Do you know: I have a different surname: Wang, uncle Minglan

Chapter 132 Uncle Zhongqin came to visit, and Mrs. Wu presented a greeting card
The next day, before noon, the envoys of the two countries left the capital.

Wei Yuan and several officials including the Minister of Honglu Temple sent him off.

As soon as the envoy left, Hong Yizhen, the minister of Honglu Temple, felt relieved.
"Envoys from various countries, especially Liaoxia, are the most difficult to deal with."

"Fortunately, General Wei is here to help you this time."

Wei Yuan said: "Since the end of the First World War in Daizhou, there will be no war between our two countries, Zhou Dynasty and Liaoxia, in the short term."

"As expected, the two countries will also send envoys to celebrate the official and queen's birthdays next year."

"Lord Hong, you can no longer be as tolerant to the envoys of the two countries as before. There are already complaints among the people."

How could Hong Yizhen not know?
If Wei Yuan hadn't killed the evil envoy of Liao in the street.

It is estimated that there will be widespread rumors among the people that the Liao people are superior people and the Zhou people are inferior people.

If these words reached Zhao Zhen's ears, he, the minister of Honglu Temple, would not have to do anything.

"My health has been deteriorating over the past few years, which makes you laugh, Uncle Zhongyong."

He is a weak civil servant, no matter how tough he is, how tough can he be?

"A few years ago, when I was in Yangzhou, I didn't have much communication with you. I still think about it and feel resentful. Recently I heard that you just took a break, so I came to visit."

Fortunately, this time it was Wei Yuan who was in charge of entertaining the envoys from the two countries, so there were no big mistakes overall.

Those gifts made things worse for the Zhongqin Mansion, which was on the decline.

Uncle Zhongqin and his wife, their eldest son Yuan Wenchun, and their second son Yuan Wenshao all came.

Wei Yuan said seriously: "Forgiveness is too strong a word."

His wife spoke slowly:

Therefore, it is impossible for the formation of the new army not to be known to people outside the palace, especially the noble and distinguished families who are always keeping an eye on the latest trends in the court.

Originally, Zhao Zhen was thinking of not revealing the formation of a new army for the time being.

But since I have already agreed to prepare a gift for Hua Lan in front of my eldest sister Wei Shuyi, it would not be good if I refuse the honor of Zhongqin Bofu.

After all, their future careers will go in different directions, and they won't have much interaction.
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The news that Wei Yuan was given the title of Right Assistant Minister of the Ministry of War by Zhao Zhen and stayed there for six days has spread throughout the capital.

"I just came here rashly and didn't submit a greeting card. Please forgive me for my sins, Uncle Zhongyong."

As soon as the envoys from the two countries left, Zhao Zhen gave him a six-day holiday.

Just don't offend.

However, if word spreads about the bigger things in the palace, it will be like an earthly dragon turning over.

What Wei Yuan didn't expect was that the first person to visit him was Uncle Zhongqin's Mansion.

He didn't want to waste this time on socializing.

Uncle Zhongqin looked embarrassed.

At this time, the eldest son Yuan Wenchun bowed and said: "Uncle Wei, in terms of relationship, you are the elder of me and Wen Shao. We came with our parents today mainly because we want to reminisce with you."

At this moment, Uncle Zhongyong’s mansion is in the main hall.

If Minglan hadn't told him about Hua Lan yesterday, he would have been too lazy to pay attention to Uncle Zhongqin's house.

Uncle Zhongqin was not in good health. When he saw Wei Yuan, he was so excited that he coughed a few times. After calming down, he sat on the chair and cupped his hands and said:

Hong Yizhen spoke.

Due to the formation of the new army, many military heroes wanted to visit Wei Yuan.

But in the past, the chief envoys sent by the two countries were mostly military generals.

Wei Yuan took a sip of tea and said, "I'm not in good health. I'm just taking care of myself at home. Why do I need to come here?"

Wei Yuan declined politely, "There are still some things going on in the house, let's meet up another day."

He is a civil servant, so he does not want to have anything to do with Wei Yuan.

I hope he can leave a few places for his own children.

"General Wei, I have prepared a small amount of wine at home. I want to treat my colleagues from Honglu Temple to a drink. I wonder if General Wei can honor me?"

"Our family and the Sheng family are about to get married, and you are also related to the Sheng family. Due to emotional and logical reasons, we should come to visit you specifically."

He knew that these were the only six days of leisure he had recently.

And he was also knighted.

To be honest, he would never have thought of doing it again.

The former regimental trainer suddenly grew into a third-rank official in the current dynasty.

Seeing Wei Yuan's refusal, he said no more, just nodded and left it at that.

He also brought many expensive gifts.

Just meet him.

Once this period of time passes, the formation of a new army will be put on the agenda.

Besides, Hong Yizhen was just being polite.

This is really embarrassing and amazing.

Wei Yuan smiled and said, "Nothing else?"

Uncle Zhongqin looked troubled and hesitated to speak.

Wei Yuan remained calm and continued drinking tea.

For a moment, the atmosphere became eerily silent.

It took about half a cup of tea.

Uncle Zhongqin glanced at Yuan Wenshao.

The latter stood up tremblingly and bowed:
"uncle."

Before he finished speaking, he was interrupted by Wei Yuan, "Who is your uncle?"

Yuan Wenshao said quickly: "You are a relative of the Sheng family. Everyone in Bianjing knows this. Hua Lan and I are about to get married, so of course you are."

Uncle Zhongqin glared at him fiercely, cupped his hands and said, "The dog is ignorant, why do you expect General Wei not to be angry?" You haven't even married Hualan yet, and you're trying to get relatives indiscriminately?

