The Rose of the Red Chamber

Chapter 117

When Tanchun was here secretly thinking about how to deal ruthlessly if Liu Xianglian 'broke his promise', Liu Xianglian was only a hundred miles away from the capital.

And the time is already two days away from New Year's Eve.

The commander-in-chief of Zheng Xihai Yanzi made a bold decision, that is, to go to Beijing to offer prisoners when the army is still in court.

Emperor Qingfeng was very satisfied with the arrangement of going to Beijing to offer captives on New Year's Eve.

As the governor of Chang'an, Jiang Xingyuan had the honor to enter the palace with his wife to participate in the grand ceremony on such a day.

Such grace, the two of them actually felt very regretful.

This year was Tanchun's first year back home, when the family should be reunited, but they didn't expect that there would be a ceremony of presenting prisoners after the victory of Xihai Yanzi.

Let Jiang Xingyuan say, so what kind of captives were brought back to the capital for thousands of miles to kill, how many horses and horses were wasted along the way, and how much food was wasted?

Really can't live.

But no matter what, the person who came up with this matter is a genius, and the emperor's pulse is accurate.

It is estimated that knowing that the Supreme Emperor and the Emperor have to take good care of this, and at the end of the year, with a few barbarians, you can make your career to a higher level.

Come to think of it, it's still a good deal.

Jiang Xingyuan glanced at Zhao Xiuning beside him, he was actually very satisfied with his current life.

Once upon a time, he never dreamed of the life he has now.

Read a few books, know a few words, and then go to a store to be a steward or an accountant. It is best to do clerical work, and then marry the woman around you as a wife, have a few children, and live forever. That's it.

Although Mingyuan made a big joke, they ended up together.

"Don't be afraid, on an occasion like today, you just need to talk to people you know on a daily basis." Gently comforted the nervous Zhao Xiuning in a low voice.

Zhao Xiuning nodded, "I know, it's just the first time I entered the palace, so I couldn't help but feel nervous. It's not as good as you, it's the second time I have entered the palace."

Jiang Xingyuan smiled softly, "How many times you go back to the palace, it's useless not to dare to look up. I still don't know what the Long Live Lord looks like? It's the embroidery pattern on the pair of dragon boots, I really remember it."

Thinking of all Jiang Xingyuan's impressions when he entered the palace last time, now he only thinks about those bright yellow boots.

Zhao Xiuning, "...just tease me." She didn't believe it.

Jiang Xingyuan glanced at Zhao Xiuning, and then said without looking sideways, "Really, it's better than gold."

The husband and wife talked in a low voice until they reached the gate of the second palace, and then walked in solemnly.

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On the morning of New Year's Eve, the elders of the family set off to enter the palace. Zhao Guoji was not high enough, so he took his wife to stay at home for the New Year.

Zhao Huan, Jiang Yi, and Jiang Er also rushed back from the academy.

As soon as I got home, I found that there was an extra sister in the family, and they all saluted very politely.Tanchun asked her to bring out the meeting gift she gave to several brothers, and the boys liked it very much.

Although Jiang Xingyuan's level was good enough to enter the palace to observe the ceremony, it was not enough for the banquet.

If it weren't for Chang'an County, which is right next to the capital, Jiang Xingyuan wouldn't need to go to the ceremony.

Although the two left early, Tanchun and the others also knew that the couple would be able to return before dark.

Because of the current status of the Jiang family, they don't need to do the cleaning or cook the New Year's Eve dinner by themselves, so it's very easy for the whole family.

Although Zhao Xiuning entered the palace, Liu Liu took care of these matters at home.

Zhao Guoji walked around his daughter-in-law, watching her busy schedule, Tanchun saw that he had nothing to do, so he brought his younger brothers to her yard.

The Kang in her room was big enough, and she nailed an arrow handle on one wall of the room.

There are dried fruits, snacks and tea on the kang table in the house, and kittens and Wangcai also accompany the owners in the house.

There are also chess boards, books and toys. Such a room can really meet the needs of many people.

The five boys in the family didn't know anything. They always thought that their elder sister was in poor health, so they stayed in the capital.

Now sitting around Tanchun on the kang and talking about the frontiers and things at school, it only took a few days for the siblings to go from unfamiliar to familiar.

This is still the case today, everyone gathers here at Tanchun, but today's topic is all about offering prisoners.

"I used to read books, but I found a problem. Every time we win a battle, those barbarians will beg for mercy, saying how miserable they are, and this is a last resort. After that, it is clear that the victorious country still wants to give money to those who lost A generous gift. Every time we lose, we are treated like this. I really don’t know why we still have to fight?”

Jiang Yi's words hit the nail on the head, and Tanchun also felt disgusted by this situation.

"Yes, sister, we saw at the border that many soldiers died every time they won a battle. Doesn't doing so make people feel slack."

Jia Huan grew up in the borderlands since he was a child, and there would always be foreign people who would invade the borderlands.Those soldiers who died in battle, those people who were bullied, Jia Huan saw too much.

Those civil servants who are far away in the capital, if they talk long and shut up, they are a great country, a country of etiquette, and they must have the bearing of a superior country.But why can't they stand in front of the soldiers and the suffering people and say it.

I am not afraid that these lives will tear them apart.

People who say this, why don't they go to the frontier to talk about benevolence, righteousness, reason, reason and faith to those foreigners who violated the border.

A group of gentle scum who talk about benevolence and morality but never speak human words and do nothing about human affairs.

