The next day, early in the morning, it was just dawn.
Jia Heng asked Wei Che, Feng Ji, Qu Guang and others to stay in Tongzhou to defend the port, and at the same time dispatched patrol fleets in batches to detect signs of the activities of the remnants of the pirates.
Afterwards, Jia Heng led the Jinyi Mansion guards and part of the navy back to Yangzhou.
At this moment in Yangzhou, after hearing that Jia Heng led his troops in triumph, Yangzhou officials, big and small, had come to the canal ferry early to greet him. In addition, there were Yangzhou salt merchants and other gentry, as well as scholars living in Yangzhou, and even some courtesans from brothels. , also rode in carriages and looked eagerly at Yongning Bo.
In addition to Lin Ruhai, cabinet minister Qi Kun, Yangzhou prefect and other relevant officials were at the ferry to welcome the triumphant army.
Ye Nuan, the daughter of Annan Hou Ye Zhen, also led Gu Ruoqing and Nan Ling on a carriage, raising the curtain and looking out. Among the guard servants not far away, there were also Ye Nuan's younger brother Ye Kai and Ye Cheng, the general of Ye Zhen's family. .
After Jia Heng won the victory at Haimen, the Ye family of Annan Hou were shocked and quickly adjusted their mentality. In the past few days, they had gradually become alienated from Shen Fang, the governor of Liangjiang.
In addition, in the northeast of the ferry crossing into the mountains and the sea of people, there is a carriage with carved hairpins parked under the weeping willows. The carriage with a high shaft is surrounded by guards with big muscles and round waists, with swords and knives on guard. Mammies and maids are surrounding the carriage. Serving.
On the spacious carriage, a slender hand with nails painted with impatiens juice lifted the curtain, and those bright and sharp phoenix eyes under the golden morning light looked at the outline of the canal through the mist on the river in the morning. The shadow of the ship's mast gradually became clearer.
"Sister, is the fourth uncle on the boat?" Zhen Lan asked the Princess of Chu Zhen Qing beside her. Today, the girl wore her hair in a bun, with hairpins decorated with pearls and stars, and her voice was charming like an oriole coming out of the valley. , bright.
Zhen Qing sighed softly, with a complex look on her face, and said, "I think I'm on the boat, but I don't know what the situation is."
Zhen Xi, who was sitting on the side, said softly: "It would be great if my father could come back." "What the fourth sister said is, it's good if everything is fine." Zhen Qing looked at Zhen Xi, her phoenix eyes a bit dim.
The day before yesterday, the old lady left her alone and talked about some arrangements. According to the old lady, the Zhen family would probably not be able to escape this disaster. No matter what, they had to send Zhen Xi to that bastard's side, even if they were serving as a slave, serving tea and water, making the bed and folding the quilts. No matter what.
When the bastard arrived in Jinling, the old lady took advantage of the situation to ask for help. But from her point of view, that bastard wouldn't like the yellow-haired girl, so she might have to think of a way.
At this moment, on the river where the mist is vast and the milky white mist is dispersing and gathering, accompanied by the sound of rushing water, a building boat as tall as a city, flying the flag of "Jia", comes riding the wind and waves. It is late August. , the willows on both sides are green, and the blue waves are vast.
"Yangzhou has arrived." Chen Xiao, who was wearing a flying fish suit and an embroidered spring knife, looked at the figure standing on the river crossing in the distance, pursed his lips, and said softly.
Jia Heng said warmly: "I see, I'm exhausted these days. Go back and have a good rest for two days."
Chen Xiao's eyes flashed.
I thought to myself, I'm afraid that the so-called two days' rest is just playing with a few little girls.
When the boat arrived at the ferry, Jia Heng, accompanied by the guards of Jinyi Mansion, stepped onto the ferry again and looked at Lin Ruhai, Qi Kun and others not far away.
Qi Kun walked a few steps quickly and said, "Uncle Yong Ning."
Rao is a member of the Qi Party. In the face of a previous great victory, he has to admit Jia Heng's military talents at this moment, especially when there was an "ugly" defeat in front of him, with rubble in front, and the glory of pearls and jade. It has been widely recited in Jiangnan and Jiangbei for a few days.
At this time, the Jiangnan scholars once again reviewed the Central Plains rebellion that had occurred a few months ago. It was also Yong Ningbo who led the troops to turn the tide.
