Chapter 13 Matchmaking
No matter how much Huang Zongxi, it was impossible for Chen Wen to know about this name at the beginning as a very fond of history and military. In history, this guy brought Zheng Chenggong back to the battle before liberation, so Zheng Chenggong had the plan to regain Taiwan in the future. In addition, this guy had participated in suppressing Jiang Xiang before, anyway, he could definitely be called a famous green camp general in the early Qing Dynasty.
However, in Chen Wen's impression, this person seemed to be transferred from Wu Yongying to the deputy general of Ning'Bo, Zhejiang. Because of Zhang Mingzhen and Zhang Huangyan entered the Yangtze River three times, he was borrowed by Ma Guozhu. After expelling the Ming army of Chongming, he was promoted to the general of Susong Navy. On the contrary, now, who knew that he would be promoted from Wu Yongying to the general of Susong Navy directly from Wu Yongying to the general of General Susong Navy. It seems that the breeze blew up from the butterfly fan has reached a level that can affect Ma Guozhu's judgment. Otherwise, he would never have been so anxious to cut off the general and stay in Jiangnan.
What is the most important thing in the 21st century is naturally talent, and it is the same in today's seventeenth century.
At this moment, the war had just ended, Hong Chengchou was still sorting out the defeated soldiers, Liu Qingtai was still on the way, Xiao Qiyuan, who was just a governor, couldn't speak at all. Ma Guozhu cut off Liang Huafeng at this time, and this move was really dirty. But this is normal. The nature of bureaucrats is to sweep the snow in front of each of them. As the green camp in Jiangnan began to participate in the war in Zhejiang, Ma Guozhu was able to leave one move and was able to tolerate the Qing court. After all, Zhejiang was still not as good as Jiangnan in terms of prosperity, politics and military significance.
In addition, it was normal for the Qing army to strengthen the investigation. Fortunately, most of the first batch of intelligence personnel sent by Chen Wen had already taken root in the local area. It is certain that the Qing army's specific mobilization could be sent to his case in about one or two months, but there is no need to rush for a moment now.
When he came this time, Huang Zongxi still planned not to stay too much, but this time, Chen Wen did not intend to let him go.
"Be a mediator?"
"That is, Mr. Lizhou is famous all over the world and is a well-known gentleman. With Mr. Lizhou as a matchmaker, there is no reason for this marriage to be done."
Aren't you the same famous world? And you are a marquis holding heavy troops. That family is just an ordinary gentry. Their son is still doing things in your curtain. How dare you disobey your wishes?
Huang Zongxi didn't say this complaint. If he had been replaced by another Ming army general, he would have choked them back in one sentence. But Chen Wen was different. Wang Yi's general was born, and he and Wang Yi were relatives. Wang Yi's daughter had been sent to take care of him in recent years. It was reasonable and Huang Zongxi had no reason to refuse.
As for the Qing Dynasty, it doesn't matter if it makes it clear. The Qing Dynasty has been wanted for him over the years, and his younger brother Huang Zongyan has also been to prison and went to the execution ground. However, he has a wide connection in eastern Zhejiang, and the wanted effect of the Qing Dynasty is very average. In addition, Huang Zongxi himself also has some internal martial arts methods. Even if ordinary yamen runners find him, they can't say who will arrest him. Therefore, even though they have been running in Nanzhili and Zhejiang over the years, they have never been captured.
Moreover, with the current momentum, the Ming army in Zhejiang can recover Ning Shao for at least half a year, or in most one year. If the Qing Dynasty's rule in Zhejiang was calculated in years, it would probably not be even a month now. What else would Huang Zongxi have to be scared?
"Okay, I should do my best."
"I'm here to find Mr. Lizhou."
The marriage of Han people pays attention to the three books and six rituals. The so-called three books refer to the letter of appointment, the rituals, and the letter of welcome to the bride; while the six rituals are: Nacai, ask for names, Naji, Nazheng, and ask for a marriage to welcome to the bride.
