In early October, the city of Bianjing, which has been as prosperous as ever for decades, became even more lively. Because today is the day when the living God of Wealth of the Song Dynasty marries the princess and becomes the prince-in-law.

Marrying a wife is a very troublesome matter. It is not like taking a concubine directly to your home and having a wedding. Instead, you have to go through a series of procedures. This is still an ordinary official family. Now Wang Caishen married the eldest princess of the Song Dynasty.

That was naturally much more complicated, and the process was not completed until today. This is already the result of accelerating the progress.

The procession to welcome the bride was very spectacular. At the beginning, there was a strong man in festive clothes leading a group of bouncing boys and girls. The strong man carried a big basket full of copper coins in one hand, and from time to time he would grab a handful and scatter them on both sides of the road.

Come on, money opens the way. Followed by a band that plays wind and pipes to ward off bad luck and add joy, beating gongs and drums, it's so lively. After that, there is Wang Yan, who is dressed in wedding clothes, wearing a big red flower, riding a tall horse, followed by

A tall sedan chair carrying sixteen people.

Behind and around the sedan, there were some dowry maids, happily watching the lively scene. Before, the high officials had sent many things to the palace. As the princess's maids, they had received many benefits. They also inquired about the high officials.

As human beings, they all agreed that there was a high probability that they would not be bullied.

After that, there was a motorcade that stretched to the palace, which was the eldest princess's dowry. And in the dowry procession, from time to time there were strong men carrying baskets and throwing money. Of course, some also threw some banknotes and scattered them in the wind.

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Wang Yan was riding on his horse, looking at the people in front of him who were grabbing money. Some of them even started doing it. Many of the banknotes were torn into pieces by the people. He just smiled and watched slowly all the way, and even picked up a daring man.

The boy who dared to run up to him and was almost trampled by a horse took the child on a horse to experience the scenery, gave the child some different ambitions, and then gave it to the child's father who was rushing to catch up.

Because the palace was too close to his residence at Xihua Gate, for the sake of a better view, the entire wedding procession came out from Donghua Gate, then walked around the Royal Street and back to Xihua Gate. This distance is not close, and after all,

He was not moving very fast, and he wandered around from morning to almost noon before returning to the house in Xihuamen. When passing by Yuxiang Tower, he saw Shishi standing tall upstairs...

They all call him the God of Wealth, but of course it’s not in vain. And according to myths and legends, although he can’t see it, he may not really be the God of Wealth after a thousand years. After all, compared to Guan Zhong, Fan Li, and Lu Buwei

Wait, he's not as powerful as him. So he spent all his time walking around with money and was very ostentatious. He earned people's sincere smiles and was also called a big fool.

In addition, in the commercial street next door to his house, which is the street where Yuxiang Tower is located, he has booked all the serious restaurants on that street, and he wants to set up running tables for three days, as long as

There is a place where you can eat and drink for free.

The cost of marrying the Emperor of the Song Dynasty this time, including the money and gifts to the palace, would be upwards of 200,000 yuan according to the market value. But based on the actual value, it would not be much. After all, Zhao Ji had to give gifts in return.

The dowry was basically the same as what he gave away. The main expenses were the running water mat and the money spent on opening roads. It was worth a hundred thousand yuan.

This is not to mention the courtiers' courtesy. When he marries a princess, let alone a distant one, who would dare not to follow the courtesy? Not to mention Cai Jing, Gao Qiu, Tong Guan, Yang Jian, etc., they are all generous gifts, inside and outside.

After some calculation, he still made a profit.

And another thing is that he is not really a fool when he throws away money. After all, the economy lies in circulation. The money he throws out is free and will basically be consumed on the same day, and he has to be scolded for being such a fool while spending it.

The merchants on this street have already received reservations and have spent money to prepare a large amount of ingredients and spices. Even if the money goes to the people who supply the ingredients over there, they will definitely consume it. What this brings is

Far greater than the prosperity of 100,000 yuan. Although this prosperity cannot reach his head, it is still a small stimulation.

The most critical point is that Lu Zhishen's bank was for printing money. And it was developing very quickly as long as the three parties worked hard and the rear did not delay business. His bank was openly opened in Liao and Jin.

Within the sphere of influence, it provides convenience to those merchants who are doing business. Up to now, banknotes have begun to circulate in Hebei, and even banks have been opened in some prefectures, including Damingfu. There are also banks here in Bianjing now.

