After Yan Song received the news from Yan Shifan that everything was ready and ready to take action at any time, Yan Song couldn't help but breathed a sigh of relief.
Afterwards, Yan Song, with the support of Yan Shifan, tremblingly stepped onto the stairs and entered the Yan Mansion's study.
As soon as the father and son entered the study, a maid came forward and poured hot tea for them respectively.
Yan Shifan didn't stay in the study for too long. After sending Yan Song to the study and finishing what he needed to do, he casually found an excuse to leave.
After leaving the study, Yan Shifan discovered that the housekeeper seemed to have been waiting not far away for a long time.
When Yan Shifan saw this situation, he immediately stepped forward and asked, "What's the matter?"
When the housekeeper heard Yan Shifan's words, his face was full of humility. After considering his tone, he cautiously warned.
"Mr. Xiaoge, you are such a noble person who forgets things. In a few days, it will be the day when Liuxinju will pay dividends as usual, so Boss Zhao specially entrusted me to ask you, Mr. Xiaoge..."
When Yan Shifan heard this, he waved his hands impatiently and said: "Well, I understand. Let's tell Boss Zhao that we should follow the old rules!"
After Yan Shifan's words fell, the hanging heart of the butler beside him finally settled down safely.
Then, he leaned down and said respectfully: "Yes, Mr. Xiaoge, I will send someone to convey your intention to Boss Zhao later!"
After giving instructions to the housekeeper, Yan Shifan walked across the yard and returned to his room.
Gradually, night falls, and the extremely hot weather during the day is relieved a little. The sky is dotted with stars, like pearls at night, emitting light.
At this moment, the candles lit in the study room vaguely reflected Yan Song's figure. At this moment, he was seen reluctantly closing the "Journey to the West Du E Biography" in his hand.
"This book is really interesting. No matter how many times I read it, I can always gain new insights from it!"
"So what if Sun Wukong's power reaches the sky, in the end, he still can't escape Tathagata's Five Fingers Mountain, just go through the ninety-nine and eighty-one difficulties obediently!"
Thinking of this, an inexplicable look appeared on Yan Song's face. At this moment, there was a rapid knock on the door.
Seeing this situation, Yan Song couldn't help but frown slightly, and immediately ordered: "Come in!"
After the words fell, there was only a "squeak" sound, the door of the room was pushed open, and Yan Shifan walked in anxiously.
As soon as Yan Shifan entered the study, he immediately looked in the direction of Yan Song and reported excitedly: "Father, I just got the news. It is said that the Ministry of Rites and Honglu Temple have begun preparations for the canonization of the queen!"
After Yan Song learned the news, his face was full of shock. He stood up from his seat suddenly, looked in the direction of Yan Shifan, and confirmed to him: "What did you say, canonize the queen!"
Facing Yan Song's gaze, Yan Shifan was not afraid at all. He only nodded firmly and repeated what he said before.
"Yes, father, you heard it right. The Ministry of Rites and Honglu Temple have already started preparing for the canonization of the queen!"
After the news was confirmed, Yan Song's face was filled with excitement. He sat back on the chair and murmured to himself.
"Okay, okay, the queen's position has been vacant for so many years, and now, it is finally possible to fill it!"
Yan Shifan took in the expression on Yan Song's face, and after thinking about it for a moment, he mustered up the courage to ask.
"Father, what should we do next?"
"As long as the child in the belly of Imperial Concubine Shen is born smoothly, then she will become the new queen of my Ming Dynasty. At that time, the child in her belly will most likely become the new queen of my Ming Dynasty..."
Before Yan Shifan finished speaking, he was coldly interrupted by Yan Song: "Idiot, shut up. Is this matter something you can discuss?"
After being scolded by Yan Song, Yan Shifan quickly realized that he had inadvertently touched on a particularly sensitive topic.
