In this year-end court meeting in the ninth year of Taiyuan, Xu Zongwen undoubtedly became a dark horse.
Xu Zongwen was first embarrassed by Sima Daozi, the king of Kuaiji. As a result, he composed a song "Travel to Luoyang", which blinded all the officials.
It was revealed by the Jin Emperor that he took the initiative to donate the jade seal that had been lost for sixty or seventy years to the Jin Dynasty, allowing the Jiangnan Emperor to get rid of the ridicule of the emperor and made a great contribution.
He was promoted to the third level of nobility, from Viscount to Marquis.
Another marriage was granted to the daughter of Huan Yi, the head of the Huan family in Qi County and the current governor of Jiangzhou.
Xu Zongwen is really envious of others. Who knows how many people he has made jealous?
Of course, Xu Zongwen also became a thorn in the side of many people, and even made those with high positions in the government deeply fearful!
After the dispersion of the dynasty, Xu Zongwen was thoughtful. He was wondering what the emperor's sudden move of granting a marriage meant.
But he was soon disturbed by the sound of congratulations.
"Congratulations, General, on your happy marriage!",
"The general's future is limitless."
"I wish the general a high promotion!"
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All kinds of handsome officials came to congratulate him, but none of them was known to Xu Zongwen.
Soon, Grand Tutor Xie An, the Grand Governor Xie Shi brothers and Xie Xuan, who had just walked out of the Taiji Hall, and officials from the Xie family of Chen County also came over.
Obviously, Mr. Xie did not regard Xu Zongwen as an outsider. After all, Xu Zongwen still lives in the Xie Mansion until now. No matter who he is, he will regard him as Taifu Xie An's person, right?
Xie An: "Zong Wen, Your Majesty has granted you a marriage. This is a grand event. You should handle it well."
Xie Shi supported his brother Xie An and praised Xu Zongwen: "I even presented the imperial seal to His Majesty, what a great gesture!"
What a sour taste!
"Zongwen, when did you present the imperial seal to His Majesty? Your Majesty does not seem to have issued an order for you to enter the palace. How did you do it? Tell me quickly."
The two leaders of the Xie family said a few words to Xu Zongwen and then left. Xie Xuan, who passed by, grabbed Xu Zongwen's hand and questioned him carefully.
When Xu Zongwen thought of this, he told everything about Sima Hui.
Xie Xuan praised: "You are a good person. You gave the jade seal to Sima Hui and exchanged him for the title of a county prince."
"Where? I just did a favor! Who knew that His Majesty would take this credit on my head again?" Xu Zongwen said with a bitter smile. His original plan was indeed to present the imperial seal to the emperor when he returned to the court. , seeking an official position or title, but later he felt that this approach would be too sensational and eye-catching, so he gave up.
But now, things were backfired, and after a full circle, he finally went according to his original plan.
Before Xie Xuan left, he did not forget to say: Zong Wen, "Don't forget to invite me over for a glass of wedding wine on your big day!"
"The Governor's kindness, I dare not forget it!" Xu Zongwen raised his hand and bowed to Xie Xuan from a distance, and the latter returned the greeting with a smile.
Xu Zongwen raised his feet and was about to walk down the stone steps, when there was a sound of brisk footsteps behind him.
Before the people arrive, the sound comes first.
"Where is the good son-in-law going?"
Huan Yi, who was following closely, called Xu Zongwen, who wiped the non-existent sweat on his forehead and turned around with a smile.
"Hahaha! It turns out that the envoy has not left yet, how about together?" Xu Zongwen greeted the old Taishan with a spring-filled smile.
Unexpectedly, Huan Yi frowned slightly, shook his head repeatedly, and was slightly dissatisfied. He pointed out that Xu Zongwen's title was wrong: "Zongwen, why do you still call me king?"
Xu Zongwen suppressed his smile, corrected himself and called out formally: "Father-in-law!"
"Okay, good son-in-law!" Huan Yi smiled happily, very satisfied!
"I wonder when my virtuous son-in-law will move to my Huan Mansion?"
Huan Yi had long heard that Xu Zongwen had been living in Wuyi Lane for a long time. It would have been okay to continue living there, but now the emperor has granted him a marriage, right? What kind of thing is it for a prospective son-in-law to live in someone else's house?
