Red Tang

Li Kuo looked at the ceremonial officer with some surprise, as if he couldn't believe that he was the one who got the military officer of Xuanjie.This reward came too suddenly and too timely, which made the young man feel a deep sense of fear.Human nature is really a wonderful thing. Often you pursue an object very hard, and when you don’t get it, you go to great lengths to keep it in your pocket, but after you get it, you don’t dare to play with it, for fear of losing it again if you don’t pay attention.This phenomenon is very obvious in the slowness of the boy's movements. When Zhang Yanji kept pulling at the corner of Li Kuo's clothes, it realized that it was time to give thanks.

The young man took a few steps forward, then bowed down towards His Majesty's throne. "The minister and the prince's guests thank His Majesty Long En."

Li Longji was quite satisfied with the boy's performance. The boy's astonishment, panic, and gratitude well satisfied the Emperor Tang's sense of respect.The officials in the capital are too slippery, and they come and go at the feet of the emperor all day long, so that these officials have developed a habit of thinking about the psychology of the lord.Before doing anything, you have to think about it, what does the emperor think about this matter, and how can I answer to please the emperor?Blind flattery and pretentiousness made Li Longji feel sick, what he saw was the same kind and respectful face.That official smile and unrestrained tone sent a chill down the spine.And Li Kuo's attitude is just the most authentic and simple embodiment of the thoughts in his heart.

Li Longji smiled slightly at the corner of his mouth, and said kindly: "Lieutenant Li, there is no need to be polite. I respect your perseverance and courage to grant you an official position. If you want to learn and make progress, don't let me down!"

The young man was grateful and leaned over and said, "I will live up to your Majesty's high expectations." After thinking for a while, Li Kuo gritted his teeth and said in a deep voice: "However, this tactic is not the work of one minister alone. Zhang Shilang's son and another minister All my friends planned it. If I am the only one to enjoy this reward, I will be really terrified!"

Li Longji frowned, and smiled in anger.This backward Confucian scholar actually came to beg for favor from himself. Do you really think that granting an official position can be bargained like a villager selling cheap vegetables?Li Longji was about to get angry, but he heard Concubine Yang "giggle" and said with a smile: "Your Majesty, it's rare that the young gentleman of the Li family is so affectionate and righteous. If not, Your Majesty will agree to grant him the official positions of those two scholars together."

Li Longji showed a little displeasure on his face, although he loved Concubine Yang extremely, and almost responded to every request.But she still interfered with his handling of political affairs in public, which still made him feel a little embarrassed.As if seeing what Sanlang was thinking in her own mind, Concubine Yang shook Luo Shanjiao lightly, turned around and said angrily: "Your Majesty clearly said that if you lost the bet, you would give a poem as a birthday gift to your concubine, but now you don't give any explanation to your concubine, it seems There are no concubines in my heart."

Li Longji didn't expect Concubine Yang to use this trick, and his mind was blank, and he was in a mess for an instant.After calming down for a while, Li Longji moved Concubine Yang lightly and turned around, and said with a soft smile: "What is Aifei talking about? How have I forgotten my promise to you? Isn't it just a poem? What's the problem? I'll give it to you."

Concubine Yang said angrily: "No. You only agree when people mention you. If you are sincere to others, you will agree to Captain Li's request and give the other two military posts." Li Longji had nothing to do with Concubine Yang. His temper changed his will, bestowing Zhang Yanji and Zhou Wuzui as Captain Renyong, which is considered a betrayal of Li Kuo's favor.

After the polo game, His Majesty's family banquet was held. Except for some dignitaries such as Ge Shuhan and Li Linfu who were left behind for the banquet, the rest of the people all retired according to the order.Zhang Yanji half-armed Li Kuo and walked slowly towards the Chunming Gate, complaining as he walked, "Your Majesty is still too biased. Those Qiu Ba deliberately hurt you, brother Kuoer. Your Majesty handed them over without decree to convict you." I gave it to Ge Shuhan. On the surface, the old fox Ge Shuhan pretended to be terrified and killed his relatives righteously, but secretly scolded you secretly.

"Misfortune comes from the mouth!" Li Kuo covered his friend's big mouth lightly, and sighed: "There is no fairness at this time. Who said that my brother Shu Han is the Jiedu envoy who also leads Hexi and Longyou. His Majesty still needs him, so he will give him some face. According to me, His Majesty has treated us with the utmost benevolence."

As soon as he left Xingqing Palace, he saw Zhang Fu standing outside the palace gate.

"Young master, you are back. The third master returned to Chang'an from the middle of Sichuan to report on his work, and he will arrive in Chang'an today. The master asked me to pick you up for a family dinner."

Zhang Yanji was about to speak, but behind him he heard Chen Runzhi, Pei Xingchen and others chasing after him.Pei Xingchen cupped his hands at Li Kuo and said, "Brother, I was bad before, and I always refused to accept that you were granted an official position as an exception. In today's polo match, brother Kuo, everyone has seen your actions. If anyone dares to Chew your tongue, I, Pei Xingchen, will be the first to never finish with him!"

Li Kuo smiled lightly, and said politely: "It's okay, brother Pei is far more knowledgeable and tolerant than my stupid brother, so you don't have to worry about these trivial matters. But if you have good wine and meat in the future, don't forget me, brother."

"Interesting, interesting. Everyone knows that wonderful people are hard to come by. It is really lucky that Pei was able to meet brother Kuo'er."

Chen Runzhi said: "Today, Brother Kuoxian was conferred by His Majesty as the Captain of Xuanjie. It is really gratifying and congratulatory. I wonder what plans Brother Kuoxian will have in the future?"

Li Kuo thought for a while and said: "Who can say what will happen in the future, but if it is possible, I would like to go to the army."

