Chapter 12 Chen Shuda, the Duke of Handong County
The carriage was very luxurious, the whole body was all jujube red, dotted with exquisite silk on all sides, and the slender gilded curtain blocked the gold-inlaid windows, which was indescribably extravagant. Pen % fun % Pavilion www.biquge.info
The sturdy groom lifted the curtain of the car, and a middle-aged man wearing a purple round-necked robe and a jade belt around his waist slowly walked out of the car.
The man was not tall, with a purple robe, but he was full of nobility. The years have not left too many traces on his face, only a little gray hair on his temples shows his vicissitudes. A pair of eyes that seemed to see through the world scanned the door of the Lu Mansion, and then fixed their eyes on Lu Kang.
The man stared at Lu Kang for a long time, then stepped forward and said with a solemn face: "You are Lu Kang Lu Xuannu?" ”
Lu Kang was a little stunned, it stands to reason that he should have no acquaintances in Chang'an, but how could this person in front of him know his name, even his nickname is so clear?
"Yes, I just... I don't know what to call my father-in-law? Lu Kang calmed down, waved at the man, and asked.
The man was quite satisfied with Lu Kang's attitude, nodded with satisfaction, and said with a smile: "Chen Shuda, a person from Jiangnan." ”
Chen Shuda, a familiar name, seems to have heard it somewhere, but I just can't remember it.
When Lu Kang searched for his memory, Fu Bo had already taken three steps and made two steps, and walked straight towards the man.
"It turned out to be Chen Gong, rude and rude. At the beginning, my family Ah Lang asked us to visit Chang'an, but I didn't expect Chen Gong to come first. Fu Bo respectfully saluted the man, turned to Lu Kang and said, "Lang Jun, this is Ah Lang's old friend, Chen Shuda, the seventeenth son of Emperor Chen Xuan, and Chen Gong." ”
Oh, come to think of it, this should be the grandfather mentioned Chen Shuda, the prince of Handong County.
Lu Kang immediately showed a sweet smile, and said with a cute face: "It turned out to be Chen Gong, it's really rude, please inside, please inside..."
Give Fauber a look, and Fauber understands. Pose to Chen Shuda to pack up, and then turn around and lead the way in front.
People are looking for themselves, and it is impossible for Lu Kang to be absent, so he can only live up to Yan Yan's expectations. turned around and looked at her apologetically, and said, "Yan Yan, there are guests coming, I can't accompany you to visit the West Market, why don't you let Uncle Wang accompany you?" ”
"No need, Lang Jun, you go, I'll go and play with Sister Dongyue." As he spoke, his immature little face showed a faint smile,
No matter how Lu Kang looked at it, he felt that she was forcing a smile, and he felt a little uncomfortable. But I really can't leave, so I can only sigh in vain.
Following Fu Bo to the meeting room, Lu Kang was also here for the first time. Because of the new home, it is relatively empty, only a few low couches scattered around, and the couches are covered with mattresses, and the whole room looks a little monotonous.
Chen Shuda was also not polite, and chose a low collapse and sat down. He said to Lu Kang on the side: "The slave just arrived today, right?" ”
Lu Kang also sat down at the bottom position, heard Chen Shuda's question, showed a sincere smile, and said, "I arrived at home at noon, and I was tired from running around for a few days, so I took a break at home." I was just about to go out for a walk, and I met Chen Gong when I went out. ”
It is also relatively rare for Lu Kang to take a nap for three or four hours.
"Hehe, that's not the right time for me to come."
"Don't dare, don't dare, Chen Gong can come because he can't ask for it." Lu Kang said, scratching his head a little embarrassedly, and said, "Before I came, Ah Weng also told me that I must visit Chen Gong first when I arrived in Chang'an, but I was greedy for fun." ”
Originally, my grandfather told me to visit a few bigwigs in Chang'an first, and Lu Kang also swore that he agreed. As a result, as soon as I arrived in Chang'an, I left everything behind. Now that I think about it, I feel a little guilty.
