At night, a soldier walked into Xiang Liang's study, put a new oil lamp on the desk, and then left slowly. At this time, Xiang Bo was already a little sleepy. He had been busy traveling these days, and Xiang Bo felt tired.
Unbearable, he saw Xiang Liang lowering his head in deep thought. He didn't know what he was thinking about, so he had to stand up and hold his hands in his hands: "Second brother, it's getting late, I'll take my leave first."
When Xiang Liang saw Xiang Bo stand up to say goodbye, he didn't hold back. He stood up and said with a smile, "You are tired these days. Go back and rest early."
Xiang Bo nodded, turned and left. At this moment, a personal attendant walked in and whispered in Xiang Liang's ear: "General, Cao Wujiu wants to see you."
Xiang Bo had already left. Xiang Liang walked to the window, opened the window and looked out. It was already late at night. What could be happening if Cao Wujiu was so anxious to visit? After thinking for a moment, Xiang Liang ordered: "
Bring him to my study."
After personally following Chang Nuo and leaving, Xiang Liang fell into deep thought again. Soon, he vaguely guessed the purpose of Cao Wujiu's trip. He narrowed his eyes slightly and couldn't help laughing.
After about half a stick of incense, Cao Wujiu walked into the study room under the guidance of his followers. He hugged his fists and left. At this time, Cao Wujiu saw Xiang Liang not far away, who was looking out of the window.
He walked over and said with a smile: "Brother Liang is so excited. He is still admiring the moon at such a late hour."
When Xiang Liang heard Cao Wujiu's words, he turned around and said with a smile, "Aren't you the same? It's so late, what's the emergency?"
Cao Wujiu thought for a moment, and just when he was about to speak, Xiang Liang waved his hand and said with a smile, "Sit down and talk."
The two of them took their seats respectively. At this time, a personal attendant came in, brought two cups of tea, placed them in front of them, bowed and left. Soon, Cao Wujiu raised his cup, took a sip, and said with a smile: "Okay.
Tea!"
Seeing that Cao Wujiu suddenly changed the subject, Xiang Liang couldn't help but laugh and said, "It's so late, you're not just here to enjoy tea, are you?"
Cao Wujiu smiled sheepishly: "I really have something I want to ask Brother Liang for help with."
"How can the friendship between you and me last only a day or two? If you have something to say, just say it!" Xiang Liang couldn't help laughing loudly when he saw Cao Wujiu beating around the bush. But at this time, Cao Wujiu had put down his tea cup and said apologetically: "To be honest,
I like this kid Xiang Zhuang very much. He has been diligent and hard-working since he was a child, and he has the style of a general, and..."
Speaking of this, Cao Wujiu paused deliberately, and then said: "Also, if it weren't for Xiang Zhuang's guidance, when Chen Sheng conquered Qixian, I would have died here."
After hearing this, Xiang Liang couldn't help but be surprised and said: "Zhuang'er gives me advice? What's going on?"
Cao Wujiu sighed: "When you were imprisoned and arrested, Xiang Zhuang came to Qi County to find me and asked me for help. I wrote a letter of divorce and asked him to go to Sima Xin. It was also that day that Xiang Zhuang and I
After an in-depth discussion, he persuaded me to come to Jiangdong for development. I was persuaded by him and decided to go south. But who would have thought that not long after, a large-scale uprising broke out in Daze. Chen Sheng led his army to conquer Qixian. I heard that he died at that time.
Many officials and even the people of Qixian County cannot escape bad luck."
When he said this, Cao Wujiu felt as if he was in the scene, and couldn't stop sighing. Xiang Liang on the side was also dumbfounded. He was surprised in his heart, how many things about Xiang Zhuang did he not know?
Seeing that Xiang Liang was also feeling sad, Cao Wujiu secretly pondered in his heart and felt that the time was right, so he continued: "Since then, I have decided that my daughter will not marry anyone other than Xiangzhuang, just because we have been together in the past few years.
I was busy recovering Dachu and neglected the trivial matters of my children. But as the years went by and the children got older and older, I had to show my shame and come to Brother Liang in person to propose marriage."