Besides, have you forgotten what Wei Yuan said at Mrs. Wu’s polo field?
Sheng Minglan is the only niece!

Talking nonsense! How can I ask for help?

"General Wei, actually we are here today because of the close relationship between the two families. Can you let me, a useless dog, go to the New Army?"

Uncle Zhongqin finally revealed the purpose of his trip.

Unexpectedly, Wei Yuan pretended to be stunned at first, and then said angrily:

"presumptuous!"

"The formation of a new army is the secret of my great Zhou Dynasty. Who did you listen to?"

"If this gets out, and the news of the formation of the new army is leaked by you, how many heads do you have? Are you going to die?"

His words really frightened Uncle Zhongqin's family.

Uncle Zhongqin said quickly: "General Wei, this matter has been spread all over the world."

Wei Yuan frowned, "Who are you listening to? This general is going to the Holy Spirit to seriously interfere with him!"

"Now that the envoys of the two countries have just left, the formation of the new army has been leaked. This is a serious crime!"

Uncle Zhongqin stood up in a hurry, "General Wei, it's all my fault. I'm too talkative. I hope you can forgive me!"

Wei Yuan snorted and said seriously:
"I hope Uncle Zhongqin will keep silent about the formation of a new army! Otherwise, His Majesty will be furious if he finds out!"

Uncle Zhongqin cupped his hands and said, "Please rest assured, General Wei, we will never talk nonsense. Let's leave now!"

The ghost is tight-lipped.

It's just rhetoric to drive people away.

How could Uncle Zhongqin not know this?
He is a face-saving person. If Wei Yuan gives him a step, he will go down it. Otherwise, in the end, both families will not look good.

When Uncle Zhongqin's family was about to leave, Wei Yuan returned the gifts they had given them.

In any case, this trip to Uncle Zhongqin's mansion was a loss of face.

After all, the gifts given out were given back.

But what can they do?
I really can’t afford to offend Wei Yuan!
After Zhongqinbo Mansion and his party left.

Zhen'er, who was responsible for taking personal care of Wei Yuan's daily life, asked with concern:
"Master, if you return the gifts they sent, will they hold a grudge?"

Wei Yuan did not respond.

I was just thinking in my heart, who made Uncle Zhongqin's house deceived by lard.

It goes without saying how much the officials attach great importance to the formation of a new army.

While everyone else was still watching, you, Uncle Zhongqin, came over from the mansion.

If I give you a good look, will I still be alive once the wound is opened?
Are you still hanging out in the imperial court?
How many people are staring at me?
A bunch of idiots.

They don't come when they should come, but they always come when they shouldn't. How do people like this survive in the capital?

Don’t you know to avoid suspicion? Don’t you know if you don’t take the lead? Don’t you know how to assess the situation?

Licking your face and calling me uncle, you still want to find a job in the new army? It's better to daydream more.

In any case, the news that Uncle Zhongqin went to visit Wei Yuan, but Wei Yuan refused to accept the gift, was spreading throughout Bianjing at an extremely fast speed.

Uncle Zhongqin lost his man, but Wei Yuan kept his trust in front of Zhao Zhen.

What Wei Yuan didn't expect was that as soon as Uncle Zhongqin and his family left, the Earl's Palace of Yongchang sent a greeting card, saying that Mrs. Wu was going to visit him tomorrow.

Wei Yuan read the greeting card and chuckled: "I haven't seriously beaten you because of the girl's matter, so you came here on your own."

"Yuan Wenshao is not qualified to join the New Army, let alone Liang Han."

In fact, they can come and be corps commanders or captains, but no matter how high the position is, they will never be given.

But do they like the corps leader or Dutou? I don't like it at all.

He secretly thought that Mrs. Wu came here because of this incident.
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later.

Sheng Hong's family came to Shou'an Hall to have dinner with Mrs. Sheng.

Every month, there is always a big family gathering.

While eating, Sheng Hong said:
"His Majesty issued an imperial edict today. Ming'er's uncle has been named the right minister of the Ministry of War by your Majesty. From then on, he can participate in major military and political affairs."

"Uncle Zhongyong, you really win the emperor's heart."

Hearing this, Wei Shuyi and his mother consciously chose to remain silent.

Since Lin Sushuang and her daughter were beaten and have not yet recovered, they did not participate in today's gathering.

Mrs. Sheng smiled and said, "It's a good thing that Brother Yuan has another burden on his shoulders. After all, he can be regarded as a serious relative of our Sheng family."

Sheng Hong nodded, "What mother said is true, but I heard that Uncle Zhongqin's family went to Brother Yuan's house today, and then for some reason, they were kicked out by Brother Yuan. Even the Yuan family sent All the gifts were confiscated.”

"After all, the Yuan family is going to marry our Sheng family. It will be really embarrassing for our family to be caught in the middle of this incident."

Heard about the Yuan family.

Hua Lan, who was concentrating on eating, felt nervous.

The quarrel between the Wei family and the Yuan family seemed to have nothing to do with her.

However, she guessed that the Yuan family went to Uncle Zhongyong's house more or less because of the Sheng family's reputation.

Otherwise, I have never heard of any contact between the Wei and Yuan families.

Today, the uncle of the Wei family does not give the Yuan family face. If he waits until he gets married, he will bear this debt on his head.
Thinking of this, Hua Lan sighed and lost any appetite.

What kind of person is Uncle Wei? It is no exaggeration to say that it is unique in the world.

Can't you, the Yuan family, just calm down?

What face can our Sheng family have in the eyes of Uncle Wei's family?
If it weren't for Aunt Wei and Sixth Sister, I'm afraid even we wouldn't be able to climb the high branches of Uncle Zhongyong's mansion.

(End of this chapter)