The heads of Zhu Chong and Zhu Meng, father and son, were put into wooden boxes. It will be sent to Bianliang, Tokyo via express delivery over 600 miles.
So that the court, the officials, and the entire Song Dynasty would know about the Jiangnan Rebellion that originally shocked the world.
Under the wise command of Gao Zhang, the child prodigy who became famous as a young man with both civil and military skills, he was completely wiped out.
The Jiangnan area can return to its former peace and prosperity. Along with the two heads sent to Bianliang, Tokyo, there are also Gao Zhang's memorials and personal letters to the master.
In the letter, Gao Zhang described in detail that he would open many factories of Kaifeng Metal Workshop here in Suzhou.
He also described the bright future of maritime trade to the Master. The important thing is that the disciple did this.
I just hope that I can bring more wealth to you, Master, and open factories to absorb a large number of people who have been displaced by the war.
Let them have food and clothing, and never forget the kindness of the imperial court and your kindness, Master...
All in all, in the eyes of Master Zhao Ji, Gao Zhang's carefully written letters will always be the kind of excellent works that can get an A+.
Although every time, the official Zhao Ji would tell Gao Zhang, you child, my teacher trusts you so much, you can do things, my teacher can rest assured.
But who makes Gao Zhang so honest? He is always worried that he is not doing well enough and not thinking carefully enough.
All in all, Zhao Ji, an official, said this every time he wrote back, but he still couldn't stop Gao Zhang from doing everything in detail next time and writing clearly.
"Look at him, he's like this again, oh, he won't listen no matter what he says..."
Yang Jian looked at Zhao Ji, the official in front of him, with a kind smile on his face, and while looking at him, he complained to him.
What I don't understand is that the Number One Scholar really understands the little thoughts of this somewhat arrogant official far better than anyone else.
After reading this letter, which was over a thousand words long, the official folded it again, stuffed it back into the envelope, and handed it to Yang Jian.
Yang Jian walked to the side very skillfully, opened the small box, and then placed the letter on the top.
Inside this wooden box are all letters written by Gao Zhang, the child prodigy and number one scholar.
These things represent proof of their deep relationship as master and disciple.
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Official Zhao Ji looked so relaxed and contented, yes, since he received the two heads and the good news a few days ago.
Both the court and the people were in a state of joy.
The ministers in the court naturally no longer need to spend a lot of manpower and material resources to deal with the rebellion.
Moreover, the prodigy champion told the court that due to the timely suppression, the states and counties in the south of the Yangtze River did not suffer any major turmoil.
This year’s autumn harvest should still be a good year.
In addition, under the auspices and help of the government, the displaced people have returned.
Also, for the 20,000 prisoners of war, it was decided not to waste people and money like in the past, or to support them as soldiers.
Instead, let them directly carry out labor reform and build Jiangnan. This does not require spending money from the court.
In a word, the court only needs to smile happily and sit down to watch the performance of Gao Zhang, the child prodigy.
The reason why the common people were so happy was very simple, that is, the skyrocketing prices were brought down by the good news that the prodigy number one scholar was fair in defeating the rebellion.
And because this prodigy champion is famous far and wide, he can be regarded as the top player in Tokyo.
As a result, there were even storytellers who began to make up their own nonsense, and began to tell the legend of the prodigy champion who conquered the south of the Yangtze River with one man and one horse in teahouses and restaurants.
As for the status of Cai Laoliu and Tong Zhisheng among these storytellers, they are similar to the roles of bandits A and B.
I only mention it when I use it occasionally, and throw it away when I'm done using it.
Although everyone felt that it was impossible for one person to pacify Jiangnan, the people also knew that the 100,000 troops from Qin and Jin that the imperial court originally planned to dispatch had been turned back.
As for the three thousand imperial cavalry who rushed to the rescue at starry night, they were also completely wiped out by the storyteller Chun Qiu's brushwork of this gang who likes to sensationalize.
Anyway, the people were very happy to hear it. Even if it was not true, everyone was happy to listen to it as if it were true.
Naturally, these were all told to the official Zhao Ji by the beautiful lady Shishi.
When I think of the people, mentioning the name of my beloved disciple Gao Zhang will definitely receive praises from the common people. Even the ministers in the court can't find anything wrong with the child.
Even those censors who like to find faults all day long have a tacit understanding and do not make any moves.
Such a sense of accomplishment made Zhao Ji, an official, proud.
But compared to Cai Laoqing's family, or Tong Guan and others who were his confidants, their stinky reputation among the people was much stronger.
"Yang Jian..." The official Zhao Ji, who was secretly feeling happy there and reaching out to pet the dog, had fun for a long time before he spoke.
"My servant is here, what orders do you have from the official?"
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"How is Cai Aiqing's discussion with you ministers regarding the reward for quelling Zhu's Jiangnan Rebellion?"
Yang Jian quickly stepped forward and introduced the general content of what he knew to the official Zhao Ji.
Official Zhao Ji listened slowly and leisurely, nodding from time to time. He just heard the news that Fang La, Wu Lue Lang, was put on hold because of his meritorious promotion to the newly established naval commander of the Hangzhou Ship Division.
He couldn't help but raise his eyebrows and snorted in displeasure.
"Let them do it. Xiao Gao finally recommended a good person to me, why can't he be put to good use?"
"Besides, Xiao Gaoyuan is in Jiangnan, and he needs some trustworthy and capable subordinates around him.
He pulled up Fang La with one hand. Such a person would definitely serve Xiao Gao wholeheartedly.
In addition, Jiangnan has just been settled, and just in case, I think that the Liu Faqing family will lead the imperial cavalry back to Tokyo first.
Let him give Liu Qi a thousand horses and stay in Jiangnan to take charge of Xiao Gao's orders.
In addition, Xiao Gao was formerly the governor's envoy, but later he was changed to the governor's envoy, and he continued to hold this position.
Otherwise, without his identity, it would be inconvenient to mobilize the imperial cavalry. If the censors later used this as an excuse to impeach him, I would not be able to come forward.
As for the matter of establishing the Municipal Shipping Department, he must continue to handle this matter, so that I can rest assured..."
"And Tan Zhen is in the south of the Yangtze River. He will be in charge of the newly established Shipping Department there..."
Yang Jian lowered his head and listened carefully to the official's instructions.
Keep the official's orders in mind one by one, and only then can you go back and deal with those foreign ministers.
Look, what are these? As long as the officials are concerned about the affairs of the Number One Scholar, they will speak out.
With the official's instructions, no matter it is Cai Jing, Tong Guan or Gao Qiu, they will only obey the orders honestly.
PS: There are three more updates, still working hard, everyone will watch tomorrow morning
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