Horse hooves trampled on the blue bricks of Litian City, making a muffled sound.
The first person,
dressed in white filial piety,
pixiu moved forward slowly under his crotch.
All the officials who were preparing to welcome him fell silent after seeing this scene. The lively celebrations and some auspicious words they had prepared before were all useless.
The people of Litian City were originally very interested in this Uncle Ping Ye. Half of it was because of his military exploits and the other half was because of Princess Da Chu.
They are Jin citizens, so they don't have that kind of pride and honor, but this does not prevent them from watching the fun.
However,
after seeing this scene,
the people of Litian City seemed to recall that two years ago, the sudden death of Mrs. Jingnan Hou brought great shock to the entire society. The terror and oppression brought about by Litian City.
No one dared to come up to stop it, everyone only dared to watch from a distance.
Liao Xian, the governor of Litian City, did not appear here, nor did the group of real high-ranking officials and dignitaries of Litian City represented by him.
They knew that Uncle Hirano was ordered to enter the capital, but he should not have passed through Litian City on his way to the capital.
They relied on their status, so there was no need to rush out of the city to greet him. If they did, it would not be an expression of "feelings", but a compliment.
However, secretly, the steward of the Taishou Mansion has already booked the best restaurant in Litian City, intending to help Hirano Bo.
However, after learning that Mr. Hirano led his bodyguard into the city in mourning, the steward went to the restaurant again and canceled tonight's reservation.
Every fool knows that tonight,
is not suitable for a banquet.
The team marched through Litian City, and finally stopped in front of the former Jingnan Hou Mansion.
The plaque on the door of the Jingnan Marquis’ Mansion is still hanging there. It was once taken down and replaced with “Jingnan Prince’s Mansion”, but later due to the killing of prisoners outside Yupan City, His Majesty Cut off the prince Tian Wujing.
The army does not need to pay attention to this, and they will still call Tian Wujing the prince, and each one will shout more happily than the other;
But in the official name of Litian City, this plaque is indeed recognized. Change.
The two stone lions at the door are still there, untouched.
After all, this is the residence of Marquis Jingnan.
It's okay to move a plaque, but if you continue to move other things inside, everyone has to weigh it.
After all,
Jingnan’s army is still there,
Jingnan Marquis himself is also still there,
he hasn’t reached the wall yet and knocked down everyone. When pushing.
Uncle Zheng turned over and dismounted, and the knights behind him also dismounted. Many common people and officials stood on both sides of the Jingnan Marquis Mansion, as well as the Yamen servants of Litian Mansion nervously maintaining order.
Eight hundred years before the Yan Dynasty, he used his horse to defend his country. Now, he is using his horse to fight for the world. As a soldier in the army, he is originallyIt's a little detached.
Coupled with Uncle Zheng’s multiple identities, it is even more transcendental.
So, no one stopped, no one dared to ask, everyone could only watch silently.
The curtain of the carriage was opened, and Xiong Liqing, dressed in white, stepped out of the carriage and walked quietly behind Uncle Zheng.
The gate of Marquis Jingnan is closed, and there are a group of soldiers guarding the door.
In the Hou Mansion, there is the mourning hall of Mrs. Jingnan Hou.
For a long time,
There was no exact Jingnan Marquis Mansion,
Tian family, not counting;
Nanwang City The house inside does not count.
Jingnan Hou lived in this mansion in Litian City for a long time, but it should not be counted originally, but there is a memorial tablet of Du Juan inside.
Uncle Zheng climbed up the stairs,
The stone lions on both sides seemed to still be exuding the faint smell of blood. This mysterious smell made Uncle Zheng My head is a bit high, and even my steps are a bit shaky.
The soldier at the door opened the door on his own initiative without waiting for instructions.
Immediately,
divided into two columns and knelt down on one knee facing Zheng Fan:
"See Uncle Hirano!"
"See Mr. Hirano!"
Since the Marquis of Jingnan took command of the Eastern Expedition, he has not returned to Litian City again. For these Jingnan soldiers guarding the mansion, Uncle Hirano is the first since the Marquis. A guest entering the house for the first time after leaving.
Uncle Zheng and the princess entered the mansion together, and the guards at the rear also followed. After everyone entered, the soldier at the door closed the door again and stood with his sword in hand.
This should be the season when everything revives and flourishes, but inside the Marquis Mansion, it seems very deserted.
When the Marquis left, he ordered that no maintenance should be done in the Marquis's residence.
In fact,
Since the day Du Juan died, the Hou Mansion has never been taken care of.
