Chapter 213: Discussing Marriage, Wei Yuan Goes to Beijing for the Second Time

On the way out of the southeastern boundary, Wei Yuan looked at the things sent by the people.

Ten Thousand People's Umbrellas and Hundreds of Neck Clothes.

This is the highest praise the people can give a local official.

Since the founding of the Zhou Dynasty, Wei Yuan was also the first general to receive this honor, which is of great significance.

Chen Daniu and others laughed one after another because of this:

"Brother, with these two things, when we return to the capital, in front of the officials, we can say that we have achieved something in the southeast."

"I didn't expect that as military generals, we could also receive this honor."

"This just proves that everything my brother has done in the southeast is meritorious and can be seen."

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Only Wei Yuan looked at these two objects and fell into deep thought.

Is it really appropriate for a military general to receive such an honor?

Or, is it necessary?

What will the officials think if they find out?

What should be the explanation?

Xiao Yuming, who had always been calm and elegant, seemed to see through Wei Yuan's thoughts and asked:

"Did the general get into trouble because of those two things?"

Wei Yuan sighed: "No military general has ever received this honor. I got it. It's not necessarily a good thing."

Xiao Yuming said seriously: "Actually, general, you don't have to worry. In the eyes of the ministers in the court, you are a Confucian general."

"Secondly, the general has indeed done practical things for the people, and his intentions are fair. Why should he care about other people's opinions? As for the official attitude."

"If the people can be grateful to you, General, how can they not be grateful to His Majesty who ordered the opening of sea transportation?"

Hearing this, Wei Yuan suddenly realized that what Xiao Yuming said was right.

As long as you really do something practical for the people, you won't be considered worthy.

"Do you think this is what Cai Xiang meant?" Wei Yuan asked.

Xiao Yuming was stunned, thought for a while, nodded and said, "It's not impossible."

Wanmin Umbrella, Baijiyi

If Cai Xiang was behind this, everything would be clear.

"Although we worked together in the southeast, after all, he and I have different careers in civil and military affairs. If he shows kindness like this, if he becomes a Beijing official one day, won't he be afraid of suspicion from officials and criticism from civil servants?"

Wei Yuan asked again.

Xiao Yuming said bluntly: "Isn't the Sheng family where the eldest sister belongs also fawning over you? It doesn't necessarily affect your career."

"You are in the middle of this situation and it is inevitable that you don't know that you are not just a distinguished noble, but also a close minister of the emperor and a future assistant minister."

"Then Cai Xiang has no reason not to please you."

Wei Yuan nodded and said nothing more.

When he went to the capital from Daizhou, he was almost in the most popular position. He was praised by the world and was called a famous general in the world. He was unparalleled.

I don’t know what kind of situation I will face when I enter Beijing for the second time.

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now.

British public Zhang family.

Wei Shuyi and Wei Ruyi are here discussing Wei Yuan's marriage with Mrs. Zhang.

The two of them said one after another:

"Your Majesty has decreed that my younger brother will return home in triumph. I guess he is already on his way back to Beijing now. My daughter feels that it is time to prepare for my younger brother's marriage to Guifen."

"My sister and I came to bother you mainly because we want to ask you what you think we should prepare for the wedding."

When it comes to this.

Zhang Guifen happened to come here, followed by a maid, who was holding three cups of tea.

She blushed at first and handed the tea from the maid's tea tray to her mother and sister Wei Shuyi in turn.

Mrs. Zhang glanced at her and said, "You didn't see me and your two sisters discussing your marriage? You little girl, how dare you listen to this?"

Zhang Guifen lowered her head and said nothing, her heart already blooming with joy.

Wei Shuyi pulled her to his side and said with a smile: "We have been a family for a long time. Mother, please stop talking about sister Guifen."

Since becoming the adopted daughter of the British father-in-law and his wife, the relationship with them has become increasingly harmonious.

Moreover, the second elder truly treats her as his daughter.

Therefore, when she chatted with Mrs. Zhang or the British father-in-law, she always said what she had to say and did not hide it.

According to Mrs. Zhang, this is what a family should be like.

"Eldest sister is still nice to me."

Zhang Guifen stood beside Wei Shuyi, holding her hand firmly, and a picture of deep sisterly love emerged spontaneously.

Seeing this, Mrs. Zhang shook her head and said: "When you didn't come, how could she dare to do this? You just dote on her too much. If she marries Brother Yuan, I'm afraid she will inevitably be lectured by Brother Yuan."

Hearing this, Zhang Guifen suddenly felt depressed.

Wei Shu smiled and said, "My little brother doesn't dare. Please rest assured, mother. If he treats sister Guifen badly, I, as the elder sister, will never stand by and watch. I will definitely teach him a lesson."

Zhang Guifen was originally a little afraid of Wei Yuan. In front of him, Zhang Guifen, who had always been fearless, instantly became a docile kitten. She only wanted to be able to cling to her 'master', and she felt happy and satisfied.

Now hearing Wei Shuyi's words gave her some courage.

It seems that the Wei brother is not so 'terrible' anymore.

Mrs. Zhang smiled and said: "I don't know about others, but I know Brother Yuan. He has always regarded Guifen as a younger sister, so how could he bully her? I just said it casually."

After a pause, she said bluntly: "Don't worry about their marriage."

Hearing this, Wei Shuyi frowned slightly and said, "No matter what, I leave it to you, mother, to take care of it. Why don't we, the younger generation, take care of it for you? As long as you enjoy the filial piety of my younger brother and sister Guifen from now on."

Mrs. Zhang smiled and let it slide first, "It's not the turn of an old woman like me to interfere in their marriage."

Wei Shuyi asked in confusion: "What does mother mean by this?"

Zhang Guifen, who was standing next to her, raised the corners of her mouth slightly and said:

"If mother doesn't tell you, I will."

"The two sisters don't know. Not long ago, the brother of the Wei family went to the official family to ask for permission to return to Beijing."

"The officials summoned my father to the palace and asked him about my marriage to my brother from the Wei family."

"The official's intention is that the palace and the Ministry of Etiquette will handle the preparations for my marriage to my brother from the Wei family."

Hearing the sound, the sisters Wei Shuyi suddenly felt happy and said one after another:

"Really? The palace will handle your marriage. This is a great honor!"

"These days, I heard from many people in the capital that I have done a lot of practical things for the people in the southeast. The people sent me thousands of miles to see each other, and also gave me Wanmin umbrellas and hundreds of robes."

"The official family has the intention of granting marriage to make the two of you happy. Does that mean?"

After Wei Shuyi said this, he glanced at Mrs. Zhang.

She said earnestly: "Leave it to men like them to worry about matters in the imperial court. We women, please don't discuss it."

Wei Shu nodded, "My mother said it, and my daughter mentioned it casually."

Zhao Zhen's meaning has been very clear, so clear that even these women can figure it out.

Wei Yuan has done so many things in the southeast and has made so many achievements, so he must be rewarded.

However, if he is rewarded again, his status will surpass Gu Yankai and approach Zhang Fu.

Gu Yankai and Zhang Fu were both buried half-body. How old was Wei Yuan?

The emperor did not want to reward Wei Yuan with an official position anymore, because he was worried that after the prince ascended the throne, Wei Yuan would become a powerful minister.

It is most appropriate to 'reward' Wei Yuan in the name of a marriage.

"Since the marriage between Brother Yuan and Guifen is handled by the palace, we can enjoy our leisure time and wait for Brother Yuan to enter the capital."

Mrs. Zhang smiled and spoke.

The happy event is approaching and everyone is happy.

At the end of September of the fifth year of Jiayou's reign, Wei Yuan came to Beijing for the second time.