Chapter 419 Proclamation
After breakfast, Zhao Zhen fell asleep again, and then went to the front hall.
Everyone on the campus saw him and rushed over. Bao Xu asked: "Is there a place for the high officials to go?"
Zhao Zhen said: "A few days ago, Kong Hou, the magistrate of Yuncheng County, wrote a letter saying that there were thieves hiding in Yuntai Gang and Duozi Mountain within the territory. , although the number is small, it is a hidden danger. Now that the land and population of Yuncheng County have been registered, I want to mobilize Liu Tang and others to go and suppress the bandits. , Secondly, we need to clean up the beasts in the mountains.”
“There is no need to mobilize many soldiers and horses, just mobilize the Shenji Battalion to go together.”
Bao Xu said: "It's a pity that a villain can't protect a high official."
Zhao Zhen asked: "Brother Yan Shude is going to visit relatives, the village still needs your protection."
Said, Zhao Zhen Zhen ordered the Shenji Camp, the Flag Protector City and the [Green Banner and Willow Leaf City], and the [Red Flag Daughter City] with insufficient personnel to pack their bags and assemble in front of the village in half an hour to set off. In addition to the generals in command of each battalion, the accompanying heroes included four people from Shezhou.
While talking, Zhao Zhen saw Ding An walking in from outside the village. Ding An said: "Your Majesty, this is a pigeon letter from Fan County."
Zhao Zhen took the pigeon letter and opened it to read it, but it was sent by Wang Lun, the county magistrate. The letter said: The angel has arrived in Fan County, and Chao Gai's regiment training envoys will escort him. He will arrive at Liangshan in the next two days.
After Zhao Zhen saw it, he said to everyone: "It seems that the winter hunt will be postponed for a few days."
After hearing this, Yu Baosi said: "The senior officials are going to fight to conquer Songjiang in Qingzhou. My younger brother You have never gone into battle, but this time you want to use me as the vanguard."
Bao Xu said: "You are a high-ranking official in the guard. How can I be the leader of the battle? "Be a pioneer."
Zhao Zhen said: "What kind of war can there be in Fan County? We are waiting for the imperial edict to conquer Songjiang. In the next two days, the angel will come to deliver the order. In this way, this winter hunting will be carried out." Let's wait for two days. Today, all the brothers are preparing for the winter hunting. I took out ten pieces of exquisite gold and silver jewelry newly made by Zheng Tianshou from the warehouse. "
Everyone. After hearing this, he agreed with a bang and went down to prepare.
Zhao Zhen sent people to summon Xiao Rang, Pei Xuan, Jiang Jing, and Zhu Wu to discuss matters, and also made preparations to welcome the angel.
After a while, the four people together with Liu Huiniang came to sit down in the hall. Zhao Zhen told the news. Everyone thought for a moment. Xiao Rang was the first to say: "There are quite a few people here, except for the craftsmen who can be seen. As for his family, there is no hope for anything else."
Pei Xuan said: "There must be many words of praise in this imperial edict, but as for other things, we don't have to expect too much. After all, we are just Ji Mizhou. , and never offered it as an offering, the imperial court has always been like this. "
Xiao Rang said: "After the book is made, there are also etiquette in it. We can't use etiquette. I heard that there is a man in Yuncheng County. Mr. Wang Gong seems to know, so why not invite the counselor?"
Pei Xuan shook his head and said: "I have also seen the prefect of the state welcome the imperial edict and make a letter. The prefect should lead the officials to carry out the administration with dignity. The bridge welcomed Ning, returned to Zhenya Bridge, got off the sedan chair, and led the palace to announce the imperial edict. "
"Then he announced the act of the Chunting Pavilion, led all the officials to pay homage to the incense case, held the incense, and led the inspector to the book-making pavilion. He stood on the left, and the judge stood on the right. Standing in the south, Si Bin asked the prefect to move forward. The left mater was facing north, facing the chapan, who knelt down to make the book. Go to the right and pray to the north, opposite to the judiciary. Kneel down to make the book. The judiciary kneels to receive the wat. Everyone bows down. He stands in front of the case of Xing Taishou Guixiang. The judiciary holds the book and makes the book. When he goes up to announce the system, he stands in the south. After reading, he comes down from the stage to hold the hand. In the Cai Pavilion of Feng'an where the book was made, the inspector was restored, and the prefect led the officials to pay their respects again. "
Zhao Zhen frowned and said, "This is too complicated."
