Tang Dynasty good man

Chapter [-] A Gathering of Famous Generals Through the Ages

A light rain has temporarily relieved the heat of midsummer. A series of recent events have made me postpone my plan to go to the mountain resort to escape the summer heat. Thinking about Lanling, I feel a little guilty. The rich and noble families who have a little spare time in the capital have all gone to the manor to cool off the summer heat. A princess actually wants to accompany me...

Hehe, a little out of touch with the masses.I was originally a commoner. I never complained about running around in the sun and snow for my livelihood. It’s only been a year since I was well-clothed and well-fed. The weather was not yet the hottest, and I started crying when I stood in the shade. , squeamish.As a man, it's a bit outrageous to live like me. Even if you are rich, no matter how much you are served, if you have such thoughts, you are considered useless and need to be corrected.

There is something important in Lanling today, and he hesitates to say clearly, anyway, he won't come.Ying Ze got into the carriage early in the morning with Princess Qi. It seems that Mrs. Cheng and the Qin family went to the west of Fenghe River to see the scenery. The dignitaries and upstarts don't have so many taboos about selling a few good yards on the high slopes facing the river. As long as someone sells them, we dare to buy them.

In order to maintain their dominance, each dynasty had a movement to revise the family tree after the founding of the country. This movement was used to suppress the influence of the old aristocracy and improve the status of the new aristocracy. The Tang Dynasty was no exception, and it was vigorous.This time, the three big clans of Cui, Xie, and Wang in Longxi were downgraded from the first class to the third class. In order to carve up the land that these three surnames gave up because of taboo, there was a rush of buying among the new clans. Lan Ling, who was involved in the matter, was thinking about how to search more, and Ying had already become a real estate developer.

Although the imperial court turned a blind eye to the illegal purchase of land by upstarts who did not follow the rules, it should not be too much.Xiang Ying is a typical eater, and before the land of the Yun family was acquired, she started to plan to develop business elsewhere, so I can't say that.As soon as she talked about it, she made a lot of reasons, and gentlemen don't interrupt about family affairs, anyway, she can't disturb her interest in land planning.Let her go, even if she blames it, there are so many dignitaries who stand up to it, and it won't be the Wang family's turn.

Taking advantage of this time, I am going to go out for a stroll.Firstly, the sky is cloudy and the sun is not shining, and secondly, it is boring to stay at home all day. If I have a chance, I will go to Nanlinyuan to get two watermelons. In a few days, there should be more melons.

When he left, he visited Xie Bao, who was able to limp and stand up straight against the wall. After all, he was a guy who grew up eating beef and mutton. His body functions were strong, and he was harassed by the fourth child indiscriminately.It's amazing how much resilience can be maintained.

As I was leaving the door, I bumped into Cheng Chu who came in hastily. Before I could speak, Cheng Chu spoke. "Brother Zihao, hurry up... hurry up!"

"Hurry up?" Seeing his flustered expression and confused expression, there is absolutely nothing good. "It must be what happened to someone's daughter again..."

"No!" Cheng Chu pulled me away, turned his head and went out again, anxiously said: "Lead the horse first, and follow the younger brother. Explain on the way, if you are slow, it will be too late."

"What's the matter? Urging for my life? I don't know that my horse's legs are slow, and I still run fast." Cheng Chu sped up his horse, and I chased after him desperately, and finally I couldn't hold on.He shouted: "Slow down, if you drive me away again, I won't go, let me explain clearly!"

Cheng Chu had no choice but to slow down the speed of the horse and keep pace with me, "This way, grandpa will go out before dawn when I get up early. My little brother is wondering. I asked nervously. Only then did I know that the Ministry of Industry is amplifying the explosive pole in the south of the city, please I went to the battlefield to observe the veterans. The younger brother also wants to go. Grandpa said that I have no share, and the qualifications are far behind. Only experienced old guys can be invited..."

"Then what's the use of me?" Something's wrong, even his grandfather can't bring him in, so what can I do? "The two of us have to ask someone to type it out. It's okay for you to go alone. Why do you want me to go too?"

"No, no." Cheng Chu quickly waved his hand, "You prepared the gunpowder, and you should have been the first to invite brother Zihao, but this time the standard is high, divided into grades, and only the fourth-rank ones will be made. We are still far behind. Half a grade, but if you go, the Ministry of Industry will absolutely treat you with courtesy, no problem. I am your student, and it is reasonable for the teacher to take the students to see the things he prepared. He has no reason not to let me in, yes Does that make sense?"

