Rejuvenation of the Han Dynasty in the Three Kingdoms

Chapter 125 Zhen Family Guards
A decree from the imperial court came down, and officials from all over the country increased taxes layer by layer, levied excessively, and the people were overwhelmed.

In the Central Plains, there are dozens of rebel armies such as Shanshan and Huanglong. The bandit army in the Taihang Mountain area also took advantage of the situation. vast.

In the northern part of Jizhou, the Changshan and Heishan bandit armies gathered the most. They were originally green heroes. After the Yellow Turban Army was defeated, they gathered the remnants of the bandit army.

In Wuji County, Zhongshan, Zhen's family was frequently harassed by thieves for two months. In desperation, he hired three hundred guards with a lot of money to guard the mansion. After killing a few bandits, the territory finally calmed down.

The wedding is approaching, and the Zhen family decided to keep everything simple, and asked Zhen Yao to prepare a car and horse ceremony at the Zhen family food store in Fanyang. On the day of the wedding, the couple will be sent to Fanyang, and then married to Zhuo County by Huaqiao.

Before leaving, Zhen Yao said to his elder brother: "Second brother, I will go to Fanyang to wait for my sixth sister. I will trouble you about everything in the house. The bandits will be dealt with by the government, so it is nothing to worry about, but that Zhang Chun, who wants to deal with it, will not worry about it." Be extra careful."

Zhen Yan sneered and said, "Third Brother, don't worry, with me here, Zhang Chun will never dare to do anything wrong."

Zhen Yao nodded, and then saluted a stout man next to him with a black beard and said: "The safety of the home depends entirely on brother Qu's care. After this matter is over, I will take you to see Governor Liu immediately."

The strong man smiled proudly, cupped his fists and said: "Sir, there is no need to worry. When I was in Xiliang, those Qiang people were not afraid of them. My subordinates are all heroes, so they are not afraid of these little thieves?"

This man's name is Qu Yi, a nobleman from Wuwei in Xiliang, he often associates with the Qiang people who trade horses, and his private soldiers are all elite, because the Qiang people rebelled in Liangzhou last year and broke through the prefectures, Qu Yi fled to Bingzhou.

Because of some business dealings with the Zhen family, they came to ask for help. It happened that the Zhen family was harassed by thieves, so they temporarily asked Qu Yi to live at home, and asked them to protect the house with money and food. The two hit it off.

In January, Qu Yi led people to kill and repel several bandits, and helped the officers and soldiers wipe out several bandit dens in Wuji County. Please Zhen Yao recommend it on your behalf.

Knowing that he was capable, Zhen Yao said with a smile: "Brother Qu's ability will definitely be used by Liu Shijun."

The man's eyes flickered, and he said: "I heard that my brother-in-law is both civil and military, and has many heroes under his command, so I would like to meet him for a while."

"Brother-in-law?" Zhen Yao was startled, but suddenly realized, he laughed and said, "After the marriage is completed, I will ask him to come to help hunt for the thief, and we will meet when the time comes."

Qu Yi nodded slightly: "Sir, feel free to go on the road!"

Zhen Yao bid farewell to everyone, and went straight to Fan Yang with several relatives and guards. Zhen Yi was seriously ill, and this big wedding, he will send off his parents instead of his mother's elders.

Although everything is kept simple, the Zhen family is a big family after all, the mansion has been decorated with lights and festoons, and everyone is full of joy, which can be regarded as a celebration for the old master. Zhen Yi's spirit seems to have improved in the past few days, and he was able to go out to the courtyard to bask in the sun.

Under the flower trellis in the backyard, the spring grass is breaking through the soft ground, revealing a bit of fresh green. Zhen Yi sat on the soft sofa with a beard and said with a smile: "Daoer, I heard that this... oh sofa, it was made by your husband, look In addition to knowing how to fight, he is also a person who knows how to enjoy himself, you will be blessed if you marry him."

