Chapter 225 Marriage 3

If it is a formal wedding, it must follow the six rites formed since the Zhou Dynasty: acceptance, name inquiry, Naji, acceptance, invitation, and personal welcome. However, for ordinary people, when they don't even have enough to eat, there is no money to do these fancy things. Sometimes, they carry their daughter-in-law back and worship heaven and earth, even if the marriage ceremony is over.

Most of the salt workers in the salt farm are like this, but when it comes to Zhang Yang, it naturally has to change. Zhang Yang is no longer the little salt worker, but a hegemon who occupies Xinghua and Taizhou. This wedding is a little cumbersome.

Zhang Yang doesn't like the modern wedding form, such as Cadillac, Mercedes-Benz 600, a long convoy in a row, salute, and joy all the way. Most of them are conspicuous. His favorite is that he is a little donkey, with a big red flower on his chest, a hat and a robe, and his daughter-in-law swayed in the sedan chair behind him. Yes, it was the same as it was in the Republic of China.

It's just that it's impossible for him to ride a little donkey to meet his marriage. It's too expensive.

The vegetables are mixed, and they are picked left and right. My fair lady, a friend of the piano. There are mixed vegetables, left and right, fair lady, bells and drums.

According to the arrangement of his mother and Uncle Liu, Zhang Yang accepted the wedding procedures of this era.

The red lanterns hung high in Xinghua's house. The firecrackers were ready. In front of them was the greeting tune of the horn, an eight-lifted sedan chair in the middle, and then there was a guard of 50 people selected by Zhang Yang. They were not only burly, but also talented, and all of them were extraordinary. It is also a good hand to fight empty-handed at close range. Zhang Yang rode a tall horse, walked in the middle of the team, and went out to welcome the relatives.

There are more and more people attending the wedding in the house. Li Qing, the centurion of the third team on the guard task, was already absorbed at this moment, and his vigilant eyes kept searching in the crowd who came to celebrate.

At this moment, Liu Ruohan has packed up at home. Several close sisters have combed her hair and dressed her as a beautiful bride, with a towering bun, exquisite makeup, graceful and gorgeous. Then he put on the pearl phoenix crown, dressed in a big red wedding dress, and then covered the head. Hearing the firecrackers outside, he knew that the welcoming team had come, so he came out with the help of others.

There are also a series of activities before the bride get on the sedan chair. After the man's mother urged her to make up three times, she pretended not to want to get married and was too lazy to dress up. Then she sat on her mother's lap. The mother fed her daughter a sedan chair, which means not to forget the kindness of feeding. There are also some small actions, such as "crying on the sedan chair". When the daughter got on the sedan chair, the mother cried, and the crying words were mostly for congratulations and exhortations, such as: "Nan, ah, you can lift it, it's so loud! Go alone and lead the tide!" The bride moved her emotions and said goodbye with tears.

If both Han's parents died, these processes could be saved. After saying goodbye to Uncle Liu, the only relative, he got on the sedan chair. Zhang Yang rode on the horse, even if he welcomed the kiss back, and then the trumpeted and walked back.

In any era, getting married is a tedious process. After going back, there are still a series of activities waiting for them, worshipping, entering the bridal chamber, and toasting for the guests.

At this moment, there are already a lot of voices in Xinghua City. The news that Zhang Shicheng wants to get married has already spread all over the streets and alleys. During this period, everyone has been allocated the land. They are already full of gratitude to Zhang Shicheng. Everyone is ready to set off firecrackers for the Spring Festival to celebrate Zhang Shicheng in advance.

In the house, there are also a lot of people who come to Hexi. There are major merchants who stay in Xinghua. They can see that after the land is distributed to the farmers, the farmers will have money in their pockets and their purchasing power will increase. If they stay in Xinghua, they will definitely make a lot of money. It is also the right choice not to escape when the city is broken. .

There are also representatives from all over the world, salt farms and Taizhou, all of which have sent some representatives to congratulate Zhang Shicheng.

