Chapter 43 Too Blessed
Such a person, with a high position, is extremely powerful, and his status is still above Taifu. Because the court is controlled by the three princes, Taifu is only one of the three princes. Wu Mu was the only direct controller of the Zhou army. It is claimed that the battle is invincible, and the attack is invincible! The battle strategies of the Zhou Dynasty against the five wildernesses were all formulated by Wu Mu alone.
Don't look at the arrogant people of the Marquis of Pingding and the Marquis of Zhenguo, but as long as Wu Mu has a word, he will immediately demote the two noble marquis to civilians. Moreover, the two marquises of Zhou had to be frightened and dare not have resentment.
Sifang Houfu is just a family of emerging generals. If Wu Mu is compared to Mount Tai, Sifang Houfu is an egg. Wu Mu's invitation gives people the feeling that it is as shocking as Mount Tai.
"It turned out to be General Li, and the woman was polite. General, please!"
It was Mrs. Huayang who reacted first and welcomed Li Ji, the general of Zhengbei, together with Zhang Rang, a bachelor of Hanlin, into the house.
The group entered the main hall of the Sifang Houfu. After a while of cold noise, each of them was under the main seat. Zhang Rang and Li Ji looked at each other and thought about each other. The atmosphere was a little strange for a while.
In the end, Zhang Rang spoke first, arched his hand, Zhang Rang pulled out a red thin book from his sleeve and handed it over:
"Mrs. Huayang, this is Lord Taifu's gift post. The prince was young and smart, and the Lantern Festival literary test overwhelmed the heroes, and he won the first place in the literary examination. Lord Taifu appreciates it very much and hopes to order the little marquis as a named disciple. I don't know what you think, madam?"
"The first in the literary test?"
Mrs. Huayang was mentally prepared, but when she heard this sentence, she was still stunned and could hardly believe her ears. Subconsciously, Mrs. Huayang looked at Fang Yun and cast an inquiring look.
"Mother, you went home in the early morning yesterday, and the child wanted to tell you about this. However, I didn't dare to disturb my mother because she was tired and sleepy. So I forgot to tell my mother about it.
Fang Yun stood up, saluted his mother, Mrs. Huayang, and said respectfully.
Hearing this sentence, Mrs. Huayang finally understood why there were so many people giving gifts in the early morning. Looking at Fang Yun with a complicated look, Mrs. Huayang suddenly had mixed feelings in her heart.
Of the two children, the most uneasy one for her is Fang Yun. In the past few months, Fang Yun has practiced hard every day, which she can see. But Mrs. Huayang never thought that Fang Yun could pick the leader in the Lantern Festival essay test the day before yesterday and get the appreciation of Lord Taifu! You know, in the past few months, he has been concentizing on martial arts, and he hasn't even touched many books!
"Mrs. Huayang, what do you think?"
Zhang Rang asked, and several Hanlin waiters behind him also showed a look of listening.
"Lord Zhang, this is a big deal. Can you let the woman think about it first?"
Mrs. Huayang took a deep breath and did not immediately agree. She just heard it clearly. In addition to Taifu, there was also Wu Mu who came to the door this time! Mrs. Huayang has presided over the Sifang Houfu for decades. She is fine-minded and is by no means the kind of reckless person.
"Lord Li, you just said. Does Lord Wumu also have a gift post?
Mrs. Huayang turned her head and looked at Li Ji and asked. As soon as he said this, Zhang Rang and others also looked at Li Ji with a slightly nervous look.
Li Ji was afraid that Mrs. Huayang would agree to Zhang Rang, so he took a breath. Seeing that Mrs. Huayang did not agree immediately, she was relieved.
"Yes, madam. The little marquis has both literature and martial arts, not only the first in the literary examination, but also the first in the martial arts competition. Lord Wumu cherished his talent the most. This time, he specially asked the official to visit his wife, hoping that his wife's little marquis could join the army. After all, the four-way marquis is also a member of the army!"
Li Ji said and handed over the gift post. On the red gift post, a few golden characters are shocking. - Zhou Wumu has never given a gift post to anyone. This is the first time!
Li Ji recalled what happened a few days ago.
That day, after the Lantern Festival martial arts competition, he wrote a letter to his immediate superior, ready to recommend Fang Yun to him. But somehow, this incident actually shocked Lord Wu Mu. This Zhou is equivalent to a god-like existence. He sent someone to send a gift post, saying that he asked himself to visit the Sifang Marquis's Mansion.
"Sifang Houfu is really a great way of luck. Wu Mu has never sent a gift to anyone for decades. This time, it will be an exception because of an ordinary Lantern Festival martial arts test!"
Li Ji took a look at the gift sticker sent, and he was also envious in his heart. With the words of Wu Mu, the second son of the Fang family will join the army in the future and have a bright future!
