The next day, early in the morning, it was just dawn.
Jia Heng asked Wei Che, Feng Ji, Qu Guang and others to stay in Tongzhou to defend the port, and at the same time sent out patrol fleets in batches to detect signs of the activities of the remnants of the pirates.
Afterwards, Jia Heng led the Jinyi Palace Guards and part of the navy back to Yangzhou.
At this moment in Yangzhou, after hearing that Jia Heng led his troops in triumph, Yangzhou officials, big and small, had come to the canal ferry early to greet him. In addition, there were Yangzhou salt merchants and other gentry, as well as scholars living in Yangzhou, and even some courtesans from brothels. , they all rode in carriages and looked eagerly at Yongning Bo.
In addition to Lin Ruhai, cabinet minister Qi Kun, Yangzhou prefect and other relevant officials were at the ferry to welcome the triumphant army.
Ye Nuan, the daughter of Annan Hou Ye Zhen, also led Gu Ruoqing. Nan Ling was on a carriage, holding up the curtain and looking out. Among the guard servants not far away, there were Ye Nuan's younger brother Ye Kai, and Ye Cheng, the general of Ye Zhen's family. .
After Jia Heng won the victory at Haimen, the Ye family of Annan Hou were shocked and quickly adjusted their mentality. In the past few days, they gradually became alienated from Shen Fang, the governor of Liangjiang.
In addition, in the northeast of the ferry crossing into the mountains and the sea of people, there is a carriage with carved hairpins parked under the weeping willows. The carriage with a high shaft is surrounded by tall and round figures. The body-building guards are on guard with knives. Mammies and maids are surrounding the carriage. Serving.
On the spacious carriage, a slender hand with nails painted with impatiens juice lifted the curtain, and those bright and sharp phoenix eyes under the golden morning light looked at the outline of the canal through the mist on the river in the morning. The shadow of the ship's mast gradually became clearer.
"Sister, is the fourth uncle on the boat?" Zhen Lan asked the Princess of Chu Zhen Qing beside her. Today, the girl wore her hair in a bun with a hairpin decorated with pearls and stars. She sounded like an oriole coming out of the valley with a delicate voice. , bright.
Zhen Qing sighed softly, with a complex look on her face, and said, "I think I'm on the boat, but I don't know what the situation is."
Zhen Xi, who was sitting on the side, said softly: "It would be great if my father could come back." "What the fourth sister said is, it's good if everything is fine." Zhen Qing looked at Zhen Xi, her phoenix eyes a bit dim.
The day before yesterday, the old lady left her alone and told her some arrangements. According to the old lady, the Zhen family would probably not be able to escape this disaster, and Zhen Xi must be sent to that bastard no matter what, even for the sake of it. He was a servant, serving tea and water, making the bed and folding the quilt, no matter what.
When the bastard arrived in Jinling, the old lady took advantage of the situation to ask about it. However, in her opinion, the bastard would not like the yellow-haired girl, and she might have to think of a way to do it.
At this moment, on the river where the mist is vast and the milky white mist is dispersing and gathering, accompanied by the sound of rushing water, a building boat as tall as a city, flying the flag of "Jia", comes riding the wind and waves. It is late August. , there are green willows on both sides of the bank, and vast expanse of blue waves.
"Yangzhou has arrived." Chen Xiao, who was wearing a flying fish suit and an embroidered spring knife, looked at the figure standing on the river ferry in the distance, pursed his lips, and said softly.
Jia Heng said warmly: "I saw it. I'm exhausted these past few days. Go back and have a good rest for two days."
Chen Xiao's eyes flashed.
I thought to myself, I'm afraid that the so-called two days' rest is just playing with a few little girls.
When the boat arrived at the ferry, Jia Heng, accompanied by the guards of Jinyi Mansion, stepped onto the ferry again and looked at Lin Ruhai, Qi Kun and others not far away.
Qi Kun walked a few steps quickly and said, "Uncle Yong Ning."
Even though he was a member of the Qi Party, he had to admit Jia Heng's military talents in the face of a previous great victory, especially when there was an "ugly" defeat in front of him.
It has been widely recited in Jiangnan and Jiangbei for a few days.
At this time, the Jiangnan scholars once again reviewed the Central Plains rebellion that had occurred a few months ago. It was also Yong Ningbo who led the troops to turn the tide.
