There are precedents in the history of the Red Chamber

Shi Zhongzhu officially took over the logistics of the 10,000+ army on the border. He gathered the accountants transferred from the eight horses and shops, and those who were good at calculating among the lightly wounded soldiers to form the Military Supplies Department. For the wounded, servants were also recruited from the border people to take care of the wounded. The people in the border customs are aggressive, and women can also go to battle to kill the enemy.

Shi Zhongzhu, the warlord, perfectly played the role of the human background. If it weren't for the smoother and smoother logistics, everyone would hardly feel Shi Zhongzhu's existence.

Shi Zhongzhu barely spoke at the combat meeting, anyway, he was not needed to charge or defend the city, he could just be a quiet warlord.

Shi Zhongzhu did not make explosives or cannons like other traversers, because the army of Dayue was superior to the grassland people in general, and there was no "close shot" when Shi Zhongzhu needed to "turn the tide".Moreover, for the civilization of this era, it is still uncertain whether the appearance of thermal weapons is good or bad. When Shi Zhongzhu took out this kind of weapon, the first problem he had to solve was the emperor's suspicion, otherwise all the historians would have to get involved .

Without Shi Zhongzhu's golden finger, An Shouhu still severely injured the enemy army five years later and drove the grassland people back to Mobei. The Central Plains dynasty would not occupy the grassland chassis since ancient times, because of the conflict between farming civilization and nomadic civilization, it would not be good to occupy it. To rule, there is only a see-saw going back and forth all the year round.

Shi Zhongzhu ate the sand in the border for five years, never returned to the capital, and had no family members to visit relatives. When the imperial court rewarded and summoned the edict, Shi Zhongzhu returned to the capital immediately.

General An was promoted to Marquis by virtue of this battle. Shi Zhongzhu's reward has not yet been determined, but it must be indispensable. Shi Zhongzhu kept a happy mood and hurried back to the capital.

On the outskirts of Beijing, His Royal Highness the crown prince held a welcoming ceremony and a prisoner presenting ceremony on behalf of the saint. Shi Zhongzhu looked at the young crown prince and saluted respectfully. This was already the fifth crown prince he had experienced in his life, and he only hoped that this young man would die well.

The border guards headed by An Shouhu and Shi Zhongzhu will laugh and drink at the specially held banquet. Shi An, Shi Ping, and Shi Ning brothers have also risen in rank in recent years, and they are qualified to attend such a banquet. Shi Zhongzhu didn't even have the time to talk to them, even Shi Bosong only spoke a few words to him, and Shi Zhongzhu was surrounded by people who came to congratulate and toast.

Shi Zhongzhu drank the wine that offended Xunxun, and was helped into the carriage by Shi An's three brothers.Shi Zhongzhu was exhausted, and his nerves had collapsed for several years. In front of his relatives and sons, he didn't want to lose face, and quietly closed his eyes to rest his mind, so he didn't see the hesitant eyes of his brothers.

Naturally, the middle door of Zhongjiahou Mansion was wide open to welcome the return of the master.

Wei Zhenniang greeted her at the second gate with Pearl, Liu Shi, Tong Shi (Shi Ping's wife) and Wei Shi (Shi Ning's wife) and their children. When Shi Zhongzhu saw his wife and daughter, he was half sober from the wine, and walked forward quickly with a smile. Going to help each other, and telling the daughter-in-law and grandchildren not to be too polite, Zhenzhu pulled Shi Zhongzhu and said, "Father, you are back, my daughter misses you so much."

"Daddy misses little Pearl too."

Shi Zhongzhu took Pearl and walked in front, Wei Zhenniang followed, and suddenly staggered, the sons and wives who were walking beside him had no time to hold her back, but Shi Zhongzhu quickly turned around to support Wei Zhenniang, and half-supported and half-carried Wei Zhenniang into the main hall.The large round table in the main hall stood in the center, and the reception banquet had already been set up. Shi Zhongzhu walked around directly, and put Wei Zhenniang on the imperial concubine's couch behind the screen, and began to diagnose the pulse.

"What's the matter?" Shi Zhongzhu asked his sons and daughters, and the sons, daughters, and wives looked at each other, not knowing who should answer, "It's already at this point, can we still keep it a secret?"

