At the end of the Sui Dynasty

Chapter 265 Analysis of Fang Xuanling
Li Shimin sent the eldest grandson Wuji back to the gate of Yongxingfang, and asked in a low voice: "What is Wuji's plan in the future? Living in my uncle's house is not an option."

Changsun Wuji smiled and said: "I know what you mean, Shimin, but I can't accept your house for nothing, besides, my mother and Guanyin's maid will not agree either."

Li Shimin was a little displeased and said: "We are good brothers playing together, Wuji why bother with me, as for Lingtang and Guanyin maidservant, just keep it a secret from them."

Changsun Wuji smiled wryly and said: "Shimin, it's not that I'm out of touch, I really don't get rewarded for nothing, and maybe my mother can fool you, Guanyin maidservant, can you fool me?"

Li Shimin said distressedly: "The maidservant Guanyin is so smart, she really can't be fooled, but when I think of Lingtang and maidservant Guanyin living in such a simple and small house, I feel uneasy."

Changsun Wuji said warmly in the middle: "There is no need for Shimin, although the conditions are a little rough, but Guanyin's maidservant and my mother live well, and they don't have to be angry with that bastard of Changsun Anye, and uncle and aunt treat us well. It's also very good, next year I plan to take part in the imperial examinations, and I'll get an official position first, so that I can support my mother and Guanyin's maid."

Li Shimin frowned and said: "With Wuji's talents, it is naturally easy to pass the imperial examination, but the emperor is currently busy with the Eastern Expedition, and I am afraid that next year's imperial examination will be cancelled. In my opinion, if Wuji wants to become an official, there is no need to insist on it." Those who take the imperial examination, with the emperor's favor and trust in General Changsun, as long as someone recommends to the emperor, it is not easy to seal a thousand bulls to prepare for one's life."

Changsun Wuji shook his head, and said with a firm expression: "Let's leave the Yin official to Changsun Anye. He is the eldest son. I have to learn the way to be an official through the imperial examination based on my talent, so as not to be a fool."

Li Shimin gave a thumbs up and said: "Wuji is very ambitious, since that's the case, then I won't persuade you anymore, go in and say hello to Lingtang and Guanyin maidservant for me."

Changsun Wuji nodded, hesitant to speak, Li Shimin asked expectantly: "Is there anything else Wuji wants to tell me?"

"No... it's gone, Shimin, let's go slowly." Changsun Wuji said, turned and entered the gate of Gao Mansion.

Li Shimin watched Changsun Wuji enter the house, his complexion slowly sank, and a trace of disappointment flashed in his eyes. He and Changsun Wuji were friends who played together, and thought that the other party would stand by his side unconditionally. It seems that this is not the case now. Changsun Wuji obviously adopted a neutral attitude when it comes to the marriage choice of Guanyin's maidservant, which undoubtedly made Li Shimin feel hurt, and even felt a little betrayed.

However, Li Shimin has to admit that Gao Bufan is indeed very good. Whether it is his appearance or talent, he has a strong sense of crisis, especially after tonight's trial, this sense of crisis is even stronger. It is a pity that Junji is too impulsive and has no chance to test Gao Bufan's martial arts depth.

"Xuanling, what do you think of Gao Changqing?" Back in the mansion, Li Shimin finally asked, he wanted to hear Fang Xuanling's judgment.

Fang Xuanling pondered for a moment before saying: "Gao Changqing has great ambitions, and it is absolutely impossible for Erlang to recruit him under his command."

Li Shimin nodded and said indifferently: "It can be seen that although Gao Changqing does things lightly, he is actually the same kind of person as I am. I am not willing to be inferior to others. I am the wind. If I am happy, I will cut the green willow tree and bloom pink. If I am angry, I will overturn it. Jianghai, overturning the sky. Hehe, it really is very bold."

Li Shimin's borrowing of Han Gaozu's "Great Wind Song" naturally has the meaning of taking the lead, but it also has the meaning of extending an olive branch to attract talents, because the last sentence of "Great Wind Song" is exactly: An De warrior guards the four directions, but with his current strength In terms of identity, it is too big.

And Gao Bufan replied to Li Shimin with a song "I Am the Wind" full of "Let me do it", the meaning couldn't be more obvious, the subtext is that I can do whatever I like, and no one can restrain me, and I am not It's so annoying, there will be no good consequences if you mess with me.

"What else?" Li Shimin asked again, he could see these superficial things, if Fang Xuanling only had this ability, he would not be so valued by him.

Fang Xuanling said meaningfully: "Zhuo County is a good place, the people are prosperous and the people are prosperous, Gao Bufan opened a horse farm in Zhuo County, and Shanggu County, where his righteous brother Li Jing is beside him, echoes, it is like adding wings to a tiger, and you can look down on the Central Plains. Retire to rest and recuperate, this son is going to make a living every step of the way, and his plans are not small."

