Gongsun Xun threw the angelica that looked like ginseng to the kitten at his feet. He immediately opened his mother's letter - the letter was all written on paper. It was obvious that the papermaker who sent it back was very effective.
of.
In fact, Aunt Gongsun also asked her son in her letter to use the blank 'paper books' she sent to copy some classics, and then give them to celebrities and scholars from various places for publicity and promotion... As for why it was from various places and not Luoyang
, the reason was written very clearly at the end of the letter, Gongsun Xun and Gongsun Zan were really ‘Danggui’!
"Why did Ah Xun call me back?" Gongsun Zan was puzzled. "Hang on, when did you get the crown?"
"We will discuss this matter later," Gongsun Xun raised the letter in his hand. "Brother, my mother has written a letter asking us to return home as soon as possible..."
"Why?" Gongsun Zan was confused.
"Eldest brother's 'father-in-law', our future governor, has just received an order from the superiors to prepare for the handover. He will go to Shanggu County as soon as the new governor arrives..."
"Why Shanggu County?" Gongsun Zan was shocked, and the words kept coming out of his mouth. "We are officials in the county. Looking at the city and household registration files, we all know that our Liaoxi is the second-to-last household registration county in Youzhou.
Shanggu is the last one... And after all, Liaoxi is larger in area, rich in products, and in an important location. It can be called a hub of business and travel. So what does Shanggu have? After serving for several years, can't I change my future to a better one? Could it be that I have offended the court?
Which official is the winner?"
"Brother, don't be anxious." Gongsun Xun quickly comforted him. "I'm afraid your father-in-law's transfer this time is a good thing... Think about it, what does Shanggu and Liaoxi have to offer?"
"All...all have Wuhuan?" Gongsun Zan is not stupid at all. He couldn't help but gasped when he thought about it. "I understand. Could it be that the last time Lulongsai was defeated, the court recognized my father-in-law?
Are you good at using troops? Are you going to use troops over here in Shanggu?"
"My mother's letter said that people in western Liaoning think so." Gongsun Xun nodded. "And now there are vague rumors in Luozhong that they will use a large army against Xianbei...Brother, think about it, if they really use troops against Xianbei, they will definitely
When we send troops from Daijun to Yunzhong, we will definitely use Shanggu Wuhuan in the west instead of Liaoxi Wuhuan in the east."
"So my father-in-law will be of great use?"
"That's not necessarily the case." Gongsun Xun said thoughtfully. "There are more than 9,000 Wuhuan tents in Shanggu. According to the usual practice, once they are put into use, the imperial court will naturally set up a Wuhuan captain with 2,000 dan to directly take charge. However,
, I am afraid that I also want to use the "knowledge soldiers" of our Marquis to stabilize our retreat..."
"I'm relieved now." Gongsun Zan breathed a long sigh of relief. "It's always a good thing. But why are we so anxious to go back? Even if we have to mobilize a large army, it won't be possible for a year and a half, right? What if?
The purpose is to let us accumulate some military merits, and it won’t be too late in half a year.”
"Brother is confused." Gongsun Xun couldn't help laughing. "It's okay for Ayue. The two of us are still county officials in Liaoxi. How can we participate in such a war? We are going back to perform our duties!"
At this moment, Gongsun Zan finally understood: "Does Auntie mean that we should go back before my father-in-law leaves office so that he can arrange a good job for us?"
"The main thing is you, how can I get my turn?" Gongsun Xun continued to laugh. "I haven't married the daughter of the Liaoxi prefect... The letter said that the new prefect's surname is Zhao. I don't know when it will arrive. Brother, you'd better hurry up.
Set off quickly to return to western Liaoning. When the time comes, you can either go to Shanggu with your father-in-law, or you can occupy a key position. Ah Yue and I will pack up behind us and then follow us slowly."
"Forget it!" Gongsun Zan is also a straightforward person. "I will go back first and try to find a good position. If I have the ability, I will try my best to find one for you... I just don't know what kind of person this new Governor Zhao is and whether he will be easy to get along with." ?As an official, I am still controlled by others."
Gongsun Xun smiled but did not answer.
In this way, Gongsun Zan drove his troops to Luo and set off directly, while Gongsun Xun began to make arrangements at Fengshi's place.
There is no need to move the real estate. In the next few years, the Gongsun brothers will probably have to return to Luoyang to serve as officials and receive training from the imperial court... and in all likelihood, their arrival in Beijing will be delayed.
Besides, after all, Fengshi's courtyard is at the foot of Fengshi Mountain. If it can't be used, there is no harm in leaving it to Lu Zhi.
The real problem is the charity house.
