Ma'am help, the general is in trouble again

Chapter 218 The Mistress of the House ([-])

Regarding military pay, if the army is stationed in one place for a long time, according to her knowledge from reading history books, the food problem will basically be solved by oneself.

After all, a country cannot afford so many soldiers, and most of the troops are recruited temporarily. When there is a war, they enlist in the army to fight, and in peacetime they participate in local production and "farming".

The so-called "farming" means that soldiers will set aside a fixed period for training every year, and during other periods they will transform into farmers and farm the fields, trying to be self-sufficient in food and reduce the pressure on the country.

To talk about a particularly typical example, during the Three Kingdoms period, Jiang Wei was stationed in Hanzhong, which was a typical self-sufficient army.

However, the soldiers at Changtongpo Camp were a little different.

First of all, they were not recruited by the country. This army was actually a private army belonging to the Yuwen family.

Under normal circumstances, the Yuwen family was responsible for supporting and paying the army, but once he went to war for the country or during the march, all expenses were paid by the King of Ye.

The troops sent to Fu County to garrison the border this time were for military purposes, and they should be borne by Ye State.

Secondly, because Fu County has been hit by droughts in recent years, the idea of ​​"farming" is basically impossible to realize.

After Zheng Quchi listened to them talk about the ins and outs, he also had a general understanding of the situation.

"King Ye wants to use military pay to take advantage of our Four Elephant Army?"

Yu Wensheng has four elephant armies, namely Xuanwu (Xuanjia), Qinglong (Soaring Snake Army), White Tiger, and Suzaku (Red Phoenix Army). Currently, the team in the Changxunpo camp is dominated by the Xuanjia Army, with the remaining Large troops were deployed by Yu Wensheng to station secretly in other places.

It can be said that Yu Wensheng and the Sixiang Army accounted for most of the credit for the fact that the Ye State, which was inferior to others in every way, has been able to survive to this day.

Now that Yu Wensheng was in danger, when King Ye heard the news, he naturally turned his attention to the Sixiang Army.

"Yes."

Zheng Quchi lowered his eyes and said calmly: "Then he will probably be disappointed. I can afford to support them without relying on him."

Wei Yao, Wang Zebang and Runtu looked at her in shock.

"continue."

The current Zheng Quchi is so strange in their eyes. The she they once knew was not like this.

Some impetuosity and contradictions seemed to have settled in her body, and her whole person was like an anchor in the water. Her strength was no longer displayed lightly, and she drifted with the current.

There is a saying that the first thing that makes a person age is not his appearance, but his courage. The first thing that makes a person mature is not his body, but his temperament and wisdom in his speech and behavior.

Today, Zheng Quchi seems to have matured, and she is like a child who suddenly lost the adults who can protect her, and was forced to learn to grow up overnight, learn to face it, and learn to deal with these things like an adult. Complicated matters.

Wang Zebang was mentally and physically exhausted during this period. The wrinkles on his brows became a little deeper, and his bloodshot eyes were black and blue, as if he had aged several years in just a few days.

"Madam, the old patriarch of the Yuwen family also sent someone to bring a message, saying that they heard that our general is no longer here, so he will be the one to deal with all the inheritance of the ancestral home under the general's name and the general's mansion."

"The old patriarch of the Yuwen family?" Zheng Quchi looked at Wang Zebang and said with clear eyes, "What qualifications does he have to carve up Yuwen Sheng's inheritance?"

Seeing that his wife didn't understand, Wang Zebang explained to her the family governance culture of "king" and "patriarch".

Every prosperous family has many branches and families. Under this model, the relationships between the clan members, including seniority, seniority, junior and seniority, and closeness and distance are intertwined and complicated, which can easily lead to conflicts and disputes.

In a traditional patriarchal society, the head of a clan is the leader and defender of the clan organization with the same surname. He is responsible for and in charge of all affairs within the clan, and the clan leader has great power within the family.

Even for tribesmen who "blaspheme their elders, disrupt family rituals, and despise clan rights", private execution halls can be set up within the clan.

"But the General's Mansion... doesn't there still be me?"

Wang Zebang clenched his fists and finally let out a long sigh: "Madam, according to the Yuwen family rules, a widow who has not given birth to a child and has been married into the family for less than a year cannot..."

Zheng Quchi was startled when he heard this. It turned out that... the time she had to marry him was so short, not even one year.

She pursed her pale lips and said calmly: "What else?"

They watched the madam's every move with concern, seeing that she seemed to accept this matter calmly, and for a moment they didn't know what her plans were in her heart.

"In the end, Princess Sheng'an disappeared near Fu County. King Ye was furious and blamed all the blame on the general. He ordered us to be held accountable if she is not found within a month."

