Five Dynasties River Mountains Fengyue

Chapter 260 Settling Li Chongjin

After Shi Congyun quickly entered the palace, he handed over the horse to the soldiers of the imperial guards at the gate, entered through Donghua gate, and walked in along the stone brick road.

The cyan stone bricks were wet from the rain, and they were slippery when stepped on. The red walls on both sides stood up, and the middle road was wide. The light rain was still falling, and Shi Congyun didn't hold an umbrella.

Stepping on the polished bricks and stones, stepping into the palace that has changed owners countless times, and proceeding along the avenue.

When they entered the palace that day, a forbidden soldier from the inner palace died here, but one person's life is inconspicuous in this era, and even the waves can't be caused.

After walking for a while, he saw a person holding an umbrella in front of him. Shi Congyun leaned over and found that it was Li Gu.

"Li Gong." Shi Congyun cupped his hands.

Li Gu is much older, and when he saw him, he returned the gift, "The empress called you into the palace."

Shi Congyun nodded without thinking, "Li Chongjin is back, she can't make up her mind." Shi Congyun and Li Gu said as they walked forward slowly.

"The Queen's side is not important, the key is how you see it." Li Gu said.

It was raining lightly all around, and Li Gu didn't have to hide anything. This time he was the first to return to Beijing to control the situation. At least half of the credit was due to Li Gu. Li Gu told him the news in advance, and Li Gu asked his son to open the Donghua Gate. It is the key to success.

Shi Congyun scratched his head in annoyance: "I don't know, I'm not walking fast, I just can't make up my mind."

"Why can't you make up your mind?"

"Li Chongjin has military achievements and prestige, and he has conflicts with me, but generally speaking, he is a good person. I am afraid that he will have too much influence." Shi Congyun said as he walked, "But his prestige and credit lie in that." , making people worry.

Especially what he did this time, actually led the army outside without coming back, and directly threatened someone, which made me the most upset. At that time, I wished I could catch him back and tear him into pieces! "

"now what"

"Now I regret it again. He came back obediently, and there is no reason to kill him." Shi Congyun said unhappily.

"Actually, Li Chongjin is not a border guard after all. I don't think it's that dangerous. People like Li Yun need to be on guard." Li Gu looked at him and said, and then came back to his senses: "I think you have made up your mind a long time ago, but I want to ask the old man for an excuse."

"No way, Mr. Li is thinking too much. I'm here to ask you about important matters."

Li Gu looked at him, as if he didn't believe it, "It's still up to you to decide.

The old man also explained his attitude. From the old man’s point of view, it is understandable that you want to get rid of Li Chongjin, but it is not possible now. The officials will leave now. Stability of the world is the first priority. If Li Chongjin dies, it will give Li Yun and others excuses and opportunities, Zhang Yongde and others They will also be anxious, and Wang Pu, Fan Zhi and others will not agree, the court will not be peaceful, and the next major event will be disrupted.

If in the future you come back with your military power and martial arts, and the court is convinced, I will have no objection to what you want at that time. "

The two talked as they walked, and they soon arrived in front of the Chuigong Hall. The things in the palace had been replaced by Shi Congyun's confidant Forbidden Army, commanded by Fu Zhaoyuan, who even greeted him when they saw him.

In fact, Shi Congyun already had a calculation in his heart. Guo Ting said that Luqiu Zhongqing's consideration was very correct. Li Chongjin had high prestige and reputation, and he was a huge threat, so getting rid of him was best for him.

But Guo Tingwei and Luqiu Zhongqing have their own shortcomings, that is, they both think too well.

Major events in the world cannot be accomplished overnight.

Such thoughts may have something to do with their circumstances. Although it is a troubled time, Guo Ting said that he is a descendant of Guo Ziyi, and his parents all held important positions. He is well-educated and knowledgeable, but he must have had few setbacks since he was a child. Luqiu Zhongqing It is also a famous family in Shandong, not to mention high position and weight, at least it has no worries about food and clothing.

But Shi Congyun is different, he used to be an ordinary little person with his own little specialty.

Those who make more money are other people’s children, and those who are promising are other people’s children. If you find a job that doesn’t go your way, and the salary is not good, you have to endure it, or you won’t be able to support yourself. The beautiful girl you have a crush on marries a capable People can only cry secretly in a corner where no one is around, then wipe away the tears and continue to laugh and live, otherwise?It is impossible to live.

He deeply understands that he is not the protagonist in the world, he has encountered many setbacks, he has long been accustomed to compromise and forbearance, and he also understands that the world is difficult.

He doesn't dislike Li Chongjin. Although the two have conflicts, if there is a chance, he will kill him quickly, because in today's Great Zhou, if there is anyone who can threaten his status, it must not be the queen, but Li Chongjin.

But as Li Gu said, the price of killing Li Chongjin is too high, the road has to be walked step by step, and the meal has to be eaten at one bite.

Just like Qin Shihuang and Liu Bang, they were the first to implement the system of prefectures and counties. In the eyes of later generations, this is a kind of progress, but it was criticized by thousands of people at the time, especially after the failure of the Qin Dynasty. At that time, many people thought that It is a failed system, and it has to go back to the Spring and Autumn Period and the Warring States Period.

