On the occasion of rebirth Zhou Sui

Chapter 5 The Six Sons of the Feng Family
It may be that Cui Che's ancestors have been wronged by asking for land and homes, but to be able to accumulate such a large family fortune, naturally, it has nothing to do with integrity.

Of course, the general environment is like this, so it's no wonder they.

In the Northern Wei Dynasty, before the Empress Dowager Feng promulgated the ban salary system, officials had no salary, and they had to make ends meet when they were officials.

But in fact, it is those petty officials who really depend on their salaries to make ends meet. Among the Han Chinese who were able to become officials before Emperor Xiaowen was restructured, none of them were born in aristocratic families. It's an excuse for their corruption.

After the implementation of the Banlu system, it was stipulated that those who were corrupted by a piece of cloth and silk would die. Within a year, 44 officials below the prefect were killed for corruption, including Li Hongzhi, the uncle of Emperor Xiaowen who had not yet been in power. He was interrogated by Emperor Xiaowen himself and executed. Only then did the official atmosphere change.

But the good times didn't last long. With the death of Emperor Xiaowen, especially after the death of his son Emperor Xuanwu Yuanke, the Empress Dowager Hu's family listened to the government behind the curtain, promiscuously corrupted the palace, and the government quickly corrupted. When the Erzhu family seized power by force, the Banlu system existed in name only.

In the early days of Gao’s power, Gao Huan and Gao Cheng’s father and son would fight against corruption, but after Gao Cheng’s assassination and the founding of the Northern Qi Dynasty, Gao Yang, Gao Zhan, Gao Wei, etc. A model of a benevolent monarch, how can the officialdom be better.

Otherwise, with the population and wealth of Kanto twice that of Kanxi, without these benevolent kings and virtuous ministers, how could the Northern Qi fall so quickly, and only won 28 years of Guozuo.

Cui Che was emotional, and respectfully handed over the account book to his grandmother.

The grandfather and grandson didn't have time to talk more, and a servant outside the ancestral hall reported that it was the cousin who came to the door.

Cui Che thought it was Pei Xiu who came to visit him, and was still wondering why his aunt didn't come with him, and when he came to the main hall with Mrs. Feng, he couldn't help being disappointed when he saw who came, he didn't recognize the six people in the hall.

"Meet my aunt."

When the six people saw Mrs. Feng, they hurriedly saluted.

It turned out that they were the children of the Feng family in Bohai, the sons of Mrs. Feng's brothers, this time they heard that Cui Che had returned to the mansion, so they came to meet as cousins.

It was only after the name Cui Che was notified that except for the youngest who had not been given written characters, the other five people lived in the world with written characters.

Among the six people, two were created by Feng Zihui, the eldest son of Feng Long, that is, they were sealed with treasure covers and treasure faces.

The other four were descended from Feng Long's second son, Feng Zixiu, Feng Derun, Feng Deyu, Feng Deru, and Feng Lun, who was only nine years old.

Feng Lun was not familiar with the name Cui Che, but it did not prevent him from deducing from his age that this was Feng Deyi, the future prime minister of the Tang Dynasty, the official to Shangshu Youpushe.

Cui Che was not in a hurry to curry favor either. Firstly, Deyi’s reputation was not good. Secondly, would it be great to become Shangshu Youpushe in the future? Officials of the second rank.

Of course, they are all servants, and there are differences. In the Tang Dynasty, because Erfeng Li Shimin had served as Minister of Ministers, the post of Minister of Ministers was not established, and the left and right servants were used as prime ministers.

Northern Qi didn't have this rule, so Cui Jishu was just a special advance, and he was as polite as a prime minister, but he really didn't sit on the prime minister.

The six cousins ​​are all handsome, especially Feng Lun, who is only a step behind Cui Che. It is no wonder that Yang Su will be attracted by Yang Su in the future, and he will be recruited as his son-in-law. Good looks.

Old Madam Feng intended to let Cui Che get close to her nephews, so she could have someone to help her in the future. After all, no matter how prominent the ancestors were in the past, after all, she is the only old woman left with her grandchildren in the Cui Mansion.

