Chapter 3: The Zheng Family of Gate Valves (Part 2)

  Zheng Dashou, who was then the Cavalry General of the Sui Dynasty. However, this Cavalry General is not quite the same as the one in the Eastern Han Dynasty. The Cavalry General of the Sui Dynasty was only the head of a basic military prefecture under the Fubing system, with a rank of no more than fourth grade.

  Zheng Dasan's only son, Zheng Renji, served as a Tongshi Sheperson in the court, with an even lower rank.

  It can be seen that the Zheng family of Xingyang has indeed declined since entering Sui. Although there is still a branch of Zheng Yi to support, Zheng Yi has passed away, and his later generations rely on the remaining prestige to barely hold on, and it is clear that they cannot be compared with their ancestors.

  However, the Zhanhe River is not far from Xingyang, and the Zheng family's reputation still has its uses.

  The most obvious thing is that the general guarding the pass immediately sent someone to investigate after learning of Zheng Shi'an's request.

  Li Jianguo also couldn't make it clear where Yanjia Village was located.

  But the distance from Weishui Pass was obviously a considerable distance. If they were to pursue it in this manner, naturally they wouldn't be able to find any results. And so two days later, Zheng Shi'an received the relevant documents from the hands of the defending general at Weishui Pass and set off with Zheng Da Shi.

  During the Kaihuang period, Emperor Wen of Sui was very strict in managing household registration.

  Especially for the population hidden in the clan gate, it is even more concerned. The prime minister Gao Ying, also conducted a census several times to strictly manage the household registration. Of course, if the clan gate wants to hide, it's not a difficult thing. However, Zheng Shi'an served the Zheng family for five generations, and his identity and status were different from those of ordinary slaves. So when he wanted to adopt Li Jian Guo, he would naturally handle his household registration. Only in the relevant documents, Li Jian Guo's name had changed to Zheng Yan Qing. After returning to Xiangyang and handling the relevant procedures, he would have a formal identity.

  What did Zheng say?

  In Zheng Shi'an's arms, Li Jian Guo repeatedly repeated this name.

  He knew that from this moment on, he had officially integrated into this era. From now on, his name was Zheng Yanqing!

  From Guanlin to Gongyi, it didn't take too long.

  Zheng Shi'an had to stay by Zheng Da's side and take orders, so he left Zheng Yanqing on the carriage with Xu Mama.

  To say the least, Xu's mother and son were not qualified to sit in the car. The reason they could get on the bus was because of another baby in the car, Zheng Renji's son, Zheng Hongyi. Zheng Yanqing lay on the tiger skin cushion, sideways, looking at Zheng Hongyi who was sleeping soundly. But in his mind, there was no rest for a moment, thinking about what he would face in the future.

  If the calculation is correct, it should be the late Kaiyuan period now.

  After Kaihuang, there were four years of Renshou, followed by the reign of the foolish Emperor Yang Guang of Sui.

  When Emperor Yang of Sui was overthrown, he should have been in his early twenties. Then he would welcome the arrival of a prosperous era.

  How to go?

  Zheng Yanqing must have a plan.

  He didn't know that while he was planning his future, a pair of eyes were curiously staring at him up and down.

  Duoduo has fallen asleep, curled up beside Xu's mother.

  Xu's mother stared at Zheng Yanqing, her heart full of curiosity...

  This is a strange baby, in these few days, he rarely cries and is very quiet.

  Generally speaking, babies' eating, drinking, urinating and defecating are all out of control. But this little guy is surprisingly well-behaved, not needing Xu Mama to worry about him at all, and definitely not like Little Master Zheng Hongyi who needs his diaper changed several times a day. Most of the time, the little guy stares with big round eyes, sometimes seeming curious, other times as if deep in thought.

  Contemplation?

  A faint smile appeared at the corner of Xu's mother's mouth.

  She is mocking herself, and which little kid starts thinking while still in diapers?

  But this is really an interesting little guy, isn't it?

  The Zheng family was in Xingyang and had a considerable foundation.

  Each of the seven houses has its own residence, but only the main house has the qualification to live in the ancestral hall. Zheng Dashi, although having a good reputation, cannot live in the ancestral hall either. The place where he lives is called Anyuan Hall, which is also an important foundation of the Zheng family in Xingyang.

