Chapter 1,741 A beautiful concubine falls from the sky
Cui Dunli said: "Right now, Fang Jun is already a popular figure in the court and is your majesty's right-hand man. Moreover, he has a good relationship with the prince and has the prince's trust. Given time, it will be a matter of course for him to become the prime minister, even if he becomes the prime minister."
The leader is not impossible, we should respond more to him, and since he is a member of the Shandong gentry, the rewards will be rich."
No one in the court now questions Fang Jun's future achievements. They have always believed that as long as Fang Jun's brain is not cramped, it is inevitable that he will become the prime minister in more than ten years.
Investing should be done as early as possible, not to mention the Shandong gentry who are already inextricably linked to the Fang family in Qizhou?
Before Zhang Xingcheng could speak, Cui Dunli continued: "I heard that Xiao Yu wanted to choose a girl from the clan to marry Fang Jun as his concubine, so as to draw Fang Jun over, but Fang Jun has already publicly refused. Why don't we follow suit and choose among the five surnames?
A woman with a good temperament will marry Fang Jun? Fang Jun can refuse Xiao Yu, but as long as the elders in our family come forward to propose to the prime minister, the prime minister will definitely not object. As long as the prime minister does not object, Fang Jun can only agree.
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Zhang Xingcheng said in disbelief: "Are you serious?"
No wonder he was so surprised by Cui Dunli's proposal.
Since the Sui and Tang Dynasties, there has always been a saying describing aristocratic families in the world, which is widely recognized: "The hostages in Shandong, so they are married; the people in Jiangzuo, so they are figures; the people in Guanzhong, so they are crowned; the people in Daibei, so they are warriors.
Therefore, I am a noble relative."
The gentry in Shandong have a long history and have always united with each other through marriage.
His Majesty Li Er hoped to re-arrange the clan rankings by revising the "Chronicles of the Clan", improve the political prestige of the Li Tang royal family and the distinguished ministers of the time, and frustrate the superiority of the Shandong gentry. However, this gentry policy had little effect.
After the compilation of "Chronicles of the Clan" was completed, the Shandong gentry still adhered to their consistent style and refused to recognize the new family status standards. Not only that, even the ministers of the DPRK did not change their tradition of respecting the Shandong gentry, and did not hesitate to "degrade themselves to the family and suffer humiliation."
"Yu Yinya", seeking marriage with the Shandong gentry.
"Replying the history of the country" and "marrying women with five surnames" have long been regarded as lofty goals in life that the upstarts of the imperial court pursue tirelessly...
Although the Fang family of Qizhou is a member of the Shandong gentry, its prefectural status is not obvious. It was only after Fang Xuanling entered the court that it became famous, but it still lacks foundation. The foundation of the Fang family lies in the emperor, not the county passed down from generation to generation.
Looking at the bloodline, in the eyes of the Shandong nobles, they are closer to the royal family.
It won’t be a case of rejection, but the Fang family will definitely be regarded as an “alien”…
Under such circumstances, Zhang Xingcheng couldn't help but be surprised that Cui Dunli actually suggested adding a "girl with the fifth surname".
Zhang Xingcheng naturally saw Fang Jun's ability and influence on the emperor, but as Yang Tu said, Fang Jun was on the side of the Shandong gentry, but he did not take it seriously.
That is the sharpest knife in His Majesty's hand. He has always aimed at cutting down the foundations of aristocratic families without mercy. The reason why there is no head-on conflict with the Shandong nobles at the moment is just because the Shandong nobles have been suppressed so miserably that they cannot reach the level of being defeated at all.
Fang Jun is just focusing on the specific aspect...
He pondered for a moment, and had to remind Cui Dunli: "Brother Xian and Fang Jun were officials in the same yamen, so he knows a lot about his character. Brother Yu shouldn't question your opinion. But I have to remind you that the reason why Fang Jun is
What we have achieved today is just a result of His Majesty’s support and hope that he will become the vanguard of the charge. No matter how sharp and unstoppable the knife is, it will not have its own will and thoughts."
The person holding the knife decides who the knife will kill.
If the Shandong nobles regard it as a source of support, wouldn't it be counterattacked if the interests of both parties conflict one day?
Cui Dunli looked at Zhang Xingcheng and didn't know what to say.
You stay in Shangshu Province all day long as Fang Xuanling's deputy, and this is how you know Fang Jun?
Given Fang Jun's background, talents and abilities, as long as he was not too mediocre, the emperor would place great emphasis on him and entrust him with important responsibilities, right? The emperor was right to rely on Fang Jun to deal with the family members, but the premise was that Fang Jun had this ability.
Having said that, if he really faces off against a foolish emperor, Fang Jun will become a powerful minister second to none with his attainments in strange and obscene skills...
After a moment of silence, Cui Dunli did not directly refute Zhang Xingcheng, but suggested: "What do you think, brother, if you don't send this matter back to Shandong and let the elders in the family discuss it in detail?"
