Chapter 267 Initiation, Bestowing a Name?

In the courtyard where Xu Changzhi lived.

Wei Yuan said his plan, "As long as your brother has a reputation of being unfilial, find a suitable opportunity and let outsiders write a letter to the government to report his unfilial behavior, and you will definitely get the title."

With Xu Changzhi's ability, he will get a title sooner or later if he follows Wei Yuan.

However, if there is a chance to become a marquis in one step, why should he go far away?

"Brother Wei is fast in everything he does, right, sister-in-law?"

Xu Changzhi suddenly said this.

Wei Yuan and his wife were stunned.

Immediately, the two reacted, Zhang Guifen first chuckled, and then Wei Yuan punched Xu Changzhi directly.

The latter dodged suddenly, "Just a joke, I hope sister-in-law doesn't mind."

Zhang Guifen shook her head.

Afterwards, Xu Changzhi said seriously: "Before Brother Wei came, the imperial physician had come to see my father. The imperial physician said that my father's blood and qi attacked his heart and damaged his vitality. It will be difficult for him to recover in the future."

"As Brother Wei said, if my brother is labeled as unfilial at this time, even if he has great ability, it will be difficult for him to inherit the title."

"But I am afraid that the emperor will directly remove the Marquis of Yongyi from the name of unfilial."

Wei Yuan nodded and said: "In fact, I have also considered this matter, but your status is different now. You are the commander-in-chief of the Cavalry Division, with a high position and power."

"If the emperor wants to take away your Xu family's title, you must first dismiss your official position, otherwise the position will be there, but the title will be gone. There is no such rule."

"If the emperor really wants to dismiss your title, who among the young generals today can take on this position?"

Xu Changzhi was silent.

Wei Yuan patted his shoulder and said, "If you don't fight for this title, your ancestors of the Xu family will not agree."

"If the government really dares to dismiss you, I and some colleagues will never agree."

After hearing this, Xu Changzhi's mind was stable.

Later, Wei Yuan told him about Guo Hao.

Xu Changzhi was furious, "This guy was just a small soldier before. It was because of Brother Wei that he had the opportunity to make a fortune today. How dare he do such a treacherous thing!"

Wei Yuan said, "At most, he is ungrateful, but not to the point of betrayal."

Xu Changzhi said, "Brother Wei should be careful of this person."

Zhang Guifen was sitting aside listening to the two people's conversation.

She finally understood why her husband was furious in the study.

Now, most of the family income of the Wei family comes from the southeast.

But Guo Hao wanted to take advantage of it.

If he was not promoted by Wei Yuan, it would be understandable.

But he can be where he is today, all thanks to Wei Yuan!

But then again, people die for money and birds die for food, so Guo Hao's behavior is understandable.

"Of course we have to be on guard, but Guo Hao is a general we have cultivated with great difficulty. It would be a pity if we leave him alone."

After saying this, Wei Yuan sighed heavily.

There are only a few generals who came out of Daizhou, and they are all friends who have risked their lives for each other.

If he really parted ways with Guo Hao, how could he not feel regretful?

"Brother Wei, as long as you are a person, you will change sooner or later."

"When Guo Hao was still a small soldier, he wanted to be a captain. When he was promoted to captain, he wanted to be the commander of Yanmen."

"It's good to be ambitious. The fear is that his ambition is that he is unwilling to be under you."

"Before, when we came to the capital, he wrote more than once hoping to come to the capital to visit us. Is it really for a visit?"

When Wei Yuan used Guo Hao to guard the southeast, Xu Changzhi actually raised his opinion, but Wei Yuan believed that after all, they were brothers who worked together and were trustworthy.

But I didn't expect that how long have they been successful? Some people have already changed.

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In the middle of December in the sixth year of Jiayou.

Wei Yuan and his wife visited the tomb of Ningguo Duke Gu Yankai.

Unknowingly, Gu Yankai had been dead for a whole year.

In theory, the Gu family was in charge of such things as worshiping Gu Yankai, and it was not Wei Yuan's turn anyway.

First, Wei Yuan remembered that Gu Yankai had taught him, so he wanted to burn some incense for him when he had nothing to do;

Second, the map that Gu Yankai gave Wei Yuan before his death was very useful;

Third, he was appointed as the commander of the Palace Front Department because of Gu Yankai.

It was reasonable for him to come and see.

But what he never expected was that such an unintentional action was spread out.

People in the capital said that Wei Yuan valued friendship and loyalty.

None of Gu Yankai's former close subordinates had ever visited him, but Wei Yuan could do it. Isn't this loyalty and loyalty, and repaying a favor?

Even the news reached Zhao Zhen's ears, and he praised Wei Yuan generously,

"My good Wei Qing has not changed, and he still values ​​friendship and loyalty."

December 23, the second year of Jiayou.

The Tibetan leader Zuosiluo and his son Dongzhen arrived in Bianjing.

Han and Wen, Zhang Fu, Wei Yuan and others received the Tibetan envoys outside the city on the emperor's orders.

