Since he became an official, Yang Ji has always been an enemy of the aristocratic families, and has always tried to dig up the foundations of the aristocratic families. It seems that he can't live without fighting with the aristocratic families for a day, so he gave him the "World-Destroying, Divine Blade" ", "Destroy the World, Poison Dagger" and other nicknames. The Shandong gentry headed by the Five Surnames and Seven Sects are obviously wary and hostile towards Yang Ji. However, because Yang Ji had nothing to criticize, and because he had a strong and stable backing, and unlimited support and trust in Yang Ji, not only were they unable to deal with Yang Ji, but they were also unable to deal with Yang Ji in every struggle. He lost many of his disciples who were already serving as officials.
The worst among them was undoubtedly Er Cui. Cui Zhongfang, who represented the Shandong gentry, initially initiated the rebellion order and hoped that Yang Jian would ban the proliferation of paper books. However, after they could not defeat Yang Ji in the court, they were destroyed by Zhang Jin. A major event occurred, which resulted in all the officials who demanded revolution being dismissed from the people. Afterwards, Yang Ji made public the list of Cui's prisoners. Some of them were taken back by Cui to clean up the family after committing crimes. However, soon after, they changed their names and became officials.
When Yang Ji listed these out one by one, the reputation of the Cui family, which had been maintained for generations, plummeted and was knocked down from the high clouds. After that, whenever a certain family cleans out the culprits and expels the clan members, people will Take the Cui family as an example, and then sneer at that family's practices. Cui's "public relations crisis" not only failed to solve the problem, but also became negative teaching materials time and time again, making their past practices known to more people and criticized by more people.
Later, although Cui Zhongfang came back again, he was captured by Yang Ji soon after and was sent to Boling by the emperor to retire. It looks like there will be no chance of comeback in this life. After all, age is there. .
Yang Ji's actions caused heavy losses to the Shandong gentry. However, although the Shandong gentry was a whole to the outside world, and they were married to each other. In addition to competition, they also had the obligation and friendship to take care of each other. However, Yang Ji targeted Er Cui several times. , and who would interpret this as a threat and challenge to the entire Shandong gentry?
No, not one.
On the contrary, when Er Cui's reputation was tarnished by Yang Ji, the Lu family became the first of the four top sects. The Li family of Longxi, which was full of talents, entered the four top sects for the first time; while Cui Zhongfang lost power for the second time. At that time, Li Ziquan took over the position vacated by Cui Zhongfang, representing the Shandong gentry, making the Li family of Zhaojun an unexpected winner. They may not be grateful to Yang Ji for this, but at least the family members who benefited from it will not be hostile to him; and this is the case with the Lu family.
The only thing that worried the Lu family was Yang Ji's world-destroying concept of the "World-Destroying Poison Dagger". However, upon contact, Lu Chisong and Lu Changxie found that Yang Ji was very easy to talk to and easy to contact, and he was not like the legend at all. overbearing. He even said with great insight that the family members of aristocratic families "will never be burned out by wildfire, but will be reborn again when the spring breeze blows." At the same time, he also said that the new family members are not as good as before.
Now, Mrs. Lu was relieved.
As soon as the conversation ended, Lu Chisong and Lu Changxie summoned Lu Changxie's eldest son Lu Dabao and second son Lu Dayu; Lu Kai's sons Lu Xuancheng and Lu Yifang, as well as Lu's children Lu Yanzuo and Lu Yanshou. They immediately took people to gather the victims and witnesses of the Yuan family one by one, and then gathered them at the Lu family's mansion in Ji County, Zhuojun County, so that Yang Ji could use them in time. ….
Yang Ji, Pei Ju and others were enthusiastically persuaded by the Lu family to stay. The banquet started at Youshi and lasted until Xushi. Since Pei Ju still had to reminisce with the senior officials of the Lu family, and his residence and the independent courtyard where Yang Ji lived were in different directions, as soon as the banquet ended, Yang Ji went to Lu Chang Under the guidance of Xie Lu Yanqing, he returned to the Lu family to arrange a yard for him.
Lu Yanqing used to be the regiment leader of the Qiu County Military Mansion. The position of the regiment leader is equivalent to that of a school captain, with 200 soldiers under his command. He later led the army to participate in the Khitan Campaign and the Liaodong Campaign led by Yang Ji, and was promoted to General of Hussars due to his meritorious service. ; Since this military mansion is a medium-sized military mansion, there are 1,200 soldiers under his command.
As early as a few days ago, Lu Yanqing received an order from Youzhou Governor Li Zixiong to assemble Qiu County soldiers and be ready to go out at any time. Now that Yang Ji, the coach, came to his door, his ancestor Lu Changxie immediately called him back from the military camp, asked him to meet Yang Ji, and at the same time gave him a chance to go on the expedition.
Most of the children of aristocratic families are more self-disciplined and observant of etiquette, especially in their own homes, and they will not be rude to others. Lu
Yanqing knew that there were women among Yang Ji's soldiers. Seeing that it was already dark, he knew that it was not appropriate for him to be admitted to the hospital, so he sent Yang Ji to the gate of the hospital and left.
