No, gentlemen also guard against

Chapter 415 Marriage

After Li Guo'er asked the question, the study became surprisingly quiet.

Because of the inertia of the conversation just now, Li Guoer faced Ouyang Rong and spoke.

Xie Lingjiang looked at Li Bao'er immediately.

Li Xian, Wei Mei, and Li Dalang were all stunned for a moment, then followed Li Guo'er's gaze and looked at Ouyang Rong, who had a calm expression.

And Ouyang Rong... turned his head to look at Li Dalang with a normal expression.

Li Xian and Wei Mei reacted upon seeing this, and turned their heads to look at Li Dalang.

Li Guo'er calmly looked away and turned his gaze towards Brother.

The noble lady of the Xie family, who had been looking at her, then moved her eyes away, glanced at the senior brother, and then followed the others and looked sideways at Li Dalang.

"You...why are you looking at me? No...it's not to look at Tanlang."

Li Dalang was a little panicked.

Ouyang Rong nodded gently:

"It's true that the young lady of the Qin family hasn't left the palace yet and is still waiting to be married, but she looks like she's quite young, well..."

He seemed to be answering Li Guo'er's question seriously, but his eyes kept falling on Li Dalang, and he didn't know who he was talking to.

Li Dalang wanted to speak, but Li Guo'er answered:

"On the day Xunyangdu picked someone up last time, didn't my father and brother go to Jiangzhou lobby to pick him up together? I must have met Miss Qin, how do you feel?"

Li Xian nodded: "I did meet him once. He and Da Lang are a good match."

Li Dalang hurriedly said: "It seems that he is older than me, so let's forget it..."

Wei Meilu beamed: "Okay, female junior, hold the gold brick."

Li Dalang: "..."

Li Guo'er looked at his unshaven brother: "Brother is not young anymore. It's time to start a family. With family responsibilities, trimming your appearance will help you become more stable."

Everyone nodded in agreement.

Li Dalang looked around with a sad face.

Ouyang Rong suddenly said: "Actually, in this kind of matter, we still have to respect Xia Dalang's opinion and ask for his opinion."

"Correct."

"It makes sense, he has to make the decision himself."

Li Xian, Wei Mei, Li Guo'er and others turned their searching eyes to Li Dalang, who "made his own decisions". The latter stuttered a little:

"Can...can it be later? It's too early now."

"It's too late, I'm just the right age."

Wei Mei shook her head and regretted:

"It's time for you to get married and have children. Before, there was no suitable girl in Longcheng, so you gave up. I see other people marrying at the age of thirteen or fourteen, and other people's children are as old as yours, and their parents have already let them go. I’ve even hugged my grandson..."

Li Guo'er's tone was meaningful:

"Now, this is the granddaughter of General Zuo Wuwei. She is worthy of our family background and your status as the heir apparent. Especially in this current situation, if we can get help from Qin Jingqin... Da Lang knows the importance."

Li Dalang hesitated after listening to the words that were moved with emotion but also with reason.

Li Guo'er took a look and couldn't help but ask, "Isn't this Miss Qin not pretty?"

Li Dalang opened his mouth.

Li Xian Fu Xu recalled:

"Inherited the tall physique of the Qin family, he is slightly taller than Dalang by half a head, there is nothing wrong with him.

"As for the appearance, she looks a little fat... a little rich. Not as good as our Bao'er and niece Xie, but she looks very pleasing to the eye and is a lady. Besides, it's good for a woman to be fatter. This is called plumpness."

Wei Mei's eyes lit up: "Hearing what Qi Lang said, I really want to meet you. Are you rich and fat? Yes, it's easy to give birth."

Li Xian smiled: "When we first met, the young lady of the Qin family was wearing a Taoist robe. She seems to prefer Taoism and has a common language with our family."

Seeing his father and mother talking more and more outrageously, and seeing her as his daughter-in-law, Li Dalang's face was full of dark lines.

Waving his hands like a rattle:

"We haven't even written a word yet. Besides, what's the point of being satisfied? The Qin family and Miss Qin may not necessarily agree. Father, mother, Bao'er, please stop talking."

Wei Mei smiled and said: "Good things take time. It doesn't matter if you are not familiar with her now. After a while, you will become... Well, I will find a chance to meet Miss Qin someday."

Li Guo'er's pretty face was tense and her tone was mature: "Brother, when you marry a good wife, don't look at the skin."

"..." Li Dalang.

He couldn't help but glare at A-mei, who had nothing to do with the word "virtuous", and lowered his voice:

"Don't forget, Bao'er. When I get married, it will be your turn. In such a hurry, Bao'er also wants to be rushed?"

Li Guo'er said "Oh" softly, nodded and said:

"Then you should marry first."

Such a cruel sister... Li Dalang suddenly fell in love with her.

Ouyang Rong listened for a while, thought about it, and finally said something fair to his friend:

"Uncle and aunt are a little anxious. After all, the first important thing in life is to see whether the elder likes him or not. If you don't like me, you will be in trouble after marriage. Don't be too hasty. This matter... let's get in touch first."