After Xiang Liang heard this, he couldn't help but sneer. As expected, Cao Wujiu came to visit late at night because of his daughter's marriage. However, he had already promised the Kong family. This was known to everyone. Cao Wujiu also knew it.
At this point, Xiang Liang sighed: "I can understand Brother Cao's mood, but..."
Xiang Liang sighed softly and said helplessly: "Today in the court, Kong Ji has asked for marriage from the Xiang family, and Xiang Zhuang has a marriage contract with the daughter of the Kong family. I'm afraid I can't agree to Brother Cao!"
When Cao Wujiu saw that Xiang Liang was unwilling to help, he said displeasedly: "Brother Liang, the friendship between you and me is not just a day or two, and the relationship between Feng'er and Xiang Zhuang's childhood sweethearts is not a day or two either. This matter
, please help me turn the wheel!"
Xiang Liang was shocked by Cao Wujiu's toughness. Thinking back to the time when he was in prison, Cao Wujiu had asked him to help him. He couldn't be ungrateful because of this, but how could he help in this matter?
Xiang Liang was deep in thought. When Cao Wujiu saw that Xiang Liang was deep in thought, he didn't want to disturb him. He had to pick up the tea cup and drink tea silently. The study became quiet again.
In this way, half an hour passed. Soon, Xiang Liang suddenly laughed loudly, and his laughter was full of confidence. "If Brother Cao is willing to listen to me, Xiang Zhuang's marriage can be postponed for a while!"
Cao Wujiu was extremely happy. He leaned over and asked urgently: "Brother Liang, what are your countermeasures? Tell me quickly."
Xiang Liang dipped his hand in the tea cup and wrote two words on the table: "Zhu County".
At this time, Xiang Liang said with a smile: "This time to attack Zhu County and march into Hengshan County, it must be Xiangzhuang. The others may not be able to do it!"
Cao Wujiu fell into deep thought. He didn't know what kind of medicine Xiang Liang was selling in his gourd. Time passed by, and after an unknown amount of time, Cao Wujiu suddenly realized it. He looked at Xiang Liang excitedly, cupped his hands and said with a smile: "Liang
Brother's strategy of pushing the boat along with the current is indeed brilliant. I am here to thank you in advance."
Seeing that Cao Wujiu had understood, Xiang Liang smiled and nodded. In fact, this was killing two birds with one stone. Not only could it ease the marriage between Xiang Zhuang and Kong Xiuyun, but Xiang Liang could also use Cao Wujiu's words to refute everyone and make Xiang Zhuang completely
Take up the important task of the Northern Expedition to Hengshan County.
Not long after, their laughter echoed in the study room...
...
Kong Ji and his sister Kong Xiuyun were arranged in a house in Dongshi City. A plaque had been hung on the door plate with the word "Confucius' House" written on it.
In the early morning, the concierge opened the door and began to clean the fallen leaves. In the backyard of Kong's mansion, Kong Ji had just gotten up. After washing up, he came to the yard. From a distance, there was a faint sound of beautiful piano music. Kong Ji stood there.
I listened silently for a while, and the sound was slightly messy. I could tell that my sister's mood was just as messy as the sound.
He strolled towards the side courtyard. Soon, Kong Ji saw his sister playing the piano in the pavilion. He walked over and coughed, and the music suddenly stopped. Kong Xiuyun looked up at her brother and said with a smile: "I'm busy these days.
, Brother, you’ve been working hard all the way, why don’t you sleep a little longer?”
Seeing that his sister did not forget to care about him, Kong Ji smiled helplessly and sighed: "Are you still talking about me? Aren't you also unable to sleep?"
Seeing that her uneasiness was seen through by her brother, Kong Xiuyun felt a little helpless and asked, "My brother went to visit his uncle in Xiangzhuang yesterday. What was the result?"
When Kong Ji saw his sister asking about this, he couldn't help but smile and said: "I have already mentioned the marriage to Xiang Liang, and he promised to come back for a visit soon. However, I always feel that the Xiang family seems to be deliberately perfunctory. If not, these days
, I’m going to Xiang Mansion.”
