Chapter 1980 Dandy
"Blessed? Hehe, it's more than that. Fang Erlang didn't like him at first. It was Xiao Yu who went to the prime minister with a shameless face and forced him to pass. The prime minister is a gentleman and couldn't save his face, so he had to reluctantly accept it..."
At the gate of Duke Song's mansion, all the Xiao family's children were waiting here, staring at the groom.
The people on both sides were whispering and talking, and these words inevitably reached the ears of these proud and arrogant children of the family...
The deep-seated people in the city were indifferent. This was because the Xiao family was rushing to marry the Fang family. It was inevitable that some gossip would spread. But as long as the marriage was achieved and the interests of the family were protected, those rumors that would dissipate in an instant were free to him. .
But some arrogant people inevitably have ideas...
Among the children of aristocratic families, Fang Jun is definitely an alternative.
The children of the aristocratic families all come from the hairy family. Naturally, there are some who are dandy and dishonest among them, but most of them are gentle, well-educated and courteous. They are elegant and noble in white clothes, have a good family background, and have cultural heritage. They are born with bells and cauldrons, and they can become officials after learning the scriptures and meanings.
What is a "family"?
In short, it is the word "ritual".
In ancient times, "ritual" was the foundation of society and the maintenance of order. "Etiquette" needs to be learned through classics, so those who are not familiar with "Etiquette" are Guizhou leaders and untouchables; those who inherit "Etiquette" are nobles and aristocratic families.
"It is inspired by poetry, established by etiquette, and achieved by music." This is the reason why the top and the bottom are orderly, and the reason why the high and low are distinguished.
"Li" is a positive symbol of society, as gentle as jade, upright and peaceful, respecting the elderly and caring for the young... All behaviors of praise are within the scope of "Li", and "Li" is the most beautiful virtue in the world.
However, what is Fang Jun?
This guy is a stick!
Gentle as jade, upright and peaceful, respecting the elderly and caring for the young... Which of these beautiful qualities is related to him?
But he is an outlier among the children of such aristocratic families. He seems to have completely abandoned the principle of "propriety", but he has risen through the ranks step by step. Whether it is a meritorious nobleman or a noble family, almost no one in the second generation can match him. !
The emperor even favored and favored him and had great trust in him.
As for Fang Jun’s achievements? No one takes it seriously.
In their view, those workshops and shops dedicated to the emperor were simply the most sycophantic among sycophants! A gentleman is likened to righteousness, and a villain is likened to benefit. "A gentleman takes righteousness as a pledge and acts as a courtesy." If you live with the smell of copper all day long, then you are a villain!
Leading the navy across the seven seas and sweeping away the barbarians...is that considered meritorious service?
If you really destroy a country and seize a city, it is considered to be an expansion of territory, but just relying on the large number of ships and relying on the majesty of the Tang Dynasty, which country has been destroyed, and which city has been included in the territory of the Tang Dynasty? Oh, don’t talk about Da Nang, Namba Jin, etc., not to mention the barbarians, they are all rented...
What kind of feat is this?
If it's me, I can do it too!
It was such a hammer, and now the family head and clan elders wanted to wash away the only Nanliang blood in the family and send it to that man's bed, allowing him to humiliate him...
This is so intolerable!
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Xiao Rui stood at the door, wearing a brocade robe. Although he was in the middle of his age, he still had handsome features and graceful appearance.
He is the eldest son of Xiao Yu and the consort of Princess Xiangcheng, the eldest daughter of His Majesty Li Er. He is a high-ranking official of the third rank and belongs to the Xiao family. His official position is not too high compared to that of Fang Jun. Too shabby... You can't let your father stand in front of the door to greet you, right?
That doesn't make sense...
Xiao Rui had a fairly calm temperament and had criticized Fang Jun before. However, since his father Xiao Yu decided to marry, he changed his previous views and strongly agreed with the matter.
The Xiao family has a rich history and family tradition, and is a famous noble family in the south of the Yangtze River. Even in the court, his father Xiao Yu is also a Qingliu smart person with a great reputation. However, the embarrassing thing is that since Xiao Yu, although the Xiao family has produced many talents, there are very few people who directly hold real power. Most of them hold positions such as doctor and director of the Six Departments, with neither real power nor influence.
If Fang Jun, who has a bright future, can be brought to Xiao's side, the benefits will not be too great.
Moreover, Xiao Rui is well aware of the current policies of the imperial court. Although no one has ever called for suppression of the aristocratic families, every policy introduced has truly weakened the foundation of the aristocratic families.
And Fang Jun was the pioneer of the emperor's policy of weakening the aristocratic families...
This is the knife in the emperor's hand. He can look at anyone he doesn't like. With the emperor standing behind him, who dares not to fawn over him?
The aristocratic family has the pride of the aristocratic family, but the aristocratic family cannot put its pride opposite the emperor's will. This is Xiao's choice.
In fact, the Xiao family abandoned its previous camp and instead stood behind the emperor by marrying Fang Jun. The benefits gained far exceeded those of the previous decades of management.
