Huai'an Prefecture, Qingjiangpu
Hedao Yamen and the official hall were crowded and dark, all of them were generals from the Beijing camp.
The day before yesterday, Jia Heng ordered the military camp generals stationed at various river embankments to return to Qingjiangpu for discussion and begin to summarize the various aspects of the flood fighting and disaster relief.
Jia Heng glanced at the generals in the capital camp, and he saw fatigue on every familiar face, and said: "You generals have worked hard."
When all the generals heard this, they all said in unison: "Serving the imperial court, the last general will not dare to speak of the hardships."
Jia Heng nodded and asked the generals to sit down on the chairs on both sides. He said in a gentle voice, "Recently, the Hedao Yamen will distribute some wine and meat to the generals to reward the soldiers below. As soon as the imperial decree arrives, we will start our training." Return to Beijing."
The generals in the official hall looked at each other with happy expressions on their faces, clearly looking forward to the return of their master to the capital.
During this period, from the quelling of rebellion in Henan to the governor of Hedao, the soldiers of the Beijing camp moved almost non-stop from north to south, without any stagnation in between. It can be said that they shouldered the heavy responsibility of counterinsurgency and disaster relief.
Xu Kai, a scholar at the Imperial Academy, watched this scene from a distance and felt a little emotional. Who would have thought that these generals in front of them came from the Beijing camp two years ago?
Quickly quelling the rebellion and providing disaster relief in Henan, the Han Dynasty's Jingying camp has now shown its demeanor as a king's teacher.
Jia Heng nodded, allowed the generals to discuss for a while in a joyful atmosphere, and then ordered: "The number of casualties in each department and the list of meritorious generals must also be compiled quickly, so that the imperial court can provide relief after returning to Beijing."
During this flood relief effort, many soldiers were washed away by the floods and many soldiers died. The families of these sacrificed soldiers also need condolences and compensation.
When everyone heard this, they were stunned and responded in unison.
Jia Heng said: "This time the troops are returning to Beijing in an orderly manner. All the troops are in strict and high-spirited manner. No one is allowed to disturb the people along the way. I will lead the Jinyi Palace Guards and the Central Guards to correct the lawlessness along the way."
Everyone in the official hall said yes.
In this way, after explaining the order and specific matters of the withdrawal of the various troops, he ordered a group of Beijing camp generals to leave and arrange the division affairs in an orderly manner.
Jia Heng only left Cai Quan and Xie Zaiyi.
"Jie Shuai, are we going back to Beijing soon?" Cai Quan looked at the boy in the python suit with reverence and asked again.
Jia Heng nodded and said: "The oral instructions from Beijing are that the troops will be dispatched as soon as the imperial edict arrives. The Hedao Yamen side will be left to the guards of Guan and Henan Councilor Feng Lian to lead the Donghe River officials for the time being."
He still doesn't want to hand over the Hedao Yamen to Qi Dang, so after returning to Beijing, he can try to recommend Feng Lian as the chief river.
Xie Zaiyi's eyes showed thoughts and he said: "After the flood, the livelihood of most people in the counties has been affected, so follow-up comfort matters are still the top priority."
"It will be coordinated by the Liangjiang Governor's Yamen and Mr. Zhao Ge from the cabinet." Jia Heng pondered for a moment and said, "The remaining practical matters won't be too heavy, just let them handle it."
Civil affairs have always been handled by civilian officials.
Jia Heng said: "This time we have worked hard in the capital camp and achieved great results. After we return, we should be rewarded by the imperial court and there will be promotions for meritorious generals."
Previously, Xie Zaiyi had been promoted to Commander-in-Chief of Guoyong Camp due to his contribution to quelling the rebellion in Henan, while Cai Quan had been promoted to General-in-Chief, and he was bound to be promoted again when he returned.
Xie Zaiyi and Cai Quan looked at each other and understood the implication of Jia Heng's words, and both of them felt a little excited.
Jia Heng said: "Are there many casualties among soldiers during this flood relief effort?"
