Tiantang Splendid

Chapter 743 A man should be like this (fourth more!)
Jiangzhou Longmen, because it is located at the mouth of the river and the triangle where the Yellow River and the Fen River converge, is an important port of the Yellow River.

There is a pagoda in the south of Xiucun, eight sections high, made of bricks, called Sheyan Pagoda.At the top of the top is a bright glazed gourd, and at the foot of the north of the pagoda is the loess official road, which leads to the Longmen in the west and leads directly to Chang'an.I don't know when the tower was built. The wind chimes on the tower are ringing in the breeze, and the sound is clear and crisp.

Sheyan Pagoda was built on a mound with solid loess.Under the post, there are poor people who dig the earth and live in it. Although it is simple and simple, it is warm in winter and cool in summer.

The village is not far from the river, and the villagers will gather at the Hejin Ferry after farming and working, rowing boats to help business travelers cross the river, and earn small profits to supplement their families.

The day was just bright, and there were groups of villagers heading for the ferry.

In a bitter kiln, a strong man with a stature of seven feet opened the curtain and came out yawning. He looked at the hurried villagers and asked, "Why are you in such a hurry?"

Then someone stopped and replied: "Mr. Xue Lang doesn't know? Today, Duke Xun returned to his hometown to worship his ancestors, and he wanted to ferry across the river. Duke Xun has a huge family business, and there are many entourages and miscellaneous goods on this trip. Duke Xun accompanied him. They are all horses and chariots, so naturally a lot of boats are needed for ferrying, we can make a living by going here at this time, the Duke of the State will not be stingy with rewards, the boat fee must be expensive, do you want to go with Xue Langjun?"

It's not that this man is a gentleman, but that this man is the gentleman of the school in the village. His family was also a dignitary in the past, but he was convicted in the previous Sui Dynasty and fell into decline.

Moreover, the seven-foot strong man he was talking to was not an ordinary farmer. His surname was Xue, and he was born in the Xue family in Hedong. Although he was a branch, his family was once prominent.His father, Xue Gui, served as Zanzhi of Xiangcheng County in the former Sui Dynasty, but died early due to illness, so his family fell into decline.When Xue Langjun was young, his family was poor and his status was low, and he used farming as a career. However, his father had married his wife, the Liu family, who was the young lady of the Liu family, a rich family in Hedong.Although the Xue family was down and out, the Liu family never got tired of it. The husband and wife loved each other and the man farmed and the woman weaved. It was a good marriage.

What's more, Mr. Xue Lang is enthusiastic, and anyone in the village will take the lead in case of trouble, and he is very popular.

Hearing this, Xue Langjun smiled and waved his hands: "I won't go, there are still two acres of land in my house that I can't weed, so I will go to the fields."

But he secretly sighed in his heart, Zhang Shigui, Duke of the Xun Kingdom, was also from Hedong. He thought that he had a close friendship with his father Xue Gui when he was not making a fortune, and the two families had frequent contacts, and they were good as a family.It's just that Xue Gui passed away early and the Xue family declined, but Zhang Shigui rebelled with His Royal Highness the King of Qin.

"Lang Jun, it's not too late to go to the field after breakfast." A gentle call awakened Xue Langjun from his emotions, sighed depressed, and turned back to the house.

The cold kiln is simple and crude, and the stove is blackened by smoke and fire, but it is a kang that has been developed in Guanzhong in recent years, and it is covered with a reed mat, which is hard and shabby.

Xue Langjun's heart was heavy, and he sat down at the dining table in silence, but his wife Liu's handed over the rice bowl, his eyes were attracted by that hand and he couldn't move away. Hot eye sockets...

His family was prominent back then, and his wife was even more famous.I still remember the little hand I held on the wedding night, the wrist was white and the fingers were slender. Although it was still clean and delicate, it was covered with calluses.

In the past, the daughter of Qianjin, whose ten fingers were not touched by the spring water, has suffered the hard life along with her. Her hair full of pearls and emeralds has been replaced by commoner hairpins, and the slaves have been turned into a cold kiln... How can a man of seven feet feel so embarrassing? ?

It's a pity that Xue Langjun knows that although he has read a few books, he is not a good material for further studies. Taking part in the modern imperial examinations is just a formality and then he is deposed, which makes him very depressed.But even without financial talent, after his father passed away, he guarded the wealth of the family but ended up in this situation...

Are you really useless?
Xue Langjun silently grilled the rice, his heart was full of sadness.Suddenly thinking of a fortune teller I met a few days ago, I said to my wife in a muffled voice: "In the past few days, some neighbors have been invited to relocate the ancestral grave at home, maybe it can change my luck..."

Death is like life, if the ancestors are not buried well, and the land of the yin house cannot bless the blessings of future generations, this is also a big event.

