Do you know: I have a different surname: Wang, uncle Minglan

Since the determination of the larger reform strategy, the "Reform Group" headed by Wei Yuan, Wang Anshi and Fan Chunren has been busy almost day and night.

Reform is related to national destiny. At the critical moment when the Zhou, Liao and Xia Kingdoms replaced the old with the new, everyone had a sense of urgency.

Not only the Zhou Kingdom was reforming, but the Liao and Xia Kingdoms, which had suffered a disastrous defeat in the war, were also actively engaged in developing production, trying to reverse the already decadent national situation.

Because the rulers of the three kingdoms knew very well that at this time, the fate of the three kingdoms had been intertwined. If the reform failed, it would fall apart at this intersection. If the reform succeeded, the national destiny would advance by leaps and bounds and rise straight up.

At this time, the Liao Kingdom, Shangjing City, in the imperial palace.

All the palace maids, eunuchs, including concubines, ministers in the court, etc., knelt outside a magnificent hall.

In the hall, Liao Emperor Yelu Hongji was lying on the bed, pale, without energy, and his breath was loose, obviously on the verge of death.

Kneeling in front of him were Yelu Jun, Yelu Yixian, and Yelu Xinxian.

Yelu Hongji raised his arm with difficulty and held Yelu Jun's small hand tightly, then looked at the two brothers Yelu Xinxian and said earnestly:

"The defeat in the south is not the fault of war. You have tried your best."

"But I know that the people of the Liao Dynasty do not know. From today on, Yelu Yixian, you, retire."

"I will let Xinxian be my assistant. Xinxian, assist the prince well."

Yelu Jun's tears could not stop flowing down his cheeks.

Yelu Yixian clasped his fists and said, "Please rest assured, Your Majesty, I will retire from today and will never interfere in the political affairs of the court."

Yelu Hongji nodded, and his eyes were focused on Xinxian again.

Yelu Xinxian knelt down and kowtowed, saying, "Your Majesty, please rest assured. I will be loyal to the prince and the Liao Dynasty for the rest of my life."

After hearing this, Yelu Hongji finally felt relieved.

After a pause, he asked, "Is Wanyan Wugunai here?"

Hearing this, Yelu Xinxian shook his head.

Yelu Hongji suddenly frowned and said, "The Wanyan clan must be guarded against. In the future, the real enemy of the Liao Dynasty will not be the Zhou Kingdom, but the Jurchens."

Yelu Xinxian said, "I will definitely be more careful."

Yelu Hongji said, "If I guess right, there will be no more Jurchens in this world."

Yelu Xinxian nodded firmly.

Suddenly, Yelu Hongji's pupils shrank, his eyes were blurred, and his body became stiff.

Yelu Jun called softly, "Father?"

However, there was no response.

On November 12, the first year of Kaiwu, Emperor Yelu Hongji of Liao died. His posthumous title was Emperor Rensheng Daxiaowen, and his temple name was Daozong.

His son Yelu Jun ascended the throne and became the emperor.

So far, the era when the whole world was controlled by Zhao Zhen, Yelu Hongji, and Li Yuanhao has completely become a thing of the past.

It seems that an era has really come to an end.

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On the 15th day of that month, the whole city of Bianjing was covered with heavy snow.

Through the urgent work of the Imperial City Department's spies, Wei Yuan had already known the news of Yelu Hongji's death.

This is a good thing for the Great Zhou.

Now is the time when all parties need to desperately accumulate strength. During this period, no one wants to start a war.

But the war has already begun quietly.

Whoever can improve the national strength and go to a higher level during this period of time can become the overlord of this world.

On this day, Wei Yuan postponed some government affairs and took some time to accompany Zhuang Ge'er and Jing Jie'er to play in the snow.

Zhang Guifen was sitting under the eaves watching the father and son and others playing to their heart's content.

Sitting behind her was Xie Yuying, who had already entered the Wei family, and Wei Zhixing in her arms.

