"Elder, as far as you know, do you have suitable daughters in each family willing to marry into my family?"

After entering the topic, Ge asked anxiously, looking a little nervous.

To be fair, the Meng Zhong family's family is quite good. From their ancestors, they have been lower-level nobles at the "Scholar" level. Although in modern times, scholar-level nobles are quite common, for example, Confucian disciples are basically all scholars, and the status of Confucian scholars is higher than that of "soldiers" and "soldiers", basically only sages obtained through military merits can be passed down from generation to generation.

For example, the Meng Zhong family, whose ancestors had won the title of "Scholar" very early. They could wear armor and board chariots to fight against the enemy. Unlike ordinary infantrymen, they had to rely on their own legs whether they were marching or fighting.

Meng Zhong's grandfather Meng Shu was not brave enough to fight, but because he knew some military tactics and had secret help from Meng Jian, who was from the legitimate clan, was promoted to a "car official" by the clan, that is, the command officer who commanded the one-vehicle war. Although he did not make any great contributions and died in the "Battle of Song and Qi", after the Song State defeated Qi State and after Song Wang Yan rewarded the Meng family, Meng Shu's wife and children still received some land, wealth as rewards and pensions.

Meng Zhong's father Meng Qu was a soldier in the clan at that time. His fighting bravery was no less than that of the brothers in Meng Ge, Meng Wu, Meng Qing, Meng Zhi and other tribes. He established more merits than his father. After his death in the battle, even the sect leader Meng Zhi sighed.

The accumulation of ancestors and the rewards my father received for his merits, the Meng Zhong family had a total of 800 acres of land. At this time, ordinary families could basically ensure that the family of eight could survive under the unharsh national policy.

The Meng Zhong family's land is eight times that of ordinary families.

Therefore, the Meng Zhong family's family is still well-off. Although they are not as good as the best, they are more than the best. It is not a big problem for Ge to find a marriage for his eldest son Meng Bo.

But, the mother is the baby son after all. As a mother, Ge certainly hopes that his daughter-in-law will have outstanding appearance and dignified character in the future. This is why Ge is worried.

After all, although her family is well off, she is only in the middle of the Montessori clan.

Meng Jian naturally couldn't guess what Ge was thinking. He smiled and advised Ge, "Don't worry, Bo'er is a clan of my Meng family, so how could he not find a suitable woman to get married?"

As he said that, he stroked his beard, and the old god said on the ground: "A few days later, my Meng family will be offering sacrifices to his ancestors. During this period, we will invite the Ge family, Le family, Hua family, Xin family and other families to come. At that time, the families will also bring their children of appropriate age in their clan to watch the ceremony. As far as I know, the Ge family, Hua family, Le family and other tribes have women who are about to marry who are similar to Boer. If you see the attention of your mother and son, you will tell me that I can go to your family to talk about my relatives."

The marriages of contemporary men and women are basically "marriage", "intermarriage", "bringing" and so on, which are all beneficial and there is almost no so-called free love.

To recruit a husband means to marry into the female family. This can be roughly divided into two situations.

First, because the man's family was poor, his father sold him to a slave in a big family, and the master of the big family married a female slave.

"If there is no surprise in the tribe's preparation, it should be around the summer solstice." Meng Jian explained.

Ge nodded, reached out and touched the head of his eldest son Meng Bo, with a kind and doting look on his face.

However, at this time, Meng Bo lowered his head, blushed and said nothing. It was obviously because Ge and Meng Jian mentioned that there was a topic about his marriage, which made him feel very shy.

Seeing the appearance of my brother, Meng Zhong also felt a little funny.

To be fair, Meng Bo has been very kind to Meng Zhong since he was a child. He gave his mother Ge and his younger brother Meng Zhong any good things. He is simply a model of a filial son and virtuous brother. His only flaw is that his personality is too honest, so that although Meng Zhong is a younger brother, he sometimes needs to worry about his brother.

Because of the good relationship, he couldn't help but tease: "Brother, this matter is that you have quick hands and slow hands. Wait until Xia Ji, if you see the attention, you have to tell your mother and elders quickly. If it is too late, your future sister-in-law will probably fall to someone's house..."

