Datou was the first to enter, followed by dozens of generals who had been ordered in critical situations. In order to ensure everyone's safety, two thousand Yulin troops in robes and armor rode with them.
Not only Changsheng and others were worried that Datou would encounter changes on the way, but Datou was also worried that Changsheng and others would have an accident if they went deep alone. When the two parties met, they all breathed a sigh of relief. Datou immediately introduced Changsheng and others to the general who came to take over the army, and one of the leaders Changsheng knew that it was the young man who led him to see the emperor that day. When the palace was in crisis, this man also broke out to ask for help. He was the emperor's confidant, whose surname was Fan and whose given name was Jingming.
Fan Jingming was the commander-in-chief of Qingyang appointed by the emperor. He was granted the title of General Huaihua and was promoted to the third rank. Perhaps because he had suffered the disadvantages of being a military envoy during the Jiedushi period, the emperor did not appoint him as the envoy of Qingyang this time.
The five generals and twenty-eight generals under Fan Jingming all came from the Yulin Army. The Yulin Army was loyal to their master when the emperor was weak, so the emperor naturally trusted them the most.
Fan Jingming and his entourage were not only accompanied by two thousand Yulin troops to protect them, but also several eunuchs traveling with them in cars. These eunuchs usually lived deep in the palace and lived in a pampered life. They had never experienced such a fast and bumpy journey, and they were tortured and depressed.
These eunuchs came to deliver the order. After both parties bowed and greeted each other, the leading eunuch came forward and said, "The emperor has an order. Please accept it from Mr. Li and his subordinates."
Hearing the eunuch's words, Fan Jingming and others all knelt down and shouted in unison, "Long live my emperor."
When the decree was announced, everyone present had to kneel down to receive him, so Yang Kai and Datou also knelt down. Yu Yi was a monk and did not need to kneel to receive him. Although Shi Xuanming was expelled from the Shaolin Temple, he did not kneel down. He was just worried. He followed Batulu who came out to watch the fun. He didn't understand the etiquette and rules of the court. After looking around, he finally lay down.
The eunuch unfolded the imperial edict and recited it loudly, "Under my sect, Li Changsheng, the Minister of Household Affairs and the imperial censor, is unparalleled in wisdom and bravery. He has made great achievements in suppressing rebellions. He was promoted to the first rank and was given the title of Crown Prince and Grand Master. Yang Kai, the censor, had meritorious service in suppressing the rebellion and was promoted to the fifth rank. , was granted the title of General Yulin. Fu Datou, the censor, was promoted to the fifth rank for his meritorious service in suppressing the rebellion, and was granted the title of General Yulin. Si Zhiyu of Dali Temple was promoted to the fifth rank, promoted to the rank of General Yulin, and was transferred to the Yushitai for his meritorious service in suppressing the rebellion. The official of Yushitai captured Xuanming quickly, and for his meritorious service in suppressing the rebellion, he was promoted to the fifth rank, and was awarded the rank of General Yulin. I admire him for this."
"Long live my emperor, long live, long live." Everyone shouted in unison and stood upright.
"Lord Li, all gentlemen," Fan Jingming said to Changsheng and others, "the military situation is urgent. Please change your court uniforms and go to the military camp as early as possible to announce the handover."
After Fan Jingming finished speaking, he pointed to the two big bundles placed aside, indicating that he had brought everyone's official uniforms.
"The body of the rebel rebel is in the west chamber," Chang Sheng raised his hand and pointed to the west, "You can move it out and take it to the military camp later to shock the public. Let's go change clothes and return in a moment."
Fan Jingming nodded in agreement and ordered everyone to move the body, while Changsheng led everyone into the hall to change into official uniforms.
Yu Yi, a woman, went to the west wing, and the rest of them all went to the east wing.
"I am a monk and cannot be an official." Shi Xuanming was confused.
Changsheng said while changing his clothes, "You also said that practice is not about chanting sutras, eating fast, and taking good care of yourself. It is about helping the world and saving people, accumulating virtue and doing good deeds. There is a saying in law and government. People are good to one person, and officials are good to others. For the sake of the common people, you will be the official. Take it."
Seeing that Shi Xuanming still had a worried look on his face, Datou spoke up from the side and said, "Master, what you are saying is, master, those warriors who enjoy grudges and enjoy the mountains and plains are selfish people who don't care about the life and death of the people. You won't do the same." So narrow-minded."
"Don't blame me." Shi Xuanming glanced at his head displeased.
Shi Xuanming was unhappy, but after hesitation he started to change clothes.
"What does the imperial court mean by conferring the rank of General Yu Lin on us?" Yang Kai looked at Changsheng.
"This is a useless military attache position. I don't really want to transfer you to the Yulin Army," Changsheng said. "The imperial court gives you such an official position mainly so that you can lead troops with me on expeditions in the future."
"Lao Wu, do you want to lead the troops to fight?" Batulu asked curiously.
"No, no, no, I am serving in Chang'an, and there is another person leading the troops in the war," Chang Sheng shook his head and said, "However, Zhang Shanzhenzhen was named the Grand Master, and this time the court also named me the Crown Prince and Grand Master, and the intention is very obvious. He regards me as Zhang Shanzhen’s successor.”
