Generally speaking, the three parties are basically satisfied with this cooperation agreement. Basically, it is because the tribes are a little regretful that they cannot buy firearms now, and they are even more disappointed to hear that they may not be able to buy them in a year and a half. Upon seeing this, Yang Wen promised everyone that if the tribes spared no effort to resist the Mongols, they could come to Bozhou to buy firearms with the heads of the Mongols. The Pili Army used firearms to propose marriage, and the Bozhou Army had established a Shenji Battalion of 800 people. The power of the new firearms displayed in this exercise not only made the tribes envied and frightened, but also shocked him. It is said that this firearm is extremely expensive. Previously, the Bozhou Army only fired a few shots sporadically, and there was no large-scale demonstration at all.
Even though they themselves were not equipped enough, using the best-chosen firearm as a betrothal gift really showed the sincerity of the Pili Army and Ouyang Xuan. Not to mention the high value of these betrothal gifts, the fact that the Pili Army is not afraid of the leakage of firearms technology is enough to show Ouyang Xuan's unconditional trust in the Yang family. Since ancient times, there has been no family affection in the imperial family. For the sake of power, father and son would be wary of each other, not to mention the father-in-law and son-in-law. Although the Yang family who ruled Bozhou was only a local emperor, and the family relationship was extremely harmonious due to the small number of people, this truth was naturally understood. Since his son-in-law trusted him so much and the chiefs were so eager for firearms, Yang Wen agreed to the request that those who had meritorious service in the anti-Mongolian war could purchase a small number of firearms in advance. If the Pili Army is really unable to supply firearms, the Bozhou Army can first sell the old-fashioned firearms from its Shenji Camp to various tribes.
Seeing Yang Wen's promise, Ouyang Xuan immediately stated that the affairs of the Bozhou Army were the affairs of the Pili Army, so he would naturally make a huge promise. Seeing this, all the powerful chiefs were relieved and rejoiced. Ouyang Xuan's statement was because Yang Wen had already spoken, so naturally he couldn't offend him. He was the father of his sweetheart! In addition, the Pili Army also had to rely on the Bozhou Army as an ally to open up channels to the seaside of Dali and Qinzhou. As for the leakage of firearms technology, he is not too worried. It is said that the production of firearms requires the support of education, scientific research and industrial foundation, and is a systematic project. Not to mention that Bozhou and Miaojiang could not replicate the model of the Perak Army. Even the Mongols and the government could not replicate it in the short term. After the latecomers worked hard to imitate it, the Pili Army technology has been iterated for countless times, but it still remains far ahead by virtue of its production capacity and technology.
In the eyes of the outside world, the marriage between Ouyang Xuan and Yang Yan is the marriage between the Bozhou Army and the Pili Army. It is a combination of interests, or in other words, interests outweigh feelings. But in fact, Ouyang Xuan fell in love with Yang Yan at first sight, and his affection was very deep. He was in a high position and single, so naturally there were many people trying to match him, all of whom were daughters of aristocratic families, and many of them were beautiful. However, he declined them all saying, "The Tartars are not destroyed, so why do we care about our family?" It's just that Yang Yan has a cheerful and outgoing personality, coupled with her long-standing martial arts practice, she is different from the weak women of this generation, and she looks like a college belle. He really couldn't resist the sudden love.
After the agreement was signed, it was already noon for the three parties, and everyone dispersed. Yang Wen, Ouyang Xuan, Lu Dezhi and others also began to prepare for the wedding in the evening. Due to the small land and poor people in Miao territory, coupled with backward productivity, the food produced is barely enough to eat. Therefore, most people only eat one meal a day, and wealthy people only eat two meals a day. Among the two meals, due to the busy schedule during the day, the meal closer to night receives more attention. Although the Yang family does not have to worry about eating and drinking, they only eat two meals a day. On the one hand, it is due to customs. They have been rooted in the local area for hundreds of years, and the customs are no different from the local ones. On the other hand, it also shows that we are close to the people and share weal and woe with them. Therefore, Yang Wen and Lu Dezhijin discussed many times and decided to schedule the wedding near evening.