Pei Xuandao said: "This is the intention of the imperial court. The grand and complicated welcoming ceremony for local officials is just to promote the imperial court's control of the local area. In case the people only know that there are parents and officials, but not the emperor."
Seeing that Zhao Zhen seemed to be unwilling, Jiang Jing said: "Officials, although the welcoming ceremony is complicated, it is not unavoidable. Now Liangshan is building a city wall, and it is incomplete everywhere. For this reason, he appealed to the angel . Then invite the two battalions of cavalry troops from the left and right cavalry camps, fully equipped, to meet them ten miles out of the city, and go straight to the village to receive the order. "
Zhao Zhen said: "This is the best. It can save trouble and show the majesty of the sergeant."
Xiao Rang hesitated to speak. Seeing that no one objected, he stopped mentioning it.
After some discussion, everyone decided to let the left and right Yongqi battalions set off in advance to meet the angels on the road.
Pei Xuan led people to arrange the incense table. There was no need for people to watch, only two battalions from Chongfengdu watched the ceremony at the school ground.
Liu Huiniang said at this time: "My lord, do you know who the angel who came to announce the decree is?"
Zhao Zhen shook his head and said: "It was not mentioned in the pigeon letter. The left and right are just the edicts of the DPRK. I think they have something to do with Privy Tong."
Liu Huiniang said: "Many of the good men here are wanted, I'm afraid. It’s not that the court knows nothing, but it’s still difficult to show it to the public. We should also pay attention to this if we pretend not to know each other.”
Everyone nodded after hearing this. yes. Even though we are in Ji Mizhou, we still need to have some superficial respect.
However, for this Tokyo group, the angel who delivered the message was not what Zhao Zhen had guessed. This man did have a scientific background, a disciple of the emperor, and his surname was Hou. I came here with a secret official order and wanted to inspect Liangshan.
In addition, Cai Taishi's Mansion sent Zhang Qianban and Gaodian Shuai's Mansion sent Li Yuhou, but Tong Guan never sent anyone over. The two accompanied Hou Xuanzhi on the road and also wanted to observe.
After all, Song Jiang was conquered twice, and the remaining troops lost troops and generals. The biggest result was Liangshan Prefecture, which was least valued by the imperial court.
On the third day, the angel finally arrived belatedly. According to the agreement, Baishi Manor was decorated with five-color silk and satin, hanging flowers in the halls and halls. Wang Tianba, Tang Bin and other officials met the angels and escorted them all the way into the White Rock Manor campus. Hou Meng and others entered the village with the imperial edict and arranged the incense table in the dragon pavilion.
Zhao Zhen led the generals from Xiao Rang to Zhu Wu, Cheng Wan'er and other wives and concubines, and knelt down facing north in order, while Pei Xuan paid his respects. After paying homage, Hou Meng faced south and stood on the left side of the Long Pavilion. He unfolded the edict and was about to read it out. Li Yuhou behind him suddenly said: "Zhao Observer, why don't you invite all the senior citizens in the city to come forward and listen?" "Edict?"
Pei Xuan on the side scolded: "Who are you, dare to interrupt in front of the imperial edict?"
Li Yuhou said: "I am Li Yan, the Marquis of Yu, Taishi Mansion. Under the order of the Grand Master, escort the angel.”
Pei Xuandao said: "Even so, you are not allowed to talk nonsense in front of Hou Xuanzhi."
"Now Liangshan Prefecture has been delayed in order to conquer Songjiang River. The construction of the prefecture city has been delayed. Now, before it freezes, the corvee is being collected. , step up the construction of the city wall to prevent small groups of thieves from infiltrating."
