Early Tang Dynasty: forge ahead

Chapter 34
Looking at the word "Pei Yan", Chen Qingsi knew that he had made the right bet.

Pei Yan was born in the Pei family of Hedong, and had been exposed to royal nectar since he was a child.He studied at the Royal Hongwen Hall and then entered the official career.

He has a good background, a clean family background, and talents. He is not among the Guanlong and Five surnames. He is a core talent cultivated by Li Zhi. He introduced him on his behalf, and the effect is remarkable.

In addition to Pei Yan, Chen Qingsi also has certain expectations for Lou Shide. This man is versatile in both civil and military affairs, is generous, has guarded the border, and served as Prime Minister for 30 years.

Now that I have sent gifts and congratulations in my real name, I will come to the wedding banquet if I think about it: everything is already ready, just waiting for the two of them to arrive.

As the wedding day approached, the Xiao family also sent many helpers to help with various details.

As the head of the Jiangnan gentry, it is natural for a legitimate daughter to marry in a glamorous manner, especially after Chen Qingsi showed her certain talents, she was even more confident.

Why are you hesitating because of Xiao Jieyu's matter?
that doesn't exist...

It was because the Xiao family of Lanling had a keen eye for recognizing heroes and took a fancy to Chen Qingsi's talents.

Even Chen Qingsi's childhood enlightenment teacher and young teacher praised her one after another, saying that they had seen Chen Qingsi's talent and that she could become something great.

Anyway, at this point, you can say whatever you want.

In terms of propaganda and momentum, no one in Jiangnan can compare with the Xiao family.

The song "Compassion for the Farmers" was able to spread throughout the south of the Yangtze River in a short period of time, and the Xiao family contributed a lot.

Chen Qingsi also cooperated with the Xiao family's arrangements, although she did not intend to tie herself to the Xiao family, so as not to rely on others and have no control over her actions.But no matter what, the Xiao family is a banner. As long as the son-in-law of the Xiao family is there, it is an invisible shield that can avoid many malicious attacks.

Mutual achievement is the best option.

On the day of the marriage introduction, Chen Qingsi set out from Tongguan Village, led a marriage introduction team raised by the villagers, and carried big red flowers to Wujin County where the Xiao family lived.

There was a lot of excitement with gongs and drums beating all the way.

Everyone who came and went showed envy when they heard the news.

In the south of the Yangtze River, especially in Changzhou, the Xiao family's status is lofty, not to mention that as the Xiao family's legitimate daughter, she married instead of becoming a wife.

Those who knew the inside story were sour in their mouths and muttered that they were lucky, but their confidence was not that strong. The poem "Compassion for the Peasants" might have only been of average or upper level in the prosperous Tang Dynasty when Li Du and Wang Wei were still alive. But in today's desert era of Tang poetry, it is indeed a rare masterpiece.In particular, the realism of "Compassion for the Farmers" is well integrated with the pragmatism of the imperial court and temples.

After two days of walking, Chen Qingsi arrived in Wujin County.

The first person Chen Qingsi met was a young man named Xiao Anjie, who was about the same age as Xiao Guan. He was also the younger brother of the Xiao family's principal brother, but not the Qiliang family, but the imperial uncle's family from another lineage.

Xiao Anjie's attitude is not very enthusiastic, but the work arrangements are comprehensive, including rest, food and accommodation.

Chen Qingsi felt the alienation and didn't care. The Lanling Xiao family was so big that there couldn't be any internal contradictions.

With a smile on his face, Chen Qingsi had an investigation direction in his mind. Starting from Xiao Anjie, he might be able to find out something.

According to the information revealed by Xiao Guan, the head of the Xiao family is from their side.So in order to prevent the other party from making trouble, the task of welcoming the other party is given to the other party. If anything happens, the party who wants to cause trouble will not provide adequate hospitality to ensure safety.

In Wujin County, Liu Ling was drunk.

