While Gao Mingbo was discussing with his family at the house of General Wei, the right commander of the Xijing army in the Bohai Kingdom, Li Chengzhong was waiting in Liucheng to welcome the eunuch who came from Chang'an to announce the decree.
Privy Councilor Song Daobi's cronies were in charge of the court. The reason why a Northern Division official came instead of the customary Nanya civil servant was because the decree was unceremoniously rejected by Cui Ru, who was in charge of the political affairs hall.
The nephew of Prime Minister Cui Yin, of course, had to follow the wishes of his uncle Cui Yin. The Privy Council issued edicts from the emperor three times in a row, but they were all rejected, so the edict was issued and the eunuchs of the inner court came to announce the seal.
In the Tang Dynasty, the edict after it was sealed and refuted had no effect. The so-called "no effect" here means that the ministers who received the edict may not implement it, which is commonly known as "resistance and disobedience" and "resistance and disobedience".
In the middle and late Tang Dynasty, it was common for courtiers to disobey an edict that had not been approved by the legal procedures of the Menxia Province and was forcibly issued in the form of a central edict. This was not a treasonous act by later generations. However, such edicts for granting officials and honors were
, there are few ministers who are unwilling to accept it. If the minister accepts the edict, the edict is still valid. Therefore, at the end of the Tang Dynasty, high positions such as Zhongshu Ling, Ping Zhangshi, Shi Zhong, and Men's Shi Lang were flying all over the sky.
Jiedu and provincial governors all had this kind of title, and most of them were awarded in the form of Zhongzhi.
Of course, Li Chengzhong would not be so crazy that he would not accept the imperial edict to reward himself. He immediately summoned the civil and military forces of Liucheng to gather in the Zhongnanhai lobby to respectfully receive the edict.
Han Quanjie cleared his throat and sang: "All civil and military officials, respectfully lead the emperor to write the document!"
Li Chengzhong, Feng Dao, Jiang Miao, Zhou Zhiyu and dozens of others bowed and waited silently.
"Emperor Zhi said:
Under the sect: Set up officials and assign duties. Show weapons to ensure that they are indispensable. Show benevolence and know how to be kind. Rule the world with literature and fight with violence. The military commanders and generals are the mainstay of the court. The country's Qiancheng is also today.
The bandits from the East robbed and harassed You Yan, wreaking havoc and rampant, and the world was terrified, and they were close to the ban. The guerrilla general Li Chengzhong, Su Wei Zhongzheng, Xuan De Ming En, observed the integrity and enjoyed the friendship, so as to restore the homeland. I highly recommend it. I have heard the praise.
Due to virtue and excellent talent, I hereby grant you the title of Governor of Ying Prefecture and a strong military general. During the period, Yuan Rong's heroic achievements were announced to China, and Zhaolubu's Pi Xun was temporarily Xi Wu Bian. He was allowed to open the Ying Prefecture Governor's Mansion, and he was the governor of all military forces outside the pass. Xi's edict
He was ordered to play, and his power inspired the barbarians. In addition, he added achievements to highlight his name, and he did not hesitate to reward him to show his honor and virtue! How impressive."
This was the first time for Li Chengzhong to receive an edict from the emperor. He had already asked the eunuchs around Han Quanjie about the procedures, but he found that there was no such virtual ceremony as the later generations of burning incense, kneeling, and shouting long live the mountain. It went directly to Han Quanjie's hands.
After taking it, he bowed down again and said "yes", then stepped forward and respectfully received the imperial edict drawn up on the yellow scroll silk cloth.
After taking it, he read it carefully and saw that the final signature was:
Zhongshu Lingchen: Xu Yanruoxuan
Vice Minister of Zhongshu: Zhang Jingyunfeng
To the minister: Que
These three signatures showed that the edict was complete and could be issued. The first two were signed by names, and only "que" was written in the name. He was a little confused and looked up at Han Quanhui.
Han Quanjie smiled bitterly and said: "Captain Li, given the instruction of Prime Minister Cui Rude in this matter, he issued and refuted the imperial edict three times. Privy Privilege Song and Privy Privy Jing had no choice but to issue the edict. This is what we just said."
Seeing that Li Chengzhong was still a little confused, he added: "If you don't want to sign the contract, the Privy Council will consider him absent from the ceremony, so he filled in 'que'."
Only then did Li Chengzhong understand that it didn't matter, as long as the edict was valid, no matter whether it was a formal document or an edict. He then held a banquet in honor of Han Quanjie. He also asked Han Quanjie specifically to inquire about the edict.
Regarding Xuanda's situation, I heard that Liu Rengong had been granted the title of King of Liaodong County, and Zhou Zhiyu had been promoted to General Zhongwu, and his rank was still above his own, so he relaxed his mind.
After being advised by Song Daobi and Jing Wuxiu, Han Quanhui deliberately made friends with Li Chengzhong and exposed all the current situation in the court. Of course, it was full of unceremonious criticism of Cui Yin and others for colluding with foreign vassals and dominating the court.