After hearing this, Li Yuhou took a step back. Only then did Hou Meng read out:
Zhi said: In order to respect the Heavenly Patriarch, I am here to show you Hongji, but Lai Jiehong is the one who praises Xie's great cause. Recently, there have been many warnings in the border court, and the country is in Shaoning. You have arranged for Zhao Ze to travel across the mountains and rivers, overcome dangers, and successfully kill the captives and pull out the city. I am very grateful to you.
Today, I am specially sent to announce the edict to Hou Meng, hold the edict in his hand, and give Zhao Ze gold and silver, robes and satin, famous horses, clothes and armor, royal wine and other things to show his merit. Here, the powerful thief Song Jiang caused chaos in Qingzhou and overthrew the city. Zhao Ze was ordered to be the vanguard of the Eastern Capital, General Dingyuan, and command the Liangshan troops to conquer Song Jiang.
You officers and men, if you work together and are loyal, will be rewarded for your merits. Troops will still be sent to defend the captured prefectures and counties. After they are stabilized, additional officials will be appointed. The leader of the three armies, under the command of Zhao Ze, captured the troops in the prefectures and counties invaded by Song Jiang, gave them rewards, and made a record of them.
The prisoners who were originally on the run miss Wu Song, Lu Zhishen and others. They have always been loyal and did not commit violence. They have made meritorious service in the Songjiang expedition and are determined to serve. Although they commit evil crimes, they all have their own reasons, and it is deeply merciful to observe their true feelings.
I am sending a special messenger to Hou Meng to go to Liangshan in person with the edict to pardon all the crimes committed by the meritorious officials. How wonderful you are! Special edict.
The winter month of the first year of Xuanhe.
After Hou Meng read the edict, Zhao Zhen and other mountains shouted long live and thanked him.
Hou Meng issued three more imperial edicts and read them out in public. They indeed made Zhao Zhen's three concubines, Liu Huiniang and Hu Sanniang, Chen Liqing, a concubine.
After the two received the order, Hou Meng took gold, silver, satin and other items and delivered them to Zhao Zhen one by one. The items include: two hundred taels of gold, one thousand taels of silver, ten brocades inside and outside, a set of brocade robes, a third-order iron-spine horse with silver mane, a third-order black lacquer Shunshui mountain armor, and one hundred bottles of royal wine.
Finally, I took out Ruren's coat, Tie Zhai, Ju Yi, Zhu Yi, Dianchai ceremonial clothes and ordinary clothes. Liu Huiniang, Hu Sanniang and Chen Liqing stepped forward to take them.
Zhao Zhen paid his respects again, and then invited Hou Meng and his party to go to the hall. The craftsmen who came with the army would be taken over by the weapons supervisor. There are also arrangements for guarding the Imperial Guard.
Cheng Wan'er and others had different expressions. After saluting, they went on.
Zhao Zhen held a grand banquet and took turns holding the candles. Bragging in front of the hall. What was served was meat mountain and wine sea. The hospitality is over, send the angel to rest.
Zhao Zhen drank the sobering soup, cheered up, and said to Xiao Rang: "Brother Xiao Rang, this Hou Meng is quite kind and his words are respectful. I hate this Li Yuhou and Zhang Ganban. The words are all temptations. At the banquet, he was so shameless that he asked for imperial wine. This wine was given by the emperor, and my brothers have never drunk it. A little Yuhou actually dared to ask for it. "
Xiao. He gave way and said: "The King of Hell is easy to meet, but the devil is difficult to deal with. I'm afraid that he will slander him in front of the grand master when he is being treated like this."
"These guys actually want to inspect tomorrow. Sergeant, it seems that he also wants to find out the details of us."
Zhao Zhen said: "The inspection of the sergeants is exactly what I want. The two cavalry troops and the heavy front troops who showed up today will be gathered at the front tomorrow. I am a brave man from the countryside who wears rattan armor and holds a simple sword. He only said that the weapons were insufficient, but he also told the court that it was not easy for me. ”
After hearing this, everyone nodded in agreement.