The difference is that Qin Shihuang is like a child of someone else's family. He lived a very smooth life, was born rich and powerful, had a high position and authority, and everything went well, so he was too proud. He didn't know how to compromise and forbear.

Liu Bang is a small person in the market. He has suffered too much indifference and setbacks in his life. He knows how to endure and compromise. There are stones in his shoes. talk about it later;

Qin Shihuang's mistake was that he thought everything would be done in one step and never compromised; Liu Bang's success was that he knew how to compromise, first bear with you, and then slowly figure it out.

If you take too many steps, you will tear your eggs, and Shi Congyun already feels a little bit painful.

So when he saw Empress Fu with a tense look in the Long Live Hall, Shi Congyun said bluntly: "Please let the empress let him go back to Yangzhou, and continue to be his Huainan Jiedu envoy, as long as he leaves the capital."

Empress Fu was surprised, and asked him cautiously: "King Qin really let him go?"

Shi Congyun nodded, "What is the empress talking about? Marshal Li himself said that he would go back to Yangzhou. He is the nephew of Emperor Taizu, a peer of the official family, and a member of the royal family. Can I not let him go?"

Queen Fu didn't speak, but nodded slightly.

In fact, Shi Congyun didn't let it go. Si Chao had already taken over Han Lingkun's duties as the envoy of the Zhenhuai Army. After that, the army would be stationed in Hefei and actually control the Huaihe River and Huainan.Yangzhou is relatively prosperous now, but the water network extends in all directions, and there is no danger on all sides, so it is not a worry if there is an emergency.

Once his foundation is stable, and even the dynasty changes, Li Chongjin can be called back at any time to make decisions.

After the few people met in the Chui Gong Hall, Li Chongjin still had a black face when he saw him and immediately covered his head and said: "Dignified King Qin, don't you even have the ability to meet someone?"

Shi Congyun said with a chuckle: "You didn't follow the edict and led the army out without authorization. The court is lenient if you don't punish the crime. You should thank the queen quickly."

In a word, Li Chongjin lost all composure, and even knelt down on one knee nervously and fearfully: "Thank you Queen for your kindness."

Empress Fu glanced at him, still looking dignified and stable, nodded and said: "Get up, no one is sage, no one can do anything wrong, it's just that the dispatch of the army is a big deal, if you commit another crime in the future, don't blame the ruthless laws of the country."

Li Chongjin repeatedly said yes and promised that he would never do it again.

Shi Congyun suddenly discovered that Empress Fu really had the talent for acting, and she was completely free from the nervousness and bewilderment before.

Afterwards, Li Gu took over the words: "Marshal Li has made meritorious service in this battle, the imperial court has decided to add an official order, according to the Marshal's wishes, he will still be in Yangzhou."

After finishing speaking, Li Gu took out the book approved by the Privy Council and the three provinces from his sleeve, and handed it to Li Chongjin, which they had prepared in the back hall.

Li Chongjin took it with both hands, opened it for a look, then knelt down to thank the queen, only bowed to Li Gu, and finally looked at Shi Congyun, hesitated to speak, and finally changed into four short words, "There will be a period later!"

Shi Congyun cupped his hands: "See you next time, maybe it will be like, but Yangzhou is a blessed place, you are not too young, enjoy the blessings there, so that your glory and wealth can benefit your children and grandchildren, and your worldly salary and title can benefit your grandchildren." It will be inherited by future generations, and your meritorious reputation will also be praised by future generations."

"Hmph, is that possible?"

Shi Congyun laughed after hearing this, "You have always been a hero in the army, you speak straight to the point, and a certain one also said, if it is impossible, you can still leave Daliang City, and I will dispatch as many soldiers and horses as there are in the world.

You blocked the Northern Han bandit soldiers for me, and I will always remember that if you want to go to Yangzhou, just go, it is a fast treasure land, so enjoy yourself. "

"You! Saying such things in front of the queen" Li Chongjin said angrily, and said helplessly, "I know."

Just when Li Chongjin turned around and was about to leave, he suddenly turned around with a plop, and knelt heavily in front of him, "King Qin! Can you swear to keep my family safe? If you don't promise, I dare not leave Beijing!"

Li Chongjin's move was so sudden that even the empress and Li Gu were taken aback. Empress Fu subconsciously wanted to reach out to get him up, but suddenly realized that Li Chongjin was not begging her, but Shi Congyun.

Shi Congyun was also taken aback by his sudden movement, but quickly calmed down.

"I swear, as long as you enjoy your life in Yangzhou, your family will be treated kindly by the imperial court." Shi Congyun said solemnly, and Li Chongjin emphasized to him again and again after listening to him: "You must remember!"

Then he got up, bowed his hands to him, then turned and left without saying a word.

Seeing his back going away, the three people in the hall were speechless for a moment.

"I didn't expect him to be so scared." Empress Fu whispered.

"No one in the world is not afraid of death, especially when family members are involved." Shi Congyun answered the words, and he was also quite emotional. It must have been a great determination for a tough guy like Li Chongjin to kneel down and beg for mercy for his enemy. .

