Red Mansion and Crimson Pearl

Chapter 468 Rewards

Emperor Zhaoming hesitated again and again.

It's not good to push too much.

Tao Xingjian, who was serving beside him, said carefully, "The capital may not be peaceful now..."

Emperor Zhaoming was shocked.

Isn't it!

From south to north, it was the most serious moment when the bandits were causing trouble. In the capital and the palace, it was difficult to distinguish who was loyal and who was treacherous.

On the contrary, the people who followed us on this trip, especially the dozens of people left by Tai Shang, can be trusted!

"I am short-sighted! Father is the one who thinks things through! Let's do as he says! Let's go to Tiewang Mountain!"

Emperor Zhaoming immediately expressed his position.

The Supreme Master felt a little relieved. But after thinking for a while, he said, "Since Zhou Yan and the army are here, you don't have to go.

"The few people left in the capital have never experienced any storms, and the King of the East has always been ruthless. If no one keeps them in check, I'm afraid there will be a huge mess left behind."

Emperor Zhaoming hesitated for a moment and said, "Your Majesty is right. But I am worried. It would not be too late for me to go back after I escort Your Majesty and my mother to the Iron Net Mountain Palace."

This is really filial piety.

Tai Shang couldn't refuse, so he nodded and agreed: "It's just that it's hard for you to run back and forth~"

While the father and son were talking, a voice from outside came in with great energy: "General Zhou Yan and Deputy General Han Mian of Xiangping Camp are here to see you!"

Emperor Zhaoming turned his inquiring eyes to the Supreme.

Tai Shang frowned impatiently and waved his hand to make him speak.

Emperor Zhaoming relaxed his expression and gave Tao Xingjian a look: "Pass it on."

Tao Xingjian understood, and then he took two steps outside. At the door of the tent, he spoke in a businesslike manner:

"Send the message to the Xiangping Camp's General Zhou Yan and Xuanwu General Han Mian to come to the audience!"

The two people outside answered. Han Mian lifted the door curtain, and Zhou Yan strode in, clasped his fists towards the two saints, and knelt down on his knees:

"Your Majesty, I am late in coming to your rescue. Please forgive me, Your Majesty!"

Han Mian quickly knelt down without saying a word.

At times like this, just showing your face is enough. Anyone who rushes to speak is a fool.

Emperor Zhaoming got down from his seat, supported Zhou Yan's arm, and told him to stand up. "General Zhou, what crime have you committed? You have worked so hard!"

He also ordered Tao Xingjian: "Give him a seat."

Han Mian also stood up consciously, and then stood under Zhou Yan consciously, trying to reduce his presence as much as possible.

Emperor Zhaoming gave Han Mian some gentle words of encouragement, then looked at him and asked, "Is Xiangping stable?"

Han Mian hurriedly clasped his fists and bowed: "Your Majesty, General Zhou attaches great importance to military discipline, so although there were a few doubts, after I passed on the Supreme's handwritten order, there was no more disturbance in the camp."

So, someone still reached out to Xiangping, but his hands were cut off!

Emperor Zhaoming and the Supreme Lord looked at each other and understood.

Han Mian paused, then raised his hands and said, "There is another secret letter sent by the Ping'an Camp in Ping'an Prefecture. I gave it to General Zhou, but the general did not touch it and ordered me to present it directly to Your Majesty."

Ping An Prefecture...

Emperor Zhaoming vaguely remembered that he had heard Lin Daiyu mention that Wang Ziteng's nephew-in-law Jia Lian had visited him several times, and he always said that he was ordered by Jia She...

Emperor Zhaoming paused for a moment, and the corners of his mouth curved up: "What's the point of handing it over?"

"I have no relatives or friends in Ping'an Prefecture, and I don't want to read this letter!" Zhou Yan stiffened his neck.

Emperor Zhaoming chuckled and motioned Tao Xingjian to take it: "Old Tao, open it and read it."

