Four hundred and ninetieth chapters sit back and relax
A large number of common people in Waiguo Neiwu Yangyang reacted particularly enthusiastically. Probably because of the large number of people, the momentum was very huge.
As the prison cars passed by the road, the formation was spectacular. People's attention was attracted by the prison cars, and cheers came from the crowd: "Longevity for the Wei Dynasty!" However, there were also shouts and curses in the noise,
Some people were still eating food in the prison car, and the people in the car were in a miserable state.
In fact, Zhang Yi and others who really influenced the direction of the war did not show up at all. The prisoners who were displayed were all insignificant people, but they served as the focus of the people of Luoyang to release their emotions.
The long queue gradually approached Ximing Gate. Ximing Gate is the main gate to the west of Luoyang City. At this time, many officials had gathered, all of whom were coming out of the city to greet General Wei.
General Wang Guang of the Kuei Guard and others were at the forefront of the crowd, as were the three senior ministers of the imperial court and the leading general Linghu Yu. However, the person who organized the ceremony was Taichang Yangdan.
While everyone was waiting, they kept talking. Zongzheng Qin Lang's voice said: "Both King Pei and Princess Jinxiang once praised General Wei's contribution. In the past, Emperor Taizu Wu lost Hanzhong, and now General Wei has finally recovered it????
?????????? land, you can make up for Taizu’s regrets, and you are truly a minister of the country!”
As soon as this statement came out, there were several people around who agreed, but there were also some who were unconvinced. After all, the comments of ministers of society and state may not be convincing.
Yang Dan turned around and said: "Last year, Shu general Jiang Wei attacked Longyou. Guo Boji, the governor of Yongliang, was also killed by poisonous arrows. Jiang Wei became famous for a while, as far away as Soochow. Only a year later, General Qin defeated Jiang Wei.
, captured the three counties of Hanzhong, Wudu, and Yinping, so that we, the Wei Dynasty, could avenge its previous humiliation and raise our country's prestige to the world. The talents of General Qin are unparalleled."
Everyone immediately agreed, and the voices everywhere became louder. It was obvious that no one could deny Qin Liang's military exploits. There should be some people in the crowd who were dissatisfied with Qin Liang, but they would not question it in public, otherwise
It must be a disgrace to oneself.
At this time, among the hunting flags, the large group of soldiers and horses had arrived outside Ximing Gate. The accompanying musicians immediately operated their instruments and played the bells and drums.
"Da da da..." There was a rapid sound of horse hoofs, and the soldiers holding the flags cleared the way. Qin Liang rode past the front army and came to the front of the crowd. He got off his horse and walked on foot surrounded by the soldiers.
People on both sides bent down one after another to bow their heads and pay respects to each other. When Qin Liang paid his respects, he specifically looked at Wang Guang, who was wearing mourning clothes. The husband-in-law and son-in-law looked at each other, but there were many people present.
No chance to talk alone.
At this time, Taichang Yangdan stood up straight and said: "The Emperor and the Empress Dowager have issued an edict saying that General Wei and other officers have made great contributions to the country, and they should send imperial chariots to greet him with courtesy. I have been ordered to go out of the city to welcome General Wei after his victory.
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Qin Liang bowed his head and said, "I thank the emperor for his kindness and honor. In the battle of Hanzhong, the soldiers sacrificed their lives to defeat the enemy. I ask the court to reward the meritorious soldiers according to their merits. Those who died for the country and the disabled should be compensated."
Yang Dan said: "As General Wei has requested, the servants will send a letter to the palace to discuss the matter and implement it."
General Wei's military adviser Xin Chang came up and presented the rolled-up paper with both hands. Taichang, who was in charge of welcoming the army, was Xin Chang's elder. His attention was immediately attracted and he looked towards Xin Chang.
Xin Chang said loudly: "My minister Qin Liang and others were ordered to conquer the Kingdom of Shu, and finally lived up to His Majesty's expectations. They fought against the Shu army several times. After several months, they defeated the Shu army in Nanxiang, Baozhong, and Yang'anmen.
, Hancheng, Nanzheng, Wuxing and other places, conquer all three counties of Hanzhong, Wudu, and Yinping, and capture Zhang Ni, the puppet former military supervisor of Hanzhong, under his tent..."
All the officials were awe-inspiring and looked solemn as they listened.
Xin Chang continued: "Although Jiang Wei sent all the troops to resist, he still could not stop the Wei king's army and lost all three counties. From then on, the Shu army, which had been troubled for decades, had no way to go north and was unable to make the northern expedition.
In the land facing Yongliang, the military danger has finally been lifted, and your Majesty can rest easy!"
Some ministers looked a bit complicated when they heard that His Majesty was so relaxed. But the countless soldiers who came outside the west gate cheered loudly. People raised their weapons in the air and shouted: "General, mighty! Mighty..."
The onlookers who didn't know the truth also joined in the cheers. The crowds on the side of the road were shouting in an uproar, and the scene outside the city gate became more and more lively.
Qin Liang arrived at the gorgeous chariot sent by the imperial palace, surrounded by people. This was a guard of honor used by the emperor, but as long as there was an edict to give special courtesy, it would not be regarded as transgression.
But Qin Liang made some considerations and did not take the car. He just asked the honor guard from the palace to follow the procession into the city. In addition, there was a retro ax given by the emperor before.
, were also enshrined on a separate carriage and joined the ceremonial guard.
Anyway, the main function of these things is to show them to the officials and people of Luoyang and add momentum. Qin Liang doesn't want to ride on them himself. After all, they have no practical effect. In the case of high achievements, they will let people seize the details and make assumptions out of thin air.
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The large group of people entered Ximing Gate, walked straight along Chidao Road, and arrived outside Sima Gate, the main entrance of the palace.
