Zhong Jinwei left Datong Mansion for Shaanxi. The speed was much slower due to the presence of businessmen along the way. He felt a little anxious, but there was nothing he could do.
Transporting supplies from Datong to Shaanxi is already half the distance compared to transporting supplies from Zhangjiakou.
No matter what, in the first half of the journey, due to Zhong Jinwei's sudden decision, he changed the transportation of the carriage to the cavalry, which saved time. After all, it was still much faster than the original plan.
At this time, although Zhong Jinwei was anxious, some people were very leisurely.
In Nancheng, Suizhou, Guide Prefecture, Henan, there is a large villa area called "Lu Garden".
There is a building built in a clear water in the garden that imitates the structure of Shandong Penglai Pavilion. Because it is built in the water and the terrain is quite high, it is called "Xianfeng Dicui" by the owner.
This building is shaped like a ship, with a mountain gate in the front, a main hall in the middle, a moon-watching platform at the back, an Eight Immortals Pavilion on the platform, and a Chunyang Cave under the platform.
Spring is here, everything is coming back to life, and green buds and green seedlings can be seen everywhere.
In the Eight Immortals Pavilion in the middle of the moon-watching platform, there stood a spirited old man in Taoist robes, stroking three long locks of his beard with a leisurely attitude and admiring the spring breeze.[
There was an old servant of about the same age beside him who was talking to him: "Sir, the name of Xianfeng Dicui is so nice. Those people don't know the fun and only call it Yuan Jiashan. It's really irritating."
"Ah Hong, you are already this old, and you are accompanying me to pursue the Tao. Why do you still have so much energy? It seems that you still need to cultivate your mind and character!" The old man did not look back, and just enjoyed the scenery by himself.
He said with relief.
"Master, actually, I just think that calling them Yuanjiashan is too tacky. Even if they call it Chuanshan, if people who don't know ask ask, they will know that the master is a replica of the warship that was used by the governor of Denglai. Let's know a little bit about the great achievements of the master back then.
, I also think it’s better than calling me Yuan Jiashan.”
Either they are old, or they have followed the master for many years, and are as close to each other as family members, so they are not afraid to talk back to the master, or they just want to avenge the injustice for the master. A Hong spits out his thoughts.
This old man was Yuan Keli, the governor of Denglai at that time. He had General Zhang Pan under his command, Dongjiang Town Commander-in-Chief Mao Wenlong, and Commander-in-Chief Shen Yourong. He succeeded in instigating the rebellion of Liu Aita (i.e. Liu Xingzuo), attacked Jinzhou at night, recaptured Lushun, and outsmarted Niu Mao Village.
After a series of victories in the war, the Jianlu did not dare to attack the Ningjin defense line with all their strength, and always guarded the coastal line.
However, due to the vicious attacks by the Eunuch Party and the Donglin Party, he had no intention of leaving, and when he happened to encounter a miracle, he turned his heart to Taoism. After resigning many times, he finally resigned and returned home in the last years of Tianqi's life.
As soon as he returned home, he designed and built Yuanjiashan, and worshiped Lu Dongbin and other eight immortals, dedicated to Taoism.
After Emperor Chongzhen ascended the throne, he also thought of resurrecting him, but he refused.
Others thought that his secular heart was dead and no longer cares about the mortal world. But only A Hong, who had followed him since childhood, accompanied him as an official in various places, and fought on the battlefield, knew that the master's secular heart was actually not dead. It was just that the eunuchs were in power, and the DPRK and China were fighting constantly.
, which made the master give up the idea of re-entering the official career.
Two years later, when I heard that the emperor had uprooted Wei Ni, I was moved again, but in the end I still held back.
Ever since he heard the news last year that Jianlu was knocking off the pass and invading the capital, he locked himself in his study for a day, sighing and writing and drawing, but in the end he burned it with fire.
Ah Hong knew that the master wanted to serve the country, but he gave up the idea because he still had some concerns.
Since then, the master has not lived in Yuan Mansion. He often practices cultivation in the greenery of this fairy peak and does not care about worldly affairs.
Yuan Keli listened to Ahong's chatter about his time as governor of Denglai, but did not answer. He looked at the houses and walls in the distance, and his thoughts returned to the Liaodong battlefield.
The Denglai defense that he worked so hard to build fell apart after he left. General Zhang Pan died fighting hard to support the army, Shen Yourong died of illness, Mao Wenlong was killed by his own people, and the Denglai defense area no longer served the purpose of containing the captives.[
Yuan Keli thought about those familiar faces that were now separated forever, and he couldn't help but sigh secretly in his heart.
Then I thought about it again. I always thought that the wonders on the sea that I saw in Denglai that year were the appearance of the Eight Immortals, showing the Penglai fairyland to guide me. Now that I have worshiped the Eight Immortals, I have seen it again. Is this Taoist legend true or false?
