Chang'an City, there is a city in the east and west, there are 12 gates in total, there are 25 streets in the east and west, north and south, one hundred and eight squares surround the imperial city like the stars and the moon, among which the two cities of one hundred squares are the most famous.

Half a month before Qin Xuan and the others left Pingyang, Song Yimin and his party finally arrived in Chang'an. Along Xianning Street, through the Chunming Gate, looking at the shoulder-high wall, such as Song Yimin, Tang people like Song Yimin couldn't help but sigh at the scale of Chang'an City, neatly distributed.

Chongrenfang is a place where pedestrians from the east and west of Chang'an City, or people who are ready to settle down and live in peace, among which there are countless mansions, which are simple but not luxurious. Song Yimin rented the mansion, and took Qin Xuan's letter and prepared to go to Fang Xuanling's mansion.

Fang Fu is located in the south of the imperial city, and with the status of Fang Xuanling, he can naturally build a gatehouse on the wall of the fang. Fang Xuanling's fame is so great that almost everyone in Chang'an knows it. Therefore, Song Yimin inquired a little and found out the specific location of the house. Out of the south gate of Chongrenfang, walk to the west, about half an hour, you will see the majestic and solemn Fangfu gatehouse, the Zhu door is on the top, the two big characters "Fangfu" with gilded bronzing, written magnificently.

Fang Xuanling is humble and gentle, which makes the house quite approachable. Song Yimin walked to the gatehouse, and Fang Li, the janitor of the house, said calmly: "Who are you, this is the mansion of the Fang Gong, if there is nothing to do, it is better to leave quickly!" ”

Song Yimin was accustomed to seeing the high-flying and domineering people in the mansions of dignitaries and dignitaries, and when he saw such an easy-going subordinate of the Prime Minister's Mansion at first glance, he was a little surprised in his heart, and was slightly stunned, and then hurriedly raised his hand and saluted: "I am entrusted by the deceased of the house to ask to see!" ”

The corners of Fang Li's mouth curved slightly, and he said in his heart: Another person who intends to embark on a career through the master. smiled: "Son, let's leave quickly, there are so many people who pretend to be the old man of my family!" ”

Seeing this, Song Yimin hurriedly explained: "I am really entrusted by the old man of the house!" ”

Fang Li didn't believe it, his tone was impatient, and he waved his hand and said, "Leave quickly!" ”

Song Yimin was at a loss for a moment, the pestle was in place, and he said in his heart: How is this good? If you can't see Fang Xiang, wouldn't it be impossible to hand over Qin Gongzi's letter to Fang Xiang! looked up at Fang Li, who had been staring at him, and thought: Why don't you hand over Gongzi Qin's letter to this person and come back tomorrow! Thinking of this, Song Yimin stepped forward and said with a smile: "Since Brother Tai doesn't trust me, then help hand over this letter to Fang Xiang!" Saying that, Song Yimin took out the letter that Qin Xuan had handed in before from his long sleeves.

Fang Li saw Song Yimin take out the letter, and said in his heart: Is this person really entrusted by the old man? However, I thought that there were many people who intended to get married to their masters, so I reached out and took the letter, and said casually: "Okay, I will naturally hand over the letter to my master, you can reply!" ”

Song Yimin had no choice but to give up.

Fang Li took the letter and stood in front of the door, and he was also very worried in his heart: if this letter is true, then it will be fine, if it is false, then it will inevitably let the master preach.

It was noon, and Fang Xuanling returned in a sedan chair. Fang Li hurriedly stepped forward to serve. "Master, why is it so late today?"

