Chapter 3404 Hou Mo Chen Family
Changsun Chong nodded and took a deep breath before suppressing the raging anger in his chest. Now that a major event is coming, you can't ruin the overall plan just because of your own anger. After the work is completed, you have to go to Changle and ask a few questions, is this bitch really a wolf-hearted woman? !
Although the anger was temporarily suppressed, but... I was really angry!
Now Changsun Chong finally understands why those eunuchs in history had sensitive, withdrawn and gloomy personalities. When the things they cared about most deep down in their hearts could never be possessed, they were brutally picked apart with the tip of a knife. That kind of bloody The pain is an embarrassment more cruel than death.
Sometimes he even thought that his father had planned everything to put King Jin on the throne regardless of his wealth and life, instead of simply seeking to usurp the throne and ascend to that position himself, because he, the eldest son, was already inhumane and could not continue the eldest son's family's incense bloodline. , so I had to reluctantly give up the ideal of having a country...
This made his heart hurt even more.
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He sent Chang Sunxun away, asked his servants to help him disguise himself, put on a cloak and a bamboo hat, and rode back to Chang'an City with more than ten soldiers.
After entering the city, Changsun Chong did not return to his mansion, but went straight to Yongyangfang, which is located in the southeast corner of Chang'an City.
The group entered the city easily, followed the streets and alleys to Yongyangfang, and came to the vicinity of Dazhuangyan Temple. Since the Sui and Tang Dynasties, Buddhist temples have been built in many squares in Chang'an City. These Buddhist temples are full of incense and often occupy more than half of the square. The temples have continuous bells and clear sounds, such as Dazhuangyan Temple.
In the wind and snow, the temples stood row after row. Although the temple was located in a corner of the city, in terms of scale, only the Daci'en Temple, which was under construction, could surpass it, and the rest were insignificant.
It was getting late at night, and it was time for evening classes. The melodious bells drifted through the wind and snow. Changsun Chong led people to a three-in house next to the wall of Dazhuangyan Temple.
The guard with a horizontal sword in front of the door came forward, took the name card with the emblem of the Changsun family handed over by Changsun Chong, turned around and walked inside, returned in a moment, and respectfully invited Changsun Chong to enter.
Changsun Chong threw the reins in his hands to the soldiers, entered the house alone, and followed the guards who led the way straight to a courtyard in the east courtyard.
The place is simple and quiet. The bells of Dazhuangyan Temple, separated by a wall, can be heard slowly. The green bricks and black tiles, and the falling snow, actually make Changsun Chong, who is wandering in his mind, also feel the peaceful meaning of "meditation", and his mood suddenly calms down...
The guard just made a "please" gesture, asking Changsun Chong to come in. Then he held the knife on his waist and stood straight in the wind and snow, without squinting.
The eldest grandson rushed into the hospital, came to the main hall door, straightened his clothes a little, and then pushed the door open and entered.
There are candles burning in the hall, and a faint scent of sandalwood fills the nose. The furnishings are simple, and the earth dragon is burning on the smooth floor. An old man with white beard and hair is sitting on the futon, relaxing and relaxing.
Changsun Chong stepped forward lightly, knelt on the futon in front of the old man, paused with his head respectfully, and said softly: "Changsun Chong came to pay homage to my uncle on my father's order."
The old man then opened his eyes, glanced at Changsun Chong with a pair of dim and dim eyes, then drooped his eyelids again, and just said a faint "hmm" without saying anything else.
It seems that Changsun Chong, an imperial criminal who committed the crime of treason, sneaked back to Chang'an...
Changsun Chong was not embarrassed by the old man's indifference, let alone dissatisfied. The old man in front of him could be regarded as the only remaining "ancestor" among the Guanlong clan.
Perhaps outsiders have never heard of the name "Hou Mo Chen Qianhui", but within Guanlong, it is definitely a prestigious and highly respected existence. His ancestor, Mo Chen Chong, was a general of the Zhu Kingdom of the Northern Zhou Dynasty. After his death, he was awarded Situ, one of the "Eight Pillar Kingdoms", and he single-handedly participated in the creation of today's Guanlong aristocratic group. His father, Hou Mo Chenying, had great military exploits. After entering the Sui Dynasty, he was highly regarded by Emperor Wen of the Sui Dynasty. He was appointed as the general manager of Guizhou, led the military affairs of seventeen states, and was powerful in Lingnan.
When it comes to Hou Mo and Chen Qianhui, although his achievements are not as good as those of his father and ancestors, he still believes that he is senior and capable. He has always been regarded as the core figure of Guanlong, with high prestige and great influence.
Even if the eldest grandson Wuji, the "first honorable minister of Zhenguan", must be respectfully addressed as "uncle" in person, he must be consulted for his opinion on any major issues. Otherwise, if Hou Mo and Chen Qianhui don't nod, half of Guan Long will be ignored. The group may not be at the mercy of Changsun Wuji.
