Tiangong was beautiful. On the day Weiming returned to the capital, the weather that had been gloomy for a few days also changed from the miserable face of the previous days, becoming sunny and breezy, like a spring day. When Wei Hou returned to Beijing, Liang Dingxian, the Shangshu of the Ministry of Industry, led the officials of the third rank and below to greet him 30 miles away. There were also court ladies in the palace singing and dancing. They said they were used to greet triumphant soldiers and were ceremonial. Wei Ming couldn't figure out this.
"Uncle Liang!" and Liang Dingxian came to a bear hug fiercely. Lao Liang's waist would be tossed down by Wei Ming.
"It's OK, just come back, just come back. The emperor is still waiting for you at the city gate." Liang Dingxian hummed and said, Wei Ming jumped away and scratched his head embarrassedly. After the welcoming ceremony was over, the brigade continued to march forward and kill towards the capital.
When we were still far from the capital, Wei Ming saw the Hongda guard of honor and looked at the colorful clothes. This is the rhythm of all the court officials dispatched! Wei Ming felt that he didn't do anything this time. It could even be said to be a drag. He didn't expect that Zhu Youxiao would pay so much attention to it when he came back, and his heart was sour. Being missed is a kind of happiness.
Getting closer, Wei Ming and Zhu Youxiao looked at each other from a distance. Wei Ming dismounted, and the generals behind him dismounted collectively. The movements were neat and uniform. The generals were happy one by one, but the ministers were not so happy. Since the Song Dynasty, it has always emphasized civility over martial arts, and made martial arts based on culture. However, looking at the current situation, the promotion of generals' status has been overwhelming, and civil servants have to consider their attitude towards generals in the future. The most ugly face is not these civil servants, but Wei Zhongxian. After Li Zhen went to Liaodong, he never came back. There was no news. This made Wei Zhongxian feel unable to calm down and felt that the matter was exposed. But now Wei Ming really came back intact, he only hopes that Wei Ming has found nothing, although this is simply impossible. Put a harmless smile on his face as much as possible. It's just that the look in Wei Ming's eyes can tell that things might not be possible this time.
"Wei Ming, the criminal minister, knock on the emperor!" Wei Ming knelt down ten steps away from Zhu Youxiao, giving three prostrations and nine salutes. Originally, today was to welcome the Triumphant Minister, but now Wei Ming claims to be a guilty minister. Everyone was taken aback first, and then their faces were different. The generals nodded with satisfaction. Wei Ming did not take credit for arrogance, but put his posture very low. This is a kind of growth. Wei Ming finally ceased to be a fledgling hairy boy, but truly became a courtier. The expressions on the faces of the civil servants are a lot more exciting, and there are admirers, such as Yang Lian and Zuo Guangdou. Some are angry and worried, such as Qian Qianyi. Some are excited, such as Zhou Yanru. Wei Ming's growth is visible to everyone. Wei Ming has experienced catastrophes this time, but it has also made him grow a lot. This is the so-called catastrophe, there must be a blessing after death! No matter what you think in your heart, but at this moment, the big guy's face must show a happy look, even if it is not smiling, then you have to laugh. After all, today should be a happy occasion.
"Come here, make an decree!" Zhu Youxiao nodded cheerfully, beckoning, and his own eunuch came to make an decree behind him. Originally, Wei Zhongxian was supposed to declare the decree. Whether in terms of official position or seniority, he was the best candidate. But today Zhu Youxiao put him aside, which made Wei Zhongxian sweat and his head lowered even more.
"Feng Tian, the emperor said, Wei Hou Zhongjun serves the country, and is involved in dangers for the country. Although trapped in Linglun, he is still worried about Daming. In this victory of Liaoyang, he is brave and extraordinary. Liaoyang, proclaimed my great prestige, shocked Xiaoxiao, and made great contributions to my Ming, and he was indeed my minister of the humerus. Now, I promoted Weiming as a first-class marquis, Liaoyang Hou. I was granted exemption from death iron coupons, and the Youzhu Kingdom was awarded , Tai Fu, moved to Wuyingdian University Fellow, and also led the former military governor's office Zuodu, the Ministry of War Shangshu, Qin this!" A lot of titles said everyone was stunned. The imperial decree issued by the emperor has not been explained or discussed with anyone, it is purely the emperor's personal idea. It’s too heavy. There’s nothing to say about adding an official rank to Weiming. Promoting to a first-class marquis is also due, but in this right column country, the Taifu is fine. It's no use. But this Wuyingdian academician, Zuodu, the former military governor's mansion, and the prestigious book of the Ministry of War are all real titles! This is equivalent to handing over all the soldiers and horses to Wei Ming! It's better to make him a marshal of the world's soldiers and horses directly! You are the prime minister and the marshal of the day, you are the first person under the emperor, an extremely human minister! Generally such people are self-appointed, or they are coerced into the emperor. But now, Wei Ming has done it, and as a criminal minister, he has become the well-deserved first person of Daming!
