Chapter 91: The First Entry into Xiangyang
After Tan Sihuai finished talking about the Ministry of Rites' arraignment, he arched his hand to Zhu Jian and said, "Please wait for the time being." The pen, fun, and pavilion www.biquge.info allowed the officials to step forward and ask if these people were the envoys of the northern land mentioned by the Ministry of Rites. ”
After that, Tan Sihuai stepped forward, did not salute at first, but directly asked the first horse among the northerners, "Who are you, why did you come outside my Xiangyang City?"
The first rider among the northerners was the one who had questioned Zhu Yan earlier. The man saw a Central Plains official dressed in a civilian official uniform come forward to ask questions, and did not answer Tan Sihuai's words, but immediately squinted his eyes and asked, "Who is Your Excellency?"
Tan Sihuai's face was straight, and he replied proudly: "This official is the prefect of Xiangyang, Tan Sihuai." This is the place where the official guards it. Who are you, and what are you doing here?"
When the northerners who asked questions and answers with Tan Sihuai heard this, according to the etiquette of the Central Plains, they immediately arched their hands to Tan Sihuai and said, "I am the third disciple of the national teacher of the Northern Dynasty. This time I passed through this Xiangyang City, I was ordered by the lord of the country, and together with my family teacher, I accompanied the three princes of the Northern Dynasty to negotiate peace with your Southern Dynasty. ”
When Tan Sihuai heard this, he hurriedly said: "It turns out that he is really an envoy of the Northern Dynasty!
As soon as Tan Sihuai's voice fell, Toto'er let go of the horse slightly, saluted one of the two horses behind him, and said, "This one is His Royal Highness the Third Prince of my Northern Dynasty." ”
A middle-aged man dressed in a big coat rode on a horse, nodded slightly at Tan Sihuai, and said, "It's this king." ”
In fact, there is no need for this middle-aged man to show his identity, everyone can see from the middle-aged man that among this group of northerners, this person's identity is the most noble.
Beside the middle-aged man, an old man in a cloak with deep-set eyes also nodded to Tan Sihuai and said, "This seat is the national teacher under the wolf lord's seat. ”
Tan Sihuai stepped forward again, saluted the middle-aged man and the old man, and said, "The lower official is ordered." Here to greet His Royal Highness the Third Prince and the national teacher. The lower official is late, and if he is rude, please forgive His Royal Highness the Third Prince and the national teacher. However, the duties of the subordinate lie. You also have to check your letters and credentials. ”
Tan Sihuai's response was naturally full of etiquette, but in his words and demeanor, he was neither humble nor arrogant, showing the bearing of the Central Plains officials. And the people who had been blocked at the gate of the city and were waiting to enter and leave the gate were seen. I can't help but be bent by the bearing of this Tan Governor's mansion.
The middle-aged man nodded on his horse, and two northerners behind him had already turned over and dismounted, stepped forward, and handed over a few things to Tan Sihuai. The middle-aged man even took a golden knife from his body and handed it to Tan Sihuai.
Tan Sihuai checked it slightly, returned the golden knife and those few things, and saluted the middle-aged man and the old man again. Then, Tan Sihuai took his hand and said, "His Royal Highness the Third Prince, the national teacher." Please!"
Tan Sihuai was about to turn around and speak to Zhu Jian, but the middle-aged man had already hugged Zhu Jian and said, "Your Excellency is so skillful! Xiao Wang dares to ask, who is Your Excellency?"
Although Zhu Jian has not yet figured out the true meaning of the other party, Tan Sihuai has verified the seal letter, this person must really be the third prince of the northerners, and he is indeed the envoy of the north. In this case, regardless of their true intentions, etiquette cannot be abolished.
Yes, Zhu Jian also hugged his fists slightly. replied: "This official is my general with a sword in front of the court, the court supervisor of the six gates, Zhu Jian." ”
Seeing the middle-aged man's confused look, Tan Sihuai said on the side: "Third prince." This Lord Zhu is the eldest son of my dynasty Baoguo Mansion. ”
When the middle-aged man heard this, he hurriedly said to Zhu Jian again: "It turned out to be the son of the Baoguo Mansion." Baoguo Gong is not only powerful in the Central Plains, but also famous in my north. Xiao Wang also admired it very much. The prince of the world will be the door of the tiger, and it is really good!"
