Chapter 148: The Smart Brother-in-law

Lu Xihua turned her head and saw her brother at a glance. A look of joy suddenly appeared on her face. Without hesitation, she gently pushed her husband in her arms and walked quickly to Lu Zhanxing. With excitement flashing in her eyes, she shouted happily: "Brother, you are here!"

Seeing his elder sister push Gu Xuyao ​​away without hesitation, Lu Zhanxing secretly rejoiced. He knew that his position in his elder sister's heart was irreplaceable, and this feeling of being valued made him feel extremely warm. He smiled and responded, "Elder sister, I came to see you."

Gu Xuyao ​​sighed helplessly, watching his wife abandon him like this. Although he was dissatisfied, he also knew that his wife doted on her younger brother the most, so he could only love her as well.

Lu Zhanxing smiled secretly in his heart, bowed to Gu Xuyao, then raised his head and smiled: "Brother-in-law, did I disturb you?"

Gu Xuyao ​​smiled slightly, shook his head to indicate that he was not disturbed, and explained: "Your eldest sister was very happy to know that you were coming over. She had someone arrange your favorite food early on, and will call your second sister and second brother-in-law to eat together later."

Lu Zhanxing nodded repeatedly, expressing his agreement. As long as they didn't show off their affection in front of her, nothing else mattered.

After talking for a while, Lu Xihua went to prepare lunch and asked Gu Xuyao ​​to accompany Lu Zhanxing around the mansion.

The prefect's mansion had three courtyards. Lu Zhanxing followed his brother-in-law around the mansion and went to Gu Xuyao's study. Soon a maid brought up tea.

"This mansion is much better than the prefect's mansion in Yongliang. Your elder sister and I lived in Yongliang a few years ago, and that mansion was even more simple." He did not feel bitter, but felt that the place was full of memories.

"But it's more comfortable over there, isn't it?"

Lu Zhanxing replied with a smile. Her original intention was that although Yongliang was a bit desolate, it was a place far away from the emperor and there were few wars. It would be good to develop stably there. Anyway, he would be transferred back to take up the post after three years. This was also why his grandfather wanted him to go there to gain experience and become an official with power when he returned.

Because my grandfather understood that anyone from the Lu family who was in the Hanlin Academy would not be able to enter the cabinet, so my grandfather had to transfer his eldest grandson's son-in-law away.

But her words made Gu Xuyao ​​misunderstand.

Gu Xuyao ​​looked at her meaningfully. Before going to Yongzhou, he thought he would encounter many difficulties and challenges in Yongzhou, and might even suffer a lot.

But after arriving in Yongzhou, he was surprised to find that although it was a bit desolate, his work in Yongzhou was surprisingly smooth and the officials were very cooperative.

At first, he thought that the Anguo Mansion had given advance notice, so these officials were so respectful. However, when he learned that Lu Zhanyan intended to climb to the top, he suddenly realized.

It turns out that Yongzhou is the Lu family's last retreat.

Because Yongzhou borders Qi State, the two countries have always maintained a non-interfering relationship.

Although Yongzhou is relatively desolate, it is a relatively safe place. If the Lu family is really at the end of their rope and has nowhere else to go, they can just hide in the territory of Qi.

Moreover, based on Gu Xuyao's understanding of the old Duke, he must have made proper arrangements in Qi and left a way out for the Lu family.

Thinking of this, Gu Xuyao ​​couldn't help but sigh that the old Duke's foresight was truly admirable.

He finally understood why he could not stay in the Hanlin Academy after passing the imperial examination.

If Emperor Qian had intended to deal with the Duke of Anguo's Mansion, then as the son-in-law of the Duke of Anguo's Mansion, he would definitely encounter many obstacles and troubles if he stayed in the Hanlin Academy.

On the contrary, if he leaves the capital, he might be able to live a more stable life. Moreover, those officials who cooperate with him should all be the old Duke's men.