Cai Quan looked a little more solemn and said, "Sir, there are some casualties, but overall they are not many."
Jia Heng nodded and said: "Fighting the flood is also a war. The imperial court will not treat the sacrifices unfairly. In the past few days, I will also go to various military camps to condolences the soldiers and hold a commendation meeting to commend the generals and soldiers who have contributed to the fight against the flood. "
This in itself was also an opportunity to gather military morale. When he arrived in the capital, he could no longer do this. At that time, all the kindness and punishment came from above, so he had to downplay these things for a period of time.
Cai Quan said: "Then I will tell my brothers the news when I go back."
Jia Heng didn't say anything else. He turned to look at Xie Zaiyi and said
: "General Xie, let's go too."
After the two left, Jia Heng turned around and returned to the official hall, where he saw Xu Kai gathering official documents behind the desk. "Shi Shi Xu," Jia Heng called.
Xu Kai cupped his hands and said, "Sir."
Jia Heng nodded and said, "When our teacher returns to Beijing this time, will Xu Shitao go back with him?"
After this period of getting along, he deliberately recruited Xu Kai to join his handsome office in Beijing to deal with Jiyi writing.
Xu Kai seemed to have read the thoughts of the young man in python suit across from him, smiled and said: "Uncle Yongning, I am still willing to go to Runing Mansion as a magistrate to fulfill the promise I made to Uncle Yongning that day."
Jia Heng pondered for a moment, then smiled and said, "That's fine. Serving as an official will bring benefits to the whole country. Runing Mansion has been in great turmoil and many industries are waiting to be prospered. Mr. Xu talked about the past and I think he will be able to accomplish a lot."
If you serve in a local area, you will slowly take over it when the opportunity arises. After you return to the capital, your reputation will become stronger and you will be qualified to attract some Jinshi.
"Thank you Uncle Yongning for making it happen." Xu Kai said with cupped hands, and then looked at Jia Heng with admiration and said: "Xu came here this time. Uncle Meng Yongning gave me some advice. I feel that I have benefited a lot. If there is an opportunity, we will come together again in the future." Work together."
Jia Heng looked at the elegant middle-aged man opposite him, with a smile on his face, and said: "Then it's settled." Literary men naturally speak implicitly, and will not be ineffective. They work together, and gentlemen often form cliques. They are like-minded.
On the other side, in the post house——
In the wing room, a deep sigh came from the window, and the evening sun shone on an old man wearing a scarlet robe and official uniform and a black gauze on his head. However, his expression was depressed, his brows were furrowed, and his face was full of sorrow.
It was clearly Pan Ruxi, the Minister of Household Affairs in Nanjing, and Qian Shuwen, the Minister of Household Affairs, who came to Huai'an Prefecture to "run around." They stayed in Huai'an Prefecture for five or six days, but made no progress.
Qian Shuwen looked at the old man opposite and said worriedly: "Master Pan, Uncle Yong Ning has been dragging him away. There is no one in the prison of Jinyi Mansion, and I don't know what the regulations are."
Pan Ruxi sighed and said, "What kind of charter could it be? I'm afraid the Supreme Court has already impeached you and me."
When Qian Shuwen heard this, his expression changed slightly and he said in shock: "Master Pan, how can this be possible?"
"Uncle Yong Ning didn't see you and me behind closed doors, and Shen Jiefu also hid out with an excuse. Isn't he preparing to impeach you and me? What are he doing?" Pan Ruxi said.
After all, he is an old bureaucrat who has been in jail for decades. He has had many ups and downs in his career. Some of Shen Fang's reactions have already revealed signs of this. Now it is no longer a matter of his grandson being imprisoned, but may involve himself.
When Qian Shuwen heard this, his face turned pale. Immediately, he stared at Pan Ruxi and asked, "Master Pan, what should I do?"
"Sir Qian, I still want to ask you? It's so good, how come the official grain of the Ministry of Revenue is shipped to Huai'an Mansion by Xiangdong and the others for resale?" Pan Ruxi asked with a frown.
"This... this subordinate doesn't know anything about it either." Qian Shuwen said quickly with his eyes a little dodgey.
