Datou was the first to enter, followed by dozens of generals who had been ordered in critical situations. In order to ensure the safety of everyone, there were also two thousand Yulin troops in robes and armor riding horses.
Not only were the others worried that Datou would encounter misfortune on the way, but Datou was also worried that an accident would happen if the group went deep alone. When the two parties met, they all breathed a sigh of relief. Datou immediately introduced the group to the general who came to take over the army. The leader knew him.
It was the young man who led him to see the emperor that day. When the palace was in crisis, it was this man who broke out to ask for help. He was the emperor's confidant. His surname was Fan and his given name was Jingming.
Fan Jingming was the commander-in-chief of Qingyang appointed by the emperor. He was granted the rank of General Huaihua and was promoted to the third rank. Perhaps because he had experienced the disadvantages of being a military envoy during the Jiedushi period, the emperor did not appoint him as the envoy to Qingyang this time.
The five generals and twenty-eight generals under Fan Jingming all came from the Yulin Army. The Yulin Army was loyal to the emperor when the emperor was weak, so the emperor naturally trusted them the most.
Fan Jingming and his entourage were not only accompanied by two thousand Yulin troops to protect them, but also several eunuchs traveling in carriages. These eunuchs usually lived deep in the palace and lived in luxury. They had never experienced such a fast and bumpy journey, and were tortured and exhausted, and their spirits were apathetic.
These eunuchs came to deliver the order. After both parties greeted each other with courtesy, the leading eunuch came forward and said, "The emperor has an order. Please accept it from Mr. Li and his subordinates."
Hearing the eunuch's words, Fan Jingming and others all knelt down and shouted, "Long live my emperor." ??
When the decree was announced, everyone present had to kneel down to receive him, so Yang Kai and Datou also knelt down. Yu Yi was a monk and did not need to kneel to receive him. Although Shi Xuanming was expelled from the Shaolin Temple, he did not kneel down. He was just worried.
He followed Batulu who came out to watch the fun. He didn't understand the etiquette and rules of the court, so after looking around, he finally lay down.
The eunuch unfolded the imperial edict and recited it loudly, "Under my sect, Mr. Li, the Minister of Household Affairs and the Censor, is unparalleled in wisdom and bravery. He has made great contributions in suppressing rebellions. He was promoted to the first rank and was given the title of Crown Prince and Grand Master. The Censor Yang Kai was promoted to the fifth rank for his meritorious service in suppressing the rebellion.
, was awarded the title of General Yulin. Yushi Fu Datou made meritorious service in suppressing the rebellion, was promoted to the fifth rank, and was granted the title of General Yulin. Si Zhiyuyi of Dali Temple was promoted to the fifth rank, was promoted to the rank of General Yulin, and was transferred to the Yushitai for his meritorious service in suppressing the rebellion.
The official of Yushitai quickly released Xuanming, and for his meritorious service in suppressing the rebellion, he was promoted to the fifth rank, and was awarded the title of General Yulin. I admire this."
"Long live my emperor, long live, long live." Everyone shouted in unison and stood upright.
"Master Li, all gentlemen," Fan Jingming and others shouted
Hand said, "The military situation is urgent. Please change your court uniforms and go to the military camp as soon as possible to announce the handover."
After Fan Jingming finished speaking, he pointed to the two big bundles placed aside, indicating that he had brought everyone's official uniforms.
"The body of the rebel rebel is in the west chamber," he raised his hand and pointed to the west, "you can move it out and take it to the military camp later to shock the public. Let's go change clothes and be back in a moment."
Fan Jingming nodded in agreement, ordered everyone to move the body, and then led everyone into the hall to change into official uniforms.
Yu Yi, a woman, went to the west wing, and the rest of them all went to the east wing.
"I am a monk and cannot be an official." Shi Xuanming was troubled.
While changing clothes, he said, "You also said that practice is not about chanting sutras, eating fast, and taking good care of yourself. It is about helping the world and saving people, accumulating virtue and doing good deeds. There is a saying in law and government. People are good to one person, and officials are good to others. For the benefit of the people, you should be this official.
Alright."
Seeing that Shi Xuanming still had a worried look on his face, Datou spoke up from the side and said, "Master, what you are saying is, master, those warriors who enjoy grudges and enjoy the mountains and plains are selfish people who don't care about the life and death of the people. You won't do the same."
So narrow-minded."
"Don't blame me." Shi Xuanming glanced at his head displeased.
Shi Xuanming was unhappy, but after hesitation he started to change clothes.
"What does the imperial court mean by conferring the rank of General Yu Lin on us?" Yang Kai looked at.
"This is a useless military attache position. I don't really want to transfer you to the Yulin Army," he said. "The imperial court gives you such an official position mainly so that you can lead troops with me on expeditions in the future."
"Lao Wu, do you want to lead the troops to fight?" Batulu asked curiously.
"No, no, no, I am serving in Chang'an, and there is another person who leads the troops in the war," he shook his head and said, "However, Zhang Shanzhenzhen was named the Grand Master, and this time the court also named me the Crown Prince and Grand Master. The intention is also very obvious.
