After all, the wedding of a princess is a great event celebrated by the whole country. Wen Boyuan originally wanted to have these beggars driven away, but Wu Jingshan, the Minister of Rites, thought it was inappropriate. Not to mention the royal married daughter, even ordinary people's daughters would often get married.
When beggars came to beg in the name of congratulations, they usually rewarded them with some money to celebrate. However, Princess Anping's marriage was not announced to the outside world, so how did these beggars know?
Wen Boyuan looked coldly at the group of beggars in front of them. They were densely blocking the road ahead. It was roughly estimated that there were nearly a hundred people. It was impossible for so many beggars to all come here by chance. Could it be that they had already arrived in advance?
Knowing that the princess would pass by this road? So they gathered here to ask for rewards.
Wu Jingshan whispered: "Just give them some silver. After all, it is a happy event and it is not appropriate to go into a big fight."
Wen Boyuan nodded and encountered this trouble before leaving Kangdu. He was not responsible for the reward. His duty this time was to protect the safety of Princess Anping. Wu Jingshan was responsible for overall arrangements and was their commander-in-chief. As for internal affairs
In terms of supplies, deputy dispatcher Hu Xiaotian is in charge. The three of them can be regarded as having a clear division of labor. However, this is only on the surface. There is also a balance and game of power behind the scenes. Everyone has a backer. To put it bluntly, one person controls the military power of the team, and the other
As for Wu Jingshan's position as a man who controls financial power, he is in harmony with others. Although he is the marriage envoy, he is the last to be settled, and he is a bit like a firefighter.
In fact, after Wu Jingshan finished speaking, he had already realized that this matter should be left to Hu Xiaotian. He turned to the general Wu Kui beside him and said: "Go and call Eunuch Hu over. I have something to discuss with him."
Wu Kui turned the horse's head and headed towards the direction of the motorcade. He came back not long after and said angrily, "He said he wanted to protect the princess. He also said that if you have anything to do, you can go and see him."
Wen Boyuan listened and laughed secretly in his heart. Although he had very few interactions with Hu Xiaotian, he knew that this kid was definitely not a kind person. He just didn't expect that Hu Xiaotian was so arrogant and difficult to deal with. He openly defied Wu Jingshan's call before leaving the imperial city. Wu Jingshan
After all, he was a third-rank official in the Ministry of Etiquette and the chief wedding envoy for this mission. But I don’t know if he could swallow this breath.
Wu Jingshan didn't even get angry. He stroked the goatee under his chin out of habit and said softly: "It's okay to stick to your duties." He had already suffered two losses at Hu Xiaotian's hands. Although Wu Jingshan was old, he didn't have the same brains.
If he is not confused, he will not be reused despite the changes in imperial power. He does not want to do this remarriage. Although Wen Boyuan and Hu Xiaotian are two juniors, they all have powerful backers behind them. The emperor asked him to be the one.
This history of remarriage probably requires him to balance the relationship between the two parties and try to coordinate the conflicts between Hu Xiaotian and Wen Boyuan.
Wu Jingshan said to Wu Kui: "If you run again, just say that there is a large group of beggars blocking the way ahead."
Wu Kui was deeply puzzled. His lord was of the third rank in the dynasty and he had no need to be polite to a palace eunuch? But since Wu Jingshan said so, he did not dare to disobey the order. He could only suppress his anger and go to Hu Xiaotian again.
Just as he turned the horse's head, he saw Hu Xiaotian riding his mule. In fact, except for Hu Xiaotian himself, most people thought he was riding a mule. Many people also secretly laughed at the eunuch riding a mule.
Perfect match.
Xiao Hui was obviously not used to such a big battle. His ears were drooped, he was listless, and his steps were weak.
Wu Kuixin said that you know what you are doing, otherwise you will suffer the consequences if you anger my adults.
Hu Xiaotian had no intention of giving Wu Jingshan this face, but Long Xiyue asked him to come over and take a look. He had to listen to the princess. Besides, Hu Xiaotian heard that he was blocked by a group of beggars, and his curiosity was aroused. The first thing he thought of was
One thing was the group of beggars that Qiqi and I encountered on the first day of the new year.
Wu Jingshan said: "Eunuch Hu, you came just in time. A group of beggars are blocking the way in front of you. They are asking for wedding money. Do you think how this matter should be handled?" On the surface, it was in a tone of discussion with Hu Xiaotian, but in fact it was to put the problem aside.
To Hu Xiaotian.
Hu Xiaotian said: "Master Wu, you are our superior. The emperor has already said that General Wen and I will listen to you. We can do whatever you say." Who doesn't know how to play football? We haven't left the capital yet.
If anything happens, you blame it on me, and I don't bother to care about it. It's my responsibility to protect the princess and take care of the finances. And if I secretly take care of Wen Boyuan, I don't bother to care about other things.
Wu Jingshan said: "In my opinion, just spend some money and send them away."
Hu Xiaotian said: "Mr. Wu is really smart, but where does the money come from?" Wu Jingshan was stopped by the question, and Wu Jingshan said: "Isn't Eunuch Hu responsible for all the expenses on the way?"
Hu Xiaotian said: "Mr. Wu, you also said that I am responsible for all the expenses on the way. From here to Yongdu, which is thousands of miles away, the food and clothing for our family of more than 700 people will be enough. The money in my hand
But they are all public funds, and since they are public funds, they must be spent clearly and clearly, and this does not include rewarding beggars."
