Li Jing became more sober. He had a criminal record. When he ran back to Chang'an from Mayi, he complained to several friends about how Li Yuan was left behind in Taiyuan.
He was reported to Wei Xuan and almost caused a catastrophe. That is to say, Li Yuan's family did not suffer because of his talk. Otherwise, the first thing Li Yuan did after returning to Chang'an was to behead him in revenge.
avenge.
"Why is this? My dear brother, why didn't you tell me earlier?"
Wei Jie smiled bitterly, "Brother, just remember what I said. There have been some rumors in the market recently, but I can't be sure. It's just that many people are talking about it. Brother, your status is different now. Someone might come to your door and talk nonsense. Brother, can you
Don’t go along with it…”
Wei Jie actually didn't want to say these words. After all, Li Jing was almost the head of the country now, and some things could no longer be traced to him. In addition, these days of closed doors and thanking guests, it was even safer.
But just now I saw Li Jing drunk, chatting happily with an outsider he met for the first time, and daring to say a few words about anything. Wei Jie's concern started to rise again.
Li Jing was a little confused after drinking, but he also knew that Wei Jie would not say this for no reason, "Don't worry, dear brother, I am also a person who has suffered great losses, so I will be careful in my words and deeds... Besides, I have no official position or position.
Yes, who would come to my place to stir up trouble?"
Wei Jie had to comfort him a few more times before leading his servant away.
When Wei Jie said these words, he did not avoid people. Yuen Long got closer and listened to some fragments of the words. He had a new understanding of the friendship between Li Jing and Wei Jie. He felt happy in his heart. He had such a good relationship with his uncle, so what?
Wouldn't he feel much more comfortable when he went to serve as an official in the province?
Back in the hall, the elder didn't want to see Wei Jie off, so he had gone to the back to rest on the pretext that he was old, weak and too drunk.
There were only three people left in the hall, and Li Jing was a little uneasy. He was used to being unlucky over the years, but he was still very vigilant. If there was any sign of trouble, he would get up and take a look, and then go back to his nest after looking carefully.
Will Wei Jie remind him of this? He was thinking about what rumors were going on outside? Wei Jie refused to tell him in detail? Then there must be something to avoid.
The Webster family has a great business and is well-informed. Otherwise, Li Jing would not have been able to discern opportunities and always avoid danger in these years.
While thinking about it, I drank a few more drinks, and my mind became increasingly unclear.
Yuen Long looked at it with a stern look, feeling that the heat was coming? So he asked: "How about watching Mao Gong, uncle?"
Li Jing was already drunk and had something on his mind. He said casually: "Mao Gong has a calm temperament, knows military affairs, has been in battle for a long time, and has a good plan. He is a rare general."
The evaluation is very high. If Li Po were here, he would definitely sneer at you. You don't have good eyesight? Why don't you comment on people randomly? Just like when you accepted me as a disciple? That's called unwillingness?
If you look at my current achievements again, will you be able to slap me in the face?
Xu Shiji was overjoyed. He stood up and bowed deeply and said: "Such a kind words? I will not be worthy of it. I have heard about Duke Mao for a long time and also read Duke Li's notes in the palace of the King of Han Dynasty. It can be said that I have benefited a lot."
Now I have been taught by Li Gong face to face, and it turns out that... if I don’t give up, I am willing to worship him as a disciple..."
Li Jing was stunned for a moment, a little unresponsive. Why did he become a disciple as he was talking?
However, Yuen Long hurriedly beat the drum beside him, "Mao Gong was from a mediocre background. His achievements today are all due to his own talents. It is not an exaggeration to say that he has extraordinary talents. If he can get the teachings from his uncle, his future will be limitless. Even if he does not live up to his expectations,
After all, I won’t embarrass my uncle.”
Li Jing came back to his senses and was really moved. He had not had a disciple for many years. Xu Shiji was very suitable regardless of his age and talent. However, he had only been around for a short time, so he didn't know what his character was like...
In addition, he is also afraid that if he accepts a follower, even if he doesn't feel embarrassed, it will be troublesome if his other student is dissatisfied.
Xu Shiji was already very smart, and after training under the King of Han, he was very good at reading people's eyes. Well, except for sometimes being a little confused when he drank too much.
"Teacher, please relax. Students don't dare to show off in the name of teacher. They only want to serve the teacher and they will be satisfied."
Li Jing waved his hand and said, "It's nothing. I'm just afraid that I'm too young to be a teacher of a general."
When Xu Shiji heard this, he said in his heart, "It's done."
Xu Shiji immediately echoed: "What did the teacher say? It is said that once a teacher is a lifelong father, even a general cannot deny his teacher, right?
Furthermore, let’s borrow the teacher’s good advice. In the future, the students will have to show the teacher a general.”
Li Jing's drunken eyes were blurred, he pointed at Xu Shiji and laughed, "In that case, then I will accept this disciple..."
