Although the road from Zuojia Town to Wuji County is inaccessible, it would take an ordinary person several hours to walk, but today this long road was paved with a thick layer of flowers. If there was a carpet, Zuojia would be
Aoran will lay out carpets, and various decorations fluttering in the wind will be set up on both sides of the road. From time to time, servants and maids dressed in Zuofu or Zhenfu will distribute red envelopes and snacks to the onlookers, and there will also be honor guards playing music and performances, and
It must be very lively.
Zuo Aoran was wearing a red wedding dress, and her long hair that had been tied up casually before was now tied up. She was standing on the dragon and phoenix car that was five meters high. Zhang Qiye behind him looked very novel. He looked from left to right.
It was all dazzling to see. Liu Hu was also married, but comparing Liu Hu's wedding with his ninth brother's wedding, it was obviously too far away and there was no comparison at all.
Murong Ping, on the other hand, had a cool look on his face and stood coldly. If he were not a person, he might be mistaken for an ice sculpture. Zuo Aoran waved to the onlookers, his eyes darting through the crowd.
The grand welcoming procession was a thousand meters long, and there were hundreds of luxurious carriages. In addition to some maids and servants, a group of soldiers and a cavalry were also selected from Zuo's army to make guest appearances. The spectacular welcoming procession
Not long after, they arrived at the residence of the Wuji Zhen family. According to the complicated etiquette of Han Dynasty society, it took a lot of effort to get the shy bride to the luxurious dragon and phoenix carriage.
Sitting next to Zuo Aoran, listening to the cheers of the people watching, Zhen Jiang felt his heart beating like thunder, his palms sweating, and he leaned on Zuo Aoran almost as if he was exhausted. Zuo Aoran grabbed Zhen Jiang's sweaty breasts
With her little hand, she said softly: "It doesn't matter, relax your body and think about happy things." Zhen Jiang said "hmm" lightly, and relaxed her mood with Zuo Aoran's encouragement. The spring scenery in front of her suddenly became brighter, and her smile became brighter.
A lot.
A journey that usually doesn't take long to reach, but as the wedding procession progressed slowly until dark, it actually took a whole day to get there and back. When Zuo Aoran flew out with Zhen Jiang in his arms,
At the next moment, countless fireworks roared into the night sky at the same time, exploding into circles of colorful sparks, rendering the entire night sky magnificent.
Zuo Aoran led Zhen Jiang to the hall. At this time, Zuo Aoran's mother Liu, Zhen Yi and his wife, and Zuo Aoran's master Hua Tuo were all sitting on the table. Xue Jiao was standing behind Liu.
Just waiting for the wedding ceremony.
Zuo Aoran's sworn brothers and generals under his command were also standing on both sides. This wedding ceremony was similar to the previous ceremony when he married Xue Lingyun. The difference was that there were more Zhen etiquette, but the ceremony of worshiping heaven and earth was different.
The most important thing among them is that they are recognized as husband and wife after bowing. There is no marriage certificate to be obtained during this period.
With the arrival of the auspicious time, Zuo Aoran and Zhen Jiang bowed to heaven and earth, worshiped their parents, and finally the husband and wife bowed to each other under the special singing voice of a master of ceremonies. There were no mistakes in the process and it was very smooth.
But just when he was about to enter the bridal chamber, something unexpected happened. A man in eunuch clothes suddenly rushed in, causing a commotion among everyone. However, before he saw Zuo Aoran, he was sworn in by Zuo Aoran.
The brothers blocked the door.
"Marshal Zuo, Aijia is here to read out the imperial edict on His Majesty's order. I also ask Marshal Zuo to order your soldiers to let go of Aijia. Aijia's body and bones cannot withstand such torture."
The man said in an extremely sharp voice, proving his identity as a eunuch.
Zuo Aoran waved his hand and said: "Second brother, please let go of the Master Zhongchang Shi." Zhang Xu and Wang Xiong agreed and let go of the eunuch in front of them, and then the two of them made another move, that is, using
The clothes of others next to him rubbed their palms vigorously, showing a look of disgust.