There are also officials representing the imperial court. Today, Zhang Shicheng is already a county Yin of the imperial court, that is a colleague. Don't care what he has done in the past. In short, he is already an official of the same dynasty and a powerful faction. Even if the officials of the surrounding states and counties do not come in person, they have prepared some gifts for this. Zhang Shicheng, who changed evil and returned to the right.

Among them, Li Qi has the highest official position. In fact, Li Qi does not want to come, because the matter of selling sea salt has not been settled yet, but he can't help but come. After a while, he will announce the appointment of the province at the banquet, and the official documents are still in his hands.

Moreover, Li Qi also brought Zhao Lian's congratulatory gift and the province's kindness to Zhang Shicheng. This scene must be attended.

What made Li Qi curious was that Hadan Battle actually came and brought a heavy gift: a large box, which was very difficult for several people to carry. What was inside? Li Qi didn't ask either.

"Lord Zhang is back, Lord Zhang is back!" The sharp-eyed officials have seen the welcoming team in the distance.

Suddenly, firecrackers sounded, gongs and drums were loud, welcoming the return of the team.

In the middle of the lobby, mother Cao is already sitting upright. In a moment, a marriage ceremony will be held here.

The burning brazier was placed at the door of the lobby. After a while, the first thing the new daughter-in-in-law came in was the brazier, which symbolized that he was prosperous from now on.

When he got off the horse, Zhang Yang was suddenly excited. He opened the curtain of the sedan chair, directly took Ruohan out and walked to the lobby.

Everyone looked sideways, and even the horn stopped.

What is he doing? Is this robbed of the bride? There is no need to rob the bride. She married him.

In the modern wedding, the wedding car came to the door, and the groom took the bride into the new house. Zhang Yang looked at it all according to the rituals of this era. He was a little unwilling and took some modern methods. He didn't lead Ruo Han away with red thick, so he directly carried it in.

This is a little fierce. Even Liu Ruohan blushed. Fortunately, he couldn't see it under the cover.

Brother Shicheng, what are you doing?

After entering the lobby, Zhang Yang put Liu Ruohan down.

Since Li Qi came, the task of this main marriage was handed over to Li Qi. It has face and can also prevent him from messing up trouble. This is also Zhang Yang's temporary arrangement.

Liu Ruohan stood up. After all, Li Qi had seen many scenes and began immediately.

"Worship the world!"

Zhang Yang and Liu Ruohan took a silk with red flowers, faced the door and bowed down.

"Second worship in the high hall!"

Cao, who is sitting on it, has been laughing so much that she has been waiting for a long time.

"Husband and wife goodbye!"

The two slowly bowed face to face.

Although there is a cover, you can see a little bit on the ground, so Liu Ruohan still didn't make a mistake.

"Gift, send it to the bridal chamber!"

The sedan chair is full of doors, the Ming media is getting married, and the scenery is beautiful to marry her beloved. This is what every woman dreams of.

After worshiping the world, Liu Ruohan breathed a sigh of relief. She had been suppressing the strange feeling in her stomach. It was a signal of a small life developing in her body.

Entering the bridal chamber, Zhang Yang finally had the opportunity to rise up Ruohan's cover. The face, which should have been delicate, had turned pale at this moment.

"Ruohan, what's wrong?" Zhang Yang asked with concern.

"It's okay, I just want to vomit."

"Isn't it something you ate?"

Looking at Zhang Yang's concerned face, Liu Ruohan smiled: "Brother Shicheng, why did you forget what you did yourself? I already have your flesh and blood in my stomach.

A trace of surprise flashed on Zhang Yang's face, and then there was an abnormal joy. It's simply great. Today is really a double happiness. A small life, so soon?

"Ruohan, I didn't want to tell you that it's time to go out for a toast later. It may be very dangerous, so just stay here. I can go out by myself."

Just now, there have been layers of guards. If someone stabs, it is difficult to find a chance. However, when toasting for a while, there are some risks. Now, if you know that Ruohan has his own flesh and blood in his stomach, you can't let Ruohan take risks.

