King of Song

Chapter 431
The Zhe family in Fuzhou is not a Han Chinese, but a descendant of King Zhelan from Xianbei.

Since the beginning of Tang Dynasty, Zhejia has lived in the cloud for generations and started the operation of the foundation for hundreds of years.At the beginning, Fuzhou was called Fugu like the name of later generations, and it was just a military town along the river.Zhe Zongben, the ancestor of the Zhe family, was more prestigious in the local area and had the title of Taishan Gong, so many people came to join him.

The Zhe family really made a fortune in the Five Dynasties and later Tang Dynasty. When Li Keyong, the king of Jin, was still serving as the Jiedu envoy of Hedong, he knew that Taishan Gong could pay for it, and received it under the official account.The folded version "Jimu Zhaoju" is named Shangzhu Kingdom with meritorious deeds.

Later, Zhe Sizuo served as the governor of Linzhou, controlling both Linzhou and Fuzhou. The Zhe family also officially started the management of Fuzhou and became a prominent family in the cloud.In the later Tang Dynasty, Li Cunxu "repeatedly caused the frontier troubles of the northern tribes", and appointed his son Congruan as the general of Hedong Ya.The government was promoted from a town to a county, and then to a state, and Ruan was appointed as the deputy envoy of the state.In the second year of Tongguang in the later Tang Dynasty, he was promoted to governor of Fuzhou.He served as an official in the later Tang and later Jin Dynasties, and served as an envoy to the Zhenwu Army.At the beginning of the later Han Dynasty, Fuzhou was promoted to Yong'an Army, and from Ruan he was changed to be the governor of Yong'an Army.

The dynasties in the Central Plains changed constantly, and the Zhe family always returned early, so they were proud of their preservation.During this process, Fuzhou gradually became the private territory of the Zhejia, and they recruited soldiers to train themselves, thus forming the famous Zhejia Army in the northwest.When the Song Dynasty was established, the Zhejia adopted the same strategy.

Because Zhejia has its own city and army, it is difficult for the Zhao and Song Dynasty to completely take over.In addition, the Zhe family had a feud with the Li family who was in trouble in Wuzhou at that time, which could serve the purpose of disintegrating and disintegrating the towns in the northwest.At the same time, because of the special geographical location of Fuzhou, it can resist the invasion of the Liao Kingdom, and if it goes east, it can threaten the Northern Han regime that is still stubbornly resisting.

It was precisely because of such considerations that Song Taizu Zhao Kuangyin acquiesced in the transcendent existence of Fuzhou and allowed it to be hereditary.Of course, there is a premise that the Zhe family cannot betray the court and must contribute to Zhao Song.

The Zhe family has always been loyal, and has made great military exploits in the hundred years since the founding of Zhao Song, so it has continued to this day.Zhe family ranks Cong, De, Yu, Wei, Ji, Ke, Ke, Yan, and now Zhe Kexing, who is in charge of the family, has inherited the position of his older brother Zhe Kerou, as governor of Fuzhou, and governor of Yong'an Army. Envoy, command the Zhejia army.

Although the imperial court acquiesced to the special existence of Fuzhou Zhejia, it did not mean that they were absolutely at ease.For example, the general judge of Fuzhou was definitely sent by the imperial court, and the governor of Linzhou nearby was also an official sent by the imperial court.The purpose is very obvious, to monitor and contain.

Today, Lin Zhao, the son-in-law, came to the door, and the Zhe family was full of young and old.If it was an ordinary son-in-law, the Zhe family might not attach so much importance to it. It was just because Lin Zhao had a special status and had done many earth-shattering events in the Northwest. Out of various mentalities, they all wanted to see Lin Zhao.

In fact, before that, after they learned that Zhe Wenxin was married as a flat wife, they were somewhat unhappy.Although the Zhe family in Fuzhou came from Xianbei and was not Han Chinese, they were still considered descendants of a famous family. A daughter from the first line like Zhe Wenxin would naturally be the main wife.Although Ping's wife's status is not low, she is still a little bit worse...

However, it was the empress dowager who bestowed the marriage, so they had nothing to do.But because of this, he was somewhat dissatisfied with Lin Zhao.Originally, I wanted to take advantage of Lin Zhao's coming to Fuzhou to make things difficult.But it happened that Lin Zhao made such a big noise before coming here, and even gave Zhejia a big gift, which made them a little embarrassed.

Now what can he compare with Lin Zhao?Although they came from a military family, Lin Zhao's performance was so brilliant, it can really be regarded as planning a strategy and winning a decisive victory thousands of miles away.Than literary talent?They knew how much they weighed.Therefore, most people are subdued from their hearts. A small number of people are reluctant to accept it even if they are not happy. There are also some people who are secretly dissatisfied, but there is nothing they can do...

After Lin Zhao arrived, Zhe Kexing came out to greet him in person, very affectionate.Especially after seeing Lin Zhao, who is so talented and suave, he has nothing to say.So young and promising, and my younger sister are really talented and beautiful, a match made in heaven.Especially at this time, the news came that the emperor canonized Lin Zhao as Marquis of Weiyuan, and Zhe Wenxin was thus granted the imperial order of the fourth rank.

There were very few such young first-generation marquises in the Song Dynasty.As for the Gaoming wife of the Zhe family, there is no one else except the "She" Taijun who married into the Yang family in the early years.As a result, the Zhe family looked at Lin Zhao differently and did not dare to underestimate him.

