Late Tang

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Song Wentong, the captain of the accompanying army, took a rail carriage home from the headquarters building of the Military Intelligence Bureau of the Supervision Department in the inner city. In August, the weather began to become cooler, and there was a faint fragrance of sweet-scented osmanthus in the air.In the meeting room of the Operation Department of the Military Intelligence Bureau this afternoon, he heard a very unexpected news from his superior. According to his always sensitive estimation, his stable days may come to an end.Now, he had to discuss with his wife and make a decision right away.Then again he had no confidence in her opinion.

Song Wangshi is a mature young woman in her 20s, but he is too good at nagging, which makes her sometimes seem a little irrational.In Song Wentong's view, this newly married wife is sometimes very shrewd.They got married less than half a month after they met. There was no lively wedding, but two tables of simple food and wine were set up in the small courtyard in the outer city of Yanjing, and Song Wentong's boss was invited. Just with a few colleagues.Song Wang's family was originally Liu Wang's family. She married a small officer of Lu Longjun at the age of 15. However, when she was 20 years old five years ago, her husband died in battle after only five years of marriage. not easy.After Song Wentong came back from Yanmen, he went to the outer city to look for a house with the reward he had just received.

At that time, the house he was looking at was the one that had to be put up for sale because of financial difficulties. The two talked about this house several times, and then one time, Song Wentong met a group of people who came to bully Liu Wang. The gangster, he came to the rescue.Not long after that, the two had divorced and quickly got married.Song Wendong doesn't dislike Wang as a widow. He is 25 years old and has been in the Boye Army in Chengde Town, Hebei Province. He has never married a wife and has no one in his family. Now there is a gentle and considerate mature woman. favorite.

When they first got married, they used to discuss life in the military.Song Wang once said at the time that marrying a soldier would face a long separation, lack of a real residence and a normal family life, and one would have to climb up slowly according to the system bit by bit, and even see The servility of the wife of a slightly higher-ranking boss had always disturbed her, especially since her last military husband had been killed in battle.But she fell in love with him again, because Qin Jun's officer is an honorable profession, which is different from Lu Longjun.The officers of the Qin Army are indeed different from those of other feudal vassals. The officers and men of the Qin Army are always dressed energetically and in neat military uniforms.And their military uniforms are always shining, making people awe and respectful.

But now that it's been a while since the marriage, she must have almost forgotten those words.She is planning to have a bunch of children with Song Wentong, and then save some money to move from the outer city of Yanjing City to the inner city.

Song Wentong once reminded her that being an officer of the Qin Army is not all about superficial glamor.No matter which feudal town's army is, no matter how glamorous it looks, there is one fact that cannot be avoided.That is, soldiers take obedience as their bounden duty, and they never know where they will drive in the next moment.Song Wentong was not from a wealthy family, let alone a family of generals. When he was in the Boye Army in Chengde Town, he had already understood that when he climbed up the steep ladder of future, there were those noble children on every step of the ladder. He was crowded with the general's son and grandson.

It took him ten years to climb from a pawn to a capital of Boye Army.But now, after he switched to the Qin Army, because of several outstanding performances, he has been selected by the Military Intelligence Bureau for his triumphant return this time, and has officially obtained the post of the accompanying captain from the ninth rank.Every colleague in the Military Intelligence Bureau said that he had a future.So far, he has indeed been very successful in the Qin army. In less than half a year, he became a captain of the accompanying army.

Moreover, it only took him half a month to win over his wife in a straightforward manner, although she is very beautiful, and she has a rich businessman who doesn't want to walk with her daughter. Parents think he is not worthy. fuck her.He was just a low-ranking military officer from Hebei with a fierce appearance, no family property, and no disciples.At that time, he fell in love with Song Wang at first sight. He once temporarily put aside that person's ambition, showing incomparable tenderness, humor, thoughtfulness and chic demeanor. His eyes and details have long been left behind.

However, in the long run, a remarried widow with a bad relationship with her natal family is not always a good thing for a junior officer who is determined to climb up.

