Chapter 23 Accompanying the emperor to drive and travel across the state
In the fifth year of Xianqing (660 AD), the day of Guimao in the first month of spring (the second day of the day), the seventh hour of Mao.
In the Qianyuan Hall of Luoyang Palace, Li Zhigao sat on the dragon case, and on both sides were Qianniu Guards. The head of the Central Army General Wu Kang, wearing a red military officer uniform and embraced the Qianniu sword, stood on the left side of the imperial stairs. The civil and military officials under the hall were stationed in the east and west, and the whole hall was full of red purple precious precious.
Among the familiar faces, the general of the Shi Zhong Xin Mao was missing. In mid-November last year, Old Xin passed away. He heard from his only son that he died of cold and sickness at the age of 75, which is also called a long life. Such a good character has only been worshipping the prime minister for one year, which is hard to hide his sigh.
The time for the court meeting was approaching, Qianniu was ready to spread the news, and Su Dingfang wore military uniforms and personally took Duman to the palace. At the end of November last year, the Western Expedition Army returned to Suye City and announced the disbandment directly. The Anxi soldiers returned to Kucha, the Uighur soldiers returned to Mobei, and Lao Su led nine hundred cavalry and whipped the troops in a fast horse.
Li Jiu was in a hurry to travel, so he could not delay his itinerary, so he could only work hard to defenders. He drove 1,100 cavalry, but less than 900 when he was in the process of training, and two hundred brothers were buried in the battlefield of quelling rebellion. Fortunately, the security guards in Wuying were not killed, but only slightly injured thirty-two, and they were so lucky that they were overwhelmed.
The prisoners were escorted to the hall, and Li Jiu scolded him a few words, and the ministers began to perform. They all shouted and beat and killed, and asked for beheading in the downtown area to kill the chicken to warn the monkey. Duman was very unhappy, so Lao Su quickly pleaded with mercy and told him about the surrender. Li Jiu pretended to have all Lao Su's loyalty and agreed to pardon Duman.
With a naked slap in the face, most of the officials were in a bad face, and they were already hated Lao Su. Li Jiu issued another edict, saying that Lao Su was a meritorious in suppressing the rebellion, and dismissed the General of the Zuo Xiaowei Guard and promoted him to the General of the Zuo Wu Guard. The actual title of Julu in Xingzhou was increased by 500 more households and rewarded countless property.
The sixteen generals of the guards were on the surface, but in fact they had a difference in height. The left and right guards had the highest status, commanding the sixty-year-old mansion, followed by the left and right Wuhou guards, followed by the left and right Wuwei guards. The Tang Dynasty regarded the left as the most respected, so the left guard general was slightly higher than the right guards.
Li Jiu took care of Su Dingfang, but he would deal with Wu Kang and use him to kill the chicken to warn the monkey. He dismissed the General of the Left Leader's Mansion and was appointed as the General of the Left Leader's Mansion, and the temporary General Qianniu. As for whether to become a regular, when to become a regular, or to beat him to the end, it all depends on Li Jiu's mood.
Without actual rewards, a half-year salary will be fined, which will make people feel sad. General Zuo Qianniu Guard, with an official rank of the third rank, has an annual salary of 300 stag. It is equivalent to RMB, about one million, and is fined 500,000 directly. But it doesn't matter, your good wife will not let me starve, and will give me private money.
Wu Kang was very depressed. In the next six months, he would have to rely on Mei Niang to help him and live with his wife and daughter. A man and a real man who would become a laughing stock every day. I guess when I crossed the line, I would be the most embarrassing to be a pauper.
The queen was very powerful. On the second day of the prisoner ceremony, she sent a confidant eunuch to the door. She sent two dou of jewelry and thirty golden leaves, all of which were her private money. At the same time, she made a harsh word and ruined it as much as she wanted. After spending it, she asked me for it. Sister will support you.
Wu Kang was very pleased that women from ancient times have tended to support their brothers. When they put on their purple robe, Xiaoqing and Nao Nao Le were ruined, and their long-cherished wish was fulfilled again. There were also benefits. They had dinner with their colleagues and they took the initiative to pay.
