First Minister of the Tang Dynasty

Chapter 139 Getting Married

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Finally, the tedious etiquette process was over, and Gao rushed out of the bridal chamber and came to the banquet hall.

The hall was already full of voices, Gao Chong first went to thank Li Yuan first, and then thanked the distinguished guests one by one.

Among them, what surprised Gao Chong was that there were two old men sitting on the desks near Li Yuan, but Gao Chong didn't know him. On the other hand, Li Yuan, Gao Junya and even Pei Ji all respected those two people, and from time to time Raise your glass.

When Gao Chong went to have a drink with Li Shimin and others, Liu Hongji put his arms around Gao Chong's shoulders and praised: "After all, it is a famous family in Bohai. The elders of the Lu family in Fanyang and the Xue family in Hedong have come to congratulate them."

In his tone, Liu Hongji did not hide his admiration at all. After all, the Lu and Xue families are all first-class families in the world, and although Liu Hongji was also born in the wealthy family of Chiyang in Guanzhong, and his father Liu was promoted to the governor, he was just not in the top class after all. The wealthy family in the country is far from reaching the level of five surnames, seven surnames, and four surnames in Guanzhong.

Seeing Gao Chong's appearance, Li Shimin also asked curiously: "That should be Grandmother Ling and Lingtang's natal family, don't you know you?"

Gao Chong shook his head, "My aunt's natal family, I also know Xue Bobao who was recommended to you a few days ago. As for my aunt's natal family, I only know Lu Chisong and his son, who are members of the Ministry of War."

Lu Chisong is a member of the Lu family of Fan Yang, and according to seniority, he is the nephew of Gao Chong's grandmother, Mrs. Lu.

In the 13th year of Daye, Lu Chisong served as the magistrate of Hedong County. After Gao Chong and Li Shimin broke through Hedong, Lu Chisong joined him. The two had a relationship once.

After Li Yuan entered the customs, Lu Chisong was appointed by Li Yuan as a doctor of the Ministry of War by virtue of Fan Yang Lu's identity and his own talents.

As for the name of Lu Chisong's son, Lu Chengqing, he is handsome, suave, and looks like Gao Chong. He once visited the house as a guest, and Gao Chong also has a good impression of these two distant relatives.

Changsun Wuji rolled his eyes when he heard the words, looked at the old man with white beard and hair and a clear face beside Li Yuan, and said directly: "The elder on the left side of King Tang is surnamed Lu Yu Daoming, and he is Lu Langzhong of the Ministry of War. From my father, who is also the elder brother of Ling's grandmother, the two brothers of Dao Minggong of the Lu family live in seclusion and are not official, they are highly respected and well-known."

Hearing these words, everyone couldn't help being stunned, Gao Chong raised his eyebrows and asked, "How do you know?"

Zhangsun Wuji knew his relatives, but he didn't.

"I once visited Hebei with my uncle Shi Liangong," Changsun Wuji replied.

Gao Chong nodded, at this time Liu Hongji fetched Nuoda a jug of wine, and put it on Gao Chong's desk with a bang, "If you don't get drunk today, you won't return."

Tonight, it's all night long again.

Gao Chong's wedding ended with the Spring Festival of the second year of Yining. After returning to Ning with Li Xiuwan, Gao Chong played and sang at home every day, feeling very happy.

Just when Gao Chong's spring night was short, Li Shimin came to visit.

As soon as he entered the study, Li Shimin asked: "How is it? Have you had enough rest?"

Gao Chong sat crookedly on the couch, stretched his waist, refreshed, but saw Li Shimin opposite him was exhausted, showing exhaustion, he couldn't help asking in surprise: "Second uncle, please pay attention to your body, don't be greedy ".

Li Shimin's eyes widened when he heard the words, and the candied dates he picked up were about to be stuffed into his mouth, but he immediately threw them at Gao Chong, "I'm talking about you, I've been in a lot of trouble these days, you'll go back to the army soon after you've had enough rest Help me out".

"But about sending troops to Luoyang?" Gao Chong laughed when he saw this, caught the candied dates and stuffed them into his mouth, and asked with raised eyebrows.

