Yang Quanqi's expression became more and more serious, and he asked questions from time to time. Seeing their father's serious expression, Yang Li and Yang Qiu poured out everything Yang Anxuan had taught them.
Sometimes when asked by Yang Quanqi, Yang Qiu shook Yang Anxuan's arm and motioned for him to add something.
After asking for half an hour, Yang Quanqi stroked his beard and considered for a moment, then said: "In that case, this noodle shop is worth a try, Li'er, Qiu'er, you two did a good job, but my father underestimated you. "
Yang Li smiled when he received his father's praise, and Yang Qiu jumped up with joy. The two sisters had spent a lot of time on it, and they were happier than anything else in exchange for their father's praise.
Yuan was a little worried and said: "They are inexperienced girls. What do you know? An Xuan asked them to supervise the noodle shop. It's a bit of a joke. Don't miss the business."
Yang Anxuan smiled and said: "Mom, you heard it just now, Qiu'er and the others were very clear about what they said. As the two girls get older, it is always right to learn some housekeeping skills. Even if they lose money, it is just a loss of some property. What can they do? Let them learn their skills, which is worth a thousand dollars.”
Dong said "Ouch" and said: "An Xuan is right. Li'er has learned so much after studying with An Xuan for a few days. I really want to thank you very much. With you as my brother to look after me, Li'er's future aunt Very reassuring.”
As he spoke, Dong's eyes became wet and he reached out to wipe away his tears.
Yang Quanqi sighed: "My father is very pleased that Xuan'er can be friendly and take care of his brothers and sisters. He is even happier than you being in the upper and middle grades. The Yang family has passed down etiquette, and my father believes that you can revive the family."
Mr. Dong added: "Master, this matter affects Li'er and Qiu'er's lives. You can't sit idly by. You have to say hello to me and don't let the tribe make things difficult for Li'er and Qiu'er."
Yang Quanqi stroked his beard and nodded, but he was thinking a little in his heart. Although he is the clan leader, he is usually busy with government affairs and does not interfere much in clan affairs. Most matters are discussed and handled by the clan elders.
In the past, with his eldest brother and third brother by his side, the three brothers could control the affairs of the clan together, but now they are somewhat unable to do so.
Yang Anxuan really doesn't care whether the restaurant can make money. After reflection in the past few days, he feels that it is feasible to open a noodle restaurant to set up the eyes and ears, but it will take several years or even ten years to be effective. He cannot rush for success.
The two noodle restaurants piloted in Tangyi are just in time to see what problems will arise and accumulate experience for future promotion.
Seeing that Yang Quanqi was silent, Yang Anxuan chuckled and said: "If you open a noodle shop and ask the clan members to take care of it, the manager will receive a monthly salary of two thousand, and the helpers will receive a monthly salary of five hundred. In addition, the children will also give the clan a 10% bonus."
Yang Quanqi shook his head and said: "10% is too little. The clan will not agree. At least 20% must be given."
Dong was a little unhappy and said: "Anxuan contributed the capital, Li'er and Qiu'er took care of it, and the clan sent people to take care of the affairs and got the salary, so why should we get 20% bonus for nothing?"
Yang Anxuan smiled and said: "Money is a trivial matter. If we can unite the clan, it doesn't matter if we give up 30%. However, there is insufficient support. When my father first proposed it, he only said 10%. If the clan did not agree, he would increase it to 20%. The remaining 30% would be reserved for future concessions. "
Yang Quanqi glanced at his son. Xuan'er was thoughtful. According to what he said, the clan should agree.
After all, Xuan'er found a way to make a living for the clan members and opened a noodle shop to take care of the job. The elderly and weak members of the clan, as well as women, could also take on the job. He also took this opportunity to resettle some veterans and wounded soldiers in the clan, getting the best of both worlds.
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The sound of firecrackers sounded, and the twenty-first year of Taiyuan (396) arrived.
After celebrating the New Year, Mrs. Yuan and Mrs. Dong took their daughter back to their room to rest as usual, leaving Yang Anxuan and his son to drink and watch the New Year in the house.
Yang Quanqi looked a little gloomy and sighed: "My father and my brothers are on different sides, and so are you brothers. In two years' time, when Li'er and Qiu'er get married, the family will become increasingly deserted."
