After seeing off Shi Yanchao, Fu Yanqing went to change clothes first, while the Fu brothers asked Guo Xin to walk through the corridor behind the front hall and walk to an attic inside.
The Fu brothers did not take their seats in the hall below the attic, but continued to take Guo Xin upstairs. In the three-story pavilion, the wooden windows and curtains on the top floor were all open, and they could see beyond the high wall and beyond the Lufang. scene.
However, although the view was wide, there was no one around. The attic was very clean. The two maids served hot tea and then went down. The three of them left the upper seat empty for Fu Yanqing. Then Guo Xin and the Fu brothers sat across from each other. .
The three of them sat down. Guo Xin felt very much like a conspiracy being here. However, thinking about the secret marriage between the two families and what he was about to say to Fu Yanqing later, today was indeed no different from a conspiracy.
Guo Xinxin was thinking about the matter silently and did not speak for a while. Fu Zhaoxu then took a sip of tea and said first: "My father has approved the marriage between Guo Lang and his eldest sister. If the Guo family has no other ideas, they can take advantage of his father's stay in Tokyo." In the past few days, I will choose a good matchmaker, and then perform the six rites to marry my eldest sister."
Although the matter has long been known, it was said by the Fu family themselves at this moment, and Guo Xin could not help but feel a little upset.
Guo Xin nodded and said: "I obey the orders of my parents. I am deeply honored to be the son-in-law of the Duke of Wei and to become brothers-in-law with you two."
So Fu Zhaoxu, as the eldest brother, briefly talked about some matters involving specific etiquette. Because marriage at that time was still quite troublesome, and the etiquette and customs of different regions and family backgrounds were also different, and the Fu family had been passed down for decades. After all, they were much more familiar with these things than the "upstart" Guo family, so Guo Xin simply listened. As for the specific details, it would naturally be left to the matchmakers from both sides to decide.
However, Guo Xin already had an idea of the matter. Fu Yanqing's time in Tokyo would not be very long, just enough for the two families to complete some simple procedures, while Fu Jinli was far away in Yanzhou, and just traveling between matchmakers would be very time-consuming. It would take several months at the earliest for Fu Jinlu to truly become a member of the Guo family.
The winds in the government and the countryside are getting stronger, and it is difficult for Guo Xin to be sure what will happen in the next few months, but he is at least confident that he will protect his family from capsizing in the coming storm.
Fu Yanqing, who quickly changed into a thin green round-neck robe, walked up to the attic. The three of them stood up to greet each other. Fu Yanqing waved and sat down at the main seat.
At this time, Fu Yanqing stopped chatting and got straight to the point.
"I heard that there have been many conflicts between the princes in the court recently. Guo Lang sent a secret letter to Yanzhou saying that the court wanted to move the town. I didn't believe it at the time. After coming to Beijing recently, there has been more news. It seems that this matter is inevitable."
Guo Xin was silent for a moment and then slowly said: "My father was still in Hebei in February and didn't know much about the town transfer, so he couldn't tell Wei Gong in detail. He could only give a brief reminder. This time my father sent me here. , I want to inform Duke Wei of the secrets in detail."
Fu Yanqing sat upright and said, "I would like to hear the details."
In fact, the situation of the vassal towns in various places is relatively obvious now. The towns in Hebei and Guanzhong have not recovered due to the new war, and they are more obedient to the court's orders. Liu Chong, the military governor of Hedong, is the brother of the late emperor. The other military governors of the Zhongwu Army, Liu Xin, Li Hongxin, Li Hongyi, the governor of the Zhenning Army, and others were either clan members or relatives. Therefore, the main vassal towns to be mobilized were mainly the three towns of Pinglu, Tianping and Zhenning in Henan Dao, as well as Kuangguo and Bao which had not been moved for a long time and were not strong. Da, Yongqing and other military governors.
After the plan to move the town was gradually made public, the Su and Yang factions in the court undoubtedly started to argue again. The main reason was that Su Fengji and others believed that in the clan town and the vassal town, Hedong Jiedu envoy Liu Chong and Zhongwu Junjie It is not suitable for the governors such as Liu Xin to be mobilized. They still need to guard important places and defend Tokyo in nearby and key places.
Yang Bin, Shi Hongzhao and others believed that there had been repeated rebellions in the border towns. In addition to the lessons learned from the previous dynasties where several generations of Hedong Jiedu envoys with different surnames finally gained power, no one dared to raise the idea of ordering Liu Chong to move the town. All relatives outside the clan should move to the border to strengthen their troops to guard against Tang, Shu and other countries.
The two sides were at loggerheads, and Guo Wei could not make the decision in the court, so he had to persuade both sides. Before the towns came to Tokyo, the governors in the court reluctantly reached an agreement that only Murong Yanchao, one of the clan's relatives, would be moved from the Tianping Army to Taining. The current military commander of the Taining Army, Fu Yanqing, was transferred to the Pinglu Army. The vacant Tianping Army was not transferred to the current military commander of the Pinglu Army, Liu Zhu, but to the current military commander of the Pinglu Army, Gao Xingzhou.
