Just when the civil and military officials of the Manchu Dynasty thought that this matter would most likely be settled like this, they watched the emperor, Cui Xuhong, and Taifu Wu end happily.
However, Shi Fuqiu stood up under Xiao Yanjun's gaze and cupped his hands towards the emperor: "Your Majesty, I have something to say."
Although the ministers were suppressed by the words of Taifu Wu and the Emperor, they were still unwilling in their hearts.
At this time, General Shi stepped forward, and the ministers also put aside their sighs just now, and looked at Shi Fuqiu expectantly and anxiously, hoping that he could persuade the emperor to carefully consider the position of Minister of Rites, and at least give the ministers time to discuss the matter. At the same time, he was worried that he was a military general, how could he speak so loudly than Taifu Wu and the emperor.
The emperor raised his eyebrows and looked at Shi Fuqiu.
Shi Fuqiu's father, Lord Shi, was a civil servant. He was only a fifth-rank counselor of the General Affairs Department, and he had two children. His son Shi Fuqiu was too naughty in his youth. Lord Shi worried about him, and finally gritted his teeth and let him Conscripted into the army, he was thrown into the Gu family army for training.
Unexpectedly, this Shi Fuqiu, who lived in the capital, built houses, fished in the water, indulged in wine and sex, and skipped classes every day, would be taken care of by Gu Shiqing after he went to Gu Jiajun.
And he, Shi Fuqiu, was somewhat talented. He gradually rose to prominence as a new recruit, followed Gu Shiqing and achieved many military exploits, large and small, and climbed all the way to the rank of Major General.
Later, the Mongols were frightened by Gu Shiqing and couldn't retreat. Gu Shiqing simply stopped leading the army. He took off his armor and returned to Beijing, where he was granted the title of prince and enjoyed the blessings of peace and prosperity. The military power was passed to Gu Xingyun. Shi Fuqiu then climbed up to the rank of general. .
Later, the four countries rested and recuperated one after another, and no large-scale wars occurred again. The emperor began to dilute his military power. That was the year that Schiffli was drafted into the palace.
I don't know whether it was Shi Fuli's pillow blowing well, or the emperor himself realized that Shi Fuqiu was a general. He began to reuse Shi Fuqiu and gave him half of Gu Xingyun's troops to continue to garrison the new border city.
Gu Xingyun took the remaining Gu family troops and was sent to the border with the Western Regions to garrison the border city.
Over the years, although Shi Fuqiu no longer had any major military exploits, he was stationed at the border all year round. Even when Master Shi died of illness, he never had time to return to Beijing for the funeral, and Concubine Li took care of everything after his death.
Now, he can oppress the Mongolian people and take the initiative to express their friendship, which is considered a great achievement for his hard work.
Therefore, although the emperor was displeased with his appearance this time, thinking of his service to the country over the years, he asked kindly: "What does General Shi have to say?"
Shi Fuqiu saluted respectfully and uprightly, while secretly considering his words.
Over the years, Mrs. Shi gave him a son and a daughter. His son, Shi Jialiang, he had brought with him since he was a child and trained him personally. As for his daughter, Shi Jiaying, he could not bring her into the military camp, so she stayed in the Shi Mansion and was taught by Mrs. Shi.
Nowadays, Shi Jiaying is only sixteen years old, but he has only seen her a handful of times, and he always feels that he owes her the most.
Last month, Li Fei sent a message saying that she had chosen a suitable match for Jiaying, and the man was Du Kun, the eldest son of the Du family.
In Shi Fuqiu's view, Du Kun's father, Du Hanfei, was in a high position and his mother, Princess Yirou, was the emperor's sister. As the eldest son of the Du family, Du Kun married Jiaying as his wife, so it was indeed a good match.
Therefore, Shi Fuqiu agreed without thinking.
How did he know that Shi Jiaying had proposed so many marriages since she was a hairpin, just because her heart had already been secretly promised to Xiao Yanjun. She thought of ways to make Concubine Li happy, and filled the capital with pots of all kinds of precious peonies. The pots were delivered, and various snacks were turned over and made by one's own hands. He would come to the palace every now and then to pay his respects.
One is to have the opportunity to meet Xiao Yanjun, and the other is to flatter Concubine Li with sweet words and make her realize how good he is.
But Shi Jiaying never expected that Li Fei not only discovered her kindness, but also led her to Du Kun with a red thread.
Li Fei was such a shrewd woman, so she naturally knew what Shi Jiaying was thinking, but the wife she had set for Xiao Yanjun early on must be a princess of a country.
Shi Fu is her relative, so there is no need for her to get married.
Shi Jiaying was tricked. By the time she found out about it, her parents had already agreed. Mrs. Shi had even discussed it with Du Hanfei and even set a wedding date.
She cried and made a fuss and was about to hang herself. Mrs. Shi persuaded her earnestly. Now Xiao Yanjun was about to marry a Mongolian princess. Even if she had to wait for General Shi to come back, she begged him to go to the Du Mansion to break off the engagement. He went to Concubine Li to intercede for her, and she was admitted into Prince Yu's palace as she wished. If it sounds good, she will be a concubine, if it sounds bad, she will be a concubine.
Shi Jiaying thought over and over again. If she insisted on not marrying, it would only bring shame to the Shi family, embarrass her mother, and make her father beg for help. What's more, she will face the wrath of the Du family, the disgust of Concubine Li, and the saliva of the people in the capital, which will make her laugh to the point where she will never be able to hold her head up again.
Therefore, even though Shi Jiaying was reluctant, she finally gave in.
Things are unpredictable. On the day of her wedding, everyone in the Du Mansion was raided. Although she had just paid homage, it was only in name only. The emperor spared her life. Shi Jiaying learned the news while sitting in the wedding room among the flowers and candles. She didn't know whether to be happy or worried. .
But she could finally go to Jade Palace to cry to Concubine Li in a high-sounding manner, and when she returned to Shi Mansion, she could also tell her father who her true sweetheart was.
It wasn't until that night that Shi Fuqiu knew that his daughter was thinking about her cousin Xiao Yanjun.
If it were in the past, and his legitimate daughter entered Prince Yu's palace as a concubine, he would have thought that it was a second marriage.
But although Shi Jiaying is still innocent now, she still has to pay homage to Du Kun in front of so many court officials. It is very difficult for her to be a concubine in Prince Yu's palace.
Even if he wanted to help his daughter, he couldn't say that. What's more, Xiao Yanjun's wedding was about to happen, and there was nothing he could do except appease Shi Jiaying.
Aodenggerile gave him the chance, and he used this as an excuse to enter the Jade Palace, forcing Concubine Li and Xiao Yanjun to give an explanation.
I thought this explanation would take a long time, but Xiao Yanjun was so relieved that the guilt he felt towards his daughter could finally be repaid.
In the new position of Prime Minister, in terms of emotion and reason, identity and status, he really couldn't find any fault in preventing Master Ju from being promoted to the title.
At this moment, Xiao Yanjun glanced over again. No matter what, he had to stand up and speak for him.
"Your Majesty, the position of Minister of Rites is an important position in charge of the laws and regulations, rituals, schools, imperial examinations, and negotiations with other countries in the Xiao Kingdom. Although I have been stationed at the border of Xincheng for a long time, I also know that Mr. Jie is a top scholar in Jinke. Although my knowledge is extraordinary, my qualifications are really not enough for me, so I hope the Emperor will consider it again."
(End of chapter)