Although the common people have not recognized it yet, only some businessmen who took advantage of the war in Liaodong to do business wantonly use it. However, the credit of currency takes time to establish, and the value of banknotes is equal to the value of Song Dynasty silver coins. He is working hard here

After a while, the upstream and downstream suppliers slowly started to use paper money for settlement. The upper class used it more, and the lower class accepted it. Wait until Xixia, Tubo, and Dali all accepted paper money, and when all their wealth was gone

They have become a pile of waste paper. Perhaps when necessary, he will use the sword of punishment. With one sword, they will be deprived of their livelihood and have to surrender...

Back home, it was even more lively. Except for Sanniang, who was taking care of the baby just a few months ago, Jin Lian and other children all came. Pan Jinlian bowed to Zhao Yupan in a polite manner, and the children one by one

Come over and call Zhao Yupan your mother.

Zhao Yupan had been taught before he came here. Although he was nervous, he still went through the process. Wang Yan didn't care too much about these things. The reason for this was just because he was under the roof and his father-in-law was the emperor, so he had to give so many points.

face.

The father-in-law's recognition was not in vain. He was promoted again. General Yunhui was promoted from the fourth rank to the third rank. Of course, he was still a military official. It just increased his salary and was of no great use. Apart from that, taking the princess every time

The emperor's must-have prince consort was also given to him, and he was from the fifth rank. The most important thing was that he was given a baron, with the title of Male of Yanggu County, and a settlement of 300 households, also from the fifth rank.

Although the prince-in-law is not very popular, it is basically only the incompetent sons of the major families who marry the princess and marry the royal family. But when he is a prince-in-law and a high-ranking official, how can he be the same as others? He is just like Zhao Ji

I have nothing to give, so I will give him a daughter as a token of goodwill. And when I get more titles in the future, I can add them to him.

Therefore, even though he has no official position and is only dispatched by the Commander-in-Chief of the Fubei Army for training, he, the Prince Consort, General Yunhui, and Yanggu County Man Yan, is still very useful.

After completing the process, Zhao Yupan was left in the back house, and he went out to drink with the guests. He had no friends and did not have a wide circle of friends, but on such a big day as today, there were still many people who came to support him, even Cai Jing, the old man.

He came to drink a glass of wine and said auspicious words before leaving. Anyway, it didn’t matter whether he knew him or not, everyone who came was a guest. He drank at table after table, doing what landlords should do, giving each other face, hello, me, hello everyone.

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It was already evening after the banquet, and the enthusiastic people were sent away. The Prince Consort, who was just a little drunk, swayed back to the room and casually picked up his several sensible sons who were looking at him and giggled.

He kicked her aside and walked into the main house in the backyard with Jin Lian's complaining eyes.

How could Jin Lian be willing to have a high-ranking official kick her children? However, Wang Yan, his own father, didn't care, and the little kids who were kicked didn't even care. They were very thick-skinned, and they didn't even notice that they were following the pair of him.

Are you grinning?

After entering the main room, he waved to the little palace maid who bowed and saluted him to leave. As usual, he poured a glass of water at the table and looked at the big man sitting beside the bed with his head covered and holding a brocade handkerchief with both hands.

Song Emperor Ji.

Putting down the water glass, the official walked to the bed and sat down. Through the hijab embroidered with gold threads, one could feel the nervousness of the Emperor of the Song Dynasty. He simply stretched out his hand and lifted the hijab. Unprepared, Zhao Yupan only

I glanced at those deep but bright eyes, and lowered my head like a frightened deer. There was nothing like the frank look he had when they first met.

Obviously, she knew what was going to happen in a while, and maybe she was not ready. But it didn't matter, there were always many surprises in life, and they came suddenly, and high-ranking officials were always very good at helping others.

He stretched out his hand to caress Yupan's face, lifted her chin downwards, and asked her to look at him: "How are you getting along with Jinlian?"

"It's... pretty good." Zhao Yupan's voice trembled, and she couldn't help but reach out and grab the warm hands that had touched her neck and shoulders.

"Have you told you everything about your family?"

"……Um."

"Very good, Jin Lian is easy to get along with, and Sanniang is the same. You will know when you go back to Wangjiazhuang and see her. The family is very good, you two should get along well."

"Um……"

Zhao Yupan's face was as red as a ripe apple. She stretched out her hand to stop the hands that were already taking off her clothes, but she felt that it was inappropriate to stop her. She didn't dare to move, she was trembling and at a loss what to do...

With the first wife, even if the first wife is the Emperor of the Song Dynasty, there is no difference, it is just a new woman joining the family.

