One son died tragically in the Western Regions for the sake of his family, with no body left and only a handful of ashes left to take home; the other son rebelled and almost cut off the family's blessings for hundreds of years.
He has put all his efforts into planning, but now he wants to marry a foreigner...
What is a son-in-law?
In the Spring and Autumn Period, there was a custom in Qi State that the eldest daughter in the family could not get married and had to perform sacrifices at home, otherwise it would be detrimental to the family fortune. These eldest daughters who performed sacrifices at home were called "Wu'er". If the Wu'er wanted to get married, they had to recruit a son-in-law.
, so there was a "brother-in-law".
The daughter's parents are considered as parents, and the children born will take the mother's surname and inherit the mother's family name.
During the Qin and Han Dynasties, poor people held hostages to rich families and could not redeem themselves after the expiration date, so they were recruited as brides-in-law. Because they married the daughter of the master's family, they were called "brother-in-law". Their status was low and they were one of the targets of military service and border guards. They were extremely lowly. Even poor people,
The prisoners guarding the border also looked down upon such people.
As a man, severing his own blood lineage is despised by the world.
A woman’s husband is like a wart to a son, a remnant of things...
Who would have thought that the eldest son and grandson of the dignified Changsun family would one day become the son-in-law of a foreigner? Even if he lives in exile, the blood of the Changsun family still flows in his body. How can he be willing to cut it off and consider Hu as his father from now on?
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This is simply more heartbreaking for Changsun Wuji than the tragic death of Changsun Jun!
Not to mention the idea of profit and loss, let alone the idea of risking one's life and taking advantage of one's courage. Changsun Wuji was already a deep-seated person who would do whatever it took to achieve his goals, but he still could not accept Changsun Chong's choice.
Once he becomes the surrogate son-in-law of the Yuan clan, even if he can receive a pardon from His Majesty Li Er and return to Chang'an in the future, how can he be seen by others?
Changsun Wuji would rather Changsun Chong die now than become a shame to the Changsun family!
Immediately, he endured the grief caused by Chang Sun Jun's death and said to the soldiers around him: "Give me some ink!"
"Here!"
The soldiers quickly got pens, ink, paper and inkstones. One person studied the ink, while the other person put on a thicker candle and lit it. The tent instantly became bright.
Another soldier took out a thick ginseng from the cage, cut off a few thin slices with a knife, and took it to the kitchen not far away to make soup...
Changsun Wuji pinched his eyebrows vigorously to cheer up and pondered for a while, then wrote a reply to Changsun Chong.
Then blow dry the ink stains, put the letterhead into an envelope, and ask someone to get their seal. First, drop the melted fire paint on the seal of the envelope, then cover it with the seal, cool it slightly and then remove it to form a
A pattern with a unique secret seal.
He handed the envelope to the servant who delivered the letter, and warned: "Return to Pingrang City immediately and hand the letter into Dalang's hands. Now the army is besieging the city, and the roads everywhere are guarded. Don't be caught by the soldiers. Search out this
Letter, go ahead."
"Here!"
The servant put the envelope into his arms, immediately stood up and excused himself, returning to Pingrang City.
After the servants left, the soldiers around him saw Changsun Wuji looking miserable, decadent and depressed, and worriedly said: "Master, please lie down and take a rest first, and drink some ginseng soup later to replenish your health."
Changsun Wuji was speechless, half-closed his eyelids, stood up and shakily came to the bed, and lay down undressed.
He has gone through ups and downs in his life, and his experience is ten times richer than that of others. He has seen all the joys and sorrows in the world, and the ups and downs of politics. He has gone through too many. Even if a person with white hair sends a person with black hair, it is the most miserable thing in the world.
However, when the sadness subsided a little, the concern for the family arose in my heart instead.
What is the relationship between the death of Chang Sun Jun and the cannibal?
Will Mu'awiya of Damascus give up his intention to conquer the Western Regions because of such an incident?
If the Western Region is as turbulent as he thought, will Tibet, which is located on the plateau and has strong troops, take advantage of the situation and take advantage of the situation?
If Tubo wanted to invade Songzhou, Longyou and other places, or even cross the Qilian Mountains to cut off the Hexi Corridor, would the Tuyuhun, Tujue, Xue Yantuo and other tribes that were attached to the Tang Dynasty raise armies one after another to resist the rule of the Tang Dynasty?
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Any possibility will lead to great variables. He is in Liaodong, even if Zhuge is resurrected or Sun Wu is reincarnated, no one can predict where the situation will eventually go.
I can't help but secretly regret it. If I could have calmed down at the beginning, I probably wouldn't have been taken by His Majesty Li Er to Liaodong. If I could sit in Chang'an now, I would not only be able to see the reactions of all parties and make timely judgments and responses, but also be able to The death of Changsun Jun will not happen either...
