Chapter 52 Expectations
At this time, people around him also heard the news and surrounded him and inquired about the Absolute Sense. The Absolute Sense bowed to Wei Yi and expressed his apology. Then he started to tell the story with a slight eloquence.
Not long after Yang Shiwei returned to Nan'anze Town, people in the city knew that there was not much news, but when Wei Yi was waiting for the passenger carriage at the station, he found that everyone around him was already talking about the matter.
The prince of the Hou Mansion led the young general to ambush the most fierce pirate. This is a legendary story that is even more amazing than the legend of strangeness. Before dark, Wei Yi had already found that this matter was being discussed everywhere.
"Chen Yuyong's head is now hanging in the yamen of the Imperial Examination Office."
"Indeed, I just walked from there and saw the head level."
"Aren't you afraid?"
"What's so scary about this? I don't know how many families in Fujian, how many lives they have harmed me, how many wives and how many children have separated. It's really a pleasure to be given such a huge bandit. To be honest, I have to go have two drinks to celebrate later."
"This one can be counted as me."
"Of course I have to go there too."
Many people showed joy. No matter what the current situation in the Wei Dynasty is, the people always yearn for a safe and prosperous life, among which peace is still above prosperity.
Qishan killed countless people, and each person died was a tragedy of a family. Over the years, Fujian Road has suffered from the pirates in turn, and there is no way to defend and contain it. Now a giant bandit has died. Although it is not a thief like Chen Yutai, it is also a great joy to be excited about.
"Criminal Prince of Nan'an, I remember him."
"What a young hero!"
"I am still a filial son. Do you remember the back? It was written by him."
"So that's it, no wonder, only filial sons are worthy of heroes, and heroes should be filial sons."
As everyone's praises, Wei Yi felt his heart pounding, as if he was praising himself. The relationship between young friends is relatively sincere and has few impurities. It is not as complicated as the world of adults. From teenagers to young people, Xu Zixian had a close relationship with Wei Yi and Xu Xingwei in the past few years, and his relationship was deep. Wei Yi was sincerely happy for his friends.
After a while, the carriage came, and Wei Yi quickly squeezed into the car. He stopped at two miles and was five cents at a station. He went to the newspaper office for less than four miles and paid ten cents for the car. For Wei Yi, this little money was nothing, and it could be reimbursed. He sat in the carriage seat, and what he heard was people's discussion about Chen Yuyong's murder and praise for Xu Zixian.
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After arriving at the newspaper, the lights were already in hand. The inside and outside of the newspaper were brightly lit, so Wei Yi didn't feel strange about this.
If there was such a big news, if no one in the newspaper worked overtime to publish special issues, the weekly newspaper would have been finished long ago.
"Wei Yanke, you are here just right." Editor-in-chief Chen Jiangming seemed to have been waiting at the newspaper door. When he saw Wei Yi, he shouted, which scared Wei Yi.
"I've met the editor-in-chief." Wei Yi had no choice but to step forward and bow.
"Stop these false gifts." Chen Jiangming said anxiously: "Classic Prince of Nan'an, are you a friend?"
Wei Yi was quite calm by this time, but he still said proudly: "Yes, Mingda is my best friend."
"He is amazing." Chen Jiangming sighed: "People say he is a young hero. Old Nan'an Hou suffered anger. This time, his son has leaked a lot."
"There seems to be a hidden story when the old Nan'an Hou's defeat?"
Chen Jiangming glanced at Wei Yi and said, "Don't worry about this matter, and don't inquire about it."
Wei Yi smiled slightly and agreed.
"The newspaper will publish a special issue for him." Chen Jiangming ordered: "One is to talk about the war in detail, and in detail. Second, it is to talk about the writing of back views, and then talk about the prince of Nan'an. Of course, you can brag about your friends. As long as it is not too outrageous, you can do it."
Wei Yi laughed and said, "I thank the editor in chief in this way."
Xu Zixian was a playboy and could not be said to be ignorant and could not find any decent advantages and strengths. What is really worth mentioning is the two things of back view and the fight against Qishan thieves and killing Chen Yuyong.
With Chen Jiangming saying, Wei Yi can at least make up some stories, such as being too smart, being sincere and filial, having a mind, having a good human nature, and having a good character. Only by playing this way can we have a friendship with each other.
As for telling Xu Zixian, there is no need to do it. Friends are the most important thing to know each other. If you buy something like this, you are a friend who is a wine and meat, and you cannot be considered a real friend.
"Xu Zi's future success is coming to great success." Chen Jiangming finished his order, relieved himself, and said with emotion before leaving, "This person is not a thing in the pool. To be honest, you young friends, did he have hills and valleys before?"
Wei Yi shook his head with a smile and said, "Mingda is probably a person like King Zhuang of Chu. He has not made a sound for three years and has made a splash."
"So that's it." Chen Jiangming thought to himself. He was going to have a party with several important newspaper owners tonight. It seemed that there was something to talk about at the table.
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It was already dark when Xu Xingwei heard the news. He originally planned to go directly to find Wei Yi. The two brothers had a good meal and returned drunk. Only then did he get the pleasure he heard.
Xu Zixian mentioned Li Cheng’s affairs first to these two good brothers, but Xu Zixian never mentioned how to deal with it in the future.
Xu Xingwei only thought that Xu Zi was unwilling to bother him about this matter. He was also secretly asking inquiries to see if he could help... Last time, the Duke of the Nan'an Hou Mansion reported to Fuzhou, the various yamen treated it as a joke. Xu Xingwei's father was the deputy commander of the army under the Commander's Office. Xu Xingwei asked his father to help him tell the Commander's Office Han Bingzhong to see if he could send a battalion of troops to Nan'anze Town to "prevent theft". As a result, Han Bingzhong refused. The Commander said a few ugly words, which made Xu Xingwei's father very embarrassed.