Fang Xuanling walked down the sedan chair, patted Fang Li's head gently, and said softly: "Fang Li, I have spoken to you many times, don't ask about the master." After a sudden pause, he asked with a smile, "Could it be that Madame taught you again?" ”

Fang Li touched his head and hehe: "Master, Madam has never taught the villain to ask about these things, the villain is afraid that the lord will be tired!" ”

Fang Xuanling walked slowly to the hall, Fang Li hurriedly followed, stretched out his hand to help slightly, and said: "Master, there is a son today, who said that he was entrusted by the old man of the lord and sent a letter!" ”

When Fang Xuanling heard this, he stopped, and then said with a smile: "Isn't it another literati fake?" ”

Fang Li handed over the letter and said: "This villain doesn't know, sir, don't you look at the letter, isn't it clear!" ”

Fang Xuanling stuffed the letter into his sleeve pocket, walked into the hall, and happened to see Mrs. Lu sitting on a chair, showing concern, and said, "Madam, you have been unwell recently, so you can rest well, how can you walk around indiscriminately!" ”

Hearing this, Lu Shi waved his hand and said with a smile: "Lying on the kang every day, my body bones will rust sooner or later, move around at will, and feel much more comfortable!" ”

Fang Xuanling was helpless, sat directly beside Lu's side, tore open the envelope in his hand, took out the letter, opened it, and then said to Lu's family: "Madam, I want to enter the palace for my husband!" Ping'er, you must take good care of Madame. ”

Lu Shi asked in surprise: "I just entered the mansion, and I haven't even drunk a cup of tea, why are you entering the palace again?" ”

Fang Xuanling smiled and blurted out: "I found a pearl in the sea for my husband!" ”

In Lu's puzzled eyes, Fang Xuanling sat in a sedan chair and went to the palace. On the way, Fang Xuanling closed his eyes and pondered: In just a few words, he is neither Taoist nor squirming, but he has said the foundation of governing the country, and it seems that he is a buried talent!

In the imperial study of the palace, Taizong was reviewing the chapters, and the eunuch Feng Zhizhong walked in lightly, and his voice was as soft as a woman: "Your Majesty, Lord Fang Xuanling, I am asking to see you outside!" ”

When Taizong heard this, he put the red pen aside and said in his heart: Fang Qing didn't just go home, how could he enter the palace again? Don't be angry and arrogant, and blurt out: "Xuan!" ”

Fang Xuanling walked into the door of the palace and knelt down to salute: "Minister Fang Qiao see Your Majesty!" ”

Taizong got up slowly, bypassed the imperial case, his face was like a spring breeze in March, and waved his hand: "Fang Qing get up quickly, Fang Qing has just returned home, why did he turn around and go back?" ”

Fang Xuanling smiled and said: "The minister encountered an interesting thing today, especially with Your Majesty!" ”

Taizong was slightly curious and asked, "Oh? I don't know what happened to Fang Qing again, say it and listen to me! ”

Fang Xuanling slowly spoke: "The minister just returned home, and he actually received a letter, and the person who sent the letter also said that this letter was written by the minister's deceased!" The minister opened it and saw that the words in the letter were really nonsense! ”

Taizong said in his heart: Nonsense? If this is the case, how can Fang Qing enter the palace again. "Fang Qing, what is written in the letter, let me see!"

Fang Xuanling handed the letter to Feng Zhizhong, who had already walked in front of him.

Taizong opened the letter, read it, and said sharply: "This person actually threatens the people to rebel, what a hateful!" ”

Fang Xuanling echoed: "That is to say, looking at the Tang Dynasty, where is not the bright blue sky and the political situation clear, so it is nonsense for the minister to say this!" ”

Taizong looked up at Fang Xuanling, and slandered in his heart: 'Junzhou Minshui' seems to have some truth, but this 'water wants to make waves, and the boat can be safe' is really ...... Suddenly recalled, and said in astonishment: "Xunzi once said: Jun, Zhouye; People, water too. Water can carry a boat, but it can also capsize a boat. Stretched out his hand and pointed at Fang Xuanling, and then said: "Fang Qing, I almost made a mistake, this person knows how to govern the country, and he is really talented!" ”

The corners of Fang Xuanling's mouth secretly showed a smile, pretending to be surprised, and asked rhetorically, "Is that really the case?" Then he pretended to think, and after a moment, he slapped his forehead and sighed: "Oh, the old minister's eyes are dizzy, but His Majesty is still wise!" ”

Taizong saw Fang Xuanling's funny appearance and said with a smile: "Fang Qing, am I a faint king, why don't you dare to speak out like Fang Qing!" ”

When Fang Xuanling heard this, he hurriedly saluted and said: "Your Majesty is angry, this person's words are indeed a bit sinful, too outspoken, and the minister is also ......."

