The First Young Master of the Tang Dynasty

Chapter 742 Chen Dade returns to Chang'an
In May, the city of Chang'an was sunny and sunny, but Daozhengfang did not make any troubles as Xuan Shijing imagined. At least after Uncle Liu brought people there, no one came to disturb the situation in Daozhengfang. Daozhengfang is busy, not only the No. [-] house and the engineering college, but also the foundations of other houses are basically laid, and everything is developing in the best direction.

Because the news about the Engineering College spread, first the disciples of several great craftsmen in Daozhengfang packed up their things and came to Daozhengfang, and then there were many people in their respective circles who were interested in moving. Therefore, the craftsmen gathered in Daozhengfang ,more and more.

This kind of situation is what Xuan Shijing likes to see. There are more and more craftsmen, which can not only speed up the progress of Daozhengfang, but also guarantee the future of the engineering college. At least Xuan Shijing has a face-slapping job Ministry of Guarantee.

However, Xuan Shijing also knew that it was impossible for the Ministry of Industry and Yushitai to be silent like this. It can only be said that behind the calm, there was a more troublesome countermeasure brewing.

In the middle of the month, news came out from the palace that Chen Dade, who was on an envoy to Goguryeo, had arrived in Chang'an, and brought back what he had seen and heard about Goguryeo. His Majesty Li Er received Chen Dade in Ganlu Hall.

In Shenhou Mansion, Xuan Shijing set up tea sets in the courtyard of the study, and sipped tea to himself. Qin Bingyue stood quietly behind Xuan Shijing, and opposite Xuan Shijing was sitting Fang Yiai and Marshal Zhao.

"Xiao Jing, Chen Dade has returned from Goguryeo. It seems that the day when His Majesty sends troops to Goguryeo is not far away." Fang Yiai said.

Xuan Shijing picked up the good purple clay pot, poured himself a cup of clear tea, picked it up, shook it slightly under his nose, smelled the tea, but didn't drink it, and put down the teacup again.

"Although sending troops to Goguryeo has been decided a long time ago, the timing of sending troops is not right." Xuan Shijing said with a smile: "In any case, we have to wait until after Gao Jianwu's death before Datang's army can gather in Liaodong. How could it be possible for Yan Lide to build more than 400 ships and warships in Hongzhou, Raozhou, Jiangzhou and other places in one month."

"After Gao Jianwu's death? Lord Hou, how do you conclude that Gao Jianwu will die?" Marshal Zhao asked puzzledly. Although the infighting in Goguryeo is known to all courts, after all, Gao Jianwu is the orthodox King Rongliu, and Quan Gai Suwen is just a courtier. Gao Jianwu's King Rongliu was personally appointed by His Majesty. If Quan Gai Su Wen forces a coup in the palace, the attitude of the Tang Dynasty must also be considered. Since Quan Gai Su Wen is so powerful, how can he How can I not think of this.

"Quan Gai Suwen and Gao Jianwu are in a life-and-death struggle. Quan Gai Suwen doesn't want to die, so Gao Jianwu has to die. One mountain cannot accommodate two tigers. Quan Gai Suwen's power in Goguryeo has been around since his father's generation. This made the Gao family afraid, and the conflict between the two became more and more intense, and in the end, it could only become a situation where one mountain cannot accommodate two tigers." Xuan Shijing explained: "Quan Gai Suwen is a hero, Gao Jianwu looks good on the surface, but in fact he is It’s because of the outsiders and the insiders, otherwise Gao Huanquan would not have been allowed to come to Chang’an last year.”

"Gao Huanquan's coming to Chang'an is indeed a good move for Gao Jianwu." After thinking through the joints, Fang Yiai couldn't help feeling: "It's just a double-edged sword. Obviously, Gao Jianwu's plan will come to nothing. Instead, it gave His Majesty an excuse to use troops against Goguryeo."

"It's just a pity," Xuan Shijing sighed with emotion.

Fang Yiai nodded, and then asked: "The next Chang'an will not be peaceful."

There are too many things involved in sending troops to Liaodong. Since there is going to be a war, there must be many people who want to put their sons and nephews in the army to gain fame and come back. At that time, because of one or two seats, there must be a lot of disputes .

"When will this huge city of Chang'an be peaceful again?" Xuan Shijing smiled helplessly.

Fang Yiai sighed, and said: "Actually, if we talk about going to the army, I am also thinking about it. Maybe my brother will be arranged by my father to join the army. Although the battlefield is dangerous, it may not be an opportunity."

"Fang Xiang wants you to go to the battlefield?" Xuan Shijing was surprised. If the Fang family said that they would go to the battlefield, it seemed that Fang Yiai would not be able to do so. For reasons of reason, Fang Yiai should not be allowed to join the army.

Fang Yiai's elder brother, Fang Yizhi, is said to be the eldest son of the Fang Mansion, but up to now, he has not made any achievements in the court. He only added a small official, but Fang Yiai is already the head of the Shenhou Mansion. Shi, Jin Yiwei's second in command, if Fang Yi'ai is allowed to join the army and go to the battlefield, wouldn't it be suspected of throwing away the basics and chasing the last.

Fang Yiai smiled and said: "I have a hunch that my eldest brother and I will always go together, but I was thinking that my eldest brother is the eldest son of Fangfu, and he will always inherit Fangfu and the title of Liang Guogong in the future. The battlefield is dangerous , Brother, a scholar who has no power to restrain a chicken, is not suitable for that kind of place, so I think it is more suitable for me to go, we two brothers, no matter who goes, it will be good for Fangfu."

What Fang Yiai said is correct. Although Fang Yiai has always held the position of Changshi in the Shenhou Mansion, he cannot ignore the advantages of his good riding and shooting. Compared with Fang Yizhi, Fang Yiai is indeed It's better to take it out.

However, Fang Yiai's words also made Xuan Shijing's heart sink. Fang Xuanling is still in the court, sitting firmly in the seat of an important minister. The brothers of the Fang family will go to the battlefield to gain fame, but what about me?

Along the way, relying on the power left by Xuan Mingde, he gradually developed and grew stronger, taking many detours less than others, but can Xuan Mingde's kindness to His Majesty Li Er allow him to eat for a lifetime?
The answer is obvious, that's why Xuan Shijing unremittingly developed Tang Dynasty Chamber of Commerce, developed Shenhou Mansion, established Jinyiwei, and gradually turned the power left by Erxian Village into the face and legalized.

It seems that it is necessary for Xuan Shijing to go to the war in Liaodong in person.
Regardless of whether the battlefield is dangerous or not, Xuan Shijing, as the Patriarch of the Dongshan Hou Mansion, must always create a future for the Hou Mansion. This is his responsibility, even if it is possible to lose his life in Liaodong.

Inheriting the title and becoming the head of the family, the prosperity and disgrace of the family rests entirely on him alone. God is fair. When you enjoy as much, you must give as much as you enjoy.

The Tang Dynasty favored military merits, allowing the Hou Mansion to gain a firm foothold in Chang'an, and military merits are not advisable.

"Second brother Fang, if the person who is going to the battlefield this time is really you, brother, then I will definitely follow him and go with you." Xuan Shijing said with a smile on his face.

(End of this chapter)