Jia Heng looked at Qi Kun, smiled and said, "Master Laoqi and the Yangzhou elders are greeting each other. Jia is uneasy."
"Yes, Ziyu led the troops in Haimen to show off his might, annihilate the bandits and enhance the prestige of our country. I am really worried about waiting at the rear." Qi Kun said.
Listening to the subsequent detailed battle report, it was revealed that not only the sea pirates but also the three hundred Jurchen pirates had been annihilated. This was a great achievement for many times in recent years. Although it was not enough to make a marquis, it could make an ordinary general become a third-level uncle. Inspire generals.
Lin Ruhai and Yuan Jichong also left.
Come over and look at the young man. Lin Ruhai took a look at Jia Heng and saw that he was not injured. He felt a little relieved and said warmly: "Zi Yu, are you back?"
Jia Heng nodded and said: "After this battle, Yangzhou doesn't have to worry about the bandits approaching again and attacking us south of the Yangtze River and north of the Yangtze River."
Yuan Jichong, who had no idea that Jia Heng had gone to the secret court to impeach him, put a smile on his chubby face and invited him with a smile: "Master Jia, a banquet has been prepared in the city to welcome Master Jia. In addition, the government Ku also prepared wine and meat to entertain the victorious martyrs.
Qi Kun also smiled and said: "Uncle Yongning, this is not the place to speak. Please come to the city and speak."
Jia Heng told the general to take his troops and horses to the Jiangbei camp, and then prepared to follow Liu Jixian's retinue to the city.
On the carriage, Ye Nuan chuckled and said with emotion: "Since ancient times, heroes have emerged from youth. Uncle Yong Ning has already made many meritorious deeds at such a young age. He is truly a minister of my great Han Dynasty."
With this kind of momentum, I am afraid that at least like her father, she will be able to be named a marquis in the future, maybe she will be lucky enough to be granted the title of Duke?
Well, this might be a bit difficult.
Since the founding of the Chen-Han Dynasty, except for the four princes and eight princes, no one has been granted a public title in the two dynasties of Taizong and Longzhi. Most of the nobles in the Taizong Dynasty were granted the title of Marquis of Wu. However, the number of hereditary titles of Marquis Wu was reduced or not. The succession of nobility has an agreement based on military merit.
This means abandoning its name and gaining actual benefits.
Chen Han did not have Jingnan, because he did not have great merits enough to reward the duke, so he was cautious in awarding the duke. This was also the reason why Shi Heng, who learned from the change of seizing the door in the previous Ming Dynasty, made the Duke a duke, which made it difficult to award the duke now.
However, it is difficult to say that the four heroes who made great contributions to the founding of the country were treated poorly by being given the title of county king and ignored hereditary.
Gu Ruoqing looked at the young man who was like stars over the moon. For some reason, he had a different thought in his heart. He said softly: "Madam, don't you want to see Uncle Yongning later?"
"Go back first. He has just returned to Yangzhou. Many people want to see him. It's not too late to meet him later." Ye Nuan said softly, looking through the bamboo curtain at the carriage parked by the river.
The person from the Zhen family must be the Princess of Chu.
After a few days of fermentation, Zhen Zhu's story spread throughout the south and north of the Yangtze River. He was defeated and captured, and was later rescued by Uncle Yongning.
The Zhen family was originally a prominent family in the south of the Yangtze River, one of the top three aristocratic families. Not to mention that both of their daughters were princesses, Zhen Yingjia was the president of Jinling Tiren Academy and a celebrity in front of the emperor. This joke was not common.
Over here, Jia Heng was chatting with Qi Kun and Lin Ruhai, and was about to walk into the city. Suddenly, he saw more than ten people on fast horses coming from the Yangzhou city gate, surrounded by a young and beardless eunuch, riding their horses. The whip came, and pedestrians gave way.
The eunuch approached, holding an imperial edict high in his hand, and shouted loudly: "Uncle Yongning receives the edict."
Jia Heng's expression was slightly strange. He looked at the leading eunuch, but he didn't recognize him. Apparently, for the job of traveling thousands of miles to deliver orders, the inner court specially selected young and strong eunuchs to go south.
At this moment, when they heard that the imperial edict had arrived, the faces of the surrounding officials and gentry suddenly changed. They all greeted the edict with surprise and uncertainty.
