Chapter 225 Wearing Armor and Carrying a Sword, Guarding the Forbidden Area!

From the position of commander in front of the palace, the next step is to be the prime minister, or the official of the border, who is responsible for the country's dynasty and eternal rule.

Currently, Zhang Fu is in the position of prime minister.

The British Duke and Marquis Ningyuan worked hard for most of their lives before they managed to get here.

However, it only took Wei Yuan a few years to make those who came after him feel like they were looking up at a high mountain and intimidated.

Of course, many people also badmouthed him again.

You have achieved this position at this age, is there still a way to go in the future?

If there is no way forward, wouldn't it be the end?

When Gan Luo became prime minister at the age of twelve, what could he do?

At this moment, in the Hou Mansion.

Even Zhang Guifen is worried about this problem.

"The commander-in-chief and envoys in front of the palace are now in extremely high positions. What should I do in the future?"

future?

It's not that Wei Yuan hasn't considered it.

He imagined his best ending in peacetime.

It is nothing more than bringing peace to the great Zhou Yongzhen.

But before that, he had to sit in the highest position as a minister.

As for whether there is a chance to go further, at least, he has no such idea now, but he is also thinking about himself and the Wei family in the future, secretly accumulating strength.

"Xiang Han said that it is an extraordinary period. Now the official body is in poor health and I don't know whether it can recover. There are treacherous clouds inside and outside the court, and undercurrents are surging."

"Changzhi guards the borders, guards the interior for her husband, and the family guards Xixia. Only in this way can we ensure that there will be no chaos in the country in case of emergency."

When a country is most vulnerable and in crisis, it is when power changes.

Han Zhang even boldly activated Wei Yuan as a precaution.

It can be seen that it is really time to be prepared.

As for whether Zhao Zhen can survive this test, no one is sure.

"If you are bored these days, just call Minglan to accompany you."

"While Your Majesty is recovering from illness, I may have to stay in the palace."

"If something happens, I will order someone to notify you. Then stay at home and don't go anywhere."

"I have transferred three hundred personal guards here, just in case."

After hearing what Wei Yuan said, how could Zhang Guifen not realize the seriousness of the matter?

She asked nervously: "Is there really such a possibility?"

Wei Yuan shook his head, "I don't know, just say a few words behind closed doors."

As soon as he finished speaking, he saw that the maids serving him and the two of them had already left.

Then, Wei Yuan lowered his voice and continued: "As a husband, I really hope that the official family can survive this test."

Zhang Guifen blinked, not daring to say anything, so she could only listen.

Wei Yuan added: "In the eyes of outsiders, only when the prince ascends the throne can I hope to take a further step and become the minister of the prime minister."

"But once the official family comes, the world will be in chaos. If the Liao thieves take the opportunity to cross the Great Wall, neither Chang Zhi nor I may be able to stop them."

Based on the actual situation of the Zhou Dynasty, if a national war really started and faced Liao and Xia at the same time, like Wei Yuan and Zhang Fu, there would be no guarantee of victory.

Especially when the throne changes.

After all, in the face of the general trend, personal ability is often insignificant.

The words he said were too big for a woman named Zhang Guifen.

But Wei Yuan could only say these words to Zhang Guifen.

As long as he is not a fool, no one will hope that something will really happen to Zhao Zhen.

Otherwise, it would really be a disaster.

The next day.

Wei Yuan went to the palace as an errand.

With him personally in charge of the ban, not to mention Zhao Zhen and the prince, even Han Zhang could have a good sleep.

now.

In the mansion of Zhongyong Hou.

Mrs. Zhao from Zhao's Tea Shop arrived as promised.

As soon as she arrived at the house, Minglan followed closely behind her.

When you arrive at a pavilion in the backyard.

Mrs. Zhao couldn't help being shocked and said: "If there is no one to lead the way, I'm afraid the slave family will get lost."

She is also quite knowledgeable and has been to many places, but this is her first time seeing a house as big as the Marquis Mansion.

Minglan on the side smiled and said: "It would be nice to come more often. The first time I came, I was a little lost."

Zhang Guifen rolled her eyes at her and said, "Are you lost? You already have some road sickness."

After saying that, he looked at Madam Zhao and asked, "What tea art are you going to teach us today?"

Madam Zhao thought for a while and said: "Last time when Lord Wei was in Hangzhou, he drank purple perilla drink. Miss Minglan already knows about this practice, but there may still be some details missing."

"Why don't you teach Madam and girl Zisu Yinzi how to do it today?"

Zhang Guifen nodded, "Let's get started."

Minglan asked curiously: "I heard that my uncle has been promoted again? At dinner last night, my father said that my uncle is now a very human minister and the best military general?"

Although the position of Privy Councilor has been held by military generals, it is not only held by military generals.

Therefore, this position cannot be said to be exclusive to military commanders.

But the commander-in-chief in front of the palace is the pinnacle of the path that a military commander can take.

Further up are some honorary titles such as honorary officers.

