So Qibi Heli went to look for Ashina and pestered him all the way back to the capital.
The emperor and the others arrived outside the capital in the evening, but they did not enter the city immediately, but stationed outside. Early the next morning, when Qin Tianjian calculated the auspicious time, Wei Zhi led the civil and military officials of the Manchu Dynasty out of the city to meet the emperor.
The emperor no longer rode in a chariot, but rode his own horse, and led the officials and the imperial army into the city. When they arrived at the gate of the city, Wei Zhi and all the officials knelt down to greet him, and shouted long live three times.
Riding on the horse, the emperor only felt that the sky was high and the sea was wide, and his mind was as open as the sky, and his pride suddenly arose.
All the ministers who followed the emperor on horseback dismounted one after another, and led more than 5,000 forbidden troops to kneel down, echoing the officials at the gate of the city, and shouted long live three times.
Man Bao knelt on the ground, raised his head slightly to glance at the emperor in front, and felt a surge of pride.
She feels that she is very lucky, lucky to meet today, and also has her own place among the hundred officials.
Her eyes were bright, she lowered her head and sincerely kowtowed to the emperor.
The emperor raised his hand and said, "Everyone, let's be at peace."
The prince led the officials on this side to stand up, and Wei Zhi on the opposite side also led all the officials to stand up.
Then everyone surrounded the emperor and entered the city together to feel the support and love of the people in the capital.
Well, mostly to the emperor.
As a fourth-rank official, Man Bao was fortunate to ride a horse not far behind the emperor, and felt the surging love of the people.
Zhou Lixue came out with his younger brothers and sisters at home, squeezed in the crowd, and shouted loudly to His Majesty the Emperor, and when they saw my sister-in-law, they screamed: "Sister-in-law, it's sister-in-law, that's my sister-in-law—"
He called out again: "That's my little uncle—"
Both sides of the road were crowded with people, the upstairs and even the trees were full of people, all eagerly paying attention to the emperor, the capital city was busier than ever, comparable to Chinese New Year.
A group of girls crowded around the window of the restaurant and looked down. When Zhou Man passed by, there was a burst of exclamation. Girls aged twelve or thirteen pushed me, and I pushed you and screamed, "Did you see that? Is it here? Is it Mr. Zhou?"
"It's Master Zhou, she even looked up at me, oh my god, my god, she smiled at me..."
"Nonsense, it's obviously aimed at me, ahh—Master Zhou, Master Zhou, look here quickly."
"It's a crimson official uniform. It makes her face so white. It looks good. I like it very much."
"I like it too. I'll ask my mother to make me a crimson dress when I get home."
"That's an official robe, how can you wear it?"
"It's about the same style, but it doesn't have to be exactly the same, so it looks good."
"Yeah, I didn't expect women to look so good in official robes. I'm going to try my brother's official robes when I get back."
"Your brother's official robe is green, doesn't it look good?"
"Who says it's not good-looking, I think it's pretty good-looking, but unfortunately I've never seen Mr. Zhou wearing a green official robe."
There were also quite a few women who brought their children to watch, pointing to the young and good-looking Bai Shan, they said to their sons: "Have you seen that? You study hard, and you will serve His Majesty like them in the future. There are always angry horses in fresh clothes when you go in and out; "
Pointing to Zhou Man, he said to his daughter: "You should also study hard and learn a skill, preferably medicine, maybe you can become an official in the future, Enyin family."
Although not very hopeful, Zhou Man's achievements and the rise of the Zhou family still make many families with daughters look forward to it. They feel that if they teach their daughters well, they can also lead the family up, which is no worse than raising a son.
Man Bao withdrew his gaze, turned his head and said to the two servants of the Ministry of Household Industry who were riding alongside her on horseback: "I always feel that someone is calling me, but I can't see anyone I know after a cursory look."
The two servants did not speak in silence, Zhou Man rode in the middle, and they were on the two sides, so they could hear her more clearly, so they didn't want to talk to her at this time.
Seeing that they ignored her, Man Bao could only look away regretfully.
Yin Ju was also sitting in the restaurant, he booked a private room alone, saw his little friends riding past him on horseback, the corners of their mouths twitched slightly, very happy.
Changshou also said happily: "Young Master, Young Master Bai, Second Young Master and Miss Man have all returned safely."
Yin Or nodded, and when all the imperial guards passed by downstairs, he got up and said, "Let's go, let's go home."
Changshou smiled and asked: "Young master, do you want to go to Zhou's residence to see Mr. Bai and the others later?"
Yin Ju shook his head and said: "They just came back, not only to reward their merits, but also to meet their relatives, we will see you at the dinner party in a few days."
The emperor must be happy to get Liaodong this time, and when he settles down, there will definitely be a celebration banquet in the palace, and see you then.
The emperor led all the ministers back to the palace, and first met with all the officials in the Taiji Hall, and everyone discussed the events of the past few months.
Of course, the emperor's return to court today is considered a great occasion. No one would find the emperor uncomfortable at this time, so everyone said good things.
The emperor also responded to the occasion and asked people to promulgate the rewards that had been drawn up on the way.
Those who followed the Eastern Expedition were given rewards, ranging from rewards, to promotions and even knighthoods.
Qibi Heli, Ashina and others were all conferred titles, and at the same time changed to another place to continue to be a general, and by the way, they could govern the place and take the responsibility of the governor.
Zhao Guogong and others also received rewards, and they will be a few weeks later.
Bai Erlang was praised a lot, and then jumped three ranks from the seventh-rank Hanlin to the fifth-rank Hanlin, and he still studied and studied in the Hanlin Academy;
Bai Shan's position has not changed, and he is still a member of Zhongshu Shengshe, but he is also named county magistrate, with 700 households in the township;
Zhou Man's official position has not changed, but there are a lot of rewards, in addition to some gold and silver property, and the title has also been raised, from the township lord to the county lord, a thousand households in the city...
Even the courtiers couldn't help but look sideways. This young couple is really interesting. They are promoted together, even the titles are promoted together.
Man Bao happily accepted the decree, and she left the hall only after the emperor sealed everyone in. Bai Shan's official position was a little smaller than hers, so he stood outside and waited for her.
The husband and wife went home happily under everyone's attention.
Lao Zhoutou and Qian Shi came to the capital after autumn, and they also went to the street early this morning to watch the excitement. In the crowd, they saw Man Bao riding a horse on the upper reaches of Baiguan, and Lao Zhoutou burst into tears just come down.
Even Qian's eyes filled with tears. For the first time, he really felt that their family's Man Bao is really promising.
Even if she is not a boy, she can still be an official shade, honoring her ancestors.
So as soon as Man Bao and the others came back, they were held back by Lao Zhoutou and Qian Shi, and checked them up and down to make sure they were all right before they were relieved.
Mrs. Liu couldn't restrain her emotions either, she stepped forward and grabbed Bai Shan, checked everyone, and was relieved after confirming that he was also fine.