Knowing that the emperor of the Dajing Dynasty actually had such a rule refreshed Pan Xing's understanding and found it a bit incredible. According to the thinking of ancient people, the family world means that everything in the world belongs to the heavenly family. Zhang Xiu determines the world, and the surname Zhang is the Tian family, and everything in the world should belong to the Zhang family.
But the Dajing Dynasty was different.
Zhang Xiu knew that without such regulations, future emperors would be extravagant and willful, eventually leading to the country's demise. Only the willful persuasion that restrains the emperor can pull him onto the right path. Of course, we must also prevent the emergence of powerful officials in later generations and take corresponding countermeasures.
With this provision, the people must benefit.
If the imperial court cannot be extravagant, taxes will not be increased at will, and people's lives will naturally not be disturbed at will by the state. For the common people, it is harmless.
Pan Xing instantly respected Zhang Xiu in his heart.
"Kneel down first," Zhang Xiu said. "The money to buy Li Xiuju will be delivered to me later by Hu Che'er. Remember, the news from Cao Wei must be conveyed to me in detail."
"Here!" Pan Xing kowtowed and retreated.
Chen Wu looked at Pan Xing's bowed figure exiting, feeling a little worried. Having followed Zhang Xiu for many years, I know his character very well. He treats his own family with deep trust and kindness, but he treats those who betray him ruthlessly. But today, Pan Xing is being treated with a wide margin.
Of course, he knew that Zhang Xiu wanted to use Pan Xing's status as a hidden guard to learn about Cao Wei's conspiracy, but he did not expect to be so generous to Pan Xing. Not only was the official reinstated, but he also retained his status as a major grain storer and salt merchant.
"Your Majesty!" Chen Wu said, "Pan Xing was originally a traitor. If he were not punished by the nine clans, God's grace would be great. Why should he be reinstated? In this way, he would have nothing to lose, and he would have turned his guilt into If he has merit, he will be worried about him in the end..."
"Are you worried that he will betray again?" Zhang Xiu looked at Chen Wu with a smile, "If I hadn't discovered that he was colluding with Cao Wei, he would still have a way out. Now that he has no way out, and the dead soldiers have been disintegrated, he will be Even if he has the will, he is powerless, so I am not worried about whether he wants to rebel again, but whether he can."
"Your Majesty!"
Chen Wu thought about it for a while, and it seemed to be the truth.
At this time, the guard outside the door came to report, and Hu Cheer and Li Xiuju were waiting at the door.
Chen Wu said with a smile: "General Hu made a lot of money this time and got a wife. I didn't expect that a rough guy like him also has a shy side." After saying this, he laughed.
Zhang Xiu also smiled, then pointed at Chen Wu and said, "You are still laughing at others. You are already a grown-up and haven't started a family yet. Quickly find one for yourself. If there is someone you like, I will step in for you."
When Chen Wu saw that the emperor wanted to talk about himself, he hurriedly kowtowed and knelt down.
Zhang Xiu smiled and shook his head, then called Hu Che'er and Li Xiuju in. After thinking about it, he felt that it was inappropriate to see them alone, so he called Sun Shangxiang out.
The Li family was originally a wealthy family in Luoyang, and Li Xiuju was also a daughter of the family. Later, the family fell into decline, and she ended up like this. After being humiliated last night, Li Xiuju was about to commit suicide and end her life. She did not expect to meet Hu Che'er to save her, nor did she expect to meet Emperor Dajing.
Until now, if Hu Che'er, the emperor's personal guard, was not standing next to her, she would have thought she was dreaming.
"Xiuju, let's go in!"
Chen Wu came out, smiled evilly at Hu Che'er, and motioned for them to come in. Hu Che'er smiled honestly, and when he saw Li Xiuju's eyes were lost in thought, he reminded her.
Li Xiuju suddenly woke up, nodded slightly, and followed Hu Cheer in.
Sun Shangxiang sat opposite Zhang Xiu.
"The last general of the Jingqian Army, Hu Che'er, kowtows to the emperor and the queen!" After Hu Che'er came in with Li Xiuju, he knelt down and paid homage. Li Xiuju was so nervous that she didn't dare to raise her head and hurriedly knelt down. Her tongue was so nervous that she couldn't speak.
Seeing that Li Xiuju was silent, Hu Cheer hurriedly gave her a look.
It is a taboo not to show courtesy when meeting the emperor.
Sun Shangxiang saw Li Xiuju's embarrassment and turned to Zhang Xiu.
Zhang Xiu understood and raised his hand with a smile: "Get up. As the saying goes: 'If we are destined to meet you thousands of miles away, if we are not destined to meet you, we will not meet each other.' One of you is from Liangzhou and the other is from Luoyang. It is impossible for you to meet. You met last night. It's a fate given by God, Hu Che'er, the Li family is also from a famous family, so you have to treat her well."
Hu Cheer chuckled: "Don't worry, Your Majesty, the general will treat her well."
Li Xiuju's heart was pounding nervously, but she was a lady after all. She forced herself to calm down and said gratefully: "Your Majesty, the Queen is sorry to see you! The daughter of the people is lucky to have General Hu to save her. Even if she dies, she will not be able to repay her." I am grateful in case of any eventuality, and I am willing to work as a cow or a horse for the rest of my life, serving the general."
"It's good to repay kindness." Zhang Xiu looked at Li Xiuju and saw that she was good-looking and good-natured. She was very compatible with Hu Che'er in temperament. "Everyone in the Jing Dynasty was equal, and they didn't act like cows or horses." Having said that, I just hope that you will put your case together and be of the same mind."
Hu Cheer chuckled.
Sun Shangxiang saw that Li Xiuju was a little nervous, so he went over to hold her hand and said kindly: "You don't have to be nervous. General Hu is a very good person. I will know when I get to know you gradually in the future. I heard that your Li family is also a big family in Luoyang. Are there any relatives at home now?"
Li Xiuju's eyes turned red: "There is only one civilian girl left."
Sun Shangxiang looked at her with pity: "From now on, we will be your family. Hu Che'er is a rough man. If he dares to bully you in the future, just come to me directly. My sister will make the decision for you."
Li Xiuju looked at Sun Shangxiang with red eyes and nodded.
"Her injuries haven't completely healed, so I won't keep you here." Zhang Xiu knew that leaving them to eat would make them uncomfortable, so he said to Hu Che'er, "Take good care of her and wait a few days for her to heal." After the injury is healed, return to Chang'an."
"Here!" Hu Che'er responded.
"Hu Che'er!" Zhang Xiu stared at him and said, "Now you are also going to have a family. This name is not very formal. I will change your name today and give you a surname. Instead of the son, you will be called Hu Jun and the surname will be Qi. In the beginning, the brilliance of your Hu family begins with you."
Hu Che'er was shocked at first, and then his eyes turned red.
He was an orphan. He had been undisciplined since he was a child. He joined the army just to earn a living. Later, because of his strong physique and great strength, he quickly became famous in the army and was promoted to general by Zhang Ji. , and later followed Zhang Xiu.
With Zhang Xiu's rise, he achieved what he has achieved today.
The name Hu Che'er was given casually, and no one had ever taken him seriously, let alone changing him to a formal name. But today, the person he respects most, the founding emperor of the Dajing Dynasty, changed his name and gave him Character.
Hu Che'er, a tall and mighty man, had red eyes, and knelt down with a plop: "I will thank the emperor for changing my name. From now on, my name will be Hu Jun, with the courtesy name Qi Chu."
Li Xiuju also hurriedly knelt down to thank him.
