Tiantang

Chapter 262 The King's Banquet!

Chapter 269 The Banquet of the King!
Lingzhou City Posthouse.

At this moment, the posthouse in Lingzhou City has been renamed "Wanchun Palace" in disguise. Princess Wanchun has been living in the posthouse since she came to Lingzhou, and took this posthouse as her own. Zhang Xun had no choice but to I have to follow her.

Because of the outbreak of the war, Tang and his relatives stopped making fun of him, and the mission of Wan Chun, the princess who was married to him, naturally came to an end.

Although Li Heng ordered Wan Chun to return to Chang'an immediately, Wan Chun was reluctant to leave Lingzhou and Zhang Xuan, so he kept delaying his trip and refused to leave Lingzhou.

After Zhang Xuan led his army back from Tubo and captured the hometown of Tuyuhun, he came back to Lingzhou and persuaded her several times, asking her to go back to Chang'an as soon as possible, but Wanchun refused.

Wan Chun's meaning is very clear: Anyway, I am already your woman Zhang Xuan, you have to be responsible to me to the end, and I want to marry you.If you don't give me an explanation this time and solve the problem between the two of you, I just won't leave!

Played a little rogue.That's what a woman with an out-of-character personality like Wan Chun can do. If it's another woman, even if she says it in her heart, she won't say it, let alone do it.Women, always have to be a little reserved.

Zhang Xuan couldn't laugh or cry.

Although the beginning of his relationship with Wan Chun was a misunderstanding and it came too suddenly; but he is a very responsible man, no matter what, since Wan Chun has committed himself to him, of course he will not abandon her.

For Wan Chun, he has other arrangements, but it just takes time.

"Marshal, His Royal Highness Wan Chun is here to visit."

The soldiers outside the door passed the report, and Zhang Xuan, who was sitting in the study reading a book, immediately frowned and subconsciously smiled wryly.

Hua Nuer, who was sitting in front of his desk, had a strange and narrow smile on her charming face, but she immediately got up and left Zhang Xuan's study.

Wan Chun rushed in without a maid. She looked at Zhang Xuan and said loudly dissatisfied, "I heard that Li Tan is going to lead the imperial mission to Lingzhou, right? Tell Zhang Xun , want me to go back to Beijing with Li Tan?"

"That's right, King Jianning has arrived outside Lingzhou City, and I'm about to go out of the city to meet him." Zhang Xuan sighed softly, "Wan Chun, after all, you are a court princess, and you will stay in Lingzhou for a long time and not return to Chang'an. How can I explain to the crown prince and the court?"

Wan Chun pouted, blinked his eyes and said, "It's fine to go back, you have to give me an explanation. How are you going to solve the problems between the two of us. Hmph, don't think I don't know, you're going to talk to that Huihe princess Su Hu Dong got married, since she can marry, why can't I?"

"I said aunt, what do you want me to say to you? Didn't I say that sooner or later you will be allowed to enter the Zhang family's door? Is that not enough? You must know that you are a princess, the prince's royal sister... this question requires a It's the right opportunity." Zhang Xuan glanced at Wan Chun helplessly.

Wan Chun looked at Zhang Xuan and smiled, "I don't care about the status of the princess anymore, what are you afraid of... As long as I can marry you, I don't care about the status, even a flat wife is fine."

After saying this, Wan Chun suddenly withdrew his smile, uncharacteristically walked over to snuggle into Zhang Xuan's arms, and said softly, "Zhang Lang, I didn't force you, nor did I make trouble for no reason, but you should know that my age It’s not too late, when I return to Chang’an this time, the crown prince will give me a marriage sooner or later, what shall we do then?”

"Don't embarrass yourself, if it's really not possible, I'll learn from Aunt Yuzhen, wash away the lead and become a monk."

