Tian Jianxiu, Niu Jinxing, and Zhang Nai have all been imprisoned separately.
Tian Jianxiu was imprisoned in Pingyang Palace. Most of his die-hard buddies either died in the mutiny or were disarmed and detained by Guo Junzhen. At this time, all the people in Pingyang Palace were sent by Chen Yongfu
Guarded by an army, Tian Jianxiu was placed under house arrest in his own private room. It was not until Li Laiheng had almost restored order in Kaifeng City that Tian Jianxiu met the Jin King's people.
When Tian Jianxiu saw that the person coming was Wu Ruyi, he was obviously a little surprised. He thought that Li Guo or Li Laiheng would come to say the last few words to him, but he never expected that he would see Wu Ruyi again at this time.
Wu Ruyi's eyes were slightly red, he laughed ugly and said:
"Tian Gong. King Jin said that he would not kill anyone because of the mutiny."
Tian Jianxiu snorted, rolled up his sleeves and said, "What? Does Li Chonger want me to commit suicide?"
Li Maoheng, the general of the Chu army who was following Wu Ruyi, slapped the table and said displeasedly:
"Tian Jianxiu! The King of Jin is very benevolent and righteous, and is unwilling to set a precedent for killing the founders within Dashun. Even if you have committed the heinous crime of treason, the King of Jin does not intend to kill you. With such kindness, Tian Jianxiu, you
It’s better to keep your mouth clean.”
Tian Jianxiu was finally moved by Li Maoheng's words. He didn't dare to believe this possibility. He looked at Wu Ruyi and saw that his deputy general nodded, then he fell down on his chair.
"...I don't understand, why doesn't Li Laiheng kill me?"
Wu Ruyi smiled bitterly and said: "Tian Gong is very popular among the Dashun army after all. Many soldiers have received Tian Gong's kindness. The King of Jin believed that the overall situation was settled and Tian Gong could no longer make a difference. Instead of killing Tian Gong, it caused
Some Da Shun Yuan soldiers have private grievances, so it is better to forgive them."
Li Maoheng snorted: "Nonsense. His Royal Highness the King of Jin is exactly the same as the late Emperor. He is generous and loving, and is not comparable to traitors like you. The request of the King of Jin is that Tian Jianxiu you immediately become a monk and escort the Chu soldiers to Wuchang.
From now on, I will die among the ancient Buddhas and green lanterns."
Wu Ruyi advised: "Tian Gong...His Royal Highness the King of Jin has given me permission to become a monk with you. Hasn't Mr. Tian been obsessed with Buddhist scriptures for a long time? I am beside Mr. Tian and I have also been immersed in the teachings of Buddhist scriptures. Therefore, King Jin has given permission.
Together with you, I will put aside all fame and wealth... We will go to Wuchang together. From now on, we can become monks who pray for the great fortune of the country, so that we can make up for the crime of inciting rebellion."
Tian Jianxiu couldn't help but touch his hair. He thought of the gray-haired face he saw in the mirror and Li Laiheng's lenient treatment. He really didn't know what to say.
"All the old troops in the middle camp will be reorganized, including those on the Shanxi front line." Li Maoheng said, "The King of Jin requires you to write immediately to Shanxi and Zhangde Prefecture and other places, and all the troops in the middle camp will accept the reorganization."
Tian Jianxiu managed to sit upright in his seat. He showed a rare smile and said calmly:
"Li Laiheng's courage is so great, I lost. Well, I will accept the adaptation of all the troops in the military camp. From now on, I will also obey the request of the King of Jin and practice Zen in Wuchang for the rest of my life...
It's just my daughter...she married Li Shuangxi, what will King Jin do with her?"
Li Maoheng said proudly: "The King of Jin is generous and has exempted Zhang Nai's family from the crime. There is nothing wrong with your daughter or your grandson Zhang Xuanlang."
Tian Jianxiu looked down at the wrinkles on the back of his hands, and suddenly felt that people like him had been jumping up and down in this period of time so meaninglessly. But the only positive meaning may be that it gave Li Laiheng a good opportunity to settle down?
After all, although Li Guo was gentle and had military talents, his character was too soft and he was not an iron-blooded leader suitable for the current situation.
Although Li Guo is still the supervisor of the country, the generals and ministers, including Liu Fangliang and Yuan Zongdi, have all turned to Li Laiheng. The situation is completely controlled by the King of Jin. Li Guo may only be able to become the emperor of the Tang Dynasty.
