Although Guo Kang himself felt that these views were a bit far-fetched, the benefits of the new military government obviously attracted everyone in the Cao family.

At this point, the main problem has been almost explained. He doesn't have to worry about the rest of the matter, Cao and Wang Da Lama and others will continue to push this matter.

Guo Kang and Theodora ate something, then said goodbye to the Cao family and prepared to leave. Queen Elizabeth was reluctant to go together, saying that since she had come, she would have to compete with the Cao couple, otherwise it would be a trip in vain.

Guo Kang felt that he should stay and take a look and be more enthusiastic. But Theodora showed no interest and dragged him away. A few elders just laughed and didn't say anything, and asked Cao Jian to send them out the door.

The carriage left again, but Guo Kang felt a little regretful that everything was not done.

"I don't think Cao Jian spoke from beginning to end." He said to Theodora, "I should find a way to appease him, or at least find a job to do it with." He doesn't think I'm crowding him out. ”

"That's not what you should say." Theodora retorted, "He was supposed to be like this because he was comparing himself with you every day. Isn't it adding fuel to the fire when you go and comfort him? ”

"This person, when analyzing which force needs what, the head is the way, but in the face of a single person, you can't see people's minds clearly." She sighed: "You don't have to worry about this matter, I'll help you deal with it." ”

"Why can't I see clearly? Isn't that just a matter of my mind? Guo Kang was unconvinced.

"Then you know what I want in my mind now?" Theodora asked rhetorically.

"Huh?" Guo Kang really couldn't think of it for a while.

"I want to go home! Got it? Theodora said angrily.

"Why are you yelling so loudly......" Guo Kang was a little speechless.

Theodora pounced on him and tried to pinch his face, but Guo Kang resisted, questioning why she had suddenly gone insane. The two of them were in the carriage and started fighting.

Outside the carriage, the old coachman grinned when he heard the sound of a bumper collision.

"This is like a normal young man." He deliberately let the horse go full of footsteps and sighed.

However, the distance from the Cao family to the Guo family's mansion is not too long after all. After arriving at the place, he parked the car steadily, thought about it, and still didn't knock on the door, but just took out a box from under his seat.

The guards gathered curiously, and the old coachman waved them away, took out the refreshments from the box, and beckoned everyone to go to eat together.

Guo Kang and Theodora got out of the car after a while, only to find that the guards at the door were all gone. looked left and right, and found that Bu Lei was standing at the mouth of the alley, carrying a long knife, pacing left and right. When they looked here, they immediately disappeared around the corner.

Theodora hurriedly pulled Guo Kang and rushed into the courtyard.

It wasn't long before my father-in-law hurried back home. This time, instead of letting the two of them continue to hide in the house, he told them to hurry up and prepare. The Khan had already arrived at the gates of the city, and now that everyone was organizing a triumphal ceremony, they had to take part as well.

Theodora had no choice but to say goodbye to him and go back to the palace.

Guo Kang helped his father-in-law stay busy until the night. The next day, he rushed to the Great Lama Wang and helped him bring the lamp and adjust it.

On the day of the triumphal ceremony, Zhu Wenkui's family also came to see it, and Princess Ma also had to go to public for a long time. The family hoped that Guo Kang, who knew each other well, would be a guide, and the official who received them came to inform his father-in-law. As a result, Guo Kang, who did not have an official position and was only a "private scholar hired by the church", was kicked out of their side again.

Although he was very tired, Guo Kang couldn't help it.

Zhu Wenkui's family went out almost collectively. Princess Ma, the princess, and little Jeanne all visited the parade, and Zhu Wenkui himself was captured from the blacksmith shop by them to try on new clothes.

These costumes were brought by the Daoyan monk, but they had not been worn before. Guo Kang waited at the door for a while, and saw that he was wearing a red robe, a black gauze crown on his head, a jade belt around his waist, and leather boots on his feet, surrounded by several servants, and walked out cautiously.

Looking at the style of this clothing design, it is estimated that you can't ride a horse. However, Guo Kang specially brought a two-wheeled carriage. He jumped out of the car, opened the left door, and helped Zhu Wenkui, who was obviously too nervous, to help up.

"Be careful, be careful." Zhu Wenkui held the belt with one hand, pulled up the hem of his clothes with the other, and kept telling Guo Kang and others: "Just this one, don't break it......"

