Chapter eight hundred and sixteenth dark tide surging
The head of the Dugu family is Dugu Youlan, Dugu Youlan's father. At this time, Dugu Youlan was pacing back and forth in the guest hall of the East Tower with his hands behind his back. He thought about it for a few days and finally decided to participate in the competition for the position of counselor. Can he get his wish?
It's the same thing, but he still hopes that Guo Song can understand his attitude.
Now that he has decided to participate in the competition, Du Lingqiu must make full use of his advantages. One of his biggest advantages is that his daughter is Guo Song's second concubine, so she can give him a chance to help him.
And judging from his competitors, one is Wang Hong of Taiyuan and the other is Wenxi Pei Chen. Both of them are family heads and have served as high-ranking officials of at least the third rank. They two represent the Hedong family, and Yang Hong of Guozhou
, Chang'an Wei Huan, these two are also the heads of famous aristocratic families, and they represent the interests of the Guanzhong aristocratic family.
But the Guanzhong family already has Du You, and the Yang family and the Wei family should not consider it. The main ones are Wang Hong or Pei Chen from the Hedong family. The other one is Hexi Li Yangchun, who is currently the governor of Liangzhou. He represents the Hexi Li family.
, but the Hexi faction already has too many people in the Counselor Building, and Zhang Qiu'an is the son-in-law of the Hexi An family. Zhang Qiu'an has represented the interests of the Hexi family to a certain extent.
Therefore, the Hexi aristocratic family does not need to consider it. The key is the Hedong sect. If he does not fight for it, then the person who will succeed Xue Changshou this time will be either the Wang family or the Pei family.
Du Lingqiu also felt that he had hope. After all, the Guanlong family had strong financial resources and played a significant role in the Li Tang Dynasty. Guo Song would also consider wooing the Guanlong family. Apart from himself, there was really no one else in the Guanlong family.
It fits.
At this time, Dugu Youlan walked into the distinguished guest hall with two maids. Dugu Youlan hurriedly stepped forward to salute. Although the other party was his youngest daughter, after all, this was the Jin Palace, not his own Dugu Mansion. There was a distinction between superiority and inferiority. He
Must show respect.
"Father, please sit down!"
Dugu Youlan couldn't figure out why her father came suddenly, and she didn't know what happened.
Du Lingqiu sat down and asked with concern: "I heard that you are pregnant again, are you in good health?"
"Everything is fine, there is no need to worry about father."
"Then I'll be relieved. Your mother passed away early, and I was too busy. I've always given you too little care."
Dugu Youlan's nose was slightly sour, she shook her head and said: "My husband is very good to me and loves me very much. My eldest sister is also very good to me. She is like a biological sister. I also have Yan'er. Father, just take care of yourself and don't worry too much about me."
"
Du Lingqiu forced a smile, and then said: "I came here today because I have something to ask you for help."
"Father, please tell me, as long as I can do it, I will definitely try my best."
"That's it. Xue Changshou resigned as counselor two days ago. Now there are only six people in the counselor's building. There is a quota, and I want to fight for it."
Dugu Youlan's eyes suddenly widened, "Father, do you want me to intercede with my husband?"
"Actually, that's what I mean. I hope you can help my father fight for it."
Dugu Youlan was speechless for a long time. Her marriage itself was a political marriage. Her eldest sister had told her that the main reason why her husband was good to her was because the Guanlong family did not use her to do politics. Once she participated in politics, her husband might
will alienate her.
Dugu Youlan knows the stakes here very well.
After a moment of silence, Dugu Youlan said slowly: "My husband is most disgusted with our participation in the power struggle of the government. If I say good things for my father, not only will my life be difficult in the future, but my father will have no hope. On the contrary, I will not say anything."
, if the father fights for it on his own, the husband will appreciate the father for not using me to intercede, which will be more beneficial to the father."
Du Guqiu was speechless for a long time. He had to admit that what his daughter said made sense. There were some things that everyone knew well. It was better not to do them than not to do them, and it was better not to say them than to say them. He was too eager and ended up at the bottom. He was not as good as his daughter.
See clearly.
Du Lingqiu smiled bitterly and said: "Since you are in trouble, I won't force you to live a good life. As dad said, if you live well, dad will be relieved!"
After saying that, he stood up and said goodbye. Dugu Youlan didn't try to persuade him to stay. He just put his father into the carriage and watched the carriage leave.
Dugu Youlan felt melancholy and returned to Xue Tao's study, only to see her packing up and getting ready to go out.
"Sister, are you going out?"
"I'm going to see Xiaowei. They are over there in the garden. Why don't we go together?"
Dugu Youlan shook her head, "Sister, go ahead! I want to go back to my room."
Seeing that she was in a low mood, Xue Tao pulled her down and asked, "Has your father put pressure on you?"
Dugu Youlan sighed, "He made some unrealistic requests to me."
"But your father also wants to compete for the position of Prime Minister?"
Dugu Youlan said in surprise: "How does the eldest sister know? But I rejected him straight away, and he was a little unhappy."
