Qiu Liang's face was gloomy, and he originally looked at the young man across from him unwilling to be outdone, but after hearing the young man's words of "suppressing the bandits successfully," he couldn't help but cast his eyes on the prison cars behind him, and his heart was shaken.
"This is……"
Didn't he only bring 800 soldiers? Why now?
Qiu Liang looked shocked and confused, but the cold shout came again, "Master Qiu, don't get out of the way!"
Qiu Liang's head sank. He looked at the people of Shenjing who had gathered several floors in the distance, but his hands and feet were cold.
If he wants to do this, he will lose face!
If you want to hang out in Beijing from now on, you will be criticized if you can't say it.
Jia Heng stared at Qiu Liang coldly, noticing the tangled emotions on Qiu Liang's face, and sneered in his heart.
All of this was his intention!
Qiu Liang is the Commander-in-Chief of the Five Cities Military and Horse Division, and is in charge of this one-third of an acre of land in the capital. If he gives it up now, and if he tries to be so domineering in the future, he will be poked in the spine and scolded as a "pug who is arrogant at first and respectful at the end."
But he had to let it go!
Taking advantage of the victory over the bandits and intimidating the domineering Qiu Liang, it is not even possible to talk about being arrogant based on one's merits.
"Zi Li and She Zhen are working together, they are the same raccoon dog. They will lose his face now, and then they will make other plans!" Thinking of this, he winked at Cai Quan.
Cai Quan understood this in his heart and waved his hand. The cavalry behind him whipped their horses, as if they wanted to rush towards Qiu Liang and others, whipping them away.
Qiu Liang's face was as gloomy as iron, he waved his hand and shouted: "Make way for the Jingying brothers."
If he really wanted the soldiers from the Beijing camp to whip his men away with a whip, his face would be completely trampled to pieces.
However, even so, the people who were watching all burst into laughter.
Some scholars stared closely at the handsome young man, thinking, so he is Jia Heng?
Qiu Liang's face was gloomy, and he was directing his soldiers to retreat, when suddenly several fast horses in the distance swept up from Zhuque Street, headed by an internal prisoner, dressed in rich clothes, and followed by internal guards and retinues.
"According to the Holy Order, Jia Heng is summoned to the Daming Palace as soon as possible to see him! Don't hesitate!" Dai Quan's high-pitched voice passed through the crowded streets and fell on everyone's ears.
This again caused an uproar among the people watching around.
"Is this the emperor's summons?" The young man in rich clothes carrying a birdcage murmured with a slight movement in his face.
"That's not true. We have suppressed the bandits, so we have to be knighted." A scholar wearing a green robe on his head said with envy on his face.
Man, why don't you take Wu Gou and collect the fifty states in Guanshan? Please go to Lingyan Pavilion for a while, just like a scholar with ten thousand households.
Although Chen Han emphasized literature and suppressed martial arts, if he was a Confucian general with a scholarly background, he would still attract the attention of scholars.
Of course, the title that the scholar mentioned was not a Duke or Duke, it was not even the title of a son-in-law, and the title of a general was even a bit reluctant, otherwise the title and salary of the country would be too trivial.
Chen Han determined the title of nobility, prince, uncle, son, etc., and all were ranked third.
There are generals, also of the third rank. The titles of generals are uncertain, but in fact they also follow the titles of military attachés in the Tang and Song Dynasties and some unwritten rules. For example, when choosing a title, try to match the rank of the generals of the Tang and Song Dynasties, and also
There are initial titles and hereditary titles, and the title selection is also slightly different.
For example, the third-class generals belong to the third rank. Hereditary third-class generals often change their title to Wei, such as the grandson of Chen Yi, the grandson of the Duke of Qi, Chen Ruiwen, the third-class Wei Zhen general, and the hereditary Weiyuan general Ma Shangde, the grandson of Ma Kui, the ruler of the country...
and the mighty general Jia Zhen.
Below the general are the light chariot captains, cloud cavalry captains, and flying cavalry captains, all of whom have three ranks. Except for the three nobles of the Duke, the Duke, and the third rank, there are eighteen ranks from the first rank to the ninth rank. The ranks correspond to each other in every detail.
chaos.
Dai Quan was riding on his horse. When he saw people from Qiu Liang's Military and Horse Division blocking the intersection in front of him, he scolded: "Qiu Liang, don't get out of the way! How many heads do you have for delaying the order of the Holy Emperor!"
Well, after being reprimanded by the internal prison officer through oral instructions, Qiu Liang's face became more and more ugly, and he felt that the last trace of his dignity had been stripped away.
Shen shouted, "Why are you dawdling, get out of the way!"
