Tang Xuan

Elite soldiers from all walks of life gathered in Chang'an, and the gap was filled by re-recruitment by Jiedu envoys.In just a few months, reinforcement camps arrived one after another everywhere outside Chang'an City.Fortunately, Xin Mao, Tang Feiyan and other officials of the Ministry of War made proper arrangements, and everything was in order.

The customized armor that day was just a momentary curiosity of Mingda.As the time for departure drew nearer, Mingda suddenly felt a sense of fate—maybe everything was predestined, and they were just pawns pushed away, and he couldn't help himself.

However, these chaotic thoughts were only in the mind for a while, and they were quickly shelved by Mingda, and he no longer thought about it.

Jiang Yu had already taken Mingli and Mingtang away, she had no worries, and discussed with Shang Zixuan for a long time.Shang Zixuan's original intention was to set off together, so as to rearrange Lang's ties in Tibet.However, although Chang'an is stable, it cannot do without someone who can deliver.Wechsler is too old to do what he wants.

"Sister, I think this is the only way to do it now." Shang Zixuan made it clear, and said in a low voice: "But I have thought about many candidates these days, and I finally found one."

"Who?" The most worrying thing for the two of them these days is who should be appointed to take charge of Tubo, but they have not been able to figure it out.

"Uncle Qiao's son, Lang Qu." Shang Zixuan blinked and said, "There is no need to be suspicious of this man's loyalty, and he is capable. When I was able to return to Chang'an, he was the one who took care of our firm's business in Anxi. Although Lang Qu has never taken over Nail, he is not incompetent. This time he survived in Shule, which shows that he is a shrewd man. Now Lang Qu is from Khotan, hiding his name, and only sent a letter to report his safety. No news."

Mingda's eyes lit up, and he said, "He is in Khotan, isn't it..."

"As you can imagine, Lang Quding is operating something in secret. It is safest and safest not to contact us." Shang Zixuan said: "We don't have to do anything, just spread a vague news that I can't Go to Anxi, he will naturally understand."

Ming Da nodded, and said: "Then everything in Chang'an will be entrusted to Sister Shang. In the future, the four towns will be restored and Anxi will be pacified. I will definitely ask for credit for Sister Shang."

"This is talking outside the box." Shang Zixuan shook his head, thought for a while, and said, "There are still a few things that I need to let my sister know so that I can make plans."

Mingda put on an attitude of listening attentively, and said, "Sister, please tell me."

"I don't know about that Asuma sister, has she heard about it? The former Shule City Lord, the son of Rinmo Zanpu." Shang Zixuan saw her nodding, and continued: "Miss, you might as well take some time to meet him these few days."

"Although we, Ah Huai, captured him with our own hands, we did not harm the lives of his concubine and his son. Not only that, we were ordered to send his relatives away, and even found his wife and eldest daughter for him, and brought him back to Chang'an for reunion. This man is not a cunning one. Senior, but because of his status, he can't wander around. If the girl goes to him, she will definitely get something. This is one of them."

"Ah Huai made the first contribution in Khotan. Although she used a divorce plan, outsiders have already talked about her. In fact, Long Erson was in Khotan at the time, otherwise Lun Tong would not be easily fooled. Over the past so many years, we have almost nailed Anxi. After searching over and over again, Long Erson disappeared like a human being. Ah Huai once said that either this person really died in the war, or he had been waiting for the right time. If this person did not die, Cong Canglanhu was in Anxi However, Tubo is empty, and this is his best opportunity. We should start with these more, so as to reap the benefits of the fisherman. This is the second."

"There is one more thing. I have to say it even though I feel like provoking it." Shang Zixuan looked at Mingda with complicated eyes and said, "Although there are capable ministers like Xie Bi in the court today, in terms of prestige, they are not as good as Fang Half of the face. Ah Huai is at the height of the sun, and the empress is born in the Mu Gongfu, sister, you are the only one who has won His Majesty's trust, Lang's nails have been exposed, and the bad guys are in your hands."

