In fact, even if Gu Tingyu didn't say it, someone would have made arrangements for Li Tieniu and others. After all, the families of these guards basically all worked in Ningyuan Marquis' Mansion.

As early as when Gu Yankai was talking to Shao Xueyan, many servants who followed them out had already been looking at their husbands or sons with expectant faces.

After Gu Yankai brought Gu Tingyu and Shao Xueyan into the mansion, behind them was the lively scene of family reunion.

After hearing the voice, Gu Yankai looked at the lively scene of the soldiers returning home, and a hint of relief flashed in his eyes.

"Tingyu, you did a great job."

Gu Yankai had just checked that all the guards who had followed Gu Tingyu had returned. Although some of them had scars on their bodies, they all came back alive.

"Dad, this is what I should do. They are really nice."

Gu Tingyu also knew what Gu Yankai meant, so he turned around and looked at him and said.

Gu Yankai didn't say anything. He patted Gu Tingyu's shoulder, and the three of them returned to the main room.

Someone had already notified the kitchen, so the food was ready. Gu Tingyu looked at the sumptuous meal and quickly sat down to start eating.

Everything else is fine, although a bit hard, it's still bearable. However, the food is indeed a bit worse.

Now eating home-cooked meals, Gu Tingyu finally felt a little better.

The maid in Gu Tingyu's courtyard also came over with Sister Xian and Brother Yuan at this time.

The two little ones looked at Gu Tingyu who was sitting at the table eating. Yuan Ge'er's eyes were a little confused, as if he was wondering who this person was?

Sister Xian looked at Gu Tingyu with some confusion, and her eyes gradually brightened.

When Gu Tingyu saw the two children coming over, he put down his chopsticks and looked at them with some excitement.

"Father? Are you the father?"

Sister Xian asked in a low voice, a little unsure, her eyes full of anticipation.

"Do you think I am the father?"

"Father, I miss you so much."

Xian Jie'er listened to the familiar voice and felt like she hadn't heard it for a long time. After confirming that it was really her father, she ran over excitedly and threw herself into Gu Tingyu's arms.

Shao Xueyan looked at Yuan Ge'er who was still at a loss and gently pushed his little body.

"Brother Yuan, father is back, hurry over."

When Yuan Ge'er heard his father's words, his eyes lit up. He turned around and looked at Shao Xueyan, as if to confirm. Seeing Shao Xueyan's affirmative look, he walked over carefully.

"Brother Yuan, don't you remember your father?"

"Father."

Gu Tingyu held one in each hand and said to Yuan Ge'er with a smile.

Yuan Ge'er leaned in Gu Tingyu's arms, feeling the closeness in the blood, and called out obediently.

Gu Tingyu looked at the lively Sister Xian and the honest Brother Yuan in his arms, and happily kissed each of them on the face.

Gu Yankai looked at the reunion, his face smiling like an old Buddha, full of relief.

Gu Tingyu teased the two little guys for a while, and Shao Xueyan wanted to take over.

"Xian Jie'er, Yuan Ge'er, let dad eat first, and I'll play with you later, okay?"

"No, I just want my father to hold me."

Sister Xian turned her head and put her arms around Gu Tingyu's neck, looking like she would never let go, which made Shao Xueyan look helpless.

Although Yuan Ge'er didn't say anything, he looked unwilling, and Gu Tingyu laughed when he saw it.

"Okay, I'm almost done eating, let's wait until tonight."

"Okay, you two should behave yourself, especially your sister Xian. Your father just came back and is very tired."

When Sister Xian heard Shao Xueyan say this, she turned around, stretched out her two little hands, and gently pressed Gu Tingyu's arm.

"Father, let me give you a massage."

"Well, okay, then thank our Sister Xian and Brother Yuan."

Yuan Ge'er didn't quite understand, but when he saw his sister's actions, he followed suit. When he heard Gu Tingyu's words, a happy smile broke out on his little face.

The whole family couldn't help but burst into laughter.

The servants outside heard the joy in the room and couldn't help but feel happy too.

Ever since Gu Tingyu sailed east to Japan, the Ningyuan Marquisate had not been so happy for a long time.

 …

The joy in Ningyuan Marquis’ Mansion does not affect other places.

However, the news that Gu Tingyu brought back a large amount of silver from Fuso still spread.

With such a big event, and all the large ships with a capacity of more than 2,000 tons in Bian Jing going to Mingzhou, it was impossible that there would be no news at all.

In the following month, large ships loaded with silver arrived at the Bian Jing wharf every day, and people knew more about it.

Many people in Bianjing came to see the excitement when they had nothing to do. This would also be a topic of conversation in the future. After all, although the money was not their own, it was rare to see so much money.

Moreover, because a large amount of silver flowed into Beijing, many wealthy people took out their hidden money.

After all, it is predictable that the value of silver will definitely decrease.

The result of this is that it has solved some of the money shortages in the market to a certain extent.

When Zhao Zongquan found out, he was also very happy.

The Ministry of Revenue, in particular, was extremely happy. After all, he was in charge of money. When he was in charge of the Ministry of Revenue before, there were always rats in the treasury all year round. But now, looking at the silver being brought in by carts, he felt that all of it was his political achievement.

Now when I go home to sleep at night, I sometimes laugh a few times.

On that day, Zhao Zongquan, in plain clothes, followed Han Xianggong and others to the Bianjing wharf to take a look. He really saw the shiploads of silver with his own eyes. Zhao Zongquan was deeply shocked and his ambitions arose in his heart.

When he returned to the palace, Zhao Zongquan changed into the dragon robe.

"Mr. Han, when can all the silver be shipped back?"

"Your Majesty, according to the calculation, the last batch of silver should arrive at the Bianjing dock tomorrow or the day after tomorrow."

"Well, very good, then this matter is resolved. How did you discuss Gu Tingyu's reward?"

When Han Xianggong saw that Zhao Zongquan asked about this matter, he looked up at Zhao Zongquan cautiously and hesitated for a moment.

"Your Majesty, we have discussed it and decided to give Gu Tingyu a promotion, some land, and rare treasures..."

Before Han Xianggong could finish speaking, Zhao Zongquan waved his hand to interrupt him.

"This won't do. Gu Tingyu has made such a great contribution. Wouldn't it be disheartening to receive such a reward?"

"Promote him three levels, so give him the title of Light Cavalry Commandant. Forget about the title. He is the legitimate son of Ningyuan Marquis, and the title of Ningyuan Marquis will also be his in the future. There is no need to lower his status."

When Prime Minister Han heard what Zhao Zongquan said, he was a little shocked. Such a reward was really not low. After all, Gu Tingyu had only been an official in the court for a year.

"This... Your Majesty, isn't this a bit too much?"

"Failure? I feel that this is too little. Who in the whole court solved the problem of the money shortage in the Song Dynasty? How can such a great contribution be neglected? It is only because he has a title, otherwise it would not be too much to give him a marquisate."

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