Gao Yun, the head of the household department and warehouse department, came out of the main house. People had been waiting outside for a long time. When he lifted his legs to get on the sedan, the slightly tipsy Gao Yu gave the order, "Go to Yangui Tower."
The steward responded with understanding and asked the servant to get up from the sedan chair.
Even though Gao Yunguan was not very tall, he traveled in a grand manner. There were more than ten servants surrounding the sedan, and there were also several guards with knives mixed in among them.
Of course, as the cousin of Gao Shen, the head of the Guanxi branch of the Bohai Gao family, Gao Yun's influence would be nothing, not to mention that his ancestor was the direct descendant of Gao Yang, Emperor Wenxuan of the Northern Qi Dynasty.
When it comes to family background, there are few in the world who can compare with him.
That is to say, there are many families in Chang'an, and children from famous families are not uncommon. Otherwise, even a slightly smaller county magistrate would not be enough to see him outside.
Gao Yun still has some weight in the Gao family. He is the head of the household department and the warehouse department. He can barely be regarded as being in a key position, and he is not a useless person.
It's just that he has a reputation as a lecherous person. He has many wives and concubines at home, and he also has some outhouses. He often hangs out in the land of smoke and willows. If he is so lecherous, there is no need for that reputation.
Otherwise, given his family background and talents, he would never be able to be promoted to a fifth-rank official.
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Gao Yun closed his eyes slightly in the sedan chair, thinking about what his cousin Gao Shen had given him...
Diverting the household's money and food is not a trivial matter. He and his cousin discussed it for several days, and finally decided to start from the local area and place some people in the counties near the north to transport goods in the name of preparing for the border.
The war will probably not stop this year and next. Taking advantage of the fact that everyone’s eyes are on the front of the army, we should get things done. It will become a routine in the future. With the support of the Gao family and the Dugu family, even if some people know about it, they will not stop.
I will turn a blind eye.
Even the emperor... Gao Yun raised the corner of his mouth slightly and showed a smile. He should understand that the Gao family cannot be insulted lightly. He came with a large army and killed one Jiang Baoyi after entering the city. Who else dared to touch him?
The martial arts Su family is also ridiculous. They actually came to see each other very early, and their vision is really amazing... But the martial arts Su family has been a distinguished person for generations, and they are really willing to serve wholeheartedly for a lowly family? Not necessarily?
So he suggested that his cousin see if he could win over Su Dan later. If he knew the opportunity, that would be fine. If he didn't know what was good and what was wrong, the Gao family had been operating in the household department for many years, so he must know that the Su family's martial arts skills were nothing in the eyes of the Gao family.
in this way.
Thinking of his pride, Gao Yun stroked his beard and laughed... In the past, when Gao Yuan was here, he was very close to Gao Xi, and none of them could rely on him.
Now that the head of the valve has been replaced by his cousin Gao Shen, the situation has changed significantly, and Gao Yun has some hope in his official career. Unfortunately, his cousin Gao Shen is suppressed by Su Dan and cannot work in the household department.
Yan Jiuding, otherwise...
Gao Yun couldn't help but feel a little upset as he thought about it. He had been the director of the Household Department for more than ten years and left it to others. He must go elsewhere to see if he could find another way.
But his position was neither high nor low, and he was still of some use to the Gao family. In addition, he had a good reputation, so he took root in the directorship.
Now that he can participate in the "big events" presided over by Gao Shen, in addition to his high expenses and jealousy of the gains in property, he also needs to move closer to the main branch. If he can get the full support of his cousin Gao Shen, his
His career should improve.
Gao Shen moved his body a few times to make himself more comfortable. He thought that the sedan chair was a bit old and it was time to replace it with a newer and bigger one. His family's house had been lived in for many years and it seemed a little smaller as the population increased.
The caravan going north this time is just a test, and it shouldn't yield much. Moreover, there are so many people participating, and everyone wants to share the spoils, especially the Dugu family. They will take 40% of it just by opening their mouths. Why are you so poor?
Thinking of Dugu Xiude's face, Gao Yun was disgusted... In other words, this trip was just to establish a trade route. Once they became familiar with the route and connected with the people there, the caravans could continue to go there without worrying about it.
There is a loss.
Gao Yun sighed, it was too slow... His expenses have been increasing in recent years, especially this year when he fell in love with Liu Hongyu of Yangui Tower. With his family background, he was unable to bring people out of the building.
, It’s really a disgrace to the Gao family...
Thinking that he could go to Yangui Tower to meet the beauty soon, and play and sing... Gao Yun's heart gradually became hot.
Just when he was imagining things, the sedan gradually stopped, and the steward reported beside the sedan, "Master, Mrs. Cheng Guo is traveling in front of us and asked us to get out of the way."
"Mrs. Cheng Guo?" Gao Yun just drank a lot and was a little dizzy.
The steward quickly whispered: "The former Queen Xiao is now Mrs. Cheng Guo."
The most beautiful woman in the world... Gao Yun couldn't help but see a shadow that looked like a fairy entering the mortal world. It was an impression left by his startling glance many years ago when he accompanied his father to welcome the Holy Emperor, which left an impression he would never forget.
Not long ago, when Empress Xiao returned south to Chang'an, he thought about paying her a visit, but the invitation was sent out into the mud and into the sea. There was no response at all, which made him extremely disappointed.
