Traveling through Tianlong: Starting from the Zhenlong chess game

Chapter 245 Returning home

On the vehicle leaving the palace, Mei Jian looked at the thoughtful Zhao Mu and couldn't help but ask: "What is on your mind, young master?"

Zhao Mu came back to his senses and said: "Oh! It's nothing, I'm just confused about some things. But it's not a big deal. But the emperor canonize him as king this time, which is a great good thing. After the imperial edict of canonization is issued, When you meet others, you can claim to be the subordinates of King Zhongshan. You are no longer the Duke of Nanyang, hahaha."

Ju Jian also smiled and said: "Yes, I didn't expect that the young master's presentation of the picture would actually get him a prince. Ju Jian is really happy for the young master."

Lan Jian asked at this time: "By the way, young master, why don't we go back to your mansion instead of going to the post house?"

Zhao Mu opened the car curtain and looked at the night in Bianliang Wine Shop. He said: "Everyone is tired after a long day's journey. Let's go to the post house to rest first. We will go home after dawn. Ye Sheng’s mother got up early to greet us.”

Ju Jian held her little face in her hands and looked at the night view of Bianjing outside the car and said, "Young Master, when can you take us there to play?"

Zhao Mu followed her gaze and said with a smile: "Don't be busy. We will have enough time to play when we live here. Besides, it's nothing special to listen to music in this night market. The emperor gave me a whole night before. A music and dance team, those women are all first-class beauties. Not only are they outstanding in appearance, but they also dance gracefully. They should be supported in my house now. When we go back, how about I let them perform for you? That is really real Palace music and dance.”

Ju Jian clapped his hands and said, "Okay, okay! I haven't seen the palace music and dance yet." After saying that, Ju Jian rested his head on Zhao Mu's shoulder, coquettishly treating him like a cute little sister. .

Looking at Ju Jian's appearance, Mei Jian and Zhu Jian couldn't help but shake their heads, while Lan Jian hid his face and snickered. Zhao Mu also stroked Ju Jian's green hair and smiled slightly.

Not long after, the carriage arrived at the post house, and everyone stayed temporarily in the post house.

Mei Lan, Zhu Ju and Si Jian were very sleepy after a long day's journey, and not long after, the four little girls fell asleep on the big bed in a huddle.

But Zhao Mu couldn't sleep for a long time. On the one hand, he couldn't understand why the civil strife in the Liao Kingdom did not rise. On the other hand, it was because of the excitement of being crowned king. He has been here for so long, and now he has finally achieved his goal. How can he not be happy about this?

According to Zhao Mu's original idea, he wanted to regain his father's title of Duke of Dongping. Even if he couldn't get it back, he would still want another title.

Although he had meritorious service, Zhao Mu felt that it would be the end of him to be crowned a county king in the future, but he did not expect Emperor Zhezong to be so generous, adding the title of heir king after just one visit. This made Zhao Mu somewhat "flattered".

Zhao Mu didn't fall asleep lightly until early in the morning.

Compared with the comfort of Zhao Mu's side, Zhe Zong's side was too lively. Today's meeting was full of bickering, and no one wanted to let it go.

There were not many other issues in today's court meeting. The only issue that caused controversy was the matter of conferring the title of king on Zhao Mu.

Zhe Zong is really one of the two leaders at the moment. Because of the issue of making Zhao Mu king, the civil servants objected and the generals agreed.

The opposition of civil servants was led by Prime Minister Sima Guang, Second Prime Minister Cai Que, and Yushi Zhongcheng Su Zhe. And the reason they gave was very simple, that is, Zhao Mu was from a very low background, and giving him a county title was already an exceptional promotion, so there was no need to make him a king. Moreover, Dali was nothing more than a small barbarian country, and it was already a favor of the Song Dynasty to make Dali a kinsfolk. Zhao Mu's title of Duke and County was enough, and there was no need to promote him further.