After Changsheng finished speaking, he asked Datou, who was helping him put on his official uniform, "Have you seen the emperor?"
"I saw it," Datou nodded. "When he learned that we had killed Yang Fugong and taken away Qingyang's military power, the emperor was overjoyed and applauded him repeatedly."
Changsheng nodded and did not ask any more questions. After changing into his official uniform, he pulled Batulu aside, "Elder brother, do you want to hoe the strong and support the weak, suppress bandits and catch thieves?"
"Think about it, do you also want to be an official for me?" Batulu's eyes lit up.
"Yes," Changsheng nodded, "that Su Pingcuo once gave you half a piece of bread when you were in trouble. We can't forget his kindness. This man is smarter, but he is timid and afraid of getting into trouble. I am going to let him go. I am an official in Suzhou, and I know that you have a chivalrous heart. I am going to let you go to Suzhou with him, and be a sergeant to catch the head, eliminate violence, bring peace and benefit the country, are you willing?"
"I would, but I won't be able to be with you." Batulu was a little disappointed.
"We are brothers from the same sect, and even close relatives," Chang Sheng said with a frown, "If you follow me, no matter how good you are, people will say that you have taken advantage of me and gained my influence. You have to To avoid suspicion."
"It makes sense." Batulu nodded.
Changsheng said again, "I have to tell you something clearly in advance. Once you become an official, you can no longer run around. You have to stay in Suzhou honestly. If I find a chance, I will go to Suzhou to see you. If you want Now, I can ask Su Pingcuo to write the letter for me."
"Okay." Batulu nodded again.
Changsheng said again, "Try not to let others know about our relationship. I am an official in the imperial court and have offended many people. Let them know about our relationship. Don't go over to plot against you. You just stay in Suzhou." The important task of suppressing bandits and catching thieves in that place will be left to you."
"I went to Suzhou with my master back then. It was a nice place. I never heard of bandits." Batulu scratched his head.
"It's happened in the past few years." Changsheng said casually.
"Okay, when are we leaving?" Batulu asked.
Changsheng said, "We will go to the military camp in the east of the city in a moment. After we leave, you will wait at the house. I will ask Su Pingcuo to come to you. The two of you will leave the city from the south gate and rush to Suzhou together. The handsome man's house has There is a lot of gold and silver, I have collected some for you in the past few days, and put it under the bed where you sleep. Remember to take it with you for transportation."
"Leave just now?" Batulu was a little surprised.
"Yes, after helping them hand over military power, we have to rush back to Chang'an immediately." Changsheng said.
At this time, Yang Kai and others had already changed into official uniforms, and Fan Jingming and others were also waiting in the courtyard. Chang Sheng could no longer talk to Baturudo, and after a brief goodbye, he went out with everyone and came to Fuqian Street.
Su Pingcuo has been leading troops from the city to enforce martial law in the past few days. When he saw a large group of Yulin troops coming, he knew that his errands here had been completed, so he lifted the martial law and led his troops to a nearby place to wait for orders.
Fan Jingming led the Yulin Army first, followed by the soldiers and horses led by Chang Sheng and Su Pingcuo. On the way to the military camp, Chang Sheng said a few words to Su Pingcuo and asked him to leave first after returning to the military camp and come to the Commander's Mansion to meet him. Meet up with Batulu and then go to Suzhou together. After he returns, he will immediately ask the Ministry of Personnel to send his transfer documents to Suzhou.
Since Su Pingcuo did not have the transfer order from the court, in order to prevent officials from interrogating and blocking them along the way, Chang Sheng wrote a note for the two of them early and stamped it with the official seal of the censor. Although the censor did not have the power to appoint officials, it did. The power of impeachment and removal is greater than the authority of the Ministry of Revenue.
Qingyang's garrison was located in the east of the city. When they arrived outside the city, Su Pingcuo led his troops and horses first and led the Yulin Army into the military camp in a mighty manner.
The entire Qingyang camp was leaderless at this time, so naturally no one would come forward to stop it. Fan Jingming and his party came to the commander's camp, beat the drums and raised the tent, summoned all the captains in the camp, displayed the body of the slain general in public, and the eunuch read out the imperial edict and stated Yang The culpability of Shouxin and others was announced, and the appointment of the new general was announced.
When Fan Jingming summoned the lieutenant colonel of the camp, Su Pingcuo quietly left the military camp under Changsheng's instruction and went to the commander's mansion to meet with Batulu.
The generals of each department and their subordinate generals took over smoothly, the military power changed hands, and the day changed.
Changsheng knew that there would be a lot of things that needed to be dealt with by Fan Jingming, so he declined Fan Jingming's invitation to hold a banquet to see him off.
These two thousand Yu Lin troops were direct soldiers sent by the imperial court to Fan Jingming and would not return to Chang'an. Fan Jingming's offer to send troops to escort was rejected by Chang Sheng, so he changed back into civilian clothes and mounted his horse to return with Yang Kai and others at sunset... ...
