Fairy Road Return [comprehensive]

The cold winter has passed quietly, the ice and snow have just melted, as if the spring breeze has blown overnight, the world has a new look.

In the Imperial Palace, the Imperial Study Room, Emperor Pei Zhen is summoning Zhu Xuewen, a scholar in charge of the Imperial Academy, and other officials from various ministries to attend.

The topic of today's discussion is aimed at the Ba Xiong Legion, the rebel army occupying Haicheng. Of course, it cannot be called a rebel army, because although the Ba Xiong Legion was originally from pirates, they occupied Haicheng and only expanded one state city. , did not continue to expand the territory, and they managed the territory in an orderly manner, which is quite famous among the local people, so the Baxiong Army is regarded as a local local power. An official formed a negotiating team and went to Haicheng to negotiate with Ba Xiong.

After two months of fighting with each other, the negotiations have now come to an end. Since the court is recruiting, it is natural to give preferential treatment to Ba Xiong, the leader of the Ba Xiong army.

"Your Majesty, Guan Yingzhuo sent a message back to Beijing from the post station, saying that Ba Xiong agreed to recruit, but he has a condition. He will exchange the title of Marquis for the titles of his three younger brothers." This Baxiong really has a deep brotherly love, he would rather give up his title, but also fight for a share of power and status for his three half-brothers, which made him admire.

And can the titles of Marquis and Uncle be generalized?Years ago in the National Palace, His Majesty conferred the title of duke and marquis. There were only seven dukes and twelve duchesses, but there were as many as 28 uncles. It can be seen that the title of this uncle is really worthless.

The other ministers nodded one after another, and they all learned about the situation from their subordinates, and each subordinate conveyed their opinions.

Pei Yi was not surprised, because people from reckless backgrounds do not have literary talent, and they took this path out of a moment of enthusiasm. It is reasonable for Ba Xiong to think about his younger brother. On the contrary, if he does not think about his younger brother, then would chill the hearts of all his brethren.

"What's your opinion?" He already agreed in his heart. The title of Duke and Duke, the baron, means nothing at the end. If the next generation has no talent, that is, some people in Beijing with a little money and power.However, their origins are not obvious, and they have not accumulated over many lifetimes, so where can they have money?And power?A large number of more powerful lords and senior officials above can crush them to death with their fingers.

All the ministers in the Imperial Study expressed their opinions one by one, and none of them had any opinion. Anyway, there are 28 uncles, and there are not many more, and the weight of the four uncles is really not as important as that of a marquis.In terms of the imperial salary, the sum of the salaries of the four uncles is 50 taels more than the salary of one marquis, which is 50 taels more per month. Can the imperial court afford it?The imperial court can afford it naturally.

Pei Zhen nodded: "Then summon Guan Yingzhuo and other ministers, agree to his request, and let Ba Xiong bring his army back to Beijing to confer the title."

When the news reached Haicheng, it was already half a month later.

The four Baxiong brothers were working in the government office, and the imperial envoys sent by the imperial court came in. Guan Yingzhuo was actually very happy to see the four Baxiong brothers working so hard. Doing practical things for the people, these aspiring officials naturally like them.

"Captain Ba, His Majesty's will has come, and Your Majesty has agreed to your request." Guan Yingzhuo patted Ba Xiong's shoulder with a happy face, with a look of relief on his face.

The other adults congratulated Gundam, Wu Yushu, and Mumbai Ping one after another. The three of Gaoda didn't know what the eldest brother had done, and they were looking at the imperial envoys in bewilderment.

"From now on, you will be uncles, and you will become high-ranking officials and dignitaries. Brother Gao, Brother Wu Yushu, and Brother Mumbaiping, you have made a good brother!"

Ba Xiong and Guan Yingzhuo are confirming the follow-up matters. The imperial court will leave a few imperial envoys in Haicheng to preside over the affairs. The imperial envoys will return to Beijing when other officials appointed by the imperial court arrive. The four Ba Xiong brothers will return to Beijing with the legion.

Gundam, Wu Yushu, and Mumbaiping already understood what was going on, but during this time, Gundam has grown up and will not reveal his ignorance in front of outsiders, even though Guan Yingzhuo and others know everything about it.

