Hou Xi did not come alone. He was accompanied by Hu Zhuang, an important figure of the Hu family in Yangwu City. The Hu family and the Zhang family were both in Yangwu. Intermarriage between the big families was very common. If we look closely,

It seems that Hu Zhuang and Zhang Fu can be considered relatives.

"Aping, why don't you go and listen to what Hou Sima has to say?" Zhang Fu waved his hand, straightened his clothes, and went to the front hall to greet the guests.

"Listen to Aweng's instructions!" The young man lowered his head and responded, straightening his clothes, but his expression was calm.

Hou Xi came here because of the previous discussion. After confirming the news that Li Yuan was outside the city and preparing to enter the city, Hou Xi, who was excited, hurriedly discussed with Hu Zhuang and He Ping how to deal with the matter. These days,

, they were urged by Zhao Ben's people almost every day. Most of the men among the people of Junyi were transferred to the city. Only Zhang Fu's family had enough money to pay to avoid the corvee. Now that a big change was coming, Hou Xi decided to do it first.

I came to the well-known Zhang Fu to have a look.

These days, had it not been for Zhang Fugengan, Hou Xi, and Hu Zhuang, the predicament would have been even more difficult. At that time, the resettlement conditions promised by Yang Xiong when they evacuated to Xingyang became a dead letter when Zhao Ben came here.

"Weng Zhang, I have to tell you something. The county governor has a new order. Within three days, all the men of the right age in the city will be recruited to go to the city to guard the city. The healthy women in the family should also serve as slaves and serve as corvees." Hou Xi sat down and handed over his hands.

He said solemnly to Zhang Fu.

The Zhang family is a big family, and Zhang Fu is also the elder of the people of Yangwu and Junyi. If Hou Xi and Hu Zhuang want to plan something, it cannot be said that they must get Zhang Fu's support, but at least Zhang Fu should not oppose it. Zhao Bi's

Zhang Fu was very dissatisfied with the excessive levies and expropriations. Hou Xi believed that what he said would resonate with Zhang Fu.

"What, Hou Sima, you are right, this Zhao Gou really doesn't want to live anymore." Before Zhang Fu could speak, Zhang Zhen, who was listening on the side, jumped up first.

The Zhang family has been a wealthy family for generations, especially Zhang Yi, who was the second prime minister of Qin and Wei. They have always lived a pampered and prosperous life. They were asked to defend the city and their wives and children were asked to move stones. This made Zhang Zhen not anxious.

"Sit down, why are you in such a hurry? Learn more from A Ping." Zhang Fu scolded him with a downcast face. However, looking at his face, he looked very unhappy.

Zhao Bi's incident really touched Zhang Fu's bottom line this time. Originally, he thought that no matter how violent the commotion in and outside the city was, the Zhang family would always be able to overcome the difficulties as long as they lived their lives peacefully.

I never thought that Zhao Ben would actually come up with such a skill and go to guard Chengheng. What would happen if he was killed or wounded in the hole of this sword and gun?

"Zhang Weng, it's none of our business whether Zhao Ben wants to live or not. There are many people in this city who want to live. When the time comes, if something happens, Zhang Weng will have to stay calm." Hou Xi smiled.

, the sorrow of many days disappeared, making his whole person glow with energy.

"Change? Sima is saying -, oh, you have to be careful what you say, just in case the news gets out accidentally." Zhang Fu was suddenly startled. Although he had heard about the forces opposing Zhao Ben in the city, he really wanted to say it.

Zhang Fu was still unprepared for wielding knives and guns. Liu Bang's army was outside the city, at least blocked by a city wall. If chaos broke out in the city, who knew what would happen if the rebels gathered together.

"Don't worry, Weng Zhang, there will be no mistakes this time. In a few days, when Weng Zhang sees him, he will understand everything." Hou stood up happily and prepared to say goodbye and leave.

"Hou Sima, Elder Hu, go slowly! Ah Ping, go and see him off." Zhang Fu ordered, and the young man who had been silent until now responded in a low voice, and took Hou Xi and Hu Zhuang to the gate.

Hou Xi and Hu Zhuang came to Zhang Fu mainly to get vaccinated. That is to say, Mr. Zhang was asked not to object to whatever they do next, or at least to remain silent.

"Hou Sima, someone is coming in a few days. Do I know this person?" The young man said goodbye to Hou Xi and Hu Zhuang, and suddenly asked.

"Well, ah, we'll know in two days. Isn't Brother Chen traveling in Linji? Why did he come back to Xingyang?" Hou Xixu responded without saying anything, and hurried away with Hu Zhuang. This big man

Changes were imminent, and Li Yuan was about to enter the city again. They were surrounded by direct relatives. They could not contribute to the war, but they had a lot of planning to do. Now that the purpose of coming to Zhang Fu was achieved, they were busy thinking about the next thing.

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Chen Ping walked slowly back from the door. Zhang Fu was still sitting in the hall, frowning and not saying anything. Zhang Zhong next to him was so anxious that his face turned red, but he did not dare to disturb him.

"Ah Ping, please come and persuade Ah Weng. He has been very anxious if he hasn't spoken for a long time." Zhang Zhong saw Chen Ping coming in and hurriedly stepped forward and said.

In this family, Mr. Zhang Fu has always been the head of the family. Zhang Zhong has been living in the shadow of Mr. Zhang for these years. He has not experienced much. When it comes to seeing the city, he is not as far-sighted as his own son-in-law.

"Ah, I just looked at Hou Sima and Elder Hu. They were all beaming with joy. If this is just a joint rebellion against Zhao, it wouldn't be a big happy event." Chen Ping stepped forward and said, the father-in-law's face must be taken into consideration.

Zhang Zhong couldn't hide something in his heart. Besides, he did have something to talk to Zhang Fu.

"Aping, you mean, Hou Xi, Hu Zhuang will benefit from the great change. I'm afraid that's not possible. Magistrate Fan, Guan Gongcao, the royal family, and those unknown forces in the city can't

None of them are vegetarians." Zhang Fu shook his head, and Chen Ping's words made him a little unsure.

Chen Ping is a fellow villager of Yangwu. He personally chose this grandson-in-law. Not only does he have a very good appearance, but he also studied under Huang Lao and is very knowledgeable. In the past two years, Chen Ping has received financial support from the Zhang family, traveled to Wei and Chu, and made great friends.

He is broad and can be regarded as a knowledgeable person.

Chen Ping's face was calm and he was silent for a while. Then he said: "Ah Weng, this is just a guess. I originally wanted to go out of the city and go to Wu'an Hou Liu Shijun's camp to talk to old friends. Now, I don't think so.

It’s okay to be anxious.”

"Hey, wait a little longer. Please slow down the matter of contact outside the city. The tragedy of Daliang is right in front of you. If there is really no other way, we will never take that step. Su Niang, please pay more attention to me, but

Don't worry about these things." Zhang Fu sighed and ordered Chen Ping.

Being the head of a big family is both beautiful and tiring. Chen Ping's daughter-in-law, Zhang Su's granddaughter Zhang Su Niang, was engaged five times, but she couldn't get married because of various things. Maybe

It was out of pity that Zhang Fu felt pity for Zhang Sumiang.

"Don't worry, Aweng. Ping will stay at home these days to take care of Su'er." Chen Ping nodded and replied. Now Zhang Su Niang is more than seven months pregnant, which is the time when she can't move. She went from Junyi to Xingyang by car.
Chapter completed!