Chapter 10 New Year’s Eve Accident

An incense table was placed in the yard inside the gate of the inn. Yang Yuanqing led his men to kneel down in front of the incense table. Three eunuchs came from the capital, all of whom were in vain.

"Yang Yuanqing listened to the order!"

The eunuchs led the imperial edict and read aloud: "The barbarians of the Khitan country do not recognize the power of heaven, which has caused the devastation of our border residents in the Sui Dynasty, which has caused the whole country to be indignant, and the government and the country are ashamed. The Fengzhou chief supervisor Yang Yuanqing led the army of volunteers to the Turks to borrow troops, defeated the Khitan, and boosted the power of heaven, and made the government and the country celebrate. I hereby granted the title of Yang Yuanqing, the chief supervisor of the Fengzhou chief supervisor, as the Duke of Jiuyuan County, and the Lord General. The rest of the subordinates were all granted Yitong, rewarding 5,000 taels of silver and 10,000 pieces of silk. I am here!"

Everyone was overjoyed and kowtowed to thank him. The emperor rewarded his military achievements with great honor, but did not disappoint them. They were originally low-level officers, and there was no hope of promotion. After only one battle with Yang Yuanqing, they were promoted to Yitong. This means that they jumped into the ranks of intermediate officers. How could they not make them happy, let alone have a generous reward?

Yang Yuanqing didn't care about his promotion. From the official point of view, he was not promoted, but was still the general manager of Fengzhou. However, the title and the title were promoted. In fact, the title was not important. Many children of officials had higher titles than him. For example, Li Mi, he had only served as a guard, but his title was a county duke, which was even higher than his county duke. The key is the Lord. The general was ranked fourth in the Lord, second only to Shangzhuguo, Zhuguo, and Shangdao General. This is ranked by military merits, which is a military qualification, and of course it is not absolute. For example, his father Yang Xuangan had not fought a battle, and the Lord had already become Shangdao General. This was the result of his grandfather Yang Suyi's merits.

In fact, Yang Yuanqing was more concerned about the rewards of his subordinates, and he didn't care. As long as his subordinates received a heavy reward, he would have face and his subordinates would feel that he had a future with him. From Yang Guang's all-out seal, it can be seen that Yang Guang gave him enough face.

Yang Yuanqing was extremely relieved and quickly invited three eunuchs to come into the house to rest.

The three eunuchs also ran for half a month and were really exhausted. They went into the house to sit down, took a sip of hot tea, and the eunuch who led them bowed and smiled: "General Yang, we really can't rest, we have to rush to the northern counties to announce the imperial edict. The emperor has decided to start patrolling the north next spring and leave the frontier from Yulin County. Yulin County is not very far from Wuyuan County. General Yang probably has to go to see the carriage and must go back early to prepare. (")"

"Thank you for your reminder!"

At this time, a personal soldier brought a plate of silver, which was 300 taels. Yang Yuanqing pushed the silver to the three eunuchs and said with a smile: "This is a little bit of intention. I buy wine for the three father-in-law on the road. I have to rush to get on the road in winter and drink to keep the cold."

The three eunuchs smiled and refused a few words, then happily accepted them, thinking that Yang Yuanqing could be a human being. Since they had received benefits, they would of course have to express their opinions and say a few words that had something to do with Yang Yuanqing.

The eunuch at the head pondered for a while and said, "General Yang, something happened in the capital, it may have something to do with you."

"Please say it, father-in-law!"

The eunuch sighed and said, "The Yang family was demoted. Yang Yue went to worship your grandfather during the business period and was impeached. The emperor was furious. Yang Yue was dismissed from his official position, and several of your uncles were also removed from his honorary officials. The Yang family is now very down and the officials dare not come to the door for fear of causing trouble. When we came, we heard that your father had specially visited the Pei family."

It was a matter of time before the Yang family was demoted, as expected, but his father Yang Xuangan visited the Pei family, but he did not expect that it was not that he could not, but that he listened to the eunuch's tone. This time, he had a bit of solemn meaning. Yang Yuanqing changed his mind and realized that it should be for his marriage, and the Yang family was indirectly apologizing to him.

Yang Yuanqing sighed in his heart, if he had known today, why would he have been there? He did not sympathize with the Yang family.

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In another room, Yang Yuanqing's subordinates gathered together and were extremely excited. Cheng Yaojin walked around the room, feeling extremely excited.

"My father has never been to Yitong in his life. The first thing he did when he went back this time was to burn paper on his grave. My old Cheng is also Yitong, haha!"

Cheng Yaojin was happy. He glanced at him, but saw Pei Xingyan having a lot of worries, so he slapped his shoulder heavily and asked in a muffled voice: "Xiao Pei, are you not satisfied with the reward?"

Pei Xingyan shook his head hurriedly, "How dare I be dissatisfied? I just feel a little overwhelmed. (")"

"Why can't you bear it?" Everyone looked at him.

Pei Xingyan smiled bitterly and said, "My father participated in the battle to destroy Chen. He fought seven or eight major battles, but his life was almost lost. He was only given Yitong. I only had such a battle, and it didn't take any effort, so I was on par with my father. I felt a little ashamed."

Qin Qiong beside him smiled and said, "This is because the general has a great face. In addition, his mission this time is a personal sect of the emperor. Although it only has one battle, it is of great significance, so the emperor gave a heavy reward. For example, your father's Battle of Pingnan, there were too many people participating. If everyone was granted Yitong, how could it be possible? Unlike this time, we only snatched the merits of the Turks by us."

