The snow this winter was particularly heavy. Even though it was already the beginning of spring, the heavy snow often continued for several days. The 800-mile Qinchuan River was covered with snow and the weather was freezing.
The Xuanwu Gate in the wind and snow seems not as majestic as before, but it is a bit more confusing and thicker. It is as dull and silent as the history it carries, but it is also thrilling.
Fang Jun stood under the Xuanwu Gate for a while, raising his head and squinting to admire it for a moment. Then he was led by soldiers into the Xuanwu Gate. At the end of the doorway, Zhang Shigui, dressed in military uniform, was waiting there.
Fang Jun hurriedly took two steps forward and saluted, "How dare you bother your lord to wait here? I'm so scared."
"Ha ha!"
Zhang Shigui laughed twice and punched Fang Jun on the shoulder. He was very close and said with a smile: "Although we fought well in these two battles today, you are not qualified enough for me to greet you here. You don't have such a face."
Big! It’s just that I happened to have an audience with His Highness, so I came with you specially."
Fang Jun smiled and said: "That is also my honor."
The two of them walked side by side toward the inner gate.
On the way, Zhang Shigui looked up at the tall and heavy inner gate not far away, and then looked back to see that all the soldiers were ten steps away. Then he lowered his voice and said slowly: "Now in the East Palace, as Erlang counts,
After winning this time, the atmosphere has been very different. People's hearts are always like this. In the face of a powerful enemy, they can still unite sincerely and not care about gains and losses. But once the situation changes slightly, everyone will have their own thoughts. Although you have won the trust of His Highness
It’s heavy, but after all, we have troops outside, so we should still be careful.”
Fang Jun's heart sank, he thought for a moment, nodded and said, "Thank you so much, Lord, for your advice. I know what I'm doing."
It seems that even though he rushed back from thousands of miles away when the East Palace was in danger and supported his foundation in the East Palace, his successive victories had already caused some people to become jealous, fearing that he would gain more weight in front of the prince, so that he would not be able to do so in the future.
suppress.
After all, once the East Palace wins and the prince ascends the throne as emperor in the future, those people will be at a disadvantage and their interests will be damaged. But now Guanlong is still powerful and the East Palace is in danger, but two insignificant victories have made those people panic
Being anxious and anxious is really short-sighted.
Or perhaps, that is the bad nature of the clan. Not only will they do anything for profit, but they will even make them stupid!
Seeing that he understood, Zhang Shigui nodded and said calmly: "I am a military general. I am very pure. I never interfere with the government's affairs, and I don't bother to pay attention to those intrigues. Just be careful and don't let anyone behind your back."
I stabbed you with a knife. Everything in the East Palace is not monolithic."
Fang Jun said sincerely: "Thank you very much, Lord, for reminding me. I will remember this deeply in my heart."
A founding hero like Zhang Shigui, who has outstanding achievements and a transcendent status, can completely withdraw from the matter and watch the fire from the other side. As long as he is not involved in the struggle between the clans and factions, even if Guan Long wins in the end, he can still keep his transcendent title. There is no need to go there.
This is muddy water.
But he still reminded me that this was a huge favor.
Seeing that he understood, Zhang Shigui nodded, smiled, and praised: "Being with a talented and intelligent young man like Erlang, I feel like I am dozens of years younger. If I were really younger, I would have to take Erlang to drink in his spare time.
, go out in wartime and join hands to achieve great achievements!"
He sincerely appreciates Fang Jun's ability, character and way of dealing with people. Although he is far from the gentle gentleman like his father Fang Xuanling, he is also extremely sincere, kind, intelligent and courageous. This kind of person is the best to make friends, even
The kind of close friend who can be trusted with his wife and children, even if there are many dangers, he can never let him down.
It's a pity that my son spends all day studying the Four Books and Five Classics, completely ignoring his father's horse-riding skills. He even dislikes the official career and only devotes himself to learning, vowing to become a famous Confucian in the world...
There is a slight gap between the two of them. From the front, they are almost walking side by side, but Fang Jun is always slightly behind to show respect.
Zhang Shigui naturally saw it in his eyes, and became more and more satisfied in his heart. Who said that Fang Er was a stick? This is nonsense! A child who is so generous and kind and respects his predecessors is simply a role model for the younger generation. Yet he was suddenly framed by market rumors as a man who did evil.
, the dandy boy who behaves recklessly, really makes money with everyone's words, and destroys all the bones...
…
Arriving in front of the inner gate, Fang Jun glanced at the house where Princess Changle lived temporarily while walking. He saw several maids opening the door curtain and walking out. Seeing Fang Jun from a distance, he quickly gathered his skirts and saluted.
