Chapter 1 Apprenticeship to the God of War Su Dingfang
In the first year of Xianqing (656 AD), the 18th day of the twelfth lunar month, the fourth hour of the Chen hour.
In the Dali Temple in Yiningfang, the Shangyi Bureau was in charge of the imperial concubine Du Renli, and was being tried by the three departments. Xu Jingzong, the Minister of Rites, Tang Lin, the Minister of Xing, Duan Baoxuan, the Minister of Dali Temple, Yuan Gongyu, the Chief Censor of the Censor Yuan Gongyu, etc., jointly tried the case of the Lisheng Pao. Zhou Yu beat Huang Gai, one was willing to beat and the other was willing to be beaten, and Du Renli pleaded guilty in the hall.
In May of the sixth year of Yonghui, Wu Kang, the governor of Wuzhou, made contributions to offering volcanic ash cement. The sage gave old clothes as materials, and the queen personally tailored them to reward Wu's governor. At that time, Du Renli was the Fengyu of Shangyi Bureau. He used his position to intercept the sage's old clothes and attempted to keep them as a family heirloom.
Unexpectedly, he was stolen by his cousin and wanted to sell Li Ji at a high price. After being discovered, he fled for fear of his crime. Du Renli was very disrespectful and was popular for two thousand miles according to the law. He was sent to Yizhou, Shannan Road. Wu Kang, the former governor of Wuzhou, cut purple clothes that were not holy robes. The crime of disrespect was not true and he was released in court.
However, the death penalty can be avoided, and the living penalty cannot be escaped. If you cut the official robe in private, you will be dissatisfied with the courtesy, and you will be beaten to the end. After five years of calculation, the governor who has fought for his life has completely become a silence. Wu Kang didn't care about it, and all the honors yesterday have become distant past. If your heart is in a dream, you will hold Mei Niang's thigh tightly, but you will start over again.
At three o'clock in the afternoon, he took off his prison uniform and left the prison. Outside the Dali Temple, he shook hands cordially with the prison chief and thanked them for their care. Yang brought Wushun and his son, Qian Shun and Hepinglang, to pick him up and get him out of prison. Wu Kang was relaxed and happy, and except for Yuan sister Wu Shun, they all hugged him enthusiastically.
Yang was crying and laughed at him as if he was not big or small; Qian Shun Pinglang smiled foolishly, speechless for a moment; Wu Shun and Minzhi were very excited and kept wiping their tears. Wu Kang carried Minyue on his back and everyone returned to Yongxingfang Wu Mansion.
Wu Kang couldn't wait to ask, and learned that Xiaoqing was not seriously injured and was still in the maid's courtyard. He finally felt at ease. He had a happy reunion supper, followed Mei Niang's instructions, and did not drink wine during the meal. He chatted and laughed with Yang. Before the Chang'an curfew, he politely refused to stay overnight and took his brothers back to the cultivation workshop.
But after he left, Wu Shun hid in the room and shed tears of jealousy. She threw her wrist jade bracelet in anger. It was given by Mei Niang. It was originally a pair of children, one of the two sisters. The jealous woman is the most terrifying, and the poor Korean lady is already on the road to death.
Wu Kang returned to the Cultivation Hall and saw three hundred brothers. It was another emotional drama. He shook hands and hugged without gifts. Everyone was very excited, some cried and cried. Drinked with his brothers, took turns to toasting, and got drunk. The next morning, fifty Pinglang people were left behind, and the others followed Qian Shun to Wuzhou to pick up Nao Nao and went to Beijing.
The New Year is coming, and we have begun to prepare for the New Year, put on lights and make preparations for the New Year goods, and wait for the heroine to return. At the 20th day of the twelfth lunar month, Qianniuwei sent back Xiaoqing. There were scars on his forehead and cheeks, but it was still so beautiful; bandages were wrapped in elbows and knees, but it was still so charming.
I got out of the car with my wife, arranged to take care of her daily life, made my favorite dishes, coaxed her to drink bitter medicine, chatted with me during the day, told strange stories, and didn't untied my clothes at night. During this period, Mei Niang didn't come. It was probably the end of the year that she could not get enough time for various sacrificial activities.