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It was quiet in the hall, except for the faint sound of the clear bells of Dazhuangyan Temple separated by a wall. The temple bells have their own rules: "If struck at dawn, it will break the long night and alert you to sleep; if struck at dusk, you will feel twilight and clear away the darkness." It should be played twice a day, three times each time, thirty-six times each time.
After beating the dusk drum three times and one hundred and eight times, Hou Mo and Chen Qian slowly opened their eyes, looked at Changsun Chong, and nodded slightly: "My heart is calm and my affairs are not chaotic. It's quite good." With your ability, it’s no wonder that your father can entrust you with such a great responsibility.”
The eldest grandson hurriedly said humbly: "How dare I say the word 'ability' in front of my great-uncle? I am stupid and stubborn and have insufficient talents. I hope my seniors can give me advice and help."
"Haha."
Hou Mo and Chen Qianhui smiled calmly and said, "It's a pity that Changsun Wuji gave birth to a good son."
The word "what a pity" makes this sentence sound ironic...
Changsun Chong's eyelids twitched and he didn't say a word, but he was a little dissatisfied in his heart.
It's a pity for me, so why not for you? Thinking back then, with the power and foundation of the Hou Mochen family, as well as the ability and prestige of the Hou Mochen Qianhui, if they could rise up strongly at the end of the Sui Dynasty, there might not be anything wrong with the Changsun family at all.
It's a pity that this man is a common man who "does not love the country but loves the beauty". Because his beloved Queen Lonely died on the day of her death, he relinquished all official positions and retired from family affairs. In the third year of Emperor Wen's life in the Sui Dynasty, he built this house for Queen Dugu. After Dazhuangyan Temple commemorated it, they settled in a cottage outside the temple, with bells in the morning and drums in the evening, just reading Buddhist scriptures for the beloved woman and praying in front of the Buddha...
If this were not the case, there is no telling what the world would be like today.
There was another moment of silence. It seemed that Hou Mo and Chen Qianhui, who had lived in seclusion for many years, were no longer used to talking to others. After a long while, he slowly asked: "Wuji's Tao slightly surpasses me. I don't want to say much about the rest." , you can do whatever you want. The only thing you want to do is how do you want to break through the Xuanwu Gate?"
Xuanwu Gate is the key to the Forbidden Palace. If you want to control the capital, you must control the Forbidden Palace. If you want to control the Forbidden Palace, you must break through the Xuanwu Gate... This shows the importance of the Xuanwu Gate.
The past events of His Majesty Li Er serve as a lesson for the past.
Changsun Chong said: "Chai Zhewei is unjust and follows the enemy's influence. As long as we start an uprising outside the city and get the support of private soldiers from various houses in the city, Chai Zhewei will definitely not be left behind. As long as he raises troops to respond, he will capture Xuanwu Gate." , then the city of Chang'an will be under our control!"
Hou Mo, Chen Qianhui's snow-white beauty frowned, and said curiously: "Outside Xuanwu Gate, there are left and right guards guarding it. Even though Chai Zhewei raised troops to respond, there is still a right guard on the Suwei side, which belongs to the second son of Fang Xuanling's family. The direct soldiers and horses will definitely protect the East Palace. Are you so sure that the Zuo Tun Guards can defeat the Right Tun Guards and successfully capture the Xuanwu Gate? "
Changsun Chong despised him from the bottom of his heart. He stayed in this mansion all day and night. Everyone in the world thought it was a love affair, but in fact, weren't he always paying attention to what was going on in Chang'an City?
He said: "Uncle, don't worry. Although the Youtun Guards are loyal to the East Palace, Fang Jun's western expedition took away a large number of elites. Only half of the Youtun Guards who stayed outside Xuanwu Gate are left, and the person who leads the troops is only a partial general. . As long as Chai Zhewei raises his troops and raids the Youtunwei barracks, it can be decided in one battle and is not a big concern."
Hou Mo and Chen Qianhui shook their heads slightly, noncommittal.
Changsun Chong saw that he did not believe his own judgment and was a little dissatisfied. He added: "Even if something went wrong on Chai Zhewei's side and he failed to defeat the Youtun Guards in time and capture the Xuanwu Gate, some people in the clan would be unable to bear it and want to Taking advantage of the fire will turn the whole of Chang'an into chaos. With the strength of each of our families, we can completely sweep the city and protect the country. When the time comes, we will support the King of Jin to ascend to the throne and achieve the feat of following the dragon!"
In his opinion, half of the Right Guards would never be able to compete with the full strength of the Zuo Guards. Chai Zhewei was also the queen of the generals. He had a good family background and was considered to be a rare person among the younger generation with both civil and military skills. Then it would be sudden again. Is there any reason why a surprise attack cannot be decided in a single battle?
The most important thing is whether all the families in the city can work together and work together. As long as each family does not hide their thoughts and watch from the other side, the situation will inevitably develop in the direction they have planned.
The key to making all the Guanlong families in the city work together without reservation is whether Hou Mo and Chen Qianhui are willing to step forward and raise their arms. (End of chapter)