Na Cai means that the man's family invites the matchmaker to propose marriage to the Fang family of the "female" Fang family. After the "female" Fang family agrees to discuss the marriage, the man's family prepares a gift to propose marriage. Ask for the name, that is, the man's family asks the matchmaker to ask the "female" name and date of birth. Na Ji means that the man takes back the name of the "female" son and divination in the ancestral temple. Na Zheng, also known as the "female" family, uses a betrothal gift to the Fang family of the "female". When the date is asked, the man chooses the marriage date and informs the Fang family of the "female" and asks for his consent. The first five ceremonies are completed, and the last one is to welcome him, that is, the groom goes to the "female" family to marry him.
This was a Zhou Li, and Confucius once asked his wife Qi Guan to demonstrate to his disciples, but he only omitted the last "hole" section.
However, over the past two thousand years, the Six Rites have been reduced by the people, and even in the laws and regulations. According to the provisions of the "Zhu Zi Family Rites", only Na Cai was left, and Na Zheng and his bride were welcomed by these three Rites. However, Chen Wen was already a marquis. As a nobleman, unlike ordinary people, he still had to act according to the ancient system of the Six Rites. As a matchmaker, Huang Zongxi's first thing was to be a matchmaker, and in vernacular language, he was to be a matchmaker.
Huang Zongxi's reputation is well known in later generations. Even the Prime Minister of the Republic once mentioned the famous Huang Zongxi law. However, now, Huang Zongxi's law has not yet been published, and Huang Zongxi's literary reputation is far from being admired by the world, and his fame is not as good as that of later generations. However, even so, Huang Zongxi is not an unknown person in Jiangnan. Even the next day, the father and uncle of the Zhou brothers and sisters heard that Huang Zongxi came to visit, and even took the two cousins who were resting at home today to the gate to greet him.
"I heard about the name of Huang Xiaozi of Yao Jiang for a long time. When I saw him today, I could say that I got what I wished."
Huang Zongxi's father Huang Zunsu was one of the seven gentlemen of Donglin. He died in prison for impeaching Wei Zhongxian. He is famous all over the world. After Chongzhen ascended the throne, Huang Zunsu and others were rehabilitated. Huang Zongxi wrote a letter to kill Xu Xianchun and Cui Yingyuan. Later, he stabbed Xu Xianchun when he appeared in court to testify, beat Cui Yingyuan in public, and took his beard and buried his father's spirit. The name of Huang Xiaoshu, the son of Yaojiang, has been spread all over the world since then.
In the eyes of many later generations, the Donglin Party was one of the culprits that caused the Ming Dynasty to fall, but in this era, the right to speak was completely in the hands of the gentry, and the southeast was the basic foundation of the Donglin Party, especially the Huang family in Yuyao, where the father was a loyal minister and the son was a filial son. To be fair, even Chen Wen praised Huang Zongxi's deeds of daring to stab Xu Xianchun in court, which was like the ancients, let alone the Zhou family.
The ancients emphasized loyalty, filial piety, benevolence and righteousness. Huang Zongxi was both the son of a loyal minister and a famous filial son in the world. Even the late emperor Chongzhen praised him. When Huang Zongxi entered the lobby of the Zhou family, the two elders of the Zhou family kept pulling Huang Zongxi to talk about the world. From Huang Zunsu's impeachment of the eunuch party, to Huang Zongxi assassinating Xu Xianchun, beating Cui Yingyuan, and then to Fushe's struggle with Ma Shiying and Ruan Dayue in Nanjing, he even found several juniors in the family and told them clearly that this was the world-famous "Yao Jiang Huang's filial son" and he should also use this as an example in the future.
Huang Zongxi has seen this scene. It is said that Nanjing Shen Wansan, Beijing Dead Trees Bend - the name of a person, the shadow of a tree, and the reputation among the literati and officials was the most important. The Zhou family was originally only considered an ordinary gentry, and the filial sons of Huang Zunsu, one of the seven gentlemen in Donglin, came to visit him for a special trip. This can be said to be a great face. Even if you don’t give this face, letting the younger generation in the family see such a filial son with their own eyes can achieve the role of education, which will be of great benefit to the future.
But they didn't know that Huang Zongxi had never thought about coming, but it was only for Chen Wen's sake that he would appear here.
