Early Tang Dynasty: forge ahead

Chapter 25
Xiao Guan didn't say much. He knew that Zhang Ling's status in the Zhang family in Wu County was treated as a treasure by Mrs. Zhang. He was afraid of the status of the Xiao family in Lanling, so he made an explanation, but it was not the case. Unwillingly.It is absolutely impossible for them to give Chen Qingsi an explanation.

Looking at Chen Qingsi with an indifferent expression, Xiao Guan had a feeling that Mr. Zhang, who was protecting the calf, might suffer a loss this time.

A figure like Brother Chen, even without the help of the Xiao family, has already had the momentum to rise. Now with the support of the Xiao family, he will rise to great heights in the future. The Zhang family of Wu County is afraid that he will regret today's move.

Chen Qingsi said: "There was a sixth person who killed me that day. Different from those five people, I never saw his appearance from the beginning to the end. It was just an arrow at the critical moment. It was accurate and hard, and it hit the chest. If I hadn't been used to it. If I hold a book in my arms and read it during my free time, that arrow is enough to kill me. The person in the dark is the powerful character. Thinking about it carefully, I actually have to thank those five idiots. Without their trouble, the person in the dark would have followed me. When I arrived at a remote place and suddenly fired a cold arrow, my life might not have been saved. The final result... was probably accidentally killed by a hunter, so the case was closed."

Kuang Zheng is just a police officer and has no right to judge cases. Most of the elders in Yixing County are corrupt. How can they spend a lot of manpower and material resources just for him?
Xiao Guan nodded and said: "We have also sent people to investigate this matter, but there is no news. As Brother Chen said, this person is a real expert. If you have any clues, I can arrange for someone to investigate."

Chen Qingsi shook his head and said: "The only thing I know is that the other party is not from the surrounding villages and is not familiar with the mountain environment. After I was hit by the arrow, I rolled down the hillside and fell down the mountain road. There was still some free time before I was rescued. That time was enough for the other party to confirm that I was alive. It's death. But the assassin didn't. I don't think it's because he was blindly confident in his archery skills, but because he didn't know where there was a way down the mountain. That mountain path is quite secretive, but the people near Tongguan Mountain all know it. . Because there are a lot of golden cherry blossoms under the mountain road, which is a precious medicinal material. Every year, people go down the trail to pick it. "

Xiao Guan pondered for a moment, then said with a smile: "So I have two guesses."

"please say."

"First, this person is the real remnant of the Fire Phoenix. Second, this person is sent by my Xiao family."

Chen Qingsi was quite surprised, looked at Xiao Guan again and said, "How do you say that?"

Xiao Guan knew that he was asking about "the second one" and said with a wry smile: "Originally, family scandals should not be made public, but I know that if this matter is not made clear, there will be an invisible thorn between Brother Chen and his sister-in-law, which is not good for you. The relationship between."

He stood with his hands behind his hands, looked at the lotus flowers all over the lake, and said: "My Lanling Xiao family originated from the Jin Dynasty. We started with military exploits. We have been living in the south of the Yangtze River for many years. We are the head of the gentry in the south of the Yangtze River and have become a clan comparable to Guanlong and Shandong." existence. With this honor, some people in the clan are inevitably proud of themselves, and regard their so-called origin as more important than life. The sister-in-law is a direct bloodline of the Xiao family, and can be traced back to Mrs. Xiao, the mother of Emperor Wu of the Song Dynasty, and also downwards. The former empress Xiao and the current concubine Shu. They felt that letting their sister-in-law marry Brother Chen would tarnish the name of the Xiao family in Lanling. Some people even said that it would be better to let the sister-in-law wait for the court's punishment than letting the name of the Xiao family in Lanling Shame on you."

When Xiao Guan said this, the sound of his teeth rubbing could be heard clearly: "It's just a complete bastard!"

Chen Qingsi was not surprised. Not to mention ancient times, he had seen many people in later generations who valued their clan bloodline so much.

