First Minister of the Tang Dynasty

Chapter 476 Adding a Relative

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In the front hall, Gao Chong changed into a moon-white robe and walked in quickly, and saw a man as handsome as jade sitting upright and drinking tea.

Seeing Gao Chong coming, Cui Dunli quickly put down the tea set, got up and saluted with crossed hands: "Cui Dunli has met Gao Siqing".

Gao Chong is the Minister of Dali Temple, one of the nine ministers of the third rank, and Cui Dunli is the general manager of the sixth rank. Cui Dunli must not be disrespectful,

Gao Chong laughed loudly, stepped forward to hold Cui Dunli's hand and said with a smile: "Brother An, you are very polite. Since you are here, it means that you already know the relationship between our two families. You are four years older than me. Call me I can write it down."

This is the talk of arms.

Seeing Gao Chong's closeness and warmth, Cui Dunli responded naturally, and said with a somewhat embarrassed and reserved smile: "I am ashamed of my brother, since the death of my great mother, I have lost contact with Fan Yang Lu, and I don't know the relationship between our two families for a while. , I have never visited, it is really rude."

After they were seated, Cui Dunli cupped his hands in thanks and said, "I just learned of Youzhi's kindness in recommending me after His Royal Highness the Prince summoned me yesterday. I would like to thank you for my brother."

Gao Chong waved his hands and smiled, "The family doesn't talk about each other. Since I know Brother An is a great talent, I will naturally recommend him. I don't know when Brother An will leave?"

"Peng Guogong is leaving for Youzhou today. The prince means that I can delay it for ten days." Cui Dunli did not hide anything, and said directly: "Ten days later, it is expected that Peng Guogong has taken over the military affairs of Youzhou, and the decree will be announced at that time, which should avoid the disaster. ".

Gao Chong nodded slightly, Li Shimin's plan was very good, he gave Wang Junkuo enough time to take over the military power, and after Wang Junkuo took charge of the army, Cui Dunli issued an order to recall Li Yuan, so he was not afraid that Li Yuan would not follow.

The biggest variable among them is Wang Junkuo, but it is inconvenient for Gao Chong to speak out.

As Gao Chong expected, after the greetings, Cui Dunli offered to visit Mrs. Lu, as a respect for the younger generation. No matter what, Cui Dunli's grandmother was Mrs. Lu's cousin, and the relationship was not far away.

Gao Chong naturally agreed, but before they left, he saw Li Xiuwan and Mrs. Xue supporting Mrs. Lu to the front hall.

Gao Chong was startled, and hurriedly stepped forward to help him, "Grandma, why did you come out?"

"I heard that the younger generation of the Cui family is here, so I came to see the old lady." The old lady Lu is 75 years old, her body is fair, her eyesight is not blurry and her ears are not deaf. Qi's grandson?"

Gao Chong introduced sideways, and Cui Dunli hurriedly straightened his clothes, and went forward to pay respects one by one.

"Greetings to the old lady, Mrs. Yan Guo, and the princess."

"Returning to the old lady, this junior is just right", Cui Dunli bowed and saluted, very respectful.

Cui Dunli's grandfather, Cui Zhongfang, had irregular characters, and his main wife was Mrs. Lu's cousin Lu Shi.

"Okay, good boy, my sister has two sons, I have seen them before, are you from Dalang's family or Erlang's family?" Mrs. Lu was very happy to see her cousin's grandson, and held Cui Dunli's hand Full of smiles.

"Mrs. Hui, my late father, Yu Tao, ranked second," Cui Dunli said with a gentle smile.

The old man in front of him reminded him of his grandmother who passed away many years ago, and was very kind.

"It turned out to be from Erlang's family. They look really similar. Has Erlang gone?" Hearing the word "father", Mrs. Lu sighed, "My sister went there early. If I remember correctly, it should be Daye Si. Five years ago, I didn’t expect Erlang to go too.”

Seeing her cousin's descendants, Old Madam Lu talked a lot more than usual, she dragged Cui Dunli to talk for a long time, and finally returned to the back house reluctantly.

