Chapter 442: Licheng
The sound of firecrackers and cheers was getting closer and closer, and soon approached the Changwen Marquis Mansion.
When Xu Zi, who was riding a horse, appeared in front of everyone's eyes first, the boiling sound reached its peak.
Tens of thousands of people crowded around the Changwen Marquis Mansion, of course, their cheers are not only because they are married to a prince born in Fuzhou, nor are they witnessing Xu Zixian's soaring and proud life, but their spontaneous gratitude, this gratitude is to witness and express with the current emotions, Fuzhou has this strong man in front of him, which is enough to ensure that everyone continues to live this peaceful life, and they can only use bursts of cheers to express this emotion and trust emotion.
Yang Shiwei, Zheng Liqi, who was dressed in red robes, including Lin Douyao, who was also invited to the banquet, and others were greeted from the gate of the mansion, and everyone was smiling.
They went to the banquet in the Changwen Marquis Mansion, and later they will go to the Zhongshan Palace, this great event in Fuzhou City, but it will be busy for these dignitaries.
Even if it is Xiao Zan and other officials of the Zhao Dynasty, they still have to give face, and they are also gathered in the Changwen Marquis Mansion, in this mansion, there are more than a dozen people who are above the fourth grade wearing round-necked red robes and hanging silverfish bags on their waists.
As for the four-rank military officers of the Xiang Army who only wore red robes and did not have silverfish, there were even more, and they couldn't be counted.
At the gate, Chen Dujing, Chen Duguang, Chen Duli, Chen Duli and others are also wearing official robes, although these people are Xu Zixian's elders after marrying, but the national rites can not be abolished, the prince is second only to the existence of the prime minister, Xu Zixian on horseback wears a round neck purple robe, a jade belt around the waist, and a goldfish bag, which is the unique attire of the minister of the first product of the dynasty.
Compared with Zaizhi, it is just less of a cool umbrella on the head, but the number of people is also 100 according to the law of the country.
The joy on the faces of Chen Duguang and others couldn't be suppressed, and even Chen Duguang kept laughing, and he was very proud.
This marriage really pushed the momentum of the Changwen Marquis Mansion up several times, the previous Changwen Marquis Mansion had a deep vein in the civil official group, and it was the top civil official family on Fujian Road, but it was impossible to have such a scenery in front of him.
The cavalry of the brigade had already gone to Zongmu Street to set up defenses and recuperate, but the Changwen Marquis Mansion also received the news, and many people looked at Xu Zixian with curious eyes...... Of course, I didn't see the Xuanjia Iron Cavalry of the brigade.
The cavalry entered the city in order to deter some villains with bad intentions, and at the same time to show the force of the Zhongshan Palace.
However, take a few hundred Xuanjia to ride to greet the relatives, this is to welcome or rob the relatives, of course Xu Zixian will not be so disrespectful.
However, Zhang Huchen and other military attachΓ©s still followed, although there were only fifty or sixty horses, but the power was not small at all, and many people and guests of the Changwen Marquis Mansion saw Zhang Huchen and others.
The smile on Lin Douyao's face remained unchanged, but there was an obvious gloomy look in his eyes.
Although Han Zhong had clear instructions, Lin Douyao could only cooperate with Xu Zixian after that, and could no longer hinder him. If Xu Zi had the ability to control the whole of Fujian first, Lin Douyao could only be willing to be a subordinate.
For this kind of decision, Lin Douyao can carry it out, but there is no lack of his own insistence in his heart.
He also has the forbidden army of two armies, as well as a large number of Xiang army support, this time the pirates attacked, Lin Douyao admitted that he was timid and afraid of war, but first of all, because of the constraints of King Zhao, Lin Douyao could not fight against tens of thousands of pirates alone.
At this moment, when he saw the dozens of cavalry in this area, and knew that the remaining cavalry were sitting on the ground in the streets and alleys, Lin Douyao already understood that he was too far behind Xu Zixian.
