Chapter 280 Finalization
"Clan meeting?"
Early the next morning, Zheng Yi had received information from the Shadow Guard that Xu Mujun was going to hold a clan meeting.
He said nothing about it.
What the Xu family did, with his indulgence, had indeed crossed the red line.
It's not just the clan members' domineering behavior, killing Zhongliang, etc., but it also involves Xu Mujun himself.
Now Xu Mujun's reputation is really too great.
Decades of conquests in the south and in the north have caused many people, officials, and especially the military in several southern states to only know about Xu Mu's army but not about the imperial court.
The existence of Xu Mujun was like a big mountain weighing on Zheng Yi and the imperial court.
The master is shocked by his high achievements.
Of course, Zheng Yi was very relieved about Xu Mujun, but he couldn't stand up to other officials and relatives of the emperor.
Xu Mujun's self-destruction and the existence of his clansmen are the existence that balances Xu Mujun's reputation.
Today is the great dynasty.
Because Xu Mujun suddenly returned to Beijing, almost all civil and military officials went to court and discussed something in low voices.
“The Emperor has arrived!!!”
"I pay my respects to the Emperor, and may the Emperor live long live!!!"
"Everyone is safe."
"If you have a foundation, you will play early, but if you don't have a foundation, you will retreat."
After a few breaths of silence, Xu Mujun, who was at the forefront of the civil and military officials, came out first and said: "Your Majesty, I have my own story to tell you."
"Xu Qing, please speak."
"The battle situation in Xuzhou has been decided. King Chen has executed him, and the remaining bandits have fled in all directions. The imperial officers and soldiers will soon conquer Xuzhou."
Xu Mujun said respectfully: "But I am old and have hidden injuries. Now I am in the capital, so it is not convenient for me to command the southern armies."
"I request you to revoke the authority of the Grand Marshal of the World's Arms and Horses and the False Festival Yue, and re-appoint the Commander-in-Chief of the Southern Armies."
Zheng Yi said: "Accurate performance."
"Since Aiqing is not feeling well, she should take good care of herself in the capital."
"Thank you, Your Majesty!"
Under the examination of Xiong Gang, Tian Xingzi and other monks, Xu Mujun's soul was indeed irreversibly damaged.
There is only less than ten years left in his life.
In the past ten years, let Xu Mujun enjoy more happiness in Beijing.
The conversation between the monarch and his ministers caused the surrounding civil and military officials to look at each other.
What's going on?
Xu Mujun is going to retire?
Are you asking to be revoked from the post of Generalissimo of the World's Armed Forces?
Are you willing to give up military power?
This...
Is it that General Xu is noble and upright, or is it that... his great achievements shock the master?
Your Majesty is ready to deal with Xu Mujun?
Many people's eyes flickered, secretly guessing in their hearts.
There were also many people who looked at the people in front of the team and communicated secretly.
"Xu Qing."
Zheng Yi continued: "I don't know much about the military of the southern states. You are the commander-in-chief. Who can command the southern military now?"
"Your Majesty, now only Jiangzhou is left in the southern rebellion, and only Tianlong Temple is left among the leading rebels."
Xu Mujun said: "Among the armies in the south, whether it is General Miao Xiu, General Meng Guang, General Cui Xiawu, or General Guanshan, they are all skilled in military affairs and have experienced hundreds of battles, and they can all be the chief generals."
"Everything must be obeyed by His Majesty's orders."
"I'm asking Xu Qing for your opinion."
Xu Mujun's mind changed and he quickly replied: "General Cui Xiawu."
"Oh, why?"
"Although General Cui Xiawu is young, he has participated in several battles."
"The battle of Heishanguan, the battle of Manghuang two states, the pacification of Guanzhong, and the rebellion in Shuzhou were all led by General Cui Xiawu."
Xu Mujun continued: "Now on the Xuzhou battlefield, General Cui Xiawu is also involved in the overall situation, and he is very familiar with the military in Xuzhou, Jiangzhou and other places."
"General Cui Xiawu is the best candidate for the Jiangzhou war." As soon as he finished speaking, all the civil and military officials subconsciously started talking in low voices.
"General Xu actually recommended people from the Cui family. He is really... noble and upright!"
"I wonder how Mr. Cui will react?"
