Liu Zongmin also built a large house in Chang'an City. It was a typical narrow courtyard in Guanzhong. The tall gate was two stories high. Above the door opening was an exquisite gate tower, complete with wood, brick and stone carvings. There was also a plaque inscribed on the door.
, Liu Zongmin didn't know how to read, so he imitated the houses of rich men in the city. The door of the military attache's house actually said "Jinshi". The house was so new that he looked like a nouveau riche. In order to make up for this regret, Mr. Liu also
Someone transplanted a large locust tree that two people could hug from someone's old forest outside the city. The entire General Military Mansion looked nondescript.
The Shanxi-Shaanxi area is densely populated, with less land and more people. In addition, in order to prevent wind, sand and sunlight, the house structure has a narrow facade and a large depth. Compared with the large and bright courtyards in Jiangnan, it seems a bit cramped. Dong Xiaowan is sitting here
In the innermost wing of the deep house compound, seven or eight splendid matchmakers were surrounding her, spitting and spraying stars. The second-grade military attache, Commander-in-Chief, has a bright future. You don't have to worry about being a popular and spicy drinker in the future. Dong Xiaowan is in the capital.
People who are used to seeing big scenes, not to mention second-level military generals, even first-level civil servants have to make an appointment to have tea with her, so why would they take this seriously? Seeing the disdain and sneer on the bride's face, the matchmakers
I just thought that this handsome girl thought Mr. Liu was ugly, so she added that although Mr. General was a little bit ugly, he was very strong, and the older the man was, the more he cared for the old ladies.
Dong Xiaowan frowned upon hearing this.
Next to Dong Xiaowan were several sets of bright red auspicious clothes and phoenix crowns and harems. To say that Liu Zongmin acted very quickly, he got these items in half an hour. In addition, he also bought a dozen pieces of red silk and servants.
They are busy decorating the mansion now. These matchmakers were invited by Liu Zongmin to persuade Dong Xiaowan to submit. In fact, according to Liu Zongmin's temper, having sex hard and playing with a bully is the right way, but people always feel that they are the right way to do it.
As a court official, Erba Jing had to show some pomp and circumstance, so he invited a matchmaker. Even so, four soldiers stood at the door of the wing to prevent Dong Xiaowan from escaping.
Dong Xiaowan is now very clear about his situation. The other party is too stubborn to run away. Hearing their wishes, he will go to the wedding hall to get married tonight. He has to obey or not, so he sent these matchmakers.
I just want to make things a bit more covert. Chang'an is not a capital city, and no one knows Dong Xiaowan's name. The only way now is to temporarily surrender and let the other party be paralyzed and take the opportunity to report the news.
Thinking of this, Dong Xiaowan said to the matchmakers: "It's okay to let me wear this phoenix crown and harem, but there is a condition. My relatives and friends must be present. Marriage is a major event in life. If I don't have my relatives and friends, wouldn't it be a loss?"
Out of character."
Upon hearing that the bride was relieved, the matchmakers happily ran to tell Liu Zongmin. Liu Zongmin was also overjoyed and immediately sent people to notify those who came with Dong Xiaowan. By the way, they also posted the message throughout the city.
The magistrates, salt roads, rivers, and even the middle secretaries and chief clerks below all have to be invited. Before Liu Zongmin became a horse thief, he was a little blacksmith and his status was very humble. Now he is like a second-grade military attache in the imperial court. His ego is very inflated. Although
The wedding was a bit hasty, but the ceremony must be grand and there must be many guests. In short, we must not lose the dignity of the dignified commander-in-chief of Xi'an.
Someone asked if the Red Shirt Army would like to be invited. Liu Zongmin snorted and said, "No!"
Everyone in the condolences group thought that Dong Xiaowan was invited to dinner by Liu Ziguang, and they didn't take it seriously. However, in the afternoon, several soldiers suddenly came over to send wedding invitations, saying that Miss Dong and Liu Junmen were getting married in the evening, and everyone was invited to watch the ceremony.
, everyone was overjoyed and washed up and dressed up one after another. The one who opened the post carefully saw that the names on it were actually Liu Zongmin and Dong Xiaowan. The person was immediately dumbfounded and asked others: "When did Marquis Zhenwu change his name to Zongmin?"
"Really?" Someone else replied: "Liu Zongmin is the commander-in-chief of Xi'an and a general under the Marquis of Zhenwu. How can he be confused with the Marquis?" The man from before opened the wedding invitation and showed it to everyone. Everyone gasped. This was not a robbery.
Marriage?
The consolation group blew up the camp at that time. Everyone was filled with righteous indignation and wanted to rescue Dong Xiaowan. But then they thought about how much trouble a group of celebrities and talented women with no power could cause in this unfamiliar city of Chang'an. It was better to find that person quickly.
Those who can protect them are good. Fortunately, Liu Ziguang sent a small team of soldiers to protect them at the door. So everyone went to the team leader to tell them what happened and asked him to report to the commander on his behalf. The team leader's task was only to protect the condolences group from being harassed by thieves.
Who cares about such a complicated matter, but I heard that the most beautiful girl in the consolation group, Ms. Dong, who usually flirted with the handsome man, was kidnapped by Liu Zongmin's people. The team leader suddenly felt that the situation was serious, and immediately brought a consolation group with him.
The members rushed to the General Zhengxi Palace to report.
But when I found the General's Mansion, the person who signed the room said that the General was out of town on business. The captain quickly told the story. Naturally, everyone in the General's Mansion knew Dong Xiaowan and knew that there was something unclear between this woman and the General.
