novelhk Chapter 426: Clan Members Meet
Chapter 426: Clan Members Meet
Although they were members of the clan, he hadn't seen them for many years after all. Gu Dafu thought their explanation was simple and didn't continue to inquire.
"Fortunately, our family is now reunited in the capital. Uncle Dahai, will you also live in the capital in the future?" asked Gu Dafu.
"Your uncle Dahe and I will probably live in the capital for a long time, and your uncle Dajiang will go to Longcheng."
"Uncle Dajiang is going back?" Gu Dafu asked in surprise.
Although I heard that the place has been rebuilt, since the rebel army occupied it, they must know about the secret passages in the city. If the rebel army comes back, they may continue to occupy it.
Gu Dafu couldn't help but worry.
"Well, the court assigned him a mission, and he has to go back there." Gu Dahai still said lightly.
Gu Dafu wanted to remind him, but it was an order from the imperial court after all. Even if he knew and was worried, what could he do?
Everyone chatted for a while, asking about the tribe members' livelihoods, the whereabouts of their in-laws, and so on.
"Let's go and see our tribesmen while it's still early," said Gu Dahai.
Everyone naturally agreed.
"Grandpa, Fifth Grandpa, and the tribesmen must be very happy to see you!
I was afraid I had seen it wrong yesterday, so I only told Grandpa that you guys went there, and it was a surprise for the tribe members." Gu Dafu said happily.
Everyone smiled and nodded, and Gu Dahai ordered the smart butler to prepare the gifts. Gu Dahe also went to prepare medicine and spiritual dew.
After everyone had prepared everything, the Gu family and their entourage, loaded with gifts on four or five horse-drawn carriages, went to visit their clansmen.
Most of the items prepared were practical things such as food and clothing, which were produced in their valley and had not yet been fully circulated in the capital. But they were more convenient than those sold on the market.
In addition, some silver and money were prepared to help them purchase daily necessities.
"Dafu, please show the housekeeper the way."
"Okay, Uncle Dahai, don't worry, I'll sit in front and show you the way."
"Okay, thank you for your hard work." Gu Dahai said this while opening the car curtain. He chatted with Gu Dafu with the curtain open while driving towards the slums.
The crowd walked from a bustling and prosperous place, and slowly became more and more desolate and chaotic.
Before anyone could say anything, Gu Dafu explained awkwardly, "The world has been tough in the past few years, and we are outsiders. We can't compare to when we were in Dagu Village before, so we can only settle our people here."
Gu Dahai could naturally see Gu Dafu's embarrassment, and hurriedly said, "The most important thing is that we are all together. Although we are also in the valley, we still know something about the situation in those years. It is remarkable that you can do this."
As everyone was talking, they had arrived at the house where the Gu family members were housed.
“The three courtyards here are all occupied by our clansmen.
Because we have been renting for a long time, we have discussed with the landlord to break through the wall in the middle, so it is equivalent to a large yard inside, but it is more crowded. But fortunately, everyone can live there." Gu Dafu pointed to the three houses not far away and explained to Gu Dahai and others.
I came out today to see the clan members. The young men from the Gu family, the three Gu Dahai brothers, and several of the Jiang sisters-in-law are here.
Although they have now come into contact with the emperor of the current dynasty, they have not yet adapted to the change in their identity, or they are unwilling to feel that their identity has changed.
Deep down, I still feel like a farmer, so even though my life is better now, I still can't help but feel disgusted when I see such a simple environment.
But when I saw the environment here, I remembered that there were still patients in the tribe.
Gu Dahe quietly pulled the two brothers aside and whispered to them, "Brothers, the environment here is too dirty and messy, and it is not suitable for recuperation. Why don't we buy a big farm and settle our clansmen there?"
"Then let's go to the brokerage firm tomorrow and buy a bigger farm so that our people can settle there first." Gu Dahai replied.
"Okay! I support it. We can accommodate outsiders, let alone our clansmen." Gu Dajiang also said.
Buying a house was part of their plan, even though His Majesty had rewarded them with a farm.
However, the manor bestowed by Your Majesty already has tenants. If we arrange for clansmen and people from the valley to move there, it will not only be crowded but also uncomfortable for both sides.
It would be better to buy a separate house and use it to build a shopping center and accommodate the people in the valley, and now the clan members as well.
"We can also ask about our in-laws' situation these days and ask them if they are willing to move to the farm." Gu Dahai suggested.
It would have been fine if they were powerless before, but now their family has the ability to do so.
If they can help ordinary people, how much more can they help their own clansmen and relatives?
“Okay, but there’s no rush for these things, the tribesmen can ask about their wishes later.
As for the in-laws, we can first inquire about their situation and then ask them after the tribe members are settled. "Gu Dajiang suggested.
"it is good."
The three brothers reached a consensus, and while they were talking, Gu Dafu had already pushed open the door.
The Gu family also followed in.
"Men, young and old, come out if you are at home and see who is here!" Gu Dafu's happy and loud voice rang out in the yard.
The children who were playing in the yard came over chattering.
An old man who was weaving baskets in the yard also looked up with curiosity.
Then, accompanied by a creaking sound of the door being pushed open, the people in the room came out one after another.
The courtyard suddenly became lively.
Although the yard is dilapidated, it is still full of vitality.
Some of the children were sucking their fingers, some were pulling at their clothes, some had timid looks, and some were staring at the Gu family.
I looked curiously at these gorgeously dressed people in front of me, and when our eyes met, we found that they were strangers.
The old people narrowed their eyes and looked carefully at the people who came in.
Then he asked in disbelief: "Da Hai, is that you?"
Those of the same generation as them recognized them immediately, "Da Hai, it's really you, why are you in the capital?"
The clansmen had not seen each other for many years, and suddenly the courtyard became lively, and everyone looked for their childhood playmates.
The boys from the Gu family also found some good friends to play with in the village.
But now, a few years have passed, and things and people have changed. Many of them have become fathers.
But most of them are still single, after all, it is difficult for poor people to find a wife!
After some greetings in the yard, Gu Dahai brought his brother and children to the clan leader who was looking at them with a smile.
Gu Dahai and his family bowed to the clan leader, "Uncle, we are here in Beijing too!"
"Okay!" The patriarch's eyes were moist, and he excitedly held Gu Dahai's hand, and then held Gu Dajiang and Gu Dahe's hands.
He was busy looking at the boys and nieces-in-law, which made the old man so excited that he felt that one pair of eyes was not enough.
The boys also hurried forward and greeted the clan leader as mischievously as they did when they were little.
The tribe leader was so happy and tearful, "It's really you guys. I said Dafu wouldn't make a mistake. He really brought you back today!"