The huge team slowly approached Jinan City along the official road.
When he was less than two miles away from Jinan, Yu Jia slowed down and the officials behind him also lined up to catch up.
Zhao Huanong and Gao Yi followed Zhu Jianshen's chariot on the left and right. They were eunuchs, and they were both unusual beings. Although they were on the road for a long time, they were all calm and composed.
But the officials were all panting from exhaustion.
Even Li Xian, the escape champion in the Tumu Fort Incident, was somewhat overwhelmed at this time.
I recall that during the Civil War, the army was in chaos. Li Xian relied on his legs to hide and escape from the pursuit of the Mongolian cavalry.
What a courage and ability to run, but heroes always have their twilight years, and I am no longer the brother I was twenty years ago. Now I got off the car and walked less than half a mile, and I felt that I couldn't bear it anymore.
Li Xian was in front of the officials, supported by two attendants, one on the left and one on the right. His face was somewhat ugly, and he endured the fatigue and discomfort of his body.
Compared with him, Xu Youzhen walked like flying, and would pass Li Xian from time to time. She joked: "Master Chief Assistant, how about I go and report to Your Majesty and summon you into the imperial chariot and drive with you? Look at this from the front." There is still one mile left, can you bear it?"
Li Xian said coldly: "Master Xu doesn't need to worry about this. I can handle it..."
While the two were talking, Zhao Huanong walked over from the front. After Xu Youzhen saw it, he passed Li Xian and walked forward.
Zhao Huanong bowed his hand towards Xu Youzhen, and then said softly: "Censor of Xudu, Your Majesty has said that there are many old and infirm officials among the officials, and they are allowed to ride on the shoulder carriage. After arriving at Jinan City, they can ride on the shoulder carriage. Up and down.”
A shoulder chair is an open-air chair that can be carried by two people. It consists of two poles and a stool. The officials had all prepared for this trip to Beijing.
Xu Youzhen nodded after listening, but there was a troubled look on her face.
After Zhao Huanong looked at it, he asked, "Censor of Xudu, is there any difficulty?"
"His Majesty is kind-hearted and considerate of his ministers. It is really a blessing for us. However, etiquette cannot be violated. We are already very close to Jinan City. If we stop to arrange a visit, we will definitely delay our entry into the city. time, and the officials are also different. Although some people are weak, they are in the minority. They ride on the shoulder carriage while others do not sit. They make a noise and affect the majesty of the court and the sanctity of His Majesty..."
After Xu Youzhen finished speaking, she looked at Li Xian behind her and asked, "Master Chief Assistant, do you think what I said is right..."
Li Xian's face looked somewhat ugly.
I always feel that some people in Xu Youzhen’s words have different meanings...
"Yes, what Xu Du Yushi said is right. Your Majesty treats us well, but we must also consider the majesty of the court. Eunuch Zhao, please tell your Majesty..."
Now that Li Xian had spoken, Zhao Huanong could only bow his hands and turn around to leave.
Zhu Jianshen in the carriage, under the service of Ji Yao, changed into the emperor's regular robe and arranged his hair and crown. However, Ji Yao had never done these tasks before and seemed a bit clumsy.
"Your Majesty, Your Majesty, the Chief Assistant, and the Censor of Xudu all said that you should not ride in a shoulder carriage for fear of affecting the dignity of the court..."
After a while, His Majesty the Emperor's voice came from the royal chariot.
"Let them go..."
"Yes, Your Majesty..."
Outside the city of Jinan, the dragon flag has already been waved and there is a sea of people.
First of all, the outermost ones are the soldiers and horses of Jinan Guard, but these soldiers and horses have no weapons in their hands, they all hold flags.
The second level of soldiers are the soldiers from the Beijing camp, and they have weapons in their hands.
After the soldiers, there are some scholars, some gentry, and some officials who have retired to the second line. Most of these people are sitting. Why not stand? They are too old...
Shandong Province has had an almost fanatical preference for the system since the Liangshan and Song Jiang Dynasties. The number of officials who became officials through the imperial examination was second only to Jiangnan. It was also because of their mentality that the officials in the three provinces of Liaodong in the Ming Dynasty were quickly replenished. There are more than 400 officials at all levels in the three provinces of Liaodong, 300 of whom are from Shandong. Among them, real Jinshi only account for a small part. Talent recruitment is the mainstream. It is not that they are willing to leave their hometowns, but because the imperial court has given them honorary positions. Many people cannot resist this temptation...
The Deputy Envoy of the Southern Inspection and the former Army Commander, Funing Hou Zhu Yong, had arrived in Jinan City a long time ago. After receiving the message from the royal chariot's fast horse, he checked the safety hazards at the city gate, and then entered the second stage of body search. .
The subjects of the body search were officials who had the opportunity to approach the emperor.
It doesn't matter whether you are a governor or a master of the government, you will suffer a body search.
After leaving Beijing, the emperor's safety is the first priority...
Cao Jixiang was from the palace, but he had been out of the palace for a long time, so he couldn't avoid being searched. However, Cao Jixiang knew that the matter was serious, so he didn't resist at all.
Instead, he volunteered and was the first to go to the search point and stood there. Two soldiers came forward to search and found that there was no hidden danger. Zhu Yong, who was standing aside, hurriedly said: "Eunuch Cao, you have offended me a lot."
Cao Jixiang smiled softly: "This is a rule, I understand, Lord Marquis must not speak like this..." biquge.biz
After finishing speaking, Cao Jixiang returned to his original position.
Dozens of officials at all levels began to line up and search him.
After Cao Jixiang, there was Lu Yu, the governor of Shandong...
Xue Xun, the commander of the capital, was the son of Yongshun Bo. His father was the son of Xue Bin, the admiral who accompanied the Chinese army.
The chief envoy Chen Guang was a Jinshi for the third year of Zhengtong. He had been an official in the capital for a long time. He was transferred to Shandong as the deputy envoy to the Shandong Province after eight years in Chenghua.
Zheng Yang, the envoy to the inspection, was a Jinshi in the 13th year of Zhengtong...
After the chief officer was searched, the next one was Shandong's academic officer and deputy envoy Yang Dexing.
However, this Yang Dexing was not as crisp and neat as the previous officials. He was hesitant, a little nervous, flustered, and did not dare to move forward.
Lu Yu said with a smile: "Master Tixue, don't be afraid, it's just a simple search. I'll see your Majesty later..."
Yang Dexing glanced at Lu Yu, smiled bitterly and nodded.
But the walking speed is very slow.
Zhu Yong saw that Yang Dexing was so weird and just regarded him as a scholar. Seeing so many fierce soldiers, he was a little scared. He said: "Master Tixue, come forward quickly, don't waste the time..."
As soon as Zhu Yong finished speaking, he heard a clanging sound...
A dagger slipped from Yang Dexing's cuff and fell to the ground, right at the feet of Shandong Governor Lu Yu...
this……
Isn't this embarrassing...
Seeing this scene, everyone was shocked.
Why are you wearing a dagger when you meet Your Majesty...
This, is it possible that he wants to assassinate the king?
A scholar in his sixties, who had been doing his job honestly all his life and was half buried in the earth, actually wanted to assassinate the emperor.
Seeing the dagger fall from his sleeve, Yang Dexing also became weak and half collapsed on the ground...
Zhu Yong was stunned for a moment, but he still responded in the shortest time.
I saw him pulling out the sword from his waist and shouting: "The soldiers of the former military camp listened to the order, closed the city gate, and detained everyone. No one can leave here. Anyone who resists will be killed without mercy..."
Suddenly, the scene that was peaceful and full of laughter just now changed its style...
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