When he was teased by his brother with a good relationship, Meng Bo would of course say it again, but now the elder Meng Jian is by his side. In addition, Meng Zhong is too straightforward, so he really can't say anything, so he can only blush and be at a loss when he is embarrassed.

But Ge scolded: "Don't talk nonsense!...How can you be presumptuous in front of the elder?"

Hearing this, Meng Jian stroked his beard and smiled, "Haha, I think Zhong'er's child is right."

After saying that, he turned to look at Meng Bo, and smiled and told: "Boer, remember your brother's good words. Don't be shy at that time. Men should get married when they are old, and women should get married when they are old. This is the principle of eternal treatment. Treat parents well, marry and have children, continue the family tradition, and establish a family business. This should be done by men... Do you remember?"

"Kid, remember." Meng Bo kept nodding, which made Meng Jian and Ge feel quite pleased.

Meng Bo's marriage came to an end for the time being. Meng Jian thought about it and was almost done. After looking at Meng Zhong, he said to Ge: "Ge, I am here today. In addition to Bo'er's child, there is one more thing."

Ge was puzzled when he heard this and said respectfully: "Please make it clear to you, the elder."

Seeing this, Meng Jian pointed at Meng Zhong and said, "Zhong'er has been smart since she was a child, and no one in the clan can match. Now I intend to ask him to serve a great sage named Zhuang Zhou, hoping to worship him under his disciples. In this way, you can revitalize the Qu family."

"Zhuang Zhou?"

Ge murmured, then opened his eyes wide and asked with surprise: "Is it the Zhuang Zhou who is respectfully called "Zhuangzi" by the world?"

When Meng Jian saw Ge's surprise expression, he knew that this was done, so the smile on his face became even worse.

He nodded and smiled and said, "That's right!... Ge also knows Zhuangzi?"

Ge nodded repeatedly and said in surprise: "Although I am stupid, I can also know Master Zhuang's name. Master Zhuang is a great sage in my Song Dynasty."

Speaking of this, a little bit of concern suddenly appeared on her face. After looking at Meng Zhong, she asked Meng Jian in a weak tone and said, "Elder, I don't know... how long does Zhong'er need to leave home?"

Meng Jian, who was so smart, could guess Ge's concerns. Hearing this, he stroked his beard and comforted, "Ge, I know what you think, don't worry, Master Zhuang is now living in seclusion on the waters, just between "Xiayi" and "Mengbo", and you can go back and forth in just one day. If Ge misses this son, I can ask my family to take you to visit in a carriage."

When he heard that Zhuangzi's residence was in this area, Ge's concerns were immediately dispelled, and he waved his hand and said, "I dare not worry, I will walk by myself."

"I'll send my family to you. After all, it's not very peaceful in China recently." Speaking of this, Meng Jian paused, stroked his beard and asked Ge with a smile: "So this matter..."

Ge understood, nodded his head and bowed, and said gratefully: "According to your wishes, elder...... The elder has always treated my family well, and I can't repay you. Thank you again."

Meng Jian smiled happily when he heard this, "Your father-in-law Meng Shu is in love with me. Whether it is Bo'er or Zhong'er, in my eyes, I am like my grandson, so there is no need to say these polite words."

As he said that, he held the low table with both hands and stood up: "It's getting late, so I'll say goodbye first."

Seeing this, Ge hurriedly dissuaded: "Elder, please leave after eating?"

Meng Jian smiled and waved his hand: "No, I still have something to do, so I won't have food at your house, another day, another day."

Seeing this, Ge had no choice but to give up.

After a while, with the help of Meng Zhong and the two men of Ge and Meng Bo, Meng Jian slowly walked out of the yard with a crutch.

When leaving, Meng Jian reminded Meng Zhong: "Stay early tonight and come to my husband's house tomorrow morning."

Meng Zhong was surprised when he heard this and asked, "Tomorrow? Will you go to Zhuangzi's residence tomorrow?"

Hearing this, Meng Jian laughed loudly, stroked Meng Zhong's head, and said meaningfully: "No, I mean, in the next two or three days, you will live in my house... If you want to become a disciple of Zhuangzi, even if you are you, you have to do your homework in advance."

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