"In addition to Jiangzhou, the southern rebellion also includes Jingzhou Yunmengze..."
"Shh... let's see what the cabinet said?"
The civil and military officials discussed in low voices, Zheng Yi deliberately waited for more than ten seconds and then looked in the direction of the cabinet.
"Mr. Lu, what's the cabinet's opinion?"
Lu Xiangqing, who was already old, walked out tremblingly and said: "Your Majesty, the cabinet candidate is also General Cui Xiawu Cui."
"Okay, then Cui Xiawu will be appointed as the current commander-in-chief of the southern armies, and he will be in charge of suppressing the Tianlong Temple rebellion in Jiangzhou..."
"Report...!"
At this moment, an imperial guard walked in quickly, holding a memorial in his hand.
The strange thing is that the memorial is covered with white paper and has an unknown meaning.
Liu Chengen asked: "What's the matter?"
"Back to Your Majesty... Mr. Cui Jinghao is dead!"
In the thirteenth year of Zhengyong, November 25th.
Cui Jinghao, the former Shangshu of the Ministry of Justice and the first chief minister of the cabinet, died in his old house in Qinghe County.
The emperor issued an imperial edict that all funerals for Mr. Cui Jinghao would be presided over by the Ministry of Etiquette and he would be buried in the Cui family's ancestral grave in Qinghe.
November 28th.
Concubine Cui requested an order to return to her hometown to offer sacrifices, and the emperor agreed.
In the thirteenth year of Zhengyong, it was the first day of the twelfth lunar month.
The emperor issued an edict: "Heaven will carry the emperor, and the edict says:"
"I respect orthodox learning, show sympathy for the mature, and express my kindness during my lifetime. Cui Jinghao, the great scholar of your former cabinet, is a man of broad knowledge and a strong official. He has deep roots in learning and has the true blood of sages. His ambition is unimpeded. , firmly uphold the integrity of morality, write down the truth first and selflessly, and then learn from it. ”
"Purity and chastity are submissive to Shu, and it is sweet to retreat peacefully. I think of you for your hard work, and it is appropriate to praise me. I would like to give you the posthumous title of 'Wen Ding'. I express my gratitude to Xi Maoen, and use it to highlight the family members. They lie in the secluded room and forever give me the light of pine and juniper. The descendants of Chui Er will be favored by Yun Qi forever."
"Nine plains can be made, and it is so impressive."
Wen Ding, making great considerations to calm the people is called Ding; pure behavior and dissatisfaction is called Ding; bringing peace to the people and making great considerations is called Ding; and the law of calming the people is called Ding in ancient times.
This posthumous title is a first-class good posthumous title.
After hearing this posthumous title, countless subjects respectfully greeted His Majesty and knelt down to thank His Majesty.
Especially the Cui clan members and Cui clan officials shouted long live the mountain.
Looking at the letter handed over by the Cui clan, Zheng Yi also sighed secretly and shook his head.
A few years ago, Cui Jinghao was implicated in the rebellion of the puppet Yan Dynasty. Not only did he lose his position as Shangshu of the Ministry of Justice and Assistant Minister of the Cabinet, but he also paid the price of 200,000 acres of criminal land before he succeeded in becoming an official.
Logically speaking, Cui Jinghao is a guilty person, and he is also the first high-ranking official to pay the "criminal field". He will be recorded in the history books and will be infamy for thousands of years.
But the reason why Zheng Yi gave him the title of 'Wen Ding' was a recognition of his contribution.
After all, Cui Jinghao made a lot of contributions in the early days of Emperor Zhengyong's accession to the throne.
Especially when Zheng Yi was leading the court, he also came up with many ideas that helped him stabilize the court.
The most important thing is that he is Cui Xiabing's grandfather.
This alone is enough.
"Huh..."
He breathed a long sigh of relief and let out all the worries in his heart.
As time goes by, each and every familiar figure will leave him.
Whether they are friends or enemies, familiar or unfamiliar people, they will all become passers-by.
Arriving at Bai Yujing's secret room, there was a stunning young girl lying on a large stone bed.
Above the girl's head, a scroll floated gently in mid-air, sealing off the girl's surroundings.
"Emperor Dog...let me go!"
(End of chapter)