The return of the son-in-law

Elder Sun looked at Guo Zhan'an in disbelief: "My lord, are you joking?"

Guo Zhanan said with a smile: "Where is this a joke?"

Elder Sun asked again: "Have you discussed it with your family?"

This Guo Zhan'an came from the capital at any rate, and the official Zhima was also an official, and he didn't know how powerful his family was in the capital. If Guo Zhan'an didn't take it seriously as a joke, then forget it.If Guo Zhan'an was serious, but his family disagreed, then Huo Yu would be the unlucky one.

Once it was about Huo Yu, it was inevitable that Mr. Sun would think too much, but in a short while, he had already turned several thoughts quickly in his mind, thought of several excuses, and waited for Guo Zhanan's reaction before trying to think of a way to refuse.

Guo Zhanan was serious this time, of course, and said, "It doesn't matter to my family, anyway, I don't have any brothers. It would be nice to have another brother like Huo Yu."

Elder Sun was surprised, even Grandma Shen who was beside her was also very surprised.They all knew that Guo Zhan'an had a half-brother in his family. Didn't he say that he had a bad relationship with his brothers and sisters?

Granny Shen knew that she couldn't listen to the next words, so she excused herself on the pretext that she had to arrange the fabric for Huo Yu's clothes.

Guo Zhan'an said again: "Huo Yu is not young anymore, after two more years of training, we two brothers will work together, are you afraid that we won't be able to make a career out of it?"

Elder Sun hesitated for a while, then said: "I don't expect Yu'er to become a big shot, I just hope he can live his life in peace. Yu'er is not in good health, and can't stand torment."

Guo Zhanan said meaningfully: "This is natural."

Elder Sun was helpless. Here, Guo Zhanan was determined to recognize Huo Yu as his brother-in-law, while Huo Yu looked delighted over there. No need to ask his opinion, Elder Sun knew that he would definitely agree.Elder Sun only felt as if he had knocked over all the sauces in the kitchen, and his heart was full of ups and downs: "In that case, I would like to thank you for your kindness on behalf of Yu'er."

Guo Zhanan supported Elder Sun and said, "You don't have to be polite, old man. Since Huo Yu is my foster brother, his grandfather is also my elder. If they are too distant, it will be difficult for Huo Yu to be caught in the middle."

Huo Yu, who was at the side, knew that he agreed with Sun Lao, so he beamed and asked Guo Zhanan, "Brother, will you be my elder brother from now on?"

Guo Zhan'an smiled and said, "Of course, from now on you will be my younger brother, the second young master here."

Huo Yu laughed so much that the corners of his mouth almost reached his ears, and he called out "Big Brother" again and again, only then was he satisfied.

Guo Zhan'an took this matter very seriously, and recognizing Huo Yu as his righteous brother was not just a matter of lip service, ordering his servants to prepare all kinds of things, and the two of them followed the custom handed down from the previous dynasty, and worshiped their brothers in a serious manner.

As the Chinese New Year approached, Guo Zhan'an rewarded his servant with an extra month's monthly money for such a happy event, and stopped Huo Yu's homework for another day, and asked Grandma Shen to tailor Huo Yu's clothes to make a few more clothes for winter and spring next year , Shi Shiran went to Li Hu's house.

Because there are snow ghosts in Bugui Mountain, every winter, Li Hu, a hunter, is confined at home.When Guo Zhanan arrived, he was sitting bored in the yard smoking a pipe, watching his five-year-old son dressed like a ball, letting him play around in the snow.

Li Hu's wife was in poor health, and was bedridden in winter. Li Hu went to open the door himself, and was obviously very surprised to see Guo Zhanan outside the door.

He hastily welcomed Guo Zhanan in, called his son to let him stay inside, brought tea and water to Guo Zhanan, and finally asked cautiously, "Why did your lord come here suddenly? If you need anything, just call me to the county government office."

Guo Zhanan took a sip of tea and explained why he came here: "The fact that Xuegui is man-made, but because of this rumor, people in Tonghua County dare not go to Bugui Mountain to hunt and dig medicine at will. I want to break this rumor and ask you to help me." A helping hand."

Li Hu quickly waved his hand: "Don't dare to be, I can't be an adult. As long as I, Li Hu, can do it, I will do it. Even if it is a mountain of swords and a sea of ​​fire, I, Li Hu, am willing to go for my lord!"

Guo Zhan'an quietly explained his plan, and added: "Except for the county magistrate, everyone else believes in the rumors of Snow Ghost. You don't need to tell them what we found."

Li Hu understood that this matter was no small matter, nodded solemnly, and said, "don't worry, my lord. Although I, Li Hu, don't read much, I know the principles of life. If this matter really has something to do with the county magistrate's collusion with Tatar, then I Evidence must be found!"

Guo Zhanan smiled: "Heroes see the same thing."

Li Hu asked again: "But it's only me, will it be too eye-catching?"

Guo Zhanan shook his head and said, "Don't worry, I have a solution."

Years ago, Guo Zhanan and Chen Xiehao suddenly wanted to recruit a group of militiamen who were not in the military.The main responsibility of this group of militiamen is to guard the gate of the Mountain of No Return during the Chinese New Year, lest someone else, like Chen A Niu, break into the Mountain of No Return at will.

