Emperor Chenghua slowly walked out of the hall and came to the gate of Qianqing Palace.
Shang Ming hurriedly complained: "Your Majesty, Wang Shu is so bold that he dares to snatch the stick and attack the execution school captain. He is treason!"
Emperor Chenghua was too lazy to pursue Wang Shu, and waved his hand to signal Shang Ming to shut up.
Then Emperor Chenghua said loudly: "God has misunderstood me. Immediately tell the world that I will never abandon Chu. He also ordered the governor of Shandong to offer sacrifices to Mount Tai in order to pray for the gods and calm people's hearts."
Shang Ming's heart went cold! With this edict, the imperial concubine party's more than ten years of efforts will be in vain!
He seemed to want to settle for the next best thing and asked Emperor Chenghua: "Your Majesty, what should Wang Shu do?"
If you can't depose the prince, it would be best to kill Wang Shu.
Emperor Chenghua glanced at Wang Shu. After all, he is a brick of the Ming Dynasty. He has merit and hard work, so can he really be killed for treason?
However, leaving him noisy in the capital really bothered Emperor Chenghua.
Then Emperor Chenghua spoke: "Order the cabinet to draw up an edict and promote Wang Shu to the position of Minister of the Ministry of War in Nanjing. He will take office today and will not stay!"
I am a man, I can't afford to offend you, I can't afford to hide from you.
Historical records record: "In the 22nd year of Chenghua, there was an earthquake in Mount Tai. The emperor canceled the intention of abolishing the reserve, and the East Palace was stabilized."
One and a half months later, in Qufu, hundreds of households were offered sacrifices.
Good news reached Chang Feng's ears one after another.
First, the emperor told the world that he had no intention of abolishing the throne. The crown prince's position was completely saved.
Soon after, Fatty Xu returned to Qufu from the capital. He told Chang Feng a piece of news that Liu Jin had learned from the palace.
Concubine Wan Gui heard about the incident of "Mount Tai moved, but the East Palace did not move". Her condition became worse and worse, and she could not even speak clearly.
This noble concubine who has enjoyed exclusive favor for more than 20 years may die soon.
A man of the same year as Liu Daxia also received a letter from the court.
The letter said that when Emperor Chenghua saw that Concubine Wan Gui was terminally ill, he was in grief all day long and had no interest in government affairs. Most military and state affairs have been handed over to the prince.
At this time, Chang Feng was stroking Hu Zi with great satisfaction, sitting on a chair and admiring the sunset.
It seems the trend has been decided! I, Chang Feng, have become a hero in preserving the Erba Jing! The future is bright!
There is better news waiting for Chang Feng.
Fatty Xu was sitting on the threshold drinking. Liu Daxia walked up to him and said, "Your Majesty, you like to drink. How many sips can you have without food?"
Fatty Xu stood up and said, "Mr. Liu, please be polite. This is the best Xinghua Village in Shanxi. Would you like to take a bite?"
Liu Daxia smiled and said: "No. Is Chang Baihu here?"
Fatty Xu said: "I'm grooming Hu Zi inside. Master Liu, please."
Liu Daxia came to Chang Feng.
Chang Feng stood up and said, "Master Liu, are you here to invite me to the Confucius Mansion to fight the autumn wind again?"
Liu Daxia smiled slightly: "Yes. But there is another important matter."
Chang Feng asked: "What's the business?"
Liu Daxia said: "Eunuch Huai'en sent me another letter. Let me tell you that there is a shortage of people around the prince now."
"There is a shortage of capable ministers to manage the government, and there is also a shortage of daggers in the sleeves to handle secret errands."
"You are indispensable for this disaster. He has written a letter to advise the prince to transfer you back to the capital to be with the prince in the East Palace and become a personal general of the Han Dynasty."
"You pack up and prepare to return to the capital. It is estimated that the transfer order will be issued around the Chinese New Year."
Chang Feng is ecstatic!
The Han general sounds bluffing, but he is actually a palace guard. Affiliated to Jinyiwei, there are 1,500 people in total.
It is obviously a lowly job for a man to try to become a general of the Han Dynasty with hundreds of households.
But there are also different types of Han generals. As the prince's personal Han general, he is always by the prince's side and is the prince's confidant!
Chang Feng seemed to have had a dream! In just over three months, he subcontracted a letter and created rumors of a disaster, and he went from an unknown general to a person close to the prince!
