Not only does the Tang family want to go out of the northwest, but the Zhou family also wants to.

As the family became more and more prosperous, most of the children in the family joined the army, and the children of the Zhou family were all over the guard posts of the Northwest Frontier Army. In addition, they have all been strictly upheld since childhood, and under the arrangement of their parents, there is no shortage of opportunities to defend the border and make meritorious contributions. But in this way, the children of the Zhou family have to occupy a much higher position, and outsiders will inevitably feel that the Zhou family controls the important position of the Northwest Frontier Army. The emperor was jealous of the Zhou family, which had something to do with it.

However, there is no shortage of qualifications, talents, and merits for his own children, and when they fight to protect their families and defend the country, they are also willing to die. When the war was at its most intense, the children of the Zhou family of the same generation could break more than half, and there were many seriously injured and disabled among the rest. The Zhou family has sacrificed so much, why can't they be promoted on merit like others? Is it the fault of the Zhou family that the emperor did not send really talented and reliable generals to the border army to divide power, and did not allow the children of the Zhou family to serve outside the northwest? The important positions in the army are placed there, the imperial court does not send people, and in the end they still have to select people from the border army to fill them, so why can't it be the Zhou family? Anyway, their own children will obey the orders of the Zhenguo Gong, and they are not lacking in courage and ability, and they are more reliable than outsiders.

If the children of the Zhou family have the opportunity to go out of the northwest, the Zhou family does not have to stick to the northwest border army. Great Chu is so big, there are so many garrisons in the guards, and no matter how many outstanding sons of the Zhou family are, if they go out, they will not be conspicuous, and the emperor will no longer have to suspect where the Zhou family has military power, which will threaten his power.

If other generals of the Northwest Frontier Army also have the opportunity to go out, it will only increase the help to the Zhou family. Whether it is in the court or in the locality, the more people are willing to speak for the Northwest Frontier Army and the Zhou family, the more stable the Zhou family's future road will be.

The meaning revealed by the emperor was already very clear to the old marshal of Zhenguo Gong Zhou. He knew that the emperor wanted to weaken the influence of the Zhou family's children in the northwest border army, but he didn't care. He never thought that he would always control the power of the border army, but when the war came, the imperial court would only lag behind, and for the sake of the military and people in the northwest, he had to stand up and preside over the overall situation. If he is humble, there are many generals in the border army, each with his own ability, but he is afraid that no one will obey each other, and it will be difficult to reach an agreement, which will definitely affect the efficiency of the army in the end and make the Hu people cheap. Then it's better for him to lead everyone!

But now the border is too peaceful, and the Hu people are caught in a power infighting, and they can't care about invading Chu for a while. If the emperor is willing to treat the Zhou family favorably and not exterminate all of them, Zhenguo Gong will not mind letting go a little and promoting a few capable young juniors to slowly take over the military power in the northwest, even if none of them have the surname Zhou.

Zhenguo Gong hopes to let the emperor see the loyalty of the Zhou family, but in the same way, the emperor must also repay the loyalty with sincerity.

Zhou Wenjun explained his grandfather's thoughts clearly, and then said to the sisters and girlfriends: "The Queen Mother also wrote a letter and asked her aunt to bring it to her grandfather." Her old man also thought it was good. As long as the Zhou family can continue and the children and grandchildren are prosperous, there is no need for the whole family to stay in the northwest. In the future, if any uncle is transferred to serve in other places and has a firm foothold in the local area, his grandfather plans to let him split up and set up his own hall, so that he will be separated from the Chang'an family. If there are more separate houses, it may no longer be possible to do the same thing as before, and everyone will be able to do the same thing wholeheartedly. But no matter what happens to the Chang'an family in the future, the bloodline of the Zhou family can always be passed on. ”

Zhou Yijun was silent for a long time, and Peng Yuqi's eyes turned red when she heard it: "This is all the fault of those traitors in the imperial court......"