Zhang Xuan shook his head, hugged Princess Wanchun and then pushed her away, "There is no need to do this...it's all up to me! Well, stop making trouble, King Jianning is here on behalf of the court, and I have to go out of the city to meet him, otherwise, I will People criticize me, the governor of Longshuo, for not understanding etiquette and disrespecting the imperial court, but it's a big deal to put this big hat on!"

"You also go with me. When King Jianning returns to Chang'an, you will go back with me. I will return to Chang'an to report on my work at the end of the year at the latest." Zhang Xuan's face tightened, and he said in a deep voice, "If you don't behave obediently again, I will return to you at night. Then spank your ass..."

Wan Chun's pretty face suddenly turned red, and she jumped away with a blushing face, and said in a low voice, "Bastard, rascal... big rascal!"

Wan Chun suddenly thought of Zhang Xuan's shameful little actions when Zhang Xuan's class teacher returned to Lingzhou on the night when the two had a private meeting... Thinking of this, she suddenly felt hot all over and her face, The plump buttocks under the long skirt also became a little numb, which was indescribably strange.

Wan Chun couldn't stay still anymore, covered his face and ran away.

Zhang Xuan couldn't help laughing out loud, but suddenly stopped laughing.

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Jianning Wang Li Tan and Li Bai rode on their horses, quietly looking up at the large Lingzhou city gate not far away.Behind the two of them was a long line of carriages loaded with gold and silver treasures, accompanied by Pugu Wynn's cavalry escort.

Li Tan is not only the grandson of the emperor, but also a direct descendant of the royal family, as well as an imperial envoy of the imperial court, representing the imperial court's order to reward the three armies in Lingzhou and announce the appointment of Zhang Xuan and others.Therefore, he had to wait outside the city, waiting for Zhang Xuan to lead the crowd to greet him.

Not long after, I only heard the loud and desolate sound of bugles from the city, followed by the thrilling sound of military drums.

When the smoke and dust rose, Zhang Xuan dressed neatly and led a group of civil and military officials from Lingzhou to gallop out, out of the city gate, dismounted from his horse, and strode towards Li Tan.

Zhang Xuan's footsteps were steady and light, and he had already looked Li Tan up and down a few times while walking.Although he was Li Heng's assistant minister at the beginning, and later became the biggest help for Li Heng to go to court, but he had never met Li Heng's sons.It was also the first time we met Li Tan.

Zhang Xuan hurriedly took a few steps, and led the crowd to pay homage, "Minister Zhang Xuan, please forgive me for being late in welcoming Your Highness!"

Li Tan is actually about the same age as Zhang Xuan, but with Zhang Xuan's status at the moment, with such great military achievements, and at the same time being an important minister of his father Li Heng, Li Tan did not dare to be an elder, so he got off his horse and laughed. He helped Zhang Xuan up, and said with a loud smile, "Zhang Shuai is polite, Xiao Wang came in a hurry, and he is bothering Zhang Shuai and the generals!"

Li Tan's attitude was very humble and respectful, which made Zhang Xuan's heart move, and he thought: "Historical records record that Li Heng's third son, Li Tan, is "resolute, talented, gentle and humble", which seems to be true.

Li Tan waved his hands to Feng Changqing, Zhang Xun, Guo Ziyi, Li Guangbi and others who were behind Zhang Xuan, and said, "My lords, please stand up!"

Zhang Xuan and Li Tan were exchanging pleasantries, when suddenly a person behind Li Tan came forward and said loudly, "Brother Zizhan, do you still know me?"

Zhang Xuan was taken aback, looked around, and couldn't help being surprised: "Mr. Taibai?! Why are you here, sir?"

Zhang Xuan was surprised that Li Bai came with the imperial mission.

Li Bai laughed and came forward to greet Zhang Xuan.

Li Tan smiled and said, "Mr. Taibai is Xiao Wang's deputy envoy, and we were ordered to lead a mission to Lingzhou to reward the three armies!"

While talking, I saw another guard of honor marching out of the city gate, it was Wan Chun's car.

