On the occasion of rebirth Zhou Sui

Chapter 269 The last come first

Just as Cui Che was following Yang Jian back to Daxing.

Dingzhou, Anping County, and Fang Xuanling are also preparing to go to Guanzhong.

Fang Xuanling's current role is similar to that of the family manager of the Qing Dynasty in the Spring and Autumn Period. After Cui Che left home, he took care of every detail and ruled the house alone.

For example, who goes to Daxing and who stays in Anping is all decided by Fang Xuanling alone.

Of course, Cui Che's family members, including Pei Le, were all going to Guanzhong. Fang Xuanling didn't even forget to send his maid to inform Chen Yueyi and Yuan Lexhang to pack their bags.

As for the hundreds of disciples who have defected one after another in the past three years, they either stayed in Anping or were sent to Leping to run the manor for Cui Che.

In the side room, Fang Xuanling and Wei Zheng sat opposite each other and warned:

"Fang will set off tomorrow, and I will entrust all the peace and security matters to Xuancheng."

Wei Zhengsurong said:

"Wei Zheng will definitely live up to Brother Fang's trust."

Fang Xuanling shook his head and said:

"I have always known Xuancheng's talents. With you presiding over Anping, Duke Yan will be safe.

"But this matter was not arranged by Fang, but ordered by Duke Yan.

"Yan Gong has high hopes for Xuancheng. He asked you to stay in Anping, not because he is neglecting you, but because he hopes that you will read through the books in the mansion while dealing with the matters of the manor. You will be of great use in the future."

Of course, Wei Zheng knew that Cui Che valued him. After all, as soon as he came to join him, Cui Che selflessly opened his house to him with thousands of books. In the past two years, Wei Zheng had been eating and drinking freely at the house, doing no work except one. One thing, that is reading.

Cui Che even dispatched slaves and maids to take care of Wei Zheng's food and daily life.

Wei Zheng said seriously:

"This is exactly what Wei hopes. He only hopes that he can serve Duke Yan in the future in return for his kindness."

Fang Xuanling then told Wei Zheng one by one what he should pay attention to.

While the two were talking, a servant came to disturb them. Someone called himself Dongyang Dou Jiande and came to seek refuge. He was waiting outside the door.

Fang Xuanling had heard of Dou Jiande's name. After all, there were so many Dongyang guests in the house who mentioned him from time to time and praised him highly. Fang Xuanling naturally sent people to Dongyang to inquire about Dou Jiande's deeds.

Over the years, Dou Jiande's friends have defected to Cui Che one after another, becoming guests of the house, and being raised by Cui Che in Anping.

Only Dou Jiande could endure the poverty and stayed in Dongyang as a small village chief.

His family was not considered poor, but he was generous and righteous. Whenever Dou Jiande heard about a family's difficulties, regardless of whether he was familiar with them or not, he would always take the initiative to help them.

The more good things you do, the more famous you become.

Fang Xuanling said to Wei Zheng:

"This is a true hero. I cannot neglect him. I should accept it for Duke Yan. Xuancheng will sit down for a moment while Fang comes back as soon as he leaves."

Wei Zheng also knew that talents were rare, so he said to Fang Xuanling:

"I am studying in the wing, brother Fang, there is no need to be in a hurry."

Fang Xuanling nodded slightly and left quickly. When he came outside the house, he saw a strong man with slightly dark skin and plain appearance, surrounded by Dongyang guests.

Dou Jiande used to work as a farmer, so how could he have the same tender skin and tender flesh as Cui Che, Fang Xuanling and others.

However, Fang Xuanling did not judge people by their appearance. As soon as he showed up, all the Dongyang guests greeted him respectfully and called him Mr. Fang.

Dou Jiande also followed everyone's call and bowed:

"Dou Jiande, a native of Dongyang, met Mr. Fang."

Fang Xuanling lifted him up with both hands and said with a smile:

"Brother Dou's reputation for righteousness is well known in Anping. How can he be said to be from the countryside?"

After saying that, he said to the Dongyang guests:

"Everyone, please go back first. The Cui family manor is not a dragon's pond or a tiger's den. There is no need to worry about Brother Dou."

Everyone laughed and dispersed.

Fang Xuanling then said to Dou Jiande:

"Brother Dou, please come in."

The two of them came to the side hall one after another. After taking their seats, Fang Xuanling asked:

"I wonder why Brother Dou came here today?"

Dou Jiande replied:

"I have always heard that Duke Yan is looking for talented people, and Dou, regardless of his ability, is willing to submit to his sect, riding in front of him and riding behind him, so that Duke Yan can drive him."

Fang Xuanling asked:

"Most of Brother Dou's old friends work under Duke Yan. Why did Brother Dou come today?"

Dou Jiande said frankly:

"Two years ago, Anzu and others defected to Duke Yan, and they also invited Dou to go with them.

"However, at that time, Justice Yan was observing his filial piety, and even if he came to join him, it would only be a waste of Cui's money and food.

"This is why Dou stayed at home to serve his parents and help the villagers, waiting for Duke Yan to come out of the mountain and continue to work like a dog and horse."

After hearing these words, Fang Xuanling paid more and more attention to Dou Jiande and asked:

"Now that Duke Yan is not in Anping, Fang will also go to Daxing to serve. If Brother Dou is willing, you can go with Fang. If you can't let go of your family members, Fang will send someone to Daxing for resettlement."

Before Dou Jiande came, he had told his wife to serve his parents at home.

But now that Fang Xuanling proposed to let his family go to Daxing together, it was hard to refuse the warm invitation. How could Dou Jiande refuse? He handed over his hand and said:

"Since Dou is determined to defect to Duke Yan, he should obey Mr. Fang's orders."

Fang Xuanling stroked her palms and smiled:

"This is so good! Duke Yan will be very happy to have a righteous man like Brother Dou."

In fact, Dou Jiande has also admired Cui Che for a long time.

Except for Yang Yong, Yang Guang, and Cui Che, no one in this world set out to become emperor from the beginning.

Yang Yong and Yang Guang were naturally born into an imperial family, but Cui Che knew that the Sui Kingdom would not last long.

Dou Jiande made friends with heroes and accumulated fame. He was not like Cui Che, who deliberately prepared for future rebellion, but just wanted to stand out.

After all, he was born into a poor family and his status was not noble. If he wanted to change his destiny, he could only seek to be attached to a powerful person. In the future, he would also be able to obtain an official title and have a wife and son.

If you are not well-known, how can you get into the eyes of the rich and powerful?

Fang Xuanling arranged accommodation for Dou Jiande, and many old brothers from Dongyang came to visit one after another. When they heard that Dou Jiande would accompany Fang Xuanling to Daxing, they all lamented that he was the last to arrive.

No one was jealous of Dou Jiande, nor did they resent Fang Xuanling's preference.

They were sincerely convinced of Dou Jiande, and Dou Jiande's reputation had become increasingly prominent in recent years, so they felt that Fang Xuanling's arrangement was a matter of course.

As for Sun Anzu and Liu Heitai, they were divided into two groups by Fang Xuanling and placed in Leping and Anping respectively.

The next day, after arranging all the matters, Fang Xuanling and Wei Zheng said goodbye. The two were similar in age and both had outstanding talents and learning. It could be said that they cherished each other.

Dou Jiande was also saying goodbye to his old friends. His parents and wife were also beside him. After Fang Xuanling arranged a place for him yesterday, he sent someone to Dongyang to greet Dou Jiande's family.

With a generous owner like Dou Jiande at home, how could there be anything valuable to pack away? I got on the carriage last night, and it was only a hundred miles away. I rushed to Anping early this morning.

(End of chapter)