Jia Heng looked at Qi Kun, smiled and said, "Master Lao Qi and the Yangzhou elders are greeting each other. Jia is uneasy."
"That's right. Ziyu led the troops in Haimen and showed great power, annihilating the bandits and promoting the prestige of our country. I am really worried about waiting at the rear." Qi Kun said.
Listening to the subsequent detailed battle report, it was revealed that not only the sea pirates but also 300 Jurchen pirates had been annihilated. This was a great achievement for many times in recent years. Although it was not enough to make a marquis, it could make an ordinary general become a third-class prince.
Inspire generals.
Lin Ruhai and Yuan Jichong also left.
Come over and look at the young man. Lin Ruhai looked at Jia Heng and saw that he was not injured. He felt a little relieved and said warmly: "Zi Yu, are you back?"
Jia Heng nodded and said: "After this battle, Yangzhou doesn't have to worry about the bandits approaching again and attacking us south of the Yangtze River and north of the Yangtze River."
Yuan Jichong, who had no idea that Jia Heng had gone to the secret court to impeach him, put a smile on his chubby face and invited him with a smile: "Master Jia, a banquet has been prepared in the city to welcome Master Jia. In addition, the government
Ku also prepared wine and meat to entertain the victorious martyrs.
Qi Kun also smiled and said: "Uncle Yongning, this is not the place to talk. Please come to the city to talk."
Jia Heng told the generals to take their troops and horses to the Jiangbei camp, and then prepared to follow Liu Jixian's retinue to the city.
On the carriage, Ye Nuan chuckled and said with emotion: "Since ancient times, heroes have emerged from youth. Uncle Yong Ning has already made many meritorious deeds at such a young age. He is truly a minister of my great Han Dynasty."
With this kind of momentum, I am afraid that at least like her father, she will be able to be granted the title of marquis in the future, or maybe she will be lucky enough to be granted the title of Duke of the country?
Well, this may be a little difficult.
Since the founding of the Chen-Han Dynasty, except for the four princes and eight princes, no one has been granted a public title in the two dynasties of Taizong and Longzhi. Most of the nobles in the Taizong Dynasty were granted the title of Marquis Wu. However, the number of hereditary successions of Marquis Wu was reduced or not.
There is an agreement on the succession of nobility based on military merit.
This means giving up one's name and gaining actual benefits.
Chen Han did not have Jingnan because he did not have great merits enough to reward the duke, so he was cautious in awarding the duke. This was also the reason why Shi Heng, who learned from the change of seizing the door in the previous Ming Dynasty, made the Duke a duke, which made it difficult to award the duke now.
However, it is difficult to say that the four heroes who made great contributions to the founding of the country were treated poorly by being given the title of county king and neglected by hereditary officials.
Gu Ruoqing looked at the young man who was like stars over the moon. For some reason, he had a different thought in his heart. He said softly: "Madam, don't you want to see Uncle Yongning later?"
"Go back first. He has just returned to Yangzhou. Many people want to see him. It's not too late to meet him later." Ye Nuan said softly, looking through the bamboo curtain at the carriage parked by the river.
The person from the Zhen family is probably the Princess of Chu.
After a few days of fermentation, Zhen Zhu's story spread throughout the south and north of the Yangtze River. He was defeated and captured, and was later rescued by Yongning Bo.
The Zhen family was originally a prominent family in the south of the Yangtze River, one of the top three aristocratic families. Not to mention that both of their daughters were princesses, Zhen Yingjia was the president of the Jinling Tiren Academy and a celebrity in front of the Emperor. This joke was not common.
On this side, Jia Heng was chatting with Qi Kun and Lin Ruhai, and was about to walk into the city. Suddenly, he saw more than ten people on fast horses coming from the Yangzhou City Gate, surrounded by a young and beardless eunuch, riding their horses.
When the whip came, pedestrians gave way.
The eunuch approached, holding an imperial edict high in his hand, and shouted loudly: "Uncle Yongning receives the edict."
Jia Heng's expression was slightly strange. He looked at the leading eunuch, but he didn't recognize him. Apparently, for the job of traveling thousands of miles to deliver orders, the inner court specially selected young and strong eunuchs to go south.
