Peerless Pirates

The death of Huang Yue's mother, Bao Yiqing, was very strange. Huang Yuandu also vaguely knew that Huang Song was behind it. Although he was very angry, Huang Yuandu decided to suppress the matter. After all, this The family scandal is also too big.

Huang Song was smart and mature since he was young, so he was valued by Huang Yuandu. He always thought that Huang Song had his own style. But Huang Yue had a headache. Huang Yue was a famous dandy in Jiangning. He caused trouble every day and even had his forehead broken. , and won the "good name" of "three-eyed gourmet".

Because of this, Huang Yuandu has always trained Huang Song as his successor. Huang Song did not disappoint him. He was awarded Jinshi when he was just twenty. After several years of experience, he became the Shaoyin of Jiangning Prefecture, and this year he became the Young Master again. The Minister of Rites is in his prime and has a bright future. However, since Huang Song suffered from depression in Licheng and even Dajin, his whole person has undergone some changes. Not only has he become darker, but he also does not pay attention to things. Means, there is almost no bottom line.

For example, when Huang Song was in charge of Dark Eagle, he used many methods behind Huang Yuandu's back. For example, the pursuit of Song Xiaolang and the later use of rogues to deal with Huitong Trading Company were all methods that could not be brought to the table. Although the political struggle itself is inseparable. You must start a conspiracy, but you must use it grandly. Without a certain ambition, you cannot achieve great things. And Huang Song seems to be getting more and more sophisticated...

In contrast, Huang Yue changed in another direction. In order to run Huitong Trading Company well, Huang Yue united with Xu Mingxuan and ran to the nunnery to apologize to Xu Mingxuan's sweetheart; he could go to Bao's house to negotiate with Bao Zhiqing in person; he could think of something Trying to get the inscription from the Holy One...Huang Yue is no longer so frivolous, and even has a hint of humility and restraint, which was unimaginable in the past.

Especially when the Qi army attacked Guanzhong, Huang Yue and Huitong Trading House assisted Huang Yuandu in fully supplying military supplies and made great contributions. As Huitong Trading House developed rapidly and became larger and larger, it was very important to everyone in Jiangnan. The containment effect is becoming more and more obvious, and it can even be said to be a counterattack. (Of course, this is also related to the fact that the Xian family raided the Ji family and acted as a deterrent to everyone in Jiangnan.)

Speaking of which, the changes in Huang Yue and Huang Song were all related to Song Zheng. Huang Song stumbled in front of Song Zheng and became paranoid; but Huang Yue got help from Song Zheng and gradually moved towards the right path.

Because of this, the relationship between Huang Yuandu and Huang Yue went from indifference to closeness, but they gradually became dissatisfied with Huang Song. Even so, Huang Song was always Huang Yuandu's valued son. Even if he was angry, Huang Yuandu still wanted to guide Huang through education. Song returned to the right path. Who knew that now Huang Song would actually do something that would hurt his relatives and please his enemies - kill "Old Lu" who had helped him, and also let people from the Duke's Mansion get rid of Huang Song? Mu Yi next to Yue.

As the father of Huang Yue and Huang Song, Huang Yuandu still hopes that his two sons can live in harmony and jointly maintain a peaceful wealthy family. Now it seems that this idea is really ridiculous. In fact, since Huang Yuandu came to Bao Yiqing, After deliberately concealing the truth about his death, Huang Yue and Huang Song had become enemies, almost fighting to the death.

Thinking of this, Huang Yuandu felt extremely sad, with tears in his eyes, and murmured, "Yiqing, I am still sorry for you!"

That night, Huang Yuandu could hardly sleep, thinking over and over how to deal with the matter between the Duke's Mansion and Huang Song. It would be easier for his son to ask him first, and then have someone check it out. If the situation is true, he would give him a good lesson. , It doesn’t matter even if I beat him half to death. It’s not easy to get through that old guy’s place. He has been preparing for so long and has a very solid foundation, which can’t be suppressed by just a few sentences.

In any case, there are now rumors that Pang Tong may be appointed as Taiwei, and he must make this matter a secret no matter what.

It was already dawn, and Huang Yuandu, who had been sleepless all night, was about to take a nap. An edict was sent to the palace. The Holy Emperor and Queen Mother Huang Jiao summoned Huang Yuandu to discuss matters in the Queen Mother's Palace.

Huang Yuandu had no choice but to freshen up, get on the sedan, and walk to the palace. The butler was very considerate and ordered the sedan to move slower, leaving Huang Yuandu to squint in the sedan for a while.

The Prime Minister's Mansion was not far from the Empress Dowager's Palace. Huang Yuandu had just taken a nap and then arrived at the Empress Dowager's Palace. As a grand master, Huang Yuandu did not have many customary etiquette when entering the Empress Dowager's Palace. The sedan did not stop until outside the palace gate.

Rubbing his eyes, straightening his official hat, Huang Yuandu walked out of the sedan chair. When the cold wind blew, Huang Yuandu's body swayed and he almost fell. The sedan bearer quickly supported him. Huang Yuandu sighed secretly, he was really old, he had to bear the burden after staying up all night. I couldn't help it anymore. I thought back to when I first took office as county magistrate. In order to deal with the backlog of cases of my predecessor, I stayed awake for five days and five nights...

After feeling sad for a moment, Huang Yuandu took steps and entered the palace gate.

The palace was very warm, and except for the accompanying maid, there were only two people: the queen mother and the young emperor. Huang Yuandu breathed a sigh of relief when he saw this. There was only his daughter and grandson, so it didn't matter if he indulged a little.

The etiquette should still be followed. After giving the courtesy, Huang Yuandu naturally got a large and spacious chair. Huang Yuandu was also a frequent visitor to the Queen Mother's Palace. Huang Jiao specially let people sit in such a wide and thick chair. It's a bit filial.

