At the end of the Sui Dynasty

Chapter 491 The Flattering Ceiling

Jia Baoyu, described by Cao Xueqin, said a very classic saying. He thought that his daughter was made of water, which was pure and clean, while the man was made of mud, which smelled unsavory.This view is obviously extreme. It is true that daughters should be made of water, but men should not be made of mud. Men made of mud are just smelly men. Real men should be made of steel, with a body like steel. A will of steel.

Men are strong and women are soft. This is natural, determined by physical conditions. Women are in a weak position, but there is also a saying that softness can overcome rigidity. Smart women know how to use their own advantages and use gentle and rational means to change. The will of a man, only a stupid woman will be tough with a man, even shouting to fight and kill, and the one who suffers in the end is often only herself. Even if the goal can be achieved in the end, the loss will definitely be more.

The eldest grandson Wugou is not only a smart woman, but also an intelligent woman. With her tenderness and rationality like water, she changed Gao Bufan's thoughts like spring wind and rain, and at the same time won the respect and love of men. A generation of virtuous queens, really covered!
Gao Bufan agreed, and agreed to temporarily leave Changsun Wugou in Luoyang in order to dispel Yang Guang's suspicion.

In the early morning of the next day, Gao Bufan went to pay his respects to Yang Guang. As soon as he entered the imperial city through the Zuoye gate, a man came up behind him: "Master Gao, please stay, Mr. Gao, please stay!"

Gao Bufan turned around and looked, he was a little puzzled, he saw the tall and strong man who was chasing up behind him, wearing a three-beam Jinxian crown, and a third-rank military officer's court uniform, the key point was that this guy had deep eyes and a high nose, and his pupils were also light blue , it looks like a white race, which looks out of place with this ancient costume.

What's the situation? Are foreigners filming costume dramas?

"I don't know how to address this... my lord?" Gao Bufan asked suspiciously.

With a flattering smile on his face, this person clasped his hands in salute, and introduced himself: "Your official, Wang Shichong, this is the first time we meet, and I would like to ask Mr. Gao to give you some advice."

Gao Bufan's heart skipped a beat, and he thought to himself, this guy is Wang Shichong, and he looks like this!
It is said that this Wang Shichong was originally a barbarian from the Western Regions, his surname was Zhi, and his name was Zhixingman. His grandfather Zhidiaolu was a traveling businessman who died young, and his father was named Zhishou.Most people really can't do what they do because of income.

It turned out that Wang Shichong was still very young when his grandfather Zhidei died. Due to the difficult life, his father Zhishou passed on his beautiful wife to a Sui Dynasty official surnamed Wang, and Zhishou himself took his son Wang Shichong with him. Together they lived in the Wang family and ate soft food from their wife, oh, it should be said to be their ex-wife.

The most amazing thing is that the official surnamed Wang didn't mind at all, and even recognized Wang Shichong as his adopted son. Since then, Wang Shichong also changed his name, from Branch Man to Wang Shichong.

Because of this relationship, Wang Shichong has been ridiculed as a bastard since he was a child, and his insidious and cunning personality is probably caused by this. However, being ridiculed and looked down upon by others has also become the driving force for Wang Shichong to keep climbing.

Because the family background of his stepfather, an official surnamed Wang, was not bad, Wang Shichong was able to dabble in books since he was a child. He was quite talented and learned, especially good at reading military books. Guanyi Tong Sansi, served as Jiangdu Juncheng during the Daye period. Some time ago, he was promoted to Jiangdu Tongshou because of the extermination of Liu Yuanjin, and concurrently served as Jiangdu Palace Supervisor. Calling himself an officer.

Therefore, Wang Shichong's own experience is quite legendary and inspirational!
At this time, Wang Shichong seemed to see Gao Bufan's doubts, and explained with a flattering smile: "I was originally a barbarian from the Western Regions, but later changed my surname to Wang after my mother remarried."

Gao Bufan suddenly said: "It turns out to be Mr. Wang, who has admired his name for a long time, and it is a pleasure to meet him!"

A slight surprise flashed in Wang Shichong's eyes. Because of his barbarian appearance, he was often discriminated against, so he was very sensitive. When he saw Gao Bufan, his expression was natural. It seemed that he really didn't mean to look down on him at all. Very surprised.

It's interesting to say that when Chinese people see foreigners with deep eyes and high noses, they don't consciously look up to them. They don't know that in ancient times, foreigners were discriminated against in China.

"The lower officials have long admired Mr. Gao's name. After the court, if Mr. Gao doesn't dislike it, can you have a meal with the lower officials?!" Wang Shichong smiled flatteringly, and his attitude was very humble. His eyes were expecting, but his heart was hidden. He is a vengeful snake, whoever looks down on him, he will remember this person, when the opportunity comes, he will not hesitate to release the poisonous snake in his heart, rush up to bite, and step on it hard.

Gao Bufan smiled and said: "Master Wang is polite, but this official is not respectful."

As the saying goes, if you know yourself and the enemy, you can win a hundred battles, but the best way to get to know someone is to get close to him. Wang Shichong obviously has this intention, and Gao Bufan also wants to know Wang Shichong's details, so the two "hit it off", and immediately We have a dinner appointment!

Seeing that Gao Bufan readily agreed, Wang Shichong couldn't help being very happy, and his "favor" for Gao Bufan increased greatly. Anyway, Gao Bufan was the first person he met who didn't discriminate against his appearance, and happily accepted his invitation The officials at the same level rubbed their hands "excitedly" and said: "Thank you, Mr. Gao, for your kindness. By the way, when did Mr. Gao return to Luoyang?"

