Emperor Zhenguan

Chapter 84

Du Ruhui folded the paper carefully, put it in his sleeve, and said, "Your Majesty, it's not like you're unsupported."

"How to say?"

"The former ministers of the Sui Dynasty, the Xue clan of Hedong, and the Weidu of Jingzhao, you can all get to know each other slowly."

"I understand what you said. It's just Jingzhao Webster. I don't seem to have any contact with them. Besides, Wei Ting belongs to the prince. I'm afraid Webster also supports the prince."

Du Ruhui smiled and analyzed: "Your Majesty, Wei Ting was born in the Xungongfang. He can only represent himself, but not Jingzhao Webster. At present, the real master of the family is the Xungongfang."

"I remember that there is Wei Yuanzheng in Prince Qin's mansion. He belongs to Mr. Xun's house?"

"No, he belongs to Gu Gongfang." Du Ruhui said, "The descendants of Xun Gongfang are the descendants of Wei Xiaokuan, who currently belong to the main sect."

Interesting, multiple bets?

Li Zhiyun narrowed his eyes and said, "What does Keming mean?"

"Your Majesty, my subordinates happen to be close to some of the disciples of Mr. Xun, and I would like to be worthy of the honor of your Majesty."

Li Zhiyun paced in the room for a while, and said: "I agree to this matter, but Keming, please remember, don't attract attention."

"Your Majesty, don't worry, my subordinates will only recommend talented people."

"Well, thank you for your hard work."

Both Wei and Du took Jingzhao as the prefect.Although there may be a gap in strength with the Guanlongmen clan, it is definitely not something that ordinary aristocratic families can touch.Because he is in the hinterland of Guanzhong, Jingzhao Weidu often huddles together to keep warm and help each other.As a result, the two forged a deep friendship.

After leaving Chu Palace, Du Ruhui did not go home, but rode his horse to the south of Jingzhao City.

Near the end of the year, the wind blew on my face very stinging.After leaving the official road and entering the country road, Du Ruhui got off his horse and walked.There was a snowfall two days ago, the country road was rotten, and we arrived at Weiqu through the mud.

It seems that a rich family like Jingzhao Webster should not live in a small village.But in fact, most of the Han families who cultivated and studied their heirlooms liked to take root in the countryside.

Besides, Weiqu is not an ordinary village. After entering the village, there is a stone path that is not inferior to the official road. The households on both sides are far richer than ordinary people's homes.

Relying on his memory, Du Ruhui found his friend's house.

This is a small courtyard with three entrances, covering an area of ​​more than ten acres, and the area is acceptable.

"Who are you looking for?" The little boy at the door was eating hot pancakes, blinking his big eyes, looking at the strange Du Ruhui.

"Sanlang, who are you talking to?" A woman's voice came from the yard, and then a woman in sackcloth walked to the door.

Du Ruhui smiled and said, "Sister and brother, long time no see."

"Brother Du?" The woman recognized Du Ruhui, and hurriedly shouted into the room: "Ah Lang, Brother Du is here."

After a while, a man around Du Ruhui's age came out.When he saw Du Ruhui, he immediately joked, "I said why your eyelids are always twitching today. You don't come early or late, but you come here when the clan is slaughtering food. Your nose belongs to a dog."

"Then I'm lucky." Du Ruhui laughed.

"come in."

This person is Du Ruhui's friend, his name is Wei Siqi.

main hall.

The woman was cooking wine, while the boy licked the 'brown sugar' given by Du Ruhui.This brown sugar is a white sugar product that Li Zhiyun failed to decolorize. Although the appearance is not good, it is really sweet.Some time ago, when Du Ruhui followed King Chu to inspect the Weihe workshop, Li Zhiyun rewarded it.

Wei Siqi put two pieces of beef ribs into the boiler to cook, and poured a glass of fine wine for Du Ruhui.

"You are on duty in the Prince Chu's mansion, why do you still have time to come here to enjoy the autumn breeze?"

"Wechsler committed suicide without permission, and I was ordered to come and arrest him." Du Ruhui said seriously with a sullen face.

Wei Siqi paused, and couldn't help laughing, "Keming, you never joked like this before."

Hearing this, Du Ruhui couldn't help laughing, he laughed.

Although the sage ordered not to kill cattle, it was only restricted to ordinary people. Aristocratic families could eat beef anytime they wanted, and no one bothered to worry about it.

It is Chang'an Restaurant, which sells beef openly and aboveboard.

According to Xungui's words, it's normal for a cow or two to freeze to death in winter.

The two drank two glasses of wine to warm up and started bragging.

Du Ruhui asked: "How is the ethnology doing now?"

"It's still the same. It's not as good as Cui Xue and Lu Xue, but it should be enough to teach the children of the clan."

Du Ruhui nodded, and said, "Siqi, do you plan to stay in the clan for the rest of your life and teach the juniors?"

Wei Siqi said: "I knew you must have a purpose in coming here, so it must have been exposed."

"How about exposure, I'm here to invite you to be an official."

"The king of Chu asked you to come?"

Du Ruhui shook his head, "The King of Chu is always busy, how could he know that you, an unknown person, were recommended by me."

"Are you asking for credit here?" Wei Siqi laughed.

Du Ruhui said: "You and I have known each other since we were young, don't you know who I am?"

"That's true." Wei Siqi sighed: "Then why do you think of me as an old friend? Isn't Wei Guan more suitable? The King of Chu should know Wei Guan."

"I don't know. In fact, even the king of Chu can't tell the situation of Webster's houses."

Wei Siqi smiled, "Sometimes I'm quite confused."

Seeing that her husband was absent-minded, Wei's wife immediately frowned and said, "Brother Du came to invite you, so you can't think about it carefully. But if you are motivated, we will not leave Chang'an."

After saying that, Wei's wife went down with the child in her arms, leaving room for the two men.

Wei Siqi smiled wryly, "I made you laugh."

"No, on the contrary, I think my younger siblings are right." Du Ruhui said: "Siqi, Duke Cheng died young, and there is only Lady Gui under his knees. There are some things that you want to fight but you can't. Uncle has passed away in Jiangdu now. It didn’t fall on your elder brother Siyan, but on Uncle Zhao, from now on, I’m afraid Wei Guan will inherit the title. At that time, what do you three brothers plan to do? Will you stay in this village for the rest of your life?”

Wei Siqi paused with the hand holding the cup, and said: "When the uncle passed away, Emperor Wen let my father inherit the title. Now it's the third uncle's turn, isn't it natural?"

"It's a matter of course, but can you watch Wei Guan finally take over the dukedom of the Xun Kingdom? Who is he, you know better than me, can you watch Wei Guan fall into his hands?"

Wei Siqi asked, "Keming, what exactly do you mean?"

Du Ruhui raised his head and drank the hot wine, then slapped the floor.

"Jump out!"

"Jump out?"

"That's right, the real husband is alive, and he will get fame for himself!"

Wei Siqi was speechless for a long time, and immediately said: "Actually, I have also thought about it, but now that my third uncle is in charge, how many people in Chang'an think highly of me, Wei Siqi?"

"Didn't I come here?" Du Ru said with a dark smile.

Seeing his friend's smiling face, Wei Siqi suddenly felt that the twelfth lunar month of winter didn't seem so cold anymore.

(End of this chapter)