"Wonderful! It's a great move! The old man thought about it for a long time, but he didn't think of this trick! Yang Ge Lao praised, raising his eyes to look at Ji Xiaotang. He had long, narrow eyes, and his gaze was gentle and gentle, just like his whole being. It's not that I'm born like this, but because of years of experience, I deliberately created such a temperament.

"The county lord of Xiaotang is really humble, and I have to invite him, otherwise I would have missed such a rare chess friend as the county lord of Xiaotang. Meeting friends through chess is a pleasure. Yang Ge Lao said this, and his interest in Ji Xiaotang obviously exceeded that of the chess game.

"The elder has won the award. The authorities are confused, and the bystanders are clear. Perhaps, the younger generation also felt that there was no way out, so they took this step at will. It's just that in the eyes of everyone like Ge Lao, I can see a lot of wonders. Ji Xiaotang smiled and made a gesture of invitation to Yang Ge Lao.

"It's a good authority to be a fan, and a bystander is clear." Elder Yang Ge nodded approvingly, "It's just that the county lord of Xiaotang is humble again." If this move is made casually, then the old man's chess in the past few decades will be in vain. ”

Yang Ge Lao looked down at the chess game at this time, and only after a while did he pick up a chess piece and take a step.

Yang Pianpian and Yang Xuanrang stood at the table, paying attention to the chess game. Yang Ge Lao was playing chess while talking to Ji Xiaotang.

"The old man has heard of the county lord of Xiaotang for a long time, and the old man has heard all the deeds of the county lord of Xiaotang in Ren'an Mansion."

"Inevitably, the rumors are exaggerated or untrue. The displaced people are in need, but whoever is willing to lend a hand, they will be grateful to Dade, and regard him as a benefactor, as a bodhisattva's rebirth. The juniors just did what they could, and it was really not worth anything. ”

"The county lord of Xiaotang was before the catastrophe. A large amount of grain was stockpiled two years in advance, so that the people could be rescued. In the midst of the disaster, the court was helpless. It was also the lord of Xiaotang County who contacted the fleet to go to sea to transport back life-saving food to Nanyang, which not only rescued the victims, but also ensured the military rations of the defenders in the north. These two are already immortal. The crown belt of the Manchu Dynasty is not as good as the skirt hairpin of the lord of Xiaotang County! ”

"Both of these things are available, but they are not the work of the younger generation alone. Immortal deeds. It's the elder who loves the younger generation too much. Ji Xiaotang was indifferent, picked up the chess pieces in his hand, and took another step.

"Other than that. can still anticipate the enemy's opportunity, the siege of Qingyuan, if there is no Xiaotang and the Ji family, I am afraid that Ren An's mansion will already fall into the hands of the thieves. ”

"That's all the credit of Lord Qi and the generals. We are a family. was also rescued by Lord Qi with his troops. ”

"Lord Xiaotang County. Although the old man is in Beijing and is a civil official, he is not ignorant of military affairs. Qingyuan City is easy to defend and difficult to attack, and the Xie clan is in the city, once the power is gained, even if Lord Qi is heroic and extraordinary, it will be difficult to take down twice as many soldiers and horses. And Lord Ruoqi couldn't hold on to the Xie clan for a long time in Qingyuan. The rest of the thieves can take advantage of the situation to fight back......"

"If you take Qingyuan, Ren'an's Mansion will be under control."

Ji Xiaotang was holding a chess piece in his hand. My heart fluttered.

In the battle of Qingyuan, there was a lot of praise from the court. In this battle, Qi Younian received the greatest credit. The court knew the importance of this battle, but the only one who analyzed the battle situation so sharply and thoroughly, and really understood the key role played by the Ji family, was Yang Ge Lao alone.

Of course, there are also Ji Xiaotang himself and Qi Younian who know this. However, for some tacit reasons, they tacitly hide this knowledge.

"Knowing that the strong enemy is feeding, guarding Qingyuan alone, and using oneself as bait, it is not great wisdom and courage, it is really difficult to do it!" Yang Ge Lao's voice was soft, but it sounded like a Hong Zhong in Ji Xiaotang's ears. "If you don't have big ambitions,...... Big ...... Yes, but it is also difficult to do. ”

Ji Xiaotang's heart turned over the river and the sea, he only smiled slightly, and gently dropped a son: "The younger generation doesn't know yet, it turns out that the elder also loves to listen to books." ”

"Oh...... Oh? Yang Ge's eyes were always on Ji Xiaotang's face, and he smiled for a while. The old man didn't listen to books, he still listened to Pianpian relay to the old man. ”

"That day, Xiaotang told the county lord, I was fascinated by what I heard, and I told my grandfather when I came back. My grandfather also liked to listen, so I spoke twice in a row, and I thought that I was not clear and detailed, so he said that he would invite Xiaotang to come over and listen to Xiaotang talk about it with his own ears. Yang Pianpian said.