  The hall name is also a representative symbol of a large family clan.

  Unlike most aristocratic families, the Zheng family of Xinyang has two hall names. One is called Zhèng Jīng Táng (著经堂), named after the great Confucian scholar Zheng Xuan of the Eastern Han dynasty. Only the main branch of the clan can reside in the Zhèng Jīng Táng; while the other hall name, ān Yuǎn Táng (安远堂), is where the Zheng Dashi branch resides, named after Zheng Ji being enfeoffed as Marquis An Yuan for pacifying the Western Regions during the reign of Emperor Xuan of Han.

  These two names of halls also reflect Zheng's ideal of civil and military achievements to some extent.

  Zheng Dashan got off the carriage outside the An Yuantang gate and said to Zheng Shian: "Shian, you first settle the child down... right, wait a minute, I'll let someone arrange a wet nurse for you, it's convenient to take care of. After you've settled down, come find me again."

  A simple sentence, yet it reveals Zheng Shian's extraordinary status in Anyuan Hall.

  At this time, Xu's mother came over with Zheng Hongyi and Zheng Yanqing in her arms.

  Zheng Dashan glanced at Xu's mother and said in a low voice after a moment of contemplation, "Alright, let Xu's mother go take care of it."

  Although Xu's mother is almost thirty years old, she still has a youthful charm and elegance about her.

  Zheng Dashi bought Xu's mother and son in Luoyang, just because Zheng Hongyi's mother had just passed away, and the child also needed a wet nurse.

  But he found out that Zheng Renji seemed to have a crush on Xu's mother.

  Zheng Dashan had to be more careful. Zheng Renji was also in his prime, and after his wife's passing, Zheng Dashan considered finding him a suitable remarriage partner. Moreover, he already had someone in mind, and Zheng Dashan didn't want any unexpected complications at this time.

  The clan attaches great importance to intermarriage and reputation.

  Zheng Renji's wife and children have just passed away. If there is any rumor or gossip with the slaves, it will damage his reputation and affect the marriage.

  As soon as Zheng heard it, his heart skipped a beat.

  The reason is none other than that little girl Doudou, who has the Green Pearl Dagger in her arms and an extremely suspicious identity, shouldn't be involved too much. Instinctively, he wanted to open his mouth to refuse, stretching out his hand from his swaddling clothes, making a "yiya" sound of resistance.

  Zheng Shi'an smiled instead, "It seems that this child is quite compatible with Xu Ma, just as the old master said."

  He has been with Zheng Dasheng since he was a child and naturally understands Zheng Dasheng's mind.

  But Zheng Yankuang was unwilling, it was because Doudou and her mother had an unknown origin, staying by his side would be too dangerous.

  But this matter did not leave him room for opposition.

  Zheng Yanqing was in a dilemma when he saw a white horse galloping from afar.

  A scholar immediately dismounted his horse in front of the Anyuan Hall and quickly walked to Zheng Dashan.

  "Good fruit, how did you come?"

  Zheng Da Shi looked somewhat strange and said: "I was just saying that after washing up, I would go to the scripture hall to pay respects to our ancestors, but you came over first."

  The man, though dressed as a scholar, wore wide sleeves and a large robe, with his belt flying loose.

  But his figure is quite majestic and robust, exuding a sense of grandeur.

  He bowed before Zheng Da Shi and then said: "Uncle, Guo Chang Gong heard that you are back and asked me to invite you over immediately as there is an important matter to discuss."

  Guichang Gong is Zheng Yi's eldest son, named Zheng Shan Yuan.

  Zheng Da Shi was taken aback and immediately knew that something big had happened. He hastily asked, "Shan Guo, the clan leader wants me to go over, what's going on?"

  Although Zheng Shan Guo deliberately lowered his voice, Zheng Yan Qing still heard a rough idea.

  He heard him say in a low voice: "Uncle, news from Chang'an, the Crown Princess passed away ten days ago!"

  Zheng Da Shi's face suddenly turned iron blue...

  ——————————————————

  After 8 o'clock, there is still one vote left, asking for recommendation and collection!