At this time, the three routes of the Huai'an Army all had enough generals to take charge of the army. Therefore, Ling Su, Xue Wei and other three people quickly returned to Jinan. After half a day of preparation, the group climbed on their mounts and set off back to Jian. Kang.
It was the twelfth lunar month of winter, and Shen Yi was originally worried about whether Li Yu could bear the hardship of riding a horse in winter. However, this Yue prince did not have the elegance of a clan member. On the contrary, he was proficient in bow and horse and followed Shen Yi and others very quickly. Got the road.
It is worth mentioning that Ye Chan did not ride back to Jiankang with Shen Yi this time.
The reason is naturally because she is pregnant.
Although she has not shown her pregnancy yet, it is definitely not feasible to ride a horse with high intensity in winter, so Shen Yi arranged a carriage and escort for her to slowly return to Jiankang.
If she leaves like this, her speed will definitely be much slower. She may not be able to return to Jiankang before the Chinese New Year. However, she is pregnant. At the beginning of next year, she will probably not be able to go north with Shen Yi. She will have to stay in Jiankang'an. The fetus nourishes the fetus.
Without Ye Chan to follow, the group of people were all young men, so the riding speed was naturally not too slow. From Jinan to Jiankang, it was more than 1,200 miles, and they only rode for seven or eight days before reaching Jiankang Prefecture. within the territory.
This is still the body of the King of Yue that Shen Yi and others are looking after. If the cavalry in the army is marching at the same speed, as long as they change horses at the stations along the way, there will be no problem in traveling 200 miles a day.
The more powerful ones can even ride up to three hundred miles.
On the morning of the 23rd of the twelfth lunar month, Shen Yi and his party had already seen Jiankang City from a distance.
At this moment, they were on the official road, which was still more than ten miles away from Jiankang. On both sides of the official road, many people could already be seen. They did not rush on the road, but were waiting on both sides of the road, looking forward to it from time to time.
Xue Wei followed Shen Yi, wiped his face that was dry due to the cold wind, and asked: "Sir, why are there so many people, seem to be waiting for someone?"
Because the King of Yue was accompanying him, the title "Mr. Shen" must not be called anymore. Along the way, Master Shen's three subordinates were all addressed as adults.
Mr. Shen looked at it and shook his head slightly: "The Chinese New Year is coming soon, and there are always family members returning to their hometowns. I guess they are here to welcome their families."
King Li Yu of Yue heard the conversation between the two people, suddenly smiled and said: "We did not hide our itinerary along the way. These people may be waiting for Zhongcheng."
Shen Yi was stunned: "What are you doing to welcome me?"
Prince Yue shook his head and said softly: "Zhongcheng, why do you have to pretend to be confused? You went north to win consecutive battles and boosted the morale of the people. Now you have regained Shandong. At this time, your reputation among the people is already the best in this dynasty."
Only then did Shen Yi suddenly realize.
Unknowingly, he had become a famous official in the Hongde Dynasty. He was famous not only in the government and the public, but also among the people, and his stories were spread everywhere.
But it’s not surprising when you think about it.
Fame, fame, merit and fame are inseparable.
Now that he is sinking someone's reputation, I'm afraid he can be as good as when Prince Yue was alive in another world.
But at this moment, they were all in plain clothes and no one recognized them. They just stared blankly for a while and then continued on their way.
After walking three or four miles further, Shen Yi saw from a distance that several eunuchs were riding towards him on horseback. When they got closer, Mr. Shen saw clearly that it was the eunuch Gao Ming who had arrived in person.
Shen Yi and his party stopped their horses and dismounted one after another.
Even Li Yu, the king of Yue, also dismounted.
After Eunuch Gao approached, he bowed and saluted from a distance. When he got closer, he knelt on the ground with a plop, kowtowed and said, "Second Master."
Several eunuchs also knelt down and kowtowed to Li Yu, calling him "Prince."
No matter what identity Shen Yi is at this moment, and no matter how powerful Gao Ming is, his identity is always that of a slave of the Li family. Especially now, Emperor Hongde can completely control the court, and there is no possibility of any eunuchs taking over power. Gao Ming When meeting the Li family, they naturally have to salute as a domestic slave.
Li Yu stepped forward, helped him up, and said with a smile: "Eunuch Gao is too polite."
"It seems that the emperor already knows that we are back."
Gao Ming stood up and said respectfully: "Yes, Your Majesty, together with his ministers, is waiting for the Second Master and Shen Zhongcheng at Shiliting Pavilion."
Li Yu turned around, looked at Shen Yi behind him, and said with emotion: "Zhong Cheng's kindness and honor cannot be greater."
Shen Yi's heart tightened, and then he raised his hand to Gao Ming and said, "Eunuch Gao."
Gao Ming lowered his head and returned the gift: "Thank you, Mr. Zhongcheng."
Shen Yi smiled bitterly and said: "We planned to enter the city quietly, but why did we create such a big battle..."
