"Blessing? Hehe, it's more than that. Fang Erlang didn't like him at first. It was Xiao Yu who went to the prime minister with a shameless face and forced him to pass. The prime minister is a gentleman and couldn't save face, so he had to accept it reluctantly..."
At the gate of the Song Dynasty Duke's Mansion, all the Xiao family's children were waiting here, staring at the groom.
The people on both sides were whispering and talking, and it was inevitable that these words would reach the ears of these proud and arrogant children of the family...
The deep-seated people in the city were indifferent. This was because the Xiao family was rushing to marry the Fang family, and gossip would inevitably spread. But as long as the marriage was achieved and the interests of the family were protected, those rumors that would disappear in an instant were free to him.
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But there are some arrogant people who inevitably have ideas...
Among the children of aristocratic families, Fang Jun is definitely an alternative.
The children of the aristocratic families all come from the hairpin family, and there are naturally some dandy and unscrupulous ones among them, but most of them are gentle, elegant, knowledgeable and courteous. They are elegant and noble in white clothes, have a good family background, and have a rich cultural heritage. They have rich clothes and jade belts with bells and cauldrons.
Food, they are born to be superior to others. If they learn the scriptures and meanings, they can become officials.
What is a "noble family"?
In short, it is the word "rite".
In ancient times, "rituals" were the foundation of society and the maintenance of order. "rituals" needed to be learned through classics, so those who did not understand "rituals" were Guizhou leaders and untouchables; those who passed down "rituals" were nobles and noble families.
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"It is inspired by poetry, established by etiquette, and achieved by music." This is the reason why the top and bottom are orderly, and the reason why the noble and the humble are distinguished.
"Li" is a positive symbol of society, gentle as jade, upright and peaceful, respecting the elderly and loving the young... All behaviors of praise are within the scope of "Li", and "Li" is the most beautiful virtue in the world.
However, what is Fang Jun?
This guy is a stick!
Gentle as jade, upright and peaceful, respecting the elderly and caring for the young... Which of these beautiful qualities is related to him?
But he is an outlier among the children of such an aristocratic family. He seems to have completely abandoned the principle of "propriety", but he has risen through the ranks step by step. Whether it is a meritorious nobleman or a noble family, almost no one in the second generation can match him.
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The emperor even loved and favored him and had great trust in him.
As for Fang Jun’s achievements? No one takes them seriously.
In their view, those workshops and shops dedicated to the emperor are simply the sycophants among sycophants! A gentleman is known as righteousness, and a villain is known as profit. "A gentleman's righteousness is regarded as a pledge, and etiquette is used to practice it." They live with the smell of copper all day long.
That’s a villain!
Leading the navy across the seven seas and sweeping away the barbarians...is that considered a meritorious service?
If we really destroy the country and seize the city, it is considered to be the expansion of the territory, but just relying on the large number of ships and relying on the majesty of the Tang Dynasty, which country has been destroyed, and which city has been included in the territory of the Tang Dynasty? Oh, don't
Talking about Da Nang, Namba Jin, etc., not to mention the barbarians, they are all leased...
What kind of feat is this?
If you replace me, I can do it too!
With such a stick, now the head of the family and the clan elders have to wash away the only Nanliang blood in the family and send it to that man's bed to be humiliated...
This is so intolerable!
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Xiao Rui stood at the door, wearing a brocade robe. Although he was in the middle of his age, his features were still as handsome as jade.
He is the eldest son of Xiao Yu and the consort of Princess Xiangcheng, the eldest daughter of His Majesty Li Er. He is a high-ranking official of the third rank and belongs to the Xiao family. His official position is not too high compared to that of Fang Jun.
Too shabby... You can't let your father stand in front of the door to greet you, right?
That doesn't make sense...
Xiao Rui had a fairly calm temperament and had criticized Fang Jun before, but since his father Xiao Yu decided to get married, he changed his previous views and strongly agreed with the matter.
The Xiao family has a rich history and a well-established family background. It is a famous noble family in the south of the Yangtze River. Even in the court, his father Xiao Yu was also a clean figure and had a good reputation. However, what is embarrassing is that after Xiao Yu, the Xiao family
Although there are many talented people, there are very few people who directly hold real power. Most of them are doctors of the six departments. They hold such positions and have neither real power nor influence.
If Fang Jun, who has a bright future, can be brought to Xiao's side, the benefits will not be too great.
Moreover, Xiao Rui is well aware of the current policies of the imperial court. Although no one has ever called for suppression of aristocratic families, every policy introduced has truly weakened the foundation of aristocratic families.
And Fang Jun was the vanguard of the emperor's policy of weakening the aristocratic families...
This is the sword in the emperor's hand. He can look at anyone he doesn't like. With the emperor standing behind him, who dares not to fawn over him?
The aristocratic family has the pride of the aristocratic family, but the aristocratic family cannot put its pride opposite the emperor's will. This is Xiao's choice.
In fact, the Xiao family abandoned its previous camp and instead stood behind the emperor by marrying Fang Jun. The benefits gained far exceeded those of the previous decades of management.
