Li Dan was acquitted, and Gongyuan also posted the list that afternoon. The hearts of the students fell to the ground, and everyone in the Nanchang officialdom also wiped away the cold sweat from their heads.
"Lord Hong, how much trouble has your Excellency brought to Jiangxi in this whole matter? I believe that as an official of the Procuratorate, you are unqualified and will truthfully report everything here to the Chief Envoy. Please go back and wait for the hearing!"
Sun Yushi left these words before leaving, making Hong Danian look gray and unable to get up. Although the supervisory censor is only in the seventh rank, he has great power and can report directly to the chief envoy and the Metropolitan Procuratorate, and even to the emperor.
For Hong Danian to receive such an evaluation from the other party, it means that his career in officialdom has come to an end, and he is lucky to be dismissed without questioning.
When he returned to Sihaiju, there were people who came to congratulate him on his liberation. The whole day was lively, and it became quiet when the lanterns were turned on. When I returned to the yard where I lived, I saw Mao Zaidi standing there with a smile: "Master, guess who is here?"
Li Dan and Wu Mao behind him were stunned for a moment, and then they saw Han An walking out of the room accompanied by someone. Li Dan looked overjoyed: "Sheng Shanda, are you still alive?"
Sheng Huaien pointed to a very bright scar on his head and grinned: "Look what you said, Old Sheng is destined to die early!"
It turned out that after Guangxin fell into the water, he hit his head on a stone underwater and passed out, and was washed downstream. Seeing that this man was an officer, a widow rescued him, treated his injuries and gave him medicine.
It's a pity that Sheng Huaien lost his memory for a while and couldn't remember who or how he was injured. It was not until the first two months that he gradually understood and recalled more details, so he found Anren all the way from Geyang and Guixi.
I happened to meet Zhu Qing there. Zhu Qing had seen him before, and was shocked when he first saw him. When he realized what he was doing, he immediately took him to Zhouzhi County. Zhouzhixian went to Nanchang to command the envoys, and a boat came to take him to Nanchang.
"If I hadn't heard that you were sued in the prefect's Yamen, I wouldn't have met Amao Li there. It was he who told me that you live here."
After Sheng Huaien finished speaking, he told Li Dan that Gao Qiu had reported his matter to Shi Hao. Shi Shuai believed that the fall of Guangxin could not be said to be his fault, so he summoned him and prepared to let Sheng Huai'en go to Nanfeng, Jianchang Prefecture to serve as a garrison.
"Great, Tan Zhongxiao has returned to Jianchang Mansion, and his regimental training and command office is located in Nanfeng. Now you two can take care of each other." Li Dan promised to write to Tan Zhongxiao the news immediately.
"There is something very strange to me." Sheng Huaien told Li Dan that he and Gao Ao had told him that they were going to find Li Dan. Gao Ao said in a roundabout way that the road to Shangjing would be uneasy, so he could send someone to Li Dan. Several servants were on the road to protect him.
Li Dan looked at Han An and Wu Mao, both of whom were smiling.
"If someone wants to show kindness to Sir Alex, even if you don't want him to be a stranger, don't deny his kindness." Han An said.
"I think so too." Wu Mao nodded: "Gao Ao is a distinguished member of the family who has been in the hairpin family for generations after the founding hero of this dynasty, Marquis Gaoyou of Lingao. He took the initiative to show his kindness. It is possible that the military generals in the dynasty showed their affection towards the young master. Some kind of intention test.
The young master has to understand Yuan, and has saved the day from danger in this case. Seeing that he is not far away from jumping to the dragon gate, whether you value literature or pro-military affairs, all parties are probably making small calculations.
At least let's not be too clear right now, avoid making enemies, and get as much support as possible. "
"I understand what you mean, sir. So, Shanda, help me bring a message to Gao Chuan. I will protect him myself. Thank you very much for his kindness.
However, as I walk along the way to Jiujiang, Yingtian, Yangzhou and the capital, I would be very grateful if there are any respected seniors on the road whom I should visit for their advice. "
"Ha, I understand." Sheng Huaien slapped his thigh: "Young master, I still use my own bodyguard, but you can go and see the people behind him. Right? Okay, I'll ask him for you!"
Outside the north gate of Nanchang, Wang Jishan was carrying a sash on his shoulders and a bag slung across his body, which was no different from the attire of a walking man. The difference was that he was in a greater hurry, and his foot was accidentally hit by a stone, grinning in pain.