Eunuch Gao smiled and said to Shen Yi: "Zhongcheng, this is a major event for the imperial court. It must be done in a big way and be widely known all over the world. Otherwise, I will not be able to show off my magnanimity, and I will not be able to show off my grandeur. Your Majesty, come out and treat your important ministers with courtesy."
Having said this, he waved to the eunuchs behind him. Several eunuchs brought up several sets of clothes and handed them to Shen Yi and others. Then they each held up a curtain to surround Shen Yi.
"Zhongcheng, this is the python robe I took from your home yesterday. You can put it on before you go to see His Majesty."
Eunuch Gao paused and then said: "This horse also needs to be replaced, and replaced with a more energetic one."
He looked at several pieces of clothing and added: "General Ling, General Su, and General Xue also need to change into their respective official uniforms."
After saying these words, he exited the curtain, walked to Li Yu, lowered his head and said, "Second Master, do you want to change clothes?"
Li Yu thought for a while and then said: "I shouldn't steal Shen Zhongcheng's limelight, but since I'm going to meet the emperor, I can't neglect it. Have you brought my clothes?"
"I brought it with me. I'm afraid it won't fit me. It's also the regular clothes I bought from the princess yesterday."
Li Yu said: "I'm determined."
After a while, everyone put on new clothes, got hot water, washed their faces, and arranged their hair that was blown away by the cold wind.
Everyone seemed much more energetic.
Especially Shen Yi.
Although he is a little darker than before, he looks healthier, especially his physical fitness, which is much better than when he was studying. After changing into a python robe, he sits upright on the horse and looks extremely majestic.
Li Yu was also wearing a four-clawed robe. The two of them stood together, almost as if they were wearing matching clothes.
Ling Su changed into the regular uniform of a second-grade military attache.
Su Ding and Xue Wei were dressed in the uniforms of third-rank military attachés.
After everyone changed their clothes, Eunuch Gao nodded with satisfaction and said: "Zhongcheng, there is only one or two miles to go from Shiliting to here. I will go back to serve you first and wait for you in front."
He bowed to Li Yu again and said, "Second Master, I will take my leave now."
Prince Yue nodded quickly: "It's up to you, Eunuch Gao."
Although there was a huge difference in status between the two, Li Yu did not dare to embarrass Gao Ming. After all, in terms of real power, Eunuch Gao had an infinite victory over him.
After Gao Ming and the other eunuchs left, Shen Yi and others remounted their horses and looked at each other.
Xue Wei swallowed and whispered: "Sir, is your Majesty waiting for us in front?"
Shen Yi said "hmm", turned back to look at his three subordinates, and ordered: "For a moment, don't be rude, don't lose face to the Huai'an army, but don't take credit for yourself."
"If you don't know what to do, just follow me."
All three people nodded.
"I obey my orders!"
So everyone rode on horseback again.
After walking less than a mile, a group of forbidden troops came forward. The leader, Qianhu, knelt in front of Shen Yi's horse and showed respect.
"Sir, we are ordered to guard your honor!"
After that, these forbidden troops lined up directly on both sides of Shen Yi to protect Shen Yi and others.
Several Shen flags were raised high by the imperial guards and fluttered in the wind.
Mr. Shen was riding on his horse, looking up at these Shen flags, and felt a little dazed for a moment.
Even a little arrogant.
But soon, the accumulation of two lifetimes allowed him to suppress these emotions.
At this time, the people on both sides of the road had also discovered these Shen flags. After seeing Shen Yi and others, they didn't know which one was Mr. Shen who had regained Shandong. They didn't care about the many, and they all crowded forward. , shouting with arms raised.
"Master Shen is very powerful, Master Shen is very powerful!"
"Lord Shen defeated the Qi thieves and became the pillar of the Han family!"
"The pillar of the imperial court and the pillar of the Han family!"
If it weren't for the imperial guards who maintained order, excited "fans" like Shen Yi might have rushed up to have close contact with their idols.
When Shen Yi heard this, he raised his eyes and looked around, and his breathing became a little quick.
The three subordinates behind him turned red with excitement.
Li Yu rode a horse and followed Shen Yi, sighing: "If it weren't for Zhong Cheng's light, I might never hear these words in my life."
Shen Yi shook his head slightly and said with a wry smile: "My lord, please stop making fun of me."
After walking another mile, Shen Yi finally saw Shiliting Pavilion from a distance.
After getting a little closer and seeing the apricot color under the pavilion, Mr. Shen quickly dismounted, led everyone forward, and knelt on the ground.
"I, Shen Yi, the governor of Shandong, pay homage to our emperor!"
Xue Wei and others also knelt down.
"My ministers, please pay homage to Your Majesty, may my Emperor be in peace!"
Li Yu also bowed down, lowered his head and said, "My dear brother, I bow to my royal brother."
His Majesty the Emperor first raised his hand to Li Yu and signaled him to stand up. After Li Yu stood up, he walked up to Shen Yi and helped him up, feeling full of emotion.