Chapter 745: Recommended by an old friend (for the alliance leader Fushengly
"Xue Rengui from Hedong, meet your uncle!"
The cry was so clear that people on the docks on the river bank could hear it clearly.
In Xiucun, Xue Rengui is also a moderate celebrity. His seven-foot-long body alone is very different from ordinary people and very eye-catching. But the villagers are a little dazed, knowing that the Xue family is a branch of the Xue family in Hedong, and they used to
He was once prominent, but never thought that he would actually know the Duke of the current dynasty?
The reputation of Zhang Shigui, Duke of Xun Guo, is very loud in the Hedong area!
He rose up in troubled times and gathered a crowd in Guozhou to rebel against the Sui Dynasty. He later defected to Li Yuan and followed Li Jiancheng in his eastward expedition to Luoyang. Zhang Shigui fought from left to right and fought with all his strength. He first defeated Wang Shichong's elite division and then Li Mi's perseverance. The military power was greatly boosted.
His famous name was Pi Xian, and the army all pointed him to dismount his saddle, kowtow and surrender. He later followed the King of Qin Li Shimin. At that time, Liu Wuzhou was defeated, and the army led by Li Shimin went out to Guandong to fight. During this ten-month campaign, Zhang Shigui always and
Together with Li Shimin, Zhang Shigui is present in almost all battles.
As a result, the Tang army achieved a comprehensive victory and finally captured the self-proclaimed emperor Wang Shichong and Dou Jiande, the leader of the peasant uprising army who came to rescue. Li Shimin called Zhang Shigui's military exploits "the best in the army"!
Afterwards, during the Xuanwumen Incident, the prince was executed to protect the King of Qin. Li Shimin trusted him immensely and ordered him to take charge of the Imperial Guards and be the "Chief of the Xuanwumen". Soon he was transferred to "General of the Right Guards, and was also entrusted with the Northern Army." He still held the position.
The chief of the Xuanwu Gate is the commander of the Imperial Guard.
As we all know, the success or failure of all coups in the Tang Dynasty was determined by the military success or failure of the Xuanwu Gate, the north gate of the palace city, and the power of the Northern Army to rule was most valued by the emperor. This shows that His Majesty Li Er trusted and relied heavily on Zhang Shigui.
As a descendant of Hedong, Zhang Shigui has already become a legend in Hedong...
The neighbors were surprised that Xue Rengui and Zhang Shigui not only knew each other, but also called them "uncle". Their relationship was evident! But since they had such a close relationship at home, why did they live in a cold kiln and live in misery? As the Duke of the country, Zhang Shigui followed
It wouldn't be like this if you just help me casually, right?
The surprised glances from all around him were like needle pricks. Xue Rengui's face turned red and he felt uncomfortable all over.
The dough is too thin...
I wish I could seek for myself and not others in this life!
Zhang Shigui was dressed in a purple robe and had a dignified demeanor. Although he had a gray beard, he had a strong body and walked with ease. As soon as he set foot on the shore, he heard someone calling him "uncle". He was slightly startled when he saw a tall young man.
He came to him respectfully and bowed.
This young man is in his twenties. He is seven feet tall, broad-shouldered and round-waisted. He has a square face with sparse features and is quite heroic. Although he is a little reserved in his actions, he is also polite, considerate and solemn.
What a bold young man!
Zhang Shigui comes from a martial arts family and has been in the military for many years. He is fond of such masculine and strong young people. On the contrary, he is extremely disdainful of the popular style of incense and hairpins. He fell in love with him at just one glance and smiled.
Asked: "Who is your surname? Why do you call someone uncle?"
Xue Rengui replied respectfully: "When I return to my country, my junior Xue Li, whose pseudonym is Rengui, my father, the Xue family in Hedong, was a taboo, and he served as governor of Xiangcheng in his early years. When I was young, I went to the Duke's mansion with my father to pay homage, but
It's been a long time, and I haven't seen you for so many years. I think the nobles and nobles must have been busy with things and have forgotten about it."
Zhang Shigui was suddenly startled. He looked Xue Rengui up and down and said in surprise: "It's actually an old friend? Oh my, if you didn't mention it, you really wouldn't be able to remember me! At that time, you went to Guozhou with your father, I'm afraid
You're only four or five years old, right? Time is not forgiving! It's a pity that your father was born early, but the two families have cut off contact!"
Zhang Shigui's joy was obviously not artificial. He pulled Xue Rengui up with both hands, took his hand and said with emotion: "Back then, your father and I had the same love as brothers, and we had an irreversible relationship. It's a pity that fate has caused troubles, and the yin and yang are always separated. The same is true for you, even your father.
If you are not here, why don't you come to my house? Where do you live now? Is your life well-off? In the past, I heard your father mention that you hired a good match from the Liu family in Hedong. Did you get married later? "
From Zhang Shigui's attitude, Xue Rengui felt that the relationship between his father and him seemed to be quite good, otherwise it would be impossible for his father to still remember his marriage to Liu even though the two families had no contact with each other for so many years.
