Yang Qian looked at Cui Biejia, who had a rather humble attitude, and his expression looked very calm.
"Why did Cui Biejia say this? In short, no matter what you say, Cui Biejia, Qian will not admit it.
Even Sanniang Zi and Li Erlang from Duke Tang’s Mansion wouldn’t recognize him.”
"..." Cui Biejia almost choked up. Isn't this a disguised admission? The arrest of these bandits was not a sudden encounter for them.
But they had planned it long ago, and the reason why everything should be on Cheng Yaojin.
"Then Cheng... Nephew Cheng Xian actually became fellow apprentices with the young master. This was really beyond Cui's expectation."
"Actually, my senior brother has admired Cui Biejia for a long time. As a junior fellow student, Qian Qian naturally has heard about it."
"This great gift makes Cui really embarrassed. If he doesn't accept it, Cui's official career will probably come to an end."
"But if I accept it, the thought of my daughter marrying nephew Cheng Xian and so on..."
Cui Xin originally wanted to say he was a vulgar person, but Yang Qian and Cheng Yaojin were senior brothers. If he wanted to scold him, wouldn't he also scold Young Master Yang as well?
"Actually, my senior brother seems rude in his words and actions..." In fact, he is really rude.
However, when Yang Qian thought about the important task assigned to him by his father, he also thought that this senior brother was sincere to him.
"But in fact, he is a sincere man who is eager for success and has a good reputation as a chivalrous person in Shandong.
He's definitely not a criminal, he's just not very good at expressing himself."
"Besides, with Cui Biejia's character and eyesight, I think Ling Ai's eyesight at seeing and recognizing people will not be too bad."
Cui Xin stroked his long beard, glanced at Yang Qian, and then glanced at Cheng Yaojin, who was standing not far away with his eyes wide open and looking nervously at this side.
"Cui has never heard of his bad reputation, but... well, let's put it this way.
After all, I, Mr. Cui, come from a noble family. If I marry my beloved daughter to such a penniless person, I really can’t do it."
Yang Qian already understood what Cui Xin meant and nodded.
"Cui Biejia, don't worry. Although my senior brother has an average literary talent, his military skills are far superior to ordinary people. If he becomes an official, he will be able to make great contributions to the country and be granted a wife and son."
Cui Biejia couldn't help but feel happy. He looked at Yang Qian and thought for a while before saying, "Since the young master is so determined, Cui is by no means an indiscriminate person."
"I would like to ask my young master to tell Nephew Cheng Xian that my daughter has just turned thirteen, and I plan to wait until she has hair extensions before discussing marriage.
If nephew Cheng Xian can reach the eighth rank within two years, if my daughter still refuses to marry her at that time, then let him come to propose marriage."
"How's it going? Has my father-in-law agreed to my marrying his daughter?" Seeing Yang Qian coming towards him, Cheng Yaojin rubbed his hands together with a look of anticipation on his face.
"Your father-in-law only has one condition. If you can do it, you can marry him in two years..."
Yang Qian smiled faintly, stretched out two fingers and made an eight sign.
"Hey, with a gift of eight thousand guan, your father-in-law is quite wealthy." Xu Shiji next to him couldn't help but said.
"Brother Xu, do you think this matter can be solved with money? Cui Biejia means to give you two years.
If you can become an official within two years and reach the eighth rank, then you can go and propose marriage after his daughter has hair extensions."
"How can he be called an official if he is a mere eighth-grade official? Doesn't my father-in-law look down on me, Old Cheng, too much?" Cheng Yaojin was immediately unhappy.
Cui Biejia, who happened to be supported by his own soldiers, was walking towards him, his face darkened, and he smiled coldly and angrily.
"It makes sense, then at least be in the seventh rank. If you can't do it, don't blame me for being rude and marrying your daughter to someone else.
Everyone, Mr. Cui will be unable to stay for a long time due to official duties. I’ll take my leave now. If you have time to come to Licheng, Mr. Cui will sweep the couch to welcome you..."
"Hey, hey, uncle Cui..." Cheng Yaojin took a few steps away, but saw Cui Biejia boarding the carriage without stopping.
Then, the carriage turned around and began to move forward slowly, while the leader of the soldiers ordered his men to take away the thieves and the dead bodies.
"I'm just outspoken, why should I be so angry at my old Cheng?" Cheng Yaojin scratched his face, his face full of displeasure.
"Old Cheng, how can you be so outspoken? You are obviously mean-mouthed." Xu Shiji, who had his hands in his sleeves, approached him not far away with admiration.
The next moment, Cheng Yaojin, who was so angry and squeaking, picked up the Xuanhua ax and drove Xu Shiji, a fellow of his kind, into the forest.
Yang Qian looked at the two of them and shook his head helplessly. Fortunately, at the moment Cui Biejia put forward the conditions, the system dad gave a reminder that the task was completed.
As for whether senior brother Cheng Yaojin can find a wife, it depends on his own destiny.
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Since the bandits have been suppressed, there is no need to continue heading east, so the group heads back west.
First, they stayed in Licheng for a day, and Cheng Yaojin went to show off his merits to the young lady of the Cui family.
That night, we still chose the most expensive and luxurious restaurant, with big fish and meat, and of course fine wine.
But after just three drinks, Yang Qian expressed that he had something to say.
"Senior brother, don't be too happy too soon. In two years, you will be a seventh-grade official. I wonder how you are going to prepare?"
Cheng Yaojin, who had been very drunk just now, was speechless.
Xu Shiji lived up to his expectations and launched the first blow.
"Old Cheng has a lot of skills, but they are all in the green forest. If you ask him to kill people and set fires, he is good at it. Being an official? Ha..."
"Old Xu, if you don't speak, I don't think you are dumb."
Cheng Yaojin glared at his bad friend with some annoyance, touched his beard, and couldn't help but feel a little embarrassed.
"Aren't you just being an official? What else is there? The big deal is that I, Old Cheng...
I'm going to join the army. With my ability as Cheng, in two years, not to mention a seventh-grade general, I'm afraid even a fifth-grade general can do it."
Xu Shiji took a sip of wine happily and continued to insert the knife.
"It makes sense, but Lao Cheng, although it is easiest to get promoted in the army, it must be during wartime. Now we are in Jingning in the Sui Dynasty. Where can you go to fight and make meritorious deeds?"
"Of course, it's not without its place. For example, in the north, between the Sui Dynasty and the Turks, although there has always been peace, there are occasional conflicts."
"Otherwise, you can go to Yanmen Pass or something like that and live there for two years.
If the blind cat can hit a dead mouse, capture and kill a Turkic little king or a noble prince, he might be able to directly become a fifth-grade general."
"But if there is no war within two years, your suffering of sleeping rough in the north will be in vain."
"..." Cheng Yaojin's eyes turned green, and he glared fiercely at this bastard brother who kept hitting him, but he didn't know how to refute.
"Actually, if you really want to join the army, senior brother, I think there is a place that is very suitable for you. Besides, there will be no shortage of wars, and there will be plenty of opportunities to make contributions."
"where?"
"Youyi Guard among the Sixteen Guards of the Eastern Capital." Yang Qian raised his finger and pointed in the direction of Luoyang.