A noble young man holding a folding fan in one hand, a sword on his left waist, and a jade hanging on his right waist strolled upstairs and looked inside each room. When he came to Room C, his eyes suddenly lit up and he saw a man his age sitting by the window. A similar young man in white clothes was drinking melancholy, and said happily: "Brother Zheng, you and I have been apart in Luoyang for more than a year, and we don't want to meet here." The young man in white clothes was also startled when he saw the noble young man, and then got up enthusiastically. He said: "Hurry, Brother Cui, hurry up and take a seat. The black Du wine here is also excellent, no less than Dukang."

With a trace of disdain on his face, the gorgeous young man sat down on the table in front of him and said with a pun: "This is surprising. Counterfeit things are after all imitations. How can they be compared with the real thing?"

Black Du wine is produced in Jiangyin, also known as Jiangyin black wine. According to legend, it was created by the wine master Dukang, hence the name.It is said that after Du Kang brewed Dukang wine in his hometown, he traveled around the world with his friend Liu Ling and came to the south of the Yangtze River. They lived in seclusion in the east of Jiangyin City and used Jiangnan glutinous rice to brew a thick and mellow black rice wine, so it is called Heidu wine. , there is also a proverb: "Drinking three bowls of Jiangyin black wine will make Liu Ling drunk for three days." "

But this rumor is not convincing, especially most people in Jiangbei.

The gorgeous young man's surname is Cui, and his name is Cui Min. He was born in Anpingfang of Choi family in Boling. He can be said to be the proud son of heaven. He is also extremely arrogant and does not like hypocritical worldly things.

The young man in white also has a good background. He is a descendant of the Zheng family in Xingyang, named Zheng Rong. Both of them are descendants of the top gentry in the Tang Dynasty.

Cui Min sat down but did not drink. It seemed that drinking black wine would lose his identity.

Zheng Rong drank cup after cup, full of thoughts.

Cui Min didn't say anything, just looked out the window, and suddenly said: "Look, Brother An Jie's expression looks like a dog? He is obviously very angry, but he still forces a smile. I wonder if Wen Xinggongquan knows it. I will be angry and die again.”

The Wen Xinggong in Cui Min's mouth refers to Xiao Deyan, who is now the emperor's master.

Zheng Rong said seriously: "Brother Cui be careful, the dead person is the most important."

Cui Min chuckled: "I'm sorry for you being such a prude. You obviously hate that old guy to the core, but you are acting coy. If the old guy hadn't been a hindrance, why would we be so passive? The pheasants that fled to the south really thought they were on the branches. With his head, he can become a phoenix? What now? His true colors are revealed and he will make the world laugh."

Zheng Rong couldn't help but twitch the corner of his mouth. Concubine Xiao Shu's magical operation was definitely shocking.

Cui Min pointed out the window and said, "Brother Cui, look, the groom is here. He looks quite handsome, but he doesn't look like a farmer at all."

"correct……"

He suddenly thought of something and said: "I heard that your ancestors of the Zheng family were full of praise for the second wife of the Xiao family, and they had the intention to win over you at the beginning. It's just that the Xiao family felt that they had hooked up with the emperor, so they looked down on your Zheng family and rejected this offer. thing."

"Is this the case?"

A trace of anger flashed in Zheng Rong's eyes, and he whispered: "What exactly does Brother Cui want to say?"

Cui Min shook her feather fan lightly and said softly: "I am happy for Brother Zheng. If the one in the cold palace is so stupid, the second lady of the Xiao family will not be any better..."

Zheng Rong placed his wine glass heavily on the table.

Cui Min didn't realize it at all, and still said: "A pheasant from the south is a perfect match for a farmer in the countryside. Why should Brother Zheng, with his noble status, be so short-sighted?"

"go out!"

"Okay!" Cui Min smiled and waved her fan before leaving.

Zheng Rong looked out the window with anger in his eyes.

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