In history, after Zhao Kuangyin seized power and established the Northern Song Dynasty, Li Chongjin repeatedly wrote to ask to go to Beijing to meet the emperor, but Zhao Kuangyin was very tolerant to other Jiedu envoys, but Li Chongjin was not allowed to go to Beijing to meet him, and finally forced him to rebel.

His first reaction was to give up and beg for Gou's life, who is not afraid of death, they are all forced.

Li Chongjin was also afraid. This brief struggle must have made him understand the gap with Shi Congyun. He originally hoped to seek negotiations with Shi Congyun by threatening the army, but Shi Congyun never gave him a chance.

The autumn rain outside the main hall was still pattering, but Shi Congyun became clear in his heart. He guarded Heyang and settled Li Chongjin. All the troops returned safely to Daliang. All the unrest caused by the official's death was settled. , the situation is completely under his control.

He enjoyed this feeling very much, but Empress Fu seemed to be more cautious and extremely nervous.

In the afternoon, after Li Gu resigned, Shi Congyun went to the Privy Council to finalize a new appointment with Wei Renpu and Luqiu Zhongqing.

Han Lingkun was transferred back to the capital from Wokou, and served as the Marquis of Yu in front of the palace, as the Taiwei of Si Chaojia, and as the Jiedu Envoy of the Zhenhuai Army, patrolling along the river.

The Zhenhuai Army was originally an army established after conquering Huainan and occupying the vortex. It was mainly responsible for the defense of the Huaihe River.

After taking Huainan completely, they moved to Luzhou in the fourth year of Xiande, which is later known as Hefei, because the defense line of Dazhou had been pushed from the front of the Huaihe River to the Yangtze River.

Therefore, the Zhenhuai Army is not only the army defending the river, but also the core force to control Huainan. Shi Congyun asked Si Chao to take charge.

The Privy Council and the three provinces naturally passed it without any pressure. The official document for the appointment of officials is called a book. It has a fixed format and is filled in when necessary. Ordinary officials need the seals and signatures of the heads of the three provinces, and then the official seals are passed. Only the official department can send it out.

The generals are slightly different. The current generals need to go through the Privy Council. This was originally the job of the Ministry of War, but the Ministry of War was almost emptied by the Privy Council.

Wei Renpu and Luqiu Zhongqing of the Privy Council passed it without a doubt. Afterwards, Shi Congyun went to the offices of the three provinces in person. The location was on the east side of the imperial city. After entering the Donghua Gate a hundred steps away, he turned north and crossed a masonry avenue. There is also the kitchen of the palace next to it, which is called the imperial kitchen.

Officials usually come in from Donghua Gate and turn north directly against the city wall. After a dozen steps, there is a small vermilion gate. After entering, it is the office of the three provinces.

That area is also collectively called the Zhengshitang. Shi Congyun went from the office of the Privy Council. He needed to walk hundreds of steps north, pass the Zuoyintai Gate, enter the Xuanyou Gate, and then enter the small north gate.

After entering, the offices of the three provinces are separated by a wall, each with a wide courtyard, each with more than a dozen rooms.

In the east is Zhongshu Province first, and the chief official sitting in the town on weekdays is the Prime Minister Zhongshu Shilang Wang Pu, and there are dozens of other officials such as Zhongshu Sheren;

In the middle is Menxia Province, the chief official is Fan Zhi, the prime minister's servant, and there are dozens of middle-level officials under the door;

The northernmost is the Shangshu Province. The Shangshu Province is the most special and is closest to the main road. Because Zhongshu’s sect is only the deliberative department, and the Shangshu Province is the executive department, so decrees may be rejected in Zhongshu, under the sect and the emperor’s three places.

But as long as you are in the Shangshu, you can execute it, so the Shangshu Province has great power. As the head of the Shangshu Province, Shangshuling has never been granted a title since the founding of the Tang Dynasty.

The one who sits in Shangshu Province is Zuo Pushe Li Gu.

Seeing Shi Congyun, no one dared to stop the officials, big or small, and many officials came out to greet them. The officials on duty even flattered them and proposed that they could stamp and sign the book from the Minister of Finance. Anyway, the book he brought would definitely pass. , you don’t have to go through the trouble.

Shi Congyun refused, and seriously reminded: "Everyone, follow the rules and don't mess around. Our court has no rules, so how can there be chaos in the world."

Everyone nodded.

Shi Congyun then followed the regulations and went from room to room on the east side to get all the seals and signatures done, and then went north to the Chuigong Hall to see the queen.

The official is away, the queen is regent, the queen needs to replace the official in the Chuigong Hall, deal with memorials every day, and meet with the prime minister.

When Shi Congyun came, the eunuch who notified him took him to see him.

After seeing Empress Fu, Shi Congyun saluted according to the rules, and then took out the book he brought, and asked the empress to affix her seal.

Seeing his well-behaved appearance, the queen became excited, which made Shi Congyun a little surprised.

After the seal was stamped, Empress Fu asked the eunuch to go out, stared at him suddenly and said, "Are you going to kill me!"

Shi Congyun was surprised.
(End of this chapter)