Chapter 324 Wang Kang and His Family Affairs Come to an End, Xie Yuying Comes to Beijing

In the palace.

When all the officials heard that Zhao Xi was going to make Wei Yuan the Marquis of Wanhu, everyone seemed to be in a state of panic.

Some people couldn't help but whisper to each other,

"Marquis Wanhu? Isn't this too much?"

“Even the founding fathers of the country don’t have ten thousand households!”

"The British Duke has gone through hundreds of battles and made great military exploits for his country. He holds the title of Duke, but he only enjoys the tax of a thousand households."

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If Zhao Xi just gave Wei Yuan the title of 'Champion Lord', the officials would never have the slightest objection.

A loyal and brave marquis is a marquis, and a champion marquis is also a marquis.

But Zhao Xi's intention is to make Wei Yuan the 'Marquis of Wanhu', which is a huge difference.

Having a fiefdom of martial arts, doesn't this break the rules set by the ancestors?

After everyone discussed, some veterans, such as Fu Yanguo, former Privy Envoy and now Deputy Privy Envoy Zhao Gai, etc., objected one after another:

"Guan family, although the soldiers at the front achieved a great victory, the Liao bandits were not expelled from the country. I'm afraid it's too early to reward them now."

"Please think twice, officials."

"Your Majesty, I believe that we should wait until the commander of the guard drives the enemy troops out of our territory in the Great Zhou Dynasty before we can reward him!"

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Although Zhao Xi is young, he has gained considerable prestige in the court after a series of things, such as smashing the stone tablet erected by Taizu.

Those veterans have served Zhao Zhen for many years, but they are still a little confused about Zhao Xi's childlike and undetermined character.

Therefore, they did not dare to object openly.

Even Wang Anshi, Fan Chunren and other key figures of the new dynasty felt that Zhao Xi's reward was too hasty.

However, Zhao Xi just wants to reward,

"No need to say more, gentlemen, I have made up my mind."

"I reward the commander-in-chief to appease the morale of the army, so that the soldiers at the front can actively prepare for war and strive to be full of energy."

"If you have any further objections, please wait until the war is over."

The words just fell.

The envoy originally sent by him returned to the palace to resume his mission.

Zhao Xi asked: "How many troops does the Commander-in-Chief plan to divide to support the Yanbian battle?"

The eunuch knelt down and kowtowed: "Your Majesty, the Commander-in-Chief said that the Liao army still has the strength to fight, and it is not appropriate to divide the troops at this time."

Isn’t it appropriate to divide the troops?

Fu Yanguo immediately sneered, "If we don't divide our troops, will the vast Shaanxi roads be surrendered to Xixia?"

Even Zhao Xi, who had always relied on Wei Yuan, frowned slightly.

I have told Wei Yuan very tactfully that I hope he will divide his troops, but why not?

Do you really want to make a few decrees on your own?

Before Zhao Xi could say anything, the eunuch's voice came to his ears again,

"The Commander-in-Chief Wei said that we, the Great Zhou Dynasty, and Tubo are friendly countries, and the Tibetans regard me, the Great Zhou Dynasty, as the superior state of the Celestial Empire. All we need from your majesty is to send Tibetans to send troops to attack Xixia. By then, the crisis in Yanbian will be resolved."

"Shuai Wei also said that there had been a gap between Yeli Yuqi and Li Yuanhao for a long time. Even though Lord Xia had approached Yeli Yuqi before Xixia attacked me in the Zhou Dynasty, the most he could do was not stab him in the back. I will never help Li Yuanhao resist the Tibetan forces."

After listening to his long speech, Zhao Xi felt as if the fog had been cleared, and his heart suddenly became enlightened, and he smiled and said:

"How could I forget Tubo!"

"That Zusiluo also gave me initiations and taught me the meaning of Buddhist scriptures. He can be regarded as half of my teacher."

"I will write a letter first and ask the soldiers to send out troops. If they hesitate, I will issue another order before it is too late!"

