An Lushan, the envoy of Pinglu Festival, returned to Beijing before the twelfth lunar month to express his merits. After meeting the emperor, he received another commendation. He did not plan to stay in Chang'an to participate in the so-called Shangyuan Lantern Festival, so just after the Yuanzheng period, he went to the emperor on the third day of the Lunar New Year.
As mentioned above, he wanted to return to Pinglu and stick to his job. Li Longji was naturally quite satisfied with his diligent work attitude and even sent officials from the Ministry of Rites to see him off outside the city.
Although Fatty has a natural advantage in Datang, it is not just because he is Fatty.
There is a constant truth from ancient times to the present. A person who can step up from the grassroots to a high-ranking official must have his own unique ability, and this ability is not possessed by others.
Although certain abilities are despised and shameful by others, they are shortcuts to success. Confucianism and Taoism cannot truly be all-encompassing. On the contrary, the truly useful philosophy of survival is sometimes on the opposite side of morality.
Of course, An Lushan would not tell these truths, but he was a loyal practitioner of them. Today, he is already very famous. As the censor Zhongcheng, he serves as the governor of Pinglu. The saint's favor for him is also deepening day by day.
, if the prediction goes well, he will be expected to serve as Fan Yang’s military envoy this year.
He marched on the way home in high spirits, flanked by his newly promoted confidants An Shouzhong and Yuhou Yamen. The six banners were fluttering in the cold wind in the morning, and the silver sword officer's armor was covered with frost, and the horseshoes clattered.
The sound of hammering on the frozen soil made him feel high-spirited and majestic by the heroic posture of the cavalry.
"Fatty An, come here!"
However, a clear cry like an oriole came from not far away, like a loud whip, which suddenly whipped him from Pinglu Jiedushi to An Fatty.
"stop!"
The entire queue suddenly stopped, as if being pulled by an invisible force, but the team remained orderly and orderly.
The subconscious action of the guards was to survey the surroundings and prepare to defend Zhongcheng at any time. They had to grasp the hilt of the knife first to feel safe.
They turned around and saw a traveling queue headed by three ladies. They didn't know what to do, so they had to turn their attention to the general in front.
An Shouzhong's face was full of embarrassment, and he secretly asked where this thief woman came from. She dared to stop Jiedushi's march in front of his face. Did he really not want his life?
An Lushan frowned slightly and said coldly to An Shouzhong beside him: "This is a sister from Yang Taizhen's family. In recent days, her favor has deepened, and she has ascended to heaven. Just wait here and don't move. Come as soon as you go.
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He whipped his horse's butt and jumped out of the queue towards the Yang sisters. When he was more than ten feet away from them, he turned over and dismounted. A smile like a wild chrysanthemum bloomed on his face. The bigger his lips became, the more honest and honest he looked.
An Lushan knelt on one knee in front of the three ladies, hugged his chest with Turkic etiquette and said with a smile: "Lushan pays homage to the three aunts and wishes them eternal youth and more and more beautiful appearance."
"Fat An is good at talking," Yang Yuyao whipped her horse forward and asked jokingly, "Where are you running?"
"Reporting to Third Aunt, Lushan's return to Beijing to express his achievements is over. Although he doesn't want to leave Chang'an in his heart, he still has to return to Pinglu to take up his post."
An Lushan's answer was also quite relaxed, as if to show off their concern.
Yang Yuyao smiled again and said: "Why are you in such a hurry? Today is only the fifth day of Yuanzheng. How about staying in Chang'an for a few days to play with us?"
This was just a casual remark. An Lushan would probably have excused himself by saying that the military affairs were urgent. How could the dignified Pinglu Jiedushi change his mind because of the words of a noble lady?
Li Siye watched from the sidelines to see how he would face the unruly royal daughter.
Unexpectedly, An Lushan actually bowed and crossed his hands and said, "Well, what my aunt said is true. Then I will stay for a few days and return to Pinglu a few days later."
After he finished speaking, he shouted to the team not far away: "Get everyone back home! Return to Chang'an and wait a few days before leaving!"
When the queue heard An Lushan's order, the rear team turned around and turned back quickly, actually about to return to Chang'an City.
Li Siye was shocked. This guy actually changed his plan just because of Yang Yuyao's words. Is this not an imperial edict?
On the other hand, the three sisters of the Yang family sitting on the horse, after they showed a little surprise, the look of pride on their faces became more intense, and they became more and more satisfied with An Lushan's performance. A military governor of a vassal town who controlled thousands of miles of territory casually said to them.
