Yuan Zhou left, and Dugu Shun and Dou Wei did not dare to stay for a long time, so they left Furong Tower one after another. On the way back home, Dou Wei was preoccupied, just like a rolling wheel.

Because the Dou family and the Dugu family had Li Yuan as a balance of interests, they compromised with Yuanzhou and agreed in principle to grant Yuanzhou the position of leader, but the condition was that the Yuan family must make some achievements in the near future.

It was not announced that Li Yuan would also fight for the position of alliance leader. It seemed that the agreement was to protect him and not want to expose Li Yuan too early. However, the Dou family was not at ease with the Dugu family because they were not only related to Li Yuan, but also to the Yuan family.

In-law relationship. Based on the Dugu family's tradition of hedging their bets, Dou Wei highly doubted that the Dugu family did not intend to place all their bets on Li Yuan. Wasn't that what Dugu Xin was like back then?

Dou Wei secretly let out a long sigh. Since his brother Dou Yi was ordered to hang himself, Yu Zhongwen and Li Zhongwen in the Dou faction turned to the Dugu clan, and the strength of the Dou faction was greatly reduced. If the Dugu clan and the Yuan clan join forces in the future to encroach

, the Dou faction was completely unable to fight back.

The carriage entered Chongrenfang and slowly stopped in front of the gate of Dou Mansion. Dou Yun, the eldest son who was waiting in the gatehouse, ran out and whispered: "Ah, Jiancheng is here, he is waiting in the side hall!"

"Yes!" Dou Wei got off the carriage and walked towards the house. When the father and son quickly arrived at the side hall, Li Jiancheng, who was waiting silently, quickly stepped forward to salute.

Dou Wei sat down on the main seat and asked: "How long has it been since it was built?"

"Back to uncle, I just arrived not long ago!" Although Li Jiancheng is the son of Dou Wei's niece, the two families are family friends, so it is not inappropriate for Li Jiancheng to call Dou Wei his uncle.

Dou Wei waved his hand: "Sit down too!"

The two maids served them good tea and then retreated silently. Dou Wei took a sip of tea and asked Li Jiancheng: "Is your father in Qizhou?"

"Back to my uncle, my father returned to Beijing the day before yesterday." Li Jiancheng replied respectfully.

"Return to Beijing the day before yesterday?" Mr. Dou was stunned. Since Li Yuan returned to Beijing the day before yesterday, why didn't he participate in the secret meeting of the Dou faction last night? Why did Li Yuan avoid such an important gathering?

Li Jiancheng understood Dou Wei's doubts and explained for his father: "My father is not disrespectful to his uncle and everyone, but he is worried that there is an insider of the saint among the Guanlong nobles. After all, my father has a job. If the saint knows that he has withdrawn from his post, he will

I’m afraid it will be very detrimental to my father.”

"Shu De has done a good job. There is indeed a need to be cautious." Dou Wei also expected this. He just asked casually. If idle people like them gathered together to "sing the wind and make moonlight", Yang Jian would know it.

I won’t say anything, but Li Yuan is the governor of Qizhou, and unlike ordinary idle officials, once Yang Jian knows that he has left his post without permission, he will definitely remove him, and it will be difficult to remember him in the future.

Li Jiancheng raised his hands and asked: "Uncle, my father wants to know if he can become the leader of the alliance? I wonder how your discussions with the heads of the Dugu family and the Yuan family are going?"

His father was very concerned about whether he could become the leader of the Wuchuan Alliance, otherwise he would not have sneaked back from Qizhou and waited for the news. Although the revelation of the alliance leader would bring him very serious hidden dangers, this huge benefit was actually

It's hard to refuse.

"The head of the Dugu family and I did not tell Shu De, and temporarily decided that the Yuan clan would fight for this alliance leader." Dou Wei pondered for a long time, and said seriously: "The Wuchuan Alliance is the product of the saint's suppression of the Guanlong nobles, and its mission is to fight against

The imperial power fought against the saint to gain more power for the Guanlong nobles. The saint would not allow the Guanlong nobles to produce another 'Sui Guogong' and another Yu Zeqing.

, once he knows about the existence of the Wuchuan Alliance, he will definitely suppress it with cruel means. The first to bear the brunt will be the alliance leaders and elders. This is also the reason why each family only sends idle direct descendants to come forward. To put it bluntly, these disciples are all from each family.

Chess pieces and dead soldiers, even if the saint is aware of it and suppresses it, at most he can only punish these people, not the entire Guanlong nobles, a certain faction, or a certain family."