Even the mourning hall is still the same as before.
There is a small courtyard behind the mourning hall.
In the courtyard,
there is a tomb.
Yes, Du Juan’s grave is in the mansion.
The world is huge, and most of the Jin land was conquered by the Marquis of Jingnan, but there was no place for his wife to rest in peace.
Although the Tian family’s ancestral grave in Yanjing is still there, it is obviously impossible to return.
Zheng Fan sat down on the threshold in front of the mourning hall.
I remember that day, when he rode his horse into Litian City and entered the Marquis Mansion, Marquis Jingnan was sitting here.
On that day, Tian Wujing turned gray overnight.
Right and wrong, who is right and who is wrong, in fact, many things cannot be understood. No matter how complicated the laws and regulations are, they cannot judge all the complicated things in this world.
In many things, it is impossible to distinguish right from wrong, nor can there be a truth.
To divide the points, everyone still depends on the chair on their butt, so,Don't worry about those false solemnities, just start from the chair under your butt, and everything will become clear.
"Mr. Sir, I'm going to put up the incense sticks."
Zheng Fan nodded.
The princess walked into the mourning hall to burn incense.
Zheng Fan continued to sit there.
I sat there until late at night.
During the period, the princess came over and put a cloak on Uncle Zheng and then left quietly.
Actually,
The relationship between Uncle Zheng and Du Juan is not that good. At first, they did some things for the Secret Service and met a few times. Later, also because of her relationship with Jingnan Hou, Zheng Fan shamelessly called "Sister" several times.
Sitting here,
It is too hypocritical for Zheng Fan to mourn Du Juan for so long.
What Zheng Fan was remembering was the Marquis.
I still remember that in the Tianduan Mountains, the Marquis asked him about raising babies.
At that time, Zheng Fan sensed the human touch from the Marquis.
In the early years,
everyone thought that Marquis Jingnan violated human ethics and committed suicide for the sake of wealth and personal official position. However, after Jingnan Marquis won one victory after another, the world Few people say such things anymore.
Because obviously, for the sake of personal glory and wealth, wouldn’t it be okay to rebel and become the emperor?
In the four eastern countries, there are countless generals and heroes. Who dares to really stand up and say that he is definitely better at fighting than Tian Wujing?
Furthermore,
Tian’s family,
is originally a first-class family member in Dayan.
"Alas."
Zheng Fan shook his head and continued to sit there.
Tonight’s moonlight, with halo, spreads out, and the mercury falls on the ground.
Zheng Fan turned his face sideways and looked to his side, as if he could see the Marquis sitting here like him, with snow-white hair.
"Why bother, why bother?"
Zheng Fan's head hung slightly,
He,
fell asleep .
......
In Litian City's Prefect's Mansion, Liao Xian was sitting in his study. In front of him, sat a group of senior officials from Litian City.
The report from Yingdu was a little later than usual.
The earliest letter must be sent directly to Beijing, and the communication between the other departments will naturally lag behind.
In the afternoon, Uncle Hirano has entered the city.
At dusk, news about Yingdu reached the Litian Prefecture.
At this time,
Litian City’s recruiter cautiously said:
“Uncle Hirano, aren’t you also here to quell the rebellion?”< /p>
My lords here,
Some people want to laugh, but they can’t.
Because they suddenly thought that maybe Yingdu’s colleagues were laughing like this at that time.
EveryoneThey could only look at each other.
Finally,
Liao Xian said;
“Mobilize half of the Yan army’s camp outside the city into the city, and divide the remaining troops into two groups. Be alert to the Jin military camp;
Order the generals above the Jin military camp outside the city to enter the prefect's mansion, and tell them that I will hold a banquet to reward them."
"Yes, sir"<. /p>
"Yes, my lord."
No matter what, we are prepared for anything.
Liao Xian picked up the snuff bottle, took a breath, waved his hand, and said:
"Let's all disperse, each department and government office, go back and tidy up, it's okay if nothing happens , once something goes wrong, whoever’s yamen gets into trouble will take the official title and take responsibility.”
…
It is different from the mobilization and tension inside and outside Litian City.
p>
That night,
Although Uncle Zheng slept and sat on the threshold,
he had a good sleep.
After waking up,
stretched.
At this time,
The blind man just walked in from outside.
"That's right, let's have breakfast together."
Breakfast is very simple. To be precise, there is no fire in the mansion, it is ready-made food bought from outside.
Zheng Fan and the blind man sat facing each other.