Li Dalang had just breathed a sigh of relief, but before he could cast a thankful look at his friend, he heard Xie Lingjiang on the side suddenly say:

"In the past two days, Uncle Qin is going to lead an army, and he may have to bring the accompanying Qin family children, but it is not convenient to take Miss Qin with him. At the dinner, I asked, Miss Qin is only for Qin Jingqin this time I'll see you off and return to Yangzhou after everything is over.

"How about... Bao'er and I invite Miss Qin to stay in Xunyang City for a few more days.

"Da Lang just wants to meet you and get to know each other, how about you?"

Li Dalang was helpless: "Miss Xie, why can't you... also..."

Xie Lingjiang handed the peeled pear to Ouyang Rong, bit his lip gently and said:

"Sometimes fate is so wonderful. How do you know if you don't try? Don't resist too much because of your parents' orders. Be more patient and try to be in the same place. What if... what if it is indeed the right person? Wouldn't everyone be happy? , it is better than regretting it later and missing out, so the most important thing is to be patient.”

This familiar tone made Li Dalang swallow his words and couldn't help but look at Xie Lingjiang, who had a serious expression, and then at his friend who was grinning and chewing a pear next to him.

Finally, under the gaze of everyone, he hesitated for a while.

"Okay." He nodded reluctantly.

Li Guo'er suddenly walked over and patted his brother on the shoulder in a rather old-fashioned way:

"Brother, I need to take care of my image. I need to trim my beard and clean my face. Learn this from Ouyang Lianghan, and also dress... In short, don't forget that your surname is Li. Come on, you will definitely get it. This is just a daughter of the Qin family."

"..." Ouyang Rong always felt that Li Guo'er was talking about his handsome face.

But I don't know whether I should be angry or happy... As expected of you, Li Guo'er, praising others seems to be a disservice.

Li Dalang was not happy: "Amei can stand and talk without back pain."

Li Guo'er, wearing a light blue palace dress, jumped off the stool lightly, holding her head high:

"If I were a man, I would marry all the girls of the five surnames, not to mention the daughters of the Qin family. I would be able to impress them all and capture them at my fingertips."

Li Dalang looked at her silently for a while, then suddenly turned his head and suggested seriously:

"Liang Han, are there any young talents in the Qin family? My sister is obviously more suitable than me."

"...??"

Li Guo'er nodded: "I'm not a human brother."

Everyone was speechless.

After a while, the discussion in the study ended with Li Guoer's frosty face and Li Dalang's reluctant agreement.

The next day, in the Jiangzhou lobby, a military affairs meeting was discussed all morning and finally ended.

After the show, Ouyang Rong walked out of the main hall and met Xie Lingjiang at the entrance of the Jiangzhou lobby. I found that Xie Ling Jiang was chatting with Qin Ying, without saying a word.

The latter, like Xie Lingjiang, was waiting for Qin Jingqin, Ouyang Rong and others to leave the meeting.

After seeing Ouyang Rong come out, Qin Ying stopped talking and looked away.

The three of them waited together for a while.

Soon, a tall old man in gray plain clothes walked out of the Jiangzhou lobby surrounded by people.

Under Wang Lengran's suspicious gaze not far away, Ouyang Rong and Xie Lingjiang stepped forward to greet him.

Ouyang Rong found that Wang Lengran had been a little distracted since the meeting today. He also had two dark circles under his eyes when he came in the morning. It seemed that his sleep quality recently was worrying.

Qin Jingqin walked out of the lobby after the meeting and saw his granddaughter, Ouyang Rong and others coming to greet him. His expression was no longer the calm and severe one at the meeting just now, but a little more kind.

Qin Jingqin did not turn his back on Ouyang Rong and Xie Lingjiang, who had dinner together last night, and exchanged a few pleasantries calmly.

The group of people walked and talked.

"Lianghan..."

"Uncle Qin..."

Ouyang Rong and Qin Jingqin spoke almost at the same time, their words colliding with each other.

"You speak first."

Qin Jingqin waved his hand and said indifferently.

Ouyang Rong and Xie Lingjiang looked at each other and spoke slowly...

According to the decision discussed at the Xunyang Palace last night, Ouyang Rong invited the Qin family or businesses close to the Qin family to join in the construction of the Xunyang Grottoes.

"Oh?"

After hearing this, Qin Jingqin raised his eyebrows slightly.

He didn't respond immediately.

Ouyang Rong didn't push it, as if he had never mentioned it before.

After a while, Qin Jingqin seemed to have forgotten the invitation. Without mentioning it, he took the initiative to speak:

“I just wanted to ask if Liang Han has anyone to recommend as a general for the forward army.

"I heard yesterday that when Zhu Lingxu was in charge of the front army, Liang Han and King Xunyang recommended Captain Qin Guoyi from Zhechong Prefecture in Jiangzhou as a forward, but he was politely rejected."

Ouyang Rong was stunned and nodded: "Yes, there is such a thing."

He didn't expect Qin Jingqin to mention it suddenly.

Qin Jingqin walked in front with his hands behind his back. He pondered for a moment and said, "Liang Han, please tell me carefully about this person."