"In the military?" Chen Runzhi frowned. In his mind, military positions are far superior to agriculture, industry, and business.But in the final analysis, it is not as elegant as a civil servant, although he also yearns for the carefree life of getting on the horse and fighting the madman, and dismounting the horse.But if he is really asked to go far beyond the Great Wall, it is absolutely impossible for him to spend the whole day with the long river, with the smoke and sand all over the city as companions.All dynasties and dynasties have used soldiers more than they have reused, but it makes sense when you think about it carefully.

"Yes, I am ashamed to say that I have never left Chang'an City in my life. Now that I have the opportunity, I really want to take a walk outside to change the rhythm of life."

"So, I'm afraid that my Tang Dynasty will have a Ban Zhongsheng (Note 1)." Chen Runzhi replied, not wanting to spoil the harmonious atmosphere just now.

"At that time, I don't know if anyone will be willing to be the Captain Dou (Note 2)?" Li Kuo said with a slight smile.

"It's really interesting to chat with brother Kuo. During the lunch banquet, everyone's heart is on the ball game, and they are not in the mood. If not, I will be the host tonight. Let's go to Pingkang Fang for a drink to celebrate the gift from brother Kuo Xian. Our victory!" Chen Runzhi said loudly.

"Celebrate the victory given to us by Brother Kuo!" A group of children from the aristocratic family laughed in unison.

Li Kuo frowned slightly, looked at Zhang Yanji, who was full of joy, and finally responded, "If that's the case, then respect is worse than obedience."

Zhang Yanji was thinking of how to find an excuse to avoid the family banquet, so he was very happy.He rushed to Zhang Fu and said, "You heard it all, my lord, I will go to a banquet with my colleagues. If Grandpa asks about the restaurant, you can say that it is in Taibai House in Dongshi!"

"Young master! Young master!" Ah Fu still wanted to remind him, but found that his young master had already disappeared in the rushing crowds on both sides of Chang'an City Square.

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The galaxy turns in the sky, and the curtain hangs in the world.The red candles are dim and the tents are dimmed, and the west corner of the small building is broken and the rainbow is bright.Leaning on the railing, waiting for the birth of the moon.

The bright moon hangs high, and the lanterns are just beginning to come on.In Pingkang Square in Chang'an City, Li Kuo was drinking wine, percussion music, composing poems and drinking tea with Chen Run and his party.

Chang'an City is roughly divided into North City, Central City, and South City according to the city plan.The northern city is naturally the seat of the imperial city. It is surrounded by the Wei River to absorb the aura of heaven and earth. From the Longshouyuan, it overlooks the whole di du and even the world... But in terms of the prosperity of the people, it is impossible to find a place in the southern city that can compare with that in the city. Pingkang Square.

Taking a sip of tea, Chen Runzhi said, "Although Brother Kuo Xian grew up in Chang'an since he was a child, he devoted himself to studying, so he must not know much about Fengyue. I think Chang'an is prosperous and beautiful, and this Yingchun Pavilion is the first class in the city. One of the famous buildings, two of the three great fairies in Pingkangfang came from this pavilion." After speaking, he nodded lightly to the servant standing beside him.

I saw the rich door opened lightly, and two young girls in palace attire entered slowly, dragging half-walled gauze chiffon skirts.The first person is about [-] years old, wearing a large light yellow petticoat that drags to the ground.The curved willow eyebrows set off the delicate and handsome face, making her even more lovely and tender.The latter one is a little older, wearing a pomegranate skirt with a tight seductive body, coupled with that charming and graceful body, it makes people's hearts sway.Although she was not wearing any makeup and had a plain face, she couldn't hide her alluring beauty at all.

I saw the two of them walking to Chen Runzhi's side, saluted and said, "Little girl Qin Lanqing, Han Yunxi passes Mr. Chen."

Thinking that Chen Runzhi should be a veteran in Fengyue Field, he only smiled slightly and gestured: "Lanqing, Yunxi, this is Mr. Li Kuo. Brother Kuo Xian is the leader of the younger generation of the Li family in Longxi. You two should be good to each other." I'm waiting for you."

Han Yunxi seemed to be used to seeing children from such aristocratic families, and he only saluted Li Kuo symbolically, but had no intention of getting close to him.

Li Kuo didn't think it was annoying, and smiled lightly: "It is said that a hero smiles as a beauty, I didn't take it seriously at first, but now I see the beauty of the two sisters, and I know what is the beauty of a country and a city." But he didn't move away from the two beauties, and there was a bit of admiration and approval in his eyes.

Then Qin Lanqing thought it was Han Yunxi's age, so she just bowed her body and said: "My family sees Mr. Li's handsome face and elegant temperament, he must be proficient in six arts. I wonder if Mr. Li is interested in listening to a little girl?"

Hearing this, Zhang Yanji grabbed the conversation and said, "It's so good! I've heard of Chang'an Xiaosijue (Note 3) Art Crown Chang'an, Li Yuehua's Qingxiao, Qin Lanqing's Guqin, Han Yunxi's green waist, plus The fragrance of Helan Yunchu. Now that Miss Qin can play a song for her face, it is really a great joy in life!"

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Note 1: Ban Zhongsheng, Ban Chao.Do you want Xiao Qi to join the army?

Note 2: Dou Duwei, that is, Fengche Duwei Dou Gu.During the period when he was ordered to send troops to attack the Huns, he appreciated Ban Chao a lot, and he had the kindness of knowing him.

Note 3: There are four masterpieces in the Tang Dynasty: Li Bai's poems, Zhang Xu's calligraphy, Wu Daozi's paintings, and Gongsun Da Niang's sword dance.Xiao Sijue was compiled by Liu Yun.

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