Go back to the Ming Dynasty to be a thousand households

Chapter 312 Welcome Boom, Foster Father
Huang Laifu had a great reputation in Wuzhai Fort, and when the news of his promotion to governor came back, the whole fort was full of pride, and everyone had a bright face.

Their original small place was originally just a poor place where the birds didn't shit.Now that Huang Laifu, the chief soldier, is out, and now Huang Laifu, the big man in the governor's and two towns, is all due to the good Fengshui of Wuzhaibao.

For a while, there were a lot of congratulators in Wuzhai Fort, especially in the Huang Mansion. Gu Yunniang, the first-rank imperial wife and hostess, was naturally busy recruiting.Everyone was thinking about how to welcome Huang Laifu when he came back.

Yesterday, after the news that Huang Laifu was going back to the fort came back, the whole Wuzhaibao city was in a state of ebullition. Everyone was beating gongs and drums, ready to greet him in front of the fort.Even the farm families along the way are also decorated with lanterns and festoons, ready to welcome them.

After Huang Laifu's car and horse honor guard entered Wuzhai Fort, especially after crossing the Qinglian River, the news spread like the wind: "Governor Huang is back from victory!"

For a while, both sides of the official road were crowded with more and more welcome crowds, and the sound of firecrackers exploded everywhere.

The closer to the castle, the denser the flow of people on both sides of the road. People holding incense candles, or carrying pigs, sheep, wine and rice, lined the road to welcome them.All voices said: "Congratulations, my lord, on your triumphant return!"

"Congratulations, my lord, for being promoted!"

In Wuzhai Fort, the relationship between the military and the people is extremely harmonious. Those staff members who came to Wuzhai Fort for the first time were amazed. They placed it elsewhere. Every time the army came, the people would be afraid to avoid it. Fort like this?
In such a situation, all the soldiers on the expedition were in high spirits, their waists were straight, their faces were full of pride, and they just rode their horses through the crowd.

Huang Laifu was riding on the horse, and he was also full of smiles. He cupped his hands from time to time: "Thank you for your love!"

"...Thank you, thank you!"

At the west gate of Wuzhaibao City, the place is even more crowded, and the surrounding area of ​​the city gate is packed full of welcome crowds and music.Those newly established police officers in Wuzhai Fort struggled to maintain order along the street.

When Huang Laifu's densely packed flags and the governor's guard of honor flag board appeared in front of everyone, drums and music blared immediately, and the deafening sound of firecrackers exploded.

The welcome flow of people was mainly Wuzhai Fort defenseman Su Dong'an, in addition to a thousand local old military officers of Wuzhai Fort, and some representatives of the local hometown elders.As for Huang Laifu's family members, they had already waited in front of the Governor's Mansion in full costume.

These old military officers, because their descendants have fought with Huang Laifu in the north and south over the years, after they made great contributions, their families also received awards, so many old officers have various honorary titles.

For example, Jiang Yongsheng, the father of Jiang Dazhong, has been promoted to the second-rank lieutenant general because Jiang Dazhong fought with Huang Laifu and made great contributions.According to the system of meritorious titles of the Ming Dynasty, both second-rank and third-rank generals can be awarded to the second generation.

So now Jiang Dazhong's father, Jiang Yongsheng, also enjoys the honorary title of the second rank, that is, the grandmother, mother, and wife of Jiang Dazhong's family are also conferred as wives.

These people followed Huang Laifu, enjoyed the benefits that Huang Laifu brought each time he was promoted, and combined their own interests with the Huang family more and more closely.

Among the welcoming crowd were Huang Laifu's eldest brother-in-law Xu Xueshi and second brother-in-law Li Yingchun, as well as Gu Yunniang's eldest brother Gu Shiyin and others. They all came here in the name of meeting the new governor.

Every time Huang Laifu was promoted, to these next-of-kin, it also had the taste of chickens and dogs ascending to heaven.

Seeing that Huang Laifu had arrived at the gate of the city, everyone rushed to greet him, and bowed in unison: "Welcome the Governor-General to return with honor!"
At the same time, the bands played even harder.

