"Don't worry, brother!"
Gu Ting felt wronged. He was not anxious at all. It was obviously his sister who was anxious.
He threw out so many things in one breath. He just talked about the Northwest Army, and then the topic turned to the South, and then there were water battles and naval battles...
It is obvious that my sister has been planning for the south for many years. She may have even simulated the route of advance, where to attack, and how to attack.
He asked curiously, "How can my sister take care of so many things at the same time?"
Gu Jiu said proudly, "Because I know how to use people well, I have a large group of capable people under my command, so I can naturally take care of several aspects at the same time. In addition to training personal soldiers, brother should also search for a few talents in the army, or select people from the Gu family who are worth training. Even if it fails in the end, it doesn't matter. I will cover it for you, just consider it as gaining experience."
Gu Ting felt a little weak, "I really don't know how to cultivate talents."
Gu Jiu said solemnly, "If my brother wants to lead the troops into battle, he must use trustworthy people to manage key points, such as logistics, weapons, and raids. My brother needs these talents, and it would be best if he could personally discover and train them. It doesn't matter if you don't know how to do it, you can learn slowly. The time you rest in the Jing Camp is your opportunity to learn and enrich yourself.
I've always told you, brother, to study, to absorb the lessons learned from books, and to apply them to your own life. Today, I'm giving you a task: write down all your combat experiences and key battles from these years. I'll give you one month to submit your work before reporting to the Jing Daying Camp.
Gu Ting was dumbfounded!
It felt like I had suffered 10,000 points of fatal damage.
He, he, he is already quite old, and a second-rank military commander, yet he still has to do homework!
Damn, can I refuse?
He asked weakly, "I can't write!"
"Even if you can't write, you still have to write. It doesn't matter if you use plain language or pay attention to literary grace. The key is to record your thoughts, feelings, experiences, and problems you discover. This is very important and must be completed without compromise."
Gu Ting wanted to cry but had no tears. "Can you not write it?"
"No! The military officers of the Northwest Grand Military Governor's Office, like you, all have to do their homework. His Majesty has already issued the order. Calculating the time, the Grand Military Governor's Office has already received His Majesty's decree."
puff!
The military commanders in the far-off Northwest Military Governor's Office were wailing and cursing the court for being indifferent and always looking for trouble.
Gu Jiu and Liu Zhao were not looking for trouble, but preparing for the future.
Gu Ting held his head in pain.
Let him do anything except writing.
He wanted to die as soon as he started writing.
Gu Jiu was firm in his attitude and would not allow Gu Ting to struggle.
In order to make the atmosphere more relaxed, Gu Jiu asked about the situation at home.
"Brother, you've returned to Beijing. Is everything okay at home? Did you get in touch with your second and fifth brothers while you were in the northwest?"
Gu Ting shook his head, not wanting to talk about the situation at home. "Everything is fine at home, sister, don't worry. When I was in the northwest, we met twice in the first year after they arrived, and we haven't been in touch since then."
Gu Jiu understood, "Father must have made things difficult for you."
Seeing Gu Ting talking about the situation at home in a casual manner, Gu Jiu understood everything.
Gu Ting laughed heartily, "I am no longer the kid who had nothing back then. If my father wants to embarrass me, he has to ask me if I am willing."
Gu Jiu smiled, feeling relieved for his brother.
She brought a surprise to Gu Ting. "Two years ago, I asked someone to find a house. I used the money from your dividends from Sihai. Here are the deeds to the house and the property. Keep them safe, brother. Since we haven't split up yet, the name on it is my sister-in-law's. It has three courtyards and two gardens, a quiet place in a bustling city. If you don't feel comfortable living in the Gu Mansion, you can move there at any time.
We have servants already, all old men from the Gu family who were dismissed by your father. I'll select the most loyal and hardworking of them and place them in your mansion. When you have time, take your sister-in-law, nephews, and nieces over to see it. Didn't you say to have Sanhe Express ship all the big belongings? Why not just leave them in the new mansion to avoid another commotion?
Gu Ting was very surprised, "My sister really bought a house for me?"
"Yes! It's my sister-in-law's name on it, see it clearly."
"My sister is so kind and thoughtful. This house is in a great location, right on the edge of the imperial city, so everything is convenient. It's only three blocks away from home, so quiet! If Xiaoman knew about this, she would probably wake up laughing in her dreams. This house must be very expensive, right? Can I afford such a house with my dividends?"
Gu Jiu laughed heartily, "Brother, you underestimate the profit-making methods of Sihai Trading Company."
Gu Ting chuckled, "Sister, you are so kind to me. How can I thank you?"
Gu Jiu jokingly said, "Finishing your homework well is the best way to thank me."
Gu Ting was overwhelmed! He suddenly felt that life in Beijing would be worse than death.
"I might as well go back to the Northwest!"
"Even if you return to the Northwest, you can't escape this lesson."
Gu Jiu directly shattered Gu Ting’s delusion.
Gu Ting sighed repeatedly.
Gu Jiu reminded him, "Don't sigh, this is a new house, a new atmosphere. No matter what your father says, don't pay attention to him, and don't promise anything. I have my own ideas."
Gu Ting was obviously stunned for a moment, "Sister, do you know what father is thinking?"
"A title, right?"