Besides, the son-in-law and father-in-law should have kept in touch and maintained their relationship. This is not the most important thing. Huan Yi is not a corrupt scholar. He is thinking that before the wedding, Xu Zongwen and his daughter must meet no matter what, right?
Xu Zongwen smiled awkwardly, thought for a moment, and replied: "If I leave the Xie Mansion rashly, I might be disrespectful to the Taifu. Why don't I wait until my son-in-law formally bids farewell to the Taifu before I come to your mansion to bother you?"
"A good son-in-law is thoughtful and thoughtful, as it should be, as it should be!" Huan Yi nodded repeatedly. Xu Zongwen's words and deeds were very reasonable, and he also had his own opinions when considering things. He was completely satisfied with this prospective son-in-law!
Think about how dangerous the Battle of Yongqiu was?
If Xu Zongwen hadn't arrived from Luoyang, shot Mao Dang, and broken the Jin army's siege, Huan Yi might have died for his country!
At that time, he was still thinking about how he would repay Xu Zongwen such a huge favor in the future.
Unexpectedly, as soon as the Northern Expedition ended, the emperor would marry his daughter to Xu Zongwen in the Taiji Palace, and he would immediately solve this trouble for him!
Huan Yi was extremely happy with Xu Zongwen as his son-in-law.
Apart from anything else, how much contribution has Xu Zongwen made personally during the Northern Expedition for more than a year?
It was also more than a year that allowed the little-known Xu Zongwen to leap from a small and inconspicuous army commander to the current general of Zhengbei and Wuxuanhou. Xu Zongwen passed away so many people in a lifetime. A road not yet traveled?
For such an outstanding person to become Huan's son-in-law makes Huan even more powerful!
Although the Huan family in Zhi County is not as strong as the Longkang Huan family, in the final analysis they all belong to the same branch of the Qiaoguo Huan family. They are not like the Langya Wang family and the Taiyuan Wang family, not to mention the estrangement of blood and the relationship is so tense.
When Huan Yi followed the Grand Sima Huan Wen, Huan Wen always referred to the Huan family of Qiaoguo without subdividing the Longkang Huan family or the Zhixian Huan family. It can be seen that the marriage between Xu Zongwen and the Huan family of Qi County was actually with the entire family. Qiao Guohuan's family got on the line!
"General Zhengbei, please stay!"
Xu Zongwen and Huan Yi were about to leave when another person came behind them. They both looked back and recognized the person.
"Young nobleman." Xu Zongwen cupped his hands, and Huan Yi stared at him, standing stiffly like that without saying hello.
Zhonghuangmen Huaqi didn't care, he had long been accustomed to the attitude of officials towards their servants.
"Farewell to Tancheng, how is General Zhengbei doing?"
"ToEFL, everything is well with Xu Xiao!"
Hua Qi continued with a smile: "His Majesty ordered General Zheng Bei to come to the East Hall to give a report."
"I obey the imperial edict." Xu Zongwen knew that Hua Qi must have come to him with a mission. Otherwise, there were so many people in the palace, and he would not take the risk of coming and exposing the relationship between the two.
The east hall of Tai Chi Hall.
"Xu Xiao, Xu Zongwen, what a good name." Emperor Jin looked at Xu Zongwen and read Xu Zongwen's name.
Xu Zongwen stood up straight, bowed and saluted, and replied respectfully: "My minister Xu Xiao has been summoned to see you."
"I come from a humble background, with little talent and little virtue. Since the Northern Expedition, I have accumulated little merit. With His Majesty's favor, I have been promoted from a small military commander to a general in the Northern Expedition and a lieutenant of Sili. I have been given the title of Wuxuan." Hou."
"Today, Your Majesty even gave me the marriage of the Huan family's daughter. I am so grateful for such a great favor! Even if I am exhausted, exhausted, body and bones, and die, I can't repay Your Majesty's kindness in knowing me!"
Xu Xiao knelt down to Emperor Jin for the second time. The first time was when the officials of the imperial court gathered to pay tribute to the emperor and his ministers.
"It's good if the general has such a heart." Emperor Jin actually didn't call him by his first name. Instead, he called Xu Zongwen the general!
Xu Zongwen's behavior has made it very clear that he is willing to be the emperor's sword.
Therefore, Emperor Jin also gave him the treatment he deserved, so that he could work wholeheartedly for himself!
On this point, both Xu Zongwen and Emperor Jin knew it tacitly!
