Dajin royal family

Chapter 168 The Death of the House Builder

Shangguan Di had never thought of being noble, and now the well-known Prince Zhao could remember him.Remember a little Chang'an county captain who used to embarrass monks in Dalin Temple, especially under such circumstances.

In the wine shop, Jiang Chengxiao sat alone on his knees, with tea on the table in front of him.On the other side, Shangguan Di and his good friend Fang Xuanzao knelt and sat together.At this moment, Fang Xuanzao's drunkenness had subsided, and he became sober. From time to time, he secretly looked at the prince of Zhao, Duke Langya, Jiang Chengxiao, who was praised as the leader of the clan today.

Although the light of the candle was not clear enough, it still allowed him to see Jiang Chengxiao's appearance clearly.Well, but judging from his handsome face, he doesn't look like someone who dared to use 5000 people to fight against 20 Turkic troops.However, Fang Xuanzhan understood the truth that people should not be judged by their appearance.

Compared with Fang Xuanzao, Shangguan Di's thoughts are much more complicated.That person's persuasion to him that day made him feel like a new life. He may be annoyed when handling the case now, but he will never be the same as before. He cares about any injustice.As he said, keep a useful body for the country and the people.

Sometimes Shangguan Di would think to himself, how could he catch Yu Shuyu and others if the prince hadn't persuaded him in Dalin Temple that day.

"The two of you can see my appearance clearly. Do you have two more hands or two legs?" Jiang Chengxiao joked with a smile.

He has always been very optimistic about Shangguan Di, especially he likes to use Shangguan Di's hands to do things that he can't directly do.So far, the cooperation between him and Shangguan Di has been very pleasant.Although, Shangguan Di may not know these things.

Hearing this, Shangguan Di suddenly smiled embarrassedly, it was indeed impolite to look at others secretly like this, he apologized: "Before now, I have always wanted to thank my son for persuading me in Dalin Temple, and I don't want to see you in such a way. Way, Huaiying is really ashamed."

Fang Xuanzhan was slightly taken aback, it turned out that the noble person Huaiying had been talking about persuading him was Prince Zhao.He immediately clasped his fists and said: "My son, this time I ran into you drunk, please don't blame Huaiying, I am willing to bow my head and apologize to my son."

"The two are serious, and it's not a collision." Jiang Chengxiao dismissed the article lightly, and turned to Shangguan Di with a smile: "Speaking of which, the Shangguan county captain is well-known now, thanks to the case of Tang Ji. Let Shangguan county lieutenant find out the evidence, otherwise it will be troublesome."

Shangguan Di suddenly blushed, and said truthfully: "I will not hide it from you, the truth is that I was able to find out the evidence thanks to the reminder from the righteous people in Chang'an. I just contributed a little bit."

Such an honest Shangguan Di made Jiang Chengxiao a little taken aback. This man's heart is too real. He is the only one who knows about that matter, and who will know if he doesn't tell it.It seems that this person is not only a capable official, but also a loyal official.

Jiang Chengxiao didn't seem to know that he did it himself, and said: "Shangguan county lieutenant is humble, the greater the ability, the greater the responsibility, the court will not let a bad person go, but it will not forget any honest and meritorious person. Now Shangguan county lieutenant, do you want to seek death or life?"

The last sentence made Shangguan Di embarrassing, and he couldn't help sighing: "I didn't hide it from my son. In the case of Mr. Tang Ji, I can find evidence that it is indeed the help of righteous people in Chang'an. As for the matter of seeking death and life, I have heard about it from my son. After some persuasion, I never thought about it again."

Isn't that right, once you die, who will your parents support you?

Not only is it sincere, but it is also stubborn.Jiang Chengxiao thought to himself, and then said with a smile: "It's so good, as long as the Shangguan County Lieutenant can maintain this pure heart, he will definitely be in the court in the future, share the worries for the king, and fight for the injustice of the people."

Shangguan Di felt inconceivable about Jiang Chengxiao's kind attitude. In his impression, these second generations of rich and powerful had never given them half a look at these little servants.Shangguan Di immediately said: "If it is true in the future, Huaiying will never forget the persuasion of the former son of Dalin Temple."

