Tang Qi Tan

Chapter 85 Scene 3
The host of the banquet guests in Jingning Building, his surname is Ning, his name is Baipu, and his style name is Ziyang; he comes from the famous Guan Guining family.He is in his early fifties, but his beard and hair are thick, black and white, his voice is loud and steady, and his spirit is strong and resolute, and his bearing is extraordinary;

And his identity is one of the two majors and three affiliated schools of the capital, the Jiaowu University which is on a par with the Capital University, and one of the current superintendents (executive vice presidents).Although in the seniority order of academic officials in the imperial court, it is only compared with the fifth-rank title, but it also has the duty of signing (consultant) of the Privy Council.

Therefore, even though it seems like half a foot is free from the operating system of the imperial court, just through the platform and identity of Jiangwu University, it naturally has an extremely rich network of relationships and connections; Taixue-Guozijian-Liumenguan internal minister system.

Under the education system of Jiangwu University, it has a closer relationship with the Tang army; even some lecturers, professors, instructors, and teaching assistants are themselves from the army who have retired or retired from the army; there are even many active-duty generals who think Part-time and nominal examples.

Just like Guan Guining, who was born in Ning Baipu himself, was originally from the Liangling and Annan generations in history, and was conferred by the imperial court as the co-lord of the Xiyuan barbarians.However, because a certain patriarch Ning Cheng failed to force the marriage, he killed Wei Xuanzhen, the patriarch of Zhongzong who was exiled in Qinzhou, and led to its downfall.

Later, the collapsed and dispersed Ning clan, a branch that flourished in Jiangling, climbed to a high branch with a widowed daughter; she became the concubine of Liang Gong, the hero of the Tang Dynasty's revival; In the end, he returned to his ancestral land and wiped out the barbarians, becoming one of the frontier generals of the Annan Protectorate.

Therefore, regardless of this Supervisor Ning, he is not tall and not very strong, but he looks well-maintained and quite elegant.However, he participated in many large-scale conquests in Xihai and Nanzhong 30 or [-] years ago, personally led troops to charge and fight the enemy, and was born in the army who had established frontier merits.

Therefore, even if Guo Chongtao belongs to the supervisory censor system in name, which can supervise hundreds of officials and play rumors; but he must maintain enough humility and respect for him.Not to mention, the other party was also born in the same year as Guo Chongtao's teacher and Shangguan, who had a close relationship.

Then, when Jiang Tian, ​​who was specially called here, also met the Ning Cijian who Guo Chongtao said was highly respected and capable of both civil and military skills; it was really hard to imagine that this well-spoken old gentleman was once full of The vast mountain of poisonous insects and miasma, the fierce soldiers in the army were killed.

Fortunately, it seems that he is curious about Jiang Tian in the usual sense and just on a whim.After asking a few questions about the relevant case and Jiang Tian's thoughts, he quickly turned to personal matters, like an old man who likes to support the younger and younger generations.

Therefore, as a result of the brief meeting, Jiang Tian also unexpectedly received a permission and promise; that is, to enter one of the branches of the three affiliated schools, Jingzhao Wubei School or Baigong School, Official Affairs School, and attend courses below the second category of daily subjects Qualification; it is a reward in disguise.

Although this is only a verbal instruction; but people in power in such a system will not easily promise in public, but once they make a promise, they will not go back on their word and break their promise.And these three attached schools are not simple, representing the change of identity when stepping into the threshold of internal officials.

Therefore, although the qualification to be able to enter the auditorium is not so high for those children who enjoy the bonus of their father and brother as officials, it is not so high for the majority of officials and ordinary scholars in the world. This is a precious opportunity to change your destiny.

In this regard, Jiang Tian accepted it disrespectfully.After all, knowledge and the channels of acquisition, no matter what era it is in, are rare things that can change fate; although it doesn't matter right now, it may come in handy anytime soon.

"Ninggong, did you find anything?"

After the simple meeting, Ning Baipu, the host, returned to the inner hall; he saw a middle-aged man who could only lie on his side on the couch, with slender eyebrows and elegant and handsome, he couldn't wait to ask; The person's face was pale and blue, and he lacked energy in speaking, showing that his injuries were not clear.

"It seems that nothing has been noticed."

Ning Baipu shook his head and said

"It's just that everything needs to be careful. After all, that person was unknown before, but he seemed to appear suddenly, and he has already involved a lot of right and wrong;"

"What's more, he only appeared in three places tonight, and found three loopholes and clues; the old man can't take risks, why not take advantage of the opportunity to interview one or two in person."

"After all, the most taboo of all secret planning and actions is this kind of unexpected change and the intervention of unknown external forces. Therefore, it is better to maintain the current situation."

"Even if that person is just a lame gentleman who has resigned from office, at least he has been in the political affairs hall for a short time, and then he was able to retire unscathed in the big gold case; the dignity and preferential treatment that an official should have will definitely not be lacking."

"Otherwise, why do you need to seek help from the near and far away, the assassins from the sly buildings in the Eastern Capital? However, these 'sly thorns' are quite impressive, even if they knew the purpose of the attack in advance and were prepared, they almost succeeded."

"If it's not like this, how can those people believe that I can't do anything here, and they can safely retreat behind the scenes? It's thanks to you who took the risk and accompanied me to do this."

The VIP who was seriously injured and collapsed couldn't help showing a bleak smile and struggling to say:
"I'm just doing it to protect myself, and to separate myself from you."

However, Ning Baipu shook his head lightly and said:

"After all, if such a thing happened in the capital, no matter whether it is Wu Desi, the Cardinal Fifth House, or the Zongzhang Mansion, they will not easily let go of any suspicion. If they want to continue to act, they will inevitably be restrained. "

"No, this is not enough, just in case, we can actually do more;"

The distinguished guest on the couch spoke again with some difficulty:

"Since this Jiang Sheng can easily see through even the assassin of the sly building; then it is only natural for us to accept his kindness at the meeting, reward him with great fanfare afterwards, and take advantage of the opportunity to make a name for him."

At the same time, the crowing of a rooster sounded faintly outside.

But anyway, when the sky brightened again; as one of the first few people who were ruled out of suspicion, they had already tossed the whole night, and no matter how much wine and food they ate, it was inevitable that they would yawn Jiang Tian was finally able to embark on the return journey.

However, after he got into the carriage, he couldn't help the accumulated drowsiness, leaned against the silk-wrapped wallboard, dozed lightly, and began to dream.

"Ancestor."

"Ancestor..."

(End of this chapter)