Yang Ji drank a lot of wine and slowly walked into the courtyard. As far as he could see, he saw that the courtyard in the dusk was well-kept. Even a clump of bamboo and a flower tree were all done with unique craftsmanship. It fills the courtyard with a neat and orderly atmosphere. The styles of various Guanlong aristocrats are exactly the opposite. They all like to let things go their own way.
Probably, this has something to do with rules, style, and rules of survival. The Guanlong nobles are a military family with a strong sense of generalship, so they have the roughness, heroism, and grandeur of warriors in their hearts. They will not spend time on small things like decorating the courtyard. They can do whatever they feel comfortable and pleasing to the eye. Come on, it's the same at Yang Ji's house.
The Shandong nobles, who have been inherited for more than a thousand years, are far more knowledgeable and observant of etiquette than the Guanlong nobles, and use a strict hierarchy to manage their flourishing families. However, the children have lived in large and small circles since they were young, and are always surrounded by layers of people. Rules and systems restrict it, so it is naturally reflected in the layout of the courtyard.
Yang Ji didn't know why when he saw the wild and interesting scenery in the courtyard, he suddenly compared the differences between the Guanlong nobles and the Shandong nobles. When he walked around a clump of green bamboos, he saw a writer at a glance. A woman dressed in men's clothing came. When they got closer, they saw that her eyebrows were like crescent moons, the tip of her nose was like a jade cone, and her pretty face was a bit like a barbarian. However, this girl was very beautiful, but she was holding a big sword in her hand.
This girl is Xian Yufang, one of Yang Jixina's concubines. Her father is from Xianbei and her mother is from Han, so she has a mixed-race appearance and a mixed-race figure, and her strength is astonishing; among other girls Among them, even Murong Xianyue, who is also a mixed race, is not as good as him.
On this trip, the main body of the Suzaku Guard was Zhang Chuchen, with Murong Xianyue, Xian Yufang, and Liuxu as the assistants. Zhang Chuchen and Murong Xianyue had already been sent to Zhuo County by Yang Ji early, so only Xian Yufang and Xian Yufang were left with them. Catkin is not good at martial arts.
Before Xian Yufang and others left, Xiao Ying arranged the entrance ceremony. Now they not only had their names and titles, but even their bodies were Yang Ji's. She had always been a great beauty, but now that she had become a woman, her whole face was radiant and charming. As soon as he saw Yang Ji coming back, he walked over happily and said, "Sir, are you back?"...
She had already taken a bath, and as soon as she came closer, she was greeted by a faint fragrance of vanilla. Although it seemed to be absent, it never disappeared, as if the fragrance came from her bones. Yang Ji looked at the happy concubine with thick eyebrows and big eyes, a look of doting and joy flashed in his eyes, and asked casually: "Back! Have you eaten?"
"I've eaten." Xian Yufang frowned, sniffed with her small nose like a puppy, and mumbled, "Why did you drink so much wine?"
Yang Ji was helpless and said: "I don't want to drink either, but the culture of the wine table is like this. Many things are negotiated at the wine table. What can I do when facing a large number of hosts?"
At the reception banquet held by the Lu family, many direct descendants of the Lu family were present. Although each of them only offered a toast to Yang Ji, after such a round, Yang Ji drank a little more happily. It is worth mentioning that at the banquet, he met an unexpected big man with unlimited potential. This person was the famous Fang Qiao and Fang Xuanling.
Fang Xuanling was from Licheng County, Qi County, and Qin Qiong was from the same county, and their ancestors and fathers had all served for the Northern Qi Dynasty. When the Northern Qi regime was eliminated by the Northern Zhou Dynasty, the Qin family and the Fang family also became losers, although they did not He was liquidated, but also lost his power and became a local tycoon. To this day, its influence is limited to Qi County.
Fang Xuanling is now twenty-nine years old. However, what surprises Yang Ji is that he has not yet gotten married. This time he and his uncle Fang Yanzao came to visit the Lu family to discuss getting married with the Lu family. matters. If your guess is correct, Fang Xuanling's fiancée is the famous jealous person.
Poor Fang Xuanling, how sad that he has a fierce wife now at home!
"Sir, LiuXu has asked someone to prepare bath soup. Let's go back to the house!" Xian Yufang pressed softly against Yang Ji's side and said with a soft breath.
"Okay!" Yang Ji smiled slightly and was about to walk inside when Zhu Can suddenly came from behind.
After chasing him away, he saw the ambiguous movements of the two people and quickly lowered his head like a frightened rabbit.
Yang Ji heard the footsteps, turned around and saw Zhu Can, and asked, "Old Zhu, what's the matter?"
"Your Majesty, Mr. Fang Qiao wants to see you!" Zhu Can lowered his head and said, "According to what he said, he and his uncle plan to join the King and are willing to do their best for the King."
Upon hearing this, Yang Ji was stunned. Then he stared at him and asked, "What did you say? Fang's uncle and nephew are coming to seek refuge with me?"
