Chapter 87 The Big Wedding Day On the auspicious day of the zodiac, the sky was bright and the Royal Palace in Beijing was decorated with lanterns and colorful decorations. Guests from all walks of life came here to congratulate one after another. The palace looked very happy.
In the flower hall of Beijing Prince's Mansion, there were already many people sitting in the hall at this time. They were of different ages, but they all looked quite powerful.
Not long after, the water dissolved into a robe of indigo blue, with the collar and cuffs embroidered with silver threads and flowing moire patterns, and a wide-brimmed blue auspicious cloud belt tied around the waist. Accompanied by Feng Ziying, she entered the flower hall.
When everyone saw Shui Rong approaching, they all stood up to greet him, and the respectful words of "Your Majesty" could not be heard.
Shui Rong sat down safely on the main seat, and Feng Ziying, dressed in a smart outfit, stood behind him like a guard.
Feng Tang, his subordinate, couldn't help but feel happy when he saw this. His son's fortune was not bad, and he was increasingly valued by the prince.
After Shui Rong sat down, he looked at everyone in the hall.
They were headed by Bo Niu Jizong, the current first-class descendant of Zhenguo Gongfu, Liu Fang, the current first-class son of Liguo Gongfu, Qiu Liang, the current five-city military commander of Jingtian Houfu, and Shenwu General Feng Tang.
These people were originally members of the Beijing Prince's Palace, and they also responded when the Ministry of Revenue called for payment of outstanding silver.
As for the other old members who didn't respond, Shui Rong naturally didn't bother to pay attention. Shui Rong clearly understood that everyone in this hall was the future confidence of the Beijing Palace, so he took advantage of the wedding to gather them together to talk about the past.
"Everyone, my king is busy with things today, so he is a little late. Please don't take it personally."
Shui Rong is getting married today, so he naturally needs to entertain guests from all over the world, so he is a bit busy.
Everyone understood the words and agreed one after another, and then they all sat down at Shui Rong's greeting. The hall fell into silence immediately, waiting for the prince to lecture them. They knew that the prince summoned them specifically for his instructions.
Shui Rong took a sip from the tea cup and said in a clear voice: "My king invites you here for no important reason. It's just to reminisce about old times. Everyone here is a family friend, so you should support and take care of us."
Everyone's expressions lit up when they heard this. In the capital, although the honorable ministers were from the same lineage, there were also quarrels among brothers, let alone them. Therefore, there were also factions among the honorable ministers, and most of them were four. The prince is the leader.
Originally, they were the old members of the Beijing Prince's Mansion, but after the old Beijing Prince died of illness, Shui Xun took over the throne and had to observe mourning for three years without having any contact with them. This was also the case when the mourning period expired, which made them feel a little hesitant. It's like a group of dragons without a leader.
Shui Rong's words undoubtedly gave them a shot in the arm, and their hearts suddenly brightened up, so he stood up and responded: "I will obey the prince's order."
Shui Rong nodded slightly when he saw this. Originally, he was trying to avoid taboos and be a leisurely prince, keeping aloof from his old subordinates. However, things went against his wishes. He had been dragged into the game by Emperor Yongkang. Now that he was in the game, their approaches were naturally different. The relationship between them should be closer.
After inviting everyone to sit down, Shui Rong's face darkened and he said in a clear voice: "But one thing is that you must not commit any crime. If not, don't blame me for being ruthless."
Shui Rong treated them politely before, but now he is making ugly remarks. He needs these people as a source of confidence. Accordingly, the Beijing Palace will certainly help them, but he does not need to hold back.
If something goes wrong if you are good at making decisions, and if you come to wipe your own butt, don't blame Shui Rong for standing idly by.
Everyone looked solemn when they heard this, and understood Shui Rong's warning, so they all agreed.
Seeing this situation, Shui Rong nodded with satisfaction. They seemed to be understanding people.
Shui Rong glanced at Niu Jizong, who was in the first place. He looked at Niu Jizong, who was in his early forties, with a thick beard, big shoulders and a round waist, and he lived up to his surname.
"Uncle Niu Shi, how are you doing recently?" Niu Jizong's seniority is similar to that of the old prince of Beijing. Although they are from the old department, they can be regarded as family friends, so it is reasonable to call him Uncle Shi.
In a society where people are sophisticated, it is always beneficial to be polite. Besides, Shui Xiu has always been humble and polite, and his personality remains unchanged.
When Niu Jizong heard Shui Rong calling him his uncle, his eyes couldn't help but shine. He raised his hands and said respectfully: "The prince is approaching, how dare I be rude?"
Shui Rong didn't take it seriously, it was just a title, so he didn't need to care. However, Niu Jizong claimed to be a subordinate, and his attitude made Shui Rong very satisfied. He couldn't help but look up to this guy with thick eyebrows and big eyes. At least he was not a brainless person.
After all, as a prince, Shui Rong can be called a close person, but the other party cannot accept it with peace of mind. This is not because Shui Rong is being pretentious, but because of his sense of propriety.
For example, Wang Ziteng was called uncle by Shui Rong, but he still respectfully addressed Shui Rong as prince.
Shui Rong smiled, no longer struggling, and turned to ask: "The Duke of Zhenguo was born in Wu Xun, has the family's work been left behind?"
Niu Jizong's eyes lit up when he heard this. Wu Xun's family background is nothing more than his ability to lead troops. Now that the prince is asking, there must be a deep meaning, so Niu Jizong said excitedly: "Of course not."
