A Good Landlord in the Tang Dynasty: Emperor Yuan Cong

Chapter 585
At noon, we had lunch at the Duke of Qi’s Mansion.

The head of Tangxing County arranged a sumptuous banquet. After the meal, Qin Qiong stayed until dusk, and had another dinner.Fortunately, now that the walls have been demolished, as long as you don't leave the city at night, no Marquis Wu will lock you up for violating the curfew.

It was already dark when the Wu family and the others left the Qi Duke's Mansion.

However, no one from Fang Ding or Wu Hou dared to make any inquiries. With a hundred Forbidden Army elite cavalry escorts clearing the way, no one would be blind enough to hit Emperor Xin Wu Shaobao.

The Li Zheng and Fang Ding of several squares passing by along the way, as well as the Wuhou of various street shops, and the left and right Wuhou guards patrolling the streets, all respectfully helped to guide the way.

When they got home, the monk's maid Fan Wuniang, Fan Chuying, specially came here with her son Wulang in her arms. Fan Wuniang was very satisfied that her son had arranged a marriage to the daughter of Yu Wenshiji. After all, her son was a concubine. Even if the eldest lady was his aunt, it could not change the fact that he was a concubine.

"Wu Lang is really lucky to be engaged to the prime minister's daughter. Many thanks to Er Lang and the eldest lady."

Huaiyu smiled, "What else can I thank my own son for?"

Wu Chengyou, who was only a little over two years old, didn't know that much yet. He was still holding the two little puppet generals given to him by Qin Qiong, and they were fighting each other.

"Is my son happy?"

"Happy." Wu Chengyou stared at the two of them without ever moving away.

The daughter of the Duke of Ying, the former prime minister, and the direct descendant of the county head, and the Yuwen family was from a famous Guanlong aristocratic family. Such a marriage was of course an excellent one. Fan Chuying was beaming with joy along the way, even if it was not as good as that of Dalang's successor, Princess Shang. Erlang married the daughter of the eldest grandson Wuji, and Silang married the daughter of the fifth surname of Fan Yanglu, but it was better than Sanlang marrying the daughter of Xu Jingzong.

After all, Xu Jingzong is in charge now, and can be regarded as the prime minister at most, while Yu Wenshi and Na have been prime ministers for many years.

"For blacksmithing, you have to rely on your own hard work. Although a good marriage can be helpful, in the end, you still have to rely on yourself. We, the children of the Wu family, do not insist on whether we study literature or martial arts, but we must concentrate on learning the same thing and learn something famous. , Wu Niang, you should pay more attention in the future and guide your children well. When your children grow up, you should also start reading and studying."

Fan Chuying nodded repeatedly, "This child is very active. He likes the puppets of generals and soldiers the most. Maybe he can become a general in the future."

"It's good to be a general," Huaiyu smiled and touched Chengyou's head, "Let's have fun."

The women in the family are all proud and complacent that the Wu family can now marry those famous families. Those concubines whose children have not yet announced their marriage are hoping that Huaiyu can find a good family for their children as soon as possible.

"What's the rush? Spend more energy on cultivating your children,"

It's getting late,

However, the concubines were unwilling to return to their own courtyard immediately. They all stared at Huaiyu with intense eyes. If they were not concerned about the majesty of Fan Xuanfu, the eldest lady of the house, they would probably come to pull her away.

"Don't even look at it. Erlang has traveled thousands of miles and it's been very hard. How can you stand up to you guys acting like wolves and tigers? Let Erlang rest for a few days before we talk.

Take your children back to rest early. If you really have nowhere to vent your energy, just use it on teaching your children. You all have children, so there is no need to be so nervous and anxious. Once your children have been taught, that is their capital. They will be capable in the future. , you can be granted the title of lord and general, even if you are concubines, you can still get the title."

Although a group of concubines felt that the eldest lady was a bit unfair, Erlang immediately pulled him into their room for the night as soon as he came back. As a result, they had eaten enough and now they would not let others touch him.

But there's nothing you can do about it, this is a big lady.

Not only is her father a Duke of Ying, a general, and a governor, but she is also a fierce man who can jump with a giant horse-severing sword and cut off a horse's head with one blow.

Not to be offended, not to be offended.

I can only leave with a little bit of heat.

"Erlang, have a good rest tonight. I won't allow them to get close to you even if I wander around. Your body is fundamental, and you can't hurt your vitality. You see, my adoptive father is still so young. He was a powerful general who once dominated the world, but now he is like a sick cat. "

Huaiyu originally said who would turn over tonight, even if they didn't do anything, just lying down and chatting together would be able to comfort them.
But who knew that Fan Xuanfu would simply let him sleep in the outer courtyard, and no woman would be allowed to come near, so that he could recuperate his energy.