Zhen Qing, who was in the carriage, stared with phoenix eyes, clutching her handkerchief tightly. She had a vague guess in her heart, but she was not sure yet.
At this time, he didn't care about the incense table. Obviously, the eunuch was very anxious and shouted again: "Yongning Bo Jiaheng accepts the order."
"Your Majesty, Jia Heng accepts the order." Jia Heng said loudly and bowed before him. Seeing Chen Xiao's slightly cold eyes, he pulled the girl's sleeve and whispered: "Xiao Xiao."
Chen Xiao snorted coldly and knelt down.
If she wasn't afraid of getting him into trouble, she wouldn't want to kneel down to that man! The surrounding officials, civilians, gentry, etc. also paid tribute to him.
The inner prisoner did not get off his horse, and unfolded the silk fabric with a brush. In the silence of the whole place, the words of the imperial edict were heard in a sharp voice: "The emperor is destined to be carried by heaven, and the edict says: The country is in trouble and we miss our good generals. It is difficult to miss our loyal ministers. Now the bandits invaded the south and invaded our Han territory. The Zhenzhu Tongzhou navy in front was overthrown in one battle. This shocked the country and the world. The government and the public were shocked to hear that the military situation was like a fire...Yong Ningbo and the military minister Jia Heng. He was in the military position and was in charge of the privy council. He had generals and strategies. With Yong Ning Bo and the military minister Jia Heng,
He is in charge of the military affairs of the camp south of the Yangtze River and north of the Yangtze River. He is in charge of the military affairs of the camp south of the Yangtze River and north of the Yangtze River. He mobilizes the land and water troops in the south and north of the Yangtze River to destroy the invading bandits. If the officials of the two rivers are perfunctory and neglect the military aircraft, you can make a decision on the spot and kill them first and then report them! "
The imperial edict was an imperial edict prepared by the Military Aircraft Department. It was issued clearly and was countersigned by the Cabinet. Although the military aircraft driver's cultural level was not as good as that of the Cabinet Bachelor and the Cabinet Sergeant's chapter-excerpts and their literary talent was outstanding, they treated Jia Heng well. A lick. But Zhong Zhong took the opportunity to reaffirm the status of the Military Aircraft Department, Privy Councilor Zaizhi. One word made Yang Guochang's face darken for a long time, and he pinched his nose and wrote his name.
In fact, this was another new position created by Emperor Chongping. It was not within the economic system at first glance. He was the governor of the military affairs of the Jiangnan and Jiangbei camps. In other words, it was a temporary mission. It was set up due to circumstances and then withdrawn immediately.
Because at the beginning, Emperor Taizong of the Chen Han Dynasty divided the military power in the south and north of the Yangtze River into one person in order to prevent the military power of the military camps in the south and north of the Yangtze River from being concentrated in one person. They all set up deputy envoys to handle military affairs, and Marquis Annan was a super-grade Wuhou. Emperor Longzhi loved him very much and appointed Marquis Annan as the prosecutor. The school has envoys, but the constraints from the governors of Liangjiang and the Ministry of War still exist.
However, in fact, he did not have full control over Shui Yu. When Jia Heng gathered his troops, he did not even bring him to An Nan Hou to say hello.
But now Jia Heng is the highest military officer in the south and north of the Yangtze River, and can dispatch land and water troops.
When this imperial edict was issued, in fact, Emperor Chongping had not received news of the victory at Haimen at all.
Everyone had strange expressions on their faces as they listened to the eunuch unfolding the edict and reciting it aloud. Was this edict sent by express delivery over six hundred miles a few days ago?
Now that the bandits have retreated, the governor of the Jiangnan and Jiangbei camps should follow his orders, right?
Jia Heng bowed to receive the imperial edict and said, "My lord, Jia Heng obeys the edict."
In fact, this was an imperial decree given to him by Emperor Chongping in view of the changing situation in Jiangnan.
Because the Jiangnan camp had previously produced a defeated general like Zhen Zhu, Emperor Chongping thought that Jia Heng was being held back by the Nanjing Ministry of War and the Liangjiang Governor's Yamen.
In fact, there are always some unjustifiable reasons for using the Emperor's Sword or the secret deployment of troops and horses. It is not as effective as a documented and observable edict, which has undisputed effectiveness.