Otherwise, given Zhang Shigui's current status, there is absolutely no need to fight with Xue Rengui. A person lives half a century and has many relatives and friends from the past. How can he treat everyone who comes to his door warmly?
Xue Rengui was moved in his heart, but when Zhang Shigui asked where he lived now and how his life was, he was very embarrassed. He blushed and groaned for a long time, then said: "The Liu family is virtuous, I am very lucky for the younger generation."
Who is Zhang Shigui? He has been dealing with a lot of people in the court all day long, and he has developed a pair of sharp eyes. When he saw Xue Rengui's expression, he knew that there was something unspeakable, and he understood something in his heart.
"Since we are old friends, and you call me uncle, how can I treat you unfairly? Otherwise, I will go back to clean up my family business, and then come to Chang'an to find you, and I will stay with you from now on. Since your father has passed away, I have my own responsibility."
I'll take care of you, don't be proud of yourself."
The words are kind and the intention is excellent. Your father and I are good friends. If your father dies, I will naturally take care of you.
If anyone else were talking about it, there would be nothing wrong with that.
But to Xue Rengui, who has a strong sense of self-esteem, it sounds a bit unpleasant...
We have hands and feet, and even the strength to mount a horse and kill the enemy. How can we be like a wanderer in the countryside and rely on Zhang Shigui for a bowl of rice? Although judging from Zhang Shigui's attitude, he is determined not to mind raising someone like Xue Rengui for free.
After becoming an old friend, Xue Rengui couldn't bear it.
Zhang Shigui specifically told Xue Rengui not to be conceited, but to not lose face. Since he has a relationship with his father, it is natural to take care of him.
But how could Xue Rengui not be proud of himself?
A dignified seven-foot-tall man, do you want to eat the food that comes to you?
Xue Rengui's face straightened, and he cupped his hands and said: "Uncle, I have misunderstood. How can I, a junior, be attached to my uncle's wings and wander around without doing anything if I am strong and strong? To be honest, I came here today because I want to shamelessly ask my uncle to recommend me on my behalf. Junior
If you are determined to be in the military and want to make a career in the army, you must find a way out for yourself, so that your father’s spirit in heaven will not be shamed because of your children and grandchildren. I also hope that my uncle will do it!”
"Haha...well done! If your father really has a spirit, he should be proud of your ambition!"
The more Zhang Shigui looked at Xue Rengui, the more he fell in love with him, so he took his hand and walked to the carriage not far away: "My nephew, come here with me, let's have a nice talk."
Then he pulled Xue Rengui onto a four-wheel observation car that had just been ferried over.
After getting on the bus, Xue Rengui was a little cautious, so Zhang Shigui ordered someone to bring dry sorrel and dried fruits to Xue Rengui for a meal.
Xue Rengui refused to postpone.
Zhang Shigui did not force him, he pondered for a moment, and then said: "Normally, my nephew has something to ask for, and I should not refuse it. But now I am serving in the prison, and all the arrangements are made by the tiger guards who guard the palace, and they are all made by martial arts."
The Xun family is really not suitable for you to be transferred into it. Moreover, a certain battle formation has been neglected for a long time and has not led troops into battle for nearly ten years. The nephew's subordinate is just to gain qualifications."
Hearing this, Xue Rengui's heart dropped. He was about to speak, but was stopped by Zhang Shigui.
Zhang Shigui looked at Xue Rengui and said: "I want to know, if my nephew wants to join the army, does he want to protect his future or make a career?"
Joining the army is a means, but the goal is different.
If you are just embarrassed by the current situation and want to join the army and find a place to settle down, it is not difficult with Zhang Shigui's energy. But if you are ambitious and want to join the army and make some achievements, then you have to do something else.
Arrangements.
Xue Rengui listened and saw a change, and immediately said: "Uncle Mingjian, although this junior has little talent and knowledge, he still has the ability to kill the enemy! The Tang Dynasty is currently in a state of uncertainty, and this junior is willing to use his body to find a wife and shadow son, and his name will be remembered in history!"
"good!"
Zhang Shigui praised, with a look of relief on his face. After thinking for a while, he said: "Nowadays, the northern border is in turmoil, the soil and valleys are turbulent, and the remnants of the Turks are ready to stir up trouble. War can break out at any time. Even the Tibet in the west is no longer willing to lie dormant, and will always fight against the Tang Dynasty.
Let's compete. However, although there is a war crisis in these places, there are too many factors involved in when the war will start, and no one can say for sure. It may be three to five years, or ten or eight years, and there is no use in leaving it.
Otherwise, I have met and had some friendship with Mr. Fang Xiang several times, so I will write a letter recommending you to serve in the navy, how about that?"