Zhang Xingcheng thought for a moment and said, "That's fine."
He naturally understood that Cui Dunli did not agree with his views, and he was inevitably unhappy. However, although Cui Dunli's official position was not prominent at the moment, it was more because of the suppression of the Shandong gentry by the court. He was smart, capable, and far-sighted, and he was the younger generation of the Shandong gentry.
The best among them.
In fact, among the Shandong nobles, there are more people who are optimistic about Cui Dunli than Zhang Xingcheng. Now that he has taken an advantage and walked in front of Cui Dunli, it does not mean that he can ignore Cui Dunli...
Zhang Xingcheng is a bit pedantic and cautious, but he will never be arrogant and get carried away. He will pass the matter back to the clan and let the clan elders weigh the pros and cons, so that he can feel relieved.
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Naturally, Fang Jun didn't know that he was lucky enough to have "sitting at home behind closed doors, and beautiful concubines would come up from the sky." And if he didn't come, there would be two of them. The Lanling Xiao family and the Shandong nobles rushed to send beauties to his house.
Son.
The women of the Xiao family in Lanling are all exquisitely beautiful. The "women with five surnames" are not only well-educated, courteous, gentle and charming, but also a symbol of identity and status. There are countless heroes in the world who are willing to bend down to have such a daughter as their wife.
, when it comes to Fang Jun, under such circumstances, he can actually get those arrogant wealthy people to come to his door as a concubine. If word spreads, I don’t know how many young talents will be envious, jealous and hate...
He thought that he had clearly rejected Xiao's marriage intention and the matter was over.
As he was about to go south, he needed to clean up the official affairs of the Ministry of War. After he left, Guo Fushan, Liu Shi, Du Zhijing, Cui Dunli and others were still in charge of the overall situation. He has never been a person who takes power and is willing to decentralize power. He understands the principle of harmony and win-win.
"Hello, hello, hello, everyone" is the norm in official circles.
Of course, if you don’t want me to be nice to you, then I will never spoil you...
Outside the city, the Gun Bureau.
As the core of the entire foundry bureau, the gun bureau is surrounded by high walls. Two hundred soldiers are divided into several squads to guard day and night. Dozens of slender and muscular dogs are led by the soldiers to participate in patrols.
, these ferocious thin dogs have a keen sense of hearing and a well-developed sense of smell, and the slightest disturbance can arouse their alertness.
This is the oldest hunting dog in China.
The description of hunting dogs was first found in the Book of Songs.
In "Xiaoya·Qiaoyan", there is "A leaping rabbit will be caught by a dog", that is, using a hound to catch a cunning rabbit is a metaphor for a gentleman's ability to see through flattery and clever words. In "Qin Feng·Si Zhi" there is "
The description of "a chariot and a wheel, carrying 猃猲碢??" records the scene of the Qin prince hunting with dogs. Among them, "猃" and "猲碢" are both hounds, and "猃" has a sharp mouth, legs, and waist.
Slender, relying on speed to hunt, this is the "thin dog". Until the 21st century, such a dog breed still exists in the land of Guanzhong, and the local old hunters call it "Xie Dog".
Of course, the most ferocious thin dog is the Mongolian thin dog. This kind of dog was slowly domesticated by hunters later. It is tall and strong, fast, with a keen sense of smell and strong fighting ability. Generally speaking, a Mongolian thin dog
You can fight wolves alone, and two or more can easily control large prey. They are strong, ferocious and tenacious.
It is said that when Genghis Khan went on an expedition to Europe, he brought many Mongolian fine dogs with him for warning and hunting purposes...
Although the Guanzhong fine dogs of the Tang Dynasty were not as strong as the later Mongolian fine dogs, they were still strong and ferocious. If an army soldier was approached by such a dog, even if he could kill the dog with a knife, he would have to sacrifice an arm or a piece of his body.
If the leg is unfortunately bitten on the neck, Lu Bu will have to kneel down even if he is still alive...
Fang Jun once raised a thin dog in his rural hometown in his previous life, but there was little hunting at that time. They were basically kept as domestic dogs to guard homes and homes, and the breed was not pure. Coming to this era, Fang Jun naturally thought about
When you have nothing to do, let your subordinates breed more purebred horses and dogs. Arabian horses and thin dogs are just such temporary ideas. At least this will prevent the second-generation ancestors who are not doing their jobs from bragging.
I can't find capital, so I usually just use German shepherd golden retriever huskies, and the local dog breeds don't seem to be available at all... (Hey, it seems like something strange has been mixed in)
Fang Jun led a group of soldiers to the door of the gun and artillery station. The small dog heard the noise from a distance and barked "woof, woof, woof". The soldiers in charge of the alert immediately stood ready. Only after seeing that it was Fang Jun did they relax their guard.
, and pushed open a heavy door, letting Fang Jun and others in.
As soon as he entered the gate, a muffled "bang" sound was heard not far away, and Fang Jun suddenly became energetic.