Tang Xuan

In the Qin Dynasty, the moon was bright, and in the Han Dynasty, the pass, the desert was boundless and far away from Chang'an.

After trekking for more than a month, the army finally arrived in Kucha.Mu Guogong Lang Shi newly sent a herald to transmit the military order, and the three armies set up camp outside the city.

"General, where is your son..." Lang Qiao, the housekeeper brought by Lang Shixin from the mansion and now the deputy general, hesitated for a moment, but still asked.

"You are not allowed to be called the prince in the future," Lang Shixin was a little dissatisfied, and scolded: "From now on, Lang Huai will be an ordinary soldier in the Qianfeng Battalion. If his name is mentioned again, I will deal with it according to the law."

Lang Qiao knew this master's temper, and he also knew about the so-called struggle in the Duke's mansion, so he had no choice but to keep silent.By the time the work was over, it was already three o'clock.Lang Qiao was not very relieved, so he still carried the lantern and made a special trip to the Qianfeng camp.

Today's Mu Guogong, Lang Shixin, was the accompanying student of Emperor Ming's hidden residence in those days.But before Lang Shixin had time to report to his father, the first emperor issued an imperial edict pointing to Wei Muyan, the youngest daughter of Duke Qi's mansion, to him.

Lang Shixin has been reluctant to get married on the grounds that Emperor Ming, who is still a prince, loves mountains and rivers and has been with him all year round and is not in Chang'an.It wasn't until Emperor Ming was called back to Chang'an in an emergency, relying on Wei Qianyi, the eldest son of the Duke of Qi's mansion, to guard him with iron blood, that he saw the seriously ill late emperor and became the crown prince.The first emperor passed away within a few months, and the Ming emperor pardoned the world and ascended the throne as emperor.

Old Duke Mu didn't like that Miss Pei's family at all, but the only condition Lang Shixin agreed to marry was that he also welcome Mrs. Pei in as his side concubine.Old Duke Mu didn't want to cause discord with Wei Shi because of this, so he came to the door in person. If he didn't want to, he called off the marriage. Don't let Miss Wei's family stay in his boudoir, and waste the good time for nothing.Unexpectedly, although Wei Muyan was delicate and soft, he said: "The first emperor made an order, how can my family resist the order? Will the current emperor just ignore it?"

Ming Huangben was still reading to his companion, but with this big hat on, he couldn't speak anymore.

The auspicious day was set, Lang Shixin had no choice but to marry Webster.Within a year, Old Duke Mu left.Only then did the old lady approve Lang Shixin, and took that Miss Pei back to the mansion as her aunt.

At the end of Kaiyang's 13th year, Wei Shi and Pei Shi unexpectedly had a happy pulse at the same time.Lang Shixin couldn't stand Pei's pleading, and he also became selfish, so he invited Emperor Jinkou of Ming Dynasty, and whoever gave birth to a son first would be the son of Duke Mu.

Wei Qianyi, who is already the Duke of Qi, was very dissatisfied with such a joke, and since then, he will not talk to Lang Shixin unless he is on official business.Lang Shixin had a flirtatious half-life, and such behaviors became the talk of Chang'an citizens after dinner, and even the vendors around Mu Gong's mansion felt that their faces were dull.And that child who has not yet landed has become the focus of Chang'an City people's attention.

In May of the next year, Webster had already gone to the Webster's other courtyard near Xiangji Temple to escape the summer heat and wait for delivery due to the scorching heat.On the sixth day of June, Wei Shi's fetus moved in the morning and gave birth to a baby boy at noon, which was three days earlier than Pei Shi who was staying at Mu Gong's mansion.

When the news was sent back to Duke Mu's mansion, the old lady looked at her only son with a walking stick, and said with a sneer, "Chang'an Webster has been established for hundreds of years, but now Duke Qi's relatives and sisters give birth outside my Duke Mu's mansion. Shi Xin Mother risked the mouths of the world to allow Mr. Pei to come in, but my position as Duke Mu can only be passed on to Wei's son, who is my eldest grandson."

Coincidentally, it happened that the abbot of Xiangji Temple, Master Wushi, was out on a trip that day. He passed by Wei's other courtyard, and felt strange, so he came in.

Regardless of his postpartum weakness, Webster asked Master Wushi to name his son.Wushi brought the child in and saw that although he was just born, he was not afraid of strangers and was very courageous.So he named him Huai, which means broad-minded and able to tolerate things that cannot be tolerated.

He grew up in other courtyards and Xiangji Temple since he was a child, until he was five years old, when Emperor Ming issued an imperial decree to make him the son of Duke Mu, and he followed Wei Shi back to Duke Mu's mansion.

