Prince of Song Dynasty

Chapter 56
After Ye Chen, there are still a large number of rewards, but there are officials and money rewards, but none of them have been ennobled or conferred.

Luo Yaoshun was promoted from the seventh rank Yunqi Lieutenant to the sixth rank Feiqi Lieutenant from the honorary position, and was promoted to the Marquis of Duyu of the Infantry Army, and served in front of the palace.

But everyone knew that because of what Ye Chen said before, Luo Yaoshun would improve in a short time.

When the celebration ceremony was announced to be over amidst the sound of ceremony and music, Zhao Kuangyin sat on the imperial court and left first.

All the ministers gathered around to congratulate the person who had just received the award, among which Ye Chen, the upstart of the Song Dynasty, was the most. , in a hurry.

"Ye Chen! Congratulations! Uncle Feng is in his twenties, and he will be a Marquis and Duke soon." At some point, Zhao Guangyi came to Ye Chen, and when the others hurried to the side, he was facing Ye Chen With a gentle smile on his face, he said.

Although Ye Chen didn't know Zhao Guangyi, but the latter was wearing a purple robe, and just now he noticed that he was standing behind Zhao Pu, so he must be a big shot.

Ye Chen didn't dare to be negligent, but for a while he didn't know how to address him. At this moment, Zhao Pu walked towards him and said with a natural expression: "Ye Chen! This is the governor of Kaifeng. Brother of the official family, don't hurry to greet him."

Ye Chen felt that Zhao Pu was too enthusiastic about him. Before, he took the initiative to say that he had a good relationship with him, but he wanted to justify himself, but now he spoke to himself in an elder tone.He had a faint feeling that something was wrong there, but he didn't think about it for a while, until he realized that the person in front of him was actually Zhao Guangyi, and he finally realized that in history, Zhao Guangyi and Zhao Pu fought against each other, and even fought to the death. According to Ye Chen, in the In the original history, Zhao Pu was forced by Zhao Guangyi to take bribes to collect money, and Zhao Kuangyin was once forced to dismiss him as the first assistant prime minister, and was even driven out of Kaifeng.

And Zhao Guangyi is a ruthless man. There are famous allusions in history - the sound of an ax and the shadow of a candle, Zhao Kuangyin died suddenly, Zhao Guangyi succeeded to the throne and became Song Taizong, which is full of various strange things. Although there is no clear evidence that Zhao Kuangyin was killed by Zhao Guangyi, there are various signs They all pointed at Zhao Guangyi.

Although Ye Chen didn't like such a character, he didn't want to offend him, and he didn't want to be imprinted with Zhao Pu's mark indiscriminately, so that Zhao Guangyi would hate him in his heart.

Thinking in this way, Ye Chen ignored Zhao Pu who came to him, but showed a flattered look, bowed deeply to Zhao Guangyi, and said: "It turns out that it is the Lord Fu Yin, the honor of the Lord, the lower official is flattered. "

Then, without waiting for Zhao Guangyi and the others to react, Ye Chen turned around and looked at Zhao Pu with an unexpected look on his face. He also bowed deeply, and then said: "It turns out that you are the Prime Minister. Since I came to Song Dynasty, I have not met with you yet." The Prime Minister has said something, but just now the Prime Minister personally crowned the official, the official is grateful and honored. I must go to the mansion to thank the Prime Minister."

Ye Chen's actions, especially when he said the two sentences to Zhao Pu and Zhao Guangyi separately, Zhao Pu's face froze, and he snorted coldly in his heart, naturally he was dissatisfied with Ye Chen's ignorance, but the smile on Zhao Guangyi's face became warmer And, even looked at Zhao Pu, full of irony.

Cao Bin, who was also being congratulated by everyone, and Luo Gongming, who was not far away, saw the situation clearly when Ye Chen ignored their suggestions, and decisively expressed their attitude of not participating in the struggle between the court and the party with actions and words.I can't help but feel that children can be taught.

After Ye Chen greeted Cao Bin and Luo Gongming, he walked outside the palace with Luo Yaoshun who was waiting at the entrance of the palace.

Just after walking out of the Daqing Hall, one of the row of small yellow doors stood at the entrance of the hall and walked out, came to Ye Chen, held a plate covered with yellow silk, and said sharply: "My lord! This is your place in the east of the city." The key to the earl's mansion and the title deed, your 500-acre fertile land Xiangfu County has issued an official document and made arrangements, and you can send someone to Xiangfu County to receive it at any time. As for the [-] taels of gold reward, the Department of Household Affairs will send someone later delivered to your house."

Ye Chen was overjoyed, carefully put away the things on the plate, thanked the little Huangmen, and was about to leave.The little yellow door suddenly said loudly: "Congratulations to the lord, congratulations to the lord."

Ye Chen didn't expect the eunuch to be so enthusiastic, he stopped, suddenly something came to his mind, and after seeing the eunuch's expression, he realized that this guy was asking for money.After searching all over his body, Ye Chen didn't have any gold, silver, pearls and jade.In the midst of embarrassment, Luo Yaoshun took out a small money bag from his bosom, handed it to the little eunuch, and said to him with a smile: "Please trouble the servant, my brother is grateful, how could the servant return empty-handed, a little respect, I also hope that the servant will not be disgusted."

This eunuch is also a wonderful person, he took the small purse with a smile without any hesitation, or took it for granted, and saluted Ye Chen: "Thank you, Sir, for the reward."