For example, in the past, if the water was harder, it could be pushed through by him. I would rather not accept the request and go to Shushenjing to find out whether it is true or not. After all, who knows whether you are using the emperor's sword to correct the imperial edict?
The Emperor's Sword, or the Shangfang Sword, the Governor and the King's Order Flag. Tiger talismans, these things are all authorization talismans, but the effectiveness of imperial edicts is the highest.
Therefore, I have only heard of the clothing edict, but I have never heard of sending a sword to defeat the Dong thief.
Because who knows that you stole or robbed it? Black writing on white paper and a jade seal make it convincing.
At this moment, the faces of the officials and gentry were a little strange.
In the carriage, Zhen Qing's narrow and clear phoenix eyes shone brightly.
The governor of the Jiangnan and Jiangbei camps was responsible for the deployment of land and sea troops. My father really valued him. However, this imperial edict mentioned the destruction of the fourth uncle's naval division.
Under Zhen Lan's beautiful eyebrows, there was some thought in her sharp and cold eyes, and she asked: "Sister, before this imperial edict was issued, the victory of Haimen was not yet achieved, right?"
The girl with the red silk face was obviously very interested in this kind of thing.
Zhen Qing's eyes were soft and gleaming, she pursed her pink lips and said, "It was the imperial edict issued a few days ago. I'm afraid Beijing has just received the news about the victory at Haimen and the defeat of the bandits."
She missed that bastard, that kind of... huh?
The embroidered shoes under Zhen Qing's skirt couldn't help but close together, her beautiful cheeks turned a light blush, and she squeezed her handkerchief tightly.
Next time, I really can’t be too cool and save trouble.
If Lan'er and Xi'er found out that it was Lan Xi gurgling, she would be really embarrassed to see anyone.
Zhen Lan had no doubt about him, or she was completely attracted by the boy in the python suit, or she was attracted by the power and politics around the boy. She looked at him with sharp and beautiful eyes and said in surprise: "Then, Jingli had planned to do it before Are you using Brother Heng?"
Hearing this, Zhen Xi also raised her quiet, soft and pretty face, and looked at her eldest sister with sparkling eyes.
"He is the minister of military aircraft. He goes south to deal with military affairs. These are his duties. No matter how he should go against the prisoners." Zhen Qing reflected the eyes of the young man in the python suit as bright as water.
, controlling the surging heartbeat, said softly.
I don’t know why, but talking about that bastard in front of my little sister always feels like... introducing her brother-in-law?
However, she would wait until she met him to see if he could do anything about the Zhen family's affairs.
Fourth uncle is hopeless, but the Zhen family...
It can be said that, as Jia Heng speculated, after a continuous honeymoon trip, Zhen Qing has entered the period of passionate love, a time of intertwined desire and passion. At this time, it is necessary to take a step back and make a jump shot... ...it needs to be replaced by Zhen Qing’s efforts after she was so angry.
A woman will only fall into true love after giving.
In the carriage where Ye Nuan was, Ye Nuan, the daughter of Marquis Annan, looked at the angel delivering the message with interest, not surprised.
Gu Ruoqing on the side held up the curtain and looked at the young man, his eyes narrowed, and he felt a little surprised.
This Uncle Yong Ning really wins the favor of the Supreme Being in the palace. No wonder Junior Sister has been inseparable from him during this period.
Lin Ruhai was quite surprised when he heard that Governor Jiangnan and Jiangbei Camp were in charge.
Compared to Qi Kun, who was not surprised, this was the first time that Lin Ruhai intuitively realized the trust of the Supreme Lord in Shenjing City towards Jia Heng. However, it was indeed a very reasonable move to hand over the military power to Jia Heng from the Haimen battle.
Jia Heng took the imperial edict and was about to ask the eunuch's name when he saw the eunuch turned around and took out another imperial edict from behind the knight who was accompanying him. He held up the bright yellow silk and spoke in a sharp voice in the silence. Si Ye was quite penetrating and asked: "Where is Yuan Jichong, the prefect of Yangzhou?"
When Yangzhou Magistrate Yuan Jichong heard this, his chubby face was slightly startled, and he did not react for a moment. However, after being reminded by the judge behind him, he hurriedly paid tribute and said in a trembling voice: "Wei minister, Yangzhou Magistrate Yuan Jichong has seen an angel. "
The eunuch said: "Yuan Jichong accepted the order."