I regard him as the successor of Zhang Shanzhen."
After saying that, he asked Datou, who was helping him put on his official uniform, "What do you think?
Have you reached the emperor?"
"I saw it," Datou nodded. "When he learned that we had killed Yang Fugong and seized Qingyang's military power, the emperor was overjoyed and applauded him repeatedly."
After nodding, he didn't ask any more questions. After changing into his official uniform, he pulled Batulu aside and said, "Senior Brother, do you want to hoe the strong and support the weak, suppress bandits and catch thieves?"
"Think about it, do you also want to be an official for me?" Batulu's eyes shone.
"Yes," nodded, "that Su Pingcuo once gave you half a piece of bread when you were in trouble. We can't forget his kindness. This man is smarter, but he is timid. I am going to let him go to Suzhou.
When you become an official, I know that you have a chivalrous heart. I am going to let you go to Suzhou with him and be a policeman to catch the head, eliminate violence and bring good to the people. Are you willing?"
"I would, but I won't be able to be with you." Batulu was a little disappointed.
"We are brothers from the same school, and we are close relatives," he said with a frown, "If you follow me, no matter how good you are, people will say that you have taken advantage of me and gained my influence. You have to avoid suspicion.
where."
"That makes sense." Batulu nodded.
Then he said, "I have to tell you something clearly in advance. Once you become an official, you can no longer run around. You have to stay in Suzhou honestly. If I find a chance, I will go to Suzhou to see you. If you miss me
Now, you can ask Su Pingcuo to write the letter for me."
"Okay." Batulu nodded again.
He said again, "Try not to let others know about our relationship. I am an official in the imperial court and have offended many people. If they know about our relationship, please don't go over to plot against you. You just stay in Suzhou honestly. Then
The important task of suppressing local bandits and catching thieves will be left to you."
"I went to Suzhou with my master back then. It was a nice place. I never heard of bandits." Batulu scratched his head.
"It's happened in the past few years." He joked casually.
"Okay, when should we leave?" Batulu asked.
He said, "We will go to the military camp in the east of the city in a moment. After we leave, you will wait at the house. I will ask Su Pingcuo to come to you. The two of you will leave the city from the south gate and rush to Suzhou together. Is there anything in the commander's house?
I don’t have enough gold and silver. I’ll give it to you in the next few days.
You collect some and put them under the bed where you sleep. Remember to take them with you when the time comes and use them as travel expenses."
"Leave just now?" Batulu was a little surprised.
"Yes, after helping them hand over military power, we have to rush back to Chang'an immediately." He said.
At this time, Yang Kai and others had already changed into official uniforms, and Fan Jingming and others were also waiting in the courtyard. They could no longer say goodbye to Baturudo, and after a brief goodbye, they went out with everyone and came to Fuqian Street.
Su Pingcuo has been leading troops from the city to enforce martial law in the past few days. When he saw a large group of Yulin troops coming, he knew that his errands here had been completed, so he lifted the martial law and led his troops to a nearby place to wait for orders.
Fan Jingming led the Yulin Army first, followed by the soldiers and horses led by Su Pingcuo. On the way to the military camp, he told Su Pingcuo a few words and asked him to leave first after returning to the military camp and come to the Commander's Mansion to meet with Batu.
Lu will join him and then go to Suzhou together. After he returns, he will immediately ask the Ministry of Personnel to send his transfer documents to Suzhou.
Since Su Pingcuo did not have the transfer order from the court, in order to prevent officials from interrogating and blocking him along the way, he wrote a note for the two of them early and stamped it with the official seal of the censor. Although the censor did not have the power to appoint officials, it did have the power to impeach.
The power of removal is greater than the authority of the Ministry of Household Affairs.
Qingyang's garrison was located in the east of the city. When they arrived outside the city, Su Pingcuo led his troops and horses first, leading the Yulin Army into the military camp in a mighty manner.
The entire Qingyang camp was leaderless at this time, so naturally no one would come forward to stop him. Fan Jingming and his entourage came to the commander's camp, beat drums and raised tents, summoned all the captains in the camp, displayed the body of the slain general in public, and the eunuch read out the imperial edict and stated Yang
The culpability of Shouxin and others was announced, and the appointment of the new general was announced.
When Fan Jingming summoned the lieutenant colonel of the camp, Su Pingcuo quietly left the military camp under Fan Jingming's instruction and went to the commander's mansion to meet with Batulu.
The generals of each department and their subordinate generals took over smoothly, the military power changed hands, and the day changed.
Knowing that there were a lot of things that Fan Jingming needed to deal with next, he declined Fan Jingming's invitation to hold a banquet to see him off.
These two thousand Yulin troops were direct soldiers sent by the imperial court to Fan Jingming and would not return to Chang'an. Fan Jingming's offer to send troops to escort was rejected, so he changed back into civilian clothes and mounted his horse to return with Yang Kai and others at sunset...