Tang Dynasty good father-in-law

Winter is getting farther and farther away, and New Year's Eve is also approaching, but only Wang Xuance and less than ten guards accompany Shu An.

However, two tables were also set up, whether it was hot pot or various dishes, of course, it was already commonplace for the guards.

As far as Su Lie was concerned, this meal was the most sumptuous meal he had ever eaten, even though he didn't know what to eat in the palace, he felt that it was definitely not as rich as this meal.

In the past few days, he finally found out some things about the master from his captain.

For example, this master has a adopted daughter who is the queen of today, and she is also the eldest lady of the mansion, but because of the change of status, the number of times she can come back is not many.

But this news was enough for Su Lie to be sure that the figure he saw before was not wrong, so he couldn't help hesitating inwardly.

Especially when I asked the captain why he didn't seem to have any doubts about himself. After all, if he entered a big family as a guard, he would definitely investigate his wealth and so on.

This is to prevent the emergence of traitors planted by some hostile families, although An Xuangong is not a powerful family.

However, in Su Lie's view, as long as Duke Anxuan exists for one day, his own influence is equivalent to that of a top aristocratic family.

Originally, he was ready to wait for Brother Hu to ask, but he didn't expect that many days had passed without any movement.

Before the new year, Su Lie couldn't help asking, but he didn't expect that Shu Kuanghu didn't care about this matter.

"Don't use people who are suspicious, don't use people with suspicion."

Shu Kuanghu didn't say much, and just passed on the words of the previous master.

He had already communicated with Laifu before, it would be good to pay more attention to Su Lie, there is no need for others.

Since the master is optimistic about it, then he will naturally not ask more questions. As for what Lai Fu said to pay close attention to, Shu Kuanghu remembered it.

Although he was also optimistic about Su Lie, he didn't have much hesitation when it came to his master's safety.

Fortunately, Su Lie didn't do anything unusual. Perhaps Su Lie was almost the same as Shu Kuanghu in terms of strength, and even had a slight advantage over him.

But if it's about observation, Shu Kuanghu's eyesight is far superior to Su Lie's.

And after Su Lie heard Brother Hu's words, his complexion couldn't help but a little red, obviously he had a little bit of a villain's heart to judge a gentleman's belly.

"It's a new year, I've grown up by one year. I've watched you all grow up. You don't need to say much over the years. Let's start eating, but drink less wine."

Shu An's words didn't have too much splendor or embellishment, but the words had simple feelings.

But Su Lie knew that this was not for him, but for the guards like Brother Hu, for some reason he couldn't help feeling a little envious.

After Shu An's words fell, Brother Hu and the others did not hesitate, but became lively without any restraint.

"Second brother, I must get you drunk today."

"Yes, the second brother ran away without drinking a few cups last year."

"You must not be allowed to run away this year, take advantage of the Chinese New Year."

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One after another happy words sounded, and the second brother they were talking about was naturally Shu Kuanghu.

"The master said, drink less."

At this time, Shu Kuanghu's face darkened and he said, you must know that he is not very interested in wine.

Although some people love to drink, there are some exceptions, and Shu Kuanghu is an exception. Seeing wine is like seeing a mouse like a cat.

"It's okay to get one or two people drunk once in a while during Chinese New Year, just don't get all drunk."

However, just after Shu Kuanghuduo's words fell, Shu An's faint voice sounded.

"Haha, second brother, just accept your fate."

After Shu An's words this time, the guards on the scene immediately looked at Shu Kuanghu and said with malicious intentions.

As for Su Lie looking at this scene like an isolated person, of course he felt more envy in his heart.

He also knew before that these guards and Brother Hu are like brothers, they grew up together and learned martial arts together.

"This time, I asked Su Lie to help me hold back the wine, and see who gets drunk."

Although Shu Kuanghu didn't like to drink alcohol, it didn't mean he couldn't drink. Naturally, his pride also came up after being excited by the other brothers.

Fortunately, Shu Kuanghu was also not a fool, how could he fight against so many people by himself, so he dragged Su Lie along without hesitation.

Su Lie was stunned for a moment, but then a smile appeared on his face. When it comes to drinking, he is not afraid of anyone.

Not to mention that the wine this time is a good wine that has been preserved for ten years, and it is not always possible to drink it a few times even outside.

