Red Tang

After Li Kuo was awarded the official post of school lieutenant, he commanded more than 1 soldiers of the Suzaku Regiment.Gui Delang's master Zhang Shouyu and the secretary in charge Gao Shi successively took care of the soldiers Cao Canjun, choosing the best weapons and armor for the Suzaku regiment.Therefore, looking at the reorganized Shence Army, the Suzaku Regiment has the brightest armor, the most powerful weapons, and the bravest soldiers are the most energetic.Master Lang General Zhang was afraid that this young man would not be able to cope with complicated military affairs, so he specially selected a few smart and capable recorders from his side (Note [-]) and gave them to the new school lieutenant.

For these recorders appointed by Zhang Shouyu, Li Kuo also gave important tasks one after another.Whether it is the palace newspaper issued by the imperial court or the important files in the military camp, they are all archived and kept by these recorders.These recorders are just petty officials below the eighth rank, how have they ever received such trust?After being flattered, they followed the order of the school lieutenant Mr. Li and handled the camp Chinese case files in an orderly manner.

The brave soldiers of the Suzaku Regiment, since the siege exercise, have admired the five bodies of their captain, and they all patted their chests and said that they have been with the captain since then.Some direct descendants of the New Third Brigade have experienced "actual combat" with the captain, and are naturally admired and sought after in the regiment.Under their vigorous publicity, Captain Captain was portrayed as a resolute, alert and responsible general.These recruits were spitting and talking eloquently, from the exhausting trick of running around the city, to the amazing surprise attack of climbing the city.All military operations are embellished by them, vividly and vividly described into small jokes, and the hero in this little joke will always be the wise and mighty captain.

Of course, there will also be some young people spreading rumors everywhere, lest the world will not be chaotic.Most of these people are veterans of the imperial guards. Because they can't get used to Li Kuo, a little boy leading a regiment of soldiers alone, they spread rumors everywhere that their school lieutenant obtained his official position by relying on the shade of his relationship.This remark quickly angered the recruits of the Suzaku Regiment. In their eyes, their captain was an upright and responsible man, so how could they tolerate their slander.Therefore, there was no need for the lieutenant to speak, Zheng Pu Dahammer of the Personal Guard led a dozen or so brothers, and in the dead of night sneaked into the houses where rumors were being spread and beat them up.At midnight the next morning, the distressed appearance of those beaten soldiers appeared in everyone's eyes.But suffering from no evidence, they had to smash their teeth and swallow it in their stomachs.After this incident, those people knew how powerful their school lieutenant was, and they no longer dared to spread rumors in the army in an attempt to confuse the public.

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It was already September at this time, the dry heat gradually dissipated, and people's hearts sank.After finishing the autumn harvest, the fertile fields in Guanzhong are full of yellow straw, which is really gratifying to look at.The farmer who has been tired for a year can always breathe a sigh of relief, or sit in the field on the night when the moon is bright and the stars are sparse, and chat with the silly boy, or sit cross-legged on the kang and boast to his mother-in-law about the year. harvest.Those buckets of millet are all the lives of the farmers, and the land in Guanzhong is oily, otherwise why have there been so many famines in the Central Plains and the famine has not spread to Qinzhong?The emperor collected the imperial rations for one year, and at least he left the rations for the next year to the farmers. Everyone admired this holy son from the bottom of their hearts.Farmers are the most contented. Whoever gives them a little hope in life, they will miss him for the rest of their lives.

The farmers were relieved, and the officials were free.It's September again for the clothing leave, and the [-]-day break is quite a temptation.His Majesty the Emperor has a decree that all internal and external officials will take a regular break.The Shence Army in the Southern Yamen of the Imperial City was no exception. Marshal Ge Shuhan gave everyone a long vacation with a wave of his hand.However, Li Kuo really made a mistake. In his opinion, since he has entered the army, he should not devote himself to the world of flowers and flowers, but should concentrate on studying the art of war in order to serve the court.However, Gao Shi didn't allow the boy to stay in the barracks, so he accepted an invitation for him with a wave of his hand.Mrs. Guo Guo held a banquet in her house, and invited famous scholars and officials from all over the world.Li Xiaolang's outstanding performance in the court polo game left a deep impression on her, and she would like to meet him.Li Kuo couldn't evade several times, so he had no choice but to admit his bad luck, and under the instigation of Zhang Yanji and Zhou Wuzui, he became the guest of Mrs. Guo's banquet in a daze.

Since the banquet was held at home, apart from the celebrities in Chang'an, people from the Yang clan were also indispensable.Among them, the minister of the Ministry of Rites, Wailang, a member of Duzhi, and Yang Zhao, the imperial servant, are the pillars of the Yang family in Chang'an, Kyoto.This person is quite calm and practiced in every move, and he already has the demeanor of a prime minister. (Note 2) Although his elder brother, Yang Yu, also held the prominent position of Hongluqing, Yang Zhao made the decisions in everything.Although the three concubines of the Yang family were all conferred the titles of Mrs. Guo, they are women's generation after all, and there are some things that are not easy to come forward.Except for Mrs. Guo Guo who often appeared at banquets and banquets to mediate the political interests of the Yang family, the other two of them seldom asked about the affairs of the Yang family.In this way, Yang Zhao became the representative of the Yang family, and his presence on any matter represented the attitude of the Yang family.