Zhu Wudao: "I will send people to go to various villages to deliver orders and select strong men. Let the angels see that our soldiers dare to fight, but we are short of weapons. This can also be used to evade the number of troops."< br>
The newly arrived Pang Wanchun said at this time: "Senior officials, Li Yuhou and Zhang Qianban are two birds of a feather, their eyes are higher than their heads, they are very arrogant, and they don't take us seriously at all. When he left, the villain went to ambush him on land, shot him with an arrow, and did not kill him. He only shot off one of his arms with a chisel arrow."
"Back to the capital, these two mutilated men. , It will definitely not be welcomed by the master."
Chao Gai shouted: "Brother, this is true. These two birdmen were restless along the way. Wen Xi only looks at people with his nose, and if he doesn’t think he is an angel follower, the boss will not spare him.”
Zhao Zhen shook his head and said: "In the realm of Liangshan, it is always inappropriate for angels to be attacked."
Pang Wanchun heard this and spat: "Count him on his luck."
After deliberation, everyone About to disperse. Bai Sheng, who was patrolling outside, came in, walked up to Zhao Zhen, and whispered a few words.
After hearing this, Zhao Zhen frowned and said: "Brothers, according to the discussion, prepare to review the army tomorrow. The four brothers Xiao Rang, Pei Xuan, Jiang Jing, and Chao Gai are staying, and there is one more A few brothers need to plan something difficult."
After the heroes dispersed, Zhao Zhen told Bai Sheng what he said.
After hearing this, everyone also frowned.
Xiao Rang was the first to speak: "Yong'er is so bold here. We have just captured four of his cities and killed and captured the four big bosses Xu Pingsheng, Han Tongyin, Wu Qian, and Wang Feibao. How dare he come here? Liangshan pays homage to the high official."
Pei Xuandao: "Since he is bringing a gift, I am afraid he is here to seek peace."
Jiang Jingdao: "Now that the angel is here, what if I bump into him. "It's not hard to say."
"That's the thing to worry about." Xiao Rang said.
Zhao Zhen said: "Fortunately, Brother Bai Sheng is smart. In the future, Yong'er and his entourage will be sent to the Red Leaf Barracks for supervision. Don't worry about the two sides bumping into each other. After inspecting the soldiers tomorrow, I will ask Brother Chao Gai to escort the angels out of the country."
"Yong'er and his party came to meet the angels after they were sent away. I also want to hear what Song Jiang's idea is."
Xiao Rang said: "High official , dispatch a team of heavy front sergeants, and ask Brother Bao Xu to come and take charge. We must not let Lai Yong'er cause trouble."
After hearing this, Zhao Zhen nodded. Someone went to inform Bao Xu.
Then, Zhao Zhen said to Xiao Rang: "Yong'er has many tricks up his sleeves, and one person still needs to find out his purpose."
Xiao Rang said: "I'm going to take a trip tonight."
Zhao Zhen nodded after hearing this.
Chao Gai said: "Speaking of which, if Yong'er knew that Angel and his entourage were here, this group of people would probably take action. If they attacked Angel on the way and were killed by us, even though they were obviously The failure of our guards will only show Song Jiang's arrogance. The angel will definitely report it to the emperor, which will show our sincerity."
After hearing this, everyone thought deeply, discussed it, and made a plan.
Pei Xuan pondered for a moment and said, "Official, there is one more thing that I have to say."
Zhao Zhendao: "Brother, tell me directly if you have anything to say."
Pei Xuandao: "Today's canonization of the three ladies as Ruren is a favor from the court, but for high-ranking officials, they need to pay more attention."
Seeing that Zhao Zhen was puzzled, Pei Xuan frowned and said: "Official, these words should not be spoken by a villain. It's just that since ancient times, there have been distinctions between concubines and concubines, and there is an order of hierarchy. Now the three ladies have to serve. There will be many variables in your life in the future, so officials should pay more attention." Zhao Zhen naturally knew what Pei Xuan meant. Thinking of the three people being awarded the imperial edict, the expressions of the other wives and concubines were indeed different.
Zhao Zhen said: "I wrote it down."
(End of this chapter)