When Li Zhi's army arrived at Fanjiazhuang, the people around Fanjiazhuang were all deserted. They gathered on the road outside the city to watch the triumphant army. Those people who had children serving as soldiers at home were so excited when they saw that the army returned to the city without any losses.
Tears filled their eyes. They found their own children in the marching team and ran with the team, feeling very happy.
At this time, the canonization of the imperial uncle had not yet been announced, and Li Zhi's official position was still the crown prince and tutor. However, everyone knew that if Li Zhi made great achievements, the title would only be granted within a short period of time. The civil and military officials of Tianjin, headed by the governor Li Jizhen, knew about Li Zhi's status.
The army arrived at Fanjiazhuang first and then came to Fanjiazhuang to welcome Li Zhi.
Li Zhixing arrived at the south gate of Fanjiazhuang and saw civil and military officials from Tianjin. When these officials saw Li Zhi approaching, they all bowed to Li Zhi and shouted:
"We look forward to welcoming the Grand Tutor on his triumphant return!"
"Master Taifu, his hard work has paid off!"
"Thank you for your hard work, Master Taifu."
Li Zhi saw Li Jizhen, the governor of Tianjin, and asked on his horse: "Governor, has there been nothing wrong in Tianjin during the six months I have been on the expedition?"
Li Jizhen held up his hands and stepped out of the queue, saying: "Master Taifu, Tianjin has been safe and sound for the past six months, and the people are at peace!"
Li Zhi nodded, said no more, and rode into Fanjiazhuang.
Li Zhi stopped for a while in Fanjiazhuang and then returned to Tianjin General Military Mansion with two hundred personal guards. Tianjin's civil and military officials, like a group of followers, followed Li Zhi on horseback to Tianjin Acropolis. They kept sending Li Zhi away
When they arrived at the General Military Mansion, these officials did what they were supposed to do and dispersed.
As soon as he entered the General Military Mansion, he saw Cui He holding his daughter and holding his son standing behind the screen wall, standing stupidly waiting for Li Zhi. After not seeing him for half a year, his daughter had turned into a big baby, and his son Li Huan had also grown.
Much higher.
When Li Zhi saw Cui He, he was about to go up and pinch her face, but when he saw Cui He squealing, tears started to flow down his face.
Li Zhi could only hug her and coax: "Don't cry, Cui He won't cry!"
Cui He hugged his daughter and huddled in Li Zhi's arms. While wiping his tears with Li Zhi's official robe, he said: "I promised to come back in a few months, but ended up fighting for more than half a year. I have been fighting day and night.
I'm worried and scared. If you don't come back, I think my brother and sister will have no father."
Li Zhi pinched Cui He's face and said with a smile: "Cui He doesn't cry. Cui He is now a mother. He must be responsible and not cry casually."
Cui He stopped crying after hearing this, wiped his tears and stood up straight.
Li Zhi's son Li Huan said: "Dad, can you take me with you next time you fight? I will kill the thief too!"
Li Zhi ignored the whining Li Huan and went to the side courtyard to meet his mother Zheng. Cui He followed Li Zhi, holding one in his arms and holding the other in his arms.
After returning to Tianjin, Li Zhi didn't rest for a few days. The emperor sent a eunuch to deliver the imperial decree and asked Li Zhi to go to Beijing to receive the canonization.
Since it was a canonization, it was natural that he would be made an earl. Li Zhi was very happy to receive this imperial edict and rode into Beijing with a guard of honor to accept the canonization.
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On March 27, Li Zhi, wearing official robes, stood on the altar outside the Huangji Hall in the Forbidden City, waiting for the emperor's canonization.
Behind Li Zhi were two young eunuchs holding plates, who were preparing to help Li Zhi get the reward items later.
At noon, the emperor came to the Huangji Palace and sat down at the imperial gate. Hundreds of civil and military officials from the imperial court entered the palace from the Meridian Gate and stood waiting on the throne, ranking below the rewarded official Li Zhi. After a while, the officials of Honglu Temple blew their whips.
, singing Li Zhi's name, Li Zhi walked into the Huangji Hall and stood in the hall.
