Perhaps it was because he had encountered too many difficulties and hardships in the past, so at this moment, the preparations for the marriage were going so smoothly that Yang Xuan couldn't believe it.
"I was worried that I would be treated coldly when I went to Zhou's. Ouch! Unexpectedly, I was so polite. I had some tea, and I spoke politely. Before I left, I even said that I would leave some food. God! I want to eat some of Zhou's food in my dreams.
"Dun, I just thought that I couldn't embarrass Yang Sima, so I held back."
Hua Niang said while secretly looking at Yang Xuan.
The old thief squatted beside him and coughed dryly, "My husband doesn't have any flowers on his face. Just take a few glances and that's enough."
Hua Niang blushed, clapped her hands and said with a smile: "Later I went to find out why Zhou's daughter was as tall as a fairy. Many people refused to marry her, so why was she willing to marry Yang Sima?"
"My husband has good qualities," the old thief said...
Hua Niang glanced at Yang Xuan.
But the viewing angle is wrong.
Yang Xuan said: "The date is set for the second half of next year, which is very suitable. Then I will ask you two to contact both parties. Old thief."
The old thief handed over a piece of silver.
What a big deal!
Hua Niang had no doubts about Yang Xuan's financial resources at this moment, thinking that this was probably a poor settlement, but fortunately her ancestors left some property or money, and she could spend money lavishly.
After receiving the silver ingot, Hua Niang felt comfortable and said, "I would like to ask, the husband is impatient when looking for a slave, why does it take more than half a year to set the date?"
Yang Xuan said: "It's not convenient to talk about this matter."
The old thief chuckled and said, "It's a simple conversation but a deep one."
Hua Niang turned her eyes and cursed secretly: Old Snake Skin!
"In this way, I will wait for the day to come again."
"Easy to say."
Yang Xuan took Zhou Ning's birth date, and for some reason, his whole body became silent, without any thoughts or worries.
A picture naturally floats through my mind.
Get married, have children, quarrel, quarrel, and then forgive each other... When they are old, they support each other and go around. There is no love between men and women, but only habits and concerns.
Hua Niang was sent out by the old thief, and after exiting the gate, she turned around and said, "I am very curious, and I would like to ask, how did the Zhou family fall in love with Yang Sima?"
It is unscientific for Mrs. Zhou to marry her daughter to a poor man!
Hua Niang has been speculating for a long time since she took the order, but still can't figure it out.
The old thief chuckled, "I told you before, my husband has his strengths."
"Bah!" Hua Niang had seen a lot of the market, but she was still blushing at the old thief's driving style, "Let's go."
The old thief said quietly: "No one believes the truth."
Ta-ta-ta!
Just as Hua Niang turned around, the sound of horse hooves came quickly.
The old thief shouted: "Lean against the wall!"
Hua Niang quickly leaned against the wall beside the door, turned her face, and saw Sanqi rushing in.
If you look closely, you will see that the people on horseback are all officials, and one of them is suddenly a fifth-rank official.
Oh my god! Why did a high-ranking official come to this alley?
The flower girl was stunned.
The three people approached and dismounted, without even looking at Hua Niang. The leading official handed over his hand, "Qin Jian, the doctor of the Ministry of Rites, may I ask if Yang Sima is here?"
The old thief stood up straight, "My husband is here, what are you guys doing..."
Qin Jian said: "Yang Sima is the envoy on this trip. We are here to assist you. We are here to see Yang Sima."
The old thief nodded and said, "Please come in. Second brother, go and tell Mr. Qin that Mr. Qin from the Ministry of Rites is here."
The three of them entered the door, and then the door closed.
Only then did Hua Niang cover her breasts and come to her senses.
"My God! Aren't these Sima officials just idle officials? The doctor of the Ministry of Rites is an important member, and he came to ask for an audience respectfully. What kind of messenger is he? I have eyes that don't recognize gold and jade!"
She was startled, "What did the old thief say... My husband has good qualities, I thought it was just teasing, but it turns out he really has good qualities!"
…
"I've met Yang Sima."
"Everyone please."
Strictly speaking, the rank of the doctor in the Ministry of Rites is higher than that of Yang Xuan's state Sima, but for this trip, Yang Xuan was the envoy and Qin Jian was just the deputy envoy.
"The imperial court has issued a document. Yang Sima is the chief envoy, and I am the deputy. We should work together on this trip to show prestige for the Tang Dynasty." Qin Jian's opening remarks were a bit overwhelming.
There are three people here, the school captain Zhang Ruo, who is responsible for leading the accompanying two hundred cavalry, and the Honglu Temple Recorder Cheng Ran, who is a professional and will be responsible for specific diplomatic matters.
The role of Qin Jian is to negotiate with the other party. As for Yang Xuan...
This is what I want to take charge of!
Yang Xuan understood clearly and said: "Zhu Shangshu has already told me the purpose of this trip, which is to suppress the Southern Zhou Dynasty through civil and military power."
Qin Jian said: "Southern Zhou Dynasty is working on some new policies, and I am afraid that they will not bow their heads."