"Marshal Zuo comes forward to listen to the edict!" The eunuch arranged his clothes, opened the imperial edict in his hand horizontally, and read out: "By God's blessing, the emperor decreed that Zuo Aoran has made contributions in quelling the chaos, and he will be awarded the title of General of Guards to protect the country.
Marquis, it is said that Zuo Aoran went to the capital to receive the title, and the reward will be given at that time. All the officers and men under his command will be rewarded together when the time comes. Zuo Aoran does not come, and the officers and men under his command have no merit and no reward, so I would like to give it to you."
"Your Majesty, Zuo Aoran, accepts the order and thanks my lord, long live! Long live! Long live!" Zuo Aoran and everyone kowtowed.
Zuo Aoran stretched out his hand to carry out the imperial edict, and the eunuch said in Zuo Aoran's ear: "Your Majesty, Marshal Xuan, will set off immediately. Let's go with the Aijia now! If it's too late, the Aijia may be unhappy with His Majesty, what do you think?
What about Marshal Zuo!?"
"I obey the decree!" Zuo Aoran took the imperial edict from the eunuch's hand, stood up and said to everyone: "Your Majesty has decreed that I will come to Beijing immediately to meet the saint. Today is a day of great joy for me, Zuo Aoran, and I am sincere to you all.
It's hospitality
Please forgive me for the lack of care!" Then he said to Tian Feng: "Yuan Hao, except for the major generals guarding the city, all the others will follow me to the capital to face the Holy Spirit. You can draw up a list of merits. Then I will
Presented to His Majesty."
"Yes, lord." Tian Feng clasped his fists and left.
Zuo Aoran just gave a few brief explanations, led the generals out of the auditorium, and went straight to the gate. Someone had already prepared the horses. Zuo Aoran and the generals moved the saddles, got on the horses, and galloped away.
go.
"Dear guests, thank you very much for coming to our wedding. Just now, my husband received His Majesty's imperial edict and must leave first to go to Beijing to meet the saint. But you don't have to spoil the fun. I hope you all can eat, drink and have fun.
Have fun." After Zuo Aoran left, Zhen Jiang took a deep breath, suddenly broke away from the maid's support and walked to the center of the hall, saying to all the guests with a smile on his face.
Zhen Jiang's generosity immediately made everyone feel good about her. They thought that she was indeed a young lady from a big family, and her magnanimity was worthy of applause. At this time, the Liu family, as the head of the family, also said a few words of courtesy to her in-laws, Zhen Yi and his wife.
After saying a few words, the party was announced to begin.
Accompanied by Zuo Aoran's mother Liu, her mother Zhou, and her sister-in-law Xue Jiao, she walked to the backyard. As soon as she left the hall, the grievances Zhen Jiang had been holding in her heart burst out, and tears flowed down her cheeks.
"Jiang'er, I know how wronged you are. When that brat comes back, I have to teach him a lesson. You behaved very well just now. Ran'er is lucky to marry you!" Zuo Aoran's mother Liu comforted him.
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"Mother-in-law, don't blame him. It's hard to disobey the emperor's orders, but the tears always disobey you." Zhen Jiang smiled with tears in her eyes, but couldn't help crying.
"Silly boy, don't cry. No one will bully you while I'm here. My mother-in-law will always be by your side." Zuo Aoran's mother, Mrs. Liu, took Zhen Jiang's little hand. The little girl's performance won her over.
The center of the earth.
Zhen Jiang's mother Zhou was happy when she heard this. In the future, her daughter would have the support of Zuo Aoran's mother, so she would definitely not be able to bear the injustice. Today, the son-in-law is the emperor's order and it is hard to disobey him. Let's spare him for the time being. Anyway, her daughter worshiped heaven and earth with him.
The marriage was not messed up at last. If the dead eunuch rushed out before the ceremony was completed, it would be terrible.
Let’s divide the story into two parts, each with one story. Let’s say that on the way to Luoyang, Zuo Aoran first went to Qinghe Country and went straight to Dongwu City. The main reason Zuo Aoran came here was because of a pair of cousins here. The elder brother's name is Cui Yan, and the younger brother's name is Cui Lin. They are both characters who left a good name in "Three Kingdoms".
