(Today is the 7th of July, so it turns out that 72 years have passed...... ）

Every day, many people come to Chang'an from all over the Han Dynasty, with similar dreams in their hearts - to achieve fame, wealth and glory in this prosperous city of the Son of Heaven. Pen ~ fun ~ pavilion www.biquge.info

Ding Wairen is one of them.

The name of the outsider is very ordinary, and many people who live outside the Hangu Pass will take such a name, and even if they don't use it, after entering the Guanzhong, the Guanzhong people with a sense of superiority will also use these two remarkative words to call those who come from the Kanto.

He had read a little book, but he was very self-aware, knowing that he could not become a master of scriptures, and his poor family background was destined to him not to have much chance to win the attention of the world, so although he temporarily moved his household registration to Chang'an in the name of study tours, he did not expect to be appreciated by high-ranking officials and dignitaries, but found an errand in Dongshi to manage accounts.

With his nimble mind and the advantage of being able to read and write, Ding Wairen mixed quite well in the shop specializing in exotic spices, but it was still very far from his initial expectations, until one day, he was stopped by a man in brocade clothes in the back alley of the shop, and after some looking, the man asked him, "Do you want to be prosperous and rich?" ”

"Yes!" He didn't hesitate, even if he saw a flash of surprise and disdain in the man's eyes, he didn't change his mind.

The man was also cheerful: "Then follow me!" There will be no shortage of glory and wealth, but where you can go is your own creation! ”

After a physical examination that bordered on humiliation, he was taken to a mezzanine room with several handsome young men, the narrow window was covered with a thick brown cloth, a golden goose foot lamp rested on the window, and three wicks burned quietly.

Although there was no one in the room, Ding Wairen still smelled a faint fragrance, and he knew that it was a precious spice introduced from the Western Regions-Su Hexiang.

- I guess there are nobles who are quietly watching them!

As he expected, a moment later, the door opened, a weak-crowned man walked in, glanced at them lightly, raised his hand to him, and when the sleeves of his shirt waved, the fragrance of fruit cloth different from before poured into the room, elegant and pure, without a trace of impurities, he couldn't help but be a little fascinated, but suddenly heard an elegant voice like silk brocade cut through the silence of the dark room: "The others are each rewarded with ten gold, let them go." ”

Later, he learned that the man he found out before was the family order of the eldest princess of Eyi, and the weak-crowned man who was finally decided was Wenxin, the son of the princess.

In the fifth year of the Yuan Dynasty, one hundred and six marquis were dismissed because of poor gold, the two sons of the general were not spared, and the husband of the princess of Hubei did not escape, so although the blood was noble, the prince was still a commoner without a lord.

When he saw the lady who was dressed in splendid clothes and surrounded by Suhe fragrance, Ding Wairen understood the path he was going to take.

- The eldest princess's lover!

Since the eldest princess of Tangyi had a private fortune with Dong Yan, this absurd and exciting game has become popular among the nobles of the Han Dynasty - raising a beautiful boy.

As the only sister of the Son of Heaven, even if the eldest princess of Eyi is not enthusiastic, she cannot contradict expectations.

From that day on, he enjoyed a life of luxury that he had never imagined, in the midst of the contempt and disdain of the people, and the only price was to please a noblewoman in her thirties who was no longer in her prime and still had charm - not difficult, was it?

He thought he was satisfied, and this life of brocade had exceeded his expectations too much.

Until that day, at the eldest princess's house, he met Shangguan An.

Shangguan An, who is already a Yulin Order, is a top-notch figure in Chang'an, and Shangguan Ji is one of the auxiliary ministers, and he sways freely in front of the son of the eldest princess of Hubei. Dressed in a wide-sleeved deep coat with a pattern of Zhu brocade, sitting upright in the hall, Shangguan An's body seemed to be flashing with a brilliance that people couldn't take their eyes off.

"It turned out to be the guest of honor of the eldest lord." At that time, Shangguan An's voice suddenly realized came into his ears, and for the first time, Ding Wairen had a sense of shame that he had no place to be ashamed.

What followed was an overwhelming feeling of humiliation - why was it that these people were noble, but he could only be humiliated.

A few days later, he met Shangguan An again at the Zhangcheng Gate, who had served the eldest princess of Hubei in Jianzhang Palace, and this time, Shangguan An in Zhu Zhou was even more dazzling, so he turned a blind eye to Shangguan An's action of greeting him.

"Ding Jun is dissatisfied with An?" Stopping his carriage, Shangguan An stepped on his horse and asked solemnly.

"Associating with people like servants will stain the identity of Shangguan Jun." A feeling of inferiority gripped his heart, and he replied with some self-defeat.

Shangguan An smiled and didn't say anything, but just invited him to a pavilion outside the city to talk on the rest of the day.