"Yishe must be run." In the side room of the lobby of Yishe, Gongsun Xun and Han Dang sat opposite each other. "The question is who will be left to run it. Won't Brother Yi go back to Liaoxi with me?"
"It's natural." Han Dang sighed and nodded. "Returning home is inevitable, but it's hard to enjoy it here. Moreover, in the past six months, many loyal people have gathered here. I don't know..."
Gongsun Xun naturally knew that the other party was asking about the candidate to take over: "Brother Ziheng came to me before and said that he wanted to go to western Liaoning with me..."
Han Dang was so startled that he almost overturned the stools under his buttocks: "Why is this?"
"Oh," Gongsun Xun said indifferently. "Actually, as early as in Xiyang, Brother Zi Heng had already recognized me as his master. He was just afraid that Master Lu would have ideas when he found out, so he never told outsiders... You shouldn't tell anyone either. People say."
"Yes." Han Dang sat back in despair, but couldn't help but speak again. "Young Master..."
"Brother Yi Gong, didn't I say that? Since you have been crowned, just call me by my name." Seeing the other party's reaction, Gongsun Xun couldn't help laughing. "And I also know what you are thinking. With all due respect, You are thinking too hard. You and I lived and died together outside the Lulong Great Wall, and we have been with each other for thousands of miles. Why should we care about this bit of status? If I gain two thousand dan one day, don't you ask me to make a statement? I won't spare you either, sir, but now that I'm nothing, worrying about this will make people laugh."
"I'm overthinking it." Han Dang laughed dryly and felt a little embarrassed. "But after all, I sold horses on the Amway account when I was young, and I was lucky enough to meet the Honored Mother... I'll call you Shaojun. Not used to it."
"It's up to you." Gongsun Xun couldn't help shaking his head, but he was too lazy to care about this. "Let's continue what we just said. Although Brother Ziheng wants to follow me to western Liaoning, I feel that he is newly married and will not be close to me if he travels thousands of miles with me. Favor, and a person with status is indispensable to preside over this place. Therefore, after thinking for two days, I decided to let him stay and stay here as a student of Master Lu. After waiting for two years, I elected Xiaolian, and it was Lang Guan still has to return to Luoyang..."
"That's true." Han Dang nodded after coming back to his senses. "Although Lu Ziheng is a scribe, he can interact with people quite easily, so I think there should be no problem... The key is that the number of people Shaojun needs is too small, otherwise Why do we need scribes in a place like this?”
Gongsun Xun disagreed, but he was too lazy to discuss this. He just continued to ask: "You just said that there are many loyal people gathered here, are there any useful people here?"
"There are some people who are pretty good at it." Han Dang couldn't help sighing after hearing this. "But they may not be willing to follow us to Liaoxi."
"This is also human nature." Gongsun Xun still didn't take it seriously. He has been in Gushi for more than three months, so he naturally knows these people, so he doesn't feel it is a pity. "Go and ask, I wish. Those who don’t want to leave can stay. Even if you have any difficulties and want to return home or even want to join someone else, feel free to do so... However, is there a new person among them who I don’t know the name of? "
"Nothing."
"It seems that talented people are rare!" Gongsun Xun stood up and shook his head. "In that case, make preparations here. I will go talk to Brother Ziheng..."
"By the way, Young Master." Han Dang seemed to suddenly remember something, and then quickly stood up and called out to the other party. "Now that we are leaving, what should we do with the person who is still locked up?"
"Who are we imprisoning?" Gongsun Xun looked confused. "Who are we imprisoning?"
In the afternoon, in the largest courtyard at the foot of Fengshi Mountain, beside the bed in a narrow room... Gongsun Xun, Gongsun Yue, Lu Fan, and Han Dang were sitting or standing, but their faces were expressionless. The 'owner', who has lived here for nearly half a year, is standing on the ground with his green hat and sleeves rolled up, smiling dryly.
"Brother Ziheng, what can I do?" Gongsun Xun had no choice but to seek help from Lu Fan, the only 'scribe' here.
"Don't worry about anything else." Lu Ziheng swallowed. "Brother Yi Gong is often at Yi She's house. Have you ever paid attention to the official documents from the court in the past six months? Is there any amnesty?"
"You don't have to pay attention to the official documents to know." Han Dang said helplessly. "There was another amnesty two months ago. Several people who were hiding here went back to their hometowns directly..."
"Is it related to death row prisoners?"
"In today's world, if you don't pardon a prisoner on death row, wouldn't it be a waste of money to pardon him?"
"In other words." Lu Fan pointed at the person in front of him. "We secretly detained an innocent scholar here for two months? If this is released and publicized, then Wenqi, your reputation among Wanluo Is there half a point left?”