The strong boy, who was only a few years old, was already holding knives, guns, sticks and clubs in his hands, and was tossing around in the snow.

Zhang Guifen couldn't help shaking her head when she saw him:

"Zhuang'er is like me. When I was a kid, I also liked to play with sticks and was often punished by my father."

Baozhu, who was standing next to her, smiled and said, "Madam, this woman is as good as a man."

Xie Yuying also praised him, "Zhuang'er has the style of a marquis. He will definitely be a great hero who defends his country in the future. Sister is really blessed."

Hearing this, Zhang Guifen took a sip of tea and asked, "Do you hope that Xing'er will be a martial artist or a scholar in the future?"

Xie Yuying said without hesitation, "I'm afraid Xing'er doesn't have the talent for martial arts, so let him be a scholar."

The Guanjun Marquis's Mansion is a military honor, and his future lies in "martial arts". She said this to let Zhang Guifen know that Wei Zhixing will never compete with Wei Qiji in the future.

I'm afraid he won't be able to compete.

During this period of time, the Marquis' Mansion was often visited by generals from Daizhou.

After all, the end of the year is approaching, and a year has passed. Many generals from all over the country have to come to the capital in batches to report their achievements this year to the Ministry of War.

Some generals from Daizhou first visited the Guanjun Marquis' Mansion.

Those people brought a lot of gifts to Wei Qiji.

There were military books, ponies, and various weapons made of fine iron.

Those generals called Wei Qiji "Little Marquis", and some even called Wei Qiji "Little Lord" and Wei Jingshu "Girl" and "Young Master" in front of Zhang Guifen.

Xie Yuying also knew that there was a Marquis named Chen Daniu who actually called Wei Jingshu "Little Princess" in front of Zhang Guifen.

Because of this, Zhang Guifen actually scolded the Tiger Marquis.

I heard that the Tiger Marquis was a murderer without batting an eyelid, but under Zhang Guifen's scolding, he acted like a younger brother listening to his sister's scolding, nodding in agreement from time to time.

"What my sister-in-law said is that I know I'm wrong. I know I'm wrong. I beg my sister-in-law not to say anything more."

It seems that everyone around Wei Yuan regards Zhang Guifen as his mistress and Wei Qiji as the next owner of the Champion Hou Mansion.

In this situation, how could she, Xie Yuying, fight?

How can her son Wei Zhixing fight?

If you can't fight, it's better not to fight.

"It's also good to be a scholar. Maybe Brother Xing can become the number one scholar in the future."

What Zhang Guifen said was not entirely a joke.

For today's Hou Mansion, it is not difficult to get the number one scholar.

What's more, Wei Zhixing is still from the Champion Hou Mansion.

However, it is not difficult to pass the Jinshi or the Number One Scholar examination.

The difficulty is that once Congwen is released, the resources of the entire Daizhou Group will not be enough for Wei Zhixing to do anything.

Xie Yuying said: "Thank God that I have achieved success in studying. How can I dare to ask for the number one scholar?"

Zhang Guifen sipped her tea and smiled without saying a word.

She looked quietly at Wei Yuan, Sister Jing and the others not far away.

Wei Yuan held Brother Zhuang's hand with one hand, while Sister Jing was riding on Wei Yuan's neck. The father and son looked at the snowflakes flying in the sky together.

This scene is both comfortable and warm.

"Daddy, daddy, can you build a snowman for me?"

Sister Jing said sweetly.

Wei Yuan put Sister Jing down, squatted down, touched Sister Jing's little head, and said with a smile, "Okay, daddy will build you a snowman."

As soon as he finished speaking, the strong brother beside him suddenly said: "Dad, do I also want to ride a big horse?"

Um? What are you riding?

Wei Yuan lightly kicked Brother Zhuang, but directly kicked Brother Zhuang into the snow nest, "Go and play by yourself."

Brother Zhuang curled his lips, looking extremely aggrieved.

Seeing this, Guifen waved to Brother Zhuang, "Mom, here are the fruits sent by your sister Minglan, come and eat them."

