Guo Yun was the eldest son of the Guo family, which is why he had the courage to say those words.
Wang Ling is out of luck. Although his family has high hopes for him, the Wang family is not as powerful as the Guo family now. He can only maintain appearances and acknowledge an elder brother.
"Happy New Year!"
Happy New Year to you all too!
"Here, have some candy!"
Before we knew it, spring had arrived.
The new year has arrived quietly.
During this time, Zhang Ning sent a letter saying that she was also unclear about the magic of Yu Ji's lineage, but with Zhao Hao's current abilities, Yu Ji could not do anything to Zhao Hao.
Of course, she promised to find out about Yu Ji's intelligence, but told Zhao Hao not to have too high hopes, since these people were not simple characters.
Finally, Zhang Ning left a sarcastic remark about treating her sister Mu Guiying well, implying that Zhao Hao was lecherous. Zhao Hao, naturally, didn't tolerate her and replied with a big "Cai" (a Chinese internet slang term for a sarcastic or rude response).
"My candied hawthorn, my candied hawthorn!"
"What? You want my candied hawthorns?"
On the streets, it was a time when everyone was celebrating the New Year.
Meanwhile, Zhao Hao, taking advantage of his boredom, found the garrison commander he had been searching for for a long time - Hao Zhao - in a village near Shangdang!
"Uncle Hao, Aunt Hao!"
"Dad! Mom, this guy has stolen my candied hawthorn again! o(╥﹏╥)o!"
"Haha... General, you flatter me. The child is just being ignorant, please don't take offense."
Zhao Hao smiled and said, "What are you saying, Hao Bofu? I just thought the kid was clever and cute, and I wanted to tease him a little. Tomorrow, you should take your sister-in-law to the prefect's mansion, get my token, and they will arrange a good job for you."
"Of course, Uncle Hao and Aunt Hao, what have you thought about my idea of having your son with you for training?"
Hao Zhao was still crying in her mother's arms and naturally didn't notice the conversation on Zhao Hao's side.
Mr. Hao was in a dilemma. He only had one son, and even if he could get a better life, they wanted to spend more time with their child.
Zhao Hao seemed to sense their worries and quickly said something.
"Don't worry, he's just going to Jinyang to study, learn to read, and practice martial arts with other children."
When you have some free time, you can take a leave of absence and come to Jinyang to visit him, right?
If Wei Ran doesn't give you guys a holiday, just tell me, and I'll teach him a lesson!
"Oh dear, General, you mustn't! It's not that I'm afraid of those things... it's just that everyone has a heart, and of course I want my child to have a good life, but I also don't want him to go to the battlefield..."
Zhao Hao sighed, "I understand all of that. But I never said he had to go to war. If he wants to join the army after his coming-of-age ceremony, Uncle Hao, can you stop him?"
"Then... we can't stop them."
"Therefore, our General's Mansion will not force him to fight. Whether he becomes a civil official or a military general, it depends on his own wishes."
When you've done a good job in Shangdang, you'll have the opportunity to move to Jinyang to develop your career, right?
"When that time comes, Hao Zhao will be able to come home and visit you two during his vacation, so you really don't need to worry too much."
Mr. Hao lowered his eyes slightly. He didn't want his child to be too far away from him, but he knew in his heart that he didn't want his child to be like him, only able to be a craftsman of mud and wood, never able to get ahead.
This child has been clever since he was little. Hao Zhao can learn many skills after his father teaches him only once or twice.
Therefore, Hao Zhao's family loved him very much, and Hao Zhao loved them too.
"I...agree. I hope the general will treat my son well. I will not thank you enough for this great kindness. Please accept my deepest bow!"
"No, no, the child is still here. You and I know this."
Alright, it's getting late, I should head back now. Aunt Hao, Uncle Hao, you should get ready!
"Alright... wife, you go ahead and prepare. I'll help you pack when I return from seeing the general off on his long journey."
After dealing with Hao Zhao's matter, tomorrow is the time for the tavern to refresh its recruitment.
While Zhao Hao was still wondering what kind of famous ministers and fierce generals would appear.
A cry for help abruptly pulled his wandering soul back to reality.
"No! I don't want to marry your family's idiot!"
"You wretched woman, you're nothing but unsold goods that brokers can't sell. How dare you look down on my child!"
"Go back! If you don't go back, I'll kill you!"
Zhao Hao's eyes narrowed slightly, and a surge of anger welled up in his heart.
"Uncle Hao, what's going on?"
Mr. Hao paused, sorted out his words, and then sighed in response.
"Sigh... This family, the man's surname is Huang, he is the butcher in our village. They finally had a son, but he was frightened by a wolf and fox spirit when he was young and lost his soul. Since then he has been mentally challenged and needs someone to take care of him so that he can eat, drink and relieve himself normally."
And such a man would certainly not be able to find a wife. General, as you know, brokers have existed since ancient times, and it was common for women from poor families to be sold to brokers.
As for those who were abducted... that's beyond my knowledge. The woman before me, though covered in grime, is someone I've seen countless times; she must have deliberately made herself look ugly with filth.
Perhaps... she was a woman of unparalleled beauty; such women are mostly... alas, mostly abducted by those convicts.
Mr. Hao looked around and, seeing that no one was paying attention to the two of them, whispered something in their ear.
"General, these matters must be very difficult for you to handle. Every household is either lacking a son-in-law or a wife. Those brokers have extremely wide connections. To say nothing of other things, at least according to what I've heard, even the village head of our Shangshui Village is in cahoots with them!"
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