Chapter 99 The Northern Envoy Returns to the South
White Horse Ferry, a huge official ship, forcefully "crowded" other ships away and berthed on the shore. The people on the ship were disembarking one after another. The leader was an old man who clearly belonged to an official family. He was dressed gorgeously. After several days of sailing, the journey
It was hard work, and my face looked a little haggard.
After stopping the ship and landing, the entourage was resting and making supplies at the port, while the old man went straight to Baima Post to rest and rest. He was also a senior official of the imperial court, and he could speak well in front of the emperor. He also returned from a mission and received
received the most respectful care from the local people.
This old man is no one else, but Wang Zhaoyuan, a bachelor of Chongzheng Palace and a doctor in Taizhong. Last year, he was sent as an envoy to the Liao Kingdom and returned the following year. This Wang Zhaoyuan was naturally the surrender minister of the Shu Kingdom and the one who took advantage of the Shu army.
That one.
Even now, many people still cannot understand how such an over-the-top embroidered pillow could gain the emperor's trust.
However, no matter how much criticism there is, it cannot affect the facts. It has been almost ten years since I entered the imperial court. Although I am not as powerful as during the Meng-Shu period, I still enjoy good treatment.
When I only regarded him as a counselor, I felt that this person was quite good. In Emperor Liu's view, Wang Zhaoyuan was indeed smart, well-informed, and his eloquence was outstanding. As long as such a person was placed in the right place, he would be a good person.
It can play an outstanding role.
For example, Wang Zhaoyuan was very knowledgeable in matters concerning the northern ethnic groups, and he grew up year by year. For this reason, he also specially learned the Khitan language and writing. After so many years, there were few people in the court who could surpass Wang Zhaoyuan in matters concerning the Khitans.
Well, you know, this is the fourth time that he has only sent an envoy to the north on behalf of the imperial court.
In the Baima Post, the post officials specially arranged a quiet place, where he could drink and taste the food and wine alone. To him, the noise and bustle in the post seemed not to exist.
Compared with being an official in Meng Shu and the Han Dynasty, Wang Zhaoyuan was obviously much calmer and lower-key. There was no way around it. As a surrendered minister, he was always bound by a set of invisible shackles.
And when this surrendered minister gained the favor of the emperor, which ordinary people could not get, the pressure from all aspects became even greater. In addition, the current officials of the Han Dynasty were not easy to do, and they were punished every year for various reasons.
There are quite a few people. Especially after entering the Kaibao Year, many issues that were not worth mentioning in the Qianyu era have received attention.
Especially nowadays, Dou Yi is in charge of the official department and Li Ye is in charge of the criminal department, and neither of them is easy to mess with. Dou Yi is well-known in the country for his integrity, while Li Guojiu is composed of Daozhou and provincial departments.
, his skills have already been displayed. The previous "Zhang Long'er case" in Jingzhong was a tough and severe punishment in his hands.
Take this moment as an example, Wang Zhaoyuan's calm eyes also showed a little worry from time to time. The reason for the worry, on this mission, came from the court.
This time as the Northern envoy, he set off in August last year. He stayed in Liao for more than half a year and has only returned now. As a result, someone in the court made trouble about this matter. There was no direct attack, but
A suspicion was raised that Wang Zhaoyuan had been in Khitan for a long time, and he might have the intention to betray the Han and surrender to the Liao Dynasty. In addition, he was a surrender minister...
Many times, such specious rumors have an extremely slanderous effect. After returning to Han Dynasty and coming south, I only learned about some of the previous situations after some setbacks.
For Wang Zhaoyuan, he naturally felt aggrieved. He had done his duty in the Han Dynasty, but there was always no shortage of people to target. In addition to the fact that he was overly favored in order to surrender, which aroused jealousy, it was also due to his admiration for politics.
The position of the Temple Bachelor.
Up to now, the official positions in Chongzheng Palace have been customized. There is a Chengzhi under the Grand Bachelor, supplemented by two bachelors, and then the Twelve Lang Officers. The Bachelor of Chongzheng Palace is a position of the fifth rank, and the status and power are temporary.
Not to mention, the advantage of being close to the emperor is something that many positions do not have.
In the eyes of many people, if just Wang Zhaoyuan can do it, they can do it too.