The servant Ah Hong saw that the master did not speak and kept looking into the distance. He stopped complaining and watched the distant scenery with the master.
Suddenly, Ahong saw the commotion of the crowd at the city gate in the distance, and they all moved aside to avoid it. After a while, he saw a large group of knights controlling their horses and heading towards the city. Looking in the direction, they saw that it was the Yuan Mansion.
"Master, look, this is coming to the house, it seems, it seems to be an imperial envoy." A Hong said while pointing at the knights, and suddenly exclaimed behind him.
In Suiyang, the Yuan Mansion is a big family. He has been an official for several generations, and Yuan Keli was promoted to Prince Shaobao as Minister of War. If someone from the imperial court came, it was nine out of ten that he came to the Yuan Mansion. Therefore, Ahong concluded at a glance that the emperor The envoy came to Yuan Mansion.
"It's possible that the order was sent to Boying. We don't need to worry about it. Let's go and meditate in the main hall." Yuan Keli guessed and then told A Hong.
Ahong thought that the master had been in office for many years, but the young master was a member of the officialdom, so maybe he was really looking for the young master. But then he thought again, maybe the Battle of Gyeonggi had an outcome, and the emperor might really be looking for the master. .Thinking of this, he said to Yuan Keli: "Isn't it the Holy One who thinks of Master Fu again?"
Yuan Keli glanced at his old friend and didn't answer. He just said "Buddha Measuring Life" and walked to the main hall. A Hong sighed behind him and followed the master's footsteps.
Not long after they arrived at the main hall, they heard rapid footsteps outside the hall, and a figure soon appeared at the door of the hall.
A Hong turned around and called out: "Master!"
Yuan Shu ignored A Hong and hurriedly said to Yuan Keli who was still meditating with his eyes closed: "Dad! The Holy One has sent an envoy to deliver an edict to you. Please return to the mansion to receive the edict as soon as possible."
After hearing this, Yuan Keli glanced at his son calmly, and then asked: "Is the imperial envoy a middle official or a minister?"
"He is a minister of the third rank, please come back quickly." Yuan Shu urged with an anxious look.
Ministers passing the edict means that the imperial edict is not the official edict, but comes through the six departments of the cabinet and follows the formal process.
Yuan Keli frowned, feeling a little helpless, so he had to get up and go back home. If it was the order, he would directly refuse to accept it, which would be a hindrance.
A Hong and Yuan Keli had different thoughts. He was secretly happy and followed the master closely.
The incense hall had already been set up in the mansion. As soon as Yuan Keli arrived, he changed his clothes and immediately knelt down to listen to the imperial edict.
The imperial envoy's voice was loud and clear, and he quickly finished reading the imperial edict. As his servant Ahong expected, he was reinstated as governor of Liaodong.
After the imperial edict was read out, Yuan Keli did not express gratitude and accept the edict. Instead, he raised his head and said to the imperial envoy: "Please ask the imperial envoy to turn to the Holy One. I am old and frail. I have been unable to shoulder this important task in my decayed years. I really owe the divine grace."
It was at this time that Yuan Keli discovered that this imperial envoy was very strange. He was wearing a third-grade crimson robe civil official uniform, but he was tall and strong. Although his skin was white, Yuan Keli, who had led the army for many years, felt a murderous aura. He could
It can be felt that this imperial envoy has been on the battlefield, and is someone who has fought and seen blood.
Therefore, Yuan Keli was even more curious. When did the imperial court ask senior civil servants to fight in battle? Could it be that the Battle of Gyeonggi was cruel?
While he was thinking about it, the imperial envoy collected the imperial edict, smiled at him and said, "Young Master, please don't rush to resign. I have another letter here, please read it."
After finishing speaking, he handed the imperial edict to a guard beside him with both hands, and then stepped forward to help Yuan Keli up.
Although Yuan Keli was not old enough to need help, he had just said that he was old and frail, so he had no choice but to ask the imperial envoy to help him.
He could feel that the imperial envoy's strength was strong and steady, and when he reached out, he could see calluses on his palms. Yuan Keli understood that they were calluses worn out by practicing martial arts with weapons.
"Shaobao, please sit down." The imperial envoy helped Yuan Keli sit on a chair aside, and then ordered his entourage: "You guys go out first."
"Yes, Zhongcheng." The entourage agreed and resigned. In the end, only the imperial envoy and Yuan Keli were left.
Yuan Keli was even more confused at this time. Those people called the imperial envoy Zhongcheng. Could it be that this man who looked like a military general but was a civilian official was the governor?
The imperial envoy took out a letter from his sleeve and handed it to Yuan Keli with both hands.
Yuan Keli took it and looked at the imperial envoy and asked: "Where are you the governor?"