Chapter 132: The Duke Zhongqin's Residence Came to Visit, and Mrs. Wu Presented a Visiting Card

The next day, before noon, the envoys of the two countries left the capital.

Wei Yuan and several officials including the Minister of the Honglu Temple saw them off.

As soon as the envoys left, the Minister of the Honglu Temple Hong Yizhen felt relieved.

"The envoys of various countries, especially Liaoxia, are the most difficult to deal with."

"Fortunately, this time, General Wei will assist you."

Wei Yuan said: "Since the end of the battle in Daizhou, there will be no war between our Great Zhou and Liaoxia in the short term."

"If nothing unexpected happens, the two countries will also send envoys for the birthdays of the emperor and the queen next year."

"Lord Hong, you can't be as tolerant as before when facing the envoys of the two countries. The people have already complained."

How could Hong Yizhen not know?

If Wei Yuan hadn't killed the Liao envoy who made trouble in the street.

It is estimated that the whole people would spread the rumor that the Liao people are superior people and the Zhou people are inferior people.

If this word reached Zhao Zhen's ears, he would not have to do his job as the Minister of the Honglu Temple.

However, in the past, the envoys sent by the two countries were mostly military generals.

He was a weak civil official, how tough could he be?

Fortunately, Wei Yuan was responsible for entertaining the envoys of the two countries this time, and there were no major mistakes overall.

"General Wei, I have prepared some wine at home, and I want to invite my colleagues in the Honglu Temple to have a drink. I wonder if General Wei would be willing to come?"

Hong Yizhen spoke.

Wei Yuan declined, "There are still some things in the mansion, let's meet again another day."

As soon as the envoys of the two countries left, Zhao Zhen gave him a six-day vacation.

He knew that the recent free days were only these six days.

Once this period was over, the matter of forming a new army would be put on the agenda.

He didn't want to waste this time on socializing again.

Besides, Hong Yizhen was just being polite.

Seeing Wei Yuan's refusal, he didn't say much, just nodded and let it go.

He was a civil official, so he didn't want to be involved with Wei Yuan.

It would be good if he didn't offend him.

After all, their future careers will go in different directions, and they will not have much interaction.

——

The news that Wei Yuan was appointed as the right assistant minister of the Ministry of War by Zhao Zhen and was given a six-day holiday had spread throughout the capital.

Because of the establishment of the new army, many military meritorious officials wanted to visit Wei Yuan.

They hoped that he could reserve a few positions for his own children.

Originally, Zhao Zhen thought that the establishment of the new army would not be disclosed for the time being.

However, if the bigger farts in the palace were spread out, it would be like a dragon turning over.

Therefore, the establishment of the new army could not be unknown to people outside the palace, especially the noble families who were always keeping an eye on the latest developments of the court.

What Wei Yuan did not expect was that the first person to visit him was actually the Zhongqin Marquis's Mansion.

The Zhongqin Marquis's wife, the eldest son Yuan Wenchun, the second son Yuan Wenshao, all came.

They also brought a lot of valuable gifts.

Those gifts were a double whammy for the Zhongqin Marquis's Mansion, which was on the decline.

If Minglan had not told him about Hualan yesterday, he would not bother to care about the Zhongqin Marquis's Mansion.

But since he had already promised to prepare a gift for Hualan in front of his elder sister Wei Shuyi, it would not be good to refuse the Zhongqin Marquis's Mansion.

So he just met her.

At this moment, in the main hall of the Zhongyong Marquis's Mansion.

Zhongqin Marquis was not in good health. When he saw Wei Yuan, he was too excited and coughed a few times. After calming down, he sat on the chair and bowed:

"My health has been getting worse in the past few years. I'm sorry to make you laugh."

Wei Yuan drank a sip of tea, "If you are not in good health, just stay at home. Why do you have to come here?"

Zhongqin Marquis looked embarrassed.

His wife slowly said:

"Our family and the Sheng family are about to become relatives, and you are also related to the Sheng family. It is reasonable for us to come to visit you."

"It's just that I came here rashly without presenting a visiting card. Please forgive me, Lord Zhongyong."

Wei Yuan said seriously: "The word forgiveness is too much."

At this time, the eldest son Yuan Wenchun bowed and said: "Lord Wei, in terms of relationship, you are the elder of me and Wen Shao. We came here with our parents today mainly to reminisce with you."

"In the past few years, when I was in Yangzhou, I didn't communicate much with you. I still feel resentful when I think of it. Recently, I heard that you just took a day off, so I came to visit."

To be honest, he didn't expect it even if he did it again.

The former militia commander actually grew up to be a third-rank official of the current dynasty.

And he was also conferred a title.

This is really amazing.

Wei Yuan smiled, "Nothing else?"

Lord Zhongqin looked embarrassed and hesitated to speak.

Wei Yuan remained calm and continued to drink tea.

For a moment, the atmosphere became strangely quiet.

About half a cup of tea had passed.

Zhongqinbo glanced at Yuan Wenshao.

The latter stood up tremblingly and bowed:

"Uncle."

Before he finished speaking, he was interrupted by Wei Yuan, "Who is your uncle?"

Yuan Wenshao hurriedly said: "You are a legitimate relative of the Sheng family. Everyone in Bianjing knows that Hualan and I are about to get married, so you are naturally..."

Zhongqinbo glared at him fiercely and bowed his hands and said: "My son is ignorant, I hope General Wei will not be angry?"

You haven't married Hualan yet, and you are just trying to make a relative?

Besides, have you forgotten what Wei Yuan said at Madam Wu's polo field?