At this moment, when they heard that the imperial edict had arrived, the faces of the surrounding officials and gentry suddenly changed. They all greeted the edict with surprise and uncertainty.
Zhen Qing, who was in the carriage, looked with phoenix eyes, clutching her handkerchief tightly, and had a vague guess in her heart, but she was not sure yet.
At this time, he didn't care about the incense table. Obviously, the eunuch was very anxious and shouted again: "Yongning Bojiaheng accepts the order."
"Your Majesty, Jia Heng accepts the order." Jia Heng said loudly and bowed before him. Seeing Chen Xiao's slightly cold eyes, he pulled the girl's sleeve and whispered: "Xiao Xiao."
Chen Xiao snorted coldly and knelt down.
If she hadn't been afraid of causing trouble for him, she wouldn't have wanted to kneel to that man! And the surrounding officials, citizens, gentry, etc. also paid tribute to him.
The inner prisoner did not get off his horse, and unfolded the silk fabric with a brush. In the silence of the whole place, the words of the imperial edict were heard in a sharp voice: "The emperor is destined to be carried by heaven, and the edict says: The country is in trouble and it is difficult to remember the good generals.
Now the Japanese invaders have invaded the south and invaded our Han territory. The Zhenzhu Tongzhou navy in front was defeated in one battle. This shocked the country and the outside world. The government and the public were shocked to hear that the military situation was like a fire. Yong Ningbo, the military minister Jia Heng, who was in the military aircraft, was in charge of the Privy Council.
, Gai has general strategies and strategies, with Yong Ningbo and the military minister Jia Heng.
He is in charge of the military affairs of the camps south of the Yangtze River and north of the Yangtze River. He is in charge of the military affairs of the camps south of the Yangtze River and north of the Yangtze River. He mobilizes the land and water troops and horses south of the Yangtze River and north of the Yangtze River to destroy the invading bandits. If the officials of the two rivers are perfunctory and neglect their duties, I can make a decision on the spot and kill them first and then report them!"
The imperial edict is an edict prepared by the Military Aircraft Department. It was issued clearly and was countersigned by the cabinet. Although the military aircraft driver's education level is not as good as that of the cabinet bachelor, the cabinet sergeant's excerpts are of great literary talent, but he treats Jia Heng well.
After a while, Yang Guochang's face became gloomy for a long time, and he pinched his nose and wrote his name.
In fact, this was another new position created by Emperor Chongping. It was not within the administrative system at first glance. He was the governor of the military affairs of the Jiangnan and Jiangbei camps. In other words, it was a temporary mission. It was set up due to circumstances and then withdrawn immediately.
Because at the beginning, Emperor Taizong of the Chen Han Dynasty divided the military power in the south and north of the Yangtze River into one person in order to prevent the military power of the military camps in the south and north of the Yangtze River from being concentrated in one person. They all set up deputy envoys to handle military affairs, and Marquis Annan was a super-grade Wuhou. Emperor Longzhi loved him very much and appointed Marquis Annan as the prosecutor.
The governor of Liangjiang and the Ministry of War still had constraints.
However, in fact, he did not have full control over Shui Yu. When Jia Heng gathered his troops, he did not even bring him to say hello to Marquis Annan.
But now Jia Heng is the highest military officer in the south and north of the Yangtze River, and can dispatch land and water troops.
When this imperial edict was issued, Emperor Chongping actually had not received news of the victory at Haimen at all.
Everyone looked strange as they listened to the eunuch unfolding the edict and reciting it aloud. Was this edict sent by express delivery over 600 miles a few days ago?
Now that the bandits have retreated, the governor of the Jiangnan and Jiangbei camps should follow his orders, right?
Jia Heng bowed to receive the imperial edict and said, "My lord, Jia Heng obeys the edict."
In fact, this was an imperial decree given to him by Emperor Chongping in view of the changing situation in Jiangnan.
Because the Jiangnan camp had previously produced a defeated general like Zhen Zhu, Emperor Chongping thought that Jia Heng was being held back by the Nanjing Military Department and the Governor's Office of Liangjiang.
In fact, using the Emperor's Sword or deploying soldiers and horses in a secret manner always has some unfair names. It is not as effective as an edict that can be recorded and verified, which has undisputed effectiveness.