At this point, Dou Wei smiled coldly: "Since the Yuan family needs this kind of false reputation, just give it to them. Just let Shu De make a fortune silently behind his back. The one who laughs in the end will definitely be Shu De. Still.

The reason is that your Li family is too weak, you must not place your fate on others, it is best to quietly strengthen yourself."

Li Jiancheng nodded and said, "I understand, and I will definitely report all my uncle's good words back to my father."

Dou Wei laughed: "That's good if you think so."

Li Jiancheng glanced at Dou Wei and said cautiously: "Uncle, the Dugu family is directly related to the Yuan family. Do you think they will fully support the Yuan family instead of my father?"

Dou Wei did not expect that Li Jiancheng was also aware of this problem, but the Li family and his son thought too much, so they shook their heads and said: "Although the Dugu family is directly related to the Yuan family, your father is also the nephew of the Dugu family, and the relationship is no worse than that of the Yuan family."

Li Jiancheng secretly breathed a sigh of relief and nodded: "I understand."

Dou Wei glanced at Li Jiancheng and continued: "Shude is currently working in Qizhou. Although it is very close to the capital and easy to get into the sight of saints, Qizhou is not only a wealthy place where there is no way to achieve political achievements, but also a key point of prevention.

If Shude continues to serve in Guanzhong, his future development must be restricted. It is best to apply for a transfer to a place far away from the emperor, and work hard to develop his strength, reputation, and people's support."

"Yes!" Li Jiancheng chatted with Dou Wei and Dou Yun for a while, then left.

Dou Wei sat on the main seat and was silent in thought. Dou Yun, who was sitting at the bottom, said to his father: "Aye, I think the Dugu family is too selfish. I'm afraid they won't try their best to help Shu De."

Dou Wei said calmly: "You can't say that. Everyone is thinking about their own interests. Who has no selfish motives? To be honest, I hope that the Dugu family will fully support the Yuan family."

Dou Yun asked curiously: "But why?"

Dou Wei said: "The Guanlong nobles are the product of Yuwen Qin's resistance to the Northern Qi Dynasty and the overthrow of the Yuan family's regime. The Yuan family has resentment in their hearts towards everyone, and everyone does not want the Yuan family to make a comeback. If the Dugu family is stubborn and fully supports the Yuan family,

Other members of the Dugu sect also did not agree, so Dugu Shun would not take the risk.

Support the Yuan family at the risk of betrayal and separation. The reason why you feel that the Dugu family is not dedicated is not because they are unwilling to express their stance prematurely; on the other hand, it is also because they are pretending to maintain their superior status, at least in our Dou family.

They don't want to reveal anything prematurely."

Dou Yun nodded and said, "I understand."

Dou Wei pondered for a long time and asked: "Is there any news about Dou Kang recently?"

"It is said that Dou Kang has been rectifying the army and arrested many illegal officers." Dou Yun glanced at his father and asked cautiously: "I wonder what Aye has decided? Isn't it possible to just sit back and watch the rise of brother Dou Kang?"

"Everyone knows the ambition of King Yang Liang of Han Dynasty. Once Yang Guang comes to power, he will definitely not allow Yang Liang to continue to serve as the general manager of Bingzhou. In order to protect himself, Yang Liang may have no choice but to take risks. Dou Kang has always been on good terms with Yang Liang. This is

Our chance to suppress Dou Kang."

Dou Wei wrote a letter and handed it to Dou Yun: "You have someone rush to Youzhou and give this letter to Luo Yi. He will know what to do."

"My child obeys the order." Dou Yun took the letter, bowed and left.

"I hope your brothers have not betrayed the Dou family!" Dou Wei looked at his son's retreating background and murmured to himself, his tone full of fierce hostility.

The struggle for power does not only occur between princes, but also among the noble families.

Dou Kang is the general manager of Youzhou, and his brother Dou Qing is the magistrate of Daxing County. Not only do their brothers hold great power, they are also Yang Jian's nephews. Dou Wei, the uncle, is the new head of the family who hastily ascended to the throne, and his prestige and achievements are not enough.

deterrent

Therefore, Dou Wei was very worried that these two brothers would have a fatal impact on his position as head of the family. He had been sending his confidants to secretly watch Dou Kang and Dou Qing's actions. If they were disrespectful in any way, he would not mind killing these two.

Get rid of people.

........

Yang Ji and his wife were sweating profusely after returning from the banquet. When they returned to the back house, they were ready to take a shower.

Yang Ji couldn't wait impatiently, and he didn't want to soak in the small bathtub. After saying goodbye to Xiao Ying, he took his clothes to the crystal clear lake.