Xue Tao smiled bitterly, "How could I not know that my father also wrote me a letter asking me to help the Wang family fight."
"Does the eldest sister want to help them?"
"Of course I have to refuse. I will write a letter later and have someone send it to him in the evening. How can we interfere in this kind of thing? Choosing a prime minister is an important matter for the country. If you choose a good prime minister, the country will prosper, and if you choose a traitor, the country will fail.
, we’d better not get personal interests involved.”
"Sister is right!"
The gloom in Dugu Youlan's heart disappeared instantly, and she smiled and said: "Let's go! Let's go see Xiaowei's paintings together!"
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Xue Tao's parents are also in Chang'an. They live in the old house in Xuanyangfang. Although Guo Song wanted to arrange an official residence for Xue Xun, Xue Xun declined. He still felt comfortable living in his own house.
Xue Xun has also been very busy these two days. The family next door is going back to his hometown in Fengxiang and plans to sell the house. Of course Xue Xun wants to take over. He has been bargaining with the landlord next door for the past two days.
The house next door does not face the street and can only be entered from the alley next to it. According to the current market price, the price of Xuanyangfang house land is 5,000 guan per mu for the upper house, 3,000 guan per acre for the middle house, and 2,000 guan per acre for the lower house.
There are many factors involved, such as whether it faces the street, what the surrounding environment is like, and if it is noisy, it will not fetch a high price. However, the most important factor affecting the price is the area. The larger the area, the better. Only three acres or more can be sold at a residential price.
The average selling price of a house between one acre and three acres is lower than one acre, and the price of the house is only the price of the lower house.
The house that Xue Xun currently lives in is three acres of land. If it is an old couple, this house is just right in size. But they also have a son, Xue Qing, who is almost fourteen years old. They will consider getting married in five or six years.
, Sanmu House is a little more nervous.
So the house next door is for sale, covering an area of one and a half acres. It is very suitable for Xue Xun.
The price is up.
In the evening, Xue Xun rushed back happily and said with a smile to his wife Liang: "Open a bottle of the best Meishou wine to celebrate!"
Mrs. Liang's eyes lit up, "Could it be that the house has been taken down?"
Xue Xun nodded, "It's settled, five thousand guan. I've gone to the county office with the landlord to transfer the ownership in the afternoon."
"I'm going to see the house."
Mrs. Liang walked out, but Xue Xun grabbed her and said, "Don't go, they haven't moved out yet! Give them three days, they will pack their things and go back to Fengxiang."
Mrs. Liang thought for a while and asked, "What are you going to do with the house next door?"
"I am considering building a separate east courtyard, covering an area of one and a half acres, just for Qing'er. When he gets married, he can live in the east courtyard."
Speaking of this, Xue Xun smiled brightly and said: "The house of almost five acres can be passed down to the family and become the ancestral home."
Mrs. Liang rolled her eyes at her husband and said disdainfully: "Look at your worthless look. Your daughter is a dignified princess and you will be the heir of the country. At the very least, I will give you a garden and a house. You actually want to buy a house with four and a half acres."
Treat it as a family heirloom and make people laugh when you pass it on!"
"I don't care about the garden house. The key is that this house is mine."
Mrs. Liang sneered, "Think about it for yourself, did you really earn money to buy this house? How did it come about?"
With her husband dumbfounded, Mrs. Liang went back to her room to arrange dinner.
"Master, just now the head of the Pei family sent someone a greeting card. He will come to visit you tonight, and I agreed on your behalf."
Liang's voice came from the house, and the news immediately made Xue Xun a little depressed.
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At night, the head of the Pei family, Pei Chen, came as promised. He has been living in Chang'an during this time. The Pei family has a house in Chang'an, but the Pei family is optimistic about the development of Chang'an. Pei Chen came to Chang'an this time to buy another house. It would be best if he came to Chang'an.
If you can buy a shop on Xi'anmen Street, your family will have a steady stream of income.
But when Pei Chen heard the news of Xue Changshou's resignation, he immediately realized that this was to make room for the Hedong family. How could he not seize this opportunity?
There are two people in the Pei family who can serve as counselors. One is Pei Chen himself, who once served as minister of Honglu Temple of the third rank, and the other is his younger brother Pei Yan, who served as a bachelor of Jixian Palace, Huangmen Minister, and third rank.
Senior official.
Those who can compete with the Pei family for this position are the Taiyuan Wang family and the Taiyuan Xue family. Especially the Taiyuan Xue family are relatives. If Guo Song wants to appoint the Xue family, it should be his father-in-law Xue Xun.
Xue Xun also had a lot of qualifications. He served as the Minister of Rites in Chengdu and worked under Tong Zhongshu. In particular, he resolutely followed the innocent and deposed Emperor Min Zong to Bozhou, which earned him a high reputation in the world.
However, Xue Xun is currently serving as the senior minister, and his status is not low. It depends on whether he is willing to compete for the position.
Pei Chen came to visit Xue Xun tonight just to find out the details about Xue Xun.