Returning to his hometown, Huang Laifu was also in a happy mood. He rode on the horse and looked around, feeling quite emotional. After a while, he smiled and said, "Okay, thank you all for your welcome!"

He exchanged a few words with everyone, then rode his horse and led the army into the castle, and everyone hurriedly followed behind him.

It is a public place at this time, even Huang Laifu's brothers-in-law, Gu Yunniang's elder brother Gu Shiyin and others are not allowed to be pretentious and private. Compared with some old military officers in Wuzhaibao, many of them are far worse than those of Wuzhaibao. Followed far behind the welcoming crowd.

Gu Shiyin finally seized an opportunity to talk to his son Gu Dadao. Seeing his son's prowess, Gu Shiyin was both happy and annoyed.The news of his son's meritorious service has spread to Kelan Prefecture. In addition to being promoted to a higher rank because of his meritorious service, he has also been given the title of Qian Zong.
Gu Dadao is now considered to be a fifth-rank position, and he is rewarded for his meritorious service. His mother and wife can both be awarded as Yiren, which can be regarded as winning honor for his Gu family.And following my uncle Huang Laifu in the future, the future is limitless, and a bright future is in front of me.

Having a son like this can be regarded as contented.What annoyed him was that this kid, who is already 25 years old this year, is still not in a hurry for his life's major events. How can he do this? There are three types of unfilial piety.

Gu Shiyin had already made up his mind that this time his son came back, he had to arrange the marriage for him first, and he couldn't delay his son's lifelong event.

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The flag guard of honor cleared the way, and Huang Laifu led his armored army into the castle. The flags were as black as dark clouds. Thousands of horses marched neatly on the streets of Wuzhai Fort. Countless iron hooves knocked on the solid concrete streets. roar.

Both sides of the street were crowded with welcome crowds, and the sound of firecrackers was deafening along the way.Compared with the outside of the castle, the traffic in the streets inside the city is naturally more dense, like a sea of ​​people.

Amidst the cheers, all the soldiers on the expedition held their heads high and held their chests high. Most of the soldiers on the Eastern Expedition this time were locals from Wuzhaibao, and they were veritable soldiers of Wuzhaibao.Now that they have returned home in fine clothes and honors, both themselves and their family members are full of pride.

Compared with a few years ago, Wuzhai Fort is much more prosperous, and there are many merchants and people from other places on the street. Seeing the military power of the soldiers in the Eastern Expedition, and the harmonious relationship between the local army and the people, I am deeply moved.

After the news of Huang Laifu's appointment as the governor, the original general mansion was greatly expanded, and the plaque of the governor's mansion was replaced.At the same time, the improvement of Wuzhaibao's official office was also going on day and night. The day before Huang Laifu came back, the Wuzhaibao governor's office had been announced to be completed.

After the construction of the Governor's Mansion, it is even more majestic, and there is a black stone in front of the gate.

At this time, in front of the gate, Gu Yunniang led a group of family members in the mansion, who were already dressed up to welcome them.Gu Yunniang was wearing a first-grade official uniform, a phoenix crown and a xiapei, full of luxury, with a pair of pretty eyes just looking to the side of the street from time to time.

After all, Gu Yunniang is 26 years old this year, and her temperament is much calmer.Behind her are Huang Laifu and his concubine's children. Besides, there are other members of the Huang family.

On Huang Laifu's side, there are several sisters, and some nephews, nieces, etc.On Gu Yunniang's side, there are several brothers, sisters-in-law and others from their Gu family.There are also some characters in the family of Huang Laifu's concubine, such as Qu Liangwan and others.

Everyone stood behind Gu Yunniang, all smiling and discussing in low voices.

Even around the Yellow Mansion, there were crowds of onlookers in darkness, everyone was pointing and talking endlessly in low voices.
In addition, Huang Laifu's adoptive father, Liu Jingchun, commander of the West Guards in Lanzhouyuan Town, also stood beside Gu Yunniang with a smile on his face.

Liu Jingchun is now retired, and his nephew Liu Rongcheng took over his position.At this time, Liu Rongcheng was also standing in the crowd, looking around nervously.

