In the afternoon, Song and Jin formally reached a second round of armistice agreement on the Eastern Front, which basically continued the content of the first round of armistice agreement, but added an additional condition. The Song army withdrew from the north of Dashan Pass to the south.
Limited to two months.
Of course, there are still some specific clauses that were not written in the formal agreement, such as Chen Qing's transfer from Sichuan and Shaanxi. This clause would make people laugh, and neither country could afford to lose face.
Zhizhengtang also immediately voted to approve the armistice agreement. Zhizhengtang and Emperor Zhao Gou successively stamped their seals, which meant that the Song Dynasty had officially recognized the agreement.
That night, the emperor Zhao Goulian issued a decree to commend Chen Qing for his meritorious service in the war with Xixia and the puppet Qi. He was given the title of Marquis of Chengji County, promoted to doctor Zuowu, appointed as the commander of the capital of the Western Army, and granted the title of Shi Yushi.
The reward is five thousand taels of silver and twenty thousand pieces of silk.
This edict was an affirmation and reward for Chen Qing's achievements in the northwest. The title of censor actually gave him the power of impeachment as a civil official, paving the way for the next edict.
Zhao Gou immediately issued a second imperial edict, appointing Chen Qing as the governor of Hubei and Yue Town and concurrently as the governor of Yuezhou, to command the Western Army to encircle and suppress the Dongting water thieves. At the same time, Wang Yan, the governor of Yuezhou, was promoted to the prefect of Jiangling.
Chen Qing was awarded a lot of official positions, including Shi Yushi, Zuowu Dafu, Zhizhou, Zhenfu, and all governors. They looked very good, but in fact they were all of the sixth rank. The only thing that had status was the title. The Founding Marquis was from the third rank.
In a jue, there are a thousand households, and each household is counted as twenty-five qian per month. A thousand households are worth 25,000 yuan per month, which is 25 guan. In fact, it is not a lot, much less than the salary.
In addition, the person with real power is the governor. With this official position, he can recruit up to 20,000 troops in wartime, and he has the right to directly appoint officials below the commander. Although the commander cannot directly appoint, he has the right to recommend. In fact,
It is also a formality, and the officials will usually approve it.
No one came to congratulate him. His only friend Hu Yantong had already gone north to Runzhou with the army. Chen Qing silently accepted a bunch of titles that dazzled him.
Although no one was celebrating, there were onlookers. When Lu Wei rushed to Chen Qing's mansion, he happened to meet Chen Qing to receive the order. He was stunned when he heard that he was made the governor of the capital at such a young age, and he was also granted the title of magistrate of Yuezhou.
The governor of two states also has the title of imperial censor, and he is also a marquis.
Lu Wei couldn't help but secretly complain to his grandfather. He wanted a nerd as his grandson-in-law instead of such a good grandson-in-law. He was so stupid.
"Second brother, let's go have a drink together!" Chen Qing invited with a smile.
Lu Wei shook his head and said: "I am on duty tonight, I will enter the palace soon!"
"Then sit down for a while!"
Chen Qing invited Lu Wei into the living room and asked Yu Lian to serve tea.
Lu Wei handed a folded letter to Chen Qing, "My sister gave you the letter, read it yourself!"
Chen Qing quickly took the letter and read it carefully. Lu Xiu was determined in the letter. She would never marry the Shen family. She wanted to follow Chen Qing to Sichuan and Shaanxi.
Chen Qing closed the letter and thought for a moment and asked: "The embroiderer wants to go to Sichuan and Shaanxi with me, what do you think?"
"I know, and my dad also knows. Amei has told us what my dad means. If you have to, you can take this step, but try to find other ways to solve it. If you take this step, it will be detrimental to her own reputation and the reputation of the Lu family.
It will all have a bad impact.”
Chen Qing said with a smile: "She said in the letter that it can be regarded as traveling to Sichuan and Shaanxi with me. This is not a bad idea."
Lu Wei sighed and said, "Even if we know it, others don't! In the eyes of others, this is no different from elopement."
Chen Qing smiled slightly and said, "But if you go with Amei and Uncle Lu, won't anyone stop talking about it?"
Lu Wei was stunned and said after a while: "I'm afraid my father won't go. He must stay with my grandfather."
"What about you and Amei? Taking Xiu Niang to play in the middle of Shu, isn't that settled?"
"This... I'm afraid I can't leave!"
Chen Qing laughed and said, "Huguang Xuanfu envoy Si Hu Cao can join the military. How about this position for you? If it doesn't work, you can also serve as a soldier in my army and join the military. Both positions are from the eighth rank officer, which is better than
It’s good to be a bodyguard.”
Lu Wei was a little moved, and said after a while: "It's a very important matter, I have to discuss it with my father."
"Don't worry, think about it slowly!"
