The British and French troops had already withdrawn from all parts of the city and only occupied part of the northern part of the city, which Guan Zhuofan did not know. Even the part of the territory occupied was mainly used as a bargaining chip for peace negotiations - that is, the Anglo-French forces now used the capital as a hostage to force the imperial court to sign the peace treaty as soon as possible.

The battle is not necessary for the time being, Guan Zhuofan began to inquire about the whereabouts of the Xiao Cavalry Battalion, he has not seen Alhatu and Lao Cai these days, but he misses it a little. However, the results of the inquiry were disappointing, after the end of the war, most of the cavalry battalion had been transferred to the Rehe Palace, and it seemed that they would not be able to see these two for a while.

In any case, the market in the capital has begun to come alive again after all. Guan Zhuofan was accompanied by Tuber, hired a cart, spent half a day's effort, bought a whole cart of things on the street, and returned home at noon.

When he got home, he unloaded a few things from the car and let Tobow move to the main hall, leaving most of the others in the car and leaving the coachman waiting at the door.

Bai Shi saw a large number of dazzling displays on the table in the main hall, he was surprised, happy, and distressed, and complained softly: "Zhuo Fan, why do you buy things blindly, even if you save some money, you can't spend it all at once." Xiaofu took Xiao Yun and also came over to see the excitement - it was really a long time since the family had bought so many things.

Guan Zhuofan smiled, pointed and said, "This bag is for Xiao Yun, it's all for food and play." These pieces of cloth let Tuber and Xiaofu make a few new clothes to wear. These pieces of fresh material, sister-in-law, you keep it for yourself. And these--" opened a baggage, which contained some things like balsamic gouache for women's households, "It's all Xu Fengji, I don't know what you like, buy more, you pick and choose." ”

Bai Shi was stunned for a while before he said, "How much does this cost?" ”

"Not much." Guan Zhuofan pulled Bai aside again, and took out a handkerchief bag from his body, which contained the scattered silver he had redeemed in the bank, "Sister-in-law, this is about fifty taels, you take it first." ”

Bai Shi took it in a daze, only to feel that it was in the clouds, as if he couldn't believe it was true.

Seeing her like this, Guan Zhuofan had to explain: "I'm going to my fourth aunt's house in a while, these things were bought by the way." ”

"Oh, oh." Only then did Bai come back to his senses. Guan Zhuofan said that he was going to the house of the "fourth aunt", that is, he was going to Shengbao's mansion to give gifts, "Lord Sheng promoted you again?" ”

"Well, it's all up to him." Guan Zhuofan responded vaguely.

"Ah, it's great that Katsu-sama takes care of you!" Bai said happily. Since Sheng Baoken takes care of Guan Zhuofan, it is not surprising that he can earn so much money. Unexpectedly, this "distant relative" who climbed up at home finally played a role.

Guan Zhuofan said in his heart: Lord Sheng is enough to take care of me, and he almost cut off his head. As for whether he is willing to take care of it now, I would not have spent such a large amount of money - the various gifts that were still placed on the car cost him a full three hundred taels of silver.

He never believed in the mythical crossing stories told in the novel, crossing alone, somehow accepting a few younger brothers, he slowly developed an army, and then he fought all over the world invincible. In this era, the barriers are tight, and a small character who has nothing wants to develop his own shili out of thin air, which is too difficult, and it is almost tantamount to a fool's dream. If you want to fulfill your vow, you must have a platform to have the opportunity to leverage your strength to achieve great things, and in the end, if you can grasp this platform in your own hands, it is even better.

Therefore, Guan Zhuofan decided to return to the system. He knew that for the political situation of the Qing court, the next year would be a year of treacherous and earth-shaking waves, and he would find a suitable position in the capital to watch this big show, and if he had the opportunity, he would have to participate in this big show in person. And the person who can let him return to the system as soon as possible, after thinking about it, the most suitable one is still the only one who is currently temporarily taking charge of the capital's defense and security.

