I am a soldier in the border army

Chapter 496: The First Army! Goddaughter! Wan Niang's Backer!
Han Shao's decision to appoint Cao Wu to the cabinet was indeed a spur of the moment decision.

After all, when Patriarch Tushan brought Cao Wu back, he didn't say hello to him in advance, right?

But as the saying goes, it is better to arrive in time than to arrive early.

Some people might really be born with good luck, and Cao Wu happened to appear just when Han Shao needed such a person, so it wouldn't hurt to use him.

As for Gongsun Du's idea of ​​directly selecting one person from the generals who guarded Liao, or Li Jing and others to join the cabinet, Han Shao had also considered it.

For example, Qi Shuo.

But after thinking it over for a while, Han Shao gave up.

Now is not the time.

The power of the civil service is too weak.

Even in the past six months, with Han Shao going south to Zhenliao, Guanjun City has actually begun to merge with Zhenliao City.

To some extent, the civil servants had the support of the smiling tiger Li Wenjing, the Chief Secretary of Zhen Liao, which greatly increased their strength.

But all this is just an illusion.

In fact, both Zhenliao and Guanjun are different from most places in the world.

The system that Li Wenjing and Gongsun Du built with the General Zhen Liao Mansion as the core can be simply summed up in two words - the first army!
Military comes first in everything!
Under this army-first system, the clerks responsible for handling government and civil affairs were, to put it bluntly, merely auxiliary tools for facilitating the transfer of financial resources and food supplies to support the army.

Under this premise, how is it possible for those clerks to advance and gain more say?

Even if Han Shao wanted to loosen up their restrictions and give them more say in order to balance the civil and military affairs, he couldn't be too hasty.

I can only figure it out slowly.

Cao Wu was born a military man, so it was natural for him to be close to soldiers and warriors.

But he himself has no foundation, and his cultivation strength is mediocre.

Although allowing him to join the cabinet would also cause certain waves, it would not actually crush the civil officials to the point that they would completely lose their determination and spirit and never dare to compete with the military men again.

Han Shao did not hide any of his thoughts and plans from Gongsun Du at this time, and explained them all clearly.

Such a calm attitude immediately made Gongsun Du relax and his eyes were filled with relief.

But then he frowned again.

"My dear son-in-law, you have spent so much effort to cultivate those scholars. Aren't you afraid that there will be backlash one day?"

Scholars serve as officials and clerks, and are naturally better at calculating and planning than warriors.

Once the power becomes strong enough to compete with the military, it will inevitably lead to conflicts between civil and military officials, and then fall into internal friction.

Don't forget how their military strategists and warriors were killed and driven out of the capital!
It has to be said that Gongsun Du’s worries are not unreasonable.

The vigilance and resistance towards scribes are not groundless.

But he forgot that his good son-in-law was not a pure military strategist, and what he wanted was not just to be a separatist warlord who guarded a small piece of land in Youbei.

Han Shao is a superior, a king!

As a king, you just need to look down from a high position and be a qualified judge and balancer.

And balance is the true origin of the word "power"!

So it is impossible for him to always stand on one side.

Even though Han Shao has always considered himself a military strategist and warrior...

However, Han Shao would not tell Gongsun Du these words directly.

"Doesn't the father-in-law have confidence in his son-in-law?"

"With my son-in-law here, who can make trouble?"

When Han Shao said this, he looked conceited and looked disdainful.

If others saw this, they would definitely be unhappy, but this was exactly what Gongsun Du was like.

Because he is naturally aloof and arrogant.

Seeing her son-in-law so confident, she gradually felt relieved and her mood became cheerful.

"Well, I'm glad you are so confident!"

As he said this, he laughed at himself again.

"Forget it, my children and grandchildren will have their own blessings!"

"Since I have already said that I will leave everything to you, you can just do it from now on!"

"I am too lazy to worry about this. When you encounter difficulties in the future, come and find me."

There is no doubt that in Han Shao's eyes, Gongsun Du is undoubtedly the best father-in-law in the world.

Apart from having a slightly sour face occasionally, there's nothing wrong with it!
Feeling quite emotional, Han Shao laughed.

"Father-in-law, you are worrying too much."

"We have known each other for such a long time, doesn't your father-in-law know your son-in-law's character?"

"If we really run into trouble, my father-in-law won't be able to hide even if he wants to!"

Hearing Han Shao's joke, Gongsun Du, who was usually serious, also smiled and cursed.

"You lazy monkey! Why would your father ever offend a troublemaker like you?"

The loving father and filial son at this moment formed a sharp contrast with the cold faces when they first entered the door.

Madam Gongsun, who was whispering with Gongsun Xinyi at the side, saw this. Although the mother-in-law was more and more pleased with her son-in-law, she could not help but frown slightly when she glanced at her good daughter who had inherited her father's "silly" nature.