"No, Brother Shicheng, today is the day of our wedding. If we don't make a toast, how can we? I'm fine. Just take a break."

The ancients are different from modern people. Once modern people are pregnant, it is the focus of the whole family. They are afraid of cold and heat, wind and cold. Even if they cook a dish, they are afraid of smoke. And people in this era don't have so many spoiled problems. They often work in the field in the morning and give birth in the afternoon.

At the moment of going out to toast, that is, when attacking Gaoyou Mansion, I don't know how it's going over there? With Shi Nai'an as the commander-in-chief, there should be no problem, right?

Although he was married, Zhang Yang was also a little absent-minded. He was still worried about the battle of Gaoyou. Although there was no suspense, he was still a little worried.

Zhang Yang and Liu Ruohan entered the bridal chamber here, and the running mat outside had already begun.

Dozens of large tables filled the whole yard. In the corner next to it, the chefs began to be busy. A plate of cold dishes came up at the top. In a few large pots, the small shovels kept turning, and the hot dishes were about to come out of the pot.

Hadan Battle patrolled all around, and the defense here was much more complicated than he thought. On every dead corner, there are soldiers standing with Tianque. Up to now, almost the whole province knows that Xinghua's Zhang Shicheng and his fire must not be underestimated. In terms of range and accuracy, they are the most powerful in this era.

He wanted to be ambushed on the roof, but when he pretended to climb up the tree, he was only halfway through the climb and was shouted down by the vigilant soldiers. However, he had seen that the secret whistle had been ambushed on the roof and the wall. With a slight movement, I'm afraid it was a burst of fire. Shoot.

It seems that you have to use the prepared gift.

He has brought half of the guards of Gaoyou Mansion, and the elite force of a thousand people, ambushed outside Xinghua City. After a while, after hearing the signal that he had won from inside, he let the people outside rush in and catch all the rebels and never suffer.

This matter is his own decision. In fact, it is understandable. Since ancient times, he has become a king and defeated a bandit. As long as he is a thief, the province will never blame him for beheading first. He will definitely be promoted, and it is even possible to transfer to the province. Therefore, he did not inform Li Qi that after this matter was done, the credit could not be taken by others.

Besides, if Li Qi was told, Li Qi would never agree to take half of the soldiers and horses to the outside of Xinghua City to ambush. Gaoyou Mansion is now very empty, and everyone's family members are in Gaoyou Mansion.

"Okay, everyone, be quiet." Li Qi stood on the table and said to the chaotic guests.

"Today is the wedding of Zhang Shicheng and Liu Ruohan. It is a happy event for our whole Gaoyou Mansion. Before that, I will announce the appointment of the province." Li Qi said.

The guests below calmed down and were waiting for Li Qi's words. Seeing so many officials of the court, they also knew that Zhang Shicheng must have reached an agreement with the court.

"The province decided to appoint Zhang Shicheng as the Yin of Xinghua County and the Yin of Taizhou Prefecture. This is an unprecedented glory in the history of our Gaoyou Mansion. Lord Zhang has made his own contribution to the local people. He is a model of our Gaoyou Mansion, working for the court and working for the people!"

After Li Qi finished speaking, the officials below first clapped, and then the sparse others also bulged up.

"Next, please invite Lord Zhang and Mrs. Zhang to come out and toast everyone!" Li Qi said.

Zhang Yang took Ruohan's hand and slowly came out of the inner hall. Seeing Zhang Yang coming out, the people below immediately cheered.

Face work still needs to be done. Zhang Yang and other people below calmed down and said, "My lords, fellow villagers, today, first of all, welcome everyone to my wedding ceremony. This is your support and love for me. No matter how it develops in the future, I will remember everyone's affection, and I will also Keep my promise and make this place a happy place for everyone. As the new imperial magistrate, I also thank you for your support.