Chen Qing added: "Second brother, please tell your uncle when you go back that I will not let the embroiderer affect the reputation of the Lu family. I really sincerely invite the embroiderer to visit Bashu. It will never be related to elopement, and it must be resolved."
After the Shen family incident."
Lu Wei's eyes lit up, "How do you solve the Shen family's problem?"
"Of course, it's rational and emotional. I want Father Shen to understand that forcefulness is not sweet. Forcibly marrying a daughter-in-law who doesn't want to marry his son will definitely have an impact on the future of the Shen family."
"Will he listen to you?" Lu Wei asked doubtfully.
Chen Qing said calmly: "I am the governor of Yuezhou and the dignified commander of the Western Army. He must listen to what I say!"
Lu Wei seemed to understand something, he laughed, "Then I wish my dear brother immediate success!"
.........
Qin Hui returned to the mansion with a gloomy face, and Wang greeted him, "Master is back!"
Qin Hui snorted gloomily and went back to the study. Wang was shocked and quickly followed him.
"Master, what happened?"
"That nephew of yours really doesn't make people worry!"
"Bo'er?"
"Who else but him is causing me trouble all day long? It's really a headache. Let him leave Lin'an as soon as possible. I really can't stand him anymore."
"Master, what happened again?"
Qin Hui walked into the study, took off his robe and hat, sat down on the chair feebly, and said to Wang after a while: "He colluded with the Jin soldiers to assassinate Chen Qing. The evidence is conclusive, and he himself admitted it with a pledge. Now he is in Dali Temple
Prison in the sky, prepare to investigate the death penalty, and be executed in the future!”
"ah!"
Ms. Wang was stunned. It took her a while to react, and she quickly said: "Master, you must protect him. My brother is the only son. If he is killed, how can I explain to my brother?"
Qin Hui said helplessly: "Of course I want to protect him. I went to see the officials in the afternoon. The officials have promised not to kill him and may change his life to exile. You can go and beg the Queen Mother tomorrow! Fortunately, I have found a rare opportunity.
The position of Xinchang County Captain has been prepared for him. Now let alone the county captain, there are no bodyguards anymore. I will let his father take care of him from now on."
Mrs. Wang nodded repeatedly, "Okay! Okay! I will go and ask the Queen Mother early tomorrow morning."
........
Early the next morning, Shen Liang received a greeting card. Chen Qing was the governor of Hubei and Yue Town, the governor of Yuezhou, the imperial censor, and the commander of the Western Army.
Shen Liang was confused. What was his relationship with Chen Qing? Of course, he also knew who Chen Qing was. He was known as the most powerful general in the Western Army, and he was famous throughout the northwest.
He did not dare to neglect and hurriedly came out to greet him personally.
"I have heard about General Chen's reputation for a long time, and now that I have met him, Shen Liang is very lucky."
Chen Qing smiled slightly, "It's presumptuous to come today, but there is still something important and I have to come!"
"I understand, please sit inside!"
Chen Qing followed Shen Liang into the lobby and sat down, and the maid served them tea.
Shen Liang asked: "I wonder if General Chen is here today. What advice can you give me?"
"Isn't your master here?" Chen Qing looked around and asked.
"He has gone to the Ministry of Civil Affairs to complete the formalities. He will serve in the Imperial College."
Chen Qing nodded, "I came here today to make a deal with Mr. Shen!"
"trade?"
Shen Liang was stunned for a moment, "What deal?"
"Let's get to know Liu Huan!"
"Of course I know him. He is the only son of my best friend Liu Jishan. What happened to him?"
"He colluded with the Jin soldiers to assassinate me the night before yesterday, but it was exposed. He is now in the Dali Temple prison. His accomplice Wang Bo is Qin Hui's nephew. All the responsibility is put on him. Liu Huan will definitely die. If Shen Yuanwai If you are willing to make a deal, I can intercede and save Liu Huan from death. The Liu family owes Yuanwai a big favor."
Shen Liang was confused after hearing this, and said after a while: "I do sympathize with the Liu family, but what does this have to do with me?"
"He colluded with the Jin people to assassinate me because of my son's life. I'm very worried that he will bite me out. Mr. Shen thought about it, if my son is suspected of colluding with the Jin people, what will be the consequences?"
Shen Liang's expression changed, he stood up and said: "You and I have nothing to talk about, please get out!"
Chen Qing stood up and said: "In that case, I will go find Liu Huan and ask him to think about who else is his accomplice. I can protect him from death. It would be a pity for you!"
Chen Qing strode outside. He didn't care whether Shen Liang stayed or not. As soon as he walked out of the atrium, Shen Liang chased him out, "General Chen, please stay!"
Chen Qing stopped and said coldly: "My son's life or death is in your hands. If you want him to live, then let's make a deal. If you want him to die, then don't keep me!"