In a daze, the soldier brought warm ginseng soup.
Changsun Wuji knew that he was always in good health, and the vomiting of blood just now was out of anger. But after all, he was getting old, and if he accidentally hurt his root, everything would be over.
When he reaches his status, his understanding of life has already reached a very high level. Life and death have long been regarded as nothing. On the contrary, it is the rise and fall of the family, and the reputation behind him is difficult to break.
If you don't have a healthy body, how can you make profits for your family and establish a good life for your descendants in the turbulent government in the future?
Struggling to sit up, he drank a full bowl of ginseng soup, feeling warm and moist in his chest and abdomen, feeling very comfortable.
After drinking the ginseng soup, he leaned on the bed and listened to the sound of rushing water coming from outside. The sleepiness he had felt had long since disappeared.
It is inevitable that sadness will arise in my heart.
He thought that his eldest son, Sun Wuji, was a generation of outstanding people who assisted His Majesty Li Er in establishing this great cause. Why did his heirs wither and his children and grandchildren suffer disaster one by one when he reached old age?
Sure enough, opportunities in life are unpredictable and hard to find. Between joys and sorrows, gains and losses all depend on God’s will...
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Pingrang City.
The drizzle of light rain temporarily suppressed the impetuosity and panic of the city. In the rain, willows were green and flowers and trees were flourishing. People who usually rushed to escape from the city no longer crowded in front of the south gate. The hustle and bustle fell into silence, a rare moment. It was quiet.
Changsun Chong knelt down in the room, looking at the letter his father gave him, his eyebrows furrowed tighter and tighter.
The third brother actually died in the Western Region?
Between the lines, he could feel his father's deep sadness and anger that he was about to join the Zanyuan clan.
With a sigh, he stuffed the letter back into the envelope and placed it on the desk. He drank a full cup of tea and looked up at the patter of rain outside the open window.
The air is damp and cool, and my heart feels numb.
The letter did not mention why Changsun Jun went to the Western Regions, but based on Changsun Chong's understanding of his family, if it was not an important matter, how could his father send the heir to the position of head of the family to the Western Regions, and how could Changsun Jun, who had always been pampered and privileged, be willing to Traveling thousands of miles to Damascus?
My father must have some plans for the Western Regions.
Comparing the current situation, almost all of the most elite troops of the Tang Dynasty are in Liaodong, Guanzhong is empty, and the Anxi Army is alone in the Western Region. Chang'an will be endangered if anything happens, so it seems obvious what the father is planning.
He was really forced to the end of his rope. Otherwise, how could his father, who has always been a deep-seated man with far-reaching plans, take such a risky move that would most likely put the entire eldest son's family in jeopardy...
As for the words in the letter angrily scolding him for forgetting his ancestors and abandoning his family, and for being willing to degenerate, he was even more depressed.
If he wants to return to Chang'an, he must have outstanding achievements. A mere defense map of Pingrang City is obviously not enough to make His Majesty Li Er issue an amnesty order for a rebel. Even if His Majesty Li Er is willing, those in the court will
A censor, a censor, and a line of princes are bound to stand in the way.
What kind of merit is real?
Waiting until the Tang army came to Pingrang City, opened the city gate and led the army into the city to determine the victory, such a feat would be enough...
And if you want to achieve such feats, you must have Yeon Gaesoo's complete trust.
Why can't my father understand me a little bit...
Hearing the sound of footsteps behind him, Changsun rushed back to look and saw Boy Yuan taking off his shoes at the door and walking into the hall.
Changsun Chong turned around to greet him, bowed and saluted, "I have met the crown prince."
Mr. Yuan was about to speak when he saw the letter on the desk and asked curiously: "Is it your reply to the eldest grandson?"
Changsun Chong said: "Exactly."
He could have hidden the letter, but he didn't. If you want to gain the trust of others, you have to put your secret in front of others first...
However, Mr. Yuan didn't seem to have thought about this. He was concerned about whether the marriage could be established, and asked anxiously: "What do you say, sir? Do you agree to marry your sister-in-law?"
Changsun Chong smiled bitterly, shook his head and said, "My father scolded me angrily in the letter, saying that I am an unfilial person who forgets my ancestors and betrays them."
Boy Yuan slapped his thigh and said in annoyance: "Why are you so stubborn, my lord? You are guilty now, and it is as difficult as climbing to heaven to return to Chang'an. Why not just stay in Pingrang City, no matter whether you win or lose,
Can you get high-ranking officials, generous salaries, promotions and titles? If my father finds out about this, he will definitely be angry, but what should I do?"
Yuan Gaisuwen was domineering and violent. If he knew that Changsun Wuji was opposed to this marriage, he would definitely think that he looked down on the Yuan family's status as a barbarian, and he would almost certainly go crazy on the spot...