On the day Princess Ginzhi and the others stayed, the city of Tokyo was bustling with activity. Song Jiang, who went to the south of the Yangtze River to suppress the Fangla civil uprising, led the Liangshan troops and returned in triumph.
The imperial court attached great importance to the triumphant return of the Song Jiang and Liangshan armies. Emperor Huizong ordered Cai Jing and Tong Guan, who had returned to Beijing early, to lead all civil and military officials to greet Song Jiang and his party outside the South Gate.
Cai Jing and Tong Guan were very unhappy, but who dared to disobey Emperor Huizong's edict? ! Cai Jing and Tong Guan had no choice but to lead the court's civil and military officials to wait outside the south gate, waiting for Song Jiang and his party to arrive to welcome them.
Song Jiang and other Liangshan generals were riding high on their horses, showing great arrogance. Behind the Liangshan generals, there is a large group of Liangshan soldiers and horses, with whips beating and golden pedals ringing, and they return singing triumphant songs, which is very majestic and majestic.
Song Jiang and his party arrived outside the south gate. Cai Jing, Tong Guan, Gao Qiu, Cai You and other officials from the imperial court came forward to welcome him.
Song Jiang, who was riding on his horse, saw Cai Jing, Tong Guan, Gao Qiu and others, and quickly rolled his saddle and dismounted.
Cai Jing, Tong Guan, Gao Qiu and other officials from the imperial court came forward to welcome him. Cai Jing clasped his hands in his fists, bowed to Song Jiang, and said loudly: "General Song has conquered the bandits and returned victoriously. I am very happy to congratulate him. I am actually very polite."
Cai Jing bowed like this and was so shocked that Song Jiang peed. He hurriedly knelt down on the ground, kowtowed three times and said loudly: "Song Jiang is so virtuous that he dares to show mercy to me like this. Sin! Sin!"
Other Liangshan generals also followed Song Jiang and dismounted their horses and knelt on the ground.
Cai Jing laughed and said loudly: "General Song is a hero of the imperial court. All generals worked tirelessly to go deep into the battlefield, charge into battle, and defeat the bandits. They all contributed a lot. I was appointed by the Holy Emperor to wait for this to welcome the heroes into the city. Palace, accept the summons from the Holy One."
Song Jiang and others replied loudly: "Long live my emperor! Long live! Long live!"
Cai Jing said: "General Song, please rise."
Song Jiang then got up, bent down to pay homage to Cai Jing, and said, "Thank you for your kindness."
Cai Jing turned to Tong Guan and said, "Privy Tong, please order the soldiers and horses to camp in the southern suburbs. We will take General Song and his entourage into the city to see the Holy Majesty."
Tong Guan then ordered his men to arrange for Liangshan soldiers and horses to camp outside the city, and he, Cai Jing and others, accompanied Song Jiang and his party into the city.
In front was the sedan chair carried by civil servants such as Cai Jing, followed by tall horses led by military attachés such as Tong Guan and Gao Qiu, and behind them were Song Jiang and other Liangshan generals riding tall horses.
On both sides of the street, soldiers and civilians came out in large numbers to watch Song Jiang and his party returning from victory.
Song Jiang was riding on his horse, proud of the spring breeze, with his hands clasped in fists, and kept saluting the soldiers and civilians on both sides of the street.
When Tong Guan saw this, he snorted. Gao Qiu, who was riding side by side with Tong Guan, turned to look at Tong Guan and said, "Master Tong, look at how arrogant that fellow in Song Jiang is. Not long ago, that fellow was a grass bandit who occupied the mountain and became the king. We will lead the way Hundreds of thousands of troops are still conquering him! In the blink of an eye, that guy became a hero, and the Holy One ordered me to greet him outside the city."
"Hmph!" Tong Guan snorted again, shook his head and smiled, and said: "Don't be arrogant, that guy will have delicious fruits in the future!"
Gao Qiu also shook his head and said, "Everything in the world is unpredictable! It was overturned in an instant. The eyebrows that came up first were not as good as the beard that came up later."
While talking, the group entered the city and meandered towards the palace.
Along the way, there was thunderous cheers and it was so lively.
Arriving in front of the palace, the palace servants set off fireworks and firecrackers to welcome the arrival of Song Jiang and others.
In front of the palace, Cai Jing and other civil servants got off the sedan chair. Tong Guan and other military attachés also dismounted. Song Jiang and other Liangshan generals came to the palace and also rolled their saddles and dismounted.
Cai Jing led hundreds of officials to welcome him. Cai Jing looked at Song Jiang and bowed, and said, "General Song and his party, please follow me into the palace."
Song Jiang and other Liangshan generals hurriedly bent down to express their thanks. Song Jiang said: "Thank you."
Cai Jing then took the lead and walked towards the palace. Song Jiang and other Liangshan generals followed Cai Jing and other court officials into the palace.
Cai Jing stopped and said to Song Jiang and other Liangshan generals: "Song Xianfeng and other generals are now drinking tea and resting in the hall. I will go into the palace to report to the Holy Majesty."