That day, she talked about Qingyuan, but all she said was how heroic Qi Younian was, so how could she say that she had made a contribution.

"The old man is about to hear the story of the battle of wits and courage between the county lord of Xiaotang and the Xie family." Yang Ge said with a smile, "The Xie family's thieves have always been raised by their side as parents and children, and they are actually descendants of the Great Song Qi family, which is more tortuous and bizarre than the stories in those teahouse storytelling and scripts, which is amazing." ”

"It's just impermanence, the world is impermanent." Ji Xiaotang was very indifferent.

"What an impermanence, the world is impermanent." Yang Ge Lao looked at Ji Xiaotang, "The three bandit leaders of Seven Killings, Breaking the Army, and Greedy Wolf have been hidden for many years, ready to attack, but they have been ambushed in Ren An for a while, and they are also impermanent, no, it should be said that it is the will of God." Impermanence is providence. "If Xie Ziqian's gang is still there, it should be the largest rebel force in the Great Qin State at this moment, and the rebels in Shu are a little inadequate compared to them.

However, the world is like this, and this strongest group of thieves was the first to be exterminated.

It's not that they're not strong enough, it's not that they can't calculate, it's that they run into a terrible stubble as soon as they emerge.

What is impermanence......

"Elder Ge believes in Buddhism?" Ji Xiaotang asked suddenly.

"I've read a few books of scripture." Yang Ge replied, "The county lord of Xiaotang is young, but he can be pampered and not shocked, and the world is transparent, but he is ......."

"I've been through a few things in the past two years, so I've read a few more books." Ji Xiaotang replied immediately.

When Aunt Zhong brought the freshly cooked tea again, the chess game on the table had fallen into a more stalemate situation.

Yang Ge Lao did not take the tea, but only motioned to Aunt Zhong to put the tea cup on the table, while continuing to talk and play games with Ji Xiaotang.

"The old chess is old, and the younger generation admits defeat." When Yang Ge Lao made another move, Ji Xiaotang pondered for a moment, and then refused to play the chess pieces again.

"Why do you throw in the towel?" Yang Ge said in surprise, "The old man hasn't won yet, the county lord of Xiaotang doesn't want to be because of the old man's age." Just let the old man go. In that case, the old man will be unhappy. ”

"Playing against the elders, how dare the juniors not use all their strength. It's just that the chess game is like this. The younger generation is helpless. If the elder insists, then I can only ask for help. Ji Xiaotang smiled.

"Oh? Yang Ge Lao was obviously interested in Ji Xiaotang's words, so he asked Ji Xiaotang, "Who is Xiaotang County looking for foreign aid." Among the guests who came today, there are still chess masters that the old man doesn't know? ”

"Even if there is really a master, he is far from being the opponent of the elder of the pavilion. I'm looking for help, so I don't want to go far. I only look for it in this pavilion, so as not to worry about the elder of the pavilion. ”

"Just look for it in this pavilion......" Yang Ge Lao's eyes looked around, and the closest one was standing at the table. There are only Aunt Zhong, Yang Pianpian and Yang Xuanrang.

Ji Xiaotang didn't say which one he would find, but Yang Ge Lao smiled.

"In this game, let's make peace."

When his words landed, Yang Pianpian and Yang Xuanrang both showed surprised expressions on their faces. Yang Ge has been immersed in piano, chess, calligraphy and painting for many years. All of them have made great achievements. And extremely serious, or very self-conscious, especially in chess.

Playing against others, Yang Ge Lao has always been one and two is two.

Ji Xiaotang's identity and age, others may want to let her, but Yang Ge Lao doesn't have to. Moreover, Yang Ge looks old. It's not that Ji Xiaotang was made, but that the two of them really made a peace in this game.

"The elder is too modest. The younger generation is ashamed. Ji Xiaotang didn't push too much, but said with a smile.

"Xiaotang, I didn't expect that your chess skills are so exquisite, I haven't heard you say it." Yang Pianpian was very happy on the side, "In the future, I will ask you for advice." ”

The rest of the Yang family, even if Ji Xiaotang has repeatedly said that when calling her, they must call the county lord. However, Yang Pianpian is different, Ji Xiaotang said that the two are still called before, Yang Pianpian agreed, and still called her name.

"I really don't like chess, but if it's Pianpin, I should accompany myself." Ji Xiaotang said.

