Outside the gate of the Yang Mansion, a carriage slowly stopped, and Yang Daosi's old body appeared. The driver quickly stepped forward and helped Yang Daosi get out of the carriage. It was just after noon, and after the dynasty, Yang Daosi returned from the imperial city.

At home.

Outside the gate of Yang Mansion, a young man in his twenties, seventy or eight years old, with a graceful demeanor, excellent temperament, and extraordinary appearance was standing there. Looking carefully, this young man looked very similar to Yang Daosi.

Yang Daosi walked to the door, looked at the young man, a smile appeared on his face, and said gently: "Lu Wang, why are you standing at the door?"

This young man is called Yang Luwang. He was once the youngest son of Yang Daosi. Because his biological brothers never had children, when Yang Luwang was six years old, Yang Daosi adopted him to Yang Daoan. Some time ago, various festivals

Du envoys gathered in Fengjing, but Yang Daoan himself did not come, but sent his son Yang Luwang with generous tributes to present to the current emperor Zhao Zhi on his behalf.

Yang Luwang bowed his hands and said very politely: "We are waiting for uncle to come back and have dinner together."

"You kid, you do have a lot of heart."

Yang Daosi nodded with a smile, took Yang Luwang's hand, and walked into the mansion.

Yang Luwang's arrival made Yang Daosi extremely happy. Among the seven sons, he liked this youngest son the most because Yang Luwang was so similar to his young self, both in appearance and personality.

At that time, Yang Daoan was nearly forty years old and still childless. This situation had already affected the stability of Shuzhou. After all, a superior with no heirs would inevitably lose his power. How could he make his subordinates surrender with peace of mind?

and allegiance?

In view of this, Yang Daosi asked Yang Daoan to choose one of his seven sons and adopt him as his son. Yang Luwang was smart and cute since he was a child. Not only Yang Daosi loved him, but Yang Daoan also liked it. Thanks to Yang Daosi's arrangement

, Yang Daoan directly chose Yang Luwang.

Yang Daosi had hesitated before Yang Luwang was selected, but in the end he reluctantly gave up because Yang Daoan at that time controlled the military and political power in Shuzhou, and Yang Daosi, who had just established a foothold in the court, urgently needed him.

support and consolidate their own rights and status.

Father and son were eating at the same table.

Yang Daosi ate slowly and in small portions. He had given up drinking a few years ago, but today he had a rare drink.

"Last time there were many people, so I didn't ask in detail. How has your life in Shuzhou been in the past few years?"

Yang Daosi asked in a low voice, Yang Luwang had been in Fengjing for more than half a month, but this was the second time for the father and son to meet. Yang Daosi was busy with government affairs, leaving early and returning late, but although Yang Luwang came to Fengjing, he did not

He lived not only in the Yang family but in his father-in-law's home. During this period, he met the Emperor Zhao Zhi several times and visited dignitaries in the court. He was also extremely busy.

Yang Luwang's father-in-law is called Zhou Zhiyou. This person is not a high official in the court, let alone a famous family. He is just a small sixth-rank household doctor.

Zhou Zhiyou was an upright man and an honest official. When he was the county magistrate in Shuzhou in his early years, an officer under Yang Daoan committed an offense and received Yang Daoan's partial protection. Several officials from the county government went to the military camp to negotiate, but were beaten.

He was seriously injured, and Zhou knew that You was unforgivable. He immediately broke into the military camp, naked, with his official seal in his left hand and a pleading in his right hand. He angrily scolded Yang Daoan and said, if you don't hand him over, I will crash to death in front of you.

After being scolded by Zhou Zhiyou, Yang Daoan developed a feeling of admiration and was moved by his courage and daring actions. In the end, he did not embarrass him, accepted the petition, and handed over the several officers who committed the crime to the local government for justice.

Subsequently, the two had many intersections, and eventually became sworn friends.

Yang Luwang smiled and said, "Uncle, I'm worried about you. Everything is fine with me over there."

Yang Luwang was smart and studious since he was a child. He studied under the great Confucianism. With his ability and knowledge, it was not difficult for him to pass the imperial examination and become an official. However, as Zhao Zhi secured the throne and the country became stronger, he became obviously alienated from Yang Daoan.

, restrictions and precautions on its power in Shuzhou were gradually strengthened. In the twelfth year of Guangyuan, Yang Daoan was deprived of local administrative rights and took charge of the military. Subsequently, Zhao Zhi established military power in Hanzhou and Songzhou, two important military areas.

, each has a governor and tens of thousands of troops. On the surface, it is to guard against Tibet. In fact, it is also a strong deterrent to Yang Daoan. With Zhao Zhi's series of actions, the relationship between Yang Daoan and the court suddenly became subtle. Since Guangyuan

Twelve years to the present, Yang Daoan has not been to Beijing to report on his work for more than ten years.

He only has such a son, how can Yang Daoan dare to let Yang Luwang go to Fengjing to serve as an official?

"When my son was born, he was damaged during childbirth, and his body and bones have always been in some bad condition. Are they getting better now?"

The last time Yang Daosi and Yang Luwang met was four years ago. When Yang Luwang went to Fengjing, his wife Zhou Zhi also came with her. At that time, Zhou Zhi had just given birth to a daughter and had some bad health.

She shouldn't have traveled far, but at that time, Zhou Zhi's mother was critically ill and she had to come.

Yang Luwang smiled and said: "She has recovered a long time ago. Now her status in the family is much higher than mine. My father likes her very much. Sometimes I quarrel with her. My father doesn't ask whether it's right or wrong, he just scolds me. I am now in the most important position."

In front of my son, I don’t even dare to speak loudly.”

When Yang Luwang said the word father, he deliberately looked at Yang Daosi's expression.

Yang Daosi laughed and stretched out his finger to point at Yang Luwang: "If Zhi'er knows that you are complaining to me behind her back, I'm afraid I won't spare you."

Yang Luwang had a bitter look on his face and bowed his hands repeatedly, pretending to beg for mercy.

Yang Daosi laughed heartily.

The two of them chatted about daily life, and did not talk about anything about politics or officialdom. The conversation was very relaxed and happy.

"Master, you have been busy all morning and are tired. You have to go to the Imperial City in the afternoon, so go and rest for a while!"

The old housekeeper came in and persuaded Yang Daosi.

Yang Luwang said softly: "Uncle, as you are the right prime minister, some matters should be left to the people below to handle!"

Yang Daosi shook his head: "Something big has happened over there in Momeng. The emperor has summoned all the ministers in the political hall to discuss the matter together. I have to go."

Indifferent?

Yang Luwang looked at Yang Daosi and saw that he didn't want to talk more about the matter, so he didn't ask any more questions.

Yang Daosi stood up, looked at Yang Luwang, and said with a smile: "Lu Wang, when are you going to return to Shuzhou?"

Yang Luwang also stood up: "Everything here is almost settled. I'm going to leave in a few days."

Yang Daosi nodded and suddenly said: "After Liu Zhongyuan was promoted to the political affairs hall, the chief officer of Jingzhao Mansion has been vacant. I recommended you to the emperor, and the emperor was very moved."

ah!

Yang Luwang was stunned for a moment. Yang Daosi's words were too unexpected.

"If nothing happens, you can stay in the house and we will have dinner together in the evening."

Yang Daosi finally said.

Yang Luwang quickly raised his hands and bowed: "I'll wait for uncle to come back."

Yang Daosi reached out and patted Yang Luwang's face gently, then turned and left.
Chapter completed!