"Exactly! The person is already outside the courtyard gate." Zhu Canwen answered angrily, cupping his hands, "But he is the only one here."
Yang Ji glanced at the living room in front of him and said, "Invite him to the living room."
"Yes!" Zhu Can saluted, turned around and left.
Xian Yufang obediently took a few steps away from Yang Ji, smiled sweetly and said, "Young Master has a visitor, so I'll go back to the backyard first!"
"Yeah!" Looking at Xian Yufang's retreating figure, Yang Ji secretly breathed a sigh of relief and strode towards the living room.
Fang Xuanling and Du Ruhui were both known as "Fang Mou Du Duan" in history. Their intelligence and moral character are beyond doubt and needless to say. Moreover, when Li Shimin was in the most difficult time, instead of betraying his lord, he and Du Ruhui risked the huge loss of their family and people and sneaked back to the capital. Together with Li Shimin, Changsun Wuji, Yuchi Jingde, Hou Junji and others, they planned the Xuanwumen Incident. In the end, they successfully helped Li Shimin obtain the throne of emperor; after that, they worked hard for the Tang Dynasty and assisted Li Shimin in creating the famous "Zhenguan Rule". Therefore, he and Du Ruhui still have the kind of "treat me as a scholar of the country, and I will do it". The loyalty of the unparalleled national warriors who "repay the national warriors" is equally impeccable. ….
Such an unparalleled national scholar now actually wanted to take refuge in him, and he also brought Li Mi's mastermind Fang Yanzao, who was loyal to him. This was really an unexpected joy!
He waited outside the living room door for a while, and Fang Xuanling hurried over under the leadership of Zhu Can.
Fang Xuanling has a slender figure, sword-shaped eyebrows and starry eyes, and a face like a crown of jade, but the most admirable thing is his temperament and demeanor. Even if he is walking quickly at this moment, he gives people a feeling of being as tall as a green pine and as bright as ice and snow. When he saw Yang Ji standing in front of the steps waiting for him, he quickly stepped forward and bowed before him: "Qiao, a humble official, took the liberty of disturbing me. I hope your Majesty will forgive me."
"Xuan Ling is too polite, no need to be polite." Yang Ji cupped his hands slightly, then stretched out his hand and said, "Let's talk in the living room."
"I obey my orders!" Fang Xuanling came to seek refuge with Yang Ji, so naturally he would not be polite. Hearing this, he bowed again and said solemnly: "Your Majesty, please!"
Fang Xuanling came from a family of officials with a prosperous scholarly reputation. His father, Fang Yanqian, was well versed in the Five Classics and was rich in eloquence. He was a famous scholar in Shandong. During the Kaihuang period, he was praised by Yang Jian as the most incorruptible minister in the world.
He was deeply influenced by his father's legacy. He was good at poetry and prose since childhood, was well-read in classics and history, and was proficient in Confucian classics. At the same time, he also learned good calligraphy from his father. When he was eighteen years old, he became a talent recommended to the imperial court by Qi County. Later, he won the Ming Jing Ke and Xiu Cai Ke examinations, and the imperial court successively awarded him the positions of Yuqi Wei and Xicheng County Wei.
Although Fang Xuanling made a sensation and became famous in Guanzhong in the year of the examination, his official position was never promoted. Ten years later, he was still an insignificant county captain. The reason is that he is a member of the Shandong gentry and has been blacklisted by the official department led by the Guanlong nobles.
He and Du Ruhui met and got to know each other in the capital and became close friends. Over the years, the two have been exchanging letters. Du Ruhui said that Yang Ji was a meritocratic man with a clear distinction between rewards and punishments. He was not the domineering single man in the legend at all, and He valued Han Shi very much, so he repeatedly advised him to resign from the post of Xicheng County Captain and go to Liangzhou to seek opportunities.
Although Fang Xuanling was very excited and wanted to go to Liangzhou to try his luck, firstly, his father was already old, and as the eldest son, it was really not suitable for him to travel far; secondly, Yang Ji was in Shilin and in the world. The reputation was quite bad, and Fang Xuanling still had some doubts about Yang Ji's character and moral character. Today, after seeing Yang Ji in person and listening to his conversation, his doubts disappeared immediately.
Today's banquet, these young people and minor characters were not the protagonists, so it dispersed very quickly. And his future
Father-in-law Lu Dabao admired his talent very much, but regretted that his talent was not recognized. Thinking that this war would be successful, he secretly asked his son Lu Yanqing to tell him about Yang Ji's mission and told him to seize it. this opportunity.
Fang Xuanling was about to enter his thirties, but his future was bleak. In addition, his impending marriage made him feel a sense of responsibility and crisis, so he decided to follow his father-in-law's advice and seize this opportunity tightly.
When he told his uncle what his father-in-law had revealed, Fang Yanzao, who was also unappreciated, not only agreed, but also planned to try his luck with him. However, Fang Yanzao had to discuss his marriage with the Lu family, so he had to be alone. Come alone. .
Bihai Siyun
