The next day, Bai Yan, who had not slept for two hours, hurriedly got up after being reminded by the maid and looked at the black-striped official uniforms placed beside the bed.
Reaching out to pick up the official uniform, Bai Yan knew that Bao Shi should have brought it after he woke up.
I was really tired yesterday. After running all the way, I had a lot of things to do when I returned to Xianyang. I was really exhausted physically and mentally, so Bai Yan didn't hear when Bao came to the room.
Looking at the sky getting brighter outside, Bai Yan left the room after putting on his official uniform.
Inside the mansion.
The maid has prepared breakfast, and Bao is still resting.
When Bai Yan came back last time, he told Mr. Bao that no matter when he went to the morning court, Mr. Bao must get enough rest. If he didn't go to bed early, he couldn't get up early.
In this world, apart from the number of people who died in wars and the low average life expectancy, apart from food and medicine, a small part of the reason is not enough rest.
And this reason is likely to happen to Ying Zheng in the future.
In the Qi State, Bai Yan could not do anything about the hard life, but now that there are servants in the mansion, Bai Yan will naturally not let Bao get up and work without sleeping.
Being busy at other times and not taking a break are two different things.
It has always been Bai Yan's habit to be kind to the people around him, something he has been doing even after he came to Qin to join the army.
December is approaching.
Inside the mansion, Bai Yan could clearly feel that the temperature was getting lower day by day, and it was likely that it would snow soon.
Thinking of this, Bai Yan frowned slightly.
With the current weather, Ying Zheng and the Queen Mother, taking some officials from the Qin State to Handan, will definitely encounter heavy snow during the round trip.
It would be best if Ying Zheng had already arrived in Handan when it snowed heavily, but if he had not yet arrived in Handan, he would probably need the accompanying prisoners and laborers to clear the road.
In the Qin State, no one would give those working clothes or anything like that.
Bai Yan also didn't know how many criminal prisoners and laborers would die if Ying Zheng encountered heavy snow during his trip to Handan.
But even if he knew people would die, Bai Yan couldn't do anything.
As an official of the Qin State, Bai Yan could not speak, and had no reason to speak. Other princely states treated the prisoners and laborers the same as the Qin State. Anyone who spoke rashly would undoubtedly be regarded as a different kind, let alone if there were no prisoners. When there is heavy snow, the soldiers can only be asked to clean the roads.
The ones who will suffer at that time will be the soldiers who followed Bai Yan all the way here.
Bai Yan has kindness in his heart, but it is not the kind of indiscriminate kindness.
Bai Yan couldn't do the kind of excuse that "prisoners and laborers are all human beings" to make the soldiers who followed him from birth to death suffer from cold and cold, and do tiring things that did not belong to the soldiers.
Moreover.
In order to prevent heavy snowfall, the Qin State will definitely send tens of thousands, even one hundred thousand prisoners and laborers to Handan.
Under such circumstances, Bai Yan can only take care of the thousands of soldiers under his command with cold-proof clothing and the like. As for whether the tens of thousands of prisoners and laborers will live or die during this trip, it can only depend on whether the families of those laborers can deliver them in time. Clothing.
"General, visitors from the royal palace are coming to the mansion!"
After Bai Yan finished his breakfast and was thinking, he saw a servant coming to report.
Bai Yan nodded after hearing the servant's words.
After putting down the bowls and chopsticks, Bai Yan stood up and walked to the courtyard of the mansion.
After a while, Bai Yan saw several officials in eunuch costumes, slowly arriving with edicts, wooden trays containing Qin officials' uniforms, and wooden trays with titles and seals. In the courtyard.
Saw this scene.
Not only Bai Yan, but also other servants and maids in the mansion all knew that it was King Qin Ying Zheng who promoted Bai Yan to a higher rank.
In the courtyard.
All the servants and maids held their breaths and watched Bai Yan, who was dressed in official uniform, step forward to perform the ceremony. Then he saw the leading eunuch. After returning the ceremony cordially, he began to read out the edict.
