Ji Tang

Chapter 922 The thoughts of the two brothers

Ji Song didn't eat either, so he turned around and went to the room where the two of them were detained.

"Did they make a scene?"

Seeing the butler Uncle Zhang standing guard outside, Technique asked casually.

Uncle Zhang had a sad face. With this incident happening at home, he really had no intention of thinking about anything else. He shook his head and said, "I have been silent since I entered. I just took a look and was in a daze inside without knowing what I was thinking." What?"

Ji Song heard this and looked at the crack of the door. He saw the two of them sitting on the ground leaning on each other, their eyes dull and empty.

"Okay, you've been tired for a long day, go back and have a rest!"

Ji Song saw that he was tired too. The old man had been busy today and was already exhausted. Ji Song couldn't stand it anymore because he was worried about these two careless people.

He also knew something about Uncle Zhang. Before, Pingyang arranged for him to be injured on the battlefield in his house, and Pingyang arranged for him to work at his house.The old man has never had any children in his life, and he has watched the two of them grow up. He treats them no differently than he treats his own sons.

But seeing such a mess, he still hates the iron!
"Okay, I'll leave the two of them to you. Although they haven't said it publicly, they regard you as their target in private. They should still be able to listen to your words. I don't want them to become prosperous and create the legacy of their fathers. . But I also hope they can be safe, at least not without their brains."

Uncle Zhang sighed, saluted Ji Song and walked away slowly.

Opening the door, the two brothers seemed not to have heard.He didn't take it seriously, put the food he brought on the ground, and squatted on the ground.

"What? Are you preparing for a hunger strike, or are you preparing to fight with death? If people knew that the son of the commander of the Women's Army was forced to go on a hunger strike by his mother, it would be a big joke. Those who want to see your family's jokes, I’ll probably die laughing.”

"Fart? Who dares to laugh at my family? I'll kill him!"

Hearing Ji Song's words, the two brothers couldn't help it.

In this world, you can be extremely evil, or you can be murderous. The most serious thing is to be killed.But if it has anything to do with unfilial piety, then your life is over.Abandoned by your clan and despised by the world, even the beggars on the street will think they are superior to you.

Ji Song's words were so vicious, they were simply murderous and heart-wrenching!

"Yo? You still have a bad temper?"

Ji Song sneered: "Why did you go so early? If you had this temper, those people who ridiculed you would have seen you take a detour, and they could have made you so angry that you ran away from home?"

The two brothers glanced at Ji Song embarrassedly. Their thoughts were exposed. The boss's face was really not good-looking.

"Okay, put away your worthless face. Remember, your mother is the most arrogant woman in the world, and he is the hero among women. Who in the land of Guanzhong mentioned your mother without saying a word of admiration? Your father was also a battlefield Invincible Commander, you have the most enviable family and parents in the world, but what have you done in these years?"

"Others are laughing at you? Then beat them until they don't dare. If they look down on you, that's because they are jealous."

"Put away that ridiculous face, pick up weapons and live like a man. Born in such a family, you are destined to be noticed by too many people. Others will say that the tiger father has no dog son, and the mother is a woman who cannot be compared to the men. How can my son be mediocre?"

Chai Zhewei argued: "We also want to, but what about the opportunity? Have they given us a chance?"

"Growing up, they have always compared us with others. No matter how hard we try, in their eyes they are just children playing house. Once we make her embarrassed, they will scold us at every turn. Sometimes we are all envious. You, my mother is always so kind to you no matter what, and she even hates you!"

"But we can't. We couldn't live without your mother back then. We have already started to remember things back then. Do you know how anxious we were after the bad news about mother came? Dad went to see mother. Do you know how we two lived? "

"People have told us since we were young how amazing and great your mother is. But these are not what we want. We just want to have a father and mother who love us and a father and mother who stand up for us. Instead of What a superior parent!”

Outside the door, Pingyang was already in tears, and Chai Shao was not much better.

When they heard their son's words, they realized that they were like this in their children's minds!
Ji Song glanced at the door for a moment, then withdrew his gaze, patted the two of them on the shoulders, and said, "Having hidden it in your heart for so long, does it feel better to say it out?"

