Datang Longya

Chapter 919 Difficulties
Leng Feng also hoped so, compared with those complicated etiquettes, the happiness of the two children was more important.

Fang Xuanling and Du Ruhui were invited to sit down in the living room, while Yao Nianen stood respectfully behind them.

After Lao Yuan served tea, Leng Feng asked: "It seems that the two of you have been very free recently, and you have reached the point of helping this kid propose a marriage."

Fang Xuanling said leisurely: "I just finished the manuscript of "On Oracle Bone Inscriptions" recently, so I might as well reward myself for a period of rest. I like Yao Nianen very much. , if you hadn't preempted it, the old man was going to introduce a niece to him."

Looking at Yao Nian'en, Leng Feng smiled, which made Fang Xuanling think about getting married, which showed that Yao Nian'en still had his own uniqueness.

Du Ruhui complained: "The old dog Fang is so shameless that he actually took over the oracle bone inscriptions. The old man has no choice but to write that history. Leng Feng, tell me, is this a human thing!"

"Have you been able to roughly deduce the history of that time?"

Hearing Du Ruhui's words, Leng Feng was taken aback. Being able to do this to such an extent shows that Fang Xuanling and Du Ruhui have already analyzed many oracle bone inscriptions, and obtained a large number of cultural relics such as tortoise shells.

Otherwise, is the history of the Yin and Shang Dynasties so easy to deduce?
Fang Xuanling raised his legs proudly: "Who do you think the old man and Lao Du are? Our two families, together with the power of a group of colleagues, almost wiped out all the tortoise shells in the entire Tang Dynasty. If you don't believe me, go to the drugstore Look, there is absolutely no such medicinal material as 'dragon bone'."

Whether it is scientific research or historical research, the power of money and connections is needed, and Fang Xuanling and Du Ruhui lack both of these powers.

Leng Feng comforted Du Ruhui and said, "Actually, the oracle bone inscriptions and the history of the Yin and Shang Dynasties are similar. The publication of your two books will definitely make Chang'an's paper more expensive again."

Du Ruhui waved his hand: "Forget it, this old dog likes to taunt, so I will give him this opportunity. But then again, what did you do when you went to court yesterday? After the old man came home, Du He told the old man that you You're making trouble again. It's not that the old man said you, you don't want to hang out in the court, you just retire like the two old men, what's the point of occupying it there?"

Leng Feng had no choice but to tell them about Yang Shidao and Changsun Wuji.

After listening, Fang Xuanling sighed and said: "Clique disputes, I know this vicious circle, and no dynasty can avoid it. Yang Shidao is also a famous official of his generation, unexpectedly he also fell into this vicious circle, and he will not be guaranteed at the end of the day."

In fact, the reason why he was eager to retire was also because he was worried about crony disputes in Datang.The crony is a cesspit, if you jump into it, you will smell bad, if you don't go in, you will get full of bad smell.Whatever the reason for forming cronies, these officials are doomed to end badly.

Du Ruhui said: "Actually, in the final analysis, this is caused by the imperial power. The dispute between the princes will lead to the emergence of cronies, and the handover of the old and new emperors will also lead to the emergence of cronies. In my opinion, Yang Shidao is afraid that within a year or two, The emperor will abdicate, afraid that the crown prince will appoint a new person, and his status will be lost."

Leng Feng picked up the teacup and smiled mockingly: "You don't need to wait until Chengqian succeeds to the throne, the emperor is ready to depose him now, and when Prime Minister Yan returns to the court, he will directly take his place."

Fang Xuanling sighed helplessly. Speaking of which, Yang Shidao was recommended to the emperor by him.If the stink of cronies is not involved, Yang Shidao is fairly well-behaved, at least not fatuous.

At this time, Lao Yuan walked into the living room with a gift list and handed it to Leng Feng.

After casually glancing at the contents of the gift list, Leng Feng was taken aback: "So much?"

Fang Xuanling proudly said: "Your Lord Protector is the richest man in the Tang Dynasty. When my subordinates marry your daughter, the betrothal gift cannot be less. Besides, if the betrothal gift is more, do you have the nerve to miss the dowry?"

Yao Nian'en blushed and said: "Guogong, Liang Guogong said that these are the rewards for the students to work with them for a period of time in the future, and the students don't want to pay in advance like this, but"

Du Ruhui smiled and said: "Okay, the old couple will help you, you just need to keep it. After all, you are also Yao Silian's son, and you got married in Chang'an, so you can't be too weak, Leng Feng, what do you think?"

Putting away the gift list, Leng Feng said to Yao Nian'en: "Since Liang Guogong and Lai Guogong gave you face, if you don't follow it, it's your fault, just keep it."

There is no good intention without reason in this world. Fang Xuanling and Du Ruhui helped Yao Nianen so much, not only for the sake of old Mr. Yao Silian, but more likely, they were planning to regard Yao Nianen as their disciple.

Both Fang Xuanling and Du Ruhui are getting old. If archeology is only born in their place but no one inherits it, it will only be a flash in the pan.

Yao Nianen cupped his hands and said, "The student thanked the two Dukes for their assistance."

Du Ruhui and Fang Xuanling smiled slightly and didn't say much.

"When the date is fixed for Yuan Tiangang, I will inform you there. Since you two have prepared so many betrothal gifts for Nianen, let's spend a little more and get him a nice house."

Fang Xuanling put down the teacup: "Small meaning, when the time comes, the banquet will be held in Tianxialou, and our husband will take care of your old man's business."

Leng Feng smiled wryly and said, "Take care of the shitty business, hold a banquet in Tianxialou, can I take your money?"

Fang Xuanling and Du Ruhui laughed loudly.

Du Ruhui said: "I've given you so many betrothal gifts, what if we don't take some back?"

Leng Feng smiled slightly and didn't care.At their level, some money disputes are nothing.

Standing up and patting his butt, Fang Xuanling said: "Since the dowry has been delivered, please let us know and we will go back."

He and Du Ruhui came here today, but they wasted a lot of time. Although their first draft has been written, reviewing is the most important thing.Since a book is determined to be released to the public, all the details must be handled well, and the quality of the full text cannot be affected by small mistakes.

It is very meaningful for the two of them to be able to write a book during their retirement.Whether it is galloping on the battlefield or in the court, it is not as influential as publishing a book or creating a new culture.

The two of them are planning to use this method to leave a colorful mark in the history of the prosperous Tang Dynasty.

They were about to leave, Leng Feng got up to see them off.

Before going out, Fang Xuanling said to Leng Feng earnestly and earnestly as he walked: "Think carefully about what Lao Du said, the vicious circle of cronies is not without a solution, but it's a pity that the two of us are incapable. If you can understand, you would be the best person to solve the problem."

After finishing speaking, Fang Xuanling got into the carriage with Yao Nianen's support.

Looking at the carriage in the distance, Leng Feng showed bitterness.

These two old guys left him with a problem.

What Du Ruhui said probably only focused on the two points of "the prince's dispute" and "the handover of the old and new emperors".

However, for these two points, what can he, a person outside the royal family, do?

There have been disputes over the crown prince in all dynasties. This is a test for a qualified heir to the emperor. Otherwise, just establish a rule that "the eldest son inherits the throne".

As for the handover of the old and new emperors, people outside the royal family cannot intervene, as long as they intervene, it will cause a series of disputes.

What can outsiders do?
(End of this chapter)