"Xie Emperor!" Wei Ming didn't feel anything, because he didn't even know what these names meant. There was a lot of mess, and I was going to resign when I came back this time. No matter how much he gave, that's what happened. So he took his orders happily, and then walked into the city gate hand in hand with the emperor. Originally, Zhu Youxiao wanted to stage a scene where the emperor would lead a horse and whip for his courtiers, but Wei Ming flatly refused. To be an emperor you must look like an emperor. You give me a horse and a whip, aren't you trying to get me wronged? In fact, Wei Ming has been trapped in an unrighteous place by Zhu Youxiao, but neither of them knows it.
The red carpet was spread directly from the gate of the city to the palace. This red carpet can only be walked by Wei Ming and the emperor. Today, the emperor is going to have a feast for his officials at the Meridian Gate. He also specially came to celebrate the whole world. There will be no curfew in the capital for three days, and the whole capital is boiling. No matter who it is, he will not be happy to hear that his country is always defeating wars. The Liaodong victory this time is indeed a long-faced thing. The people gathered around the road, waving their hands, shouting loudly, and using their actual actions to show how excited they really are.
The capital at this time belonged to Wei Ming. At this moment, he is the most dazzling person in the world.
When they arrived outside the Meridian Gate, the crowd stopped. Fortunately, the sun is shining today, otherwise this open-air banquet would really not be held. The various things here have already been prepared, and everyone is seated one by one. When the officials had finished their pilgrimage to the emperor, they came to Wei Ming to congratulate him. Regardless of whether he is willing or not, Wei Ming's status is already like this. If you can't change it, you can only choose to accept it. People who take a sedan chair will lift people, anyway, they just use their mouths, and don't have to spend money. Who wouldn't be happy to come and settle one? After everything was over, everyone took their seats, but Wei Ming stood up at this time and shouted: "Come up!" Li Zicheng came up with a food box. Zhu Youxiao is a little strange, does Wei Ming have anything else to dedicate to himself? Wei Hou's shot is an extraordinary product. This is the consensus of everyone. Even Zhu Youxiao had some expectations.
"What is this?" Zhu Youxiao stood up from the dragon chair and walked over quickly, looking at the ordinary food box in front of him, thinking about what was inside.
"I told the emperor that when the guilty minister left the camp that day, the emperor said to the minister that he would bring me a roasted chicken. Fortunately, he was able to sacrifice the roasted chicken to his majesty today. The guilty minister will come back, please Your Majesty check!"
Zhu Youxiao has red eyes and a sour nose. One of his own jokes that day actually made Wei Ming remember after months of prison life, who can have this friendship in the world? Zhu Youxiao feels that he is happy and proud now, not because he is the emperor, but because he has such a brother, such a friendship!
"Bring wine!" Zhu Youxiao waved his big hand, and the eunuch hurried over. Zhu Youxiao poured two glasses, one was handed to Wei Ming, and one was in his own hand.
"Fuck!" He didn't say the nonsense. During the months in Liaodong, not only Wei Ming grew up, but Zhu Youxiao also grew up. The emotions between men and men are not as lingering as the emotions between men and women, but they can also be vigorous. It is the kind of trust that can give back to each other on the battlefield! It's the kind of heroism when we drink together! Now the origin of this roast chicken is not important anymore. Even when Wei Ming sent someone to buy it when he entered Beijing just now, it does not matter anymore. With this heart, it is enough!
"Fuck!" Wei Ming and Zhu Youxiao touched fiercely and drank them all. it is more than words. Zhu Youxiao poured another glass and drank at the important minister: "Drink wins!"
"Drink wins!"
At this moment, victory belongs to Wei Ming, to the entire Ming Dynasty, to the emperor, and to all the courtiers and people of the Ming Dynasty!