This was the first time that Tang Ning heard people mention places other than the Wei Dynasty, and although Beiling was far away to her, this kind of power play made her listen with interest.
Fu Laiqing, however, had known about Beiling's national master for a long time, so he couldn't help but said: "A man who has been repeatedly defeated in battles and even broke his arm, why did my uncle let him become the mountain chief for the county lord?"
"What do you know!" Cao Dejiang frowned and scolded: "Who said he is not worthy if he loses?"
After he finished speaking, he looked at Song Tangning and said solemnly: "Does the county master know why I asked you to invite him?"
Tang Ning lowered his eyes and thought carefully for a moment before speaking hesitantly: "It's because what Shi Changan lost was not his ability, but current affairs. Although he couldn't win over Xia Houling, Xia Houling, as the national master of the Beiling Dynasty, It took the strength of the entire Beiling Dynasty to suppress him."
"Shi Changan was able to repeatedly enter and exit the Beiling Imperial Capital, attack a country's national master, and yet escape unscathed. Even if he lost an arm in the end, he is definitely a very capable person."
Just like in the capital city of the Great Wei Dynasty, if a person wants to deal with the powerful Xiao Yan, he can survive several times in and out and still survive safely in the end. How can he be incapable?
Cao Dejiang's eyes showed appreciation: "The county master is right. When Shi Changan was in the northern border army, he planned to kill 20,000 Beiling pioneers. Later, when he entered Beiling several times, he always caused trouble in the imperial capital of Beiling. The world was turned upside down. Two years ago, with the help of the Beiling Wanhu clan, he was just a hair away from deposing the Beiling Khan. Although he was defeated in the end, the old Khan died, and several princes fought fiercely for power. "
"Dong Cao is saying that the sudden civil strife in Beiling two years ago was caused by him?" Xiao Yan said from the side.
Cao Dejiang nodded: "That's right."
There was some pity on his face. Beiling was considered a serious concern of the Wei Dynasty. If Shi Changan could really succeed, Beiling would have been in chaos long ago, and the Wei Dynasty might still be able to take advantage.
It's a pity that there is only one person named Shi Changan.
Cao Dejiang sighed: "He is very independent and does not want to borrow external help, but manpower will eventually be limited. That time Shi Changan broke his arm when he came back, and his hair turned gray overnight. After that, he never went to Beijing again." Ling, he only stayed in Puyao and became a teacher. When I heard that there was no vacancy in the county principal academy, I immediately thought of this person."
"He wrote a letter a few days ago saying that he wants to go to Beijing. If the county master is interested, I can arrange for you to meet. However, his temper is a bit weird, and it is difficult to impress him with benefits. It all depends on whether you can invite him. You’re on your own.”
Tang Ning did not have the intention to retreat because of Cao Dejiang's words. Her ambitions for the academy were very great and were by no means limited to the capital city of Wei. However, she was young and immature, and it was difficult to convince the public in terms of experience and knowledge.
Before she can grow up, the academy needs someone capable and courageous enough to help her "steer" it.
Xiao Yan's status prevents him from intervening too much in the academy, otherwise Emperor An and the Qingliu courtiers who were originally helping him will feel uneasy. However, the Shi Changan whom Cao Dejiang has chosen is currently the most suitable person in terms of ability and means. .
Naturally she wanted to see it in person.
Tang Ning said quickly: "Mr. Cao can help me meet with Mr. Shi. I am very grateful. As for other matters, I will personally talk to Mr. Shi and I will do my best to keep him here." In the academy.”
Cao Dejiang smiled and said: "Well, when he comes to Beijing, I will send someone to inform you."
"Thank you, Mr. Cao."
"So how are the preparations for the academy going?"
"Renovation of the monastery has begun..."
Tang Ning whispered to Cao Dejiang about the progress at the academy, and answered seriously when he asked him about some things.
Cao Dejiang originally just chatted for a few words, but seeing that the little girl was advancing and retreating in a measured and measured manner, he asked some questions about what happened after the academy was built, with the intention of deliberately taking the exam and embarrassing her.
But Tang Ning did not evade, but answered generously. When encountering something that he had never thought of before, he would tell his thoughts after careful consideration, and then respectfully ask Cao Dejiang for his opinion.