What cast a shadow over Song Wentong's heart was Song Wang's fickleness after marriage. He had long forgotten the considerate words that he said before marriage, marry a chicken as a chicken, and marry a dog as a dog.She tried her best to maintain her role as an officer's wife, but she complained too much, which was unreasonable.Whenever he said that he would be on duty in the barracks and would not be able to go home, she would nag endlessly.

But on the other hand, there are two aspects of Song Wang's that made him very satisfied, which is why he fell in love with her at the beginning. She is not only a beautiful woman, but also a capable housewife.In life after marriage, apart from nagging, Mrs. Song can always clean and arrange the house comfortably, with boiling hot water and delicious meals, the room is always cleaned very clean, and the beds are always stacked neatly. Even she can always pick some wild flowers and put them in the house.She has a lot of charming tricks, and when she is in a good mood, she becomes very cute and lovable.Although Song Wentong didn't have much contact with women, he knew that many of them were not as hardworking and capable as Song Wang's.Compared with most people's wives, he can be said to have married a good wife.

It's just that on the way home after a busy day in the yamen, he always couldn't predict what kind of Song Wangshi he would meet, the lovely Song Wangshi, or the nagging Song Wangshi?

On such an important day as today, her mood will play a very important role in his decision.

As soon as he stepped into the courtyard gate, he heard her singing brother under the grape trellis in the corner of the courtyard, which was also a corridor leading to the kitchen on one side.In summer, it is always so cool under this corridor covered with vines.Especially in the evening and dusk, lying on the rattan chair, before dinner, they usually drink a glass of wine made by the Song Wang family here.He saw her arranging flowers, holding a bouquet of golden osmanthus flowers and putting them in the open glass vase given by her colleague when they got married.She was wearing a royal blue gauze dress, from which the blue apron could be seen, exposing two snow-white arms, and a bright yellow ribbon was tied around her waist.Her long black hair was pulled up in a side bun, adding a bit of charm.

In Qin Fan at this time, this was a hair style that was generally loved by newlyweds to middle-aged women.

Her welcoming gaze was full of love and joy. Seeing her like this, Song Wentong immediately felt a lot easier.

"Oh, look at you. Why didn't you tell me that Mr. Chen and his wife are coming? If you don't have the slightest preparation, you two will be too rude when you see the mess in this room." Song Wang said. At that time, the voice was very loud, and it did not defeat the fear of ordinary women towards men.Her voice is also nice, a little soft.

"Brother Chen and Sister-in-law Chen are not outsiders, so don't be so polite. He said he might arrive later, let's have a small glass first, lady, please put some ice cubes in the wine, I'm almost dying of thirst."

Song Wang went to the kitchen to pour wine, and brought some ice cubes from the cellar, which was one of the benefits of her husband as an officer, Xia Bingdongtan.

"Brother Chen came here today because he has something important to discuss."

"Oh, then shall I avoid it for a while?" She smiled at him very charmingly.

"No, I still need your help to make a decision then."

"That's good, I can ask brother Chen to help me look at my recent luck in a while."

"You really think he's a fortune teller. That's just a cover for his previous work. You don't know yet, Brother Chen has received a new transfer order, and he is going to Chang'an."

Song Wang looked up, "Really? Going to Chang'an, did you commit a crime?"

Song Wentong shook his head. Chang'an is the capital of the emperor. Even if Chang'an is still in Huang Chao's hands for the time being, it is still a great place. Huang Chao is about to perish, and the towns have gathered in Guanzhong again. At this time, Chang'an is the place where wind and cloud meet, how can the people who can be sent there be demoted for committing crimes.

"It's a promotion. I just got promoted to Deputy Lieutenant Yihui, and I'm down from the seventh rank."