Ouyang Rong was a little hesitant.

Qin Jingqin waved his hand: "You don't have to avoid relatives to promote talents. I will also go and investigate, and you will understand by listening. You can rest assured, good man."

After Ouyang Rong heard this, he no longer hesitated and talked about Qin Heng in front of Qin Jingqin. Naturally, he made some positive comments. Of course, he also pointed out some shortcomings of "being aloof and tough" and "being difficult to deal with colleagues".

Qin Jingqin nodded and listened silently.

When the group arrived at the house where Qin Jingqin temporarily lived, Ouyang Rong and Xie Lingjiang stopped.

Saying goodbye to each other, before leaving, Xie Lingjiang turned around:

"Mr. Qin is going to go on an expedition in the next few days. Why don't the Qin sisters stay in Xunyang City? I happen to have nothing to do with my sister Guo'er from the palace recently. How about taking the Qin sisters to visit Xunyang together?"

Qin Jingqin and Qin Ying looked at each other. The latter was a little surprised. He looked at the pretty and sincere face of the noble Xie family and replied tentatively:

"Let me think about it."

"Okay." Xie Lingjiang nodded generously without urging.

Ouyang Rong watched Qin Jingqin and Qin Ying enter the house, then turned and left...

The grandson and granddaughter of the Qin family did not keep Ouyang Rong and Prince Xunyang waiting for too long.

On the afternoon of the second day, a reply came from Qin Jingqin. Although it was relatively tactful, it stated two things.

One thing is that the Qin family is willing to donate a share of funds and manpower to build a Buddha statue of similar specifications in Xunyang Grottoes, which can be regarded as a blessing for His Majesty and Dazhou Songde.

Another thing is that Qin Ying will stay temporarily to take care of the construction of the grottoes donated by the Qin family at Shuangfeng Peak. At the same time, he accepted the invitation from Xie Lingjiang and the little princess of Xunyang Palace to visit Xunyang.

The reply came that in the afternoon of the same day, Qin Jingqin had sorted out the troops and horses of the former army with great efficiency, and gave instructions in public for the expedition the next day.

At the same time, Qin Heng, the captain of Guoyi in Jiangzhou Zhechong Prefecture, who had been sitting on the bench, was appointed as a forward general, which aroused the surprise of Jiangzhou officials and Zhechong Prefecture generals.

Wang Lengran's face turned a little blue and purple, and he was faintly beaten.

Many Jiangzhou officials and generals from Zhechong Mansion quietly looked at him.

Ever since King Xunyang and Changshi Ouyang recommended Qin Heng that day, Qin Heng has been suppressed and ignored by the governor. Now he is on the rise, and many people have become more active and look at King Xunyang and Changshi Ouyang. Same...

Ouyang Rong didn't know whether this appointment or dismissal was due to his recommendation.

Although at the study meeting last night, Li Guoer and the others speculated that it might be the result of Qin Jingqin's goodwill and exchange of rewards.

However, he did feel that Qin Jingqin did not look like this kind of commander. This famous general of the Great Zhou Dynasty had a stern, even harsh style when it came to military matters. He never joked and his acting style focused on the overall situation.

Therefore, it may be that Qin Heng passed Qin Jingqin's interview due to his excellent qualities.

But Qin Heng obviously didn't think so.

Only when you have been buried at the local grassroots level for a long time can you fully understand how valuable an opportunity to be "casually recommended" in front of big people is.

Qin Heng was very grateful to Ouyang Rong. At noon that day, he placed azaleas on the wall and invited him to have a gathering at Yunshui Pavilion.

Ouyang Rong got the coded message from Ye Weilai and guessed that it was related to the matter of gratitude. He hesitated and did not go there. He just asked Yan Liulang to go and toast him on his behalf to see off and congratulate Qin Heng on his victory.

The suspicions that should be avoided should still be avoided, especially when the weather is calm and the situation is favorable.

Early that morning, the reorganized former expeditionary army officially set off for the expedition.

Qin Jingqin seemed to have followed Ouyang Rong's analysis and judgment at the family banquet that night. He no longer hesitated and took advantage of the abundant food in autumn to launch a thunderous attack and attack Hongzhou.

In the morning light, Ouyang Rong stood on the top of the city and watched Qin Jingqin's conquest army leave.

The early morning sun shone coldly on the armor of the long military column in the distance. From Ouyang Rong's high point of view, it looked like the golden scales on a swimming dragon.

"The armor's light is opening towards the sun's golden scales..." the young man in fox white fur muttered to himself.

He helped everything he could, whether it was making suggestions or recommending people.

At present, the suppression of rebellion on the frontline battlefield has come to an end for Ouyang Rong, and he can only place his hopes on Qin Jingqin, a veteran.

As for him.

He stayed in Jiangzhou to handle the continuous logistics of the army, and at the same time, he also had the most important thing during his term as Jiangzhou Governor...the completion of the construction of the Donglin Giant Buddha!

　I had a heavy head for two days, sore throat, rhinitis, and diarrhea. I took a lunch break today and finally felt better. Sure enough, sleeping is the best way to rest...

　　

　

(End of this chapter)