She only has Sheng Minglan as her niece!

Talk nonsense! How can you ask for help?

"General Wei, in fact, we came here today because the two families are closely related. Can you let my useless son go to the new army?"

Zhongqinbo finally told the purpose of this trip.

Unexpectedly, Wei Yuan pretended to be stunned at first, and then he was furious and said:

"How dare you!"

"The establishment of a new army is a secret of our Great Zhou. Who told you that?"

"If this gets out, and the news of the establishment of a new army is leaked by you, how many heads do you have? Are you going to die?"

His words really scared Zhongqinbo and his family.

Zhongqinbo hurriedly said, "General Wei, this matter has spread everywhere."

Wei Yuan frowned, "Who did you hear that from? This general will severely report him to the emperor!"

"Now that the envoys of the two countries have just left, the matter of forming a new army has been leaked out. This is a serious crime!"

Zhongqinbo hurriedly stood up, "General Wei, it's all my fault. I was too talkative. I hope you can forgive me!"

Wei Yuan snorted and said earnestly:

"I hope Zhongqinbo will keep his mouth shut about the matter of forming a new army! Otherwise, His Majesty will be furious if he knows!"

Zhongqinbo bowed and said, "Please rest assured, General Wei, we will never talk nonsense. We will leave now!"

The devil kept his mouth shut.

It was just an excuse to drive people away.

How could Zhongqinbo not know?

He was a man who wanted to save face. If Wei Yuan gave him a way out, he would go down. Otherwise, in the end, both families would be in trouble.

When Zhongqinbo and his family were about to leave, Wei Yuan returned the gifts they had sent.

Anyway, the trip of the Duke of Zhongqin was a loss of face.

After all, the gifts sent out were sent back by others.

But what can they do?

They really can't afford to offend Wei Yuan!

After the people from the Duke of Zhongqin left.

Zhen'er, who was responsible for taking care of Wei Yuan's daily life, asked with concern:

"Master, you also returned the gifts they sent. Will they bear a grudge?"

Wei Yuan did not respond.

He just thought to himself, who made the Duke of Zhongqin be blinded by lard.

Needless to say, how much the government attaches importance to the establishment of a new army.

Others are still watching, but the Duke of Zhongqin came to the pole.

If I give you a good face, once the wound is pierced, will I still be alive?

Will I still be in the court?

How many people are watching me?

A bunch of idiots.

They don't come when they should come, but they come when they shouldn't come. How can such a family survive in the capital?

Don't you know how to avoid suspicion? Don't you know how to avoid being the first bird? Don't you know how to judge the situation?

You call me uncle with a flattering face, and still want to find a job in the new army? It's better to daydream more realistically.

In any case, the fact that the Zhongqin Marquis's mansion visited Wei Yuan, but was refused by Wei Yuan to accept the gift, was spreading all over Bianjing at a very fast speed.

The Zhongqin Marquis's mansion lost face, and Wei Yuan retained the trust in front of Zhao Zhen.

What Wei Yuan didn't expect was that just after the Zhongqin Marquis's family left, the Yongchang Earl's mansion sent a visiting card, saying that Madam Wu would visit him tomorrow.

Wei Yuan looked at the visiting card and chuckled, "I haven't seriously warned you about the matter of Ming girl, but you came here by yourself."

"Yuan Wenshao is not qualified to join the new army, let alone Liang Han."

In fact, they can come, as a squad leader or a captain, as for higher positions, they must not be given.

But do they like the squad leader or the captain? They don't like it at all.

He secretly thought that Madam Wu also came for this matter.

——

Later.

Sheng Hong and his family came to Shou'an Hall to have dinner with Old Madam Sheng.

Every month, there is always a big family gathering.

During the meal, Sheng Hong said:

"Your Majesty issued an imperial decree today. Your Majesty has appointed Ming'er's uncle as the Right Vice Minister of the Ministry of War. From now on, he can participate in military and political affairs."

"Loyal and Brave Earl, you really have the emperor's heart."

Hearing this, Wei Shuyi and his mother consciously chose to remain silent.

Because Lin Qinshuang and her daughter were beaten with a stick and had not recovered yet, they did not participate in today's gathering.

Old Madam Sheng smiled and said, "Brother Yuan has added another burden, which is a good thing. After all, he is also a legitimate relative of our Sheng family."

Sheng Hong nodded, "Mother is right, but I heard that the family of the Zhongqin Marquis's Mansion went to Brother Yuan's place today, and then I don't know what happened. They were driven out by Brother Yuan, and even the gifts sent by the Yuan family were not accepted."

"After all, the Yuan family is going to marry our Sheng family. Once this matter is made, it is really embarrassing for our family to be caught in the middle."

Hearing about the Yuan family.

Hua Lan, who was concentrating on eating, felt nervous.

The breakup between the Wei family and the Yuan family seemed to have nothing to do with her.

However, she guessed that the Yuan family went to the Zhongyong Marquis' Mansion more or less because of the face of the Sheng family.

Otherwise, I haven't heard of any dealings between the Wei and Yuan families.

Today, the uncle of the Wei family did not give face to the Yuan family. If I marry him, I will blame this on myself.

Thinking of this, Hua Lan sighed and lost her appetite.

What kind of person is the uncle of the Wei family? It is no exaggeration to say that it is unparalleled in the world.

Can't you, the Yuan family, be quiet?

How can our Sheng family have any face in the eyes of the uncle of the Wei family?

If it were not for the help of Aunt Wei and Sixth Sister, I am afraid that even we would not be able to climb up to the high branches of the Loyal and Brave Marquis's Mansion.