Welcoming the imperial edict is definitely a technical job plus physical work. Fortunately, with the literary party and the regular two people, everything is pretty good. Don't look at the flags flying outside and the people neighing and horses. In fact, at this time, our special envoys can't even reach the Wenshui County boundary.
Didn't get in.
According to the etiquette, you need to fast for three days, bathe and change clothes before welcoming the imperial edict. You also have to prepare sacrifices to heaven, burn incense, and so on. In Su Ren's view, this is more pious than worshiping Buddha and praying to gods. No wonder the ancient emperors thought they were gods.
My son, every bullshit he talks is like offering sacrifices to heaven.
Su Ren is a man who eats only meat, and fasting is the most difficult thing to bear. He was hungry for three days, and finally came the day when the imperial edict was read out. The gate of Laojun Temple was open, and those who came in the past few days were wearing various flags and wearing different clothes.
The people in robes occupied the Laojun Temple inside and outside according to the corresponding position and order. The Laojun Temple in Noda, as well as the square outside the door, made no sound at all. The people who gathered around to watch the excitement knelt down early.
On the side of the road, I raised my head slightly and looked at the other end of the road.
Su Ren was wrapped into a rice dumpling, wearing a thick blue robe on a hot day, with a half-width belt tied around his waist. Two pieces of white jade given by Cui Jiuming were hung around his waist. Although there was no one on his head,
He wore a crown, but his hair was pulled up into a high bun. The corners of Su Ren's eyes were tilted upward. His eyes were not big in the first place, but when he did this, he looked as charming as silk.
After waiting for two hours under the bright sun, Su Ren probably had prickly heat all over his body. Finally he heard three cannon blasts and a carriage drove to the gate of Laojun Temple along the road that had just been repaired half a month ago.
Su Ren stretched his neck to see what the legendary Tian Fu looked like. After trying for a long time, he still couldn't see anything. Although he was the protagonist today, in front of high officials like the prefect, county magistrate, and county lieutenant, he could only behave obediently.
Stand at the back and look out through the gap.
There was a commotion in the crowd, and the curtain of the carriage was opened. The first thing that came out was a leg, wearing red trousers. The legs were short and thick, and they were connected to the belly. The belly was so big. This was Su Ren's first impression of Tian Fu.
Impression. In the Han Dynasty, when ocher clothes were considered expensive, bright red was only worn by brides.
With the help of two people, Tian Fu, who looked like a pregnant woman, got out of the carriage. As soon as his head came out, there was another burst of exclamations.
Hawking, who was kneeling on the ground, took a peek: "This! So ugly?"
Huo Laosi quickly covered his son's mouth and pushed his head down. The father and son did not dare to raise their heads again.
Leng Jun added: "It's really ugly."
Tian Fu's appearance is really not flattering. I have seen ugly people before, but I have never seen such an ugly person. Not only the ugly eyebrows, but also the facial features are distorted. Just one look at it will make you forget about eating at noon. Su Ren quickly turned his head and covered himself
It is unprecedented for a person to be so ugly. His sister, the Queen Mother, can charm the emperor, so she is naturally a beauty. How did she become like this when she came to him? It is really puzzling.
As soon as Tian Fu got out of the car, several big guys in front of him immediately came up to greet him.
Looking at Laojun's view, Tian Fu sighed: "It's a treasure land. It's really a treasure land. I will build a thatched cottage here when I return to seclusion one day. I wonder if Magistrate Chang is willing?"
Chang Shi bowed and said: "Marquis Wu'an is an important minister of the imperial court. How can your majesty be willing to let you go into seclusion and just talk about it with a smile?"
Tian Fu burst out laughing, his face bright. Changshi's flattery was in the right place.
Wen Dang moved Su Ren to the front: "This is Su Ren who dedicated himself to the method of making salt. He is currently the assistant commander of Wenshui County."
"Commoner Su Ren pays homage to Marquis Wu'an!" Su Ren really didn't want to look at Tian Fu's face, so he bowed down quickly, acting extremely humble.
Seeing that Su Ren was young, Tian Fu naturally would not take a child to heart. However, today was just for him, so he still had to follow the proper etiquette. He hummed coldly and asked Wen Dang: "What's this?"
Are you ready to receive the order?"
Wen Dang nodded: "We are all ready, please ask Wu Anhou to read out the imperial edict!"
He glanced at the decorations in the courtyard, the incense table, and the ritual offerings. Tian Fu coughed, and someone immediately took off the baggage from behind, took out the imperial edict inside, and held it to Tian Fu with both hands.
"Wenshui County Zuosu Ren takes over the decree!"
The imperial edict of the Han Dynasty is different from the imperial edict on TV. There is no bright yellow brocade, and there is no pattern of two dragons playing with beads. It is just an ordinary piece of white silk. I don’t know how to write on smooth silk. Is there any
No words could be seen. I could only hear Tian Fu holding the edict, standing behind the incense burner, and reading it aloud.
"Since I came to the throne, I have worked hard, never forgotten the instructions of my ancestors, and worked diligently in government affairs. I have been favored by heaven. The common people have offered the method of making salt to comfort the ancestors of the Han Dynasty..."
For five minutes, Tian Fu kept talking. Su Ren's legs were numb, but he didn't dare to move. The fine sweat on his forehead had turned into big beads of sweat, and they fell to the ground one by one. He
I have already greeted Tian Fu's eighteen generations of ancestors and Liu Che's ancestors in my heart, but there is still no end in sight. I can't understand the twists and turns. Until now, I haven't even mentioned the word "Su Ren", and the whole story is about the emperor's story.
Hard-working. I don’t know who wrote this, but the flattery is definitely top-notch.
