When Zhao's mother arrived at Xu Li's residence, Mrs. Sikong hurriedly went out to greet her. The two had known each other since they were young. Mrs. Sikong always treated Zhao's mother as her sister. Therefore, when the two met, it was
No longer being reserved, he started talking directly about Si Kong Yi and Zhao Kuo's marriage.
Weddings are not easy to complete. Everything seems to become troublesome as long as it involves rituals, especially marriage. Originally, two men and women loved each other and agreed to spend their lives together. I don’t know when it started.
A huge face-saving project was started, which gradually spread from the affairs between men and women to the affairs of their parents, family, clan, and fellow villagers.
The ritual of marriage is composed of six rites, including receiving gifts, asking for names, accepting gifts, accepting gifts, asking for a date, and welcoming in person. Of course, the marriage of common people is very simple and the least troublesome, not just because common people do not deserve it.
It is because the common people have been the private property of the superiors for a long time, similar to the cattle and sheep in the family. If the cattle and sheep get married, it will be good if they can have more children. Do we still need to encourage the cattle and sheep to hold weddings?
Therefore, in many countries, there are forced marriages for common people, and a series of systems such as remarriage. If you don't get married, you will be punished. If you don't get married, the official will find a wife for you. After your husband dies in battle, you are not allowed to observe the law. You must remarry immediately. Do not
Have a tedious wedding, get married directly, and have a few healthy children to increase the number of soldiers in the country. If you encounter disabled children, don't raise them. It's best to fall to death directly, otherwise such disabled children are not suitable for farming and fighting.
What's the point of coming?
Of course, countries are different from country to country. In the State of Zhao, weddings of common people are not prohibited. The more prominent the person, the more complicated the wedding. For example, the first item is to ask a matchmaker to propose marriage, but
Ordinary families only need to bring meat and the like to give to the woman. But a person of Zhao Kuo's level would probably have to prepare thirty kinds of gifts with auspicious meanings to give to the woman.
If King Zhao is getting married...well...it might cost more.
Because of this, it also takes a long time. It only takes a few days for the common people to complete these etiquettes, but it takes months or even years for the nobles. I heard that weddings in Qi are the most complicated, and it takes more than a year for nobles to get married.
I don’t know whether it’s true or not. But there are some differences here in Zhao Kuo. First of all, now is a period when etiquette has collapsed. There are not many nobles who pay attention to etiquette. What’s more, Zhao Kuo’s mother can’t wait for Zhao Kuo to get married.
The same is true for Xu Li. Most people of the same age as Sikong Yi have children now. Of course, they are also very anxious. Therefore, the two parties agreed to do their best to reduce the cumbersome etiquette and get the two children married as soon as possible.
At this time, King Zhao was holding Zheng Anping's hand and held a banquet to entertain Zheng Anping. In the palace, the lights were bright, the dancers were dancing enthusiastically, the musicians played music, the ministers were sitting around, and Lian Po sat
At the top, this time, he achieved great success and forced Zheng Anping to surrender. King Zhao was very happy. During this night, King Zhao said more to Lian Po than he usually said in several months.
Everyone was praising General Lian Po's achievements. Lian Po raised his head high. Lian Po was arrogant and liked to show off his achievements. However, he was such a person and did not make others feel disgusted.
Despising his behavior, a real person like him is obviously much cuter than the smiling colleagues around him. Zheng Anping knelt down carefully and sat aside, looking at King Zhao with tears of gratitude, and often looked at him carefully.
People around.
King Zhao saw him always looking around and asked, "What are you looking at?"
Zheng Anping hurriedly said: "I heard that there are countless talents in Zhao, and today I saw the talents in the palace, and I realized that they were not exaggerating. The country of Zhao is like a river, and the talents are swimming in the river like carps.
"I am interested in making friends with them, but I am worried because I do not have the qualifications." King Zhao stroked his beard and laughed loudly.
Zheng Anping quickly figured out the temperament of King Zhao, and he specifically found Zhao's talents to praise him, starting from Lord Xinling to Lord Mafu, and then to Lianpo, Tian Dan, Lejian, Tian Yue, and even
He did not let go of the young Sima Shang. King Zhao laughed loudly. The more he looked at Zheng Anping, the happier he became. The ministers who were praised were also very happy. Everyone present did not even dare to say anything. Only the censor Zhao Hui looked at it.
I feel a little depressed.