For example, in the past, if the water was harder, it could be pushed through by him. I would rather not accept the request and go to Shushenjing to find out whether it is true or not. After all, who knows whether you are using the emperor's sword to correct the edict?
The Emperor's Sword, the Shangfang Sword, the Governor, the King's Order Flag, and the Tiger Talisman are all authorized talismans, but the effectiveness of the imperial edict is the highest.
Therefore, I have only heard of the clothing edict, but I have never heard of sending a sword to defeat Dong's thieves.
Because who knows that you stole it or robbed it? The black and white writing on the paper and the jade seal are what make people believe it.
At this moment, the faces of the officials and gentry looked a little strange.
In the carriage, Zhen Qing's long, narrow and clear phoenix eyes shone brightly.
The governor of the Jiangnan and Jiangbei camps was responsible for the deployment of land and sea troops. My father really valued him. However, this imperial edict mentioned the destruction of the fourth uncle's naval division.
Under Zhen Lan's beautiful eyebrows, there was some thought in her sharp and cold eyes, and she asked: "Sister, before this imperial edict was issued, the victory of Haimen was not yet achieved, right?"
The girl with the red silk face was obviously very interested in this kind of thing.
Zhen Qing's eyes were soft and gleaming, she pursed her pink lips and said, "It was the imperial edict issued a few days ago. I'm afraid Beijing has just received the news about the victory at Haimen and the defeat of the bandits."
She missed that bastard, that kind of... huh?
The embroidered shoes under Zhen Qing's skirt couldn't help but close together, her beautiful cheeks turned a light blush, and she squeezed her handkerchief tightly.
Next time, I really can’t be too cool and save trouble.
If Lan'er and Xi'er found out that it was Lan Xi who was gurgling, she would be really embarrassed to see anyone.
Zhen Lan had no doubt about him, or she was completely attracted by the boy in the python suit, or she was attracted by the power and politics surrounding the boy. She looked at him with sharp and beautiful eyes and said in surprise: "Then, Jingli had planned to do it before.
Are you using Brother Heng?"
Hearing this, Zhen Xi also raised her quiet, soft and pretty face, and looked at her eldest sister with sparkling eyes.
"He is the Minister of Military Aircraft. He goes south to deal with military affairs. These are his duties. Why should he go to fight against the prisoners?" Zhen Qing reflected the eyes of the young man in the python suit as bright as water.
, controlling his surging heartbeat, he said softly.
I don’t know why, when talking about that bastard in front of my little sister, I always feel like... introducing my brother-in-law to her?
However, she would wait until she met him to see if he could do anything about the Zhen family's affairs.
Fourth uncle is hopeless, but the Zhen family
It can be said that, as Jia Heng speculated, after a continuous honeymoon trip, Zhen Qing has entered the period of passionate love, a time of intertwined desire and passion. At this time, it is necessary to take a step back and make a jump shot...
...needs to be replaced by Zhen Qing’s efforts after she was so angry.
A woman will only fall into true love after giving.
In the carriage where Ye Nuan was, Ye Nuan, the daughter of Marquis Annan, looked at the angel delivering the message with interest, not surprised.
Gu Ruoqing on the side held up the curtain and looked at the young man, his eyes narrowed, and he felt a little surprised.
This Uncle Yong Ning really wins the favor of the Supreme Being in the palace. No wonder Junior Sister has been inseparable from him during this period.
Lin Ruhai felt a lot of surprise when he heard that Governor Jiangnan and Jiangbei Camp were in charge.
Compared to Qi Kun, who was not surprised at all, this was the first time that Lin Ruhai intuitively realized the trust of the supreme leader in the city of Shenjing for Jia Heng. However, it was indeed a very reasonable move to hand over the military power to Jia Heng from the battle of Haimen.
Jia Heng took the imperial edict and was about to ask the eunuch's name when he saw the eunuch turned around and took out another edict from behind the knight who was accompanying him. He held up the bright yellow silk and made a sharp voice in the silence.
Si Ye was quite penetrating and asked: "Where is Yuan Jichong, the prefect of Yangzhou?"
When Yangzhou Magistrate Yuan Jichong heard this, his chubby face was slightly startled, and he did not react for a moment. However, after being reminded by the judge behind him, he hurriedly paid tribute and said in a trembling voice: "My humble minister, Yangzhou Magistrate Yuan Jichong has seen an angel.