"There is Zuo Suren of Wenshui County. For his meritorious service in offering treasures, he will be awarded nine ranks of knights and ten pieces of brocade!"
After reading the imperial edict, Tian Fu respectfully placed it on the incense table: "Salute!"
Everyone shouted long live, and Tian Fu also knelt down and kowtowed. After three kneels and nine kowtows, Tian Fu stood up first and glanced around the courtyard. Everyone was still kneeling, with a faint smile on his lips. This time he took the initiative.
Those who are coming come with a mission. Of course, reading the imperial edict is just a side job.
"Everyone, get up! The ninth-level title is already considered a high title. If Su County Zuo meets us in the future, we can't worship him anymore. It will be detrimental to the court's dignity!" Tian Fu, with a smile on his face, personally helped Su Ren up. What should I say about Su Ren?
He is also the protagonist today, so he should be given some face.
Su Ren quickly handed over his hand: "Thank you very much, Marquis Wu'an, for your teaching. I will remember it."
"Well! Very good. Now that this matter is over, I should go back to Chang'an to deliver the order..."
Su Ren said quickly: "Marquis Wu'an came in a hurry to announce such a great joy to this little man. It is really unjustifiable not to invite Marquis Wu'an to drink with wine. We all know that Marquis Wu'an is diligent in state affairs. Seeing that it is still early, I asked Marquis Wu'an to stop for a moment."
People also fulfill their duty as landlords.”
"Haha, you are very good at talking!" Tian Fu has been around the court for so many years. How could it be that Su Ren didn't understand the meaning of his words, so he asked Po Xia Donkey: "In that case, let's drink some water and wine? Haha!"
Laojun Guan's food has become famous in Wenshui. Leng Yue and Huo Qianshi have already prepared a table full of good wines and dishes, including bean sprouts, tofu, braised mutton, stir-fried pork liver, elbows and other dishes.
A large area was set up. Su Ren did not dare to set up a round table, so he still used a small table. Everyone sat down on their knees. Hawking and a few little kids came back and forth, serving up delicacies one after another, just like that.
The aroma has already made many people salivate.
Chang Shi clasped his fist at Tian Fu and said, "I'm going to take advantage of it with Marquis Wu'an today. Only Laojun Guan can have such delicacies. Marquis Wu'an can try it. It's delicious in color, flavor and taste, but you may not be able to eat it in Chang'an."
"Oh? Is it really so magical?" Tian Fu pretended to be calm, his eyes kept moving around on the dishes in front of him, pointing at the bean sprouts and asked: "What is this? Does it look like beans?"
Su Ren explained: "Marquis Wu'an is indeed well-informed. This thing is indeed made from beans. It is called bean sprouts. They are the sprouts of beans. After being boiled in hot water, they taste crisp and delicious. They are the best."
Tian Fu picked up a few pieces with chopsticks and put them into his mouth. After chewing them carefully, they found they were indeed crisp and delicious: "Okay! Okay! I don't know who made this. I must meet this person today."
Chang Shi quickly smiled and said: "Don't look for it, Marquis Wu An. All the delicacies in this table are from Mr. Su's whimsical ideas."
"Oh?" It wasn't until this moment that Tian Fu finally paid attention to Su Ren. From this, Dou Ya could know that the method of making salt might have come from this person. Looking at Su Ren again, he was young but had a childish face.
He has a pair of strange eyes, vaguely showing contempt. This expression is completely inconsistent with that of a seventeen or eighteen year old doll.
During that meal, Su Ren behaved quite decently. The tactic of accompanying leaders to dinner in later generations is most suitable here. What is called persuading people to drink and what is guessing games? Tian Fu came from a scoundrel in the market, and he was too familiar with this routine.
.And Chang Shi and Hou Jian kept instigating, to the point where Wen Dang kept frowning.
After drinking and eating, Tian Fu was helped to climb onto the carriage. As soon as he entered the carriage door, he saw a huge box in the back seat of the carriage. He knew what was inside without having to guess. He winked at the entourage next to him and kissed him.
Then he whispered a few words in Tian Fu's ear. When Tian Fu looked at Su Ren again, his eyes turned into admiration.
"Mr. Su, can you give me a lift?"
"Even if Marquis Wu An doesn't say anything, I still have to give you a ride. This is a courtesy!"
"Okay!" Tian Fu chuckled, stepped back, and gave way to the carriage door. Su Ren was unceremonious and leaned in under the envious and jealous eyes of others.
The carriage drove slowly along the road towards Wenshui County. Guards of honor, banners, and guards gathered around it, and it was impossible to go fast. The wide carriage swayed left and right with the ups and downs of the road, and the wheels made a creaking sound. Different from the sultry heat outside,
It was actually quite chilly inside the carriage, presumably because there were ice cubes under the carriage. Su Ren thought to himself, this field man really knows how to enjoy it.
Tian Fu patted the box and looked at Su Ren: "Mr. Su has given me such a great gift, do you have anything to say?"
Su Ren smiled awkwardly. He had never given gifts to the boss, and he, a small employee, would not accept gifts from the boss. He didn't have much time to think about how to answer, so he went straight to the point: "When the time comes to ask Mr. Wu'an to ask, I don't dare not say anything.
, I do have some small things that I hope Marquis Wu An can help with."
"You are a small official in the county town, and now you are the fifth doctor. You can walk sideways in this warm water. How big of a problem do you need my help for?"
"Not for me, but for His Majesty."
"how do I say this?"
Su Ren hesitated for a moment: "May I ask Marquis Wu'an, did you see Liu Wen and Liu County Cheng when you came here?"
Tian Fu smiled with disdain on his face: "A mere county magistrate, I don't take him seriously."
"What if the county magistrate has evil intentions?" (To be continued)