Li Shimin breathed hard, and said in a deep voice: "Zhuojun is indeed a good place, but there are Turks in the north, and there is no danger in the south. It is far less easy to defend and harder to attack than Guanlong, and is Xuanling worrying too much?" Well, it’s just a shepherd in the district, Zhuojun also has the sheriff, the tongshou and the magistrate, so there’s not even a shepherd in charge, right?”

Fang Xuanling shook his head and said: "Although the Mujian has no soldiers, he has horses. Although Li Jing has no horses, he has soldiers. What's more, Erlang underestimated Gao Changqing. This son went to Liaodong alone, but brought back a team of thousands of people. The army of Goguryeo moved freely and horizontally throughout the territory of Goguryeo, as if entering no one's land, and finally wiped out the [-] elite army of Ulji Mundeok, such a terrifying figure, no matter where he goes, he is a fierce tiger that cannot be suppressed."

Li Shimin felt a little uncomfortable, but he had to admit that Fang Xuanling's analysis was reasonable, and Gao Changqing's was indeed extraordinary. He nodded and said, "Xuanling's words are reasonable, but is there a magic way to break it? Or it would be good to delay him for a few years."

Fang Xuanling pondered for a moment before stroking his beard and said: "If the emperor can be disgusted and dismiss him, that is the best policy; transfer Li Jing away from Shanggu, this is the middle policy; killing him is the worst policy."

Hou Junji said disapprovingly: "I think Mr. Fang's bad strategy is the best strategy. Killing Gao Changqing will avoid all future troubles and prevent him from robbing Wugou girl with Erlang. Although I haven't been able to test Gao Changqing's skill today, it must be It won't be much taller than Hong Fu Nu, as long as it is properly arranged, I am confident that I can kill him."

Fang Xuanling shook his head and said: "Junji's words are wrong, on the contrary, I think Gao Changqing's martial arts is superb, I am afraid that he is not under the fish, and I am afraid that it will be counterproductive to assassinate him rashly. If I can get away with killing him Of course it is good, but if he is allowed to escape, Erlang will be in danger. If a person like Gao Changqing can be a friend, it is best not to be an enemy. Even if you want to deal with him, it is best to use someone else's hands, remember. "

Li Shimin's complexion changed slightly, he was still very convinced by Fang Xuanling's judgment, and immediately dismissed the idea of ​​assassinating him, and this method was not honorable, and he felt a little conflicted in his heart.

But Hou Junji didn't think so, and said: "Mr. Fang probably overestimated Gao Changqing, and how did Mr. Fang know that Gao Changqing's martial arts are superb, even comparable to fish?"

Fang Xuanling said solemnly: "It is said that the killer of Jinghua Shuiyue Tower assassinated Ke Dun in Khitan. Yu Juluo was also there at that time, but Gao Bufan made a contribution to protect Ke Dun. It can be seen that Yu Juluo was not strong enough to resist the assassin at that time."

Hou Junji retorted: "Perhaps there are too many assassins and Yu Juluo is incapable of avatar skills, which is why Gao Changqing was lucky enough to make some contributions. It may not be that his martial arts can be compared to Yu Juluo."

Fang Xuanling said indifferently: "What do Erlang and Junji think of the killer of Jinghua Shuiyuelou?"

Li Shimin said solemnly: "Naturally it is top-notch. It is said that there were only two assassins who assassinated the emperor back then, but they caused heavy casualties to many masters who protected the emperor, and the martial arts of these masters protecting the emperor are not far behind. "

Hou Junji's complexion changed slightly, and he argued, "That's what the landlord of Jinghua Shuiyue personally did. The killer who assassinated Ke Dun must be much weaker than the landlord, otherwise Gao Bufan and Yu Juluo would be doomed."

"Although Xuanling doesn't know martial arts, it's quite accurate to ask yourself a matchmaker. Does Junji still remember Gao Changqing's reaction when you provoked him twice?" Fang Xuanling asked.

Li Shimin recalled: "Gao Changqing seems to be... indifferent, this son is always so calm, it is hard to guess the depth."

"At the first meeting, Junji was eager to try. Gao Changqing just casually looked at Junji, but I'm sure this son has sensed Junji's intentions. The second time when Junji challenged him directly, Gao Changqing didn't even bat an eyelid. To put it bluntly, I don’t take Junji seriously at all, if I am an elephant, I would react in this way when faced with provocations from ants.” Fang Xuanling guessed that seeing Junji was still so obsessed, He insisted on arguing with him, so he spoke ruthlessly.

Hou Junji's face was flushed, Li Shimin quickly smoothed things over and said: "Gao Changqing may be really strong, but Junji is not that weak in front of him, but it's better to be cautious, Junji, without my nod in the future, don't do it without my approval." Take action against Gao Bufan, for now, there is no need to make him a sworn enemy."