To be honest, Zhao Xi was young, and although he was precocious, his precociousness was very limited before.

A few years ago, Zhao Xi discussed the art of war with several children of the Wuxun family, but he was not as good as them.

But now, Zhao Xi's wisdom is far beyond that of his peers.

This is most likely related to initiation.

Wei Yuan also studied the art of war more thoroughly after the initiation.

I have to say that this Tibetan authentic secret initiation method is indeed somewhat ‘evil’.

It seems that there is a magical power that can tap out people's potential prematurely, just like people who are born with strange eyes and have strange eyes, and their skills are jealous of heaven.

Without a strong destiny, it would be difficult to withstand the effects of such visions or ‘spells’.

Having said that, the main force in the invasion of Zhou Dynasty this time was the Liao army, and Wei Yuan never paid attention to Xixia.

The land of Xixia is not as large as the Zhou Dynasty in terms of area. It borders other countries. Without the Jiangnan water town as a barrier to rely on, it is destined to be difficult to develop.

Even if emperors like Han Wu and Tang Zong were born, it would be difficult for a clever woman to make a meal without straw.

After leaving the court.

Wang Anshi asked to see Zhao Xi.

The latter took the initiative and said: "Master Wang came to look for me, but because I rewarded the guard?"

Wang Anshi nodded, bowed and said, "Guan Jia, your favor towards the Marquis of Wei is extremely rare in history."

Zhao Xi is a brat. "Master Wang, do you think that when the Liao army went south, why did they reach Bianjing so quickly?"

Wang Anshi said thoughtfully: "The enemy is desperate, but our army is not prepared and it is difficult to resist continuously."

Zhao Xi shook his head and said: "In my opinion, what Master Wang said is not important."

"Our army was defeated in the first battle with the Liao army. They were like tigers and wolves, and our army was like a lamb waiting to be slaughtered."

"I have thought about it, and the only thing I can say is that my status as a general in the Great Zhou Dynasty is too low."

"So low that even ordinary people look down on those soldiers who fight for the country and call them Qiu Ba."

"There is even a popular saying among the people that a good man should not be a soldier."

"If this continues, who will dare to fight to the death for me, Great Zhou?"

"Rather than rewarding the guard, I want to raise the status of the military commanders so that all the brave men of our Great Zhou can fight for the country!"

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The eighth year of Jiayou, May 28.

In the Marquis of Guanjun Mansion.

Zhang Guifen ordered people to prepare a carriage and left the city.

On the way, many people saw the carriage engraved with the words "Loyal and Brave Marquis" and willingly gave way.

"Is it the carriage of the Marquis of Zhongyong Mansion?"

"Who is in the carriage?"

"Hasn't the emperor promoted the title of Marshal Wei? Now he should be the Marquis of Guanjun."

"The imperial edict was issued yesterday. I think the words "Loyal and Brave Marquis Mansion" will be changed in the next few days."

"Marquis Wei deserves to be the Marquis of Guanjun!"

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Zhang Guifen, sitting in the carriage, heard some voices from the outside world.

She felt honored for this.

This honor was the result of her husband, the countless soldiers who fought for the country and fought bloody battles.

Some people say that the champions of all dynasties died early and died in an unnatural way.

But Zhang Guifen didn't believe it.

In his opinion, Wei Yuan's champion title belonged to the soldiers of the Northern Expedition rather than Wei Yuan.

After she arrived outside the city and waited for about half an hour, the housekeeper of the Duke of Ying's mansion, 'Uncle Zhang', spoke:

"Miss, the people are here."

Zhang Guifen said 'hmm'.

In the carriage not far away, there was a pregnant woman sitting, and this person was Xie Yuying.

The maid Xiaohong lifted the curtain and saw the carriage of the Marquis of Loyalty and Bravery in front of her. She said, "Miss, the Marquis has sent someone to pick us up."

Xie Yuying did not dare to be careless at the moment. She looked up and saw a carriage with three horses in the lead. She subconsciously said:

"Could it be that the lady came in person?"