"No matter how much you say at this moment, it will be in vain." When sending an envoy, you are just trying to find out what is going on, so the envoy is either pedantic and will always keep a straight face and prevaricate when things happen; if you want to make a difference, the envoy must be flexible.
Yang Xuan looked over slowly and said, "Princess Nanyang will accompany you, and Deputy Qin will be able to test her along the way."
Qin Jian nodded, "Yes."
"Colonel Zhang."
Zhang Ruo's face was fair and he didn't look like a military commander, "Here."
"There are two hundred cavalry accompanying them, but they are elite?"
"The elites selected from thousands of lower officials."
"Have you ever seen blood?"
Zhang Ruoyi was startled, "Not really."
Understood... Yang Xuan looked at Cheng Ran, who was recording things in Honglu Temple, and said, "Cheng is recording things."
Cheng Ran lowered his head slightly and said, "I'm here."
"The people of the Southern Zhou Dynasty will definitely make things difficult and even set traps during this trip. You are well-informed and should be vigilant."
"yes."
Yang Xuan nodded, indicating that this meeting was over.
In just a few words, the mission's meeting was over.
Qin Jian was a little over the top at first, but Yang Xuan took back the initiative with just a few words.
The three of them left Yang's house. Yang Ruo said, "Zhengshi Yang can be said to be vigorous and resolute."
Qin Jian mounted his horse and went out first.
Cheng Ran, who was a bit old, slowly got on the horse and said to Yang Ruo: "This is the first time we met, and the chief and deputy envoys had a confrontation."
Yang Ruo asked: "Who does Cheng Lushi think won?"
Cheng Ran smiled a little bit, "Mr. Qin is an old man from the Ministry of Rites. He is good at foreign affairs. Naturally, he felt that he should take the lead in this trip."
Yang Ruo said: "Then Yang Sima is not a good person."
Cheng Ran nodded, "Yang Sima noticed it, and his words were so resolute that he almost made Mr. Qin unable to get off the stage. What did you think of?"
"General in the army." Yang Ruo thought about it for a moment.
Cheng Ran sighed, "I have known you before, so I would like to remind you that this Yang Zhengshi looks young, but he is scary and not easy to mess with. Please be careful along the way."
…
After the New Year's Day gathering, envoys from various places will prepare for their return journeys.
Liu Qing is packing things.
"Yang Sima."
A follower outside said happily: "We are honored that Yang Sima can go to the Southern Zhou Dynasty this time."
"It's hot in the south." Yang Xuan sighed.
The little kid was so proud...Liu Qing laughed and scolded, "Don't come in yet."
Yang Xuan came in with a smile, "Your Majesty, are you ready to go back now?"
Liu Qing said: "I miss Northern Xinjiang."
Yang Xuan turned around and said, "Bring the things in."
Uda and others came in carrying burdens.
"What?"
"They are all specialties of Chang'an."
Yang Xuan turned his eyes and saw a wooden box in the corner. The box was open and contained many Chang'an specialties.
Lao Liu didn't have the intention to buy it, and those things... actually contained women's makeup.
Liu Qing coughed dryly and said, "Are you sure of your mission to the Southern Zhou Dynasty this time?"
It was probably given by Lao Liu's old lover... Yang Xuan said: "I don't dare to say that I am sure, I can only act according to the opportunity."
Liu Qing nodded, "I'm vaguely aware that the world is changing, and I don't know how it will change. I heard that the New Deal was being implemented in the Southern Zhou Dynasty, and Nian Xu ordered the ministers to write down the matters that urgently needed reform in the Southern Zhou Dynasty, and couldn't wait to launch the New Deal. Zitai , with such a vigorous effort, you have to know what Nian Xu wants to do."
Naturally, he wanted to get a share of this change, and his only target was Datang.
"yes."
Yang Xuan said goodbye.
Liu Qing sent him out, which was a bit unusual.
"Your position may change after you return from your mission. Don't panic wherever you go, and wait for the opportunity."
Lao Liu is really nice to me... Yang Xuan nodded, "I'm just not surprised when things change."
"It's good to know." Liu Qing said: "Being an official, like being a human being, you have to be stable and not be surprised by changes... Hey!"
A woman with a smile appeared outside the door.
Lao Liu's calmness was instantly broken.
"Ahem!"
He coughed twice.
But Yang Xuan still didn't leave, smiling mischievously.
"Get out!" Old Liu's magnanimity was gone.
Yang Xuan smiled reluctantly and said: "Your Majesty, I will definitely keep my mouth shut."
Liu Qing said with a straight face, "I am upright and clean..."
When Yang Xuan went out, he heard Old Liu behind him saying kindly: "Yue'e."
grass!
Yang Xuan felt goosebumps all over his body.
After coming out of here, the old thief smiled and said: "It's definitely not simple."
Wang Laoer said with sharp eyes, "I just saw Liu Shijun rubbing his waist."
Old Liu, take care!
The old thief smiled and said: "I'm afraid Liu Shijun won't be able to support a woman of this age."
As soon as I got home, the talented girl Zhang Dongqing came.