Arriving at the library in the outer courtyard, Xiao Shitou came to greet him.

"Is Alang really going to sleep in the academy tonight?"

"Ah."

"What happened? Did you make your mistress unhappy?"

"What are you kidding about?"

"Alang, Li Pidi and the others said they would come to pay their respects. Do you want to see them?"

Wu Huaiyu brought back many of the students he recruited in Youzhou. Li Jinxing, Wu Sigong, Li Pidi, Li Guicheng, Li Ku Ge, Li Heluo Falcon, and Pang Yanzhang all came back. These young men were Huaiyu's students. , some are still adopted sons, but most of them are the children of the leader Fanhu, and they actually act as hostages when they follow Huaiyu.

Yuwen Chengdu and An Lushan made many military exploits in the battles of Yehuling and Zhengbeixi, and now they have risen rapidly. Although they are appointed to serve in the governor's offices of Raole and Anbei, their grades are only seventh grade. , but he is already well-known, has a battalion of troops, and has some authority in Tibet.

If you can endure loneliness and work hard in Tibet for ten years, you can become a master.

"Let them rest early too."

This night, Wu Huaiyu actually slept relatively soundly, and he was young and vigorous. If there was a beautiful concubine beside him who had not been favored by her husband for two years, it would be inevitable that the thunder from the sky would stir up the fire on the earth.

After sleeping until dawn, Wu Huaiyu felt extremely energetic.

After washing, I stood in the cool breeze of the courtyard and practiced the eight Vajra exercises. Before I finished one set, Shi Shouxin came to inform me.

Huaiyu's students came to see him.It seemed that they had made an appointment in advance, and almost all the official students under Wu Huaiyu's name came together. Li Yifu, Shangguanyi, Pei Xingjian, Xu Ang, Xu Jing, Xu Yushi, Hao Chujun, and Wei Shuyu, eight students made an appointment to visit the teacher.

Of these eight students, Li Yifu and Shangguan Yi are older and were recommended by Wu Huaiyu. They participated in the imperial examination and passed the Jinshi. They are now officials in the Economic Bureau of the East Palace. The others are either studying with the prince in the Chongxian Hall of the East Palace, or Some of them were studying at Menxia Provincial Hongwen Hall, and some were studying at the Imperial College.

Except for Li Yifu and Shangguan Yi, the other six people are either rich or noble. Brothers Xu Ang and Xu Jing are the legitimate sons of Xu Jingzong. Master Xu Yu and Hao Chujun are both descendants of famous families in Anlu. Both father and brother have been worshiped by the general manager and have been granted public titles. .

Not to mention Wei Shuyu, he is Wei Zheng's second son and the fiancé of Wu Huaiyu's fourth sister.

Although Pei Xingjian said that his father and brother died early, his family was the Pei family in Hedong.

"I was supposed to come to see you a long time ago," Li Yifu, dressed in a green robe, said with a smile, "but I was afraid of disturbing the teacher's rest, so I came three days late."

Huaiyu could tell that he was a little proud of himself now. Although his official position in the Economic Affairs Bureau was not high, he was still working part-time as an editor at Chongxian Hall and the Beijing News. He was good at writing articles and could speak well, so he was still working hard now. He is like a fish in water. It is said that even the prince appreciates him and treats this senior brother very well.

Moreover, he was well aware of current affairs. Before he was a Jinshi in junior high school, he had already accepted the appreciation of Wu Huaiyu's uncle, Yuzhou Governor Shishi Yi, and asked Huaiyu to help him act as a matchmaker to book a daughter of the Wu family. Now he is still Wu's son-in-law and Huaiyu's cousin-in-law. With this relationship, Li Yifu is indeed doing well in Chang'an now.

Known as the talented man of the East Palace, Li Yifu also claimed to be from the Li family of Zhao County. He first got closer to the general Li Mengchang and worshiped Li Mengchang as his clan uncle, and then took the initiative to get closer to Li Anqi, the man of the seal, and called him Li Anqi. Brother.

Although Li Anqi's official position is not high, he is also the official of the Fuxi Bureau of the province under his family. He is the official in charge of the talisman and seal from the sixth rank. What's more, this Li Anqi comes from the Hanzhong Fang of the sixth house of the Li family in Zhaojun.

His father was Li Baiyao, the Duke of Anping County, Minister of Rites, and his grandfather was Li Delin, the famous prime minister of the Sui Dynasty.