The dozens of horses in front of him, riding in armor, the black armor and the mount wearing leather armor seemed to merge into a whole. The knights seemed to blend into the shadows around them on horseback, and only when the horses occasionally raised their front hooves, and then slammed on the ground, splashing sparks, or snorting impatiently, did one feel the presence of these cavalrymen.
Because of the responsibility of guarding, Zhang Huchen and the others just silently held the long bow, or untied the longbow, and guarded around Xu Zixian, many people felt awe, while these knights were just silently fulfilling their duties.
Compared with the utilitarian joy and happiness of others, Chen Dujing was much calmer, and there was more cordiality and warmth in his eyes when he looked at Xu Zixian.
Xu Zixian was only a half-old teenager ten years ago, when he was in Qizhou, Chen Dujing and Xu Yingbin had a good relationship, because they were both marquises, and their official positions were roughly the same, although the background of Nan'an Houfu was far less than that of Changwen Houfu, it seemed that they were still a good match, so when they were half-awake and half-drunk, Chen Dujing and Xu Yingbin half-jokingly confirmed the marriage.
For people of their status, there are enough benefits, and the fake is also true.
The same way around, there are enough benefits, and the real can also be fake.
After dismounting, Xu Zixian strode forward, his body was tall, strong and powerful, with broad shoulders and a slightly thinner waist, which was the body shape of a standard martial artist, full of the robust beauty of a healthy young man.
Of course, Chen Dujing is very satisfied with this appearance.
Such a look and demeanor have made people ignore that King Zhongshan is a young man in his early twenties who has just been married, as if he is a person who has held great power for a long time.
It's just a beard, too dense, making a young man in his twenties feel like a middle-aged man in his thirties, of course, under a closer look, it's not too disobedient, after all, Xu Zixian is already a huge force, and after growing a beard, it adds a bit of majesty and solemnity, which is also a good thing.
Moreover, under a closer look, it can still be seen that he is very young, and because of his outstanding temperament, the original ordinary-looking face is also quite good.
Chen Dujing nodded and smiled...... Like the mother-in-law, as long as the father-in-law accepts the son-in-law, of course, the more he looks at it, the happier he is.
At this time, Lin Douyao and others had already greeted them, and everyone gave them up first, followed by the generals of the forbidden army, the generals of the Xiang army, ordinary civil officials, thirty or forty red-robed officials were qualified to rush forward to greet them, and there were more than 100 officials in blue robes and green, plus some wealthy businessmen, gentry, and hundreds of people were surrounded by the periphery.
"The lower officials have seen the king." Lin Douyao bowed several times, and he couldn't find the slightest fault in etiquette.
"Your Highness has seen Your Highness."
"I've seen Your Highness."
Yang Shiwei, Zheng Liqi, Zheng Yumin, Xiao Zan, Zhang Shuhan and others also stepped forward to salute together.
These top bigwigs on Fujian Road have the life and death plan of tens of millions of people on Fujian Road in their hands, but at this moment, they are like willows in the wind, fluttering and dancing towards Xu Zixian.
"Lord Lin is polite." Xu Zixian returned the salute to Lin Douyao with a smile, and also greeted Yang Shiwei and Zheng Liqi and others.
As for Xiao Zan, Zheng Yumin and others, Xu Zixian's attitude was slightly cold.
These people are neither easy to win over, nor do they have to be wooed.
Yang Shiwei said: "Seeing the cavalry entering the city today, I feel comforted in my heart, there is the King of Zhongshan on Fujian Road, and the burden on our shoulders is much lighter." β
"I've seen the mansion." Xu Zixian smiled, his face was sincere when he saluted, he was also full of respect in his heart for such an official who was dedicated to the people, although Yang Shiwei's official position was not as good as Lin Douyao, but it was obvious that Xu Zixian had more respect for Yang Shiwei.
"King Zhongshan doesn't have to delay with us any longer." The black and thin Zheng Liqi said with a smile: "It's a shame to miss the auspicious time, be careful that Changwen Hou takes us to attack." β
Everyone laughed, but Xu Zixian didn't laugh, at this moment, he was indeed a little nervous.
Stepping into the door, the instrument door, is the lobby full of lights.
More people poured out, and almost every corner, every corner of the eaves was full of people.
