Gou was a member of the imperial family in the late Ming Dynasty

Chapter 595 Relatives
In the following days, Gao Jie and Xing Qiaoer lived peacefully in Luzhou Wei. Their subordinates were reorganized and re-formed into an army. The training also gradually got on track. With Wang Rong's care, Gao Jie, Xing Qiaoer and their subordinates all felt relieved and gradually got used to their new identities.

On weekdays, Gao Jie and Xing Qiaoer would often visit Wang Rong's mansion to improve the relationship between the two sides. Xing Qiaoer, in particular, treated Wang Rong and his wife as her own parents. Her filial piety and behavior were impeccable. As for Gao Jie, needless to say, as an adopted son-in-law, he was also very respectful to Wang Rong, calling him father-in-law all the time. People who didn't know would think that Gao Jie was Wang Rong's biological son-in-law.

Wang Jinwu came back during this period. After learning about the situation, he was a little surprised but also accepted it. His attitude towards Gao Jie and his wife was quite good. Not only did he directly call Xing Qiaoer "sister", he also directly called Gao Jie "brother-in-law". They got along very well.

However, Zhu Shenzhui seldom got involved. His identity was different, and it would not be a good thing for Gao Jie and his wife to know about it. Therefore, although Gao Jie and his wife became more and more familiar with the Wang family, they still did not know the existence of Zhu Shenzhui. Even if they met him, they only thought that Zhu Shenzhui was just Wang Rong's aide.

About half a month later, two pieces of good news came at the same time.

The first piece of news was that the court had finally made a decision. Emperor Chongzhen appointed Sun Chuanting as the governor of Shaanxi, responsible for solving the problem of bandits in Shaanxi. And considering that Sun Chuanting had no roots in Shaanxi, the court directly assigned Gao Jie's troops to Sun Chuanting's command, and asked Gao Jie and his troops to wait for Sun Chuanting to go to Luzhouwei first, and then escort him to Shaanxi.

This news made Gao Jie and Xing Qiaoer completely relieved, because Wang Rong had hinted to them before that he would make some plans for the next arrangement. And now the truth has finally come out. Gao Jie was not assigned to He Renlong, nor to Cao Wenzhao or Zuo Liangyu, nor to Hong Chengchou. Instead, Gao Jie was assigned to the new Shaanxi Governor Sun Chuanting.

This arrangement couldn't be better, because after the news came, Wang Rong called the couple and explained to them the relationship between the Wang family and the Sun family. Especially when they learned that the new governor Sun Chuanting was actually the brother-in-law of their sworn brother Wang Jinwu, Gao Jie and Xing Qiaoer were surprised and overjoyed. In this way, their future superior would be their sworn brother-in-law, who was actually one of their own. With such a reliable relative taking care of them, what worries would they have?

Gao Jie and Xing Qiaoer were so happy that they were grateful to Wang Rong. They stood up and bowed to express their gratitude. Wang Rong helped them up with a smile, held their hands and gave them some instructions, especially telling Gao Jie not to mess around with his relationship with Sun Chuanting, and to do his job well and honestly. Sun Chuanting was a person who would not tolerate any sand in his eyes. As long as Gao Jie showed his ability, he would have a bright future. If Gao Jie was a hopeless person, then even if he was a relative, Sun Chuanting would not give Gao Jie any face because of his temper.

Gao Jie patted his chest and assured that there would be absolutely no problem. As for Xing Qiaoer, she promised again and again that Gao Jie would work hard under Sun Chuanting and live up to his adoptive father's trust and help.

In addition to this incident, another good thing is that Xing Qiaoer is pregnant, of course, she is pregnant with Gao Jie's child.

When Wang Rong stayed in Luzhou, he asked his wife to visit Xing Qiao'er from time to time, and also asked someone to send some supplements to the couple. It has been quite a while since they hooked up secretly, and now that they have become an official couple, there is no need to consider other things. It is human nature to pass on the family line, and Wang Rong is happy to see this.

Originally, after Gao Jie left, Xing Qiaoer would continue to stay in Luzhouwei according to the agreement, and Wang Rong had planned to take Xing Qiaoer directly to live in his own mansion. Now it was even better, since Xing Qiaoer was pregnant, no matter whether the baby was a boy or a girl in a few months, it would be Gao Jie's offspring after all, so keeping Xing Qiaoer was not only a hostage, but also a future child of Gao Jie to hold. No matter what Gao Jie thought, he would be like Sun Wukong in the hands of Tathagata Buddha, unable to jump out.

Gao Jie was not worried about the result, but was very happy.

After all, this is his first child, and it is his and Xing Qiaoer's child. Xing Qiaoer's stay in Luzhouwei was also agreed by the couple long ago. In addition, Gao Jie has never thought of betraying the court, and he regards Wang Rong as his real father-in-law. Following Wang Rong, he will be rich and prosperous in the future. How could he go back and rebel again? Besides, Wang Rong has arranged everything for them. Such an adoptive father is even more caring than his biological father. Both Gao Jie and Xing Qiaoer are very happy.

Sun Chuanting arrived quickly. After receiving the order in the capital to be transferred to the post of Governor of Shaanxi, he packed up his things and left Beijing to take up the post.

As the bandits in various places became more and more violent, Sun Chuanting didn't even have time to go home. He left the capital and went straight to Luzhou Wei. He arrived at Luzhou Wei a few days later.

