Chapter 113: Golden Sword for Protecting the Country

Xiao Yan had been psychologically prepared for a long time, and he was still shocked by the scene in front of the door in the afternoon. According to the observation of Gao Zhan and several guards, the team of officials who came to congratulate Xiao Yan's housewarming was arranged for a few miles.

Those officials did not follow the team, but gathered in the small square in front of Xiao Yan's house with invitations and gift lists, with thousands of people.

Yue Fei, Zhu Shengfei, Liang Hongyu Kang Yuanzhi and some second-grade and above officials were welcomed into the house by Xiao Yan.

The most eye-catching thing is the minister Bian Changqing of the Ministry of War. He came early and was actually welcomed into the house by Xiao Yan's own soldiers. Even some of his subordinates followed him. Looking at the official uniforms of those bureaucrats, there were even some low-level officials of six or seven grades, which made those three or four officials waiting outside angry, but When he saw that Xiao Yan's own soldiers were particularly polite to those low-quality officials, he couldn't help but look confused.

Bian Changqing now feels that he has the most honorable face. He not only greeted him in person, but also invited his subordinates in. At this time, all the officials at the scene did not have it. Of course, he knew in his heart that this may be a stale face. Thinking of this, I couldn't help looking at the stereotypes.

Chen Jue didn't expect that today's scene was so big, and when he came in, he saw some officials who usually didn't have to look directly at him looking at him with envy. The little vanity in his heart also suddenly swelled. After coming in, he saw that he was sitting with officials like mountains and drinking tea, and the tea was good. A few bowls, as in a dream, look at the colleagues who came with me.

Xiao Yan sat on the main seat and whispered this to these people, and his attitude towards Bian Changqing can be seen at a glance, which is particularly close.

Bian Changqing was secretly happy. Seeing Xiao Yan's attitude, he knew that his gift was right this time. After Xiao Yan left, he immediately asked Xiao Yan's words and deeds after his arrival. After he knew Xiao Yan's intention, he thought about it for a while and finally came up with a solution.

Seeing that Xiao Yan and his own guard Gao Zhan rode the horse, there were 18 people who were shrewd and strong, but the horse was an ordinary northern military horse. Although it was not bad, it was not a good horse after all. Bian Changqing was moved and led everyone to the Taifu Temple to choose 18 horses for Xiao Yan for training. A good-good horse, every one is extraordinary.

At that time, the Song court had extremely strict control over the army and horses at the beginning of the founding of the People's Republic of China. After the Southern Song Dynasty, because horses were not produced in the south, the control of horses was better than before. Although Bian Changqing was a minister of the Ministry of War, it was also a great crime to give private individuals what was made public. However, since the Jin people invaded the south, these systems were lax, that is, In this way, Bian Changqing only gave Xiao Yan 18 horses, and he didn't dare to make his own decision.

In addition, I heard that Xiao Yan also wanted to find a few crossbows, but there was no suitable one. No matter when it was not suitable, Bian Changqing chose 500 well-made slightly smaller ones and sent them to Xiao Yan's house with thousands of arrows.

Sure enough, Xiao Yan was full of praise after seeing Bian Changqing's gift, and after seeing those horses, he appreciated Bian Changqing's carefulness.

All military supplies in the Song Dynasty, including war horses, will have special logos, and the better Liangju Shenjun has a royal mark on the horse's buttocks. In order to eliminate these marks without hurting the horse's muscles and bones, Bian Changqing has made a lot of efforts.

Seeing Xiao Yan overjoyed, he felt that his hard work had not been in vain. At this time, Bian Changqing's psychology was extremely relaxed.

Everyone was drinking tea and chatting in the hall. When Bian Changqing came, he looked at the door of Xiao Yan's house, but it was empty and there was no plaque. He was thinking about whether to find a topic to ask, and he was still thinking about how to make him speak!

Lan Gui, the red chamberlain beside Zhao Gou, came down to the hall under the guidance of Gao Zhan, followed by six young chamberlains holding brocade boxes. Xiao Yan saw that he dared to greet Lan Ji's intention. Both of them knew his intention. After a greeting, Lan Ji came to the south of the middle hall in front of the hall and shouted, "There is an imperial decree."

The people in the hall hurriedly knelt down with Xiao Yan. After Lan Yu's opening remarks, he then read, "Xiao Yan's real national affairs, I hereby reward a pair of jade Ruyi, eight ingots of gold ingots..., a plaque of the Beihou Mansion of Qinshu Town, hope Xiao Yan..."

After reading, Xiao Yan Xie En finished and just stood up with everyone. Unexpectedly, Lan Wei took another order from the servant, "Empress dowager's decree."

As soon as he stood up and was about to kneel, Xiao Yan was slanderous, so you couldn't read it together, but he couldn't. He had to kneel down with everyone again. The intention was similar, nothing more than some rewards, but in the end, it surprised Xiao Yan and everyone. "Give me a golden sword. If an official below the fourth grade violates the national law, it will be a great sin. The extreme can be cut first and played later.

After listening to Lan Wei's edict, he knew that Lan Kui was shouting. Xiao Yan and others seemed to have woken up. Although they only care about officials below the fourth grade, this power is too great. Since the founding of the Song Dynasty, it goes without saying that there are few military generals who are not valued, even civil officials.

After standing up, Xiao Yan blinked at Lan gui and wanted to ask what was going on. Langui shrugged his shoulders to mean that he didn't know, but he still said, "The Empress Dowager had to accept such adopted sons as Marquis Xiao in her later years. Needless to say, she was happy. More importantly, there were some things that Marquis Xiao was doing for the country in Jiankang. After knowing it, he kept praising the marquis as the pillar of the country. For this reason, in order for the marquis to work more safely for the country after his Majesty's discussion, he specially gave him a golden sword to protect the country, hoping to sweep away the demon atmosphere for the Song Dynasty, clarify the world, and return the grand event of the founding of the Song Dynasty.

It's okay if Lan Wei doesn't say it. This includes Xiao Yan and the people are even more like falling into the fog. Where is it? 'sweeping away the demon atmosphere and clarify Yuyu', but everyone understands the meaning of Zhao Gu's words with the Empress Dowager Longyou, that is, Xiao Yan represents the royal family and the Song Dynasty. If anyone can't get along with him, it will be with The emperor and the court couldn't get along.

After Lan Jue's own affairs, she also put down her air and smiled and said to Xiao Yan, "Before coming, your majesty has an edict that Xiao Yan does not have to go to the palace today to thank you. It's not too late to enter the palace tomorrow morning."

"Old slave, I ran all the way. At this time, my mouth was dry and I asked the marquis to enjoy a bowl of tea." Lan Kui joked again.

At this time, the tense faces of the crowd eased a little. As for the announcement to the crowd behind and the arrangement of free people to welcome the plaque, Xiao Yan did not have to think too much.

When night fell, because too many people came, Xiao Yan had to arrange to put the banquet in the small square in front of the door. The square was surrounded by the guard of the Hou Mansion. In the square, there was brightly lit wine and hot ears. The candlelight flashed brightly on the tip of the guard's gun from time to time in the breeze, which was unique. A feast.

' flattery and saliva are flying, and wine and delicious food are shared. After a while, Xiao Yan was a little drunk even if he drank slowly. Looking at the brightly lit square, Xiao Yan's thoughts did not know where to drift until Yue Lin came to her side and pulled him. Xiao Yan came back to his senses. He whispered, "I don't know whether it's right or wrong."