Jiang Chengxiao waved his hands with a smile, and sighed: "Actually, I also have more than enough energy, and there are many things that I can't do anything about. Just as Shangguan county captains are sometimes helpless in the face of powerful people, the same is true for the subordinates. However, this does not mean that As long as we try our best, no matter whether we succeed or fail in the end, we can live up to our own conscience and the people's trust in us."

Shangguan Di Chong nodded, isn't that what he is doing now?Even if he is facing the rich and powerful, he must try his best to do it, even if he can't change it in the end, but he is worthy of his conscience and the bowl of rice he eats.

"Since the son is so kind-hearted, Huaiying has something to ask the son!" As he said, he bowed his head.

Fang Xuanzao seemed to realize something, and immediately stretched out his hand to pull him, saying: "No, Huaiying, how can you trouble the prince with that matter. It's just some non-existent things, no."

Shangguan Di also knew that he had only casual acquaintance with this Prince Zhao, and it was unlikely that the other party would agree to that matter, but his righteous heart and sympathy for his friend still made him take this step.As far as he is concerned, the only one who can help him is this son.

Even if there is only a half chance, he will not let it go.

Jiang Chengxiao pinched the corner of his clothes lightly, and said calmly: "Shangguan county captain, but it's okay, if I can help you, I will definitely not stand idly by."

He really wanted to know what Shangguan Di would ask him for, if it was for a personal matter, then this person was nothing more than mediocre.If it is for official business, then this person does not lose the value of investment.

Shangguan Di straightened up, pointed at Fang Xuan who was beside him and said, "Your Majesty, to tell the truth, the reason why my good friend drunkenly assaulted you tonight was all because of Yu Wenhuaji!"

"Oh" This surprised Jiang Chengxiao, how could Yu Wenhuaji be involved.

"Please explain in detail."

Hearing this, Shangguan Di looked at Fang Xuanzao, "Xuanzao, please tell the prince. Now the only one who can help you in Chang'an is the prince."

Seeing this, Fang Xuanzao sighed, his friend is really naive.Even though the son of the prince is very respectful and corporal, the problem is that the other party is Yu Wenhuaji, so is it possible that the son of the prince will really offend a dignitary for the sake of this strange little man?
"Speak to Xuan Zao, otherwise how can I avenge my uncle's revenge!" Shangguan Di urged.

Fang Xuanzao nodded, bowed seriously to Jiang Chengxiao, and then said: "I don't know if your son knows about the building of General You Xiaowei's house?"

Jiang Chengxiao nodded, "Of course I know, when the Turkic war came suddenly in February, His Majesty dispatched a total of [-] troops of left and right guards to go out, and the right guard was led by General House Gai. He was ambushed and died in battle at Liangu, but how can I not remember the sacrifice he made for the Jin family."

"Your Majesty also thinks that my father died in Liangushu because of his reckless advances?" Fang Xuanzao said sadly.

"Father?" Jiang Chengxiao was startled, then looked at Fang Xuanzao.

Shangguan Di nodded and said: "My son, my good friend is General Fang's only son, his surname is Fang, his name is She, and his style name is Xuanzao."

Jiang Chengxiao nodded, and asked, "From your tone, it seems that there is something hidden behind General Fang's death in battle?"

He couldn't help thinking of Yu Wenhuaji, because the two mentioned Yu Wenhuaji before, and Yu Wenhuaji also went out with You Xiaowei this time.However, because of the annihilation of You Xiaowei's entire army, Yu Wenhua fled back to Chang'an early.

Is there a relationship between the two?

At this time, Fang Xuanzao temporarily calmed down his emotions, and slowly explained: "After the entire army of You Xiaowei was wiped out, a soldier beside my father escaped from death and returned to Chang'an, and told me the inside story."

"After repelling the Turkic troops of the Dulan Department, my father wanted to stabilize the defense line and advance gradually, but Yu Wenhuaji was greedy for meritorious service and led the army to meet the tempting Turks. My father had no choice but to rescue him, so he fell into the trick of the Eastern Turks, and because of this, You Xiaowei's entire army was wiped out!"

(End of this chapter)