Chapter 1083 Return to Beijing

"Alang, we have been away from Beijing for seven years..."

On the hillside outside Bianjing City, Wang Dongliang, with his hands on the awning, looked at the huge Bianjing City, just like when he first arrived in Beijing with his master to take the imperial examination.

"You followed me to Beijing to take the exam, which was eleven years ago. Now you are looking at Bianjing from afar. What do you feel?"

"I don't feel much. It's just that the emperor of the Song Dynasty and those high officials are too deceiving. Alang has made many great contributions and could have been appointed as a prime minister long ago. As a result, he has handed over his military power and the good situation in the northwest. He was given a lot of useless titles, but he was asked to come back to be the chief priest of the Imperial College. What a bunch of birds."

Wang Yan slapped him on the back of his head: "If you can't speak, then don't speak. Don't say such things to your wife and children at home, it's easy to get into trouble."

"I'm not stupid."

"Do you think you are smart?"

"Alang, you clearly said that I have improved the day before yesterday."

"Now I say you haven't improved."

Wang Dongliang laughed innocently and stopped arguing. He stood on the hillside with his master and looked at the capital of the Song Dynasty from afar.

Wang Yan stood with his hands behind his back. The spring breeze in March blew over the hills, blowing his blue shirt, messing up his uncombed hair, and blowing his long beard.

He was already 29 years old, and had been in the officialdom of the Song Dynasty for ten years. He had a lot of merits, one of which could kill a lot of people, but he still couldn't get into the central government.

For not being able to achieve the new life experience of ruling the world before the age of 30, Wang·Tui Zhong Zuo Yun Gong Chen·Zheng Feng Da Fu·Hanlin Xue Shi·Jian Dongjing Guozi Supervisor·Duan Ming Dian Xue Shi·Supervising Guo Shi·Qing Qi Du Wei·Guangling County Kai Guo Hou·Food 1,800 households·Food 700 households·Given Zi Jin Yu Bao·Yan, expressed some regrets...

His official title was very complicated. For example, the title of "Tui Zhong Zuo Yun" for the meritorious official. Tui Zhong was generally a standard title for the prime minister, but Zuo Yun was a general title for civil and military ministers. The combination of the two showed honor and favor.

Similarly, his original rank, Hanlin Bachelor, was given the title of Bachelor of Duanming Palace, which is generally a precursor to advancement to the center. I don't know when he became the Minister of State Affairs. The Supervisor of National History is a fifth-rank official, but it is also a standard official title for the prime minister, which is an indicator of civil officials and civil governance. The emperor wants civil and military achievements, and ministers who have studied sage books since childhood and are profound in academics are naturally also wanted.

The Light Carriage Commander is a meritorious official, just like his previous Xiaoqiwei, but they are all military honors. His meritorious official was earned through fighting, and when he developed to the top, he was a Shangzhuguo, a three-gong, or something like that.

As for the purple gold fish bag, it is an accessory to show honor and favor, an ornament hung on the belt. And the original special purple clothes, his current Hanlin Bachelor is a third-rank official, which is enough.

All these things are to tell him that he will definitely rule the world in the future, so that he can be honest and stable, be his Imperial College Jijiu, and wait for the arrival of the prime minister who is unknown when.

But what is the reality?

He cannot continue to hold the military and political power in the northwest, nor can he return to Beijing to govern the country. He cannot be exiled and not allowed to return to Beijing, and he cannot be assigned a task that is too important in Beijing, otherwise it will be a big mess.

So the emperor and ministers of the Song Dynasty thought about it and finally thought of letting Wang, a great scholar and a living saint, to preside over the Imperial College and do some academic research. They all thought it was a good idea.

And it can also test whether Wang Yan has any other intentions and is willing to give up power. After all, after the Song-Liao War, Wang Yan became even more terrifying. Even Zhao Zhen, who has always firmly believed that Wang Yan is a loyal minister of the Song Dynasty, trembled.

He has the ability and prestige. He has an elite army of 200,000, with elite soldiers and brave generals, strong combat power, and praises from the people in the jurisdiction. His orders are unimpeded.

Li Yuanhao was able to establish himself in rebellion, so what about Wang Yan?

No one doubts Wang Yan's ability. If he really wants to rebel, he can directly seize Hexi, Longyou, and the grasslands. It is only a matter of time to advance to Guanzhong. And Wang Yan has no shortage of time, because he is young...