Including Xu Jingzong and Li Yifu, these two people who regard wealth as their fate, would take the initiative to pay as long as they had dinner with him. Especially Su Dingfang, who sent Su Qingyue that day, sent two bells of corn. Wu Kang was amused and crying. Even though he was fined for half a year, the pot could still be uncovered.
The ordinary life continued, and the Yuan Dynasty with his wife and daughter was indeed more lively than Wuzhou. On the 23rd day of the first lunar month, Li Jiu selected officials and visited Bingzhou together, including Su Dingfang, all the prime ministers, General Sixteen Guards, etc. Wu Kang was General Qianniu and Li Jiu's bodyguard leader, so he must be escorted.
The team is vast and endless. Starting from Luoyang, passing through Heyang County, Tongzhou, passing through Huaizhou and Zezhou, passing Changpingguan and Luzhou, and finally reaching Taiyuan County, Bingzhou. This post road is called the Western Line, with a total length of 800 miles, which is a shortcut from Luoyang to Taiyuan.
On the 28th day of the first lunar month, he arrived at Changping Pass. It is said that the Qin general Bai Qi trapped 400,000 Zhao soldiers here. After leaving Changping Pass, Mei Niang began to make a fortune. Any passerby he met, regardless of men, women, young and old, would be rewarded with two feet of jade and silk.
In order to recover the losses, Li Jiu sent someone to pass on the message and deducted the annual salary. From now on, half of the salary will be deducted, and Erya will be given a money for makeup. The reason given is that he cannot bear the decadence of Xincheng, so when he left Changping Pass, he pointed out her marriage and married Wei Zhengju. In order to protect her reputation, Erya's identity is Changsun Quan's daughter and would go to the Wei family to live.
Wu Kang readily agreed, thinking about getting some industries and giving all the money earned to give his daughters a dowry. Li Jiu was very nice to Xincheng, and both Luoyang Palace and Bingzhou traveled with Xincheng. Wei Zhengju also came from a famous family. His father was the Duke of Pengcheng County. He served as the Li Jiancheng family order and belonged to the Wei family in Jingzhao.
The team continued to move forward, and continued to pay benefits. The prefectures and counties passed along the way were pardoned and sentenced below, and all cells were cleared. At noon on the 10th day of the second month, they went to Taiyuan City, Bingzhou and continued to send large gift bags. First, the general amnesty of Bingzhou was to pay tribute to the military officers who sacrificed their lives for the country and buried in Bingzhou, and rewarded their descendants.
Elders over 80 years old, who were awarded the title of governor and county magistrate, were actually a false reputation and had no practical benefits. At the same time, they were granted three days, which was allowed to gather and drink within three days. People of the Tang Dynasty could drink alone and not drink together. However, this government order was basically useless.
I accompanied Li Jiu every day to participate in various activities, which was boring and helpless. I was busy until the end of February and decided to hold a banquet at Jinyang Palace on the fifth day of the third month to invite relatives and old friends. This is the highlight, or the purpose of this trip, to show off to neighbors.
The wild girl used to turn into a phoenix on the branches, and now she returns home in glory. The saints will invite male guests and female guests to the inner hall with me. Let’s make a general account. All those who have helped me will be rewarded; so those who bully me will be trembling.
On the second day of March, in the old house of Wu's family, Mei Niang summoned relatives to introduce to them Wu Kang: This is my father and brother, whose surname is Wu, whose name is Kang, and whose name is Bianzhi, is 26 years old this year. At the end of the Sui Dynasty, my uncle and grandfather separated and moved to Jishan County, Muzhou. However, the sky had eyes, and the sisters and brothers met again, and came to recognize their ancestors and return to their hometowns.
The so-called father and brother are who have a common grandfather, that is, cousin. Relatives praised him, and there was an old man in his 80s who said that Wu Kang looked very much like his grandfather. Mei Niang smiled and gave him two pieces of jade and silk on the spot, plus two silos of copper coins.
The relatives were completely furious, and they all spoke with confidence. He said that he was a member of the Wu family, and he was so similar to Wu Shishi, and all received rewards. Wu Kang was very depressed. He was not recognizing his ancestors, but forgetting his ancestors. But then again, I don’t know who his ancestors were. My father was an orphan and was adopted by the Wu family, so he followed his surname Wu.
