Chen Man, the Marquis of Jingyuan, was already the deputy governor of the Grand Governor's Office, and this was a position under the Grand Governor and Deputy Governor. Compared with the identity of the Marquis of Chen Man, the scattered nobles like Chen Man, if he had not served as the King of Zhao in the affairs of King Qi, he would have never had the opportunity to obtain such a real position.

After becoming the assistant general, Chen Man's power and status were slightly improved, and the gate of the Jingyuan Marquis' Mansion also had guests visiting every day, which made Chen Man quite satisfied.

Both sons also agreed to the marriage, which is considered a relatively high-ranking family in Fuzhou. It was only when King Zhao reunites with him that King Zhao could succeed. Chen Man was extremely grateful to King Zhao. He believed that relying on King Zhao could be said to be the most wise decision in his life.

In the evening, when Chen Jingzhong heard the news, he rushed to the flower hall immediately. There were five or six guests in the hall, all of whom were more famous in Fuzhou City but not as good as those of the Jingyuan Marquis Mansion. Of course, they were very respectful and polite to Chen Man. The atmosphere in the flower hall was very good, and the aroma of wine and coriander drifted far away.

Chen Jingzhong walked behind Chen Man and whispered to his father the news he received.

Chen Man originally disagreed and thought that his son was sneaky and unconventional. His chopsticks hovered in the air, with a smile on his face and a smile in his eyes. He nodded politely, as if he was sorry. Look, I was not good at teaching my children, and my son was not very conventional, but his son was the Si Marquis after all, and the Marquis of Jingyuan in the future. Even if he was me, he had to give his son some decent appropriately.

But after Chen Jingzhong finished speaking, Chen Man's face changed instantly. The guests present saw that the face of Jingyuan Hou changed. When he loosened his hands, the chopsticks fell on the table, making a crisp sound.

Chen Man, who was as stupid as a chicken, did not come to his senses for a long time. He was stunned at first, and then became extremely anxious.

The guests were also stunned. They went to Chen Man for a banquet, of course they were all from the King of Zhao. Now that they heard such news, they were already considering whether King of Zhao had begun to lose power.

If the period when the title and official positions of the court are respected in the period of peacetime and the pretext of the Great Wei Dynasty, then Xu Zi made more contributions first, and it would not be a trouble or problem for King Zhao before he was appointed as the king.

But now it is obviously approaching the chaotic times, at least there are signs of chaotic times coming. Local princes are eager to capture troops and store grain. If a great battle comes, even if every capable person cannot establish his own foundation, he can still obtain a better position in the new pattern with the strength he has in his hands.

Even if it takes decades to troubled times, if you master a certain amount of strength, it is easier to protect yourself in troubled times.

Many people who worship King Zhao may not necessarily be greedy for wealth and honor, but consider that if there is really chaos in the world and the court will find it difficult to control the situation, the local forces in Fujian are still the most powerful.

The emperor's biological father and prince are secondary. King Zhao has a wing army of at least 50,000 or 60,000 people, and three armies of the imperial guards. This is the most critical point.

In troubled times, force is the most trustworthy and reliable thing. Compared with titles, official positions, reputations, only the force you master is the most important.

If the news is true, Xu Zixian's military power is significantly higher than that of King Zhao and the Funeral Office. He will be the most well-deserved force on Fujian Road. King Zhao and Lin Douyao must retreat to avoid his edge.

Tens of thousands of powerful pirates were defeated by the Nan'an Marquis Mansion, which only showed the strength of the Nan'an Marquis Mansion's army on land, but it was far more than that. If the pirates' fleet was also defeated by the Nan'an Marquis Mansion, it only means that the strength of the Nan'an Marquis Mansion on sea is far beyond people's imagination!

King Zhao became a joke, and Lin Douyao was not much better. Chen Man and others were full of confidence and thought that they were also part of the decisive power. Only then did they realize that their group of people really counted nothing.

"Impossible, absolutely impossible!" The guests stood up and said goodbye. This kind of news was so shocking that they needed to go back and discuss with others. If it was true, the next decision would be quite important.

Chen Man could no longer look back, and he had no choice but to make another decision. He could only scream. The louder he was, the more pitiful and ridiculous he was.

The guests gradually left, and Chen Man said to Chen Jingzhong in a hoarse voice: "Do you think the news is true or false?"

Chen Jingzhong looked depressed and said, "When I came over, I asked many people, and everyone was very cautious. Except for Liu Guangsi, most people said that this matter was hard to explain, and they dared not say it was true, nor did they dare to assert that it was false. After all, it was true for the people who went to the East Vanguard to go to the East Vanguard, but if you want to say that thousands of government troops could defeat tens of thousands of pirates, your son would still believe... I know Xu Zixian's ability to lead troops to control the army.

The broken ships of the Nanyang Navy can defeat hundreds of warships, which is really hard to believe."

