Since returning to Chang'an City from the Longyou front line, Li Kuo's entertainment has been one after another.
Whether it was the princes, grandsons, princes, princes, nobles, or princes of the Zhu Kingdom in Chongren Square, or the princes of aristocratic families, all the respectable people with a bit of nobility sent invitations to Li Kuo and Captain Li.
There is an old saying that goes, "No one knows you for ten years, but once you become famous, it will be known all over the world." Although marching and fighting are completely different from reciting poems and composing poems, they still have something in common. This is the winner, the hero, and the loser.
Kou, after all, except for your father and mother, who would miss a poor scholar who memorizes scriptures all day long or a big-headed soldier who can only carry the flag and bury the stove?
Since the Wei, Jin, Southern and Northern Dynasties, family status has been the most important, and this has resulted in the dilemma of "prominent families are in charge of government affairs, and children from poor families are not allowed to stand out." Although the previous dynasty established the imperial examination and abolished Zhongzheng, this habit could not be solved in a day or two.
Changed?
Although the Tang Dynasty was prosperous and prosperous, and His Majesty was wise and heroic, there must be a standard for judging people, right? This standard is nothing more than power, wealth, literary and military skills, and being sold to the emperor's family. How many people can stay away from this and be refined?
beg?
Fame and wealth are like a set of shackles that tightly bind the world. Although it is cruel, it is still fair.
Captain Li Kuo is obviously a typical example of Li Kuo leaping over the dragon's gate. Although his grandfather is Li Shizhi, the famous prime minister of this dynasty, the people of Chang'an who are well-informed know that the Li family has long been in decline because of offending the right prime minister Li Linfu. In this Chang'an
In this city, wealth is as fleeting as a cloud of smoke. One moment, you may be the Duke of Eguan, who has a wealth of wealth, but the next moment you may be dead.
Isn’t the Li family a typical example? As soon as Mr. Li was convicted, his former disciples and old friends immediately jumped out and cut off their relationship with the Li family, for fear that some interested person would hold on to this origin. Although His Majesty missed the old friendship and did not leave his family members.
They were on the move, but after all, they were just wandering around, and even their relatives who were a little further away from home were made worse and lost contact.
Human nature is that if there are many people who slaughter dogs for justice, there will be many people who are unfaithful and educated. Although it may sound a bit biased at first, it does make sense if you take a closer look. The more books you read, the more things you will think about and weigh.
, fettered by fame and fortune, how can he still write about human nature without any regrets? On the contrary, a simple and honest farmer knows how to repay kindness.
However, Captain Li was a filial child. When he saw his old mother crying silently, he made up his mind to live a good life. That is why there was a grand scene of thousands of flaming horses galloping in the long castle, and the hinterland of Tubo was flooded with water.
Great drama in Jiuqu City!
The folks in Linhu Lane 23 all gave their thumbs up, praising Captain Li, and preaching to their own boys that they should be like Captain Li, spitting at every turn, doing what they say, and living.
Be like a human being! (Note 1)
It can be said that Lieutenant Li has now become a heroic figure in the hearts of the people in Chang'an.
However, Li Kuo had no time to explore the thoughts of the people of Chang'an. Ever since he met Gao Xiuyan by chance at Yicui Tower, he felt as if a stone was weighing on his heart and he was unbearably depressed.
After settling the brothers in Tongwu, Xiongwu, and Zhenwu camps, the young man discussed the next step with a group of friends and confidants.
Of course, at the feet of the emperor, Gao Xiuyan would not act rashly even if he had evil intentions, but he was not allowed to set an ambush for himself somewhere. After all, hypocrites are more terrifying than real villains. Real villains will openly oppose you.
, and hypocrites will stumble secretly.
Li Kuo is naturally not a person who is afraid of trouble. In fact, even if Gao Xiuyan does not come to him, he will come to him for this matter. Blood debt can only be tasted in blood. He said that there was a family feud, but this time it is a national hatred.
!He was just waiting for an opportunity, an opportunity to win with one blow.
At this time, Mrs. Guo Guo sent him an invitation, and Li Kuo agreed after thinking about it for a while. If he could unite with the Yang family, it would not be impossible to fight against Li Linfu.
Yang's house is located in Xuanrenfang, so it doesn't take much time for a group of people to ride there. A dozen young men riding horses are crossing the street. Although they are keeping a low profile, they will inevitably attract some attention. The people watching are all excited.
Seeing clearly that the person in front of them was Captain Li, they all praised him. Without a loyal minister and brave general like Captain Li, the Tibetans would have taken advantage of their victory and pursued them to the gates of Chang'an City.
They admire capable people the most, and they are even more delighted with young heroes like Li Xiaolangjun.