The generals, led by Privy Councilor Prince Zhongxiao, expressed their support. Although King Zhongxiao didn't like Zhao Mu. But whether he likes it or not, he respects Zhao Mu Shi's spirit of taking the overall situation into consideration. Zhao Mu turned Dali to the Song Dynasty with just one marriage, and stopped the two countries from fighting. Zhao Mu's move was indeed successful. Just because of the engagement and alliance with Dali, and the fact that the Song Dynasty did not need to give annual coins, King Zhongxiao admired Zhao Mu. Why not give such a minister the title of king?

All of a sudden, the civil and military ministers were quarreling. And this matter also ended in the quarrel of the civil and military ministers. But this is also the result Zhezong wants. At least he can see who is more obedient to his words and who is more irritating.

The decision-making power of Zhao Mu's title of king ultimately lies in the hands of the Empress Dowager. After the dispersion of the dynasty, Zhezong went to the harem to pay his respects to the Empress Dowager in person, and informed the Empress Dowager of all the affairs of the previous dynasty. The Empress Dowager also clearly rejected Zhezong's proposal. However, Zhe Zong's sharp tongue made the Empress Dowager nod. After all, it was just a promotion to a title, not a real grant of real power to Zhao Mu. Unable to stand Zhe Zong's endless chatter, the Empress Dowager had no choice but to agree.

After receiving the Empress Dowager's permission, Zhe Zong immediately went to the Imperial Study Room to draft an edict for the canonization of Zhao Mu. He immediately went to Zongzheng Temple to engrave a seal letter for the King of Zhongshan and ordered the Ministry of Rites to conduct the ceremony for the canonization of the king.

As for Zhao Mu, after the Plum, Orchid, Bamboo and Chrysanthemum Four Swordsmen had rested, Zhao Mu took them back to his familiar but unfamiliar "home".

Zhao and Mu stood outside the gate of the Duke's Mansion, looking at the big characters on the plaque.

Zhao Mu was in front, while the Four Swordsmen of Plum, Orchid, Bamboo and Chrysanthemum were behind. The five of them just stood there stupidly. Looking at the bustling county government mansion.

Mei Jian couldn't help but ask at this time: "Young Master, is this really your mansion?"

Zhao Mu smiled bitterly and said, "I'm not sure about this. After all, this is the first time I've seen the renovated Duke's Mansion."

Ju Jian looked at Zhao Mu's expression and couldn't help but smile: "But the young master's house is quite lively."

Zhao Mu smiled bitterly and said: "It's not just lively, it's simply too lively."

Zhao Mu's mansion in front of him was crowded with people, and most of these people were servants and maids from various palaces in the capital. And these people, without exception, are all here to send greetings.

Ever since Zhao Mu's mother, Zhao Ji, was sent by the emperor to bring her back to the capital from Longwei Feng, there has been an endless stream of people coming to visit her. This is not to give Zhao Ji face, but to give Zhao Mu face. Zhao Mu was now the popular person in front of Zhe Zong, so these people naturally lowered their heads and came to curry favor with him.

Among them, there are quite a few who come first to visit Zhao Ji. The one who comes to visit Zhao Ji most diligently is Zhao Mu's eldest sister Zhao Lan. Zhao Lan often comes here to visit Zhao Mu's mother, calling her aunt one after another, not to mention being affectionate with her.

Although this made Zhao Ji a little uncomfortable, they were blood relatives after all, so it was hard for her to refuse.

Zhao Mu looked at the people who were handing stickers to the door one after another, and couldn't help but sigh and said: "If you are poor in the busy city, no one cares about you, and if you are rich in the mountains, you have distant relatives. This has been true since ancient times! Okay, let's go in."

Zhao Mu walked to the gate of the mansion with the four swords of plum, orchid, bamboo and chrysanthemum. The concierge in front of the Duke's mansion quickly stopped him and said: "Hey! Who are you? This is the Nanyang County Duke's mansion and no unauthorized entry is allowed! I have to hand over a greeting card. Get in line later.”

Zhao Mu looked at the bulging purse around his waist, and then said to the four swords behind him: "Fork it out!"

After hearing Zhao Mu's order, Zhu Jian and Mei Jian each grabbed one of his arms and restrained him. Then the two sisters kicked him on the butt, and the concierge was thrown directly to the ground. on the street. The scattered silver coins from his waist were also scattered all over the floor.

(End of this chapter)