Everyone laughed, and Luo Shixin scratched his head and said, "After talking for a long time, I don't know what Yitong is? Is it an official?"

Qin Qiong smiled and explained to him: "It's not an official, it's just a military rank, and it has no specific relationship with the official position he holds. However, when promoted to Yitong, the Ministry of War will consider that it will not be too low. For example, if you join the army, you can directly be named the brigade commander instead of starting with a soldier."

"In this case, I seem to have taken a big advantage. I actually just want to come and have fun, but I actually become Yitong. It's a bit embarrassing. Some people may feel uncomfortable."

Luo Shixin glanced at Cheng Yaojin, and his eyes were full of pride. Cheng Yaojin felt a little uncomfortable. He had been in the army for two years before he got up step by step. Luo Shixin, a little brat, was just as he had been with him for the first time.

Cheng Yaojin curled his lips, "You stinky brat have no qualifications in the army, so what if you become Yitong? No one will convince you. I advise you to resign from this position as soon as possible, so as not to make people laugh."

Luo Shixin blinked and smiled, "Brother Cheng, are you jealous? Why are you feeling sour?"

Everyone burst into laughter. At this time, Yang Yuanqing sent the eunuch away and walked into the room, "What are you talking about? It's so ridiculous!"

Everyone stood up one after another. After this war, Yang Yuanqing invisibly developed a sense of prestige in everyone's minds. When everyone spoke and acted, they no longer joked casually like before, but showed a respect for him.

Yang Yuanqing also liked this feeling, so he waved his hand and smiled at everyone, "Tell everyone one thing, I have decided to return to Wuyuan County on the second day of the first lunar month. You are willing to go with me to have fun. I welcome it, but I want to go to Wuyuan County to take up a job, I think it's not time yet."

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The next day was New Year's Eve, and New Year's Eve was the last day of the year. Almost every household was cleaning the houses and houses, and cleaning out all the dust from the old year. Students had to paste peach talismans, stick bamboo poles in front of the window, hang banners, kill pigs, sheep and rice cakes, and finish them a few days ago. New Year's Eve is the time for housewives to cook delicious food.

Women are busy at home, most men are resting and relaxing, waiting for a sumptuous dinner, while children can't wait to wear colorful new clothes that they should have only worn on New Year's Day, running around the neighborhood like colorful butterflies, showing off to each other.

Yang Yuanqing held an important position. Although he lived in Yingzhou, he also visited the homes of the widowed and widowed, sent grain, rice and meat, and also participated in the community festival. He was extremely busy until he returned in the afternoon.

Yang Yuanqing and two followers rode horses and returned from afar to the inn. Luo Shixin leaned over a tree and suddenly saw Yang Yuanqing and immediately shouted to everyone: "General is back!"

Green Tea was extremely nervous and hurriedly waved to everyone, "Everyone, go!"

Nearly twenty people turned around and ran towards the back door, and ran clean after a moment. Green Tea touched her chest and stabilized her mind. It was estimated that Yang Yuanqing was about to arrive at the door. She carried a basket and walked out quickly, and happened to meet Yang Yuanqing at the gate.

"Young Master! Why are you back now?"

"Oh! I'll come back and change my clothes."

Yang Yuanqing looked at the inn and saw that there was no one in the inn, so he asked with a smile: "Where are the others?"

"Young Master, you came back too late, everyone can't wait, so I'll go first, young master, hurry up!" Green Tea urged him.

"I'll change my clothes and leave!"

Yang Yuanqing went back to the house to change his clothes. Green Tea quickly winked at the two personal soldiers. The two understood each other and slipped away from the back door.

After a moment, Yang Yuanqing came back, but found that the two of them were missing. He couldn't help but ask strangely: "Where are the two of them?"

"Just just now, Yang Dalang came and asked them to help carry the wine. Young master, go quickly! You will be there soon."

The Fruitshop was indeed not far from them, only one mile away. Yang Yuanqing was too lazy to ride a horse and walked over directly. Green Tea followed behind with a basket, his heart pounding, and he secretly prayed that he would not have any accidents. Soon, they walked to the Fruitshop.

This is a very small wine shop, which can accommodate up to twenty people to eat here. It is also an old restaurant. It has a history of at least thirty years. The paint on the signboard has been mottled, and the four words "Fruit Wine Shop" can be vaguely identified. Today is New Year's Eve. Everyone is reunited at home, and the business of the wine shop is also particularly light. The guys are all going home for the New Year, and only the shopkeeper and his wife greet the guests.

But tonight, Green Tea has already wrapped up here, and in fact, there is only Yang Yuanqing, who is actually the only guest. Yang Yuanqing took the curtain and walked into the restaurant. He saw that the cafe was empty and there was no one. Yang Yuanqing was stunned and turned around and asked, "Where are their people? Didn't they say they have arrived?"

The shopkeeper had already received the instructions from Green Tea in advance and quickly smiled and said, "They thought the wine in the shop was not strong enough, so they went to Tong'an Restaurant to buy wine. They said they would come back soon, and the young master asked to sit in the room."

There is a separate small room in the winery, which can accommodate a few people for a drink. The shopkeeper led Yang Yuanqing to the room, "Please, please!"

Seeing Yang Yuanqing reaching the door, Green Tea's heart almost jumped out and silently begged the Buddha to bless the last moment of success.

Yang Yuanqing felt that there seemed to be someone in the elegant room. He didn't think it was Pei Xingyan or Qin Qiong, and he just opened the door and went in. But as soon as he entered the door, when Yang Yuanqing saw the person sitting in the room clearly, he was suddenly shocked.

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Chapter completed!