"
The eunuch said: "Yuan Jichong accepted the order."
Yuan Jichong's heart trembled, and he had a vague premonition.
Except for the formal imperial edict written by the Ministry of Personnel and the Cabinet when he was promoted to a fourth-rank official, he had never received such edicts in this way.
How did the emperor know his name? Yes, Yangzhou salt affairs are currently being rectified, so it is not certain to hear his name.
However, not long after, the waiter heard, "The Emperor of Heaven has issued an edict: This officer is greedy, cruel, and slutty. He will be dismissed immediately and will be handed over to the supervisor for questioning."
His body slumped and shook, almost limp, and cold sweat oozed from his forehead.
Even though he had thought that he would be caught for accepting bribes from Yangzhou salt merchants, he never expected that an imperial decree would come from Jiuchong Palace to remove him from his official position?
As for that?
He can be promoted from the fourth rank to the magistrate and be reprimanded by the Ministry of Civil Affairs. He will resume activities after a period of time and be transferred to another place. Who is messing with him now?
He issued an imperial edict to depose officials. He was just a fourth-grade prefect, not Bao Longtu!
Generally speaking, at the imperial edict level, reprimanding and dismissing officials must be at least the third level.
How many prefects are there in the entire Han Dynasty?
Yuan Jichong's face was pale, and he was gnashing his teeth with hatred in his heart, but he did not dare to show anything on his face. He bowed his hands and said, "I obey, long live, long live, long live."
Lin Ruhai looked at the prisoner, and then at Jia Heng, who looked indifferent, and speculations arose in her heart.
I'm afraid it was due to Ziyu's impeachment. This Yuan magistrate had previously been in an awkward relationship with Liu Shengzao. He wrote to his friends in the Nanjing Metropolitan Procuratorate to impeach him, but nothing happened. It is said that it was the Nanjing official department.
There are even people from the official department of Shenjing taking care of him.
In fact, most of the time, conclusive evidence is not required for attacks and impeachments among officials, but local officials will not act easily and will easily fall out.
But as long as there is a quarrel between the governors and the governors, the government and the public will be in an uproar. Previously, some officials impeached Jia Heng, but Emperor Chongping just ignored it. If he really wanted to pay attention, it can also be said that this wolf was ambitious and used hypocrisy and clever words to persuade.
That is to say, he has the post of secretary and is waiting for reference.
Take it first, and then let the censor look for black materials.
However, Jia Heng still mentioned in his memorial
Song Xuan mentioned to him about the old events in Nanyang at that time. Yuan Jichong was greedy, cruel and cruel, and it was not very legal to be transferred to a wealthy place like Yangzhou.
Qi Kun stared at the earth-colored Yuan Jichong, but there was not much sadness or joy on his face. The Yangzhou magistrate was quite charming in all aspects. Unfortunately, in this officialdom, the situation was treacherous. No matter how comprehensive and flawless he was, he would not necessarily offend anyone.
At this time, as the two imperial edicts fell, the faces of the Yangzhou gentry changed. They looked at Yuan Jichong, who was "sitting at home behind closed doors, and trouble came from the sky." His thoughts were complicated, and then he looked at the high-spirited man holding the Emperor's Sword.
Uncle Yongning has some weird feelings in his heart.
In the carriage, Zhen Lan tilted her face, and her blood-red earrings swayed gently on her earlobes, shining in the sunlight, and asked in surprise: "Sister, why was the governor of Yangzhou dismissed from his post?"
The delicate lips of Zhen Qing's rose stamens evoked a touch of sarcasm, and she said: "Maybe you have been impeached?"
She guessed that it was probably his handiwork.
It's just that Yuan Jichong took good care of her Zhen family, but he just couldn't rub it in his eyes.
At this time, the young eunuch had finished delivering the imperial edict, and then he looked at Jia Heng and said, "Since Uncle Yongning has received the edict, can you prepare a boat? Our family will take a boat to Jinling later, so I have to say goodbye first."
At this time, Jia Heng advised: "My father-in-law, after traveling all the way, it is better to take a rest at the Yangzhou Post House and then go after lunch. We are still some time away from Jinling, so there is no rush."
Looking at the yellow silk scroll behind the knight, he secretly thought, what are you doing in Jinling?