As he said that, Niu Jizong looked lonely and said helplessly: "It's just that my subordinates are not capable enough and have been idle at home for a long time, which brings shame to the family. Moreover, since the emperor came to the throne, my subordinates have only had empty ambitions."
Shui Rong understood what he said. Since Emperor Yongkang succeeded to the throne, he has been suppressing the Wu Xun lineage, so that many Wu Xun are idle at home, and this town's Duke's Mansion is one of of this, Shui Rong said in a clear voice: "It's a good thing to be ambitious. After the wedding, I will try to recommend you to your Majesty to serve in the Central Military Governor's Mansion. If it succeeds, we will make plans later."
At the beginning of the founding of the Qian Dynasty, the military system followed that of the previous Ming Dynasty, and the Five Army Governor's Office was set up to manage the military affairs of the imperial court. All of them were served by honorable ministers, and it can be said that the top military honors of the Qian Dynasty were all included.
Although the Military Governor's Office of the Fifth Army followed the Ming Dynasty, its military system is slightly different. For example, the current Central Military Governor's Office is in charge of the Beizhili area, including the capital city. Therefore, Emperor Gaozu gave control to the royal clan of Beijing Prince's Palace.
Now that Shui Rong has entered the situation, he naturally cannot turn a blind eye to the Central Military Governor's Office, and I believe that based on his recent performance, Emperor Yongkang will not refuse. After all, Emperor Yongkang's original intention is to use him to control other martial arts. How can he control this without power?
At present, everyone in the hall is a supporter of Shui Xiong, and they should be arranged first. This is also a reward for these supporters.
As for the old troops who originally served in the Central Military Governor's Mansion, what are they left to do? If they are on the wrong team, they will have to pay the price.
When Niu Jizong heard this, he stood up immediately, cupped his hands and said, "Thank you very much, Your Majesty. Please rest assured, Your Majesty will be honored by the Duke's office."
Although Shui Rong was talking about giving it a try, with the power of the Beijing Palace and the current attitude of the Holy Emperor towards it, there was almost no problem. Therefore, Niu Jizong publicly expressed the attitude of the Zhenguo Palace.
Shui Rong nodded slightly when he heard the words. He had no doubts about Niu Jizong's words, because Shui Rong had already understood the attitude of the Zhen Guo Duke's government when he owed money to the Ministry of Household Affairs, and there was no need to say anything more.
Next, Shui Rong encouraged everyone present and chatted for a while.
Niu Jizong took a sip of his tea and looked at Feng Ziying who was behind Shui Rong. After putting the tea cup down, he gestured to the young man behind him.
"Your Majesty, this is a young boy who has great strength. If the Prince doesn't mind, let him be a guard in front of the Prince."
Following Niu Jizong's words, Niu Cheng stepped forward and bowed: "Niu Cheng pays homage to the prince."
Shui Rong looked at Niu Cheng with his eyes. He was tall and tall, and he looked like he had been honing his strength all year round.
Shui Rong can probably understand the thoughts of Niu Jizong and others. This is the same as when Feng Tang asked Feng Ziying to be a servant in front of him.
Thinking of this, Shui Rong responded with a smile: "That's fine. The king is planning to reorganize the palace guards and is short of people. Let Niu Cheng be the guard commander!"
As a county prince, Shui Rong naturally had guards, but the number of guards was not as exaggerated as that of the Ming Dynasty, but similar to that of the Qing Dynasty.
According to the regulations of the Qian Dynasty, there were a total of 150 guards for the prince, and all the money, food and horses needed were provided by the court.
The imperial court gave the royal guards a fixed amount of money and food, and would not discount it due to shortages. For those who had lived and worked in peace and contentment for nearly a hundred years after the founding of the People's Republic of China, most of the guards in the Daqian Dynasty had vacancies, but they would not make up for the guard vacancies, and regarded the guard money and food as It is an income for the mansion.
The same is true for Beijing Palace.
At present, Shui Rong is not short of this income, so he naturally plans to supplement the bodyguards as a backup.
Niu Cheng heard this and said respectfully, "I would like to thank you, Your Majesty."
Although there are few people in charge of guard command, it is a full-fledged official position registered with the imperial court, which is not bad.
As Niu Cheng retreated, those with young children at home were not to be outdone and asked for instructions one after another. Shui Rong also accepted all comers.
Accepting young people from the old department also means being close, and compared to outsiders, these talents with interests tied together are more trustworthy. Anyway, there are only a dozen people in total.
After receiving the person, Shui Rong looked at Feng Tang, who was a little distance away from him, and said with a smile: "General Feng, I think Ziying is good. If you are willing, I want him to be the guard commander. I don't know if Feng General, can you bear it?"
Feng Ziying was a good person, and her boxing skills were not bad, and Shui Rong trusted Feng Ziying, so he made him the guard commander and in charge of the palace guards.
Feng Tang's face lit up when he heard this, and he quickly stood up and responded: "The prince thinks highly of my son. That is his blessing. How can I be reluctant to part with him?"
Shui Rong gently nodded his head and said no more. But Niu Cheng and others who joined the guard looked at Feng Ziying behind Shui Rong, feeling a little sad. After all, Feng Ziying was lucky and had established a good relationship with the prince a long time ago. Now she has done this. The guard commander, this is their boss.
After chatting for a while with the old staff of the Beijing Palace, Shui Rong returned to the house and changed into the groom's official attire as the auspicious time came. He wore a big red flower on his chest, rode a snow-white horse, and led a mighty welcoming procession, carrying a sedan chair and heading towards Let's go to Rongguo Duke's mansion.
(End of this chapter)