"Ding Jun doesn't have to think of himself." In the Danbihua room, Shangguan An, who was dressed in a silk and deep coat, chuckled and explained him, "The protagonist is certainly unbearable, but the same situation is not the same. ”

Ding Wairen was puzzled, but he heard Shangguan An say softly: "In the past, the Liehou was also the master of Pingyang and rode the slave, and later the marquis worshiped the general Shang Lord, and the Wei family was in power, Ding Jun didn't know?" ”

Ding Wairen shook his head blankly—he didn't even know who the Lie Marquis was at that time.

Shangguan An scratched his head in annoyance, gritted his teeth at the end, and leaned into his ear to tell the secrets of the previous dynasty in detail, and then he knew that the powerful general Sima of the Emperor Wu Dynasty also relied on the blue eyes of the princess to have a chance to soar.

"However, there is only one example of such glory, does Ding Jun know why?" Shangguan An also did not shy away from saying that Wei's was special.

Ding Wairen shook his head again, but he was no longer at a loss, his eyes were firmly fixed on Shangguan An.

"It's no longer the time!" Shangguan An gave a categorical answer, "At the beginning of the founding of the Yuan Dynasty, Emperor Wu was in a difficult situation, and Pingyang recommended the Marquis of Lie, and after that, the army was built in the period, and the emperor's throne was unswerving, so how can the friendship between monarchs and ministers be comparable to ordinary monarchs and ministers?" ”

Ding Wairen nodded ignorantly, vaguely touched, but still didn't understand.

However, Shangguan An then said with a straight face: "The current situation is such a thing, which can be met but not sought, and now the general is in power, and the position of the lord is stable, and it cannot be compared with the situation of Emperor Wu Jianyuan." ”

Seeing the frustration on the faces of the outsiders, Shangguan An comforted him with gentle words: "It's man-made. Xun Ziyan: 'Perseverance, gold and stone can be carved. 'The times and opportunities will not take the initiative to look for people. ”

At that moment, Ding Wairen understood what Shangguan An meant, and he bowed his head humbly and eagerly: "Childe teach me!" ”

Shangguan An hurriedly helped Ding Wairen up, sighed, and said, "How can I teach Ding Jun?" It's just that I hope Ding Jun won't be too self-pressing. Identity is never static. ”

After more than a year in Chang'an, Ding Wairen was already very transparent, so he resolutely fell to the ground and refused to get up.

In the end, Shangguan An shook his head helplessly: "Ding Jun believes in me so much, I will say a few words, but these words, when they come out of my mouth and into your ears, have nothing to do with me." ”

"Naturally!" Ding Wairen nodded again and again.

"Since that's the case, Ann will tell the truth, if the wording is inappropriate, Ding Jun must not care." Shangguan An groaned and explained to him, "Ding Jun is attached to the eldest lord, one is prosperous, one is lost, and the eldest lord is honored and attached to the county official, the county official is young, and the eldest lord is supported, and there is really a mother's grace, so the county official is safe, the chief lord is safe, and Ding Jun can be safe." ”

"However, if Ding Jun wants to go further and enjoy the country, he must have great merit with the county officials."

"What's the credit? There is nothing better than standing and rescuing. ”

"Shang has succeeded to the throne, and he has no merit in supporting it, if you say that you can save the driver......" Shangguan An paused for a moment, and Ding Wairen immediately asked in confusion: "Is the superior uneasy?" ”

Shangguan An chuckled: "King Yan is the eldest son of the first emperor, and the first emperor thought that the emperor belonged to him when he was alive, and the county officials were young. ”

"Aren't there three more generals and the Imperial Doctor?" Ding outsiders are not stupid.

Shangguan An sneered: "Doctor Yushi is a shrewd person, the most kind as a stream, now the general is in power, the military power and government are in his hands, he is my maternal uncle, and the general of the chariot has always been friendly." One eliminates the other's strengths, the minister is strong, and the king will be weak. ”

"What should I do?" Ding Wairen didn't care about the situation of the little emperor.

Shangguan An chuckled: "Ding Jun thinks it's better to be icing on the cake, or is it better to send charcoal in the snow?" ”

-- The risks and benefits are always equal.

Ding Wairen was silent, and after a while, he raised his eyes to look at Shangguan An: "I don't know how to choose between the prince and the respected family." ”

Shangguan An chuckled: "What does Ding Jun think? ”

Ding Wairen couldn't help but smile: "Although the servant is ugly, I have also heard that the son and his wife are deeply affectionate." ”

"Loyalty is righteousness." Shangguan An is righteous and awe-inspiring.

"What you said is very true!"

In the room, the two high-fived loudly, looked at each other and smiled.

*****

After looking around at the gorgeous furnishings in Chenghua Palace, Ding Wairen thought about it in his heart for a while, and confirmed that there were no loopholes in today's affairs before turning around and leaving.

"I'll ask about the matter of the crown prince later......" While walking out, Ding Wairen thought about what to ask when he saw Shangguan An later. (To be continued.) )