Standing beside Gu Yunniang, although Liu Jingchun was smiling all over his face, his heart was agitated. The relationship he formed with Huang Laifu back then was just a consideration of the interests of both parties.Now that Huang Laifu's status has risen step by step, and his position has far surpassed his own, will he still care about this relationship?
In any case, now that Huang Laifu is in power, Liu Jingchun very much hopes that Huang Laifu can focus on his past relationship and take care of his nephew Liu Rongcheng.

The family has reported back time and time again, where is the master?The cheers were getting closer and closer, Gu Yunniang and the others showed excited expressions on their faces. Huang Laifu's expedition has been going on for another two years, and the girls have already missed it very much.

Finally, Huang Laifu's honor guard of carriages and horses came in front of him. The banners and guards of honor dazzled everyone, and they immediately burst into exclamation.

Butler Yang shouted suddenly: "Play music!"

Immediately, the drums and music blared together, and a piece of firecrackers exploded.

Amidst the noise, Huang Laifu got off the horse with a smile on his face. Although he had a dusty look on his body, he was in excellent spirit and his waist was straight.

When Huang Laifu came to the front, Gu Yunniang led the crowd to bow down: "I am waiting to welcome the master back to the mansion!"

Huang Laifu helped Gu Yunniang up with a smile and said, "Madam, please get up!"

He looked at Gu Yunniang, and saw that although she was still pretty, she was visibly haggard, obviously because she was physically and mentally exhausted from managing such a large family property as a woman.

He sighed: "After two years, Yunniang, you have lost weight. In the past two years, Mrs. You Lao, you have been taking care of the housework. You are ashamed of your husband."

Gu Yunniang's eyes turned red, and she said: "The husband is away on an expedition, and the concubine is taking care of it at home. This is the concubine's duty. I dare not talk about hard work!"

She called her son Huang Dalang, and said, "Boy, come and meet your father!"

Huang Dalang is eight years old this year. He has a tiger head and a swallow chin. He looks like a father. He led his younger brothers and kowtowed to Huang Laifu: "I have seen my father! My father is on an expedition. You have worked hard all the way! "

Huang Laifu was quite relieved, and said: "Okay, okay, it's rare for you to be filial, get up!"

Huang Dalang and the others stood up and stood behind Gu Yunniang and the others.People say that when a wife is appointed as a son, the father has done meritorious service, and the son has the shadow of the world. The current Huang Dalang has the title of Commander of the Jinyiwei, and he can take up the post when he becomes an adult.

At this time, Huang Laifu saw Liu Jingchun was also at the side, he cupped his hands and said: "It turns out that the adoptive father is also here, how dare he come out to welcome him personally?"

Seeing Huang Laifu speak like this, Liu Jingchun felt relieved, and said with a smile: "Laifu, you have returned from an expedition and received an award from the court. This is a great thing. Why don't you come out to greet me as a father, hehehehehehe!"

Although the court of the Ming Dynasty was noble, high and low, everyone had their own rituals.However, if there is a distinction between relatives and inferiors, they can also perform private rituals from the right.Therefore, Huang Laifu and Liu Jingchun can perform private salutes, and Liu Jingchun does not need to bow and kowtow to Huang Laifu.

Huang Laifu chatted with Liu Jingchun, and Liu Jingchun called his nephew Liu Rongcheng out to meet Huang Laifu.Seeing Huang Laifu, a well-known figure in the world, Liu Rongcheng was very nervous, but he couldn't speak for a long time.

Seeing such a situation, Liu Jingchun shook his head helplessly.Huang Laifu also frowned.

At this time, the eldest sister Huang Zirou stood up and said with a smile: "My brother has been promoted again after he came back. You see, Yunniang has become a first-rank wife. I don't know how many women I envy. Brother, I heard that the emperor spoils you. When Help your brother-in-law with a few good words, and help your sister get a command!"

Seeing such a situation, everyone laughed. Fortunately, Huang Laifu's younger sister, Huang Xiurou, was married, otherwise she would be the first to speak out.The eldest brother-in-law Xu Xueshi blamed the eldest sister in a low voice for how she could speak like this, but the eldest sister just smiled nonchalantly.

Huang Laifu shook his head helplessly, and surrounded by everyone, rushed into the governor's mansion.

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(End of this chapter)