This remark was said unusually smoothly. He doesn't look like a prince in the North, but more like a Central Plainsman.
After the middle-aged man finished speaking to Zhu Jian, he turned his gaze to Zhu Yan again, and asked in a deep voice: "Who is Your Excellency? Why did Fang Cai insult this king and the others?" The tone of the question was cold, and there was a world of difference compared to the tone of Fang Cai and Zhu Jian's answer.
Zhu Yan was angry and was about to speak, Tan Sihuai hurriedly said to the middle-aged man: "Misunderstanding, misunderstanding! His Royal Highness the Third Prince, this is also the prince of the Baoguo Mansion." ”
The middle-aged man was slightly stunned, and then said: "It turns out that he is also the prince of the Baoguo Mansion? Xiao Wang saw the two sons today, so he knew that this was true. Disrespectful, disrespectful!" In his tone, not only did he not have the slightest hint of disrespect, but was full of sarcasm.
Zhu Yan was furious when he heard this, and shouted: "What kind of prince is Wu, yin and yang weirdness, what tricks do you want to play?"
Seeing that Zhu Yan was angry and didn't wait for anyone to speak, Zhu Jian shouted in a deep voice: "Second brother!"
When Zhu Yan heard Zhu Jian's voice, he stopped talking, but glared at the middle-aged man fiercely. The middle-aged man smiled slightly and stopped talking.
A few people were talking here, but no one noticed that Li Yan at the city gate had a complicated complexion. Since the appearance of these northern horsemen, Wu Jidong has been deliberately observing Li Yan's expression. Seeing Li Yan's expression, Wu Jidong's heart moved, and his hands tightened slightly.
Tan Sihuai said to Zhu Jian: "Little grandfather, I really don't know that the little grandfather is here today." Now the envoys of the Northern Dynasty are here, and the subordinate officials have the responsibility of receiving them and have to accompany them. If it is convenient, can you invite the little grandfather to go to the official residence of the lower official together, so that the lower official can also fulfill the friendship of the landlord?"
Zhu Jianwei groaned and said, "Since Lord Tan has something important to do, I won't bother." Lord Tan, please take care of yourself. We still have official business, and we will leave after a short stay in Xiangyang City. Lord Tan doesn't have to worry about it. ”
Tan Sihuai showed a look of embarrassment on his face, and was about to speak, when Cai Zhuo stepped forward, arched his hand to Zhu Jian, and said, "Da Shizi, we will also enter the city left and right." It's better to go home with Master Tan first. This time, the envoys of the Northern Dynasty came, and my brothers also wanted to know some more details. In the future, when Xiangye asked, he would have an explanation. ”
The middle-aged man answered: "Shizi, Xiao Wang has always admired Baoguo Gong very much. I am not glad to see the Son of the world today. If the prince doesn't dislike it, he will walk with Xiao Wang for a while, how about it? Xiao Wang also has some things he wants to ask the prince for advice. ”
Zhu Jian glanced at Liu Yunfeng slightly, saw Liu Yunfeng nodded slightly, and said, "Since that's the case, I'll go into the city together." ”
Tan Sihuai saw Zhu Jian's response, let go of half of his body, led his hand again, and said, "His Royal Highness the Third Prince." Son, please!" Then he said to the rest of the people, "It is not convenient here, so I can't ask them one by one. Thank you for your understanding. Please go back to the mansion with the lower officials first. ”
After that, Tan Sihuai shouted to the general who came with him: "General Yu, why don't you hurry up in Qianjing Street?"
General Na Yu sang a song, and was about to turn around and arrange for someone to disperse the people along the way, when the middle-aged man said, "Lord Tan." When Xiao Wang first arrived in the Central Plains, it was the first time he saw such a majestic city, and he was very curious about the scenery in the city. Xiao Wang hopes to take this opportunity to take a look at the style of the Central Plains city. If the street is cleaned, it loses much of its taste. ”
Tan Sihuai once again showed a look of embarrassment on his face, and said, "There is still a long way to go back home. If the street is not clean, if someone disturbs His Royal Highness the Third Prince and the prince, the lower officials will be unable to escape the blame. ”
Before the middle-aged man and Zhu Jian could speak, Cai Zhuo smiled and said, "Lord Tan." Since the third prince also said so, there is no need to clean the streets. Before coming to Xiangyang, the two princes were also very interested in the scenery along the way. Now that they have arrived in Xiangyang City, presumably the two princes also want to experience the scenery of Xiangyang City again. Right, two sons?"