The ceremony has begun, and the officiant is Lin Douyao, and the local officials have this qualification.
With a commotion, Chen Wenjun, who was wearing a big red auspicious suit, also walked out surrounded by maids and servants, and stood beside Xu Zixian.
Then Lin Douyao beside a Duanming Hall scholar came over and issued an edict for the Son of Heaven, the golden book of canonization of Chen Wenjun had already been prepared, and he stood at the top to read it according to the regulations, and after reading the edict, the prince and the princess bowed down and accepted the book, so far the official etiquette has been completed.
After that, Xu Zi first had to take the princess to write a thank you form and bring it back by the edict, this process has been more than 200 years, and everyone is quite proficient.
Next, a couple of newlyweds held knights, under the auspices of Lin Douyao, presented tea to Chen Dujing and Mrs. Changwen Hou, toasted, and bowed as a salute.
After Xu Zixian bowed three times, Chen Dujing whispered to him: "I won't say anything about Mingda Haosheng to his wife's room, you know it in your own heart." I want to say that since then, your husband and wife have been harmonious, and the most gratifying thing is not the old husband, but my old friend, do you remember? β
Xu Zixian was moved in his heart, in fact, every parent has the same thoughts about their children, Chen Dujing doesn't talk about himself, when he mentions his father, of course, he is talking about the marriage back then. If Xu Yingbin has a spirit underground, of course, he will feel very relieved, and when Xu Zixian thinks about it from then on, he will be a little more pampered and tolerant of Chen Wenjun.
"Father-in-law, don't worry." Xu Zixian also said in a low voice: "From now on, I will not be allowed to take concubines again, and I should be dedicated to Wen Jun, this will be extinct, and it will not be easier." β
"There is no need to be so ......" Chen Dujing's face showed a look of emotion, but he was still quite skeptical.
Xu Zixian saw Chen Wenjun beside him trembling slightly...... His words obviously moved Chen Wenjun and made the girl very excited.
Xu Zixian gently patted Chen Wenjun's hand, feeling that the girl's hand was trembling, he couldn't help but whisper: "What I said is true, and it will be like this from now on." β
Chen Wenjun didn't make a sound, just shook his head slightly.
At this time, everyone surrounded the newlyweds and their wives and walked out, the etiquette of welcoming them was simple and simple, but not dignified, not as noisy as the people, after all, the people present, even if they were businessmen, they had read a few books, otherwise they would not be able to enter the Changwen Marquis Mansion.
At this point, it was done, and everyone bowed their hands and said some words of congratulations.
Xu Ziwen has been staring at Xu Zixian all the time, even more than Chen Wenjun's gaze.
There are madness, resentment, helplessness, unwillingness, jealousy and other colors in his eyes, and when he changes, even unrelated people can see that the noble son of Zhao Wangfu has a different demeanor.
Of course, Chen Zhengzhi and the others were also aware of it, and when Xu Ziwen subconsciously got up, Chen Zhengzhi got up to stop Xu Ziwen, and said lightly: "Brother Zhang Da, if you have anything to say, wait until the King of Zhongshan and the sister leave." β
Xu Ziwen laughed dryly, only then did he realize that his voice was already dumb, which was caused by too much attention, Xu Ziwen felt sour in his heart, and he said: "Brother Chen, don't worry, when you come to your father, of course you won't do anything you shouldn't do...... It was for this marriage that I wrote a poem and wanted to dedicate it to the Zhongshan King and his wife. β
"No need." Chen Zhengzhi knew Xu Ziwen's thoughts, and also glanced at the poems in Xu Ziwen's hands, which were nothing more than miserable tossing and turning, and he couldn't say that he was lovesick, and it was a mistake to do such poems at the wedding.