After the family's excitement passed, Zhou Jingting's father remembered that their family seemed to have no "incest" with the Huang family in Yuyao. Now Zhou Jingting, who has the best future, has never mentioned having "incest" with celebrities like Huang Zongxi. It was not until then that I remembered to ask Huang Zongxi's purpose.
"I am here to visit today. I was entrusted by Anyuan Hou to propose marriage to Ling's daughter."
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"This is Shangguan from my big bull, Luo Yongzhong, the chief of the Nantang Camp."
In the small village of Shi Daniu's family, Shi Daniu's parents were taking Shi Daniu to a rich peasant family in the village to propose marriage, but the one who acted as a matchmaker was Shi Daniu's boss Luo Yongzhong.
The small family did not have too many taboos, but this rich farmer seemed to be a little dissatisfied with an officer coming to serve as a matchmaker. In fact, there was nothing abnormal. His eldest son had been studying in the first place, but he did not continue to study because of his talent and family background. Not long ago, the civil servant training class expanded its enrollment, and his son entered the training class. It is likely that he would be an official. Naturally, the newly-launched family in the village no longer looked at the same time as before. Even if a real matchmaker came, he probably would have encountered this.
The Shi family did not predict the snobbishness of the civil servants for military officials. Even they felt that the times changed, and the status of the two families might be different in the future. However, the "daughters" in this family were well educated. The two families were originally considered to be "family" and had basic intentions. Moreover, according to the habitual thinking of the Ming Dynasty, it would be a great benefit if the generals could marry civil servants. Poor parents in the world, all of which made Shi Daniu's parents do their best for their eldest son.
"Now it's the chief of the sentry. My big bull said that last time I drank with Deputy General An of Shentang Camp, Deputy General An said that the Marquis mentioned that Chief Luo Shuai made great contributions this time and will soon be promoted to the bureau chief. Yes, Big bull."
Compared to the silence bottle of the Shi family, Shi Daniu's mother is much more eloquent. Shi Daniu is just a sergeant now, but she can drink with Deputy General An Youfu, the commander of Shentang Camp. An Youfu can also tell him what the Marquis said. This "communication" affection is enough to make the in-laws understand that her son also has a backer in the army, and his future will naturally not be much worse.
However, Shi Daniu did not follow his mother at all. He just followed their old son's tradition of following his father, and he did not react at all. He seemed to be wondering if An Youfu had said this when he drank with An Youfu last time.
Fortunately, Shi Daniu's mother found a good matchmaker. When she heard this, Luo Yongzhong immediately reacted and said, "This matter has not been decided yet, but the promotion of the military rank has been completed. I have to wait for notice for the dispatch. I heard that Brother An will be promoted to general soon."
Speaking of this, Luo Yongzhong changed his subject. "In fact, the military rank of the Daniu Brothers is long enough to be the whistle leader. If they were assigned to other camps, it would be a foregone conclusion. However, Nantang Camp was the first camp when the Marquis started. From top to bottom, there must be Daniu Brothers who followed the Marquis' old subordinates in Dalan Mountain so that the tradition they developed during Dalan Mountain will continue to be passed down."
Hearing this concert, the head of the family was moved. Unexpectedly, this stupid and silly boy not only knew a deputy general who was about to be promoted to general, but also the first group of subordinates of the Marquis. His son came back from Xu Mu last time, saying that he was the upper-level officers of each department, battalion, and garrison in the Ming army in Zhejiang. Most of the senior officers of the Marquis were subordinates of the Marquis during Dalan Mountain and Tiantai Mountain. This boy could follow the Marquis when he was in Dalan Mountain. He must have known many senior officers. Those who have "friendship" must not only be An Youfu, but will definitely be promoted much faster than ordinary people in the future.
"Big Niu, tell you Uncle Han, what other familiar generals are there in this army?"
As soon as my father-in-law opened his mouth, Shi Daniu had to scratch his head and then said: "Actually, when I was in Dalan Mountain, I was just a fire soldier, and I didn't know many people."
