Chapter 796: Licheng Returns
The news of the removal of the county lord of Jinxiang spread more and more widely in Chang'an City.
In this era, the Heavenly Family, in fact, is in a state of contraction, that is to say, the Heavenly Family does not want too many courtiers to be knighted, it is better to have fewer and fewer, if those courtiers with titles are all dead, then thank God.
It's the same with clan relatives, and the Son of Heaven doesn't want too many clan relatives.
Because clan relatives and titles are all non-laborers who are not engaged in production, the imperial court has to give each clan a title, a fief, and a real food estate.
The unearned species of clan relatives is also very good at giving birth, giving birth to a litter in a lifetime, and the cubs of a litter are related to the heavenly family, and it is impossible to say that it is impossible to give a title, and if you give a title, you will have to be fiefdom and eat the euphem......
As a result, a vicious circle is trapped.
In the long run, the burden on the state treasury will become heavier and heavier, and more serious consequences will be derived, especially the annexation of land by the powerful landlord class.
The emperor was aware of this problem very early, so from the time of Zhenguan, the Heavenly Family intentionally or unintentionally cut off the titles of courtiers, reduced the income of the clansmen, and tried to reduce the burden on the treasury.
Standing in the overall situation, there is nothing wrong with the Son of Heaven except for the number of the county lord of Jinxiang, even if he doesn't give a reason, there is nothing wrong with it.
If you have to explain, the treasury can't afford to support this county lord, okay?
However, the discussion of the Chang'an government and the opposition is not so simple.
After all, before Jinxiang was removed, he had an affair with Li Qinzai, and the former Heluo Yu family was also involved.
King Teng married the Yu family, and he was about to be lifted on the sedan chair, but he was stopped by Li Qinzai in time, and well-informed people described it vividly, and some people saw Li Qinzai's friend Xue Ne Gaoqi, leading a group of top gentlemen in Chang'an, to bid farewell to Yu Yin in the Zheliu Pavilion outside Chang'an City.
"Farewell" is a whitewashed word, and to say it badly is to expel it.
Then, Jinxiang was cut off the title of county lord.
Obviously, there must be a follow-up to this matter.
Under the enthusiastic expectation of many onlookers, the follow-up really came.
The day after the county lord of Jinxiang was cut, a team of people walked out of the British mansion.
There are about hundreds of people, all of whom are part of the government government.
The subordinates are dressed up in a new way, with silk ribbons hanging on the horizontal knife scabbard on the side of the waist, and the subordinates are opening the way in front, followed by Li Qinzai, who is dressed in a grand manner, and finally there is a team of subordinates carrying the salute burden, and the procession stretches for several miles, from Suzaku Street to Taipingfang.
In addition to the part of the opening of the way, the rest are all the retinue of subordinates carrying the rite burden, in addition, there are also officials invited from the Ministry of Rites to preside over the ceremony, as well as matchmakers, marriage letters, wild geese, wedding cakes, and so on.
The ceremonial guards and objects that can be used in the wedding are all used.
This battle was set up in Chang'an City, and it didn't look like a concubine room at all.
Chang'an City was boiling, the onlookers were longer than the queue to welcome relatives, and tens of thousands of empty alleys followed Li Qinzai to the outside of King Teng's mansion.
Li Qinzai got off the horse, dressed up, and said loudly to the closed gate of the palace in front of the people who watched the excitement in Chang'an City: "I, Li Qinzai, am marrying Li Yixiu, the daughter of King Teng, today, and ask all the fathers and elders to be a witness." ”
As soon as the words fell, the door of King Teng's mansion slowly opened.
King Teng, dressed in gorgeous clothes, stood inside the door, staring at Li Qinzai with complicated eyes, looking at the crowds of people outside the palace gate, and the endless rites, as well as the accompanying officials of the Ministry of Rites and the three media and six certificates, King Teng's eyes flashed with a hint of relief.
Who would dare to believe that this pomp is a ceremony for marrying a concubine?
What Li Qinzai said yesterday really did what he said.
