Otherwise, let alone being unable to take her away, I am afraid that I and my husband will have to explain themselves here. Just as Liu Hu said, when it comes to fighting alone, even if they are besieged by hundreds of people, the couple have never been afraid. But if they were to fight against the imperial army, no matter how good their martial arts skills were, they would have no chance of winning. What's more, even if they don't think about themselves, they still have to think about the family behind them.
Brother Fan Jian, who had originally planned to force himself, could only give up his plan to take away his disobedient brother forcibly after his beloved wife's signal, and went to see Huang Qiong with Fan Jian. They are from a martial arts family and have a huge family behind them. He's not the kind of lone traveler who can't really be unscrupulous.
At this time, Huang Qiong, who had drank a bowl of mutton soup in the tower, looked much better than before. Seeing Liu Hu and his brother Fan Jian and his wife coming in, Huang Qiong stood up and pointed at the dinner in front of her. The table was not rich, but it was still steaming. She smiled and said: "Nowadays, it is difficult to find people outside Hulao Pass. Presumably the Xian couple haven’t had their dinner yet.”
"As the host, this king seems a bit careless. Therefore, I specially prepared a simple meal to entertain the virtuous couple. The virtuous couple invites you, but Hulao Pass is currently in wartime, and according to the military regulations, alcohol is not allowed. So there is no Prepare drinks for the virtuous couple, and hope that the virtuous couple will be happy."
Maybe he knew that the man in front of him was the current prince and the emperor's son. Brother Fan Jian's tone of voice was much more polite than when he faced Liu Hu. But he still stated his purpose straightforwardly: "His Royal Highness, this is Fan Dao, Fan Jian's brother. Thanks to His Royal Highness's mercy before, my husband and I were able to escape unscathed. I and my husband are very grateful."
"But I am grateful, but there are still some things that should be said. My husband and I did not come here specifically for food, but on the orders of our ancestors and father, we took our little brother who didn't know anyone back home. Yes. Fan Jian is frivolous, young and inexperienced, and is not a talented person in the eyes of His Royal Highness."
"The King of England is the current prince and the ninth prince of the current emperor. There must be many talents around him. Fan Jian staying with the King of England is just the icing on the cake. I would like to ask His Highness the King of England to be noble and let me and my wife take my younger brother away. . The Fan family in Xiangyang will be very grateful to the prince for this move."
Although Fan Jian's brother has a bad temper and looks very vulgar. But what he said was quite surprising. At least this rough-looking man is not as rough as he appears. When it's time to talk, are you still good at talking? Knowing Huang Qiong's noble status, these words were tactful and pleasant.
"Oh, this is a bit difficult to handle. Hulao Pass is currently at war. I have given an order to all the people in Hulao Pass, from the ordinary soldiers to the governor and Tongzhi, including me. Inside, you are not allowed to leave Guancheng without orders, and anyone who disobeys the order will be killed. Logically speaking, Brother Fan’s request is not too much, but it does put me in a bit of trouble now."
Fan Jian, who had his back turned to his brother and sister-in-law, kept looking at him. Originally there was a lack of talent around him. Unless Fan Jian is willing, it is impossible to release Huang Qiong. After understanding Fan Jian's own thoughts, it was impossible to let him go. Even if he had to leave, at least it would be after the incident in Zhengzhou was over.
Having said this, Huang Qiong pondered for a moment and then said: "Besides, Fan Jian's identity is not that of an ordinary citizen. Before I left the capital, I had already reported Fan Jian's name to my father. Now Fan Jian He has been registered with the Ministry of War, which means that he is now a military attache of our Daqi."
"As long as the war against the rebellion in Zhengzhou is over, he will be awarded an official position based on his merits. As for letting him return home, I don't have the right now. At least he has to wait until the war is over and report to the Ministry of Personnel and the Ministry of War before he can be released. But now , I am also powerless, so please forgive me."
Huang Qiong's words are pure lies with his eyes open. Before he arrived at the Xiaoqi Camp, he had indeed reported his entourage to the emperor and the Ministry of War. This was because the main area of the military camp was so easy to enter, and at least it required approval from the Ministry of War. Moreover, without registering with the Ministry of War, and without issuing license plates and vouchers for entering and exiting the military camp, Huang Qiong's entourage would not be able to enter the Xiaoqi Camp at all.
The emperor didn't ask who he brought with him, and the people in the Ministry of War were not well-fed. At this critical moment, he went to touch the trouble of Huang Qiong, a new rich man. In fact, among the people Huang Qiong brought this time, Liu Hu was the only one who had no class. The others, including Su Changshi, who was originally a fourth-grade official, and a group of guards who were military attachés, Liu Hu was also a simple guard.
As for Fan Jian, the Ministry of War only knew that there was such a person among Huang Qiong's entourage. And it is even more nonsense to say that a person with a title in the Ministry of War is a military attaché of the Qi Dynasty. There are more people registered with the Ministry of War. The officers and soldiers of the four major battalions all registered with the Ministry of War when they first joined the army.
The monthly salary of the soldiers in each battalion, records of military exploits, promotion records, pensions after death in battle, including severance money when they become older, are all based on these. This was a custom made by the king of Guilin when the Qi Dynasty was founded in order to avoid the recurrence of the separatist situation of vassal towns in the former Tang Dynasty. If these soldiers were all military attaches, wouldn't there be more military attaches in Da Qi Dynasty than dogs.