Gao Bufan smiled and said, "I just arrived yesterday!"

Wang Shichong clapped his hands and said: "Coincidentally, Xiaguan only arrived in the past few days. It seems that Xiaguan and Mr. Gao are really destined."

Gao Bufan thought to himself, this guy would be able to get close, and asked calmly: "Master Wang came to Luoyang this time to ask for a war horse?"

Wang Shichong was slightly stunned, shaking his head and said: "Master Gao, why did you say that? Jiangdu's new dragon boat has been built, and the emperor will take a dragon boat to visit Jiangdu after the Mid-Autumn Festival, so he ordered the officials to send the dragon boat to Luoyang."

Gao Bufan suddenly said: "So that's the case, but I heard from others that Mr. Wang asked for a batch of horses from Taipu Temple."

Suspicion flashed in Wang Shichong's eyes, and he said with a flattering smile: "There is indeed such a thing. Although the rebel Liu Yuanjin was wiped out by the subordinate officials by chance, recently the rebel Geqian has become extremely rampant, and the horses under the subordinate officials have been damaged a lot. So I applied for [-] war horses from the Ministry of War, and Yuwen Shaoqing from the Taipu Temple has been handed over to the lower officials a few days ago, ahem, Mr. Gao is well informed, he just entered the city yesterday, and he knew about it."

Wang Shichong is cunning and suspicious by nature. At this time, he can't help but suspect that Gao Bufan is secretly investigating himself, and when he raised his horse, he gave his servant Shaoqing Yu Wenhuaji a lot of benefits, so he was naturally worried that Gao Bufan would expose him.

Gao Bufan smiled indifferently and said: "It's just a coincidence. When I entered the city yesterday, I happened to meet a few acquaintances. They were under the command of General Zhang Xutuo, and they were about to ask for horses from Taipu Temple. They came to Luoyang almost half a day later. It's been a month, and seeing that Mr. Wang got the horse first, he was probably a little dissatisfied, so he complained to the officer."

Wang Shichong's heart skipped a beat, and he said with a smile: "So it turns out that Yuwen Shaoqing is probably too busy to take care of it, and it happens that the subordinate has a little friendship with Yuwen Shaoqing, so the other party gave the subordinate a little face, how about this, Go back and ask the official to help Yuwen Shaoqing."

"In this way, there will be Lord Lao Wang. I think General Zhang will learn about it in the future, and he will accept Lord Wang's favor." Gao Bufan smiled slightly, and then walked forward.

A cold light flashed in Wang Shichong's eyes, and he secretly thought about Gao Bufan's intentions. Is he going to knock the mountain to shake the tiger, point the sword at Yu Wenhuaji, or give me Wang Shichong a note of Mawei?

In fact, Wang Shichong thought too much, Gao Bufan just mentioned it in passing, to solve the problem for Qin Qiong and the others, Da Sui is already rotten, let him continue to rot, why bother to help Da Sui fight corruption, maybe it will cause a commotion After all, Yuwen Zhiji was repaired not long ago. If Yu Wenhuaji is cleaned up again, Yu Wenshu, the old fox, is probably going to fight himself desperately. Let's take it easy and let it be enough!
When it was time to go to court, civil and military officials lined up to enter the Qianyang Hall, and bowed to Yang Guang on the throne. After the ceremony, all the ministers lined up and stood in order.

Gao Bufan quickly glanced at Yang Guang who was sitting on the throne. He hadn't seen him for more than a year. This man seemed to be a lot older, and his hair was a little gray. It seems that the siege of Yanmen City last year really hit Yang Guang hard. It's completely gone from the flying look it used to be, but it looks deeper.

Yang Guanghuan glanced at all the ministers in the hall, and said, "Where is Jiangdu Tongshou Wang Shichong Wang Aiqing?"

Wang Shichong immediately flew forward, and fell to his knees with a plop from a long distance away. He slid forward a few meters and just stopped in front of Yang Guang's throne. The distance was more accurate than a ruler. .

"Your Majesty Wang Shichong, wise father, please allow me to kiss the soles of your great feet!" After Wang Shichong finished speaking, he actually leaned down and kissed the soles of Yang Guang's shoes.

Gao Bufan couldn't help sweating, and secretly called out Niubi, only to find that the ministers in the palace were either smiling or expressionless, as if they had gotten used to it, obviously, this was not the first time Wang Shichong had done this.

A gentle smile appeared on Yang Guang's face, while Empress Xiao beside her covered her mouth and giggled coquettishly.

"Let Wang Aiqing die!" Yang Guang said with a smile.

Wang Shichong hugged Yang Guang's thigh, bowed his head and howled, and Yang Guang asked in surprise, "Why is Wang Aiqing crying?"

Wang Shichong said with snot and tears: "Last year, the emperor was besieged in Yanmen. I was so worried that I couldn't sleep at night. I wished I could raise troops to help the king immediately. Unfortunately, there were no soldiers under my command at that time. Fortunately, the emperor was so blessed that he saved the day. I am overjoyed, I only hope that one day I can raise a million soldiers to conquer the Turks, capture Shibi Khan alive, and avenge the shame of my father!"

Yang Guang couldn't help but said, "Very good, it's rare that Wang Aiqing is so loyal, she is really a loyal minister!"

At this time, Gao Bufan was so impressed that Wang Shichong was the ceiling of flattery, and Yu Shiji, a dog-licking dog, couldn't help but sigh!
Bulls to bulls!

(End of this chapter)