Brother Zhuang seemed to be used to it and didn't cry. He just stood up quietly, patted the snow on his body, and asked in a sweet voice:

"Did sister Minglan make it herself?"

Zhang Guifen nodded.

Brother Zhuang said, "Mom, leave some for me, and I'll help dad build a snowman for my sister."

Hearing this, Xie Yuying smiled and said: "Brother Zhuang is so young, but he is already so sensible."

Zhang Guifen felt a little bitter in her heart.

Brother Zhuang is only three or four years old this year, why is he so sensible?

This is closely related to Wei Yuan's teachings.

Everyone else held the legitimate son in their hands, but Wei Yuan did so in an almost herding way.

Brother Zhuang is required to know something.

On weekdays, Zhang Guifen had persuaded Wei Yuan more than once. Brother Zhuang was still a child.

However, Brother Zhuang is the successor and leader of the new upstarts in Daizhou in the future.

After him, Brother Zhuang will continue to lead the Daizhou Upstart Group.

In other words, Brother Zhuang carries the hopes of countless people.

Wei Yuan had to give Zhuang Geer a strict lesson, so that he could support the power of the upstarts in Daizhou and let the Wei family continue to prosper.

At this time, Zhen'er came to report that Minglan and Miss Sheng were here.

The lady Sheng she spoke of was naturally Hai Chaoyun, who had just married Sheng Changbai.

Hearing that they were coming, Xie Yuying wisely avoided them.

Zhang Guifen said, "Sister, just sit here. We are all part of the same family and there is no need to see anyone outside."

In this way, Xie Yuying had no choice but to stay where she was.

Today Minglan also brought Mu Geer.

As soon as Brother Mu saw Jingshu, his eyes seemed to light up and he walked over in a hurry.

"Sister, I brought you plum blossom cake. You can try it. My mother made it with her own hands."

Wei Jingshu was watching her brother and father building a snowman intently.

Suddenly I heard that my aunt was making pastries by herself, and I suddenly became greedy and said, "The pastries made by my aunt are the most delicious in the world!"

She couldn't wait to reach out her little hand and want to take out a piece from the lunch box.

Zhang Guifen suddenly scolded: "Jingshu, clean your hands before eating."

Wei Jingshu quickly retracted her little hand.

She is most afraid of her mother.

As soon as Zhang Guifen finished speaking, a maid came to bring warm water to clean Jing Shu's hands.

Wei Yuan said: "It's nothing more than eating a pastry. Sister Jing's hands are not dirty."

Before he finished speaking, he suddenly saw Zhang Guifen staring at him, so he kept silent.

Minglan on the side saw it and couldn't help but cover her mouth and smile,

"It seems that my uncle's status in the family is getting worse every day."

Zhang Guifen rolled her eyes at her and said, "Uncle You is too indulgent towards Sister Jing. If your daughter's family is not taught well since childhood, she will be arrogant and domineering in the future."

Wei Jingshu said aggrievedly: "Mother, my daughter will not be arrogant and domineering. Please rest assured, mother."

In fact, there are many children of the same generation as Jingshu in various noble families, and they are also similar in age to her.

It stands to reason that at this time, the children of each family should interact frequently and act like children.

But from the beginning to the end, Zhang Guifen never let Wei Jingshu mess around with the juniors of those noble families.

She knew that Jing Shu would not like this kind of restriction.

But that was how her mother taught her back then, and she believed that it was not wrong for her to teach Jingshu this way.

Hai Chaoyun said: "Sister Jing is really sensible."

At this time, Minglan noticed Wei Zhixing in Xie Yuying's arms, pinched the child's cheek, and said with a smile:

"Children grow up so fast. Last time I saw Zhixing, he looked so young."

Minglan is Wei Yuan's niece, and she has a natural affinity for Wei Yuan's children.

Suddenly, Brother Chang, who had always been a young and prudent man, suddenly arrived with a few books.