Hou Junji was not angry, but he still nodded and replied, "Junji understands!"

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Changsun Wuji went back to his residence, changed his clothes, washed again to get rid of the smell of alcohol on his body, and then went to pay his respects to his mother, Mrs. Gao.

"My son went drinking? Be careful, your uncle knows how to expose your skin!" Seeing her son's flushed face, Gao asked a little reproachfully.

Changsun Wuji nodded and replied: "Brother Changqing's adopted brother Li Jing was promoted to the post of Shanggu Juncheng. Today, Brother Changqing invited the child to have a drink or two. Uncle also knows about it, so it's okay!"

Hearing this, Gao let go of her worries, said oh, and asked, "Erlang must have gone too, this kid has loved to join in the fun since he was a child."

Changsun Wuji nodded with a wry smile, Gao Shi guessed something when he saw this, patted Sun Wuji's head and said: "It's hard for my son, your father has given you a problem."

Changsun Wuji glanced at the attic, and asked in a low voice, "Is Guanyin's servant girl up there?"

"Here, this kid stays up there all day and doesn't know what he's doing, and he doesn't come down to talk to his mother." Gao complained.

Gao Shi obviously didn't know about Changsun Wugou's work as a female celebrity to earn money, but Changsun Wuji knew about it vaguely, and said with a smile: "My sister is probably reading, I asked the child to borrow some books last night."

"Girls don't have to take the imperial examination. Why do you read so many books? It's serious to make the wedding dress well. After you finish the filial piety for your father, you two have to hurry up to get married. It's fine for your mother. The two villages are worried, and I will have the face to see your father at the spring in the future."

The eldest grandson Wuji's eyes were slightly red, and he held his mother's hands and said, "Mother, what are you talking about, you will live a long life, and you will watch Guanyin's maidservant get married, watch Wuji get married, and see your child become famous. The hall is full of children and grandchildren, and the lintel of the eldest grandson's family is bright."

Gao said with a smile: "My son will definitely revive the eldest grandson's family. Mother believes in you. Go and see your sister."

Changsun Wuji nodded, and suddenly asked in a low voice: "What does Guanyin maidservant mean by herself, has mother ever poked her mouth?"

Gao Shi sighed and said: "Wugou said but it's up to the elders to decide. According to my mother, this girl still can't make up her mind."

Changsun Wuji frowned when he heard the words. Guanyin Maid has been very assertive since she was a child, and she rarely hesitated, but this also reflected that Guanyin Maid had a good impression of Gao Changqing. They met each other, but they were childhood sweethearts with Shimin. As a result, in Guanyin's maidservant's heart, Shimin only had a "tie" with Gao Changqing. It seemed that Shimin was in danger.

Forget it, let the maidservant of Guanyin think carefully before making a decision. Anyway, it is impossible for the maidservant of Guanyin to get married before the three-year filial period expires. In the end who is the better Changqing, we should be able to see the outcome in two years.

"Guanyin maidservant, I'm coming up." Changsun Wuji said loudly as he walked up to the attic, his sister is getting older, even his own brother needs to be more careful, so every time he came to visit his sister, he would yell before entering the room , so as not to encounter embarrassing things.

"Brother, come up." Changsun Wugou's gentle voice came down.

Changsun Wuji went upstairs with a thump, and saw that his younger sister was indeed embroidering the Eight Horses again, so he poked her on the forehead and said in a low voice: "You should take a rest too, don't stop day and night, be careful not to become blind, I can't get married in the future."

The eldest grandson Wugou pursed his lips and said with a smile: "Wouldn't it be better if you don't get married, so you can be with your mother for the rest of your life."

"Go and tell your mother to see if she doesn't slap you." Changsun Wuji said with a low smile.

Changsun Wugou put down the needle and thread in his hand, and asked: "Didn't brother go to a banquet, why did you come back so early?"

"It was a bit unpleasant, and it ended early." Changsun Wuji said.

Changsun Wugou lightly flicked the bangs on his forehead, and asked worriedly: "What's wrong?"

The eldest grandson Wuji glanced at his younger sister, and said with a smile: "Actually, it's nothing. Shimin brought Hou Junji and Fang Xuanling to the banquet today. You know Junji's temperament. He defeated Brother Shixiong and Shiheng. Brother, you even challenged Brother Changqing in public."

"Oh, Hou Junji is a good player next to Erlang, so who wins?" Changsun Wugou asked with a frown.

Changsun Wuji said with a smile: "Changqing didn't make a move, but Li Jing's wife Hong Funv took the lead. I didn't expect this woman to be very good, almost a tie with Junji."

Changsun Wugou breathed a sigh of relief, that is to say, Gao Changqing and Erlang did not directly conflict.

　Going back to my hometown for the Chinese New Year, there will be an update today, and if there are no accidents, there will be an update of [-] words during the Chinese New Year.

　　
　
(End of this chapter)