Hibiscus Garden, the residence of Queen Seondeok.
The stars and moon outside the window are shining brightly, the clouds have gathered and the rain has dispersed...
Nestling in the man's broad arms, stroking his strong chest with her slender hands, Kinderman hesitated for a while before her throbbing subsided. Although she was so happy and addicted to it, she still couldn't help but said: "Lang You are still young, so you should not indulge in things between men and women, otherwise you will damage your foundation and possibly your longevity."
The man around her not only makes her deeply in love, but also a supporter that she can rely on for the rest of her life. She wants to last forever, but she doesn't want him to die young because of his greed for happiness...
Fang Jun stretched out his hand to push aside her wet hair, revealing her snow-white and thin shoulders. He felt the unparalleled touch in his hands and said with a smile: "I am gifted and I should do my best to serve Her Majesty the Queen, even if I am knocking on the bones and sucking out the marrow. No matter what."
"Oh! You are such a thick-skinned person, you are not shy at all."
Kinderman's snow-white cheeks were as red as blood from shame. She hid herself in the man's arms and did not dare to see anyone. She punched the man's chest several times with her pink fist in embarrassment.
How could she resist such wolf-like words?
Fang Jun smiled and caressed her, and asked, "Has Jin Famin ever been to Beijing?"
Kinderman leaned into Fang Jun's arms and found an increasingly comfortable position. He closed his eyes slightly, letting his skin touch her skin, and said softly: "I just entered Beijing last night, and I left the two thousand hualang with me outside the city. Although there are not many in number, they are all warriors who are loyal to the Jin royal family, and their fighting power may not be enough for a field battle, but at critical moments, they can be used to launch surprise attacks, so Langjun can trust them."
"Hwarang" is the royal guard of the Kim family. It was originally commanded by Jin Deman's admirer Jin Yushin. Bang Jun launched the "Jinsheng Mutiny" and completely destroyed the foundation of the six tribes of Silla. The Kim family also suffered heavy losses. No longer able to rule Silla, Jin Yuxin was also killed in battle.
Now, the "Hwarangs" who were scattered all over Silla were summoned by Jin Famin, and secretly arrived in Guanzhong via the "East Datang Company" business route by land and water to be driven by Fang Jun and prepare for unexpected needs...
Fang Jun said: "These men are either not needed, or they are needed to face the most elite Imperial Guards of the Tang Dynasty. Loss is inevitable... Aren't you afraid that they will all be lost in Chang'an and the whole army will be destroyed?"
This is almost the last bit of power that Kinderman can fully control. Once he dies in battle, he will have no ability to protect himself from now on.
It is extremely difficult for a woman living in a foreign country...
Her smooth face was pressed against the man's chest, and a strong and steady heartbeat could be heard in her ears. Kinderman closed her eyes and said in a dreamy voice: "I am in jail and drifting with the tide. What can I do to protect myself? Both of my sisters are committed to their lives. Why don't you want to part with me, Mr. Lang? I just hope that Mr. Lang will take pity on us being in a foreign land and have no one to rely on, and can show you love and never let us down."
What else could Fang Jun say?
Regardless of whether these words are true or false, if a woman can do this, it is enough to gain his trust and love.
He immediately turned over and pressed Her Majesty under him. He heard the woman's exclamation and said, "Then let me serve Your Majesty well."
Kinderman's charming eyes were as silky as silk, and her hands were wrapped around her like a lotus root, and she bit her red lips lightly.
Although her bones and muscles are weak, how can the majestic Queen of Silla be defeated without a fight?
*****
Just after Mao Shi, when the central government offices outside Chengtian Gate were on duty, Yuchi Gong came with a group of soldiers on horseback and rode straight to the gate of the Ministry of War.
The guard in front of the door came forward and smiled: "It turns out to be the Duke of E. May I ask why you are here..."
Before he finished speaking, he was kicked aside by Yu Chigong and strode into the Yamen. The accompanying soldiers guarded the door.
The yamen had just taken up duty, and many officials were sitting in their respective rooms before they started working. They saw a commotion in the front hall. Yu Chigong, who was dressed in military uniform and wearing a helmet and armor, strode towards him with a black face and a sword on his waist, shouting noisily: "Zhang Xingcheng" Where is it? If I don’t give you some clues today, don’t you even recognize the knife in my hand? Come out here!”
Ouch, are you here to cause trouble in your relationship? The officials of the Ministry of War immediately became excited, their eyes were shining and they stretched their necks to watch the excitement.
Although Zhang Xingcheng had served as Minister of the Ministry of War for a long time, because the affairs of the Ministry were basically controlled by Cui Dunli and Guo Fushan, it was difficult for him to get involved. Regular operations such as personnel transfer and placement were not available at all, so there was no Zhang Xingcheng in the Ministry of War.
Besides, with Fang Jun showing off in front of him, who would like the "lucky" Zhang Xingcheng?
At this moment, not only did no one come to his rescue, but they were all holding back and waiting to see the joke...
Cui Dunli stood in front of the check-in window with a teacup in his hand, and took a slow sip of tea. He couldn't help but frown slightly as he watched Yu Chigong's rampage.
Behind him, Liu Shi, who was reporting to the ministry just now, also looked out the window and wondered: "When did Zhang Shangshu provoke this person?"
If the most notorious person in the court today is Fang Jun, the well-known hammer, then before Fang Jun, this reputation was shared by Cheng Yaojin and Yuchi Gong...
He is famous for his bad temper and refuses to give in when he is stubborn. Even His Majesty Li Er sometimes suffers from severe headaches.
