First Minister of the Tang Dynasty

Chapter 518 Returning to the Palace
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Gao Chong traveled lightly all the way, without notifying anyone or reporting the itinerary, so no one came to greet him.

Resisting the desire to go home, Gao Chong deliberately went around the crowded West Market. What he heard the most was the discussion about the enthronement ceremony, which can be described in only four words: enthusiasm.

What he saw with his own eyes and heard with his own ears made Gao Chong feel more at ease. The change of emperors is always the most prone to turmoil, and it seems that it will not happen here with Li Shimin.

"Wang Yun, don't let this go, you can go back to Wang's house." After seeing what he wanted to see, Gao Chong was no longer interested and just wanted to go home. At the gate of Xishifang, Gao Chong said to Wang Yun: "Believe me After this trip, the Wang family will definitely use you again."

Wang Yun's expression changed, and he was rather reluctant. The relationship for this period of time made him admire Gao Chong very much.

Although he was born in the Wang family, he was only a partial branch. In the past, the Lai family was not valued, and he had to follow the family's arrangements in everything. Only Gao Chong, although he came from a famous family, never judged others by their family status.

Even Wang Yun has an impulse to follow Gao Chong to make contributions, but he also knows that this is impossible, at least the family will not agree.

The Wang family is good at managing scriptures, and has many literati, but is not good at military and martial arts. The most powerful general in the past century is Wang Gui's grandfather, Nanliang General Wang Sengbian.

The current Wang Yun has the prestige of the sword general in Hedong at a young age. He is famous for his martial arts. If he is trained well, he may become the pillar of the Wang family in the military. Of course you won't miss it.

Wang Yun looked solemn, bowed and said: "The ambassador's rescue, Wang Yun will always remember it in his heart."

Gao Chong patted Wang Yun's shoulder and said with a smile: "In the future, we will be ministers in the same hall, and we will meet each other, so there is no need to say goodbye like this."

Wang Yun nodded in response, watched Gao Chong and the others leave, then turned and went to Wang's house.

Looking at the rich family and the deep house in front of him, Wang Yun had no expression on his face.

is this homeIn Wang Yun's heart, this is not the case, this is just a residence of the family in the capital, this is just his foothold in the capital, his home is in Hedong, where his old mother lives, even though there are only a few rooms there. Tile-roofed house.

Wang Yun sighed, got off his horse and approached, and respectfully handed over a name card to Men Ding. He needed a name card to go home. This is not home. Wang Yun didn't like it very much. At this moment, he wanted to go back to Hedong.

"Master, shall we go back home now?" Pei Xingjian seemed a little cautious, and asked Chi Chi.

Gao Chong nodded, "I've been away from home for more than a month, and your two juniors probably don't remember me anymore, I miss you very much." After speaking, he turned his head and looked at Pei Xingjian's face, and he understood, and said with a smile: "You still don't know me. Nervous?"

"This..." Pei Xingjian looked at the expressionless Jin Xing, scratched his head embarrassingly, and said, "Isn't it impolite to come to the door empty-handed without preparing a meeting gift for the teacher, wife and younger brother in such a hurry."

Gao Chong patted Pei Xingjian on the head, and laughed loudly, "You kid, you have a lot of thoughts, as long as you have this heart."

For example, the students of Guozijian can call their teachers Master and Mr., but Pei Xingjian and others are not studying in the ordinary sense, but live in Gao Chong’s family and accept Gao Chong’s upbringing. They serve Gao Chong like an adult at home, so they are called masters. .

Compared with master, the title of master originated earlier. It evolved from Taishi, Taifu, Shaoshi, and Shaofu. As the saying goes, "as a master, you are as valuable as a minister." A certain degree of exclusivity is monopolized by the specific reference of the emperor's teacher. It was not until the Song and Ming Dynasties that the word "master" began to return to the common people, and ordinary people could also use it.

The word "master" originated in the Southern and Northern Dynasties. Compared with the honorific names such as master, sir, and master, master has a stronger emotional color.The master often raises the disciples as if they were children, which is to treat the disciples as real family members.

Seeing that Pei Xingjian is so sensible at only ten years old, Gao Chong felt inexplicably distressed, patted him on the head and said, "It's good to be like my own home, isn't it that Jin Xing will accompany you, after a while, Rengui Here you go, and you have companions."

Pei Xingjian was just born, his father and brother died, and his mother died of illness not long after. Although he was born in a family, an orphan with both parents died will inevitably be treated coldly in such a big family. A child who is [-] years old is so sensible that it makes people feel distressed.

Pei Xingjian nodded with a smile, his smile was bright, he was unfortunate, but also lucky, at least he has a brother-in-law who loves him, and now he has a master who loves him.

Gao Chong whipped his horse and went straight to the mansion of Duke Yan.

"Lang Jun has returned to the mansion...".

Back at the door, all of a sudden, Mending shouted excitedly.

"Stop shouting," Gao Chong scolded with a smile: "Low key."

After finishing the words, I saw a four-year-old boy rushing out of the front hall. He has a tiger head and a tiger brain, and his small body looks very strong. He stared straight at Gao Chong with big eyes, very cute.