The son-in-law is so clever, won’t her silly daughter be bullied to death in the future?
No!

Madam Gongsun's heart moved, and she suddenly felt a sense of urgency.

"My dear, don't rush back these days. Stay at home for a few days first."

Gongsun Xinyi felt very reluctant when she heard her mother's words.

After all, ever since I entered the house today, my mother has been asking me questions that are difficult to talk about. If I stay at home for a few more days, won’t I be tortured every day?

Besides, she was a newlywed and couldn't wait to stay with her husband all the time, so how could she bear to be separated from him?

But she soon found an excuse.

"Mother, it's not that I don't want to stay at home and fulfill my filial duty, it's just..."

Gongsun Xinyi's tone was bitter and she looked extremely embarrassed when she reached this point.

"But mother also knows the situation in my family. My daughter is not the only mistress of the house. If my daughter is not at home, and the neighbors come every day, I'm afraid that in the future--"

It is undeniable that Gongsun Xinyi's reason was very sufficient.

But who is Madam Gongsun?

It is already the best for ordinary people to have seven orifices in their hearts, but she has at least nine orifices!
What's more, no one knows a daughter better than her mother. Just by looking at her silly daughter sticking out her butt, I know what she is thinking.

Look at this one, it's all 'my home'!
Girls are really extroverts!
"It's only been a few days since you got married!"

Madam Gongsun glared at Gongsun Xinyi with resentment, and then said unhappily.

"It doesn't matter if these few days come!"

Having said that, seeing that Gongsun Xinyi wanted to say something else, Madam Gongsun said angrily.

"Do you think your mother is willing to keep a maggot-hearted evildoer like you at home?"

"Isn't it for you?"

Well, you were such a good girl just now, but now you have become a sinner with evil intentions.

Gongsun Xinyi curled her lips secretly, and felt that it was really hard to live in her mother's family. Her own small home was still warm and cozy.

Just as he was about to disobey and insist on his own opinion, he heard Madam Gongsun sigh.

"Just stay home for a few days. I will pass on my lifelong experience in managing a household to you. As for how much you can learn, it depends on your understanding and luck."

If you manage a household, you can also divide it into the way and the skills.

Lady Gongsun's ability to manage a household had long transcended the realm of "technique" and was almost at the level of Tao.

Gongsun Xinyi not only inherited all of his teachings, but also surpassed his teacher.

As long as one or two inheritances can be obtained, it will be enough to "protect oneself".

Gongsun Xinyi's eyes suddenly lit up when she heard her mother's words.

The words that were originally on the tip of his tongue were changed.

"In fact, the daughter feels sad when she thinks about not being able to see her mother often after she gets married and not being able to show filial piety to her mother."

"In that case, then stay at home for a few days."

Seeing such a look, Madam Gongsun was shocked.

'Is this still my stubborn and good daughter?'

After her eyes fell on her son-in-law at the table, Madam Gongsun sneered.

"My darling daughter really married the right person. They look more and more like a perfect couple." Han Shao, who was drinking with Gongsun Du, was stunned by the sudden greeting from his mother-in-law.

No, your expression that says 'I've led your daughter astray', is there some misunderstanding?
After finally waiting for the family dinner to end, Han Shao, who was anxious to get to Jiang's residence, made up an excuse and prepared to slip away.

But before leaving, he did not forget Gongsun Xinyi.

"Mulan, please stay at home for a while and show your filial piety to the two elders on my behalf. I will come to pick you up in the afternoon."

But as soon as he finished speaking, he was interrupted by Madam Gongsun.

"Don't worry, let Mulan stay at home for a few days."

"She is a new wife, it's best not to work too hard, it's best for her to stay at home for a while."

Forehead--

By the way, isn’t it that the Zhao family in Jiangnan has been passing down the study of rituals from generation to generation?

Why does my mother-in-law speak so harshly?
Han Shao was so confused when he heard this that he felt overwhelmed. He quickly looked at Gongsun Xinyi who was also embarrassed.

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Thinking of the pleading looks his wife had cast at him from time to time during the meal, Han Shao steeled himself and prepared to be tough.

But unexpectedly, Gongsun Xinyi did not give him this opportunity.

"Don't worry, my husband. I will be back home in a few days. It won't take too long."

Han Shao instinctively sensed that something was wrong with Gongsun Xinyi's uncharacteristic behavior.

Looking at Gongsun Xinyi's raised head and looking around, it seems as if she is saying 'When I come back, I will teach you how to do this and that'.

Han Shao felt ashamed, but since Gongsun Xinyi said so, he had no reason to force it.

He even had to force a smile and ask Gongsun Xinyi to serve the two elders well on his behalf.

Finally, he suppressed the uneasiness in his heart and left the general's mansion alone.