The topic of establishing a prince was extremely sensitive not only in the Ming Dynasty, but also in all dynasties. It is like the reverse scales on a dragon. If you touch it, you will die!
Thinking of this, Yan Shifan couldn't help but break out in cold sweat, with a look of panic on his face.
Yan Song took in the expression on Yan Shifan's face. After pondering for a long time, he came back to his senses and spoke out.
"Everything will continue as usual. Before His Majesty reveals his intentions, remember not to act rashly. Do you understand?"
After listening to Yan Song's words, Yan Shifan seemed to have a clear understanding, his eyes flashed with a strange light, and he immediately responded: "Thank you father for your advice, my child understands!"
Seeing that Yan Shifan understood the meaning of his words, Yan Song waved his hand and followed up with instructions.
"Okay, it's already early, it's time for me to rest!"
"Father, you should also go to bed early. The child will leave now!"
Upon hearing this, Yan Shifan bowed to Yan Song, then turned and left the study.
…
On the other side, after Zhang Rong returned to the British Palace, he immediately summoned all the worried clan members and nobles to the British Palace.
At this moment, in the hall used by the British government to entertain guests, Zhang Rong saw that people had almost arrived. After coughing twice, he chose to go straight to the topic.
"Ahem, everyone, I personally went to the Qianqing Palace today and met with His Majesty!"
"His Majesty said that since the list has been announced, there is no possibility of changing it!"
The clan members and nobles present could not help but heave a sigh of relief after hearing the news from Zhang Rong.
For them, this opportunity is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, and they absolutely cannot make any mistakes. If they miss this time, they don't know when they will have to wait until next time to have such an opportunity.
Then, Zhu Xizhong, the Duke of Chengguo, stood up and asked a question that everyone present was very concerned about: "How long does it take for His Majesty to send clan members and nobles to serve in the southwest?"
Hearing this, Zhang Rong responded without thinking: "Your Majesty said, wait until the Imperial Concubine Shen officially gives birth in September before setting off!"
After Zhang Rong finished speaking, Xu Yande, Duke of Dingguo, nodded and took over the conversation.
"Well, that's good. For us clan members and nobles, it's a double blessing!"
The words of Ding Guogong Xu Yande quickly aroused the resonance of many clans and nobles present. After all, at present, one of His Majesty's two sons was sent to the fiefdom to become a vassal, and the other was disliked by His Majesty.
Anyone with a discerning eye can see that His Majesty must have placed great hopes on this unborn child!
Given time, maybe this child will become the crown prince of the Ming Dynasty!
Seeing that the topic was heading in a dangerous direction, Zhang Rong coughed twice and quietly changed the topic.
"Everyone, to be honest, His Majesty told me personally not long ago that the imperial court will soon implement the policy of returning natives to the chieftains in the southwest!"
"And now, Bozhou has been initially decided. His Majesty will probably send them to Bozhou by then!"
When Zhang Rong said this, he paused for a moment, and then continued: "Bozhou is thousands of miles away, with dangerous mountains and rivers, and numerous ethnic groups. There are constant vendettas between each other. What's even more terrible is that there is miasma all over the place. Be careful, you may easily get sick!”
"Given the harsh local conditions, once you get sick, you will probably have to..."
When Zhang Rong said this, he shook his head, and the meaning was self-evident.
When Xu Yande, the Duke of Dingguo, heard this, his face was full of determination. He clenched his fists and said in a deep voice: "Since we are the emperor, we should share the country's worries. After all, there are some things that must be done by someone." Do it, don’t you?”
As soon as Xu Yande, the Duke of Ding, finished speaking, Zhu Xizhong, the Duke of Cheng, also nodded and expressed his attitude.
"Yes, we are all members of the Ming Dynasty's clan, nobles, and nobles. We live together with the country. Therefore, we should set an example for the people of the world!"
After Cheng Guo Gong Zhu Xizhong's words fell, someone quickly responded: "Cheng Guo Gong is right, we clans and nobles should set an example for the people of the world!"