After the benefits were sent, Mei Niang pulled him and introduced his neighbors one by one. Wu Kang almost cried. The child who snot nose turned out to be the ninth uncle; the child who yelled was his second uncle; the baby in the cradle was his thirteenth grandfather.
The introduction is complete. Each one is an elder, and the second uncle has the lowest generation. Wu Kangsheng is unlucky. Our neighbors are so low that they can only be grandsons. Who can withstand this? After enduring it, he endured it and said that: I want to break off relations with you.
Xiaoqing and Naolao are very normal and greet each other without losing etiquette. Wu Kang pinched his nose, smiled warmly, and called his grandfather in a vague way. It is said that it shouldn't be. Generally speaking, the higher the seniority depends on whether the population is prosperous. The more prosperous the population, the lower the seniority. Our family is about to lose its family, and the higher the seniority should be.
After recognizing the ancestors and returning to the family, Mei Niang sent away her distant relatives. Mei Niang pretended to scold: "Look at your promising career, your seniority is just like this, no one can do anything about it. In addition, the saint issued an order, Grandma Sun from Jianyuanfang was granted the title of Taiyuan County Lord, and actually had two hundred households. Jianyuanfang changed to Changshoufang. You went to pass the order and diagnose Xiaoqing at the same time."
Wu Kang recalled a little and knew who she was. Before going to war last year, Mei Niang mentioned her. A 93-year-old elder, who was not blind and deaf, was a famous gynecologist who specialized in treating infertility. Xiao Qing came to Bingzhou, and her main purpose was to let her check her body.
Seeing that his wife's eyes were red, Wu Kang quickly smoothed out: "Forget it, it's hard to say about this kind of thing, why just increase your worries? We are already making trouble, and there is definitely no problem in our health. It's a matter of time before pregnancy is a matter of time, so don't worry."
Mei Niang was determined and comforted Xiaoqing, saying, "Don't be sad either. It was no problem before, but it doesn't mean now. In the past, Kang Lang was in trouble, and you broke into the forest of hundreds of sticks and suffered serious injuries. My sister was very suspicious that it was the time when she left secret injuries, which led to the inability to conceive."
The atmosphere began to depress. Wu Kang picked up his daughter and stood beside his wife. Seeing that they were about to cry, he felt uncomfortable, so he looked at Mei Niang and said, "If this is the case, there is no need to check it. Xiao Qing suffered because of me, and she will never abandon her wife in this life, even if she cannot have children. Don't worry, boys and girls are the same..."
Mei Niang couldn't help but run away, slapped her slap, and then stiffened in the air. She took her niece with tears, comforted her a few words, and continued to scold Wu Kang: "Don't talk nonsense, my daughter is a family member. In the future, you will be old, and children can only be raised. If your daughter marrys a foreign land, even if you die at home, they don't know."
These words were heartbreaking, and it was so fuel-fire that Nao Nao cried out. Mei Niang was very embarrassed and quickly comforted her. After comforting the younger one, she scolded the older one: "I am the head of the family. I must go tomorrow, I will accompany you."
It’s simply nonsense. Why should a married daughter be the head of the family? Wu Kang was too lazy to refute, and Xiaoqing took over and said, “Let’s go and have a look. Since my husband went to war, he has been unable to sleep or eat all day long. Let Grandma Sun treat her. If it’s my problem, I’ll let my husband take a concubine…”
After saying that, he covered his face and cried, crying very sadly. Wu Kang took her into her arms, full of helplessness, begged Wu Meiniang: "Don't make a fuss, you've already made a fuss, are you still crying? We'll go there tomorrow, don't think too much, let's talk about it after the checkup."
Mei Niang rolled her eyes and said in a very indignant tone: "I am for your own good. Look at your virtues and don't know the hearts of good people. Make good preparations tonight. I will go back and beg your Majesty and bring you out from the new city. She doesn't see anyone all day, and doesn't dress up, like a madman."
