0003 Family Marriage
Chen Chong was so fierce that he had no distractions at this time. His son's outstanding performance made him have no worries. Even if he couldn't succeed this time, he was not afraid of no successors. Hearing Shen Zhezi's shout, he stopped and turned back, laughed jokingly: "What do I have to give to my son? I'll listen to my father."
Shen Zhezi walked forward and said seriously: "Since my father made an appointment with General Wang, he has become one. My son took the liberty and wanted to ask my father to ask me for a Wang girl, thinking that she is a good partner."
This is Shen Zhezi's killer move. Although an eight-year-old child always feels a little weird when he wants to marry a wife, Shen Zhezi's heart is already filled with a strong sense of shame, but this incident will definitely dispel his father Chen Chong's last fantasy of Wang Langya.
One of the most prominent features of the gentry family is that family marriages are not worthy of the gentry and common people, and they will never intermarry. This is particularly strict between the Nandu surnames at the intersection of Jin Dynasty. These overseas families use intermarriage to create a completely closed small circle to maintain their connections, share interests, and ensure their political superiority, completely excluding the Jiangdong gentry. As the leader of the overseas Chinese surname, the Wang family of Langya, even a first-class family like Gu Lu, Jiangdong, would not want to marry a Wang daughter, let alone a lower-class family like the Shen family in Wuxing.
Sure enough, when he heard this request, Chen Chong's face showed a laugh and crying expression: "The Wang family is also an overseas Chinese. Que'er's thought is really hard for people... If you ask for a good partner, we have a gentle girl in Jiangdong. Even if Gu Luzhi's family, as long as Que'er you like, I can hire you as a housewife."
Shen Zhezi naturally knew that in the current social environment, his idea was impossible to realize, and even once it spread, it would immediately become a laughing stock for everyone to laugh at. But it was because it was impossible that he raised it. To be honest, he was not interested in the daughters of the noble families of the gentry. There are many people who are addicted to drugs in these families, and they don’t know whether it will have any impact on their descendants. Even if they really want to get married, Shen Zhezi hopes to choose from a commoner’s family, so as not to regret it too late.
"Extraordinary people do extraordinary things. Since General Wang wants to use his ministers to enjoy the rank of honor and turn his family into a country, how can he be confined to his views? The poor and powerful men of the imperial family have been supported by the daughters of the previous dynasty and modern times. What is the shocking thing?"
Shen Zhezi said clearly, and when he walked to his father, his expression became even more solemn: "Besides, with this engagement, everyone is at ease and not let each other down. If you want to seek a throne, how can you not give up a woman!"
When Chen Chong heard this, his eyebrows frowned and walked around the corridor with his hands behind his back. Shen Zhezi's proposal was really in line with his wishes, especially the "people are at ease". Wang Dun wanted to rebel, and looked at all parties in Wu. He was his most powerful reliance. He even had lies to win over such lies as lying to win over, which shows that there were still doubts between them. Now he does not seek to win over the land, but only a Wang girl as his daughter-in-law, which is the most appropriate requirement.
If there is a marriage between each other, the rift will naturally disappear and you can cooperate in close cooperation, which will facilitate two attempts. But if Wang does not allow it, Chen Chong feels that he should carefully consider whether Wang is worthy of his own family to help him. But this tentative move has a hidden danger, that is, once it cannot be accomplished and leaked, it will definitely be a blow to his son's future reputation and will be ridiculed by people at the time.
If I had thought of this method to test Wang's attitude, Chen Chong might have tried it without any worries. However, now I have seen that my son is old and his thoughts are even deeper than himself. Chen Chong does not want his son to be stigmatized by "absurdity", so he ponderes.
Shen Zhezi probably guessed what his father was worried about, and especially felt that he didn't understand. He used a mere reputation to test whether the Wang family was reliable or not, and then avoided unnecessary sacrifices and efforts. What is it difficult to choose? To be honest, he didn't want to gain reputation in the Eastern Jin court at all, especially those famous scholars' quirks in their behavior, and they felt chills when they thought about it.
"Father, what else can I consider? The ancestors of the Wang family lie on ice and ask for carp, and they are self-injured to serve their relatives. Now their son is self-deprecating and seeking the way, so that their father can avoid misfortune and prevent the ancestors from being beautiful." Shen Zhezi tried his best to persuade him.
Chen Chong did not respond, and stood in the corridor with his hands behind his back, looking up at the sky, without saying a word for a long time. Suddenly, he sighed, pulled his son who was tall and only reached between his ribs, patted his shoulder and sighed, "My son is only eight years old, and he actually made a proposal for the country. Isn't it a talent taught by heaven? Although I am crazy, I am indulging in the dust for a long time. I think that the royal family has no daughter who can match my son, so I will be resting. From now on, I will lay down a hut and lie down, only listening to the wind and rain."
He finally decided to give up his army to respond to Wang Dun's plan, and did not want to test the Wang family's wishes by proposing marriage, but there was no shortage of loneliness between his eyebrows. Given a plan that had been planning for years was particularly difficult for him. But when he thought of his son's previous performance, he felt relieved that he was originally lost. Compared to sacrificing his life to fight for a slim opportunity, he felt that raising his son was more meaningful to the rise of the family.
