Wang Ling was still gathering troops in Shouchun, and he had already gathered a large number of troops.
But suddenly, the fast horses from the north came to report that Qin Liang led the elite army of King Qin, defeated Sima Yi's army of more than 100,000 people at Yique Pass, and entered Luoyang!
Most of the people seemed to have not come back to their senses. After people listened to the urgent report for a while, the noise in the palace gradually started. People were in high spirits, marveling, celebrating, and talking all over the place.
With this attack of troops, even before the troops gathered together and Wang Ling was still young, he had already won the battle!
When Wang Guang heard the news, the fear in his heart was swept away at first.
After a while, he gradually realized that the Wang family seemed to be about to become the most powerful family in the Wei Dynasty! Before, he was only worried about what would happen if he failed, but suddenly he was not prepared. The situation changed too fast.
But no one thought it was because Wang Ling was too slow. The elite troops had already been dispatched, and it was very cumbersome to gather troops. Therefore, it was not that Wang Ling and others were slow, but that Qin Liang was too fast.
Just as the official Lao Jing said with emotion at this time: "Qin Zhongming is really a warrior with great speed!"
The urgent report Shouchun had received earlier was that King Qin's army was preparing to march directly to Luoyang. Naturally, some people in the Yangzhou Governor's Mansion thought it was too aggressive, but now that they had won, everyone no longer had to pay attention to their differences.
At this time, most people began to agree with this idea: after Sima Yi takes control of Luoyang, his strength will be very great. Only by seizing the short opportunity and using his troops quickly can King Qin's army have a chance to win!
Everyone understands the truth, but when it comes to their own wealth and life, there are not many people who can remain unwavering and insist on their opinions.
People were talking about it for a while, but only one sentence from the general Wang Yu made Wang Ling pay attention and pay special attention. What Wang Yu said was: "Humanity is that Wang Jingxing's granddaughter marries well, but she is still not as good as the granddaughter of the Governor Wang."
Only the Wang family and old retainers knew the inside story of these old things. Wang Guang naturally knew it too. When he heard this, he couldn't help but glance at his general Wang Yu.
Wang Jingxing is Wang Lang. Although they both have the surname Wang, Wang Lang is the Wang family of Donghai. Not only are the two Wang families not the same family, but they also have subtle comparisons and conflicts.
In fact, there is no direct grudge between the two Wang families, they are just intrigues and dislikes of each other, especially Wang Ling and Wang Lang, who have always been at odds with each other.
At first, Wang Ling's father Wang Yun used a honey trap to preside over the murder of Dong Zhuo. However, Dong Zhuo's subordinates retaliated and Wang Yun's family living in Luoyang were killed. The Wang Ling brothers climbed over the wall and ran back to Taiyuan. Later, Wang Ling
I heard that Wang Lang was gloating about his misfortune, so he felt resentful.
Later, the world was in chaos and many things happened. Wang Ling no longer cared about the old grudges, but he always had a bad attitude toward Wang Lang. Wang Lang knew it well.
Therefore, the two of them often competed against each other, but they did not break up. They would compete no matter what. For example, when Wang Ling was in Qingzhou, he got a very powerful subordinate officer, who is now the prefect of Anfeng County, Wang Ji and Wang Lang.
So he encouraged Sima Yi to send Wang Ji away; Wang Ling refused to let him go, and was even impeached by Wang Lang.
After Wang Lang died, Wang Ling was secretly happy and said in public that only those who are older and live longer are virtuous.
When Wang Su, who was mourning his father after his death, found out, he deliberately spread his words to Wang Ling's ears... to the effect that Wang Lang's granddaughter was married to the Sima family, a wealthy family in Hanoi, but Wang Ling's granddaughter seemed to be summoning him.
Son-in-law.
This is the origin of what Wang Yu said. The inside story is very complicated. Most people present have no idea what is going on. Only a few people such as Wang Guang know what Wang Yu means.
Sure enough, Wang Ling said with some pride: "The Wang Lang family just wants to join other families through marriage."
After he finished speaking, he turned his attention to Wang Guangdao: "Gongyuan knows people, and heroes do not care about their origin."
Wang Guang was speechless for a moment, because he didn't marry his daughter because he knew talented people.
At that time, Wang Guang was just anxious to marry off his legitimate daughter, and at the same time, he wanted to avoid his in-laws from gossiping about the Wang family. Qin Liang's family status was just right, and he was good in other aspects. How could Wang Guang know in advance?
Will Qin Liang help the Wang family do such a big thing?
Just a month ago, Wang Guang was opposed to Qin Liang's idea. Unexpectedly, now, the Wang family is suddenly becoming the most powerful family in the world!
Lao Jing said: "The Wang family of Taiyuan has always been the humerus of the country. In the late Han Dynasty, Dong Zhuo was killed. Today, Sima Yi is killed! Eradicate the traitors and loyal ministers of the country."
Wang Ling looked happy and immediately ordered: "Bring out all the wine and we will have a celebration banquet this afternoon!"
Everyone agreed.
Inside and outside the Dudu's Mansion, more and more people came, and it became more and more lively. People had not started fighting yet, and they could directly hold a celebration banquet. Not only did everyone save their wealth and lives, but their official career became brighter, and everyone was very happy.
The celebration banquet was held in the afternoon, which was a dinner party. Wang Guang returned to the inner house first, then stopped by to find his daughter Wang Lingjun and tell her the good news.
At the ceremony, his sister Wang Xuanji was also there, as was his granddaughter's wet nurse, Wengshi. Wang Guang was in a good mood, so he couldn't help teasing the child first and taught her: "Call me grandma."