Before leaving, he patted Cui Dunli's hand and entrusted him: "In the future, Anshang will come and walk around the house more often. Although your two families are far away from each other, but now the population is thin, and relatives from many families are more lively."

Cui Dunli naturally responded respectfully, and at the same time agreed in his heart.

Although he was born in the Boling Cui family, he has settled in Guanzhong since his great-grandfather, Cui Xiaofen, a chariot and cavalry general of the Northern Wei Dynasty, had eight sons, and he was definitely prosperous. It was only in the third year of Yongxi in the Northern Wei Dynasty that Gao Huan was in Jin Yang fights with Emperor Xiaowu Yuanxiu, and Cui Xiaofen and her six sons are killed at the same time.

Cui You, the second son, escaped by chance and gave birth to his only son Cui Zhongfang. Cui Zhongfang gave birth to only two sons, Cui Xiao and Cui Tao.

After Cui Xiaozao passed away, Cui Tao shouldered a heavy responsibility. After giving birth to his only son, Cui Dunli, he took concubines many times and gave birth to four sons.

As the second house of the dignified Boling Cui family, the population is really thin.

After being sent back to Mrs. Lu, Cui Dunli got up to say goodbye and sent her to the door. After all, Gao Chong couldn't help but asked: "Brother, you must pay close attention to Peng Guogong's movements when you go to Youzhou. After all, Peng Guogong is your trip The key to the successful completion of the mission."

This was Cui Dunli's first mission as an envoy, and he had a heavy responsibility. He was very serious, and he couldn't help but pause when he heard this, and asked doubtfully, "Is it because you are worried that Duke Peng will not be able to control the military power for a while?"

Gao Chong shook his head and smiled, "Peng Guogong has experienced many battles and is quite wise. With the order in hand, he can easily take over the military power, but...".

Now that the words have come to this point, there is no need for Gao Chong to hide. Just now Cui Dunli and Mrs. Lu have recognized their relatives, and the two lineages are already relatives. It is difficult for Gao Chong to just sit idly by.

Although he had a plan in mind, if he didn't say it, Cui Dunli would probably be severely tortured by Li Yuan on the same track as before.

Looking around at the moment, he stepped forward and whispered, "It's just that the king of Lujiang is cowardly and incompetent, and Duke Peng is treacherous. I'm afraid that the king of Lujiang will be used by Duke Peng. The specific situation needs to be dealt with randomly when you arrive in Youzhou. Keep an eye on Duke Peng. , I advise you not to stay in the post house, it is better to enter the Peng Guogong barracks."

Cui Dunli frowned, and sighed: "It seems that this errand is not easy to handle."

"It's the difficulty that can show brother's talent", Gao Chong laughed, and then said confidently: "But brother, there is no need to worry too much, I dare say that Youzhou will not be chaotic."

Although Cui Dunli didn't know why, he still agreed, bowed his hands in thanks and said, "I will definitely consider Youzhi's suggestion carefully. If you have spare time, you can come to Cui's residence in Yong'an Square as a guest at any time and sweep the couch for my brother."

"It's natural," Gao Chong said with a hearty smile, "Brother, walk slowly."

After Cui Dunli returned to Cui's residence, he immediately summoned his second younger brother Cui Yuanjun and third younger brother Cui Yuqing. His third younger brother Cui Ji and fourth younger brother Cui Fu are still young.

After the arrival of the second and third younger brothers, Cui Dunli finished his visit to the Gaofu, changed his gentle and elegant demeanor, and said in a very serious voice: "Since the death of my grandfather, my second wife has fallen to such an extent that I am even ashamed to introduce my background to the outside world. .

Now is the opportunity to be my brother, as long as I make meritorious deeds on this mission, and with the help of the Gao family, the revitalization of my second wife will be just around the corner."

Cui Yuanjun frowned when he heard the words, he was a bit suspicious, "Why have I never heard that my grandmother has such a cousin?"

(End of this chapter)