Wu Yushu and Mumbaiping sat aside. The imperial envoy said before that the imperial court recruited them, and the eldest brother will get the title of Marquis. You must know that only twelve Marquis were conferred in Ming Dynasty, and the emperor would not randomly confer titles on ministers without making great contributions. sealed.But now the elder brother doesn't want the title of marquis, and on this condition, he won the title of uncle for them, and they feel sore.

When Guan Yingzhuo and others left, Ba Xiong was surrounded by three younger brothers. Gao Da even hugged Ba Xiong, laughing and screaming, Wu Yushu and Mumbai pulled Ba Xiong's sleeves, blushing and speechless .

Ba Xiong stared: "What are you doing? Is it so easy to be moved? This is what you should get, and I can't go against my conscience and take the credit alone. The good brothers who are good friends share the blessings and share the difficulties."

Wu Yushu and Mumbaiping, whose faces were flushed, were so excited that their eyes were red, Ba Xiong looked away awkwardly, and felt his cheeks being kissed the next moment.

"Big man, don't be mother-in-law, are you ashamed?" Ba Xiong blushed suddenly, Gao Da exclaimed: "Brother, thank you."

The three of them calmed down, and Ba Xiong coughed: "Okay, go back and pack your luggage. After ten days, we will leave for the capital to accept the conferment from the emperor."

The three of them nodded repeatedly, and Ba Xiong solemnly ordered: "We must arrive before His Majesty's Longevity Day!"

Ten days later, a thousand-man army and five imperial envoys set out on the road together. Because Haicheng is close to the sea, the sea boat they took directly was expected to arrive in the capital within 20 days.

As soon as we hit the road here, the capital received the news within a few days.

At the same time, the generals who won the victory of the army sent by the emperor to suppress the bandits are all about to return to Beijing with their troops, and everyone is willing to participate in the emperor's Longevity Festival on March [-]th.

Qi Mansion, back garden.

The peach blossoms in the peach garden are in full bloom. Pink flowers are stacked on the branches one after another.

"Very happy?" Yun Yao and Wei Huanling were standing under the peach tree at the entrance of the peach garden, with a wreath made of peach blossoms on their heads.

After the beginning of the new year, the business of Guiyun Building and Jinxiu Building has gradually improved, and the other three shops are also managed by Yunyao, and the business has stabilized. After working for so many days, today the weather is warm and the spring breeze is warm. They came to Peach Garden by coincidence, but Yanfeng was earlier than them, and the little guy spent all his leisure and entertainment in Peach Garden during this time.

"General Xu is coming back, right?" Yun Yao didn't need to think about why Wei Huanling was happy.

Wei Huanling immediately restrained his smile, turned his face away and shook his head, Yun Yao couldn't help laughing.

"Don't worry, General Xu will be fine." Yun Yao sighed in her heart, she was thinking, if that Ba Xiong was really Li Xie, she didn't know how he would face Pei Yi.

But the name is really mighty enough, as soon as she heard the name, she imagined a tall man with a mighty figure, thinking of Li Xie's original face, Yun Yao immediately shook her head in black.

Yanfeng was carrying a small basket full of peach blossom petals, which he picked up from the ground, with the help of four, five, and six.

"Mom, peach blossom cake." Very good, the little guy wanted to eat it, but after drying it, it is good to save it for future peach blossom cake.

Yun Yao nodded, the little guy grinned, then tilted his head and said, "Sister?"

The so-called younger sister is Feng Ruosu's daughter, Feng Yue'er. The little girl is less than two years old. After the new year, the weather is mild. The pride of the elder brother, he takes special care of the younger sister.

"My sister will come to our house after a while, and Feng'er will be able to play with my sister then."

Yanfeng shook his head, muttered words that no one could understand, and then he giggled: "I invite my sister to eat peach blossom cake, the peach blossom I picked."

The days passed day by day, and 20 days later, in the evening, several large ships stopped at the pier of the capital. Because the carrying capacity of the inland rivers was different from that of the sea, Ba Xiong and others took ten large ships. Jianghe water bandits dare not open their eyes to make trouble.