Cui Yan, courtesy name Ji Gui, was a native of Wucheng in the east of Qinghe. He had a high-pitched voice, sparse eyebrows, a four-foot long beard, and a very majestic appearance. Although he was a scribe, he was good at fencing and martial arts since he was a child. Like Lu Zhi, he belonged to the An all-rounder who can fight on horseback and govern the people when dismounted. At this moment, Cui Yan had just fled home from outside. When he was 29 years old, he, his cousin Cui Lin and Gongsun Fang studied under Zheng Xuan. Before his studies were completed, he moved to Xuzhou The Yellow Turban Bandits broke into Beihai, and Zheng Xuan and his disciples took refuge in Buqi Mountain. At that time, rice was not only expensive, but also not in sufficient quantity. Zheng Xuan had no choice but to thank everyone and let everyone go home. Cui Yan wanted to return to his hometown of Qinghe immediately, but Bandits were everywhere and the west road was blocked. So I traveled around the wilderness between Qing, Xu, Yan, and Henan, headed east to Shouchun, and south to the river and lake. I left home for four years before returning home, and from then on I entertained myself with music and calligraphy all day long. .
Cui Yan's cousin Cui Lin (also known as Deru) was a late-blooming talent who was not well-known at this time. Only his cousin Cui Yan valued him. History books say that he is "loyal and upright, and if he does not return, he will be a good wife in history, and he will be thrifty and honest." He is an honest and capable official.
It is not difficult to conquer Cui Yan's brothers. Cui Yan is very optimistic about Zuo Aoran. This person has been highly praised by Xu Shao and has repeatedly achieved military success. The most unusual thing is that he became the general of the Wei at a young age. If he follows him, Are you afraid that you will not be able to achieve success in the future? It is said that excellence in learning leads to officialdom. These scholars have been living in poverty for ten years, one is to display their ambitions, and the other is to seek the approval of others. Now that both wishes can be realized, why not brother Cui Yan? ?!
When Zuo Aoran passed through Julu, Guangzong, Qinghe, Guangping, and Handan along the way, he found that mourners were everywhere, people were displaced, bodies of the dead were occasionally found on the roadside, and people were even found cooking and eating them.
I saw the eyes of everyone looking at me, full of greed. Indeed, these people were miserable enough. They had no home and no land to farm. In fact, the people's requirements were very low, as long as they had food to satisfy their hunger. , but now even this most basic requirement cannot be met. Seeing Zuo Aoran and others riding war horses is a great attraction for the hungry refugees.
Zuo Aoran's sworn brothers and the generals under his command all had heartbroken looks in their eyes. After all, no one could deal with such a scene calmly. Fortunately, following such a brother (lord), not only could he protect his You have no worries about food and clothing, and you can also build a reputation.
The heaven and the earth are unkind and regard all things as stupid dogs! Zuo Aoran now wants to face the sky and roar, shouting out his inner resentment and complaining for these people!
"God be damned, I, Zuo Aoran, will one day let the people under my rule live a life in which everyone has a field and food to eat. Even if I die nine times, I will have no regrets. If I work hard for this dream all my life, , I hope that the gods in heaven will bestow upon me the supreme glory. If not, Ran will never enter reincarnation!" Zuo Aoran vowed, and if he doesn't vent it out, Zuo Aoran probably won't be able to bear such a depressing feeling.
"Yi and Man swear to follow the lord to the death, and ride on the horse and behind the lord's back!" He Yi and He Man, both brothers, were born in the green forest and were very high-spirited. Since following Zuo Aoran, I feel that my life is very fulfilling every day, just like a soldier.
As Xu Sanduo said during the assault, life became meaningful.
"We will follow the lord (ninth brother and ninth brother) to the death!" Most of Zuo Aoran's sworn brothers and generals came from poor families. Seeing how Zuo Aoran cared about the poor people, he was already moved to tears.
The eunuch who delivered the order took a step forward and returned to Beijing to renew the order. Zuo Aoran and others entered Maocheng, briefly rested, and then continued southward. What Zuo Aoran did not expect was that on the way south.