Cui Dunli said with a smile: "Now all the armies are aware of the power of firearms, and naturally they are greedy for the firearms from the Foundry. However, the Foundry has been resuming work for a long time, but the firearms distributed to various armies are extremely limited. They have not been able to form an organization and cannot be put into training and deployment. They Can you not be in a hurry? Of course, the current situation is turbulent, and only those with hidden agendas and unwillingness will be eager to replenish their troops' combat strength, so Duke Lu is safe and indifferent. "
Who would be willing to step into this mess if they didn't want to seize power and advance further in the chaos, fearing that others would avoid it?
Yu Chigong's heart is clearly revealed...
Liu Shi was a little worried: "Among the firearms produced by the Foundry Bureau, seventy-eight out of ten were sent to the East Palace for Six Rates. What should I do if Zhang Shangshu takes advantage of this?"
Cui Dunli turned his head, looked at this subordinate expressionlessly, and said calmly: "The most important thing for a man to stand in the world is a stance. After choosing your stance, you need to be firm and unswerving, so that you can achieve a great career. . As for which unit should be first equipped with firearms after they are produced, that is a matter for the Ministry of War. How can it be Yu Chigong’s turn to dictate?"
The head of the Liu family in Hedong has outstanding abilities, but his character is soft and his stance is not very firm. He needs to be beaten from time to time...
Liu Shi naturally understood the warning in Cui Dunli's words, and said with a wry smile: "The lower official has not wavered. It's just that although Yu Chigong can't control our ministry affairs, Zhang Shangshu can. After all, he is the chief officer of the Ministry of War."
It's a given that people have their reputations, but if they go too far, it won't look good.
Cui Dunli snorted coldly and said: "I will have a lawsuit with him at that time, so you don't have to worry."
How could it be possible to say that he had no resentment towards Zhang Xingcheng in his heart? Fang Jun was transferred away. Regardless of his qualifications, ability, and status, he was the most suitable person to take over the post of Minister of the Ministry of War. However, in the end, Zhang Xingcheng, who was only a pragmatist and did not have much talent, blocked the way. Naturally, he was unhappy.
When the official position reaches this level, wanting to go further is not only a matter of ability, but also a matter of opportunity. If you are blocked, it will be difficult to make an inch of progress in at least three to five years. It is even impossible to become one of the six in this life. For those who are dedicated to official career Cui Dunli was full of resentment.
Therefore, as a descendant of Shandong, he followed Fang Jun closely and violated the orders of the Shandong family, which even caused his family to drift away from the Boling Cui family...
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In the check-in room, Zhang Xingcheng invited Yuchi Gong to take a seat and said with a wry smile: "Why does the Duke of E have to come in person and cause a fuss? If you have anything to do, you can send someone to let him know. I will take care of it myself."
Fang Jun had military exploits, and his title was the highest among the Dukes of the country. Therefore, he sat in the position of Minister of the Ministry of War. With his status, seniority and power, no one dared to be disrespectful.
But Zhang Xingcheng had no merit. He only stole the position of Minister of the Ministry of War because of his identity as a descendant of Shandong. Although he had great power, he was not strong enough after all. Facing an honorable official of Zhenguan like Yu Chigong, he was a head short and did not dare to mess with him. , even if people knock on the door noisily, they still swallow their anger.
I feel aggrieved in my heart, even though I can’t drain the Wei River, I still have to force a smile...
Yuchi Gong didn't care about his mood at all. He slapped the table with his big hand like a cattail leaf fan, glared angrily, and shouted sternly: "Your Majesty has been back in Beijing for a long time, and it has been a long time since the Foundry Bureau resumed work. Why is it that my right guard has been so late?" Can’t get replenishment of firearms? If the Guanlong Incident repeats itself, and we fail to deploy firearms in time, resulting in dereliction of duty, resulting in rampant thieves and His Majesty being in danger, will this responsibility be borne by Zhang Xingcheng?”
This crime was so serious that Zhang Xingcheng was shocked and angry: "How could the Duke of E confuse right and wrong like this? I am just a minister of the Ministry of War, how can I influence the affairs of the court? If you come here today and have something to do, please let me know. , you should do what you are expected to do, and please forgive me if you are unable to do so, but if you come to humiliate me, I will not accompany you."
Clay sculptures still have three parts of fire nature, not to mention the descendants of his aristocratic family and the Minister of the Ministry of War?
Yuchi Gong had a dark face and nodded: "Okay, I'm not talking nonsense. Now that the foundry bureau has resumed work, the firearms required by the right guard must be fully equipped within three days. Since the Eastern Expedition, my subordinates have suffered a lot of injuries, and they have just been replenished. Soldiers, but due to lack of firearms, they are unable to form a new army and train to prepare for war. Once His Majesty takes the blame, I cannot afford it, and the responsibility must be on you."
Zhang Xingcheng laughed angrily, spread out his hands and said angrily: "The Duke of E is also a distinguished minister of the country and a veteran of two dynasties. Do you really think that I hold the official position of Minister of the Ministry of War and that I alone have the final say in the Ministry of War? Isn't that true? To tell you the truth, I have no idea how many firearms the foundry bureau produces in a day or which army the inventory is allocated to. Even if you complain to His Majesty, I will still say this."
It's just that I've been tortured by these treacherous villains from the Ministry of War all day long, and now I have to look at the faces of you generals who are in charge of the army. You can't bully people like this, right?
Anyway, I don't want to lose face and don't care about embarrassment. If you want firearms, just go to court yourself.
I thought that this Minister of War was one of the six ministers, and was only one step away from joining the cabinet. Now I know that not only does he have no real power at all, but he is also a hard worker who takes the blame and gets scolded. If he had known that, why bother to fight for it?
(End of chapter)