Sun Chuanting first met his brother-in-law Wang Jinwu who came to Pingshun to pick him up, and then he asked about Gao Jie's situation. After all, the imperial edict clearly stated that the court transferred Gao Jie's troops to his command. Next, Sun Chuanting would be responsible for the important task of pacifying the bandits in Shaanxi. He must first understand Gao Jie, the general who surrendered from the bandits. If he can be used, it's fine. If not, he, Sun Chuanting, should be prepared in advance. He even considered the idea of ​​secretly disposing of Gao Jie when the time comes.

Although Sun Chuanting was a civil servant, he was quite decisive in his actions. He was not the kind of nerd who only knew how to read the books of sages. Fighting was no joke. Discipline was the premise. If he had an unreliable or even disobedient general under his command, Sun Chuanting would never tolerate it. However, after meeting Wang Jinwu, Sun Chuanting's worries were quickly dispelled, because he learned about Gao Jie's situation from Wang Jinwu, especially when he heard that Gao Jie's wife Xing Qiaoer had worshipped Wang Rong as her adoptive father and was now Wang Jinwu's adopted sister, Gao Jie couldn't help but laugh.

"I didn't expect that uncle would make such a move. It's a brilliant move. Before I came here, I was worried that Gao Jie would still have the habit of being a bandit and would be unruly and difficult to control. I didn't expect that we would become relatives now."

"Hahaha, what you said is true, big brother. When my father adopted Xing Qiao'er as his adopted daughter, he didn't think much about it. He just felt that although Xing Qiao'er was a girl, she was smart and sensible. Besides, she was originally the daughter of a good family, but unfortunately she fell into the hands of bandits. He pitied her background, and her parents were both dead, and she had no brothers, so he became her adopted father. But he didn't expect that the court would let big brother serve as the governor of Shaanxi, and also put Gao Jie under big brother's command. This is really a coincidence."

"It's a coincidence indeed." Sun Chuanting smiled and nodded, then asked, "Although we are relatives now, you know my temper. It's fine if Gao Jie can be used. If he is not worthy of being used, although I will not kill him for the sake of my uncle, I will punish him severely. Don't come to me to plead for your brother-in-law's grievances when the time comes!"

"No, no, absolutely not!" Wang Jinwu shook his head and said, "I am also a commander, so I know this. Besides, I was the first one to receive Gao Jie. He is a talented man, with a lot of skills in fighting, especially in training troops and logistics. He is well-known among the bandits. Gao Jie is also a smart man, otherwise he wouldn't have asked Xing Qiaoer to worship my father as his adoptive father. He has no foundation in the court, so apart from you and me, who else can speak for him?"

"It is Gao Jie's luck that he is now under the command of Big Brother. If Gao Jie is not stupid, he will know what to do. What do you think, Big Brother?"

"Well said!" Sun Chuanting was very satisfied. He smiled and said, "If Gao Jie is really like this, I, Sun Chuanting, will not treat him unfairly. Anyway, I will see him tomorrow. Then I will see if he is as you said."

"Of course." Wang Jinwu agreed immediately and then started chatting with Sun Chuanting about other things. It happened that Sun Chuanting was also concerned about the situation of his sister and nephew. The two chatted as they walked, bursting into laughter from time to time.

On the second day, Wang Jinwu accompanied Sun Chuanting back to Luzhou Wei, first visited Wang Rong, and then met Gao Jie and Xing Qiaoer.

After meeting Gao Jie, Sun Chuanting was completely relieved. Not to mention that Gao Jie was a handsome man who made a good impression at first sight, what was more important was Gao Jie's attitude. As Wang Jinwu said, Gao Jie was a smart man and knew very well who he would rely on in the future. Although they were relatives, in front of Wang Rong and Sun Chuanting, Gao Jie was not frivolous at all. Instead, he behaved properly and in a serious manner.

Especially when Sun Chuanting asked Gao Jie about military affairs and tested his abilities, Gao Jie answered fluently, showing his strengths and advantages, which made Sun Chuanting very satisfied.

Although Gao Jie was not very talented in fighting and did not have any unconventional tactical ideas, he was usually upright and straightforward. But for Sun Chuanting, this was Gao Jie's strength rather than his weakness.

As a general, a talent for fighting is certainly important, but you have to know that throughout history for thousands of years, there are only a few truly outstanding military strategists. Let's not talk about Sun Tzu and Sun Bin for now. Among the four famous generals of the Warring States Period, only Li Mu was able to fight with unrestrained imagination.

At the end of the Qin Dynasty, many heroes emerged, and Han Xin, the military genius, was unique. When it came to Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty, there was no one else who could conquer Langjuxu except Huo Qubing, the Marquis of Guanjun. In the dynasties that followed, although there were many famous generals, figures like this were rare. Even Qi Jiguang, the first military general of the Ming Dynasty, fought uprightly and steadily. Such a general was a qualified general.

Gao Jie's talent is limited, but he is better than many people because he knows his own limitations. Moreover, Gao Jie's advantage is not only in fighting, he is quite capable in logistics and military training, and has unique ideas about marching and deployment. Although such a general cannot become a commander, he is fully qualified as a subordinate. Sun Chuanting has a good impression of Gao Jie.

(End of this chapter)