Guo Zongyi fell asleep leaning on the chair. Chaoyu and Muping didn't dare to call him, so they took a mink mattress to cover him and stood guard on the left and right.
Until Guo Rong came back when he was holding the lamp and woke him up.
"Da Lang, Da Lang." He pushed Guo Zongyi and called softly.
Guo Zongyi woke up slowly, wiped the saliva from the corner of his mouth, stood up and saluted: "Aye is back."
Looking at the sky outside the hall, it was already hazy and the night was quiet.
"Why are you sleeping here?" Guo Rongyu said in a deep voice, with a hint of reproach in his voice. As he spoke, he glanced at the maid aside.
"I fell asleep just sitting there, no wonder they." Guo Zong said with a sneer.
Guo Rong's face softened slightly and he said: "The evening meal is ready. Come and have a few drinks with me."
After saying that, he took Guo Zongyi and walked out, out of Jianshan Garden, and went straight to Kuanzheng Garden where Guo Rong lived.
In the center of the garden stands a yellow wax stone half a man's height, with the two characters "Kuan Jian" engraved on it in cursive script. The writing is strong and wide, and it was Guo Rong's own handwriting.
When Guo Rong was young, he briefly treated Huang Lao. Leniency of punishments and simplicity of administration were the political ideas of Huang Lao's faction. However, Guo Rong was born with a hot temper and was often unable to control himself when things happened. He often regretted it afterwards, so he set up a stone here to remind him at all times.
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On a small round table in the side room, there were already about ten dishes placed on it. It was steaming with heat. Guo Zongyi glanced at it and found that there were actually two stir-fried dishes, stir-fried rabbit and raw stir-fried lung.
If you think about it carefully, it is not surprising. Although stir-frying with oil only became popular in the Northern Song Dynasty, the cooking method has been recorded in "Qi Min Yao Shu" as early as "Qi Min Yao Shu". At this time, it should only be regarded as a unique skill, mastered in
In the hands of private chefs of some official families.
"How is it? Is it better than what you had at Siyuan Tower at noon?" Guo Rong asked with a smile.
I think he knew everything about what happened at noon.
Guo Zongyi put down his chopsticks and said with a smile: "Rabbit meat is often valued for its smoothness and tenderness. This plate of fried rabbit is distinguished by its burnt aroma. It seems that the chef has put a lot of thought into it."
Guo Rong laughed loudly: "It's not the chef who studies it, it's a little Huang family who is in charge of the back chef, named Li Jimei."
"He's trying his best." When it came to eunuchs, he became interested. He raised his glass with both hands and said, "Here's a toast to Aye."
After saying that, he drank the clear yellow Jiannan Shaochun in one gulp.
He finally realized how Cao Bin felt at noon. On this winter day, drinking a few cups of warm rice wine was indeed soothing and satisfying both physically and mentally. No wonder he drank two more cups.
Guo Rong smiled even more heartily, raised his glass briefly, and drank it all in one gulp.
Just think about it, what father doesn’t feel physically and mentally happy when his son reaches the age where he can drink with him?
The father and son chatted about some domestic matters, and the small pot of spring simmering on the clay stove was mostly down. Guo Rong burped from wine and said leisurely: "What are you going to do about the king's affairs?"
Guo Zongyi was stunned for a moment, and slowly put down his cup and chopsticks. Sure enough, that rhetoric fooled Cao Bin, but it could not be fooled by his father, who was known as the most wise king in the five generations.
The moment Wang Zhu rolled in, he planned to beat this talented young man, not only to punish him, but also to win people's hearts.
However, as a royal family with no official duties, they naturally could not personally teach the imperial officials a lesson. They could only use Wang Min, the second-in-command in Chanzhou, to handle matters (the Zhenning Army did not appoint marching commanders and deputy envoys at that time).
Leave it to him. If he is sensible, he will naturally scold him severely and then bring it over for him to deal with.