The two brothers were a little embarrassed. They were such adults, and they felt a little ashamed when their thoughts were revealed!
"Brother Song, please don't tell anyone about this. If it spreads, we will be shameless as human beings."

Hearing his son's words, Pingyang couldn't help but rush in, but was held back by Chai Shao.

He shook his head towards Pingyang and signaled her not to go in now.

"We have followed our mother and father as role models since we were young, and we want to be heroes like them, but no matter how hard we try, it is just like playing house in their eyes. We are increasingly unable to blend in with our peers. In the circle of people, the more we want to do something, the more she will stop it. In order to prevent her from being angry, we become weird children in the eyes of others."

"But even this still doesn't satisfy them. She compares us with others all day long. In her eyes, no matter what we do, it's wrong. What does she want from us? Ah!"

"Everyone looks down on us. The second-class housemates don't even want to be with us because they think it's embarrassing."

Chai Zhewei looked at Ji Song with red eyes and said, "Do you know how we feel? We are trash in the eyes of others, and no one wants to be with us."

Ji Song sighed and comforted: "The world is like this. You want to prove that you are right, but you should never use such extreme methods. How will your mother and father deal with themselves in this way?"

"Others will say that the commander-in-chief of the Detachment of Women who was so powerful in Guanzhong back then could not even educate his own son well and was even forced to run away from home. How can they hold their heads high in the future?"

"Don't you know how proud your mother is? If you really leave today, believe it or not, you can make them angry to death? Don't you know your mother's body? What happened back then left the root of the disease, these Nian, do you know how much effort I put into keeping her from getting sick?"

The two brothers opened their mouths, but in the end nothing came out.

Now they have come to their senses. They thought things were too simple before.I never thought it would have such serious consequences, and now I regret it.

Outside the door, Pingyang could no longer bear to go in.But Chai Shao held her tightly and refused to let her in until she was far away.

When he walked to a place where no one was around, Pingyang shook off Chai Shao's hand and said angrily: "Why are you pulling me?"

"Why are you pulling you? We just need to know some things. There is no need to let them know. You barged in like this and they are already adults. They have children. How do you want them to behave?"

Chai Shao finally saw clearly. He was out fighting all day long. He thought nothing would go wrong with Pingyang watching over his child.But he forgot Pingyang's character.When the Li family had not yet established the Tang Dynasty, Pingyang was the apple of the Li family's eye, and he was always the one who spoke the truth.When Li Tang was established, and the experience of the Detachment of Women that year, it made her even more uncomfortable.How could a person with such pride accept the mediocrity of his own child?
It would be a big mistake to hand over the children to Pingyang, but to use the military style in educating the children, it is no wonder that there is no problem.Fortunately, it's not too late now. There should be some changes after a few years of experience.

The situation in the court is strange now, and even I can't deal with it. If Ji Song and others hadn't blocked them in front, who knows what would have happened to those people?
"In my opinion, it's better to let them follow Wang Xuance and the others. Since they have this intention, we can't stop them. Now that we are almost enemies, there won't be any big problem with them watching. If we take them like this Although raising them in Chang'an can keep them safe, how long can we keep them safe? What do you think?"

"Hmph! It sounds like you care about them? Let's handle this matter like this. We watched Wang Xuance's child grow up, but he did a good job in Liaodong. And Ji Xiancheng is here, are they still safe? no problem."

Hearing his son confide in his heart today, Pingyang also realized something.Hearing what Chai Shao said, he didn't stop him.

"Okay, I'll go into the palace later and ask for a favor from Your Majesty. After all, I'm on an envoy to a foreign country, so it's really unjustifiable if I don't tell Your Majesty."

Pingyang frowned and said angrily: "What? I am the eldest princess of the Tang Dynasty, why can't you speak easily?"

"I've said I'll go, so I'll go. After all, he's still his uncle. Now that his two nephews have become like this, he has no responsibility at all? I have to talk to him when he enters the palace. He can't be an uncle like this."

Chai Shao smiled bitterly when he heard this, "With your temper, who can stand it?"
"Okay, there is no need to discuss this matter. This matter is related to my son's future, and you cannot be willful. Are you going to the palace? Then you and His Majesty will quarrel before you can say a few words. You stay at home, and I will come back!"

