Chapter 4538: Not giving face
Xue Wanche glared at Wei Si'an, but said nothing and pulled Fang Jun to sit down.
Fang Jun had no choice but to sit down. He smiled at all the princes-in-law first, held his fists in greeting, and finally said to Zhi, "I haven't seen Mr. An Guo for many days, so I miss him a little."
The two of them had a very good relationship in private, so Zhi lost his thoughts and said with a smile: "After the banquet later, we will find a place to have a drink."
Fang Jun nodded in agreement.
The table was full of concubines from two generations of the Tang Dynasty, but these two people met for a small gathering after the banquet. They didn't take anyone else seriously, and the others didn't show any sign of dissatisfaction.
Among the two existing generations of princes, only Fang Jun and Ashina Sheer, who has lost his mind and is seriously ill in bed, have earned the title of Duke of the country through practical military service. Although the others, such as Chai Lingwu and others, also inherited the title of their fathers, But he only has a title but no real power, which is far from those of these people.
Although they sit at the same table, their status and power are worlds apart.
With a smile on his face, Helan Sengjia stood up and took Fang Jun's hand: "Erlang's merits are in the country and Jane is in the emperor's heart, so he should be seated."
He sat in the front seat, with Zhi losing his mind and Fang Jun by his side, feeling like he was sitting on pins and needles.
Fang Jun pressed Helan Sengjia's shoulder with his backhand and said with a smile: "You don't have to be like this, Governor Helan. You have high seniority and seniority, so you should be in the first place. It is natural for us to accompany you."
It’s just a meal, what’s the point of having to take the first place?
Whoever wants to be in the limelight will come, Fang Juncai is too lazy to fight for this...
Helan Sengjia had no choice but to do it and said with a smile: "How dare you act like an elder in front of Erlang? Chu Shi will enter the Jinwu Guards in a few days, and Erlang needs to give him some advice. I'll toast Erlang a few drinks later. I'm drunk today. Fang Xiu.”
As soon as these words came out, many surprised eyes turned to Fang Jun and Helan Sengha.
Nowadays, Fang Jun "checks the Jinwu Guard General" and is responsible for the formation of the Jinwu Guard. Although he will definitely not be the Jinwu Guard General in the future, how can the army formed by him erase his traces?
Moreover, everyone now knows that the Left and Right Jinwu Guards will be the main force of Suwei Chang'an. They are all trying their best to find a position in the Left and Right Jinwu Guards, and they will do whatever they can to make connections through favors. However, there are only a handful of people who can actually join the Jinwu Guards. .
How can the Helan family be so virtuous?
But thinking more deeply, although the Helan family was deteriorating and prosperous, they did have a good widow. Wu Shunniang was Wu Meiniang's sister, and Wu Meiniang was deeply favored by Fang Jun. Wu Shunniang offered to find a job for the Helan family. It's just a matter of spending more time...
Moreover, in addition to being a "good princess", Fang Er is also known as a "good wife and sister". If the Helan family can use Wu Shunniang to establish a connection with Fang Er, there is hope for the family's revival...
Fang Jun felt that Helan Sengjia was a bit annoying. Now who doesn't know that Jinwu Guard is difficult to enter? Your children can get in and just take advantage honestly. But they don't know how to keep a low profile and instead show off everywhere. Is there something wrong with their brains?
Zhi lost his mind and was the oldest. The Turkic man had a rough face, and his gray-green eyes were full of teasing smiles. He patted Fang Jun's arm, leaned closer and laughed softly: "It's normal for a man to sleep in a flower and stay in Liuben, but he can't Be too kind to women, otherwise you will inevitably become arrogant and arrogant, and in the end it will be you who will suffer.”
Fang Jun nodded: "I've been taught a lesson, and I'll clean it up later."
Zhi lost his mind and was stunned for a moment. Are you so obedient? However, even though he is a Turk, he has a delicate heart, otherwise he would not be trusted and favored by Emperor Taizong. As soon as his mind turned, he understood, and asked curiously: "You kid, don't you have a good heart?"
"How can we clean it up thoroughly without getting it under our hands?"
"Mom, that's so insidious! You're such a bad boy."
Zhi lost his mind and clicked his tongue, and glared at Fang Jun depressedly. How could a good boy with thick eyebrows and big eyes learn such bad habits?
Fang Jun said with a smile: "Some people are shameless, then tear off their face. How can this be sinister? It is clearly the style of you Turkic people, simple, direct, brutal and brutal, and has the style of An Guo Gong." Ah.”
"Fuck you, I have acted upright all my life. Even Emperor Taizong praised me as 'loyal and upright'. How can I be so full of bad intentions like you? Don't tarnish my reputation!"
"How about asking your fourth child to come to Jinwu Guard?"
"...Although you are no longer a son of a man, you still have some skills. It doesn't hurt to let that bastard of mine learn from you."
Fang Jun looked disdainful: "Hypocritical."
Zhi lost Si Li smiled brightly: "We Turks are very direct. If you give me benefits, you are a good person. Whatever you say is right."
Although he holds a high and powerful position and is deeply trusted by Taizong and His Majesty, he is a Turk after all. He has always been incompatible with the merit system of the Tang Dynasty. The success of his heirs depends entirely on the kindness of the emperor. Although he started at a high level, it is difficult to reach the top after countless years of experience. High position.
If you go around for this purpose, you will inevitably be suspected of "private exchanges and secret connections." As a foreign general, it is almost fatal.
It's completely different when someone like Fang Jun takes the initiative to support him...
Xue Wanche came over and winked: "Where will you go after the banquet? If you go to Pingkangfang, can you take me with you?"