Wu Kang felt heartbroken again. The medicine was useless. Xincheng was very stubborn. What's the good thing about Changsun Quan? Just as he was about to say something, he was interrupted by Mei Niang: "Don't worry too much. Since the saint pointed out that the marriage, the situation has improved a lot. Recently, I have started to tie my hair bun and walked around the palace."
It seems that strong medicine is useful. She is a kind person. When she learned that she married Wei Zhengju, she believed me. I hope that history will change, and after marrying Wei Zhengju, she will control her temper more. She will live a few more years, and Erya will be happy for a few years, and I will also reduce my sins.
Mei Niang didn't stay for long, and left a mess. She cried twice, and Wu Kang trembled and demanded my life. In less than half a minute, a large number of people rushed in, who were brothers from Wuying. He was headed by Qian Shun, holding a knife in his hand, and they were all fierce and evil.
What a mess? Wu Kang stared at him and told him indifferently: "Tomorrow, the Queen will be in a very short dress. Our family and Xincheng will be with you. The location is Yuanfang, the target of Sun's house, you will be in full bloom, with a level of red alert. Qian Shun will inform Lao Chu, suspend the surveillance work, and all join the security."
Everyone promised to leave. Qian Shun saw this scene and was struggling for a few seconds. He looked at Nao Nao with a kind look: "My grandma has something to say, Nao Nao is the most obedient, let's go swing. Uncle Shunzi promised that the boss comforted his wife and would definitely come to us."
Nao Nao was very sensible, broke free from his father's arms and left with Qian Shun. Wu Kang breathed a sigh of relief and decided to coax the big one first, patting his chest to guarantee: "Xiaoqing, don't feel uncomfortable, you have no health problems. If we continue to work hard, we will definitely be pregnant."
However, it was useless and the crying sounded even louder. He was forced to use his big moves, stand in a scientific perspective, and reason with the truth. The couple cannot get pregnant, and the responsibility is not entirely on the woman. It is possible for men, and it may be my problem.
If you don't believe it, please ask the queen to investigate it. It will be in Taiyuan City. There will definitely be a woman who was divorced due to infertility and married another man. As a result, she gave birth to two fat boys. In the end, she was dry and finally comforted her. She quickly replenished her water and went out to comfort the younger ones.
Xiaoqing followed like a shadow, and the two tried their best to comfort their daughter. Wu Kang winked, and Qian Shun said goodbye immediately, but Xiaoqing sneered and stared at Qian Shun and said, "You are intimate with Nao Nao, and you must know the reason. So before tomorrow, stay in the yard and you are not allowed to go anywhere."
Wu Kang was embarrassed when the trick was discovered. He wanted him to go to Jianyuanfang and told Grandma Sun to be cautious in his words. He glared at him fiercely and scolded him: "What are you still standing there? Follow your wife's arrangements. Don't let me see you before you set out tomorrow."
Qian Shunru received a general amnesty, Wu Kang fell into an ice cave, and his wife was too smart and didn't give her any chance. When Qian Shun left, she was inseparable and followed her in the cottage. Let's give up and stay in the house decisively. When she was sleeping at night, she still hugged her tightly.
The next morning, the black caravan drove in, and Mei Niang joined forces with the new city. Mei Niang took Li Xian and Er Ya, all of whom were traveling in a simple manner. Since returning from the war, I have seen Xincheng for the first time and have lost weight. The two confirmed their eyes, Xincheng turned their heads and seemed to be strangers.
Xiaoqing took Nao Nao into the car and asked Wu Kang to sit on the shaft and act as a handlebar. She cared very much and did everything she could to prevent the supply of the goods. She was also very afraid, fearing that the examination results were unfavorable. In fact, it didn't matter. Even if she couldn't have children, she just wanted to adopt the child.
Because the emperor was in Bingzhou, the people wanted to get involved in the dragon's aura, so they rushed in from all directions. Wuhou Guards at left and right, leading the left and right governments at left and right, responsible for maintaining order. Carriages were prohibited from passing through each major traffic road, and Maruyuanfang was also among them. Wu Kang did not want to get privileges, so he discussed with Mei Niang and decided to walk over.
In less than half a minute, regretted it, so it would be better to take privileges. The three of them spoke in unison, decisively rejecting him and hugging the child obediently. So they hugged Noo with their left arm, hugged Li Xian with their right arm, and rode Erya with their necks. Erya, who was indifferent, grabbed his hair bun, kept whimpering, like driving a livestock.