Uncle Zheng ate noodles,
The blind man ate porridge,
There were also many special breakfasts from Litian City in front of him, which were very rich. .
"My lord, my subordinates have finished interrogating the three members of the Hun family."
"Yes."
The blind man's interrogation ability is Zheng Fan's Not surprising.
"They are indeed members of the Hun sect. In the Hun sect, there is no sect title and no ancestral family name. Because what they do is inherently shady work, so there is no possibility of any openness. Shanmen is afraid of revenge.
Their home base is in Quhe City. ”
“Yes.” /p>
"What are you doing here?"
"Because their master, known as Chasanren among the Hunmen, was caught by the Secret Service and is now in prison in Litian City. Inside. This Chasan man is involved in a military embezzlement case and will be escorted to Yanjing for trial. The three of them plan to save their master on the way."
“Otherwise, it’s because their master secretly hid the property that all of them had obtained through deception over the years in a place that only his master knew.
They said it themselves, if it weren't for this, they wouldn't care about the old guy's life or death."
"Well, it's true."
"It's a swindle. Many of them, when the Lord saw them, had already deceived themselves, making themselves absolutely believe in their new identity, and then they could be absolutely realistic when they deceived them.
Previously,They actually practiced at the foot of Tianhu Mountain. After practicing, they went into a wine shop to eat. ”
“It’s a bit convoluted. ”
“It’s purely a matter of luck. I can only say that it’s such a coincidence.” ”
“Haha. ”
“Their practice is also to find out some problems. This is actually a kind of self-hypnosis, but the effect is so good that the woman who hypnotized herself into a disciple of the Sword Saint thinks only Depends on the sword master's sword.
This is a kind of self-hypnosis.
Because they are facing people from the Secret Service, they cannot show any cowardice. ”
“It’s a really big bet. "
This is because I want to take away the Chasan person in my own name, so as to hide the truth.
"My subordinates think that these three people can be kept temporarily, and we will talk about it later. Might be useful. "
"Chasanren, in prison? "
"Yes. ”
“Do you want to collect them together? ”
“I think it’s okay.” "
"I will ask Gao Yi to pick up the people later. How to transport them back? ”
“Just ask the Litian City garrison to send someone to escort them back to Xue Customs. Hero Chen can take charge.” "
" Him? He is easy to fool. ”
“That was before. "
"Forget it, Chen Daxia came here this time because he wanted to learn his skills from the Sword Master. Let Gao Yi lead a hundred personal guards to escort them back. "
"Okay. ”
Whether Litian City will release people, Uncle Zheng doesn’t think this is a big problem.
As long as he can leave here immediately, there is a high probability that Litian City’s prefect can agree to any request.
“Where’s Fu Shun’er? Zheng Fan asked.
“My subordinates didn’t ask him what he found out during the investigation. "
"Escort them back together. ”
“Yes, Lord. "
Zheng Fan nodded and finished the noodle soup.
Put down the bowl and said:
"Take care of it, we'll do it too. Take the time to go. ”
……
Yanjing,
the imperial palace,
the imperial study.
If we talk about the court , is the power center of Dayan, so the imperial study room here is the symbol of the core power of the entire country.
If it is a weak emperor, the imperial study room may be just a decoration;
But the current Holy Master obviously has nothing to do with the decoration.
Every day,
the will issued from here will be carefully considered by many civil and military personnel in the entire center.
< p>The power of God is unpredictable,It was vividly explained in this supreme being.
After the case,
Emperor Yan threw away a piece of paper. When they got to the side,
Wei Zhonghe, who was waiting beside him, immediately picked up the folder and sent it to the case of Prime Minister Zhao Jiulang below.
Many times, in the imperial study room.Basically, the emperor and his ministers were reviewing some memorials. Zhao Jiulang was from a humble background, but he was promoted by Emperor Yan in one fell swoop. If it were not for the Marquis of Zhenbei, Marquis Jingnan, in front of him, perhaps, when it comes to the harmony between the emperor and his ministers in Dayan, it would be this prime minister. Assisted.
Zhao Jiulang opened the book and took a look and found that it was sent by Mao Mingcai, the prefect of Yingdu.
In the past month, Yingdu has received several times more discounts than usual.
But this time it was not because of the rebellion or to ask the emperor to criticize someone, but because of the flood in Wangjiang River.
At the moment, the rainy season has not yet arrived, but there are already some signs. Mao Mingcai wrote to the court to ask the court to increase the military rations for the next season so that the money can be used to improve the river works.
Zhao Jiulang closed the fold.
