Ma Zhong's face was dark, and his mood was even worse.

He didn't expect Shen Bing's idea to be so ridiculous!

He looked around at everyone and said proudly, "Joke, I, Ma Zhong, won't belittle my own family." ”

As soon as Ma Zhong's words came out, many people breathed a sigh of relief.

Gan Ning nodded even more secretly.

It's one thing for a husband to be able to make decisions that are difficult for ordinary people, but it's another realm to be able to stick to himself in the face of temptation.

Unexpectedly, when Mattei heard this, he thought about what he had done before, and he was ashamed in his heart.

His face regained a little blood, and he said firmly, "Son, you don't need to say more, I already have my own decision on this matter." ”

Then, Ma Tai pushed away Ma Miao, who was supporting him beside him, sat up straight on the seat, and sighed, "For my father's patronage, I want to find a way for the Manchu people to live, but over the years, I have suffered you as children." Your eldest brother went to serve the original Danyang Taishou and died on the battlefield. The third child went to serve Zhou Yu, and it took so many years to return home. The fourth child is only nineteen this year, so he followed You Tu to fight the Captain's Mansion of the Bilingdian Agricultural School. Even my youngest daughter had to marry someone surnamed Song for the sake of the family. ”

Mattei said with tears in his eyes.

He glanced at Ma Miao, who was embarrassed, and then said, "Even your second brother has endured humiliation and dealt with various families over the years. I have to take care of the affairs of the family again, and I don't know how many days I haven't slept peacefully in the recent accident. ”

Ma Miao hurriedly and humbly, "Everywhere, it all depends on the father to take care of it, and the son can take care of it clearly." ”

Ma Zhong's heart was full of compassion when he heard this.

In such a troubled time, in the turbulent Danyang, it is really not easy to maintain a family that is not big or small.

Ma Tai seemed to have made up his mind, and his tone became firm, "The Ma family has not improved for so many years, and I know that it must be because of my lack of talent." Before, although your second brother handled things in a disciplined manner, I was still hesitant. San'er came back today, and I was able to see the sun and see where the Ma family's way out was. ”

Ma Zhong heard what Ma Tai meant, and hurriedly wanted to interrupt, but was glared at by Ma Tai sternly, so he could only keep his mouth shut.

Ma Miao, who was slightly chubby, still knelt respectfully on the side, with a calm and calm face, but a little relieved.

Ma Tai looked at Ma Zhong and said with relief, "Zhong'er, you have been alone for many years, and you have been able to break through such a foundation, which shows that in addition to the blessing of your ancestors, you are also very talented." I believe that in the future, the Ma family will become more and more prosperous under your leadership! ”

Where did Ma Zhong dare to agree, and hurriedly excused himself, "Father, the child is an official in the Jiangdong Army, and I have been restless all these years, and I have to fight everywhere, where can I pick up the burden of the family." ”

Mattei shook his head, and his tone became stern, "Whether you can afford to pick it up or not, that's a matter of the future, and you can't avoid the responsibility now." I will give you the position of patriarch now, and when tomorrow's matter is over, I will open the ancestral hall and call the old people of our family and some elders of the clan family to let them witness this matter. ”

Ma Zhong was about to speak, but Ma Tai glared at him fiercely, "Why don't you listen to your father's words?" ”

Ma Zhong was helpless, and said in his heart that he had firmly managed Jing County, after all, he still had to go to Liyang to sit in town.

It's better to follow Daddy's wishes and temporarily hang this false name.

Ma Zhong had no choice but to say respectfully, "Father's words, sons naturally want to listen." Since the father handed over the family business to the child, the child must take care of the family business well and glorify the ancestors as soon as possible. ”

Ma Miao also looked at this Ma Zhong with a smile and said, "Third brother, I will explain the affairs of the family to you later." ”

Ma Zhong was reluctant to be busy with these trivial matters, so he hurriedly excused himself and said, "Second brother, you also know that I have to rack my brains to fight with the Zong family and the Song family when I come back, how can I have the leisure to take care of family affairs." In the future, you will still be in charge of the affairs of the family, but if you want to stand out for the family, let your younger brother do it! ”

Ma Miao also knew that Ma Zhong, as a general of the Jiangdong Army, had no time to deal with the affairs of these clans, so he said with a smile, "It's okay, I'll look at this family business for the third brother first." ”

Then he reminded seriously, "However, you also have some snacks about things at home." Our one, there are only a few hundred young and strong, but it's okay. If you can really become the head of the sect, the large and small side branches combined, may not be able to make up more than 2,000 people. Danyang's soldiers, this is what Sun Quan will be blushing at. However, how can the people they recruit be of the same heart as them, and the ones who really use their hearts and hands must be their own clansmen! ”

When Ma Zhong heard this, he was really moved by Ma Miao's words!

If a certain clan soldier is paired with a certain clan in the army to form a bone vein, then Ma Zhong's control over the army will undoubtedly be greatly strengthened.

Especially after taking control of Jing County in the future, this is undoubtedly the best choice as a local armed force to maintain its rule.

Ma Zhong's face showed joy, "Thank you for the reminder from the second brother." ”

Seeing that the two brothers and sisters were respectful, Ma Tai couldn't help but nod with satisfaction, and then his face turned straight, "Zhong'er, since I let you take over the position of patriarch." Then tomorrow's things, let's do it according to Miss Shen's arrangement! ”

When Ma Zhong heard this, he categorically objected, "How can this be! I, Ma Zhong, haven't done this yet! ”

Mattei was furious when he heard this, "What nonsense are you talking about?!" Did I let you speak? ”

Ma Zhong was choked by Ma Tai, so he could only close his mouth and sit down with an unhappy face.

Ma Tai glanced at everyone, then at Ma Zhong, and said sharply, "When Sun Ce entered Danyang, you had already sacrificed for your family once. Now that you are the patriarch of our branch, I will promote your prestige, this is for the sake of the whole clan, even if you are made fun of, what is it! ”

When Ma Zhong heard this, he fell silent and was speechless.

Mattei's words are high-sounding, and who doesn't care about their reputation.

If it weren't for that trust and support, how could he make such a big decision.

Ma Zhong looked up, and the old man was looking at him stubbornly.

Ma Zhong sighed slightly, and could only kneel seriously and swear to him, "Father, all the grievances you suffer tomorrow will be ten times more glorious in the future." ”

Ma Zhong's words have exceeded Ma Tai's expectations.

Mattei's heart was relieved and full of steadfastness.

He turned back to Ma Miao and ordered, "Quick! Someone go and warm up the cold wine, and I'm going to have a few drinks with your brother. ”

After speaking, he bowed to Shen Bing again, "Thanks to Miss Shen, this gives Lao Yu the opportunity to do something for this family." ”

Shen Bing hurriedly avoided the table, and then respectfully returned the salute.

But I was secretly smiling bitterly in my heart, this plan is a bit poisonous, but looking at Ma Zhong's angry appearance, I'm afraid that the first one to be poisoned is myself.

(End of chapter)