Originally, when he wanted to return to Xiangyang, it was best to get on the boat from Ximen. Taking the waterway was both faster and more comfortable, but he didn't dare!
Since Tang Xuan mentioned to him intentionally or unintentionally that the Winged Dragon Guards have been very active in the city recently, many
When the officials were questioned, he felt that it was directed at him.
The people the Winged Dragon Guard has to take care of are either officials or clan members, and he doesn't dare to risk his own life.
According to the rules of the country, officials of each vassal king are not allowed to make private friends with officials from areas not adjacent to the fiefdom, otherwise they may be punished as forming a clique or treason!
Although he was not out and about in private, if he was discovered, it would inevitably implicate King Xiang, and he would die without redemption.
Therefore, he came to the conclusion that he could not be caught by the Winged Dragon Guard, as he would die if he was exposed. Wang Jishan hid a dagger in his body, thinking that if it didn't work, he would kill himself!
But taking the north gate is too painful!
This place is fragmented and full of pools, lakes and swamps. The map stolen from Tang Xuan's study only depicts Yuweizhou. There is no such mess at all. I almost feel dizzy walking around. I don't know where it is from the river. How far is it?
Wang Jishan encouraged himself in his heart: if he persists and finds the boat by the river, the rest will be easy.
When he finally saw a relatively wide stream of water, he was overjoyed. He rushed to the old fisherman who was washing fish and asked, is this the Ganjiang River?
Unexpectedly, he couldn't understand the old man's dialect at all. Fortunately, a younger man stood up at the stern of the boat and answered in Mandarin: "Are you looking for Ganshui? It's not there. It has to go down to the big river from here." "
"How far is it?" Wang Jishan asked hurriedly, and then said, "Brother, can you give me a ride? Send me to Xunyang, and I'll give you two taels of silver!"
"Xunyang? That's so far!" The young man waved his hand: "No, no, we, father and son, have other things to do and we can't go that far. I will send you to Duchang at most."
Wang Jishan wanted to go to Duchang, which was far away from Nanchang. "Okay, I'm in a hurry to go to the north. I'll go as far as I can to Duchang!"
After paying a deposit of one or two taels first, the old man happily allowed him to get on the boat. He said a few words to the young man. The two of them stretched out the two poles one after the other, and the boat entered the river. After walking a mile, Wang Jishan secretly felt happy and gradually felt relieved.
In the evening, he grilled the fish brought by the boatman on the boat, and then Wang Jishan curled up and fell asleep tiredly in the cabin.
I don't know how long it took, but suddenly the ship shook and he woke up. He heard someone speaking softly outside. He turned around and saw two people standing at the stern of the cabin. The moonlight reflected the moonlight in his hands, making his hair stand on end.
"Sir, please come out. We've arrived." The young fisherman went down from the front hatch into the cabin, took his arm and said with a smile, "We don't have a water diversion, so we have to send him here. How to move forward will be decided by people outside." .”
As he said this, he pulled him out of the cabin. Someone stretched out his hand to pull him up. Wang Jishan suddenly found that he had landed.
"What's your last name?" asked a man running for nothing across the street with his hands behind his back.
"My surname is Wang." He answered involuntarily, lowering his head when the man looked at him with cold and majestic eyes. "Your Excellency, your Excellency is...?"
"Bai Yan." The man replied simply.
Wang Jishan shuddered, thinking of the various legends he had heard. "You, are you that, that...?"
"Don't say those two words, I've been recruited a long time ago!" Bai Yan waved her hand after saying that, and walked forward with him on her left and right sides.
"Leader Bai, King Bai, Mr. Bai, if you let me go, my prince will be very grateful!" Wang Jishan was already panicking. He thought he had been betrayed by the fisherman.
"Who is your prince? You should keep saying this to His Majesty, I don't care about so many nonsense! Leave quickly, I will pick your hamstring first if I talk nonsense!" Bai Yan said fiercely.
Wang Jishan felt like a basin of cold water was flowing from his head to his toes. He suddenly pushed someone away and reached out to pull out the dagger from his boot.
Bai Yan flew up from behind and kicked him on the elbow. Wang Jishan felt that his entire right arm was gone, and the dagger clinked on the trestle.
"Stop fussing, save your energy and go to the prison to make trouble." Bai Yan sneered: "You are the one who still wants to change your life? The good life of our people is ruined in your hands! If he keeps fussing, he will lose his arm. Take it apart first!"