"Among the grandchildren of the old man, the smartest and most loved by the old man are Pian Pian and Xuan Rang. These two children fell in love with the lord of Xiaotang County, which is great, wonderful. Boss Yang Ge laughed, "I have already introduced the county lord of Xiaotang as a confidant, but I don't know if the county lord of Xiaotang dislikes the old man and is willing to make friends with the old man!" ”

"I really want it, I don't dare to ask for it." Ji Xiaotang said.

"It's even better that way. In the future, the old man will have another little friend who plays chess and talks about poetry, and life is more happy than this, when he is a big white! "Elder Yang Ge obviously has the temper of a talented man.

Aunt Zhong stood behind Yang Ge Lao with a smile, and when she heard Yang Ge Lao say this, she looked at Ji Xiaotang several more times, and her eyes were subtly different from Fang Cai.

Ji Xiaotang finally knew what was the difference between Aunt Zhong in front of the Qin family and in front of Yang Ge Lao. In front of Yang Gelao, Aunt Zhong not only has a more stretched posture, but also a more flexible look.

Before the hour was early, someone came to spread the word that the banquet had been arranged.

Yang Ge Lao and Ji Xiaotang both stood up and left the stone table, Yang Ge Lao took a step, and then turned his head and told Aunt Zhong, "Put away the chess game." ”

Aunt Zhong agreed softly.

It was also at this time that Ji Xiaotang's sleeves drooped during her steps, and she inadvertently brushed the table, and when her sleeves left, the chess game on the table was no longer the appearance of Fang Cai, but a mess.

Aunt Zhong saw it and quickly raised her eyes to look at Ji Xiaotang.

Ji Xiaotang didn't realize it, and Yang Gelao, accompanied by Yang Pianpian and Yang Xuanrang, went out of the pavilion and went down the mountain.

Aunt Zhong had to retract her gaze, stroking the chess pieces on the table with one hand, and seriously recalled the position where these chess pieces were.

Out of Meilin, not far away, Ji Xiaotang and his party met Master Ji and Second Master Ji accompanied by Yang Shao.

Seeing Ji Xiaotang and Yang Ge Lao together, the expressions on the faces of several people changed slightly.

“…… Let people go and get the bottle of imperial wine given by the Queen Mother a year ago," Yang Ge Old Chunfeng instructed Yang Shao with a full face, "Celebrate that the old man has just made a little friend and forgot his New Year's friend." ”

Elder Yang Ge told everyone that he had just played chess with Ji Xiaotang, and the two of them had made a draw.

"I'm ashamed to say it, I'm afraid that the county lord of Xiaotang secretly let the old man, haha."

“…… I read a few more books than the usual girl, but she is still young, and she is spoiled by her mother, and there is something offensive, please don't take it to heart...... "Second Master Ji immediately hugged Yang Ge Lao.

"Wen Min, you still have the same temper as before, you are too humble." Elder Yang Ge directly called the name of Second Master Ji.

Master Ji Er went to Beijing to take the exam that year. Because of the relationship between Master Ji, he once met with Yang Ge. At that time, Yang Ge Lao also proposed that Ji Er could be arranged to serve in Beijing.

If the second master of Ji stayed in Beijing back then. It must be the Hanlin Temple that enters.

But because of the instructions of Mrs. Ji and Mrs. Ji, he did not accept it, but like most other Jinshi, he became an outsider.

The Yang Mansion set up a banquet, and there were two banquets, one in the theater in front of it, to entertain male guests. The other is in the warm pavilion of the garden, where female guests are entertained.

Everyone stood in the garden and said a few words. It was divided into two ways. Yang Pianpian and Ji Xiaotang went all the way to the garden warm pavilion to attend the banquet.

The Qin clan was originally weak and did not plan to sit at the banquet, but he also appeared at the banquet. Although the spirit looks really bad. However, the mood is good. Needless to say, Yang Pianpian and Yang Shanshan are the eldest wives of the Yang family, and their attitude towards Ji Xiaotang is also more gentle and affectionate.

Ji Xiaotang felt the change in the attitude of the daughters of the Yang family, and knew it in his heart, and the etiquette on his face was exactly the same, but he was not affectionate.

……

After noon, everyone in Xinhuatang left the Yang Mansion, but Ji Xiaomu led people to follow them. Master Ji and Second Master Ji were both left in the Yang Mansion by Yang Ge Lao to speak, and it was almost evening. Old Yang Ge let the two brothers go home.

Yang's study

"Father, the county lord ......" Yang Shao sat upright on the chair and looked at Yang Ge Lao behind the bookcase.