At that time, with a wave of his hand, the matter will be revealed, thunder and rain will fall, and he will not say that he is happy to surrender, but will bow his head and bow, and he will feel grateful and be blessed from the bottom of his heart.
Wang Zhu is a gentleman and he bullies others. Although his methods are terrible, his intentions are good.
I just didn't expect Wang Min to be so rigorous and bring all the recommenders with him, and he looked businesslike. I don't know if he saw through his mind and did it deliberately.
"Nowadays, the scribes are in decline, and the king has talents, no city, and is sincere in his treatment of others. In these troubled times, he is a rare open-minded and open-minded gentleman. Even this alcoholic problem cannot be changed. If you can make him change, it will be It also helped him a lot." Guo Rong said without raising his head.
Guo Zongyi's immature scheming failed, and his face was a little red. Failure was not shameful, but the method was a little clumsy, and it was not a conspiracy, which made him quite embarrassed.
Seeing his appearance, Guo Rong smiled and said: "You don't have to be embarrassed. The skills of controlling people are often very poor and cannot be put on the stage. Wang Min is not an ordinary person, and I don't dare to look down on you. You are still young, and you will be defeated by him." It’s perfectly normal on my hands.”
Guo Zongyi forced a smile and said: "It's not over yet. It depends on whether Wang Zhu still remembers what happened after he wakes up."
Based on his many years of drinking experience, Wang Zhu was so drunk that he could no longer stand, and most likely could not remember what he had done.
"Wang Min will remind him." Guo Rong said firmly.
Hearing this, Guo Zongyi glanced at his father in surprise. Seeing that he lowered his head to pick up the food without realizing it, Guo Zongyi remained silent.
After having had enough wine and food, Guo Rong took his son for a walk in the garden under the faint moonlight. At this time, there were only two people. Guo Rong said: "The letter has sent someone today. It is only more than 200 miles away from Tokyo. The day is coming. Da, my father will be able to read the letter tomorrow night at the latest, and the decree will be delivered soon. If you regret it, it’s not too late for me to send another horse now.”
Guo Zongyi shook his head resolutely: "I don't regret it."
Guo Rong looked at his son distressedly. His outline was a little hazy under the moonlight, and his facial features were still childish, but he could no longer hide his vigorous and heroic spirit.
He sighed and said guiltily: "Your temperament is really like your mother's. If she were still here, she would never allow you to go to Tokyo alone."
Mentioning his mother, Guo Zongyi's mood suddenly dropped and he fell behind. However, Guo Rong quickened his pace slightly and continued: "I am going to Tokyo to be familiar with military generals and civil servants. I can focus on making friends with the old minister Feng Dao. This person has experienced He has been an official for ten dynasties, has a high reputation, a transcendent status, and has the style of an ancient scholar-bureaucrat. It will not hurt you to get closer to him."
Guo Zongyi responded dully, even if Aye didn't say anything, he would focus on making friends with Feng Dao. He is now the prime minister who is polite to all officials and the leader of civil servants, and his reputation is still good at this time.
As if he felt that his son was not in a high mood, Guo Rong also felt a little depressed. After completing one lap, he wanted to go back to rest.
Guo Zongyi bowed and left. He walked two steps and then stopped. He turned around and said to Guo Rong: "The back house is deserted. Aye can ask for a renewal. In my humble opinion, the eldest daughter of Fu Yanqing's family, King of Huaiyang, is beautiful and virtuous. She is the right person." A good match."
After saying that, he quickly disappeared into the darkness without looking back.
Guo Rong was stunned for a long time before he cursed in shame: "Shu Zi!"
Cursing and going back to the house, he came back to his senses. The more he thought about it, the more he felt that his son was right.
After the generals of the Fu family, Fu Yanqing is also a famous general in the world. He has been favored by many dynasties and controlled an important town. Even Guo Wei respects him very much and treats him with courtesy. If he can be regarded as a relative, it will be a great help. It seems that he is You can write a letter to your father to mention this.