Xiaohong said, "Ah, Miss, what should we do? How about driving the carriage over first and meeting the lady in the Marquis's Mansion?"

Xie Yuying shook her head and said, "No, who are we? How can we drive the carriage over? Let the driver stop and I will walk over."

The maid Xiaoxing said, "Madam, you are still pregnant."

Xie Yuying said, "You have come all the way here, it's okay."

After that, she got off the carriage.

Xiaoxing and Xiaohong followed her closely.

When she arrived in front of the luxurious carriage, Xie Yuying stopped and bowed deeply, saying, "I don't know."

Before she finished speaking, Zhang Guifen had lifted the curtain and smiled at her.

At this moment, Xie Yuying seemed to be in a trance.

She realized in her mind that the person sitting in the carriage was Zhang Guifen.

In fact, she had imagined what Zhang Guifen looked like countless times in her mind.

But after seeing the real person at this time, she realized how big the gap between her and the other party was.

Not to mention the appearance, just talking about temperament, she was completely defeated.

She had never seen such a heroic woman, and even she had a subconscious heartbeat.

"I am Xie Yuying, and I pay my respects to the lady."

Xie Yuying bowed again obediently.

The two maids behind her felt a sense of awe after seeing Zhang Guifen's appearance and temperament, and imitated Xie Yuying and bowed deeply.

Zhang Guifen smiled and said, "You are pregnant, so it is inconvenient to stand for a long time. Get in the car."

After that, she closed the curtain.

Xie Yuying was stunned.

Want to get on the carriage of the Marquis' Mansion?

This.

While hesitating, Uncle Zhang, who was holding the reins and driving the carriage, said, "Madam, if you ask me to come up, just come up."

Then, he lowered the small wooden ladder of the carriage.

With the help of two maids, Xie Yuying slowly got on the carriage.

She followed Zhang Guifen's eye signal and sat aside, looking extremely restrained.

Zhang Guifen looked at her big belly and couldn't help but think of her own pregnancy, and smiled:

"The Marquis originally planned to take you here after the war of defending the country was over."

"But I don't know when this war will end. The Marquis thought that he would take you here while your belly is not too big."

Xie Yuying nodded, "Madam, I dare not step over the threshold of the Marquis's mansion."

Zhang Guifen said earnestly, "Since you are pregnant with the Marquis's child, it is only a matter of time before you marry into the family. Don't be impatient."

Sooner or later means not now.

So where are we going now?

Xie Yuying was puzzled and asked, "Madam, where are we going now?"

Zhang Guifen said, "Of course we are going back to the Marquis' Mansion."

Xie Yuying was flattered and said, "Didn't Madam say..."

Zhang Guifen said, "You are pregnant with the child of the Wei family. Now that you come to Beijing, the eldest sister and the second sister want to see you."

The eldest sister and the second sister.

Xie Yuying was a little flustered, "Madam. I only brought some special products from Jiangnan. I am going to see the eldest sister and the second sister like this."

Zhang Guifen smiled and said, "The eldest sister and the second sister don't pay much attention to this. Besides, I also prepared some for you. When you return to the Marquis' Mansion, you can say that you prepared it."

Xie Yuying said, "How dare I..."

Zhang Guifen shook her head and said nothing.

As the carriage continued to move forward.

Suddenly, Uncle Zhang said, "Madam, it seems that the people in front of us are from the Kang family. They seem to have committed a crime."

Hearing this, Zhang Guifen lifted the curtain and saw dozens of people from the Kang family, all tied together with heavy iron chains.

The head of the Kang family and Lady Kang stood in the front row. Both of them were tortured beyond recognition, especially Lady Kang, who was dressed in rags, with not an inch of good skin visible.

Zhang Guifen stared at Lady Kang.

Lady Kang also noticed the carriage of the Loyal and Brave Marquis's Mansion.

She suddenly seemed like she was going crazy and roared hysterically: "Zhang Guifen! You deserve to die! You and the Wei family deserve to die! Even if I am a ghost, I will never let you go!"

