This is Li Qianshun's last wish. The country is no longer a country, but he only wants his wife and children to be rich and noble, and his clan members will not be implicated.
As the head of the Xixia Kingdom, how could he not know the tragic situation of the Yelu family after the fall of the Liao Kingdom?
Men were killed, women were ravaged, and even the graves of their ancestors were dug up and robbed. Except for Yelu Dashi who fled to the Western Regions, there was no longer a surname of Yelu in the entire Liao Dynasty!
There was no basis for negotiation between the successful king and the defeated bandit. He could only bet with his head that Wang Zhi would not embarrass his wife, children and clan members.
Fortunately, he won the bet, and Wang Erlang did not ask for his head, and allowed them to come to Bianjing to offer their country, and continue to enjoy glory and wealth as ministers of the Song Dynasty.
Wang Zhi had no way of knowing what was going on in the palace, but after a while a chamberlain came down and took away the rest of the Xixia royal family.
Before waiting for a while, another chamberlain came down, took out the imperial edict on the stage, and read out the rewards for the Peng Japanese Army and the Wang Family Army. Except for the Wang Family Army Soldiers and Dutou Wu Yi, who were promoted and rewarded, the rest of the soldiers also All were rewarded with gold, silver and property.
When all the soldiers were excited, the chamberlain put away the imperial edict and called again, "Wang Zhi, the Marquis of Langya County, and Gao Yaofu, the Observer of Guizhou, please follow me to the temple to face the Holy Spirit!"
Although Gao Yaofu's official position was higher than that of Wang Zhi, he couldn't bear the fact that Wang Erlang had a title, so he had to be one step ahead of him.
The two stepped onto the steps one after another, and the majestic hall gradually emerged in Wang Zhi's eyes. He looked forward. The four doors were wide open, and all the civil and military officials were lined up neatly. The Emperor of the Song Dynasty was sitting in the hall, and all eyes were focused on it. For him, this taboo in the court finally entered the court.
Amidst the admiring, fearful, envious, jealous, unkind and gratified eyes of everyone, Wang Erlang walked up to His Highness without being humble or overbearing.
"I, Wang Zhi, and Gao Yaofu, pay my respects to Your Majesty." The two of them knelt on the ground and performed a standard military salute.
Zhao Ji looked at his nephew who was as strong as a god in the audience. He was in a daze for a moment. He didn't come back to his senses until the waiter beside him reminded him in a low voice, "My dear friends, get up quickly."
If you tell people to get up quickly, why do you still need to salute? This damn feudal society!
Wang Erlang was full of curses in his heart. Even if he was half-kneeling, he felt extremely uncomfortable. He had been influenced by the ideas of later generations for twenty years. He had patriotism, but loyalty to the emperor was nonsense.
"The two beloved ministers made great contributions to the pacification of Xixia during their trip to the northwest, and the court naturally noticed it..."
"Li Yan."
Li Yan, the eunuch who was standing by the side, heard the emperor's call, walked up to the stage to receive the imperial edict, and read out: "I Shao Ying Jun's decree, the edict says..."
With Zhao Huan, the number one person below the emperor, there was no need for Wang Zhi to wait until the edict was read before he knew the content.
Li Yan read aloud for a long time. Wang Erlang automatically filtered out the gold, silver, cloth, fields and food that were not worth a drop of money to him, and only focused on the official position. The result was naturally exactly what his cousin said.
He was given the title of Duke of the State of Qin, the official title of Sangong Taiwei, the title of military envoy of the Huaide Army, and the honorary title of Hussar General, with no dispatches.
Only taking money and not working, but giving four wages in return, this Song Dynasty benevolence and righteousness was so benevolent and righteous!
Wang Erlang had no idea what merit he deserved and which official he should be granted. He just felt that this series of titles sounded qualified, so he accepted the imperial edict with satisfaction, until later he heard that the dead eunuch Tong Guanna was defeated and killed more than 100,000 people. In the end, the soldiers only spent money to buy back a few cities and were crowned kings. Then they became angry and shouted that the Song Dynasty should die!
Gao Yaofu is the direct superior of the great hero of the Wang Dynasty, and he also assigned the task of garrisoning Pingxia City. Naturally, he has some credit for his achievements. He has been promoted from observer to propagandist. At this level, he can be called The summary is fair.
The reason why Zhongshi Dao is called "Lao Zhongjinglue Xianggong" is because he served as the military envoy of Fengning in his early years. In the former Tang Dynasty, he was the largest official in the area besides the Jiedu envoy. In the Song Dynasty, it is also It's just a fictitious position with salary, and the official of this rank has been greatly promoted several levels. I wonder if Wang Erlang's feelings are taken into account, and there is no dispatch.
After the two of them received the order to express their gratitude, Zhao Jifang said: "The two beloved ministers have not returned for several years. They must have missed their families very much. They will go back early today. Tomorrow I will celebrate the achievements of the two beloved ministers and the soldiers in the palace."
The two thanked them again and then exited the hall. Wang Zhi looked around but didn't see his cousin Zhao Huan, so he thought he should settle down with Li Renai and his family.
After leaving the palace, Gao Yaofu led the Japanese troops back to the palace to resume their duties. Naturally, Wang Zhi would not follow him, and led the two wealthy brothers and the wise men out of the palace.
"Brothers, go home and report that you are safe. We will gather at the Juxian Hall in the evening. We will not return until we are drunk!"
The group of sages yelled and scattered in all directions. Looking at Yue Fei who was alone, Wang Zhi stepped forward and put his arms around his shoulders. "Junior brother, come back with me and stay at my house for a few days."
