After tonight, tomorrow will be the second year of Renshou, and Yang Ming will be fourteen years old.
How many gifts were confiscated this year is not because those people were frustrated by Yang Ming and were reluctant to give them away, but because the situation was different last year.
Last year was the first time I took office in Jingzhou, so I gave more gifts. From this year onwards, it will be normal.
The expenses of General Manager Yang Ming's government come from the treasury's money. This item is called necessary official expenses and occurs every year.
After paying out rewards to the assistants, guards, and servants of the General Manager's Mansion as usual, Yang Ming wrapped himself in a quilt and sat on the bed in the dormitory.
it's raining outside,
It rarely snows in Jingzhou, and mostly rains, but winter is still very cold, between the dry and cold in the north and the wet and cold in the south.
This kind of weather is not suitable for going out, so it is suitable for staying indoors.
The guards who were responsible for the night watch in the General Manager's Mansion were also wrapped up thickly. After one round of patrol, they would be handed over to the next group, and they would take turns returning to the tower, warming themselves by the fire, and monitoring the activities in the mansion from a high position.
Pei Shuying did not return to Daxing to celebrate the New Year this year, but stayed in Jiangling.
Pei Shuying put on several inner linings and put on a fluffy cloak, and went out to find Yang Yinjiang.
The maids were all gathered in the same room chatting. There were no guards on duty, so they had already gathered together to place bets. I heard that Pang Ben was the banker, and they were having quite a bit of fun.
Entering the courtyard, Xu Jing shivered and led the way, taking Pei Shuying outside Yang Ming's wing.
Yang Ming also assigned ten maidservants to serve this rich lady.
Yang Ming thought for a while and said: "I still have three pieces of mutton-fat jade leftovers. Whoever wins will get it."
The reason why I still play after losing so much is because I want to win a game and give some explanation to my IQ.
"If it doesn't stop, please do it."
Therefore, during the Sui Dynasty, there were no famous chess players. It was not until the reign of Emperor Xuanzong of the Tang Dynasty that the position of chess waiter was established in the Hanlin Academy, and Go was promoted again.
When Pang Ben was in the palace, he was General Guo Yi, but he didn't get involved until he was in his thirties, while Yu Wenshi got involved when he was fifteen years old.
Next, Yang Yinjiang looked at Gao Yue provocatively: "It's your turn."
The person you recommended must be named Pei, right? Yang Ming smiled and said, "Tell me about it."
Among the six girls, there are three beauties. Each is good at winning and has its own charm. It is good to appreciate the beauties.
Pei Xuanji married the daughter of a prince, and the honorary title was buy one, get one free, and the Qianniu Preparation in the East Palace was a springboard. When he got older, he could be assigned to a local post. He started as a prefect of a county.
I've heard that Qianniu prepared himself to be the county magistrate.
Of course, when she arrived in Gangneung, it was already almost the New Year, and even if she wanted to rush back, it would be too late. Besides, they didn't want to leave at all.
As expected.
The game between Gao Yue and Yang Yinjiang took a long time, but they still lost in all three games.
There was a creak and it was Yang Yinjiang who opened the door.
Next, it's Chen Shuyi's turn to play, and she is a master.
With a bang, Yang Ming threw away the chess piece in his hand, with a frustrated expression on his face:
After a while, Nuan Dong lost all three games.
Pei Shuying didn't say anything, and quietly came to the futon next to the chessboard and sat down cross-legged. Liang Xia quickly took off her cloak and moved over to a small stove.
Six women, the game of chess begins.
"It turns out it's him." Yang Ming muttered.
It was so dangerous. Fortunately, he took a step forward and was almost succeeded by Yuwen Sangou. Yang Ming said curiously:
"Shiji has also returned to Beijing?"
Pei Shuying said: "Pei Xizai is the son of Pei Jingmin, the former minister of the Ministry of War."
Of the other three, one is always covered with a curtain so that no one can see her, and the other is warm in winter and cool in summer. They actually have good looks, but compared with those three, they are nothing.
He still knows about Pei Jingmin. He once served as Sima of Yizhou General Administration for King Yang Xiu of Shu, which is Pang Ben's current position. Later, in the 16th year of Emperor Kaihuang's founding, he died in battle while fighting the rebellion in the southwest. .
That's right, Yang Ming really doesn't know how.
Yang Ming smiled and said nothing.
In the Sui Dynasty, there were not many northerners who liked playing chess, and they were basically concentrated in the south.
Furthermore, Yang Ming could tell that the other party had some interest in him, otherwise he wouldn't have come all the way to find her.
Yang Ming has just seen it. Chen Shuyi's way of playing chess is unique. Every move is very fast. She must have a set of rules in mind.
Yang Ming didn't know this, because it wasn't a big deal, so there was no need for his mother-in-law and eldest brother to tell him about it.
Yang Ming shook his head: "I don't want to learn anymore, I'll watch you."
At this time, Pei Shuying quietly came to Gao Yue's original position and sat down, just next to Yang Ming, so she leaned over and whispered:
"My father often said that you are very resourceful and clever. As long as you are willing to learn, it will not be difficult to defeat them."
Pei Shuying said softly: "It means when do you want me to leave."
Pang Ben was not from a big family, and his ancestors could not be counted on. However, he was Dugu Jialuo's personal guard, so he could be the Sima of the Jingzhou Governor's Office.
"This boy Xuanji is so lucky," Yang Ming said with a smile.
"Oh," Yang Ming said deliberately, "It seems that this is what Mr. Pei meant."
Yang Ming smiled and said: "Recommend this person to me, is it your intention or Pei Gong's?"
