The Happy Life of Small Officials in Northern Song Dynasty

On September 29, the second year of Qingli in the Song Dynasty, after nearly half a month of trekking, Su Jin took four people including Wang Chao Ma Han and two surviving companions, and finally crossed the desert and snow-capped mountains and returned to Weizhou City.

The Weizhou soldiers and civilians who got the news early went out of the city to greet them. Outside the west gate of Weizhou, tens of thousands of soldiers and civilians knelt to greet them. The scene was extremely spectacular and moving.

A few days later, Fan Zhongyan and Han Qi came to Weizhou to congratulate Su Jin. The two northwestern officials had already hoped that they would lose in the battle of Weizhou, but unexpectedly, Su Jin made a fortune and only paid the price of a few people. So he burned down the food and grass of Xia's more than [-] troops, forcing Li Yuanhao to retreat in despair.

Although Weizhou suffered a lot in this battle, more than half of the 12 soldiers and civilians defending the city were killed or injured, but the Xia army's losses were even greater. 5 people came to attack, and only [-] people returned, which can be described as a serious injury.

What's more, the strategic significance of this battle is extraordinary. Originally, the secret peace talks between the two countries were all empty talk. However, after this battle, the situation of victory and defeat was reversed. In addition, when Yuanhao was defeated, Fan Zhongyan made a full-scale attack on the two roads of Fuyan and Huanqing, and Li Jiqian cooperated with Li Yuanhao to attack. The [-] troops from Weizhou, who held back the feint attack, pursued and compressed all the way to Yuzhou City, recovering all the more than ten fortresses north of Huanqing Fuyan, which made Xixia feel even more uncomfortable.

As a result, the negotiations between the two parties have also undergone substantial changes. The envoys of the Xia Kingdom began to take the negotiations between the two sides seriously. On the contrary, for the Song Dynasty, there were two different opinions in the court. The main combat faction dominated by Yu, the three jointly signed the table, and asked Zhao Zhen to issue an order, ordering all the roads in the northwest to take advantage of the victory and attack Huanglong; while the other faction was Yan Shu, Ouyang Xiu, Fan Zhongyan, Han Qi and others, who advocated drawing up a peace agreement as soon as possible to ensure border security. , The border four roads resumed production, and at the same time repaired combat readiness, and established a three-dimensional border defense network, which also let Song's tight finances breathe a sigh of relief.

Zhao Zhen was not in a hurry to express his opinion. There was an important person in his heart that he hadn't consulted yet, and that was Su Jin. The biggest hero in this battle was Su Jin. Respect, you can't help but ask for his opinion; in addition, Zhao Zhen wants to personally reward the ministers who have made contributions in this battle, so he ordered three road envoys from the Northwest Fourth Road to come to Beijing to reward them.

It was nearly October, and Yan Biyun was about to give birth. Even if Zhao Zhen didn't summon him, Su Jin also planned to return to the capital. After receiving the order, he entrusted Li Chong, Pan Jiang and others with the task of rebuilding Weizhou People, and I met with Fan Zhongyan, Han Qi and others to go to Beijing.

Su Jin originally wanted to bring Xia Siling back to Beijing, but Xia Siling was afraid that Xia Song would find out that there would be twists and turns in her return to Beijing, so she insisted not to return; The two guards of Hu Zhanglong and the horse army of one hundred imperial guards set off to return to Beijing.

On October [-]th, a group of hundreds of people arrived outside the west gate of Bianliang City. To Su Jin and others’ surprise, a ten-mile colorful shed had already been set up outside the west gate, and guards of honor with various flags lined up; Zhao Zhen once again led civil and military It was the first time for Fan Zhongyan, Han Qi and others to welcome all the officials out of the city, but it was the second time for Su Jin to enjoy such an honor.