He secretly thanked his luck that he was not a narrow-minded person, otherwise he would have been resentful towards the Anguo Mansion after being transferred so far away, thinking that they did not help him stay in the capital.

However, when he was suddenly transferred back to Yuzhou by Lu Zhanyan, he couldn't help but feel confused. Didn't Lu Zhanyan know the situation in Yongliang?

"You are right. Yongzhou is indeed safe and comfortable. Grandfather is very far-sighted."

Lu Zhanxing thought that he was very far-sighted when he said that his grandfather had transferred him there, so he did not delve into it. Instead, he took a sip of tea and asked, "My brother-in-law should know about the situation on my brother's side, right?"

"Well, I know a little bit. He did a good job, but the risk was too high and he was too impatient."

Gu Xuyao ​​was a little worried.

This can indeed help you quickly control the situation, but because you are too eager, your foundation is not solid. Once someone discovers the flaw, you will be in an irreversible situation.

Lu Zhanxing knew very well that Gu Xuyao ​​didn't know about the existence of the Black Dragon Order, so he had this worry.

However, the Black Dragon Order was her eldest brother's last trump card, and she could not explain it in too much detail.

"Brother, maybe you are worried about grandfather!" Lu Zhanxing said.

Grandfather can only live until the end of this year at most. Huali once said that grandfather had many old illnesses and his physical foundation had been damaged. It was already the limit for him to live until now. His brother wanted to take control of power quickly, but this path was destined to take a long time.

Hearing this, Gu Xuyao ​​also expressed his understanding and said, "Your elder sister has raised an army of 30,000 elite soldiers in Yongliang, which can be mobilized at any time. After coming to Yuzhou, she also trained an army of 10,000 women in a farm in the suburbs. I hope these troops can help your brother!"

Lu Zhanxing's heart suddenly trembled. Elite soldiers? Women's army?

She understood the women's army. Maybe her brother-in-law was afraid of not having enough manpower, so he asked her elder sister to train the women's army. But those 30,000 elite soldiers...

In the book, there was a snowstorm in Qinzhou. Due to the inaction of officials, a rebel army rose up. There were about 30,000 people, and each of them was an elite. They fought one against ten and occupied many places with great momentum.

The Fourth Prince went to quell the rebellion, and it was intended that the Fourth Prince would be trapped in a dead end, but who knew that the Fourth Prince had the Ink Dragon Order on him.

The soldiers of Molongling swore to protect the Fourth Prince to the death. With the addition of the number one eunuch Bai Jing, these 30,000 people were wiped out by Molongling.

But this did not prevent the Fourth Prince from putting the blame of this rebel army on Lu Zhanyan, and Gu Xuyao ​​did everything he could to protect Lu Zhanyan.

He had to stand up and admit that he was the one who started the war in order to avenge his wife Lu Xihua and wanted the Fourth Prince to pay with his life.

It was clearly a plan planned by Lu Zhanyan and Gu Xuyao, who wanted to deal a fatal blow to the Fourth Prince, but they ended up suffering heavy losses.

Thirty thousand elite soldiers were lost, Gu Xuyao ​​was convicted and beheaded, Lu Zhanyan was saved, but he was stripped of his official position...

Thinking of this, Lu Zhanxing looked with complicated eyes at his brother-in-law who always liked to pretend to be weak in front of his eldest sister. He was really admirable.

In the book, with the help of Gu Xuyao, the Fourth Prince was indeed caused a lot of trouble and almost failed in his rebellion. Unfortunately, he is the male protagonist, and as long as he is still alive, he will not die.

Fortunately, the Fourth Prince does not have the Black Dragon Order in this life. If he were to instigate a rebellion again this time, I'm afraid the Fourth Prince would never come back.

Thinking of this, Lu Zhanxing felt a surge of anticipation in his heart.

Any prince can go to quell the rebellion, since they will stay there forever anyway.

"Brother-in-law, how did you come up with the idea of ​​asking my eldest sister to train these 30,000 elite soldiers?"