But Qin Liang was not in a hurry to enter the palace to meet the saint. He just explained to Yang Dan and other ministers around him: "I just arrived in Luoyang and I didn't have time to change my clothes. I'm afraid it would be disrespectful to enter the palace at this time. It's better to wait until the court meeting."
Then enter the palace to congratulate you."
Naturally, Yang Dan and others did not force themselves, and immediately said goodbye to Qin Liang: "Please take your leave, servants. You have to return to the palace to resume your duties."
The remaining officials, as well as the accompanying Chinese army officers and soldiers, followed Qin Liang and continued walking eastward along the road.
Perhaps many people thought that Qin Liang wanted to return to General Wei's Mansion first. General Wei's Mansion is in the northeast corner. It is also right to take this road. Just follow the Chi Road to the East City, and then turn north, which is where you will go to General Wei's Mansion.
road.
However, as soon as the crowd passed the palace, Qin Liang took control of the reins and immediately turned his horse to the north. Because he did not ride in a car, he did not need to bother telling others where he was going, he could go straight there on horseback.
At this time, many people suddenly realized that Qin Liang was going to the General's Mansion!
After a while, the entourage brought a large cooked linen mourning clothes. Qin Liang sat on the horse, put the linen clothes on the outside of the armor, and then tied it around his waist with a hemp rope. He also took a cooked linen cloth and tied it
On top of the helmet.
As we all know, it is very troublesome to remove armor. Qin Liang had just returned from the war and was wearing armor. This was a matter of course, at least not deliberately. As his grandson-in-law, he showed his mourning for Wang Ling.
Attitude.
The general's palace has three thousand soldiers directly under his command. They have no armor or weapons, but they are still an extremely powerful force in peacetime, because except for the soldiers who are on guard duty, all the Chinese and foreign troops in Luoyang are unarmed. General Wang Ling died, but the palace
The soldiers and generals have not yet been disbanded and reorganized.
Prior to this, Empress Dowager Guo was in charge of all affairs in the court. Perhaps because Wang Guang and others had clearly stated their support for Qin Liang, Empress Dowager Guo did not issue an edict to disband the troops of the General's Mansion, presumably to guard against other families.
Of course, Qin Liang also felt that it was impossible for these civil and military officials in the General's Mansion to do anything. And now that he was going to the General's Mansion to mourn, wearing armor and accompanied by soldiers who had just returned from the battlefield, he had no other intention. It was purely
I was anxious and sad, so I wanted to come immediately to pay homage to him.
The door of the mansion opened, and the Wang family led everyone into the front hall and courtyard. Qin Liang asked to go to his grandfather's mourning hall. Wang Guang, Wang Jinhu and others, who had already passed the saddest period, had choked voices and asked Qin Liang and others to come forward.
go.
You have to do something on any occasion. Qin Liang also put away his joy and excitement just now and acted solemn and sad.
Many things are just a form, and may not necessarily reflect the true feelings in the heart; but form and environmental atmosphere can indeed affect people's mood. Just like during the Chinese New Year, the blessings and joyful excitement everywhere can always have an effect.
Qin Liang's mood gradually cooled down, and he adjusted his state to face the memorial scene first.
A group of people came outside the mourning hall. Qin Liang saw from a distance the female members of the Wang family inside the mourning hall door. They were all kneeling at the banquet, waiting to welcome the people who came to pay their respects.
.Wang Ling, Wang Ling, Wang Xuanji, whom Qin Liang misses often, are also among them.
Qin Liang turned his head and glanced at Qi Da, raised his hand slightly, and Qi Da and his entourage stopped in the courtyard. Qin Liang untied the sword from his waist and handed it to Qi Da. Yang Wei, Xiong Shou and others also untied it in the same way.
Got weapons.
So the host, the three brothers of the Wang family, went to Wang Ling's mourning hall together with Qin Liang and the two generals of the Chinese army, as well as Gao Rou, Jiang Ji, Qin Lang and other three princes and nine ministers behind.
The female relatives waiting in the mourning hall, because they were kneeling and prostrating, nodded to everyone one after another, and a small sob could be heard immediately. Qin Liang and others bowed in return.
After Wang Xuanji saluted, she raised her eyes and glanced at Qin Liang, but immediately lowered her eyes to avoid looking at him. After all, there were several court ministers present, and they were always paying attention to their behavior and expression.
Qin Liang also looked at his wife and Xuan Ji who were kneeling on the ground with casual eyes, but did not speak to them in public.
However, at first glance, Qin Liang was a little distracted. They had been separated for a year since they were stationed in Guanzhong. When they finally met again, Qin Liang realized that his wife and concubine were indeed stunning beauties.
Wang Lingjun's exquisite and beautiful facial features, beautiful and stubborn little mouth are soft and shiny, even though his face is sad, there is also a slight sense of coldness and arrogance;
It's a bit pitiful. Like those vulgar fans seen in Hanzhong, there is simply no comparison between the two.
When Qin Liang saw the linen clothes on their bodies, he suddenly realized that they would have to mourn Wang Ling once he died! Wang Lingjun, as the eldest granddaughter who was married, would have to mourn for about five months; and Wang Xuanji was Wang Ling's daughter and was not married in name.
, maybe it will be cut down, then the time will be too long. But maybe it can be done quietly, as long as it is not made public?
Qin Liang suddenly felt a little depressed, but soon he calmed down and put the messy thoughts out of his mind. It didn't matter what he thought normally, because no one knew what others thought, but this was the mourning hall after all.
Ling is the elder of the Wang family, so Qin Liang always feels that he should be as serious as possible.
He was the first to go to Wang Ling's memorial tablet, burn incense, and then kneel down to pay homage to the spirit.