Lang Huai became enlightened at the age of three, and was already able to speak well at that time.Since he was four years old, he worshiped his uncle Wei Qianyi as his teacher, and practiced martial arts with Li Yu, the seventh son of the Ming emperor, and he worked extremely hard.Little children, get up early every day to practice kung fu, and don't stop for years.When he was eight years old, he was accidentally spotted by the famous swordsman of the Tang Dynasty, Gongsun, and he was accepted as a closed disciple and devoted himself to practicing swordsmanship.

As time went by, this child who was once regarded as an after-dinner conversation piece has gradually disappeared in the gossip of Chang'an people.At the same time, the younger brother Lang Yi, who was born only three days later than him, grew up arrogantly in the mansion, and was favored by the Pei family to become the tyrant of Chang'an.

In the 26th year of Kaiyang, Emperor Ming was determined to regain Anxi, which was occupied by Tibetans during the reign of the first emperor, and Lang Shixin became the general of Zhengxi.When the imperial decree came, Lang Huai went to his father's house for the first time and asked to join the army.The Pei family on the side naturally helped to persuade him. If Lang Huai died on the battlefield, it would be natural for Lang Yu to become the eldest son.

"Have you thought about it clearly?" Lang Shixin was noncommittal, looking at this flesh and blood that was somewhat unfamiliar to him.

"Son, think it over." Lang Huaitan was frank, but his brows looked more like Webster's. Although he was pretty, he didn't see any weakness.

"Then go pack some luggage." Lang Shixin put down the tea bowl, "But I will remind you that if you go to the battlefield, you are not the heir of Duke Mu, but an ordinary soldier."

"As you wish." Lang Huai stood up, a 12-year-old child spoke so maturely, he didn't say much, turned and left.

Who would have thought that Lang Huai went to the forward battalion with the highest casualty rate?Lang Qiao shook his head. It was Tao Jun and Wei Shixin who got the news and had a big fight with Lang Shixin before they followed him.

If it is said that the only privilege of the eldest son of General Zhengxi is to live in an independent tent.Lang Qiao saw that their master and servant were both awake and sitting in front of the fire.

"Uncle Qiao, why are you here at this time?" Lang Huai saw the person first with sharp eyes.He also stood up to meet him according to the address in the mansion.Tao Junmu Na, he didn't know what to say after yelling.

"Master, this place is no worse than Chang'an. It's cold at night, why are you wearing such thin clothes?" Lang Qiao saw that he was dressed in a short jacket with a dagger hanging from his waist, so he couldn't help scolding Tao Jun: "How do you serve me? Although Master is an ordinary soldier, but given his status, don’t you know how to use your brain?”

"Uncle Qiao, don't scold him." Lang Huai persuaded him with a smile, "I just like Tao Jun to be honest, so that I don't worry about getting into trouble."

Lang Qiao walked to the fire, took advantage of the light, and took a closer look at Lang Huai.Marching all the way, the child was dark and thin, but the light in his eyes shone brightly.

There was a crooked picture on the ground, Lang Qiao wanted to look at it again, but Lang Huai swept it away, and couldn't see clearly.

"Uncle Qiao, I just have nothing to do, just draw for fun, don't look at it." Lang Huai smiled slightly, standing upright.

"Master, now that you're in Kucha, you have to be careful in everything." Lang Qiao knew that he had always had opinions, so he didn't mention them, but he still didn't feel at ease, and reminded: "The chaos in Anxi will start soon. And it really came."

"Uncle Qiao, I'm not here to play tricks." Lang Huai looked at the moon for a long time, and then he showed some sadness, and said in a low voice: "It's about to win, I don't know if she is alone. A good life will be raised."

Lang Qiao sighed, patted the child on the shoulder, and sat with him for a while before getting up to go back.

That night, Lang Huai was destined not to be able to sleep, so he simply sat outside the tent.

On the occasion of parting, Li Yu rushed over and told him to take care of himself, and he would often visit Wei Shi in the Mugong Mansion.What's more, Li Mingda has moved to Weiyang residence, the two rooms are next to each other, and they are even closer.

He knew since he was a child that if he didn't work hard, once the old lady passed away, there would be no place for him in the huge Duke Mu Mansion.The master said that now only the northwest of the Tang Dynasty is uncertain, and if you want to make contributions in the future, you may not have a chance.Therefore, he risked his life to come to this border.

The mother married the wrong man, and she was doomed to be lonely all her life.If he can't hold his breath, how can he be worthy of that strong woman?

Lang recalled that he told his mother about the idea of ​​going to war. He never thought about the always strict woman, but his tears were half down.After a while, she heard her say: "Huai'er, are you sure about it?"

The more Lang Huai thought about it, the more troubled he became.With a swipe, he drew his sword and danced to relieve the messy thoughts in his heart.

In the past, there was a beautiful woman named Gongsun,

With a dance of swords, it moves in all directions.