After Fang Jun nodded with a smile, he ran over with his skirt in hand.
They are all teenage girls. Although they are young and beautiful, their figures are still in bud, and they lack the rippling charm when running...
Fang Jun stopped and waited until several maids came to him before he recognized the maids of Princess Jinyang.
The first maid, who was young and beautiful but had a few freckles on the tip of her nose, pursed her lips and smiled, and said softly: "We are the maids in the palace of His Highness Jinyang. His Highness ordered us to come here to invite you.
I will go to the banquet later."
"Well……"
Fang Jun hesitated slightly.
Princess Jinyang has been close to him since she was a child. The dozen consorts only call him "brother-in-law" and never shy away from him no matter what. But now that Princess Jinyang is getting older, marriage has been discussed several times before.
Although it has not yet happened, it also means that the young girl has a haircut and Yunying is about to get married. It would be inappropriate for him, a foreign minister, to continue to be as close as before.
Several maids were also smart. When they saw Fang Jun's hesitation, they understood his concerns. Another slender maid smiled and said: "We are also attending the meeting, His Highnesses Chang Shan and Xincheng."
Although they are all girls, there is no taboo for three girls to invite his brother-in-law to dinner.
Fang Jun said happily: "Then I will reply to His Highness. After the minister reports the military affairs to His Highness, he will go to make trouble."
"Here! Then I will reply to His Highness right now."
When several maids faced a powerful and accomplished young man like Fang Jun, their faces turned red and their eyes darted wildly. After bowing, they all turned around and walked away.
But after walking out for more than ten steps, he started chirping and saying thoughtful things. From time to time he would look at Fang Jun like this and let out a sweet smile...
Zhang Shigui, who was standing with his hands behind his back, shook his head and laughed: "The girl who admires Ai is really enviable."
Fang Jun also said with a smile: "A child of the Duke of Guo's family came from a famous family. When he was young, his reputation for bravery was spread all over the world. Later, he served as the founder of the country. He was famous and had military power. He must have been a beautiful lady in Chang'an City at that time.
Wherever your heart belongs, you will flock to it like a duck."
Zhang Shigui stroked his beard and laughed: "It is said that a good man is not as brave as he used to be, but speaking of it, I was indeed very brave and charming back then, haha!"
The Zhang family in Guozhou has been a powerful family for generations. The children of the family are famous for their martial arts. They have a rich family background and have been famous throughout the ages. Although Zhang Shigui is now older and a little bloated, he still has the grace of his youth. Thinking of these boastful words
Not fiction.
When men talk about women together, they always have congenial words and a close relationship. The two of them talk about such intimate topics in low voices, laughing out loud from time to time, all the way to the inner door.
…
Li Chengqian was sitting behind the desk reviewing military affairs. When he heard that the servant came to report that it was Zhang Shigui, Fang Jun came to see him together, so he immediately summoned him.
When Zhang Shigui and Fang Jun entered the room, they happened to see Li Chengqian rolling up his sleeves and cleaning his hands in a copper basin nearby. He nodded casually to the two of them: "No need to be polite, please take a seat quickly."
Zhang Shigui and Fang Jun naturally did not dare to neglect. After saluting, they took their seats.
Li Chengqian dried his hands, asked the waiter to serve fragrant tea, filled the teacups with the pot himself, pushed one of the cups in front of Fang Jun, his eyebrows were full of excitement and joy: "This cup of tea, Gu Jing Erlang, I wish you to help protect the country."
,Destroy the rebels!"
Can Fang Jun afford it?
He stood up quickly, bowed and said: "Your Highness, you don't have to do this, you are just trying to offend me! My father and son have been loyal to the Tang Dynasty for two generations, and they have bathed in the emperor's grace. They should dedicate themselves to the emperor and die for themselves! Nowadays, rebellion is rampant and the world is overturned. It is we who try our best."
Even if you have performed some minor feats while being loyal, I will never dare to receive such praise from His Highness!"
Li Chengqian didn't know whether to laugh or cry, and said slightly angrily: "What a person you are! When I asked you to be serious, you were unruly and troublesome. Now I want to praise you, but you are so humble and low-key. It's really nonsense!"
But he no longer mentions these meritorious deeds at the moment. After all, the East Palace is still in danger and may be overturned at any time. Even if he makes a promise at this time, he may not be able to fulfill it in the future. He may inspire others with words and win over others, but like Fang Jun
This kind of East Palace Pillar Stone, a right-hand man and a right-hand man, does not need those methods.