Chapter 664 Persuasion
Head east from Tianjie outside Chengtianmen, then turn south after exiting Yanximen. After passing Yongxingfang and Chongrenfang, you will reach Pingkangfang, the place where singing and dancing flourish... The three of them walked along while chatting and laughing. Fang Jun and Su Dingfang were walking along the way. In front, Pei Xingjian led his horse behind, and went straight to Zuixian Tower.
The waiter at the door had just ushered a guest into the building. When he turned around and came out, he saw Fang Jun, who was laughing and chatting with Su Dingfang. His face suddenly froze...
Regarding Fang Jun, everyone in Zuixian Tower, except for Li Daozong, the king of Jiangxia County, who was his boss, had inner conflict with Fang Jun. It is impossible not to have conflicts. Almost every time this person comes to visit, he causes a commotion. If it were not for Fang Jun's extraordinary status and good relationship with his employer, he would definitely be included in the list of people who refuse to receive...
The waiter at the door's eyelids subconsciously twitched, and then a flattering smile appeared on his face. He bowed and greeted him from a distance, "Hey, I'm still wondering, little one. Why are there always magpies chirping in the trees in front of the building today? This is to welcome the prince-in-law to visit..."
Fang Jun didn't want to listen to his glib words and ordered: "Arrange a yard in the backyard."
The waiter's heart skipped a beat, and he suddenly looked troubled: "What a coincidence, there are all the distinguished guests coming to the backyard today, it's really hard to arrange..."
As he said that, he looked at Fang Jun with some fear, fearing that he would not be able to bear it if he got angry.
How could Fang Jun know the same thing as a waiter? Moreover, he believed that his reputation in Zuixian Tower was something that these servants would not dare to despise. Since it was said that it was not easy to arrange, there must be no way around it.
Fang Jun turned to Su Dingfang and said, "How about we just stay in the private room on the second floor?"
Su Dingfang looked at the bustling traffic and busy streets in front of the Zixian Tower, and was secretly speechless. Judging from the name and layout, there is no doubt that it is a brothel, and the decoration is gorgeous and looks like a gold-selling cave. However, there are endless guests in this clear day, and the business is better than those of ordinary restaurants. How can this be a brothel? ?
He has always lived a frugal life, with a dull personality and no gray income. That little salary will be enough for his family's living expenses, and he has no money left to go to such high-end places. Although it was clear that it was Fang Jun who was inviting guests today, Su Dingfang was a little cautious, so he shook his head and said, "We hit it off right away. We just wanted to find a quiet place to have a good chat. Why do we have to come to such a luxurious place? Just find a restaurant, there Just wine!”
Pei Xingjian sighed secretly. His teacher was always so simple and incompatible with the upper echelons of the empire, so he would inevitably be ostracized. He had countless merits and abilities, but he was never recognized and had no chance to display them...
The waiter was very confused at this time.
If Fang Jun left like this, and his employer found out afterwards, there is no guarantee that he would not think that it was a servant like him who was deliberately making things difficult. Although the boss now lives in seclusion and has become a wealthy man, at that time he was also a powerful and decisive figure. Who can bear the responsibility if he gets angry?
But the backyard is indeed full, and I also saw a ghost today. Distinguished guests kept coming early...
The waiter hurriedly persuaded: "Although the elegant room on the second floor is not as fancy as the backyard, it is good to overlook the beautiful scenery of Chang'an from the window. We Miss Cuinu always talk about the prince-in-law of the house. Today, the prince-in-law of the house is here. Compared with Miss Cuinu, If you are happy, you will also sing a little song to cheer you up..."
Finally, the three of them boarded the elegant room on the second floor of Zuixian Tower.
The purpose of the three of them was to make acquaintance, but they did not ask the girl to accompany them with wine. They just ordered a large table of dishes, and then brought two jars of Western grape wine, and they talked happily.
Fang Jun held up his wine glass and greeted Su Dingfang, saying: "I have heard that General Su is not only full of strategies in battle, but also brave and courageous. I am lucky enough today. Please drink this cup to the full."
Su Dingfang quickly raised his glass: "There is no need to say more polite words. He is a rough military man. He has some strategies for marching and fighting, but he is clumsy and has a poor tongue and cannot say compliments. Fang Erlang is showing off his power in the Western Regions, which is really a good thing for our Tang Dynasty. Erlang, drink the saint!”
Pei Xingjian also joked: "Drink the Holy Spirit!"
The three wine glasses clinked together and they were all drank.
Pei Xingjian has the smallest backup, so he naturally plays the role of serving wine...