Besides, does it really take a lot of time? Wang Yan has been operating in Yanzhou for more than a year, and he dared to fight Xixia. After operating for more than two years, he dared to fight Khitan. He dared to fight, could fight, and could win.

When Wang Yan was transferred back to Beijing, everyone in the Song Dynasty was relieved. This was also true for Fan Zhongyan and others. They were also afraid that Wang Yan would go to extremes in a hurry and choose to betray the Song Dynasty and fight against each other.

Of course, Wang Yan would not do such a thing. After all, he had been tossing for ten years and led the Song Dynasty out of the quagmire. The situation has improved greatly. How could he destroy the results he has achieved?

Mobilizing troops to seize power and rebel is a last resort. If it really came to that, it would mean that all his efforts were in vain and all his calculations failed...

The Khitan asked for peace, returned the Sixteen Prefectures of Youyun that had been ceded for more than a hundred years, and took out many cattle, sheep and other precious money. In the future, they would have to pay tribute to the Song Dynasty every year. Just like that, before the spring of the third year of Jiayou, this sudden war also ended suddenly.

After the war, the Khitan completely withdrew from the north of Yanshan and Shanhaiguan. If it is based on the later administrative divisions, the current Khitan territory is probably most of the eastern part of Mongolia and the northeast region. Compared with the original territory, it has been greatly reduced, and the population has also dropped sharply.

The Han people in the Sixteen Prefectures of Youyun were just a considerable number of rich people who left, and some really brainless people followed them to the outside of the Great Wall, and basically all of them were taken back.

The Khitans did not have the courage to abduct a large number of people, after all, the initiative was in the hands of the Song Dynasty. If they really dared to do so, it would not be impossible to destroy the Khitans in one go.

Wang Yan did not oppose peace talks, just like when he fought against the Western Xia. After all, it was a country with a centralized system, and it was not possible to destroy it by force in a short period of time.

Although the Western Xia was defeated and was lingering, it was not without resistance now. The reason why there was no Western Xia in the war between Song and Liao this time was that the Khitan surrendered too quickly, and it was over in more than two months. The Western Xia was still waiting to negotiate terms and cause trouble for the Song Dynasty in the northwest.

At that time, the Song Dynasty fought against the Western Xia for nearly half a year. It would take two or three years to destroy it. The same was true for the Khitan.

The reason why this time was relatively smooth was mainly because Wang Yan had been operating for a longer time and mobilized more forces. Two and a half years before the war, some deployments had been made against the Khitan. That is, all kinds of rumors and all kinds of inciting the people. In addition, the Khitan court imposed heavy taxes year after year to fill the military funds, which made the Khitan ruling class feel as if they were going to end at any time when the war started.

But if they really continued to fight, they would have to destroy cities one by one, take out villages one by one, and use the lives of soldiers and a large amount of money and food to fill the gap. The current situation is still good.

And the territory of the Song Dynasty after the war was also greatly expanded, connecting the Uighurs in the west, the northern desert in the north, and the surrounded Khitan in the east, adding a large piece of land.

This is also the reason why Wang Yan returned to Beijing.

In the past two years, he sorted out the post-war territory, made adjustments, appeased the people of all ethnic groups, and formulated a series of policies and development plans. The situation in the northwest was stabilized again, laying a good foundation for future development.

As for the fact that he gave up power and returned to the capital, that was an illusion. As I said, even if he left, his words were much more useful than the imperial edict. Even if it is foreseeable that some people will be transferred in the future, including those generals he promoted, and Zhong Yan, Zhang Da and others, they will definitely be suppressed, but it is of no use.

He gained the love of the vast number of soldiers and the love of the local people. So as long as the officials still obey his orders to a certain extent, the control of the local area is there. Moreover, he also has various industries there, which has never been a simple money-making machine.

His situation is of course very dangerous. Whether it is civil or military, it is not a good thing to have too strong ability and too much merit. He is both civil and military, and he has both civil and military skills to expand the territory. Those in power must be on guard.

Moreover, the old Zhao family was crowned with a yellow robe when they came to power, and they were afraid that it would happen again and it would happen to their old Zhao family.

He dared to come back, so he was naturally not afraid of being dealt with. He hoped that someone would make trouble for him, but it was a pity that there was no such fool who wanted to die, and they all wanted to stay away from him.

As for the threat of force, he was even less afraid. He has been running the business for ten years. If he can still be killed by someone, he will have to quit. If he is really threatened, he may be able to ascend the throne that day...

