The first prince of Song Dynasty

Chapter 40
Wang Jing and the others took down Fengzhou City before Han Tong arrived. While rectifying Fengzhou's defense, they sent Chai Rong a memorial to the victory.

At the same time, he also brought the peace envoy of Hou Shu with him. Hou Shu was really scared, and immediately thought that Fengzhou had sent an envoy for peace.

Where Wang Jing and the others dared to call the shots, they immediately flew to the court to ask the court to make a decision. Of course, there was also a memorial to ask for merit.

At this time, people were relatively strong. For example, in this Western Expedition, the main general was Wang Jing, but Zhao Kuangyin and his son were the two who had the greatest military exploits.

Wang Jing's jealousy is jealousy, but he truthfully reported the credit of Zhao Kuangyin and his son.One of his confidantes persuaded Wang Jing, can he assign the credit for Zhao's father and son to Wang Jing himself?
After being reprimanded by Wang Jing, is it still me, Wang Jing, if I do that, what will the world think of me, Wang Jing?

The confidant said again, there is nothing that Zhao and his son have made so many contributions, they themselves can't remember clearly, it's okay.

Besides, adults are in charge of the merit book, and no one knows.

Wang Jing was furious, do you know Yang Zhen's four knowledges?The confidant retreated silently.

Yang Zhen was a famous official of the Eastern Han Dynasty, and he was a talented person (that is, a scholar, in order to avoid the taboo of Liu Xiu, Emperor Guangwu of the Han Dynasty) throughout his life.

He has been promoted many times, and finally became the governor of Jingzhou and the prefect of Donglai, but the most famous is his four knowledge.

It is said that on the way to take office, Yang Zhen passed a slap in the face of a small county called Changyi County, and the county magistrate of Changyi was called Wang Mi.

Yang Zhen recommended Wang Mi to serve as county magistrate. Wang Mi was very happy when he heard that his benefactor had come.

So at night, with more than ten gold in his pocket, he came to the posthouse to meet Yang Zhen, and wanted to give the ten gold to Yang Zhen.

But Yang Zhen refused to accept it, and Wang Mi thought he was afraid that people would find out, so he said that no one would know about your lord at this time.

At that time, Yang Zhen sternly scolded: God knows, ghosts know, you know, I know, how can no one know? "Wang Mi stepped back in shame.

Later, people used this incident to describe a person who is upright. Wang Jing said this to tell his confidants that Lao Wang is not that kind of person.

After Chai Rong heard about it, he respected Wang Jing even more, and praised Wang Jing as a loyal elder.

Besides, Chai Rong was very satisfied with Da Zhou's victory after receiving Wang Jing's memorial, and at the same time saw the news of Hou Shu's peace.

In the end, he decided to let Wang Jing's army stay in place and not to move out without authorization, and let the envoys from Houshu to enter Bianjing.

At the same time, Zhao Kuangyin and his son were asked to return to Beijing. Zhao Kuangyin and his son led the imperial army, the emperor's own army. Of course, they wanted to return to Bianjing. Wang Jing also asked to return to Beijing.

Zhao Xu handed a piece of gold to the little eunuch who passed the decree, and the little eunuch immediately smiled.Said all he knew.

It turned out that Chai Rong asked them to return to Beijing to receive rewards, but it was impossible for all the generals of the Western Expedition to go, so the commander had to go back.

Of course, in the camp of the Western Expeditionary Army, there were shouts everywhere, because tonight was a celebration banquet, and it was Wang Jing's farewell party for the Zhao family and his son.

To tell the truth, Wang Jing envied Zhao Kuangyin very much. He was young, skillful, not to mention the emperor's trust, and he had an outstanding son, anyone would envy him.

Anyone with a discerning eye knew that this young Zhao Xu must be a dazzling new star in the political arena in the future of Da Zhou.

It's a pity that they miscalculated, he is not only a new star in the later Zhou Dynasty, he will be the first prince of the Song Dynasty, not only the first prince of the Song Dynasty, but also the most famous prince of the Song Dynasty.

Although Wang Jing valued Zhao Xu very much, he still didn't see that he would have a brighter future. Thinking of this, Wang Jing came over and raised his glass:

"Master Zhao, you are going back to Beijing tomorrow. We are all vulgar people. If I offended you before, my brother apologizes to you. It's all in this wine."

"My lord, I'm just kidding. Zhao is young and energetic, and I need to be reminded by my lord." Zhao Kuangyin is also very good at flattering.

Otherwise, he wouldn't have such a good relationship with so many people, which is also one of his great strengths.Zhao Xu also came over to toast Wang Jing with his father.

The atmosphere in the entire barracks was quite warm, and everyone was drinking happily.The next day, under the watchful eyes of Xiang Xun and other generals, Wang Jing, Zhao Kuangyin and Zhao Xu set off for Beijing.

Ten miles northwest of Bianjing City, there are people everywhere, and the imperial guards tightly block the crowd who want to push forward.

In the middle of the road is a middle-aged man in a yellow dress. He is looking into the distance, as if waiting for something.

For him, it was Chai Rong, the emperor of the Great Zhou Dynasty. Today he knew that the representative of the Western Expeditionary Army had returned, so he went out to greet him for ten miles to show his favor.

All officials above the fifth rank in the court were required to come to greet them, but Chai Rong was waiting while sending someone to the front to check.

The person who quickly went to the front to check the news came back and dismounted:

"Qizou Emperor, Lord Wang, Lord Zhao, they are less than five miles ahead, and they are coming here soon."