"Bai Yan has done great work in destroying Zhao. From now on, he will grant Zuogeng the title of nobility, five hundred gold, his farmland and residence will be increased to seventy-eight hectares, and five hundred households will be added to the settlement. Bai Yan will be promoted to the rank of Lieutenant of Yanmen County."
The official's voice spread throughout the courtyard and reached everyone's ears.
All the servants and maids couldn't help but tremble in their hearts when they heard the eunuch's words.
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For these people, whose status is more humble than ordinary people, Zuo Geng is unattainable in their hearts and they dare not even think about it.
"Bai Yan, a humble minister, thanks my king!"
In the courtyard, after hearing the voice and coming back to their senses, everyone looked at Bai Yan who was thanking him.
"General Bai Yan, please choose a place to change your rank!"
The eunuch looked at Bai Yan and said kindly.
As eunuchs in the palace and attendants around Ying Zheng, these eunuchs knew better than anyone how much Ying Zheng trusted the young boy in front of him.
Although I don’t know what the reason is, Ying Zheng favors this descendant of the Bai family as much as the Meng family.
But doubts remain doubts.
For this young powerful man, let alone his official title and title, let alone how many people he had killed.
In the eyes of these eunuchs, as long as Ying Zheng still favors the young man, this is enough for them to get close to the young man.
"Thank you, sirs!"
Bai Yan stood up, and after hearing the eunuch's words, he bowed again to express his gratitude.
Several eunuchs nodded.
After a while.
With a flash of light in the sky, the night disperses and the day rises.
Bao, who was sleeping soundly in the room, was awakened. He put on his clothes under Xi's care. When he came to the yard, he saw several eunuchs taking off the Qin official uniforms on Bai Yan in the pavilion in the distance, and The crown above the head.
Soon, the eunuch put Bai Yan into a brand new Qin official uniform, and the Jue Bian on his head had also become Zuo Geng's Jue Bian.
Obviously from this moment on.
Bai Yan then changed from Zuo Shuzhang to Zuo Geng.
In the yard.
Accompanied by Xi, Bao stood quietly and waited until Bai Yan sent the eunuch out of the mansion before stepping forward.
Pass by a servant carrying a wooden box full of gold.
"Congratulations General!"
The Bao family came to Bai Yan and made a ceremony.
Looking at the young Bai Yan in front of him, who was wearing Zuo Geng official uniform, Bao's eyes were full of tenderness.
Last night, I was sitting alone in the study on my knees late at night. I finally couldn't help but squint for a while. I never expected to wake up and see myself lying on the wooden table. I don't know when, but my body was covered with a thick Qin Guoguan. Clothes.
"Thank you ma'am!"
When Bai Yan saw Bao's salute, he raised his hands to return the salute.
"It's still early. After breakfast, Madam will go to sleep for a while. Bai Yan will go to the morning court first."
After Bai Yan put down his hand, he looked at the Bao family and then at the dawning sky. After realizing that he didn't have much time, he gave instructions.
Bai Yan was not too surprised about his title. He was promoted from Zuo Geng to Zuo Geng, directly crossing the right concubine in the middle. He was promoted to two titles in a row!
Although it is more difficult to be promoted to a noble title now than it was when he was a husband, his own military exploits in the battle to destroy Zhao made it impossible for anyone to refute.
As for the looting and selling of Yanmen, it was mentioned in the edict just now, but Ying Zheng did not mention it.
Bai Yan also didn't want it to be mentioned in the edict.
Some things just need to be done, but not saying them out will be more helpful to your career than saying them.
"You're so clear! The general goes to court first, don't delay."
When Bao Shi heard Bai Yan's words, his lips opened slightly, and he quickly covered them with his delicate hands, almost unable to hold back his laughter.
From childhood to adulthood, among all the people she had met, only the young man in front of her always happily asked her to get more rest.
"Um!"
Bai Yan saw Bao's smile, smiled innocently, and held his hands as a gift.
After Bao Shi returned the gift, he looked at the young man's back as he turned away, his eyes full of smiles.
The Bao family saw with his own eyes that the young man, who was a young general who was a concubine of the Qin State, fought bloody battles on the battlefield, made outstanding military exploits for the Qin State, and was promoted step by step until now.