After saying that, without waiting for Pingyang to speak, he asked people to prepare the horses and went out.Pingyang saw that Chai Shao, who had always given way to him, dared to contradict him, and he was about to fight back.But Chai Shao was such a thief, he had disappeared long ago.

Pingyang laughed angrily and said angrily: "Chai, I'm not done with you!"

Chai Shao, who had just gone out, smiled knowingly. After all these years, he finally stood up in front of Pingyang, and he felt so beautiful.As for whether Pingyang will be angry, that is not something that should be considered now.

Seeing Chai Shao walking away, Pingyang glanced in the direction of the room where his son was being held, and wanted to go there, but when he thought of Chai Shao's words just now, he stopped.

"I'll let you be proud this time!"

He glared fiercely in the direction Chai Shao left, then turned around and left.

Chai Shao came to the palace leisurely, handed over his badge, and began to wait for the emperor's summons.He had no worries at all about whether he could get the emperor to agree.This matter was nothing to the emperor.One thing Pingyang said is right, that is, as his son's uncle, if he doesn't handle this matter, wouldn't it be too comfortable for him to be an uncle?
"Your Majesty, Consort Chai is outside asking for an audience!"

In the palace, Li Shimin, who was fertilizing the corn, stopped what he was doing and felt a little surprised!I thought it was Pingyang coming, why is Chai Shao coming?However, I don’t know why, but as Pingyang gets older over the years, his temper becomes even louder.Seeing that he started to quarrel without saying a few words, and often had troubles with the queen, he now had a severe headache when he saw Pingyang.If you don't come, it'll be a relief for you.

"I, Chai Shao, would like to pay my respects to Your Majesty. May Your Majesty and the Tang Dynasty live forever!"

Li Shimin waved his hand and said: "Get up, we are all family members, there is no need to be so polite!"

Chai Shao smiled and stood up.When he saw the emperor fertilizing a strong plant, he asked curiously: "Is this the improved seed that Ji Qing and the others brought back from thousands of miles away?"

Everyone who should know about the emperor's farming in the palace knows.But it was also the first time he saw what it looked like.

"Yes, that's it. This thing is called corn."

Li Shimin sighed: "After seeing the real plant, I became somewhat convinced that it is really a high-yielding grain. Only such a strong plant can produce more grain."

Chai Shao came forward and when he saw the whiskers on both sides, he was a little surprised and said: "Is this the fruit of corn?
"Yes, in the autumn, when it is completely mature, it will turn into a color like topaz. This is also the origin of corn. Just one plant like this can yield at least three taels of grain when harvested in autumn."

"You can cook or bake it before it's ripe. When it's ripe, grind it into granules. I heard that it tastes good when cooked in porridge. When the land is harvested, I invite you all to try it and see how the taste compares. How is it different from the food of the Tang Dynasty?"

Upon hearing the emperor's words, Chai Shao was surprised and said, "You haven't eaten it either?"

No wonder he was surprised. There were a lot of seeds brought back this time, and eating one or two meals would not have any impact at all.But judging from the emperor’s words, he hadn’t even eaten it?
"Well, after all, good seeds are rare. I only eat it to satisfy my appetite, but after the harvest, I may save one more acre of seeds next year. When promoted in the future, it may also allow people to win more. "

"Your Majesty's heart is filled with the feelings of the people. I am proud that the Tang Dynasty has your Majesty, and the people are very lucky to have your Majesty!"

Chai Shao cupped his fists and bowed: "I congratulate the world and congratulate all the people in the world!"

"Okay, we are all family members, don't imitate outsiders and tell me these nice things."

Although Li Shimin said no, he was extremely happy in his heart.If Ji Song were here, he would have to despise him in his heart before he could give up!
"Oh, that's right! Even if there are conflicts at home, we can just deal with them at home. Why are they still causing such a fuss?" Li Shimin asked as if he had just remembered what to do.
Chai Shao smiled bitterly: "In order to prove themselves, the two bastards in the family actually wanted to run away from home behind my back and Ping Yang. If Ziyi hadn't arrived in time and suppressed him, I and Ping Yang would be shameless in the future. "

Then he cupped his fists and bowed: "I want to ask for a favor from Your Majesty when I come here this time, please grant it to Your Majesty!"

