Chapter 194: The matchmaker comes to the door
Eight lives in the world, fame and fortune are bustling in the world, and they are all for profit. The sky is paste, all for the name. Being famous is naturally a good thing, but in Xu Wei's opinion, it is not necessarily the case. He went out netting, and he hadn't even ridden his horse. The pedestrians in front of the Xu Mansion in the West Water Gate all stopped. It's nothing, just look around him. Two more steps forward, and more and more passers-by watched. The people who listened to the books in the Nawa shop stopped listening, and rushed out of the door with a teacup to catch a glimpse of the purple golden tiger. Even the doll wearing open crotch pants squatted on the eaves with a rice bowl and watched it without turning her eyes, if his mother pulled it out and dragged it back, he didn't pull his son away for a long time, and he followed suit. In the end, there was really no way, and thanks to the patrol soldiers of the military patrol shop, they came out to clear the traffic, which allowed Xu Wei to pass safely.
The mansion of He Guan, the inspector of the school, is outside the Xuande Gate, close to the important city, and Xu Wei has been here a few times, so he is familiar with the road. Seeing that it was about to arrive, an official sedan chair came out of the palace gate, but it was Shaozai He Li. Seeing Xu Wei, he lifted the sedan curtain and shouted, "Ziang, where is this going?" ”
Xu Wei got off the horse and said with a smile: "I have seen the young prime minister, and I am going to visit He Shaobao." ”
"Oh. I see," He Li still lifted the sedan curtain, pondered for a moment, beckoned, and motioned for Xu Wei to come forward and speak. The latter took the reins and came to the sedan chair to ask what he was told.
He Li looked at the young man in front of him, and he was very emotional. No wonder the official family is so important, this son is very intelligent, if he can cultivate it carefully, it will become a tool in time. This time, the Jurchen Ran Kou and Xu Wei switched to their respective battles. He has made many meritorious deeds and really deserves to be promoted.
"Ziang, there is something that the official told you in advance, so that you can be prepared." For a long time, He Li said.
Xu Wei heard the words and asked, "I don't know what the minister is referring to?" ”
"Your future." He Li's words were amazing. A few days ago, the Wudian reviewed the three armies, and the official family read out the edict of rewarding the main meritorious heroes.
Xu Wei marched into the ranks of the "Zhongwei Doctor" and moved to Qingzhou as a defense envoy, and his official residence was from the fifth grade. These two, one is a high-ranking official and the other is a fictitious title, and neither of them is a real position. In other words, Xu Wei is still waiting for the imperial court to send a "send", which is practical.
"Today's court meeting, the official asked about this matter. The privy minister did not express his opinion, I plan to find an opportunity to make a proposal to the official family, and promote you to the marquis of the palace in front of the palace, you must know in your heart. ”
The front division of the palace is the three yazhi, who is in charge of the names of the classes in front of the palace and the battalions of the infantry and cavalry, and oversees the commands, training, guarding the Son of Heaven, moving and supplementing, rewarding and punishing these troops. And the Marquis of Yu in front of this palace is the third-in-command of the front division of the palace. And according to the usual convenience. A person who can sit in this position, as long as there is no major mistake, can become the commander of the front division of the temple sooner or later. It can be called a big handsome, that is, the legendary "palace marshal", which is not awarded by the emperor's cronies and military ministers, which is extremely glorious.
But Xu Wei couldn't be happy when he heard it, Xu Shao had already given him the wind, Zhao Huan wanted to keep him by his side, and some officials were aware of his intentions and suggested that he should be cultivated as the chief of the three ya. But I really don't want to stay in Tokyo anymore, even if I let myself go to the northwest to be the governor of the state, the state is under the jurisdiction. It's like looking at the gate in Tokyo.
However, people He Xiang is always kind, and he can't save face, Xu Wei smiled: "Thank you He Xiang for lifting up." This kindness is remembered in my heart, and I also congratulate the Duke on entering the county. ”
"Congratulations to each other." He Li smiled knowingly. immediately told Wu Dao, "Although the Jin people retreated north, they coveted the Central Plains, and they must not die, and Ziang must be cautious and diligent." ”
Xu Wei responded, and the two of them said a few more gossips, and He Li went by himself. After a while, He Fu was in front of him. Speaking of which, He Guan has been very depressed on the surface for most of the past six months, as a step commander, he has not been able to lead the troops to the expedition when the imperial court is extremely lacking in generals. But judging from the reward given to him by the official family during the military parade in the Martial Arts Palace. This person has a lot of weight in Zhao Huan's heart. He did not make the slightest military exploits, but he was also awarded the envoy of the two towns, and he was courteous.
Before he could go up the steps, the doorman of He Mansion had already seen him, and without waiting for a greeting, he ran down and led the war horse for him. Xu Wei walked inside and asked, "Is He Shaobao in the house?" ”
"Back to the Xu officials, the young guards are not there, but the big officials are here." The people of He Fumen replied.
The big official naturally refers to He Guan's eldest son He Ji, the first time the Jin army invaded the south, he led the army to wander around Hebei. Later, the army was defeated and fled back to Tokyo. This time, he was subordinate to Yao Pingzhong at first, and he was originally ambitious to wash away his shame. I don't know if I followed the wrong boss. When saving the Tiger Jie Army, Yao Pingzhong was delayed, and He Ji missed the opportunity to make meritorious contributions. Later, when he besieged Huazhou, he met Du Chong, who didn't understand bullshit, and was defeated again. It is estimated that in order to save He Guan's face, the emperor still awarded him a six-rank official.