"It's okay, I'm staring." Guo Kang comforted helplessly.

At the door, Monk Daoyan was still wearing a plain monk's robe, but the expensive robe was also put on. Seeing Guo Kang's gaze, the old monk folded his hands and asked him to take care of the prince with a smile. Guo Kang also hurriedly bowed, drew a cross again, and responded. Then, he returned to the right, rolled over, and jumped up as well.

Immediately afterwards, several other female dependents also rushed out.

The princess wore a crown with jewels and two golden hairpins. It's a pity that Guo Kang has never learned, and he can't understand the meaning at all, he just thinks that there are a lot of gold beads, and they are worth a lot of money at a glance.

He wore a red cardigan with a cyan ribbon on his shoulders. The clothes belt is also embroidered with patterns that Guo Kang can't understand at all, dense, colorful, and valuable at a glance.

The princess still looks a little weak, her face is slightly pale, but her steps are steady and her demeanor is dignified, Guo Kang is a layman, and he can see the balance between her behavior and behavior, which is obviously cultivated all year round - more like a noble person than her son.

came with Guo Kang, as well as several maids from the palace. They greeted Princess Ma and boarded a four-wheeled cart decorated with purple ribbons.

It was specially sent by Queen Anna. The two know each other very well, and this is not the first time that this car has come to pick her up.

"Is the princess well?" Guo Kang retracted his gaze.

"Not bad." Zhu Wenkui said, "Master Daoyan suggested that we all go, so she was ready to participate. ”

"Oh......" Guo Kang nodded: "But the triumphant scene has always been extremely noisy. I'll tell them to keep the car on hand. If you don't feel well, feel free to leave. ”

Zhu Wenkui nodded in agreement. At this time, little Jeanne also walked out.

She was also dressed in red, and the golden crown on her head was about the same as her mother's—of course, there must have been a difference. It's just that in Guo Kang's view, in addition to being very valuable, there seems to be no more obvious characteristics.

Little Jeanne also looked serious, but her eyes kept looking around. When she saw her brother and Guo Kang in the car, she turned her head and hesitated, but in the end she didn't say anything and walked straight into the carriage.

"Look, isn't she quite temperamental this time?" Zhu Wenkui was quite proud: "This is what a county lord looks like." You're right? ”

"Ah, yes." Guo Kang had no choice but to nod.

"Don't be so perfunctory." Zhu Wenkui said with a smile.

"I really don't understand." Guo Kang waved his hand again and again: "Serving this thing is too complicated for me." I think it's worth it...... And I'm here, so I know a lot about the East, and I don't think anyone else can understand it very well. ”

"Actually, I think so too, but Master Dao Yan has to let us wear it like this......" Zhu Wenkui said helplessly: "What do you think of this dress?" Others won't find it too funny and weird. ”

"Not really." Guo Kang looked at the red body and judged. "It's pretty Roman."

"That's fine, it's over." Zhu Wenkui sighed.

As she spoke, Princess Jeanne also walked out.

She also wore the same gold crown, and her long dark brown hair was combed and fastened with hairpins. The dress is similar to the previous two. She also walked steadily towards the carriage.

"Will the princess get used to this dress?" Guo Kang asked in a low voice.

"It's not hard for her." Zhu Wenkui replied: "The clothes of French noblewomen are also wide robes and big sleeves. Their hats and skirts are more difficult to wear than phoenix crowns and coats. ”

"This time she came in a hurry, and she didn't bring the dress and hat before, so she directly used the set we prepared before."

Guo Kang is actually a little curious, how to distinguish the identity and level of her and Princess Ma in terms of clothing. But after thinking about it, even if he told him, he couldn't understand it. So the thought came out of his mind, and he threw it aside.

When the princess had also gotten into the car, the maid closed the door, climbed onto the platform behind the car, and grabbed the handrail. Monk Daoyan boarded a car further behind. And Jeanne also appeared at this time.

She was dressed in a blue robe, her blonde hair tied in a bun, and a black gauze hat over it. There was also a complement on his chest, on which a white bird was drawn, and he walked out with a swagger.

Seeing Guo Kang, she waved happily to say hello. Because the robe was too wide, it fell directly on the shoulder, revealing the linen long-sleeved shirt inside, and she had to shake her sleeves again and tidy up her clothes.

"What is this, this is ......" Guo Kang, who knew almost nothing about the uniform, couldn't stand it a little.