The world only knew from rumors that Bai Yan, a descendant of the Bai family, was brave and good at fighting, but she, the Bao family, was beside the boy and witnessed it with her own eyes.
Looking at the courtyard, where the young man left just now.
Bao Shi thought about the official uniform that covered him last night.
He is obviously a famous general who is brave and powerful, but in private, he is such a gentle and warm-hearted young man.
How wonderful it would be to meet him ten years later!
In that case, no matter what, no matter if he meets thousands of stunning women, she will still be his legitimate wife.
Think of this.
A trace of melancholy could not help but appear on Bao's pretty face. She was once a woman and Han Ling's first wife. After Han Ling's death, she left Xinzheng and her former hometown incognito.
Now after following Bai Yan, she clearly felt that this boy was different from other men.
Since she became an adult, how many people have looked at her appearance and her seductive body, their Adam's apple trembling, and their eyes full of greed.
Even when Yao Jia saw her on the bank of the Wei River, his eyes were no exception, full of greed.
But the boy is different.
It was this difference that made her feel a little worried.
"lady!"
After Xi watched Bai Yan's figure disappear, he turned to look at Bao Shi. The careful Xi noticed the fleeting look of loss in Bao Shi's eyes.
Thinking of the knots and worries that Madam once said, Xi couldn't help but comfort her softly.
"Didn't Madam say that the general is kind-hearted and God will protect him? In this case, God will definitely protect Madam!"
Xi said softly.
In Xi's eyes, whether it was in Xinzheng or now in Xianyang, Madam is the most beautiful woman.
As the years pass by, besides Madam's charm, there is also a hint of youthfulness that has not faded away. Even the twenty-year-old beautiful women from other noble families are like sisters in front of Madam, not to mention Madam's beauty.
The only thing that was discussed and criticized about Madam was that she had no heirs.
Xi always believed that when his wife did not give birth to an heir for the Han family, God must have known that Han Ling would betray his wife, so he punished Han Ling. Otherwise, after more than ten years, Han Ling found so many women, but none of them gave birth to Han Ling. Next heir.
Even if there were two, it was found out later that they were born after making peace with others and were not the sons of Han Ling.
Now that the wife no longer seeks the title of a legitimate wife, God will definitely fulfill the wife's wish when the general Ding Xingwang is protected and will not let the wife live a lonely life.
"Um!"
Bao Shi nodded when he heard Xi's words.
Xianyang Palace.
At the palace gate, the civil and military officials who were going to the morning court were all waiting for the palace gate to open.
Looking at the ministers' carriages arriving one after another, everyone who had arrived at the palace gate started chatting with each other.
However, some sensitive ministers noticed that Yang Duan and the old general, who had not had a good relationship with Bai Yu before, were uncharacteristically talking to Bai Yu today, talking and laughing.
This puzzled many ministers.
At this time, a person walking down from a carriage not far away attracted the attention of many ministers.
The person coming was none other than Bai Yan.
At this moment, ministers with different positions and other generals looked at the patterned official uniform on Bai Yan's body and the juebian he wore on his head. Their eyes were filled with surprise at first, then envy and emotion. .
Before Bai Yan returned, many ministers had speculated and discussed privately. This time, Bai Yan, the Bai family, as deputy general, led troops into Zhao to attack Zhao. With his military exploits in Zhao, it is very likely that he would After returning to Xianyang, you will be promoted directly to Zuogeng.
However, he was prepared, and now he actually saw with his own eyes the moment when Bai Yan, wearing Zuo Geng's official uniform, stepped off the carriage.
Many ministers and generals still have mixed feelings.
After all, we are all human beings, we all have emotions and desires, and we all have selfish motives. Seeing Bai Yan promoted to a noble title, no one would want such a thing to happen to them.
These officials and ministers who have been in the officialdom of the Qin State know better than anyone how difficult it is to be promoted to a noble title. Countless people have tried their best to be promoted to another title.
"Congratulations, General Bai Yan!"
"Congratulations!"
At the gate of the palace, many ministers and generals greeted Bai Yan with simple greetings.