When Li Zhi entered the palace, he looked up and saw that the emperor was already sitting on the throne with a smile. The emperor's three sons, Prince Zhu Ci, King Yong, and King Ding, were already standing beside the throne, looking at Li Zhi curiously.
Li Zhi looked at Prince Zhu Ci and saw the twelve-year-old Zhu Ci smiling at him.
Different from the usual court gatherings, there were many guards wearing flying fish uniforms standing in the hall at this time, and their majesty and majesty were even greater.
The officials of Honglu Temple fired their whips again, and hundreds of officials entered the Huangji Hall to witness the canonization ceremony as spectators.
When all the officials stood still in the hall, the officials of Honglu Temple sang loudly: "Salute!"
Li Zhi and all the officials knelt down and sang loudly: "Long live my emperor!"
The emperor sang: "All the ministers are equal!"
Only then did Li Zhi and Baiguan stand up.
Li Zhi just stood up and heard the officials of Honglu Temple singing loudly: "Prince Taifu, Li Zhi, the left governor of the rear army governor's mansion, stepped forward to receive the title!"
As soon as the officials of Honglu Temple finished saying these words, the Jiaofangsi who stood on the left side of the hundred officials played "The Song of Fuping the Four Barbarians": "Young general, the great Mingjun. He rules the universe, the saint's grace is broad, and he controls the country.
.The captives from the east and the Rong from the north, the barbarians from the north and the south. Holding their hands high, holding a tray of treasures, they rejoice in front of the palace. Wuyun Palace is connected to the sky, and the golden light shines on the eyes. The sound of the golden water in the Yugou gurgling, looking at the fontanel, and staggering to look at it. The ceremonial ceremony is solemn in various ways,
It is intimidating and frightening to the hearts of the people. My emperor may live long and live well. He may pass through the gate and settle down the universe. He may rule the universe. He may control the country, caress hundreds of barbarians, sing, worship, dance and praise him. May the emperor's career be safe for thousands of years!"
Under the envious eyes of the officials, Li Zhi took three steps forward to accept the canonization.
An official in charge sang loudly: "I, Prince Li Zhi of Jia, the Grand Tutor, defeated the Dong Nu and annihilated the bandits. It is appropriate to increase the reward. Now I plan to make Li Zhi count of Xingguo, with a salary of 1,000 dan, an iron coupon, and a hereditary title forever."
I hope you will jointly accept my orders and defend the dynasty."
It turned out that his title name was "Xingguo Bo". Li Zhi recited it silently in his mind and thought it sounded good.
In accordance with the etiquette, Li Zhi wanted to be humble and sang loudly: "Although I have made some achievements on the battlefield, I really rely on the power of the Holy God and do not dare to receive a title!"
The Emperor Zhu Youjian smiled with satisfaction and said: "You have made great contributions in your battles in the south and in the north. Everyone in the world sees it, and you can't help but seal it!"
Li Zhi humbled himself again and said: "I am still young and dare not receive the title!"
The emperor smiled and said: "Although you are young, you are well versed in military affairs and have won many battles. You must reward me!"
After giving in twice, Li Zhicai bowed and sang loudly: "I am willing to accept the order, the emperor's kindness is so great, I can't thank you enough!"
He Shishou, the Minister of Rites, stepped forward and handed the canonized iron scroll to Li Zhi with a straight face. A young eunuch behind Li Zhi came up, and Li Zhi placed the iron scroll on the tray in the eunuch's hand.
The official in charge sang again: "The official wife of Feng Xingguo Bo, Li Cui, is a master of internal discipline and a virtuous person, so she can be the uncle's wife. His mother, Li Zheng, is a well-known scholar and can be compared with Fang Yanshi, so she can be the Taibo's wife."
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Li Zhi thanked the emperor again.
Next, the controller sang a series of rewards: various clothes and ceremonial flags, which were dazzling. Li Zhi accepted them one by one and placed them all on the trays of the two young eunuchs, the last two
The pallets were piled one foot high.
Under the envious gaze of hundreds of officials, Li Zhi finally completed the canonization ceremony and became the hereditary Xing Guobo. (To be continued...) Announcement: app Android, Apple-only version, bid farewell to all advertisements, please follow the public on WeChat
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