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It's finally here!

However, he was not a scholar who had passed the imperial examinations.

He was, in fact, the Duke of Shu.

His wife, Zhang, was also quite excited.

She was born into the Zhang family of Chengdu.

They can only be considered a prominent local clan.

And their main occupation is business.

We cannot compare with those prominent families in Chengdu.

The couple looked at the city walls.

The ship slowly approached.

The city gates are becoming increasingly clear.

The fleet passed by Yujin Garden,

They even heard the sound of elephants.

Then they passed through the streets outside the south city.

The people along the way saw the words "Duke of Shu".

People stopped and stared at the fleet.

When they arrived at Guangli Water Gate,

Soldiers came to inspect.

After verifying the waist tag and official documents, they were released immediately.

The fleet sailed into the outskirts of Tokyo.

It only stopped west of Longjin Bridge.

They even prepared a horse-drawn carriage in advance.

Bai Hong disembarked with his wife.

A hundred guards followed behind him.

Lin Chong also returned to the capital with him.

"The Duke of Shu is so young!"

"I heard he's His Majesty's brother,"

"Last year, I led my troops to destroy Zhong Xiang."

"Extraordinarily handsome!"

"..."

The people near Longjin Bridge

The crowd discussed among themselves as Bai Hong disembarked.

Chapter 322 Brothers of yesteryear

Bai Hong smiled and waved to everyone.

His wife, Zhang, was also proud of him.

She straightened her back and followed her husband toward the carriage.

Those who went to Beijing to receive awards this time,

If you don't have a residence in Kaifeng

They will be temporarily housed at Sifangguan.

Sifangguan was established during the Northern Song Dynasty.

It is a collective term for the four major reception offices for foreign guests.

Duting Post Station received envoys from the Liao and Jin dynasties.

Duting West Post Station received envoys from the Western Xia Dynasty.

Huaiyuan Post Station received envoys from Jiaozhi.

Tongwenguan received various tribes from Goryeo and Tibet.

If an envoy from the Western Regions arrives...

They were treated the same as the Western Xia.

If it is an envoy from a vassal state in Southeast Asia

They would be treated the same as those from Jiaozhi.

The four museums were merged last year.

Streamline the reception facilities for foreign guests.

All the envoys stayed at Duting Post Station.

If there is no room available for the time being

They were arranged to stay at the Xiangguo Temple next door.

Hearing that Bai Hong had arrived,

Zhang Guangdao, Li Bao, Yang Zhi, Deng Chun, Guan Sheng, Li Jinyi, and others who have already returned to Beijing,

They all brought their families to pay their respects.

Not only them,

There were also many other generals.

Those who are about to be granted the title of Earl or above,

They were all recalled to the capital.

As for viscounts and barons

They remained in the army.

The imperial court will send envoys to conduct a unified investiture ceremony.

Yue Fei surrendered to the Ming Dynasty too late.

Moreover, it has never fought a major war.

But they've had a string of narrow victories in the last two years.

Furthermore, he had the merit of raiding and capturing Zhen Ding.

In addition, Zhao Yuan greatly appreciated it.

This time, I barely managed to get a baronship.

A title of nobility is not so easy to obtain.

Wang De fought two consecutive battles.

They all took the lead at crucial moments.

He didn't even become a baron.

Because Wang De's qualifications and position were insufficient,

The first thing he would do is promote him to a higher military rank and position—Zhao Yuan learned of Wang De's achievements.

He was ordered to train a thousand fierce warriors.

The unit was specially granted the designation "Yaksha Camp".

Han Shizhong surrendered to the Ming Dynasty relatively early.

First, train troops in Jingxiang.

He led his troops in a surprise attack and captured Zhijiang.

He then followed Zhao Yuan in attacking Kaifeng in the north.

Then they went to Shanxi and Shandong to train troops.

Last year's Hebei battle

Although Han Shizhong only gained a large number of cities for free,

But his seniority and prestige were enough to earn him the title of earl.

"Hehe, everyone's here,"

Han Shizhong brought his wife,

He came running over with a big smile to join in the fun, cupping his hands in greeting and saying...

"Greetings, Duke of Shu!"

Bai Hong returned the greeting with a cupped hand: "General Han, I have long admired your name."

Liang Hongyu didn't come.

She is only a concubine for the time being.

Beside Han Shizhong was his first wife, Bai.

The generals gathered together and chatted idly.

The women also went to the next room to socialize.

The next day His Majesty summoned him.

Invite them to the East Palace for drinks.

You may bring your female relatives along.

Even more people came this time.

The twelve sworn brothers of Yang Zhi

Now only eleven remain—Zhang Qing died of illness last year.

Posthumously granted the title of Viscount

His youngest son inherited the title.

"What's wrong with Ninth Brother?" Lin Chong asked in surprise.

Li Ying's right sleeve was empty; he smiled wryly.

"Last year, I accompanied His Majesty in the attack on Gaocheng,"

"His arm was broken by an iron bar when he scaled the city walls,"

He was then pushed and thrown down from the city walls by two long spears.

"I just rolled over and tried to get up,"

"Another log rolled down,"

"It still hit this arm."

"The military doctor couldn't be saved, so he was amputated."

Li Jinyi said, "Ninth Brother's right arm is gone."

"From now on, there will be no more wars. You will be transferred to be the Inspector of Huaixi."

"It's good that there's no war; we can live peacefully," Sun Li comforted him.

Li Ying sighed and said, "Alas, I will have to trouble you brothers from now on."

"Help me kill a few more Jin bandits,"

"This arm is really unlucky."