The Way of Favors

The capital is heavily guarded, with 26 guards from the emperor’s army inside, and five military guards staying in the capital outside, directly related to the security of the imperial capital. Therefore, the guards added this time, seemingly from the small officials and ordinary guards under the seventh rank, still attracting people to fight.

The reason is simple. The first emperor was the one who initiated the palace to seize the position. Now they put their own people in. In the future, there will be changes in the situation. It is the opportunity for these guards to perform meritorious services. Fortunately, the people who sent in by themselves have made great merits. Who knows how much benefit will be recovered. ? If the world has been peaceful, you should find an errand for your cronies and settle down.

Xu Jin's promotion of Fu Chen Liangtong meant to be prepared for danger in times of peace, not simply to please Fu Rong. Of course, if they weren't Fu Rong's relatives or his future in-laws, if they hadn't known in the previous life that they both had real talents, Xu Jin would not have chosen them, at least they would not have targeted the two before the result of the competition.

But he was not as sure as he said to Fu Rong. As far as he knew, the prince, the king of Kang, and the fifth princes all recommended candidates. Whether they can finally achieve their wishes depends on the martial arts of Fu Chen and Liangtong. Only they are truly outstanding. He secretly plans to come in handy.

First was the primary election, and Fu Chen and Liang Tong passed easily.

In the second round of selection the next morning, all candidates who passed this time can stay as guards. As for whether they can get an official rank, it depends on their performance in the final round of the afternoon.

At noon, Fu Chen and Liangtong stayed in the palace to eat like the other six players in the final.

Fu Ding sent someone back to the Hou Mansion to send a message.

Knowing that both his son and prospective son-in-law had been selected for the final election, Joe was so happy and nervous, he couldn't sit still, and walked around the house. "The eight people choose four small flags, although they are only from the seven-rank small official It’s an official status to be elected, I don’t know if they two will do it."

Although Fu Rong did not lead Xu Jin to help out, he was considered a quasi-crediter anyway, and he was not as nervous as his mother. "Don't worry, mother, brother and brother Liang are among the best young talents in our trust, absolutely no problem. By the way, mother, are all the gifts we bring back ready?"

Speaking of going home, Qiao became a little calmer thinking of his youngest son who hadn't seen him for almost a month, and talked to Sister Fu Rong about returning to the city.

At this time, in the official office of the imperial city, Xu Jin was accompanying Zuo Shilang Cui Fangli for lunch.

Nowadays, Mr. Ruan, Shangshu, is very sick and old, and he is recuperating at home twice in three days. He has repeatedly asked to sue him for returning home. Emperor Jiahe Nianqi was an old official of the first emperor. He was upright and honest. He couldn't bear to leave. He ordered him to be healthy and healed. He sent an imperial physician to see him every day. He returned to the court only when his body recovered. Zuo Shilang will take over the affairs of the department temporarily.

One was the real chief of the staff, and the other was the prince of the court. The two of them naturally did not eat in the dining hall and occupied a separate room.

After a meal break, Cui Fangli glanced at the list in his hand and asked Xu Jin: "Do you know these two people?"

He is nearly 60 years old, his body is slightly blessed, his complexion is ruddy, and his facial features are faintly visible in his youthful handsomeness. Now that he is old, Junya has settled into a gentle and gentle, slightly muddy eyes looking over, calm and insightful, as if he can see through the minds of others at a glance.

Before marrying Fu Rong, Xu Jin did not intend to let anyone know about his relationship with the Fu family, but in the face of his maternal grandfather, he did not hide it completely. His expression was as usual: "When I went to the south on an errand, I stayed in the letter. Today, I have some friendship with Fu Chen, knowing that he is an individual talent. Liang Tong has excellent martial arts and lack of resourcefulness, but as the eldest grandson of the Liang family in Jizhou, he is also worth training."

Cui Fangli understood. His grandson saw the potential of the two teenagers. However, he looked at Fu Chen's family and asked with some uncertainty, "You are confident to use them as your own?" Direction.