Yanhuang smiled and said:
"Mao Mingcai is indeed a man of work."
Zhao Jiulang echoed:
"Yes. "
The rebellion in Yingdu ended with Taifu Sun returning to rectify the situation. Mao Mingcai did not continue to focus on these matters, but focused on river engineering.
He indeed deserves the title of a frontier official.
Some officials spare no effort when it comes to conflicts in the court, but when it comes to secular affairs, they can just shirk responsibility. Such people are of no benefit to the country.
"Your Majesty, Wangjiang River Works was originally a priority that the Situ family had to manage every year. However, it has been delayed due to the war in the past two years. If it is true as Mao Mingcai said, we should have taken precautions from now on. While the land is recuperating, it can no longer suffer from floods."
Dayan is now facing a very serious problem, that is, the annexation of the three Jin lands is progressing too fast. .
Originally, it was not a problem to capture half of the army and slowly collect it. However, the barbarians entered the pass and finally forced the Marquis of Jingnan to take command again and directly defeated the entire Jin region.
In this way, Dayan will be responsible for the defense and governance of the entire Jin region, which is basically a blood transfusion from Yan State to Jin region.
Now, we no longer expect Jin to return to replenish Yan in a short period of time. We only hope that Jin will regain some strength as soon as possible and reduce the burden on Yan.
"The Ministry of Industry sent a special person to take charge of the river construction, and then ordered Mao Mingcai to recruit officials from the Ministry of Industry of Chengdu and those with experience in river management to participate.
Ai Qing went to make arrangements. ."
"Yes, Your Majesty."
"Fifth Prince Ji Chengmin is watching the Ministry of Industry. He always likes those things. This time, I will give him a chance. I don’t want to raise a useless prince."
"Your Majesty, do you want His Majesty to send people from the Ministry of Industry to Yingdu immediately?"
"No need to worry, Uncle Hirano. Are you about to enter Beijing?"
Wei Zhonghe responded immediately: "It should be soon to get back to Your Majesty."
"The Ministry of Industry still needs time to prepare, and the Ministry of Revenue needs time to prepare. We also need to prepare additional supplies of grain, fodder and military supplies for Yingdu next season. When Uncle Ping Ye returns, let Cheng Wen and Ping Ye Bo return to Jin together.
By the way, has Aiqing read the book about Wujiang? "
"In reply to His Majesty's words, I saw that His Highness led the army to defeat two groups of troops on the front line of Nanwang City and stabilized the situation. "
"Well, apart from Wu Jing, I have never seen a general who has been victorious in every battle in this world. I, Dayan, only have one Wu Jing.
This child was brought up in a military camp by me. He is good at everything, but he is too thoughtful. I was really worried that he would become negative because of the battle at Wangjiang. It seems that I have too much trouble. Considered.
In the name of the Central Committee, I issued a commendation and at the same time warned him not to be greedy for merit and just stabilize the situation. I am worried that he will be too eager to seek military glory. "
"Your Majesty, the eldest prince has always been calm and cautious in his military use. "
"Well, that's it for today. Aiqing should go back early to hug her granddaughter. "
Zhao Jiulang's eldest daughter-in-law has just given birth to a daughter.
"My lord, thank you for your kindness. ”
After Zhao Jiulang left the imperial study,
The body of Emperor Yan, who was sitting quietly behind the imperial desk, suddenly stiffened.
Wei Zhonghe stood aside. He immediately took out a handkerchief and handed it to Emperor Yan,
"Ahem..."
Emperor Yan suddenly coughed violently,
Wait a while. After it calmed down,
Wei Zhonghe immediately put away the blood-colored veil and served tea.
The disease had improved for more than two years, but recently it started to relapse. .
In the entire palace, only Wei Zhonghe himself was truly aware of the changes in Emperor Yan’s condition.
Emperor Yan took a sip of tea.
Tao:
"On what date will Zheng Fan arrive in Beijing? "
"Return to Your Majesty at noon the day after tomorrow. "
Emperor Yan took a deep breath,
spit it out slowly,
put the tea cup on the table,
Closing his eyes slightly,
said:
"Okay. "
"Your Majesty, this slave is so bold, what are the arrangements for the future? "
Yanhuang's closed eyelids slowly opened,
his eyes fell on Wei Zhonghe, and said:
"Why, even you, a slave, They all think that since Zheng Fan went to Litian City once, I have to have some ideas? "
Wei Zhonghe immediately knelt down, kowtowed and said:
"I don't dare, I deserve to die. "
Huang Yan slowly closed his eyes again,
"Ah..."