"Lord Li, thank you for your help. This matter is too sudden. Can you let the woman think about it carefully?
Mrs. Huayang took Wu Muli's post with both hands, with a solemn face, and did not immediately agree.
Li Ji nodded, indicating that he could understand. Although he is a martial artist, he is not stupid. When I saw Zhang Rang, a bachelor of Hanlin, I knew that Taifu was mixed behind this matter, and I knew that it was not so simple.
After thinking about it, Li Ji added: "Madam, whether you agree or not, Lord Wumu hopes that you can give a message on this matter."
"Madam, Lord Taifu also means the same thing." Zhang Rang arched his hand and said.
The gift post is a formal visit. According to the rules, Mrs. Huayang must give a formal reply before Zhang Rang and Li Ji leave the Sifanghou Mansion.
As soon as two sentences came out, the atmosphere in the main hall of Sifang Houfu suddenly became a little dignified.
One is the Taifu of the dynasty, and the other is the military god of the Zhou Dynasty. According to the practice of the Great Zhou Dynasty, the civil and military are divided. Military officers are not allowed to serve in civilian positions, and civil servants are not allowed to be in military positions. Fang Yun can only take two from one!
Mrs. Huayang held two posts in her hand, and her heart was heavy.
These two big red gifts, appearing in any family in any family of the week, are enough to make the family excited, bathing and changing clothes one by one, burning incense and worshipping ancestors. However, the Sifang Marquis Mansion ushered in two at the same time!
Mrs. Huayang looked sideways at Fang Yun, and her emotions were complicated. Fang Yunwen won the first place in the martial arts competition, which is a great thing. Mrs. Huayang, a mother, is both happy and proud. But with this great news, Sifang Houfu also fell into a dilemma!
Two posts, which one to choose!
At this time, Fang Yun also tasted a little different:
"This visit, whether it was Wu Mu or Taifu, did not appear, but a poor subordinate. At the same time, neither Wu Mu nor Taifu gave any tangible benefits. Taifu just said that he wanted to accept a named disciple. Although the famous disciple is a disciple, he is not an editor. As for Wu Mu, it's more straightforward. He just wants me to join the army.
Fang Yun bowed his head and meditated, and thousands of thoughts flashed in his mind. In the blink of an eye, he grasped the core of the problem: "This is a dispute between soldiers and Confucianism! I'm afraid I'll fall into an eventful time after the big week.
Fang Yun is clear-minded. With a little thought, he will know. I'm afraid it was the Lantern Festival essay test the day before yesterday, and the last test questions flowed out. The choice between the military and Confucianism continues on itself again.
However, Fang Yun also understands. Although Taifu and Wu Mu were only a test, they did not give a real commitment. But this is not to say that what the two said is empty words. The named disciple can be turned into a full-time disciple, or even the next generation of Dazhou Taifu. As for Wu Mu, with Wu Mu's gift post, once he joins the army, even the hostile Marquis of Pingding and the Marquis of Zhen will not dare to do anything to himself in the future. There is a sentence from Wu Mu today, and it is not a problem to be awarded the title of marquis in the future.
Fang Yun is thinking, and Mrs. Huayang is also thinking!
This first-class lady in the current dynasty independently supported the Fang family in Shangjing. In the decades in Shangjing, this famous lady basically struggled through the intrigues and plots of the ladies and wives of the Great Zhou Dynasty. She has seen all kinds of tricks and conspiracies.
From these two gift posts, Mrs. Huayang also smelled the friction between the soldiers and Confucianism.
Promise Wu Mu or Tai Fu?
Mrs. Huayang oozed a cold sweat in her hand. For the first time, she felt that this family was in danger of life and death. This danger cannot be seen, but it does exist.
"Mother," Fang Yun finally spoke when he saw his mother's worried face.
"Mother, can I make my own decision on this matter?"
Mrs. Huayang hesitated for a moment and subconsciously glanced at Fang Yun. He looked down, confident and generous, and seemed to have had been independent opinions for a long time.
"It's okay, there is no good idea about this for a while. You might as well listen to Yun'er. Yun'er is still young. Even if she is wrong, she can be regarded as a boy's words and won't annoy Wu Mu and Taifu. - At worst, let your husband resign from the position and the family will return to the countryside.
Thinking like this, Mrs. Huayang breathed a sigh of relief, but she cast an inquiry to Zhang Rang and Li Ji.
"Madam, you are the party to this matter. You might as well listen to what your little father-in-law said," Zhang Rang nodded.
"Well, that's what I mean, too. If the little marquis decides to join the army, it would be better. Li Ji also agreed.
Mrs. Huayang nodded: "Yun'er, if you have anything to say, just say it." F