There was some ambiguity, so he immediately sent someone out of the city to report to Liu Ziguang.
The days are long in summer, and it's still bright when it's time for dinner. Liu Zongmin's private residence in Chang'an City is decorated with lanterns and festoons, making it very lively. Before it's time to light the lanterns, dozens of red lanterns have been hung high, making it look cheerful.
The road in front of the door has long been sealed, and a stage has been set up to sing Qin opera. In the yard, there is a group of trumpeters who puff out their cheeks and play the cheerful song "Birds of the Phoenix". The horse thieves in the past have all changed into new silk and satin robes, both inside and outside.
Welcoming guests with smiles on their faces, almost all the respectable people in Chang'an City came. Civil and military officials at all levels, wealthy businessmen, and justices of the peace. Who dare not give Liu Zongmin face? The gift reception area behind the wall of Liu Mansion has been piled up.
There was a thick stack of banknotes. Master Liu got married in such a hasty manner that no one had time to prepare gifts, so they had no choice but to pay with banknotes.
At this moment, Liu Zongmin was standing in front of the hall greeting the guests. His furry black face was smiling like a chrysanthemum. He wore a red cross on his chest, a black gauze hat on his head, and pink-soled official boots on his feet. He was wearing a second-grade official uniform, which he never left behind.
The two swords were put down at this moment, and everyone came over to congratulate them. No one asked who the bride was. Everyone understood that Mr. Liu was in such a hurry to get married that he must have snatched the woman from somewhere. Oh, who cares?
What about other things?
The condolence group had already arrived, but they did not bring any good news. Liu Ziguang had not yet been contacted. Dong Xiaowan became anxious at that time and refused to change clothes. The women were afraid that they would be punished by General Liu if they failed to complete the task.
He held Dong Xiaowan down with his hands and feet, forced her to change her clothes, tied her hands and feet with strips of cloth, stuffed a handkerchief in her mouth, and waited for her to be married and sent to the bridal chamber.
When the guests were about to arrive, Yuan Chonghuan, Wu Sangui and others arrived. Liu Zongmin led his generals to welcome him out of the door. Both parties looked happy when they saw the ceremony. They invited Yuan Chonghuan to sit down at the head of the main hall and were full of joy.
Guests from the hospital came one by one to pay homage to the most powerful man in Shaanxi Province. Seeing the crowds of people and the black gauze hats, Liu Zongmin felt very proud in his heart, thinking that my ancestors, I, Liu Tiedan, have brought honor to you, and the wedding day will be a grand one for Chang'an.
The officials are all here. This is a spectacular scene that the Liu family has rarely seen in a hundred years.
Now that Governor Yuan has arrived, the wedding can be carried out. Liu Zongmin waved his hand, and the song "Birds Facing the Phoenix" played again. Jars of white wine and fine mutton were placed on the Eight Immortals tables in the courtyard, and a pair of red wedding couples
The candles were lit, and the huge Double Happiness characters on the main hall glowed with red light. The bride wore a red hijab on her head. She was supported by the two brides, or held up. Although she couldn't see her appearance, her figure was indeed
As soft as a willow, slender and slender, everyone couldn't help but admire that a piece of mutton fell into the dog's mouth.
Time was in a hurry, and we didn't find any formal master of ceremonies, so we asked our subordinate Hao Yaoqi to take over for the time being. Liu Zongmin winked, and Hao Yaoqi shouted at the top of his voice: "Young and old gentlemen, today is our boss Liu...
It's a happy day for the general. I'm so grateful to have three old men and four young men come to my humble abode. Let's eat and drink well. Please forgive me if you don't greet me well."
Listening to his nonsense words, Liu Zongmin couldn't help but kicked Hao Yaoqi and said: "Seriously." Hao Yaoqi smiled and said: "The worship begins with worshiping heaven and earth!"
Liu Zongmin knelt down on the futon with a plop, and the bride over there was also reluctant to kneel down. No matter how hard the two women pressed her, they couldn't push it down. Seeing this, everyone finally understood: Mr. Liu is really trying to steal the bride.
Whose daughter suffered such a disaster, but Mr. Yuan didn't say anything, who dared to pretend to be a big clove of garlic.
While they were making a fuss, they suddenly heard a loud shout: "Liu Zongmin, you are not particular about it!" Everyone turned around and saw another military attache in red robe, but his appearance was much better than Liu Zongmin's black iron tower. He was walking like a dragon and a tiger.
When they came to the hall, behind them were a group of soldiers armed with swords and guns, all looking coldly, as if someone owed them two hundred taels of silver, while the servants of the General Military Mansion in red and colorful clothes were lying on the floor, looking at
This group of people clearly came here to cause trouble.
Liu Ziguang doesn't show up often, so not all the officials present know him, but everyone knows the python on his chest. Looking at the whole of Shaanxi, there are only two people who can wear the python. One is Yuan Chonghuan, who is currently sitting in chief.
, and he is just a python. The other one is the famous general who conquered the west, the Marquis of Zhenwu Liu Ziguang. There is no doubt that the one who is looking for trouble is Liu Ziguang.
Now there is a good show. The General of Zhengxi and the General of Chang'an are vying for the bride. Let's see who can rob the other. For a while, the courtyard was silent, and everyone held their breath to watch the development of the situation.
Liu Zongmin was stunned on the spot. Zhenwu Hou's actions were beyond his imagination. He usually bullied people, but to make trouble on such a solemn and festive day was like riding on Liu Zongmin's head and shit.