Now they met...Gao Yun was pleasantly surprised. It was really a great fate. If I could kiss Fangze...no, no, no, just take a look at her true appearance, and my life would not be in vain.
Without hesitation, he stamped his feet and asked the servants to stop the sedan. Before it stopped, he got out of the sedan and looked towards the opposite side.
Parked opposite was a sedan chair carried by eight people. It was extremely wide, and it was hard to complain that they had to make way for them to pass. However, the number of retinues was not as large as Gao Yun's, only six or seven people.
It was still bright, and pedestrians looked at their posture and backed away. It was not surprising. There were countless dignitaries in Chang'an City, and there were more people in grand ostentation. Ordinary people could stay away and have nothing to do. The onlookers were one
No.
Gao Yun gritted his teeth, took two steps forward with the strength of his drink, and said loudly: "Gao Yun, the head of the Household Department, is paying homage to Mrs. Cheng Guo. Can I meet her in person?"
A guard approached the sedan and said a few words. Gao Yun was far away and didn't know what they were talking about, so he couldn't help but feel nervous.
I saw the attendant bowing and saluting, as if he had been ordered, and walked this way... Gao Yun was even more nervous, with unlimited expectations and great fear.
Anyone who is proficient in psychology knows what this means to a man. This will greatly stimulate a man's senses. Once the goal is achieved, the pleasure he will enjoy will be insurmountable.
The visitor did not disappoint him. When he approached, he bowed and saluted, "Madam, please invite the chief to come forward and speak."
Gao Yun was so happy that his head felt dizzy. Even though he knew that Queen Xiao was no longer young, the reputation of being the most beautiful woman in the world meant that for a lustful person like him, her allure was unparalleled by that of ordinary women.
He desperately suppressed the steaming desire (harmony) in his heart, and while stepping forward, he thought about what nice things to say to please people.
When he came near, Gao Yun saluted and said, "I am a lowly official, Gao Yun. I have met my lady."
A soft voice sounded in the sedan, and reached Gao Yun's ears through the sedan, making him tremble.
"But Bohai Gao's son?"
Gao Yun was even more delighted, "Madam Mingjian, my ancestor is none other than Emperor Wenxuan of the Northern Qi Dynasty."
Hearing this, the female voice in the sedan became a little softer, as if she was talking to herself: "It turns out to be a direct branch of the Gao family... What did you want to do when you stopped my car on the street?"
Gao Yun's mind was racing at high speed, "My wife is famous in the north and south, and she was very protective of the Gao family in Bohai in her early years. I am a descendant of the Gao family, and I really admire my wife very much. However, my official position is small and I cannot get my wife." It was my great fortune to meet each other by chance today..."
As he was talking, he saw a silent voice coming from the sedan, which seemed to be acquiescence, and he became a little more courageous, "If I can get my wife to see you in person, I will die without regrets."
There was laughter coming from the sedan chair, and it reached Gao Yun's ears vaguely, making him feel like he was in a dream.
"I am an old man and a woman, what kind of reputation do I have? It is really not easy for someone to miss me so much... Even if I die with no regrets... Haha, I can still remember the kindness I received back then. Well, you are not bad, and the rest is fine. No need to mention it."
Gao Yun had been surrounded by women all his life, so how could he not understand that a soft refusal was almost the same as a promise? In ecstasy, he began to speak indiscriminately.
"What did Madam say? In the eyes of the lower officials, Madam is like a fairy in the sky. She is rare to see in the mortal world. Even if she ascends to the fairy gate, how can she say she will grow old?"
Gao Yun regretted speaking such frivolous words for a moment, and then applauded his boldness. The woman wanted to refuse but returned her welcome. If he didn't take a step forward now, he might regret it to death in the future.
Besides, that bastard Yang Guang has been dead for many years, and Empress Xiao has been living in exile for many years. She must have experienced extraordinary things... and there is no shortage of him as a guest, right?
Sure enough, as he expected, the laughter in the sedan chair that made his soul start to shake came to mind one after another, showing the joy of the owner.
"What Director Gao said is quite interesting. If so, why don't you invite Director Gao to come in and explain it?"
Gao Yun's heartbeat was like a war drum. He had long forgotten Liu Hongyu from Yanguilou. He really didn't expect that a chance encounter on the long street could fulfill his long-cherished wish...
Gao Yun opened the sedan door with trembling hands. Under the horrified and bewildered eyes of his followers, he stepped onto the sedan.
Then... amidst the ear-piercing screams, he was kicked out without even seeing clearly how many people were in the sedan. He rolled on the ground, dizzy, and fists, feet, and sticks fell like raindrops. .
At this moment, the long street was like a pot exploding, and there were a lot of curses. Even though Mrs. Cheng Guo brought few people, the owner was "humiliated" and everyone was furious. On one side, several people surrounded Gao Yun and beat him up, while on the other side, several people surrounded Gao Yun and beat him. Then he began to chase Gao Yun's attendants.
Taking advantage of the large number of people, Gao Yun's men were frightened, but they still managed to hold on. The more loyal ones wanted to step forward and snatch the master out first.
But at some point, a group of officers and soldiers from the Zuotunwei Mansion had appeared not far away, and rushed over quickly amid shouts...