Zhi lost his mind and shook his head: "If you want to die, don't implicate us! What if someone from your family finds out and makes trouble to His Majesty?"
Princess Jiujiang has a strict, upright and meticulous character. When such a person makes trouble, he will win the sympathy of others. He will think that he is the right party without asking to find out the inside story. If there is a big trouble, who can bear it?
Fang Jun said, "It doesn't matter. If the courtesan from Pingkangfang can teach Wu'an County's public servants about the skills, and when Wu'an County's public servants become more familiar with it, he can go home and work hard in front of Princess Jiujiang. The Princess of Jiujiang will be delighted, and she will appreciate the taste of the marrow. Maybe she will thank us later.”
"Pfft...haha, cough cough..."
Zhi lost his mind and couldn't hold back his laughter until his face turned red. However, he couldn't laugh at the banquet and felt very uncomfortable.
Xue Wanche also blushed, thought for a while, and said seriously: "I think it makes sense! You don't know, His Highness Jiujiang is very old-fashioned during sex, which makes me very nervous and I don't know what to do..."
"Stop, stop, stop! Can such a thing be said here? If Princess Jiujiang finds out, won't she want to cause trouble for me? Let's go back to Pingkangfang and elaborate..."
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The three people were whispering here, and others couldn't hear what they said carefully. They could only see that the three of them were beaming and very happy.
The atmosphere on the table was a bit awkward.
Chai Lingwu drank tea one cup after another. He always felt that Fang Jun and the others were talking and laughing in low voices because of him. Could he be talking about his own Princess Baling? Although Princess Baling flatly denied the rumors about her and Fang Jun, Chai Lingwu felt that there was a high probability that it was true. He was depressed, ashamed and angry, but he did not dare to speak out.
Could it be that Fang Jun was showing off to Zhi lost his thoughts and Xue Wanche?
What if it was about his bedtime with Princess Baling...
Chai Lingwu was sitting on pins and needles, hesitating whether he should simply report his illness and leave?
Fortunately, the banquet was held at this time, and fine wine and delicacies were served like water. A group of ministers and royal relatives drank to their heart's content in the Liangyi Hall. When they were happy, they started shouting and shouting, making it very lively.
Zhou Daowu, who had not spoken much, hesitated for a while, and finally plucked up the courage, raised his glass and smiled at Fang Jun: "It's rare to get together in one place, so I'd like to propose a toast to Erlang."
The voices of the other people at the table suddenly became quieter, and they all looked at the two of them.
Everyone knows that these two have serious personal grievances, especially in the past few years when Zhou Daowu and Fang Jun were at odds with each other. Princess Dongchuan even publicly mocked the Fang family. Who would have thought that Zhou Daowu would take the initiative to put aside his past grudges and toast to Fang Jun?
However, we can sympathize with Zhou Daowu's difficulties. Emperor Taizong marched eastward and ordered Zhou Daowu to escort the captives back to the Tang Dynasty by land. As a result, it snowed heavily when they returned to Liao River. General Zhou Daowu was greedy for food, so the prisoners lacked clothes and food. For fear of delaying their journey, they drove the captives forward in the snow. Countless people died of frostbite and suffered frostbite. After returning to the Tang Dynasty, not even one of the Goguryeo captives survived.
Although Emperor Taizong first mutinied and then died after returning to Guanzhong, the Guanlong clan rebelled, and the imperial court was unable to severely punish Zhou Daowu. After he ascended the throne, His Majesty treated Zhou Daowu with tolerance and lightly punished him, but this also became a stain on Zhou Daowu. Taking a step further in your official career is as difficult as reaching the sky.
But if we obtain Fang Jun's understanding and take the initiative to seek refuge with His Majesty, then nothing will matter. We will definitely be promoted and given important responsibilities...
Compared with future and power, what are the past grudges?
Fang Jun was not stingy at all. He raised his glass and said with a smile: "All of you here are talented people, why should you favor one over the other? Come on, let's raise a glass together and have a drink!"
“Drink wins!”
Everyone else also raised their glasses, and the atmosphere was warm.
Today's Fang Jun is not the "stick" who was unlearned, dull and bastard back then. He has made great achievements and is the leader of both the government and the public. He is simply in the heart of the emperor and holds great power. Although I am not usually arrogant, after all, there is a huge gap in status, and it is difficult to get close to each other. Moreover, due to their positions, they are alienated from each other. They cannot "ignore past grudges" like Zhou Daowu. Today, they can sit together and have a good drink. A meal of wine is already a good opportunity to get closer, so I won't miss it.
Zhou Daowu drank a glass of wine, and seemed to feel that Fang Jun had given him face, so he smiled and said: "Erlang's poems are outstanding, and he is the best in the Tang Dynasty. Today is a beautiful day, why not write a poem? Maybe it will become a good story in the future."
Others started to boo, and the lively atmosphere immediately attracted the attention of other tables. When they heard that Fang Jun was going to compose a poem, they quickly put down their glasses and paid attention.
People in the Tang Dynasty favored martial arts, but this did not stop everyone from advocating for literature. In today's world, "generating generals and becoming prime ministers, and being civil and military" is regarded as the highest standard. If you can't have both civil and military skills, it will be difficult to become a prime minister like Liu Jie. It is even more difficult to convince the public and make people worship them sincerely.
In this regard, Fang Jun is undoubtedly the one who does the best.
Unexpectedly, Fang Jun waved his hand and said with a smile: "I have stopped writing poems and lyrics for a long time, and I have no inspiration today. I am disappointed."
Zhou Daowu's expression instantly darkened.
Is this a slap in my face? (End of chapter)