"It's okay!" The man dressed as a servant on the ground waved his hand quickly. "I have lived here very happily in the past six months. This is indeed the place where Mr. Lu lives forever. I can get books if I want to study, and I can eat and drink as I like. ...You are obviously a guest, so why should you detain him?"
"The key point is that his family belongs to a famous family in Nanyang, and he also raises dead soldiers." Gongsun Yue gritted his teeth, and had no intention of communicating directly with this person below. "It would be fine in the past. We have Master Liu and Master Lu as our backers, but we don't We are short of manpower. The famous clan in Nanyang is just a famous clan, and the dead soldiers are just dead soldiers. But this time we are all leaving. Only Brother Ziheng is here, and Master Lu is studying history in Dongguan... If you put this back in your heart What should I do if I hold grudges and then deliberately retaliate, burn the righteous house, and then wipe Brother Lu's neck? Is it possible to fly back from western Liaoning to save people?"
"I will never hold any grudges!" This man was not too cold and actually knelt down on the ground with a plop. "You guys must believe me. I, Lou Zibo, am willing to swear to the Emperor and Empress Tu that I will never quarrel with you in this life. enemy!"
Gongsun Xun frowned slightly.
"Brother, please don't be kind to women!" Gongsun Yue couldn't help but remind him when he saw this.
"Wen Qi, it's better to do less than to do more." Lu Fan also gritted his teeth and reminded. "People's hearts are unpredictable!"
"Young Master," Han Dang, who was standing by the couch and holding the knife, suggested. "If you ask me, this is very easy. Just tie him up here, put him in the box, and add another knife, so that he won't be killed."
There were bloodstains on it. Although it has thawed, it can be said to be cold, so there is no smell. When we crossed the Yellow River on the way back, we directly threw the box into the river. Who cares what famous family members or Nanyang heroes, who knows?
I don’t know, people don’t notice ghosts and they don’t notice it... shouldn’t it be over?”
"Brother Yi Gong, this method is very wonderful!"
"Brother, let's do it!"
Lou Gui was about to cry but had no tears and could only keep kowtowing... You must know why he was so bold before and dared to escape from death row? Because he knew that day that the official was reasonable after all and caught him, a prisoner of a famous Nanyang family.
It wouldn't be a big deal, at most he would be thrown into death row. And why didn't he dare to run away for more than half a year here? Because he also knew that the border barbarians here would dare to kill him casually. If he really ran away
If he is discovered, his family may not have anywhere to look for the bones to cry when they go to the grave during the Qingming Festival!
Gongsun Xun touched the bamboo slips of "Book of Han" on the couch, thought about it again and again, and finally nodded slowly: "Forget it, just follow what you said and go find a box... It needs to be bigger. I can't wrong this person."
Nanyang hero, don’t forget to shut his mouth!”
As soon as these words came out, Lou Gui couldn't bear it anymore and couldn't help crying on the spot: "Is it in vain that I, Lou Zibo, have had great ambitions since childhood? Now that my ambitions have not been fulfilled, I am going to die anonymously in a wooden box?"
Han Dang sneered, and took a step forward to grab the opponent... Unexpectedly, Lou Gui suddenly stopped talking and bumped into Han Dang's chest, knocking the latter staggering, and then ran away.
None of the four people in the room moved, but within a few seconds, Lou Gui was escorted in again by two big men from Western Liaoning with their arms twisted.
Gongsun Xun couldn't help but shook his head: "See, he has a lot of courage. Please keep an eye on him. Give him two good meals. It won't be too late to tie him up and pack him before traveling!"
After saying that, he stood up and walked past Lou Gui, who had a dull expression, and walked away directly.
In the next few days, Gongsun Xun packed up everything and went to Luo to give Lu Zhi. Liu Kuan and others said goodbye sincerely, and gave some paper books to Fu Xie and others, and then returned to the foot of Fengshi Mountain to entertain a group of free-range people.
A classmate of the "Fengshishan University"... Finally, he solemnly entrusted all the affairs of this place and the charity house to Lu Fan, and then set off for Hebei together with Zhen Yi, who also decided to return home.
They came from Wushejin and left from Wushejin. When the fleet reached the middle of the Yellow River, seeing that Zhen Yi and Zhen Dayin's ships were ahead, Han Dang personally dragged them out of the cabin.
A big box came.
The box was opened, the silk in his mouth was taken off, and Lou Gui, who was thrown entirely onto the bow of the boat, sighed quietly: "Is there a sun in Youdu too?"