The monkey-playing look is extremely high, and the crowd smiles. Three women walk slowly and stop to watch when they encounter novel things. Wu Kang looked sad and suddenly discovered Xincheng, and a smile flashed across his melancholy face.
I couldn't help but be confused on the spot. The Tang Dynasty version of Mona Lisa, Shuyu actually laughed. Wu Kang was so happy that he wanted to cry, and couldn't wait to give him an order: "Er Ya shouted a few more times, "Go, go, go, come one after another. The longer you shout, the more you love you, now shout it quickly."
The crowd burst into laughter, and Wu Kang didn't care. Erya was very shy. When she saw her sister glaring, she closed her mouth aggrievedly. The three women rolled their eyes, Xincheng slowly looked up and told her daughter: "Don't be rude, sit on it honestly, be careful to fall."
Erya responded clearly, Wu Kang was relieved again, and his daughter was not afraid. This means that Xincheng, who was in a bad mood, did not take his anger on Erya.
Everyone continued to move forward, and within three minutes, they were disgusted again. Three beautiful women were still happy and were sure to attract jealousy. There are many people in this world who bully others by virtue, and there will be trouble. There is a young man wearing silk and satin, leading many servants to block his way.
The dandy who looked like a dog swept her eyes to the three beautiful women and immediately shed water. Wu Kang coughed softly, and the security guard in the dark did not act rashly. The three of them were extremely cunning, and each had no expression on their faces, and they looked contemptuous.
The young man was defeated and looked up at Wu Kang, and said with a smile: "Brother, the wife is very lucky, and her three concubines are as beautiful as flowers, which is simply envious. Brother, please offer the price, I will buy them all, and I will never let you suffer any loss."
This bastard boy is quite brave. The emperor is in Taiyuan and can still be so arrogant. He put on a warm smile and said lightly: "Brother, he misunderstood. They are not concubines, but brothers and brothers, and my first wife."
There should be a show of pretending here. Wu Kang laughed and said, "Brother Tai is handsome and stretches out silk and satin. He is also a wealthy family. He stares at the woman and acts very rudely. Please respect yourself. If nothing else, please give way out. We have something important."
The playboy ran away instantly, and the script returned to normal. He pointed at his nose and shouted: "Damn the damn slaughter, what are you? Why teach me a lesson? To tell you the truth, Naiweng's uncle is the general of the Right Wu Guard. Let Naiweng know something about it, I want your brother and brother..."
Suddenly, a roar sounded. It was Wu Houwei who was patrolling. The man was unwilling to accept that he plucked Wu Kang's eyes and left with his dog legs. Wu Kang laughed silently. Murong Baojie's nephew was so arrogant. He seemed to think of something, and coughed three times quickly and explained in embarrassingly: "It's okay to choke in saliva."
Everyone scoffed at it, but Mei Niang slowed down and said seriously: "This kind of playboy is everywhere on the street, so Kang Lang doesn't have to worry about it. When I return to the palace, I will inform Murong Baojie and let him discipline him well, so as to save the shame."
Wu Kang didn't care and laughed and said, "Forget it, don't step on dog shit in new shoes. Those kind of minions are not worthy of us to take action. There are two miles away, even Jianyuanfang, pay attention to safety, let's go and go quickly..."
On the crowded street, more than a dozen dog legs were clearing the way for Murong Qing. When Murong Qing thought of the beautiful woman, he felt itchy and his face was flushed with excitement. Especially his brother, he was simply a beauty in the world and had to get it.
The dog legs knew it well, and gave advice to the owner and nodded repeatedly. At this moment, the man in a hurry came to face accidentally hit Murong Qing. The dog legs were furious and turned around and scolded: "Stop for Naiweng, the person in white clothes still wants to leave after hitting someone?"
However, in less than half a minute, the white clothes disappeared from the crowd. The dog jumped up in anger, cursed and turned his head, and felt like he was struck by lightning in an instant. Murong Qing lay on the ground, his body twitched constantly, and a dagger was inserted in his heart...
Chapter completed!