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When I came to the Katsuho Mansion located in the East Four Alleys, it was already afternoon. Naturally, he didn't dare to knock on the middle door, so he obediently came to the side door, reported his identity, and asked the porter to report it, saying that he was coming to see the fourth aunt, and at the same time commanded Tuber and the coachman to move the gifts on the car in.

The reason why gifts are given instead of cash is also carefully considered. Shengbao is a commander of the army, and he has always been extravagant, and the military expenses that pass through every year are like flowing water, and the silver ticket of three hundred taels is not in his eyes. But the gift bought by three hundred taels of silver is enough for a car, which is not as obvious as giving silver, but also looks heavy and varied, at least he, the "fourth aunt", will always see his favor, meet him, say a few words, and achieve the goal.

Sure enough, after a short time, the porter came back and said that his wife was busy and asked him to sit and wait. Since there is such a sentence, it is natural to be willing to see it, Guan Zhuofan asked Tubo to go back first, and he waited on the bench in the gatehouse. Waiting, about half an hour, muttering in my heart, turning back to the thrift store, to see if I can find a Western pocket watch, otherwise there is no place to look at the time, I am really not used to it.

Finally, a messenger came to call him, saying that his wife was invited, and Guan Zhuofan hurriedly followed him into the house. When I arrived at the main courtyard, I changed to a housekeeper to guide the way, and walked to the door of the second courtyard, but I changed to a maid to lead the way, and I went around the house for half a circle, and then I came to the main house, and I was speechless: The pomp and circumstance of Shengbao's house is really not small.

Katsubo's wife was a woman in her forties, and she was very kind. Guan Zhuofan asked for peace, called the fourth aunt affectionately, and then sat diagonally.

"You kid, come here, why do you buy so many things?" This "fourth aunt" was also very polite in her words, and complained half-truthfully.

Guan Zhuofan knew that looking at the situation at home, he must have rarely moved around with this relative in the past two years. And since she is a close relative, she doesn't know much about her own situation, so she took the opportunity to talk about the general situation of her family, which is nothing more than the sentence "dead father, dead mother, dead big brother", and then said a few words about her situation as an errand in the Dashuai camp.

"Well, then you are also to blame the pitiful." His fourth aunt had a good heart, and her eyes were a little red when she heard it, "Do you have anything to say to your fourth uncle?" “

Guan Zhuofan said in his heart, I, the fourth aunt, are good people, and I also have the know-how. He didn't dare to follow her to call her "Fourth Uncle", thought about it, and said respectfully: "Dashuai is in charge of everything now, and I don't dare to bother Dashuai." If my aunt will have a bowel movement, I will ask my aunt to tell me that I want to find an errand in the city. ”

"Yes, you are in the city, and there is a good care in the family." Katsubo's wife nodded and said, "It's a small matter, I'll see tomorrow...... The day after tomorrow, you come early, I have a few things, you can bring them back. ”

This is to say that there is a gift in return, and it is also a hint that he will come to hear the news the day after tomorrow. Flag people pay heavy gifts, and the exchanges between relatives must be back and forth, no matter how heavy the return gift is, it is regarded as a courtesy, Guan Zhuofan knows that there is no need to refuse. Seeing that the words were almost finished, he stood up very interestingly, asked for another goodbye, and said goodbye.

On the third day, according to Mrs. Katsubo's instructions, she went to the house just after noon to wait. This time, Mrs. Katsuho did not see him, but came out with a few gifts from a butler.

"Master Guan, these are a few things handed over by my wife, you can take them." The butler smiled and said, "Besides, I have a good letter for you." ”

Guan Zhuofan was overjoyed and knew that the errand had been settled. Seeing the butler smiling so brightly, he suddenly came to his senses, touched a piece of silver and stuffed it.

"Thank you for your reward," the butler approached him and whispered, "the marshal has ordered you to go to the Yamen of the infantry commander tomorrow and report to the lieutenant of the wing." ”

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