There is snow falling outside the window, the red light is shining, the room is as warm as spring, the pipa is playing beautifully, and a few friends are sitting at the table having a drink, they are comfortable and carefree, it is a leisurely and leisurely way, and the atmosphere of a prosperous age.
Girl Huansha is sitting on the couch, her waist is slender and straight, she holds the pipa in her arms, her slender jade fingers like onion tubes are brushing the strings, the melody is melodious, the artistic conception is far-reaching, her snow-white lower jaw is slightly raised, and her pair of beautiful eyes are full of spring water.
Staring at the beaded curtain in front of her, her lips pursed, feeling a little resentful and a little angry.
I want to be a dignified oiran of Zuixianlou, famous far and wide, and make a sound in Chang'an, but I can only be like a diva walking around in the streets, playing small songs on the side, and can't even see my boss...
What a shame!
Teeth are biting gently, eyes are firm, the sound of pipa gradually becomes more intense, and the dissatisfaction in the heart is slowly expressed...
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Separated by a bead curtain in the hall, the three of them were drinking small drinks, listening to the increasingly loud pipa playing, and laughed: "This girl is a little dissatisfied. I thought she could serve both civil and military officials.
The heroic Fang Erlang might even receive a poem or a piece of poetry, which would make him famous far and wide, and his worth would double, but who would have expected that he could only hide aside and play a little tune? This is a sign of resentment."
"Mother! It's such a blessing to have her play music. How dare you complain? I'll break his neck!"
Xue Wanche stood up immediately. Fang Jun quickly grabbed him and said silently: "Don't make trouble."
The sound of the pipa behind the bead curtain was instantly chaotic, and he was obviously frightened...
Zhi lost his mind and opened his eyes wide, looking at Xue Wanche and then at Fang Jun. Although he had always heard that Xue Wanche followed Fang Jun's lead and obeyed his words, Fang Jun was able to suppress Xue Wanche with such a tone. Xue Wanche was really tamed.
...it's incredible.
Others don't know Xue Wanche's temper, how can he not know it?
This roommate has a lot of skills...
Fang Jun rushed behind the bead curtain and said: "Girl, don't worry about it, just play the music."
"Thank you very much, Duke Yue."
A voice came from behind the bead curtain, soft and gentle, as if crying. Even if an ordinary man just listened to this voice, his heart would sway and he would be unable to control himself. However, the three men here seemed to have not heard it, and they did not care.
care.
Fang Jun and Zhi lost their thoughts, but they really didn't care, while Xue Wanche didn't understand appreciation at all...
The sound of pipa comes again.
Zhi lost his mind and poured wine from the pot, and said in a low voice: "When I return to Beijing this time, Your Majesty intends to let me take charge of the left leading army guard and take on the responsibility of staying in the palace. What can Erlang teach me?"
After being formed, the left and right Jinwu Guards were responsible for the security of Chang'an, but they could not fully control the defense of Chang'an. At least the Taiji Palace could not allow a single Jinwu Guard army to control all the palace forbidden areas and gates. Other troops were needed to supplement and restrict each other.
The left and right leading guards are such a supplement. The left and right Jinwu guards are responsible for all the gates of the outer city, as well as the defense of Chengtian Gate and Zhuque Gate. The left and right leading guards are responsible for part of the gates of Taiji Palace. Four armies are sent to the inner palace to guard and defend the palace.
The "Hundred Cavalry Division" jointly defended the city. While building a strict defense system for the entire city of Chang'an, it also prevented one family from becoming the dominant force and prevented other armies from being able to restrain it in the event of an extreme situation.
Anyone who can serve as a general of these four armies can be regarded as "Jian is in the emperor's heart". A close minister of the king cannot serve unless the emperor has absolute trust.
Naturally, everyone flocks to it.
The reason why Zhi loses his thinking power and asks this question is because there are constantly strange movements happening in the clan, and it seems that a storm is brewing. It would be too risky to rashly participate in it...
