More than half a month later, Qinzhou Prefecture.
"The decree has arrived"
Following this chant, all the officials in the hall, led by Xiao Yuan, began to greet him respectfully.
After all, this is an edict from the emperor, and you still have to have the proper attitude.
Immediately afterwards, a eunuch walked in with his attendants.
He came with an imperial decree. When people saw this, they couldn't help but separate the two sides and make way for a middle road.
The eunuch walked straight to the top, then turned around and raised his hand slightly.
The attendant behind him understood and hurriedly bent down and respectfully handed over a tray.
In the tray, there was a roll of golden silk brocade. The eunuch picked it up, then glanced at the people in the hall, then unfolded the imperial edict, and said lukewarmly: "Officials in Qinzhou accept the edict."
In front of the imperial edict, people knelt on the ground.
The eunuch also began to read loudly:
"The disasters in the Qin Dynasty have existed for a long time. The Xirong invaded the Central Plains repeatedly. Xiao Yuan defeated foreign enemies several times and guarded the frontiers, making great contributions to the world. Now, I have heard the good news. In order to express his merits, I have been granted the title of Viscount and will continue to rule the Qin Dynasty. Defend China..."
After the eunuch finished reading, everyone couldn't help but look at each other. This was a commendation, but it was completely meaningless! How could he only be awarded the title of Viscount for his merits in this battle?
But where does the eunuch take care of this? After reading, he also looked at Xiao Yuan who was taking the lead: "Presumably, this is Mr. Xiao, right?"
"Exactly." Xiao Yuan replied.
The eunuch looked at him for a moment and said subconsciously: "So young? Master Xiao, congratulations."
As he spoke, he also handed the imperial edict to Xiao Yuan.
"Your Majesty, I accept the decree and thank you." The latter raised his hands high, and after receiving the imperial decree, he stood up.
Everyone stood up one after another. At this time, the eunuch also began to scream: "Hey, this ghost place in Qinzhou is really not for people. The rush all the way has exhausted our family... …”
Hearing this, Xiao Yuan's heart moved and he immediately said: "My father-in-law has been tired all the way. I have already prepared a banquet to welcome my father-in-law and wash away the dust. Please."
"Oh, why bother Mr. Xiao..." Although the eunuch said this on his face, he didn't mean to be polite at all in his actions.
After the two of them went down, the hall immediately exploded.
Peng Shuang said: "Our army fought a bloody battle against Xirong. The war lasted for a whole year! We finally defeated Xirong and sued for peace, ensuring the peace of Qin for several years! But for such credit, the imperial court only granted you the title of Viscount. , this is so unfair!”
"That's good. At least your lord has not been transferred back to the imperial court. In this way, we can develop ourselves in Qin. I don't think your lord will care whether he is a viscount or not." Shangguan Wenruo said.
"Sir Shangguan is right. What I fear most is an imperial edict to transfer you back. If that's the case, it won't matter if you accept it, or if you don't..." Liu Yuzhi said.
The reason why Xiao Yuan was polite to an eunuch was because the imperial power was declining at that time, and there were many eunuchs wielding power. Those who could carry the imperial edict must be someone close to the emperor. If there was any big news in the empire in the future, he could also learn from the eunuchs. Learned there.
At noon that day, he also learned from the conversation that the eunuch's name was Guo Sai.
After all the dishes were served, Xiao Yuan said with a smile: "Qinzhou is a bitter cold place and cannot be compared with the palace. I hope Eunuch Guo won't dislike it."
He was so polite. When Guo Sai heard this, he quickly said: "No, Master Xiao is too polite."
"Come, Eunuch Guo has been running all the way. Let me have a glass of wine to relieve my father-in-law's fatigue. Please."
"please."
Xiao Yuan followed the etiquette well. After the wine had passed three rounds and the dishes had passed the five flavors, he also had a tray of gold brought to Guo Sai.
Seeing Jin Zi, the latter couldn't help but his eyes lit up, but he asked on his face: "Master Xiao, what does this mean?"
"Huh? My father-in-law traveled thousands of miles to come to Qinzhou in person to read out the imperial edict. I just want to make my father-in-law a friend. I hope my father-in-law will accept my little thought."
"Friend?" Guo Sai raised his eyebrows.
"That's right, I just don't know if my father-in-law is willing." Xiao Yuan said with a smile.
Guo Sai was originally a slave, but he could make friends with a prefect and receive gold. How could he not be willing to do so?
Hearing this, he immediately smiled and said: "Of course, of course, I am really lucky to be able to make friends with Mr. Xiao in my next life..."
A eunuch may not play a big role, but he is the person close to the emperor and can know the internal decisions of the empire at the first time. Xiao Yuan's courtesy today shows that he has a long-term vision.
After the banquet, Guo Sai was sent away, and Xiao Yuan returned to the hall.
At this time, all the officials had left and were performing their duties. Chu Ning walked in with tea. She carefully looked at Xiao Yuan's face, and then couldn't help but say:
"Sir, don't blame me for talking too much. It's just that I've heard some of the royal decree, and I think it's not worth it."
Xiao Yuan glanced at her with a smile: "This imperial edict is dispensable, it doesn't matter. Even if it is, I dare to conclude that it is still the result of my brother Zhong Bai's hard work!"
A few days later, a letter came from Zhong Bai, inviting Xiao Yuan to a banquet in the imperial capital.
It was Zhong's father's fiftieth birthday. Xiao Yuan could not refuse, so he could only accept the invitation and entrust the affairs of Qinzhou to Liu Yuzhi and Shangguan Wenruo for the time being. He also took Xu Hu with him, and the two of them started Set off.
Qinzhou was far away from the capital, so the two of them rode on horseback and finally arrived after more than ten days.
Needless to say, the prosperity of the Imperial City is everywhere. Rich people in rich clothes can be seen everywhere, and the wide streets are bustling with people.
"Sir, is this very different from our Qinzhou?" Xu Hu couldn't help but said while looking around.
"Qinzhou is a borderland, and this is the emperor's feet, the capital of the empire, so naturally." Xiao Yuan said with a smile.
"Tch, what kind of bullshit emperor..." Xu Hu muttered disdainfully. Obviously, in his heart, he only recognized Xiao Yuan as his master.
"Stop talking nonsense!" Xiao Yuan's face darkened. If someone heard this, it would be no joke.
"Oh..." Xu Hu scratched his head and responded. The two of them were dressed in casual clothes. Xiao Yuan was dressed in white brocade clothes and had a jade hairpin. He looked like a young man, while Xu Hu's posture and size made him look more like his thug.
Inside the Bell Mansion.
Since the birthday banquet was coming soon, everyone in the house was quite busy, while Zhong Duoduo circled around Zhong Bai, asking questions.
"Hey little sister, I'm busy."
"Brother, I heard that Xiao Yuan is coming?"
"Yes, yes, he is your brother's sworn brother, can you not come?"
"Ah? Really?" Zhong Duoduo's beautiful eyes suddenly moved.
Zhong Bai had nothing to do with her. After he finished speaking, he said impatiently: "Go, go, don't get in the way here."
"Huh!" Zhong Duoduo snorted and left.
But after turning around, she smiled slyly, she had a grudge against Qinzhou!
Let you bully me!
She thought to herself.
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