It was just a simple greeting to maintain the superficial relationship. These ministers and generals all knew that despite Bai Yan's promotion, his fame and great military achievements, Bai Yan had offended countless nobles, as well as many ministers and generals of the Qin State.
Not far away, also seeing Bai Yan's arrival were veteran generals Yang Duanhe, Yang Yan, Bai Yu and Hu Quan.
Watching Bai Yan keep returning gifts to the congratulatory officials, he walked all the way to the front.
Bai Yu and Hu Quan looked at Bai Yan and nodded with satisfaction.
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Although it is not clear whether Bai Yan will have the opportunity to lead troops to attack other countries in the future, Bai Yan's current status is enough to keep the Bai family standing even after Bai Yu grows old.
"The Bai family is really a general!"
"Congratulations to General Bai Yan!"
Two sentences, the first one came from Yang Duan and the old general, and the second sentence was from Yang Yan congratulating Bai Yan.
At this moment, Yang Yan's face was full of smiles. Although looking at Bai Yan who was promoted, he couldn't help but lament that he missed the opportunity to make meritorious deeds, but after what happened some time ago, Yang Yan had already looked away.
There is no need to regret temporary gains and losses. Being alive and keeping the Yang family stable is the most important thing.
With Yang here, he doesn't need to worry about not having the chance to make meritorious deeds in the future.
"Old General, you are so complimentary! Thank you very much!"
Bai Yan returned the courtesy to Yang Duan and the general, and then raised his hand to Yang Yan.
After finishing the ceremony with Bai Yu and Mr. Hu, Bai Yan stood up and looked around with his peripheral vision.
From the moment he stepped off the carriage, Bai Yan could feel that many Qin generals and ministers looked at him with quite hostility.
"In a few days, while you are in Xianyang, Bai Ping will marry the daughter of General Feng Jie!"
Bai Yu also noticed this scene and said softly to Bai Yan.
Those ministers and generals who dared to be so unabashedly hostile to Bai Yan were the Bai family and Bai Yan, which was not enough to make them afraid.
Waiting for today's visit to the Yang Mansion, waiting for the marriage between the Bai family and the Feng family, then these officials and generals will know what connections and abilities Bai Yan has behind him.
If you still want to take revenge, then be prepared for the Bai, Yang, and Feng clans to use their personal connections to counterattack.
"This is what father means, and it is also what Mr. Feng means!"
Bai Yu was a little confused when he saw Bai Yan, and explained with a smile.
After the Bai family had discussed with Feng family before, the reason why they were not in a hurry to get married was because they wanted to wait for Bai Yan to return. After all, in terms of status, besides Bai Yu, the only other Bai family member was Bai Yan, who was also a general.
In addition, Bai Yan and General Feng Jie had previously attacked Jingxing together, and they were both in Zhao.
Fathers Bai Zhong and Feng Quji both agreed to wait for Bai Yan to return with General Feng Jie.
Now that Bai Yan has arrived in Xianyang, counting the time, General Feng Jie should also return to Xianyang in a few days.
When the time comes, except for the noble lord, there are three generals and lords there, and some people who are interested do not have the courage to mess around.
"Um!"
Bai Yan nodded when he heard Bai Yu's words.
Worry for what it is. I was just worried about going to Bai's last night and didn't know how to face Bai Junzhu. Bai Yu's words now are undoubtedly telling Bai Yan.
In a few days, he, Bai Yu and Feng Jie will go to the Bai family in Pingyang to attend Bai Ping's wedding.
However, Bai Yan, who had just felt a lot of hostility, also knew that the marriage between Bai and Feng was crucial not only to Bai and Feng, but also to him.
Public and private.
He had to go this time.
At this time, when he saw the palace gate opening in the distance and the eunuch letting everyone enter the palace to attend court, Bai Yan recovered his thoughts and saw that there was nothing wrong with his official uniform, then he followed Mr. Hu, together with Yang Duan, General and others. Enter the palace.
I bring a knife to wish you all a happy New Year! Happy New Year to everyone, may everything go well and everything goes as you wish.
Everyone, congratulations on getting rich! ! !
Let’s go over these two chapters. These two chapters are related to very important things later. They should be kept confidential for now. Don’t skip them! !