Fang Jun put down his wine glass and said sternly: "Your Majesty is recruiting Duke An Guo to return to Chang'an and stay in the imperial palace. This shows his trust in you. Our ministers can gain such trust from the king. How can we not rise to the challenge and do our best to serve you?"
When you are an official, you should not be afraid of difficulties. Without difficulties, how can you achieve success?
Zhi lost his thoughts and said solemnly: "It is indeed true. Especially since I am from the Hu tribe, it is a great honor to be trusted by two generations of emperors. I should break my body to pieces to repay your kindness."
Political correctness is a must at any time. As an internalized Turk, it is precisely because of his firm stance and clear tendency that he can become a general who leads an army. If he is afraid of difficulties and does not move forward, how can he protect himself wisely?
today?
I had some resistance to returning to Chang'an before, but now that I think about it, it is the pampered living environment these years that has worn away my will and infected me with bad habits...
Fang Jun pointed at Xue Wanche and said to Zhi Shen Si Lian: "You and I are staying in the imperial palace to defend Chang'an. The Duke of Wu'an is stationing troops on the Weishui River to help defend Guanzhong. As long as the three of us stand firm, we will be able to defeat the enemy with the force we control."
The defense of Chang'an City is impregnable."
Zhi lost his thoughts and nodded, hesitated, and said in a low voice: "I am not worried about foreign enemies, keep them at bay, and fight to the death. Who are we afraid of on the battlefield? But after two consecutive mutinies, the enemy also knows
This road will not work, and I am afraid it will have to change. We are not afraid of external enemies, but if they are internal enemies, how should we deal with them? It is impossible to guard against them."
Whether in the Taiji Palace or in the clan, these are the people closest to the emperor. Once these people give up the path of military admonishment and turn to conspiracy, how will he, the brave general who champions the three armies, deal with it?
He has only a body of force, but he can only do nothing.
This is also the purpose of his invitation to Fang Jun for a small gathering tonight. Although he has won the trust of two generations of kings, in the end he is still a rogue general. He is too far away from the power center of the Tang Dynasty and it is difficult to grasp the deeper dynamics. He needs someone he can trust.
He revealed the inside story.
He is not afraid of war, nor is he afraid of death, but he is afraid of hidden attacks and assassinations, and may even be betrayed and still remain ignorant...
Fang Jun glanced at Xue Wanche and said, "Stay away and don't listen."
Xue Wanche stared: "Why can't I listen? You don't trust me?"
"I trust the Duke, but does the Duke trust me?"
"..."
Xue Wanche stared and thought for a moment, then said dissatisfied: "Are you discriminating against my intelligence?"
Fang Jun asked back: "Doesn't the county prince discriminate against his own intelligence?"
"Mom! It's boring to be full of calculations."
Xue Wanche muttered, carrying a wine bottle and went to the door to enjoy the snow.
He is a little naive, but he is not stupid. He knows that he is not a person who can hide secrets. He can easily be tricked by others. The more secrets he knows, the more dangerous he is. Anyway, Fang Er will not trick him. He will do whatever he says.
If you can just do whatever you want, why do you need to know more?
Zhi lost his thoughts and was a little shocked: "This stick actually trusts you so much?"
Fang Jun said: "Because I am also a stick, and people of the same sex attract."
Persistent loss of thinking: "..."
Fang Jun poured wine for Zhi Huansi Li, and the two of them had a drink. Fang Jun then whispered: "To be honest, I don't know how to ensure the safety of His Majesty through the imperial ban of Su Wei. After all, the enemy is hidden too deep.
I don’t know when it will be launched, let alone the means by which it will be launched... But if it is Your Majesty and the two princes protect one of them, it is not difficult, right?"
Zhi lost his thoughts and was shocked: "It's actually so dangerous?"
Those people actually want to kill His Majesty?
