After his parents left, Qu Gao stayed alone in his room, thinking wildly about the world he heard from Weng Weng...
Since the Eastern Han Dynasty, the princes have been fighting for hegemony, and the flames of Chibi have burned three-thirds of the world. The Wei and Jin Dynasties have been unified, and the eight kings have split. China has also been invaded by barbarians. For a hundred years, the country has no power left and the people's livelihood is in ruins. Today's Jin Dynasty, the new emperor Sima
Rui was in peace in the Southern Dynasty, greedy for luxury and pleasure, and had no intention of expedition to the north.
In today's troubled times, how can we protect ourselves?
Joining the army? General Zu Ti crossed the river with hundreds of heroes, recruited his own volunteers, forged his own weapons, and vowed to regain the lost land in Hebei. What a heroic courage! But if he is a general of an army and goes into battle to fight, his body will be wrapped in horse leather and his sword will lick blood.
The situation is precarious. If this is the case, my parents will definitely break my legs and throw me into the prefect's mansion. Qu Gao thought and gave up the idea. Besides, three generations of the Qu family have been in the army, and the one with the highest position is only the Taigong's city guard.
Captain. Without the support of family power, it is difficult to get promotion opportunities in the army.
Entering an official position? If you can enter the government and the public, you may be able to save yourself. However, in Xiangyang, the nine-rank Zhongzheng system has become a tool of the noble family. It only emphasizes family position and neglects virtue and talent. The official career in Xiangyang is monopolized by the nobles.
It's just a routine matter. The first criterion for criticism is family background. The Qu family is just an ordinary family. If you want to become an official, you must
First, study with famous teachers to improve your studies. You must also make friends with the nobles and become famous in your hometown and counties. Then, you must ask someone with excellent diction to write a biography for your father, ancestor, or great ancestor, because the most important criterion for a ninth-level official is family background, Qu
It is extremely difficult for a family like this to transform from a commoner to a noble family for three generations with no prominent official positions and a low reputation. Therefore, it is necessary to hire someone to write biographies for the three generations of the Qu family, avoid the important and minimize the important, mention less about officials and only remember their leisurely and elegant things.
, you have to be unique, have outstanding literary talents, and have a good family reputation. Only then can you get into the official career with the help of a noble family who appreciates high-quality nobles.
It turns out that it is so difficult to do something in troubled times. Qu Gao lowered his brows, bit his thin lips, and said to himself unwillingly: "Am I the only one who can only go to the prefect's house to seek protection?"
No! I am a skilled martial artist and a seven-foot man. How can I be driven by other people and the current situation all my life? Isn’t this my childhood ambition to travel around the world and live a happy life? Now that the time is right, why not go out and travel?
Qu Gao has been stubborn since he was a child. He must do whatever he wants to do without anyone interfering with him. Therefore, when Qu Gao expressed his thoughts to his parents, his parents did not stop him. Moreover, with Qu Gao’s family background and many
It is not a bad thing to make friends and travel. If you accumulate some reputation and be recommended by a scholar or Zhongzheng, it may be a real opportunity to change Qu Gao's destiny. Because his parents have always believed that Qu Gao has the appearance of a dragon and a phoenix, and is by no means a thing in the pond.
Xiangyang is the famous capital of Jingchu, with Bashu in the west, Wanluo in the north, the rivers and lakes in its lap, and Wu and Guangdong in its arms. It has been a prosperous place since ancient times, with magnificent and elegant buildings, wide streets, a sea of people, and bustling cars and horses.
The southeast has been war-torn and has commercial ports, so the East City and South City are the busiest. Beicheng District is also called Shangcheng District, where most dignitaries and aristocratic families live. Xicheng is the most chaotic, and the Qu family is in the south of Xicheng.
in an alley.
Qu Gao got his parents' permission and asked for another twenty taels of silver, so he went to the East Market to buy some clothes. Merchants gathered in the East Market to bid and sell, and they could often buy good things at prices lower than the market price. A knight-errant should be paired with a horse, so Qu Gao came.
When we arrived at the horse market, hundreds of high-headed horses were tied up on both sides of this street, and each shop was shouting and selling, which was very lively.
In a place like Xiangyang that has not experienced wars for a long time, horses have become a means of travel for the children of the nobles. These horses are also fat and strong, and the saddles and whips are also very gorgeous. Each horse has a different appearance and a different price.
It's different. Qu Gao shopped around and found that the average price was around two to three hundred silver. The lowest price was an old horse, which cost one hundred and twenty taels. Qu Gao secretly marveled that his father, who was a captain, only had a monthly salary of twenty taels.
Silver, two horses of silk, and one year's total salary can buy a low-grade horse. Look at the children in colorful clothes coming and going, wrapped in silk, carved and decorated with jade, and I am dressed in green linen cloth, come here,
It's really overestimating one's abilities.
Qu Gao took a deep breath, calmed down, and thought to himself: Everything is difficult at the beginning, there is no good horse, and I still have legs. I must not bow to my parents now!
He raised his head and saw a young master looking at him with bright eyes, feeling surprised. The young man was about the same age as Qu Gao. He wore a tight-fitting robe with a bright silk surface and a nine-piece sapphire belt around his waist.
His hair was combed upward and covered with an exquisite white jade crown, showing a very noble look. Although Qu Gao didn't know which family he belonged to, he still raised his hands and bowed.
Seeing Qu Gao, the young man saluted, his handsome sword-shaped eyebrows flew sideways, his slender phoenix eyes narrowed, and he chuckled softly: "I have long heard that the demeanor of the husband of the Qu family can make God cherish him. When I see him today, he is indeed worthy of this name."
The young man was handsome, well-mannered, and spoke clearly. As he spoke, he clasped his hands together, bowed to Qu, and said, "Your Majesty, can you make friends with Qu Lang?"