Seeing this, Zhang Guifen took the initiative to step forward, looked at the fourteen-year-old Brother Chang and asked:

"Brother Chang, aren't you going to do your homework today? Have you eaten yet?"

Brother Chang bowed to Zhang Guifen politely and said, "I met my aunt. I ate two cakes on the way here. I'm not hungry anymore. It was my uncle who sent someone to look for me, asking me to enlighten Sister Jing and Brother Zhuang." "

Enlightenment?

Zhang Guifen actually heard Wei Yuan say a few words.

Now Brother Chang has already passed the examination and will take part in the examination soon. With Wei Yuan's relationship, Brother Chang will definitely win the exam.

Moreover, Chang Geer was selected as a candidate by relying on his true talents and practical studies.

Not long ago, when Su Shi returned to Beijing to resume his duties, he visited Wei Yuan and brought many frontier poems.

Wei Yuan was overjoyed and asked Brother Chang to become Su Shi's disciple.

It can be said that with Brother Chang's talent, he is completely qualified to be Jingshu and Qiji's first teacher.

However, the enlightenment of the children of princes has always been the matter of the imperial court. They have to go to the palace for enlightenment and then serve as companions to the children of the royal family.

If Brother Chang is enlightened, I'm afraid he will be suspected of violating the rules.

But since it was Wei Yuan’s idea, Zhang Guifen couldn’t say anything and said:

"Your younger brothers and sisters are playing with your uncle at the moment."

Brother Chang's nickname was Zhang Bangchang. Originally he was just called Zhang Chang. Later, Wei Yuan felt that this name was too monotonous, so he discussed with Wei Ruyi and added a character to Brother Chang, so it was called Zhang Bangchang.

Zhang Bangchang cupped his hands and said, "My aunt is just chatting with my cousin, and my nephew is just sitting next to me and waiting."

Zhang Guifen liked this junior from the bottom of her heart. He was polite, well-written, and good at writing articles. He was praised as one of the "three literary talents" by the talented people in Beijing.

The so-called Sanwen refers to the three talented people in Beijing who are good at writing articles.

They are Zhang Bangchang, Yu Shen and Xu Jiang, who just won the top prize.

To be honest, the three of them are not from the capital, but they are all in the capital now, so they are collectively called the "Three Wen".

In fact, to put it bluntly, this was Wei Yuan's deliberate move, to use the reputation of General Xu, the new champion, to raise hopes for Zhang Bangchang.

Originally, there was nothing wrong with Yu Shen, but the people of the Central Plains were very obsessed with the number three, such as the three sworn brothers in Taoyuan, the three heroes fighting Lu Bu, etc.

So, Wei Yuan got Yu Shen together again.

Zhang Guifen said: "If Brother Chang wants to eat or drink, just tell the servants."

Zhang Bangchang bowed and said: "Thank you, auntie, my nephew is not hungry, I just need to ask them to bring some tea to my nephew."

At this time, Wei Yuan also noticed Zhang Bangchang's arrival.

He had just built a snowman, and after letting Jing Shu admire it for a while, he took the little hands of Jing Shu and Brother Zhuang and walked towards Zhang Bangchang.

When the two saw him, they immediately bowed and said:

"My brother has met my cousin."

"My sister has met my cousin."

Zhang Bangchang returned the greeting seriously: "Brother, sister."

Usually, Wei Qiji and Wei Jingshu look relaxed when they see Minglan and Mu Geer.

Only when I met Zhang Bangchang, I didn't dare to go beyond the rules and etiquette.

Because Zhang Bangchang takes this kind of thing very seriously, Zhang Guifen asked the two siblings to be serious too.

Wei Yuan asked Zhang Bangchang to study literature because Zhang Bangchang had weak bones and was not suitable for martial arts.

When he sent Zhang Bangchang to the Imperial College to study, he did not expect those old masters to teach Zhang Bangchang to be an old-fashioned and pedantic person.

But now it seems that Zhang Bangchang has become old-fashioned, and even vaguely moving towards the direction of a "pedantic scholar".