Oh, I see, this kind of thing is not uncommon in ancient times with strict hierarchy.But today's Cheng Chu is very abnormal, it is rare to be able to think so thoughtfully, "The old man can't take you there, so he taught you to drag me into the water?"

"Hehe, brother Zihao has done his calculations perfectly, it's all been seen, I admire, I admire." Cheng Chu is used to being exposed, and the thick-skinned doesn't know how to be ashamed, "Actually, grandpa also reminded me that the rest depends on the little brother himself Thinking about it, didn't Brother Zihao notice that my younger brother's homework has improved a lot recently?"

"Well, I found out that you've become enlightened recently, not bad!" Since this is the case, it's okay to take a look, and see the research results of the Ministry of Industry for half a year, "I don't know the way, you run ahead."

The semi-secret institution specially established for the research and development of gunpowder is located on a hill some twenty miles south of the city. Cards are set up on each floor, and the defense is compact. It is difficult for ordinary people to get too close, let alone go in.

Cheng Chu and I were blocked at the checkpoint, and we allowed ourselves to declare our family status, and people would not admit it if we talked about it. "Go back? I can't go in, I can't even see the rightful owner, and I can't pass the words in." Surrounded by elite soldiers, those who should come have already gone in. Now there is martial law outside, and it is the father of the Minister of the Ministry of Industry. Come, also have to wait. "Why don't you come here and listen to the sound, even though the distance is far, the sound can still be heard."

"No!" Cheng Chuniu lost his temper and continued to threaten the guards.People only treat him as air, and let him speak loudly, but Hao ignores it.No matter how high his status is, he is not as high as a military order. Cheng Chu understood this truth, so he could only take advantage of it with lip service. If it weren't for his prominent status, the guards would have taken him down long ago.Just as they were entangled, a fast horse galloped past, Cheng Chu's eyes were sharp, and Lima shouted: "Then who, little five, come down for me!"

Immediately it was none other than Cao Lin, the fifth son of Shangshu of the Ministry of Industry.Hearing Cheng Chuyi's yelling, he quickly reined in and got off the horse, and came over obediently, "Greetings to the two elder brothers, the younger brother is on business, so I dare not stay for long..."

Cheng Chu raised his foot to kick.Seeing the presence of the guards in front of him, they probably wanted to save face for Cao Lin, so they stopped him and asked, "Did you change your job here?"

"Yes, yes, I just changed here not long ago," leaned in front of the two of us and whispered, "To tell you the truth, I came here because of my father's face. It's much more leisurely than Youwuweili."

"Take the two of us in," Cheng Chu snapped his fingers, made a "click" sound, and lowered his voice, "Just this little request, if you can't do it, you choose a way to die, and my brother will give you a ride."

"Don't, big brother." Seeing Cheng Chu's grim face, he turned his head and begged me: "Brother Zihao, you know, the people who came here today are all big shots, if you make a mistake, little brother will be doomed."

"Well, Xianhuan's words are reasonable, and De Zhaoxiu will persecute him." I nodded in agreement, seeing Cheng Chu's expression of unwillingness.Pulling Cao Lin, he whispered, "You don't need to take us in. If you can see Mr. Cao, report it directly and say that Wang Xiu has brought students over to observe. As for whether to let us in, it's not a matter of Mr. Cao's words." "

"Sure, I'll report it to you, my little brother. If it doesn't work, it's my father's business. Brother Cheng, please don't hit me." Cao Lin entered Pegasus without saying a word.

After a while.A few people came out from inside, and Cao Gongbu was in front of them. I gave Cheng Chu a hand, and hurried forward to salute: "My nephew pays homage to Uncle Cao."

"Haha, Mr. Cheng reminded me today that nephew Wang Xian is coming. No, I just finished my work and was about to come out to greet me. This Xiaowu came to report the letter." He reached out and patted Cheng beside me. early.Kindly said: "This kid is about the same age as my Xiaowu. He is a head taller now. He is worthy of being the good grandson of Mr. Cheng. He is so mighty." Turning around, he pulled Cao Lin who was behind him, and put his hand on the back of his head He slapped his face, "You are worthless, and you don't learn well on weekdays." Smiling, he looked at me and Cheng Chu, "I'm busy with business, I don't have time to discipline, this little five is getting worse and worse, you young people are so messy, In the future, please persuade him more and stop letting him run around in the streets and willow alleys. Oh, hurry up, follow him in, this talk will delay the matter."