Gu Ting nodded repeatedly. "As soon as I got home yesterday, he brought up the matter of the title. I was so impatient that I almost had a falling out with him."
Gu Jiu pursed his lips and smiled, "Don't pay attention to him, let him do whatever he wants."
Because Master Gu was so troubled, Gu Hun found an excuse to move out and lived in Xinmin County with his wife and children. He would only go back to visit during the New Year and other holidays.
Gu Ting sighed, "Father has been the same for decades, he's really noisy."
"His life was ruined by women. Stay for lunch. Come with me to Xingqing Palace. His Majesty has something to ask you."
Gu Ting suddenly became nervous, "About the Northwest Army?"
"Don't be nervous, brother. Your Majesty is just asking casually."
Gu Ting breathed a sigh of relief. "I have to go to my uncle's house tonight for a banquet and drinks. Tomorrow, the Marquis's Mansion will host a banquet and I have to go. The day after tomorrow, I have to go to the clan elders..."
When Gu Ting returned from the northwest, the Gu family members prepared a banquet to entertain him. The banquet was scheduled for ten days later.
This is just family-oriented.
He also attended banquets hosted by his military comrades and childhood friends.
Anyway, in the following days, I was either on the way to a banquet or currently at a banquet.
In addition to attending the banquets hosted by the Gu family, Pei Man also attended the banquets hosted by the Pei family.
Pei Man was born and raised in the capital, and had more connections there than Gu Ting. The banquet invitations were already scheduled for a month later.
In short, both couples are very busy.
Not only are they busy with the banquet, but they are also busy taking their children to meet relatives and friends, integrating them into the social circles of Beijing, and taking care of their studies.
"If my nephews and nieces want to study, they can go to Shanhe Academy."
Gu Jiu was very decisive.
"Can my daughter also go to Shanhe Academy?" Gu Ting was surprised.
Gu Jiu pursed his lips and smiled. "On Yuxiu Mountain, not far from Shanhe Academy, a Beijing Women's Academy is being built. It's already completed, and the interior decoration is in progress. In two months, they will officially start recruiting students. Then Niuniu will also go to the Beijing Women's Academy to study. With her leading the way, I think the famous ladies in Beijing will leave their homes and enter the academy to study."
This, this, this...
The step was too big.
Gu Ting asked worriedly, "Is it okay? Won't the court officials object? How can we guarantee the safety of the ladies?"
"There are many maids in the palace who have nothing to do. They are all sent to the academy. With them here, not even a mosquito can fly in."
ah?
Can it still be done this way?
Gu Jiu added, "The security outside the academy is the responsibility of the Ministry of Internal Affairs' Department of Punishment. If there is any problem, I will contact Lin Shuping."
Lin Shuping, who was serving Liu Zhao in Xingqing Palace, suddenly felt his nose itchy and very uncomfortable.
He has been under a lot of pressure recently, unable to sleep at night, and his hair is falling out in clumps.
Feeling like I'm going bald!
"Those guys from Shanhe Academy, even if they have eighteen skills, they won't succeed if they want to enter the Women's Academy."
The Women's Academy was so close, yet I couldn't get close enough. Even a glance was incredibly difficult. The over-energized students at Shanhe Academy were probably about to cry out in disbelief.
Gu Ting thought this was a bit of a stunt, but he didn't dare to say anything. He could only giggle.
He couldn't help but feel nervous when he followed Gu Jiu to Xingqing Palace.
Liu Zhao's attitude was very gentle, and the questions he asked were all routine questions that did not involve any sensitive issues.
Gu Ting secretly breathed a sigh of relief.
At noon, the family stayed in the palace for lunch.
The food tasted delicious. It seemed that the person in charge of the imperial kitchen had either changed or they had finally learned how to cook.
Gu Jiu knew that they were uncomfortable in the palace, so he sent them out after lunch.
…
In the carriage, Gu Ting excitedly took out the house deeds and land deeds.
"My sister used my dividend to buy us a house two years in advance. It has three courtyards and a garden, a quiet place in a bustling city. And it's in your name."
Pei Man was so surprised that she wanted to jump up. That’s great!
But she thought more about it. "I heard from my mother that the housing prices in Beijing have increased at least two or three times in recent years. Can your dividends buy such a large house? Could it be that the Queen paid for you? That won't do. I have to find a way to make up for it."
"Not suitable, not suitable!"
Gu Ting also felt that his dividends were not enough to buy such a large house.
"How can I just give the money to my sister? She will definitely be angry with me."
"Then how do you say thank you, Queen? I can't just accept such a big gift for nothing. I feel uneasy." Pei Man bit her lip, feeling a little worried.
Gu Ting said awkwardly, "My sister assigned me a homework."
"What homework?"
Gu Ting asked him to state the content of the homework.
Pei Man was stunned at first, and then burst into laughter.
She rolled up her sleeves and said, "I know how to repay the Queen. No need for the Queen to urge me, I will personally supervise that you complete your homework on time."
Are you still my dear wife?
Why did you change your mind?
Gu Ting was crying!
Pei Man was eager to try and couldn't wait to urge Gu Ting to start doing his homework.
The couple laughed and joked, and in no hurry to return to their old house, they first went to visit the new house.
As soon as they entered the house, the family immediately fell in love with it.
“I really want to live here!”
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