Xu Jin laughed: "You only remember that there was a concubine in the Fu family, why did you forget that they also married the daughter of the Qin family? His grandfather should know Jingyanghou. He always acted calmly and never participated in any gang formation, even the commander of the company. The woman was selected as a concubine, but that person was upset and arranged secretly. If Jingyang was elected, he would never send his daughter to be a concubine."

The crown prince's concubine, no matter how good it sounds, is also a concubine. Fu Pinchuan protects his shortcomings. The eldest daughter was designed to enter the prince's mansion. Perhaps he hates more than Xiduo.

"But his daughter entered the East Palace after all." Cui Fangli reminded calmly. Jingyanghou didn't like the prince any more, and for the sake of his daughter, he would not help others against the prince or help other princes.

Xu Jin put down the tea cup and looked out the window: "Jingyanghou is Jingyanghou and Fu Pinyan is Fu Pinyan. What the brother-in-law does not want to do, Fu Pinyan may not be unwilling. Grandfather can only help and support the two of them. Jingxing has his own plan and will never make wedding dresses for others."

His tone and expression remained the same, but Cui Fangli suddenly remembered that when Emperor Jiahe made a decision, he had the same self-confidence, and no one could question him. Seeing his grandson's face resembling Emperor Jiahe, he shook his head and said with a smile: "Well, I will help you, success or failure, and the emperor's decision."

"Excuse me." Xu Jin personally refilled the old man's cup of tea, chatting about the daily routine, "How is Mingcheng's recent books? I haven't seen him for a while."

He has two uncles. Master Cui was a mediocre student, and slowly gained qualifications in the Ministry of Industry. Master Cui Er took his wife outside to Jingzhou, but he had some political achievements. The Mingcheng mentioned by Xu Jin is Dafang’s only son Cui Xun, two years younger than him.

Thinking of the eldest grandson in the family, Cui Fangli snorted coldly, "Wandering around all day, talking about him, but Wanwan, she didn't cause trouble for your mother in the palace, right?"

Xu Jin said, "The cousin is cute and always stays with my mother. Don't worry. It's not early, let's go."

Cui Fangli nodded and went back with him as a errand.

Seeing that the selection of the guards was about to take place in another two quarters of an hour, Cui Fangli went to Chongzheng Hall to wait for Emperor Jiahe. Today, Emperor Jiahe was relatively leisurely. He knew that he wanted to choose the guards, so he decided to go and have a look in person and ordered the prince to accompany him.

Seats were set up on the martial arts court early, Jiahe Emperor sat in the middle, the prince and Cui Fangli stood on the left and right separately, and four commanders including Jinwuwei Shencewei who needed to be elected also came to watch the game together.

First compare riding, Fu Chen first, Liang Tong second.

Compared to bows and arrows, Liang Tong first, Fu Chen third.

In the last round, Liang Tong was first and Fu Chen was second.

At the end of the competition, the top four came forward to pay the respects. Emperor Jiahe first asked Liang Tong: "Are you a child of the Liang family in Jizhou?"

Liang Tongsheng is like Hong Zhong: "Yes."

When the emperor asked, he only replied with such a rare opportunity to show his face. Emperor Jiahe smiled, and after a few words of praise, he moved his eyes to Fu Chen: "Are you the eldest son of the second room in Jingyang Houfu? Your father, when I saw you, I remembered that more than ten years have passed in a blink of an eye when I appointed your father to search for flowers."

Fu Chen was flattered and knelt down and thanked him: "The emperor’s love! After leaving the palace, he went home immediately and wrote a letter, telling his father exactly what the emperor said. When he saw it, he would be grateful, and Wang Jing would like to thank the emperor."

The emperor laughed loudly and turned his head to the prince and said, "Look, you are worthy of being the son of Tanhua. With this eloquence, if you are studying for a Jinshi, you may be able to seal a Tanhua in the future and become a father and son double Tanhua!"