But every now and then, I gave precious medicinal materials and supplements, including Ganoderma lucidum and cordyceps as rice, and ginseng soup and bird's nest as porridge. After careful care, my body recovered well, although I was still weak, and my face gradually became bloody. I finally got out of bed on the 25th day of the twelfth lunar month. Wu Kang was ecstatic and helped her for a walk every day.
The Spring Festival in the first year of Xianqing is the warmest and most comfortable one since traveling through the Tang Dynasty. I went to Wufu alone to pay New Year's greetings to Minzhi and Minyue. I found that Wu Shun was in a wrong mood and had alienation in his eyes. There was also Xiao Minyue, who was not as intimate as before, and she didn't even let her hug her.
Wu Kang was not relieved. After all, the nine-year-old girl knew she was shy. She returned to the Xiuzhenfang and accompanied her daughter-in-law to have a reunion dinner and gathered with her brothers. The only regret is that her daughter is not around, and Wuzhou is too far away from Chang'an.
After the Chinese New Year, the Chinese New Year is the Spring Festival, Chang'an becomes a city that never sleeps. It is said to be very lively. Wu Kang had no interest and accompanied his wife to swing and enjoy the warmth of his family. On the 21st day of the first lunar month, Qian Shun finally came back, and Xiaoqing hugged Nooba, crying in a hurry. Finally, the family reunited and life became more and more complete. He hugged Nooba every day and walked with Xiaoqing in the courtyard.
This year, the thirteenth day of the first lunar month, funny things happened. Mei Niang sent someone to pass on the message, Kang Lang cleaned up the fine and soft things, and we went to Luoyang to beg for food. Last year, Yongzhou was rainy, and Chang'an City was short of food, and the landlords had no surplus food. They could only lead civil and military officials, as well as tens of thousands of Chang'an citizens, to Luozhou to beg for food, which was called "just eat".
On the 21st day of the first day of the leap month, Su Dingfang, the general of the Right Guard, was the chief general of the Yilidao march. He led Yanran's guard Ren Yaxiang and deputy guardian Xiao Siye to recruit Tang soldiers and Uighur soldiers to attack the Western Turks from the north. Asina Mishe and Asina Buzhen led the Turks surrendered troops and attacked the Western Turks from the south.
With hundreds of thousands of soldiers and horses, Li Jiu was completely cruel and wanted to destroy the Western Turks. Wu Kang was so excited that he was also helpless. He was beaten to the end and could only take care of his wife at home and could not follow him to the battle. On the third day of the second month, the begging army entered Luozhou, and Li Jiu moved into Luoyang Palace.
To the east of Luoyang Palace, the famous Hanjia Granary, eat with open stomachs. To the east of Hanjia Cang is the Zhengfang of Hongdao Road, Wu Kang and Sanbai Security Guards, who were arranged here by Mei Niang. Li Jiu was very thin-skinned. Since he came to Luozhou to beg for food, he had to give benefits to Luozhou.
On the fifth day of the second month, an imperial edict was issued, and all prisoners in Luozhou, who were sentenced to imprisonment and below, were pardoned and returned home. At the same time, the people in Luozhou were exempted from rent and relocation for one year; the elderly over a hundred years old were given five hu of millet and five pieces of silk.
On February 12th, Li Xian was appointed King of Zhou, and Mei Niang sent someone to bring imperial meals and authentic red sorghum. She finally had a feast. Nao Nao was full of oil in her mouth, her little face was round and fat, and she was developing into a fat man. At around noon, she coaxed her little daughter to take a nap, brought rice porridge to the bedroom, and fed her eldest daughter at home.
Xiaoqing was full of happiness, looking at her husband with affection. After eating the porridge in the bowl, she smiled mischievously: "Since marrying her husband, the most beautiful and happy time has been in recent times. Feed me to eat, sleep with me, get up with me, and walk with me, I really want to be hurt forever."
This unlucky girl, what nonsense, Wu Kang rolled his eyes: "The master once said that you are the life of a geese, and you will be a pair of people in your life. I will not smash the master's sign, so I made a great vow on the same day as the Hundred Staff Forest. I will live with you in this life, not get involved in other women, and only treat my Xiaoqing well."
Xiaoqing was stunned for a moment, tears of happiness fell, she held her husband's hand, and acted coquettishly: "This is what I have always dreamed of. Xiaoqing is so happy, you have to keep your word. Husband, do you know that after the last disaster, people have figured it out. It is not good to be an official, it is better to be safe and happy. Our family of three is the best to have a happy life."
