The fifteen-year-old Jiang Lan has the appearance of a boy and a girl, but has red lips and a white face. If it weren't for the seven-foot height and the good figure acquired from her family since childhood, Su Ce would have thought that this child was a girl.
Su Ce was like a boring man along the way, asking questions and typing, but he was not as lively as Xiang Mao.
If it weren't for the little behavior he observed today that he kept silent and didn't suffer any loss, Su Ce would have easily regarded Jiang Lan as an introverted child.
The two were riding horses. The bad guy on the street, wearing a short stick in black, saw the armor on Su Ce. Although he had never seen it before, the news spread that there was a brave general of the border army in black clothes and black armor beside the prince.
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Bad Commander, all the sixteen guards of Nanya needed to accept Su Ce's favor, because the Jinwu Guards later deduced several battles in which the prince was attacked. Without Su Ce's prompt decision, there was a 70% chance that the assassin would rush to the prince's carriage.
As for what it meant for the assassin to rush into the prince's carriage and chase him away, news of the deduction spread out at that time. Some people in the Sixteenth Guards of Nanya were sympathetic, while others were resentful.
However, for well-informed bad guys, people like Su Ce are far from being offended by them. For people at the bottom, they usually don’t feel jealous of people who are difficult to catch up with, but more of admiration.
respect.
The bad commanders in Chang'an are mostly composed of people who left the army from Zhechong Prefecture around Chang'an.
Coupled with the strong market energy, it is easier to worship the strong.
Su Ce thinks that he is not a strong person, he is just cautious enough, or he always looks for the best way to deal with chaos.
Where are you, what are you planning to do?
Therefore, since becoming an official after the battle with Hungry Hu, Su Ce has been lucky every step he takes. Sometimes Su Ce also wonders if he is the opportunistic person in the rumors.
After the First World War in the Northern Conquest, the nobles fought among themselves. In two years, due to arrogance, violation of law and struggle for power, there were more than thirty earls. Today, two years later, only
There will be twenty generals.
Some people are in high positions, and those who have done the best have been promoted to ministers of war. Those who have done poorly are considered lucky to be alive for an abandoned piece on the chessboard. Su Ce knows that six earls have been killed in the past two years.
Search your home.
The nobles were fighting among themselves, the prince was the chess player, and the county princes were the backbone. The marquis and the earl had to do their duty as chess pieces. So at that time, Su Ce lost his face in Chang'an City and sold an earl's mansion at a low price.
In exchange for two years of peaceful life.
Fame and wealth are meaningful only when people are alive!
While thinking about the matter, Su Ce followed Jiang Lan to the Duke of Qi's Mansion.
Officials set up residence in Chang'an City, and the Sixteenth Guards of Nanya sent out soldiers as guards, including ninety-six people of the first grade, seventy-two people of the second grade, forty-eight people of the third grade, thirty-two people of the fourth grade, and twenty-four people of the fifth grade.
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Those below the sixth rank are common servants, composed of common people and servants. There are fifteen common servants in the sixth rank, four in the seventh rank, three in the eighth rank, and two in the ninth rank.
Whether it is deploying government soldiers, giving money to hire common people, or buying slaves, these are benefits and restrictions that Da Qian gives to Beijing officials.
And these numbers can only be less, not more, otherwise they will be exceeded.
Folk rumors always like to rank the nobles who are closely related to the army. The Duke of Qi ranks at the bottom among the six princes, but folk rumors are just a chat in teahouses.
As a member of the noble family, I watched you sing in Chang'an City and it was wonderful for me to take the stage.
I didn’t see the prince of that family fall or lose power.
Jiang Lan had already dismounted, opened the main door of Duke Qi's Mansion, and saluted a middle-aged man who came out.
"Father, give me the order!" Jiang Lan took out a bronze soldier talisman from his arms and handed it to his father Jiang Bu with both hands.
When Su Ce saw the warm smile on the face of the visitor, he immediately turned over and dismounted and stood in awe. Su Ce had heard of Jiang Tu's name, the shadow of the famous tree, the young prince of the Duke of Qi, and Jiang Tu.
In front of this former Anxi Protector with astonishing military exploits and who had not yet been knighted, Su Ce's achievements were nothing. Su Ce suddenly broke out in a cold sweat on his back.
When I was thirty-seven years old, a camel city stretched across the Western Region, and the general in the formation was the thin middle-aged man in front of me.
As for the reason why the Protector-General of Anxi, who was once so powerful in the Western Regions, did not take up the position of Protector-General and was idle at home, the common people felt that this Protector-General was suppressed by others.
But the actual truth is very simple. Staying at home is to protect this general.
There can only be one Duke of Qi in Daqian.
He moved to battle and destroyed the country for thirty-six years, and killed a million troops in the Western Region.
Such astonishing achievements are enough to make a prince a prince.
However, if there were really one family and two princes, then the Duke of Qi would be seeking his own death, so after the war, this man issued a military order - to kill the prisoners.
I heard that there is still a Red Blood River in the arid Gobi Desert in the Western Region.
And this young prince has become the uncrowned king among the great nobles. He is not a duke, but he has the power of a duke. He is idle and white, but he can suppress the many warriors of the Anxi lineage and dare not make any mistakes.
Only those who truly understand the low-key Duke of Qi's mansion know how terrifying it is.
Among the six Dukes' mansions, only the heirs of the Duke of Qi's family will not be demoted. In another ten years, if there is no war in Dagan, the six old Dukes will pass away, and several other Dukes' mansions will become county mansions, but the Duke's Palace of Qi will still be It's the Duke's Mansion.
"I've seen the Protector!" Su Ce, wearing armor, stood solemnly and beat his chest in salute, as if he had learned military etiquette in Zhe Chong Mansion and did not dare to slack off at all.
