kingnovel Chapter 1253: The Army Enters the City
Chapter 1253: The Army Enters the City
Lao Hei: "You fought so hard, and now it's time to say this? It's ok for you to fool others, but why are you fooling us?"
Zhou Dacang glanced at them and said, "What else? Are you dissatisfied?"
The two were speechless.
If they were dissatisfied... they could only be dissatisfied secretly. On the surface, they still had to express gratitude happily and accept the reward joyfully.
Zhou Dacang felt that he was doing very well now. This status was a world of difference compared to that of a farm boy. Besides, he was still young and would have many opportunities to make achievements in the future.
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The second day was New Year's Eve, and the entire capital was extremely lively because today the Xu family army officially entered the city and moved into the palace.
Xu Xiushan rode first on horseback, followed by the four children of the Xu family, then the carriage carrying the old lady and her family, followed by the veteran generals and staff who had followed him to conquer the world, and finally the Xu family army.
Both sides were filled with people watching the fun.
These days, Xu's army has been behaving peacefully and hasn't caused any trouble. When they were cleaning the streets before, some of them even repaired the walls and floors of the common people.
Such actions brought great goodwill to the people.
There were well-informed and literate people who told people around them about the deeds of Xu's army, saying that they never had to cross the city walls wherever they went and that they distributed land to the common people. People in many places in the south were given land.
Many people were incredulous when they heard this for the first time. “Really? This great general even distributed land? So every poor family got one?”
"Not every family has it. They say that when the Xu family wins the world, the common people will have a good life. I think so too. I will study hard and take the imperial examination next year, and then I will enter the court as a scholar."
The arrival of the Xu family gave hope to students all over the world.
The new dynasty has just been established and many things need to be rebuilt. It is the time for them to make great efforts. If they don't work hard now, when will they work hard?
The common people waved their hands with smiles on their faces. Xu Xiushan was very satisfied as his position was well-deserved by everyone.
Zhou Guo looked down at the common people in the capital and couldn't help but sigh that they were still living under the emperor's feet. There were always so many people, even in a wealthy place like Nanjing or a stable place like the north, there were not so many people.
Moreover, everyone's life didn't seem too difficult. At least at this time, everyone was wearing thick clothes, which covered their bodies and filled their stomachs. Life was always good.
"Zhou Guo, Okura!"
"Zhou Guo, Okura! Oh, it's really them!"
Zhou Guo vaguely heard someone calling her, calling her uncle, and she searched the crowd inconspicuously with the corner of her eye.
She only noticed the few people jumping excitedly on the upper left who were particularly conspicuous, so she looked over there inconspicuously.
When those people saw her looking over, they became even more excited, jumping up and down and waving their hands, "Zhou Guo, Zhou Guo! It's us!"
"Okura Okura!"
Zhou Guo recognized them. Aren’t they the scholar and his group who had parted ways with them?
She turned her head and remembered her identity. She was Xu Anbei now. She had to look straight ahead and keep her eyes on the nose and her nose on the heart. She couldn't lose face for the Xu family.
Xu Sibei, who was standing by, laughed when he saw how serious she was, and said, "No need to be like this."
Zhou Guo was deflated when he heard this and replied, "Isn't this just to bring honor to our family? Isn't this what all wealthy families do?"
Xu Sibei smiled, "We are not a wealthy family. As long as it is not excessive, we can do whatever we want. You don't have to worry too much. This is not like you. Just act like you always do."
Zhou Guo was stunned. It was true. She used to do whatever she wanted and never bound by the rules of the world. Now that she was a member of the Xu family, why couldn't she let go?
This won’t work. Although she is Xu Anbei, she is still Zhou Guo, and still herself.
Walking forward, she saw a few familiar faces. Wasn't this the man surnamed Qin? He was the one who bought fruits from her on the way to escape, and later bought mountain products from her. He was the owner of Fumanlou.
When Master Qin saw her position, his expression was a little complicated. When he saw her looking over, he smiled and bowed, showing more humility than in previous years.
Zhou Guo nodded as a greeting. She would meet him someday and ask him if he wanted more mountain products. She had plenty of mountain products now and could have as many as he wanted.
Zhou Da Cang, who was behind, also saw Xiucai and his group. He was very surprised to see people from his hometown in this unfamiliar capital city. He nodded and greeted them.
The scholar and his entourage were extremely excited. So many of them went to the capital, but some died or dispersed along the way. Those without property were stopped outside the capital. Only a few of their families were able to enter the capital. They had no idea where the others had gone.
I have been living a hard life these years. How can I not be excited to see the uncle and nephew who have become outstanding people?
They all came from the same place. They became such high-ranking officials. In the future, they will have a backer in the capital.
The army marched through every street of the capital, and half of the people in the city had seen their faces.
Many former ministers of the previous dynasty went with the royal family, but many also stayed.
At this time, they all gathered at the gate of the imperial city. When they saw Xu's army coming, they knelt down and shouted, "Your Majesty, please enter the palace!"
Xu Xiushan said in a gentle tone: "Everyone, please stand up. I have not ascended the throne to announce it to the heavens and earth, and to the world, so I am not the emperor yet."
"Yes, welcome General Xu back to the palace!"
Zhou Guo followed him into the palace.
As soon as General Xu entered the palace, he went to discuss matters with the ministers of the previous dynasty who stayed behind and the team he brought with him. There was still half a month before the enthronement, and many things needed to be prepared and implemented, which could not be delayed.
The old lady and her daughters-in-law were also busy, and the palace was in chaos, so their abilities as mistresses were revealed.
Xu Xiaobei and the others were also busy.
Only Xu Sibei took her around the palace and chose a palace for her. "What do you think of this place? There is a lotus pond in front and a hill in the back. It has a mountain at the back and water in front. The feng shui is excellent. You can go up the mountain and swim in the water when you have nothing to do."
Zhou Guo shook his head, "I don't live in the palace."
How could she live here? She has so many things to do every day, and she may leave for other places at any time. It would be so inconvenient to live in the palace.
Xu Sibei said, "I know you won't live here all the time, but you must come to the palace often to visit mom. Why don't you stay here for a few nights? You need a place to stay when it's late. Dad doesn't even have a concubine, and there are only a few masters. The huge palace is empty. You should take one and add some popularity."
Zhou Guo asked him, "Where do you choose?"
Xu Sibei said: "I'm not picky, I can live anywhere, but you can't live with me, you have to live in the harem."
Zhou Guo finally chose one, which was not far from the old lady. The yard was not big, with a few magnolias planted in the backyard, a few weeping crabapples planted in the front yard, and a few large pots of water lilies under the corridor. Although they were all trees that could not bear fruit, they were still beautiful.