"I heard that your majesty is going to send Wang Xuance, Ji Xiancheng and others as envoys to Tubo and Shendu. I hope your majesty can consider these two bastards?"

As if worried that the emperor would disagree, he continued: "Although these two bastards are incompetent, their martial arts skills have not fallen behind under the teachings of her mother. Later, they were taught by Ziyi and improved to a higher level. They are a bit cowardly, but This was also strongly cultivated by her mother.”

"Your Majesty, please fulfill it!"

After saying that, I will bow to the end and I will not get up if you don’t agree!
Seeing Chai Shao's look, Li Shimin knew he couldn't refuse.Pingyang has a strong personality, and even he suffers from it, but no matter how wronged Chai Shao has been over the years, he has never complained in front of him, so he has suffered a lot.

"Pity the hearts of parents in the world!"

Li Shimin stepped forward to help Chai Shao up and said, "Get up, I agree to this!"

He pondered for a moment and said with a smile: "It's their first time doing something, so I can't give them too high a position."

"Let's do this! There is only one captain in the mission to protect the mission. Let them be the principal and deputy! Are you satisfied?"

Chai Shao was overjoyed when he heard this and said quickly: "I thank your majesty for your kindness on behalf of Quanzi!"

Li Shimin nodded with a smile and said: "After all, I am the uncle of these two children. If I can't do this, wouldn't it be a joke?"

"But before we get started, we must obey orders along the way. If we still want to be the same as before, don't blame me for not thinking about family ties. The mission has a heavy task and there is no chance of any accidents. If an accident happens because of them, I can only act impartially. , Otherwise, how can we convince the public?"

Chai Shao nodded repeatedly, he was very satisfied with this arrangement.

As a guard commander, there is always someone by your side. Not only is it safe, but you can also train people. There is nothing more satisfying than this.

In fact, for Li Shimin, he didn't care at all who would be the leader.With Wang Xuance and Ji Xiancheng here, no matter what, you have to listen to them in the end.It's not that he looked down on his two nephews, but if it fell into the hands of these two people, even a piece of dirt would have to be squeezed out of its usefulness.

Wang Xuance's mechanism is changeable, while Ji Xiancheng is calm and calm, making decisions before taking action.

These two people are simply a natural partner, complementing each other, and he is now looking forward to their performance.

Most of the information on body poison was sorted out by Master Xuanzang after he came, but in the end it was a matter of vision, and the angle from which he looked at the problem determined the tendency of his information.

What he hopes to get is specific information about the poisonous countries, not such superficial things.

This time Wang Xuance's mission was to draw a detailed map of Tubo and Shendu.Originally, there was no Tubo, but what Ji Song said that day made Tubo completely come into his eyes.These days, he has worked hard to collect information about Tibet, especially the affairs between the various forces. He has read them in detail.

Now Tubo is continuing to expand under the leadership of that cadre. If this momentum continues, it will not be long before the first unified plateau country will appear on the plateau. This is something that the Tang Dynasty cannot tolerate.

Historical lessons told him that whenever a unified country appears around the Central Plains, it will without exception point its finger at the Central Plains after integrating its internal affairs. This is like fate.

The Huns were like this, the Xianbei were like this, and the Turks he defeated were like this.This is also true for Goguryeo, which has just been cleaned up, which makes Ti Ting extremely careful.

The better thing is that the plateau is not yet completely unified, and this is an opportunity, an opportunity to intervene in the affairs of the plateau.

But thinking about how unfriendly the plateau climate is to the people of the Central Plains gives me a headache.According to what he learned, anyone who sets foot on the plateau will suffer from chest tightness, shortness of breath, difficulty breathing, and general weakness.

According to Ji Song, this is altitude sickness, and it will get better after a period of adaptation, until it is no different from ordinary people!

"Chai Shao, I am giving you a task now. Do you dare to accept it?"

"I'd like to remind you in advance that this matter is of great importance and is full of dangers. You can consider it first. If you don't want to go, I will never blame you!"

Chai Shao was stunned. He didn't expect that His Majesty would suddenly ask him to do something?But seeing the emperor's serious expression made him feel nervous, and for a moment he didn't know what to do.
(End of this chapter)