"My dear son, come, give me a hug from Aye." Seeing Hao Daer coming out, Gao Chong grinned and opened his arms.

Gao Yanzhang looked bewildered, and Gao Chong lifted it up. The boy waved his hands excitedly, babbling, and slapped Gao Chong on the face, causing Gao Chong to grin his teeth.

Pei Xingjian and his brother looked at each other from the sidelines.

"Aye, it's Aye who came back..." There was an exclamation from the entrance of the front hall.

Gao Chong turned around and saw Gao Yanxing running over excitedly, followed by Mrs. Xue, Li Xiuwan and Wei Gui. Mrs. Xue was holding Gao Zhun, who was the same age as Gao Yanzhang, watching with a smile.

Gao Chong hugged Gao Yanxing who rushed over, "My big boy, you are much heavier than your younger brother."

"Of course, I am one year older than my brother, so I must be heavier than my brother," said Gao Yanxing, who is more than five years old, as a matter of course.

Gao Chong put down the two darlings, one on the left and one on the right, and hurriedly stepped forward to salute, "See you, A Niang, the baby is back."

"It's good to be back, I've lost weight again," Xue said with a smile.

Gao Chong patted his stomach and smiled wryly. Every time he came back, A Niang always said that he had lost weight, but this time he really did not lose weight, because the mutton in Youzhou is so delicious.

"Second, call Big Brother," Gao Chong hugged the timid Micro Motion, pinched his face and said.

"Big, big..." Unexpectedly, halfway through Gao Zhun's words, his eyes turned red, and he burst into tears. fell into tears."

Xue took Gao Zhun with a smile, and scolded with a smile: "It's not that kid Yanzhang, who is obviously younger than Zhun'er by a few months, and still bullies him every day."

Webster had no choice but to laugh along with him, "This kid is too naughty, I still want his brother to punish him."

"This time I went out and recruited a few apprentices. This is the second apprentice Pei Xingjian, who keeps his word and is Luo Shixin's brother-in-law. Come again," Gao Chong turned around and introduced the two apprentices, "I'll clean up the yard later, let them live together, and Aunt Lao and the two wives will take care of them at ordinary times."

"Very good, very good, these two children are heroes at first glance." Xue nodded with a very kind smile: "Now my Gao family is even more lively."

Pei Xingjian and Tu Di Jinxing immediately went forward to kneel down and salute. Gao Chong's parents, wives and concubines are their elders, so they must make a salute when they meet for the first time. It would be too rude to just cross hands.

"Okay, okay, they are all good children, get up quickly," Xue said with a smile as he liked children the most.

The group Gao Chong belonged to was not prosperous. Gao Chong’s great-grandfather, Gao Bin, was an official in the Northern Zhou Dynasty and became a Hushi general. Therefore, he fled to the Western Wei Dynasty, became an official in the Northern Zhou Dynasty, and moved to the Hushi General.

Gao Bin's life was not stable. Since then, heirs have been difficult. There are only two sons. Among them, the youngest son, Gao Junya's father, died in the battle. Nan Chen, only Gao Junya's son.

"True Prime Minister" Gao Jiong gave birth to three sons, but after Gao Jiong's death, the three sons had their own hardships. The eldest son Gao Shengdao was demoted to Liucheng (now Shanshan, Xinjiang) and died on the way without heirs.The second son, Gao Hongde, became an official, assisted Yang Guang to ascend the throne, and was granted the title of Duke Ying. When Jiangdu changed, the whole family died in the rebellion.

Only the youngest son, Gao Biaoren, was demoted to Shu County. When Gao Junya recruited Bashu, he responded positively and was named the Governor of Xinzhou for his meritorious service. Gao Biaoren's wife was also the daughter of Yang Yong, the former prince who was deposed in the Sui Dynasty. She gave birth to two sons. Gao Rui, the second son Gao Yu, and Gao Chong's two younger brothers are still young, have not yet become officials, let alone married wives, and are now living in Xinzhou with Gao Biaoren.

Brothers Gao Rui and Gao Yu are not well-known in the history books. Gao Chong just thought they were ordinary people. In fact, not being famous does not mean that they are mediocre. At least these two people can leave their names in the history books.

When Gao Rui became an adult, Ming Jing and his younger brother were appointed as the governor of Guizhou. Later, because of his meritorious service, he was awarded the title of doctor Yinqing Guanglu and transferred to the governor of Zhaozhou.

In the early years of the holy calendar, the Turks invaded the south, and soldiers approached the city. The officials advised Gao Rui: "The Turks have no future, and the people are discouraged, so that the king can't resist, and it is better to surrender."

Gao Rui was furious and reprimanded: "I am the assassin of the emperor, and I surrendered without a fight. It is a great crime." He decided to defend the city to the death.

However, Shi Tang Boruo, governor of Zhao, was cowardly by nature and was afraid of the Turkic soldiers. He actually surrendered in Kaesong and sent people to assassinate Gao Rui. Gao Rui.