"Don't blame the children." Wei Zhenniang discouraged weakly: "I didn't let them tell you, you are working hard at the border, how can you disturb you with small things at home."

"Your body, how can it be a trivial matter!"

"Hey, I wanted to tell you after the lively banquet, who would have thought of my unbelievable body..." Wei Zhenniang forced a smile.

"What are you doing without telling me? I just felt wrong when I saw you outside the second gate. When did our house run out of lamp oil? The light is so dim. Look at you again. The unnatural redness on your face is due to rouge. Well, you have always admired the natural beauty of hibiscus in clear water, when did you wear heavy makeup..." Shi Zhongzhu muttered, at first sight, Shi Zhongzhu felt something was wrong.

"I can't hide it from you..."

"I feel your pulse is heavy, evil stagnates inside, qi and blood stagnation, yang qi is not smooth, viscera is weak, yang deficiency and qi sink, pulse qi is weak, how did they take care of you, please ask the imperial doctor to see it Is it?" Shi Zhongzhu said.

"Not off..."

"It's all my son's fault." Shi An hurriedly replied.

"Of course it's your fault!" Shi Zhongzhu said angrily, "How did I tell you when I left? That's how you took care of your mother. You said that you are the eldest son, and the burden of the Zhongjiahou Mansion rests on you. If I You are the first heir to die at the border, how can you bear the burden of historians!"

"Don't talk, don't talk nonsense..." Wei Zhenniang struggled.

Shi Zhongzhu turned around and took Wei Zhenniang's hand, and sat on the side of the imperial concubine's couch, ignoring the kneeling children and daughters-in-law and the frightened little grandchildren.

"Don't scare the child~" Wei Zhenniang persuaded.

"Knowing what you have in mind, daughters-in-law and grandchildren should take the children outside first." Shi Zhongzhu dismissed his daughter-in-law and grandchildren, and even Shi Zhenzhu also kicked out together, Jin Dao immediately sat on the high chair next to him, and judged Interrogating the sons like thieves: "Speak, tell the truth!"

Shi An took two steps on his knees, kowtowed and said: "Not long after my father left, my mother fell ill. I first invited the imperial doctor to come, saying that it was caused by worry. The sons thought it was because mother missed you, so they didn't take it too seriously. They just comforted mother. , Later, the disease became more and more serious, and the war was stalemate. Mother won't let you be disturbed, and the sage also sent an imperial doctor to see you. Zhong Yuyi, who is best at gynecology, said that he hurt his body during childbirth, and he was overthinking..."

"Why didn't you tell me!" Shi Zhongzhu said angrily.

"What's the use of talking to you, you are working hard outside, there is no way to distract you. Even if you know, you can still leave the army and come back." Wei Zhenniang persuaded.Shi Zhongzhu had to admit that what she said was right, even if he knew it at the time, Shi Zhongzhu might try his best to comfort Wei Zhenniang, but he would never leave the army and return to the capital.

"I'm sorry, I missed you." Shi Zhongzhu apologized, taking Wei Zhenniang's hand.

"Don't blame dad, I'm confused, I'm not up to date..." Shi Ning cried, beating his head hard.

"Tell me clearly, what else I don't know!" Shi Zhongzhu said, seeing that there was something inside.

"I, I, I got involved in the battle for the throne."

"What!" Shi Zhongzhu was furious, and he stretched out his hand to slap Shi Ning, causing Shi Ning to fall to the ground with half of his face swollen.

"Yaoyun..." Wei Zhenniang struggled to stand up to stop him, Shi An and Shi Ping went to stop Shi Zhongzhu alone, and helped Shi Ning alone.

Shi Zhongzhu was really angry. Shi Zhongzhu's education for his son was unprecedentedly tolerant in this era. Let alone beating others, he had never scolded him a few times. It is not allowed to be infected with pornography, gambling and drugs, and things like Wushi powder are taboos. Unexpectedly, the most beloved youngest son gave in to such taboos.

"Father, don't be angry, don't be angry, Ningning didn't do it on purpose, it wasn't on purpose, someone dug a hole for our historian, and Ningning was also fooled."