"This is the official uniform of the chief of the Wupin Palace." Zhu Wenkui was also a little embarrassed: "My father casually promised her an official, and she really opened up and made a set of ...... by herself."

"It turns out that the white bird is the meaning of the five products?" Guo Kang nodded, deciding not to bother with the question of why he could give a woman a title. Maybe Zhu Yunwen didn't even think about it when he bragged about pulling people......

"It's not called a white bird, it's called a white pheasant." Zhu Wenkui, who was next to him, couldn't stand it and corrected.

"Okay, okay."

Guo Kang was thinking about how to appease him and ask him not to worry too much about this group of grass platform teams, when Captain Jeska walked out from behind the courtyard wall with two horses.

He was also wearing a cyan official uniform, a black gauze hat, and a happy look. There is also a patch hanging on his chest, on which is a bear drawn.

"This is also an official uniform? Wu Wangfeng? Guo Kang has already guessed the situation.

"Yes, he allowed the family to guard thousands of households." Zhu Wenkui was too lazy to use honorifics and explained seriously.

Jeanne walked over, thanked him, and jumped onto her mount. Jaska also got on the horse, and congratulated each other with her, probably just learned recently.

"Oh...... Their animals are not the same. Guo Kang responded.

"It's not the same. Different grades have different images. However, civil officials are all birds, and military attaches are beasts. Zhu Wenkui explained.

"It turns out that this is how the 'well-dressed beast' came from...... Guo Kang muttered, and then stared at the complement on Jeska's official uniform: "Where do you seem to have seen this bear?" ”

"The complement was originally embroidered, but they made it temporarily, and they couldn't be busy, so they found a piece of cloth and asked the painter to paint it casually." Zhu Wenkui said with a smile: "It's normal to be familiar." That bear is the ...... that the family drew according to Nikita."

As soon as Nikita was spoken, the two saw old Ivan walk out.

Nurhachi followed him, with the hat of a Ming officer on his head; Nikita followed behind, still wearing the robes of a Greek statesman.

"These two are also literate and martial, well-dressed beasts." Guo Kang commented.

Zhu Wenkui turned his face directly and stopped commenting.

Lady Jeanne and Captain Jaska seemed to feel fresh about this dress. The servants and passers-by around had never seen this kind of dress, and for a while, many people stopped to watch, and they were amazed, there were actually more people who cared about the queen's carriage.

They were also very satisfied with everyone's attention, and they continued to give up their hands to the audience around them. Zhu Wenkui couldn't stand it, and began to urge Guo Kang to leave quickly.

Seeing that everyone was almost ready, Guo Kang waved his hand behind him and beckoned everyone to go. The soldiers he brought with him rode in front of the road, followed by three carriages, with Jeanne and Captain Jeska at the end.

Zhu Wenkui let out a long breath, looking a little tired. But then he quickly straightened up, and held his hat, trying to maintain a decent demeanor.

"Where are we this time?" He asked.

Guo Kang estimated that he wanted to take the opportunity to relieve the pressure, so he explained: "The triumphal ceremony starts from the city gate and ends at the Niangniang Temple. In fact, it is a carnival to celebrate victory. ”

"So, you don't have to be too nervous. This was supposed to be after the fierce war for everyone to celebrate and relax. Today, don't talk about all the nobles, ordinary people can also be casual and enjoy the joy of victory together. ”

"Since you have come to Rome, let us do as the Romans did." He persuaded: "Etiquette, just have a look, don't worry too much." At our triumphal ceremony, even if we sarcastically mock and ridicule the commander-in-chief, it is not a violation of etiquette according to convention, and we will not be held accountable. ”

"And this kind of rule?" Zhu Wenkui was slightly surprised.

"Yes, we think that it is a matter of great glory that we deserve to have a great triumphal victory, and that it would even ecly the gods. The gods will envy the Triumphant and cause him suffering. In order to avoid this, everyone said degrading things about him so that the gods could hear them. Hearing so much accusation and sarcasm, God's jealousy will disappear and the triumphant will be safe. ”

"It's an interesting custom." Zhu Wenkui pondered for a moment.

"Actually, it's just to give soldiers and citizens a chance to vent." Guo Kang said: "After all, it was at the risk of difficulties and lives that such a big battle was fought. People also have reason to complain. ”

(End of chapter)