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Chapter 129 Tongcheng Zhang Family
"My eldest brother followed my father to join the army and fight. Even if my third brother is just escorting food and grass, as long as the supply is not wrong, it will be a great military achievement after the war.
So when the army goes out to fight, what should they eat, what should they use, and how should they get supplies later?
The national treasury is so empty. Fifth brother, you have studied in Jiangnan for many years. Can you win over some wealthy businessmen or Han people and do something for the country together?
In addition to these, when you do things, how can you do them properly without being too conspicuous? Can you find a big banner to let our Dong'e family benefit and gain fame from it, while being able to fish in troubled waters in this trend?
For some achievements, it is enough for His Majesty to be aware of them. Publicizing them will only lead to the suspicion of being more meritorious than his master.
Our Dong'e family can be considered a famous and noble family. Why can't we emulate the family of Niuhulu Eyidu back then, where all male members, from father to son, can have outstanding contributions?"
The man has great ambitions and aspirations to pacify the territory and achieve great military merit.
Those who had originally only thought of relying on war and rushing to the front to kill the enemy suddenly felt as if they had been enlightened and began to consider the matter carefully.
"Well, don't think too complicated.
"Negotiating" and "raising the flag" are the tasks of my younger sister and our mother. It is enough that you can come up with a solution."
"Hey, sister, what should I do?"
Seeing his brothers in high spirits, Fengsheng realized belatedly that he seemed to play no role at all in this?
He Junyi'erha's expectations for this mutated little brother are actually very pragmatic.
So she replied, "You, just think about how to marry a princess."
Feng Sheng: ???
"The marriages of his older brothers are still uncertain, but you have arranged one for him?"
As the eldest brother, Zengshou actually smiled.
It was quite funny that at the age of only eight, he was forced by his six-year-old sister to prepare for a blind date.
But what he never expected was that He Junyi Erha then spoke calmly.
"Don't worry, my brothers know everything."
"Tell me, tell me! I'm curious! What arrangements will your younger sister make for your brother?" Erhe, who is physically disabled but mentally strong, is at the age of falling in love for the first time. Naturally, he is curious about this ignorant relationship between men and women.
In response to his support, He Junyi Erha did not keep anyone in suspense and directly told him her plans and arrangements.
"Then let's talk about you, Third Brother, marrying a girl from the Niuhulu family.
Then the second brother married a woman from the Tonggiya clan.
As for the fourth brother, my suggestion is Hesheli.
The fifth brother married a Han woman named Zhang. "
Wow, this scene is really comparable to a talent show, where you can pick any young lady from any family.
Zengshou became even more interested. His younger brothers had already talked about it, so what about him?
"And me?"
"You? You wait for the emperor to grant you marriage. Whatever the emperor says is the truth."
After listening to He Junyi'erha's arrangements, no one had any big ideas.
Marrying a wife is something that is decided by parents and matchmakers. Now that the younger sister in the family is favored by the old ancestors in the palace, the Grand Empress Dowager and the Queen Mother, and she has been resourceful since childhood, they are even more eager to help them find a virtuous wife.
As the only illegitimate son, Achuhun felt a little embarrassed at this time.
He opened his mouth and asked He Junyi Erha,
"Why did you make such an arrangement, little sister? Everyone else married noble ladies from the Eight Banners, why did you marry that Han woman, fifth brother?"
For a moment, he thought that this was out of consideration for his face and feelings, but he was not such a confused person, and he did not want his fifth brother to marry a Han woman of inferior family because of him.
You know, in the past year or so, because of the rumors about the Guwalgiya clan of the Zhengbai Banner, the reputation of the Han people, especially the Han women, has become extremely bad.
He Junyi Erha seemed to be unable to see his concerns and pretended to be proud and kept him in suspense.
"Fourth brother, you've hit the nail on the head.
Do you know who the Zhang I'm talking about is?"
Because he studied in Jiangnan and knew more about the Han people, the fifth brother Folgon guessed that
"Could it be the Zhang family of Tongcheng?"
"correct."
He Zhun Yierha clapped his hands and said, "That's the former Hanlin Academy Bachelor and Minister of Rites, Zhang Ying."
Everyone here has heard of the name Zhang Ying. He is one of the few Han bureaucrats entrusted with important tasks by the court.
Folgon continued to ask,
"But as far as I know, the daughters of Zhang Ying's family all have the habit of marrying back to their hometown. The meaning is that although Zhang has entered the court as an official, she has never forgotten her roots."
"That's Zhang Ying's personal opinion. How can the noble families in Tongcheng compare to the Dong'e Mansion in the capital?
Even if Zhang Ying is stubborn, would his wife and daughter-in-law be willing to let their daughter suffer?
Being a mistress of the Eight Banners is much easier than being a Han Chinese wife. After all, we are barbaric, have few rules, and are uncivilized."
Fu Cha knocked He Zhun Yi Er Ha's head in annoyance and rolled her eyes.
"Is there anyone who would disparage himself like you? Tsk."
"Are the Han people really so...troublesome?" Forgon suddenly felt a little scared.
"Don't worry, this red tape will only make girls respect men's rights more, and it will only be more beneficial to you."
"Ah this..."
Folgon didn't quite understand why his mother Fucha and his younger sister suddenly rolled their eyes at the same time, so he could only continue to listen to He Zhun Yierha's analysis.
"Zhang Ying's career path does not end here. In a few years, he will probably be promoted again.
The daughter made a bold guess based on first-hand information from the palace.
When Zhang Ying finishes mourning for his father, he will surely be reinstated as the Minister of Rites, and at the very least he will be given the position of Cabinet Scholar. Ten years later he may even become the Prime Minister.
His sons were very knowledgeable in various fields.
The eldest son Zhang Tingzan passed the imperial examination in the 17th year and became a Jinshi in the second class of the Jiwei year the following year.
The second son, Zhang Tingyu, won the first place last year. It is no exaggeration to call him a genius.
The other three and fourth sons are young, but it is undeniable that they have a promising future.
As a student who was educated at a famous private school in Jiangnan, it is natural for Fifth Brother to make friends with Han scholars."
Can be a phase! And he is a Han Chinese.
That is enough to show this man's ability, and it can also be seen that the emperor values and is satisfied with him.
In this way, Xiaowu, who was the most rebellious at that time, did find himself an extra way out.
Fu Cha nodded repeatedly, recalling the information in her mind and speaking slowly,
"Xiaowu is only ten years old this year, and this childhood sweetheart should indeed be nurtured from an early age.
It is unknown how old the four daughters born to Zhang Ying and his wife Yao are. However, it is certain that Zhang Ying's eldest son and his second wife Gu have a daughter who is of similar age.
Mother will make detailed inquiries for you some other day and then make arrangements. It is better to settle it as soon as possible while the Zhang family is still not prosperous."
The Zhang family is not a "banner family" and does not need to select concubines for marriage, so it is not wrong to settle it as soon as possible.
Moreover, using Xiaowu's engagement as an excuse to finalize the marriages for the brothers as soon as possible is in line with etiquette and no one can say that it is wrong.
After all, it's not right to let the youngest boy get engaged while his brothers remain single, right?
"Zhang Ying's daughter is the best, even if she is a little older.
It is said that a woman who is three years older than a man will bring him wealth.
And for this kind of Han Chinese family, it would be better if the generations were right.”
"Indeed, mother, you don't have to worry about it." Fucha nodded solemnly and wrote down Hezhun Yierha's instructions.