In other words, he drank too much, otherwise even if Li Jing was tempted, he would never agree so rashly. You must know that he is not as simple as accepting a disciple, but has found a junior disciple for the King of Han.
If you don't tell Li Po and file a case with him, then it would be your fault. But who told Li Jing to do things in this way?
Yuen Long, a cheater, didn't really know what he was doing. He was so happy that he drank a lot with his uncle and decided on a date to officially become a disciple. Then he and Xu Shiji helped the drunken Li Jing back to the back house to rest.
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On the other side of the capital, there is the residence of He Chou, the minister of Taichang Temple.
Unlike other people who live in a "shabby" place, the residence of He Chou's family in the capital has never been occupied by others. He Chou was the minister who cared about life in the Sui Dynasty. If nothing else, this residence cannot be bad.
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It is much inferior to the main residence of the Wang family in Jinyang, but it still has many houses and many servants. It is one of the largest residences in the capital.
He Chou has been living outside these years, and his family has only been supported by his two sons and several sons-in-law. It is also quite difficult. After all, the foundation of the He family is still very shallow, and it is indeed incomparable with those big families.
When He Chou returned to Chang'an, the family was really looking forward to seeing the old man come back. They had only received some news in recent years. They knew that the old man was an official in Jin Dynasty and was living a good life. The children in the family were relieved.
, but they never dared to speak out.
He Chou came back and reunited his family. In addition to shocking many people's attention, He's family's courtyard suddenly became brighter. Many people came to visit, including many famous people.
He Chou was a fan of officials, so he naturally enjoyed the feeling of being surrounded by stars, but there was something more attractive to him. In a few days, he went to the imperial city to become his minister of Taichang Temple.
Today, when the old man returned home, he didn't know who had offended him and set off an evil fire. Not only did he slap his unlucky young son twice, he also called several proud disciples who had come back from Jin Dynasty to him and scolded them one by one.
Everyone was confused and could only wait in silence.
There was a crisp sound, and He Juntai was hit on the face again. He covered his red face and did not even dare to raise his head, but he felt extremely aggrieved.
He is in his forties this year and lives a comfortable life in Jinyang. As long as he does not commit murder or arson, except for a few people, everyone in Jinyang respects him. What a good life it is.
It's good now, I'm back in Chang'an. There are many people in Chang'an who I can't afford to offend. Because of the warnings from my father and brother, he rarely even leaves the door. This is not enough. When people sit at home, big slaps fall from the sky.
, slapped him in the face, you said he provoked whom.
And He Chou was still circling back and forth angrily. Even though he was in his 70s and 80s, he was still very energetic and could compete with the elders. However, He Chou did not forget the habit of people in Guanxi like to get physical when they are angry.
Already.
The disciples were driven away by him, but his son was still there. As soon as he took a look at this useless guy, he became angry and rushed up again.
"It's only been a few days since you came back, ah, you actually got two more children. I won't stop you from giving birth to more sons for me, but look at it, you can only crow but not lay eggs..."
At this point, his anger rose again, and he slapped him again, this time a bit harsh, making his hand hurt. The old man shook his hand and started looking around to see if there was anyone who could take advantage of him.
At this time, there were sounds of footsteps outside, and his eldest son He Junyao ran in in a hurry. He didn't even change into his official uniform in such a hurry. He kicked his younger brother over and roared a few times. Then he turned around and held his father's arm.
Go sit down on the couch.
"Why is Grandpa so angry? It's okay for others to get so angry, but don't make yourself so angry."
Like many families, they always have to give some respect to their eldest son. What's more, He Junyao is already over sixty years old. It has been difficult to run a household these years. He and He Chou look more like two brothers than a father and son.
He Chou felt tired after venting for a while, so he drank a few sips of the half-warm tea soup, let out a long sigh, and remained silent for a long time, which frightened He Junyao enough.
In the early years when He Chou was in Chang'an, the He Junyao brothers were not very good at it. Sometimes they even thought that with their brothers' abilities, if their grandfather hadn't been so famous, they might be able to do something that their father and grandfather would not do.
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But when there was no news about He Chou, the two brothers realized that they were far away from their father and could barely maintain their family reputation. This was because they had done some things with their grandfather in their early years, and they were helped by his old disciples.
Over the years, they have come to realize more and more that grandpa is the anchor of the family. As long as grandpa is still here, the family will have nothing to worry about.
"Is there something difficult in Taichang Temple? Or is it someone who made you unhappy... Master, we don't have the same understanding as them. If anyone dares to make irresponsible remarks, we will go to the palace to judge. In any case, we will not suffer any loss."
As he talked, he didn't dare to say any more, because the circles in his grandpa's eyes were already red, and after a while, tears fell down.
"You said that I have been conscientious... diligent in the king's affairs... and have not dared to neglect anything for so many years... How come... am I really getting old?"
This chapter has been completed!