After the whole family was swept away, I lay down flat

When Hai Xiya returned home at night, he also mentioned that there were many suspicious strong men lingering on the nearby streets.

He heard this from someone in the Dusi Yamen, and specifically told his family to be careful when coming in and out on weekdays.

Hai Changan immediately said that he would take good care of the family and protect his family so that his father would not have to worry. Hai Jiao and Hai Tang also chimed in with a few words.

Ma talked about the identities of these suspicious people: "Some people say that they are like a few soldiers who have committed crimes just expelled from the Chang'an vanguard. Brother also said that their guard post has been in a mess recently, and the commander and his subordinates Several military attachés seemed to be fighting. Those military attachés took advantage of the commander's personal soldiers and drove away several of them. The commander in turn looked for their bad luck. Various gossips were flying all over the sky, and the people below were talking a lot. The eldest brother, who is recuperating at home, can still hide for a while, but those who are not sick or in pain and have to go on duty every day, now don’t know what to do."

Not everyone in the Chang'an vanguard is qualified to hear the dirty information about Commander Du Boqin. There are also a large number of middle- and lower-level military attachés and soldiers who are not generals who know nothing about the good deeds Du Boqin did. They could sense the chaos inside the guard station, and they could guess to some extent that the commander was being irrational. However, most people still remembered that Du Boqin was the son-in-law of the Zhou family, and thought that nothing would happen to him. At most, he would be disgraced. It was just an official transfer, and I was hesitant about how to stand in line.

Thanks to Uncle Thomas's good popularity, many people have come to his home to "visit" him these days. In fact, they are looking for him to talk to him. He has two sisters-in-law, one is from the Zhou family, and the other works in Shaanxi Dusi. No matter which one, theoretically, he should know a lot of inside information, and it is safest to ask him to inquire.

Uncle Ma actually sent a letter to his eldest sister, Zhou Ma, inviting her to go back to her parents' home for a detailed discussion. But Ms. Zhou Ma has been busy organizing her housework recently, and because Zhou Shigong strictly prohibited her family from going out to visit relatives and friends, she did not dare to disobey the order even if she wanted to return to her parents' home. Therefore, Uncle Ma had to invite his little sister Ma alone. .

Mrs. Ma knew something about it from Haixi Ya, and she told her brother everything she could tell. Uncle Ma knew very well that Chang'an's vanguard was now a pool of muddy water. It was best not to go into it if nothing happened, and to stay as far away as possible to avoid getting into trouble.

This is not only because Du Boqin is about to be ousted from the position of commander, but also because when he was in charge of the Chang'an Vanguard in the past, he often used people in the guard station to do disciplinary violations. If someone was dragged into the water by him knowingly or unknowingly, and they were investigated afterwards, they would probably be punished. If these people can prove that they are completely unaware and are just being used by Du Boqin and are not his accomplices, they may be able to suffer less punishment. But if they are stubborn and insist on following Du Boqin all the way to the dark side, what awaits them in the end will definitely not be promotion and wealth.

After listening to his little sister's words, Uncle Ma knew how to deal with this matter. He will notify all the relatives and friends who need to be notified; but for some people with less upright thoughts, he will not reveal it. He himself was not sure whether the latter was ordered by the commander to inquire for information. He didn't want to be buried with his doomed boss, so of course he wanted to nip all dangers in the bud.

He still had a little hope in his heart. According to his little sister, the commander and a large group of his close associates were about to be in trouble. Wouldn't the Chang'an Vanguard have to free up many official positions? He was a senior military attaché who was about to retire, and he had always been popular. He had a good family background, and he had relatives from the Zhou family. Another relative had also become the Minister of Household Affairs in the capital. When there is an urgent need for reliable candidates to fill the vacancies within the guard, is he more promising than others?

If his rank is too high, his career options for promotion are too few, and he has been ill at home for a long time, making him less competitive than others, what about his sons and grandchildren?