When he said this, Song Wentong's tone was full of envy.Chen Bing was originally only a Captain Renyong at the ninth rank, but this time he was promoted to Deputy Captain Yihui, and he was promoted to five ranks in a row.Although this five-level surname was not promoted at one time, in fact, before that, after triumphantly entering Beijing, he was promoted three levels from Lieutenant Renyong to Deputy Lieutenant Xuanjie because of his meritorious service. This time he was actually only promoted from Deputy Lieutenant Xuanjie. Lieutenant, promoted two ranks.But because the interval between the two promotions was too short, it gave the impression that he was promoted to five levels in a row.

But even so, it is still very enviable to go up five levels in one month.Since the promulgation of the new title system last time among the Qin army, promotion has also become more difficult.Up to now, he has only started from the ninth rank.

"Oh, it's amazing to be promoted to five levels in a row. He's gone, so who will take his place as your superior?"

"There is no one to take over for the time being, and the original deputy will take over for the time being." Song Wentong took the wine with ice that Mrs. Song Wang handed him.He sat down on the wicker chair with his feet resting on a low couch, sipping wine, feeling confused again.

Song Wang has become accustomed to her husband's silence, and she has long seen that her husband has something on his mind today.Usually my husband always keeps his back straight, except when he is thinking about something, then he will bend his back, as if preparing to go to war.When he entered the yard just now, he was bent over, even sitting on the rattan chair now with his waist bent.A few locks of straight black hair had fallen and hung over his forehead.Although he is only 25 years old, he is mature like 52 years old in many cases.He was wearing summer uniforms, which was his habit. He wore training uniforms in the army, but outside, even at home, he liked to wear military summer uniforms.He always dressed himself like a soldier, always.His strong physique made him even more mighty after wearing the military uniform.

"Is there any more wine?" he said finally, and she poured him another glass.

"Thank you." Song Wentong nodded to his wife, and then said: "Brother Chen came to me immediately after receiving the transfer order today, and he asked me to go to Chang'an with him."

"Go to Chang'an, now?"

"Yes, if I accept this invitation, then I will be promoted two levels immediately, and I will become Captain Renyong on the ninth rank!"

Song Wentong told his wife the content of today's conversation with the old blind man Chen Bing, who chose the surname, and Song Wang was still immersed in surprise.After a long time, he said: "Oh my God, brother Chen went to Chang'an and got promoted three levels in a row, and now he asks you to go, and he can also be promoted two levels in a row. Needless to say, it must be a very dangerous task, right?"

"It's really dangerous!"

"Did you agree to this invitation?" A confused and worried expression flashed across Song Wang's face.

"I haven't agreed yet. I invite Chen Yihui to come over tonight, and I want to make this decision with you."

"Can you have a choice in such a matter, and will you listen to my opinion?" Song Wang was a little angry.

"According to Brother Chen, if everything goes well this time, at least one or two grades can be raised after we come back." Song Wentong said in a flattering voice. He really wanted to take over the job, but he didn't want to make his newly married wife angry.

"Master, this is indeed a very good proposal. Accepting the task can increase two levels, and after returning, you can increase another level or two. There is such a good thing."

"Are you willing to let me go to Chang'an?"

"I would? When will my opinion influence your decision?"

"Anyway, I want to hear your real thoughts."

Song Wang hesitated for a moment, and stared at him, "Uh, I would naturally like you to go to Chang'an. For me, although this means separation, but I know, for you, a man's ambition is everywhere, how can it be possible?" It’s just that I’m in love with my family and my wife. Now is the time to build a famous career. If I force you to stay, you may stay, but you will definitely blame me in the end. Besides, I heard that Huang Chao can’t stay in Chang’an anymore. Go down, maybe by the time you go, Chang'an has already recovered. Anyway, going to Chang'an, you can go up several ranks, such things don't happen all the time."

"That's right, thank you for your understanding." Song Wentong said with a smile, his frown disappeared, and it was the first time he smiled after returning home. "It won't be too long to go to Chang'an, and I will be back soon."

"But there is a problem. In this way, we have just got married. If I accept this position, then we may have to part immediately. You understand, I am reluctant to leave you."

Song Wang raised her eyebrows lightly, "For your future, I am willing to endure the temporary separation! I just hope that you can come back soon." (To be continued.)