Although Yang Yinjiang knew that Pei Shuying had been whispering to Yang Ming and felt somewhat unhappy, she didn't take it to heart.
Because it is a day to watch the New Year's Eve, everyone goes to bed very late, maybe for good luck.
Pei Shuying shrugged playfully and suddenly said: "How long will you tolerate me?"
Gao Yue stood up and came to the opposite side of Yang Yinjiang. She held the black piece, so she took the lead.
Pei Shuying said: "My father has a younger brother who once served as the governor of Yingzhou. When he was in the local area, he offended people due to excessive punishment and was transferred back to the capital by the supreme leader. Now he is idle at home and is looking for my father to find a new position."
"What a good luck, if nothing else, it should be mine," Yang Yinjiang curled her lips and said to Nuan Dong, "Come on, win two out of three games."
Pei Shuying added: "My father bought a new house in Longqingfang as the wedding place for Xuanji and the princess. Xuanji was now appointed by the Supreme Lord to the Yitong Third Division of the Kaifu. Because of his young age, he was recruited by the prince into the East Palace. , I made a thousand preparations."
"I was just about to look for you. Come and give it a try. Your Highness is so stupid."
Pei Shuying curled her lips: "Whoever has face with you is whoever wants to do it."
This time I came to Jingzhou because of Yang Ming. How could I not seize this rare opportunity?
His feelings have offended his mother-in-law's family? Then he is really unlucky.
She has been living at Yang Yinjiang's house, and there are still a few vacant rooms there that can accommodate her.
Yang Ming raised his eyebrows, sniffing the body fragrance from Pei Shuying, and whispered seriously:
"Not learn!"
"It's a long night. Since His Highness is unwilling to participate, why not give us a chance to win?" Yang Yinjiang sat back to Yang Ming's original position and began to pack up the chess pieces.
My damn charm.
At the age of fourteen, you are almost old enough to interact with men and women.
No wonder. With Pei Ju's ability, how could he not arrange for a clan brother?
"Miss Pei is here."
Without Dugu Jialuo, he is nothing.
Pei Shuying nodded: "Now the prince has arranged him to join the Zuoyu Forest Guards and become a general Guo Yi."
What's more, Pei Shuying is a famous chaste woman in history. What man doesn't like this? Yes? No?
In the Sui Dynasty, Confucianism was valued over art, so Go was severely suppressed. Only a few people who really liked it would often get together to play the game.
Pei Xizai? Never heard of it.
Yang Ming's brows were furrowed, and he had to think about every move for a long time, but the position of the move was ridiculously bad.
In the room, Yang Ming was playing chess with Nuan Dong. Yes, he was playing chess with Nuan Dong.
Now that Dad is in charge of the East Palace, who else dares to use him?
Yang Ming asked: "What is this person's name?"
Idle time was idle, and there were no other entertainment activities anyway, so Yang Ming simply rested his head on his knees and watched chess with his chin in his hand.
"Do you want me to teach you?" Pei Shuying said quickly when she saw Yang Ming leaving.
It seems like he doesn't know how to play, or is just a beginner.
Pei Shuying couldn't help but laugh: "If you don't want to learn, you won't learn. Do you need to be so serious about it?"
Just as the rain started here, Pei Shuying immediately came over again:
"There are still too few subordinate officials in your palace. Many of them are vacant. This will make you very tired. Do you want me to recommend one to you?"
After realizing that the other party was not there, she knew where to look.
"What do you mean?" Yang Ming asked blankly.
Pei Shuying nodded and said: "Thank you for all this. My father told me later that after Yu Wenshu returned to the capital, he also mentioned it to His Royal Highness in private, hoping that the third son could marry the princess, but at that time Xuan Ji
The engagement has been made and cannot be changed, otherwise, given Yuwenshu's close relationship with the prince, Xuanji would have no chance."
Pei Shuying nodded and said: "This man was originally a prime minister of Dali Temple. He was responsible for different sentences and the severity of punishments. However, when he got there, he found that most of the people who committed crimes were from wealthy families. They had little regard for the law of the king. They mostly thought that breaking the law could make money.
He was accommodating and could get a reduction, so he simply increased the severity of the sentence, and those who were close to death were directly sentenced to death, thus offending the Lanling Xiao family."
"You can leave whenever you want." Yang Ming still has a good impression of Pei Shuying. This is the charm of a straightforward person. Although sometimes, being straightforward can make people speechless, but it is always better than being full of scheming.
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In addition to not knowing how to manage the country, the old Chen family are also experts in eating, drinking, having fun, poetry, and singing.
He has lost to Yang Yinjiang in five sets, Chen Shuyi in five sets, Gao Yue in five sets, and Liang Xia in three sets.
With that said, Yang Yinjiang pulled Pei Shuying into the house.
She and Liang Xia were evenly matched, and their level was only a little better than Yang Ming's. If it weren't for the fact that they were from the imperial palace, they might not know how to play chess at all.
"The sentence is too harsh?" Yang Ming asked curiously.
Pei Shuying was very satisfied with Yang Ming's answer and cheered in her heart. She was originally thin-skinned and was always afraid that Yang Ming would be disgusted if she stayed in Jiangling like this. After all, her relationship with Yang Ming in Daxing was far less than that of Yang Yin.
crimson.
But now she felt relieved. Her father agreed and Yang Ming would not drive her away. Then, she could continue to live openly.
It happened that Yang Yinjiang was defeated, so she stood up in high spirits, sat down opposite Chen Shuyi, and said directly:
"How many sons will I give you?"
Chen Shuyi was stunned, and her self-esteem was instantly hurt: "Who wants you to give in?"