Zhang Fan. After returning to the tribe that day, he first declared war on the tribes of Sanwei and Bayansi, who attacked Zhang Fan and others that day. These two tribes are not very populous, and they will be sent by those nobles to attack the envoys, because these two people are not very liked by others. When the army of Altan was crusading, there was no one to help. But although these two men could not be helped by others, after all, they were people in the circle of the nobles who did not accept the Tatar answer, and those people now saw that they had begun to do it, and there was no reason for them to be unguarded.

"That's fine." Huang Taiji thought for a long time and said, "But this matter is very important, so you can't be hasty." After I have consulted with my father Khan, I will talk to your dynasty in detail. ”

Now that he received a positive answer, Huang Taiji also put his mind at ease and began to discuss the matter of mutual market with Zhang Juzheng, the secretary of the Ministry of Rites, and others. Zhang Fan didn't ask these again, he wanted to go home quickly, and his mother Zhao told him yesterday that he had something to discuss with him.

Since the Zhao family moved into this new home, they have immediately become idle. The family has enough food and money, and Zhang Fan has been appreciated by Longqing, so there are some rewards from time to time. She doesn't need to do the needlework, and the three meals a day are done by the cook, and the maids are waiting. In addition, Zhang Fan is now proud of the spring breeze, has a daughter-in-law, and has two girls who want to marry into the Zhang family. Zhao, who is not yet forty years old now, now seems to be even more energetic, even the wrinkles on his face have disappeared, and his originally gray hair is also black and bright, if he is not dressed quite solemnly all day, he would think that she is a beautiful woman in her early thirties.

The news of Zhang Fan's death a few days ago really frightened her, but now that everything has settled down, Zhao heard that his son has been promoted. Jin Yiwei commanded so that she didn't know what she was doing, although the crown prince was a noble title in the eyes of those courtiers, but in the eyes of the Zhao family, his son had taught the prince to read, and this title was natural. But the title of the loyal and brave man made her hearty, and she has been thinking about something since she knew it. The Zhang family except for Xiangmei, the girl who has been following the Zhao family, saw some clues, and everyone else didn't know anything. Now, Zhao can't hide anymore and wants to talk to his son.

"Mother, you said that you have something to discuss with the child, I don't know what it is?" When Zhang Fan returned home, he came to his mother's room.

"You...... Fan'er, it has been a few days since you and Ru Xue got married. Zhao looked at Zhang Fan and spoke for a long time, "When do you plan to give birth to a descendant for the Zhang family?" ”

Zhang Fan listened to his mother's words, a little puzzled, and couldn't help but think: "Does my mother want to hold her grandson?" As the saying goes, "there are three unfilial pieties, and no queen is great", Zhang Fan doesn't understand. Not long after he and Ru Xue got married, although they felt that Ru Xue was only eighteen years old now, and it might be a little early to have a child, but Zhang Fan could not avoid this matter when he had sex with her. Now that Zhao mentioned it again, Zhang Fan thought she was in a hurry.

After thinking about it, Zhang Fan opened his mouth and said: "Does the mother want to hold her grandson, there is no need to worry about this matter, Ru Xue and I will work hard." ”

When Zhao heard his words, he couldn't help but laugh and scolded: "Stinky boy, it's so indecent to talk to your mother." But he turned his face and darkened again, and said, "Mother has something, I want to ...... I want to discuss it with Fan'er. ”

Zhang Fan was even more puzzled: "Mother, if you have anything, just say it directly." ”

"It's about Yangzhou." Zhao said.

Zhang Fan immediately remembered when he heard this, if Zhao didn't mention it, he would have forgotten it, but now that his mother mentioned it, Zhang Fan immediately asked: "But does the mother want the child to go back to recognize his ancestors and return to his ancestors?" ”

Zhao nodded and said, "Your grandfather said back then that if the Zhang family had no one to enter the office, they would not return to Yangzhou, and the reason for this matter should be told to you now." ”

Zhang Fan didn't make a sound, and listened intently.

"Back then, your grandfather was the son of a large family in Yangzhou." Zhao began to say, "Yangzhou has been rich in jade since ancient times, and I heard your grandfather say that the Zhang family made a fortune from the jade business. By your grandfather's generation, the Zhang family's business was getting bigger and bigger. However, since ancient times, merchants have pursued profits, and no matter how much money they have in their homes, they cannot be put on the table. Your great-grandfather has always hoped that someone in the family can enter the official career, so that the Zhang family can shine on the lintel.