Pan Ruxi glanced at Qian Shuwen and said angrily: "Don't you know? You and Xie Gongwang, the assistant minister of Cangchang, have always been on good terms. Your brother-in-law sells more official grain than Dong'er. Don't you know?"
He suspected that it was his grandson who listened to other people's suggestions and fell into other people's ways.
Qian Shuwen said with a grimace: "Sir, these are all actions taken by the younger generation in the name of the official and the adults. The official doesn't know why. Just ask them."
Pan Ruxi waved his hand, looked gloomy, and sighed: "That's it, that's all, it's useless to talk about it now. Let's think about how to write a self-defense memorial. According to the old man's expectation, it won't be long before the imperial envoy to investigate the crime. arrive."
He didn't know what all this was about, and was tricked by his grandson, but the matter was already at this point, and it was useless to say more.
Shenjing City, Palace Garden, Back Garden
It was late June, the sky was sunny but not rainy, the flowers were in full bloom in the imperial garden, and butterflies were dancing among the flowers.
In the pavilion next to the lake, Emperor Chongping and Empress Song were sitting on stone benches, admiring the scenery in the garden and listening to the sound of the piano music. It was clearly Concubine Rong sitting on a guzheng not far away. Then, play with the strings.
Chongping
The emperor looked at the busy inner prison in the southwest and said: "This batch of sweet potatoes has been planted. According to what the He brothers said, the first crop will be harvested in two or three months. At that time, we can see When the yield is reached, if we can produce a few tens of shi per acre, I, a big man, will no longer have to worry about hunger."
Empress Song's eyebrows were curved, her smile was as bright as a flower, and she said softly: "Food is the most important thing for the people. Then the world will be at peace and the world will be at peace."
Emperor Chongping nodded and said: "If the people stutter, there will be no more chaos in the Central Plains. The imperial court will be able to plan other big plans more calmly."
As long as the people have food to eat, they will never lead to a civil uprising and resist the imperial court. At that time, he can start to eliminate the accumulated evils internally and pacify the barbarians externally, and realize the words of Jia Ziyu's "Pingling the Barbarians".
Thinking of Jia Heng, Emperor Chongping said: "In a few days, Ziyu will lead his army back to Beijing."
Empress Song's graceful and plump jade face couldn't help but look happy, and asked: "Your Majesty, are you coming back soon? Where is Jianghuai?"
Emperor Chongping picked up the tea cup, took a sip, and looked at the various colorful flowers in the imperial garden. His heart felt a little light, and he said: "The floods in the Jianghuai land have receded one after another, and the people affected by the disaster have more rice." Relief is basically out of the question, and my edict has been sent out, asking Ziyu to lead the army in the capital."
Empress Song's beautiful eyes were smiling under her slender eyebrows, and she said softly: "Your Majesty, don't you still have some follow-up tips? Have these been properly arranged?"
"I have asked Qing Zhao of the cabinet to deal with matters such as appeasing the people's livelihood. The top priority is to have the army in the capital camp take charge. They have been away from the capital for too long. The generals and soldiers have worked hard and need to be rewarded and compensated to show the clear distinction between rewards and punishments." Emperor Ping put down the tea cup with a calm and leisurely expression. He had changed from the depression he had felt when he heard about the fall of Kaifeng and the heavy rain in Jianghuai some time ago.
The performance of the Beijing Camp in the Central Plains, Jianghuai and other places strongly proves that the reorganized Beijing Camp is a brave and elite team capable of carrying out great tasks, and this elite team is completely loyal to the middle-aged emperor.
Empress Song sighed: "Yes, it's time to return to the capital. Your Majesty, it's time to quell the chaos and repair the river. It's been several months since we left the capital camp."
As she said that, her beautiful eyes showed concern and she asked: "Your Majesty, it may have been a long time since I came to Xianning. I heard her letter the day before yesterday. I followed Jinyang to escort a batch of grain to Xuzhou some time ago. Now I don't know if I have left Xuzhou." No."