Around Haishi, Guan Yingzhuo contacted the generals of the camp in the suburbs of Beijing and temporarily arranged all the sergeants of the Baxiong Legion in the barracks, while the four Baxiong brothers and the top ten generals in the army went to the palace to face the saint.

In the dead of night, Ba Xiong and his three younger brothers lived in the same room. The kang was spacious enough to sleep their four brothers.

"Brother, you've been very excited since you got off the boat." Wu Yushu and Mumbaiping were very puzzled. In the past, the elder brother had always longed for the capital, and he didn't tell him when they asked him. At first they thought it was because the elder brother didn't want to talk about it, but later the number of times increased. , they understood that when the elder brother was in a state of fugue, he had no idea what he was doing, let alone what his longing for the capital was.

Gao Da stared at Ba Xiong without blinking, and Wu Yushu and Mumbaiping even more so.

Ba Xiong stroked his beard around his chin, ignored the younger brothers' answers, and asked, "Third brother, fourth brother, do you think I'll look more handsome if I shave my beard?"

Wu Yushu and Mumbai Ping were dumbfounded. They looked at the eldest brother from the beginning to the end. They didn't know how to state this fact. The image of the eldest brother has nothing to do with being handsome!

Gao Da couldn't help laughing: "Brother, you are not handsome whether you shave or not. Handsome refers to a frail scholar like the third and fourth younger brothers. You, like me, can only be called tall and mighty."

Ba Xiong was immediately discouraged and went to bed silently. He was suddenly dissatisfied with his image.

Wu Yushu and Mumbaiping were also quite discouraged. They didn't know why the elder brother suddenly cared about his appearance?You must know that the elder brother was very satisfied with his tall figure in the past. After all, in that special period, the mighty power of the elder brother protected them and the others.

The idiot Gundam never speculated on the elder brother's mind, the elder brother said what he wanted to say, he happily took off his shoes and climbed into bed when he saw the elder brother went to sleep, and before lying down, he said from Wu Yushu: "Sleep, tomorrow It's still early."

Tomorrow they will accept the conferment of the emperor, and from now on they will be uncles, which is an identity and status that they never dared to imagine before.

Wu Yushu and Mumbaiping looked at each other, shrugged their shoulders, then blew out the lights, and climbed into bed to sleep. They are happy only if they live like Gundam. They don't want to speculate on Big Brother's mind in the future, anyway, Big Brother won't harm them.

On the second day, just after dawn, Ba Xiong and a dozen people went to Beijing under the leadership of the imperial envoy, and then waited in the Taihe Tower, where all the officials went to court for a while.

It's only Chen's time now, and the morning court in the Hall of Supreme Harmony has not yet ended, Ba Xiong and the others may have to wait for another hour or so.There is no way, since he has already agreed to Zhaoan, he will still give the emperor the face he should.

Around Si time, the morning court ended, a group of ministers filed down from the steps of the Hall of Supreme Harmony, and when they passed the gate of the palace, they couldn't help but take a look at Ba Xiong.

Of course, they are just satisfying their curiosity, but two hours later, they will hear the big news, which will shock the whole city!

The conferring ceremony was actually very simple. It was outside the Hall of Supreme Harmony. Witnessed by the heavens, the officials of the Ministry of Rites announced the imperial decree to confer the four uncles of Ba Xiong. The four were respectively conferred the titles of Wu Chengbo, Su Chengbo, Ming Chengbo, and Kang Chengbo. The other ten people were awarded the title of fourth-class general, and Ba Xiong's army was organized into the Green Camp and became the 5000th Battalion of the Green Camp. Ba Xiong continued to be in charge. Naturally, he still had a second-class general, but the number of soldiers in the [-]th Battalion was less than [-]. People, the imperial court will send soldiers into the Eighteenth Battalion.

During the conferring ceremony, the emperor naturally stood aside, and after the ceremony was over, the emperor personally summoned Ba Xiong.

Pei Qin looked at Ba Xiong, this man was a typical warrior, he was tall and big, and the beard around his face hadn't been shaved for a long time, right?

"General Ba is a man of love and righteousness. When I first heard about it, I was very surprised. General Ba truly shared the blessings and hardships with my younger brothers. I appreciate a man like General Ba!"