Following Qiu Liang's shout, 50% of the soldiers from the Army and Horse Division retreated towards the intersection, making way for a clear path like the ebbing tide.
"Eunuch Dai." Jia Heng rode forward and bowed his hands to Dai Quan. Just as he was about to dismount, he heard the eunuch opposite said with a smile, "Zi Yu, don't do these false rituals. His Majesty is eager to summon you.
It’s important to ride quickly and follow the Za family into the palace.”
Dai Quan's face was full of smiles, and there was shock in the depths of his eyes as he looked at the boy opposite him.
It is really remarkable that when this young man led an army for the first time, he was willing to take extraordinary risks and go straight to the bandits' nest. As the emperor said, this young man has shown the appearance of a Wei Huo and can be said to be a famous general.
Thinking of His Majesty Long Yan's great joy after hearing the good news in the Ming Palace, Dai Quan became more and more afraid to underestimate the young man.
This is no longer the case that Jane is in the Emperor's heart, she will soon become His Majesty's loyal minister.
Your Majesty is so solemn and majestic, how could he ever be as happy as he was just now?
Jia Heng nodded, turned around and told Cai Quan a few words, then looked at Dai Quan and said, "Eunuch Dai, please."
Dai Quan smiled and said, "Let's go together."
A group of young men in brocade and splendid attire were riding fast towards the palace.
Daming Palace
After the arched case, Emperor Chongping had already stood up, holding the military newspaper in his hand. His cold and resolute face still showed joy. He looked up at Zhao Yi in the distance again and asked: "Zhao Yi, what about that?"
The bandit Zhang Wu has been sent to the capital?"
Zhao Yi thought: "Your Majesty, this is the third time you have asked."
But if the Holy Spirit is happy, he will just say it again.
Zhao Yi said respectfully: "Zhang Wu and several other bandit leaders were taken to the capital to be judged for their crimes. Yun Guang, the governor of Chang'an, was also captured by Master Jia for colluding with the bandits and intending to rebel. The situation at that time
It's urgent. I'm worried that the news will leak out, so it's hard to request an order..."
Emperor Chongping waved his hand and said in a deep voice: "The Jinyi Guards have hundreds of officers, who have the power to make immediate decisions in case of rebellion. Yun Guang, as the governor of Chang'an, was in charge of the county troops in the important area of the capital, but he secretly cooperated with the thieves and bandits.
After all, he wants to rebel? Jia Ziyu prevents him from taking risks and handles the situation expediently, but nothing inappropriate."
Although Jia Heng was initially accused by Zhao Yi of being guilty of fraud, his actions were actually not unfounded. In the eyes of the emperor, a supreme leader like the emperor, Chang'an Jiedu, as the military commander of six counties, colluded with a group of nearly a thousand people.
Bandits, in the important area of the capital, are not only tantamount to rebellion, but also suspected of treason.
Seeing that Emperor Chongping did not "investigate" this matter, Zhao Yi was slightly relieved and said to himself, Mr. Jia, I, Old Zhao, did not receive your several thousand taels of silver in vain.
Emperor Chongping said in a deep voice: "Yun Guang is responsible for the crime of treason. In addition, you go and pass on my instructions and let Qiu Liang ransack Yun Guang's home! At the same time, let Prince Zhongshun's Internal Affairs Office send people to do an inventory.
The general has no way of suppressing the bandits but has the skills to destroy the people. He is really hateful and can be killed!"
Qiu Liang, the governor of Fusi Town in the North Town of Jinyiwei, has a harsh temperament. Now he has quickly emerged in the Jinyiwei Mansion because of his vigorous and resolute actions and his lack of corruption and malfeasance. When he embezzled an official's property, he was appreciated by Emperor Chongping.
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And Qiu Liang also became relatively close to Prince Zhongshun because most of the money he confiscated from his house went to the Ministry of Internal Affairs.
Zhao Yi accepted the order and retreated.
Emperor Chongping lowered his eyes to look at the military report again, with an aggressive look in his eyes, and murmured: "With an army of 800 soldiers from the capital, we went deep into the mountains and forests alone. In just a few days, we stormed into the bandit's nest and at the same time captured the constraining Yun Guang.
He is truly a handsome young man, full of heroism."
When they set out earlier, although they had high hopes for Jia Heng due to the incident of "breaking off the bandits' nest", in military affairs, no one dared to 100% guarantee victory, let alone such a hearty victory.
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"It may be a bit reluctant to be awarded the third-class general for this merit, but combined with the previous resignation, there should be little resistance." Emperor Chongping looked at the military report and thought, with a cold look in his eyes.
