"Oh, right, that's probably him! Doesn't Lu Zheng seem to know him well? He was rescued by Lu Zheng, but betrayed by his fiancée, which led to the government wiping out the entire mountain stronghold without firing a single shot." Gu Nian slapped his forehead, realizing why his father had asked that question.
"So it was your fiancée who betrayed you! That's certainly a vivid memory. Lu Zheng asked about it twice. However, Meng Meng still firmly believes that no one in the stronghold will betray him again." Gu Shouxin nodded.
"Dad, why are you asking this? And how did you get in touch with him? Was he there specifically to help you?" Cai Xiaolian asked curiously.
“I plan to have him take the rest of his bandits to Niannian’s manor to sign indentures, but not permanent ones, just two-year contracts. After two years, they can decide for themselves whether to stay or leave. Niannian, from what you just said, it seems that Meng Meng’s character in the book is quite important. Do you think he’s a good fit?” Gu Shouxin asked.
“I think he’s capable. People in the army are not as easy to manage as bandits, but Lu Zheng had a discerning eye and chose him, giving him a great responsibility, which he has taken on. He can manage an army of 100,000 properly, so I believe he can manage a few dozen bandits as well,” Gu Nian said.
"Didn't you say there were traitors in his village?" Cai Xiaolian asked疑惑地.
“Mother, there are traitors everywhere. Even a good soup has a few bad apples. What we need to see is how he treats them. Father, Mother, I’m willing. Let him come to my estate! We’ll just grow some crops and flowers there anyway.” Gu Nian had complete confidence in Meng Meng.
"Alright! Anyone who tries to outsmart you two usually doesn't end well," Cai Xiaolian said with a smile.
"Wrong! It's those who try to scheme against our family that will end up badly! We have a little koi fish in our family!" Gu Nian corrected.
"Oh right, hahaha, I forgot about our little koi fish!" Cai Xiaolian said happily.
“Meng Meng and the others will be here in a few days. Let’s go to the estate tomorrow! Let’s invite Dad, Mom, Huihui, and Sisi along. The flowers and plants we planted last time should be fully grown. This time, we don’t need to make excuses,” Gu Shouxin said.
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The next day, the family of four only invited Grandpa Gu, Grandma Gu, Huihui, and Sisi.
Zhang wanted to go, but there was no one to hold her child, and they were all walking along mountain paths.
Uncle Gu has been busy every day lately, working for Master Yang.
As for Uncle Gu, after the seeds were sown, he would inspect the Gu family's land two or three times a day. He wasn't interested in going to the estate, since he had already been there once with Gu Shouxin.
Spring has arrived, and for Uncle Gu, the fields are what interest him most. There's no other reason than that the fields are where food fills their stomachs. If these things don't grow well, his family will go hungry. He may not have any other skills, but he can still ensure that his family doesn't go hungry.
"Grandpa, slow down! This path is difficult to walk on. Here, hold onto this stick, and Grandma will help you!" When they reached the steep slope, Gu Xin thoughtfully broke off a stick and handed it to Grandpa Gu.
"Xinxin, you're getting stronger! This tree branch isn't thin at all," Grandpa Gu said in surprise.
“These sisters get up early every morning to practice, and not only are they getting stronger, they’re also growing taller. You see them every day and you don’t even notice,” Grandma Gu said.
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