Pei Qin asked Li Liang to serve the wine, he took the glass and drank it all in one gulp, Ba Xiong quickly stood up, picked up the glass, and said respectfully: "Long live my emperor!"

After finishing speaking, Ba Xiong also drank the contents of the cup in one gulp, and the three of them and the ten generals drank silently.

"I heard that General Ba used to be a blacksmith? No wonder he is so strong!" Pei Zhen chatted casually, showing his approachable side, and Ba Xiong answered the emperor's questions.

"Yes, I used to be a blacksmith. I passed down the skills from my family. I couldn't do anything else. I just worked hard on blacksmithing. Later, our magistrate colluded with the county magistrate to harm the common people. I was angry for a while, and when I argued with the officials, I was too harsh. He killed someone, so he had to go far away."

Speaking of which, these encounters were all by accident. Even three years ago, he never thought that he could lead a party.

Pei Yi waited with a smile, and then turned to ask Gao Da, Wu Yushu, Mumbai Pingping, and almost everyone he could talk to in a friendly manner.

After noon, the palace also prepared lunch, and the emperor Pei Zhen entertained Ba Xiong and his party in person, and more than a dozen monarchs and ministers got along very happily.

Before long, the sun was still shining brightly on the top of the head. Ba Xiong and his party came out of the palace. They looked back at the gate of the palace. The ten generals seemed to breathe a sigh of relief.

"General, Your Majesty is very kind, and he is so kind to us." After meeting the emperor, they realized that they made the right promise to Zhao'an this time.

Gundam nodded again and again, Ba Xiong, Wu Yushu, and Mumbaiping looked at Gundam and Shiren speechlessly, did they just buy them off with just a few sugar-coated shells?

"However, to see His Majesty once, the life of the last general is worth it." They are only fourth-class generals, and there are too few opportunities for posthumous saints in the future, unless they are promoted and summoned by the emperor for their meritorious service.

"Hey, we still have dinner with His Majesty." The little general's expression was already rippling.

Ba Xiong coughed, waking up the excited subordinates, "Let's go, take a stroll around the capital, at the feet of the Son of Heaven, I haven't been here yet!"

After finishing speaking, he strode away, and the younger brothers and subordinates quickly followed.The prosperity of the capital is naturally incomparable to that of Haicheng. Even though Ba Xiong and the others are trying their best to manage Haicheng, Haicheng can only be compared to a county on the outskirts of Beijing.

When a country bumpkin enters the city, everything feels novel.

Of the ten generals, five had wives. When they saw the ornaments on the street, they couldn't take their eyes off.

"Go, pick out the ones you are satisfied with, and give them to your sister-in-law, younger siblings, or the girl you like when you go back." The prices in the capital are expensive. The wooden hairpins sold at small stalls cost ten copper coins. Six or seven copper plates are generally sold for four or five copper plates.

Ba Xiong coughed: "The general will pay for it!" He followed suit and wandered around one stall after another.

Gundam finds it boring, of course he doesn't care, just follow the elder brother.Wu Yushu and Mumbaiping were puzzled again, Wei Jun and the others bought accessories to please their wives, why did the eldest brother choose them so carefully?He has no one he likes.

Ba Xiong had seen many jewelry stalls, and then stopped at one jewelry stall. The peddler was a middle-aged man in his forties, with a simple and honest look on his face.

"Master Jun, look, these wooden hairpins are all carved by the little ones and the mother-in-law. Although the craftsmanship is not as good as that of everyone, it is exquisite and delicate. My wife will definitely like it."

Ba Xiong glanced at the vendors, knelt down and picked up the wooden hairpins one by one, and then picked up clusters of cloud-shaped wooden hairpins.

"How do you sell this?" He thought this was good, and he fell in love with it immediately!

Wu Yushu and Mumbaiping blinked and muttered to each other, Big Brother really plans to buy hairpins?Who will you buy it for?

"Thirteen copper plates." The vendor gestured a number, and when he saw the customer frown, he quickly explained: "Master Jun, this wooden hairpin takes a lot of time. Look at the clusters of clouds, they must be carved carefully."