After meeting and exchanging greetings, Zhao Zhen ordered the three of them to rest for a day, and to discuss matters in court the next morning. Han Qi and Fan Zhongyan both had houses in the capital, and they went home for reunion, while Su Jin was picked up by his family at the gate of the city. Let's go, let Yan Shu, Ouyang Xiu, Fu Bi and others who are waiting to talk to Su Jin roll their eyes. After life and death, he is naturally very homesick, besides, the newlywed Yaner went to the Northwest to be an official, and the beautiful wife, concubine, and mother in the family needed comfort, and the three of them were tactful and did not disturb them.

The car was going to the Su Mansion in Nancheng. Su Jin's heart was surging along the way, and Xiao Zhu'er, who was driving the car, was also very excited. He turned his head to talk to Su Jin from time to time. Su Jin asked questions like cannonballs, but Xiao Zhuzi was just a servant driving the car. , I don't know too much, but Su Jin just wanted to ask, and didn't care too much about the answer.

When he saw the tall gatehouse and walls of the Su Mansion, the several arrow towers standing in the house and the lush green trees, Su Jin's tears were about to come down. At this moment, Su Jin realized that he had almost forgotten the future generations. My parents and friends, but now, this mansion and the people in the mansion are all to me, and I have fully adapted to the new life, as if I was born and raised in this era, and everything in the future, the life of the future Everything was just a qiguai dream that I had one night.

A large crowd of people had already gathered at the door, and Su Jin saw Mrs. Wang who was being supported by Rou Niang Huan Niang from left to right, and immediately got out of the carriage without waiting for the carriage to stop, kneeling on the ground and tremblingly saying: "The unfilial son Su Jin pays homage to his mother."

Mrs. Wang's tears had already flowed into a river. She hurriedly stepped forward to hold Su Jin and cried loudly. She rubbed her hands habitually on Su Jin's face. After a while, the snot and tears covered Su Jin's face. This time he didn't feel embarrassed, on the contrary he felt extremely happy.

"Son, my son, you are back, my mother is almost blind; let my mother see, oh, my son has grown darker, thinner, and beards have grown; but my son is much stronger and more capable. handsome."

Su Jin smiled and said, "Isn't the son born by mother not handsome? Isn't that embarrassing to mother?"

Mrs. Wang burst into tears and said with a smile: "Little monkey, you can make your mother happy. If you don't go, let your daughters-in-law go. Since the news of your return to Beijing, they have to go to the official road outside the city every day." Watch it several times, Bi Niang is looking forward to your return."

Su Jin said with a smile: "When did my mother learn to play tricks, she actually teased the daughter-in-laws." Turning to look at the faces of the two sisters, Rouniang and Huanniang, the two girls had already burst into tears, like the water of the Yellow River Endless.

There were so many people, and it was inconvenient for Su Jin to do any intimate gestures. He only cast a comforting look. The words were hard work, and the two women burst into tears and couldn't stand upright.

The crowd surrounded Su Jin and entered the yard, and the soldiers of the horse army were taken to rest, wash and eat, while Su Jin looked around and said, "Where is Young Madam? Why didn't you go out to meet me?"

Rou Niang said: "What's more, knowing that you are coming back, I was so excited that my baby started to move a little this morning. Mother won't let her get up, Xiao Xian'er is lying down with her in the room."

Su Jin hurriedly said: "Is there any problem? Did you call the doctor?"

Rou Niang said: "Don't worry, Mr. said there is no serious problem, it's just caused by excitement."

Su Jin said to Mrs. Wang: "Mother, rest first. I'll talk to you later. I'll go and see her."

Mrs. Wang waved her hand and said, "I don't have time to talk to you. I'm going to the Buddhist hall to recite the scriptures 81 times. The Buddha blesses my son to return safely. How can mother not keep her promise."

Su Jin rolled her eyes, her feelings could return unscathed, it was the result of Mrs. Wang's intercession in front of the Buddha.

After sending Mrs. Wang back to her room, Su Jin grabbed Rou Niang Huan Niang's waist with each hand and walked into the inner hall. The two women couldn't restrain themselves, but they held Su Jin's arms from left to right and refused to let go , the three of them walked quickly through the second entrance to the inner hall courtyard, before entering the small building, Su Jin shouted straight: "I'm back."