Mrs. Liu sighed slightly, pulled her skirt lightly and sat opposite Xue Langjun, her still delicate and beautiful face was full of sadness, and said softly: "Lang Jun is generous and benevolent, he is a great man in the world, but he has never met him. When the time comes, I can't show my skills. A few days ago, my concubine heard that Fang Xiang's second son was exterminating the Shanyue rioters in Jiangnan. Why do you need to pray for the protection of your ancestors? If one day Mr. Lang becomes famous and returns to bury his ancestors’ graves, that will be the honor of the ancestors!"

Xue Langjun was holding the rice bowl in his hand, a little dazed.

Fang Jiro...

That kid is not as old as himself, but he has already earned a great reputation and made great achievements in Nuo Da!

Gold and iron horses, generals fight a hundred battles!
Mr. Xue Lang couldn't help feeling overwhelmed, and blurted out: "A man should be like this!"

Liu Shi looked at her handsome, suave and imposing husband, her lips parted, she hesitated to speak, but her expression was very sour...

Sensing his wife's strangeness, Xue Langjun, who was very emotional, quickly asked: "But you don't feel well?"

Mrs. Liu shook her head silently, leaned slightly, and then said softly: "I heard that Duke Xun returned to his hometown to worship his ancestors, and today he will pass through Longmen Jindu. Mr. Lang and Duke Xun are family friends, why don't you ask for a future?"

Xue Langjun was silent.

Are you going to beg someone?
A majestic seven-foot man with such an appearance, but he wants to lick his face and beg his old family friend to reward him with a future... Can't open his mouth!

Husband and wife have been together for many years and have a tacit understanding.

When Liu saw her husband's expression, she knew what was going on in her heart, so she comforted her softly: "It's actually not that difficult to ask for help. Is there anyone in this world who doesn't ask for everything? Duke Xun is also yours according to his seniority." Uncle, the younger generation is down and out, it is not shameful to ask in front of my uncle. If Duke Xun refuses to agree, it means that he does not miss his old love, so what does he have to do with you?"

Xue Langjun was silent for a while, before he sighed and said: "Now the court is not only using troops against the Western Regions, but His Majesty is also going to make a large-scale expedition to the East. If you can join the army, it is indeed a good way to make a name for yourself. It's just..."

After all, I still can't save my face and ask for help.

But if you become a mansion soldier yourself, you have to start from the bottom, when will you be able to get ahead?It's not that he can't stand loneliness, it's just that his family is so poor, and he left everything to his wife when he joined the army. How can a woman live?
Looking at his wife's encouraging eyes, Xue Langjun finally sighed: "Forget it, I will give up this face and go to ask Duke Xun."

Liu's heart was not half happy.

It is not allowed to bring family members with you in the army. If your husband enlists in the army, you will have to guard this cold kiln alone.Hardships and hardships are fine, after so many years, what hardships can't be endured?It's just that the husband and wife have a very strong relationship, and they have supported each other for many years, but now they have to separate from each other, and the worries in their hearts are really unbearable...

But a good man has ambitions in all directions, so how can he hinder the gentleman's achievements?
The couple ate in silence.

After eating, Xue Langjun changed into neat clothes without saying a word, bowed his head and said, "Wait for me to come back!"

Then he strode out and went straight to Jindu.

Liu Shi pursed her lips, feeling sad...

*****
Today's ferry is very lively, the boatmen on the ferry, the people watching the fun, and the children playing are full of hustle and bustle.

Boats shuttled back and forth on the wide river, and boat after boat of servant supplies were ferried from the opposite bank and piled up on the bank to form a hill.On the other side, cars and horses were still rattling along, waiting in a long line for the ferry to cross the river.

Duke Xun's family is really extravagant!

When Xue Langjun came to the ferry, a neighbor asked loudly: "Didn't Mr. Lang weed the fields? Why don't you come to watch the fun!"

Xue Langjun pursed his lips, feeling a little embarrassed, he was embarrassed to say that he came to ask for help, but he just said vaguely, "Come and see", and looked at the river.He naturally made Xun Guogong Zhang Shigui, but he hadn't seen him for many years, so he didn't know if there was any difference in appearance, so naturally he had to keep an eye on him so as not to miss him.

Not long after, a large cargo ship ferried to the shore, and an old man in a purple robe jumped off the trestle first.

Xue Langjun smirked slightly, fortunately he was afraid of admitting the wrong person, how could he admit his mistake because he was full of nobles?

Although he was still uneasy, but the matter had come to this point, he had to give it a try, so he stepped forward, bowed deeply, and said in a loud voice: "Hedong Xue Rengui, see uncle!"

　Fang Er wants to summon the dragon...

　
(End of this chapter)