Chapter five hundred and ninety-eight the news in Beijing
The wooden wheel cart stopped at the inn on the outskirts of the capital. The two dogs were carrying their bundles, and the last one got out of the wooden wheel cart.
With his feet on the ground, Ergou felt that his heart suddenly calmed down, and the fatigue and irritability caused by riding in the car all night were swept away.
Xiang followed Zheng Kai and Suhar out of the inn. Looking at the blue sky, the endless sweet potato fields, and the tall and vast walls of the capital in the distance, Ergou's eyes suddenly became moist.
When will farmers in Qi State be able to live like this?
The three of them entered the capital. Zheng Kai and Suharcha were going to their own mansions, and Ergou was going to Dingxiangwei Yamen to see Shangguan. The three of them parted at the gate of the city.
Ergou walked slowly along Zhuque Street, looking at the rows of restaurants and shops, the endless flow of cars and horses, and felt that this was the Kingdom of Heaven, and this is what a capital city should look like.
The capital of Qi State, bullshit!
After walking for a short time, Ergou asked a few passers-by before arriving at Dingxiangwei Yamen.
The imperial guard on duty checked Ergou's official credentials, returned them to Ergou, and gave him a military salute.
"The Governor has given instructions. Master Chen is here. Just go in."
Ergou returned the military salute at a loss, with some sweat on his forehead, thanked the imperial guards, and then entered the Yamen.
Under the guidance of the Forbidden Army, Ergou walked through several doors and met Pingqi who was hurriedly walking out, inviting him to join the Shangguan of Dingxiang Guard.
"Meet the Governor"
The two dogs neatly kneeled down on the ground and saluted Ping Qi.
Qi Qi took two quick steps and helped the two dogs up, with a smile on his face:
"Okay, okay, our Han army's great hero who was able to defeat the Qi army is back, okay."
"Let's go, I'm going to see the prince, you come with me."
Ergou suddenly became at a loss, "Sir, I, I just came here. I rode a wooden wheel cart all night last night and haven't showered or changed yet. Isn't this okay?"
Qi Qi strode out and said, "Let's go. The prince won't care about this. You don't have many chances to see the prince. Let's go."
Ergou was a little at a loss, but Master Pingqi had said so, so probably, the prince would not care.
Xiang followed him out of the Yamen, turned around the large square next to it, and the two of them arrived in front of the palace gate.
Ping Qi handed over his official credentials, and after being searched, he pointed at the two dogs behind him.
"This is me, the captain of the Dingxiang Guard stationed in the Qi Kingdom, summoned by the prince."
The captain of the Palace Gate looked at Ergou, and with a wave of his hand, several forbidden soldiers surrounded Ergou, and groped through Ergou's baggage and armor.
"go in."
After the body search was successful, the palace gate captain waved his hand and let the two dogs enter the palace.
The palace was very large, and Ergou only remembered that when he passed through the twelfth doorway, he finally saw a large group of lake green and crimson guards.
These guards were tall, carrying swords at their waists, and they all looked impressive. The leader, Lu Zhan, had a gloomy and scary face.
"This is the guard who stole the Qi State's defense map, Chen Ergou, who was ordered to see the prince."
Ping Qi explained to Lu Zhan.
Lu Zhan waved his hand, and several more guards came over and searched Chen Ergou's body.
Seeing that there was nothing between the two of them, Lu Zhan waved his hand:
"Go, the prince has been waiting for you in the imperial garden for a long time."
Ping Qi took the lead and walked into the courtyard.
The two dogs didn't dare to neglect, and quickly chased after him. They looked at Sakon from the corner of their eyes, and their hearts were filled with annoyance. The yard was so big, but why was it that none of the things they grew were edible? There wasn't even an apple.
"Ping Qi has met your majesty and the prince."
Ping Qi in front has already knelt down.
Ergou staggered and almost fell flat on his buttocks, but he took advantage of the situation and knelt down.
"Chen Ergou has met the prince."
After shouting, Chen Ergou suddenly remembered that Qi Qi had told him before coming here that when meeting His Majesty and Prince, he should first meet with His Majesty and then the Prince.
I was so excited just now that I forgot all this.
Thinking of the fate of those bastards who offended His Majesty, Ergou immediately became afraid. Will I be beheaded? The female guard at Shangshan Station who searched me and saluted me will never be seen again.
"Get up, Ergou, who gave you your name?"
A gentle female voice sounded, asking Ergou the origin of his name.
Ergou was stunned for a moment, but His Majesty did not blame himself. After calming down, Ergou said in a hoarse voice:
"Your Majesty, my parents died when I was young, and I grew up with two puppies. Since most of the people in the village have the surname Chen, I named myself Chen Ergou."
Li Qing shook his head: "This name is earthy. It is enough to be a nickname, but it is not enough to be listed in the family tree and the official list."
"Your Majesty, this is your subordinate, what kind of name do you want?"
Li Qing asked Su Lu next to him with a smile, feeling a little strange why the prince was in a daze.
Su Lu was not in a daze, but was slightly absent-minded.
Chen Ergou actually has a fate card on his body.
The generals under his command, except for the civil and military generals and the four Zhongxing generals, all have more than three fate cards on their bodies, but not many of the other generals carry fate cards.
Even as brave as Zheng Kai, he only has two fate cards. As for Suharcha, who was just crowned king, he doesn't even have a single fate card.
Elite Card: Chen Ergou
Fate card: level 2 short sword weapon card
Hearing Li Qing's words, Su Lu smiled.
"I think the name Ergou is quite good. It is named after Ergou, who depends on each other for life. It shows that this child has not forgotten his roots and is a good child. I believe that if we treat him well, he will not forget our kindness."
When Ergou heard this, tears filled his eyes, and he felt that the prince's words had reached his heart, and the depressed feeling caused by His Majesty's disdain for his name was gone.
"Your Majesty has a clear understanding of the situation, and I am extremely loyal to the Han Dynasty."
Su Lu signaled him to help Ergou up and said:
"I see your loyalty. Well, how about your kung fu? Your sword skills should be pretty good, right?"
Ergou was slightly confused, but still told the truth:
"I'm not good at martial arts, and I can only say that I know how to use a knife."
Su Lu summoned Lu Zhan and told him to get the saber he used to fight the barbarians.
Lu Zhan took the knife and handed it to Su Lu. Su Lu stroked the scabbard. If he didn't give the knife away, he might never have the chance to see the light of day again.
"This is the sword I wore during my battles in the past. I give it to you. You should be good at using it."
Ergou took the knife in confusion, wondering why the prince gave him the knife.
Su Lu encouraged Ergou for a few words, asked him about the situation in Qi, explained the military strategy Xiang Wei would implement in Qi, and talked for a while.
Li Qing interrupted the two of them and said with a smile:
"Last time the two dogs performed meritorious service, the reward could not be sent to Qi State. This time I will make up for it for you."
A young eunuch unfolded an imperial edict.
Ergou and Pingqi hurriedly knelt down to receive the order.
Li Qing waved his hand: "I won't read this decree anymore. You can take it back and read it yourself, Ergou. This is a decree conferring a title on you to reward you for your great contributions."
"I promise you that when the land is unified and belongs to the Han Kingdom, you will be allowed to return to your hometown with honor."
The two dogs had tears in their eyes and knelt down to kowtow.
"I thank your majesty for your grace, and thank you for your grace."