The return of Wang Yan's family to Beijing did not cause any waves. It was normal. Although the news of Wang Yan's return to Beijing must have been known to people at the first time.

Let Xiao Dongliang go to the government office to submit the news of his return to Beijing and wait for the summons. Wang Yan and others returned home. New home.

Because there are more people in the family, considering the future residence of the children, Wang Yan spent a huge amount of money to buy a new house. This time it is quite large, much larger than the house of Sheng Hong and others in the capital.

Mainly in the past, Hualan and Shulan each gave birth to a son and a daughter, and he was shameless and took in several beautiful girls of different ethnic groups. There are Khitans, Mongolians, and Dangxiang people.

Mainly for political needs, as the ruler of the northwest, he must promote national integration and stabilize the hearts of people of different ethnic groups. Then his concubine is their same ethnic group, which sounds much closer.

Secondly, of course, it is a personal need. Wang has been around for more than a thousand years, so what's wrong with enjoying himself...

These concubines have also given birth to children. Now the old Wang family is also a big family, and every day is very lively.

After settling down in the new house, washing off the dust on the way, and resting for some time, in the evening, Wang Yan took Hualan, Shulan, and the three sons who have grown up and their legs are moving fast, and a female head, and the family took a carriage to the Sheng family for a banquet.

"The son-in-law greets the old lady, father-in-law, and mother-in-law."

"No need to be polite, no need to be polite, Ziyan, you and I haven't seen each other for seven years, but we have to talk. Come on, come on, take a seat." Sheng Hong stood up enthusiastically, pulled Wang Yan to sit at the table, and asked the servants to serve the dishes quickly.

Today is a big banquet, that is, everyone in the old Sheng family came out to welcome Wang Yan and his family back to Beijing. Wang, Lin, Wei, and their children were all present.

There were two tables, one large and one small. One table was for the women and the four children Wang Yan brought with him. There was also a small table where Wang Yan and Sheng Hong were sitting, plus Sheng Changfeng, the second child of the Sheng family, and Sheng Changyu, the third child who was originally stillborn.

Glancing at the people who were all looking at him, Wang Yan smiled at the ten-year-old boy who was sitting there obediently to reduce his presence: "Is it Changyu? I remember seeing you once when I was in Beijing. You were only this tall then."

Wang Yan gestured to describe how small Changyu was at that time. It was not easy for this child to grow up.

"Eldest brother-in-law, my sister told me that it was the eldest brother-in-law who asked people from the medical center to take care of him. I am very grateful." Chang Yu was serious and well-behaved.

"We are all from the same family, no matter what two families say."

"That's right, Ziyan, my youngest son just has a dull temper. This second son and I are two extremes, and they always cause trouble for me." Sheng Hong glanced at Sheng Changfeng angrily.

The latter shrank his neck in fright and did not dare to look at anyone. Seeing this scene, Mrs. Lin, who was watching the movement next to her, felt itching with hatred.

"What's wrong with Changfeng? If you didn't pass the Jinshi exam, you just have to take the exam again in the next subject."

"Just talking about it makes me angry. Zi Yan, you don't know. Before the spring exam last year, he and a group of gangsters got drunk and had sex with prostitutes. During the dinner, he showed his madness. He dared to discuss matters with others. I don't know who it was. When the complaint was brought to the official's house, I was arranged to hang out in a side hall all night, so that the official could treat me with dignity.

If it hadn't been for your blessing, he might have been like that Erlang of the Gu family, waiting until he was fifty to take the scientific examination. Humph, with his condition, it is still unclear whether he can survive until then. Even if he were allowed to take the exam, he would probably have no hope in this life. "

Wang Yan smiled, took the initiative to pick up the jug, and poured wine for his father-in-law: "Chang Feng can't pass the exam, so he won't starve to death. Just behave well. It's understandable for young people to lose their temper after drinking. Chang Feng Feng, please drink less in the future.”

"Yes, yes, brother-in-law, I will definitely drink less, ah no, I will quit drinking, I will quit drinking, and I will never drink again." Chang Feng nodded like garlic.

This eldest brother-in-law is so terrible, it really kills people. Although Wang Yan's time as the military inspector in central Beijing was short, he had experienced it. He didn't know anything else. He only knew that he had lost many friends and lost a lot. He fawned over the people he wanted to build relationships with, and there was no news from him anymore...

"It's better what you say matters."

"Notorious."

