Spoiling my mistress and swallowing my dowry? After my rebirth, I changed my marriage to a powerful

When he returned to the mansion, the Gu family was still talking. The mansion had obtained a red-lettered iron certificate, and the whole family and Rong Youyan discussed opening a ancestral hall to worship it.

Accompanying the clan leader Gu Yongnian were his children and grandchildren. This dynasty valued civil service over military service, and all of the Gu family's descendants were scholars, except for the eighth son, who was a rough soldier in the army. He was a bastard, and like the old marquis, he was tall and strong.

Xie Zhaozhao had some impression of this person.

He is in the Cavalry Division of the Sanya Guards, currently a captain, a low position, but he is both intelligent and brave, and his martial arts and wisdom are far superior to those of the aristocratic children with strong family backgrounds.

In his previous life, Emperor Hui was in the later stages of taking medicine and was unable to support the government. Western Xia, Liao, and Uighurs invaded the border, and Gu Chongjin led his troops to the border to fight the enemy.

He defeated the Western Xia and killed the Uighur prince with his own hands. Later, he pursued the Liao army. Duke Cheng'en made trouble in the court and cut off their food supplies. The army had no food for five days and was shot by thousands of arrows by the enemy. He died on the battlefield.

Gu Chongjin died for his country, and he didn't even get to be wrapped in his horse's hide, because his body was chopped to pieces by the Uighurs and Liao people, and he never came back.

He is now in the Ma Junsi. He was sent there by Gu Shaoyu in his early years, but he fought his way up to the position of captain through his own efforts.

Gu Chongjin was not a legitimate son. His mother was a short-lived maid. She was supposed to drink contraceptive soup after serving a man, but the maid was careless and secretly poured out the medicine, leaving behind a child, Gu Chongjin.

This child is even more annoying than a bastard born to a concubine.

So this son is not only the master at home, but his stepmother even wishes he would disappear. Sense of existence? Zero!

Even if Gu Shaoyu threw him into the Imperial Guards, he would have no sense of existence now that he is the captain.

He didn't have a name at first, because he was honest and simple since childhood, everyone called him Hanniu. When Gu Shaoyu sent him into the Imperial Guards, he changed his name to Gu Chongjin.

If Gu Shaoyu hadn't gotten him into the Imperial Guards, he would have died in some corner without knowing it!

In Xie Zhaozhao and Yin Jinan's plan, Dongqin was enough to seize territory and salt wells in the wild southern regions and go out to sea for business.

But she never started the plan to attack the north.

The fight for territory in the wild lands of the north and the south is completely different.

The south is a smoky and polluted place with an extremely harsh environment. Since ancient times, it has been a place for exile and banishment of the most treacherous and evil people, and it is also the final destination of fugitives.

As long as there is food, weapons and troops, these mobs are not difficult to conquer and it is relatively easy to seize territory.

But the north is not like that. The north is a real fighting nation on horseback, and its fighting power is very strong. When they invade the border, they will use all their national strength to fight a big war.

If Xie Zhaozhao wanted to seize territory in the north, he must have brave generals and sufficient troops, horses and food.

She was still laying the foundation for the army, but what about the generals? She threw Xie Jue into the imperial army to train, but she didn't count on Xie Jue, who was only thirteen years old.

Gu Chongjin is the most suitable general given to her by God.

Her plan can now begin secretly.

Gu Chongjin helped Gu Yongnian sit down, and he stood respectfully and quietly in the corner.

Seeing that he was reserved, Xie Zhaozhao asked Yuanyuanman to prepare a stool for him. Gu Chongjin shook his hand and said that he could just stand.

He is just a bastard's son and has no right to sit. It is an honor for half his life that his father can bring him to the Marquis' Mansion today.

"Eighth brother, after you finish paying New Year's greetings with the clan leader today, come to the mansion and I will introduce two friends to you." Xie Zhaozhao said to Gu Chongjin seriously.

Gu Chongjin was stunned. The old lady was talking to him?

Gu Yongnian said in a low voice: "The old lady gave you the honor, why are you standing there like an idiot?"

Gu Chongjin immediately clasped his fists in response and said, "I have nothing else to do now!"