Just because every time a huge fleet went to sea carrying countless cargoes and was fully protected by the navy, and after arriving in Da Nang, Namba, and other places, the local military attachés made full arrangements, the Xiao family had already made a lot of money.
Not to mention that several elders of the Xiao clan are about to enter Chang'an Academy and become teachers...
However, Xiao Rui noticed the emotions of the Xiao family disciples around him immediately.
He frowned his eyebrows, glanced coldly at a few people, stared at a well-built man, and said solemnly: "Today is a happy day for the Xiao family. From now on, Fang Jun will be the son-in-law of my Xiao family.
No matter what wrongdoings you had with him in the past, you must put them all down."
He was afraid that these ignorant guys would do something outrageous. Is Fang Jun easy to mess with? Fortunately, all the children of the Xiao family have been in Chang'an for many years, and they knew that Fang Jun was a stick in his eyes.
Even if you are dissatisfied in your heart, you must restrain yourself a little and don't dare to go too far.
But this fit man made him a little worried...
A group of Xiao's children hurriedly said: "Brother, don't worry, we will save it."
Xiao Rui is older, holds a high position and has developed a sub-official authority. He is also the heir of the family head. These brothers respect him very much.
Only the muscular man raised his eyebrows disapprovingly and said with a playful smile: "Uncle, what are you talking about? My younger brother has been staying in the Western Regions all year round and has never had the opportunity to return to Chang'an. I still don't know if Fang Jun has a good head and six arms, so why is he so messy?
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Xiao Rui felt that his tone was wrong when he heard this, and warned him: "Don't do anything wrong! That Fang Jun has a violent temper, and he can't suffer any loss. His Majesty also protects him. If you conflict with him, you will definitely suffer a lot. He is my father."
I’m afraid I won’t be able to protect you!”
The muscular man became more and more unruly and sneered: "Uncle, don't let others' ambitions destroy your own prestige! I, Xiao Siye, followed my aunt to the Western Regions since I was a child. In the ninth year of Zhenguan, I led the Turkic tribes to infiltrate. Because of my merits, I was named the Shanyu Protector by His Majesty.
Governor Shi, at that time, Fang Jun was still nursing, right? Hum, he was just a dude relying on his family background and the holy family, so what should he be afraid of?"
Xiao Rui has a big headache...
This Xiao Siye is the grandson of his sixth uncle Xiao Xun and his nephew, but he is two years older than him. He has inherited the handsome appearance of the Xiao family. When he was a child, he lived in Luoyang with his aunt Empress Xiao. Because of his intelligence and beauty, he was very popular.
He was favored by Emperor Yang of the Sui Dynasty. After the fall of the Sui Dynasty, he followed Empress Xiao into the Turks.
In the fourth year of Zhenguan, Li Jing destroyed the Turks and welcomed back Queen Xiao.
Recommended by his father Xiao Yu, Xiao Siye was able to stay in the Western Regions and lead the Turks who surrendered. In the ninth year of Zhenguan, he led the Turks to invade. He was appointed by the emperor to be the governor of the Governor's Palace to manage the Turks.
It was probably the vastness of the grasslands and deserts that fostered Xiao Siye's unruly personality, which was completely different from the Xiao family's gentle and jade-like family style. This time when he returned to Beijing, his father planned to let him return to Chang'an to take up a post.
, to replace Li Xiaoyou’s deprived official position as Hongluqing.
Because of his outstanding achievements in managing the Turks in the Western Regions and his rich experience in communicating with foreigners, the emperor has agreed and will issue an edict in the near future...
Just as he was about to give another warning, he suddenly heard a blast of gongs and drums. He turned around and saw that the Fang family's wedding team had already arrived in front of the square gate.
Xiao Rui glared at Xiao Siye and warned: "Don't cause trouble, otherwise the family will not forgive you!"
After saying that, he straightened his clothes and stood on the steps in front of the door to greet the wedding procession.
Xiao Siye didn't dare to tell you Xiao Rui's words in person, but secretly curled his lips, glanced at the brothers and uncles around him, and sneered.
In the blink of an eye, the wedding team arrived in front of the Duke of Song's mansion.
Fang Jun rode a bay-red horse and was dressed in auspicious clothes. When he got close, he got off his horse and saluted Xiao Rui and others on the steps: "You are polite!"
Xiao Rui smiled and said: "You're polite! I've been waiting for Erlang for a long time. Come on, come in quickly."
Although the Xiao family was the most powerful family in the Tang Dynasty, it was still about keeping concubines. Many tedious agendas were simplified. Fang Jun stepped up the steps with a smile on his face...
Suddenly, a figure flashed before his eyes, and a man stood up from the back row, smiling and saying: "How can it be so easy for me, a daughter of the Xiao family, to marry? You have to pass my test first."
Fang Jun stopped when he heard the words, looked up, and the smile on his face faded.
What does the Xiao family mean?
The moment Xiao Siye stood up, Xiao Rui's heart skipped a beat, and he wanted to strangle this bastard to death! When he saw Fang Jun's expression again, he suddenly had a headache and broke out in a cold sweat.