When night falls, the city of Nanjing is considered to be a brilliant light.Qi Junzao, with the support of his son, got out of the rental carriage in front of Qiao Zhiyuan's house.Nowadays, the ministry compound of Nanjing City is getting bigger and bigger, like a city within a city.Each house has two courtyards in front and back, plus a garden in the back.The outermost part of the compound is built with a courtyard wall as high as two meters, with one person in five steps and one post in ten steps, which is guarded by personal soldiers.Because the walls of the compound are all red, it is also called a red-walled compound by the common people, and only ministerial-level officials and generals can live in it.This time, it was just Qiao Zhiyuan who hosted Qi Junzao as a private person, and it didn't alarm too many people.The banquet has been prepared, just some simple Jiangnan side dishes.After the pro-soldiers at the door passed the word, Qiao Zhiyuan hurriedly went out to greet him in person, beckoned Qi Junzao and his son into the guest hall in the front yard, and sat down at the round table.As soon as the two of them sat down, there was a loud laugh at the door.It was Qiao Zhiqing, who had just finished handling official business and hurried here."
Teacher, I'm a step late, disrespectful and disrespectful" As soon as Qiao Zhiqing entered the room, he bowed to Qi Junzao, very respectful."
Where, it is already a great honor for the old man to come to the banquet of the president."
Qi Junzao returned the salute and said without humility or arrogance, his face was very calm."
Little brother Qi Youshen to meet Brother Qiao."
Qi You stood up and saluted respectfully, he was younger than Qiao Zhiqing, so he also called himself a junior brother.Because it was just a family dinner, there was no title to the president."
The teacher's son is getting more and more heroic, so sit down and talk."
A slight chuckle appeared on Qiao Zhiqing's face, waved his hand at Qi Youshen, and beckoned him to sit down."
Teacher, you have worked hard all the way.Zhiqing and I will toast you first, and we'll eat later.These small dishes are all specialties of Jiangnan, and you must try them. ”Qiao Zhiyuan greeted on the side, filled a glass to the four of them, and raised the glass in advance."
Okay, I'll do it with my second brother first."
Qiao Zhiqing also picked up the wine glass happily and drank it in one gulp."
Teacher, what does the imperial court mean, how can I assign you to go south" Qiao Zhiyuan also drank and looked at Qi Junzao suspiciously.He has been preparing for the establishment of judicial departments in various places in the past few days, and he has not been bothered to care about other matters, so he does not know much about the occupation of Shaanxi by the Huaxing Army."
Now I have to ask the President, our two countries have signed a peace agreement.Why did you suddenly raise troops to invade Shaanxi, and the Qing Dynasty didn't seem to have violated the peace treaty between the two sides" Qi Junzao sneered, picked up his wine glass and drank it, staring at Qiao Zhiqing's face."
What the teacher said is good, the Qing Dynasty did not violate the peace treaty between the two sides.But Shaanxi has been the territory of our Han people since the Qin and Han dynasties.I'm just going to take back my own things, and don't let this good place be wasted in the hands of the people. ”Qiao Zhiqing replied without reason at all, and even had a smile on his face, but his words were completely domineering that was irrefutable."
According to what you say, Jiangbei has been the land of the Han people since ancient times, and you have to take it all back" Qi Junzao's face suddenly fell, and he frowned angrily and spit out."
Teacher, my appetite isn't that big right now.The imperial court wants peace talks now, and I am willing.This time to take Shaanxi, also for the war in the northwest.The teacher didn't know that the Hui people were already going to establish an Islamic state in the northwest.At that time, not only the Han people, but also other ethnic groups will be slaughtered.The Qing Dynasty can't look down on these desolate places, and I, Qiao Zhiqing, can see that the northwest must not fall into the hands of the Hui people.If Shaanxi doesn't take it, how can it ensure the smooth flow of logistics" Qiao Zhiqing did not hide his strategic purpose and told Qi Junzao clearly."
Zhiqing, you do have the talent of an emperor.But as long as the old man and I live for one day, you don't want to take it away from the Qing Dynasty" Qi Junzao has been oppressed by Qiao Zhiqing's momentum since he saw him, and finally couldn't help but be angry.The right hand slapped the table, and the wine was also scattered on the table."
Father, you said that you should not be angry, why are you angry again?"
Qi Youshen hurriedly comforted the side, picked up the wine glass, and wiped the table."
Teacher, you finally came to Nanjing, let's not quarrel as soon as we meet.What the court has told you this time, I will definitely make you satisfied.Now that I have won Shaanxi, I promise that there will be absolutely no other actions within this year. ”Qiao Zhiqing was also amused by this old man's temper, and hurriedly comforted him, no longer provoking this old stubborn.He is not as sharp as he was last year, and he has to fight for right and wrong in everything.After all, Qi Junzao helped him a lot at the beginning, and he was also his second brother's teacher, so he didn't want Qiao Zhiyuan to be caught in the middle."
Yes, teacher.Zhiqing is right, you finally came to Nanjing.Let Youshen take you around, don't be like him. ”Qiao Zhiyuan also relieved Qi Junzao on the side.Qi Junzao breathed a sigh of relief, Qiao Zhiqing and Qiao Zhiyuan both put down their faces, and he would not be uninteresting."