Since the army in the capital camp was so capable, they were defeated by bandits three times in the previous campaign. This just shows that Niu Jizong and others were incompetent and exhausted the entire army!
"Niu Jizong's regimental commander needs to be removed first. This matter needs to be arranged." Emperor Chongping put down the military report and thought in his mind.
Jia Heng didn't know it, because he led the army of the Beijing camp to a clean victory, which gave Emperor Chongping the illusion that "the Beijing camp might be saved."
After all, this is all human psychology. It takes a lot of courage to start from scratch, tear down some bottles and cans, and smash some bottles and cans.
Emperor Kuang Chongping had laid out chess pieces like Wang Ziteng a long time ago. When an emperor plays chess, how can he waver from side to side and give up halfway? He always has to take two steps to try.
"We have come to summon Yang Guochang, the great scholar of Huagaidian Hall, Han Huang, the great scholar of Jinshen Hall, Li Zan, the great scholar of Wuying Hall, and He Juncheng, the great scholar of Wenhua Hall, to come to the palace to have an audience. In addition, Zhao Qing, who is staying at Wenyuan Pavilion, also came to the palace.
Come to the palace."
Emperor Chongping's face paused slightly, and he ordered the eunuchs in a deep voice.
No matter how Jia Heng is used in the future, the matter of knighthood can be settled first.
In the three auxiliary areas of the capital, there are not only thieves in Cuihua Mountain, but also in Weinan, Huayin, and martial arts. Jia Heng has the talent to lead troops to arrest thieves, so he can be used.
Immediately, an internal prison officer took the order and left.
After waiting for a short while, Zhao Yi, Minister of the Ministry of Industry, arrived first, bowed and saluted, and after listening to Emperor Chongping's military report, he was also a little surprised and waited aside.
After waiting for a while, when it was time to turn on the lights, the eunuch outside the palace called out: "Your Majesty, Eunuch Dai is leading Mr. Jia to ask for an audience outside the palace."
"Xuan." Emperor Chongping said in a deep voice after having a facelift, regaining his majesty and solemnity.
After a while, Dai Quan led Jia Heng into the palace.
The green clothes of the past are now the brocade clothes, and the young man's face still has a dusty look.
Jia Heng rushed to greet Emperor Chongping and stopped. He met the gazes of Emperor Chongping and Minister of Industry Zhao Yi with a calm expression and a calm look in his eyes.
Zhao Yi, the minister of the Ministry of Industry, also nodded slightly. Regardless of the young man's moral character and talents, his appearance and demeanor at least have the demeanor of a general's disciple.
"I already know what Jia Qing reported, but I just read the report. It seems that Jia Qing has something to say? As for Fan Yi, you said that he has something hidden, and it seems to be involved in a major case?" Chong Chong
Emperor Ping's bright eyes fell unwaveringly on the face of the young man in brocade clothes across from him.
In addition to Fan Yi, there was also some silver that was seized. Well, let's forget about this. Although it's a pity that the kid in front of me is so lavish. The reward for subsidizing the casualties is so high?
Remember this time when the Donglu invaded, the Ministry of War's compensation for the dead soldiers was fifty taels or some amount?
But the pension money has been distributed, can it still be recovered?
To mention this again would be out of character and stingy.
Jia Heng cupped his hands and said, "Returning to your Majesty, although Fan Yi is attached to the traitor and rebellious, his feelings are pitiful and should not be considered death. I have a lower sentiment to report back."
Just as he was about to narrate, the eunuch from outside the palace came lightly, bowed and said, "Your Majesty, Elder He Ge is asking for an audience outside the palace, and several elders have entered the palace to be announced."
Emperor Chongping nodded and said, "Xuan."
Then, He Juncheng, the Minister of Rites, first entered the palace and greeted Emperor Chongping. Then, when he turned around, he actually smiled at Jia Heng who was standing aside. Apparently, he had a good impression of this "ancient wise man" who respected courtesy and courtesy.
Emperor Chongping turned to look at Jia Heng, pondered for a moment, and said loudly: "Since it is about rushing to take the exam, I will just say it in front of He Qing later."
While they were talking, Yang Guochang, the first assistant of the cabinet, Han Huang, the second assistant, and Li Zan, the minister of the Ministry of War, came to the palace one after another and rushed to Emperor Chongping to see the emperor.
Li Zan glanced at Jia Heng and nodded gently at his gaze, which surprised Jia Heng.
The impression given to him by this cabinet minister seemed to be that he was serious in speech and dignified. Even when he resigned last time, he did not seem to have made this cabinet minister look down upon him.
Now it seems to be releasing goodwill, but I don’t know why.