He usually praises King Zhao like this and does the things that make King Zhao happy. Now that he sees his own affairs being done by Zheng Anping, he naturally cannot be happy. There are several important ministers who are not happy.
The three people who came over, Yu Qing, Dong Chengzi, and Xu Li, did not come to the banquet. They were still busy with their own affairs. The banquet continued, and King Zhao stood up unsteadily and looked at Lian Po.
He said seriously: "General Lian Po once again defeated a powerful enemy for me! Such a contribution cannot but be rewarded! What do you think, sir?" After hearing King Zhao's words, the banquet suddenly fell silent.
Everyone looked at Lian Po. Lian Po was trembling all over, and he was indescribably excited. He grinned, as if the day he had dreamed of had arrived.
A long time ago, he made an agreement with Lin Xiangru that whoever became the first prince would toast him.
In the past, it was not easy to get the title of king. Only those clans had such qualifications. Now that King Zhao has ascended the throne, the number of kings in Zhao suddenly increased. The city was exchanged for Tian Dan, and King Zhao
He was directly named Du Pingjun. Le Yi came and did not have any merit. He directly looked at the princes and Zhao Kuo's Ma Fujun. Wei Wuji was directly rewarded with Cha as a food town. Because the King of Wei did not take back Xinling, he did not return.
Feng, but owning the food and towns of the State of Zhao is already a title of the king of the State of Zhao.
It was Lejian who came to serve recently. After returning from Korea, King Zhao took over the position of Wang Zhujun on the grounds that he had made outstanding contributions to helping neighboring countries.
Lian Po is not greedy for status. What he cares about is just to prove that he is no worse than Tian Dan, Le Yi, Zhao Kuo, and Wei Wuji! He can also fight and govern the country! King Zhao can give them
With that kind of respect, he should be given the same courtesy as himself. Lian Po then straightened his body and looked at everyone proudly. King Zhao smiled and said: "I want to reward General Lian Po with Wei Wen as a food.
Mr. Xinping, how is this matter?"
When King Zhao asked this, everyone responded. Zhao Hui said: "It is okay for General Lian Po to receive such a reward for his contribution."
After getting everyone's approval, King Zhao made a decision. Lian Po, no, Lord Xinping, his face turned red at this moment, and he bowed to King Zhao. The feeling that his ambition was realized was really heart-wrenching.
Excited, the only regret is that my old friend never saw this scene with his own eyes. When he saw himself becoming a prince, Lian Po never thought that the day of becoming a prince would come so quickly, that he didn't even think of what to say.
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Should I thank your superior for the reward, or should I express my ambition to continue fighting for Zhao in the future?
Lian Po was thinking of words.
Zheng Anping said appropriately: "I have seen the bravery of General Lian Po. He is like a tiger on the battlefield, no one can stop him. Now that he has been rewarded by the Lord, this is a wise minister meeting a wise master.
.." King Zhao laughed again, his expression became solemn again, looked at Zheng Anping, and said seriously: "Even if General Zheng Anping understands his fault and gives up his wealth in Qin,
I have come to serve him, but I want to grant him Wu Yang and make him Lord Wu Yang. What do you think?"
"Ah?" Zheng Anping was confused.
Fengjun??
Not only Zheng Anping, everyone here was a little confused, including Lian Po who was thinking about his words. Everyone looked at Zheng Anping in surprise, but no one spoke to dissuade him. Zheng Anping's eyes widened and he looked at King Zhao.
The king didn't look like he was joking. Zheng Anping hurriedly said: "Your Majesty, I am just a defeated general. I have not made any achievements and I am not worthy of your reward."
"Hahaha, if you hadn't been so righteous... General Lian Po might not have been able to calm down the war so quickly, so please don't refuse." King Zhao said, and kindly asked Zheng Anping to sit down and talk to him again.
While everyone was drinking, Zheng Anping was restless. Faced with King Zhao's enthusiasm, he only expressed his emotion. Among the crowd, General Lian Po drank wine quietly, one cup after another.
I don't know why, but the excitement of becoming a king and the joy of realizing my ambition are gone at this moment, and even the drink has become a bit bitter.
The banquet continued, and King Zhao ordered animals to be slaughtered again, saying that he wanted to entertain his heroes. General Lian Po left the palace. He staggered out of the palace door alone. In the hall, the officials were still having a carnival.
The light shone on General Lian Po's back, illuminating his back brightly, but his face was hidden in the darkness. He just left the banquet, and King Zhao probably didn't notice him either.