"There is also the Yellow River in Youdu!" Gongsun Xun, who was sitting on the bow of the boat, sneered, but he was looking down at a handwritten copy of the "Spring and Autumn Gongyang Biography". "Lou Zibo, the Yellow River is at your feet, you are
To live or die?"
Han Dang carried the other party, whose hands and feet were still bound, to the bow of the ship, as if waiting for Gongsun Xun's order.
"Why do you, Gongsun Shaojun, tease me again?" Lou Gui, who was being carried from behind, looked at the Yellow River beneath him and couldn't help but let out a long breath. "I have great ambitions, and I don't want to commit suicide until the last moment.
Yes, and you cherish my talent. If you didn’t kill me before, why would you kill me here? Besides, wouldn’t it make you feel at ease just to follow you to western Liaoning? Su Wu could have been shepherding sheep in Mobei for nineteen years without falling short of his ambition.
, can’t I, Lou Gui, wait for seven or eight years in western Liaoning? Please let this Han Yigong put me down. Although my life, Lou Zibo, is not worth anything, it is still used to do something, so I will never do it.
You made a joke about it and ran away!"
"That's enough for the lofty words, but why seven or eight years?" Gongsun Xun put away the books in his hands and couldn't help but ask with a smile.
"The world is in chaos, and even people like me know how to gather desperadoes for the sake of the future, let alone Gongsun Shaojun?" Lou Gui replied calmly. "And with your ability, it only takes seven or eight years, I'm afraid.
Can you achieve a great career, right? Then you will either no longer have to worry about me, or you will cherish my talent and use it as your own... In any case, I am afraid I won’t have to be a prisoner anymore?!"
Gongsun Xun immediately laughed: "You don't need to be a prisoner when you arrive in western Liaoning. You can be an accountant instead... That's fine. Brother Yi Gong will untie him and keep a strict watch on him on the road."
Han Dang did as he was told, but Lou Guifu no longer said any heroic words as soon as the ban was lifted. Instead, he couldn't help but rush to the side of the boat and lift up his robe to untie... It is human nature. However, the wind and waves on the Yellow River were high, and this
After some operations, his hands were covered with filth.
"Is there anything you can use to wipe your hands on the boat, Shaojun?" Lou Gui was extremely embarrassed. "It's too far from the bottom of the boat and you can't reach to wash your hands..."
"So what if we wash our hands after we get to the other side?" Han Dang couldn't help but scolded.
"It doesn't matter, after all, he is a noble man from a famous family, and he wants to save face." Gongsun Xun couldn't help but laugh, and actually handed over the book in his hand.
"This is..." Lou Gui only glanced at this thing, then shook his head repeatedly, and finally wiped it directly on his clothes. "This is the first time I have seen such a gorgeous paper book, and what is copied on it is a classic.
How can it be used to wipe dirt? I, Lou Zibon, would rather wipe it with clothes than stain this book..."
"Classic?" Gongsun Xun suddenly sneered when he heard this. "Since you don't have to throw it away!"
As he spoke, Gongsun Xun raised his hand and threw it to the side of the ferry. The white paper book flew into the wind. After several rotations, it finally fell straight onto the surface of the Yellow River, and a wave came over.
It simply sank to the bottom of the water.
Lou Gui couldn't snatch it and felt disappointed: "Why is this happening?"
"Let me tell you!" Gongsun Xun laughed in the wind. "I have been studying in Luoyang for more than a year, and I only understand one truth...that is, this reading of scriptures cannot save the Han Dynasty!"
At this point, Gongsun Xunfu called Han Dang again: "Brother Yi Gong, please help me. Go to the cabin and tell Aunt Jin to help me get a set of narrow-sleeved robes that are convenient for riding, and also a heguan for warriors...
…Before, when I was in Henan, I naturally had to dress up as a Confucian scholar, hold a book in my hand, and maneuver carefully; but this time when I return to Hebei, I, Gongsun Wenqi, have to stand upright and never look down on others again!"
Han Dang agreed enthusiastically, but Lou Zibo leaned on the eaves of the boat and looked back with a dazed look on his face. He didn't know whether he was looking at Shen Shu's whirlpool that was gradually receding on the river, or perhaps he was looking at his hometown in Henan that was gradually receding.
...it fell on deaf ears.
The poem says: Xinfeng’s fine wine is worth ten thousand, and Xianyang has been a wanderer for many years. When we meet, we drink for you in spirit, and we tie our horses to the willows hanging from tall buildings.
End of Volume 2
PS: I often make random changes after uploading... It is said that this will block many book friends. This chapter said... I just learned about this setting... It's embarrassing... I will try my best to... There is also a new book group. Interested students can add it.