Mrs. Guo's mansion was built at the west end of Xuanyangfang. The whole mansion is grand in regulation and magnificent, and it actually takes up nearly one-third of the square.Today, Mrs. Guo Guo held a big banquet in the mansion, and Yang Ping, the steward of the Yang mansion, was the busiest.Although Ping Bo is nearly fifty years old, his body is quite strong.He bowed and stood in front of Zhu Qi's mansion, greeted and sent him off very neatly.It is really not easy to say that it is not easy to do a good job in the management of this wealthy family.For secular utilitarianism, there will naturally be many low-ranking officials, candidates and tribute students who came to Beijing to rush for the exam to come to pay homage to the Patriarch.For this kind of person, the person in charge should neither be too attentive nor too indifferent.If he was too attentive, he lost his worth and let the Patriarch lose face for nothing.Being too neglected will lose the reputation of the patriarch for supporting the younger generation, and it is not a good thing in the Tang Dynasty where life is like gold.Besides, as the old saying goes, don't bully young people into being poor.Who would have guessed that the poor scholar in front of you would become the prime minister in a few decades?In the morning, he was Tian Shelang, and in the evening, he went to Tianzitang.These things are not sure in Datang.Those who are in charge should be born with a sharp tongue and an exquisite heart.When you see what someone says, try to figure out what the Patriarch means before doing something, so that even if there is a slight omission in what you do, the Patriarch will not pursue it for the sake of hard work.

Yang Ping still has a lot of admiration for his own Patriarch.Since he signed the deed of selling himself at the age of 16 and entered the Yang family, he has served two generations of the Yang family for 30 years.Later, the old Patriarch died of illness, and Yang's parents drove the current Mrs. Guo out of the mansion.At that time, Yang Ping didn't know what to think, but he left the mansion with the young ladies.Unexpectedly, stupid people have stupid blessings. Later, the fourth young lady was made a noble concubine, and then several young ladies were also made Mrs. Guo.For a time, the Yang family alone attained the Tao, and the chickens and dogs ascended to heaven.Distant brothers and uncles who avoided the ladies on weekdays all came over cheekily to recognize their relatives.After the third lady gave them a lesson, she could only sigh, and recognized these rascal brothers.What else could be done?No matter how smart and capable the ladies are, they are still daughters.If the Yang family wants to become a wealthy family, if they want to have a say in this Tang Dynasty, they still have to rely on men. (Note 1)

"Hey, Uncle Ping, Master Zhang is here, can you come and pick him up?" Yang Qiang, the concierge, winked at Yang Ping and reminded him softly.

"Ah!" The muscles on Ping Bo's face twitched, and he jumped out of his contemplation in an instant.

"My lord Zhang, my wife will be very happy to invite you to come here." Yang Ping walked forward a few steps, bowed and gave a professional smile.

Zhang Zongzheng, the minister of the Ministry of Industry, did not dare to accept this gift, so he hurriedly gave Yang Ping a face.

"Uncle Yang, what are you talking about? Mrs. Guo Guo's being able to see me, Zhang Zong, is my blessing. How dare I bother you to go out to greet the old man?" Regarding the manager in front of him, Zhang Zongzheng did not dare at all offend.The seventh-rank official of the concierge of the prime minister of the capital, the steward of Mrs. Guo's mansion is the number one person who holds real power in Yang's house.If you offend him, don't say anything else, just saying bad things about Zhang Zongzheng in front of Mrs. Guo Guo is enough for yourself.Don't look at him as a chief official, maybe if Mrs. Guo Guo moves her finger, she will be relegated to Lingnan to catch elephants. (Note 5)

Yang Ping accepted this help silently. He has been in charge for so many years, and he knows the mentality of these officials in scarlet and red best.The more courteous you are to them, the more disturbed they will be.It's better to receive his respect, and both parties will be at ease.

"Hurry up and invite me inside." After being saluted by the servant, Yang Ping felt very relieved.But he didn't dare to neglect the distinguished guest, and hastily invited Zhang Zongzhengyan into the vermilion lacquer gate.

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"Yanji, isn't this your grandfather?" Li Kuo shrugged and joked.

"This Chang'an is really small!" Mr. Zhang Xiaolang's face fainted, and he stroked his forehead and sighed.

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Note 1: According to the "Tang Liu Dian", there is always one person in the military recorder and one person in the military recorder.Recorder: In charge of the general record book, equivalent to the current secretary.

Note 2: It is recorded in history that until the seventh year of Tianbao, Yang Zhao concurrently held [-] official positions such as the leader of the branch, Wailang, and Shi Yushi.Basically became the second person with real power besides Li Linfu.

Note 3: Mrs. Guo Guo was also canonized this year.According to the records of "Chang'an Zhi" and "Tang Dynasty Two Capital Square Research", the mansion of Mrs. Guo was built in Xuanyangfang, which was originally Webster's old house.

Note 4: Regarding the ranking of the four sisters of the Yang family, here is a brief introduction.The eldest sister is Mrs. Han, the third sister is Mrs. Guo, the eighth sister is Mrs. Qin, and Yang Yuhuan is the last one.Of course, this ranking includes brothers.

Note 5: Lingnan refers to the area south of the Five Ridges in southern China, which is equivalent to the entire territory of Guangdong, Guangxi and Hainan, as well as parts of Hunan and Jiangxi provinces.It also includes the area around the Red River Delta in Vietnam that was once ruled by the Chinese dynasty.The Tang Dynasty is mighty, with such a wide territory.

ps: Liu Yun is feeling very uncomfortable today, and even vomits blood, but he still resolutely presents a chapter with both hands.