"Under the situation of great chaos, these are nothing. But in the future when Anxi is pacified, this is the fire that will destroy the family. You must know that when the moon is full, there will be losses. No family can prosper forever."

"Sister, do you understand?"

Mingda bit her lip and said, "Sister, don't worry, I'll take care of it." In fact, why didn't she know it?Although the people in the court didn't say anything, Wei Lingzhi seldom came to Mu Gong's mansion, and Tang Feiyan was getting farther and farther away.Tang Feiyan scolded him a lot when he came.

The Wei family has been around for more than a hundred years, so they naturally understand the key point, and they see the long-term view than Tang Feiyan, who only relies on his emotions.Mingda knew the reason for his actions in this class, so when Tang Feiyan nagged, he didn't pay attention at all.

The two chatted some more gossips before Mingda left.

Lan Jun held her umbrella to help her, and said, "Girl, come back?"

Mingda let out a "hmm", and the master and servant walked out of Shang Zixuan's small courtyard, but unexpectedly bumped into Lang Heng.

"Sister-in-law." Lang Heng took a step back, and stood under the eaves of the door, and said respectfully, "I haven't seen you for a long time. Sister-in-law has lost a lot, so you have to take care."

Ming Da jokingly said, "I don't know who you followed with your old-fashioned mannerism."

Lang Heng blushed, and suddenly remembered something, and asked, "I heard from Pei Gong that my sister-in-law is also going to go with the army. Is it true?"

Mingda was taken aback for a moment, then remembered that the Peigong he was talking about was Shangguanyi's child, he couldn't help laughing and said: "You and him are still so polite? He's right, I'm going."

Lang Heng hurriedly said: "Sister-in-law is really going? Can you take me with you? At least I can help my brother!"

He is the only son of Lang Shixin, how could Mingda agree?But seeing the young man's eyes full of anticipation, he couldn't help turning his head, and said: "I planned to come to tell you something in these two days, but you actually want to go to Anxi?"

"Tell me what's the matter?" Lang Heng was overjoyed, only knowing that Ming Da agreed that he would go too.

"As soon as I leave, you will be the only one left in the younger generation of Weiyangju in Duke Mu's Mansion? I thought that it would be inconvenient for my mother to do some things, so you are the best candidate." Mingda sighed and said, "But you have to go too. , there is not a single man in Weiyang Residence in the huge Duke Mu Mansion, so what should we do?"

Lang Heng blushed, and said: "Sister-in-law, don't provoke me, I will protect the family. Come back victorious earlier!"

Seeing that he had seen through his plan, Mingda couldn't help but look a little proud, and said: "Your period of filial piety will soon be over, if you have the opportunity, you might as well go for a walk. In a few years, you want to take the imperial examination, but if you don't want to take it, when your brother comes back, Then I will seek an official position for you."

Lang Heng was still immature about these things, he just felt that he could get out of Chang'an, and that would be a real pleasure, so he agreed with it with a smile.

Seeing that half of his body was wet from the rain, Mingda said, "Go in, Sister Shang hasn't taken her afternoon nap yet, so don't delay if you have something to do." She and Lan Jun left after giving instructions.

Lang Heng stood outside the courtyard for a long while, Ming Da left for a long time, his body was all wet, and he left in a daze.Hearing what Shangguan said, several elders in the clan were very dissatisfied with Shang Zixuan's detaining his surname and being detained in the Mugong Mansion.

Shangguanyi wanted him to come and bring a message to Shang Zixuan, saying that a man of the uncle's generation would go to Beijing soon, firstly to bring Shang Zixuan back, and secondly to find her a marriage.

However, Mingda's words awakened Lang Heng - he is the only male in the Mugong Mansion, and it is his responsibility to protect his family.In the past few years, Shang Zixuan has taught him carefully, and Lang Heng has always been full of admiration for her when he treats him kindly.

