The Donglin Party only cares about the officials of the Donglin Party, and Sun Chengzong's attitude has always been obscure, and Sun Chengzong cannot be regarded as the Donglin Party, but can only be seen as inclined to the Donglin Party.

Wei Zhongxian and Sun Chengzong have been fighting for nearly a year.

During this period, Sun Chengzong never looked for Zhu Yanxi or other Donglin Party ministers, so the Donglin Party ministers simply didn't know that Wei Zhongxian had been doing Sun Chengzong's matter.

Therefore, this holy decree went smoothly, and no one in the cabinet raised any objections, and on the same day, it was sent from the capital to Liaodong in an expedited manner of 800 li.

"Do you want to go to the wedding banquet of the Wu family and the Wei family?"

"I don't know, the Overseer didn't say it explicitly."

"But didn't the Inspector tell us not to impeach Wei Bao in the first place? Since you don't impeach Wei Bao, you must not want to tear your face, it must be that the Inspector thinks that he can't fight Wei Bao, since this is the case, he must participate in Wei Bao's marriage, right? ”

A group of Jiliao officials and generals had a lot of discussions.

And the generals of the Liaodong Department are similar, but most of them decided to participate in the marriage of Wei Bao and the eldest lady of the Wu family, but because of Zu Dashou's attitude.

Although Zu Dashou did not explicitly say that everyone would be indifferent to the Wei family and the Wu family, he released similar rumors.

These rumors were mainly released by Zu Kefa, and Zu Kefa has not said anything bad about Wei Bao for more than a year from last year to this year.

not only said bad things about Wei Bao, but also said that the Wu family is now getting together with the Wei family, and they will not be in the same mind with the Liaodong family in the future, so everyone should be on guard.

Therefore, the generals and officials of Liaodong were also undecided about whether to go to Wei Bao and Wu Xuexia's wedding.

Everyone gathered near the Jiliao Governor's Mansion at this moment to watch, and everyone was waiting for Sun Chengzong's attitude.

Sun Chengzong, as the boss of Jiliao, is also Wei Bao's teacher, if Sun Chengzong doesn't go, the others won't panic.

But if Sun Chengzong goes, there is no reason why they won't go, because if even Sun Chengzong goes, it doesn't matter if they don't go.

In Wei Bao's eyes now, what is the green onion?

"My lord, Wei Bao has already sent someone to send an invitation, and now it's time." Wan Youfu reminded.

"Hasn't the imperial court sent a decree yet? Count the time, it's almost time for the purpose this morning. Sun Chengzong said in annoyance.

"The time is about the same, but Wei Zhongxian got the news, and he must report it to His Majesty to know, such a big matter is related to a general military officer of the second grade, Wei Zhongxian will never dare to deal with it privately, Your Majesty will make a decision, and then send it to the celebrant supervisor, and then send it to the cabinet, and then send it to Shanhaiguan, and it is normal for the cabinet to be a day or two late, perhaps, Your Majesty doesn't want to care about this matter at all. If the court and His Majesty ignore it, it will be left to the Governor to decide! It's also possible. Wan Youfu analyzed.

Sun Chengzong nodded, listening to the lively sound of firecrackers and fireworks outside, and seeing that Shanhaiguan during the day was already as lively as the New Year, or even more lively than the New Year, he was even more upset.

At that time, Sun Chengzong orally said to Wei Bao that he was going to participate in Wei Bao's marriage, and also said that he would preside over it in person.

But when high-ranking officials like them speak, they just talk, and they just excuse themselves with excuses, but after all, they have said it, and they still have pimples psychologically, and they feel that they should do it.

But if that was the case, if His Majesty meant to support him, there would be no need for him to be so compassionate to Wei Bao.

No matter how Wei Bao gets His Majesty's favor, he is only a fifteen-year-old boy, and he is only a fourth-grade official, and he is still not at the same level as him, a super-first-grade Jiliao Inspector.

If he shows too much weakness in front of Wei Bao, his prestige in Jiliao and Liaodong will be greatly weakened in the future.

Also, even if Wei Bao told him some thoughts about the overall situation of Jiliao and Liaodong, how to fight against Jiannu.

But Sun Chengzong didn't take it to heart, Jiannu put it aside first, Sun Chengzong didn't think that the generals of Jiliao and Liaodong could obediently follow Wei Bao's ideas.

Not to mention Wei Bao, even himself, even the Ming court and emperor, may not have such great ability.