"I heard that Yang Sima was about to go south, so I came here to see him off."
The farewell of a talented woman must be elegant and include a poem.
The beautiful words are a poem that is gentle but contains profound meaning.
"Mr. Lang, Madam Wei is here."
"Holly, you are here too!"
Wei Ling'er entered Yang's house, turned around and said, "Pull in."
What?
Even Yang Xuan was curious.
A large car entered the house, opened the tarpaulin covering it, and found two large wooden boxes.
The old thief whispered: "I'm afraid it's not a sachet made by my daughter."
Wang Laoer said: "How long will Mr. Wang use these two boxes of sachets?"
Use it until you die.
Opening the box, Wei Ling'er said: "I asked Aye, and Aye said there is nothing good to eat in the south, and it is hot in the south, so food is not easy to preserve. If we accidentally run out of food, it would be surprising if people starve to death. Well! I'm at home. After rummaging for a long time, I found these dried meats, all of which are...mutton."
The old thief sniffed and smiled strangely.
There are many opportunities to eat beef in northern Xinjiang, and beef jerky is a must-have snack for Wang Laoer...
Wang Laoer tasted a piece, his cheek muscles bulged from chewing, and his face was ferocious.
"This cow... Ouch!" The old thief slapped him, "It's dried mutton."
"Oh! This mutton jerky tastes great."
Wei Ling'er frowned a little sadly, "How long will it take for you to come back, Zitai?"
"It's hard to say, probably more than half a year."
She has cute thighs, but she can be a friend.
"Then I will hold a banquet in Chang'an and wait until you come back until you get drunk."
"good."
One day before leaving, Yang Xuan went to the Imperial College.
"We will get married when we come back." Yang Xuan said proudly.
Zhou Ning gave him a big burden.
"There are all kinds of medicines. I have written down how to use them and how to take them."
"Um!"
"And..." Zhou Ning pointed to the packets of medicine, "Be careful with these packets of medicine."
"What do you mean?" Yang Xuan held her little hand and was distracted.
"One is that it can make people have diarrhea."
Yang Xuan's hands were stiff.
"This can poison people, you only need a small amount. Don't touch it with your skin. Just have a small spoon. One spoon is enough. It doesn't have a big smell. It can be used in tea or meals."
Zhou Ning continued the introduction. After the introduction, he turned around and saw Yang Xuan's stiff smile, and said in surprise: "Zitai, Zitai..."
"Ah!" Yang Xuan came back to his senses, "I'm listening!"
After leaving the Imperial College later in the evening, the old thief noticed that Yang Xuan looked strange.
"Mr. Lang, is this inappropriate?"
"Appropriate, extremely appropriate."
Wang Laoer has already started eating beef jerky as a snack, "Assistant Teacher Zhou is as beautiful as a fairy, and Lang Jun is very happy."
"yes!"
Boss Yang's heart trembled.
My sweetheart can not only cure illnesses and save people, but can also kill people with random medicine. If a conflict breaks out after marriage, will Aning give me the medicine to make me the first incompetent emperor in history?
Yang Xuan just thought about it and couldn't help but tremble.
…
Nian Ziyue is also packing her things.
It was time to go home. She was light on her feet, as if she could ride the wind back at any time.
Zhang Jing was secretly discussing with Shen Chong in another place.
"This time it was not Yang Xuan's mission, but it was changed somehow."
Shen Sheng rolled up his cloak to block the cold wind blowing towards his chest.
Zhang Jing felt her feet were cold and stamped her long legs, "What's the purpose?"
"The pressure is certain, but Yang Xuan doesn't understand foreign affairs, how can he put pressure? With a strong spirit of courage?" Knowing yourself and your enemy, and winning every battle, before the mission set off, Shen Sheng began to think about the members of the mission.
"Don't underestimate him." Zhang Jing warned: "When the princess first arrived, those crazy bees and butterflies were blocking the outside. Yang Xuan's poem made those people feel ashamed, and his literary talent was quite outstanding."
"I know." Shen Zhong naturally would not underestimate the enemy. "It is said that he was quite sharp in fighting in Northern Xinjiang, but I don't know the details."
"Can't find out?"
"The war situation is at the Ministry of War, and our people cannot sneak in."
"You can't do it either?"
He smiled heavily and said, "If I can easily sneak into the Tang Dynasty's military department, the palace will be nothing to me. Do you think it's possible?"
Zhang Jing sighed, "Yes, the military headquarters is heavily guarded, probably no worse than the palace. If outsiders can sneak in easily, the emperor's life may be in danger."
"Don't be in a hurry." He said calmly, "This trip will be long, and we won't be able to make any moves until we reach southern Xinjiang."
"What do you want to do?" Zhang Jing whispered: "Be careful not to give excuses to the Tang people."
He looked at her seriously and said, "There is a dispute between the two sides in the country. One side wants reform and the other side opposes it. If the Tang Dynasty envoy leaves now, neither side will calm down. Zhang Jing."
"What?" Thinking of the situation in the junior high school, Zhang Jing also had a headache.