Seeing that Gu Chongjin had agreed, Xie Zhaozhao did not hesitate and immediately called Xu Li over and said, "Go and wish Mr. Yin and Mr. Li a happy new year. Tell them that I am waiting for them to wish me a happy new year in the mansion."

Xu Li got up and left.

"If they play with others, just call Yin Jinan over."

As for taking Gu Chongjin in, she actually only wanted Yin Jinan to know about this.

Xu Li went out to look for someone. Gu Shaoyu didn't ask her what she wanted to do with Yin Jinan. He looked at her with his dark eyes, a little hurt.

She doesn't even invite him to hang out in her circle!

It would be fine if she didn't include him in the small circle of noble ladies, and she didn't include him in the Silk Road. However, a dark and stupid guy like Gu Chongjin could catch her eye.

Xie Zhaozhao couldn't ignore him and looked at him seriously.

He is really handsome, with sharp eyebrows and eyes, skin like jade, but the most attractive thing is his temperament. His manners are upright but upright, his eyebrows show evil but not coquettish, and he has a romantic charm.

Xie Zhaozhao couldn't stand the look in his eyes and couldn't help but explain: "I want to introduce my eighth brother to Yin Er."

Gu Chongjin is five years older than her and the eighth child in the family, but Gu Shaoyu is older than Gu Chongjin, so Gu Chongjin has to call her sister-in-law and she has to call Gu Chongjin eighth brother.

Gu Shaoyu didn't say anything, his lips tightly pursed.

"I want to send my own people." This was all she could explain. With the people from the Marquis' Mansion and the Gu family present, she couldn't say more.

Gu Shaoyu glanced at Gu Chongjin and still said nothing. He was a simple and ugly guy, but his fighting ability was okay...

Yin Jinan, Li Yunmu and Zhou Lingyin had the most boring holiday.

The three men were extremely wealthy, but they didn't tell their families at all. Their families just thought they were still fooling around and didn't bother to pay any attention to them.

So I didn’t bring them along for the New Year’s greetings, and no one even invited them to the New Year’s Eve dinner yesterday.

The three of them squeezed into Lao Liao's house to drink. Just then, a group of people including Yun Yuan and Yun Yang came to wish Xie Zhaozhao a happy new year, so they all came.

Yin Jinan and Li Yunmu were overjoyed when they met Xu Li on the way. It felt so good to be remembered and needed by others!

Gu Shaoyu and Xie Zhaozhao brought a large group of people back to Qingpu Courtyard. Yuanyuanman had already tidied up the flower hall and prepared tea and snacks.

Gu Shaoyu did not participate in their discussion. He held Xie Zhaozhao's hand, secretly scratching her palm, and walked towards the study, looking back every few steps.

Xie Zhaozhao didn't know whether to laugh or cry. She once thought that Gu Shaoyu's look was just a little romance between husband and wife, but later she found out that it was not the case.

He really was attached to her and was really jealous. In these matters, he was really not acting like a scum like Gu Chengyan.

Xie Zhaozhao shook his hand with a little more force, looked at him and smiled, her eyes soothing him.

Be good, don’t be jealous. I’m doing something important. I’ll treat you to meat when I have time!

Yin Jinan said carelessly: "He is very perceptive. If he comes over to talk, it will annoy me to death! I hate talking to old men the most."

Li Yunmu smiled and said, "You should be content. He is very tolerant towards us."

When Old Liao saw the legendary Lord Gu, he was so excited that he could only laugh foolishly.

Zhou Lingyin also came, and Xie Zhaozhao couldn't say some things.

Xie Zhaozhao asked the people in the courtyard to put out all kinds of delicious food. Everyone talked for a long time and talked about many New Year plans.

Lao Liao said that the third flight will set sail on the 16th day of the first lunar month, and seven boats will be prepared for this departure.

As usual, all kinds of best-selling items and rare items are brought back.

Gu Chongjin was listening on the side, listening innocently, feeling extremely surprised.

There was a rumor among the Imperial Guards that someone had opened an offshore sea route, the Silk Road, and that it was making a ton of money!

No matter who it is, no one would have thought that it was these people in front of them!

Gu Chongjin simply opened up a whole new world.