……

When Han Shao went to the front yamen to pick up Jiang Wan, Li Wenjing was also in the hall.

The smiling tiger looked at Jiang Wan with kind eyes, as if the person in front of him was really the apple of Li Wenjing's eye.

Even the cup of tea that Jiang Wan used to read books at her desk was brewed by him personally.

"How can I trouble my father-in-law to do it? If outsiders see it, wouldn't it be unfilial?"

Seeing the visitor's complaining tone, Li Wenjing's eyes suddenly widened, and the tiger's power was leaked in that instant, which was really terrifying.

When he realized it was Han Shao, he immediately restrained himself and smiled with narrowed eyes.

"How come you walk without making any sound?"

Han Shao's aura is now becoming more and more perfect, and even Li Wenjing, who has recovered his eighth level of cultivation, can't see through him.

After saying this seemingly jokingly, Li Wenjing waved his hand indifferently.

"It's okay, it's just a cup of tea. It's my father's pleasure, and no one else can interfere!"

He said this in a rather domineering manner.

"Besides... with me here, who dares to criticize my Wan Niang?"

Han Shao was stunned for a moment, then burst into laughter.

"My father-in-law is like this. If Wan Niang is wronged in the future, I am afraid that I will suffer."

This was originally a joke, but the old man's face suddenly became serious and he actually nodded.

"You just understand."

"Even if your father-in-law can't cure you, Wan Niang still has her seventy-one uncles and her great master..."

As he spoke, Li Wenjing suddenly grinned.

"When you got married, your father kowtowed several times outside Wuya Mountain."

"I wanted to bring honor to your wedding, but unfortunately the teacher said the time is not right."

"But the teacher said himself that he likes Wan Niang very much..."

That Confucian master had a wild and unrestrained temperament and saw all living beings as straw dogs.

Even he, the most beloved disciple in the eyes of outsiders, had never received such recognition.

This shows the weight of this sentence.

Hearing this, Han Shao's expression froze, his eyes changed for a few moments, and then he laughed.

"So it turns out that in my son-in-law's family, it turns out that my daughter Wan Niang has the most support!"

Speaking of which, Han Shao’s private courtyard may seem small, but it actually hides many talents.

Almost all of them have a prominent background.

But who would have thought?
In the end, it was Jiang Wan, who came from the lowest family background, who came out on top and defeated all the other women!

Seeing Han Shao's fearful expression, Jiang Wan, who was flipping through the classics in her hand, couldn't help but look at Li Wenjing with reproach.

"Why would father threaten my husband for no reason?"

"My Shao Ge'er will never bully me!"

Jiang Wan's graceful posture as she stood up was full of bookish air, and she was already a true Confucian lady.

Hearing her coquettish complaints, Li Wenjing, who had just held his head high and showed off his majesty as a father-in-law, suddenly became dejected like a defeated rooster.

"Father didn't... Father, aren't you afraid that you'll be wronged?"

Look at the cautious way he spoke, he doesn't look like the smiling tiger who eats people without leaving any bones as rumored.

Han Shao laughed.

Later, he took Jiang Wan away proudly.

Li Wenjing was left alone with a dejected look on his face, muttering something behind his back.

But most of them are just repetitive words like "girls are extroverts" and "it's a waste of time".

……

Out of the general's mansion.

The carriage slowly drove towards the Jiang Mansion.

Jiang Wan, who was sitting opposite Han Shao, gradually lost her usual smile and was replaced by a bit of worry.

"Husband, will there be... trouble at the Jixia Academy?"

Han Shao was stunned when he heard this, then he looked at Jiang Wan's changing expression and immediately understood what she was worried about.

So after a gentle smile, he said something half comforting and half consoling.

"Don't worry, it's not a bad thing."

"Besides, my husband is here for everything. What are you afraid of?"

As he spoke, he reached out and held her hands, which seemed gentle but were actually a little cold.

"You don't have to be so defensive towards my father-in-law in the future. Just follow your heart."

Now he no longer needs to be too cautious.

He is like this, and so is his woman.

"Don't forget what I told you when I came back from the grassland that year."

That day, he and Jiang Wan soared up into the sky, overlooking the hustle and bustle of Zhenliao City.

Jiang Wan asked if this was the human world.

But he said he wanted to let her see the bigger world.

The man is alive.

Words must be deeds, deeds must be resolute.

Jiang Wan's beautiful eyes flickered as Han Shao's words relieved her depression.

"Shao Ge'er, Wan Niang will always believe in you."

As they were talking, the carriage was already approaching the Jiang Mansion.

But before he could stop, he heard a loud, anxious voice.

"Good girl! Show your aunt that you are being bullied!"

Ok.

Wan Niang has many backers, one after another.

……

(End of this chapter)