"Yes, that makes sense. It's time to show the world that the clan and nobles of my Ming Dynasty are not just trash who eat, drink and have fun!"
…
It was getting late, but Zhu Zaijing was still not sleepy at this time.
The reason is very simple. Not long ago, Zhu Zaijing found out through his own news channels that the Ministry of Rites and Honglu Temple had begun preparations to canonize the queen.
After Zhu Zaijing learned the news, he was immediately shocked, because if Jiajing canonized the imperial concubine Shen as queen, then the child in her belly would become a legitimate son, and he would be nothing more than a concubine at best. Just the eldest son!
As a result, Zhu Zaijing will be at a clear disadvantage in terms of priority in inheriting the throne.
What's even worse is that right now, age is not only Zhu Zaijing's advantage, but also his disadvantage!
Although he can rely on his age advantage to cultivate his power by taking advantage of the child in the belly of the late emperor's concubine Shen, over time, if the child in his belly grows up successfully, then the ministers in the court will understand Move closer to it unannounced!
After all, there is a big age gap between the two parties. When the child in the belly of Imperial Concubine Shen grows up and has full wings, I am afraid that I will already be very old by then, let alone competing for the throne. Even self-protection is very difficult!
Thinking of this, Zhu Zaijing's mood became more and more depressed. Then, without disturbing Concubine Li, he put on his clothes and tiptoed out of the room.
After leaving the room, Zhu Zaijing went straight to the courtyard of the palace. The first thing that caught his eye was the stars hanging in the night sky. At this moment, a breeze blew by, which made people feel very comfortable.
Then, Zhu Zaijing looked away, his eyes full of sadness, and he sighed: "Alas!"
At this time, Zhu Zaijing was in a state of confusion and had no idea how he should deal with this matter next.
Therefore, he could only keep praying in his heart, hoping that by then, the child in the belly of Imperial Concubine Shen would be a girl. In this case, everyone would have a happy ending!
At this moment, Zhu Zaijing vaguely smelled a gust of fragrance. When he turned around, he realized that the person who came was Concubine Li.
After the two of them looked at each other in silence for a long time, Concubine Li came to Zhu Zaijing's side and broke the silence first: "Husband, is there anything that is bothering you? If you don't mind, you can talk to me about it!"
When Zhu Zaijing heard this, after being silent for a long time, he slowly said: "It is said that the Ministry of Rites and Honglu Temple have begun preparations to canonize the imperial concubine Shen as the queen!"
Li Fei Huizhi Lanxin instantly understood what was bothering Zhu Zaijing. After carefully considering her tone, she asked.
"After the imperial concubine Shen is canonized as queen by your majesty, the children born to your majesty and the queen will be legitimate children by title. I must be worried about this, right?"
Seeing that Concubine Li guessed what he was thinking, Zhu Zaijing had no intention of hiding it. He nodded and responded: "Yes, that's right!"
Hearing this, Concubine Li couldn't help but have a look of worry on her face. She mustered up the courage to speak out words of admonishment.
"Husband, I don't understand why you insist on clinging to the throne. Aren't your days pretty good now?"
"Why don't we go and beg His Majesty, like King Jing, to go to the fiefdom and become a vassal? Stay away from the capital, a place of right and wrong!"
"I heard that King Jing has been quite free and easy every day since he became a vassal in the fiefdom..."
Before Concubine Li finished speaking, she was interrupted impatiently by Zhu Zaijing: "You don't understand at all. There are some things that you can't stop just because you want to. From the moment you set foot on this road, either Successfully inherit the throne, or die in pieces without a burial place!"
Seeing that Zhu Zaijing could not listen to her advice, Concubine Li couldn't help but have a look of disappointment in her eyes. Immediately, her expression remained as usual and she said softly: "What your husband said is that I have exceeded the rules!"
