This is Lao Taishan, the father-in-law of my Marquis, so you just have to be respectful.
The driver of the second carriage was Changsun Wuji.
There is no way. On the surface, he has the lowest status.
It had been a long time since I had driven a carriage in person, so my hands were red from the cold and my face was stiff.
Fortunately, the palace is close to Chongrenfang, otherwise the journey would have been painful.
Wang Meng also knew Changsun Wuji and stood aside to say hello very affectionately.
"Chief grandson, long time no see. Congratulations on your fortune - when you have time later, let's have a nice drink together -"
We are all in charge, so we should stay closer to each other from now on!
Changsun Wuji:...
He said haha with a stiff expression on his face, intending to leave with a few vague words.
Who knew that Wang Meng was still very enthusiastic and ran two steps behind with a look of enthusiasm on his face.
"Grandson, steward, don't be afraid, I'm asking -"
Changsun Wuji swayed and almost fell off the carriage shaft.
I can’t afford to pay for a meal——
Ah, that’s not right. My eldest grandson, Wuji, is a dignified Duke of Qi and Minister of the Ministry of Civil Affairs. Why should I, as a brother-in-law, drink with you, a gatekeeper?
I can't afford to lose that person!
When Wang Meng saw Changsun Wuji driving the carriage, he entered without looking back. He also looked back at the old brothers around him, shaking their heads and sighing.
"The eldest grandson is good at everything, but he is too shy - he just wants to have a drink. How can I, Wang Meng, not afford to treat him? He is so arrogant -"
Wang Meng's words immediately attracted responses from several concierges around him.
Wang Meng couldn't help but feel overjoyed and waved his hand with great pride.
"Brothers, after you finish your work today, let's have a drink at Hui Chun Zhai tonight. I'll treat you——"
…
Changsun Wuji didn't hear the conversation between Wang Meng and several concierges, otherwise he would have vomited blood on the spot.
When the carriage entered the Hou Mansion, it was natural that Li Junxian and Changsun Wuji were no longer driving it. Naturally, there were servants from Wang Zi'an's house who took the carriage over with enthusiasm. Wang Zi'an, Li Shimin and others, He jumped out of the carriage unhurriedly.
Wang Zi'an stomped his feet and complained.
"My lord, the carriage you are looking for is not good enough. It is in tatters. It doesn't even have a stove. If you travel a long way, you will freeze to death——"
Changsun Wuji was standing aside, stamping his feet and rubbing his almost frozen hands. The aggrieved man was about to cry.
Look, is this human language?
It’s really heartbreaking.
Li Shimin is also very resentful.
I remember back then, I once had a high-end carriage, but it was stolen by some shameless dog.
"This - haha, it's okay, it's okay, it's a short way anyway..."
Li Xiaogong laughed and changed the subject.
However, I sincerely sympathized with Li Shimin during his little life.
This emperor's job is really too shabby, he doesn't even have a decent carriage——
As soon as the carriage entered the door, Gu Zhong greeted him from inside.
First, he greeted Li Shimin and others with enthusiasm, and then stood aside to report to Wang Zi'an.
"Your Majesty, Mr. Hong Tuntian, and Mr. Wen, a member of the Ministry of Warming and Industry, have come to visit and are waiting in the lobby -"
Wang Zi'an couldn't help but be startled when he heard this.
Yuanwailang?
When I was in school in my previous life, I heard about a man named Wailang who was a member of the field service. However, his surname was not Hong, but Liu, and his given name was Liu Sanbian. However, the Song Dynasty had no control over the affairs of the Tang Dynasty——
Although he had been the Marquis of Chang'an for some time and was considered a member of the Tang Dynasty system, he was still confused about the various official titles of the Tang Dynasty.
Who are these two people to come to visit them at home?
To be honest, except for people like Li Shimin and Cheng Yaojin, very few ordinary officials came to visit him in person.
Seeing Wang Zi'an's confused face, Changsun Wuji and Li Shimin couldn't help but look at each other, with a narrow smile on their lips.
Wang Zi'an didn't wonder for long, because as soon as he entered the front yard, he saw two old men wearing green official uniforms with dark faces, who looked like two black-headed green grasshoppers, rubbing their big hands and walking out of the living room. Li welcomed him out.
Before the person arrived, a familiar voice with a bit of surprise came over.
"Zian——"
When the two people came out of the living room and rushed down the steps, they saw Li Shimin, Li Xiaogong and others clearly. They quickly stood up and behaved there, bowing and bowing in a decent manner.