Xiao Yan sat aside and listened quietly to the two of them going back and forth. He saw that the little girl's eyebrows were flying and confident, and she could talk calmly with Cao Dejiang. Her eyes were no longer timid as before, but instead seemed to be filled with a layer of dazzling light. Cao Dejiang could not hide his admiration.
He felt some secret pride in his heart. When he lowered his head and took back his hand soaked in the water, a handkerchief was handed to him next to him.
Xiao Yan raised his eyes and saw the little girl grinning at him, then turned around and continued talking to Cao Dejiang.
He held the handkerchief and his heart sank deeper and deeper. He chuckled lowly in his throat. He put the handkerchief on his hand and wiped it gently. Then he slowly folded it and stuffed it back into his sleeve. Then he raised his eyes and looked at the people not far away. When the Fu family dog looked at his little Begonia with admiration, he suddenly became calm.
This bastard is so stupid that his little Begonia can't even look down on him.
Fu Laiqing suddenly felt the chill in his body disappear, and subconsciously turned around to meet Xiao Yan's kind eyes.
"..."
Fu Laiqing: Does my uncle like him again?
…
Cao Dejiang and the others stayed in Tang Mansion for about half an hour. When they left, Fu Laiqing found a chance to talk to Song Tang Ning alone.
He told Song Tangning what happened in the palace before, and then said with annoyance, "I'm sorry, Miss Song. I originally wanted to teach Song Jinxiu a lesson, but I didn't expect that he would use him to create a stage for him."
Tang Ning didn't expect that Song Jinxiu would become like this: "I don't blame you. It's not that he doesn't know how to behave, he was just disdainful in the past. Now that the situation is bad, he can take advantage of anything. Fu Langjun doesn't need to make a special trip to find him in the future." He is troublesome, so as not to be tricked by him again."
Fu Laiqing said quickly: "I know, my uncle has already taught me a lesson."
Tang Ning glanced at Cao Dejiang who was talking to Xiao Yan in front of him: "Mr. Cao is very good to you."
Fu Laiqing blurted out: "My uncle also likes you very much."
Tang Ning: "..."
Seeing the girl in front of him looking up at him, Fu Laiqing's face turned red and he quickly stammered in explanation: "No, I didn't mean that."
""My uncle always praised you for your intelligence, and said that you were different from other girls in the capital. He said that you would definitely not like it if you knew that I was adding insult to injury to Song Jinxiu..."
His description became darker and darker, his words became more stuttering, and when his face turned red, even the neck under his collar was red.
Tang Ning had never seen someone's face turn red like this. She laughed a little, but still whispered: "It's not that I don't like it, I just don't think it's necessary to spend energy on an irrelevant person, and entangled with him is harmful to myself." It’s no good either. Fu Langjun has a bright future and is not as stigmatized as him, so why use gold and jade to touch rubble.”
Fu Laiqing's face was hot: "Do you think I am Jin Yu?"
Tang Ning nodded: "You, Mrs. Fu, and Mr. Cao are all golden in my eyes. Even if you are hurt by someone like Song Jinxiu, it's not worth it. I heard that Mrs. Fu intends to negotiate a marriage for Mr. Fu. When you get married to a lovely wife and give birth to Lin'er in the future, you will know that what Mr. Cao taught you today was not for me."
When she smiles, her eyes are gentle, like spring begonias, making people unable to look away.
"Speaking of which, Mr. Fu Langjun is still kind to Aru and I. Mrs. Fu has also helped me several times. When you get married in the future, you must remember to send an invitation to Tang Mansion. Aru and I will definitely Prepare a generous gift for you and your future wife."
The color on Fu Laiqing's originally flushed face instantly faded.
"Miss Song, I..."
He opened his mouth to speak, but Song Tangning just smiled and said:
"Fu Langjun, my surname is no longer Song."
She was gentle but firm, and she didn't give Fu Laiqing a chance to express his feelings.
"Mr. Cao is calling you, it's time for you to go."
Fu Laiqing looked at the little girl who was so close but did not hesitate to push him away. She was not even willing to let him express her feelings. His hands and feet were a little cold, and the joy he had felt when he came was gone. My heart was broken into pieces.