Seeing what her brother said, Kong Xiuyun sighed softly and said with a smile: "Don't worry, brother, Xiang Zhuang is not a forgetful person. I believe he will definitely come to marry me."
"I hope so." Kong Ji also sighed softly.
Seeing his sister bowing her head in silence, Kong Ji thought that this topic was too serious. He laughed twice and wanted to change the topic. A concierge walked in and said with cupped hands: "Mr. Ji, Miss Xiuyun, the Xiang family is here.
Waiting in the living room."
Kong Ji couldn't help but be overjoyed when he heard that someone from the Xiang family was here. He immediately ordered: "Go tell the guest that I will be there soon."
The concierge made a promise and was about to leave, but Kong Ji asked again: "Make the best tea!"
...
At this time, in the living room of the Confucius Mansion, Xiang Liang was sitting on a soft mat, quietly sipping tea. On the side, Xiang Sheng was standing behind Xiang Liang, with a baggage on his waist and a sword in his right hand, with a serious expression. The living room was extremely quiet.
.
Soon, the sound of rapid footsteps came from outside. Soon, Kong Ji walked in quickly. At this time, he saw Xiang Liang sitting not far away. Kong Ji walked a few steps quickly, came to Xiang Liang, and held his hands.
He smiled and said, "I've kept Mr. Liang waiting for a long time."
Xiang Liang smiled and waved his hand, asking Kong Ji to sit down. At this time, a housekeeper from the Kong family came in, brought two cups of freshly brewed tea, placed them in front of the two of them, and said with a smile: "You guys chat slowly,
I'm at the door, call me anytime if you need anything."
Kong Ji nodded and the housekeeper left. At this time, Kong Ji bowed his hands to Xiang Liang and said apologetically: "I was supposed to come to visit, but today I troubled Mr. Liang to go there in person. Kong Ji is rude."
Seeing that Kong Ji was so polite, Xiang Liang couldn't help but laugh heartily. He thought to himself that he was indeed a descendant of the Kong family, knowledgeable and sensible. Xiang Liang felt happy and said with a loud smile: "Why should you and I be so polite?"
After saying that, Xiang Liang clapped his hands and clapped twice. Xiang Sheng came over from behind, opened the bag and placed it in front of the two of them. Inside was dazzling gold, about twenty yi.
At this time, Xiang Liang smiled and said: "Here are twenty yi gold gifts. My nephew will accept it first. It can also be used as a family asset for you to live in Kuaiji. As for the betrothal gift, I think we should wait for your father to come and discuss it in detail."
.”
Speaking of this, Xiang Liang glanced at Kong Ji and saw that he was a little surprised. He couldn't help but smile and said: "After all, it is a major marriage matter. Moreover, your sister will be the first wife of my Xiang family when she marries, so this matter does not matter."
You shouldn't be too anxious, everything needs your father's nod."
Kong Ji listened to what Xiang Liang said and thought about it for a moment. What Xiang Liang said was reasonable and well-founded. He could not refute it in the end, so he could only nod his head and said: "Since Mr. Liang said so, we are not in a hurry. I will write a letter to my father in the evening.
Everything is decided by his old man."
Xiang Liang nodded with satisfaction. From this conversation, Xiang Liang could feel that Kong Ji was calm and quick-thinking. He was a good talent. If he could stay in Jiangdong, he would be of great use. With this in mind, Xiang Liang continued:
"At this time, the Qin Dynasty has not yet been overthrown, the country is restless, and the Xiang family still needs to conquer from all directions. I hope you can temporarily stay in Kuaiji and serve as an official in Jiangdong to seek fame and establish a family. Perhaps this is what your father Kong Kun wanted.
hopefully."
Xiang Liang's words were consistent with his father's thoughts. After all, Kong Yu told him before leaving that he didn't have to go back to Chen County. Thinking of these, Kong Ji's thoughts fell on his sister Kong Xiuyun. If he left, she would be alone.
Will you be happy if you stay alone in Kuaiji?
After thinking for a moment, Kong Ji nodded and said with a smile: "In that case, I would rather obey your orders than be respectful."