Seeing that his father finally stopped being stubborn, Shen Zhezi breathed a sigh of relief. Although he was not very familiar with the political evolution at the beginning of the Eastern Jin Dynasty, he was also well aware of the general idea. His father was able to retreat bravely, although there were many troubles, but it was better than death. If he really followed the original historical trajectory, the only thing that could survive in their family was the Xiao Shen Jin in his infancy, and he was stigmatized throughout his life. He had to use the bloody battle of the Northern Expedition to wash away and restore his family's reputation.
At this moment, Chen Zhen, who had left in a ox cart, returned to the manor again, strode with joy on his face, and said from afar: "Shiju asked me back, but I changed my mind?" Shiju said: "Shiju is the word "Chen Chong".
Chen Chong looked suspicious, turned his head to look at Shen Zhezi, and saw his son nodding slightly, and his heart was strange again. He was able to see Shen Zhezi's ability to know the small things and see Chen Zhen's purpose. Is this the wisdom and vision that an eight-year-old child can have? It's just that wisdom is almost demonic.
"Forgive me, Brother Five, Chong really intends to transfer it. Please tell the officials in the court."
Chen Chong asked Chen Zhen to enter the hall, and waved to Shen Zhezi: "Come in too."
After entering the hall, they each sat on the table and before the maid could serve tea, Chen Zhen said happily: "The Shiju can return to the court and return to the position of Sikong. It can be obtained immediately. This is an honor and honor that our entire Shen family has never had!"
Chen Zhen was a lieutenant in the Jiankang court. Because he was of the same clan as Chen Chong, he was ordered by the emperor to persuade Chen Chong to surrender. The emperor did not hesitate to give the position of the Three Dukes, which shows his fear of Chen Chong. Chen Zhen was originally rejected and was depressed and was about to go back to report his life, but he did not expect another turnaround, so he was naturally overjoyed. If he could complete his mission and comfort Chen Chong, it would be possible to implement the position of Sikong given to Chen Chong by the court. At least he would be a great contribution.
Chen Chong was not in a hurry to express his opinion. He first called several singers and dancers to dance under the hall. Wu Yu was soft and gentle and full of interest. Shen Zhezi sat on his father's left. This was the first time he saw an entertainment event of this era. He couldn't help but take a few more glances. Then he felt a little guilty and looked at his father. Chen Chong did not pay attention to him, and put his finger on the edge of the desk to beat and sing.
Shen Zhezi was full of contempt for his father's shameless behavior of taking him as a minor in broad daylight and then enjoying the song and dance with peace of mind. To be honest, compared with the light and shadow combination of later generations and the gorgeous singing and dancing on the stage, the dance music in front of him was a little lighter, but the viewing ability was several times stronger. The song sound was lingering, the dance posture was seductive, and it had a condescending and elegant charm.
Shen Zhezi knew that his father was not just a financial oligarch who collected copper coins, but also a leading entertainment tycoon in the Three Wus. He raised a large number of singing and dancing girls in the Biye Manor in Qianxi. He was the best in Wushu, and he was the best in the industry in Wushu, so that later generations of Jiangnan Philanthropists came from this. With such a wealthy father who was a backer, Shen Zhezi's high-end time travel was truly worthy of his name.
Compared with the father and son who were addicted to singing and dancing girls, Chen Zhen seemed a little uneasy. Although they were both Shen clans in Wuxing, the house branch was different. Chen Chong's lineage was the most prominent branch at the moment. In comparison, Chen Zhen was much inferior and his situation was not as transcendent as Chen Chong. He came with the emperor's destiny, so he was naturally eager to know what Chen Chong wanted to call himself back again.
In fact, from his heart, Chen Zhen also hoped that Chen Chong could raise an army to raise an uprising, and rushed straight into Jiankang City like the previous year. His resignation of his position still inherited Yu Ze, who was in chaos in Chen Chong. The overseas Chinese in Jiankang City were just a waste of money. If you don’t give me some color, you won’t know how strong the Shen family in Wuxing is.
Even if Chen Chong failed to raise an uprising, this was the only one who suffered. The court did not dare to take the blame for the world and expand the attack. Just as General Wang raised troops outside, Wang Situ still sat firmly in the center. In terms of bloodline, Wang Dun and Wang Dao's relationship is much closer than Chen Zhen and Chen Chong.
However, the conditions for the three dukes offered by the court to Chen Chong also made Chen Zhen very moved. Once Chen Chong was ranked among the three dukes, he would be promoted to the entire Shen family. After being patient and managed for several years, the Shen family may not be able to surpass Gu Lu, Zhu and Zhang in one fell swoop. The children of the Shen family can naturally get the benefits of both rain and dew.
Therefore, Chen Zhen was very conflicted, and the entanglement of thought was even more difficult than Chen Chong, the person involved. The beautiful family danced in front of him but ignored him, looking like he was sitting on pins and needles, and frequently looked at Chen Chong in the main position.
Chen Chong did not talk deeply about this, and occasionally turned to Chen Zhen to smile and comment on the quality of singing and dancing. After nearly half an hour, he picked up the iron Ruyi at his hand and knocked on the table, and attracted a military escort to whisper and give a few instructions.
The entourage retreated shortly afterwards, he returned two boxes and placed them on the case in front of Chen Zhen under Shen Chong's instructions.
Chen Zhen didn't know what he meant, and saw Chen Chong signaling him to open it, so he reached out to take off the lid of the box. He saw that there were seals of all sizes in the wooden box, which were actually Chen Chong's official seal. His face changed, and his tone trembled slightly, "What is the meaning of Shiju?"
Chapter completed!