But then I thought about it, even if someone is really treasonous and attacks Your Majesty, it is difficult to take care of the Crown Prince of the East Palace. It is impossible for both sides to succeed at the same time. As long as either Your Majesty or the Crown Prince is protected, it is enough to protect the stability of the imperial power, the country will not be in chaos, and the world will not be in chaos.
It won't be messy.
But it's really appalling.
Originally, he vaguely knew about Emperor Taizong's death and was a little unclear about it. Now does His Majesty have to face such a threat?
The struggle for imperial power is really bloody and cruel...
Fang Jun sighed and said: "In ancient and modern times, at home and abroad, when faced with this kind of struggle for supreme power, which one has not been cruel and bloody? All ethics and morals in the world collapsed in the face of supreme power, and they used all possible means."
"Two to protect one" was naturally the worst plan. In fact, he didn't think anyone could attack Li Chengqian in the Tai Chi Palace. Regardless of poisoning or assassination, the probability of success was extremely low.
But no matter how low the probability is, there is still a possibility of success, so be prepared for the worst...
Zhi lost his thoughts and nodded and said: "Don't worry, although I am a barbarian, I am still loyal and patriotic."
…
There was a knock on the door and the two ended their conversation.
The madam opened the door and walked in. Several maids behind him took out a few dishes from the food boxes and put them on the table. He said with a smile: "Three noble men have come to visit, and the humble house is full of glory. I have prepared several dishes."
I would like to offer you some dishes to express my feelings."
Fang Jun looked the old madam up and down, feeling that such a plain and simple woman who seemed to have been washed away was incompatible with such a brothel, especially after the passage of time, the remaining plain charm had a bit of accumulated mellowness, which was incompatible with
Youthfulness is different and each has its own flavor.
No wonder that tough guy Xue Wanche was moved...
When the madam retired, the three of them were eating food and drinking wine, and Zhi lost his thoughts and said: "This woman has taste, she is the best."
Fang Jun agreed: "But this is the property of the prince of Hejian County. Who knows what the relationship between this woman and him is? Just take a look, don't get involved."
Zhi lost his thoughts and smiled and said: "Although I can still be gentle and fight in the countryside, I have passed the age of looking for flowers and flowers, and I no longer have that mood... But Duke Wu'an seems to have a special liking for it?"
Xue Wanche on the side was a little dazed, drinking one glass after another and not talking much.
Fang Jun and Zhi Huan Si Li looked at each other and knew that this guy was attracted to him.
Sure enough, Xue Wanche put down his wine glass and said bluntly: "If I don't leave tonight, I have to sleep with this woman."
Zhi lost his thoughts and hesitated: "If it were normal, I would be happy to see it happen, but if Princess Danyang knows about it, we will inevitably end up complaining, or even make a scene, which will embarrass everyone."
She said she was embarrassed, but actually she was afraid that Princess Danyang would come and cause trouble.
Princess Danyang is not aggressive, but she has a stern personality and gives in to everyone...
Xue Wanche was usually afraid of Princess Danyang, but this time he was obsessed with it and said firmly: "No matter what, I won't leave tonight. It's rare to meet a woman who makes my heart beat. If I don't sleep, I won't feel at ease! Even if you two
Promote it and I will admit it!"
Fang Jun shook his head: "The Duke of Wu'an and I came to Pingkangfang together, which shows our trust. How could we live up to your trust and stab you in the back? Everyone in the world praises me for my righteousness.
Bo Yuntian, I will not belittle myself, and I will never betray my friends."
Zhi lost his thoughts and nodded heavily: "I would never dare to let the two of me stay here with you, but if you insist on staying the night, it's okay. Erlang is so righteous, how can I be willing to fall for it? Even if I am killed afterwards.
When Princess Danyang learns of this, I am willing to carry it on my shoulders to show my morality!"
Xue Wanche was overjoyed: "Okay, okay, you are worthy of being my brother, Xue Wanche. As long as you two don't publicize it, how can the princess know that I am staying here tonight?"
Although the public servant is in charge, wouldn't it be nice to indulge once in a while without anyone noticing?