Jia Heng didn't know that Li Zan had a face as calm as a lake but a heart as thunderous as a thunder. He had already secretly observed him, otherwise he wouldn't have been so impatient when he saw Jia Heng's seal on the book in his son Li Yi's hand.
And look.
In the eyes of this contingency-minded man, if he is just a filial, honest and virtuous person like those of the Han Dynasty, but is useless in national politics, then he will only look at him with a slight side eye.
Emperor Chongping said: "Dai Quan, please report this army to Mr. Yang Ge and others for circulation."
Dai Quan gave the order, took the military report, and handed it to a cabinet minister.
Yang Guochang was getting older and his eyesight was gradually failing. He took the military newspaper and took a closer look. Seeing this, Dai Quan on the side quickly winked at the eunuch and handed over the candlestick to illuminate it.
After Yang Guochang read it, his eyes lingered on the seizure, his wrinkled face moved slightly, and he handed it to Han Huang standing aside.
Han Huang had also seen it, and his pupils shrank. Even though he had heard the internal prison officer briefly describe the results on the way, but looking at the detailed text of the military report, the feeling of planning and strategizing came over him.
Cutting off the bandit's nest, dividing the enemy troops, going into the mountains, and taking the cloud light, it's just...
Afterwards, Li Zan read the military report, twirling his beard under his chin with his hand, and the light in his eyes flowed.
"Destroy the bandit's nest, divide the enemy's troops, go into the deep mountains, and capture the cloud light... Obtaining Yue Wumu's skill in using troops lies in the samadhi of single-mindedness."
As the Minister of the Ministry of War, I can naturally see something different from the other cabinet ministers.
"This son is well versed in military strategy and is good at military maneuvers... In time, he will become a great general." Li Zan put down the military report, glanced at Jia Heng, and thought.
Emperor Chongping took in the various expressions of several great scholars, and felt a little happy in his heart, saying: "Yunguang colluded with the bandits, exchanged letters with the bandits, and his confidants Chen, Jiang and the bandits confessed.
It has been sent. After being testified by the assistants of his government office, the letter was indeed written by Yun Guang, and Chen and Jiang also testified. The case of Yun Guang was handed over to the Ministry of Punishments for decriminalization and excommunication. This matter was not discussed in advance. Just now Jia Qing said
, among the thieves, there is a traitor who has some pity, please listen first."
Upon hearing this, all the cabinet ministers turned their attention to Jia Heng.
Jia Heng collected his thoughts and started talking about how Fan Yi was beaten and maimed by the green-skinned gangster.
Then he said angrily: "The imperial examination is the country's grand ceremony for promoting talents. However, the candidates who took the examination were beaten and maimed by young gangsters ordered by the soldiers and horses of the five cities. Fan Yi reported to the official many times but could not get justice. He begged Jingzhao, the Ministry of Rites, and the soldiers of the five cities.
There is no one to uphold justice in the horse department. You elders, Mr. Heng, have never changed their duties. They are stupid and straightforward by nature. Although they are military veterans, they always admire the teachings of saints and want to become officials through the imperial examination. But now they collude with these officials and beat the saints to death.
My disciples, the Master said, this is tolerable, but who can't be tolerated? I am so angry and resentful that I almost want to kill them all with a sword!"
The young man's clear words resounded in the palace, with a ringing sound, and every word was like a knife, making all the ministers feel awe-inspiring.
Things...are getting big.
After being a martial artist, he admired the teachings of saints and sages, and wanted to become an official through the imperial examination. However, when he took the examination, he was beaten and maimed by the officials, and the examiner had no way to appeal... In this temple, all the princes, where else can they put their faces?
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When it came to Shilin, it was foreseeable that Shilin would be boiling. We studied hard and passed the examination to get the honor of being a civil servant. However, when we took the examination, in the most prestigious place in the capital, our legs were maimed. This is simply outrageous, and people and gods are outraged!
Some things really just don’t weigh four ounces on the scale. Once they do, it’s really hard to stop a thousand pounds!
After hearing this, He Juncheng's face turned pale, and the cold sweat on his back had penetrated his inner clothes.
Is this happening?
Why doesn't he know?
No, he is a cabinet minister, and the two ministers of the Ministry of Rites are usually in charge of the ministry, but he is busy with cabinet affairs and didn't know about it.
A necessary skill for a bureaucracy: shirking the blame.
Just before a group of cabinet ministers turned their questioning gazes, the Minister of Rites came out angrily: "The Ministry of Rites actually stood aside and watched this matter. It is really shocking. The veteran minister has been in the cabinet for a long time and did not know about this matter. He is responsible for the oversight.