"It's okay for others to say this as a general. You are your uncle's niece, so you can't say it."

"The more uncle you get promoted, the more we have to keep a low profile on weekdays."

Zhang Guifen spoke slowly.

Minglan nodded, "Last night my father wanted me to ask about my uncle's official affairs, but I refused, otherwise I was afraid of big trouble."

Zhang Guifen said with a look of relief: "As long as you know, let's not worry about matters in the court. Your uncle and the others will take care of it. The sky will not fall."

Minglan said no more.

Mrs. Zhao, who was sitting aside, was so stunned that she didn't even dare to say anything.

Even the women related to Marquis Zhongyong always talk about some amazing things, let alone Marquis Zhongyong himself?

If you hear some words with your left ear, your right ear must go out immediately, otherwise, as Miss Minglan said, there may be a big disaster.

While the three girls were making tea, Zhang Guifen looked at Mrs. Zhao and asked curiously:

"Shopkeeper Zhao's tea art is pretty good. With this skill, it's possible to make a living in the capital. Why did he get into a lawsuit?"

Even if the government officials want to cause trouble for her again, they will have to wait until one day she doesn't come to teach Zhang Guifen tea art.

This is the deterrent power of the Zhongyong Hou Mansion.

Mrs. Zhao briefly explained the whole story clearly.

She was born as a geisha and was of low status in the Zhou Dynasty.

Later, relying on the savings he saved bit by bit, he reluctantly redeemed his citizenship and later opened a small tea shop in Hangzhou.

At that time, she fell in love with a scholar, and the two of them even made a private agreement for life.

As a result, I found out now that the scholar was just after her money. He used hers and ate hers. She even had to pay for the travel expenses to Beijing to take the exam.

Unexpectedly, the examination was not held this year.

But the scholar with the compound surname Ouyang stayed in Beijing and did not write to Mrs. Zhao.

She had no choice but to come to the capital, but unexpectedly discovered that the scholar with the compound surname Ouyang was actually in the family of an official.

He asked Mrs. Zhao to be his concubine, but Mrs. Zhao refused. After going back and forth, the two had a verbal conflict.

The man with the compound surname Ouyang wanted to drive Mrs. Zhao out of the capital.

Hearing this, Zhang Guifen asked curiously: "What is the relationship between Ouyang and Uncle Ouyang Yong, the political advisor of the dynasty?"

Uncle Ouyang Yong? Participate in political affairs?

No matter how ignorant Mrs. Zhao is, she can't possibly not know about Uncle Ouyang Yong.

In her heart, Uncle Ouyang Yong is a character that only exists in folklore. Like Wei Yuan, he is a well-deserved Optimus Prime.

How could a scholar named Ouyang have a relationship with such a big shot?

Mrs. Zhao shook her head and said, "I have heard of Mr. Ouyang. Although they are both named Ouyang, they are not related at all."

Zhang Guifen nodded, "The official who the unscrupulous man climbed up to is an official of the Ministry of Personnel. Wang Shangshu of the Ministry of Personnel has a good relationship with my family. I met Wang Shangshu another day. I said a few words to him, and the matter ended here. ”

Wang Shangshu of the Ministry of Personnel?

Minister? !

Hearing this, Mrs. Zhao was startled and said quickly: "How dare you trouble the noble Lord to intervene in these trivial matters of the slave family?"

Zhang Guifen shook her head and said: "It doesn't matter, it's just a matter of words. That Wang Shangshu hates evil very much. If he knew that there were such officials under his rule, he would not be lenient. Then Ouyang's future would end here." ”

As soon as these words came out, Madam Zhao burst into tears of gratitude and fear.

With just one sentence, the future of a talented scholar was cut short?

Is this the confidence of the dignified and brave Madam of the Hou Mansion?

Simply incredible!

"Then Ouyang still has fame after all."

Mrs. Zhao was worried.

Zhang Guifen raised the corners of her mouth slightly and said with a smile: "One day he won't have that so-called fame."

Hearing the sound, Mrs. Zhao suddenly stopped what she was doing, knelt down to her and said:

"Madam has been so kind to me, and now I let her get involved in this matter. I really don't know how to be grateful."

Zhang Guifen winked at Baozhu on the side.

Baozhu helped her up, and then everyone heard Zhang Guifen slowly say:

"I help you because you are a woman. As a woman, if you have been wronged, you should not let those unscrupulous people go unpunished. You should give them the retribution they deserve."

"Secondly, my help is not in vain. If you are free from now on, come and teach me how to make Congcha."

"If one day, the Marquis Mansion entertains guests, and if you have nothing to do, you can come and make some tea in person, how about that?"

First of all, Mrs. Zhao’s tea is really delicious.

If the Hou Mansion entertains guests in the future and uses her to make tea, it will definitely be different.

After all, in the past, Zhang Guifen did not have to interact with the female family members of various noble families.

But now, she is not only the daughter of the British father-in-law and his wife, but also the eldest daughter of the Zhongyong Hou Mansion.

