After cleaning the battlefield, Shi Xiushen hurried into the bedroom to care about the emperor's safety. Although the emperor was hiding behind the screen as always, his calmness could be known just from his methodical words.
The emperor first rewarded Shi Xiu Shen for his role in protecting the army, and then slowly asked about the specific situation of the rebels, and Shi Xiu Shen answered truthfully.
Therefore, the emperor personally issued an imperial edict: "I will deliver the captured rebels to Dali Temple and hold them in custody according to their crimes. As for the soldiers and generals who have made meritorious services this time, they will all be named and donated, and they will be generously rewarded."
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Shi Xiu Shen accepted the order and left the forbidden area with his elite soldiers. That night he convicted a group of rebels of serious crimes, issued confessions, and waited until noon tomorrow for execution.
Niu Yuan was very angry when he learned that the mutiny had been resolved. He angrily accused Zhang Tian of being incompetent towards Hong Lizhen. However, he also felt that it would be difficult to force the emperor to go to the palace, so he canceled his plan for the time being and left it to Dali Temple to handle it on its own.
Cun Zhao, on the other hand, was overjoyed. He just signed a self-examination note with Tai Su, saying briefly that "the emperor's misconduct is inappropriate", "the sin is serious", etc., and he hurried to the camp to read out the emperor's edict.
This is a warning to the sergeants. At this moment, how can the sergeants dare to say a word?
He complained that he did not even dare to ask for the previous reward, for fear of getting involved with the rebellious Zhang Tian. The two royal relatives did not forget to send the news to the East Palace to congratulate him, but the prince was not very happy. He sighed that this
I just escaped a disaster, but my life will never be easy in the future.
In any case, now that all the turmoil has been settled, Niu Yuan began to deal with the aftermath. He made Liu Zhennian listen to his opinions, talked about the merits of the officials who participated in Yan Wen's impeachment, and named Zeng Liang the Marquis of Xiang.
Hong Lizhen was the Shaobao, and the other ministers were left to their own likings and dislikes, with varying rewards. Regarding the transfer of officials, he also became aggressive and handed over the vacant ministers of Dali Temple to Guoxiang people, and used Yushitai to control the situation.
Tongue, which is the lifeline, was replaced by the prestigious Taiwei Guifu. However, because he was a member of the Liu Party, he never participated in the impeachment of Yan Wen. Considering that Yan Wen would not be used for his own purposes, all officials below the doctor were replaced by his own.
His confidants made him unable to act independently. Gui Fu was easy-going and didn't care, but the ministers were very dissatisfied with such a move to play with the government's affairs. They were resentful, but they were frightened by Niu Yuan's temporary prestige and consciously kept their mouths shut.
Compared with these things, everyone is obviously more concerned about filling vacancies in the Zhongshu Provincial Department. Letter after letter is sent to the provincial station, recommending talents to Niu Yuan, or asking Niu Yuan to make a quick decision, the list goes on and on. Hong Lizhen
Don't go against the opinions of the public, even if you have a hard time talking about it
Niu Yuan persuaded him sincerely to make up for the vacancies. Niu Yuan, when he was satisfied with his ambition, disagreed and even advised him: "Young Master, don't worry too much. What do these rotten scholars who talk about words know about national affairs? Mr. Liu wants me to take charge of the big affairs alone."
, if we add some more
When officials come in, they have to talk as usual, which is not only against the Prime Minister's order, but also annoying. I can do my own thing and use my fingers like an arm. Wouldn't I get twice the result with half the effort? Yan Wen's disaster is still before our eyes, and we have to pay attention to it.
.” He immediately rejected everyone’s suggestions.
, insisted on going his own way, and no one could do anything about it. On his way to court that morning, all the officials except Liu Zhennian bowed to him. Only then did he really feel the joy of having real power. Enjoy it for a while first, and do the rest later.
he thought.
In the damp dungeon, the candlesticks had been drying for a long time, and water kept dripping from the roof, making a snapping sound on the floor filled with sewage, which was particularly clear and sweet. Lying in a cell, Wu Si Jing, who was lying in a cell, relied on the water every night.
I barely fell asleep listening to this sound.
He was still half asleep when he heard the prison iron door clang and several plates of food appeared in front of him.
"Meat!" He looked at the plate of food in surprise. There were several pieces of blackened meat in it.
Wu Sijing climbed up with difficulty, shook off his wet clothes, grabbed the meat and ate it, gnawing like a wild wolf like a wild wolf.
"Your Majesty," the people outside said in foreign languages, "I forgot to tell you that today is Lent."
"What?" Wu Sijing suddenly raised his head, and the meat residue still around his mouth fell down and hung at the end of his beard. He saw that it was a sturdy Western man with a sword at his waist.
"Who are you?" he asked hastily.
"I am a member of your race, and I am here to rescue you sir." He smiled gently and pointed at the remaining meat in the bowl, "You have already violated the precepts, and you don't need to take this bite."
"You know, I didn't know the time at all in prison, so how could I know what day the fast was! You also deliberately brought meat... I ate it, it seemed like mutton... did you want to tease me?" He closed his eyes in horror.
He opened his eyes, clasped his hands and prayed, but still did not forget to lick the meat between his teeth and swallowed.
"I heard from the jailer outside that you haven't been able to eat for many days, so I bought it specially to satisfy your craving."
"Anyway, thank you." He leaned over and reached out of the iron railing, wanting to shake hands with him. The man endured the rancid smell of Wu Sixing's body, shook his hand in response, and then retracted.
"They have regarded me as a sinner who fooled the emperor, and the people in the firearms factory also watched me in trouble. How can you save me?" Wu Sixing asked with his mouth wide open.
"Bishop, I came here to rescue you on the order of the king. Before that, someone told the king about your experience. The king was kind-hearted and planned to take you back and continue to serve as a teacher without any exemption.
Suffer in this prison."
"Go back to China?" Wu Sijing shook his head and curled his lips, "I have worked hard to learn Chinese for several years. If I go back, won't it all be wasted and useless? If I get out of prison, I can still promote teachings here, which would be great."
The man said in embarrassment: "I'm afraid the Chinese officials won't allow you to live here."
"If that doesn't work, I don't want to go back... Can I settle in Nanyang?" he asked again.
The man knew that Bishop Wu was not honest and regarded wealth as his life. He had to do business on this sea, so he did not provoke him and said solemnly: "The court here does not agree, so I have no choice.
It’s about doing your best.”
"Okay," Wu Sijing nodded, "Then I'll wait for your good news."
The man stood up, said goodbye to Wu Sijing, and slowly walked out of the prison corridor.
He had just walked outside when the weather was very clear and the sun was shining directly into his eyes, which made him uncomfortable. The Westerner rubbed the corners of his still sore eyes and said to the jailer at the door: "I want to see your superior!"
The jailer looked at him with vigilant eyes: "You, what do you want to do?"
"Wu Sijing is an important person in this country. I am here to rescue him from prison on the orders of the country's leader!"