Just because every time a huge fleet went to sea carrying countless cargoes and was fully protected by the navy, and after arriving in Da Nang, Nambajin and other places, with the full planning of the local military attachés, the Xiao family had already made a lot of money.
Not to mention that several elders of the Xiao clan are about to enter Chang'an Academy and become teachers...
However, Xiao Rui noticed the emotions of several Xiao family disciples around him immediately.
He frowned, glanced at several people coldly, stared at a well-built man, and said solemnly: "Today is a happy day for the Xiao family. From now on, Fang Jun will be the son-in-law of my Xiao family. No matter what wrongdoings you had with him in the past, let them all go.”
He was afraid that these ignorant guys would do something outrageous. Is Fang Jun easy to mess with? Fortunately, all the younger members of the Xiao family have been in Chang'an for many years, and they know that Fang Jun is a stick who doesn't tolerate criticism. Even if they are dissatisfied, they must restrain themselves a little and dare not go too far.
But this fit man made him a little worried...
A group of Xiao's children hurriedly said: "Brother, don't worry, we will save it."
Xiao Rui is older, holds a high position and has developed a sub-official authority. He is also the heir of the family head. These brothers respect him very much.
Only the muscular man raised his eyebrows disapprovingly and said with a playful smile: "Uncle, what are you talking about? My younger brother has been staying in the Western Regions all year round and has never had the opportunity to return to Chang'an. I still don't know if Fang Jun has a good head and six arms, so why is he so messy? ?”
Xiao Rui felt that his tone was wrong when he heard this, and warned him: "Don't do anything wrong! That Fang Jun has a violent temper, and he can't bear any loss. His Majesty also protects him. If you conflict with him, you will definitely suffer. He is my father." I’m afraid I won’t be able to protect you!”
The muscular man became more and more unruly and sneered: "Uncle, don't want to enhance other people's ambitions and destroy your own prestige! I, Xiao Siye, followed my aunt to the Western Regions since I was a child. In the ninth year of Zhenguan, I led the Turkic tribesmen to join us. I was imprisoned for my merits. His Majesty appointed him the Governor of the Shanyu Protectorate. At that time, Fang Jun was still breastfeeding, right? Hey, he was just a dude relying on his family background and the holy family, so what should he be afraid of? "
Xiao Rui has a big headache...
This Xiao Siye is the grandson of his sixth uncle, Xiao Xun, and his nephew, but he is two years older than him, and he has inherited the handsome appearance of the Xiao family. When he was a child, he lived in Luoyang with his aunt, Empress Xiao. Because of his intelligence and beauty, he was very favored by Emperor Yang of the Sui Dynasty. After the fall of the Sui Dynasty, he followed Empress Xiao into the Turks.
In the fourth year of Zhenguan, Li Jing destroyed the Turks and welcomed back Queen Xiao.
Recommended by his father Xiao Yu, Xiao Siye was able to stay in the Western Regions and command the surrendered Turks. In the ninth year of Zhenguan, he led the Turks to annex. He was appointed by the emperor to be the governor of the Governor's Palace to manage the Turks who annexed.
It was probably the vastness of the grassland and desert that fostered Xiao Siye's unruly personality, which was completely different from the Xiao family's family style of poetry and etiquette, which was as gentle as jade. After returning to Beijing this time, his father planned to ask him to return to Chang'an to take up a post in order to replace Li Xiaoyou's deprived official position as Hongluqing.
Because of his outstanding achievements in managing the Turks in the Western Regions and his rich experience in communicating with foreigners, the emperor has agreed and will issue an edict in the near future...
Just as he was about to give another warning, he suddenly heard a blast of gongs and drums. He turned around and saw that the Fang family's wedding team had already arrived in front of the square gate.
Xiao Rui glared at Xiao Siye and warned: "Don't cause trouble, otherwise the family will not forgive you!"
After saying that, he straightened his clothes and stood on the steps in front of the door to greet the wedding procession.
Xiao Siye didn't dare to tell you Xiao Rui's words in person, but secretly curled his lips, glanced at the brothers and uncles around him, and sneered.
In the blink of an eye, the wedding team arrived in front of the Duke of Song's mansion.
Fang Jun rode a bay-red horse and was dressed in auspicious clothes. When he got close, he got off his horse and saluted Xiao Rui and others on the steps: "You are polite!"
Xiao Rui smiled and said: "You're polite! I've been waiting for Erlang for a long time. Come on, come in quickly."
Although the Xiao family was the most powerful family in the Tang Dynasty, it was still about concubinage. Many tedious agendas were streamlined. Fang Jun stepped up the steps with a smile on his face...
Suddenly, a figure flashed before his eyes, and a person stood up from the back row, smiling and saying: "How can it be so easy for me, a daughter of the Xiao family, to marry? You have to pass my test first."
Fang Jun stopped when he heard the words, looked up, and the smile on his face faded.
What does the Xiao family mean?
The moment Xiao Siye stood up, Xiao Rui's heart skipped a beat and he wanted to strangle this bastard to death! When he saw Fang Jun's expression again, he suddenly had a big headache and broke out in cold sweat. (End of chapter)