"Xiaoguan Hong Qi, Wen Tieliang has met the prince of Hejian County, Duke Yi Guo, Duke Su, and General Niu——"
Li Xiaogong, the king of Hejian County, was Wang Zi'an's matchmaker, and later went to Wang Zi'an's courtyard several times, so they both knew each other. As for Cheng Yaojin, Qin Shubao, Niu Jinda, Li Shimin and Li Junxian, they knew each other even more. It's familiar.
Therefore, he didn't bother to greet Wang Zian and came over quickly to see him.
These two people, after not seeing each other for a long time, actually learned this set of official rules.
The four of them, Li Xiaogong, Qin Shubao, Cheng Yaojin and Niu Jinda, were at a loss of whether to laugh or cry. They returned the salute with strange eyes and said a few simple polite words.
Good guy, I asked you hello, and I also left three of you alone——
Li Shimin, Changsun Wuji and Li Junxian were also dumbfounded.
Although they were a little nervous in front of Li Xiaogong and others, when they were in front of Li Shimin, Changsun Wuji and Li Junxian, the two of them suddenly felt confident.
Old Uncle Hong was even more enthusiastic and enthusiastic, stepping forward and hugging Li Shimin's shoulders.
"Brother Li, it's been a long time no see - we two brothers must have a good drink later. Apart from anything else, since I lost you, my chess skills have no use for you, brother, let alone ordinary people. I have met my opponent in chess. Many people can’t understand my chess moves at all. Now I finally understand what Zian said about the loneliness of masters——"
After Old Uncle Hong finished speaking, he looked sad.
Li Shimin also sighed.
It’s not easy. I actually got the approval of your brother, the “great master of Go”!
"Okay, then it's settled——"
When he thought of this old man's drunken but fun-loving character, Li Shimin couldn't help but turn up the corners of his mouth and reveal a happy smile.
As he said this, he did not forget to say hello to old Uncle Wen with a smile.
"Brother Wen, look at how you and Brother Hong are dressed, it looks like they have been promoted again - congratulations, congratulations -"
When Uncle Wen heard this, he scratched the back of his head in embarrassment.
"We don't know much about promotion or not. We don't know much about it. We just change places and work hard -"
Old Uncle Wen's answer made several people couldn't help but laugh.
Prince An was also happy by the side.
"Uncle Hong, Uncle Wen—Happy New Year, Happy New Year. I'm just going back to pay you New Year greetings. Today's delay gives you a head start—"
"We were originally not busy and wanted to wait for you at home, but your aunt kept urging you--"
Upon hearing what Wang Zi'an said, Uncle Hong and Uncle Wen rubbed their hands together in embarrassment.
A group of people laughed out loud at the answers given by the two of them.
Wang Zi'an couldn't help but laugh.
Needless to say, these two people wearing official uniforms and rushing to the door today were most likely the idea of the two old aunts.
He solemnly helped the two of them straighten their grasshopper-colored official uniforms, and nodded seriously.
"No, you must listen to what the aunts say - otherwise, you may not be able to get into bed when you go back tonight..."
The living room of Chang'an Marquis was suddenly filled with happy air.
A few people sat down in the hall, and Wang Zi'an got up and went to the kitchen behind.
It’s rare that an old neighbor comes to visit, so of course he has to cook a few hard dishes himself——
Uncle Hong and Uncle Wen were still somewhat reserved in front of Li Xiaogong and others, but fortunately they had shopkeeper Li, their close friend, with them. After a while, the topic turned to the matter of Bailiang Steel, New Mo Dao, and new farm tools. When this was mentioned, the two of them became energetic.
This, we are professional!
By the time Wang Zi'an came back from the kitchen, the two of them had completely let themselves go.
Especially Old Uncle Wen, who refused to sit on a stool, like a giant monkey, squatting directly on the stool, leaning forward slightly, gesticulating powerfully in the air with his right hand, his red face beaming with joy.
"I'm not an old man, I'm here to brag to everyone. The Mo Dao we made with hundreds of steel and the new quenching method is definitely a magic weapon. It can blow hair and break hair - just like those scholars said, whatever you cut is like mud. Like——"
Li Shimin gave him a thumbs up sincerely.
"Brother, that's awesome!"
"No, no, no, it's all because of the greatness of that child from Zian - old man, I have lived for fifty or sixty years, and this is the first time I have seen such a smart child. This child is incredible. He must be the Wenqu star from the sky..."
Wang Zi'an couldn't help laughing and joked as he walked into the living room.
"Old Uncle Wen, what you said is wrong. According to your statement, I am not a literary star descending to earth. I am an iron star descending to earth -"
When Old Uncle Wen heard this, he was startled.