Song Jiang bent down to express his thanks and said, "Thank you for your kindness. Thank you for your kindness."
Cai Jing, Tong Guan, Gao Qiu and others entered the palace. Song Jiang and others were arranged in a side hall, drinking tea and resting, waiting for the Lord's summons.
In the side hall, Song Jiang, Lu Junyi, Wu Yong and others were sitting around.
Song Jiang said to Lu Junyi and Wu Yong: "We occupied the mountain stronghold and disturbed the place, and we are responsible for the great crime. However, the Holy Spirit was lenient and spared the blame. He recruited us, which is a great blessing. Now, our brothers conquered Fangla and returned in triumph. Returning home is indeed a duty you should fulfill, but the Holy Master has given us such high courtesy, even Grand Master Cai, Privy Council Tong, and Lieutenant Gao came to greet us outside the city in person, I really deserve it."
Lu Junyi said: "That's right. Grand Master Cai, Privy Council Tong, and Grand Lieutenant Gao are such valuable people. It really makes us ashamed to be able to put down their dignity and come to greet them outside the city in person."
Wu Yong smiled and said nothing.
Seeing this, Song Jiang asked Wu Yong, "Why are the military advisors laughing?"
Wu Yong replied: "Two brothers, it is not Grand Master Cai, Privy Council Tong, and Grand Lieutenant Gao who are willing to welcome us outside the city, but it is because of the Holy Emperor's decree that they have to do so."
Song Jiang heard the words and said: "This shows the importance of His Majesty's grace. Since we, brothers, have been recruited, we should be loyal to the emperor and patriotic. We will dedicate ourselves to the court and die to repay the Majesty's grace."
Lu Junyi and Wu Yong replied: "That is natural, I only wish it to be so."
Several people were chatting, and the palace official passed the order: "The Holy One has decreed that Song Jiang, Lu Junyi and his entourage should come to the palace to pay homage."
After hearing the order, Song Jiang, Lu Junyi, Wu Yong and others hurriedly got up and entered the palace under the leadership of the palace officials.
When Song Jiang entered the palace, he didn't even dare to raise his head. He hurried to the dragon throne, thumped it, and knelt down on the ground.
Lu Junyi, Wu Yong and others followed Song Jiang and knelt on the ground.
Song Jiang, who was kneeling in front of the dragon throne, feared that his posture was not humble enough. He stretched his hands forward and pushed his butt high, making his waist look longer. He looked like a dog lying on the ground, praying. Master's gift.
Lu Junyi, Wu Yong and others took a peek, fearing that their posture was not humble enough, so they all followed Song Jiang's example and knelt on the ground.
Song Jiang took the lead and shouted: "Song Jiang and others will be punished before the Holy One."
On the dragon throne, Emperor Huizong waved his hand and said: "Song Aiqing and other generals, get down."
Song Jiang and others replied loudly: "I thank you, Lord, for your kindness."
Although Song Jiang and others shouted "Thank you, Lord, for your kindness," they still lay on the ground and refused to get up.
Ocaijing, who was standing next to him, saw it and thought to himself, this guy turns out to be better at pretending than me!
On the dragon throne, Huizong said again: "Song Aiqing, all generals, please be free."
Seeing this, Cai Jing said: "General Song, since the Holy One has ordered you to be reborn, you can be reborn as soon as possible. Don't violate His Majesty's will."
When Song Jiang heard this, he was afraid of violating the emperor's will, so he quickly got up, bowed to Cai Jing, and said, "Thank you very much for your kindness."
Lu Junyi, Wu Yong and others all got up and stood with their hands down.
Emperor Huizong said: "I have read the table you have presented to me. One hundred and eight of you have come up to meet Xingyao. So far, only twenty-seven of them have appeared. Really, eight out of ten have been eliminated!"
Song Jiang said: "Your Majesty has been so kind to me, but I have no way to repay Chen Jiang and others. Fu Nian, Chen Jiang and others are stupid and mediocre, unscrupulous and vulgar officials. They have committed endless crimes. Fortunately, they have received great kindness. How can the high heaven and earth be so generous as to repay it?" , What repayment is there for the broken bones and broken bodies! In this southern expedition, the femoral and humeral forces tried their best to capture Fang La in Qingxi Cave. Although the minor skills were great, Nai Yuan's good generals sank. Chenjiang was worried day and night, and sad at night. I looked forward to God's grace. , I give you a holy lesson, so that all those who have died may be blessed, and the living may have a safe and prosperous life. Chen Jiang begged to return to the fields, willing to be a farmer, to fulfill His Majesty’s gift of benevolent education. Chen Jiang and others are invincible and terrified!”
Emperor Huizong heard this and said: "You are all loyal to the emperor and have made outstanding contributions to the court. I am very pleased." After saying this, Huizong turned around and said: "Announce the decree!"
The edict-proclaimer then went to the dragon throne and loudly announced: "Song Jiang, Lu Junyi and others listen to the edict!"
Song Jiang, Lu Junyi and others knelt down on the ground again, listening to the official announcing the decree.
