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After the envoys of the two countries returned to the post station.

Wei Yuan brought 200 taels of gold to the palace to meet the emperor.

After seeing Zhao Zhen in the Xuanzheng Hall, he placed the gold in front of the table and knelt down and said:

"Your Majesty, I overstepped my bounds today and gave each of the two envoys a set of armor in exchange for only these 200 taels of gold. Please forgive me, Your Majesty."

Zhao Zhen was obviously stunned when he heard this.

Just two sets of armor, what's the big deal?

With the strength of Liao and Xia, it is impossible that they can't even get two sets of armor.

Moreover, Zhao Zhen also rewarded many countries with exquisite armor in the past few years.

"What crime did Wei Qing commit?"

"Besides, one hundred taels of gold for a set of armor, this deal is not a loss."

Zhao Zhen smiled.

Not only is it not a loss, it is simply a profit.

Wei Yuan said, "Your Majesty, please do not blame me for taking the initiative. I am grateful." Zhao Zhen waved his hand, "You don't have to be so distant with me. During the stay of the two countries' envoys in Beijing, you will be responsible for all affairs. Just do it according to your ideas. You don't need to report everything to me." Wei Yuan immediately showed a look of gratitude, "Thank you, Your Majesty, for your trust." He initially guessed that the reason why Liao and Xia wanted armor was because they wanted to see if the armor worn by the imperial guards was different from that in the past. As soon as Wei Yuan left Xuanzheng Hall, Zhao Zhen stared at the two hundred taels of gold on the table. Then, he waved his pen and rewarded Wei Yuan with ten thousand taels of gold. It's just money, he has plenty. The court has no money, which has nothing to do with him as an emperor. However, Zhao Zhen's reward of money again made all officials extremely jealous. After all, who among the civil and military officials in the court is as favored as Wei Yuan? In the evening. Zhao Zhen rested at Queen Cao's place.

The latter asked, "I heard that Your Majesty has given another ten thousand taels of gold to the Loyal and Brave Earl? Your Majesty has rewarded him several times. Isn't it a bit too much?"

The former told me about the two hundred taels of gold today and said, "Originally, he didn't have to report the two hundred taels of gold to me, but he still came. It can be seen that he is loyal to me."

"There are many people in the court who are loyal to the Great Zhou, but there are not many who are loyal to me."

"I am old. After a hundred years, this boy can help Xi'er. He will return the reward I give him now to Xi'er in the future."

Queen Cao understood Zhao Zhen's plan instantly.

This is to leave Wei Yuan to the future emperor.

"Your Majesty will live a long and healthy life."

Queen Cao spoke quickly.

Zhao Zhen shook his head and sighed, "Is there a emperor who lives for ten thousand years in this world?"

Queen Cao was silent.

She didn't dare to talk to him about this topic anymore.

In recent years, she clearly felt that Zhao Zhen's health was not as good as before.

It was okay to take a nap from time to time, but he often caught cold and wind-heat diseases and had no appetite.

This was a sign of decline.

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The next day, the envoys of the two countries had nothing to do, and Wei Yuan temporarily handed over the affairs of the Ma Junsi to Xu Changzhi.

He swaggered and became a hands-off shopkeeper, and took his second sister Wei Ruyi to see the new house he bought for her.

The courtyard with three entrances and exits had dozens of houses alone.

It is said that a merchant from Gusu spent a lot of money to renovate this house.

Later, the merchant was found by Bao Xiaosu to be suspected of smuggling official salt and his house was confiscated.

People in the capital felt that this house was unlucky, and no one bought it after it was abandoned for several years.

Before Wei Ruyi came to Beijing, Wei Yuan ordered people to perform rituals for seven consecutive days, and then destroyed the house and rebuilt it.

It was not until today that it was properly repaired.

Wei Ruyi saw such a nice house and subconsciously said:

"Little brother, how much will it cost you? I can't take it."

Wei Yuan smiled and said: "What I lack the least now is money. Second sister, have you forgotten that His Majesty just gave me ten thousand taels of gold yesterday?"

Wei Ruyi wanted to say something else, "But."

But she was interrupted by Wei Yuan: "Second sister, there is no but. From now on, this house is yours. You can live in peace."

"We brothers and sisters in the Wei family must be rich together. I can't make my brother rich while you and my sister still live the hard life you had before."

"Otherwise, what is the purpose of my brother fighting and dying?"

Wei Ruyi said nothing more.