When Chai Rong heard this, he immediately laughed:
"Hurry up, play the rites and music, welcome the heroes of Zhen, welcome the heroes of my Zhou Kingdom." After speaking, the cheerful rites and music gradually came to mind.

Zhao Xu and the others wondered how polite and happy they were. At this time, a messenger arrived and reported that His Majesty was ahead, leading all the ministers to welcome them.

When Wang Jing and the others heard this, they suddenly felt that their bodies were all light and light. It was the honor of the courtiers for the emperor to go ten miles away. Few generals in ancient and modern times have such an honor.

Can they be unhappy?Zhao Kuangyin shouted to the soldiers of the Imperial Army behind him:
"Brothers, have you heard? His Majesty is waiting for us ahead. Let's speed up the march and go to see His Majesty."

After Zhao Kuangyin finished speaking, the soldiers of the Forbidden Army were in a commotion again. The Forbidden Army was the Emperor's Forbidden Army, but they could not receive such treatment.

Everyone cheered and said it, it was the glory of the ancestors, and the faces of the eight generations of ancestors were full of glory.

Speaking of this, everyone consciously quickened their pace, but the formation was even more orderly than usual.

Zhao Xu looked at the reactions of these people. He really underestimated the ancient people's worship of the emperor. He shook his head and speeded up.

Eight or nine thousand people rushed to the direction of Bianjing arrogantly all the way, where is their home, where is their majesty.

Soon they saw Chai Rong's figure, Wang Jing and the others lashed their horses hard, and the horses under their crotches galloped wildly again.

In the blink of an eye, they arrived in front of Chai Rong. The three of them and several other generals got off their horses and knelt in front of Chai Rong:

"See my emperor, long live long live long live!"

The soldiers behind also fell to their knees, shouting long live, and the momentum was overwhelming for a while, Chai Rong quickly walked in front of Wang Jing and Zhao Kuangyin:

"You've worked hard, General, get back down quickly." Chai Rong said vigorously.Turning around, he shouted to the soldiers:
"My warriors, please rise up, you are my pride, I am proud of you, and you will be flattened quickly."

There was another earth-shattering shout from behind.

I rushed back this time and led all the ministers to welcome you.After finishing speaking, the ministers shouted in unison:

"Congratulations, General Wang, and congratulations to Duke Yuhou for his return from victory."

"Thank you, my lords." Wang Jing, Zhao Xu and the others would return the gift with their hands.

Chai Rong asked Wang Jing and Zhao Kuangyin to mount the horse, and Chai Rong wanted to lead the horse for the three of them himself.

How could the three of them dare, they quickly declined, but Chai Rong said: "

The general Xizheng is courageous and bold, with Qiushui Yanling knife across his waist.

The wind blows the drum and the mountains and rivers move, and the flashing flags are high with the sun and the moon.

There are original species of unicorns in the sky, how can the ants in the cave escape.

On the day of Taiping's return, I and the general undressed. "

It's impossible to untie the battle robe, so I'll just take the horse with the general once!The stubborn three had no choice but to let Wang Jing enjoy this honor instead of the three of them.

Wang Jing not only represented the three of them, but also represented all the generals and soldiers who went to the four prefectures of Qin and Feng this time.

When they were about to reach the gate of the city, Chai Rong's Yuchao was stopping there. Everyone thought that Chai Rong was going to go back to the imperial court, but who knew that he invited Wang Jing, Zhao Kuangyin, and Zhao Xu to sit back together.

"General Wang has worked hard and made great achievements. He commanded the Western Army, Zhao Capital Yuhou captured the city, and Zhao Xu went deep into dangerous situations. They are all my blessed generals. Come back to the palace with me. I will hold a banquet to welcome you."

As he spoke, he stopped the three of them from kneeling, and ordered to reward the returning Imperial Army and accompanying soldiers. With this order, the people on both sides came to pull those young men to their homes one by one.

Spontaneously entertaining the heroes who have returned here, some of them keep asking if Cheng has a family, and does he have a fiancée?If not, his daughter is still waiting in her boudoir.

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For a time there was a harmonious situation between the army and the people.

In the palace, the emperor Chai Rong, the prime minister and other high-ranking officials were feasting happily, all of them blushing from drinking.

Zhao Kuangyin and his son drank more, and from time to time someone came to toast them, and Zhao Xu could still refuse because of his grade.

But Zhao Kuangyin had no way to refuse. After Chai Rong asked some matters about the Western Expedition, everyone had something to drink.

During the banquet, there were people drinking and composing poems, and even Chai Rong's poetry was very popular. Zhao Xu now understands why the later Song Dynasty scholar-bureaucrats were so keen on drinking and would write poems from time to time.

People in this era of love are popular with this, and it works from top to bottom, so there must be some reasons for this.

By the time Zhao Xu returned home, it was already late at night, and Zhao Kuangyin was also unconscious from drinking.

Zhao Xu greeted his grandparents and mother and went to rest.

The next day, the father and son got up early, because they still had to go to court, and when they arrived, many ministers were waiting to go to court.

When they saw them coming, they all cupped their hands to congratulate them, who didn't know that they were awarded rewards this morning, and their promotion would be certain for their merits.

Following the sound of the eunuch on duty, everyone entered the hall one after another, civil and military lined up on both sides.

Chai Rong led Zhang Dejun in cheerfully, could he not be happy, Qinfeng four prefectures were recovered by him, could he not be happy.

Seeing Chai Rong's arrival, everyone knelt on the ground. Chai Rong looked at the ministers who knelt three times and kowtowed nine times, full of spirits.

(End of this chapter)