His children are equally upright, loyal and reliable. They are about the same age and martial arts. They are still Chang'an Vanguard's own children, so it is natural to fill the gap, right? He didn't dare to think too much. It would be enough for both his sons to get a position respectively. For the grandchildren, they would have to earn it by themselves...

When Ma said this, she couldn't help but sigh to her husband: "It's not easy for my eldest brother. If it weren't for his children and grandchildren, he should have retired and gone home to recuperate. He still has to make plans for his children and grandchildren. Something happened to their Chang'an avant-garde. , the first thing he thought about was not that he had the chance to be promoted, but that his nephews and grandnephews were expected to fill the vacancy. This kind of intention really makes people don’t know what to say. But all his children are very mediocre. I'm afraid I may not be able to choose. I don't know how upset I will be when the time comes!"

Hai Xiya said something fair: "Nowadays, there are many people eyeing the vacancy of Chang'an Vanguard. It will not be easy for your natal nephew to win one, but he may not be able to win the second one. If your brother really wants to plan for his children and grandchildren, , it is better to consult with his in-laws to ensure that his eldest son can get a better official position first. His in-laws also have their own connections, so he is more sure than him doing it alone." Ma sighed: "Uh. That's what I said. My eldest brother also meant this. My eldest sister-in-law is stubborn and insists on planning for my second nephew. The eldest nephew's future will be left to his father-in-law. I can't help but scold my eldest sister-in-law. The eldest nephew's ability He can barely do it, what does the second nephew have?! He is not even as good as others in riding and shooting, so how can he compete with others? Don't let him waste the opportunity after finally fighting for it. If this is really the case, it is better to do something else Take this effort to avoid spending money and wasting favors, only to get nothing in the bamboo basket!"

Before going home, she was still arguing with her elder sister-in-law, and her elder brother was on her side. She didn't understand why her sister-in-law was so partial to her second nephew, but seeing her eldest brother's condition getting worse day by day, he still had to plan for the future of his children and grandchildren, and couldn't settle down to have a good life and recuperate. However, her sister-in-law acted willfully regardless of the overall situation, so she I couldn't help but get angry. No matter how successful the sister-in-law is in running the family and having children, for the sake of the future of the Ma family, she cannot be tolerated now!

Mrs. Ma personally called her second nephew Malusheng over, explained the matter clearly, and asked him to make his own choice. If he is willing to give in, she will always find a way to find a job for him or his son in the future; if he insists on listening to his mother, or out of selfish motives, uses filial piety to his mother as an excuse to snatch his brother's future, then don't blame him. This aunt of hers has no regard for family ties.

The Ma family has no confidence now and relies on the shadow left by the older generation. If Uncle Ma wants to secure a better future for himself and his children and grandchildren, he can only count on the help of his two brothers-in-law. Ma is confident that he can determine Haixi Ya's opinion and influence the thoughts of his eldest sister Zhou Ma's family. If she was determined to help her eldest nephew Ma Luyuan, it would be impossible for Mrs. Ma and Ma Lusheng to bypass her and make their wish come true.

After all, Malusheng wasn't stupid enough. Although he secretly glanced at his mother several times, he finally said it himself that the family would be handed over to his elder brother in the future, and his priority should be his priority when seeking an official position. He is willing to be a good younger brother, assist his elder brother, take good care of his parents, and prevent his elder brother from worrying about his future.

As soon as Malusheng said these words, Mrs. Majiu burst into tears, accusing her husband and sister-in-law of being too bullying and forcing her filial son to give up his future, and so on. Mrs. Ma was too lazy to argue with her anymore, so she comforted her brother for a few words, then left and went home.

However, her mood did not calm down so quickly, and she was obviously still angry at her sister-in-law's stupidity. Hai Xiya repeatedly comforted her and promised to help her find out about suitable official positions for her eldest nephew.

Brother and sister Hai Jiao and Hai Tang watched quietly and exchanged glances quietly.

Even before Du Boqin stepped down, so many people were already eyeing the official positions of him and his partisans, eager to grab their positions. This shows that his strength has really been exhausted.

(End of this chapter)