"Standing and talking doesn't hurt your back. Since ancient times, people have often said that everything is inferior, and only reading is high. This kind of person has always claimed to be a scholar, thinking that he is superior. In fact, it is just some sour talk. .

My sister wants to tell you that in the future you brothers will become officials in the court, and if someone says so, you will propose to the emperor that they should be sent as envoys to foreign countries on behalf of our heavenly court to spread the teachings of Confucius and Mencius.To save these people from staying in the imperial court and spraying dung with their mouths full.If these people really have the ability to describe those foreign barbarians as they are, that would be a merit. "

As if thinking of something, Tanchun gave a 'puchi' smile, "When those foreign countries want to offend again, maybe they will salute and say hello first, and then make a modest move before doing it."

As soon as Tanchun finished speaking, the three older brothers imagined the scene in Tanchun's mouth in their minds, and then laughed loudly again.

The two little ones were playing with bows and crossbows there. When they heard the laughter of their brother and sister, they both looked back blankly.Seeing those two confused little faces, the four couldn't stop laughing.

The warm interior, the hearty laughter, and the faint aroma from the crackling chestnuts in the small stove beside it all make people feel the warmth and intimacy of home.

Liu Xianglian, who was not high enough to watch the ceremony, but was the bravest in the vanguard this time, still entered the palace.

He is good-looking, so he also has a share in this kind of occasion.

But I don't know if it's his special personality and hobbies, so everyone feels a little sorry for his face.

What a good guy, it's a pity that he is disabled.

Originally, Liu Xianglian went to Xihai Yanzi, and as soon as she came back, she was already a fifth-rank official, but because of Liu Xianglian's heroic performance, she was directly promoted to fourth rank.

Zheng Sipin commanded the affairs and served in the Xishan Camp.

When hearing this edict, Liu Xianglian finally breathed a sigh of relief.This time, no matter what kind of family it is, he should be able to propose marriage.

If this official position is not enough, then he can really consider elope with her.

After the captive offering ceremony, Liu Xianglian met Jiang Xingyuan and Zhao Xiuning again at the gate of the palace.

Jiang Xingyuan used to be Liu Xianglian's immediate superior, and he is still one level above Liu Xianglian's official, so Liu Xianglian hurried over to salute when he saw her.

Capable people will be respected wherever they go. Jiang Xingyuan has been able to get to where he is today, step by step.Liu Xianglian admires such people the most.

"Master Jiang, are you here all right? Madam Jiang is good." Liu Xianglian had met Zhao Xiuning when she was at the border, and Zhao Xiuning was the only one who could follow Jiang Xingyuan into the official ceremony on such a day.

Looking at the increasingly handsome young man in front of him, Zhao Xiuning was very satisfied.Jiang Xingyuan also felt that Liu Xianglian was a talented person, if not for the things he had just heard, Jiang Xingyuan felt that it would not be impossible for Liu Xianglian to be named a minister in the future with Liu Xianglian's ability.

In his early 20s, he was the commander of the fourth rank, with a bright future.

Pity.

"Congratulations for instructing me." Jiang Xingyuan smiled and no one could tell that he was feeling sorry for the man in front of him.

Liu Xianglian also smiled modestly, "Where, everywhere, it's all the love of the Holy One."

After saying a few more words separately, Jiang Xingyuan said goodbye to Liu Xianglian on the grounds that he was going back to Chang'an for New Year's Eve.

Liu Xianglian watched the two leave, and watched Jiang Xingyuan help Zhao Xiuning into the carriage, but her heart was full of envy.

When will they be able to walk together openly and aboveboard?

when?It's early.

On the day when his illness is not cured, it is estimated that it will be difficult for the Jiang family to agree to his marriage proposal.

It doesn't matter whether you have a bright future or not, whether it is possible to be appointed as a marquis and prime minister in the future, how can such a son-in-law, the Jiang family loves children so much, be possible.

A daughter-in-law is not so easy to marry, and there are too many brothers-in-law, and it is not so easy to get rid of.

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Liu Xianglian was originally from the capital, and she didn't follow the others back to the barracks after the captive offering, but led the horse all the way to Shunchang Hou Mansion.

He was still angry with Chang Tuo, and he really didn't want to see him at this moment.

Fortunately, when he left, he entrusted the person to him, but he didn't expect that he would force him to death with a burst of nonsense.

If it wasn't for...he probably would never forgive him for the rest of his life.

"I knew you would come. It's so cold, come into the mansion quickly. The mansion will boil your favorite wine for you." Chang Tuo and Liu Xianglian have known each other for many years, and they spent several years together. of.

He didn't know if he would resent him, and he was very anxious, and he had been waiting for him at the porter's place since he came out of the palace.I'm afraid he won't come.

I was afraid that he would come.

He didn't know what to say to him.

He took that girl so seriously, but he... didn't give him what he was entrusted with.

He is sorry for her.

Thinking of what he had heard about Liu Xianglian's depression in the West Sea, Chang Tuo blamed himself, if his brother hadn't been too sad, how could he have such a disease.

Alas, it's all his fault.

He really didn't expect that girl's temperament to be so loyal.If he had known earlier, he wouldn't have had that attitude.

But first, he didn't know, and second, he also got retribution.

Now he hasn't entered the gate of the Lin family for several months.

He doubted whether the girl's prank was a temporary uprising or intentional.

It's just...that's a life after all.

A fresh life...

Compared with life, his troubles are nothing.