This was the first time Zheng Quchi heard such a ridiculous reason for accountability. She couldn't help but ask: "What is the relationship between this King Ye... and your general?"

Wei Yao seemed to know her psychological doubts: "King Ye is both afraid and hateful of the general. On the one hand, he wants to tame the general and be completely loyal to him, but on the other hand, he is very afraid of the general's prestige. It can be said that if something happens to the general this time, He was definitely more happy than sad.”

Such a dim-witted king, it’s no wonder that Ye Guo has reached such a predicament...

Even if Zheng Quchi is a person who is insensitive to the political situation, she also understands what it means for the Ye Kingdom to lose Yu Wensheng. The birds are gone, the good bows are hidden, the cunning rabbits are dead, and the lackeys are cooked. She also knows that in history, for a "master with great achievements and great achievements" "The reasons for killing heroes are endless.

But other monarchs at least know how to hide their murderous intentions well until the threat is eliminated, but he is so stupid that everyone in the world knows his thoughts.

Without Yu Wensheng, what if he had the "Four Elephants Army"?Does he know how to get the best out of his army?Will he mobilize his troops?
Zheng Quchi thought about it for a while. Of these three things, one was far away in Shengjing and the other was still a month away, so she decided to deal with the immediate things first.

"In that case, let's deal with the Yuwen family's family affairs first. Who are the people who came to deliver the message this time?" Zheng Quchi asked.

Wang Zebang said: "They are the old patriarch's cousins, Yu Wenze and Yu Wenhao."

"Adjutant Wang, please tell me carefully. The old patriarch and the others have the power to interfere in which aspect of the general's palace."

"The clan leader is generally responsible for passing on the clan's mottos and rules, enforcing and supervising various regulations, and also serves as a notary for clan separation, heir creation, property inheritance, etc., and presides over the clan's sacrificial activities. Which family has done something that is dishonorable? The clan leader will also come forward to resolve matters related to rules, disputes between the clan and those outside the clan, and all other matters involving the interests of the clan."

Wang Zebang knew that the general's wife came from a farmer's family and did not know the rules and regulations in a big family, so he explained it in detail, so that every aspect was not missed.

"Is that so? Does the old patriarch and their clan's will put their will above all else, above all status and power?" She asked again.

Wang Zebang paused for a moment, as if thinking about the meaning of his wife's words: "That's not true...the king is the supreme king of Ye country, and everything else will give way to the king's power."

Zheng Quchi nodded and said she understood, "Where are Yu Wenhao and Yu Wenze now?"

"We are waiting in the camp to see my wife. They have said that if my wife continues to refuse to meet, everything will be handled in accordance with the clan rules and no further notice is needed."

Zheng Quchi looked at the sky outside the window and estimated the time: "Okay, wait for me to freshen up, and we will set off back to the camp immediately."

"no!"

When Zheng Quchi said the last word, Brother Sang pushed open the door and walked in. He was holding a bowl of smoking Chinese medicine in his hand and said with a serious expression: "Your injury hasn't healed yet, where are you going?"

Zheng Quchi glanced at Wei Yao and the three of them and motioned for them to go out first.The three of them nodded, said another word to Brother Sang, and then stepped out of the room.

After everyone left, Zheng Quchi smiled at Brother Sang: "Brother, I'm fine. The injury is not serious. As long as you are careful and don't involve the painful area, it won't be a problem."

The arrow got stuck right at the shoulder blade. The injury was not serious or deep. It was just that the bleeding was not stopped in time, which was a bit scary.

It was precisely because of this that she was in a coma for many days. Of course, this was also related to her mental trauma and her unwillingness to wake up.

Brother Sang put the medicine bowl aside. He sat on the edge of the bed and asked seriously: "Zhi, what on earth do they have that you have to deal with with your injury?"

Zheng Quchi said: "Brother, after I handle all this, I will tell you everything exactly, but now you just let me go, okay?"

Brother Sang looked at her pleading eyes. She had been in low spirits for the past two days, but he knew that his ruler had never been a person who would never recover after suffering a major blow.

Perhaps, let her do what she wants to do, let her relax outside and be distracted by other things, maybe the person will recover faster.

"Do we have to go? Can't we wait a little longer?" He asked almost helplessly with his Adam's apple rolling.

Zheng Quchi looked directly at him and said without hesitation: "We have to go, we can't wait."

When Brother Sang heard this, he let out a long sigh.

"You know, as long as it's something you insist on doing, big brother can't do anything about you, but you must pay attention to your body..." He turned his head again and yelled at the three people outside the door: "I When I hand my sister over to you, can you guarantee that you will take good care of her this time and not let her get hurt again?"