Wan Chun put on a brand-new Hu suit, jumped out of the car before the car was stable, and waved to Li Tan all the way, "Li Tan!"

Li Tan glanced at Wan Chun, and a strong smile immediately formed on his face. He stepped forward and saluted Wan Chun, "Li Tan pays respects to Aunt Wanchun! This trip in Longshuo has made Aunt Huang feel wronged." Already!"

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Zhang Xuan held a grand banquet in his Metropolitan Governor's Mansion for Jianning King Li Tan and Li Bai and other court envoys. Princess Wanchun and envoys from various towns attended the banquet, as well as Zhang Xuan's civil servants and generals of some status.

Before the banquet started, Li Tan naturally had to announce the court's rewards first.

"Canonize Chang Qing as the deputy governor of Longshuo and the commander of Lianghe Bingdu; canonize Zhang Xun as the governor of Longshuo, the prefect of Lingwu and also knows the government affairs of Longshuo."

Li Tan unfolded the imperial edict and read it aloud.

Feng Changqing and Zhang Xun went out and knelt down on the ground, and thanked loudly, "I thank the court for your kindness!"

The official ranks of these two people have not changed much, and they have already been mentally prepared, so there is no big surprise.It's just that this edict clearly divided the duties and powers of the two. They were both Zhang Xuan's right and left hands, but Feng Changqing was in charge of military affairs, while Zhang Xun was in charge of government affairs.

It can be said that in the town of Longshuo, the two most powerful people under Zhang Xuan's command.

Li Tan smiled, and suddenly turned his head to glance at Guo Ziyi and Li Guangbi, who were standing there slightly nervous and expectant, and raised his voice, "Guo Ziyi, Li Guangbi listen!"

Guo Ziyi and Li Guangbi went out to kneel almost at the same time.

"Guo Ziyi was conferred the title of General of Lingwu and Marquis of Dingyuan; Li Guangbi was conferred the title of Governor of the Governor's Mansion of Hejing, Commander of the Army and Horses of Liangning Prefecture, Marquis of Anguo and Prefect of Liangning Prefecture..."

Guo Ziyi and Li Guangbi were ecstatic. Not only were they promoted in the military, but they were also conferred the title of marquis.

The two of them kowtowed with gratitude and thanked each other repeatedly.

Li Tan smiled lightly, "You two princes don't have to be like this. The two have made great contributions to the country under Zhang Shuai's command, and it is their due duty to be promoted to rank... Please come up!"

Li Tan's inadvertent words made Guo Ziyi and Li Guangbi's hearts suddenly startled, knowing that the two of them seemed to be a little too excited and lost their composure, and even more ignored the source of this military achievement——

The two got up in a hurry, and bowed to Zhang Xuan together, "The last general thanks the Marshal for his support and support!"

Zhang Xuan waved his hands with a smile and said, "Congratulations, both of you."

"The last general dare not." Guo Ziyi and Li Guangbi retreated respectfully, a layer of sweat secretly forming on their foreheads.

"Xiao Shisanlang was canonized as Captain Zhechong, Sima of the Metropolitan Governor's Mansion; Cui Jin was canonized as Guo Yibo, the recorder of the Metropolitan Governor's Mansion to join the army; Zhou Xuchu was canonized as the Chief History of the Metropolitan Governor's Mansion and Shaoyin of the Lingzhou Mansion; Nan Jiyun was canonized As General Zuowei Zhonglang of Shence Army, Lei Wanchun as General Right Guard Zhonglang of Shence Army; canonized Chen Tong as Sima of the Metropolitan Governor's Mansion, Biejia of Lingzhou..."

Xiao Shisanlang's performance was very calm, and the rank of his rank was irrelevant to him; while Cui Jin, Zhou Xuchu, Chen Tong and others were a little bit ashamed when they were happy. In fact, they didn't really participate in the war, they just followed Zhang Xuan is just in the light.