Tao Xingjian opened it, glanced at it, and then handed it back to Zhou Yan, saying with a smile, "General Zhou, you are suspicious! This is a letter from the governor of Ping'an Prefecture proposing marriage to you!"

"Since it's a private matter..." Emperor Zhaoming looked at the coldness in Tao Xingjian's eyes and knew that he was testing him, so he pushed him and said, "Zhou Qing, take it back."

"My little girl is only ten years old, and she is a concubine's daughter. The governor of Ping'an Prefecture is a high-ranking official. His son can't afford to talk to a girl from a good family, so why is he looking for me?

"No!" Zhou Yan pushed it back and looked up at Tao Xingjian rudely, "I'm a rough man and can't read. Is it possible that Supervisor Tao will write a rejection letter for me?"

It feels so good!

Emperor Zhaoming looked at him and smiled, then shook his head helplessly. He waved his hand to take the letter, read it quickly, and laughed:

"It turns out that your mother came back from her hometown and passed through Ping'an Prefecture. She went to visit someone's home and brought up the idea of ​​marriage!"

Zhou Yan's hands, which were resting on his knees, instantly clenched into fists.

"He is a filial son, who respects his mother the most." Taishang suddenly interrupted and pointed at Tao Xingjian, "Since his old lady said so, you should reply to the letter and agree to it on his behalf!

"His daughter is young and adorable, why not raise her with the Queen Mother for a few years before marrying her in Ping'an Prefecture.

"In this way, his son-in-law will be in charge of Ping'an Prefecture in the future, and he will have a virtuous and capable head of the household."

Zhou Yan's body trembled, and he fell directly to his knees from his sitting position: "Supreme Lord!"

Emperor Zhaoming chuckled and nodded: "Father, your idea is good. I agree with it."

Zhou Yan's face turned red with excitement.

Han Mian smiled and congratulated him.

Tao Xingjian also stepped forward with a smile and helped him up: "That's great! Our Queen Mother is very heroic and loves the younger generation. When the young lady is with her, she can expect to enjoy happiness!"

This is a reward for merit.

Although he only brought eighteen people with him, having a great general in charge of the battle is a different kind of courage than having only scattered soldiers.

The lives of the Lord and the Crown Prince were saved, not only because the accompanying guards risked their lives, but they also had to thank him for appearing.

But this achievement cannot be stated too clearly or rewarded too prominently.

Therefore, when the governor of Ping'an Prefecture happened to detain his mother and threaten him with marriage, the Supreme Lord conveniently gave him the reward for his meritorious service:

Give his daughter a respectable upbringing by the Queen Mother, and promise to marry his daughter to the future governor of Pyeongan Prefecture!

In this way, even if Zhou Yan becomes old or injured and resigns from his current official position, even if his son is useless and has no future, as long as he has such a marriage, his Zhou family will not be afraid of anything!

Zhou Yan's face was red, he suppressed his excitement, clasped his fists and bowed his head: "Three thousand soldiers and horses are waiting for your order, please give the order, Your Majesty!"

Emperor Zhaoming looked at the Supreme Lord again, then smiled gently and said, "Take two thousand men with you to escort the Supreme Lord and the Crown Prince to the Tiewangshan Palace first.

"Then leave Han Mian and a thousand men to me. I will wait here for the Queen Mother to arrive, and then we will go together."

After hearing this, the emperor stroked his beard and smiled: "Good son, so filial, so courageous!"

Well, those who dare to stay and face the Queen Mother’s anger and mischief are true warriors!

Emperor Zhaoming held his forehead helplessly and said: "The two Jiedushi of Chang'an and Yongxing are still here. I must deal with them before I leave.

"——We can't take them with us to the palace, right? With the Queen Mother's temper, she might find an opportunity to whip them herself."

The Supreme nodded repeatedly: "That's right! Absolutely!"

As he was speaking, someone outside raised his voice to report: "The governor of Chang'an and Yongxing wants to see Your Majesty!"