The words spoken out are regarded as golden rules, which greatly satisfies their vanity and self-esteem.
This person is really a master at sneaking in every opportunity and flattering others without leaving any trace.
Li Siye rode at the end of the team without saying a word, just observing with cold eyes. An Lushan didn't seem to see him, and he didn't even glance at him from the corner of his eyes. The two men were quite good at pretending not to know each other.
tacit agreement.
"I dare to ask the three aunts why they thought of going out for a walk in this cold weather."
"Of course I have nothing to do and want to go out and hunt some game."
"It's good to hunt game. There are some good hunters in the Lushan Army. I'll ask them to come over and hunt some more deer and wild sheep for my aunts."
"Forget it," Yang Yuyao waved her hand boredly: "Hunting is quite boring. Since you met Fatty An, why don't you just come back to Yang's house with us and show us the latest gadgets? Let's bet on the ball and have a good fortune.
how?"
Is Yang Yuyao planning to bet on billiards with An Lushan? The three sisters have been immersed in it all day recently, and their skills are getting better and better, and they suddenly bully a novice who has never even held a bar. If you want to count the lottery, this is
It's tantamount to openly asking for a bribe.
"Okay," Lushan clapped his hands to express his joy: "Although I don't know what it is, since the three aunts like it very much, Lushan will accompany it to the end! Haha!"
Li Siye could imagine the scene. A fat man weighing more than 300 kilograms was lying on the table holding a club. His face was trembling when he hit the ball.
The group of them returned along the original road. An Lushan accompanied the three ladies, making jokes at any time and making them laugh.
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In the small building in the center of Yang Mansion, servants were carrying tea and water back and forth, or stopping to watch, which seemed very lively.
Yang Yuyao patted the billiard table with a long pole and said: "This is the way to play billiards that I just came up with recently. Use this white ball to hit the ball of the same color. Whoever hits his own ball first will finally knock the black ball into the hole.
Whoever wins wins. How about a bet of one or two gold at a time?"
Li Siye leaned against the door panel and smiled with his arms folded. Yang Yuyao, who had lied, subconsciously looked back at him. He didn't care at all. This was not considered hard work and sweat, and it couldn't be applied for patent protection. It was better to let this bitch earn a lot of happiness.
On the other hand, An Lushan followed Yang Yuyao's gaze and glanced in his direction. Although there was still a smile on his face, his eyes were as cold and vigilant as poisonous snakes.
"I'm going to tee off." Yang Yuyao lay on the table, swung the golf club and knocked several sandalwood balls flying around.
When it was An Lushan's turn to play, he lay down in a weird posture and deliberately tilted the ball when he hit the ball, which made several ladies laugh, but he was serious and seemed to be really clumsy. Don't tell me, this guy is really
Has the talent of a comedy star.
The three ladies of the Yang family took turns to hit the ball with their clubs, beating An Lushan violently, but the opponent still enjoyed it.
During this period, the servants sent them chopped meat and mutton in a basin. An Lushan held the mutton basin and pulled out a large basin. He continued to swing and fight. Naturally, they still lost. However, he cleverly improved his skills, which also made their victory less smooth.
, making them feel that they have defeated their opponents in a well-matched situation, and gain a strong sense of accomplishment.
When it comes to accompanying people, An Zhongcheng is really trying to win the favor of his customers all the time, if the three Yang sisters are customers.
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As the sky grew dark, Li Siye said goodbye to Yang's house and rode along the street to return to Pingkangfang to stay in the backyard.
A fat man riding a fat horse with a purple mane followed up from the side and waved to him: "Li Zhenshi, Li Siye!"
Li Siye stopped his horse vigilantly, turned around and crossed his hands and said, "See An Zhongcheng."
An Lushan tightened the reins of his horse, pursed his lips and said with a smile: "We were at the Yang Mansion just now, why didn't you come up to see me?"
"I thought Zhongcheng didn't remember to be here, so he didn't go up to bother him."
"Haha," An Lushan said, holding his forehead: "I did forget it at first, but then I remembered that you were the one selling juggling skills in front of Tonghua Square. I can't believe that you didn't accept my solicitation at the beginning, but you did
I went to Qixi and became a general under Fumeng Lingcha. What I didn't expect was that you could actually hook up with the Yang sisters. It seems you are really a slippery loach." "Where, where." Li Siye was alert.
The ground responded: "My loach is nothing compared to your giant eel."