Seeing that the general situation was over, Gao Rui drew his sword and committed suicide. He survived the city fall and was captured.

Soon after Gao Rui's death, Wu Zhou repelled the Turks. Wu Zetian sighed deeply when he heard about the deeds, and gave Dongguan Shangshu, that is, the Minister of the Ministry of Industry, posthumously titled Jie.

He also specially issued an edict to spread Gao Rui's deeds to the world, "Therefore Gao Rui, the governor of Zhaozhou, did not surrender when the thieves came; Tang Boruo, the long history, could not fortify the city, and returned to the thieves with each other. Gao Rui has already praised him Zhu, Bo Ruo, etc. died and broke their homes. Rewards and punishments have to be punished and persuaded.

Gao Zhongshu, the son of Gao Rui, is also the grandson of Gao Biaoren.

This is the reason why Xue's emotion, Gao Bin's lineage, as the ancestor of Gao Chong's family, Gao Bin has passed away for more than [-] years, and four generations have passed, but up to now it can only be described as a thin population. In the eighth year of Germany, there were only two grandsons, Gao Junya and Gao Biaoren.Four great-grandchildren, namely Gao Chong, Gao Zhun, Gao Rui, Gao Yu, and two great-great-grandsons Gao Yanxing and Gao Yanzhang.

"Order, let's have a banquet tonight. When Aye comes back from duty, the family will have a good get-together," Gao Chong said with a smile, and then he brought two apprentices to the west courtyard, "From now on, you will live here. Single room, in order to promote your relationship, you will all sleep in Datong bunk, get up at [-]:[-] every day for morning exercises, and go to the dining room for dinner on time in the morning, noon and evening."

Pei Xingjian scratched his head and asked, "Master, breakfast, lunch and dinner, is this three meals?"

"I don't care how many meals other people eat, but three meals a day are indispensable here," Gao Chong nodded and said,

Pei Xingjian nodded in response, seeming very happy.

"You take a bath and change your clothes first, don't be ashamed in front of your master at night," Gao Chong said.

The two of them were a little nervous when they heard the name, the shadow of the tree, Gao Junya who has worshiped the prime minister for many years, and has a high prestige in the government and the public.

After returning to the front hall, he gave a high-pitched meal and found a little boy in his teens standing behind Mrs. Xue.

"Aniang, what is this?" Gao Chong was stunned.

"This is your elder brother," Xue patted the boy on the shoulder, smiled warmly, and then looked at Gao Chong, "This is your brother from the same clan, Gao Kan, he is the only one in the family."

"Brother Gao Kan pays homage to elder brother", Gao Kan saluted solemnly.

"Brother Kan is being polite," Gao Chong nodded and smiled.

"A Kan's family was in trouble, you, Aye, specially brought him to the house, and you two will get closer in the future," Xue continued.

Gao Chong nodded and said with a smile: "I have long wanted to get closer to my brothers in the clan. This is really great, and the family is more lively." In fact, Gao Chong didn't know that he had such a brother from the same clan.

After the conversation, Gao Kan just stood upright and responded, seeing the small body tall and straight, with strong arms, Gao Chong asked directly: "Did Brother Kan ever practice martial arts?"

"Practice hard every day and dare not slack off," Gao Kan responded in a buzzing voice.

In the ensuing conversation, Gao Chong finally figured out the situation, and said to Gao Kan: "You and I are brothers, don't see outsiders, my home is your home, and you can live at home with peace of mind from now on."

Gao Kan's face was a little moved, and he bowed to thank him.

It turned out that Gao Kan's father was named Gao You, who was Gao Junya's younger brother according to his seniority. In the former Sui Dynasty, the official worshiped Zuo Sanqi as a regular attendant. A month ago, Gao You died of illness, and Gao Kan became an orphan, so he had to return to his family in Xiu County, Bohai to survive.

After Gao Junya heard about it, she took Gao Kan to her home. Gao Junya's original meaning was that the population of the Duke of Yan was too small and deserted, and it was extremely normal to adopt orphans from the family. After all, the Duke of Yan was so large. There is no shortage of that house, let alone a bowl of rice. After all, in this era, it is very common to adopt adopted children, not to mention adopting orphans of the same clan.

Hearing Gao Kan say that his ambition is to make a name for himself in northern Xinjiang, and seeing his resolute face, Gao Chong was stunned suddenly: Gao Kan...Gao Kan, no wonder the name is so familiar, it turned out to be him.

"Brother Kan, I will practice with you every day in the future, and I will definitely have the opportunity to realize your ambition in the future." Gao Chong said solemnly, since the boy in front of him is Gao Kan, then he will definitely be able to.

Because it is impossible for the Gao family in Bohai to have a second person named Gao Kan, and the age matches, the young man in front of him must be the famous general Gao who conquered the Turks in the north, captured Chebi Khan alive, conquered Goguryeo in the east, and defeated Silla more than 20 years later. Kan, the Gao Kan who succeeded Xue Rengui and took over as the guardian of Anton.

　My mind has been a little messed up these days, and I'm overdoing it.

　　
　
(End of this chapter)