As soon as he said this, Shi Daniu's mother immediately looked like she was so angry that she was not as good as steel. Why are she doing so at this time? She followed the Marquis on Dalan Mountain, and the Marquis Wu, Yin, Li and others, so she couldn't brag about it. Could this old Han still run to verify it?
"I was in the fourth Yuanshui formation killer team of the armored sentry. The highest military rank and dispatch in the team is Brother An of Shentang Camp. The second is Brother Yao San returned to Jinhua not long ago and said he was promoted to the garrison of Fenshui County, Yanzhou Prefecture. Brother Fei is now in the Lishui Camp's headquarters. Brother Yang is injured in the Battle of Shentangyuan. Now he is in the Suichang Qianhu Office of Chuzhou Guard..."
Hearing this, Shi Daniu's mother couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief. In fact, it was not just her, but Luo Yongzhong was actually relieved. Fortunately, Shi Daniu did not mention Liu Cheng, and the team leader was angry and the Marquis was sitting on the bench. It was one thing that "familiar" relationships on weekdays. It was important to say less at this time, so it would be safer to mention less.
Taking advantage of Shi Daniu's mission to count, he immediately counted Liu Cheng. Luo Yongzhong, who was not familiar with Liu Chuang, quickly 'inserted'. "Actually, Brother Daniu also knows Sun Zhifu, but he is not as familiar as these old brothers who "make up" in the same pot."
"ah?"
Sun Yu, now said to be the prefect, is actually doing the job of the governor of Zhejiang. Even the two previous governors of Zhejiang - Wang Jiang and Cao Conglong, did not have much power. After all, today is different from the past. The Ming army in Zhejiang now occupies the territory of four prefectures, and it is only a matter of time before that the governor is actually appointed. It is possible to enter the cabinet and become the prime minister in the future.
The most important thing is that the prospective in-law of the Shi family has a son in the civil service training class. He is Sun Yu's student and is also Sun Yu's subordinate when he comes out. This tiger skin is definitely not something to cover.
"That's natural. Although our Daniu was a fire soldier when he was in Dalan Mountain, he also helped the prefect Sun do his job. Later, when the army moved in, our Daniu followed the Marquis to fight the throne camp, the prefect Sun was not far behind him. Not only did he beat drums to cheer for the army, but he also chatted with our Daniu after the war, praising him for his bravery when fighting the Tartars."
Luo Yongzhong was an eyewitness in that battle, and Shi Daniu was so, but they did not refute Shi Daniu's boast about this boast. Shi Daniu did not mention it, after all, it was his mother who did not say what he said in front of outsiders that his mother was wrong. But Luo Yongzhong also knew that his mission today would not make such a fool.
From beginning to end, Shi Daniu's father took a speech introducing the matchmaker and a conclusion of "See you tomorrow". The rest of the words were said by these three, most of them were said by Shi Daniu's mother and Luo Yongzhong, who acted as the "matchmaker".
Fortunately, this did not affect the actual effect. The Han family had a son in the civil service training class, and Shi Daniu was also very connected in the army. The two families decided on the matter, but they had to find someone to calculate tomorrow. It was already evening when they came out today, and it was really not convenient to go to the town.
"Fortunately it's the Luo family's brother today, otherwise it would be hard to talk to the Han family."
"My aunt is too good, and my nephew and the Big Niu brother are in love with each other in life and death. This matter is related to the Big Niu brother's lifelong life, so it should be like this."
After helping Shi Daniu tell the marriage, Luo Yongzhong felt a sense of accomplishment in his heart. However, compared to Luo Yongzhong, Shi Daniu's mother was still a little unsatisfied.
"The Luo family is young and successful. Is it a pretentious question to be an aunt? But have you gotten married?" - The eldest son's marriage was settled, the second son is gone, and the younger son is still studying in the Boy Scout Academy. The four "girls" of the boudoir have already married two of them, and the remaining two are still old. You have to find someone who knows the truth.
"Thank you for your concern. My nephew got married when he was in Tiantai Mountain. Brother Daniu also went to have a wedding banquet."
"Oh." There was a little regret in his voice. "The big bull must come here when he gets married."
Chapter completed!