"Oh" Xu Wei was a little embarrassed, although he had a little friendship with He Guan, he was not familiar with He Ji. Now that He Guan is not in the house, he has no reason. I can't just say that I'm here to find Zhang Jiujiu. Sensei said that this is wearing a generation, that is, a thousand years after living by himself. No one went directly to the girl's house to find it.
stood at the gate of Nahe Mansion for a while, and the doormen did not dare to ask when they saw that he did not advance or retreat. The current Xu Jiuguan can be a shy person for two years, and the township soldier now has tens of thousands of soldiers and horses in his alley
Xu Wei was in a dilemma, and suddenly a flash of inspiration flashed in his mind. How did I forget about this and run around dryly? This is Song Xing, marriage must be particular, that is, a thousand years later, don't they still have some etiquette to observe? Before getting married, both parents have to meet to settle the matter. It's better to go back and explain the matter to the family, and then invite the old man to Hefu to propose marriage, isn't this the end? Alas, still never married. Lack of experience. Hey, the so-called Ming media is marrying, do you still want to hire a matchmaker? Whatever, I don't understand, the third sister and the four prostitutes always know.
Thinking of this, his heart was enlightened, and his steps became brisk, and he turned and went down the steps, and let the little guy take his mount back and stay back.
stepped on the stirrup with his right foot, and he heard someone shouting from behind: "Xu Guanren? ”
Turning his head and looking, isn't this the girl ring next to He Shuying? Look further back. saw He Shuying and his mother getting down from the sedan chair. Then he left the horse and saluted, "I have seen Mrs. He." ”
That Mrs. He was not as arrogant and rude as before, glanced at Xu Wei, and nodded in agreement. He Shuying moved the lotus step lightly, stopped when he was about two steps in front of Xu Wei, and said with a smile: "Congratulations to Xu Guanren on his triumphant return, that day I saw Xu Guanren wearing robes and armor in the market, and he rode in, he was really heroic." ”
Xu Wei didn't seem to pay much attention to what she was saying, his eyes wandering around looking for something. Hey, what about September? Mrs. He called her as a girl, how could she not take her with her when she went out?
Although I was puzzled in my heart, it was inconvenient to ask openly. Seeing him like this, He Shuying didn't mind, and asked with a smile: "Xu Guanren is this."
"Oh. I originally came to see He Shaobao, but I have learned that Shaobao is not in the house, and I want to go back and go to Dan another day. Xu Wei replied casually.
He Shuying's expression changed slightly, and she glanced at Mrs. He, hoping that her mother could say something. Mrs. He pondered for a moment, and said lukewarmly: "Since you are here, it doesn't matter if you go in and have a cup of tea." ”
"My brother often mentions Xu Guanren. is also a military minister, and you can also discuss it. "Ho.
Xu Wei was full of thoughts about Zhang Jiujiu. I'm in a hurry to go back to the old man, how can I have time to eat your tea? Then he politely refused: "The younger generation still has something to do, so I won't bother, and I will visit another day." ”
Mrs. He frowned when she heard this. With a cold snort, he flicked his sleeves and walked away. DH: "That's so. That Xu Guanren walked slowly. "After that, he also went with his mother.
Xu Wei stepped onto the horse and glanced at it casually. After the two sedan chairs, there are many maids, servants, and family members, and there are seven or eight brocade silk horses alone. Some also carry wardrobes, large beds and other furniture. What is he going to do, buy so many things? I didn't think much about it at the moment, and I ran to the West Water Gate on the horse, and naturally I was inevitably watched by passers-by again.
At the door of the house, the doorman who led the horse said something that made Xu Wei puzzled: The official was overjoyed. ”
"Where does the joy come from?" Xu Wei shook the hem of his clothes and asked.
"The officials will know when they go in." The doorman smirked.
The gods were chattering, Xu Wei didn't care. Strode inside. As soon as I arrived at the shadow wall, I heard a woman's shrill laughter coming from the guest hall. When I went in, the old man was on top. The fourth brother, the third sister, and the brother-in-law are all here. There was also a woman of about forty, dressed in great beauty. He wears a hood on his head, drags his skirt to his neck, and adorns many objects.
As soon as she saw him enter the hall, the woman laughed and said, "Ouch, the coquettish guest has returned." ”
Xu Wei was confused when he heard this, and when he saw the third sister with a strange smile on her face, she said unknowingly: "What is this for?" ”
"There is a large family in Beijing, the head of the household, Wu Yuanwai, has a huge family of money, and he has a daughter, who is seventeen years old, beautiful and virtuous. I am willing to form a family with the house. Xu Xiang is dying of 200,000 yuan. The woman said earnestly.
After hearing this, Xu Wei blurted out: "Who to marry?" ”
As soon as this remark came out. Both the host and guest in that hall burst out laughing, and even Xu Zhang couldn't cry or laugh. Who else can this fool marry? In addition to you, there are only two men in the family, who do you say you will marry?
"Xu Guanren is a young man, and he is an upstart in the imperial court, and he has a great reputation on both sides of the river! Wu Yuanwai was incessant, so he let the women be the matchmakers. I made a special trip to pay a visit. Said to the lieutenant. I haven't had time to reply. The matchmaker laughed.
After Xu Wei figured it out, he didn't say anything. said bluntly: "I'm sorry, I want you to go back and say it, thank you for it, but I have already made a marriage." ”
The matchmaker was taken aback, wouldn't she? Before I came, I asked clearly, Mrs. Xu's petty officials have not yet married in the year of the weak crown, why did they suddenly get married again? What the son said doesn't count, this marriage event depends on the orders of his parents, and he has to be decided by Taiwei Xu. So he asked Xu Zhang again.
"The dog is indeed married. Even in these two days, I will send the media to say that I will go in person. Xu Zhang glanced at his son and smiled.