Your Excellency, Your Excellency, you are right.The imperial court sent me to negotiate peace with you this time, and since the words have come to this, the old man has one more thing to ask for.There are still hundreds of thousands of banner people in Xi'an, what are you going to do with them, can you sell them to the old man again, and let them all go" Qi Junzao already knew Qiao Zhiqing's strategic direction, since he wanted to concentrate on seeking the northwest.Naturally, the imperial court will not be violated again within this year, and there will be no problem in this peace talks.But there is another thing that has always been on his heart, that is, to fight for Luo Bingzhang for a place.Cixi has promised that as long as the problem of Xi'an City is full of people, Luo Bingzhang will naturally be posthumously crowned.So the old man had a thick old face and pleaded with Qiao Zhiqing."
Teacher, you can naturally rest assured about this matter.I did not restrain the Manchurians in Xi'an, they can leave at any time. ”Qiao Zhiqing chuckled lightly and agreed to Qi Junzao without thinking about it.At the same time, there was a bad laugh in my heart, and all the people in Xi'an City were shaved off their braids.Now I am afraid that Cixi ordered them to leave, and they have no face to leave Xi'an City again."
That's fine, then when we talk about peace tomorrow, we just need to determine the border.Shen'er, I'm a little tired of being a father, let's stop here today. ”Qi Junzao didn't expect this mission to be so easy, he had been guessing Qiao Zhiqing's strategic purpose when he was in the capital, and he didn't know why he suddenly chose to take Shaanxi, and whether he would do anything else.You must know that among the provinces in Jiangbei, Shaanxi is the most desolate and barren province.Now that the words have been made clear, he has no interest in eating and drinking, so he asked Qi Youshen to hold his arm and leave."
Then there will be no teachers."
Qiao Zhiqing and Qiao Zhiyuan got up at the same time to see off the guests, and personally sent the two out of the house, and then the two returned to the guest hall and continued to drink.The brothers hadn't seen each other for a few days, and Qiao Zhiqing finally took the time to come out, just chatting with the second brother for a while."
Second brother, you see that you don't even have popularity in this family.You're not too young, hurry up and marry Cousin Xueying. ”Qiao Zhiqing touched a cup with his second brother and chatted with him."
Zhiqing, I'm busy with business now, how can I be in the mood to think about those things.Every day when I open my eyes, I can't wait to give birth to an extra pair of hands to review official documents."
Work and life are not in conflict, that's it, tomorrow I will send Su Sanniang and Wu Jie back to Shanxi.Our father's memorial day is approaching, and my eldest brother has sent me several letters asking me to go back.Just take advantage of this pick-up, let Su Sanniang be a matchmaker and give your marriage a final. ”Qiao Zhiqing chuckled unrefutably, but like an elder brother, he arranged Qiao Zhiyuan's marriage."
Okay, it's up to you, my eldest brother has been writing to me about it.Today, I escaped you, and I can't escape the big brother's level. ”Qiao Zhiyuan smiled bitterly and shook his head, thinking that it was time to consider marriage.Unexpectedly, this younger brother actually walked ahead of him, and now he has three children, and he will have three more in front of him."
Okay, then it's settled."
Qiao Zhiqing laughed and drank bitterly with his second brother.I stayed in his yard at night, and returned to my study after dawn.Su Sanniang was going back to her hometown in Shanxi today to worship her ancestors on behalf of Qiao Zhiqing, and she took Qiao Wujie to wait for Qiao Zhiqing in the study early in the morning."
Father, you're back."
Qiao Wujie could speak now, and when he saw Qiao Zhiqing entering the house, he hurriedly ran forward with small steps."
Hey, good son, don't think about my father" Qiao Zhiqing happily picked up the little guy, walked forward and sat down on the couch."
I think about it, every day."
The little guy opened his mouth and muttered.Big eyes sparkle and are very cute."
Zhiqing, I'm going back to my hometown this time, do you have anything else to explain" Su Sanniang looked at the affectionate appearance of his father and son, and a warm feeling surged in her heart for a while.At this moment, there is really a feeling of home, which is very comfortable."
I have a letter here, and you can pass it on to my eldest brother for me."
Qiao Zhiqing picked up Qiao Wujie again, took the written letter on the desk, handed it to Su Sanniang, and continued, "There is also a family affair for my second brother, and the woman is the daughter of my distant aunt, Jiang Xueying."
In this letter, I mentioned to my eldest brother that when you go back to your hometown, he will naturally arrange it. ”"Well, I'm the best at matchmaking.Then I won't bother you, the things have been packed up, and I'll leave later. ”Su Sanniang nodded, with a hint of a smile on her face, and hugged Qiao Wujie from Qiao Zhiqing's arms."
Then you should be careful all the way, and come back as soon as you finish this matter, don't worry me."
Qiao Zhiqing stroked Su Sanniang's face, and he hadn't made love to her for a long time.I don't know if it's because I haven't woken up from drinking, but I feel numb in my heart.Su Sanniang's face was flushed, and she felt the same way, and after letting the personal maid come in, she hugged Qiao Wujie out.At that moment, Qiao Zhiqing's clothes were removed, and the two went to the couch, and seized the time to make love for a while
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