Before they came, the officials who followed Han Zhang and others to welcome the Tubo envoys could not help but discuss privately:

"The government said that Zuo Siluo would be made a king, but I wonder what kind of king he would be made."

"I heard that Zuo Siluo encountered an unexpected situation when he came to Bian Jing, and Xixia sent assassins?"

"Li Yuanhao and Zuo Siluo are mortal enemies. Now, part of Xixia's territory once belonged to Tubo."

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Wei Yuan also heard some of it, and asked curiously: "Did Zuo Siluo really encounter an assassination?"

Zhang Fu whispered: "It was a close call. After all, we also sent a lot of people to protect Zuo Siluo and his party."

Wei Yuan said: "Assassinating the leader of a place, this is something that only a madman like Li Yuanhao can do."

Once Zuo Siluo died, it is estimated that the entire Tubo regime will fight Xixia to the end.

"Here they come."

At this time, Han Zhang said.

From a distance, Wei Yuan saw the arrival of the Tubo envoys.

Wen Yanbo said: "Twenty years ago, Zuo Silu came to our Bianjing once. That time, he gave the emperor a crown."

Chronicling is a term used by the people of the Central Plains.

For the Tibetans, it is called "awakening", which means transmitting wisdom and making people completely enlightened.

Interestingly, in Wei Yuan's previous life and modern times, there were many people who claimed to be "awakened" or had taken some courses. Most awakened people were pseudo-awakened, thinking that after awakening, they were superior to others and not like ordinary people.

This completely misinterpreted the awakening culture.

Wei Yuan smiled and said: "This time, I want to be crowned king by the emperor."

In fact, whether it was Xixia, Liao or Tubo, they all wanted to be recognized by the Central Plains regime.

For example, the emperor of Liao was an emperor, but they were still happy to be crowned king by the emperor of the Central Plains regime.

"General Wei, Zuosiluo's son Dongzhen is about your age. The emperor said that you will be responsible for receiving Dongzhen. He is the future leader of Tubo. You should pay attention to him."

Han Zhang reminded.

Wei Yuan responded: "Please rest assured, Prime Minister Han."

While everyone was talking, the Tubo delegation was already in sight.

Han Zhang and Wen Yanbo went to greet them side by side.

Wei Yuan and others followed behind.

When they arrived in front of the delegation, Zuosiluo sat firmly in the carriage and did not show up.

"Thank you all."

Han Zhang bowed and said: "Buddhist son, you are polite."

As soon as the voice fell, a man in his thirties walked out of a carriage behind Zuosiluo. He was dignified and came to Zuosiluo's carriage. He looked at Han Zhang and others and asked:

"I wonder if that is the General Wei who killed the seven generals of Xixia in battle?"

Wei Yuan was stunned. Has this "Buddhist grandson" heard of him?

He took two steps forward and bowed, saying, "Meet Governor Dong Jian."

A few years ago, Zhao Zhen named Dong Jian the 'Governor of Huizhou'. Of course, this was just a matter of face.

Dong Jian stood in front of Wei Yuan and looked him up and down, "He is indeed very brave and wise."

Hearing this, Han Zhang pretended to be joking and said, "We all know about this great bravery, why did the governor say that General Wei of the Heavenly Dynasty is also very wise?"

Dong Jian bowed to him and said, "If General Wei did not have great wisdom, how could Li Yuanhao cede the Helan Mountains? That is a sacred mountain range!"

Wei Yuan smiled and said, "You are too polite, Governor. It's getting late. We should go into the city."

Dong Jian nodded and looked at the carriage that Zuo Silu was riding, "Father, should we go into the city now?"

Zuo Silu responded quickly.

Dong Chen shouted: "Enter the city!"

Although Zhao Zhen had not yet explicitly appointed Zuo Silu as king, he was the leader of Tubo after all, the uncrowned king.

In the hearts of the Tubo people, Zuo Silu was not only a Buddhist son, but also a 'king'.

Therefore, Dong Chen called his father 'Father King'.

Afterwards, the Tubo delegation and Han Zhang and others entered the city.

Zhang Fu and Wei Yuan did not take the carriage, but walked. On the way into the city, Zhang Fu whispered:

"Zuo Si Luo is already too old. It must have taken a lot of effort for him to come to the capital this time."

"Dong Zhen has now taken on the important task of supervising the country."

Wei Yuan asked curiously: "In other words, the real leader of Tubo is actually Dong Zhen?"

Zhang Fu nodded and said: "That's understandable."

Just then, Dong Zhen, who was sitting in the carriage, suddenly said to Wei Yuan,

"General Wei, can you ride with me?"

Wei Yuan glanced at Zhang Fu, and after his mentor's instruction, Wei Yuan went to Dong Zhen's carriage.

Before leaving, he did not forget to say to Zhang Fu, "This father and son speak very well in Mandarin."

When he arrived in Dong Zhen's carriage, Wei Yuan asked curiously, "Why did the governor let me ride in the same carriage with you?"

Dong Zhen smiled and said, "To be honest, you and I have been friends for a long time. This time when I came to the Great Zhou, I also specifically asked His Majesty the Emperor to take me to visit Bianjing."