"Father—" The little girl who was pouring tea next to her stomped her feet, her cheeks puffed up slightly on her round face, and her pretty face was flushed: "I'm not married yet, what are you talking about?"

"Hahaha, are you still shy?" Zhen Yi loved this little girl very much, smiled for a while, and then sighed: "Nowadays, the court is chaotic, thieves are everywhere, and the whole world is not peaceful. When you go to Zhuo County, you will be safe." gone."

Zhen Dao presented it with a teacup, and said: "When I get to Zhuo County, I will take my father and my family over there, and I won't be afraid of those evil thieves anymore."

Zhen Yi shook his head and sighed: "My Zhen family's family business has been in Wuji for generations, so how can I go easily? My father is old, and I'm afraid I won't be able to travel far. When you arrive in Zhuo County, you will be a wife. You can't be so willful in the future. You must know how to be humble, and you must take good care of yourself..."

"Father!" Zhen Dao's eyes turned red suddenly, and he lay on Zhen Yi's lap, tears rolling down his face: "Daughter... my daughter doesn't want to marry anymore, I want to be with you."

"Silly boy, what are you talking about?" Zhen Yi patted her delicate shoulder, feeling that she was petite and helpless, and said slowly: "Last year in Quyang, I sent someone to see Liu He. It is the father's fault to miss the opportunity and fail to make you the wife."

Zhen Dao wiped away his tears and said: "Liu He is a hero, I am satisfied if Daddy can let me marry him, don't blame Daddy!"

"Father!" At this moment, Zhen Yan walked in from the outside, with a sad face, "The general sent someone here."

"General?" Zhen Yi put down his teacup, frowned and said, "Do I want to invite you back to court?"

"That's right!" Zhen Yan nodded and said: "I heard that the general's struggle for power with the ten permanent servants in the court has already involved the harem, and now that he is short of men, he not only recalls the old department, but also plans to win over scholars to help. "

Zhen Yi narrowed his eyes, and sighed: "Since the general summoned you, and you have an official position, you should obey the order!"

Zhen Yan is a general, and he was supposed to go to Luoyang years ago, but because of Zhang Chun's threats, he took leave and went home to help. Now that He Jin sent someone to summon him, he really can't shirk his excuses.

Zhen Yanwei said: "But if the child goes to...home, who will take care of the family affairs?"

Zhen Yi wiped away tears for his daughter, and said with a smile: "This old bone is still usable for father, and now everything has been prepared, and your second sister and the others should be here tomorrow, Gong Yu has been a county magistrate, enough to deal with Zhang Chun , just go at ease!"

Zhen Yan said: "Since that's the case, I'll stay with the envoy for a day first, and I'll say that I need to make preparations. When my brother-in-law and the others arrive tomorrow, it won't be too late to set off."

"That's fine too," Zhen Yi nodded and said, "You can send people along the way to remind them to come earlier."

Zhen Yan immediately sent someone to look for it, and took the second sister and her party home that night. Then she felt relieved, and rushed to Luoyang with the messenger early the next morning.

Zhen Yi's eldest daughter, Zhen Jiangyuan, married Guangping, and it is rare to go back to her mother's home once a year. In addition, after the Yellow Turban Rebellion, Jizhou was chaotic, and the two places were concerned. Family meetings are naturally endless.

Just as the banquet was being held, a doorman came in in a hurry and said: "Master, Zhang Guoxiang has brought people here again, saying that he was ordered to collect taxes."

"Hmph, why is that so? Could it be that I am bullied that there is no one in the Zhen family?" Zhen Yi was furious when he heard the words, and was about to stand up while leaning on the table.

As soon as Zhen Yan left, Zhang Chun came to collect the taxes. Obviously, he had already sent someone to monitor the Zhen family. How could Zhen Yi endure such bullying?

The elder son-in-law who was accompanying him pulled Zhen Yi back, and said calmly, "Father-in-law sit down, let the younger son-in-law go and get rid of him!"

(End of this chapter)