Shu An also showed a smile in his eyes watching the lively scene, it would be better for the New Year to be more lively.

Although because the palace also had a dinner party, his original idea of ​​letting Chang Le and others celebrate the New Year together fell through.

However, Shu An didn't feel much. In fact, the palace also invited him, but Shu An refused.

After all, this is Li Shimin's family, not his family, but there is a big difference.

Perhaps it was because of the Chinese New Year, even Shu An's appetite was good, but he ate a few more bowls of rice, but he was a little lonely.

"Teacher, are you thinking of your senior brother?"

Wang Xuance on the side naturally felt the teacher's emotions and couldn't help but whispered.

For such a lively atmosphere, Wang Xuance also thought of his family. In previous years, he did not miss him so much, but seeing such a scene this year, it is inevitable that he will be touched by the scene.

I don't know if the letter he sent to his mother has reached his mother, or what his younger brothers and sisters in his hometown look like now.

Wang Xuance has secretly made up his mind to try to become a teacher within half a year, and then to establish a reputation. At least he will go back to his hometown before the next Chinese New Year.

Even if you just look at the apricot tree in front of the gate and the stream flowing not far away.

"Every festive season, I miss my relatives a lot. In previous years, Rengui was by my teacher's side, but this year, it's a little strange."

There seemed to be a trace of confusion in Shu An's eyes and he said softly, as if he was stating an ordinary matter.

However, it could be heard that Shu An was worried about Xue Rengui. Today was New Year's Eve, and he didn't know how Xue Rengui was doing well at the northern border.

Wang Xuance's eyes lit up when he heard the first sentence, but the following words made him fall silent.

"Does Xuan Ce want to go back to his hometown?"

Shu An couldn't help continuing to ask. Speaking of which, this disciple was also doing well and hadn't returned home for several years.

"Teacher, I haven't achieved an inch of merit, and I have no face to return home."

Wang Xuance shook his head and said, there was a hint of exclamation in his words, if he hadn't met his teacher and let him see the way ahead, he might be going back in despair.

This is an unacceptable fact for Wang Xuance who has a strong self-esteem.

Chapter 81 Frontiers, Stories

The northern border is covered with snow, and there is a white scene at a glance. Only the isolated city of the border is independent. This is an important town for defending the Turks from going south.

It's just that because of the winter, the soldiers were pale and gathered together to warm themselves by the fire.

And Xue Rengui's team is one of them. Originally, the army barely ate food and clothing. Every severe winter was a huge test for the soldiers at the border.

Fortunately, it is also because of winter that they can breathe a sigh of relief, because the Turks in the north will not go south either.

Generally, if the Turks go south, they will rush before winter, and the latest period is also in early winter.

Of course, compared to the soldiers at the border, Xue Rengui's team had sufficient food, at least it would not be a problem to have a full meal on New Year's Eve.

"Brother Xue, come and have a bowl of hot porridge, it's never been this cold even in Chang'an."

A voice came, and there was a hint of respect in the words. This person was none other than Qin Huaiyu, the son of Qin Qiong.

Although Qin Qiong sent his son to the grassland, it doesn't mean that Qin Qiong sent his son to die.

When forming the team, Qin Qiong used his influence to put Qin Huaiyu into Xue Rengui's team.

Obviously Xue Rengui is familiar with military books, coupled with his personal brave performance, let Qin Qiong know that if anyone can come back from the grassland, then Xue Rengui must be one of them.

In the army, personal bravery is the most respected, and Xue Rengui has proved himself before, this time the team is completely controlled by Xue Rengui.

In fact, Xue Rengui has long known from his teacher that if he wants to control a team, the most important thing is to convince the crowd.

Along the way, Xue Rengui set an example in everything, and the dissatisfaction among some soldiers gradually calmed down.

"Huaiyu, did everyone else call?"

Xue Rengui couldn't help but said out loud, obviously he was very familiar with Qin Huaiyu in his words.

"Brother Xue, everyone in our team has shouted."

Qin Huaiyu replied without hesitation, perhaps because of the influence of Xue Rengui, he is also not weaker than others in everything.

This is not for the sake of Xue Rengui, but only for the dignity of the second generation of Xungui, and the glory from his father's generation is not allowed to be discarded in his own hands.

