The Dang Manor is naturally a good place surrounded by mountains and rivers, with beautiful scenery and comfortable environment. Lord Dang’s retirement life is very nourishing. He drinks fine wine, drinks from mountain springs, enjoys delicious food, occasionally gets mad and can hold the sky. If you want to go hunting in Huangdi, more than half of Yangzhai’s territory is covered with mountains and hills, and the remnants of Funiu Mountain are right on the side, making it very convenient.
The Dangjia Manor occupies a very large area, covering hundreds of acres. Dangjin originally spent a lot of money to invite Zhang Yu, a famous architect from the capital, to help with the design.
Zhang Yu is not easy to invite. He was a good friend of the late Luan Guogong Murong Yanchao. He was the best architect among the many talented people raised by Murong Yanchao. Zhang Yu was the main designer of the construction of Kaifeng New City. , and later became a guest of Liu Yun, who was still the Duke of Qi. Liu Yun, who had a wide range of interests, even treated him as a teacher and learned architectural aesthetics from him.
Zhang Yu initially refused Dang Jin's request, as he was not from the same group. Although he was jokingly called a "carpenter" by some people, Zhang Yu himself was a knowledgeable scholar with extensive knowledge, and was especially good at studying. Dang Jin Well, Qiu Ba, the key point is that he often feels complacent because he is ignorant and is proud of being tired of learning.
Of course, Dang Jin couldn't force Zhang Yu. After all, the other party's backstage was really tough, and he couldn't force it. However, Dang Jin was thick-skinned enough, so he just visited Zhang Yu every day. The more he refused, the more insistent he became. Zhang Yu couldn't bear the trouble, so he simply asked Qi Gong Liu Yun to discuss the matter, and Zhang Yu reluctantly agreed.
He also made a request, and asked Dang Jin to read the "Thousand-Character Classic" without any gold or silver treasures. To this, Dang Jin fully agreed. However, after more than ten years, he still failed to fulfill this agreement.
After designing by Zhang Yu, employing thousands of people, spending huge sums of money, and taking more than a year, the current Dang Manor has just been completed. Dang Jin also has a special hobby. Although he often utters words that despise literati, he still likes it. Arty and made a lot of jokes.
After the manor was completed, he found some knowledgeable people to help him name it, but none of them satisfied Dang Jin. So Dang Jin decided to do it himself. At first, he thought that Yangzhai belonged to ancient Yuzhou, so he wanted to call it "Yu Garden". stumble
As soon as this idea was put forward, it was immediately discouraged. The reason was very simple. Although the manor was spectacular, it could not bear the name. Although Dang Jin was dissatisfied, he still accepted it and used Yingshui to cross the border. He wanted to call it "Yingyuan" ”, I was still dissuaded, for the same reason.
So Dang Houye became angry and decided to call it "Lanyuan", and no one was allowed to object this time. The water system in Yangzhai is developed. In addition to the main stream Yingshui, there are dozens of large and small water veins, including Lanhe. The larger one is more than three hundred miles long. Dang Jin often swims in the Lan River, so the name of the manor is taken from this water.
In the Orchid Garden, there are dozens of large and small buildings, more than 200 houses, with high earth walls and surrounded by green water. It is more suitable to call it a small castle. Among them, the most famous ones are a dozen large warehouses. , which contains a large amount of money, food, cloth and silk.
No one knows exactly how much wealth there is, but there are many rumors, just various grains, some say 200,000 dan, 300,000 dan, and of course there are also exaggerated millions.
In the howling winter wind, the famous Orchid Garden welcomed a group of guests, a group of guests who did not look so friendly. Pan You, the chief envoy of Gyeonggi Province, led his subordinates and officials to visit with great fanfare.
Pan You's accompanying team was not small in size, with more than 200 officials and servants. There were many flags, and the neighing of the strong horses seemed low and suppressed in the cold wind.
Pan You rode on his own horse and stood in front of the gate of Orchid Garden. Looking at the spectacular manor, his expression was a little solemn. Compared with his hidden momentum, the men and horses he led seemed to be difficult to intimidate. In addition, Pan You was seriously I suspect that when the party built this luxurious manor, they were overstepping the limit.
While he was pondering, the door of the Orchid Garden opened wide, and a group of people and horses filed out and lined up in front. The Tongdaosi team was in a confrontation situation. Although there were not many people, they were all tall and unruly, with a vague sense of tit-for-tat.
Accompanied by several nephews, Lord Dang walked out slowly, looking calm and calm. Dang was indeed uneasy about his health. After all, he was nearly sixty years old. His body and bones were not as good as before in recent years. Zhao Kuangyin died of illness before. , he cried a lot, which also hurt his body and mind.
However, in front of Pan You, he did not show any signs of twilight. Under the protection of everyone, Dang Jin squinted at the scene outside the manor with a leering attitude. Dang Jin's eyes finally fell on Pan You, who was sitting on the horse, and sneered twice: "Pan Shijun came to visit, and it was too late to welcome him from afar! What's the matter with such a big fight and such a fierce momentum?"
Pan You did not dismount, he also looked at Dang Jin, slightly cupped his hands, and said calmly: "I heard that Marquis Dang is ill, and I am here to visit you!"
Hearing this, Dang Jin laughed and said, "I am indeed ill. Pan Shijun put up a battle array. Could it be that he wanted to scare away my illness?
It's a pity that I have a problem. When I hear the sound of horse hooves and see flags waving, I feel more energetic! I broke out from a mountain of corpses and a sea of blood. This little battle can't scare anyone. These snakes under your Gyeonggi Province Province Rats and the like are not in my eyes yet, but these old pawns under me can practice with you!"
After the party had finished speaking, the party's retinues moved upon hearing the sound. They all clenched their weapons and looked ready to take action. Except for a few young men, these retinues were basically forty or fifty-year-old men with gray beards. There are quite a few of them, obviously they are all old brothers who have followed the party through life and death, but at this time, they don't have any fear, and there is a little arrogance and disdain in their eyes. They are obviously arrogant and powerful generals, and even those on horseback Made a charging stance.
Seeing this reaction, the officers of the Gyeonggi Provincial Department became nervous, and each of them felt as if they were facing a formidable enemy. As for the subordinates who followed Pan You, their expressions changed drastically, they were very surprised, and they all looked worried. This won't start a fight.
The only person with an unchanging expression was Pan You. He sat silently on the horse and looked at Dang Jin. There was no fear in his eyes, and there was even a hint of expectation.
The horse was snorting hot breath, and kept tapping the ground with its hoofs and feet, as if it just wanted to vent the restlessness that was filled in the cold wind. However, after observing Pan You for a long time, he suddenly laughed and said jokingly: " Is Pan Shijun expecting to have a sword conflict with Taoist soldiers at my command?"
Dang Jin's behavior immediately made Pan You frown. Just as he was about to speak, he saw Dang Jin chuckle: "I am not an old fool!"
Pointing at the Party servants around him, he said in a relaxed tone: "I, the old brothers, are only here to guard the house and guard against Xiaoxiao. We dare not fight against the government. I have been loyal to the country all my life and have gone through life and death. This is against the imperial court." You can’t do things like that!”
"Isn't it just land? Not to mention it is measured clearly and taxes are paid according to the regulations. If your majesty wants it, you can just donate it all to the country. What's the point?" Dang Jin looked at Pan You with disdain and sneered: "Indeed, The dignified Ambassador Pan is obedient. If you are asked to come, you will come."
When Dang Jin said these words, Pan You's expression could no longer be tense. His ugly face was full of shame and anger. He finally saw that Dang Jin's previous gesture was just to give someone a try. He, Pan You, is just embarrassed.