After speaking, he saluted Luo Yaoshun again, put away the small purse and turned to leave.

From today onwards, we are also an earl, a true nobleman of the Great Song Dynasty. The generous emperor of the Great Song Dynasty not only granted him the title of earl, but also rewarded him with a thousand acres of land as a reward for his contributions.

Ye Chen knew that in the eyes of the kings and ministers of Song Dynasty, the merits of what he had done were indeed great, but in his own eyes, several credits came very easily, almost no hard work, no danger, or even a little effort. Too much.

Therefore, in his heart, Ye Chen was very grateful for His Majesty's generous reward.

In particular, he believes that with his current status, whether it is the Taiping Sect in the north, Taiyi in the south, or the mysterious Yu Daoxiang, if he wants to move him, he must weigh Song's revenge.

What's more, now that he has money and land, he can raise a group of guards to protect himself.

Thinking of this, Ye Chen remembered that when he was in Jinyang, he wrote poems for Dang Jin, Gao Huaide, Li Jixun, and Zhao Zan at the celebration banquet, and each of them agreed to send him five elite veterans.

"Do you want to mention it to these four old guys and ask them to come over, otherwise it would be bad to forget." Ye Chen muttered to himself.

Thinking like this, Ye Chen and Luo Yaoshun chatted and walked out of the palace and the imperial city all the way.

Outside the imperial city, there were guards and servants from various families, and they had already left a lot.Luo Yaoshun asked for two horses from his servants, and let them leave on their own.Luo Gongming has other servants to serve him.

Ye Chen and Luo Yaoshun were just about to get on their horses and headed for the mansion that the emperor rewarded them, suddenly there were about twenty men walking towards them from a distance, the leader was a man with a scar on his face, nearly seven feet tall, wearing strong clothes, With a fierce face, he looks like a big man in his thirties.

Although these twenty people are dressed in casual clothes, except for the leader, they are not young. They look about 40 years old, but it is difficult to hide the military and steady look when they walk. A seasoned warrior.

"My lord! I'm Ma Gangzi. Under Cao Shuai's order, I will lead 21 veterans of the Imperial Army to join you and take care of your house." The [-] big men walked quickly to Ye Chen's side, kneeling on one knee. Kneeling down, the leading man said respectfully.

Ye Chen looked familiar at first, but as soon as he heard the name of this person, he suddenly remembered that this person was the battalion deputy commander who he had rescued by blood transfusion, Wang Chao's life and death brother Ma Gangzi.A few days ago, although Ma Gangzi recovered his life, his body was weak, and he was recuperating in a carriage all the way, and he didn't fully recover until he returned to Kaifeng.And some of the other [-] soldiers looked familiar, and they were clearly the imperial army under Cao Bin's command.

After Ma Gangzi knew that his life was saved by Ye Chen with the supernatural power of "borrowing his life", he was very grateful to Ye Chen for saving his life, and always wanted to repay the favor.Cao Bin knew that Ye Chen was a loner in the Song Dynasty, and Taipingjiao and Taiyi had an old grudge with him, so after asking Ma Gangzi what he meant, he simply used his authority to complete the discharge procedures for him, and asked him to bring him with him. Twenty carefully selected veterans came to join Ye Chen.

Ye Chen didn't expect that the veterans promised by Dang Jin and the other four old fellows hadn't come yet, but Cao Bin had already sent 21 veterans to him.I am very grateful in my heart.

Ye Chen walked quickly to Ma Gangzi and the others, and while helping Ma Gangzi up, he said: "Brothers, please get up quickly. It is my honor for you brothers to respect me and join me. I, Ye Chen, I swear, as long as you brothers are loyal to me, I, Ye Chen, will definitely live up to you brothers."

When Ye Chen came to the Song army, all kinds of miraculous deeds had already spread throughout the army in just five or six months. With Zhao Kuangyin's intentional promotion, after polishing, they even spread to the world.In the eyes of ordinary soldiers in the Great Song Army, Ye Chen is even more respected as a god, with bizarre identities such as a master disciple and a peerless genius doctor.So aside from Ma Gangzi, these twenty veterans all had a hundred wishes in their hearts after they learned that they could become the guards of the newly promoted Earl Ye Chen.

But at this time, Ye Chen actually swears for them, making the hearts of these 21 warriors agitated for a while, and feels that they have followed the right person, although except for Ma Gangzi, the other 20 people have not completely taken effect from the bottom of their hearts for a while. The heart of death, but the most basic loyalty has been buried in the heart.

According to the map drawn on the house deed, Ye Chen followed Luo Yaoshun, who was very familiar with Kaifeng, and 21 veterans including Ma Gangzi, to his new residence in Dongcheng.

This is a big mansion with three courtyards at the front and back. It has a high gate and a large courtyard. Under the hanging eaves and door buckets hangs a newly made golden and black plaque: "Xiangfubo Mansion", but the gate with the red lacquer and copper ring is not Ye Chen. It is locked as imagined, but it has already been opened. Once you enter the door, there are pictures and screens. It seems that the original owner is a very wealthy family.

Upon entering the house, unexpectedly, there were two rows of male and female servants standing there, kneeling down to salute Ye Chen and his party.Ye Chen saw that although these servants were all in green clothes and hats, their expressions were somewhat refined and refined. It was obvious that these servants were originally servants of rich families, and they were not found in a temporary tooth shop.

(End of this chapter)