The hero who wanted to be rewarded has already left here.
Standing in a corner outside the palace, the drunken General Lian Po faced the wall of the palace and untied his clothes. The water column rushed down. After settling his affairs, General Lian Po smiled and put on his clothes.
Staggering out of the palace.
At the end of the banquet, Zheng Anping paid homage to King Zhao again. He was so excited that he almost cried. He thanked King Zhao for his kindness, and then he left the banquet and returned to the courtyard given to him by King Zhao. This courtyard
Not far from the palace, Zheng Anping said goodbye to the ministers enthusiastically and walked into the courtyard. He suddenly sobered up and no longer had the drunken state he had just before. He frowned and his eyes were full of worry.
The guests hurriedly came forward and asked about things in the palace. Zheng Anping said: "Your Majesty, you will register me as Lord Wuyang."
The retainers were overjoyed. These retainers had followed him all the way from Wei to Qin and then to Zhao. They were trustworthy. They called him Lord Wuyang and said they wanted to celebrate. But Zheng Anping sighed and looked around.
, then he led everyone back to the inner room. Zheng Anping sat down, looked at everyone, and said seriously: "Zhao is not a place suitable for us to live."
Everyone was shocked, but no one spoke in a hurry.
Zheng Anping continued: "I was unknown in the Wei State. Because of my status as the Marquis, I was appreciated in the Qin State, but the things I had to do often exceeded what I could do. But even so, the Qin State was still considered worthy.
Rewards and punishments are clear, but in Zhao State, King Zhao did not reward Lian Po who had made great contributions, but he was particularly enthusiastic towards me. The ministers knew that such things were wrong, but no one came to dissuade them. In such a country, it is inevitable
It will perish."
The diners were thoughtful and asked, "Then what should we do?"
"You must act cautiously, don't cause trouble, and try not to get involved in anything..." Zheng Anping said seriously, and everyone just nodded. Soon, everyone left the inner room, and Zheng Anping was alone.
Sitting in the inner room, shaking his head, he is just an ordinary person who wants to live a good life and cherishes his life. He does not have a strategy like Ying Hou, let alone lead troops to fight like Bai Qi.
In fact, he had long wanted to leave the Qin State, because in the Qin State, no matter what official position he held, he had to lead troops to fight. For others, this was a good thing that could lead to promotion, but for Zheng Anping, who cherished his life, it was not
Unless he walks into the palace and becomes an important minister in governing the country, then he doesn't have to fight... However, Zheng Anping himself does not have such great talents. This time he fought with Lian Po, long before Lian Po was defeated and retreated.
, he already knew that this was Lian Po's strategy, he saw it, but he had no way to stop it.
Everyone wanted to get military glory, but he had no prestige or ability, and could not control the Qin people who were like tigers and wolves. Due to the laws of Qin, no one dared to force him. However, he came to him every day and asked to go to war, but he was not allowed to do so.
Opportunities to thank guests behind closed doors, military merit can eat people, Zheng Anping could only watch in despair as he walked into an ambush.
At this moment, he suddenly thought of the lonely figure of General Lian Po who left alone.
Suddenly, he was a little angry, and maybe also regretful. There are so many heroes in the Zhao Kingdom... It's a pity that he lacks a wise master who can reuse them. He just gathers the wise people around him, but doesn't know how to appoint them. This is the same as holding a
If you don't use gold and silk to buy food, what difference does it make if you starve to death?
At this moment, an angry Yu Qing sat in front of King Zhao.
Yu Qing's eyes widened and filled with anger. This was not the first time he treated King Zhao like this. King Zhao was still a little drunk, rubbing his forehead and feeling dizzy. Yu Qing asked loudly: "
I heard that Zheng Anping was conferred the title of Lord, what is the reason for this?!"
"Zheng Anping was the first minister to abandon Qin and serve Zhao. I rewarded him highly, just like I rewarded Lejian. It was to let the world know that Zhao valued talented people. In this way,
More people will come to serve the State of Zhao." King Zhao said seriously.
"Your Majesty... you despise a minister with great martial arts like General Lian Po, but value a scoundrel like Zheng Anping who surrenders in battle. Do you want to recruit more scoundrels like this? People like this can drive battles.
Che, fighting for you, if you encounter an enemy as powerful as General Lian Po, won't you lay down your arms and surrender again?"