Ba Xiong compared it carefully and thought it was right, then he readily gave the money and collected it like a treasure.

"Ahem, brother, why are you buying wooden hairpins for women?" Gao Da and the three chased after Ba Xiong.All the older brother's women were dismissed!

Ba Xiong blinked and raised his eyebrows: "I don't do anything, I just want to buy it!"

Wu Yushu and Mumbai had a quarrel in their hearts. The reason was very good and strong. Ba Xiong happily walked to the end of the street to wait for ten subordinates. His mood was so beautiful.

On the streets in spring, there were many people shopping. Although Ba Xiong and his party were wearing military uniforms, they attracted so much attention, but there were so many Ming soldiers, and there were city guards patrolling the streets, so they didn't attract much attention.

Strolling all the way, I passed many Gonghou Bo's mansions.

"Wait, brother, shouldn't we go and see the mansion His Majesty gave us? When did we wander around in the street?" Wu Yushu suddenly remembered this incident. It was almost an hour since they left the palace, and the sun was about to set , It's time for them to find their mansion.

The closer you are to the imperial palace, the higher the title. They are both the royal mansion and the Duke's mansion, and the earl's mansion that the four of them were given was in the inner city and leaned towards the outer city. It would take a long time to walk there.

Ba Xiong turned a deaf ear and turned directly into the next street, standing at the end of Zuofu Street, where there were very few pedestrians.

"Brother, haven't we come back?" Mumbai slapped his head. His sense of direction is not very good, but he is already the best among the brothers.

A general coughed: "Yes, walk through this street, and then into the next street, and you will arrive at the gate of the palace." a map.

Ba Xiong stepped forward, and for some reason, his heart beat faster and his whole body became hot.He walked forward dully, until he came to a mansion, and stopped abruptly.

"The Duke of Qi's mansion?" Wu Yushu's face changed a little. When they were in Haicheng, they also collected news about the capital, so they naturally knew who the owner of the Duke of Qi's mansion was.

The notice of recruiting a husband was still erected under the steps, so Ba Xiong walked up directly and stayed in front of the notice.

Everyone quickly gathered around, and Wu Yushu and Mumbaiping also acted as commentators, interpreting the content of the notice to everyone.

Gao Da slammed his mouth: "Mrs. Yan is the woman I admire the most. Her announcement is all for her son! Poor mothers in the world!"

The weather was fine today, Yun Yao took Yanfeng and Feng Ruosu to the Hundred Gardens to enjoy the flowers, the Hundred Gardens was naturally crowded, many people shunned her, but no one stepped forward to provoke her.

It was getting late, and after saying goodbye to Feng Ruosu, the mother and son got into the carriage and returned home.

Yanfeng was very happy. He saw his younger sister again and bought a flower for her. My younger sister didn't dislike it. It looks beautiful on her head!

When the carriage drove into Zuofu Street, Yun Yao felt that something was wrong, she couldn't help but hold her breath, Yan Feng sang songs cheerfully, very happy.

Yun Yao took a breath, carried Yan Feng out of the carriage, and saw a group of people standing in front of the notice, all of them were wearing military uniforms, standing upright.

Ba Xiong pushed aside his younger brothers and subordinates who were blocking his sight, and strode forward. Under the doubts of Wu Yushu and others, he saw him half-kneeling in front of the lady in luxurious brocade clothes, with his hands still holding the The wooden hairpin he just bought!

"Mrs. Ba Xiong Xinyue, I am willing to be your son-in-law!"

As soon as these words came out, Wu Yushu and the others were shocked, their expressions were in a daze, did they hear it wrong?Eldest brother/general, if he wants to be the son-in-law of the current queen, he should dedicate his life and get nothing.

Just now they were still lamenting that Mrs. Yan is a good mother, everything is for their son, but they are not willing to let this matter fall on the elder brother!

Looking at this bearded burly man, Yun Yao's illusions were shattered. That guy really turned out to be a big and thick pirate leader.

The passers-by were also shocked, no matter whether they were busy or not, they all stopped. They were joking a few months ago, Madam Yan might not be able to find her husband, but now someone recommended himself!

The author has something to say: Good weekend (^o^)/~