Li Shimin responded in a muffled voice, "We will send troops in less than half a month, but we don't know enough about the situation in Kanto until now. The news from Hongnong County's scouts is far from enough."

As he said that, he took out a booklet from his pocket and threw it to Gao Chong, "You proposed this matter, you see how it works, you should implement it as soon as possible, otherwise my eyes will be terrified."

Gao Chong took it over and took a look. It was some regulations and suggestions on the establishment of an intelligence organization that he had written.
Gao Chong had already made up his mind about this, "I don't know how the Second Young Master intends to appoint Xue Bobao?"

Years ago, he recommended Xue Shou to Li Shimin, and Li Shimin was overjoyed. He immediately took Xue Shou by his side and asked the imperial physician to diagnose and treat him. .

Hearing Gao Chong's words, Li Shimin understood a little, "Xue Bobao is knowledgeable and talented. He was previously appointed as the chief secretary of the army and in charge of documents, but he refused to accept it. You mean you want Xue Bobao to manage it carefully?"

Gao Chong nodded, "It is true that Xue Bobao is knowledgeable and rich in poetry.

But he is smart and resourceful, and there are many talented people in the world, but it is hard to find someone with a calm and smart personality. If you want to build a huge intelligence organization, Xue Bobao is the best candidate."

This was not decided by him on his own. He had already discussed with Xue Shou. Leaving the house, and later avoiding living in Shouyang Mountain, not going out of the mountain for several years, enough to endure loneliness.

In addition, Xue Shou was born weak and sick. If he really served as the chief secretary in the army and went on expeditions with the army, he would definitely not be able to bear it. It would be better to sit in Chang'an and develop and work carefully.

Seeing what Gao Chong said, Li Shimin also knew that this must have been discussed by Gao and Xue, no wonder Xue Shoujian resigned from the previous appointment.

"Xue Bobao can indeed do it," Li Shimin thought for a while, and then made a final decision: "I will appoint him to join the army later. He has no specific duties, and he is dedicated to forming an intelligence organization for me."

After Li Shimin left, Gao Chong changed his lazy posture and ordered Gao Xiong to fetch armor, with the helmet pierced through the armor and a horizontal knife hanging from his waist.

"Lang Jun, are you going out?" Li Xiuwan wore a light blue skirt, smiled slightly, walked up to her, and asked softly, at the same time she took out a handkerchief from her arms and wiped a little stain on Gao Chong's breastplate.

Gao Chong grabbed Li Xiuwan's hand, "The expedition is imminent, everything is busy, your second brother came just now, and he looks thin, I need to return to the army as soon as possible to relieve his worries."

Li Xiuwan nodded obediently, her red lips parted slightly, "Your Majesty is a person who does great things, so he can do his own work, and he has his own concubine to take care of him at home."

With a wife like this, what more can a husband ask for, such a gentle and well-behaved woman is really a blessing to Gao Chong, Gao Chong is very impressed.

Gao Chong couldn't help thinking of Fang Xuanling, he still remembered that when he saw Fang Xuanling's wife for the first time, he was really shocked. It turned out that Fang Xuanling's wife had only one eye, and he learned the reason later.

Fang Xuanling's wife was also from the Lu family of Fanyang, who had a strong personality and married Fang Xuanling when Fang Xuanling was admitted to the Jinshi.

After Fang Xuanling abandoned his official position, he was poor and destitute. He was once seriously ill and said to Lu Shi: "I am sick, and you are young. You can't live as a widow. Do good things for future generations."

Lu Shi was furious when he heard the words, and immediately pulled out an eyeball to show his heart, expressing his loyalty and never remarrying.

Lu's character is so tough, Fang Xuanling is afraid of offending his wife every day, after all, gouging out his eyes at the slightest disagreement is too violent, who can bear it.

Gao Chong still remembered that the word "jealousy" also originated from Lu Shi.

Li Shimin once gave Fang Xuanling two beauties, but they were driven away by Lu.

So Li Shimin gave Lu Shi a cup of vinegar, and said with feigned anger, "There are two choices, one is to bow your head and admit your mistake, and accept the second daughter. The other is to drink the poisoned wine and avoid death." Poisoned wine" in one gulp.

(End of this chapter)