The bamboo curtain in the small hall on the left was lifted, and the long-legged beauty Xiao Xianer showed a pretty face with infinite resentment, Su Jin stepped forward to hug her, and directly spoke to her, causing Xiao Xianer to back away quickly ; Entering the room, Su Jin saw a soft chair at a glance, Yan Biyun, who was sitting on the soft chair with high temples, was sitting on the soft chair with a smile on her face.

"Husband, you're back? I can't go far to greet you, and I can't get up to salute. I'm rude." Yan Biyun smiled with mist in his eyes.

Su Jin quickly stepped forward and knelt by the chair, hugged Yan Biyun's head, and kissed those petal-like red lips in one breath. The girls didn't feel embarrassed at all, but smiled and watched while wiping away tears.

This kiss almost made Yan Biyun die. If Yan Biyun hadn't pushed Su Jin's head away in fear of the baby in his womb, he didn't know when Su Jin would taste it.

Su Jin carefully lifted the cotton blanket covering Yan Biyun's abdomen, and opened the hem of the loose clothes. Yan Biyun's snow-white belly swelled high, like a super big steamed bun.

Su Jin carefully touched the bulge with his hand, afraid of breaking it, he dared not use force. Yan Biyun stretched out his hand and poked Su Jin's forehead and said, "Why are you so careful? It can't be broken."

Su Jin leaned over and listened carefully, raised his eyes for a while and asked, "Why are you gurgling?"

Yan Biyun smiled and spat: "That's the sound of the slave's stomach, where did you hear it, go down a little."

Su Jin leaned down again, and this time he heard the beating of the heartbeat, which was the heartbeat of the fetus in the womb.

"It's amazing, a little life is the flesh and blood of my Su family." Su Jin was quite proud.

Yan Biyun said: "Yes, you are going to be a father."

Su Jin said with a sad face, "I'm going to be a father so soon, I'm still a child."

Yan Biyun smiled and said, "Are you still a child? You are already a famous general in the Northwest of Song Dynasty, do you still think of yourself as a child?"

Su Jin smiled and said, "As soon as I got home, I wanted to be a child. When is the date of delivery?"

Rou Niang interjected: "October is pregnant, don't you even know? When did you and Sister Yan plant the seeds and when did you reap them? It's a matter of asking people, and you're still a father."

The girls laughed together, Su Jin sat on the stool next to her, squinted at Rou Niang and said, "According to what you said, the two of us planted seeds in Luzhou, and we planted them once a day, why haven't we confiscated them?" become?"

Rou Niang blushed and spat: "Don't say it, it's embarrassing to death."

Yan Biyun rolled Su Jin's eyes and said, "If they hadn't seen that you were not married, they would have cleaned up afterward for fear of having a child that would cause gossip, otherwise you would have a lot of children; now it's all right, you just come back Now that their affairs are done, they can sow seeds and reap whatever they want in the future.”

Su Jin was dumbfounded and said: "It's only been a few months since I left, why have you all become outspoken people, Sister Yan is the goddess in my heart, how can you say such words, it's really strange gone."

Huanniang suddenly said: "The one who is close to the ink is black!"

Yan Biyun smiled and said, "The answer is good, it's all my husband's fault."

Su Jin rolled her eyes and gritted her teeth: "Failure, the husband's policy is not correct, Rou Niang Huan Niang Xiao Xianer, prepare a large bathtub and fill it with hot water."

Xiao Xian'er was stunned and said, "What for?"

Su Jin grinned and said, "What are you doing? The three of you wait on your husband to take a bath together, and you are not allowed to wear a single piece of clothing."

The four girls spat in unison, both ashamed and happy. Although they knew that Su Jin would not be promiscuous in the daytime, they all felt apprehensive and couldn't help themselves when they thought that tonight would be a night of carnival.