Compared with Li Mengchang's family, which had declined into starvation at the end of the Sui Dynasty, Li Baiyao's family has always been prosperous.

Li Yifu wanted to marry him. Li Baiyao, who was in his 60s, had a growing affection for this young man who often came to visit with his son. Later, he recognized this nephew and asked his family to include Li Yifu and his son in the family tree.

Li Yifu also changed his identity and became the Li family of Zhao County. He became a son of the fifth surname. His net worth immediately increased greatly. He became the Minister of Rites, Li Baiyao, the Duke of Anping County, and the founding Duke of Wushui County. The nephew of Li Mengchang from Baihu.

When Wu Huaiyu was in Youzhou, he often heard that Li Yifu was doing well in Chang'an.

However, young Li Yifu was still very respectful when facing his teacher Wu Huaiyu. He did not forget that just because he became the Li family of Zhao County and became the nephew of Li Baiyao, the minister of the Ministry of Rites, and Li Mengchang, the general of You Xiaowei. Book.

On the other hand, this student from Shangguan Mansion, although he is married to Hongnong's daughter Yang and is a student from Huaiyu, he has always been pragmatic and low-key in the East Palace and has not gone around trying to cling to others.

The gift that Li Yifu brought was a relatively expensive gold brocade robe, while the gift that Shangguan Yi brought was a collection of Huaiyu poems that he personally copied and compiled.

"His Royal Highness the Crown Prince will be coming soon." Li Yifu said.

He now serves as the prince's attendant and half-teacher. He is deeply trusted by the prince, can come and go freely in front of the prince, and is very eloquent.

Said that Cao Cao Cao Cao will arrive.

Prince Chengqian went straight into the mansion without waiting for his servants to inform him, and couldn't wait to see his teacher Huaiyu.

As soon as they met, they paid homage.

Huaiyu found that the prince Chengqian had grown taller. He had not seen him in the past two years. Now, Chengqian, who was eleven years old, had grown into a little adult. He even had a fluffy beard on his lips, which made him look like an emperor.

He bowed respectfully to Wu Huaiyu.

"Your Highness, I don't dare to be a minister."

"Shaobao is a lonely teacher, and he should behave like a student when he is alone."

Huaiyu was surprised to see the polite prince. He thought that when he first arrived in the East Palace, the prince Chengqian was not like he is now.

He thought about what had been spread to Youzhou from Chang'an in the past two years about the prince, mainly about his handsome appearance, benevolence, filial piety and pure character.

Just at the beginning of this year, Li Gang, a young master in his 80s, was seriously ill and could not walk. Cheng Qian specially arranged a sedan to pick him up. Every time Li Gang came, Cheng Qian would personally help him to the hall, salute respectfully, and then humbly ask for advice.

Although Li Gang's teaching method is still the same, there is no change at all. No matter how good the prince is, he is just nitpicking. However, the prince is no longer impatient. He is always willing to accept the teachings humbly and respectfully. Several times He visited Li Gang's house and even helped him cook medicine himself.

This disciple's benevolence and filial piety made even the emperor nod his head after hearing this.

When Li Gang died of illness, the prince personally wrote an epitaph and erected a monument for him.

Although Wu Huaiyu was a little surprised when he heard this in Youzhou, after all, Cheng Qian had hated Li Gang and other old-fashioned people before.

Cheng Qian was very respectful and enthusiastic towards Huai Yu. He pulled Huai Yu and asked him to talk about the war in Youzhou. He also asked many questions about the people's livelihood conditions in the border areas of Hebei and listened attentively.

"My father once said that he was worried about orphans. He grew up in a deep palace and didn't hear about the hardships of the people. He asked the assistant minister of the East Palace to talk to the orphans about the sufferings of the people. It would be great if he could have the opportunity to follow the teacher on patrols in the border areas and truly understand the people's sentiments. , hearing a hundred times is always better than seeing once.”

"I heard that the teacher is going to the countryside of Sanyuan Longqiao for summer harvest in a few days. I also want to go with him. I also take the opportunity to go deep into the people and understand the people's sentiments. I hope the teacher agrees."

Huaiyu looked at the 11-year-old crown prince with a sincere face and pimples on his face, and he was really surprised.
Is this still the Crown Prince Cheng Qian that he knows?

He has indeed been exchanging letters with the prince in the past two years, not only talking about some classic poems and poems, but also talking about local knowledge and so on. The prince's replies are also quite good, but after all, they are not as direct as facing his feelings face to face.

He didn't know for a moment how much of what Cheng Qian showed before him was true and how false. Did the prince really change a lot and make great progress, or did he say that the child had learned to pretend?
(End of this chapter)