It is rare to invite family members of distinguished families to come from time to time.

When women gather together, they are not like men who enjoy drinking.

More often, it’s about enjoying the fragrance of tea.

While the three girls were having tea and talking, suddenly, Tian Zhen came over in a hurry and said: "Madam, the Marquis is back and said he wanted to bathe in armor and saber."

Wearing armor and saber?

Could something have happened?

Thinking of this, Zhang Guifen suddenly stood up and walked quickly to the room where Wei Yuan kept his armor and weapons.

Minglan was also worried that something might happen, so she followed closely behind.

Mrs. Zhao had an acquaintance with Wei Yuan, but later she heard that if it hadn't been for his words, her shop in Hangzhou would have closed down long ago.

So I wanted to express my gratitude, so I followed Minglan.

But as soon as I took the step, I suddenly became alert. Wouldn't it be inappropriate to express my gratitude for this?

But now that the matter was over, if she returned to the original pavilion, it would be even worse, so she simply followed.

Wait until you get to the weapons room.

Zhang Guifen and others heard Chen Daniu shouting: "That Xia Shi's nostrils are pointing up to the sky. According to me, he should be chopped off with a knife. Everything will be fine!"

Lin Zhaoyuan frowned and said, "That's something you should consider, sir. What does it have to do with you?"

Chen Daniu said: "How come it has nothing to do with me? Didn't you see what Ambassador Xia's attitude was at today's court meeting? Whether our officials are sick or not, what does it have to do with them?"

As they talked, Zhang Guifen came to them.

Chen Daniu and Lin Zhaoyuan quickly bowed and said, "I have met my sister-in-law."

Zhang Guifen frowned and said, "What happened?"

Lin Zhaoyuan said: "Xixia came to pay tribute as usual this year. After hearing what the Liao envoy said about the officials' health, they made a big fuss at the court meeting and threatened to see the officials. He said that if the officials were there, they would definitely sympathize with Xixia's difficulties and give them food and grass. winter."

When this matter was brought up, Chen Daniu became furious, "They had a disaster this year, what does it have to do with us? Those gentlemen said they should think about it, what the heck? Why did the eldest brother come to get the sword and armor himself? Just to make Xia make them look good! "

Wei Yuan came to bathe and change clothes, wearing armor and sword, hoping that nothing would happen while Zhao Zhen was bedridden.

As for Xia Shi's matter, although he was angry, for the sake of the overall situation, he still had to look at the wishes of his husband-in-law. Of course, the husband-in-law could not lose his dignity just for the sake of face, so he decided to wait and see.

Chen Daniu and others were temporarily transferred to the forbidden area by Wei Yuan today. With his own people here, if something happened, it would be easier to arrange the deployment of troops.

But no matter what, as the commander-in-chief of the Imperial Palace, Wei Yuan would only encourage the arrogance of the Liao and Xia countries if he did not adopt a tough attitude.

First the Liao envoy, and then the Xia envoy. Anyone with a discerning eye can clearly see that they are nakedly testing.

If you give in at this critical moment, something will really happen.

Therefore, Han Zhang thought over and over again and asked Wei Yuan to guard the forbidden area in armor, just to show an attitude and let the people of Liao and Xia know clearly that no matter whether the officials of Da Zhou were sick or not, if Da Zhou really wanted to go to war, Da Zhou It’s not that no one is available, nor is it that they don’t dare to fight.

Zhang Guifen said: "Brother Daniel, I am a woman who doesn't understand the affairs of the imperial court, but since it has already happened, it is useless to talk about it. Please be patient and listen to your elder brother."

Chen Daniu nodded.

Later, Zhang Guifen walked into the weapons room. At this time, Wei Yuan had already put on his armor under the service of his servants and was about to return to the forbidden area with the sword.

Zhang Guifen said timidly: "Is something big really going to happen?"

Wei Yuan shook his head and said: "Xiang Han asked me to wear armor and a sword to guard Jinzhong. He wanted to tell the Liao and Xia countries that Zhou Dynasty is ready to start a war at any time, but according to my guess, it should not be possible to start a war."

"Okay, let's wait until I get back. It's been a lot of hard work for you these past few days."

After that, he walked out of the house.

Chen Daniu and others were ready.

Minglan stepped forward, cupped her hands and said, "Uncle."

Wei Yuan nodded, "If nothing happens, I will stay with your aunt in the house for a few days."

After saying that, he left the Hou Mansion with Chen Daniu and others and headed to the palace again.

He also didn't notice Mrs. Zhao bowing to him.

It can be said that it comes in a hurry and goes in a hurry.

Minglan took Zhang Guifen's arm and said worriedly:

"Did something really happen to the court?"

Zhang Guifen patted the back of her hand gently, "With your uncle here, what can happen? Don't worry."

That was what she said, but she was also a little uneasy in her heart, and she kept looking at the direction Wei Yuan was leaving in a daze.