"My father wants to talk to you about something, please come in." Jiang Bu spoke very politely. The idle life at home has worn away the recklessness that he once shouted on the battlefield: "Those who are not of my race must have different hearts."
The battlefield general who issued the order to kill prisoners turned into an elegant and easy-going middle-aged man.
But how could Su Ce dare to let this person lead him?
For the first time, Su Ce felt uneasy. In fact, what this person did put too much pressure on Su Ce.
"Don't be cautious, Bu'er doesn't eat people." An old man in purple robes said in the main hall.
"I've met the Duke of Qi!" Su Ce saluted quickly.
"Sit!" Jiang Che pointed to the chair.
"Thank you, Duke!" Su Ce sat on the chair tremblingly, while Jiang Tu was still standing!
"I heard that you took Lan'er to Deshenglou today. How is the child?" Qi Guogong did not hide anything or say anything to anyone.
Su Ce was born in the military, and direct communication is the most suitable way.
"Be careful with your words, act boldly, and..." Su Ce sweated on his forehead.
"What are you afraid of? What can you say? The fierce general Anbei doesn't even dare to say a word?" When the old Duke mentioned the word Anbei, Su Ce narrowed his eyes.
For the soldiers of the government, the most important thing they cannot humiliate is the army they serve.
"greedy!"
After saying this word, Su Ce relaxed and said the wrong thing.
"You are really a calf. You must have taken Lan'er to Desheng Tower and understood the reason why these two children were placed under your control!" Qi Guogong did not beat around the bush.
"Understood. Although the prince's tenth rate is not very powerful, every position has its own explanation. The left and right ranks are the prince's guards. The selection of generals must be brave and wise. But Su Ce doesn't understand why he chose me." Su Ce looked at Qi Guogong.
Jiang Che is not a good person to lead the way. In a relationship where everyone is prosperous and suffers both losses, it is impossible for Su Ce to take over this matter casually just to please the Duke of Qi.
"Someone will tell you tomorrow about Xiang Mao's child. Since you asked, I will tell you that in fact, after the first battle in the north two years ago, I was selecting people. The people from the Anxi Protectorate will
Because of Bu'er, I didn't dare to train Lan'er. Fighting in Anton and Annan is different from Anxi and Anbei, so I finally decided to find a leader in the Anbei lineage." Jiang Che took a sip of water and continued.
"The Anbei lineage is strong, and there are too many generals. The leader cannot choose a general. These people do not teach the true skills, so the generals are not ennobled. At that time, I heard that a newly promoted earl sold his mansion.
A very smart approach.”
"What the Duke of Qi lacks is not meritorious service, but wisdom and self-preservation. I guess you don't want to know about some secrets. After two years of internal strife among the nobles, many princes have lost power. You are the only one who goes against the current, and your fate is yours. In the end, you are still a human being."
Don’t argue with your temperament. There are too few people with this kind of temperament. It’s not easy to find the right one, so do you understand why I chose you?”
Su Ce was noncommittal. If he agreed to this matter, it would be contrary to Su Ce's temperament of not striving for fame and wealth, and being a wealthy man. However, the Duke of Qi accepted Su Ce's love and the Duke of Qi did not fall. The monsters would not dare to provoke Su Ce. In order to
Not being disturbed by others in the future, Su Ce felt that it would be worthwhile to exchange a few years of trouble for peace and quiet. "What do you need me to do, my lord?"
"It's subtle or vicious. Since you agreed, then follow your temper. The Duke of Qi will not interfere with you, but if you let me know that you are using the influence of the Duke of Qi to cause trouble, you will know the consequences!" said Qi Duke Jiang Che!
When he said these words, Jiang Tu's murderous aura, which he had nurtured for decades, poured out.
Su Ce's cold hair exploded, as if he had actual murderous intent, and Su Ce couldn't help but reach for the knife with his right hand, but there was no knife on his empty waist, and the cold armor made Su Ce's heart clear.
Su Ce stood up and saluted Jiang Che and Jiang Bu solemnly.
"Thanks to the Duke of Qi's high regard, Su Ce is not talented. If the young tiger in the house is given to me, Su Ce will definitely work hard."
"That's good. From now on, I'll be my own family. I'll learn from Bu'er if I have nothing to do. I heard that you are good at delicious food. Some spices were sent from the west a few days ago. Let's take them home to try." Jiang Che stood up.
"Thank you, Duke Guo!"
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Su Ce felt a lot of pressure when he ate with Jiang Tu. The old prince had a high status and there was no reason to dine with the younger generation, so Jiang Bu could only accompany Su Ce to the banquet.
The night was getting dark, Jiang Bu sent Su Ce out of the city. On the way back, Su Ce looked at the two big bags of pepper carried on the horse and thought to himself, these are just a few. Spices like pepper are expensive and cannot be bought.
When you receive something, this gift is very important.
However, if Su Ce is really interested in this, then the Duke of Qi's government will not take Su Ce seriously.
At night, Jiang Che, Jiang Bu and his son sat opposite each other.
"Bu'er, how about the person I picked? Do you want to find an alternative?"
"No, this guy is interesting."
"oh?"
"Father knows that outsiders call him Jiang Tu. He is full of murderous intent. More than a hundred generals of the Sixteenth Guards can only resist with one hand. But this kid just wanted to draw a knife, and his hands touched his waist. Twenty
At an early age, he has such courage, is low-key, does not cause trouble, and is not afraid of trouble. He is a capable person, but he hides it too deeply and his reputation is not obvious."
"If you don't show off your mountains and don't leak water, we can rest assured that such a person can lead the way."