Yue Fei lowered his head and thought for a while and said, "General, I want to leave today."
Wang Zhi looked at his face and said after a moment of silence: "Okay, I'll see you off."
He knew this junior brother so well that when he said the words, he had already made up his mind.
A few people took off their eye-catching armor, led their horses, talked all the way, and strolled out of the city.
"General, two brothers, please send them here." Yue Fei handed over his hands.
Wang Zhi held his hand and said sincerely: "Junior brother, I have to say goodbye today and I don't know when I will see you again. I have an unkind invitation, please don't refuse."
"General, please speak."
"Can you call me Senior Brother?"
Yue Fei: "..."
Yue Fei left anyway, and murmured one last word. Before Wang Erlang heard what he was saying, he got on his horse and left without looking back.
Looking at the already blurry back, Wang Zhi sighed.
"Why did Erlang ask him to take the transfer order?"
Wang Fu asked in confusion, including Yue Fei, these Wang family troops seemed to be the imperial army, but in fact they were Wang Zhi's private soldiers. Wang Erlang had absolute control over them, and they only recognized Wang Zhi and not the imperial court. .
"Do you think the court will still let me lead the army?"
Wang Zhi shook his head, turned around and entered the city, "Rather than being hidden in the snow with me, it's better to let him go."
"He is Dapeng, and heaven and earth are his stage."
"Let's go home."
For Yue Fei, the second most outstanding figure in Pingxi, the imperial court naturally had a special reward. He was promoted from an ordinary soldier to a seventh-grade armed policeman, and was appointed as the commander of the First Battalion of the Hebei Forbidden Army of the Infantry Guard Division. He took office immediately.
Wang Zhi chose to give in to the imperial court's legitimate recruitment. He was destined to not have any real power when he returned this time. If his cousin did not ascend the throne for a day, he would have to sit on the bench for a day. There was no need for Yue Fei to sit with him. The battlefield is his home field.
When Wang Zhi and the others returned to the alley that was so familiar that they couldn't be more familiar, Wang Zhong, the chief steward of the Wang family, was already waiting at the entrance of the alley. As soon as he saw Wang Zhi's figure, the old housekeeper stepped forward and held him tightly. Wang Erlang's hands were filled with excitement and he spoke incoherently, "Erlang is back, it will be good to come back, it will be good to come back..."
Wang Zhi's hands were held by the old housekeeper. He felt the warmth of his relatives and felt warm in his heart. "Well, Uncle Zhong, I'm back. Is everything okay at home?"
Wang Zhong couldn't help but nodded, "Okay, okay, everything is fine, I just miss you three..."
"Dad, there are still the two of us."
Wang Fu reminded him later, and Wang Gui also had a rare grin.
"You two little bastards..." Wang Zhonglaohuai smiled, but his hands couldn't help but want to take off his shoes.
Although three years have passed, Wang Zhong still couldn't help but want to slap the soles of his shoes when he saw his two stupid eldest sons. He had always attributed Wang Erlang's dandy behavior in recent years to his two sons, and he was used to kicking the soles of his shoes. All have muscle memory.
"Dad, don't you still want to slap our soles? Now that Agui and I have official status, we can be regarded as prestigious, and this is in public..."
The two Fugui brothers were registered soldiers who joined the Wang Family Army and were also the heroes of this Pingxia. Like the other twenty-eight sages, they were all given officials by the imperial court. Although they were all minor officials from the ninth rank and had no real power, they After all, they are officials. It is the first step into the ruling class. It is different from the people.
Wang Zhong couldn't stop laughing when he heard this. Although he followed Wang Zhi's father to fight in many places in his early years, he unfortunately injured his leg and foot bones in a battle. Normally, walking is fine, but running is difficult. Since then, he retired from the military and became a full-time housekeeper.
I have been in the army for more than ten years and have not been able to get an official position. On the contrary, my two stupid elders have earned two official positions for the first time in the army. Even if I say I am unhappy, I can't help smiling on my face.
"No smoking, no smoking, let's go home."
Wang Zhong smiled and took Wang Erlang's hand and walked back. He didn't care that Wang Erlang behind him was half-bent to accommodate him.
Neither the old man nor the young man thought there was anything wrong. After all, the old man had been holding him like this since he was a child.
When the neighbors in the alley saw Wang Zhi coming back, they also greeted him warmly. Although they were not as respectful as the people in the city, they were sincere. After all, the little devil that everyone was afraid of had finally grown up.
As long as it no longer harms them, it will be a great joy.
"Madam, Madam, Erlang is back!"
As a servant shouted, the inner and outer courtyards suddenly became busy. A little girl of thirteen or fourteen years old rushed out from the inner courtyard, followed by two ponytails with their tails in the air, and they could hardly catch up.
After the little girl ran out of the corridor, the head of a five or six-year-old boy fell out. He tripped and fell on the steps. Just as he was about to curl his lips, he lost sight of his aunt. Seeing that no adults were present, the little boy crawled on his hands and feet. He got up, wiped the tears he had just squeezed out, and ran to the front yard.
"Second brother!"
Xiao Ling'er finally saw the second brother she missed and hated, charging with two bull horns and ponytail using her special skill of bull charging.
Wang Erlang opened his arms to hold Xiao Linger when she was about to hit him. He gently lifted her into his arms and hugged her with one hand around his thigh.
Although the thirteen- or fourteen-year-old Wang Ling was already half a grown-up, she was still no different from a little baby in the arms of Wang Erlang, a ferocious beast in the world.