During the conversation, although the six sons of the Feng family were amazed at Cui Che's precocity, they recalled that he grew up in northern Xinjiang and suffered a lot. It is normal for him to mature precociously, and his nine-year-old brother Feng Lun has already matured at Cui Che's age. Showing wisdom, there is no fuss.

Cui Che also had a little understanding of Feng's situation while making indirect remarks.

Feng Longzhi and his eldest son, Feng Zihui, had already passed away. His second son, Feng Zixiu, left the town of Huozhou (Huoshan, Anhui) a few years ago, was captured by General Wu Mingche of the Southern Chen Dynasty, and was sent to Yangzhou. Since then, he has been cut off from his family.

Everyone was chatting happily, and another servant reported that Cui Zhaorong and Pei Xiu came to pay their respects at the mansion.

Cui Che was overjoyed when he heard the words, he pleaded guilty to the six cousins, and immediately rushed out of the mansion to meet them.

When she heard that her daughter was returning home, Madam Feng was naturally excited, but she still explained to the six nephews for Cui Che:
"Che'er is lonely in northern Xinjiang, thanks to the care of Zhaorong and Xiu'er, she can grow up."

The youngest Feng Lun said with a smile:

"The crow feeds back, the lamb kneels and sucks. Animals don't care, but people are worse. Although Ah Che is young, he knows kindness. My nephew congratulates my aunt."

The other five people also congratulated.

Old Madam Feng smiled even wider, she waved her hand and said:

"How long can I live at this old age? I don't expect Che'er to be filial. I only hope that he will shine in the family in the future. I don't ask for anything from this old woman."

Feng Derun, the eldest son of Feng Zixiu heard the words and said:

"My aunt has a long life, and Ah Che has a sensitive nature. I will be able to see him in person to comfort my ancestors."

After all, he paused and said:

"Ah Che will be seven years old now, and he should be at the age of entering school. I don't know if my aunt has a favorite Confucian scholar?"

Old Madam Feng said disapprovingly:

"I haven't thought about it yet, but there are many Confucian scholars in Hebei, who are just learning, and there are many who can be good teachers."

Feng Zihui's eldest son, Feng Baogai, interjected:
"Aunt is planning to let Ah Che stay in Hebei to study?"

Old Madam Feng didn't understand what she meant, and asked back:
"Don't you have to leave your hometown?"

Feng Derun sighed and said:

"The Gao family built righteousness in Hebei, so most of the people who hold important positions are talents from Hebei. Now Zhou Lord is west and east. If you don't go to Guanzhong to study, there will be no room for us in the court in the future."

Old Madam Feng hesitated for a while, of course she knew that the so-called study tours of gentry children were mainly to make contacts, and she also understood what Feng Derun said, once the emperor and the courtiers, it is impossible for Hebei scholars to retain their status in the Eastern Wei and Northern Qi. Doomed to be overwhelmed by the Guanzhong scholars.

But Cui Che is only seven years old, how can she rest assured that her grandson will travel far away.

Seemingly seeing his aunt's concerns, Feng Derun said to relieve her worries:
"Brother Lun is going to study in Guanzhong next month. It's good to have Ache and Axiu as companions. Axiu is now 13 years old and has spent four years in the frontier. She should cherish it even more."

After hearing what he said, Mrs. Feng was already moved. Pei Xiu had spent four years in northern Xinjiang, and thought she had taken responsibility. Feng Lun was known for his intelligence since he was a child, and he was better able to take care of his grandson.

"I should ask Che'er about this matter, and then discuss it with Mrs. Pei."

"As it should be."

The six sons of the Feng family came to visit today, apart from visiting, they had the idea of ​​letting Cui Che, Pei Xiu and Feng Lun go to Guanzhong to study together, especially Cui Che.

The reason why the Cui family of Boling is known as the top family, compared to the Feng family of Bohai, is that they both held high positions in the two regimes of the Northern Zhou Dynasty and the Northern Qi Dynasty.

Going to Guanzhong for a study tour, without the introduction of dignitaries and nobles, how can I make friends.

If you really want to study, in the huge Hebei, can't you find a competent teacher?

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