The official declared loudly: "By God's blessing, the emperor has issued an edict: Song Jiang, Lu Junyi and others, after conquering the bandits and returning in triumph, are given the following special titles: Those who have died in the king's service will be awarded titles according to the generals and generals. Correct. The general will be named Zhongwulang, and the general will be named Yijiesang. If he has descendants, he will be ordered to go to Beijing and inherit the official title according to his name; if he has no descendants, he will be granted the title of erecting a temple and offering sacrifices there. Only Zhang Shun showed merit and was granted the title. General Jinhua. Monk Lu Zhishen had meritorious service in capturing the bandits. He died in peace and was buried in the temple. He was also given a gift of righteousness and a Zen master. Wu Song had meritorious service against the enemy, but was injured and broke his arm. Now he became a monk in Liuhe Temple. He was granted the title of Qingzhong Master and was rewarded with a hundred thousand yuan. Guan, for the rest of their lives. Two deceased female generals: Hu Sanniang was given as a gift to the wife of Huayang County, and Sun Erniang was given as a gift to Jingde County Jun. Now for the Hajj, in addition to the pioneer officer, who is also granted another title, there are ten generals, each of whom is awarded the title of General Wu Jie. Prefecture control; fifteen partial generals, each awarded Wu Yilang, commanding all roads; managing the army and the people, and the provincial court listens to orders. One of the female generals, Mrs. Gu, was granted the title of Lord of Dongyuan County.
Pioneer envoy Song Jiang was awarded the title of Doctor Wude, the pacifier of Chuzhou, and the general manager of the military and horse capital. Lu Junyi, the deputy pioneer envoy, was awarded the title of martial arts master, Luzhou pacification envoy, and deputy general manager of troops and horses. Military advisor Wu Yong granted Wu Sheng the title of military envoy. Guan Sheng was awarded the title of Commander-in-Chief of the Army and Horses of Daming Mansion. Hu Yanjun was awarded the title of commander of the imperial camp's troops and horses. Hua Rong was granted the command of Ying Tianfu's military and horse capital. Chai Jin granted Heng Haijun the command of the capital of Cangzhou. Li Ying was granted control of the capital of Yunzhou in Zhongshan Prefecture. Zhu Tong was granted control of the capital of Baoding Prefecture. Dai Zong was granted control of the capital of Gunzhou. Li Kui was granted control of the capital of Runzhou, Zhenjiang. Ruan Xiaoqi was awarded the command of the capital of Gaitian Army.
In addition, fifteen generals were given, each with three hundred taels of gold and silver, and five colored satins on the outside and inside. There are ten generals, each with five hundred taels of gold and silver, and eight colored satins on the inside and outside. The pioneer envoys Song Jiang and Lu Junyi each gave him one thousand taels of gold and silver, ten pieces of colored satin, a set of royal flower robes, and a famous horse.
Admire this! "
Song Jiang and others were moved to tears and shouted loudly: "I thank the Lord for your kindness."
When Cai Jing, Tong Guan, Gao Qiu and others standing nearby saw this, they felt jealous and their stomachs were almost bursting with anger. However, they had to put on a show in front of the Holy Lord.
Song Jiang and others thanked Enbi, and Emperor Huizong ordered him to die. Cai Jing stepped out of the train, clasped his fists, bowed to Song Jiang and Lu Junyi, and congratulated loudly: "Your Majesty, Song Xianfeng, Lu Xianfeng and all the generals have been granted the title by the Holy One. It is a great joy. Jing is here to congratulate them."
Seeing this, Tong Guan, Gao Qiu and others also rushed out of the train to congratulate Song Jiang, Lu Junyi and others.
There was a lot of fun and excitement in the main hall.
After all the officials congratulated him, Song Jiang bowed to Emperor Huizong again, and then knelt on the ground again.
Seeing this, Huizong asked anxiously: "What else does Song Aiqing have to do?"
Song Jiang replied: "I am reporting to the Holy One that my subordinates were recruited from Liangshan. Most of the soldiers died. There are still those who are willing to return home. Please beg the Holy One for mercy." Huizong approved the report. Song Jiang also reported: "I lived in Yuncheng County. Since I was convicted, I have not dared to return to my hometown. I have begged the saints for mercy and leave. I have returned to my hometown to worship and pay homage to my relatives, but I have returned to Chuzhou. I have never dared to do so without permission." Just ask for the imperial edict."
Emperor Huizong was overjoyed when he heard the memorial and gave him an additional 100,000 yuan to help him return home.
Song Jiang thanked Enbi, and Lu Junyi and others resigned and left the court.
On the second day, the Prime Minister's Office held a peace banquet. Cai Jing led the officials of the Prime Minister's Office to take care of Song Jiang and others. On the third day, the Privy Council held another banquet in honor of Song Jiang and others. Seeing this, Gao Qiu refused to lag behind. On the third day, he held a banquet in the Palace Commander's Mansion to entertain Song Jiang and others.
On the fourth day, Song Jiang was ready to take his younger brother Song Qing back to his hometown to visit relatives.