Without waiting for Zhu Jian and Zhu Yan to speak, Cai Zhuo said again: "Xiangyang is the first male city in my Central Plains, and this official has long heard that Lord Tan has good governance. Under the blue sky and white sun, where would anyone disturb the envoy and the two princes? Lord Tan was too worried. Please lead the way, Lord Tan. As he spoke, Cai Zhuo laughed.
Tan Sihuai heard Cai Zhuo say this, and saw that Zhu Jian and Zhu Yan did not say anything else. Then he said: "In that case, please follow the officials into the city." Lord Yu, you should quickly notify the guards everywhere and be sure to strengthen the inspection. ”
When General Na Yu sang another fat song. After riding his horse away, Tan Sihuai got on his horse again and rode towards the city gate first. The master and another civil official who came with Tan Sihuai saluted everyone, and also got on the horse and left, probably to prepare for some things to catch the wind and wash the dust.
The middle-aged man made a gesture to Zhu Jian and said, "Shizi." Please!" Zhu Jian nodded, gently lifted the horse, and together with the middle-aged man, caught up with Tan Sihuai. The three of them walked side by side.
Sangzan waited for the middle-aged man and Zhu Jian to set off, knocked the stirrup, and Tima followed the middle-aged man, only half a horse behind him. When Zhu Yan saw Sangzan step forward, he snorted lightly in his nose, and also rode his horse to follow, slightly behind Zhu Jian.
Cai Zhuo saw Sang Zan and Zhu Yan following, and was just about to get on the horse, Li Yan said, "Second brother, let's leave later." Cai Zhuo glanced at Li Yan in puzzlement, and stopped as he said. Wu Jidong realized something in his heart, and his hands clenched tighter.
A group of northerners, seeing the middle-aged man and Sangzan moving forward, each rode their horses and followed closely, separating Liu Yunfeng and the others behind them. Tie Zhu's eyes widened, and he was about to step forward to rush forward, Liu Yunfeng shook his head slightly and motioned for Tie Zhu to stop. Afterwards, Liu Yunfeng nodded slightly to Zhang Ming, Dugu Han, Sun Si, Ah Tu and the four monks of Northern Shaolin.
Everyone nodded slightly, and as the crowd moved forward, each secretly raising their vigilance.
Everyone moved forward this time, but no one knew that after they traveled far, the north gate of Xiangyang City was slowly closed. The great gates of the city have also fallen. Not only the north gate, but also the south, west, and east gates of Xiangyang City were closed almost at the same time.
Tan Sihuai walked forward, talking to the middle-aged man and Zhu Jian without a ride, introducing some of the situations on both sides of the street. The middle-aged man listened with interest as he looked at the scenery and pedestrians on the side of the road, and asked a few questions from time to time. Zhu Jian, on the other hand, kept silent, just silently followed Tan Sihuai's introduction to both sides.
Everyone traveled all the way, although no street cleaning was arranged, passers-by saw an official leading a large group of people over, including both northerners, people dressed as heroes, and several old and young monks, who had already avoided them.
Among them, those who knew Tan Sihuai only saluted the parents of Xiangyang Mansion from a distance, and then avoided the roadside.
When he walked to an extremely wide street, Tan Sihuai said to the middle-aged man and Zhu Jian: "His Royal Highness the Third Prince, Shizi, this street is the most prosperous Vermilion Bird Street in Xiangyang City. ”
The middle-aged man looked over at a glance and saw that the street was neat and wide, lined with shops, and the middle of the street was full of people, which was a prosperous scene. While everyone was riding slowly, the middle-aged man praised: "The land of the Central Plains is really rich in treasures." Lord Tan can govern such a big city with such grandeur and prosperity, this king admires it very much!"
Tan Sihuai hurriedly owed a debt on the horse and said, "His Royal Highness the Third Prince has won the prize. Then, Tan Sihuai arched his hand in the direction of Jingshi and said, "This is all thanks to the Holy Blessing." Xiaguan An dares to take credit?"
After the middle-aged man smiled, he turned his head to look at Zhu Jian and said, "Why is the prince so silent?" Zhu Jian smiled slightly, and was about to speak, when there was a sudden rush and continuous eagle chirp above his head. (To be continued.) )