Lingjun's voice said: "Ayu can't speak yet."
Wang Guang then asked Weng to take the child away, and then said directly: "Zhongming led his army and entered Luoyang. Sima Yi's more than 100,000 people were defeated at Yique Pass, and the battle of King Qin is over."
Lingjun's cheeks were red and he said softly: "We have been quarreling in the front hall for so long, and I got the news. It's such a happy event."
Wang Guang finally couldn't help but sigh with emotion: "Without Zhongming, the whole Wang family would be dead! Indeed, only at this time can the Luoyang army be defeated."
Lingjun laughed out loud and immediately covered his mouth with his wide sleeves.
Wang Guang glanced at her: "Why are you laughing at me?"
Lingjun shook his head and said with a smile: "No, I'm just happy that no one will have to worry about it anymore."
Wang Guang nodded and glanced sideways at the silent Xuan Ji. Xuan Ji just said something when she was greeting her, and then she stood there silently with no expression on her face, as if she was distracted.
He then turned around and asked your Majesty in a low voice: "Zhongming has never complained about you?"
Ling Jun stopped smiling and said helplessly: "Father, please don't mention the things that have passed."
Wang Guang looked at the beautiful Wang Xuanji again. Back in Luoyang, he had heard that Qin Liang had known Xuanji before they got married. Later, Xuanji left home, and he had suspected that Qin Zhongming had an affair with Xuanji.
But now that I think about it, it is not a bad thing to give Xuan Ji to Qin Zhongming, as long as it is not made public.
After all, the marriage between the Wang family and the Qin family brought immeasurable huge gains. Wang Lingjun, who connected the two in-laws, was innocent but had problems. Wang Guang always felt that he had deceived Qin Zhongming, so it would be good to give him some compensation. Unfortunately, Xuanji's seniority
No, this kind of compensation cannot be put on the surface. Wang Guang turned his head and glanced at the direction where the noise came from, and couldn't help but sigh and said: "I know you don't like the excitement. There is a celebration banquet in the afternoon, and it will be quiet tomorrow.
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Ling Jun said: "Now I think it would be nice to be more lively."
Wang Guang said casually: "Your temperament seems to have changed a bit."
Your Majesty didn't say much and asked, "When will we return to Luoyang?"
When Xuan Ji heard this, her face became slightly brighter, and she seemed to be listening attentively.
Wang Guang replied: "We won't know until a few days later. All the soldiers and horses in Yangzhou cannot leave. We still have to guard against Soochow. You must make arrangements."
The celebration banquet would be attended by the female relatives of his colleagues, and the banquets for men and women were separate. However, Lingjun did not seem to like that kind of occasion, so Wang Guang did not force it. After talking for a while, he said goodbye and went out.
...Wang Guang walked away along the corridor, Xuan Ji stood there and watched. At this time, she looked sideways, and Wang Lingjun slowly put away his polite etiquette.
Xuan Ji looked at Wang Gongyuan's back and whispered: "Eldest brother must be suspicious of me. I didn't say anything just now, but he kept looking at me."
Because Wang Ling was always away from home in the past, and Wang Gongyuan was the head of the family in the Wang family's residence in Luoyang, Xuanji had always paid attention to her words and deeds in front of Wang Gongyuan. So when she was talking about Qin Zhongming just now, Xuanji was afraid that she would be confused if she cared, so she showed it in her expression
Something strange happened, so I used the technique of "emptying the mind."
But it seems to have no effect, Wang Gongyuan still pays attention to Xuan Ji.
Wang Lingjun showed a smile, glanced at Xuan Ji with a smile, then turned around and entered the room.
Xuanji followed and asked like Wang Gongyuan: "Why are you laughing?"
Wang Lingjun said softly: "My aunt's matter doesn't matter anymore. My father cares about the reputation of the Wang family, but what he really cares about is the family's power. Now Zhongming has saved the Wang family from annihilation and has become one of the most powerful families in the Wei Dynasty. My father still cares about the family's reputation."
Do you care about my aunt?"
When Xuanji heard this, she thought about it and felt it made sense.
But seeing that Lingjun has a pure and beautiful face, and the smile in those clear eyes has a different meaning.
Xuanji thought to herself that she had been worried about the precariousness of her livelihood before. Perhaps her thoughts were indeed different from those of a real nobleman. She couldn't help but whispered: "After all, I am not a member of the Wang family, and it is different from what you think."
Wang Lingjun said, "I am from the Wang family, but I have always been with Mrs. Bai, and I was not at the Wang family when I was a child. I only saw less of her." She then added, "I don't have to worry about anything anymore."
Xuan Ji breathed a sigh of relief and smiled: "Zhong Ming is really powerful, no one in the world can be his opponent!"
Wang Lingjun also smiled.
Xuanji paused for a moment and said thoughtfully: "But now that Zhongming has become a hero in Luoyang, I don't know how many women want to throw himself into his arms."
Wang Lingjun said disapprovingly: "It's just that I'm giving an advantage to an outsider. It's not an important matter. I don't bother to care about him. He listens to me and won't bring people back easily. We don't have to deal with people with all kinds of strange temperaments, so we can save a lot of worry."
She didn't care that Lingjun was Zhongming's legitimate first wife. When Xuanji heard this, she curled her lips and said quietly: "Even Empress Dowager Guo is like him, others are nothing."
Wang Lingjun glanced at the door of the outer room and whispered: "The Queen Mother Guo is a good person, but she is different from us. She is from the palace."