Not far away, Mrs. Wang was about to burst into tears.

Zhang Guifen, who was sitting in the carriage, did not respond at all, but a faint smile escaped from the corner of her mouth.

At this moment, a servant from the yamen slapped Mr. Kang hard and said angrily:

"Bold! Do you dare to insult Marquis Wei's family? Are you seeking death?!"

Besides him, there were twenty-three agents.

Apparently, they were going to escort the Kang family and his entire family into exile.

Zhang Guifen closed the curtain and ordered Uncle Zhang to continue driving the carriage.

Just yesterday, in the afternoon when Wei Yuan was crowned Champion, Zhao Xi ordered people to move the old man of the Wang family out of the Ancestral Temple.

On the ground of unfounded charges, the Wang family was ordered to leave the capital immediately and be repatriated to their place of origin. They were not allowed to return to the capital for life.

As for the entire Kang family, they were all exiled.

If Sheng Hong hadn't gone to ask Wei Shuyi, Wei Shuyi would have informed Zhang Guifen of Sheng Hong's request.

I'm afraid that even Wang Ruofu will be implicated by the Kang and Wang families.

Wei Shuyi has not been a kind-hearted person since her childbirth. She asked Zhang Guifen to plead for mercy because Wei Yuan valued Sheng Changbai's face.

In the carriage.

Xie Yuying was curious about the people who had just been escorted, but she did not dare to ask questions and had to keep her doubts in her heart.

Seeing her stunned, Zhang Guifen thought she was thinking about the Kang family and her group, and said with a smile:

"Those people were exiled by His Majesty because they offended our Wei family."

Xie Yuying was shocked.

She had long thought that the Wei family must be the kind of aloof martial arts family with great authority in the capital.

But how dare you think that some families would be exiled by the imperial court just for offending the Wei family?

This is incredible.

The more Xie Yuying thought about it, the more frightened she became, but at the same time, she was also a little lucky.

Even though she has no status and cannot enter the gate of the Hou Mansion, she is still Wei Yuan's woman.

With this status, she can also give birth to the child in her belly and raise it well or establish a foothold in the capital.

She likes to stay in Jiangnan, not because she doesn't want to come to Bianjing, the most prosperous and wealthy city.

Rather, the water in the capital is too deep.

Except for Wei Xingshou, who has a backer, who can say that women like them will not be chewed to the bone by the powerful people in the capital after arriving in the capital?

When they arrived at the Hou Mansion, Xie Yuying and Zhang Guifen got off the carriage.

The former saw the facade of Zhongyong Hou Mansion, the lifelike stone unicorns at the two ends, and the twelve halberds standing in front of the mansion. There were three entrances and three exits, with nine steps high.

Only then will we know what a powerful family is in the true sense, and then we will know how high the threshold of the Marquis Mansion is.

The nine thresholds of the Hou Mansion were added by Zhao Xi after he ascended the throne. Originally there were only six.

Six is ​​noble, nine is respectable.

There are one hundred and eight steps in front of the main hall where hundreds of officials go to court.

In the Zhou Dynasty, unless it was authorized by the emperor, it was illegal for any powerful family to have more than six steps.

At this time, Marquis Baozhu was in front of the mansion. When he saw Zhang Guifen, he bowed deeply and said, "Madam, the eldest sister and the second sister have arrived. Miss Minglan is also here. Brother Mu is crying and wants to see you."

Zhang Guifen smiled and said, "Did Minglan bully Brother Mu again, and Brother Mu wants to find me as his backer?"

Bao Zhu smiled and helped her cross the steps, "Who knows? Anyway, there is something wrong with the way Mu Geer looked at Miss Minglan."

Zhang Guifen smiled and shook her head. When she was standing in front of the mansion, she suddenly turned around and slowly said to Xie Yuying, who was stunned on the spot:

"What are you doing standing there in a daze? Go into the house and see the eldest sister and the second sister."