"Although everyone in the government and the public says that your second wife is a good wife and sister, I am not afraid. There is a difference in seniority, haha... After all, you can't even look down on that bitch Fangling who recommended himself as a pillow. It shows that you still have some bottom lines, and How can you covet Princess Danyang?"
Xue Wanche was drunk and was talking freely, thinking that he was going to reward Fang Jun for his "bottom line". However, he didn't know that Fang Jun was already embarrassed and even a little angry.
What does "good wife sister" mean?
We are in love with Changle. Although it starts with love and does not end with courtesy, Changle is already divorced and has never been married. Whose business is it getting in the way of spending time day and night in front of and under the moon? Wu Shunniang's husband died early. As a widow and her children, she was criticized and lived a hard life among a group of ruthless "relatives" of her husband's family. Why shouldn't she care for her?
This is especially true for Queen Seondeok. A female king left her hometown and came to Chang'an. Without the warmth of her husband, she would have been teased and abused by many powerful people. You love me and I love you. What's the problem?
If I were really a "good wife and sister", how could I let Princess Baling bring it to my mouth without taking a bite?
It’s simply unfair!
Fang Jun drank a glass of wine dejectedly and sighed: "Everyone talks about making gold, but heaps of accumulations destroy bones. It's nothing more than this!"
Xue Wanche fully agrees with this point: "Isn't that what a man is capable of, having three wives and four concubines? Only those lowly and poor people can live with one wife. It's not that they don't want to find one, but that they can't afford it... A man like Erlang, who is an outstanding figure among men and holds great power, has only a few wives and concubines in his house. Compared with those great scholars of the time who have many wives and concubines, he can be regarded as a moral model!"
This is really not Xue Wanche's boast.
In a society where men are superior to women, it is unimaginable to be tolerant of men. Su Shi said that he gave away his pregnant concubine to others to play with. Did it affect his reputation as a literary giant through the ages? Zhu Xi seduced a nun as a concubine and was impeached by Han Zhou for being suspected of "picking off the ashes". He himself once said that "all excuses are overturned and the accusations are not false" and he will no longer defend himself. Wouldn't there still be countless "filial sons and sages" to cleanse him in later generations? Get rid of the crime and worship him as a saint?
When a man reaches a certain status, things like women don't matter at all.
However, as young and romantic as Fang Jun, a hero of the world, he is not as lustful and indulgent as ordinary dandy boys. He only has one wife and three concubines in his house, which is really unusual.
Fang Jun laughed and said: "People must know how to enjoy themselves in time. 'Flowers can bloom and need to be broken, but don't wait until there are no flowers to break the branches.' Otherwise, you will miss the good years and die in the future. Thinking about those years, wouldn't you sigh with regret? But We must also know how to stop when it is enough, and we should know that when the vessel is full, it will collapse, and when things reach their extremes, they will be reversed. Confucius said, "Too much is still too little."
Xue Wanche was not very smart, and he was a military commander, but he came from a famous family and had been educated since he was a child. Hearing Fang Jun's words, he sighed in admiration: "This statement should serve as a warning to us, and it should come to light!"
The two clinked glasses and drank.
After chatting for a while, Fang Jun asked: "The county prince was ordered to guard the north bank of the Wei River this time, but he crossed the river just after arriving at the camp, which has already violated military discipline. The British public and military are strict, and I am afraid they will not let it go. If they are held accountable, they should sincerely admit their mistakes. , you must not contradict him face to face, otherwise you will suffer big losses."
Xue Wanche waved his hands carelessly, and said with a breath of wine: "It doesn't matter! Let me tell you, during this Eastern Expedition, Ashina Simana and I were fighting in the alley, and we formed a friendship. Both of them are surrendered generals, and their status is different. They have also realized the way of life of a subordinate general. They do not mix politics and are not cautious. Sometimes they make some small mistakes. Not only are they harmless, but they are quite beneficial."
Fang Jun thought about it, hey, these two guys are not stupid!
As a surrendered general, the most serious question is whether "loyalty" is reliable. It is certain not to get involved in politics. Otherwise, these old silver coins in the Tang Dynasty can kill those barbarians who are not very smart. This is common sense. Not surprising, but "not being cautious" shows wisdom.
It stands to reason that in order to avoid suspicion, a surrendered general must be cautious and follow the rules. If he does too many extraordinary things, he will inevitably attract suspicion. But being cautious in everything and cautious in everything actually gives people a feeling of a deep city and hidden ambitions in the heart. On the contrary, being rough, superficial and informal can make people feel more at ease...
These two guys are talented people.
When Xue Wanche saw Fang Jun's admiration, he became even more proud and said with a smile: "This is the same reason when I crossed the Weishui River. Aren't you all afraid that I will collude with Erlang in private? Hey, let's just not dodge and do it openly. Come to the door. Who doubts it? Then let him doubt it! If we go against the sky, we are disobeying military orders. We can bear a few whips and a few military sticks!"