The hereditary system and the layer-by-layer structure of the border army have been formed over hundreds of years, and they have long been deeply rooted in the bone marrow, but they have not been formed in a few years or more than ten years, how can they be changed?

Therefore, Sun Chengzong finally decided to break his promise! "Forget it, you can push it for me! Let's just say that the old man suddenly contracted the wind cold and couldn't get out of bed! ”

Sun Chengzong said and sighed heavily, this excuse is the simplest and most euphemistic, it is better than saying that he will not go directly, but this is just self-deception.

Wan Youfu probably expected that Sun Chengzong would use this trick at the last moment, and he was not too surprised.

Wan Youfu originally wanted to persuade two sentences, remind me, think about it or forget it, what can he think of, what can't the Inspector think of? There is no need for more mouths, not to mention the relationship between Wei Bao and Sun Chengzong, but it is closer than his cronies, but the relationship between the disciple and the teacher, he is just an outsider in front of the relationship between Wei Bao and Sun Chengzong.

"You wait." Sun Chengzong saw Wan Youfu turn around and walk out, and couldn't help but stop Wan Youfu.

Wan Youfu hurriedly stopped, turned around and looked at Sun Chengzong: "Master Inspector? ”

"You said to the generals and officials of Jiliao and Liaodong, just say that I am really sick, they must be watching the old man's attitude now, and tell them that those who can go to Wu Mansion and Wei's house to drink happy wine should try their best, Liaodong still needs to be united, I hope everyone will focus on the overall situation! Wei Bao, as a dignified supervisor and my disciple, deserves to be congratulated by all the people on the ground in Jiliao and Liaodong. Sun Chengzong said.

Wan Youfu shook his head helplessly, "Master Inspector, no matter how good it is, it's useless, you won't go yourself, it is estimated that not many people will go, they are afraid of Wei Bao, and they hate Wei Bao, so they are just a leader, seeing that Master Inspector is not going, he will definitely not go." ”

"You just let the words out, you also take the people from the Governor's Mansion to help Wei Bao and the Wu family Zhang Luo Zhang Luo, bring more people, and prepare gifts, one thousand taels of silver plus a good calligraphy and painting." Sun Chengzong said.

After saying this way, no matter what the final effect is, anyway, Sun Chengzong feels that he has found a little balance, whether it is self-deception or self-comfort, it can be regarded as a little more comfortable.

Wan Youfu nodded and strode out.

Wan Youfu had just walked to the gate of the Governor's Mansion when he saw a person coming to report in a panic.

Wan Youfu recognized this person as a personal soldier of the Governor's Mansion, and hurriedly stopped him and asked, "What's the matter?" Are you looking for the Overseer? ”

"Yes!" The soldier nodded, running too quickly, panting unevenly, unable to speak normally.

"Is it the will of the imperial court? The will came down to the Gaudis? Wan Youfu asked again.

Wan Youfu guessed that if it was His Majesty's will conveyed by the celebrant and the cabinet, it was possible to go down to the Governor's Mansion, or it was possible to send it to Gao Di first, and it was more likely to be sent to Gao Di, because Gao Di was the person who Wei Zhongxian was able to protect.

The soldier nodded.

Wan Youfu also nodded, he didn't plan to do what Sun Chengzong wanted, and led the soldiers to see Sun Chengzong first!

Things seem to have changed, and this purpose is very important!

Wan Youfu knew the attitude of the emperor and the imperial court, and would decide whether Sun Chengzong would personally attend Wei Bao's wedding.

Sun Chengzong saw that Wan Youfu was back again, and he also brought a personal soldier back, and immediately guessed what was going on, this personal soldier was sent by Sun Chengzong to monitor Gao Di.

"What's the news?" Sun Chengzong couldn't help but stand at the door and asked.

If it were in the past, Sun Chengzong would not be in such a hurry, he was always very concerned about his image, and he always had the demeanor of a gentle and elegant Confucian master.

The pro-soldier said with difficulty: "The specific news is not clear for the time being, but it is certain that the imperial court is towards Wei Bao, which is not conducive to the Governor!" ”

"Oh? You don't know what the news is, how do you judge it? "All the Fu Qi said.

"Gao Di and the three great eunuchs in charge of the army lived in the Maritime Chamber of Commerce Hall of the Heaven and Earth Firm, and soon after the messengers entered, they came out, and they laughed loudly, and they seemed to be in a good mood, so I think so." The soldier replied.

Sun Chengzong nodded thoughtfully, in fact, this result was originally expected by Sun Chengzong, especially if the news could come back so quickly, it was definitely Wei Zhongxian who played a role in it.