Taizong put the letter on the imperial case and interrupted Fang Xuanling's words. "Okay, Fang Qing doesn't want to be sloppy with me, just tell me what you think of this person's letter!" As he spoke, Taizong stretched out his hand and motioned to get up.

Fang Xuanling stood up and said slowly: "I'm afraid this person's words mean something else; Or you want to take the opportunity to embark on a career path. Xu is a local official who oppresses the people, and this person is outspoken; It is also possible that the scholar is resentful and complains! The minister suggested that this person could be found to give it a try, if he was really a well-educated person, he could be trained a little, and it would be another generation of Zhengchen after Wei Zheng! You can also ignore it, if you are really talented, you will naturally show your edge during the imperial examination! ”

When Taizong heard this, he shook his head and thought secretly: Fang Qing thinks about things, and he is always so comprehensive! But when it came time to make a plan, there were too many suggestions, so how did I choose? Poor Du Qing (Du Ruhui) is not a holiday, and he leaves me, who will help me make up my mind? The person who wrote the letter was outspoken and to the point, if only he could be like Du Qing. blurted out: "Fang Qing, where is this person?" ”

Fang Xuanling glanced at Taizong sideways, and understood what Taizong meant: "I don't think it should be in Chang'an, otherwise I won't send a letter to Yu Chen!" ”

Taizong said in a deep voice: "Fang Qing, I will leave this matter to you!" In order for me to find this person, I want to see if this person is boastful, or if he is really strategic! ”

Fang Xuanling immediately knelt down and said, "The minister's decree!" ”

After leaving the palace and returning home, Fang Xuanling called Fang Li to come. "Fang Li, where is the messenger now?"

When Fang Li heard this, he secretly said in his heart: Oh, why did you forget to ask where that person lives! The soft voice said intermittently: "Master, villain...... I was afraid that it was a person who was looking for a career, so I sent it away! ”

Fang Xuanling frowned slightly. "Huh? Have you ever left your name or place of residence? ”

Fang Li saw that Fang Xuanling was a little displeased, and hurriedly explained: "Look at that person, I'm afraid he will come back in the near future!" ”

Fang Xuanling returned to normal, and said in a deep voice: "Someone in the house sent a letter, so I don't know where to leave my name and residence!" If this person comes, ask where my old man is? ”

The next day, the bell and drum were announced, and the three links passed! Song Yimin hurried to the house, and at this moment, Fang Xuanling had not left the house to go to the court. Fang Li was overjoyed when he saw Song Yimin: this son was fortunate to finish the letter and did not leave the capital. Hurriedly stepped forward: "Childe, about yesterday's letter, my lord wants to ask, where is the person who wrote the letter now?"

When Song Yimin heard this, he said in his heart: It seems that Qin Gongzi really has an old relationship with Fang, and Qian'er's matter can also be overturned. After thinking for a while, he replied: "I'm afraid I'll come to Beijing soon!" ”

Fang Li heard Song Yimin's words, and said in his heart: I asked too little yesterday, which almost made the old man angry, today I must get to the bottom of it and make a clear scene! Thinking of this, he asked: "Then what are the characteristics of this person, and when will he enter Beijing?" ”

Song Yimin sighed and said: "I don't know much about the specific time. However, he was once abducted by gangsters, and the hair on his skull was cut off raw, just to his ears! ”;