The three people outside did not go far. When they heard Brother Sang's call in the room, they immediately responded solemnly: "The three of us swear on our lives that as long as I don't die, we will protect Zheng Gong."

Zheng Quchi looked at Brother Sang's cold side face. His whole body was tense and patient. He was obviously so unwilling and worried, but in the end he still tried his best to restrain himself and let go...

Perhaps, he had probably guessed something, but since she didn't say anything, he chose to respect her, not to force, not to ask, not to embarrass her.

"Brother, thank you..."

Zheng Quchi gently leaned his head on his back, his nose was sore and his eyes were swollen.

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After Zheng Quchi drank the traditional Chinese medicine, she tried to get up. She moved carefully. In order not to involve the wound on her left back as much as possible, she could only use her right hand to replace all movements of her left arm.

She rummaged through the box and found a beautiful dress and took it out.

This was given to her by Yu Wensheng. She had always regarded herself as a craftsman, so naturally she would never deliberately wear these luxurious but unworn dresses.

But things are different now. As Yu Wensheng's wife, she wants to become the mistress of the General's Mansion, so she naturally needs to pay attention to her image in front of everyone.

After she carefully changed into a brocade dress with three layers inside and three outside, she took out a set of rouge and gouache that had been dusted for a long time.

This set is particularly expensive as soon as you look at the beautifully embossed packaging box.

She still remembered that because she was reluctant to spend money, but in order to satisfy Yu Wensheng, she went to the kitchen to get flour and smeared her face with it. Yu Wensheng couldn't bear to look at her funny look.

He probably misunderstood that she also loved beauty and dressing up like other women. Later, he didn't know when he went to buy this set and quietly put it on the dressing table as a gift to her.

She sat in front of the bronze mirror, carefully painted her eyebrows and eyeliner, applied powder and rouge.

It’s not that she doesn’t know how to put on makeup. Modern people are very competitive. In addition to filling in more connotations, facial skills are also an item that must be paid attention to.

In addition, she has been staying up late for many years to catch up on projects. As a strong woman, she needs to take good care of herself and face the scrutiny and attention of others with exquisite makeup.

Dirtyness can be part of a person's casual life, but it cannot be reflected in her work scope. After all, she was also an ambitious young man with ideals, striving to be the best.

And now, she should show off the state of hard work she had when she entered the society and go all out to deal with this "job" at the moment.

But when Zheng Quchi pushed the door open and came out, the people waiting by the door turned around and were all stunned.

They were really stunned.

From the time they first met to the present, the general's wife's changes are even more exaggerated than the "eighteen changes of a woman", from male to female, from young to tall, from pleasing to the eye to the stunning and outstanding person she is today.

When a person understands the pros and cons of his own appearance, and adds some skillful modifications to make up for his shortcomings, then an ordinary appearance can turn into something remarkable and beautiful.

In addition, Zheng Quchi is not bad in appearance, has good skin, and has a [-]% delicate appearance, which directly jumps to [-]% of the top.

She was wearing a moon-white and goose-yellow silk brocade dress. The skirt and cuffs were piped with silver threads. The cuffs were intricate and thin with light yellow patterns. The luster flowed with each movement, which complemented her fair and tender skin. , delicate and smart.

Her black and slightly curly hair was tied into a bun, with only a plum blossom white jade hairpin inserted. This simple and elegant yet exquisite dress made them unable to believe that she was the dark, thin, and like a little mouse. The "Sang Xuanqing".

Zheng Quchi saw them looking at her stupidly and motionless. She turned her head and looked around her: "What are you doing standing there so stupidly? Is there something wrong with me?"

Wei Yao was the first to come to his senses. He swallowed: "Uh, um, madam, you, how did you become like this?"

"What has become of me?" Zheng Quchi walked around in a circle and raised his eyes: "Oh, don't I look good in this?"

Wang Zebang pushed Wei Yao away, who could not speak, with his elbow, and immediately replied: "It looks good."

Look, this is what he thinks a general's wife should look like!
"Isn't it stylish?"

"style."

"Isn't it majestic?"

majesty?

You can praise everything else at will, but he has never seen such a petite and exquisite majesty...

"This……"

"It's impossible. I specially made my eyebrows and eyeliner look sharper. This is proper black makeup." She murmured, touching her eyebrows and the corners of her eyes. "

What the hell is black makeup?

Wei Yao and the others saw that Madam was "fully armed" as if she was going on a battle, and couldn't help but ask: "Madam, are you going to talk or go to fight?"

Zheng Quchi put down his hand, and there was no need to paint his eyebrows, but they suddenly became clear and transparent: "It's both a conversation and a battle. It's also about winning or losing."

(End of this chapter)