"You and your daughter-in-law both met her today, what do you think?" Elder Yang Ge knew what Yang Shao wanted to ask, so he didn't answer, but asked Yang Shao first.

However, this question is not so easy to answer for Yang Shao. What do they think of Ji Xiaotang? Whether it is him or Mrs. Yang, there is only one good word for Ji Xiaotang's evaluation.

The head of Anle County sat and lay down, and his words and demeanor made people unable to find the slightest mistake. Such a woman, let alone being a daughter-in-law for their youngest son Xuanrang, or being the wife of the Yang family, there is nothing to be picky about.

However, I don't know why, Yang Shao is a little reluctant to say this good word.

If you dig into the reason, it may only be because Ji Xiaotang is too good.

"The county lord is impeccable, with Xuanrang, but I'm afraid of ...... Qi Da is not even. Yang Shao thought for a long time before he said such a sentence.

Yang Ge's face moved slightly, but he was a little relieved in his heart. He prides himself on being talented, but the sons he gave birth to are all of ordinary talent, and he always feels that this is a shortcoming in his life.

However, Yang Shao can say such a sentence today, which is enough to prove that his son is still much more intelligent than ordinary people. Maybe Yang Shao couldn't say why, but he felt it after all.

But it is precisely this that cannot be said, and at the same time proves that Yang Shao is not a very smart person.

There is still a difference between ordinary smart people and geniuses. Although diligence can make up for the shortcomings, most of the time, this difference determines everything.

"Does Xuan Rang think so too?" Elder Yang Ge asked Yang Shao again.

Yang Shao suddenly fell silent.

Although Yang Xuanrang is young, his heart is quite high. At the beginning, when the family told him about Ji Xiaotang, he was still a little reluctant, because he had never thought about marrying at all, and he had never seen Ji Xiaotang.

It was Yang Pianpian who said a lot of Ji Xiaotang's benefits on the side, and Yang Xuanrang did not refuse.

Later, I met Ji Xiaotang......

"That silly boy......" Yang Shao sighed. Yang Xuanrang is now tied to Ji Xiaotang's body, if he goes to tell him that his family can't do it, I'm afraid that Yang Xuanrang won't be able to accept it for a while.

"Qi Da is not a coincidence, you only see one side, you don't see the other sides. The Yang family and the Ji family, the Yang family's door matches the Ji family's door, or the Ji family climbs high. The county lord of Xiaotang is indeed outstanding, and he has the title of county lord. If she doesn't enter the palace, it will be the best choice to match someone like us for marriage. ”

"The county lord of Xiaotang is smarter than Xuan Rang, but after all, she is two years older, and Xuan Rang may not be able to catch up in the future."

"There's one more important thing. She doesn't want to enter the palace, so looking at the whole capital, there are few families who dare to marry her. Our family is the best choice again. ”

So all things considered, this family business is still a good match.

"It's a godsend, and Xuan Rang still likes her so much. As elders, we naturally have to be perfected. "If there is no matter of choosing a female official in the palace, Ji Xiaotang's family affairs will not be decided in a hurry, and the Yang family may not be selected and Yang Xuanrang will be selected at that time.

Based on Yang Ge's understanding of the Ji family and the second master of Ji, Ji Xiaotang's family affairs are most likely to be the new science and technology jinshi.

Yang Xuanrang wanted to be a junior sergeant, but I don't know what year it was.

"Father, isn't there any obstacle to this family affair in the palace?" Yang Shao saw that Yang Ge was bent on doing this family business, and he no longer objected at the moment, but asked with some concern.

"Kids, you love me. What's more, he has served his father in the court for decades, and the Queen Mother and His Majesty always have to give his father some face. Elder Yang Ge seemed to be confident about this.

The father and son said two more words, and Yang Ge sent Yang Shao out, and then he came out of the study, walked to the small study at the back and sat down, and sent someone to call Aunt Zhong.

When Aunt Zhong walked into the small study from the outside, Yang Ge Lao was leaning on the Taishi chair and closing his eyes to recuperate.

Aunt Zhong didn't make a sound, stretched out a pair of hands, and heated them on the smoker cage, and then walked up to Yang Ge Lao lightly and stretched out his hand, and gently massaged Yang Ge Lao's head.

Elder Yang Ge sighed comfortably, raised his hand and held Aunt Zhong's hand.

"A-Yao, why don't you say anything when you come?"

"I see that Brother Yu is tired, and I can't bear to disturb." Aunt Zhong chuckled, and then asked Yang Ge Lao with concern, "It's been so many years, it's the first time I've seen Brother Yu so tired." Brother Yu, what troubles did you encounter, was it a family affair between Xuan Rang and Ji Xiaotang? (To be continued......)