After leaving these words, Concubine Li returned to the room on her own. Zhu Zaijing looked at Concubine Li's leaving figure, a look of unbearable color flashed on his face. Soon, he saw her look away and secretly made up her mind. determined.
"Don't worry, one day, I will successfully inherit the throne and make you the queen of my mother's world!"
…
Bozhou, Hailongtun.
Since the imperial army conquered Hailongtun, this castle, which was built in the fifth year of Baoyou in the Southern Song Dynasty and integrates a military fortress, government office and palace, became the temporary office of Feng Yue, governor of Huguang.
In recent times, Feng Yue has been very anxious. On the one hand, Bozhou has been initially decided, and there are still many aftermath issues waiting for him to deal with.
On the other hand, when the local people saw that the Yang family was wiped out by the imperial army, they came one after another to express their grievances in the hope that the imperial court could seek justice for them.
In the process, Feng Yue also came into contact with many crimes committed by the Yang family and the other seven small chieftains with different surnames.
In the room, while Feng Yue was still processing the official documents sent by his subordinates, there was a rapid knock on the door.
Seeing that the thoughts in his mind were interrupted, Feng Yue couldn't help but frown, put the brush in his hand aside, and then gave instructions in a deep voice.
"Come in!"
As soon as he finished speaking, the door to the room was pushed open, and a nervous guard walked into the room and reported respectfully.
"Your Majesty the Governor, someone from the imperial court is here, and it is said that they are carrying an imperial edict!"
"Well, I know, I will go over immediately!"
After Feng Yue learned the news from the guard, all the resentment he felt about being disturbed earlier dissipated, and he immediately spoke in response.
When the guard heard this, he didn't hesitate at all. After bowing his hand to Feng Yue, he immediately stepped away.
Soon after, Feng Yue, the governor of Huguang, Qian Shi, the commander of the capital, and Shi Bangxian, the general of Tongren, all greeted him at the gate of Hailongtun, waiting for the arrival of the imperial envoy.
Everyone's faces were full of anticipation, because the imperial reward was coming soon!
Not long after, several eunuchs appeared in everyone's sight. The leading eunuch was wearing a scarlet robe, with a white face and no beard, and looked very energetic. Behind him, there were several young eunuchs.
They are surrounded by fully armed guards, responsible for protecting their safety!
When the eunuchs approached, under the leadership of Huguang Governor Feng Yue, all officials and generals on the scene knelt on the ground.
Seeing this, the leading eunuch nodded slightly, then took out the yellow imperial edict and said loudly.
"Emperor Fengtian Chengyun, the edict said: "This time Feng Yue, the governor of Huguang, has been awarded the title of General Xuanwu because he led the army to put down the rebellion! Shi Bangxian, the general in charge of Qianshi and Tongren, fought bravely and made many military exploits, and was appointed as the chief military officer of Bozhou! "
"The chief military officer of Bozhou is responsible for commanding many local matters in Bozhou!"
"The rest of the generals will be promoted based on their performance in this battle and their accumulated military merits!"
"In addition, all the soldiers who participated in this battle will be given double pay, and the soldiers who died in the battle will also be given double the pension. Those with children can go to the free schools run by the government, and those with elderly people will be given double pay. The government will fund his support and provide for him until his death!"
After the eunuch finished reciting the contents of the imperial edict, he looked at Feng Yue with a smile and said softly.
"Lord Governor, please accept the order!"
"Your Majesty, your Majesty, long live my emperor!"
After Feng Yue and many officials and generals at the scene shouted long live, Feng Yue stood up from the ground and respectfully took the imperial edict from the eunuch's hand.
At this time, many officials and generals present looked at Shi Bangxian with envy, because Shi Bangxian had been commanding military affairs from the capital, and had been promoted to General Tongren several times along the way!
While feeling envious, the officials and generals were all beaming with joy and extremely excited, because this reward from the imperial court was quite generous!
