If we change boats, we may have to go to Nanjing. The assassin Bai Lang mentioned has not come since then - it is indeed difficult to assassinate on the river, and Bai Lang's reputation has spread. As a general of the imperial court, he almost suppressed the rebellion of the bandits, so of course his high martial arts skills are known. "It is said that my martial arts skills are unparalleled in the world. At least I don't have any messy nicknames."
Bai Lang was quite bored. Although he was adjusting his mental state, the impact of these times on him was great enough - he was already used to killing people. The days when there was no one to kill were always ineffective... Especially the battle between him and the head of Huashan, which aroused Bai Lang's murderous nature. Fortunately, he finally suppressed the tiger in his heart.
The true meaning of the tiger shape gradually transformed into the evil spirit of the white tiger, which was quite consistent with Bai Lang's current identity... He changed to an official ship in Nanjing, and then took the Grand Canal. He was safe all the way and no one came to assassinate Bai Lang again - something that even the head of Huashan couldn't do himself, and probably no one else in the world could do it.
Especially Bai Lang who charged into battle and killed many masters of Huashan, generals of Li Zicheng's army, and Zhang Xianzhong before him... Bai Lang's bravery was well-known all over the world. Although the ship was not as fast as a horse, it could not stop day and night, so it was very fast to reach the capital. Bai Lang's mansion was granted by the court - otherwise he would not have the money to buy a place that suited his status, and the personnel inside were also fully equipped under the care of the emperor and the inner court.
Bai Lang would meet the emperor the next day. He would not go to the Imperial Ancestral Temple to celebrate the victory of suppressing the bandits. Chongzhen could not afford to lose face. Moreover, it would not only bring shame to him, but also to his brother, father and grandfather. However, a small celebration ceremony could be held. Bai Lang was just going ahead.
The Crown Prince's Guardian, the Left Commander-in-Chief, the General Jianwei, and the Dragon Robe-granted Bailang Baiyuzhu, it was still dark when he got up and put on his official uniform. Bailang had no wife, and no concubines at home, so he had to have his maid help him put on his official robe. The bright red dragon robe with gold embroidery fully reflected his status as a second-rank military officer. Bailang was tall and handsome, with the same appearance as Xu Moumou and a big beard, which was indeed the dignity of a general...
Bai Lang did not ride in a sedan chair. It was a disgrace for a military officer to ride in a sedan chair. He rode a horse. A carriage would have been fine, but as a military officer, it was better to ride a horse. In front of the horse, there were also new servants who were not fully recognized holding signs to clear the way. Bai Lang rode leisurely along the road towards the Forbidden City on his horse. He was going to attend today's court meeting - because of the pacification of Li Zicheng, the emperor decided to hold a grand court meeting to boast of Bai Lang's military exploits - when the two governors returned to the capital, the ceremony would probably be even grander.
Bai Lang dismounted and strode into the crowd of waiting officials. He was wearing a red dragon robe, and he knew from the beginning that he could not be among these green officials. All the officials in Beijing, regardless of their positions, were well-informed, and they could naturally guess who this tall and strong young official in a bright red dragon robe was. He was probably the youngest second-rank military officer since the founding of the dynasty by Emperor Taizu, and certainly the youngest crown prince's junior protector. "Bai Shaobao!" All the junior officials bowed their heads, and Bai Lang didn't know the rules, so he bowed as he walked.
"These people must be thinking, 'military man'! Hahahaha." Bai Lang laughed secretly. He didn't care much about this kind of etiquette. As a military officer and a military officer of this era, he didn't need to pay special attention to this - even the censors would probably be helpless with such military officers these days - unless he was a powerful governor, the matter of civil officials suppressing military officers would have long been a thing of the past.
Especially this kind of censor, they can be regarded as farting dogs. They just want to impeach Bai Lang's etiquette, which has no effect on him. Moreover, his bravery is known to the court, but he has no trusted soldiers in his hands. He is really a first-class general that the emperor is extremely confident in. However, Bai Lang's bravery has been known to the court through many war reports. It has been rare since ancient times that a brave general can break through the battle array, charge into the battle array, kill the generals and cut the flags as if he is in an empty space. The bravery of Xiang Wang reincarnated as a fierce tiger was written by Governor Sun in the victory report.
Now it seems that this man is tall, looks very heroic and has a beard like steel wire. Maybe what is written in the victory report is true... Bai Lang strode to a group of old and middle-aged men. Their clothes were all red. This was the place where Bai Lang fit in. He was basically at the front, and soon they went into the room to rest.
They don't have to suffer the cold outside like those petty officials. This is the privilege of a high-ranking official. These people also chatted with Bai Lang, and everyone wanted to get to know him - such a warrior in this era is probably really useful for them. It would be common for the Ming Dynasty to have another noble family one day.
Of course, there were many who talked about the matchmaking in a roundabout way - in fact, Bai Lang's position should not be here at all, his position should be on the other side with the military officers and the nobles who were there to decorate the facade... However, Bai Lang didn't know this... These senior civil officials didn't say anything and let the young Prince's Guardian mingle among them.
"Speaking of all the prince's guardians in the past dynasties, I'm afraid the one in our dynasty is the one who deserves the title." One of the ministers joked, and the others just smiled. The prince's guardian is the deputy of the prince's guardian. The original job of this official is to protect the prince. Bai Lang thought about it and couldn't help but admit that this was true.
With his martial arts, he could protect the prince even if he walked through a huge army. Such a brave man really deserves the title of Grand Protector. As a result, Bai Lang just touched his official hat and laughed, "He is a simple man." Bai Lang's ears were very sharp, and he actually heard an old man say this softly.
When they started to line up, Bai Lang realized that he had come to the wrong place. He blushed slightly, but in return he received kind laughter from the military officers and nobles - it didn't matter since he had no backing, and freshly promoted senior military officers were the best targets for winning over and marriage alliances - there was news about the nobles, and it seemed that the Emperor intended to confer a title on him, and even if not now, this Bai Shaobao would most likely become a marquis in the near future. If he had more merits, it would not be impossible for him to become a duke.
In fact, powerful military families in various places are also trying to form a marriage alliance with Bai Lang through their own channels - if he nods, I'm afraid he can gather more than a dozen wives and mistresses in the blink of an eye...