The only thing that puzzles Tian Jianxiu is that in the process of their jumping up and down, how much of it comes from their own ambitions, and how much of it comes from Li Laiheng's deliberate induction?
But all this is no longer important.
Tian Jianxiu finally knelt down. His Duke Pingyang would not be abolished, and the salary due to the title would still be paid as usual. However, because Tian Jianxiu had no other heirs except a daughter, when he died of old age, Duke Pingyang would
will be cut off.
He kowtowed vigorously and said with emotion: "The guilty minister thanks His Highness the King of Jin for his great kindness."
Tian Jianxiu's matter came to an end in this way. Both he and Wu Ruyi were taken away by the soldiers. They took off their noble robes and put on simple monk clothes. They also cut off the white hair on their heads.
I will live forever in the temple in Wuchang.
As for the other two people, Li Laiheng also treated them with extra tolerance.
He did not even imprison Niu Jinxing, but returned Niu Jinxing to the home of his son, Yin Niuquan, Kaifeng Prefecture.
On this day and night, Niu Jinxing lived in Niu Quan's house, which was not much different from the past. The servants served him sumptuous meals, and the maids served Niu Xiang to bathe and change clothes. Finally, Niu Jinxing lit a few sticks of incense.
, and silently wrote several letters home to his son Niu Quan.
As he wrote, tears could not help but fall onto the letter paper.
Niu Quan couldn't help but moisten his eyes when he saw his father's old appearance. He choked and said, "Father, it's the child who is unfilial and the child who betrayed you."
Niu Jinxing wiped away her tears, folded the letter from home and put it in an envelope and said:
"These are the teachings that my father left for you. Some are requirements for you to marry a wife in the future, and some are guidance for your future official career... Alas! You are not wrong. My father still remembers how many times you have advised me.
I? I took this wrong path because I didn't see your repeated attempts to stop me.
You did the right thing. Although you made the wrong move as a father, you made the right move. After this incident, the King of Jin will definitely look at you with admiration and attach special importance to you. The status of our Niu family in the new dynasty will not be affected by your father.
It is reduced due to fault.”
Niu Quan burst into tears after hearing what his father Niu Jinxing said.
Niu Jinxing looked at his son like this and scolded him angrily and funnyly: "Why are you crying? Stop crying! You are the future Prime Minister of Dashun, how can you behave like a child?"
He looked down at his child, and thought of the scene when he first met Li Zicheng near Luoyang, and was filled with emotion. In the past three or four years, he had followed King Chuang and advised him, and the Dashun Army had once become the leader of the world.
trend, but halfway along the way, King Chuang actually left first.
However, the country of Dashun still exists. As long as Dashun is not destroyed, his name Niu Jinxing will definitely continue to follow Li Zicheng's celebrity throughout the ages.
Thinking of this, Niu Jinxing finally smiled happily. He indeed valued fame and wealth too much, more important than life and reputation. Therefore, since he had completely lost, he should not stand in the way of his son.
The path he took will affect his future career.
"You go out."
Niu Jinxing waved his hand, signaling for Niu Quan to walk out the door.
A strong ominous premonition immediately arose in Niu Quan's heart, and he couldn't help but persuade: "Father...the King of Jin has pardoned Tian Jianxiu and Wu Ruyi, and only ordered them to hand over all their troops and go to Wuchang to be ordained and become monks."
.Father, your crime will never exceed that of Tian Mixiu."
Niu Jinxing laughed and said: "Silly boy, you have such a heinous criminal father, how can you have an official career in the new dynasty? If you are a good official, you must be the prime minister, okay? Don't let your father down! In this way I will
Only then can you rest your eyes in peace."
Niu Quan cried bitterly: "Father, how can official career be so important?"
"That's enough, get out."
Niu Jinxing forced Niu Quan out:
"There is still a place for you in the new dynasty. My father still has many disciples and old officials, and the King of Jin will not purge them all. The King of Jin will keep these old friends of my father, and it can also be used to divide the Qijiao, Gongjiao, and other places in the Song Dynasty.
The King of Jin is the master of Xiongchai's influence on Fang Yiren and others. He will definitely not let a certain faction dominate the court, so you still have a lot to do in the future. Be an official well! Only then can you rest in peace as a father."
Niu Quan held back his grief and finally exited the door step by step. He waited quietly outside the door, tears streaming down his face, and cried softly as he did so, until the sound of a chair overturning was heard in the room.
After a while, Niu Quan and his servants opened the door.