Chen Jingzhong is much more steady than before. If he had been the one before, he would probably be like Chen Man, jumping up and shouting, it would be impossible.

"If it is true..." Chen Man shook his head and smiled bitterly, saying, "We are afraid it's over."

Chen Man suddenly felt a little surprised and whispered: "Xu Zixian is not a stingy person. How about we're going to work for it?"

"He is really not a stingy person." Chen Jingzhong smiled bitterly, "But what's the use of him asking us?"

"Someone always needs to wave his flag and shout and give him advice?"

Chen Jingzhong did not speak out. He felt that his father was too incredible. Not to mention his previous grudges, even if he was involved in the poisoning of the King of Qi, the Marquis of Jingyuan would not get out of the house.

As for those who are shaking flags and shouting, as long as Xu Zi can maintain the current momentum, will there still be a shortage of people?

It would be even more ridiculous to give advice. Xu Zixian, from the ruined Marquis' Mansion to now being the number one force on Fujian Road. If he manages properly, the Nan'an Marquis' Mansion will become the number one force in the entire Great Wei maritime power. Xu Zixian rises all the way, who needs to give advice?

The old King Qi who passed away may be considered one, but others should just die as soon as possible.

"Xu Zixian is afraid of being a Duke this time." Chen Jingzhong felt increasingly that the news should be true, which was a very strange feeling. Of course, he hated and hostile to Xu Zixian. If he had the chance now, he would kill Xu Zixian without hesitation. But people would have a very strange mentality. If their past enemies become stronger and stronger, they would have a sense of powerless respect. However, Xu Zixian would not take the insignificant past of Chen Jingzhong and Xu Zixian seriously. This is called Chen Jingzhong feeling lost, but not angry.

After Xu Zixian established Nan'an League Training and won many victories, the actual status of the two has become completely different.

When saying such words, Chen Jingzhong was not angry, and even had some respect. After saying something, he said to Chen Man: "If the court ordered him to go to Fuzhou to preside over the military and political affairs and squeeze out King Zhao, our father and son would have to go to Jiangling to escape."

Chen Man said depressedly: "I hope there will be no such day."

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For two consecutive days, no official in Fuzhou came forward to express his opinion, no one affirmed it, and no one came forward to deny it, which shows that there is a market for rumors, but it has not been officially confirmed.

The so-called official confirmation is that without the high-level military and political leaders of Fuzhou sending people to the Dongfan, they can only wait for news from the Nan'an Marquis Mansion.

Whether it is ordinary news or publicity, it can only be said to be speculation before the confirmation of the Nan'an Marquis Mansion of the Dongfan.

The senior officials of Changwen Hou Mansion, including Chen Dujing, Chen Duguang, Chen Duli and Chen Duzhong, gathered from early to late. Chen Duguang's violent temper broke out and he fell several teacups in a row. He did not slander the servants and kept scolding them, making the people in Changwen Hou Mansion walk on thin ice, for fear that the third master would be pulled over and scold them.

However, the overall atmosphere in the Hou Mansion is quite relaxed and relaxed, including the back house.

The adults gathered together, and the back house was the world of women. Chen Wenjun was surrounded by a group of women, most of whom were respectful elders. They would not say it explicitly, but the flattering look in their expressions could be seen without having to look closely.

Chen Wenjun was so upset that she could only try to socialize. She also knew that she would be the Marquis after she got married. She would probably have more similar occasions in the future. Even if she didn't like it, she would have to do her duty.

Born as a human being, many times, we cannot live according to our original intentions, even if we are extremely rich and noble, this is true.

In the evening, Chen Zhengzhi walked over with a relaxed look on his face and dragged Chen Wenjun into the courtyard.

When the night is drooping, the green pine trees around them are like ghosts hidden in the shadows, and people are lighting lanterns everywhere. In the process of alternating light and darkness, in the strange scene, Chen Zhengzhi said to Chen Wenjun: "I have a firm plan before, so I can't wait like this, and I'll ask me to go there in person."

"Is it what Uncle San means?"

"Uncle Jiu also agreed, and Uncle Jiu is the easiest one." Chen Zhengzhi said: "Uncle Jiu and Mingda have been working together for a long time. He said that 99% of the news is true. He believes in Mingda and the army of the Nan'an Marquis' Mansion."

Hearing Chen Zhengzhi's words, Chen Wenjun whispered: "Uncle Jiu also has business in the East Fan, so I wish I could click to withdraw from the pirates as soon as possible."

Chen Wenjun suffered a lot a while ago. Girls in the big family always had to suppress themselves and hide themselves. Even if they were worried or afraid, they always had to pretend to be generous when they were in front of others, and they were not surprised by the wind and rain.

The lady of a family came out. Who can tell what kind of worries and inner suffering Chen Wenjun has encountered during this period.