Tibet and Xixia had a grudge, and it was a big grudge.

Both sides were stained with a lot of blood from each other.

When the Tibetan people heard that Wei Yuan killed seven Xixia generals in battle, they all said that he was the 'Dharma Protector' and 'Vajra Arhat'.

As a future Buddhist, Dong Zhan naturally wanted to meet this Dharma Protector.

Especially when he heard that Wei Yuan was about the same age as him, he wanted to get to know him.

As we all know, Yelu Xinxian of Liao and Li Liangzuo of Xixia had a good relationship and were the leaders of the younger generation in their respective countries.

It is understandable that the future leader of Tubo was on good terms with Wei Yuan.

"I heard that seven years ago, Li Yuanhao led his army to attack Tubo, and it was you who led the army to defeat it?"

Wei Yuan asked curiously.

Dong Zhan smiled and said, "General Wei also knows this? Li Yuanhao is too eager for quick success and will inevitably fail. It's not worth talking about."

Wei Yuan said, "If people in the world had your achievements when they were young, I'm afraid they would compare themselves to the ancient sages."

Dong Zhan shook his head, "Whether you can become a sage is not about how many people you beat, but how many people you change."

Wei Yuan agreed deeply.

At this moment, Zhao Zhen was already waiting for Zuo Siluo and his son in the court hall.

After everyone arrived at the court hall, Zhao Zhen, with the help of Zhu Zongguan, came to Zuo Siluo, held his wrist, and the two walked to the dragon throne step by step.

Zhao Zhen sat on the dragon throne and ordered people to give Zuo Siluo a seat, and let him sit on the right side in front of him.

"It has been more than 20 years since we last met. You look energetic. Are you still in good health?"

Zhao Zhen asked.

Zuo Si Luo bowed his head and said, "I am old and I feel that my time is coming."

Zhao Zhen suddenly coughed twice and sighed, "You and I have both passed our destiny. We must know that destiny is hard to change. I will fulfill what I promised you."

Zuo Si Luo slowly stood up and bowed, "Thank you, Your Majesty, Emperor of the Great Zhou!"

Zhao Zhen added, "I don't believe in Buddhism. The Buddhist principles of Tubo and my Great Zhou are also different, but I like to listen to you talk about Buddhism."

Zuo Si Luo said humbly, "You are a saint. You have your own principles. You don't need to learn Buddhist principles."

Zhao Zhen laughed twice, "I can draw inferences from one instance to another."

After a pause, he looked at the officials and said solemnly, "After the New Year, the sixth day of the first month is an auspicious day. I will offer sacrifices to heaven and earth and become sworn brothers with the Buddhist disciples of Tubo."

Being sworn brothers with the emperor, isn't that the same as being crowned a king?

With his head full of white hair and face like withered bark, Zuosiluo bowed deeply to Zhao Zhen again, "Thank you, Your Majesty!"

The next moment, all the civil and military officials bowed one after another,

"Your Majesty is wise!"

After the applause, Zuosiluo's son Dongzhen suddenly said:

"Your Majesty, I have a request, I hope Your Majesty will grant it!"

Zhao Zhen asked curiously, "Tell me about it."

Dongzhen said, "I heard that your country has already appointed a crown prince. I hope I can give a crown to your crown prince."

Granting a crown to the prince?

This is a good thing!

Zhao Zhen smiled and said, "Yes."

When the court was dismissed, Zhao Zhen specifically asked Wei Yuan,

"Wei Qing, I've been troubled to entertain the Tubo envoys during this period."

The focus was on entertaining Dongzhen.

Wei Yuan bowed and said, "I obey your order."

After the court was dismissed, Zuosiluo stayed in the palace.

As for Dongzhen, he was taken to the official post by Wei Yuan.

On the way, Dong Zhan said shockingly: "General Wei should also be initiated."

Wei Yuan laughed and said: "What's the use of that thing?"

Dong Zhan said: "It's a ceremony, an important ceremony. After the initiation, it will represent that my Buddha has recognized General Wei."

Wei Yuan continued to laugh and said: "Rather than saying that it is recognized by the Buddha, it is better to say that this mysterious ceremony is recognized by the Tubo people."

Dong Zhan laughed and said: "In short, there is no harm."

Wei Yuan shook his head and said: "You said in the hall that you would initiate the crown prince of our dynasty, and now you say you want to initiate me. If someone with ulterior motives hears this... Go, but you are harming me."

Dong Zhan said: "The initiation ceremony only requires you and me to be present."

Wei Yuan said: "You are taking advantage of me. I heard that only teachers, according to your saying, are called masters. Only masters can give initiations to disciples."

Dong Zhan said: "It doesn't matter. Since you have come to the Central Plains, you must abide by the rules of your Central Plains. It's just a ceremony."

Wei Yuan smiled and said: "In this case, how about you give me initiation and I give you a name?"

He thought that Dong Zhan, as a future Buddhist, would definitely reject his idea.

However, the next moment, the other party's answer surprised Wei Yuan.

The other party nodded firmly and said,

"Okay."