Tang Dynasty good doctor

Chapter 488 The Imperial Decree Arrives

Overjoyed, Wang Pingan stood up and looked at the officials around him.The surrounding officials also looked at him, everyone knew that it was coming, the imperial decree that had been waiting for so many days, finally came!
An official said loudly: "My subordinates congratulate Wang Hou Ye first!"

As soon as he took the lead, all the officials said in unison: "Congratulations to the prince, the subordinates are going to beg for your Gaosheng wine!"

Wang Pingan laughed and said, "Wine, it's easy to talk about!"

Xu Jingzong's reaction was faster than anyone else's. He was famous for being a flatterer, and he was more flattering than others.He stood up and shouted: "Your Majesty... No, no, it should be the prince. I have congratulated you in advance. It will be a matter of time before you become a duke and worship the prime minister. I can't wait until then to congratulate you." You congratulate, you have to congratulate in advance!"

Wang Pingan groaned, and said: "It's too difficult to pay homage to a prime minister, and it's not easy to be a duke. How can I have such a great contribution that the court can make me a duke!"

The officials thought to themselves: "Hey, this Fatty Xu is really good at talking. If this imperial decree confers Wang Ping'an as the public, then he has the foresight to curry favor with Wang Ping'an, but if this imperial decree does not confer Wang Ping'an For the public, that's okay, what he said is 'sooner or later', 'can't wait until then', without a single word of truth, flattery is still loud. And even if he is not promoted to the title of Wang Ping'an, he can still look pleasantly surprised He said, Lord Marquis, the officer is right, aren't you one step closer to Duke Feng..."

Flattering is really a science, you have to study hard to be proficient in this technique, it's impossible to shoot randomly!

Wang Pingan waved his hand and said: "Everyone, put down the things at hand first, and follow me to receive the imperial edict. By the way, quickly inform Mr. Fang and Gu Dadu Dudu and let them go to the front yard to receive the edict. Don't waste time!"

He led a group of officials, strode to the front yard, and saw an eunuch standing in the yard.He recognized it, wasn't this Mi Xiaomiao, this was the person who brought him from Xuzhou to Chang'an, and he hadn't seen him for some days.

Wang Pingan asked his subordinates to set up the incense table, and he came to Mi Xiaomiao with a smile on his face, cupped his hands and said, "Master Mi, don't come here unharmed, you have always been good. Ah, look at this robe, you have been promoted!"

Mi Xiaomiao giggled, and said poorly, "Your Majesty, it's thanks to you that our family has just been promoted... ah, bah, look at our stinky mouth, how can we call you a scumbag?" Where is the prince, isn't this owed?"

His eunuch lost his temper, deliberately said half and kept the other half, and did not complete the sentence, waiting for Wang Pingan to ask.

Wang Ping'an's heart was beating suddenly, could it be true that he was promoted to a noble?He asked very cooperatively: "Master Mi, how do you say this? It's hard, could it be that the court lowered my title and demoted me?" He deliberately pretended to be depressed.

"Look at what you said, what are you talking about? How can the court lower your title? The emperor can't hurt you even if he loves you!" Mi Xiaomiao said with a smile, patted the imperial decree in his arms, and said mysteriously : "Guess what is said in this imperial decree, we guarantee that you will not be able to guess!"

Yes, even if the guess is correct, it is not easy to say it clearly!Wang Pingan made a sound, thinking about it, and said: "I really can't guess this. But since Master Mi was sent to deliver the decree, there must be something important. Otherwise, how can I send someone with such a long distance?" You are here!"

Mi Xiaomiao has a strange appearance, with a baby face. After listening to Wang Ping'an's words, she smiled even brighter. He said: "Look, look, your mouth is so sweet, no wonder the emperor loves you, Prince Your Highness also dotes on you, and even our Chief Steward always takes you into his heart."

He glanced back and saw that Fang Xuanling and the others hadn't come out, so he said again: "Our family is working in the East Palace, and it is not our turn to deliver the decree, but Mr. I miss you very much, so I specially invited us to come to my house, so that I can say something about you, which others can't say!"

Wang Ping'an snorted, feeling something faint in his heart, he said: "If you want to talk about yourself, of course we have to talk in private, let's have a good chat tonight!"

Mi Xiaomiao nodded and said, "Success, that's the deal, my lord!" Then he laughed.

He said the two words behind him quite loudly, not only Wang Pingan heard it, but all the officials behind him heard it, and everyone exclaimed in unison, it is really a duke, this Wang Ping'an is only a little old, so he will be a duke!

Xu Jingzong rushed over and shouted: "My lord, my lord, I congratulate you! Oh, this is the famous Chang'an Eunuch Mi. He has heard his name for a long time, and he is like a thunderbolt!"

He is good at flattering, but if you shoot too much flattering, you will inevitably be kicked by the horse. He listened with his ears up just now, and only heard that the eunuch's surname was Mi, but he didn't notice that Wang Pingan kept calling him Mr. Mi, not Mr. Mi. Mr. Mi.In this era, the word "Gonggong" is a kind of respectful title for powerful eunuchs, so he called it "Grandpa Mi!"
However, what Mi Xiaomiao hated the most in his life was when others called him his father-in-law. As long as he could deny it, he would never admit that he was a eunuch!
After brushing the floor, Mi Xiaomiao's face fell, and Mi Xiaomiao snorted, rolled her eyes at Xu Jingzong, and turned her head to ignore him!