This gift really surprised Qu Gao. How can there be any reason in this world for a nobleman to salute a descendant of a poor family! Moreover, Qu Gao has also heard of the name of Wang Shou. He is a descendant of the Wang family in Xiangyang. He has been with the Wang family since Sima Rui was in Langya.
When he proclaimed himself emperor, there was a saying that "kings and horses share the world." Because of this saying, not only the Langya Wang family, but also the status of the royal family in various places was greatly improved. The king's head was the legitimate son of the Xiangyang Wang family.
However, he was well versed in etiquette and righteousness at a young age, had talents, and was highly valued by his family. He was handsome, gentle, and gentle, and his royal head was known as "Jade Face." For a son with such a family status to return a gift to him, it was not only a high-quality act, but also a high-quality gift.
The gesture also attracted many passers-by to stop and watch.
"Brother Wang, even if this young man has a good appearance but no power, he will only be used as a plaything in the boudoir in the future. Brother Wang has a noble status, how can you salute him?" A man in bright clothes walked out of the crowd and greeted the king.
He said with a salute.
After hearing these words, Qu Gao's eyes suddenly turned cold. Although it is normal for the nobles to bully poor families, Qu Gao has also experienced being excluded and ridiculed. His status is inferior to others. He can tolerate everything he can. This is the case for many poor families and the Qu family.
One of his tutors. But today is different. Today's Qu Gao has just determined to be a knight-errant who is willing to take revenge. He wants to prove that he can survive in troubled times and can live as he pleases without restraint. This is absolutely not the case.
It's not about enduring humiliation and eking out a living.
Wang Shou nodded slightly to the visitor, and when he met Qu Gao's gloomy eyes for a moment, he couldn't help but feel disappointed. That man was right, this young man just has a good appearance, and not everyone can do this gift of his.
I can afford it. It was not my intention to make him embarrassed and humiliated at this moment. I was about to open my mouth to help him out, but I heard a jade sound.
"What this young master said is absolutely true. As the saying goes, extraordinary people do extraordinary things. I have a humble status and a shallow family education. I don't know the profound meaning of this gift. Please tell me."
Wang Shoufeng's eyes lit up and he stared straight at Qu Gao. When he saw his head held high, his brows straightened and his eyes full of light, he felt surprised and happy. He paused and couldn't help laughing loudly.
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The man laughed when he saw the king's head. He was confused at first. He didn't know why, but after thinking carefully about what Qu Gao said, he suddenly became furious: "You're such a bitch..."
"Brother Chen, be careful what you say, and you are not afraid of humiliating the family!" Wang Shou suddenly whispered. His voice was not loud and could only be heard by three people, but there was an irresistible majesty in it. The man surnamed Chen immediately shrank his head.
He bowed and said, "Yes, Chen has lost his manners." He glared at Qu Gao, then turned and left.
"Fortunately, fortunately, I have Qu Lang as my friend!" Wang Shou chanted loudly, and saw Qu Gao turn his eyes, suppressing all the light in his eyes, and couldn't help laughing again. Qu Gao understood Wang Shou's words in his heart.
The words were meant for the man surnamed Chen to prevent him from holding a grudge and secretly retaliating, so he bowed again.
"Master, these two white horses are both equipped with silver saddles." Wang Shou waved his long sleeve and pointed at the two horses that Qu Gao had previously taken a fancy to. The two white horses had no mottled hair and solid bones and muscles, and were priced at five hundred each.
Yin, Qu Gao didn't understand horses, he only thought they were majestic and majestic. Hearing that Wang Shou bought both horses, he couldn't help but feel a bit of a gap in his heart.
"Okay!" The owner was quick with his hands and feet. He put on the saddle and bridle in a few clicks and brought the two horses over. Wang Shou took one and smiled at Qu Gao. Qu Gao already liked this white horse.
Without being polite, he took the reins from his master's hand and said thank you.
"Qu Lang wants to go out to socialize, and Shou is also traveling. Friends have contact with each other, so there is no need to say thank you." Wang Shou has the calmness and power of a person who has been in power for a long time. Even though his tone is gentle, Qu Gao has no choice but to obey.
Although the five hundred silver was nothing to the king, it was too valuable to Qu Gao. He thought about it again and again, and thanked him: "Wang Lang gave the corporal a gift of a white horse. Gao was afraid to accept it, but he didn't dare to accept it.
It’s really embarrassing for Gao.”
"Qu Lang, this is the time when the sparrows are in full bloom and when the koi fish are spreading their fins, the future is immeasurable and we should not just sit there and wait." Wang Shou said slowly.
Wang Shou's words are not profound. You can understand them with your high knowledge. Since ancient times, big families have cultivated disciples and supported poor families. This can not only cultivate their own power, but also strengthen the family's reputation. The implication of Wang Shou's words is that
That is: I think you have great potential and will achieve great things in the future. Don’t forget who gave you a boost! However, what Qu Gao cares more about is Wang Shou’s recognition of him. This recognition will undoubtedly make Qu Gao
High and more confident.
"Qu Lang's skin is whiter than snow, and his face is like peach petals. If he were wearing red clothes, he would definitely be unparalleled in elegance." Wang Shou said this casually, then got on his horse and rode away.
When I returned home, it was almost noon. Ah Jing was chopping firewood when he saw Qu Gao leading a horse. He hurriedly came forward and stared wide-eyed, "Young Master, are you... seducing a horse back?"
Qu Gao nodded and suddenly asked: "Ah Jing, who is more beautiful, Wang Shou or me?" Su Jing replied with a look of disgust: "You are beautiful, you are beautiful, your whole family is beautiful." Then he went to chop wood again, ignoring Qu Gao.