Wei Yuan knocked Zhang Bangchang on the head and said displeasedly:

"I told you when you were little, just think of your uncle's place as your home. You brat, you said yes, but you didn't take my words seriously at all, right?"

"We're home, why are we still showing these rules and etiquette?"

Zhang Bangchang endured the pain in his head and solemnly bowed to Wei Yuan:

"Returning to my uncle, the same is true for my nephew at home. The rules and etiquette of a small family must not be abandoned for a long time."

"My nephew believes that when my uncle is an official in the court and governs a large country, he also has rules and etiquette."

Wei Yuan frowned slightly. He now regretted letting Brother Chang enlighten his two children.

"You kid, dare to mock me secretly?"

Zhang Bangchang sighed and said: "Uncle, you are my uncle and my elder. How dare my nephew mock you?"

"You hold a high position in the court. As your nephew, many people are watching. If your nephew does not abide by the rules, I am afraid it will bring you trouble, or others will say that we relatives do not have the gift of writing. Barbarian people.”

If he wasn't really close to Wei Yuan, if he didn't regard the Champion House as his home, he would never say anything in such a superficial way.

Likewise, Wei Yuan snorted and stopped arguing with him.

"Don't bring over the Su family's rules and the etiquette you learned from the old masters in the Imperial College. Just teach Brother Zhuang and the others how to read."

Zhang Bangchang frowned and said: "My uncle's words are wrong. Brother Zhuang will inherit your title in the future. He is related to the honor and disgrace of our family. Some rules and etiquette should be engraved in his bones early. How can we relax?" "

Wei Yuan frowned deeply.

At this time in the past, he would have beaten Zhang Bangchang.

In fact, Wei Yuan has beaten Zhang Bangchang many times over the years.

But Brother Chang mainly talks about being tough.

Whatever he thinks is right, he will stick to it.

His pedantry is superficial. He thinks about things more carefully and thoughtfully than Sheng Changbai.

Even Sheng Changbai sometimes said that Brother Chang was much better than he was when he was young.

Brother Chang is a scholar who can hold things in his heart and dares to seek change. His desire for change is in his heart, not superficial.

Just when Wei Yuan was obviously angry, Minglan said quickly: "Cousin, why are you here?"

Zhang Bangchang saluted and said, "Back to my cousin, I came here on foot."

Came here on foot?

Minglan quickly took his arm and said, "Are you tired from walking? Take a rest first."

Zhang Bangchang shook his head and said, "I've had enough rest."

Wei Yuan flicked his sleeves and said, "Huh, when you've rested enough, go back. I won't let you enlighten Brother Zhuang and Sister Jing."

After saying that, Zhang Bangchang bowed and said: "My uncle asked my nephew to come and enlighten his younger brothers and sisters. My nephew has been thinking about it for a long time. I'd better leave this enlightenment matter to my nephew. I don't trust others."

"Besides, my uncle is the Grand Tutor and is responsible for commanding the army of Zhou Dynasty. His military orders are as high as mountains. How can he change his orders every day?"

Wei Yuan pointed at his nose, "You!"

Zhang Bangchang bowed his head.

When Zhang Guifen saw this, she couldn't help but smile and said:

"Who told you to beat and scold Brother Chang at every turn a few years ago?"

"Now that Brother Chang is older and has fame, unlike before, you can no longer beat Brother Chang like before."

"Brother Chang said a few words to you today, and you, my uncle, are so angry?"

Wei Yuan turned his face and said nothing more.

However, Brother Chang said with great seriousness:

"What my aunt said is wrong. I am your nephew and a junior. Even if the elders are wrong, I, the junior, will never dare to say anything about the elders. I hope my aunt will not say that."

Hearing this, Zhang Guifen was stunned.

Minglan shook her head and said secretly:

"My cousin, that's fine, but he's just a bitch and doesn't understand the world. When his family tells him a few jokes, he takes them seriously."

Is Brother Chang really serious?

actually not.