After the words fell, Xue Rengui's face became silent for a while, and he didn't know how difficult these border soldiers were until he came to the border town.

It's just that he is just a squad leader, and he doesn't even have a position. He has to wait until he returns to Chang'an from the grassland to truly join the army.

He can't control other people, Xue Rengui can only manage his subordinates well, not to mention that his group will have to set foot outside the customs in early spring.

Even if there is extra food, Xue Rengui can't distribute it to other soldiers, because this is irresponsible to his own subordinates.

Since he has brought out these passers-by children, he has the responsibility to bring them back safely, and the teacher's teaching before leaving still rings in his mind from time to time.

"The teacher prepared a lot of bundles for me, and I took them out on New Year's Eve to share a dollar or two with the brothers."

Xue Rengui's voice continued to sound, and Qin Huaiyu's eyes lit up, knowing that his father had only prepared some dry food for himself.

I didn't expect Brother Xue to have such a thing as Shuxiu. You must know that meat is scarce in this era, let alone made into jerky.

Soon Xue Rengui's team gathered around to enjoy the fire. Although there were only less than twenty riders, everyone's faces were flushed.

Even Qin Huaiyu had difficulty eating meat the last time, let alone these ordinary soldiers.

After adding a few pieces of bacon to the ordinary porridge, it becomes a bowl of meat porridge, which is almost never seen in the border town.

Only after a few victorious battles, the soldiers could vaguely smell some meat.

"It's a pity that I'm not in Chang'an, otherwise Rengui will treat you brothers to a good meal."

Xue Rengui sat on the seat facing south and couldn't help thinking silently. After silently drinking a bowl of porridge, he couldn't help thinking of the New Year's Eve in previous years.

Before he met his teacher, he spent New Year's Eve alone, and every year he envied watching the reunion of other common people's families.

It's just that his parents died early, and his family was in trouble, so he has been alone all the time. After apprenticeship, he gradually felt the meaning of New Year's Eve.

Every year on New Year's Eve, he would accompany his teacher, watching the lively scene of the second elder brother and others in Shu's mansion, the corners of Xue Rengui's mouth could not help but rise slightly after thinking of this.

"Brother Xue, why don't you tell the story of Duke An Xuan."

Just as Xue Rengui's thoughts were racing, Qin Huaiyu couldn't help but think of the booing voice.

In fact, Qin Huaiyu also only heard about this Duke Anxuan but never saw him, but this did not prevent him from being full of interest in his heart.

As for the ordinary soldiers, there was even a hint of anticipation on their faces. You must know that this is the world-famous Duke Anxuan.

As for Xue Rengui, they also knew his identity. An Xuangong's student actually embarked on the road of joining the army. If they were them, they would definitely not choose to do so.

This is also one of the reasons why they admire Xue Rengui, Xue Rengui was taken aback for a moment, but then nodded.

In front of Xue Rengui, his teacher is definitely a real saint, and he started talking about it when he first met his teacher.

Gradually, I chose to join the army, and the case stories my teacher told me gradually attracted many soldiers to come to listen to the stories.

As time went by, the more people gathered, they couldn't help but listen carefully to what Xue Rengui said.

The name An Xuangong was heard of even among the border town soldiers, but they didn't have much impression of it.

And Xue Rengui's explanation let them know what kind of person An Xuangong is and what he has done.

Especially hearing that every time Duke Anxuan gave lectures, tens of thousands of people would gather to listen to them. This made many soldiers make up their minds to listen to the lectures if they had the opportunity in the future.

Shu An didn't know that because of Xue Rengui, his story began to spread in the border town.

You must know that he is a person who will not take risks, so every time he chooses a place to give lectures, he will not put himself in danger.

He has never been to the border town area, and he never thought that there would be such a surprise because of Xue Rengui's storytelling.

Shu An, who was originally among the generals, didn't have much influence, but after planting a seed, it seemed to gradually blossom and bear fruit.

Xue Rengui kept telling the story of his teacher returning to Lingyan Pavilion in Chang'an. This was the first time he entered the palace to see His Majesty.

Especially the inscription of Lingyan Pavilion made countless soldiers excited. You must know that although it was circulated before, it was only limited to the scholars in the world, and the words of the common people would not care about it.

As for the soldiers in the army, no one told them this inscription, and now following Xue Rengui's story, many soldiers have secretly remembered it.