Huang Qiong's words were just to take advantage of Fan Jian's brother and his wife, who may not understand the imperial military attache system, and were even less likely to go to the Ministry of War for verification, and told lies to make them retreat in the face of difficulties. As for the couple opposite him, how could they imagine that the young man in front of them, who was regarded as a prince or prince, would also make up lies to fool themselves.
Huang Qiong is taking a gamble. Even though the Fan family is a wealthy family, it is not a family of officials in the imperial court. Even if you have money and a dense network of connections, you can't go to the Ministry of Civil Affairs and the Ministry of War to verify someone. And they won't really check it, because they are princes and princes. This status makes them not necessarily suspicious of their words.
"Yes, yes, eldest brother and sister-in-law, His Royal Highness the King of England has reported my younger brother's name to the Ministry of War and the Privy Council. My younger brother can't get away now even if he wants to. My brother and sister-in-law should go back first. After the suppression of the rebellion in Zhengzhou is completed, my younger brother will go back and give me some advice." Grandparents, as well as father and mother, please forgive me." Fan Jian is not only a man of evil intentions, but also has an amazing ability to climb along poles.
When Huang Qiong said this, he immediately followed the pole. Even in order to prove that he had become an official, this guy didn't know where to find a voucher issued by the Ministry of Household Affairs, and he went to Wuwei Bank to receive his salary every month. But according to Huang Qiong and himself, he is now a military attaché. But what this guy took out was a civilian certificate.
Just as Huang Qiong expected, Fan Dao, who didn't understand the imperial military system and didn't want the prince in front of him, could make up lies with his eyes open, and the way he made it up was so smooth. Hearing Huang Qiong and Fan Jian singing in harmony, they couldn't help but be stunned for a moment. As for the difference between civil servants and military attachés receiving salary certificates, how do they know?
Even their family is considered a wealthy family with great strength. They have a wide range of friends in all aspects. Due to business reasons, they have also made friends with many officials, even nobles and dignitaries. But everyone is a person with status, so who has the spare time to check what other people’s salary cards look like after having enough food?
What's more, as the third generation leader of the Fan family, what does an official's salary card look like and what are the differences between civil and military officials' salary cards? Such trivial matters are not something Fan Dao should worry about. In their Fan family, when dealing with officials, for example, when officials go to Wuwei Bank to receive their salaries every month, certain officials are given a certain amount of subsidies, and there are dedicated people to handle this kind of thing.
After standing still for a while, Fan Dao turned his head when he knew that he had done a useless job. Instead of being annoyed, he turned to Fan Jian and said angrily: "Look at the good deeds you have done. Not only did you violate the ancestral motto of the family not to associate with the government, but You have forgotten the old man’s repeated warnings, and now you have become that bullshit official. Just go back and wait to be skinned, I can’t protect you this time.”
Looking at his furious brother, Fan Jian couldn't help but shrink his neck, not daring to smile playfully, and shut his mouth honestly. Although he has a somewhat bohemian character, Fan Jian is still quite afraid of this brother who has loved and cared for him since he was a child. At the critical moment, he is still quite afraid. Fan Jian, who did not dare to talk back to his brother, turned his attention to Huang Qiong for help.
If he is really taken back, he will continue to be his good baby. He has seen the vast world outside, and he has not wandered enough outside, and he is almost suffocated to death. Moreover, he also knew that if he was taken back like this, he would definitely not get any good results from him. At least being punished by kneeling in the ancestral hall for several days is unavoidable.
Huang Qiong smiled inwardly after receiving Fan Jian's look for help. He understands Fan Jian's behavior very well, just like himself in his previous life. When I was at home, I always looked forward to growing up as soon as possible and getting rid of the discipline of my parents. Once he feels accustomed to life outside, he won't be willing to go back even to death.
The Fan family is a martial arts family, and it is also a famous merchant family. Although the rules in the family are not as good as those of the Tian family and those noble families who are famous for their food, they are not too different. A person who has been a good baby in such a family for more than ten years, once he comes out and gets rid of the shackles, will he have the intention to go back? Especially someone like Fan Jian who is very capable in his own right.
Who says scholars can’t be rebellious? Even if there is, Fan Jian is definitely not among them. From the fact that he dared to steal Su Changshi's official uniform, it can be seen that the rigidity and dogma of scholars do not exist in him at all. Well, maybe the civil servant salary certificate he was holding in his hand also came from Su Changshi. How can such a person be a good boy?
Besides, although this guy looks harmless on the surface, he looks like a good baby. But what kind of person he really is, I'm afraid, except for himself. Not to mention his brother and sister-in-law, I'm afraid even his parents may not really understand him. This guy is too slippery and good at pretending. All appearances are just his disguise.
What's more, even if Fan Jian wanted to go back, Huang Qiong would not let him go easily. There were originally few available talents around him, and if Fan Jian left, there would be only one Jia Quan left. Moreover, Jia Quan has a dark side in his heart because of his background and problems, and he often worries about gains and losses. Huang Qiong often has certain taboos in using it.
Just like this time when he was ordered to quell the rebellion in Zhengzhou, Huang Qiong hesitated several times between Fan Jian and Jia Quan, but in the end he chose Fan Jian, who had flexibility and a better mentality. There is only one reason for Huang Qiong's decision, and that is to act as a winger, which can only be done occasionally. After all, it is not the way of a king. An upright conspiracy is the road.
This is the reason why Fan Jian is superior to Jia Quan in Huang Qiong's mind. If Fan Jian leaves, Huang Qiong will have an arm broken. As for the people Chen Yao found, although their hands-on ability was not great, they could only be said to help him strategize, analyze the court situation, and make suggestions for him. Therefore, no matter what the purpose, Huang Qiong would never let him go.