Wu Kangle spoke, winked and joking: "Our little official fan finally realized that he regrets his husband's pursuit of a title. As long as you are willing, we will go back to Wuzhou. Buy a hundred acres of land, I will plough the fields and weave cloth, I will carry water to you, and the couple will return home."
Xiaoqing was moved again, and raised her hands to agree. You said and said, looking forward to the pastoral scenes and weaving a better tomorrow. Then harmony was broken, and Mei Niang's voice came: You have no chance, you can't give up. Xiaoqing abducted Kanglang, who else can I rely on?
The female president is here, Wu Kang stood up to salute, but was directly ignored. Mei Niang sat on the edge of the bed, stopped Xiaoqing from getting up, held her hands, and said softly: "The brothers are not good enough and can't count on them at all. Kang Lang is the only one left for my sister's family. Could it be that Xiao Qing will bear to let the sister, who is already walking on thin ice, become a lonely person again?"
Xiaoqing shook her head quickly and denied, "Sister is joking. She was just a joke just now. The noisy aunt and aunt must support her. But just after the catastrophe, her husband will rashly become an official, which will cause criticism from the court officials. So she first returns to Wuzhou, avoid this storm, and then become an official in a year or two."
Mei Niang was amused and said angrily: "Just avoid the limelight in the capital, why bother to seek far away? Besides, there is no need to say it. But you are right, it is not appropriate to be an official directly, I have arranged everything. The saint will practice it for General Su at noon tomorrow. Kang Lang will be his guards to fight against the Western Turks together and make contributions on the battlefield. When the troops return to the court, they will be promoted to the Preparatory Or Qianniu Preparatory Or according to the size of the credit."
Wu Kang was confused on the spot. In the war against the Western Turks, he was able to take the last bus. He was soon excited. Su Dingfang was a god of war. He died countless countries in his life. He could learn a lot of things as his guard. Suddenly his eyes turned, and bad ideas came to his mind, and he thought of something even more interesting.
Xiaoqing was a little confused, Mei Niang looked kind and continued to be filled with a charming soup: "Xiaoqing doesn't have to worry. Kang Lang is the national uncle, and Su Dingfang will make arrangements. Kang Lang is also relieved. After you go to war, I will arrange ten maids to take care of Xiaoqing's daily life."
Speaking of this, I can't let it go. Xiaoqing smiled mischievously: "I'm afraid my sister's purpose is to turn her husband into a Qianniu Guard and protect you personally. Xiaoqing also thinks that this arrangement is very good. It is the husband's responsibility to protect her sister personally."
The so-called "preparation", or Qianniu Preparation", is the guards with swords in front of the imperial front. The one who leads them is the left and right commands of the left and right mansions; the fifth year of Xianqing, the right and left Qianniu Mansions; the first year of Shenlong, the right and left Qianniu Guards. Because Li Yuanfang was very yearning for Qianniu Guards, it sounded very cool.
Xiaoqing's answer was very satisfied. Mei Niang turned her head and glanced at Wu Kang, and said calmly: "Xiaoqing has agreed. You have packed up today and set off on time tomorrow. There are guests in the living room. It will be of great benefit to you."
After saying that, he said goodbye to Xiaoqing, and walked with his head raised, like a proud peacock. Wu Kang was in a fog. This guy was eating explosives and his attitude was very abnormal. Has his relatives been here? He curled his lips helplessly, and the couple looked at each other and smiled bitterly, grabbed his hands and left the bedroom.
Following Mei Niang, she noticed her breath and became even colder. After thinking about it carefully, she didn't offend her. What's wrong? Walking out of the backyard door and passing by the flowerbed, Mei Niang suddenly attacked.
The little hand grabbed his collar, his pretty face was full of anger, and he raised his foot to the flower bed. The flower bed was a little taller, and she struggled. Wu Kang quickly reached out, held her waist, and sent her to the flower bed. She was condescending, with two faces of all sizes, almost sticking together.
After a while, Mei Niang gritted her teeth and squeezed out a voice between her teeth: "What did you say just now? I am only kind to Cui Xiaoqing and live with her? The bastard who doesn't know how to be a farmer for her, and she has to leave me. You, a killer, are so disappointing to me. Don't forget to protect my health!"