When the sky was getting dark, the wedding was held as scheduled. At this time, Ouyang Xuan felt like a puppet on strings, at the mercy of the wedding officiant. The wedding officiant was the manager of Tian Da in Bozhou. He was Yang Wen's right-hand man and an official appointed by the imperial court. His official position was similar to that of Ouyang Xuan. The newlyweds first worshiped heaven and earth, and then worshiped their parents - Yang Yan's mother had passed away long ago, Yang Wen had not remarried, and Ouyang Xuan was replaced by Lu Dezhi. Then Yang Wen introduced one by one, and the newlyweds bowed briefly to the elders attending the wedding. These are all relatives of the Yang family or the heads of the Zhao and Tian families in Bozhou. There were so many elders like Yang Yan that Ouyang Xuan couldn't remember anyone else except his uncle Yang DaDaSheng at this time when the crowd was buzzing and his head was spinning.
After completing the lengthy procedure, Ouyang Xuan was already feeling hot all over in the cool autumn weather, and his silk underwear was actually wet with sweat. After the wedding, Yang Yan left first, accompanied by Qian Yimei and Cui'er, while Ouyang Xuan stayed in the hall to accompany everyone to the banquet. Being thirsty, he couldn't help but drink the sweet wine on the table, and he also accepted the toasts from the powerful chiefs of various tribes. Due to technical limitations, Banshu's wine at this time had not been distilled, and the alcohol content was actually not high. But after drinking freely, Ouyang still became drunk and hazy in the night. When Yang Wen saw this, he had someone take him back to his room.
The bridal chamber was brightly lit with red candles, and Yang Yan was sitting beside the bed. At this time, she was wearing a phoenix crown and brocade. Against the backdrop of the gold and silver all over her body, the skin on her face and neck, which could have been broken by blows, became whiter and tenderer. Her eyebrows were even more sparkling. For a moment, Ouyang Xuan could see Ouyang Xuan. Dry mouth. Seeing him staring at her with a stupid look on his face, Yang Yan couldn't help but smile coquettishly, but then she felt something was wrong and her face turned red with embarrassment. It is said that wine makes people bold. At this time, Ouyang Xuan's mind became hot and he rushed towards her.
"Master, please let me undress and untie you." The voice coming from the side made Ouyang Xuan stop in his tracks, and he lost his balance and fell on the bed. Yang Yan could no longer hold back her smile at this time and chuckled in a low voice. Ouyang Xuan stood up and took a look with drunken eyes. The voice came from the couch on the side of the bed. He looked closely and saw that it was Cui'er. Today, Cui'er was wearing the same red brocade as the bed quilt and couch. She was sitting silently in the shadow of candlelight just now. Ouyang Xuan didn't notice when he entered the room. He thought he and Yang Yan were the only two people in the room.
"You go out first, I can take off my clothes myself," Ouyang Xuan said to Cui'er with a smile. Who would have expected that after hearing these words, Cui'er did not turn around and leave, but instead burst into tears, sobbing silently, which made Ouyang Xuan panic for a moment. He stopped taking off his clothes and belt, and turned to look at Yang Yan in confusion. Unexpectedly, Yang Yan also looked at him with a puzzled face, her face full of confusion and questioning expressions. Not only was she charming, but she also looked at Ouyang Xuan infatuatedly. At that moment, he calmed down and said to Yang Yan: "It's a big wedding today. If Cui'er doesn't go out, how can we enter the bridal chamber?" As soon as the words entering the bridal chamber came out, not only Yang Yan's face turned red again, but even Cui'er stopped crying and her face turned red with embarrassment.
"Yes, we are happily married today," Yang Yan said with a smile as she looked at Ouyang Xuan and pointed at Cui'er. Her finger made Ouyang Xuan even more confused. He was worried that Yang Yan would misunderstand him, so he blurted out: "If Cui'er doesn't go out, how can we perform the courtesy of Duke Zhou? Could it be in front of her?" As soon as he said this, Yang Yan still looked like that. Looks confused. She opened her big eyes and asked, "Yes. Brother Xuan, is there anything wrong with this?"