When she mentioned that Princess Xianning was hanging her head not far away, Concubine Duanrong was playing the guzheng in a demure manner, her ten slender green-white fingers paused slightly, and the sound of the piano couldn't help but become scattered a bit.
The beauty with a noble and cold temperament, with her bright and jade-like forehead, and her beautiful eyebrows with dark daisy in the distance, frowned slightly. She stood up and left the guzheng, came to the front of Empress Song and Emperor Chongping, bowed and called out: " Your Majesty, sister."
Empress Song turned her head and stared at her sister. She nodded and motioned for Concubine Duanrong to sit down.
Emperor Chongping said: "Ziyu mentioned in his memorial that Xianning and Jinyang had returned to Luoyang after escorting the rice grains."
As he spoke, his tone was a bit complicated, and he said, "It's hard for Jinyang that she can think of using ships to transport rice and grain to the Jianghuai River to relieve Ziyu's trouble. I heard that she also took Chan Yue with her. It's hard for her."
In order for his daughter to marry Zi Yu in the future, it will not be easy for his sister. In this case, he might as well be beautiful as an adult.
Empress Song and Concubine Duanrong looked at each other, and both saw a hint of strangeness in the other's face.
In order to become Jia Ziyu's mother-in-law, Jinyang took great pains. First, he took Chanyue with him to escort Hebao all the way to Zhihehe. Then, seeing that there was a shortage of food in Jianghuai, he heard the news and once again took Chanyue to deliver food in person. He was busy along the way. Do your best.
To achieve such a goal, it seems that it is not easy to interfere with it.
Emperor Chongping turned to another matter and said: "A batch of gold sand was mined and smelted in Song County, Luoyang. The day before yesterday, Jinyang asked the Ministry of Internal Affairs to send some gold sand over by fast horse. Seeing that it was of extraordinary quality, everyone was surprised. It is the finest gold. Ziyu discovered a huge gold mine in Song County this time, and also found a coal mine, opening up new sources of wealth for the court."
Empress Song said with a smile: "It can be seen that Luoyang is rich in products and is a treasure land. I remember that when Your Majesty was in Qiandi, I lived in Luoyang with Your Majesty.
It is true that there are outstanding people and beautiful people. "
Emperor Chongping said with emotion: "Yes, it has been so many years. When I have the opportunity, I want to visit Luoyang."
Empress Song chuckled and said, "Luoyang Peony is the best in the world. It would be great if Your Majesty could go there and relax."
Since His Majesty ascended the throne, she has never gone out much anyway. She is honored by the world, but she is also locked in this deep palace.
Emperor Chongping nodded and said: "When I was young, I traveled all over the country to do national errands. Maybe it was because I traveled to more places when I was young. Over the years, it has gradually faded away."
Of course, this middle-aged emperor is not an otaku who likes to stay in the palace. He has been to many places when he was King Yong. However, after climbing to the top, he naturally had little interest in sightseeing. In addition, Emperor Longzhi's six In the south of the Yangtze River, the people were wasted and the money was wasted. Every time Emperor Chongping thought about this, he secretly rejected the idea of parading in his heart.
While the emperor and empress were chatting casually, Dai Quan came back along the stone path from the Moon Gate in the Imperial Garden and said loudly: "Your Majesty, all the ministers are already waiting in the front hall of Hanyuan Hall. "
Emperor Chongping nodded, met the gazes of Empress Song and Concubine Duanrong, and said: "Ziyu's memorial impeached Pan Ruxi, the Minister of Household Affairs in Nanjing, and Qian Shuwen, the Minister of Household Affairs in Nanjing, for allowing his descendants to take advantage of the floods in the Yangtze and Huaihe Rivers. When the local treasury was flooded and the rice grains were in short supply, they resold official grains for personal gain. I summoned the courtiers in front of me and prepared to have a good discussion. "
After saying that, he told Queen Song: "The sweet potatoes in the southwest should be well taken care of. I will come to check on them on weekdays."