They were living well in the northwest, the border army was strong, and the people were stable, but there were selfish traitors who couldn't get along with them. The Zhou family has lived in Chang'an for generations, and a large family gathers in one place, and they also take care of it, but now they are forced to separate themselves by the traitors in the court, and even the other generals who are attached to the Zhou family will be affected. If it weren't for those people, how could they have encountered such a thing?!

Zhou Wenjun held Peng Yuqi's hand and comforted: "Don't worry too much, this is not a bad thing." Whether it is the Zhou family or the Peng family, if you want to rise in the border city, you must have military merits. But if the frontier is peaceful and war-free, where can we go to make meritorious contributions? Maybe there will be a better chance in a different place? Yuqi, you can say hello to your dad when you turn around. He might be picked by the court. He is not surnamed Zhou, his family is simple, he is talented and meritorious, and he is in the prime of life. Compared with those who have a big family behind them, the imperial court probably prefers a military general like him. If your family is going to move somewhere else, don't be sad. Our friendship will never change, and even if we are far apart, you will still be my good sister. ”

Peng Yuqi was about to cry when she heard this, but she still choked up and nodded: "Don't worry." ”

Haitang watched their conversation silently, thinking that the plan of the Queen Mother and the Duke of Zhen Guo was cautious, if the Zhou family was divided and scattered to different places to land and reproduce, although it could no longer be as powerful as before, but at the same time, it also reduced the emperor's fear of the Zhou family, and the family was more sure to pass it on. Even if there is any trouble, the other branches will not be connected.

Each of the four women has their own thoughts. Just then, the maid came to inform her that the luncheon was about to begin, and invited the ladies to return to the table.

Haitang was about to get up and say goodbye when he heard this, Zhou Wenjun hurriedly said: "Don't go back, just stay in the garden with us, right?" ”

Haitang smiled: "It's nothing for us to get together and talk before the banquet, but after the banquet, let's stay in our own place." The house has a banquet to entertain guests, and who must have sat on each seat has been arranged. If I don't listen to the arrangement and sit around and take someone else's place, I will cause trouble to the master's house, so why bother? We still have the opportunity to get together and talk in the future, so we don't have to rush this time. ”

Zhou Wenjun was persuaded by her: "Okay then." I'll send you back in person, and I'll say hello to Mrs. Hai by the way. ”

They said goodbye to Peng Yuqi and Zhou Yijun, and as soon as they left the pavilion, they saw a familiar person walking towards them.

Zhou Wenjun looked at his little cousin in surprise: "Xuejun? You didn't go back? I thought you were going to leave after reporting the letter. ”

"A few cousins and cousins over there were playing pitchers, which was quite interesting, so I went over and played two of them." Zhou Xuejun smiled, "I also won a game!" ”

Zhou Wenjun smiled: "What am I talking about?" I have long told you not to stay in the house all day reading books, go out for a walk, practice riding and archery, and be much healthier. Now you're seeing the benefits, right? ”

Zhou Xuejun smiled: "You know, aren't I quite obedient?" I will continue to be obedient in the future. ”

Zhou Wenjun showed a satisfied smile at this time: "It's done, the banquet is about to start, I'll send you back to the banquet in front of you." ”

Zhou Xuejun hurriedly said: "Big sister, you just let me stay." I'm small, I don't have much space, I just need to add a stool. I'd rather huddle with you. ”

Zhou Wenjun was surprised: "You are going to sit with your grandmother today, you promised to be good earlier, what is the awkward trouble at this time?" When you turn back and your grandmother can't find you, it's time to get angry. ”

Zhou Xuejun sighed: "I don't want to either...... Mrs. Kegui always asked Sister Wu Qiong to talk to me, wherever I went, Sister Wu followed me, weird and scary...... I don't like to hear Mrs. Gui say those yin and yang weird words, and I don't want Sister Wu to be my sister-in-law, but my grandmother doesn't allow me to be rude to distinguished guests...... I had to stay away. Big sister, you can take me in for once! Just pity me......"

Zhou Wenjun, Zhou Yijun, Peng Yuqi, and Haitang couldn't help but look at each other.

(End of chapter)