Yang Anxuan saw the look of despair on Yang Quanqi's face, which was completely different from the toughness he usually displayed. Coupled with the looming silver threads on his temples, Yang Anxuan felt sad in his heart.
He raised his glass and comforted: "The children of the Yang family bear the heavy responsibility of reviving the family name. They cannot imitate other families and enjoy peace." Ya Shengyun said: Born in sorrow, died in happiness, the world is unrest, it is the time for the Yang family to show its glory. .”
Yang Quanqi nodded and said, "Xuan'er is right."
"When is father going to resign from the court?" Yang Anxuan picked up the mallow with his chopsticks and chewed it in his mouth.
Although the decision was made, Yang Quanqi was still a little reluctant to give up and said vaguely: "Let's look for opportunities after the year."
Thinking of the fate of the Yang family recorded in history books, Yang Anxuan was ready to take the opportunity to have a deep conversation with his father, which might change the outcome a few years later.
"When my father resigns, the court will definitely not be idle. My father is a brave general, and our Yang family army is a mighty army. The court will place my father in a strategic location."
Yang Quanqi put down his wine glass, looked at Yang Anxuan and said, "Xuan'er, let me tell you, where will the court meeting be arranged for my father?"
Yang Anxuan was confident, his eyes were shining brightly in the candlelight, and he said calmly: "After the reunification of the Yan Kingdom, there was a war with Dai. Yan was betrayed by Dai and killed 50,000 soldiers. His vitality was severely damaged, and the country was panicked."
Yang Quanqi nodded and said: "Yes, my father received intelligence from the court. The country of Yan is indeed in turmoil. Murong is old and has lost his former glory."
"I am an old man with ambitions of thousands of miles." Yang Anxuan thought of Murong Chui's white hair and sighed: "Murong Chui, a British master, knew that in order to boost his morale, he had to fight again with the Dai Kingdom, so the war between the Yan Dynasty and the Dai Kingdom later in the year It will inevitably rise again.”
Yang Quanqi stroked his beard and said, "What Xuan'er sees is the same as his father."
"Therefore, it is impossible for the court to place my father in the area south of the Yangtze River. It is probably the area around Henan, Qingyan, Yong, and Jing."
Yang Quanqi pondered for a moment and said: "Yu Kai from Yuzhou is narrow-minded, jealous of talents, and has a good relationship with Wang Guobao. He definitely doesn't want to go there for his father."
"Wang Gong, the governor of Qingyan, is the emperor's wife and brother. He has tens of thousands of troops in Jingkou and countless brave generals. He will not take his father to heart."
Yang Anxuan picked up the jug and filled a glass of wine for his father, and said: "It has only been half a year since my father was transferred from Xinye County to Tangyi. The court has lost face, and it is impossible for my father to return to Yongzhou. The only place left is Jingzhou."
"Jingzhou Yin Zhongkan," Yang Quanqi's eyes lit up. He and Yin Zhongkan were friends. The last time he moved from Henan to Xinye, Yin Zhongkan had interceded with the emperor on his behalf.
Yin Zhongkan was a close official of the emperor, and the emperor called him "the treasure of the court" and "the treasure of Jingchu", which shows that he has great trust in him.
Yin Zhongkan was just a scholar. He was in charge of Jingzhou but had no brave generals to assist him, so he had to rely on Huanxuan, the Duke of Nanjun. Huanxuan's father and uncles had governed Jingzhou for many years and were quite prestigious among the people. Scholars and people all feared his power.
Yin Zhongkan adopted the strategy of having a close relationship with Huan Xuan and relied on the power of the Huan family to govern Jingzhou, while Huan Xuan also wanted to leverage his power. On the surface, the two of them got along well.
"Although Yin Zhongkan has a reputation for benevolence, he acts without courage and is cowardly and incompetent." Yang Anxuan said: "I heard that Huanxuan once opposed Huanxuan, but he was afraid of Huanxuan like a tiger and could not restrain him. The emperor's original intention was to use him to control the king of Kuaiji. , isn’t it possible that a sheep can control a wolf?”
