Tiantang Splendid

Chapter 746 Recommend by an old friend
"Hedong Xue Rengui, meet uncle!"

This cry was so clear that it could be heard clearly on the pier by the river bank.

In Xiu Village, Xue Rengui is also a celebrity of medium size, and his seven-foot-long body alone is very different from ordinary people, which is very eye-catching.It's just that the villagers are a little dazed, knowing that the Xue family is a branch of the Xue family in Hedong, and they have been prominent in the past, but they never thought that they still know the Duke of the dynasty?
The reputation of Zhang Shigui, Lord Xun, is very resounding in the Hedong area!
In troubled times, he rises up and gathers people in Guozhou to rebel against the Sui Dynasty. Later, he joins Li Yuan and follows Li Jiancheng to conquer Luoyang.Zhang Shigui rushed left and right, fighting all the heroes, first defeating Wang Shichong's elite division, and then defeating Li Mi's Perseverance Journey.The army's prestige was greatly boosted, and the British name was Pixian. All the troops pointed at him rolled off their horses and kowtowed their heads to surrender.Later, he followed Qin Wang Li Shimin. At that time, Liu Wuzhou was defeated, and the army led by Li Shimin went out to fight in the Kanto.During this ten-month long campaign, Zhang Shigui was always with Li Shimin, and Zhang Shigui was present in almost all battles.

As a result, the Tang army achieved a comprehensive victory, and finally captured Wang Shichong, who claimed to be the emperor, and Dou Jiande, the leader of the peasant uprising army who came to rescue. Li Shimin called Zhang Shigui's military exploits "the best in the army"!
After the Xuanwumen Incident, the crown prince was punished to protect the King of Qin. Li Shimin had great trust in him and ordered him to be in charge of the imperial guards as "the head of the Xuanwumen". The head of the Xuanwu Gate, that is, the post of the commander of the Imperial Guard.

As we all know, the success or failure of the previous coups in the Tang Dynasty depended on the victory of the Xuanwu Gate, that is, the military victory at the north gate of the palace city, and the Northern Army's ruling power was the most important thing for the emperor.

As a child of Hedong, Zhang Shigui has already become a legend of Hedong...

The neighbors were amazed that Xue Rengui and Zhang Shigui not only knew each other, but also called him "uncle", which shows the relationship!But since there is such a relationship in the family, why live in the cold kiln and live in misery?As the Duke of the state, Zhang Shigui would help him casually, wouldn't that be the case?

Surprised eyes from all around came like needles, Xue Rengui's face was slightly red, and he felt uncomfortable.

The skin is too thin...

I only hope that in this life, I will seek myself and not others!
Zhang Shigui was dressed in a purple robe, with a majestic demeanor, although he had a gray beard, but his body was strong, and he walked like a tiger.As soon as he set foot on the shore, he heard someone calling him "uncle". He was a little surprised, and saw a tall young man coming to him respectfully, bowing his head.

This young man was in his twenties, seven feet long, broad shoulders and round waist, with a square face and handsome facial features. Although he was a little cautious in his actions, he was also courteous and dignified.

What a handsome young man!
Zhang Shigui is from a family of martial arts, he has been in the army for many years, he likes this kind of masculine and strong young people the most, but he is extremely disdainful of the flimsy style of incense hairpins that are popular nowadays.Just a glance made him feel good, and asked with a smile: "What is your surname, why do you call someone uncle?"

Xue Rengui replied respectfully: "When you return to the state, Xue Li, the younger generation, has the name Rengui. My father, the Xue family in Hedong, was a taboo. It's been a long time, and I haven't seen it for many years, presumably the princes and nobles are busy with their affairs and have already forgotten it."

Zhang Shigui was startled, looked Xue Rengui up and down, and said pleasantly: "It's actually the descendant of an old man? Oh, if you don't mention it, I really can't remember it! At that time, you went to Guozhou with your father, I'm afraid Are you only four or five years old? Time is not forgiving! It's a pity that my father died early, but the two families have cut off contact!"

Zhang Shigui's joy was obviously not artificial. He pulled Xue Rengui up with both hands, and said with emotion: "Back then, my father and I were brothers and we were inseparable. If you’re not here, why don’t you come to my house? Where do you live now? Is your life well-off? In the past, I heard from your father that he hired a good match for you from the Liu family in the east of the river, but did you get married later?”

From Zhang Shigui's attitude, Xue Rengui felt that the relationship between his father and him seemed to be quite good, otherwise it would be impossible for his father to be dead for so many years and the two families still remember their marriage to the Liu family even though they had no contact with each other.