"Say!" Shi Zhongzhu squeezed out a word from between his teeth.

"In the second year after you left, Ning Ning's classmate from Wanli Academy came to him. It was Wen Yu from the Wen family in Yangzhou. We both studied in Wanli and knew each other well. We didn't guard against him. Wen Yu and Ning Ning were alone. Sir, he can be regarded as a senior brother, and the relationship is closer. Ning Ning was seduced by him, and wrote a letter of complaint to His Royal Highness and the saint. There were a few out-of-the-ordinary sentences, and Wen Yu took advantage of it." Shi An as Brother, explained quickly.

"Then Wen Yu took refuge in the second prince, but his wife was under the fourth prince's sect. We were threatened to betray the prince's party, but we are not sure who Wen Yu really is." Shi Ping added.

"Then why does this idiot have complaints about the prince sage?" Shi Zhongzhu pointed at Shi Ning and angrily reprimanded him.

"It's...it's for Pearl." Shi Ning explained himself: "I heard that the sage intends to let Pearl marry His Highness the Crown Prince. I know that neither my parents nor my parents are willing to do so. I just complained a few words in private. I don't support the position of the crown prince, it's just that Wen Yu provoked me in the letter at the time, and I was careless..."

"Are you being careless for a moment? You are dragging the whole family to hell. I have said it a long time ago, let you guard your mouths outside, guard your mouths! You don't understand the truth that misfortune comes from your mouth? When you were young I have told you so many examples of gossip, but you have no ears!" Shi Zhongzhu scolded.

"Father, father, I didn't do it on purpose, I didn't do it on purpose." Shi Ning took a few steps on his knees, holding Shi Zhongzhu's calf and crying bitterly, tears soon wet Shi Zhongzhu's pants.

Shi Zhongzhu was awakened by the cold tears, calmed down, and said, "What's the matter? How is Wen Yu's situation? How many people have expressed that you don't support the prince? If there is any abnormal situation, discuss it with your uncle." Have you ever done it? Make it clear."

Shi An wiped his face and was about to speak.

Shi Zhongzhu came to his senses and said: "Get up first, Ning Ning also gets up, go and wash up, don't let the daughter-in-law and children wait for a long time." Shi Zhongzhu finally realized that this is a reception banquet, or with his daughter-in-law and grandchildren First meeting, don't ruin it.

Shi Zhongzhu sent the three brothers away before talking to Wei Zhenniang: "I'm too anxious, don't scare you, since I'm back, those people dare not make any big moves, don't worry, I will take care of you sons."

"I'm not worried. With you here, I'm not worried." Wei Zhenniang said.

"I got angry with you as soon as I came back. My husband is not competent." Shi Zhongzhu teased.

"No, it's because I can't control myself. I keep saying in my heart, don't worry, but I just can't help it. I drag myself down and make you worry."

"It's said that I'm your husband, shouldn't it be all right?"

"I've ruined a good reception banquet, come on, help me out, I want to have a reunion reception banquet." Wei Zhenniang struggled to do it.

"A family, don't care about one form." Shi Zhongzhu advised.

"It's okay, I'm just in the house. I'm going to sit on the wide-backed chair, and I'm not tired. I just watch you eat."

Shi Zhongzhu couldn't help it, so he helped Wei Zhenniang to sit down at the dining table in the main hall, and several new wives came forward to greet him. Although they had been married for a few years, Shi Zhongzhu was not there when they got married, so it is not an exaggeration to say that they are "new" wives.

Tong's and Wei's offered tea to Shi Zhongzhu, Shi An's three sons, Shi Ping's son and daughter, and Shi Ning's son all lined up obediently and kowtowed to their grandfather.Shi Zhongzhu had just returned from the border. He had a lot of gold, silver and treasures, and he was given quite generous gifts when he met him.

As the eldest sister-in-law, Mrs. Liu tried her best to liven up the atmosphere at the dinner table, and everyone laughed together, but they felt a little heavy in their hearts, and the jokes became superficial smiles, which is still rare at the historian's dinner table.

After eating a feast with a stomach ache, Shi Zhongzhu carried his three sons and a daughter to the study, where the daughters-in-law took care of the children to sleep.