He also strongly recommended Zhang Juhan, and described in detail how Song Daobi and Jing Wuxiu worked hard to get Li Chengzhong to become an official under great pressure. Their words spared no effort to reveal the admiration and respect of Li Chengzhong by the Northern Division officers.
Li Chengzhong's current understanding of the world situation is no longer as blank as that of his brother who first traveled through time. While listening to Han Quanjie's story, he secretly confirmed and analyzed it, and felt that Han Quanjie was not telling lies. Although his words may be exaggerated, in general
The truth should be more consistent. In any case, it should be true that Zhang Juhan strongly recommended him, and it is also true that the imperial edict was not listed in the matter. Even the matter of refutation is inseparable from it, and a middle-ranking official of Han Quanjie's level
Important ministers traveled thousands of miles to announce the decree, and they deliberately made friends before their eyes.
He didn't have the natural aversion that civil servants had towards middle-ranking officials. Of course he was willing to accept people who were kind to him, so the host and guest got along well, and they had a great time talking. At the banquet, it was discovered that Han Quan was a vegetarian, and Li Chengzhong quickly ordered people to arrange vegetables and melons immediately.
As a result, Han Quanhui was very grateful, especially in Chapter 17o. The commanders who had bullied him, such as Cui Yin and Han Jian, either shouted at him, turned a blind eye, or scolded him, or
It was wanton contempt. Even Li Maozhen, who was rumored to have a close friendship with him, was actually more interested in using him and did not think highly of him. But this time when he came to Liucheng, General Li not only entertained and cared for him, but also carefully considered him.
His preference, even the small matter of offering incense and worshiping Buddha, sent troops to seal off the entire temple and clear out the crowds in the mountain, which fully showed respect for him and made him deeply moved.
When leaving, Han Quanjie remembered Song Daobi's words, "This person is a close friend of our senior officials." He took Li Chengzhong's arm and shook it with both hands. He almost choked with gratitude and refused to leave for a long time, which made Li Chengzhong feel sick all over.
A layer of goosebumps. Li Chengzhong quickly ordered several small boxes from left and right, and took the opportunity to break away from Han Quanjie's hands that had been caressing his arms. He opened the boxes and let Han Quanjie look at them one by one and said: "Han Zhongji, a little
A small gift, but not a sign of respect. This is for the envoy from Han Dynasty. Well... these are for Privy Councilor Song, Privy Privy Jing, Lieutenant Liu, and Lieutenant Wang. I ask the envoy from Han Dynasty to convey it on my behalf."
Han Quanjie repeatedly exclaimed: "How could this happen!" He also said: "Now that our official position has declined, it's a pity that we can't do more for Governor Li..."
Li Chengzhong pretended to be displeased: "Where did the Korean and Chinese envoys come from? Could it be that Li is such a snobbish person? Don't say anything about helping me, otherwise you will look down on Li! In any case, if the Korean and Chinese envoys succeed in the future,
Dayong, then Li has nothing to say. If the Korean and Chinese envoys are not very proud in the palace, the door of Yingzhou will always be open to the Korean and Chinese envoys!"
Han Quanhui was even more upset. His eyes were red, and he wiped his tears with his sleeves. He just cried: "We know we are wrong, we know we are wrong."
After finally sending Han Quanjie away, Li Chengzhong immediately began to supplement the historical knowledge of various ethnic groups outside the customs. This was the homework he lacked after moving to Yingzhou, and it was also a necessary requirement for him as the governor of Yingzhou. You must know that the edict
There is a sentence in the book that "the governor oversees all military affairs outside the pass". Outside the pass generally refers to the outside of the pass wall. Just such a sentence is really remarkable. Although he is only the governor of a state, it is almost equivalent to giving him the power of the great protector of Anton in the Tang Dynasty.
It can be regarded as a generous gift from Song Daobi and others who spared no effort to win over him.
Naturally, it was Feng Dao who made up lessons for Li Chengzhong. Feng Dao had studied the historical materials about the Northeast very carefully in the past few years. After occupying Liucheng, he borrowed many books and local chronicles from Wu Zhongzuo. He had a good understanding of the situation of various ethnic groups outside the Pass.
Proficient. At this moment, he was explaining the story of Khitan and Bohai to Li Chengzhong.
"In the first year of Long Live Tongtian, Emperor Wu ascended the throne Chapter 17o and brought all the Khitan soldiers - including fifty-year-old old men and strong women who could ride horses, as well as the Xi people, Mohe people, Tuguhun people, and Shiwei people who followed him
, the Turks and other people of all ethnic groups defeated the Tang army again in Dongxiashi Valley and achieved a brilliant victory. Then...
Then, before Sun Wanrong could take a breath for two days, Chapter 17o of the Tang Dynasty was respectful and did not dare to violate it even a little bit."
So that's it. At this moment, Li Chengzhong looked to the east again. He didn't know what happened to Gao Mingbo now, half a month after he left...