After Guo Xin told him everything Guo Wei told him about the Fu family's relocation, Fu Yanqing frowned and remained silent for a long time, and the Fu family brothers also looked attentively in thought.
Fu Yanqing picked up the tea cup but did not bring it to his mouth. The eyebrows on his face were twisted for a while. After a long time, he turned to his two sons and said: "The palace is weak and the court is full of fierce ministers. I'm afraid something will happen." .”
Guo Xin saw the reaction of the father and son and guessed that they must not want to move the town. However, Fu Yanqing was indeed very knowledgeable and could smell the danger in the current disturbances.
Fu Zhaoxu pondered for a moment and then said: "When the official came to power the year before last, I was summoned to the palace. The official personally spoke of my family's loyalty. Since the two towns of Taining and Pinglu are not far apart, my father is not as good as I borrowed his name and submitted a letter requesting to postpone the move to the town until the situation within the DPRK is settled before making a decision."
"Today's officials cannot make the decision, and no one in the court can make the decision. Guo Erlang should know the situation."
Fu Yanqing looked at Guo Xin, and Guo Xin nodded in agreement with Fu Yanqing's words: "The official family is controlled by the ministers, and the ministers are fighting with each other. The strategy of moving the town has to be decided. If you try to change it again, I'm afraid it won't work."
At this time, Fu Zhaoxin, who had been silent until now, suddenly spoke: "My child has something to say, I don't know if I should say it?"
Seeing Fu Yanqing nod, Fu Zhaoxin said bluntly: "The imperial court is considering replacing Liu Zhu with the intention of joining the court? Liu Zhu will come to Beijing this time, and we have long heard that he is secretly connected with Huainan. Last year, the Tang army crossed the river north and successfully stationed Village, many people suspect that he is secretly contributing! Not to mention that he is greedy, violent, and willful in the town, so it would not be surprising if the imperial court intends to summon him to the capital."
Fu Yanqing then looked at Guo Xin with questioning eyes. Guo Xin shook his head to indicate that he didn't know about Liu Baht.
Fu Zhaoxin then continued to express his own opinion: "Therefore, if my family postpones going to the town, Liu Zhu will not be willing to leave the town voluntarily. The transfer of the three towns will be just empty talk. By then, he may be at odds with the DPRK, China, and even Murong Yanchao."
Fu Yanqing stroked his beard and said nothing, the way he frowned and thought reminded Guo Xin of the generals during the battle. The commander of an army is often the most tiring when making judgments and decisions on the battlefield. There are too many things to consider!
After a long time, Fu Yanqing took a deep look at Guo Xin and said: "The relationship between this matter is complicated, but at least my family is still trusted by the officials and the public. If we do what Dalang said, won't we be stigmatized for nothing? So? Once you come, my family will obey the holy orders."
After all, Guo Xin is still an outsider, and it is inconvenient for father and son to talk more. So after conveying their attitude to Guo Xin, they tacitly discussed the serious topic, and everyone began to talk about Zhao, the Jiedushi envoy who had recently gained power in the dynasty. Hui, Liu Ci and others, Guo Xin was familiar with these people, and he also sent his own knowledge from time to time.
Fu Yanqing got excited about the conversation, and then asked Guo Xin about the current situation of another person, Guo Xin's old boss, Wang Jin, the Marquis of Yu, the capital of Fengguo Army.
Guo Xin was surprised when he heard this. Fu Zhaoxu, who was opposite him, saw Guo Xin's doubts and explained to him with a smile.
"Don't you know Guo Lang? In his early years, Wang Jin was just a bandit in the countryside. It was my uncle who first recruited him. Because of his outstanding foot strength, he often traveled back and forth between my uncle's army and my home to deliver messages. My father became familiar with him. The king came to the house to pay his respects the day before yesterday."
Guo Xin was suddenly stunned. He was surprised at the Fu family's connections and told most of what he knew.
After hearing this, Fu Yanqing sighed and said in a regretful tone: "It's a pity that the eldest brother left too early. Otherwise, how could the Duke of Wei get my turn? As for Wang Jin, it should be his chance. The pawn who came in and out of my house that day is now a forbidden soldier." General, who would have thought?"
Then he encouraged Guo Xin: "Guo Lang is a general under Wang Jin, which is a bit unworthy. But I am optimistic about Guo Lang. In a few years, he will definitely not be inferior to Wang Jin."
Guo Xin quickly pretended to be humble, covered his face and cupped his hands and said: "I am very ashamed to be valued by Duke Wei. It is my true ability to be able to strategize like Duke Wei and stabilize the internal and external affairs in a moment."
Fu Yanqing was obviously very satisfied with Guo Xin's gesture, and praised with his hands: "Except for Dalang Zhaoxu, the rest of my family have not been familiar with bow and horse for a long time. Now that the world is uncertain, only a son like Guo Erlang can take care of the family business." .”