Li Hu was the first to stand up and respond. Afterwards, under Li Hu's infection and appeal, several hunters went to the county government to report to Guo Zhan'an one after another.

Seeing this, the rest of the young people were afraid that they would be compared to others and be portrayed as cowards, and they also successively expressed their desire to become a militiaman to Guo Zhan'an or Chen Xiehao.

Facing the number of people far exceeding the expected number, Guo Zhan'an discussed with Chen Xiehao and Li Hu to select the final candidate.

Among the sixteen militiamen, apart from Li Hu and Chen Da, another hunter who was selected later, the remaining fourteen people stood guard in pairs in pairs.As for Li Hu and Chen Da, they took turns every day to ensure the safety of the Mountain Gate of Not Returning.

There is an abandoned house not far from the gate of the Mountain of No Return. The owner has already built a house in another place in Tonghua County, and now he is simply taking it out for the guarding militia to rest and adjust.

However, this is only the superficial purpose.In fact, Guo Zhanan's move was just to cover Li Hu.

Since discovering the secret of the mountain hut, Guo Zhan'an has been thinking about several questions.

Everything the former magistrate of Tonghua County did when he was in office had only one purpose—to cover up the truth about his dealings with Tatar.However, in the rumors of the snow ghosts, many people have witnessed several snow ghosts coming out of the Mountain of No Return, and it is absolutely impossible for him to do it alone.As for the many boxes in the secret room of the mountain hut, it is absolutely impossible for him to move there alone.

Who is helping him?

Are those yamen servants who suddenly disappeared?

If so, where did these yamen servants go?

Maybe they were arrested and taken to Beijing together, but could it be that they are hiding somewhere, watching the situation and making plans?

If so, will these people reappear when the so-called "time is right"?

With those three booklets, Guo Zhan'an was not worried that they would not show up.What he was worried about was whether he could find out in time when they appeared.

Therefore, Guo Zhan'an finally decided to send someone to guard the gate of Bugui Mountain—Bugui Mountain is like a mountain cut down with an ax when Pangu created the world. Besides, there is no other opening that can be easily entered and exited; moreover, that hut is not far from the gate of the Mountain of No Return. If you choose to enter the Mountain of No Return from other places, let alone the hardships involved, even if you go in, you have to go It's a long way to get to that house.

Combining all the circumstances, Guo Zhan'an finally concluded that if someone wants to enter the mountain, it is most likely to enter through the gate of Tonghua County.

That being the case, he decided to sit on the sidelines and watch over the mountain gate, not believing that group of people would not show up!

And choose Li Hu, because Li Hu knows the secret of the hut, instead of letting another person know the secret, it is better to let Li Hu do it, so that he can get stuck in it and avoid talking nonsense; Li Hu is a person who understands right and wrong, and it is about Tatar, he believes Li Hu will agree.

Now recruiting the militia is also something Guo Zhanan considers - there are not many Chinese and foreign people in Tonghua County, if a few strange faces suddenly appear, they will be discovered soon.If it was those few yamen servants, people who suddenly disappeared suddenly appeared again, which would be more suspicious than strangers appearing in Tonghua County.

Therefore, if those people want to enter the Mountain of No Return and find evidence in the hut, they will definitely take advantage of the cold weather to wrap themselves tightly with clothes and so on, and enter the Mountain of No Return.After all, it's winter, almost everyone in Tonghua County wears several clothes inside and out, so it's not surprising that they dress like this.

Now, the trap is set, and it's just waiting for the prey to throw itself into the net.

On the other side, while Guo Zhanan was arranging everything carefully, Huo Yu's new clothes were also ready.

As soon as Huo Yu got the new red clothes, he couldn't wait to change into them. After being praised by Granny Shen and Elder Sun, he couldn't wait to come to Guo Zhanan: "Brother, look at my new clothes!"

Guo Zhanan found it interesting, this was the first time someone showed himself new clothes without any boast.At this time in previous years, he was still at Guo's house, and the new clothes for each season were all handled by Grandma Shen and his daughter-in-law, and they dared not go through other people's hands at all, for fear of being told by Liu Pianpian.

Liu Pianpian's sons and daughters love to show off, relying on the concubine Gong Zhonghua as their aunt, they often buy new clothes with tribute materials.That's all, but they can't help but show off in front of Guo Zhan'an every time. Guo Zhan'an is very annoying, but he can always "encounter" these younger brothers and sisters at home and listen to their flattery and flattery.

Of course, what he boasted about was the relationship between his family and Concubine Hua, and what he flattered was also Concubine Hua in the palace.

Thinking of this, Guo Zhan'an felt that Huo Yu was so valuable. He not only praised Huo Yu verbally, but also stretched out his hands to adjust Huo Yu's cuffs and neckline, saying: "This dress is well made, and I feel much more energetic. Let Grandma Shen make two more sets for you, including the spring clothes!"

After spending this period of time together, Huo Yu turned from admiration and fear to Guo Zhan'an, and his smile grew stronger when he heard him say this: "Thank you, brother, then I will give you something as well some other day!"

Guo Zhanan deliberately teased him: "You gave me something? What?"

Now Huo Yu refused to say anything, "I can't say it, if I say it, I won't be surprised!"

Guo Zhanan also let him make trouble: "Then I will wait for your surprise."