Half a month later, good news came from the northwest, and the Tatars were all deported. Not only that, with the gunpowder that Chen Zhao had plundered from the secret stronghold in Jinzhou, Gu Ling severely injured the Tatars.

After this battle, the Tatars were unable to invade the border for at least five to ten years.

The gunpowder that appeared in the war and the unseen divine mechanism have all become the top secrets of the Daxi Dynasty.

At the beginning, Chen Zhao took Gu Rui's nest in one fell swoop, but he only took out gunpowder. When the little emperor asked Chen Zhao's craftsman, Chen Zhao said that he would kill them all.

"Didn't you originally plan to hand over all these craftsmen to the emperor? Why are you now..." Gu Qiao was puzzled.

Chen Zhao then told her that he would go to rescue him in the hall that day. However, when the little emperor saw that the situation was not good for them, he actually planned to stab him to death with a dagger.

"There is such a thing, and the Tian family is really cold and irritating! It's so annoying!" Gu Qiao was furious.

Chen Zhao quickly grabbed her arm and said, "It is precisely because of this that I decided not to hand over the craftsman. Although the emperor is young, he is sensitive and suspicious. Even if I deliver the craftsman in full, he may be suspicious that I left behind the design drawings or stuck some craftsmen. Such a person is undoubtedly very dangerous. If he has a divine machine, he is afraid that one day he will use the divine machine to deal with you and me. Since that is the case, don't let him control such a lethal weapon."

Gu Qiao nodded. When he thought that the little emperor could attack his life-savior and his cousin at a young age, how could he disagree with Chen Zhao's reason?

"Since I will be suspected no matter what, it would be better to let him think that I have these people on my hands, so that he will not dare to act rashly."

"But in this way, will he think that you are unjust and find an excuse to be unfavorable to you in the future?" Gu Qiao was also worried.

"So after getting married, we will follow the last words of the late emperor, stay away from the court and the imperial capital." Chen Zhao preached.

The Shen family has avenged the revenge. As a good man in the Shen family, he has led troops, joined the battle and killed the enemy, and it is not in vain that the Shen family's reputation is not in vain.

Gu Qiao couldn't play with the noble ladies in the Imperial Capital. They were only where they returned to the sky and the earth were far away, and the mountains and rivers were high.

Thinking of his future life, Gu Qiao couldn't help but be full of longing.

March is coming in a flash.

Due to war this year, the imperial examination was postponed for one month, and the spring examination was not held until March. Mei Zhishu had been preparing for a long time and was determined to end.

The spring rain continued, and the climate was still warm and cold. During the days of Mei Zhishu's examination, Chen Wan followed Zuo Li uneasy. When Mei Zhishu came out of the tribute courtyard, he and Shen Wan both lost a little weight.

After a while, the bill was launched, Mei Zhishu broke through the siege and successfully entered the palace examination.

When the results of the palace examination came out, it was already the eighth day of April, and Gu Qiao's wedding date was on the tenth day of April.

Although Mei Zhishu failed to enter the top three, the Jinshi list was already very powerful. The Mei family finally made it through and changed the ranks from then on.

Before the palace examination, Chen Zhao had a long talk with Mei Zhishu and analyzed the situation in the court. Mei Zhishu followed Chen Zhao's advice and took the path of exposing himself.

After Chen Zhao received his approval, he went to the palace early to reveal his meaning to the little emperor.

It is said that the Mei family is an imperial merchant, and they are afraid that the trees will attract the wind. Moreover, Mei Zhishu is a farmer and is willing to ask for his fate for the people. Therefore, he hopes to be able to be placed outside the place to understand the sufferings of the people and do practical things for the people.

The little emperor did not want to put people related to Chen Zhao into the court. What Chen Zhao said was exactly what he wanted, so he immediately agreed. After the results of the palace examination came out, he happily asked Mei Zhishu to go to Luozhou to become a small magistrate.

Luozhou and Suizhou were adjacent to him, which not only prevented him from using his power for personal gain after he went to Suizhou, but also took care of him as close to home. The emperor took great pains to this time.

As for the arrangements of the Mei family's cousin, Chen Zhao was very concerned about Gu Qiao's arrangements, without any concealment.

"The little emperor has not yet determined his mind, and now in order to prevent one person from dominating the country, he has appointed several ministers to assist in the government. The ministers have their own plans. The emperor and capital are not yet determined, so it is not too late to offend people at any time, or lose their holy heart after doing something. It is better to stay away from home and concentrate on planning for the people. When the political achievements are made, the emperor will become older and his mind will be tempered. It is not too late to come back then." He explained to Gu Qiao.

Gu Qiao didn't care, "I'm going to listen to you in these things. You know more than me. But you have to explain it to him clearly for my cousin. Don't let him misunderstand your kindness, think that you have implicated him in great success."

"Don't worry, I've said it all, let alone Xiaowan even if I don't say it? What's more, my cousin is not that kind of person."

"It seems like I'm trying to judge you gentlemen with the heart of a villain. Who am I doing for? Of course, I know that my cousin is not that kind of person, but some words still need to be made clear. After all, in addition to being intentional or not, this matter also requires political understanding."

"Yes, yes, yes, thank you for your concern." Chen Zhao quickly admitted his mistake.

"I haven't passed the door yet, so I'm not your wife."

"I'll pass tomorrow, just a little bit later."

"Okay, go back quickly. When my mother comes to see you later, it's time to talk to me again." Gu Qiao hurriedly pushed him.

In order to make the marriage feel more ritual, Chen Zhao bought her a house of five in Xicheng at the end of February, and all the furnishings should be arranged properly.

The reason why I bought it so big was that I thought that the Mei family would no longer have to squeeze in Shilixiang after entering Beijing.

After the Mei family and others arrived, Mei Zhiyong immediately insisted on paying for Chen Zhao, saying that this was a dowry and that it must be paid by his mother's family.

Moreover, Shilizhuang gave all the money to the Mei family back then. Gu Qiao only distributed the dividends of Shilixiang and the dividends of hot sauce over the years. The Mei family felt that they owe Gu Qiaoliang a lot and wanted to turn all the money into a dowry to give it to her. Therefore, the two families had been quarreling about the house for a long time.

In the end, Mei Huanqing came forward and insisted that Chen Zhao accept it, so that the matter would be considered a sack.

And this time, because it was Gu Qiao's wedding, Tian family, Yang family and Mei Chongling arrived, leaving only Wu Xiulan to look at Shilizhuang.

For Wu Xiulan, Dijing was undoubtedly a sad place, and she just brought gifts to Tome Chongling.

At present, Gu Qiao is in this new "Gu Mansion".

According to custom, the bride and groom cannot meet before the wedding, and Mei adheres to etiquette, so Gu Qiao uses Mei to suppress Chen Zhao.

Sure enough, when Chen Zhao heard this, he thought that he would marry someone tomorrow, but he finally let go of her hand reluctantly.

"Tonight is probably the last time I have walked through the window, and I will never use it again." He walked to the window and couldn't help but preach.

Gu Qiao chuckled, "Not necessarily. If you make me angry in the future, you might have to leave."

Chen Zhao immediately came forward, "Madam means that if you get angry in the future, lock me outside the house, I can still climb into the window, right?"

Gu Qiao suddenly realized that this was wrong and immediately pushed him, "I think beautifully, leave yours."
Chapter completed!