The spectators are as dismayed as mountains,

The world has been low for a long time.

Huo Ruyi shot Jiu Yue Luo,

Just like the emperors and dragons flying.

Comes like thunder and is furious,

Let it be like Jiang Hai condenses clear light.

He is the closed disciple of Aunt Gongsun. If this sword dance is in Chang'an City, people with discernment will naturally see that although it looks immature, it has already become a romantic one. Given time, it will become a great weapon.

After practicing the sword, Lang Huai threw the short sword to Tao Jun. He walked into the tent without looking back, and only listened to one sentence: "Take it away."

Lang Shixin stood up, glanced at Lang Qiao, and hummed, "Going to see it anyway? Are you still arrogant?"

Lang Qiao handed the hot towel to the master, and said with a smile: "How can it be, the son has practiced martial arts since he was a child, and I went to see him when I was young, and saw him deduce the siege formation on the ground."

"How old is he, he can understand this." Lang Shixin didn't take it seriously, Lang Qiao paused, and added carefully: "My son has been studying with Qi Ye since he was a child, and Qi Gong took them to meet many imperial guards. His deputy leader often performs martial arts in the east."

Lang Shixin let out an "oh", took a sip of tea, and said, "I tell you to raise the account."

Anxi is located in the northwest, guarding the fortresses of the Silk Road. Since the founding of the Tang Dynasty, it has fought many times.But Taizong passed away, Gaozong was weak, and Empress Wu had gathered four towns and set up a governor's office.But Empress Wu usurped the throne and was busy eradicating dissidents, and Anxi was eaten away by Tubo.

The first emperor was the only son of the female emperor and Emperor Gaozong. Before the female emperor died, she returned to Li Tang.After more than [-] years of court disputes, it was only then that enough troops were accumulated to start the expedition to the west.

After Emperor Ming ascended the throne, he regarded Anxi as his top priority.This time, despite all the arguments, Lang Shixin was named General of the Conquest of the West, and Wei Qianyi was abandoned. It might not be that he was worried about Chang'an Wei's tail.

In addition to the frequent scouts coming in and out, the army was stationed outside the city of Kucha.Lang Huai trains with the soldiers of the Pioneer Battalion every day, except that he never lives in the same place, there is really no difference.

As the weather was getting colder, Tao Jun took out some thick clothes from his luggage and had to tell his master to add more clothes.

After touching the dagger, Tao Jun realized that Lang Huai had never practiced swords these days.He only cared about practicing horse battles with the soldiers of the Vanguard Battalion. As for the weapons, he chose the long spears and bows commonly used in the army.

I heard Mr. Zhu who came quietly to serve at night said that the master has trained the horse, and there is not even a good skin on his thigh.Tao Jun sighed, he was also serving as a soldier, and he didn't know Lang Huai's hard work during training.

Looking at the time, guessing that Lang Huai should finish his training soon, Tao Jun set up an iron pot in front of the tent, and boiled water to make good tea.

Not long after, Lang Huai was holding the Tibetan Spring Spear that was much taller than him - this was made by Lang Qiao to the blacksmith for him, and there were other things in his hand.

"Master, how is today?" Tao Jun took the Tibetan spring and said with a smile.

"That's right." He didn't say much. He sat by the fire and slapped the small altar in his hand. It turned out to be fine wine.

"Master, you haven't drunk it!" Tao Jun was startled, and was about to organize, when Lang Huai was quick, and he was already drinking.

"Pfft!" Lang Huai drank alcohol for the first time, and he really didn't know that the taste of alcohol was so bad.

"My lord! What are you doing so stupid today? You can't touch this thing!" Tao Jun snatched it away and said anxiously, "Your status is special. My wife told you not to drink it!"

Lang Huai was stabbed by the strong wine, panting, twisted his head, hummed twice, and said: "Tao Jun, do I have to never drink in my life? You know medicine, watch me by the side Just practice slowly. I can’t drink it later, I’m still a newcomer.”

"What's more, it's late autumn and it's getting colder. The captain said today that borrowing wine to keep warm here is a common thing, and I can't help it." Lang Huai smiled bitterly. Although he is young, he has a mature mind and is very comparable to others.

Tao Jun hesitated for a moment, then put the wine jar back, and remained silent.He has always known that Lang Huai has a strong temper, and others can only obey what he decides.It's better to prepare sober soup, Tao Jun sighed inwardly.

Not long after, Lang Huaiguo was really half drunk.Mr. Zhu just appeared at this time, half-supporting Lang Huai to enter the tent.After drinking the hangover soup and Lang Huai'an lying down to sleep, she opened the curtain and came out.

"How are you, Master?" Tao Jun couldn't go in, so he had to wait outside.

Mr. Zhu nodded, but didn't answer, and flashed into the night for a moment, and there was no trace of him.