After staying in the capital for another half month after the marriage, he took his family wandering through the not-so-beautiful scenery along the way as if they were sightseeing. It took less than three days by horseback and six days by carriage, but they walked for half a month.

Only then did he return to Yanggu County.

The reason for this is that Zhao Yupan, an imperial concubine who grew up in a deep palace, has never seen the outside world. Now that she has been released from the prison, everything she sees is strange.

After returning to Wangjiazhuang, Zhao Yupan had no other worries except that it was embarrassing for the three of them to serve their beloved occasionally. He just wandered around happily every day, feeling very comfortable.

The family is harmonious, the children are growing up, and the career is growing day by day. Wang Yan feels good, and the life is so peaceful...

During this period, Liangshan certainly did not stop.

It was still the same as before. After causing trouble in Bianjing during the Shangyuan Festival and giving Zhao Ji a lesson, after some court discussions, Zhao Ji agreed to the idea of ​​using thieves to control thieves and sent people to recruit people. As expected,

Zhao'an was sabotaged by Cai Jing, Gao Qiu and others, but they still wanted to kill him directly.

After all, Cai Jing's birth date was robbed, and Gao Qiu's adopted son was castrated. In addition, Zhao Ji was not satisfied with them this time in Bianjing. They all had a grudge. How could they want a bunch of grass bandits and mud-legged comrades?

As an official in the court, who can I criticize?

So after the recruitment failed, Tong Guan first led his troops to fight without a fight. Then Gao Qiu led Shijiedu to attack Liangshan. After burning and hewing the boats, Gao Qiu was captured on the mountain.

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Everyone in Liangshan knew that Lin Chong was killed by Gao Qiu. Lin Chong, the person involved, naturally refused to give up. He wanted to kill Gao Qiu to pay his wife and father-in-law. Song Jiang stopped him and others stopped him.

Come down. After Gao Qiu agreed to help Liang Shan negotiate for peace, Song Jiang let Lin Chong's biggest enemy go.

Seeing Gao Qiu riding on a small boat and being punted away by the navy, Lin Chong was so angry that Kaka vomited blood...

Wang Yan knew all these situations, and he also felt that Lin Chong was miserable. In fact, Lin Chong was so cruel that he killed Gao Qiu. For him personally, it was not a big problem. After all, he had no hope of living and had been a coward all his life.

What could he do if he exchanged lives with Gao Qiu? But after all, he was a coward. After all, he was worried about this and that, so he didn't dare to take action, and he was still angry to death.

Besides, if you really want to take action, you don't necessarily have to sacrifice your life. Again, there are factions and small groups on Liangshan Mountain. There are many people who want to be the king of the mountain. He killed Gao Qiu, and some of the leaders supported him.

Gao Qiu was one of the three princes of the current dynasty. With a high official in the court dead at the hands of Liangshan, it was impossible to continue to recruit people. Under this situation, the original surrender faction and other hesitant leaders could not

The only way out is to bite the bullet and fight to the end. It doesn't make much sense to kill Lin Chong at this time. After all, Lin Chong's head is not as valuable as Gao Qiu's head anyway. It is impossible for him to bear such a heinous crime. There is a high probability that he will still be alive.

The most likely outcome is that Song Jiangyan said he knew about his brother's suffering, but in the end ruined the future of other brothers, so he kicked him off the mountain and left him to fend for himself. Then Song Jiang and others fought with Song Dynasty to the end, and finally

Maybe except for some soldiers who escaped, the leaders who called for numbers died cleanly, but it was all in vain.

Therefore, Wang Yan believes that if Lin Chong is not so cowardly, his revenge can be avenged. But if he is not so cowardly, or if he is more decisive and leaves Bianjing like Wang Jin after his wife was molested, then it will be another story.

a result.

Of course, this is just what he thinks, after all, he is not Lin Chong.

After a lot of trouble here in Liangshan, and after a period of hard work, he was finally admitted. Song Yasi, who dared to laugh at Huang Chao's unhusband, raised his eyebrows at the official who read out the imperial edict. Finally he arrived here.

One day, his loyalty to serve the country was finally fulfilled.

After the recruitment, 8,000 people dispersed. These were the soldiers and small leaders who did not want to continue fighting and killed, but wanted to go home and settle down. When they first went up the mountain, they just couldn't stand the exploitation. But after they went up the mountain, they robbed homes and houses all day long.

There are always a lot of deaths, and there is no end in sight. Now that I have been recruited, if I continue to follow him, I will just be a bandit with an army, fighting everywhere and working hard. After returning home, my wife and children will not be comfortable on the hot bed.
To be continued...