"It's understandable to be young and playful."
"Hehe, thank you Gong Chen for your understanding." Lu Kang said first, but suddenly felt that something was wrong, and asked, "Huh... We only informed the generals in the house, how did Chen Gong know that we had arrived in Chang'an today? ”
At this time, the maid at home also brought tea to the two. Chen Shuda took a sip, his throat suddenly felt comfortable, and said with a smile: "It's not just me who knows, but now Chang'an is well-informed, and there is no one who doesn't know that you have come to Chang'an." ”
Why? Am I that red? Lu Kang's face was full of puzzlement, and he asked, "Did I do something?" Why do so many people know the news of my arrival in Chang'an? ”
Chen Shuda's originally kind face was solemn, and he recited as if he was reciting, and said: "Within ten miles of the suburbs of Luoyang, a building boat was found, with no sails at the head of the square, and more oars were set on both sides, and the building was three floors high, more than 100 feet high. There are six poles on the left and right, and they are 50 feet high, which can accommodate nearly 1,000 people. ”
"What is this?"
"His Royal Highness the King of Qin sent information to Chang'an in Luoyang Eyeliner." Chen Shuda took another sip of tea, and said with some hatred, "You guys are too ostentatious!" ”
"It's just a ship, isn't it?" Lu Kang said cautiously.
"Not really? Do you know that Wang Jun went down the river with a building boat and destroyed Soochow in one fell swoop?
Luoyang has just been pacified, and everything is in ruins. The city was filled with the wailing and devastation of Wang Shichong. Although your building ship will not occupy Luoyang, it will be easy to turn the rain and clouds, burn, kill and plunder in Luoyang. ”
Wang Junlou sailed down to Yizhou, and the king of Jinling was gloomy. The combat effectiveness of the building ship is naturally not to be underestimated, not to mention that the building ship can accommodate nearly 1,000 people. In case someone has a flash of inspiration one day, he learns to cross the river in white clothes and hides the soldiers in the deck. Isn't Luoyang, which Datang finally captured, just hit the streets?
The more Lu Kang thought about it, the more scared he became, he had unknowingly posed a threat to Datang, wouldn't it be that there were already spies preparing to assassinate him in the past few days. The palms of my hands began to sweat, and my body trembled a little. said: "Not long after Jiangnan was pacified, the news was blocked. The boat was prepared by the clan, and there were only fifty or sixty of us in our group, so there was no threat. I just don't know what His Majesty thinks? ”
"Fortunately, I informed Your Majesty before you came to Beijing. When His Majesty received the secret letter from the spies, he was a little suspicious, so he summoned me to the palace. I calculated your itinerary, read the secret letter, and concluded that it was you, so I told Your Majesty, and Your Majesty was relieved. Chen Shuda also said with some palpitations.
After hearing this, Lu Kang's heart suddenly let go of most of it, stood up, and bowed deeply to Chen Shuda: "Thank you Chen Gong." ”
Chen Shuda stopped and said, "No need to be polite, I am an old friend with you, and you are also my junior, so I should take care of you." I can't blame you for this incident, just pay attention to it in the future. ”
"Thank you Chen Gong for your teachings." Lu Kang saluted again, then sat down, puzzled: "I don't know what Gong Chen is talking about here?" ”
Chen Shuda patted his forehead and said with some annoyance: "Oops, I almost forgot about business." Your Majesty knows that you are coming to Chang'an, and I also understand your intentions, so I will take you into the palace to meet you when I want.
I think you should arrive today, and I'm going to take you to the palace tomorrow. Chang'an is not as good as Jiangnan, and your Lu family does not have a deep foundation here. Meet Your Majesty earlier, so as to seek Your Majesty's protection and gain a foothold in Chang'an as soon as possible. ”
Lu Kang was very moved when he heard this, in the future life, except for his family, few people would think about themselves like this. didn't say much at the moment, and listened very carefully to Chen Shuda explain the details of the palace visit.