Will be a man.I have met Cao Shangshu a few times before, and they are all so easy-going and kind. Just looking at his appearance, who would have thought that he is a veteran in the officialdom with more than ten years of ups and downs?He also mentioned it to Lanling, and Lanling's evaluation of him was only three words: "Smiling tiger." He also told the history of Cao Shangshu's struggle from a small sesame official to personally fighting countless officials, and finally occupying the throne of the Ministry of Industry. Gao Shangshu just fell under his smiling face.This is the real powerful person, and I admire him from the bottom of my heart. He is much better than the impression left by Du Feng, Minister of the Ministry of War, at least not as handsome as me.

The site for the test explosion was large enough, and a section of earth cliff was built on one side of the site according to the proportion of the city wall. It was estimated that it would be the object of blasting for a while. It seems that the Ministry of Industry still took a lot of thought for this gunpowder.About a dozen old generals were invited this time, and Mr. Cheng was among them.From a long distance, I saw him gossiping with all the veterans alone, his voice was so penetrating, he could hear it clearly from a distance of ten meters, he was flaunting that he had a super long-term vision and discovered the power of gunpowder. The siege weapon, and the inventor of this gunpowder is a new generation of super invincible strategist who thrived under his long-term training, care, and encouragement.

"Brother Zihao, let's stay away," Cheng Chu's face is not as shameless as old man Cheng's, and his face has turned blue after hearing his grandpa's shameless arguments, and he really doesn't want to step forward and throw this person away, "Everyone It’s the old man, we used to make people laugh.”

"Well," I understand Cheng Chu's mood, after all, few people are lucky enough to have such a grandpa, "There is no one under the tree over there, let's go and see."

Just as he was about to drag Cheng Chu away, he shouted loudly from behind, "Don't leave, you two boys, get over here, grandpa!"

Damn, I shuddered.Hearing that the voice was not from Mr. Cheng, I turned around and saw a stalwart white-haired old man striding forward, lifting Cheng Chu and me up one by one.Seeing that Cheng Chu was honestly at his mercy, I saved my energy and accepted my fate.

"Mr. Cheng is not dead. This is the grandson of the old Wang family. It's okay to put gold on your face." The white-haired old man grabbed my collar and shook it in front of Mr. Cheng's face a few times, then threw me aside casually, " He is an ancestral art of war, and it has something to do with your Cheng family!"

I was thrown staggeringly, so I quickly stood up straight and watched the excitement.It was the first time I saw someone who dared to challenge Mr. Cheng. The old man standing in front of him was a murderer, a desperado who didn't rub the sand in his eyes.Once you get started, there are plenty of hiding places.

Mr. Cheng didn't have the tendency to draw his sword to face each other as I expected. He laughed a few times, made a few obscene gestures towards the white-haired old man, and pulled a few audience members aside to start talking.The white-haired old man also has supporters, and several old men raised their thumbs and praised: "Yes! Old Cheng has a big mouth if he doesn't die!"

Cheng Chu and I glanced at each other, seeing a smile on the corner of Cheng Chu's mouth, I guess it was very refreshing to see Grandpa deflated.

"Do you know the old man?" The white-haired old man turned his head and asked me.

"Ah?" I was stopped by the question. It stands to reason that there are very few people who can defeat Mr. Cheng's arrogance.But I really don't know who it is.Could it be that he is Yuchi Jingde?But although the old man was tall and big, he looked upright and his skin was not dark. If he was three or forty years younger, he would be considered a handsome guy. "Oh, who hit someone?"

"How old is the child, the eyes are growing on the top of the head? Your grandpa Li Shiji can't even recognize it, en!" An old man next to me saw me hairy.Come up and give me another kick, "I don't think you are the grandson of the old Wang family, I will kick you to death today."

