Chapter 62: The End of the Song and the Dispersion of People (3)
"Tell me the good news, Tinglong, you are going to be promoted."
Ye Yongjia raised his head in surprise and looked at Wan Heshun sitting in the hall.
"The emperor's envoy has entered the territory and will arrive almost tomorrow. I went to ask and they want to transfer you to the capital." Wan Heshun's expression became relaxed, as if he was happy to get rid of this difficult subordinate.
Fortunately.
"Oh...I know." Ye Yongjia was a little confused for a moment, as if he hadn't had time to accept the facts before him.
"It's good to know. You put away your official uniforms and seals today and send someone to deliver them to my government at night. When the edict comes, you and I will have no relationship anymore. Just go your way." Wan Heshun waved a cold expression.
His expression was such that he didn't even bother to do the last bit of hypocrisy with him.
However, Ye Yongjia was extremely indifferent and gave his opponent a deep bow to show his respect for this long-time rival, which also brought an end to an undecided battle. But Wan Heshun was not willing to accept such a draw.
,Similarly, Ye Yongjia also looks forward to the next reunion.
But what he regrets more than this is that the past nine years have been too hasty, leaving little room for his ambitions. However, he is no longer the frustrated Ye Yongjia in Chenzhou, and setbacks can no longer stop him.
Taking steps forward is actually a good motivation.
After witnessing the cruel party struggles and the changes brought about by the success and failure of reforms, the various hardships I experienced turned out to be like a big dream - staring at the land of Nanjing, it was no different when I left than when I came back.
"Get up."
When he was thinking about the past, the messenger's sudden words instantly cut off the stream of thoughts and pulled him back to the second hall of the government office.
"Your Majesty, accept the order."
Ye Yongjia kowtowed, then took the edict, put it on the table, and bowed three times to the north.
"Master Ye, please hurry up and pack your bags and leave before the curfew."
"Okay, the envoy can go to the library to rest. Ye will leave immediately." After saying that, Ye Yongjia sent two or three government servants to take the envoy out.
He went to the study room to have lunch in advance, and was planning to go back home to pack his luggage, when the book office came to report: "The opera singer Cai Xianqing wants to see your Excellency."
Ye Yongjia frowned slightly and thought: 'Mr. Cai is also a generous person. He has saved my life several times. Now I have to say goodbye, I am really reluctant to say goodbye...' Then he sighed and asked him to bring Cai Xianqing over.
"Master Ye, I have nothing to do today, so I put it here specially, don't you think I am an eyesore as an actor? Haha!" Cai Xianqing stepped forward and patted him hard on the shoulder.
"As long as a person lives openly, no matter whether he is an actor or not, it is not too late for the younger generation to respect you."
"Stop being polite. We don't pay attention to that here. Just sit down." Cai Xianqing sat aside and inadvertently caught a glimpse of the imperial edict on the table.
"Ah... I'd like to take the liberty of saying something," he coughed twice and pointed at the imperial edict. "I dare to ask, is that the emperor's personal letter?"
Ye Yongjia hesitated for a moment and then said hesitantly: "This is... the imperial court's order to transfer me to Beijing."
"Enter, enter the capital?" Cai Xianqing's eyes widened, pretending to be surprised, "What position have you been promoted to?"
Ye Yongjia was stunned for a moment, then he patted his head and said with a smile: "Sorry, I was distracted at the time and didn't hear the reason. I missed it. It's okay, I'll take a look."
He took down the imperial edict without any care, turned over the scroll, looked at it for a moment, and then put it back in its place: "It's the Minister of War."
After Cai Xianqing heard this, he was not happy but sad. Several lines of old tears flowed from the corners of his eyes. After a while, he covered his head and started crying, beating his chest and feet, and continued for a long time.
Ye Yongjia was shocked and hurriedly came to comfort him, asking him repeatedly why.
"This old man is an actor. He has always relied on the power of the county king to live freely here." Cai Xianqing's voice was hoarse from crying. "Now that I have offended him many times, how can I survive? I hope you won't do it, please protect me."
The whole family is safe." He slowly lowered his head and his voice became more and more choked up.
Ye Yongjia was also nervous and at a loss, pacing and sighing: "But I am leaving under an imperial edict, how can I violate the holy will? Cai Laoyi is looking for other ways, and it is really difficult for the younger generation to obey his orders."
"If you don't give up, I can pick up this body and go to the capital with you. I'm afraid... I will become a burden to you." Cai Xianqing wiped her tears with her sleeves and looked at him secretly with expectant eyes.
After hearing this, Ye Yongjia's eyes shone with golden light, and he knelt down immediately, bowing and saying: "Mr. Cai has saved me in danger many times, so what's the harm in calling me 'Benefactor'! Ye is by no means a person who forgets his loyalty when he sees benefits.
When the time comes, I will definitely repay my kindness!"
After seeing him, Cai Xianqing felt his deep affection and righteousness, and hurriedly went to hold his arm: "If you can follow a hero like Tinglong, I will do my best to help you, and die without regrets!"
Xia Yuanlong stood in front of the main entrance of Sihe Academy. He watched how the seals were posted one by one, and how the bright plaques were thrown by the roadside in disgust. Every move of the officers and soldiers was reflected in the
It aroused the anger in Xia Yuanlong's heart.
Seeing people gradually gathering in the middle of the street, he and his colleagues ran out and shouted as usual: "People! People! The government demolished this academy to destroy your hearts! You fought for it!"
I have done it so many times, but now what if I do it again?! Rush into the academy, otherwise this bright world will go dark again!"
These simple shouts had no effect anymore. The people stopped, but they just stopped and stared at them blankly; some of the brave ones just moved their feet forward.
He took two steps and looked at Xia Yuanlong with pity.
Yuan Long still didn't give up. He kept shouting with red eyes. Unfortunately, what he was waiting for was the sound of hurried horse hooves.
He suddenly turned around and saw that two or three groups of cavalry were already approaching. With two commands from the leader, the entire street was surrounded by a circle.
"Xia Yuanlong! Your alliance leader has surrendered a long time ago. This academy is upholding the laws of the country and violating the people's sentiments! Do you think who is willing to listen to your evil thoughts? If you don't change your evil ways, you will be treated as a rebel! What kind of crime is this? You
Isn’t it clear that the director of the Imperial College is not clear?”
Xia Yuanlong looked at his colleagues beside him, and then looked forward with a pair of sharp eyes. This gaze was still as sharp as a sword, frightening the horses to take half a step back. He laughed and said: "My academy has always been to save the people and the country.
So, if you want to kill the righteous people, just come here! Let the people of Nanjing see that this is the shame of your family's ten thousand thieves!"
The officer was furious, drew his sword and shouted: "You dare to rebel against the traitor and speak rudely. You and I will kidnap you!"
The cavalrymen on both sides rushed forward quickly, with their tightly held steel guns pointed at Xia Yuanlong's head. The latter closed his eyes, opened his arms, and waited for death to come. This chapter has been completed!