Although the rewards they received were not as good as those of Feng Yue and Shi Bangxian, they were still very impressive!
After all, the imperial edict mentioned that the remaining generals would be promoted based on their performance in this battle and their accumulated military merits!
This short sentence eliminated all the hidden obstacles. After all, who didn't accumulate a lot of military exploits in the process of pacifying Bozhou?
Promotion based on military merit and performance means that most of the generals present can be promoted one or two levels higher!
And they are not the only ones who benefit this time. Even the soldiers who unfortunately died in battle can receive double pensions, and their family members and relatives can also be supported by the government!
The eunuch wearing a scarlet robe did not leave in a hurry after reading out the imperial edict. He glanced at Feng Yue and Shi Bangxian, who was still stunned not far away, and then spoke.
"This is a resolution jointly made by His Majesty and the Cabinet. Before our family came, His Majesty also gave additional instructions that only you two can read the contents!"
After the eunuch in scarlet robe finished speaking, he took out a letter from his sleeve and handed it into Feng Yue's hand.
After doing this, the eunuch in scarlet robe bowed his hands to everyone and said goodbye.
"Since the imperial edict has been brought, our family will leave first!"
Hearing this, Feng Yue glanced at the official on the side. The latter quickly understood, stepped forward, and quietly stuffed a large stack of thick banknotes into the eunuch's hand.
After roughly sensing the thickness of some banknotes, the eunuch nodded and left with a few young eunuchs.
After that, Feng Yue waved his hand and sent everyone away. After doing this, he looked at Shi Bangxian and gave instructions.
"Come here with me!"
"Yes, Lord Governor!"
When Shi Bangxian heard this, he immediately looked stern and responded in a deep voice.
Afterwards, Shi Bangxian followed Feng Yue to the room where he previously worked.
After entering the room, Feng Yue stopped and turned around. After looking at Shi Bangxian up and down, a look of relief appeared on his face.
"Okay, okay, I finally saw the right person right at first!"
"This is all thanks to the cultivation of the governor. Without the governor, the general would not be where he is today!"
When Shi Bangxian heard this, his face was filled with humility, he leaned down and responded respectfully.
When Feng Yue heard this, he responded in a subtle way and warned: "The post of Chief Military Officer of Bozhou does not have the name of governor, but it has the actual status of governor. You should pay more attention next time!"
When Shi Bangxian heard this, his face was full of gratitude. He immediately lowered his head and said in a deep voice: "Thank you for your advice, I will understand!"
After that, Feng Yue looked away from Shi Bangxian, took out the previous letter, changed the topic, and spoke immediately.
"In that case, let's take a look at what is written in this letter!"
After Feng Yue finished speaking, he opened the letter. When he finished browsing the contents, his face was full of horror and he couldn't help but lost his voice.
"What, actually..."
"Sir Governor, what's wrong? What does it say on it?"
When Shi Bangxian saw this situation, curiosity suddenly appeared on his face. He looked in the direction of Feng Yue and asked.
"See for yourself!"
After Feng Yue finished speaking, he handed the letter in his hand to Shi Bangxian's hand.
After Shi Bangxian took the letter from Feng Yue, he read the contents of the letter with special concentration.
In the letter, in addition to measures such as building a health center, surveying fertile land, exempting Bozhou from taxes for one year, and repairing Baitian and Huangping Academy.
The most shocking thing is that the letter mentioned that after the officials appointed by the imperial court arrived in Bozhou one after another, they would launch a purge of the remaining seven local chieftains with different surnames!
After Shi Bangxian finished browsing the contents of the letter, he raised his head and met Feng Yue's eyes.
Feng Yue saw the expression on Shi Bangxian's face, nodded, and gave instructions: "When we get down, start getting ready!"
Hearing this, Shi Bangxian bowed his hand to Feng Yue and said in a deep voice: "Yes, Lord Governor!" (End of Chapter)