The sooner the news comes back, the more beneficial it is to Wei Bao, and the slower it comes back, and even like Wan Youfu's analysis, the imperial court simply ignored Wei Bao's ban on Ma Shilong, which is the most beneficial to him, indicating that the imperial court wants him to dispose of it with full authority.

"Come on, the old man wants to change his clothes!" Sun Chengzong frowned, but finally made up his mind.

"Are you going to Wu Mansion?" Wan Youfu asked.

"Yes, you hurry up and let people inform all the officials and generals of Jiliao and Liaodong, and let everyone go to the Wu Mansion, no one is allowed to be absent from Wei Bao's marriage today, otherwise it will not give the old man face!" Sun Chengzong's resolute way.

Sun Chengzong's mood at this time was very bad, and it was not an exaggeration to say that the clouds were thick, and he felt that he would not be in the position of Jiliao Inspector for too long.

Sun Chengzong even thought of the result after he left, he was there, he was evenly matched with Gao Di, and his strength was superior, Wei Bao's position would not be too important.

But as soon as he leaves, Gao Di is in power, and the entire Jiliao and Liaodong are Gao Di's final say, the situation will be different, and Wei Bao will be very important at that time, and he will be the only person who can balance Gao Di in this large area.

Sun Chengzong was still loyal to the Ming court and the emperor, and he worked hard in Liaodong for several years, and he did not want to see his efforts in vain.

Sun Chengzong knew very well that Gao Di's level was a mediocre person, and in his hands, the defense of Liaodong would definitely not develop, and even regress, not to mention that the situation would deteriorate immediately, and it would definitely go downhill.

Therefore, Sun Chengzong didn't want to weaken Wei Bao's prestige too much because of Wei Bao's marriage.

Wan Youfu agreed, and hurried down to Zhang Luo.

In fact, there is no need to speak, no need to notice, everyone is waiting near the Jiliao Governor's Mansion.

Sun Chengzong changed into a new dress and put on a festive first-class important minister's costume, this official uniform, he went to the cabinet, or went to face the saint to wear it, this is a very grand performance.

As soon as the others saw Sun Chengzong coming out, and Sun Chengzong walked to the Wu Mansion, they hurriedly came out from all corners to follow.

Over there, Wu Xiang and Wei Bao are still welcoming guests at the gate of Wu's mansion.

Because Wei Bao picked up people from the Maritime Chamber of Commerce in Shanhaiguan and Wu Mansion in Shanhaiguan, he directly placed the sedan chair at the door of Wu's mansion and had been blowing and playing for a while.

Gao Di and the three great eunuchs had already entered the Wu Mansion.

So far, except for Gao Di and the three big eunuchs, there are no people who have come to support them, they are all small officials and businessmen in Liaoxi, and thousands of families have only sent people to give gifts, and they have not been there in person, they are all secretly waiting to see the situation.

"There could only be so many people! Don't wait!? Wu Xiang asked Wei Bao.

Wei Bao was very confident and said with a smile: "Wait for another stick of incense!" The will of the imperial court has come down! With such a small place as Shanhaiguan, it is impossible for the Inspector not to have ears and eyes, and after he knows that the imperial court supports me, it is impossible not to come! ”

Seeing that Wei Bao was so confident, Wu Xiang smiled bitterly, secretly wondering why Sun Chengzong had to support you? Why don't you dare not come? Even if the court and His Majesty support you, Sun Chengzong doesn't have to support you.

Sun Chengzong, doesn't he want to lose face?

The emperor also has to give Sun Chengzong face, even if Sun Chengzong is not the Ji Liao Governor, he may not be soft on you!

Wei Bao glanced at Wu Xiang's expression, probably knowing Wu Xiang's thoughts.

However, Wei Bao was very confident: "Dad, you still don't believe it? The Inspector has the overall strategy of Liaodong in his heart, he is a good official for the country and the people, but his ability is a little average, and he cherishes his reputation too much, but he will definitely support me. ”

Wu Xiang was confused, it was the first time he heard that Sun Chengzong's ability was average, and he didn't take care of Wei Bao, so it wouldn't be my father-in-law to bet against your son-in-law, right?

At this time, Wu Sanfeng led Wu Sangui out.

"Brother-in-law, Dad, it's time for us to start, right? The auspicious time has arrived! Wu Sanfeng said.