"Dongyang, it's good, it's good! I'm very relieved to hand over Wenxin to you." Zhe Kexing was [-]% satisfied with Lin Zhao.Lin Zhao's appearance and achievements are only one aspect, he is very good, and he is very suitable for the younger sister.More importantly, Lin Zhao really loves Zhe Wenxin deeply.The last time Zhewenxin was captured by Xixia, Lin Zhao tried to rescue him in many ways, and finally even went to Suizhou City to rescue people at the risk of being alone.

In this era, male chauvinism was very serious, and wives such as clothes were very common.How many outstanding men would put a woman in their eyes?Will take risks for a woman?So Lin Zhao's actions are really rare.Among Zhekexing's younger sisters, Zhewenxin is the one he loves the most.

What's more, in these years, Zhewenxin has helped him with many things as a daughter, stabilizing his position within the family.It can be said that he has contributed a lot. Zhe Kexing feels that he owes his little sister a lot and always wants to make up for it.Especially in terms of marriage, I originally wanted to find a good man for my younger sister, but I didn't expect that seventh younger sister fell in love with Lin Zhao at first sight, and there was even talk of a marriage gift from the empress dowager.Now that I have seen it, my sister-in-law is very nice, and he has deep affection for my younger sister, which is really rare, and it can be regarded as an end to his concern.

Lin Zhao smiled and said, "Thank you, uncle!"

"Thank me for what?"

"Of course it was Uncle Xie who brought up Wenxin so well, and he was relieved to hand him over to me!" Their father passed away early, and Zhe Kexing was about 20 years older than Zhe Wenxin. big.

"It's rare that you and Wenxin are so affectionate, so there's nothing to worry about." Zhe Kexing said, "It's just that when you return to Bianjing, it may be inconvenient for you to communicate with each other."

"It doesn't matter, we will come to Fuzhou to visit from time to time, and besides..." Lin Zhao followed suit: "We are a family, and in the future we will need brother-in-law to help and support each other in many things, what do you think?"

Originally, this was the truth. Zhe Kexing didn't know what Lin Zhao was talking about. He only thought that he wanted to seek help and cooperation from each other, so he agreed, "Naturally!" With such an outstanding sister-in-law, It is also good for the future of Zhejia.

"Then thank you brother in advance!" Lin Zhao couldn't say he was happy, it was a rather special feeling.This trip to Fuzhou has a very important purpose, which is to get closer to Zhejia.From the current point of view, the effect is not bad.It's just that in this way, it seems that there is some intention to take advantage of Zhejia, but since the matter is so important, and I can't say it, I feel a little apologetic.

Zhe Kexing smiled and said: "Okay, let's have another drink tonight, you go to see Wen Xin now, that girl is looking forward to your return every day."

"Brother, what are you talking about!" When he didn't want to speak, Zhewenxin was already outside the door.

"Am I wrong? I can't wait any longer?" Zhe Kexing laughed.

"Brother!"

Zhe Kexing said with a smile: "As expected, the girl is extroverted. Okay, let's go, I'll go first!"

The atmosphere in the northwest is open, for example, there are many etiquettes in the Central Plains, and they are twitchy, so Zhe Kexing dares to directly make jokes about his younger sister and younger sister-in-law.

"Go outside for a walk!" Zhe Kexing said with a smile: "Why do I feel that your Zhe family members look at me strangely?"

"Really?" Zhe Wenxin naturally knew what was going on, and now he really wanted to have a chance to be alone with his husband, but the elders and sisters in the family were all curious, so it was inevitably inconvenient.

"Yes!"

"Where are you going?" Zhewenxin naturally did not object.

"Fuzhou is your home base, you have the final say on where to go!"

"Then let's go to the Yellow River. Lin Lang has never seen what the Yellow River looks like in Fuzhou, has he?"

Fuzhou itself is on the bank of the Yellow River, not too far away.The two immediately galloped away from Fuzhou City, and Li Cheng and A Chang led people to follow behind and protect them closely.

Unlike Yanzhou, although both belong to the Loess Plateau, Fuzhou is already very close to the northern grasslands, and the natural conditions are a little hesitant.Especially Fuzhou is close to the Yellow River, so the climate is relatively humid.Once out of Fuzhou City, coming from the Yellow River, the cool wind with water vapor blows on the face, it is quite comfortable.

"Wenxin, I wanted to stay in Fuzhou for a few more days, but I have been in the Northwest for several months, and Ruoying is pregnant again, so..." Zhe Kexing also kindly invited her today, and Zhe Wenxin's original intention was also to miss her husband. Lang will stay a little longer, but...

"Okay, I understand, we will leave for Bianjing in the next few days."

"Wen Xin, don't you mind?"

"Is there anything to worry about, it should be." Zhe Wenxin said with a happy face: "Fulang has done enough for this time, Wenxin is very satisfied."

"Okay, okay, knowing that I have been alone these past few months..."

"Hey, it's really my good Wen Xin!"

While speaking, I have already reached the bank of the Yellow River. Whoever flows through the Ningxia Plain and Hetao, the surging Yellow River has just turned a corner and is rushing between the Shanxi-Shaanxi Gorge.Perhaps because it has not completely flowed into the Loess Plateau, the river water is considered clear.It's summer, the two sides of the strait are lush and lush, and the scenery is also very good...

"How? It's not the same as the Yellow River full of sand in the Central Plains!"

"That's natural!"

"Oh, what's the matter? Why is it raining?" Zhewenxin exclaimed. The two of them were in high spirits to play, but the sunny day suddenly changed, and the rain fell as soon as it said it would.

(End of this chapter)