Even her house in the countryside was not that big.

Now, in this Bianjing city where every inch of land is worth money, there is such a big house, which is something she never dared to think about before.

"Second sister, I bought you some servants, they should be here tomorrow."

"Then let the eldest sister teach you how to manage so many people."

"I have an appointment with Lord Bao for a drink in the afternoon, so I won't accompany you."

After that, Wei Yuan left.

Wei Ruyi didn't dare to stop him, she knew how busy her younger brother was every day.

It was not easy for him to take time to accompany her to see this house.

Three quarters after noon.

Fanlou.

Wei Yuan invited Bao Xiaosu to drink, and the latter looked at the table of delicious food and couldn't help frowning and said:

"General Wei, this is too expensive."

Wei Yuan smiled and said, "Inviting Lord Bao to drink, even if there are more meals, it is not a waste."

Bao Xiaosu shook his head, "I can't eat it, it's too much. The saint said gentle, kind, respectful, frugal and modest, but General Wei still hasn't realized the word frugal."

Wei Yuan said with a regretful look on his face: "Master Bao is right, but the money for ordering these dishes has already been spent, and they will not refund the money."

"It's better to leave it like this for now. Next time, I will definitely listen to Mr. Bao's advice and put frugality first in everything."

Bao Xiaosu nodded, "How much money did we spend on today's meal? I will share it with General Wei later."

Wei Yuan said quickly: "Mr. Bao, you are trying to disgrace this junior. You and my teacher became officials in the court at almost the same time, and you are also a highly respected official senior. I invite you to a meal, how can you and the junior share the same score?" ?”

Bao Xiaosu frowned and said, "This is not appropriate. It's better to divide it equally."

Wei Yuan said firmly: "Mr. Bao, have you forgotten that we agreed before? I said I would treat you to a drink, and you agreed at the time. You didn't say we would share the matter equally. Could it be that Master Bao is breaking your promise?"

In this way, Bao Xiaosu did not continue talking on this topic.

After the two drank for three rounds, Wei Yuan pretended to be envious and said:

"I heard that Mr. Bao, your youngest son has been studying at the Imperial Academy for how many years?"

"For martial arts students like me, joining the army is as easy as joining the army, but if you want to join the civil service, especially going to the Imperial College, it is as difficult as climbing to the sky."

Hearing the sound, Bao Xiaosu asked curiously: "General Wei, did you hear that some martial arts disciple wanted to study in the Imperial College but failed?"

Generally speaking, those who study in the Imperial College are children of powerful people.

With Wei Yuan's status, it would be easy for his descendants or younger generations to enter the Imperial Academy.

However, the gentlemen in the Imperial College never paid attention to cultivating martial arts disciples.

This is why, as the Duke of Qi, his son should study with Zhuang Xuexue instead of going to the Imperial College.

But if there is a highly respected civil servant who recommends him, then the gentlemen of the Imperial College would not dare to ignore the disciples of Wu Xun.

But, which civil servant is willing to recommend a disciple for Wu Xun?

Wei Yuan said dejectedly: "My parents died when I was young. If I hadn't been living with my second sister's family, I would have starved to death long ago."

"Now, my second sister's child is named Zhang Yunchang. I want to get him to study in the Imperial College for a few years, but there is no way!"

Bao Xiaosu nodded, "What's so difficult about this? If this boy is of good nature and really wants to go to the Imperial College, I can just wait for me to write a letter for the wine sacrifice."

Hearing this, Wei Yuan's eyes lit up and he said excitedly: "Master Bao is really willing to recommend my nephew?"

Bao Xiaosu drank some wine and spoke quickly, saying: "It's just a little matter."

Wei Yuan stood up suddenly, bowed solemnly and said: "Then I will take my nephew's place, thank you very much, Mr. Bao."

Bao Xiaosu waved his hand, "General Wei, you are so polite. Please sit down and have a drink. General Wei is not afraid of hardships and is willing to uphold justice for the people. It can be seen that General Wei is a loyal and courageous hero in this world."

"General Wei's nephew must be different from ordinary children. I'm just a helper. I don't deserve General Wei to be so generous to you."

Wei Yuan laughed twice and said, "It's really fun to chat with Mr. Bao!"

"If Mr. Bao needs help from now on, just ask and I will do my best to help you."

I wish you all a happy Lantern Festival, these two updates are for today, and they will be updated every day starting from tomorrow! !