Wu Sangui asked silly, "Is the second brother really not coming?" Today is my sister's big day. ”

Wei Bao has long said that Wu Sanfu will not come back this time, Shandong has just been in his hands, the Yamen of the Governor of Haiphong is coveted by everyone, it is an extraordinary period, Wei Bao does not dare to be careless, as soon as he leaves, Wu Sanfu will sit in the Yamen of the Governor of Haiphong on his behalf, and he can't all leave.

But Wu Sangui didn't believe it, and always felt that Wu Sanfu would rush over.

"Big brother, wait a little longer. Let's get started! After Wei Bao finished speaking to Wu Sanfeng, he said to Wu Sangui: "Brother Sanfu wants to do big things, although today is a big day for me and your sister, I don't care about going through this form." ”

Wu Sangui nodded ignorantly, a little regretful, a little lost, at home, Wu Sangui has the best relationship with Wu Sanfu except for Wu Xuexia, because Wu Sanfu never cares about him, and occasionally gives him some silver flowers.

Wu Sanfeng wanted to speak and stopped, secretly thinking that it was this hour, and it would be early to come! If you don't come at this time, who are you waiting for? Could Sun Chengzong still come?

At this time, Sun Chengzong strode over from the street, followed by a group of officials and generals from Jiliao and Liaodong, followed by Sun Chengzong, who were all generals of the army!

Wu Xiang looked at this formation, a little panicked, and didn't know if it was a good thing or a bad thing.

Wu Sanfeng was also a little flustered, "Why did they come at this time?" And it seems like they're all coming? ”

Wei Bao was very calm, so he dressed Sun Chengzong in a festive robe, as if he was the groom's official, Wei Bao knew that Sun Chengzong definitely didn't bring people to make trouble.

"Teacher!" Wei Bao was far away, so he strode up to meet him, and his voice was high-pitched.

Sun Chengzong held back a little smile, but he still looked embarrassed, "Xiaobao, didn't you delay the hour?" ”

"No delay, no delay!" A few hundred meters of the street, Wei Bao was less than a hundred meters away from Sun Chengzong in a few big steps, although he didn't hear what Sun Chengzong said clearly, but he probably guessed that it was too late to ask.

Sun Chengzong maintained an embarrassed smile, and only said when Wei Bao approached: "I was going to come over a long time ago, but I was dizzy when I got up in the morning, and as I got older, my body became more and more bad." ”

"Teacher, you came to attend your disciple's wedding despite your illness, how can your disciple's heart be at peace?" Wei Bao had a grateful expression.

"Hehe, don't get in the way, today is such a happy day, if the teacher is not present, I will be uneasy, and I will leave a lifetime of regrets." After Sun Chengzong finished speaking with a smile, the brick said to Yuan Chonghuan, who was holding a gift behind him: "Chonghuan, where are the things?" Why don't you hurry up and congratulate your junior brother on his great joy? ”

"Yes, Master." Yuan Chonghuan said, came out of Sun Chengzong's side, and said with a smile on Wei Bao's face: "Senior brother, congratulations!" I wish you and Miss Wu a hundred years of good harmony and beauty! ”

Wei Bao smiled, feeling that Yuan Chonghuan's acting talent was much stronger than Sun Chengzong's, no wonder Chongzhen who could fool around in the future, "Thank you, senior brother, adults, generals, please hurry!" ”

Everyone also congratulated Wei Bao together.

The liturgical music played even more jubilantly.

Wu Xiang and Wu Sanfeng were also happy, and dared to come forward to greet everyone.

Wu Sangui followed behind Wei Bao, like a follower.

Wu Sangui, who is two years younger than Wei Bao, is about the same height as Wei Bao, but he is very big, growing horizontally, with a tiger's back and a bear's waist, and he already has the appearance of a general.

Everyone is very harmonious, and they can't see the previous intrigue at all, and they can't see at all that many of these people don't plan to come to Wei Bao's wedding today.

"Basically, all of them are here, among the officials and generals above the fifth grade, only Mao Wenlong has not arrived!" Lin Wenbiao whispered in Wei Bao's ear.

Wei Bao was stunned, and originally thought that the most unlikely one would be Mao Wenlong, because although Wei Bao had a conflict of interest with Mao Wenlong, Wei Bao had always made concessions, and paid Mao Wenlong a generous fee for leasing Jinzhou and Lushunkou!

"Xiaobao, the adults have basically arrived, and there is only one Mao Wenlong left! This old thing, I really don't know how to lift! Wu Xiang also sent someone to count the guests, and soon learned the news.

"Regardless of him, don't wait, since Mao Wenlong has already arrived at Shanhaiguan, and we have notified it several times, the etiquette has been thoughtful!" Wei Bao Road.