It turned out that the problem was that Wu Kang's scalp was numb, and he was jealous. He was so amused and cried for a moment, so he quickly explained: "Mi Niang misunderstood. She only treats Xiao Qing well, which means the love between men and women, and is loyal to her. Xiao Qing also said just now that it is my responsibility to protect your safety."
The president's face cleared a little, and Wu Kang continued to fool him: "You also know Xiaoqing. She is an official fan. If we return to Wuzhou, it will take only three months to force me to become an official. As the saying goes, the country is easy to change, but the nature is difficult to change. If a little official fan says, just listen to it as a joke, don't be as knowledgeable as her."
This is still human words. The president lost his anger, but he did not let go of his collar. He said seriously: "If you make a great oath to her, you must also swear to me. Now, you will swear. Say that you will always protect me, be loyal to you, and never betray my sister."
The little girl is jealous. Our queen is not opening the right way. But then again, you will reach the peak of your life. Only by holding your thighs can you have a good career. I am not funny and there is no reason to betray me. We are both, grasshoppers on the same rope.
Thinking of this, I raised my right hand and solemnly said: "I volunteer to be Mei Niang's minion. I support Mei Niang's program, abide by Mei Niang's charter, and fulfill my minion obligations. Implement Mei Niang's decisions, strictly abide by Mei Niang's discipline, and keep Mei Niang's secrets. Be loyal to Mei Niang, work actively, and strive for Mei Niang's career for life. Be prepared at any time, sacrifice everything for Mei Niang, and never be betrayed Mei Niang."
This was shameless. Mei Niang was dumbfounded. After a long time, she spat and let go of his collar. She put her hands on her shoulders, buckled her fingers behind her head, and glanced at the ground. Wu Kang knew it and hugged her down, secretly breathing a sigh of relief. This man was moody.
Continuing to the living room, her tone was much softer: "The sage issued an imperial edict, and all states in the Tang Dynasty, the assistants canceled the other officials, and only the chief and Sima were left, and the real power was restored. The officialdom of Wuzhou was adjusted, and Di Renjie was promoted to the governor of Wuzhou; Zhang Jianzhi was promoted to the chief of Wuzhou; Luo Binwang was promoted to the Sima of Wuzhou."
Wu Kang was stunned. His three confidants were on the rocket and were promoted several levels in a row. Wuzhou was Shangzhou, and the governor was from the third rank, the chief was from the fifth rank, and Sima was from the fifth rank, and they were all real high-ranking officials. However, Wuzhou was my old nest and my direct line, and they were the best in charge.
Mei Niang suddenly hummed lightly, and her tone returned to cold: "Don't worry, Kang Lang, I will not let our enemies go. Chu Suiliang, Han Yuan, Laiji, and Changsun Wuji will pay the price. The sage has agreed to the grand dynasty meeting next month, and Chu Suiliang will be the governor of Guizhou."
Feeling the rich coldness, Wu Kang was frightened and his scalp was numb. Chu Suiliang was the governor of Tanzhou (Changsha City, Hunan Province), demoted to the governor of Guizhou (Guilin City, Guangxi Province), and demoted to the beach. Dear Old Chu, blame yourself for standing in the wrong team and claiming to be unlucky. But then again, Guilin is the best in the world, so you should cultivate your mind and cultivate your nature.
Suddenly I remembered that it seemed that in August this year, Mei Niang would take action again. Xu Jingzong and Li Yi’s mansion were evil, Han Yuan and Lai Ji would also be demoted, and Chu Suiliang would be demoted directly to Vietnam. It felt a bit scary. It would be okay to offend women, as long as it should not be too much, and you will forget it after a while. But you can’t offend the second time, because she would remember the first time, and the new and old accounts should be settled together.
Wu Kang immediately cooperated and bowed to his knees. Su Dingfang hesitated for a few seconds, and also became loving talent, nodded in agreement, "When he brought out such a soldier, he was able to charge in the battle, he was a rare general. Since the queen's request, I should only agree, and I will teach you all my life."
Mei Niang was ecstatic and quickly asked someone to prepare and asked Su Dingfang to enter the living room. She placed an incense table, lit a fragrance, and asked him to take the position. Wu Kang respected tea devoutly and completed the ceremony of apprenticeship. He couldn't suppress his excitement. Lao Su was the god of war in the Tang Dynasty. It was a great blessing to be able to worship him as his teacher.
Chapter completed!