"Ah, so there is a star in the sky specifically responsible for blacksmithing?"
The cheerful laughter echoed in the living room again.
After these two small episodes, the restrained expressions on the faces of Old Uncle Hong and Old Uncle Wen were wiped away, and they returned to their original unrestrained state.
Especially Uncle Hong, who became drunk and confused after two glasses of wine.
He grabbed Li Shimin's hand and felt his heart ache.
"Brother Li, brother, I haven't seen you for a while, and you have gone out of customs again? No, brother, I like to preach - you said that we will live this life, there is still time to make all the money? People like you, who work hard outside every day and don’t care about home, make so much money, what are you doing?”
As he said that, he patted Li Shimin on the shoulder with emotion on his face.
"We make so much money, don't we just want to have enough food and clothing, and the whole family can get together, and the wife and children can enjoy the family happiness? Listen to what I said, stay home with your wife and children when you have nothing to do - "
Li Shimin's face moved slightly. He hadn't heard such heart-wrenching words in many years. He picked up the wine glass and drank a glass with Old Uncle Hong sincerely.
"Brother is right. I listen to you. I won't say anything anymore. One of us brothers will leave first——"
Before he could finish his words, Old Uncle Hong picked up the wine glass in front of him without saying a word, drank it all in one sip.
Then, he measured the wine glass towards Li Shimin and got under the table very simply.
Wang Zi’an:……
That's it--
He stood up dumbfounded, took Old Uncle Hong out from under the table, and had someone take him to a private room to rest.
Uncle Hong got drunk so fast that even Li Shimin couldn't help but be stunned.
That's it?
Compared with Uncle Hong's Zhan Wuzha, Uncle Wen's drinking capacity is much more reliable. Although he doesn't drink as cleanly as Uncle Hong, at least he hasn't gotten under the table yet.
While several people were drinking and chatting, Yan Liben arrived.
As soon as he entered the living room, he couldn't help but be stunned. He didn't expect that during this big court meeting, His Majesty was not hosting the banquet in the palace, but he actually came here to have a drink.
However, he quickly reacted and first bowed respectfully to Prince An.
"Student Yan Liben has met Mr., and would like to say hello to Mr.——"
Then he took a step forward and greeted Li Xiaogong, Li Shimin and others.
Li Shimin was surprised by Yan Liben's appearance, but he soon regained his composure and returned the greeting as if nothing had happened.
However, there was still a solemn look on his eyebrows that was not easily noticeable.
As the general in charge of the construction of the city in Mobei, Yan Liben just went to Mobei for inspection some time ago and was making final preparations and surveys for the construction of the city after the year. I originally thought that the news would be sent back after the beginning of spring, but I didn't expect that I would return to Chang'an at this time.
Moreover, he did not enter the palace to see himself, but came to the Chang'an Marquis Mansion first.
"You haven't eaten yet - come over and eat together -"
Wang Zi'an asked for a new pair of bowls and chopsticks, and Yan Liben was not polite. He thanked him and sat down in Old Uncle Hong's place.
After Yan Liben had filled his stomach a little and obviously slowed down his eating pace, he asked casually while picking up vegetables.
"Didn't you go to Mobei for inspection some time ago? When did you come back? Why did you come back so soon?"
When Wang Zi'an asked about this, Yan Liben immediately put down his chopsticks and looked at Wang Zi'an with a heavy look on his face.
"The student has just returned to Beijing. He has not had time to go home or go to see His Majesty, so he rushed over. It is because he has something urgent to ask Sir for advice——"
Upon hearing what Yan Liben said, Li Shimin couldn't help but reveal a look of surprise on his face, but the worry between his eyebrows unknowingly increased.
"What's up?"
Wang Zian looked at him with some surprise. Yan Liben had discussed with him the construction of a city in Mobei before. He also gave Yan Liben some pointers and even specially circled several coal producing areas for him.
If nothing unexpected happens, you only need to organize manpower, mine and bake bricks, and then you can use local materials to build a majestic city quickly.
However, there was still a solemn look on his eyebrows that was not easily noticeable.
As the general in charge of the construction of the city in Mobei, Yan Liben just went to Mobei for inspection some time ago and was making final preparations and surveys for the construction of the city after the year. I originally thought that the news would be sent back after the beginning of spring, but I didn't expect that I would return to Chang'an at this time.
Moreover, he did not enter the palace to see himself, but came to the Chang'an Marquis Mansion first.
"You haven't eaten yet - come over and eat together -"
Wang Zi'an asked for a new pair of bowls and chopsticks, and Yan Liben was not polite. He thanked him and sat down in Old Uncle Hong's place.