A great future lies ahead.
Chang Feng asked: "Mr. Liu, are you about to be promoted and return to Beijing?"
Liu Daxia shook his head slightly: "It's not time for me to return to Beijing. Let's go to Confucius Mansion to enjoy the autumn breeze!"
After finishing the banquet at the Confucius Mansion, it was already late at night when we returned to the Baihu Sacrifice Hall. Snowflakes were falling in the sky.
It was rare for Fatty Xu not to go to Shanyuan Nunnery to have sex with his aunt. He was bored and building a snowman in the yard.
Huzi peeed in the snow with one hind leg raised. The dog piss made a circle on the snow.
Chang Feng walked up to the snowman and sighed: "It would be great if Tangtang was here. She loves playing in the snow the most."
Fatty Xu said: "Miss our sister? Don't worry. When she is with Eunuch Huai'en in Nanjing, she will be eating well and drinking sweet things all day long!"
Chang Feng said: "I'm going back to the capital. I'm going to the East Palace to be the prince's personal bodyguard. You quit your job as Taishan Guard and come back to the capital with me."
"You have also contributed to the false accusations and misfortunes. I will find an opportunity to recommend you to the prince."
"We brothers share the blessings and protect the crown prince together."
Fatty Xu said: "Sure! We brothers are two little grasshoppers on the same rope. I will go wherever you go."
Chang Feng patted Fatty Xu on the shoulder. Brotherhood needs no introduction.
It's just as Liu Daxia said. On the twentieth day of the twelfth lunar month, a young eunuch from the East Palace came to the Baihu Sacrifice Hall.
Chang Feng did not dare to neglect and hurriedly greeted him.
The little eunuch said loudly: "The prince's order has been passed on, and the imperial guards in Qufu are appointed to serve as the general of the Han Dynasty in the East Palace."
"Set off within three days. No delays!"
Chang Feng kowtowed: "I, Chang Feng, will obey the orders of His Highness the Crown Prince."
It was time to return to Beijing, so Chang Feng naturally wanted to go to Kong Mansion to say goodbye to Duke Yan.
During these more than three months in Tai'an, Yan Shenggong took good care of him.
Go to the upper room in front of Confucius' mansion.
When Kong Hongtai learned about Chang Feng's return to Beijing, he sighed with emotion: "You are a smart and capable person. How can you stay outside the court for a long time."
"Go back to the capital and serve His Highness the Crown Prince well."
Later, Kong Hongtai ordered the housekeeper to bring a complete set of the Four Books and Five Classics as well as pen and ink.
He wrote a line on the title page of "The Analects of Confucius": "This is a respectful gift from Kong Hongtai, the Holy Duke of Yan, and I will benefit from my little friend Chang Feng."
Kong Hongtai smiled and said: "You can take this set of Four Books and Five Classics back to Beijing."
"Although you are a warrior of Jin Yiwei, I advise you to read more and think more about the profound meaning in the book."
Chang Feng said: "Yes, I would like to thank Duke Yansheng for the reward and remember the teachings."
Kong Hongtai asked: "When will we return to Beijing?"
Chang Feng replied: "I will return to Beijing early tomorrow morning."
Kong Hongtai said: "It's so urgent. I will inspect the academy with the two censors who came to Qufu tomorrow. I won't see you off."
Farewell Kong Hongtai. Chang Feng returned to Baihusuo and had a good sleep, recharging his energy and preparing to hit the road.
In a trance, he had a dream. I dreamed that I married Liu Xiaoyan decently. Father-in-law Liu Bingyi accompanied Liu Xiaoyan to the sedan chair...
The next day, Chang Feng and Fatty Xu rode horses and embarked on the journey back to Beijing.
It is the twelfth lunar month of winter. Snowflakes were falling in the sky again.
Chang Feng felt warm all over his body, and he didn't feel the cold at all.
People have misfortunes and blessings every day, and the moon waxes and wanes. In fact, Chang Feng does not need to be overly optimistic.
Who knows whether he will be accompanied by bright sunshine or strong wind and rain after returning to Beijing?
Horse hooves leave long marks on the snow. Not long after, it was covered with goose feather-like snowflakes.
Heavy snow leaves no trace...
(The first volume of "Stories of Strange Disasters" is finished. The second volume will be opened tomorrow.)