No wonder old Cheng is wilting, this is the famous and legendary 'British Duke' Xu Shiji.Because of his outstanding military exploits, Li Shimin specially gave him the surname "Li". The prototype of Xu Maogong in "The Romance of the Sui and Tang Dynasties".But even if he is a celebrity, if he can't name him, he should be kicked by Li Shiji himself, and no one else can kick him.

"Okay! Old coffin, why bother with a doll?" Li Shiji stood in front of me.Accusing the old man who beat people indiscriminately, "Old Wang's grandson was seriously ill last year, so he understands a little bit. If you beat him stupid again, how can he go underground to see his old friend after he dies?" He turned and pulled me to sit in the shade of a tree. On the bench under the chair, Cheng Chu, who was about to leave, waved, "Come here too, and watch with this old man. Your grandpa is used to pretending to be crazy, that's all he does. What are you embarrassed about?" At first, you shouldn't feel ashamed of grandpa's shamelessness.

Today I shouldn't have listened to Cheng Chudi's instigation to come here to join in the fun, and I was kicked twice before I could speak. Although it is an honor to stand with these famous historical heroes, I just don't feel well. It was windy.In particular, these people kept their mouths open and kept silent about how many heads were beheaded by a certain old man in a certain battle, and there were also perverts who counted their long-term battles and beheaded a total of six figures of enemies.Bury n-digit captives alive.How many cities have been slaughtered...

That's all, the old man Li Shiji who is beside him keeps testing me on the art of war.For a while, I drew a city on the ground for me to attack, and for a while I drew mountains and rivers for me to defend. Facing the famous generals of the ages, I used the knowledge of more than 1000 years to deal with it with [-]-point mentality. He was massacred a hundred times, a hundred times.I kept complaining about the inefficiency of the Ministry of Industry in my heart, and it would be great to break up as soon as it exploded. Why did it take so long to prepare for it?

"As expected of the grandson of the old Wang's family, he can still draw with the old man even if he is half-hearted. If you work harder, your achievements will not be inferior to your grandfather." Li Shiji and I deduced several times, and praised: "Little baby is still a sick child. The illness is cured, I am afraid that the old man is not an opponent."

"You know? It's good if you know you're not an opponent. My grandson will learn the art of war at Wang's house," Li Shiji and I were serious about the deduction. Unknowingly, many veterans were surrounded by watching the battle. Mr. Cheng was complacent when he saw me showing my face. "Zihao, grandpa is right." He pulled me up as he spoke, and pulled Cheng Chu and me to talk alone.

As I walked, I turned my face away and smiled helplessly at Li Shiji. Li Shiji squeezed my eyes, smiled and waved his hands to show that he didn't mind, then turned and walked towards Cao Shangshu who was beside him.

"Old Man Li and Grandpa have been at odds for decades, haha." Old Master Cheng pulled me and Cheng Chu to sit down, picked a piece of snack from the plate and threw it into his mouth, then took out a nine-flower jade from his arms and took a mouthful, "But Ah, when they fought in the mountains and rivers, they were conquered and killed. Grandpa admired these two people. One is Li Jing, who passed away not long ago, and the other is Li Shiji. If you have a chance, go to his house, even if you learn from him. A little bit is enough for a lifetime. Don’t take the grievances of the older generation to heart, it has nothing to do with your juniors, Li Laofu has a much wider heart than the old man, so he will definitely not care about it.”

Cheng Chu and I nodded in agreement.As expected of a famous general, his words and deeds have to be admired. The Li family wiped out powerful enemies in just a few years, thanks to this group of ruthless, shrewd and capable old immortals.

While talking, the staff of the Ministry of Industry got ready for work. Dozens of big men brought out five large bamboo poles with the thickness of bowls. No wonder Cheng Chu said that he wanted to see the explosive poles. They were no different from explosive poles, except they were much longer and thicker. .The only difference is that the front end of the bamboo pole is wrapped with a layer of iron hoops, and there is an extra long iron pickaxe-like pointed end. The entire explosive pole looks like an enlarged pen, and it seems that it is ready to use manpower or horsepower. It is a bit like the blasting tube of later generations when it is poked on the city wall and then detonated.

The old masters saw the novelty and stood up to watch it closely. Cheng Chu couldn't hold back and wanted to join in the fun, but Mr. Cheng grabbed him and said sharply: "Don't die, they don't know how powerful it is, and you don't know either? Just stay here honestly, dare to go over and carefully break your dog legs!"