The water in the center of the lake is about three meters deep, which is suitable for people who can play in the water. His water skills are developed in this lake year after year, and he can have fun every summer. He ran to the pavilion in the center of the curved bridge,

He took off his clothes and jumped down with a "pop". He didn't care about anything and plunged headlong into the water.

Yang Ji's physical fitness is really strong. There is almost no resistance in the water, and his lung capacity is astonishing. He lasted for six or seven minutes before he got out of the water and started breaststroke and backstroke. After swimming to his heart's content, he swam to the bridge pier.

While resting, he played like this for more than half an hour, until he was exhausted, and then he climbed up along the iron piles nailed to the bridge pier.

Wiping off the water droplets on his body, he went to the small room in the pavilion to change into boxers, cropped pants, a T-shirt, and a pair of "human" slippers. Except for his long hair, he looked like a 21st century person.

There is no difference among young people.

When we arrived at the pavilion in front of the main building, we saw the rushing stream driving three waterwheels by the stream. The bamboo tubes poured the stream water on the elevated wooden trough one by one. The spring water poured on the top of the umbrella-shaped pavilion, and then it was like a curtain.

Generally, it hangs down from the rain eaves, forming a crystal curtain of water.

Yang Ji picked up the umbrella outside the pavilion and walked in. He saw Xiao Ying sitting on Concubine Xiang's bamboo couch with a book, her head just a little bit, looking drowsy. Looking at her clothes again,

Yang Ji's heart skipped a beat, and his throat suddenly felt dry.

It was now June and the weather was extremely hot. Xiao Ying took a shower and changed into a cooler jacket. After waiting for Yang Ji for a long time, she became sleepy and dozed off unconsciously.

Although the middle coat on her body did not reveal much skin, Xiao Ying's middle coat was as thin as smoke, how could it cover up her voluptuous figure? Although she was swaying and dozing, her beautiful face was raised from time to time.

Her dimples are still breathtakingly beautiful.

Maybe the sound of "rain" hitting the umbrella disturbed the beauty's sweet dream. Xiao Yingqiang looked over with raw eyelids. When she saw that her husband had returned, she said softly in a dazed voice: "Mr. Lang is back?"

She stretched out, and as she stretched, her clothes became tight, her graceful curves, her slender legs, and her slim waist... all had a kind of magical power that made people obsessed with her.

Yang Ji couldn't help but swallowed a mouthful of saliva.

His wife was so beautiful, even though she was an "old couple", but when Yang Ji saw her beauty, he was still fascinated by her. He felt a rush of heat rushing into his brain, and his lower body had a reaction. Fortunately, his robe

The clothes are wide and easy to cover up, otherwise you would have made a fool of yourself in front of your face.

Xiao Ying smiled and said: "Mr. Lang, I'll have someone prepare iced wine. Let's have a drink to quench your thirst and cool down."

"Okay!" Yang Ji quickly agreed and ran to her and sat down. As he approached, he felt a delicate fragrance. The thin and transparent Luo shirt on Xiao Ying's body not only failed to cover it up, but also increased her infinite temptation.

Yang Lingtai still has a glimmer of clarity and has no habit of fighting in the field, otherwise he would have pounced on his beloved wife and executed her on the spot.

Xiao Ying poured a glass of cool wine for her husband. The cool feeling in her hands finally made her completely awake. She turned around and saw her husband's obsessed eyes. In an instant, she also realized her predicament.

The ground turns red, hurry up

Putting down the wine glass, she picked up the coat on the bamboo couch and quickly put it on. No longer looking at her husband, who was always ill-intentioned towards her, her long eyelashes were fluttering, and the dappled sunlight reflected from the rain curtain to her delicate figure.

Her body exuded a charming grace.

Yang Ji's eyes reluctantly moved away from this charming body, he touched his nose helplessly, and said: "We are an old couple, what part of you have I not seen before? Are you still so shy?"

"..." Xiao Ying's face was flushed, and her slender hands were holding the hem of her clothes tightly. The veins on the back of her hands were prickly, which showed that she had used a lot of strength, which also proved the nervousness in her heart.

Yang Ji gave her a funny look, then took the wine glass and drank the iced wine in one gulp. Then he poured another glass and drank it all. Two glasses of ice wine went into his stomach. His anger also weakened a lot. He patted the bamboo next to him.

Couch: "Sit down!"

"Oh!" Xiao Ying bit her lip and sat down uneasily. Her red face was nervous, especially her eyes, which looked like a pitiful little puppy, making her feel like she wanted to bully.
To be continued...