The prince smiled and agreed, secretly glanced at Song Zheng, who was recommended to him by someone under him, and felt dissatisfied. If he knew that Song Zheng was so unbearable, he should have attracted Fu Chen earlier. Fortunately, he and Jingyang Hou Mansion were related by marriage. He sent someone back to send a gift. When meeting in the future, he would call a little bit. These two teenagers naturally knew How to act.

With this in mind, when Emperor Jiahe asked him about his views on awarding officials, the prince thought for a moment and said: "The sons and ministers thought that Liang Shaoqu was skilled in bows and arrows, and it was most appropriate to award the Jinwuwei flag.

Of the four guards, only Jin Wuwei is the guard, and it is also the most attractive position for this selection. Regarding the relationship, he and Fu Chen are closer to each other, but Liang Tong got two firsts, he can't be too eccentric, anyway, Liang Tong is his own.

Emperor Jiahe asked Cui Fangli again.

Cui Fangli saluted the prince, and then said: "The minister recommended Liang Shaoqu to be the guard of the Shence, and the guard of the Shence shoulders important positions, and it is in need of a rising star like Liang Shaoqu."

Shencewei is under the jurisdiction of the Chinese military governor's office. The guard is located in the western suburbs of the capital. My grandson’s plan is very good. Liang Tong enters the Shencewei, and Fu Chen enters the Jinwuwei, one outside the city and the other inside the city. If there is a change, either the inside and the outside should be combined, or the rescue will be the best of both worlds.

Emperor Jiahe thought for a while, and after listening to Cui Fangli's suggestion, he named Liangtong a small banner of Shencewei. The loyalty of the guards who are not around is the most important. Liang Tong's stupid and honest mouth is even more reassuring. After that, Emperor Jiahe didn't ask others for their opinions, and directly ordered Fu Chen as the Jinwuwei flag, and the other two also had their own arrangements.

Cui Fangli returned to the staff department and nodded towards Xu Jin.

Xu Jin was very satisfied. If it fails, he won't feel much pity to Fu Chen and Liang Tong. Both of them have the ability to rise up sooner or later, but in Fu Rong's mind, he might have more charges for lying to her. The little girl's anger came to mind the night before, and Xu Jin started to have a headache again. Should I go to apologize tonight, or wait two more days, and wait until she calms down?

Back to the palace in the evening, but received a post from the butler.

At the end of the month, Princess Yongning passed her birthday and invited him to a banquet.

Xu Jin stared at the post for a while.

Princess Yongning is the father and aunt, his aunt and grandmother, and the old prince of Qingguo Gongfu. She has two daughters, one is Concubine Duan, one of her favorite consorts, and the other is Princess Jun, Xu Yan's mother.

Princess Yongning has a birthday, the princess's family is already on the way, right?

Several princes and princes must have received the invitation. Xu Jin put the post on the table and asked Xu Jia: "Is there a post for the Hou Mansion?"

Xu Jia replied: "Yes, it's just that I don't know if the three girls will go."

Xu Jin nodded and motioned for him to go out.

There was only himself in the room, Xu Jin leaned on the couch, took out a long-lived strand from his chest, and gently turned the five-color beads on it.

Will she go to a banquet? Lin is used to doing face-saving work, if Fu Rong wants to, he can definitely go.

Then she went, simply to join in the fun, or...

Last time the subordinate reported that she slapped Xu Yan, maybe she didn't like Xu Yan?

No, if she goes, Xu Yan may not only see a foreigner, but also An Wang.

The hand turning the five-color beads suddenly clenched.

Xu Jin opened his eyes and fixedly stared at the long life in his hands.

Does she have any thoughts about Wang An? Take this opportunity to see. If not, he really does what he says. He will not bully her before marriage, otherwise...

The corners of the man's mouth moved, and the meaning was unclear.

The author has something to say: It’s a **** horse of the court, and I’ve written it, and I’ll explode (don’t laugh). If you don’t write it, you can’t. After all, we must fight for the throne to satisfy the wife who wants to be a queen, haha.