Seeing that Huang Yuandu was a little depressed, Huang Jiao and Pang Ying both exchanged a few greetings and quickly got back to the topic.

"Father, after the death of Pang Hui, the post of Taiwei is vacant. There are also candidates for the commander-in-chief of Xijingguan and the military envoys on the left and right. They have to be selected today. The country cannot be without a commander for a day, and the army cannot be without generals for a day. The family will be in trouble. The nights are long and the dreams are many." Huang Jiao raised her nails and spoke in a low voice.

Pang Ying also talked eloquently, "It can be said that the commander of Xijing Pass, General Yang Zhen, who is now in charge of the city guards, is competent. As for the left and right soldiers, one will choose Xin Qiji, who has made great achievements this time, and the other will be from the side." The generals have been selected. My plan is to let Gu Polu, the general of Tokyo Pass, take over. Xin Qiji is good at using tricks, and Gu Polu is extremely powerful. The two of them complement each other well. With Yang Zhen in charge, I will definitely be as stable as Mount Tai in Guanzhong. "

Obviously, Pang Ying had worked hard on Da Qi's senior military generals, and he spoke clearly and logically. Huang Yuandu looked at it and nodded secretly. In twenty days, the New Year will be here, and the little emperor will be seventeen years old. It has only been a year since he took office. The Pang Ying now is completely different from the naughty person she was when she was a child.

Pang Ying is seven feet four inches tall, with a prominent forehead, cheekbones, and chin. Although he does not look very handsome, he has an intimidating heroic spirit. Pang Ying's voice is thicker and sounds very deep, unlike a ten-year-old. A boy of several years old. However, this kind of voice made him speak calmly and with dignified confidence. These factors, coupled with his status as the Lord of the Nine Kings, made Pang Ying's words very convincing.

Huang Yuandu had no objections to this adjustment. Speaking of which, Huang Yuandu was still a little uncomfortable when Yang Zhen took over the city guard. When he brought down Yang Zhen's father-in-law (Commander Han Zhong), Huang Yuandu also used many methods. Although Huang Yuandu didn't know how Pang Hui persuaded Yang Zhen and married his daughter to Yang Zhen's son Yang Dong, he also knew that Yang Zhen didn't like him very much. ", Huang Yuandu may not be able to let him go.

Now, Huang Yuandu is very happy to transfer Yang Zhen to Chang'an and inherit his family's business of conquering the West.

Huang Jiao also agreed with the two candidates of Xin Qiji and Gu Polu. Chang'an was just across the Wei River from Dajin's army, so it was not very safe. It would be perfect to put a few strong men in charge of Guanzhong.

All three people nodded in agreement, and the candidate for Xijingguan was decided. As for the opinions of other people in the DPRK, I'm sorry, Daqi has not yet progressed to the stage of organizing assessments and democratic reviews.

"As for the post of Taiwei, in view of the current situation, it is better to choose a mature and prudent candidate. Pang Guogong is a highly virtuous young man and has been in charge of the army for many years. He has rich experience. The Ai family feels that it is very suitable for him to be in charge of the Taiwei Mansion for a period of time. "Yes." Huang Jiao said very casually, as if she was saying something very natural.

Huang Yuandu took a look, but Pang Ying lowered his head and was turning the teacup in his hand back and forth, as if admiring an ancient jade. Huang Yuandu didn't know what Pang Ying was thinking, so he could only say, "The old Duke does have some prestige, but it's just his age. He is a bit too big. He is over seventy years old and is already an octogenarian. It is doubtful whether he has the energy to manage the army well. Besides, the war has just ended and the situation in the army is complicated. After all, the old prince has been away from the army for many years. I will take charge of the Taiwei Mansion when I come up, so that I can convince everyone."

"Oh, the old Duke is indeed a bit older." Huang Jiao's voice was calm, but she did not refute her father fiercely. "Actually, it doesn't matter. We don't need the old Duke to be in charge of the Taiwei Mansion all the time, but we are just borrowing his power. Prestige, stabilize the army. Just wait a year or two, or when the emperor takes charge, and then choose another person. As for leaving the army for a long time, that is not a problem. I once asked Imperial Physician Xi, the old Duke He is quite concerned about the military. Many of his disciples, former officials, and in-laws are working in the military. The old man knows the military very well, so there should be no unfamiliarity with him."

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Huang Yuandu and Huang Jiao chatted as if they were chatting, and their meanings were obvious. After talking for a while, the two of them looked at Pang Ying. Pang Ying was not young, so the two of them naturally wanted to ask his opinion. After all, he is the emperor.

Pang Ying was also hesitant. Qiao Zhenchuan and Dong Lancheng both made him a little sad, and he was in a very bad mood these two days. Pang Hui died, the army was empty of pay, and officers were corrupt. Pang Ying received so many calls in just a few days. Negative things are terribly uncomfortable.

The selection of Taiwei was in a stalemate. At this moment, a major event occurred in the Duke's Mansion, which directly made Pang Tong's ascension to the throne a foregone conclusion.

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The tenth day of the twelfth lunar month was a big day for the Duke's Mansion. Sun Pang Ting, the eldest son of the Duke's Mansion, married Cong Yushuang, the daughter of Cong Kui, the military envoy of Guanyou Road, Shandong. As early as the beginning of October, Cong Kui sent his daughter to Jiangning and moved in. It turns out that all the parts of my old house were purchased in Jiangning.

The wedding of the eldest grandson of the Duke of Guo's Mansion caused a sensation throughout Jiangning City. The mansion was decorated with lights and colorful guests, and guests gathered. Almost all the officials from Jiangning City and nearby prefectures rushed to the Duke of Guo's Mansion.