Fang Jun poured him wine and toasted sincerely.
It is said that Ashina Simo and Xue Wanche are naive and stupid, but look at what they have done, smart people are not so transparent! He put himself on the north bank of the Weishui River, so that everyone could see him clearly. He couldn't hide the slightest disturbance from anyone. No one would say that he was hiding his adultery in private, right?
Anyone who wants to mess around in the court must have his or her own survival wisdom, just like Fang Jun's "self-slandered reputation" and later the label of "unruly" and "willful" to arm himself with. Self, protect yourself.
The two of them exchanged cups and drank until the moon was high.
Xue Wanche always prided himself on his ability to drink, but he did not dare to show off his power in front of Fang Jun. When he was drunk, he stopped immediately, otherwise he would drink to death.
Fang Jun left the camp and personally sent Xue Wanche to the Weishui River. Xue Wanche kept telling her that he must take Princess Danyang out.
Fang Jun nodded naturally. Based on his friendship with Xue Wanche, this matter must be settled.
He knew that Xue Wanche was a rough and tumble man, and he was not afraid that the Guanlong clan would embarrass Princess Danyang while he was away in the capital, but was worried that His Highness, who was alone in the empty boudoir, could not bear to be lonely and steal a man.
After all, few of the princesses born to Emperor Gaozu were dignified and chaste, and they were always known for their bold style...
Returning to the Zhongjun tent, Fang Jun was also a little drunk, so he asked his soldiers to boil hot water and take a bath, then fell on the couch and fell asleep. He got up early in the morning before dawn, washed up, had breakfast, rode on horseback and patrolled the camp with his soldiers for a week, then opened the Xuanwu Gate and came to the Prince's residence in the Neizhong Gate to meet with His Royal Highness.
Li Chengqian had just finished his meal. He was wearing a green gown and was sitting on the coffee table in front of the window, drinking tea with Liu Ji and discussing matters.
Fang Juntong entered after reporting, first greeted Li Chengqian, and then exchanged greetings with Liu Jie. Li Chengqian then said: "Erlang, sit down quickly and drink a cup of tea first."
Seeing Fang Jun wearing a helmet early in the morning, he knew that he must have just finished his patrol. He felt gratified that this minister of humerus did not slack off in military affairs because of his high status and outstanding achievements, so his words and expressions naturally became better. Be kind.
Fang Jun thanked him, sat down and took a sip of tea. He glanced at Liu Ji and saw that he had no intention of avoiding him and didn't take it seriously. After Xue Wanche arrived at the north bank of the Weishui River last night, he crossed the Weishui River and ran to the Youtun Guards Camp. Report the matter once.
This is very necessary. Xue Wanche did it deliberately and did not care whether Li Ji whipped or punished him. However, as one of the two military bosses in the East Palace, Fang Jun did not know how many people watched his every move. If he took the opportunity to attack the prince, It would be difficult to make trouble in front of others and say that he and Li Ji were secretly entangled.
Although Li Chengqian had great trust in him, he could not waste this hard-won trust in this way...
As expected, after Fang Jun finished speaking, Li Chengqian glanced at Liu Ji and remained silent.
Liu Jie was slightly embarrassed, but he returned to normal in an instant, nodded and said: "Many people in the palace heard what happened yesterday, and what was passed around was a bit excessive, so I came here early in the morning to report it to Your Highness, so as not to know the details. People came and made noise, slandering the Duke of Yue and being secretly involved with the British Duke, shaking the morale of the army."
Fang Jun suddenly realized that this official fan came to the prince early in the morning, not to discuss peace matters, but to make a report...
Then he smiled but said: "Oh? Then I would like to thank Liu Shizhong for upholding justice and exonerating me from my grievances. In all the civil and military officials of the dynasty, Liu Shizhong was the only one who could work hard at night and sleep for the sake of his official duties, without thinking about food or tea. , I keep an eye on him all the time, never forgetting to care, and he is really well-intentioned. I will keep this feeling in my heart, and it will be rewarded in the future."
Liu Ji's face became a little ugly, and he said calmly: "It's not because of the Duke of Yue that I'm so concerned, but because it's my duty as a minister and my responsibilities are with me, so the Duke of Yue doesn't have to worry about it."
It's my duty as a servant to keep an eye on you. As long as you don't do bad things and don't feel guilty, what's there to be afraid of?
Seeing that the two of them were about to fight again, Li Chengqian said hurriedly: "I already know about this, so Erlang doesn't need to worry about it. It's just that Xue Wanche crossed the river to have a feast and drink with you in such a grand manner. I'm afraid Guanlong won't think it's that simple."