Otherwise, with Zhang Shigui's current status, there is absolutely no need to make false claims with Xue Rengui.People live half a hundred years, and there are many old relatives and friends, how can it be possible to treat everyone who comes to the door with enthusiasm?
Xue Rengui was moved, but Zhang Shigui was very embarrassed when he asked about his current residence and life.With a blushing face, he groaned for a long while, and then said: "Mr. Liu is virtuous, the younger generation is very fortunate."

Who is Zhang Shigui?Having dealt with a group of people in the court all day long, I had already cultivated a pair of piercing eyes. Seeing Xue Rengui's demeanor, I knew that there was something difficult to say, and my heart became clearer.

"After being an old friend, he also called a certain uncle. How can he treat him badly? Otherwise, I will go back to clean up the family business, and then come to Chang'an to find someone, and I will follow him from now on. Since your father passed away, someone has his own responsibility Take care of you, don't be arrogant."

The words are good words, and the intention is very good. I and your father are good friends. If your father is dead, I will naturally take care of you.

As someone else, there is nothing wrong with this.

But to Xue Rengui, who has a strong self-esteem, it sounds a bit unpleasant...

We have hands and feet, and more strength to mount a horse and kill the enemy. How can we cling to Zhang Shigui like a country prodigal, begging for a bowl of food?Although judging from Zhang Shigui's attitude, he was determined not to mind raising an old man like Xue Rengui for nothing, but Xue Rengui couldn't stand it.

Zhang Shigui specifically pointed out that Xue Rengui should not be arrogant, he just wanted him not to lose face, since he has the relationship of his father's generation, it is only natural to take care of him.

But how could Xue Rengui not be self-confident?

A dignified seven-foot man, do you want to eat what you can afford?

Xue Rengui's face straightened, and he cupped his hands and said, "Uncle has misunderstood. This junior is strong and strong, how can he cling to his uncle's wings, wander around and do nothing? To tell you the truth, this junior came here today to have the audacity to ask his uncle to recommend him on his behalf. I am determined to be in the army, and I want to fight for a future in the army, that is, to find a way out for myself, so that my father's spirit in heaven will not be humiliated by his children and grandchildren, and I hope my uncle will be successful!"

"Hehe...well done! If your father is really alive, he should be proud of your ambition!"

The more Zhang Shigui saw Xue Rengui, the more he fell in love with him, so he took his hand and walked to the carriage not far away: "Nephew, come with me, let's talk."

So he dragged Xue Rengui into a four-view car that had just been ferried over.

After boarding the car, Xue Rengui was a little cautious, Zhang Shigui ordered people to bring dried fruit with sorrel, and invited Xue Rengui to eat.

Xue Rengui postponed accepting.

Zhang Shigui didn't force it either, he pondered for a while, and said: "Accordingly, my nephew has something to ask, so I shouldn't refuse it. It's just that now a certain person is working in the forbidden palace, and all the deployments are guarding the tigers of the palace forbidden, all of which come from the military. The Xun family is really not suitable for you to be transferred into it. Besides, a certain has been out of battle for nearly ten years, and he has not led an army in battle for nearly ten years, and his nephew is under a certain command, and his qualifications are nothing more than qualifications."

Hearing this, Xue Rengui's heart turned cold, and when he was about to speak, Zhang Shigui stopped him.

Zhang Shigui looked at Xue Rengui and said: "I want to know, if my nephew wants to join the army, does he want to protect his future or make a career for himself?"

Joining the army is a means, but the goal is not the same.

If he was just embarrassed by the current situation, and wanted to join the army and find a place to settle down, it would not be difficult with Zhang Shigui's energy.But if the ambition is a thousand miles away, and you want to make some achievements with this promotion, then you have to make another arrangement.

Xue Rengui had a turn for the better, and immediately said: "Uncle Mingjian, although this junior has little talent and learning, he also has the ability to kill the enemy! The Tang Dynasty is not at peace now, and this junior is willing to fight for a wife and son, and a famous name in history!"

"it is good!"

Zhang Shigui praised, with a rather gratified look on his face, he thought for a while and said: "Now the northern border is in turmoil, Tuyuhun and Turkic remnants are ready to move, and wars will break out at any time. Even Tubo in the west is unwilling to stay dormant, and always wants to fight with the Tang Dynasty." Let's compete. However, although there is a war crisis in these places, there are too many factors involved in when the war will start, and no one can say for sure. It may be three or five years, or ten or eight years, and it will be useless. Otherwise, I have met the second son of Fang Xiang several times, and I have a little friendship, so I will write a letter and recommend you to serve in the Navy, how about it?"

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