After a batch of sweet potato seedlings were selected and bred in Henan, they were escorted by Jinyi Palace Guards to the capital. Emperor Chongping opened a one-acre field in the backyard for planting sweet potatoes.
Empress Song smiled and said, "Don't worry, your majesty. I will take good care of my concubine, but it would be nice for your majesty to go out and walk around and see for yourself."
Emperor Chongping nodded and said, "Zitong, I will go over first."
Empress Song's eyes were full of water, and she said softly, "I will send you off to your majesty." After saying that, she stood up with Concubine Duanrong and saw Emperor Chongping off.
Daming Palace, Hanyuan Hall, Front Hall
Figures of people were reflected on the shiny floor. More than thirty civil and military officials lined up on both sides, communicating with each other with eyes.
The Sixth Cabinet Department, the Military Aircraft Department, and the officials from the Department of Science and Technology gathered here. This was a court meeting. "Your Majesty has arrived."
As a sharp voice sounded, all the ministers who were standing respectfully in the palace looked solemn.
As Emperor Chongping, surrounded by Dai Quan, sat upright on the golden chair, the sound of greetings from below came like a roaring mountain and a tsunami, ringing in the hall.
"Everyone is at peace." Emperor Chongping looked at the ministers below and said expressionlessly. "Thank you, Your Majesty, long live long live." The civil and military officials responded in unison.
Emperor Chongping said solemnly: "The ministers of Yongningbo should have seen that the floods in the Yangtze and Huaihe Rivers have affected Huaiyang and Huaixu. Pan Ruxi, the minister of household affairs in Nanjing, and Qian Shuwen, the minister of household affairs, have resold their relatives to make huge profits. Regarding official grain, Uncle Yongning used Jinyi Mansion to arrest two relatives and interrogate them to obtain evidence of their crimes. The grain that the two sold at a high price in Huai'an City was rice grain from the official warehouse of the Ministry of Household Affairs in Nanjing. Now Uncle Yongning impeached Pan Ruxi for not knowing the general situation and impeached the money tree. Wen is a greedy and despicable woman, and the two of them should be handed over to the Ministry for discussion and rectification of the country's laws. How do you think the crime should be punished?
As soon as this statement came out, the ministers below suddenly started talking among themselves.
Jia Heng's impeachment memorial was submitted to the cabinet through the General Affairs Department. After all, this was an impeachment that was shown to the world and was more serious, so the courtiers had already discussed the matter in advance.
Not only that, some sources also heard that Jia Heng had complicated thoughts in punishing the Jia family children in the 12th house of Jinling in Huai'an Mansion.
At this time, Zong Hongliang, the chief censor of Fujian Province, held a wat tablet and went out to the class to say: "Your Majesty, the national crisis is at the forefront. There are such shocking things as reselling official grain and driving up prices. This has violated national laws and criminal laws. I think this is a crime." Those involved should be severely punished in accordance with the law."
Jiang Xuan, who was in charge of Hu Ke, followed closely behind him and said in a cold voice: "Your Majesty, I think these two people should be dismissed from their posts and questioned, and sent to the capital for discussion and punishment!"
Other sciences and disciplines have also appeared one after another.
Class, the opinions are quite different, and they all demand strict investigation of them. Emperor Chongping was noncommittal, his eyes drifted to the side and asked: "The Metropolitan Procuratorate."
After hearing the inquiry, Xu Lu, the imperial censor of Zuodu, held an ivory and jade wat in his hand and left the mission, saying: "Your Majesty, I thought that I should immediately select an imperial envoy to go to Nanjing to inquire about the two members of the Ministry of Revenue. If they are indeed involved in the case, they have violated national law. The code of conduct should be severely punished and never tolerated."
This is the difference between the observation perspectives of Qipin Kedao and Fengxianzhichen. Emperor Chongping frowned and said, "Imperial envoy?"
At this moment, Peng Ye, the left deputy imperial censor who had just returned to Beijing, held an ivory jade wat in his hands and said, "Your Majesty, I would like to go to Jinling to investigate the cause of this case, and I will definitely get to the bottom of it for Your Majesty."