"Your grandfather has two brothers in his generation, your grandfather is younger, named Yuanlin, and you also have a grandfather named Zhang Yuanshan. Your great-grandfather played a small side and let the two of them read and learn calligraphy, and your grandfather and brother were also very smart, and they both won the show at a young age. It's just that when they reach their age, someone will always inherit the great business of the Zhang family, but the two brothers want to go to the test for fame. When your grandfather told me about this, he also blamed himself for being young and vigorous, and somehow he had bad thoughts, but the day before the township test that year, he was drugged in your grandfather's meal and wanted to go to the township test alone. It's the first time your grandfather has done this kind of evil thing, and it's not serious, and after Lang Zhong checks it, he says that your grandfather is no longer able to give birth. Fortunately, your grandfather is a brother and has already married a relative, but your grandfather is afraid that your great-grandfather will blame, and at the same time, he feels that he has done a great wrong thing, and he has no shame to stay in the Zhang family, so he fled to Anhua alone. I think your grandfather has been diligent all his life, and he doesn't dare to make a mistake at all, but he is also atoning for his own sins. ”

Zhang Fan listened silently, a little helpless. He hadn't seen his grandfather, but he really didn't expect his grandfather to be so ...... when he was young Violent! When your mind is hot, you can do anything. But these are all things in the past, Zhang Fan still needs to know what his mother said to himself for.

Zhao continued: "Your grandfather set the family rule that the Zhang family would not return to Yangzhou if they were not a scholar, and you have now completed it. But your grandfather still has an explanation when he is dying. If your uncle has no heirs, you will have children in the future and will have to pass on a boy to the Zhang family. If your uncle has an heir, the matter will be abandoned. ”

Zhang Fan was a little stunned, repaying the favor? Expiation? It may or may not be both. Now Zhang Fan is reluctant in his heart, but this is his grandfather's order, and he has no way to refuse.

"Mother, that kid ......" Zhang Fan didn't know what to say.

"For my mother, I know that I don't want to do it." Zhao said as he spoke, with tears in his eyes, "Who is willing to give their own flesh and blood and grandson to others!" ”

Zhang Fan is not unwilling, after all, he has seen a lot of strange things in his previous life, which is nothing, he is mainly afraid that his mother will be sad, so he hurriedly comforted: "Mother, don't cry, it won't be beautiful if you cry again." ”

Zhao listened to his words, she was crying and suddenly laughed, looked at her son and said, "Have you persuaded your mother like this, say this to your daughter-in-law." That girl who reflects the moon was deceived by your mouth, and sure enough, the man has no good things when he grows up, especially you scholars, who are full of oil and humor, and will deceive the girl's family. ”

"Didn't the child see his mother crying!" Zhang Fan was a little embarrassed and said, "At this time, it turned out to be my grandfather's last teaching, and Fan'er should follow it, it's a big deal that Ru Xue and I will give my mother a few more grandchildren." It's just that although the child is married, he has no heirs, and my uncle Zhang Yufang doesn't know if he has children or grandchildren. ”

"Didn't my mother hear that you were going to Jiangnan, so I mentioned this matter to you." Zhao stopped his tears and said helplessly, "Originally, my mother didn't want to tell you about it, but now I can't hide it in my heart." ”

"Mother doesn't have to worry, everything will be known when the child goes to Yangzhou." Zhang Fan comforted.

At night, Zhang Fan and Ru Xue were preparing to rest. A month ago, Zhang Fan was injured, but Ru Xue didn't do that Zhou Gong with him, for fear that she was worried about her husband's body. Now that Zhang Fan has recovered, Ru Xue wants to make him happy tonight, but she is shy but also excited. It's just that he found that his husband was a little unhappy, and couldn't help asking, "Xianggong, what's wrong, is there anything to worry about?" ”

When Zhang Fan heard his wife's questioning, he felt that he couldn't hide it after all, so he immediately told her what his mother told him. Ru Xue was also a little sad after hearing this, after all, she married Zhang Fan, and it was her duty to continue the bloodline for the Zhang family's descendants, but thinking that her own flesh and blood were to be given to others, what woman was not distressed.

Zhang Fan felt unhappy in his beloved wife's heart, hugged her from behind, rubbed his cheeks in her ear, and said: "Xue'er, Xianggong knows that you don't want to, but this is the wish of the ancestors, and it is also the debt that Xianggong wants to pay off for his old man." ”

Ru Xue felt the soothing of this lover, and the depression in her heart eased slightly, and said: "Xianggong, how can Ru Xue not know, but after all, she is a little reluctant." ”

Zhang Fan saw that his beloved wife was sad, and couldn't help but persuade: "Xue'er doesn't have to think about it, the situation in my uncle's family is not clear, if there is a man, it can be regarded as finding a good home for our future daughter." ”

Ru Xue listened to his words, and then settled down a little. Feeling her husband's caresses, the lust in her heart gradually grew, and she turned her head and looked at him with affection.

When Zhang Fan saw it, he didn't delay any longer, hugged his wife to bed, and said: "It is imperative that my husband and wife work together to have a few more fat boys." It's going to be a lot of trouble for the lady. ”

When Ru Xue heard this, her cheeks flushed with shame, and her face was buried in the futon. Zhang Fan laughed, no longer verbose, turned over and got on the beauty couch, and there was naturally a spring tide in the room.