Xiao Guanchang took a breath and said: "Fortunately, the head of the family is sensible and did not agree. My uncle has also accumulated a lot of contacts over the years and has agreed on the marriage. As for whether someone is unwilling to accept it, it is really not my fault to send someone secretly. We can know. As for who is suspected, many of them are elders. We dare not make random guesses and hope for your understanding. But we can be sure that this matter has nothing to do with the clan uncle. When he learned that Brother Chen was assassinated, he was the most angry. . He was also the one who arranged for people to investigate the matter..."

Chen Qingsi bowed and said, "Brother Xiao, it's not easy for me to be honest with you. I understand."

Xiao Guan smiled and said, "Guan is really happy to be able to meet Brother Chen today. Can you leave with peace of mind?"

Chen Qingsi's first reaction was, did he suffer from some serious illness and die soon?
Just as he was about to say a few words of relief, he heard Xiao Guan continue: "Ten days ago, I received a call from the Ministry of Civil Affairs and appointed a certain person as the acting king's meritorious officer. I had planned to attend the wedding banquet of Brother Chen and his sister-in-law before leaving, but the court was urging me, so I could only Set off today."

Acting king, Li Hong?
Wasn't he the prince who died suddenly?
Chen Qingsi withdrew his sympathy, but felt safe in his heart. The action of deposing Wang Liwu was irreversible. This was a powerful means to attack the auxiliary political factions such as Changsun Wuji and Chu Suiliang.

Li Hong is Wu Zhaoyi's eldest son, and his identity as crown prince is also determined by default.

At this time, Li Zhi hurriedly appointed Xiao Guan as Li Honggong Cao, also to appease the Xiao family, which shows that Li Zhi had no intention of involvement.Just like Wang Fangyi, even if Empress Wu hated her so much, she still had a prosperous official career.

Xiao Guan said: "Over the years, Guan has collected 21 volumes of various books and materials. Instead of leaving them to be eaten by mosquitoes and become moldy, I simply gave them all to Brother Chen. I hope Brother Chen will not hesitate to accept them."

Chen Qingsi said with a moved expression: "Brother Xiao's great kindness is unforgettable, but..." He said a little unspeakably: "I can't bear it with happiness."

Only in ancient times did Chen Qingsi truly realize what a happy era he lived in.

As long as future generations are willing to learn, they can find learning materials and books through various means. However, this is not the case in this era. Collecting books requires a huge price.

Fire-proof, waterproof, moisture-proof, mildew-proof, and insect-proof. Failure to do so at any step may cause damage to the books.

Ordinary people simply cannot afford it.

Why did Mr. Peng Qi live in such poverty?
That's because most of the money was spent on maintaining three hundred volumes of books. A small insect infestation could make him feel distressed for three days.

More than 4000 volumes?
I can’t afford to support him even if I sell him!
Xiao Guan winked and said softly: "What are you afraid of? My sister-in-law is a well-known talented woman. She knows the importance of classics. Just let her be responsible for this kind of thing. She is my direct daughter in Nanlanling, and the family has always treated her... …Anyway, the dowry will be quite large when you get married.”

Chen Qingsi was startled, then am I not a freeloader?

well!So delicious.

"So, it's disrespectful."

What Chen Qingsi needs most now is to absorb the basic knowledge of this era and enrich his literary literacy, which will help him climb higher and higher.

The more Xiao Guan looked at his sister-in-law, the happier he became. He was smart, talented and not pedantic. He knew what he needed and said, "Guan is in Chang'an, waiting for Brother Chen."

Chen Qingsi also said: "I will try my best not to keep Brother Xiao waiting for too long!"

Xiao Guan laughed and said, "But next time we meet, Brother Chen will have to change his tune."

Chen Qingsi said interestingly: "It's not too early to call now. Chen Qingsi has met my uncle."

"Good good!"

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