Yuan Jichong's heart trembled, and he had a vague premonition.
Except for the formal imperial edict written by the Ministry of Personnel and the Cabinet when he was promoted to a fourth-rank official, he had never received such an edict at all.
How did the emperor know his name? Yes, the rectification of Yangzhou's salt affairs is now at the forefront, so it's not certain to hear his name.
However, a short time later, I was waiting to hear, "The Emperor of Heaven has issued an edict:... This officer is greedy for covetous women and is slippery. He will be dismissed immediately and will be handed over to the supervisor for questioning."
His body slumped and shook, almost limp, and cold sweat oozed from his forehead.
Even though he had thought that he would be caught for accepting bribes from Yangzhou salt merchants, he never expected that an imperial edict would come from Jiuchong Palace to remove him from his official position?
As for that?
He can just be a fourth-grade magistrate, and the official department can write a reprimand. He will be active again after a period of time, and he will be transferred to another place. Now...who is doing this to him?
He issued an imperial edict to depose officials. He was just a fourth-grade prefect, not Bao Longtu!
Generally speaking, at the imperial edict level, reprimanding and dismissing officials must be at least the third level.
How many prefects are there in the entire Han Dynasty?
Yuan Jichong's face was pale, and he was gnashing his teeth with hatred in his heart, but he did not dare to show any of it on his face. He cupped his hands and bowed in greeting, saying: "I obey the decree, long live long live long live."
Lin Ruhai looked at the prisoner, and then at Jia Heng, who had a blank look on his face, and speculations arose in his mind.
I'm afraid it was due to Ziyu's impeachment. This magistrate of Yuan, who had previously been in an awkward relationship with Liu Shengzao, wrote to his friends in the Nanjing Metropolitan Procuratorate to impeach him, but nothing happened. It is said that the Nanjing official department, There are even people taking care of the staff in Shenjing.
In fact, most of the time, conclusive evidence is not required for attacks and impeachments among officials, but local officials will not act easily and will easily fall out.
But as long as there is a quarrel between the governors and the governors, the government and the public will be in an uproar. Previously, some officials impeached Jia Heng, but Emperor Chongping just ignored it. If he really wanted to pay attention, it can also be said that this wolf was ambitious and used hypocrisy and clever words to persuade. That is to say, he has the post of secretary and is waiting for reference.
Take it first, and then let the censor look for dirty materials.
However, Jia Heng still mentioned in his memorial
Song Xuan mentioned to him about the old events in Nanyang at that time. Yuan Jichong's cruel and cruel behavior, coupled with the fact that it was not very legal to be transferred to a wealthy place like Yangzhou.
Qi Kun stared at the earth-colored Yuan Jichong, but there was not much sadness or joy on his face. The Yangzhou magistrate was quite charming in all aspects. Unfortunately, in this officialdom, the situation was treacherous. No matter how comprehensive and flawless he was, he would not necessarily offend anyone.
At this time, as the two imperial edicts fell, the faces of the Yangzhou gentry changed. They looked at Yuan Jichong, who was "sitting at home behind closed doors, and trouble came from the sky." His thoughts were complicated, and then he looked at the high-spirited man holding the Emperor's Sword. Uncle Yong Ning has some weird feelings in his heart.
In the carriage, Zhen Lan tilted her face, and her blood-red earrings swayed gently on her earlobes, shining in the sunlight, and asked in surprise: "Sister, how come this Yangzhou magistrate was dismissed?"
The delicate lips of Zhen Qing's rose stamens evoked a touch of sarcasm, and said: "Maybe you have been impeached?"
She guessed that it was probably...his handiwork.
It's just that this Yuan Jichong takes good care of her Zhen family, but he just can't rub it in his eyes.
At this time, after the young eunuch passed the imperial edict, he looked at Jia Heng and said, "Since Yong Ningbo has received the imperial edict, can you prepare the boat? Our family will take a boat to Jinling later, so I have to say goodbye first."
At this time, Jia Heng advised: "My father-in-law, after traveling all the way, it is better to take a rest at Yangzhou Post House and wait for lunch before going. We are still some time away from Jinling, so there is no rush."
Looking at the yellow silk scroll behind the knight, he secretly thought, what are you doing in Jinling?
The eunuch thought for a while and agreed.