Li Kuo couldn't laugh or cry as he thanked the township party members for their kindness, turned around and entered the house through the side door of Yang Mansion.
"I have a grandma, and the captain is really popular. I, Lao Zhang, don't dare to compare!" Zhang Yanji was still frightened by the Chang'an people who gathered around him, so he took the initiative to cook Li Kuo.
"Screw you, you are so glib." Li Kuo punched Zhang Yanji angrily and cursed with a smile.
Waiting in front of the mansion is Yang Ping, the steward of the Yang Mansion. He is not familiar with these young men. Regardless of other things, the young men of the Li family alone make Madam admire them endlessly and talk about them in front of others many times.
, how could he, Old Yang, forget it no matter how poor his memory was?
He happily bowed his hands to the young gentlemen, and Uncle Ping said in a harmonious voice: "Madam is just talking to you, and you guys are here. Please follow me to the inner hall."
Zhang Yanji raised his eyebrows and said, "I'm afraid it's true what Madam said about Brother Kuo'er, so we're just accompanying him."
"Look at what you said, these young men are all very popular among men, and their wives are all very fond of them." Uncle Ping's mouth felt like honey, each word was warmer than the other.
"I can't defeat you, so I'm just here to help you." Zhang Yanji spread his hands and made an indifferent gesture.
"Everyone please come inside, please come inside." Uncle Fu took the lead in walking down the corridor towards the inner house with one arm extended.
It must be said that he didn't have a good impression of these young men before, thinking that they were just some rich young men who were relying on the shadow of their ancestors to live and die. But a series of good news coming from the front line completely changed the old man's attitude toward young men.
their views.
Although these young men are young, they are ambitious and bloody people, and they will definitely not be the ones in the pool in the future!
The group of people chatted and laughed and entered the inner house.
Uncle Fu leaned forward and said, "Everyone, please wait a moment. I'll go and report to Madam."
Li Kuo nodded in return and waited outside the wooden door with Zhang Yanji and his party.
Although they had already been to Yang's house when Mrs. Guo Guo held a banquet before, they had a different feeling when they entered through the side door this time.
The last banquet was held in Tanjiang, so the house naturally has a bit more of a worldly atmosphere. Both Bohuang Pavilion and Fenglindu are extremely beautiful scenery, and the Huanghuang Pavilion actually gave birth to a palace-like noble atmosphere, Xiao Xiao
Wang Qi.
The small courtyard reached through a row of verandahs from the side is more like a fence shed or a bamboo house in the forest. Although it lacks a sense of wealth, it is more fresh and elegant.
"Brother Seven!" Li Kuo was still immersed in the beautiful scenery of the mansion, but a crisp voice brought him back to reality.
He raised his head slightly, and a moon-white blouse immediately caught his eye.
"Pei Hui!" Li Kuo smiled, shook his head, and took the initiative to greet him.
At first glance, Li Kuo almost didn't recognize him. Although they had only been separated for a year, Pei Hui had changed a lot. When he debated the Longyou war last time, Pei Hui argued hard with reason, but psychologically
In terms of demeanor, he is still just a child.
Now that we meet again, although Pei Hui is still so thin and his face is as fair, he has the stability and confidence of an adult man. I heard that he has married the head of Yong'an County. Maybe marriage can indeed make a person mature.
"Brother Qi, you are finally here. My mother has been talking about you all the time, and Wei'er also wants to see with her own eyes the great hero the elders of Chang'an say." Pei Hui's face was filled with joy.
"Weier?" Li Kuo was slightly startled, obviously confused by this title.
"Hey, look at me, look at me, I was so confused that I forgot to introduce you." Pei Hui paused: "Weier is my wife..."
"It turns out to be the Lord of Yong'an County." Li Kuo suddenly realized and shook his head.
"Don't stand at the door. Say it inside the house. Say it inside the house." Pei Hui grabbed Li Kuo's wrist and pulled him into the inner house. As he walked, he said: "Brother Qi, you don't know that we haven't been together for more than ten months."
I'm worried to death. I heard from the veterans who came back from Longyou that it has been snowing in Chiling for many years, and even the geese don't fly there. The Tubo people are even a group of barbarians who drink hair and drink blood, eating human flesh and bones alive." He raised his head and glanced.
Glancing at Li Kuo, Pei Hui's throat rolled, and he trembled: "I heard that there are graves every step of the way on the Chiling Mountain Road, and there are withered bones of Tang soldiers everywhere. I'm afraid, I'm afraid..."
"Good brother!" Li Kuo's eyes moistened, and his calloused right hand slapped Pei Hui's still slightly immature arm heavily.