Wu Jingshan said: "This..."
Hu Xiaotian said: "But since Mr. Wu has spoken, the money must be spent. But I also ask Mr. Wu to write a note explaining where the money is spent, so that Xiaotian can pay the account in the future."
Although Wu Jingshan knew that this kid was deliberately making things difficult, it made sense. He nodded and said, "I'll make it up to you later."
Hu Xiaotian said: "Sure, how much reward can we give according to Mr. Wu?"
Wu Jingshan narrowed his eyes, looked at the beggars kneeling in front of him and said, "Twenty taels, maybe."
Hu Xiaotian secretly laughed at Wu Jingshan for being stingy. There were so many beggars and he probably couldn't get rid of them with twenty taels. He asked someone to take twenty taels and give them to Wu Kui to send over. But Wu Kui came back soon and said with a depressed look on his face: "Sir, those gangs
The beggar doesn't want it, maybe because it's too little."
Wu Jingshan became angry when he heard this. He was picky when asking for food. If the princess hadn't gotten married, he wouldn't have been so generous. Hu Xiaotian said: "Twenty taels is too little, how much do they want?"
"Didn't say it!"
Wen Boyuan on the side snorted coldly and said: "It's true that you don't have to drink wine for a toast, I'll go and see!" He picked up the reins of the horse, and the horse neighed, spread its hooves and ran towards the front of the team. Hu Xiaotian always felt that today
Somewhat strangely, these beggars must have come for him, so he followed them on horseback.
About a hundred beggars were kneeling at the head of Yongxing Bridge, and they said in unison: "Congratulations to the princess on her happy marriage. We and other common people have come to see her off. I wish the princess a safe journey and eternal peace."
Wen Bo came to the front of the team, reined in the horse, looked coldly at the group of beggars kneeling at the bridge, and threatened loudly: "We are escorting Princess Anping to Dayong. As citizens of Dakang, how can we stop the princess without reason?"
Your Majesty, please step aside quickly to get out of the way. If you delay the princess’s journey, I will capture and punish you all.”
One of the beggars laughed and said: "Sir, we are all kind-hearted people. The purpose of coming here is to say a few words of blessing and personally deliver something to the princess in order to fulfill a wish. There is no evil intention.
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At this time, Hu Xiaotian and Wu Jingshan also came to Wen Boyuan. Hu Xiaotian recognized at a glance that the person who took the lead in speaking was actually Zhu Ba, who stole Qiqi's mount that day. This beggar was really courageous, and he actually dared to lead the crowd here.
Block the way of the escorting procession.
Wen Boyuan's hand slowly fell on the handle of the knife, and he shouted: "Get out of the way!" His voice resounded like a thunder in the dawn sky, making the eardrums of the people around him buzz. Just this sound alone
Just by shouting, he could infer that his internal strength was extremely strong. Hu Xiaotian thought of the task Ji Feihua had given him, and it seemed that it would not be that easy to kill this guy.
Zhu Ba was not frightened by Wen Boyuan's shout. He chuckled and said, "This lord is really majestic and imposing. We don't seem to have made any mistakes. Is it wrong to give a gift to the princess?"
Wen Boyuan was about to have a fit when he heard a lazy voice saying: "Since there is a gift to present, then leave it to me and I will forward it to Her Royal Highness the Princess later." However, it was Hu Xiaotian who appeared at this time.
Zhu Ba raised his head and looked at Hu Xiaotian, with a smile on his lips. He nodded and said, "That's fine!"
Hu Xiaotian got off his horse and walked towards Zhu Ba. The beggars all stood up.
Wen Boyuan and Wu Jingshan looked at each other, a hint of surprise flashed across their faces, but they didn't know what the relationship was between Hu Xiaotian and these beggars? Why did he come forward at this time?
Hu Xiaotian came to Zhu Ba, and Zhu Ba said: "Dali!"
Zhu Dali, who was as tall and tall as a god descending from the earth, walked out of the crowd. He held a white puppy in his arms. Hu Xiaotian laughed dumbly. He didn't expect that these beggars had come so early in the morning and were kneeling here to wait.
Give the princess a dog.
Zhu Badao said: "Twelve years ago in the winter, I, Zhu Badu, was hungry and sleepy, seriously ill, and dying on the street. I accidentally ran into the concubine's convoy. If Concubine Li hadn't given me clothes and money to treat my illness, I would have lost my life.
Zhu Ba has long been frozen to death on the streets. Although the imperial concubine is no longer here, Zhu Ba dare not forget this great kindness."
Hu Xiaotian didn't expect that there was such an allusion. He smiled and said: "I'm afraid Princess Anping won't remember what happened twelve years ago."
Zhu Badao: "The princess was still a little girl at the time. When the imperial concubine rescued me, her puppy suddenly ran away."
Hu Xiaotian rolled his eyes, what Zhu Ba said was very possible, but if they said that they found the dog that had been lost for twelve years, Hu Xiaotian would not believe it even to death.
The puppy Zhu Dali was holding was all white, like a fluffy snowball. It had dark, watery eyes and a black dot at the tip of its nose. It was extremely cute.
Hu Xiaotian pointed at the dog and said, "Is this the one?"
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