Wang Yan laughed at himself, then asked, "How is my father-in-law doing lately?"

"It's acceptable. Mr. Fan and Mr. Ouyang are taking care of me. As for me, I won't have to run any errands."

"If my father-in-law wants to go somewhere to seek an official position, my son-in-law can help with the conversation. My son-in-law can't help himself, but my father-in-law can't."

"No need." Sheng Hong waved his hands repeatedly, with rejection on his face and body, "Zi Yan, you are a big tree and attract the wind. I don't know how many people are watching you. If someone catches you, it will harm your life and property. Listen to me. Now that you have served as the imperial minister, you should concentrate on your studies and sort out your knowledge. You have made many great achievements and established a sect. You have already made a name for yourself in history, and you will be remembered by future generations. Gang, Ziyan is better to stay calm and behave."

"My son-in-law has learned a lesson, and my father-in-law is thinking of me. Come, I'll give you a drink."

The two exchanged glasses and chatted happily. They were all talking about what happened in the past seven years. Sheng Hong talked about how awesome his son-in-law was, and vividly described the unprecedented grand occasion in the capital when Youyun Sixteen States was taken back.

Hua Lan and others over there were also having a great time chatting, talking about their children, the situation in the northwest, and so on. Wang Yan traveled a lot with his family and went to many places.

Of course, the banquet was indispensable for Wang's harping, and Lin Sushuang was angry. Because Wang Yan had already been granted the title of Marquis, Hua Lan, a lady whose first wife had also been granted the title of third rank, was still very popular. Of course, she is Wang Yan's official wife, so she actually has more cards. Otherwise, why wouldn't the ladies in the city want to play with her? They are just afraid.

Wang Yan also chatted with Sheng Hong about Sheng Changbai's situation. It was also the year before last that Sheng Changbai passed the Jinshi examination. Wang Yan originally wanted to arrange for him to go to Yangzhou or Hangzhou. One of these two places was swept by him, and the other was kidnapped by local officials and administered according to his wishes. Sheng Changbai used to be easy to get around.

However, this boy was ambitious. He obeyed the arrangements of the officials and was transferred to another state as a county magistrate, learning from Wang Yan's methods to carry out reforms. It's not reckless. He hasn't been assassinated yet, so he's doing pretty well.

Of course, the reason why he was not beaten to death was probably because someone like him was behind. If Sheng Changbai really died somewhere, he would be the one to pass away next.

Everyone in the Song Dynasty knew very well how Wang Yan dealt with people...

They drank till night. Wang Yan and others didn't leave, so they stayed at Sheng's house for the night.

Seeing that the children were asleep, Hualan returned to the room and soaked her feet with Wang Yan.

"All asleep?"

"Yeah." Hua Lan responded, "A lot of things have happened in the past few years."

"Talk about it."

"Changbai won the imperial examination and married the second daughter of the Hai family. Now it's time for Rulan, Molan, and Minglan to leave the government. My mother also asked you to help find them."

"I'm afraid that the person I'm looking for is my father-in-law who won't dare to marry..."

"Officials all know that they still want to cause so much trouble." Hua Lan smiled and continued, "I'm afraid the officials don't know. My mother said that the family had invited a master to teach me, and the only son of Duke Qi was also studying at home. He married his sixth sister Minglan, and the two of them were in love with each other. However, because the Duke of Qi never caused trouble, he was afraid of getting involved with officials, so he couldn't agree to anything.

So, officer, no matter what my father thinks, he can't escape his involvement. If there are suitable people, you still need to introduce them to them. Otherwise, if they wait another two years, they may not be able to live well. "

Wang Yan put down the book in his hand and shook his head with a smile: "It is my father-in-law who is too cautious. My wife knows best how others want to get in touch with our family. The Duke of Qi's Mansion is timid, not short of money, not forming parties, and not involved in politics. As long as they can ensure that the wealth and honor are not lost, they will be satisfied.

My current situation is really not good. They are afraid that I will rebel, but they don't want me to enter the center, and they don't know how to place me. The Duke of Qi's Mansion certainly doesn't want to get too close to me. But it was caused by me, so they must give an explanation. You go back and talk to Minglan. If she is interested and willing to marry, I will go to talk to the Duke of Qi and his wife."

"Okay, I'll ask them to come to my house in a few days and ask Minglan what she thinks."

This is just a small matter, which doesn't take up too much of the two people's words. Hualan then talked about other messy things. It's all the excitement in the Sheng family's backyard...

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