He interrupted Xu Ziwen very unceremoniously and said, "I know that Zhang Da is self-conscious, but you come with me." β
After Chen Zhengzhi finished speaking, he pulled the ignorant Xu Ziwen out of the hall, and walked straight to the Yimen, the gate, and when he arrived outside the gate, many people were still waiting under the lights to see the excitement, Chen Zhengzhi pointed to the outside of the gate, and said to Xu Ziwen: "Look at your own house, those armor soldiers on the roof, those Xuanjia elite cavalry with heavy armor, and hundreds of cavalry and soldiers near the Zhongshan Palace, as well as those officials, have you seen it?" The officials with short robes with round necks and cuffs tied up are capable and efficient, and my father is full of praise for them. Let me tell you, Mingda not only brought out thousands of elite soldiers, but also his own complete set of system, my father told us that with the efficiency and ability of Mingda's officials in the Eastern Domain, as well as their methods of cultivating talents, within two or three years, the officials of the whole Fujian Road will be replaced, and Mingda can rule as handy, and does not need anyone's help at all. You Zhao Wangfu, Lin Shuaichen, and everything we know are actually meaningless! β
Xu Ziwen's expression was sluggish, his mouth was slightly open, and he couldn't come back to his senses half-loudly.
Everything in front of him is indeed as Chen Zhengzhi said, Xu Zixian is not only the master of a force, but also created a very unique and wonderful thing, these officials in front of him, the armor guards, and the Xuanjia iron horseman, are all things that the Great Wei does not have, Xu Zixian not only created it, but also self-contained system.
It is conceivable that as long as this person is given a bigger stage, Xu Zixian will do how many things and how much he can achieve.
Chen Zhengzhi looked at Xu Ziwen with some pity in his eyes...... Everything that was once above the top of the eye was shattered at this moment.
Xu Ziwen's face showed a look of pain, and after struggling for a while, he said to Chen Zhengzhi in a hoarse voice: "Brother Chen, I know the ability to apply it to the world, and I am not Xu Zixian's opponent when it comes to battlefield fighting." However, what can he do if he has mastered these, in the final analysis, it can't be him who masters Fujian Road, it can only be Zhao Wangfu! β
Xu Ziwen didn't wait for Chen Zhengzhi to react, turned around and left, and soon disappeared into the crowd, and the companions of Zhao Wangfu who followed him also hurried to catch up.
Chen Zhengzhi sighed softly, the matter was finally resolved, and there was no embarrassing situation. As for what Xu Ziwen said, he just shrugged his shoulders slightly, and regarded it as a wild talk made by this noble son in order to save face after his defeat.
In the current situation, King Zhao has no choice, let alone a Xu Ziwen?
It's more ridiculous than a mantis arm as a car!
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The dowry team prepared by the Chen Mansion is also on the road, and compared with the gift team of the Zhongshan Palace, the team of the Chen Mansion is much more streamlined.
However, the hundreds of thousands of yuan that Chen Dujing put on behalf of his daughter in the Eastern Domain have long been circulated, but no one is talking about the dowry of the Marquis of Changwen's Mansion is too small.
Even if it is less, it is worth at least 100,000 yuan, and there are many contents that are obviously added to the gift list, which should be the content temporarily added by the Changwen Marquis Mansion after seeing Xu Zixian's gift list and gift team.
"My sister is here to enjoy the blessings." There is no lack of envy in the eyes of the eldest sister of the Chen family, Chen Wenjun does not need to serve Aunt Weng after arriving at the Zhongshan Palace, and directly becomes the hostess of the house.
"Have a son-in-law earlier." The second sister of the Chen family said: "Only in this way can your position be stable." β
Chen Wenjun nodded slightly, and sat down after getting into the car, but there was no ripple in his heart. Through the car window, she saw Xu Zixian's relaxed demeanor, turning over and getting on the horse vigorously, her face suddenly turned red, and a sweet feeling came to her heart.
From today on, this man will be his husband, and from now on, he will share blessings and misfortunes, honor and disgrace.
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Yang Shizhi, Lin Dingyi, and many officials, generals, merchants, and of course a large number of clans in Fuzhou City, when they went out after the banquet, they found that there were many soldiers sitting cross-legged on both sides of the street.
The horses were tied aside, already fed with concentrate, and there were some residues such as beans and eggshells on the ground.
The soldiers had water bladders on their legs, and there were remnants of dry food residues, and they should have eaten a meal with dry food with clean water.