Yang Quanqi nodded subconsciously. He heard that the emperor wanted to appoint Wang Gong as the governor of Jingzhou. Huan Xuan was afraid of Wang Gong and sent someone to bribe Ni Miaoyin. After Miaoyin persuaded him, the emperor appointed Yin Zhongkan, the minister of Huangmen, as the governor of Jingzhou.
"If my father goes to Jingzhou, Yin Zhongkan will definitely try to win over him. Jingzhou's army of hundreds of thousands may be under his control." Yang Anxuan said with a smile.
Yang Quanqi's eyes jumped. If the court sends him to Jingzhou, it is indeed possible.
When he was the governor of Henan in Luoyang, he faced the Qin and Yan kingdoms with only 30,000 soldiers. If he could hold 100,000 soldiers, he would be able to dominate the world.
He raised his glass and took a sip with Yang Anxuan. Yang Quanqi smiled and said, "Xuan'er continues."
"In Jingzhou, the Longkang Huan family has been in business for decades. The scholars and people all regard the Huan family as the master. When my father goes to Jingzhou, it is impossible not to deal with the Huan family."
Yang Quanqi frowned and said: "Back then, Sima Huan wanted to conquer the world. If it hadn't been for the holiday, the court might have changed its owner. Your grandfather was a member of the Huan family back then, and the court treated his father a lot. There is suspicion because of this.”
Yang Anxuan chuckled and said: "My Yang family defected to the imperial court, not the Huan family. Over the years, the Yang family has been repeatedly implicated due to the loss of power of the Huan family, and this friendship has long since disappeared."
Yang Quanqi sighed: "People's words are terrible."
Yang Anxuan said seriously: "If my father goes to Jingzhou and still misses his old love, not only the court will not trust him, but also the Yin governor will be wary of him. Over the years, the Huan family has never had any old feelings for the Yang family."
Yang Quanqi looked down at the wine glass, was silent for a moment, raised his face and said in a deep voice: "Xuan'er is right, in everything you do as a father, you should keep the Yang family in mind."
"If father really goes to Jingzhou to lead the army, Jingzhou has a vast territory, many soldiers and horses, and there is no one around to help." Yang Anxuan said: "We must find an opportunity to transfer the uncle, third uncle, second brother and others to help, and gather the Yang family In the army, the Huan family would not dare to underestimate Yu, and the governor of Yin would rely on him more."
Yang Anxuan shook his hand hard on the wine glass and said, "When father masters the soldiers of Jingchu, what will happen to Wang Guobao and his like?"
Yang Quanqi smiled heartily and said, "I hope Xuan'er's words come true."
Yang Anxuan smiled and raised his glass, drinking it down with his father.
"When my father arrived in Jingzhou, the governor of Yin would definitely try to win over him. Although the governor of Yin had a reputation for benevolence, his father should have his own opinions when doing things, but he should not obey his arrangements in everything." Yang Anxuan reminded again that Yang Quanqi in the history books was because of Yin Zhong However, he was defeated in the hands of Huan Xuan.
Yang Quanqi smiled nonchalantly and said, "As a father, I still need you to give me instructions."
Yang Anxuan thought of his eldest brother in Xiangyang. If nothing like He's happened, Xiangyang would be safer. It turns out that He is eight months pregnant and will soon give birth. If she gives birth to a child, life for Auntie and Lin'er may be difficult.
"Father, after He gives birth to his son, you'd better call your eldest brother back to you," Yang Anxuan said.
Yang Quanqi's face darkened, he slammed the wine glass in his hand, and cursed: "An Shen has really disappointed my father. You are right, in August or September, my father will call An Shen back to his side. Alas!"
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At the beginning of the morning, Mrs. Yuan and Mrs. Dong brought their daughters to pay New Year greetings. Yang Anxuan and his two younger sisters were begging for money.
After receiving Yan Sheng's money from his parents, it turned out to be half a pound of money. Yang Anxuan secretly laughed in his heart. It seemed that his parents had a little more money.
Yang Qiu pulled Yang Li to kneel down in front of Yang Anxuan and said with a smile: "Third brother, have a happy new year and everything will be good."
After that, he handed the slap to Yang Anxuan. This time, Yang Li also took the initiative to reach out and looked at him with a smile.
They took out the money they had prepared in advance and put it in their hands. The family looked at each other and smiled happily.