"Alas!" After drinking a glass of wine, Wang Zhaoyuan couldn't help but sigh heavily, with resentment looming on his old face. Today's Wang Zhaoyuan has passed the age of knowing his destiny. Compared with the high-spirited life of the past, he has a different image. Time has passed.
Often brings huge contrast.
"Your Majesty, Lu Duan, the magistrate of Huazhou, would like to see you!" While Wang Zhaoyuan was slowly drinking wine, the accompanying servant came to report.
"Huh?" Wang Zhaoyuan became interested, sneered, and said, "This is Lu Yuqing's brother, right? He has a brother who has won the Holy Heart, and he wants to come to cater to me?"
"After all, you are the emperor's envoy, and you are on a mission on behalf of the Han Dynasty. How can these local officials serve you carelessly?" the entourage complimented.
In the court, Wang Zhaoyuan may not be in a satisfactory situation, but at the local level, no one dares to neglect him. This is probably the advantage of a Beijing official, especially Wang Zhaoyuan, a Beijing official, who is also a bachelor of Chongzheng Palace and the official envoy to Liao.
make.
"Bring him in!" Wang Zhaoyuan smiled: "I want to see what gifts Lu Yuqing's brother has prepared..."
Wang Zhaoyuan sat at the table, holding a high posture, waiting for Lu Duan to enter, chewing the dishes slowly. Soon, Lu Duan's face that was neither happy nor angry was revealed, but he came with empty hands.
Seeing Wang Zhaoyuan who had not put down his wine glass, Lu Duan looked normal and bowed his hands: "I know about Lu Duan in Huazhou. I have met Wang Shijun!"
"Lü Zhizhou is exempt from the courtesy!" Wang Zhaoyuan also had a smile on his face, looked him up and down, and said: "Sure enough, he is a talented man and a rising star. He is in his early thirties and has been in office for six years, and he has become the governor of a state. This is
Today’s big men are rare!”
Hearing this, Lu Duan smiled slightly and said in a humble manner: "I feel that my moral character is shallow and I am not worthy of my position. I am also trembling with trepidation as I shoulder the responsibility!"
Wang Zhaoyuan smiled and shook his head: "I also met your brother in Chongzheng Hall, and he mentioned you. You are thick on the outside, but showy on the inside. Why should you be so humble?"
"I don't dare take it!" Lu Duan still had an inconvenient demeanor.
After waving his hand, Wang Zhaoyuan asked directly: "I sent you back to Liaonan just for a rest. I don't want to stay for a long time. What do you mean you came here?"
Lu Duan reported: "A letter has been sent to the camp, and the order will be conveyed to the envoy!"
With that said, Lu Duan waved, and a yamen officer came in carrying a tray with an edict on it. Seeing this, Wang Zhaoyuan's face suddenly became serious, and he immediately put down his wine glass and stood up. His movement was too hasty and the drink was spilled.
Half a cup.
After straightening his robe and clothes, Wang Zhaoyuan respectfully responded: "Your Majesty, Wang Zhaoyuan, has received the imperial edict!"
After receiving the edict, Wang Zhaoyuan opened it respectfully and read it word by word. His nervous expression turned into a touch of relief. Fortunately, it was not a bad thing, but he was overly worried.
Putting away the edict, Wang Zhaoyuan raised his eyes and looked at Lu Duan and said: "I have received the edict. If something happens, I need to trouble Lu Zhizhou!"
Upon hearing this, Lu Duan immediately said: "Please give me your orders!"
Wang Zhaoyuan said: "The mission abandoned its boat and changed its route. Please ask the prefecture to mobilize manpower to unload the belongings it carried as soon as possible. In addition, we will recruit several vehicles. All the expenses will be borne by the mission's public funds!"
"I'll go and make arrangements now!" It wasn't a difficult task, Lu Duan agreed calmly.
Soon, the Liao team, led by Wang Zhaoyuan, abandoned the boat and landed ashore, turned to the southeast, and chased for four days before catching up with the traveling camp. The edict from the traveling camp only revealed that Wang Zhaoyuan was about to return, and specially ordered people to do so.
An imperial edict was sent to him, calling him to the camp for an audience to see him again.
By the time Wang Zhaoyuan arrived, the imperial chariot had already arrived in Yuncheng County, Jezhou, and was boating on the Liangshan Mountain with his lovely wife and concubine.