When he returned to his small courtyard, the servant who was close to him was taken aback, and hurriedly helped him change into new clothes, and another servant girl dried his hair for him.Lang Heng drenched in the rain, but still caught the wind and cold.Fortunately, he is young and has a good foundation, so he will be ready in three to five days.

After Lang Heng recovered from his illness, Webster specially called him over.Lang Heng had always been in awe of this woman, so he stopped outside the house, tidied up his clothes, and then asked some questions. After Webster responded, he opened the curtain and went in.

But there are not only Webster in the house, but also Mingda.Seeing his sister-in-law was there, Lang Heng heaved a sigh of relief, Mingda saw all the changes on his face, Mingda laughed and said: "Mother, I'm not wrong, Heng'er is the most polite in our house, It's amazing that a father and brother like Daddy and Ah Huai have such a scholar's younger brother."

With just this one sentence, Lang Heng blushed, neither standing nor sitting.Wei Shi shook his head and said: "Mingda is so sharp-tongued, Heng'er, don't be restrained, sit down."

After talking some gossip, Wei Shi said seriously: "I called you here today because I thought that you are going to be born soon, that is, you are sixteen years old, so you should do something."

"As you probably know, the biggest business in our mansion is on the Silk Road. But now that the Silk Road is torn apart, no matter how long the Pingxi War lasts, it will take a few more years to recover after the war. The mansion's income in the past six months It’s [-]% less, and I have to think of other ways to make up for it.” Seeing that he had gradually calmed down from his initial stupefaction, Wei Shi smiled, and continued: “Huai’er is in command, and our Mu Gong’s mansion has a good time. No two, but you have to keep in mind the truth that the moon is full and you lose money, and plan for the future. I see your temper, you don’t take martial arts, so that’s good, so as not to be jealous. But if you take the imperial examination..."

"Mother, I don't know if I want to go into an official career..." Lang Heng interrupted her suddenly, with a serious expression on his face, a little hesitant, and said, "I really don't know the difference."

Webster nodded and said, "I'm not in a hurry. The last imperial examination is still a few years away. Think about it slowly. From tomorrow, follow Lang Qiao and learn how to run a business from the simplest."

Lang Heng responded, thought for a while and said: "A few days ago, Pei Gong told me that one of their great uncles had left for Beijing, and wanted to persuade Sister Shang to restore her surname and find a good marriage for her. Did mother ask me to learn I'm afraid of these things..."

Wei Shi picked up the tea bowl and said, "Xuan'er wants to leave, she can only leave because she wants to leave. Do you think our Duke Mu's mansion is just a decoration? You don't need to pay attention to it."

"Your mother's words are good. If they dare to come to make trouble, I will beat them out!" Lang Heng gained confidence, and after speaking Webster Mingda was all happy. How did he know that Lang Heng was real after more than a month? He took a broom, stood outside the gate of Duke Mu's mansion, and swept the old scholar out.

After finishing the business, Wei Shi clapped his hands, and two well-looking big girls and a clever eunuch came in, saying: "Since you are learning to manage things, the original servants are not enough. This is Su Mo Su Yan, I will serve you personally from now on. They are all literate, and they were taught by Mei Jun. You can ask them if you don’t know how to read. This is Ah Qing, and I will leave the outside affairs to him.”

"Yes."

"You guys put your heart into dressing up Heng'er. If you do well, I will reward you. If you deceive the master, or do something that you don't learn well by hooking up with men, you must know that you can't hide it from me, and I will punish you when the time comes." Webster reprimanded a few words , The three of them kowtowed in order and waited outside.

Seeing that Lang Heng was not unhappy, Wei Shi said, "Go and do your work, just come when you have something to do."

Mingda sat with Wei Shi for a while before leaving Mu Gong's mansion and entering the palace to meet Li Yu.