Pugu Huai'en and Gu Xi did not perform any meritorious service because they did not participate in the battle, so they were not within the scope of the imperial court's reward.The two looked at Guo Ziyi and Li Guangbi enviously, and cast their eager eyes on Zhang Xuan.

The two believe that as long as they follow Zhang Xuan, they will have great achievements sooner or later, and it will be a matter of time before they seal their wives and sons.Especially Gu Xi, who followed Zhang Xuan from the time of Habayashi Guard until now, and has almost blind worship and awe for Zhang Xuan.

"The rest of the soldiers who have made meritorious service in the army will submit a registration form to the Governor's Mansion in Longshuo, and the court will reward them according to their meritorious service and increase their ranks."

Li Tan finished announcing a series of reward lists, and then looked at Zhang Xuan with a respectful smile, "Jin granted Zhang Xuan the title of Prince of Pingxi, added the title of Prince Taibao, Minister of the Ministry of War, and Tong Zhongshumen Xia Pingzhangshi, and concurrently served as the governor of Longshuo and the governor of Hebei Province. The general manager of the Longxing Army has full authority over the matter of resisting Tubo!"

"The Ministry of Households will expand the Pingxi Palace and set up a memorial archway for meritorious deeds. Come here, and present the golden book and jade book and the royal robe and crown belt!"

Following Li Tan's loud shout, Zhang Xuan got up and bowed down.

Although I knew that Zhang Xuan was going to be crowned king for a long time, I witnessed the scene where the king of Jianning Li Tan personally announced Zhang Xuan as the king of Pingxi, and witnessed this grand moment. The envoys from various towns who came to observe the ceremony and congratulate them all felt their hearts shake.

Pingxi Wangjue, a series of honorary titles and titles that symbolize extremely human officials, which means that Zhang Xuan has truly replaced Anlu Mountain and became the head of the world's vassals and towns.

"Minister Zhang Xuan, thank the court for your kindness." Zhang Xuan took over the gold book and jade book and the crown belt of the king's robe, and thanked him.

Li Tan leaned over to help Zhang Xuan with a smile, and said loudly, "From today onwards, the commander-in-chief will be King Pingxi of the Tang Dynasty. Xiao Wang believes that there is King Pingxi sitting in Longshuo, and all the generals are swearing to die. Don’t want to go beyond the threshold! The border of our Tang Dynasty has been stable since then.”

Zhang Xuan got up abruptly, clasped his fists in the direction of Chang'an, and said, "I'm determined to go through fire and water for the country and society!"

Zhang Xuan returned to his seat, Feng Changqing, Zhang Xun, Guo Ziyi, Li Guangbi led civil and military officials lined up to congratulate and bowed down, "Congratulations to the commander-in-chief for being crowned king!"

"Congratulations to King Pingxi!" Li Siye, Shi Siming and other envoys from the feudal town also followed to congratulate.

Zhang Xuan got up slowly, looked around the crowd with piercing eyes, waved his hands vacantly and said loudly, "Everyone, please rise up!"

Princess Wanchun sat there looking at Zhang Xuan with shining eyes, secretly rejoicing.When Zhang Xuan became king, there was a glimmer of hope for their marriage.

With Zhang Lang's current status and power, if he tells the prince brother that he wants to marry me—and I am determined to marry him, maybe the prince brother will agree.Wan Chun silently thought about his own worries, a little relieved and a little worried about gains and losses.

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The feast at the Metropolitan Governor's Mansion lasted for more than an hour, and it didn't stop until the top of the willows on the moon.

At this time, the news that Zhang Xuan was conferred the title of King Pingxi by the imperial court had already left the Governor's Mansion and spread to Lingzhou City and the entire Longshuo region.

As the night passed, many passers-by and ordinary people who passed by the Metropolitan Governor's Mansion discovered that a large gold plaque with "Pingxi Wangfu" had been hung in front of the gate of the mansion.

(End of this chapter)