The palace did not prepare food for the hundreds of people, and all the soldiers were treated the same, including some military attachΓ©s wearing military robes of the capital rank.
Everyone looked solemn, and Lin Ruide, the governor of Fuzhou Prefecture, said sincerely: "I studied in Quanzhou, went north to take the exam, became an official in Beijing, and went south to Fuzhou as an official, and my career has been more than ten years, and I have never seen any army so restrained by military orders." β
It was nearly the middle of the night, and there was a lot of dew at night in places like Fuzhou, and the soldiers' armor was soaked with dew, and many people's robes looked half-wet.
But everyone sat quite upright and neat, even in the same way they sat on the street, and quite neatly.
No one spoke, no one walked around, and all the knights sat in the same posture, sitting upright on the ground, like a clay carved wooden statue.
Although they understood that this time the cavalry entered the city was the Zhongshan Palace's declaration of force, everyone still couldn't help but be surprised, admired, emotional, admired, and all kinds of emotions.
An army, equipment and weapons are not enough to make these people in front of them burst out with such emotions, in the case of Yang Shizhi's family, his family's financial resources, it is not a problem to buy hundreds of good horses, with hundreds of strong men who can ride horses, and create more sophisticated weapons and armor. But to be able to train the cavalry to such a point in front of him, such an order to prohibit, and order the soldiers to lie on the ground, such a thing, Yang Shizhi felt that he couldn't do it no matter what.
Lin Dingyi also had the same feeling, and Chen Duzhu, Wei Jiuzhen and others on the side also had similar thoughts.
Chen Duzhu summed up very calmly: "Fuzhou has the Zhongshan Palace, which is really a blessing for us. β
"That's what Elder Zhu said."
"That's true."
There was a chorus of voices all around, and someone even said: "I should order my subordinates to buy more breakfast, meat dumplings, buns, flat food, soup cakes, etc., in time tomorrow morning, and reward these cavalry soldiers." β
"Agreed."
"Seconded below."
Amid a buzz, many businessmen and officials gradually got on their horses or drove away.
They did not find out that Zhang Huchen, the commander of the cavalry battalion, did not sleep in the house, although the palace had prepared a house for him. Zhang Huchen didn't want to be separated from his brothers, he also sat in the team, and after taking off his cloak, he loosened his armor slightly, pressed the horizontal knife with his hand, and rested on the ground.
The soldiers boarded the ship from the Eastern Domain, and after going ashore, they marched in a procession, and then entered Fuzhou, and everyone was very tired. But before they fell asleep, they saw Zhang Huchen enter the ranks with their own eyes, and these cavalrymen were not surprised.
This is the tradition of the Eastern Domain, the generals have power and many benefits, but when they can share the weal and woe with the soldiers, no general will run to enjoy it alone, leaving his brother's robe aside.
This is a conventional, customary, and unwritten military discipline.
This is, of course, the result of Xu Zixian taking the lead, from Nan'an Town to the Eastern Domain, Xu Zixian has always been like this!
Zhang Huchen, Gao Shilai, and all the soldiers of the cavalry camp can be sure that if tonight is not the wedding night, even if you are a prince, only a large number of subordinates are sleeping outside, the king will come in person and rest cross-legged on the street with all the soldiers.
There was snoring all around, and the cavalry were tired and tired from all the way from the Eastern Domain.
There are also some people who haven't slept talking and laughing in a low voice, talking about strange topics, and of course there are many people talking about the princess who has just entered the house.
Zhang Huchen did not put on a state of listening attentively, the original prince and the current royal highness were very magnanimous, and the soldiers could not be as disrespectful as they were talking about their comrades or outsiders, but as a confidant general, Zhang Huchen did not plan to listen to these inconsequential words, in case he accidentally confided it.
More people are still discussing the next task, the cavalry battalion is just the first to come, and the cardinal room below is planning to transfer one or two more armies to Nan'an Town.
From last year's departure to this year's return, the time was short, and no one expected to return at such a fast pace and in this way.
Everyone was full of ambition and felt confident.