Although a daughter is still a concubine when she marries, a man who disregards the eyes of the world in order to marry his daughter will definitely not be wronged if he marries him.
The last trace of resentment in King Teng's heart finally vanished.
He accepted the reality and finally made a compromise for the sake of his daughter.
Every father will always keep compromising for his children throughout his life, again and again.
It seems that this has become the fate of generation after generation.
Jinxiang, who was wearing new clothes, was helped out by the bride and knelt down with Li Qinzai to bow to King Teng.
Teng Wangqiang laughed a few times, waved his hand, and told Li Qinzai a few words, watching Jinxiang enter the sedan chair, Li Qinzai saluted and rode on the horse, and the team to welcome his relatives left in a mighty way.
At that moment, King Teng seemed to have been drained of all his strength, and his face was much older.
From King Teng's Mansion to the Guogong Mansion, once again beating gongs and drums through the streets and alleys, and marrying concubines with such fanfare, Li Qinzai's uniqueness once again opened the eyes of the subjects of Chang'an.
Although he did not follow the official wedding ceremony, the scene arranged by Li Qinzai has made King Teng's Mansion and Jinxiang beautiful enough.
After entering the Guogong Mansion, Jin Xiangyi met Li Tao and Li Siwen and his wife, and the elders smiled and gave valuable gifts.
From this moment on, Jin Xiang officially became Li Qinzai's woman.
The moment he walked into Li's door, the original oath of "I can't let go even if the sky thunders" still echoes in my ears.
After meeting his in-laws, he should have entered the cave room according to the etiquette, but Li Qinzai temporarily changed the etiquette, got into the carriage with Jin Xiang, and went straight to Ganjingzhuang with all the parts.
There is also a big-bellied woman in his family, for the sake of Jinxiang, Li Qinzai has been away from home for many days, and if he doesn't go back, the big-bellied woman should be mad.
The itinerary was very hurried, and after Li Qinzai and Jin Xiang said goodbye to Li Tao and his parents, they hurried out of the city.
It wasn't until he got out of the Chang'an City Gate that Jin Xiang in the carriage breathed a long sigh of relief, looking both excited and a little tired.
The happiness overflowing from the bottom of her heart appeared on her beautiful face.
At this moment, she still can't believe that she is really married to the person she wants to marry, and it is worth it to spend the rest of her life with her beloved.
Quietly lifting the curtain of the carriage, Jin Xiang looked at Li Qinzai riding a horse outside the carriage, and a bit of cynicism flashed on his handsome face from time to time.
Jin Xiang smiled shyly, which fascinated her like a mad demon and made her want to stop, it was this familiar face, and the interesting soul hidden under the face.
There are too many advantages, in the eyes of Jinxiang, Li Qinzai is a treasure, fortunately, she found this treasure, went through hardships, and got this treasure.
Outside the carriage, Li Qinzai also noticed Jin Xiang's shy smile, so he glanced at her: "What's the matter with your smug expression when you robbed the gold and silver treasures when you came down the mountain?" I've finally been succeeded by you, and I'm going to have a celebration party, right? ”
Jin Xiang sneered and snorted again: "It's not serious again." ”
Li Qinzai snorted: "After becoming a parent, don't you need to hide your expression of planning to win a big victory?" A little more reserved, besides, heh, your good best friend Jie'er is still sharpening her knife in the Zhuangzi and waiting for you. ”
Jin Xiang couldn't laugh for a while, his expression was filled with guilt, and he said worriedly: "Jie'er, she...... Wouldn't it be sad? ”
"My husband was inexplicably taken away in half, and it was you who replaced him, are you sad?"
Jin Xiang's shoulders collapsed, and he said in a low voice, "I...... I never wanted to rob her, but you, I have a mind that I shouldn't have, and I really can't help it......"
Li Qinzai sighed and said: "Treat her well when you go back, our family doesn't have any wives and concubines, but Jie'er's sacrifice is not small, just rush to this point, you should also respect her as a sister and respect her for her." ”
Jin Xiang said obediently: "I have known her for many years, and when we were together in the past, she took care of me like a sister, and she made up her mind about everything." ”
(End of chapter)