As soon as this matter reached the city, Xu Xingwei's father Xu Shicai called Xu Xingwei into the study and said, "Mingda's status is already above your martial arts after this incident."
Xu Xingwei smiled and said, "Mingda can inherit the title, and he was originally above me."
"Otherwise." Xu Shicai shook his head and said, "The court has been very strict with the royal family in recent years. Many princes of the marquis cannot inherit the title. The court has not eliminated the country, but it cannot inherit the title. Isn't it the same as eliminating the title? Mingda was originally unpromising, you have a good relationship, and I, a father, can't stop you too snobbishly, but I always disagree. Today I know that my son has a good vision after all. After all, our family has a five-due service, so we can only go from the military official career. Whether we can get another title in the future is only on you."
Officials from "a noble family" have a chance of winning titles after making meritorious service than ordinary civil and military officials. After all, they are born into the royal family and the court will be slightly tilted when awarding titles.
Any family of national surnames that have been removed from the royal family must have the responsibility to restore the titles of their ancestors. This is a consideration of sentiment and practical interests.
"My son is just like the same as Mingda." Xu Xingwei was a little embarrassed and lowered his head and said, "The father had too high hopes for his son, and he was ashamed of him."
"You are still young after all!" Xu Shicai laughed and said, "I don't know. Good vision and choice of friendship are also a kind of luck. When the world comes, the heroes will work together, and the heroes will not be free. Following the heroes who are sometimes in power, my son can also take advantage of the time!"
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In the evening, Changwen Hou Mansion successively opened lanterns. After hanging them one by one, they shone the gate of the Hou Mansion to the main hall. Dozens of healthy servants were running inside and outside the mansion like butterflies. Carriages and sedan chairs came from time to time outside the gate, and many noble people came on horseback. These servants came forward, led the carriages and sedan chairs to the open space, and tied the horses to the horse ties.
The smarter people welcomed the guests into the mansion through the side door, passed the second door and the ritual gate, and entered the large courtyard where the main hall was located. There were also lights and colorful decorations. There were many guests gathered, and they were laughing happily, which was quite lively.
Today is the fiftieth birthday of Chen Dujing, the Marquis of Changwen. The powerful and noble gentry in Fuzhou City who are qualified to celebrate their birthdays are all flocking to it.
Ordinary marquises do not have such treatment. Unless the marquis of the clan have a real position, their birthday will be more valued in the royal circle. Officials, gentry, and famous scholars may not necessarily support them, it depends on their actual power and influence.
Changwen Hou Mansion was a famous local official from Fujian Road, and so far it still has a considerable influence on the local military and political affairs of Fujian Road. Chen Dujing was once the governor of the military affairs of Zhangzhou. He retired and retired two years ago. During his tenure, he did a lot of things to restore the livelihood of Zhangzhou and appease the refugees. He was very famous for his official career in Fujian Road. His ancestors and his own abilities, and his extensive friendships were of course a major event in Fuzhou City.
In addition to officials, gentry and celebrities, many royal family members also came. Before the King of Qi himself arrived, the prince of Qi, Xu Zijing, came to celebrate his birthday. Xu Ziwen came to the palace of Zhao. More than ten princes and marquises came in person or sent their children to celebrate their birthday. Chen Dujing sent his eldest son Chen Zhengzhi to entertain these young royal family members with a few children, and he greeted officials and gentry with status in the main hall. The entire main courtyard was full of joy and people came and went lively.
Before the time was to serve the dishes, the side hall was very large, and everyone did not sit and drink tea and eat snacks, but sat in groups of three or five to chat.
Xu Ziwen is still the most popular. This famous young royal family in Fuzhou is also the most famous talented man. He is tall and handsome, with impeccable demeanor and eloquence. The crowd around him is the most gathering, and most of them are young men and girls from the wealthy family. Several girls are fascinated by Xu Ziwen's demeanor, and the little stars in his eyes are quite obvious.
During the Great Wei Dynasty, men and women's defenses were not as strict as those of later generations. There was nothing wrong with young men and women talking to each other. They could also go on blind dates and even control their parents' decisions.
It is more open to the people. It is not uncommon for women to choose a man to marry at the age of marriage. Generally, on the Lantern Festival, young men and women who have formed party members will walk together in the market. When they meet with each other, they will stay and chat. If they really get the right eye, the girl will give her bouquet of flowers to the man. If the man accepts it, you can find out the girl’s family background. If there is no problem, you can ask the matchmaker to come to propose marriage.
Of course, it is still a minority who actually meet in a street market. Most of them live in nearby markets. They have already met each other, and most of them have officially settled their marriage under the custom of Shangyuan Ye.
As for elopement, wildness, and harmony, these heavy tastes are not as serious as later generations have seen... Generally speaking, the Great Wei Dynasty is not as enthusiastic and unrestrained as the Han and Tang Dynasties, but it is not too rigid and conservative.
Xu Ziwen was already quite adapted to what was happening in front of him, and did not feel uncomfortable. He talked freely and commented on the poems in several newspapers this time.
Because he read the selected articles carefully, many of the sensible and sensible words Xu Ziwen blurted out. He has a profound attainment in poetry and is naturally full of witty words when talking.
Although many young girls kept showing their love to Xu Ziwen, Xu Ziwen was always rude, but looked at Chen Wenjun sitting in the corner from time to time.
Chapter completed!