Xu Jingzong's legs softened, and he almost didn't kneel on the ground. With this eunuch's attitude, it is possible that the court has done something to him. Eunuchs have always been snobbish. Those who gain power try hard to curry favor, and those who lose power stomp to death. Are they going to be unlucky? ah?He didn't expect that it was caused by the word father-in-law, and he thought that there was a reprimand about him in the imperial decree!
At this time, Fang Xuanling came after hearing the news, Gu Lantian and Wang Wendu also arrived, and behind them, each had a large group of civil servants and generals, all of whom came to listen to the imperial edict.They all knew that this imperial decree must be about rewards, and they might have their own share.

Burn incense and kneel down.

Mi Xiaomiao unfolded the imperial decree and read it aloud.The first one was naturally to boast about Fang Xuanling, he is an old comrade in arms of the emperor, even if his contribution is not the first, he must be ranked first, this is called status.

Fang Xuanling was moved when he heard that one of his sons was going to be made a Marquis. Two of his three sons had a future, and the last one was the only one that was missing. Originally, he was most worried about the youngest son, and he didn't want to make a fuss this time. That's it.

He felt emotional in his heart, he thought this border patrol would be a big chore, but unexpectedly, he took advantage of Wang Ping'an's favor and made his youngest son a marquis, what a surprise!He turned his head and looked at Wang Ping'an out of the corner of his eye. He saw that Wang Ping'an was very nervous and was listening intently.

Immediately after, the imperial decree praised Gu Lantian and other generals at the Yumen Gate, and rewarded them one by one, with a long list of names, and it took a long time to talk straight.

Wang Ping'an knelt on the ground, his forehead was sweating, and he thought: "Why can't this be done to me!"

The imperial decree was read to the end, when Mi Xiaomiao said: "Wang Ping'an, the Marquis of Zheliu County, has made great contributions to guarding the land. I am very relieved, and the prince is also happy. I specially invite Jin to confer the title of Wang Ping'an. I think that although Wang Ping'an has meritorious service in the field, it is very little. How can I be promoted to the rank? The crown prince has repeatedly begged, and I can't bear to refute it, so I made an exception to allow it. Wang Ping'an was promoted to the first rank, changed to the Duke of Zheliu County, hereditary Yongye farmland of [-] acres, and the title of governor of Gaza Prefecture..."

Wang Ping'an was confused. Although Mi Xiaomiao had told him in advance that he was made a duke, he still felt like he was in a dream when he heard it. He had finally entered the first rank in the Tang court. Ah, it's just the son of a small landlord in Xuzhou, and he can be named Duke!

When he got excited, he didn't hear the words clearly. When he came back to his senses, he only heard Mi Xiaomiao dragging his voice: "This is it. Everyone, if you don't receive the order to thank you, when will you wait?"

Everyone shouted long live, Fang Xuanling took the imperial decree, stood up, and said with a smile: "Thank you, little father-in-law, how do you address him?"

He called Mi Xiaomiao father-in-law and added a small character. Mi Xiaomiao didn't dare to lose face with him, so he had to smile and said: "Little Mi Xiaomiao, you don't remember meeting Mr. Fang before!"

Fang Xuanling thought to himself: "What are you? I remember what you are doing!" He nodded and smiled and said, "So it's Mr. Mi, no wonder he looks so familiar. Come here, take two thank you gifts, and pack your bags for Mr. Mi." .”

The entourage agreed, and hurried back to get the money.All the officials present looked at Wang Ping'an and thought: "Wang Ping'an has always been generous, Mr. Fang rewarded him twice, I wonder how much he will reward?"

Wang Pingan didn't express anything, just pulled Mi Xiaomiao and invited him into the hall.And Mi Xiaomiao didn't show any displeasure at all, and kept trying to make friends with Wang Ping'an. The eunuch loved money the most, and didn't show any signs of getting angry if he didn't give money.

Seeing that they had all entered the hall, Fang Xuanling opened the imperial decree and looked at it, thinking: "Wang Ping'an's duties have all been dismissed, this is to recall Beijing to idle, this kind of text requires literature, and military has military. I don’t need the handsome young man now, so I’ll save it for future use... I’m afraid the emperor’s dragon body is not very good!"

Shaking his head and sighing, Fang Xuanling put away the imperial decree and entered the hall.

After the imperial decree was passed on, what was left was naturally a large banquet, eating, drinking and having fun, boasting about ourselves and each other, even Tang Xuanzang was invited to the table, at least he was still in the name of an envoy, so he was naturally able to get on the table !

Eating and blowing, the allusions are flying around, until the moon is on the branches, and then the fun ends.

Wang Ping'an and Mi Xiaomiao went to the backyard, and Wang Ping'an personally arranged a place for him, intending to have a chat with him.

After the servant delivered the hot water towel, he retreated. While wiping his face with the towel, Mi Xiaomiao said, "Your Majesty, you will be leaving for Beijing in three days. After you return to Beijing, you have to shut yourself up and think about it. You won't feel bad in your heart." Bar?"

Wang Pingan smiled and said: "What's so uncomfortable? I have a salary to support me, and I don't have to do anything. How many people envy me before it's too late. How can I feel uncomfortable!"

Mi Xiaomiao laughed, and said: "You are not uncomfortable, but the crown prince is. I always feel that I owe you something. The crown prince has this kind of heart, Wang Gong, you will be prosperous in the future. Hey, I was wrong, you now It's already soaring!"

Wang Pingan also laughed a few times, but said: "Who is the prince getting close to recently, I mean the people in the palace."

Mi Xiaomiao blinked his eyes, rolled his eyes, and said, "I haven't gotten close to anyone. His Royal Highness has always kept the etiquette. Who can I get close to!"

(End of this chapter)