He thought to himself that Jia Heng'er really had a soft eye and made enemies everywhere. He took down two members of the Nanjing Household Department in one move, both of whom were important officials in the Jiangnan officialdom.
What a sharp knife. According to what he said, when dealing with Jia Heng's son, one should not face him head-on, but instead imitate the Zhejiang Party's borrowing the knife to kill people. This is clear evidence now.
Such a sharp knife may be broken out at any time.
"Peng Qing's heart is commendable, but Peng Qing has just returned from Huai'an Prefecture to patrol the river. It is too hard to go south to Jinling." Emperor Chongping said.
Peng Ye looked calm and said loudly with a righteous and stern expression: "Your Majesty, I am loyal to the king, and I am happy to do so."
Emperor Chongping did not comment, but looked at Yang Guochang and asked, "Yang Qing, what do you think?"
Yang Guochang said: "Old minister thinks that since the case of reselling official grain by the Ministry of Revenue requires the court to pay special attention to it, now that the Grand Scholar of Qi is in Jinling, if he is not allowed to investigate the case, there is no need to select another imperial envoy to go far away. "
As soon as these words came out, Han Huang, who was not far away, was slightly moved, his eyes were a bit cold, and he secretly thought that he would really climb up if he was given a ladder, just to use this as a reason to sort out the Nanjing Ministry of Revenue's right to intervene in the salt affairs.
The eyes under Emperor Chongping's thin, pine-browed eyebrows showed a bit of depth, and he said, "What Yang Qing said makes sense. Since Qi Kun is in Jinling, he should be in charge of the trial of this case."
He also thought this way. This was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. Using the reselling of official grains as a breakthrough, Qi Kun could control the Nanjing Household Department. Starting with the release and write-off of salt reactors, the hopeless salt affairs situation might be improved.
Seeing that Emperor Chongping readily agreed, Han Huang stared deeply and sighed softly in his heart.
"The cabinet drafted an order to appoint Qi Kun as the special envoy for the imperial case. He received the case file from the Jinyi Mansion and interrogated Pan Ruxi and Qian Shuwen. Once the truth was found out, he immediately sent it to Beijing to set the record straight." Chong Chong Emperor Ping said in a deep voice with no expression on his face.
Previously, Jia Heng only arrested two descendants of the Hubu Department. There was no imperial decree and the two senior Hubu officials were not touched. It can be said that they will never fall into the officialdom of Jiangnan.
"Old minister, I obey the order." Hearing this, Yang Guochang was overjoyed. Knowing that his answer had won the Holy Heart, he responded first, holding an ivory jade wat in his hand.
On the other side, Han Huang also followed the order with a respectful expression.
After discussing the case handling of the two important officials from the Ministry of Household Affairs, Emperor Chongping turned to another matter and said with a bit of briskness: "In a few days, Yongningbo's class teacher will return to the capital, and the capital must be prepared to welcome the matter. The generals and soldiers of the next capital camp first fought against the chaos in Henan and then fought the floods and prepared for the floods. Their hard work has made great achievements. The Ministry of Rites will greet them with military salutes. I will also lead hundreds of officials out of the city gate to welcome the triumphant army."
As soon as these words came out, all the officials in the palace were shocked.
The emperor personally went out of the city gate to greet him? Is this... some special gifts too heavy?
How can Yongningbo be so virtuous? In terms of merit, the imperial court has rewarded him with promotions. As for his merit in being ordered to fight floods and prepare for floods in times of crisis, he can just be rewarded in another way. It is not like the Holy Emperor will lead hundreds of civil and military officials to greet him, right?
Emperor Chongping looked at the ministers who were discussing in private below, his eyes passed over the faces of the ministers, his eyes were a little dark, and he snorted coldly in his heart.
You don’t have to think about it to know what these people are thinking!
The civil and military officials of the Manchu Dynasty really thought that they were only welcoming Jia Ziyu, but they were also welcoming 80,000 tigers from the Beijing camp who had returned from fighting abroad!
How could we not welcome him in person and gain military morale?
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