"Where is it, Lord Zhang." Li Qi said, "The province attaches great importance to Lord Zhang. Well, when I came here, Lord Zhao Lian, the political affairs of the province, asked me to bring a generous gift to Lord Zhang."

Li Qi shouted to the outside, "Come on, bring it!"

A familyman, holding a plate and covering a piece of red cloth, came in.

Walking to Li Qi, Li Qi unveiled the red cloth. Suddenly, the golden light shone, which turned out to be a rice bowl made of gold!

"Lord Zhao said that as an official of the imperial court, he is like holding a golden rice bowl, glorious and rich, and endless enjoyment." Li Qi said.

In order to appease Zhang Yang, Zhao Lian also spent a lot of money. He actually made a rice bowl with gold. Even if the rice bowl is very thin, he has to use a few taels of gold. The moral of this golden rice bowl is also very obvious.

How can Zhang Yang not know what Zhao Lian means? He smiled and said, "Thank you, Lord Zhao!"

When you ask for something, it's all about the lion's mouth, not to mention that now the other party is sending it on its own initiative. Zhang Yang naturally does not refuse, don't want it in vain.

"In addition, there is also a little heart I sent to Mrs. Zhang." Li Qi continued.

The second person came up with a plate and opened it. It was a string of pearl necklaces shining white, especially the largest one, which was even more dazzling. I'm afraid this string of necklaces alone would cost hundreds of taels of silver. This Li Qi was also a big deal.

Zhang Yang happily took it over and put it on Ruohan's neck.

With this precedent, other officials naturally knew what to do. They sent gifts one after another and received them, and their relationship with each other was one step closer. If they didn't ask for anything else, they just asked not to attack themselves. Thank God.

"Lord Zhang, I have also prepared a small gift for Lord Zhang, which is not respectful." There is a voice from below.

Zhang Yang looked around, a burly man. Looking at his appearance, he should be a Mongolian.

"Oh, he is the Dalu Huachi of our Gaoyou Mansion, Hadan Battle." Li Qi quickly introduced.

Without Li Qi's introduction, some of the guests below have already recognized this person. This person was rampant and bullied the people in Xinghua at the beginning. Many merchants and people have been bullied by him, but they dare not say anything.

Later, Hardan Battle was transferred, and many people were secretly glad that some businesses set off firecrackers to celebrate. He was a black sheep.

Now, seeing this guy again, he has become the Dalu Huachi of Gaoyou Mansion, and everyone's disgust has added a point.

"It turned out to be Lord Dalu Huachi, disrespectful and disrespectful." Zhang Yang didn't have any dissatisfied expression. Although he knew the evil deeds of Hadan Battle, he could not face away.

"In the future, we will often work together, and Mr. Zhang will have to work more." Hardan Battle also said, "Come on, bring up the gift!"

Four big men, carrying a big box, came to the ground breathlessly.

This Hadan Battle sent such a big gift that everyone next to him was stunned. What is in this big box?

"Lord Dalu Huachi, you're welcome. How dare I accept such a heavy gift?" Zhang Yang said. Originally, I came out to toast, but I didn't expect that I hadn't toasted, but I made a small fortune first.

"Don't be embarrassed. This gift is specially prepared for Lord Zhang." When Hardan Battle finally said the word "prepared", he was harsh.

At this time, four big men just carried the box to the front of Zhang Yang, and the mouth of the box was facing Zhang Yang.

Hearing the word "prepare", they put down the box at the same time. The big man in front of the left pressed the mechanism next to the box with his hand.

"Wh, th, thuff." Suddenly, three holes were opened in the front panel of the box, and three arrows with a sound flew out.

"Kill the rebel Zhang Shicheng!" The four big men were the closest to Zhang Yang. They twitched from the side of the box, and four sharp waist knives appeared in front of Zhang Yang. They rushed up and approached Zhang Yang.

"Today is your death!" Hadan Battle shouted, "Those who rebel against the court will be killed without mercy!" He shot the arrow of the cuffs into the sky, signaling the soldiers who were ambushed outside.

The situation suddenly changed!

(to be continued)