Fang Jun sighed: "Fang has heard a lot about General Su's deeds. Whenever he hears about the great defeat of the Turks in pursuit of the north, his blood boils."
These words happened to speak to Su Dingfang's heart.
He was dull and clumsy, and he could talk endlessly for three days and nights when he only talked about marching and forming formations.
Although the alcohol content of the grape wine is not high, one glass after another will taste a bit alcoholic. Su Dingfang was in high spirits. Hearing Fang Jun mention his most proud battle that year, although he said a few words modestly, he could not hide the pride between his brows.
"Speaking of the great defeat of the Turks, according to Sumou, when Erlang fought against the enemy in two battles, although the results were good, there were many loopholes in the formation of troops. If the Turks had a general who was able to conquer the enemy, maybe Erlang would be able to defeat them. To be utterly defeated..."
Pei Xingjian put his hand on his forehead and smiled bitterly to himself.
This is my teacher, a sincere gentleman, but also a little unkind. The two wars with the Turks were Fang Jun's most proud asset, but you unabashedly described them as useless...
If Pei Xingjian were a time traveler, he would definitely comment on Su Dingfang: Character determines destiny...
If you behave like this, it would be strange if you don’t suffer a loss!
Fang Jun is not so narrow-minded.
He knows his own affairs well, and his strength lies in being in a high position, not in the details. For example, when marching and fighting, he can create sharper firearms and various new weapons, which greatly improves the strength of the army in terms of equipment. Why can we defeat the Turkic Wolf Cavalry? It's just that the Shenji Battalion crushed the Turkic Wolf Cavalry in terms of weapons and equipment, and it has nothing to do with arranging troops and strategizing...
But this is Su Dingfang's strength.
Fang Jun raised his glass again and said frankly: "General Su has received the true biography of Duke Wei, and his military tactics are so powerful that Fang is a dandy. How do you compare? General Su must have heard that Fang is trusted by His Majesty and will go south to the south of the Yangtze River in the near future." , to form a navy and prepare for the Eastern Expedition. General Su is very capable, but has no talent. Why not go south and make some achievements? "
This is what Fang Jun really thinks!
He already has Liu Rengui and Xi Junmai under his command. If Su Dingfang is added to his command, it will really be so-called talented people and famous generals!
Collecting famous generals is naturally a major hobby for time travellers...
Su Dingfang's heart skipped a beat.
He has made countless achievements, but now he can only be trapped in the capital, like a tiger entering the gate, unable to display all his skills, and all his ambitions have been wasted!
Isn't the reason just because he is Li Jing's fierce general and disciple?
Your Majesty is afraid of Duke Wei, and the civil and military officials of the entire dynasty are also very wary of the people of Duke Wei, so they are not put to use anymore.
Now that Fang Jun can make such a request in person, it is naturally because he values himself, and although this person is young, he is in the emperor's heart and is deeply favored by the emperor. Following him, he will definitely create a new situation!
But then, Su Dingfang hesitated again.
Fang Jun came here to form a naval force, but he had spent half his life fighting on horseback and did not understand the method of water warfare...
The most important thing is that he was suppressed because of his direct lineage to Duke Wei. If he followed Fang Jun at this time, wouldn't it be tantamount to abandoning Duke Wei for the sake of his future? Even if his original intention was not like this, Wei Gong was clear and would not think so, but the world was talking about it, but he could not stop it...
Pei Xingjian glanced at the teacher's hesitant look, rolled his eyes, and asked Fang Jun: "Fang's consort talked about setting up a navy, please forgive me for being late. Didn't the Tang Dynasty have a navy? Besides, the teacher is Lu General, when it comes to the tactics of cavalry and infantry, naturally few people have touched upon it, but the art of water warfare has never been touched upon."
This was one of Su Dingfang's worries, so he listened carefully.
Fang Jun was prepared and said slowly: "To be honest, in Fang's view, the Tang Dynasty navy in the past was just a navy. They caught pirates along the coast and fought smuggling, that's all. But Fang wanted to form a navy It is a navy that can cross the oceans, a fleet composed of countless most advanced warships in the world! Brand-new ships, brand-new firearms, and brand-new targets, therefore, the previous methods of water warfare are almost useless. This fleet's maneuvers and tactics must be developed from scratch and explored bit by bit in actual combat. , summarize, summarize, until a new set of naval warfare techniques is determined! ”
Fang Jun's bright eyes first looked at Pei Xingjian, and then focused on Su Dingfang's face, saying word by word: "I thought it was a code of ethics that would be inherited for generations!" Su Dingfang and Pei Xingjian were stunned and took a breath!
(End of chapter)