Especially at the most dangerous time, some people in Changwen Hou Mansion not only complained that the family had too deep connections with the Nan'an Hou Mansion, cooperated too deeply, and invested too much, but also had many suggestions, and simply abandoned their engagement with the Nan'an Hou Mansion and married Chen Wenjun to Xu Ziwen to restore their relationship with the Zhao Wang Mansion.

This will still lead to some money, but at least score politically. Changwen Hou Mansion can continue to grow and develop on Fujian Road.

Some people in the family agree with this kind of superficial view of quick success and instant benefits. Fortunately, Chen Dujing and others ignored it at all, but Chen Wenjun himself knew that if the Nan'an Marquis Mansion was really defeated and the Dongfan was destroyed, and Mr. Xu Zi died, it would be a matter of time before the marriage was destroyed.

The girls in the big family enjoy wealth and honor while maximizing the benefits of the engagement for the family and maximizing the interests of the engagement. This is their mission.

Chen Zhengzhi smiled, knowing that his sister was full of resentment. Today, he surrounded Chen Wenjun and said those who were pleased. A few days ago, they might have been the group of fools who were shouting to retreat to the Nan'an Marquis Mansion.

Chen Zhengzhi smiled and said, "Uncle Jiu is really confident. He has been in the Dongfan for the longest time and knows the best about what Mingda and his friends do. Uncle Jiu said a few days ago that unless Mingda cannot afford to get sick, the Dongfan will be as stable as Mount Tai. Now that the news is coming, Uncle Jiu is most certain, and it must be true. My father and the third uncle are half-believing and half-doubted. My father mocked that when people hear good news, they will subconsciously deny it because they are afraid that it is fake. Now there is no other way, so I can only hurry to the port of Fuzhou. My Chen family has a boat at the port and has sent someone to summon sailors. I will be in the Dongfan tonight."

Chen Wenjun said: "Brother, you have to work hard, and you must be careful about your own safety."

"It's okay..." Chen Zheng was ambitious and acted inadvertently, but he could always live up to the entrusted people. Just like now, he smiled casually: "I asked someone to find a soft sailboat in the sky. Our family has a small soft sailboat. Turn around quickly and eat quickly. Ordinary boats can't catch up with me. If the situation is wrong, I'll just ask someone to run away quickly."

No matter what, he always takes risks. Chen Wenjun's eyes were slightly red and his concern was very obvious.

"Father, Uncle San, Uncle Jiu and others have a resolution." Chen Zhengzhi knew that his sister was worried, so he said in a half-joking tone: "They said it was done. Once the pirates are over, the cotton and bean fields are over, and the wedding date will be almost half a month at most. Then the day will not be delayed. Just ask Mingda to come and greet you and take you away with you in a grand manner."

Chen Wenjun didn't say anything, which was what she should have done. Even if she was as close as a eldest brother, she would not say it explicitly. When people were talking in a hurry, she hid a pair of scissors in her sleeve. If the family decided to break the contract, she would commit suicide with scissors and would never marry Xu Ziwen.

She had seen a strange man in the world, and understood that Xu Zixian was worthy of entrusting his life, and also felt Xu Zixian's affection. In such a situation, how could Chen Wenjun remarry others?

"The best way to do the Dongfan is to be quicker." Chen Zhengzhi's face was full of a comfortable smile. He continued: "Father, third uncle, sixth uncle, and ninth uncle all felt that it would be unreasonable to not be named Duke this time. This is a merit, and it is not necessary to be named Prince. But the emperor will definitely delay it again. But no matter what, the title of Duke is inevitable. When you marry, you are not the Marquis, but the second-rank Duke's wife, and your status is higher than that of your father."

Chen Wenjun finally smiled slightly. Of course, she was not happy about why the Duke's wife, but she was happy for Xu Zixian. Chen Wenjun recognized Xu Zixian in Qizhou. At that time, he was a depressed boy, and his eyes were unwilling to be unyielding. Later, Chen Wenjun realized that the old Nan'an Marquis at that time had been defeated, and the entire Nan'an Marquis' Mansion was filled with sorrow. Xu Zixian's depression and unyielding were all because of this.

In the following years, the Changwen Marquis Mansion was still in glory, but the Nan'an Marquis Mansion was quickly destroyed. The old Nan'an Marquis once made efforts for the Marquis Mansion, but still failed.

Xu Ziwen became more and more arrogant. Among the royal family and the nobles, Xu Zixian's reputation was not good. This person had too high self-esteem, but his ability was not outstanding, and everyone did not like him. Only Chen Wenjun knew that what this young man who had lived in Qizhou had encountered could be guessed and what he wanted to do.

Occasionally, Chen Wenjun could find the admiration in Xu Zixian's eyes, and she would be very happy at that time, but this kind of look was always fleeting, and she also understood why.
Chapter completed!