Wanchuan County, the residence of the Tang family in Wanchuan.
"Third cousin, long time no see!" Tang Yishun stood at the door, laughing and holding his hands at a middle-aged man walking not far away.
The middle-aged man seemed to have a good relationship with him, and he returned the favor with a smile: "Brother Baekhyun is still as good as before!"
This middle-aged man is Tang Zhong, the eldest son of the Tang family in Kaixian, and the future heir of the Tang family in Kaixian. Kaixian is the origin of the Tang family in Xiajiang, and most of the Tang family in Xiajiang came from Kaixian. And Kaixian is
A county on the north side of Wanchuan County has already declined due to the previous rebellion of the Ba people. Along with it, the Kaixian Tang Clan, which was originally the source of the Tang Clan, also declined.
But the centipede insect is dead but not dead. The Tang family in Kaixian is still one of the largest families among all Tang family branches. And because Kaixian and Wanchuan County are relatively close, the Tang family in Kaixian and the Tang family in Wanchuan have to walk between them.
They are very close, and Tang Zhong and Tang Yishun are even more cousins.
"How is your uncle's health?" Tang Yishun looked around and saw that no one was around, and asked in a low voice, "But I haven't seen my uncle for many years."
Tang Zhong shook his head helplessly: "If you are in good health, I'm afraid you can see him. This is such a big event. If it were another time, I would definitely come here. Come on, Baekhyun, let me take a step to speak."
Tang Yishun had already guessed something from Tang Zhong's expression. He nodded and asked another tribesman around him to help him greet the guests. He led Tang Zhong to the corridor. Tang Zhong whispered: "I'm afraid, Dad
I can’t hold on for a few more days. After he leaves, there will be no one who can make everyone sit down and talk together, so...”
Tang Yishun's pupils shrank slightly, and Tang Zhong's voice became even bitterer: "This is your last chance. If you don't succeed this time, I'm afraid the entire Xiajiang Tang family will really turn into a mess. Dad is still optimistic about you as always.
What's more, this time there is Tang Zhengliang's support, you can't be negligent, we must not give in!"
With a solemn look on his face, Tang Yishun nodded solemnly. Tang Zhong hesitated for a moment and then asked: "There is one more thing I still want to ask you."
"Just say it."
"Are you really planning to follow Li Shizhong?" Tang Zhong tapped his palm lightly, "You and I have known each other for many years, so don't lie. I'm not a smart person, so I can't figure out why, and I don't want to ask you why.
, I just want an accurate answer.”
Looking at Tang Zhong in surprise, Tang Yishun said carefully, "Why are you asking this question at this time?"
Tang Zhong said sternly: "Baixian, no matter who you identify, as long as you take the position of the head of our Tang family this time, your attitude will not only be that of the Tang family in Wanchuan, but also the attitude of the entire Xiaxia
Jiang Tang's attitude, so you have to think carefully and be cautious. Behind this lies the future of thousands of Tang's children."
Tang Yishun was silent for a moment, showed a smile, and reached out to pat Tang Zhong's shoulder: "Don't worry, Yu knows it well. Yu Er or Tang Zhengliang can see clearly what kind of person the bandit general is, so you don't have to worry about it.
.”
Not understanding what Tang Yishun wanted to express, Tang Zhong couldn't help but frowned: "Are you still trying to get along with me?"
With a chuckle, Tang Yishun walked straight to the door: "I never regret the choices I made."
Thinking of something, Tang Yishun turned around and said, "By the way, General Dang Kou should be arriving soon. Are you interested in going with Yu to greet him?"
Tang Zhong was slightly startled, then nodded: "Then it's better to be respectful than to obey."
Staring closely at Tang Yishun's striding figure, Tang Zhong felt a little dazed.
Perhaps after today, the Xiajiang Tang family, which has gradually become a piece of scattered sand, will unite again, gather under that banner, and fight together with the young man who has almost become a legend.
Regardless of whether this choice is right or wrong, Tang Zhong believes in his courageous cousin. Perhaps he is the only one who can lead the entire Xiajiang Tang family to glory again.
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Jiankang Mansion.
In the aroma of the soup, Chen Xu seemed to be in a much better mood. When he heard Le Chang's question, he said calmly: "Do you think Li Xinchen is guilty?"
Lechang slowly put down the memorial: "It's his fault."
Lechang's answer surprised Chen Xu. Less than a day after returning to the palace, his daughter ran over in a dusty state. Of course Chen Xu knew what she was here for. In other words, when Chen Shubao appeared in Lechang
Outside the palace, Chen Xu had already received the news.
This smart daughter of mine is clearly here to be a lobbyist.
But he never expected that Lechang would open his mouth and clearly say that Li Xingchen had done it.
Lechang showed a sly smile at this time: "However, Confucius once said, 'No one is a sage, and no one can be without faults.' Therefore, my daughter feels that the fault of the general is not a crime."
Chen Xu also came back to his senses at this time, and couldn't help but smile. He dared this girl to play a tongue twister with him: "Then according to your opinion, my father cannot be accused of guilt?"
Lechang glanced at the memorials that were as high as a hill next to her. She knew very well how provoking these memorials were to her father, but she also knew that Li Xingchen and Xiao Mohe had no choice but to do this, even if it was their behavior.
This is a disguised provocation to Chen Xu.
In order to prevent Chen Xu from finding excuses to convict him, Li Xingchen first apologized honestly without taking credit. In order to prevent Li Xingchen, Zhou Que and others from being distracted, they had to follow suit and defend themselves. The final result was
Chen Xu had no way to punish Li Xingchen, so he could only stay here and sulk.
"Father, throughout the ages, there has been a saying that merits and demerits balance each other," Le Chang said carefully. She was now the last person who could deal with Chen Xu. If she said something wrong again, maybe Chen Xu would really be able to have a good relationship with Li Xuchen in a fit of anger.
To settle the accounts, "General Dang Kou had the fault of using troops without asking for orders, and he also had the fault of taking down Bajun. The fault comes first, and the merit comes later. You might as well calculate the fault first, and then calculate the merit."
After a pause, Lechang raised a finger: "This is about mobilizing troops. However, the emperor also understands that the general is outside and the emperor's orders are not accepted. In the previous battle of Luliang, General Wu made his own decision to retreat.
Although we lost Luliang, we retained enough troops and were able to easily open up the situation in the subsequent Battle of Jingzhou. Father, do you think this is a merit or a fault?"
Chen Xu paused with the spoon in his hand and raised his eyes to look at his daughter.
This girl is really sharp-tongued.
Although the battle of Luliang was defeated, it was not a disastrous defeat. Even the final battle at Hekou even defeated Wang Gui. In fact, although the defeat was glorious, when discussing merit later, it was also directly judged in terms of victory. The main general
Wu Mingche was not punished, but Xiao Mohe, Ren Zhong and others who had made great contributions were promoted.
Wu Mingche, who gave the order to retreat at that time, was not punished. Now, should Li Xingchen, who gave the order to march and even won the battle, be punished?