Zuo Zuo agreed immediately, which made Wang Jishan tremble all over with fright, and his lower body was already dripping wet.
There are three horses standing in the dark field in front.
A voice whispered excitedly: "Hey, Lao Lu, I really caught it! Mr. Wu is really clever!"
"Light the torch." Someone ordered. Then the three people dismounted and came over. They greeted Bai Yan softly for a few words, and then asked people to bring Wang Jishan over.
"Raise your head and answer my question. Name?" a middle-aged man's majestic voice asked.
A torch illuminated Wang Jishan's face. He slowly raised his head and saw the robe of the Winged Dragon Guard. He answered his name with tears in his eyes and lowered his head.
"Do you know why I arrested you?"
Wang Jishan nodded feebly. Lu Rui sneered in his heart and ordered: "Yelp him up and throw him into the car! Xiao Zhao, I'm counting on you on the way to Beijing!"
"Don't worry, Mr. Lu, we'll see you in the capital!" Zhao Baogen jumped on his horse, escorted the car with five or six people, and left under the light of torches.
"Thank you so much, Mr. Bai. His Majesty will definitely not forget your hard work!" The other person was Bai Hu, who was stationed at Poyang Wing Dragon Guard. He cupped his fists and handed over to Bai Yan: "But I still ask you and your brothers to do today's matter..."
"I understand the rules, don't worry Baihu." Bai Yan didn't want to get involved any more, so she bowed her hands in return, said goodbye, and left with his people.
"Have you arranged the boat?" Lu Rui and Baihu mounted their horses respectively.
Baihu said: "Qianhu, don't worry, they will be able to board the ship in a moment. It is a ship specially transferred by Yu Gan, and it will be sent directly to Chuzhou. There is no problem on the water journey!"
"Okay, then I have to go back and resume my life. Don't let Commander Cai wait anxiously." After saying that, the two of them said goodbye to each other on the horse and went their separate ways.
In the winter of November of the ninth year of Jingwu, there were two decrees:
Zhao Qi, the king of Xiang, seized the title for interfering in local government affairs, invading the countryside and other crimes. He took charge of the Jingling Mausoleum of Renzong as the enshrinement officer of Taichang Temple and resettled it in Bozhou. Xiangfan was removed, and Zhao Tou, Zhao Qi's direct son, was granted the title of King Ning, and the land was granted to Wuning County, Jiangxi Province.
The king of Fengning County, because of his resolute defense during the war and his outstanding performance, gave the Queen Mother a hand-written royal flag, an iron certificate written in pills and two branches, Yicheng Gong and Xuancheng Gong, each promising one of Yin's descendants, and one of his concubines to enter the imperial prison.
The former was punished and the latter was rewarded. The young emperor wanted to set an example for the clan. It also set a precedent for allowing the concubines of the clans to enter the Imperial Academy. From then on, the concubines of each clan king could participate in the imperial examinations and gradually assumed the civil and military positions of local shepherds and guardians.
Just after the New Year, good news came one after another.
Due to the widespread use of stoves, the proportion of coal used in the capital has increased to 40% this winter, which has greatly alleviated the problem of fuel shortage and relieved the burden of transshipment in surrounding areas.
Qimer Khan, the leader of the Ula tribe of Tatar, sent an envoy to the Datong army to write a letter expressing his willingness to come to the DPRK. For the first time, he used the honorific title "His Majesty the Great Emperor of China" in the letter.
The DPRK and the Central Committee unanimously believed that this was the result of the emperor's benevolence and kindness that led to the transformation of the barbarians. The civil servants wrote letters asking for permission to pay tribute to the Ula tribe, and hoped that the emperor would be given a title at the same time.
The decisive treatment of King Xiang was vigorous and resolute, but Zhao Tuo was careful not to touch the power of the Jinghu Clan. This not only made these officials relieved, but also became the most active promoter of the movement to ascend the title.
The emperor smiled and accepted everyone's flattery, but humbly said that he was still young.
He declined the title, and privately comforted several Jinghu officials in Beijing, making the Jinghu Group represented by Han Wei, the chief minister, and Zheng Shou, the left minister of the Ministry of Civil Affairs, as the core, gradually feel relieved.
On the sixth day of the first lunar month, the Queen gave birth to the Emperor's eldest son, and Concubine Chu Ba Yun gave birth to the Emperor's eldest daughter. Zhao Tuo kept grinning while accepting the congratulations from the officials, and Eunuch Liu had to remind him several times not to lose his temper. instrument.
