Late Tang Dynasty Floating Life

Chapter 1417 Traveling Westward to Welcome the Saint
Dou Jin came to Liangyi Hall in fear.

Recently there were rumors that Long Yuanyin's position would not be kept, and he almost lost his hair overnight in a hurry.

He surrendered at the foot of the city, and it is understandable that he could not keep Long Yuanyin, and he had already prepared for this.But I have to do it for some other officials!

Just as he walked to the side hall from his sorrow, he heard a familiar voice, and couldn't help turning his head to look, but saw two small yellow gates holding wooden spoons at the door of the side hall, and His Majesty——No, Bo Hai The lord of the country, Da Kao Zhuan, was talking with Queen Gao Shi.

"Doing rough jobs all day long, it's hard for Rou Niang." The elder brother held Gao's hand, with a desolate expression.

Gao's eyes were also a little red, and he said: "It's just a prisoner, Your Majesty, don't give up on yourself, no matter how difficult it is, you can always pass."

Da Chi Zhuan nodded, and said: "I heard that Lord Shao-Xia is about to leave Bohai Sea. I'm afraid I will also go to the country and live in the Central Plains. This... Sigh!"

"Your Majesty." Gao clasped the hand of Da Xuezhuan tightly, and encouraged him: "The Son of Heaven is lenient, the former Tang monarch was conferred the title of King of Le'an County. Your Majesty is also the ruler of a country after all, and he will not be imprisoned for a lifetime. We husband and wife We can reunite sooner or later."

Yes, they are not reunited yet.

Da Jianzhuan was placed under house arrest in this palace room, and had nothing but three meals a day.And Mrs. Gao works in the Yeting Bureau, eats and lives with the palace people, and can't go anywhere.

Perhaps, only after going to Luoyang can one get real freedom and reunite husband and wife.

"Why is it endless?" Xiao Huangmen shook the wooden pole in his hand, and said with a sneer, "The king of subjugation, it is a fluke not to die, don't be dissatisfied, hurry back."

"Master Gao, there is still work waiting for you at Ye Ting, don't dawdle, let's go." Another person also said.

Da Chi Zhuan was a little scared, but he still leaned into Gao's ear and asked in a low voice: "No one has coveted yours lately..."

Gao's heart jumped, and he pretended to be calm and said, "Your Majesty, what are you thinking?"

Da Chi Zhuan felt relieved, and said, "That's good, that's good. Lord Xia has a past...so I'm worried."

Gao's mood has completely calmed down, and he only heard him say: "The sage is generous and benevolent, how could..."

Seeing that they were still dawdling, Xiao Huangmen became impatient, and walked over from a few steps away, grabbed the robe made by Daxuan and dragged it inside.

Gao sighed lightly.

She lied to His Majesty.Growing up, she lied a handful of times because it was a shameful thing to do.

However, she really can't help it.

Fortunately, the sage still counts.Since that time, she has never been forced to do anything, and even made her work easier to make it easier for her.

When he was free, Gao would even think wildly, is what the saint said true?That time I really couldn't help myself, did I love her body?
"Officer Dou!" The middle official who led the way stopped and urged: "The sage has a lot of opportunities to deal with every day, hurry up."

"Oh, good!" Dou Jin came back to his senses and confessed repeatedly.

The two, one in front and one behind, soon arrived in front of Liangyi Hall, quietly waiting to be summoned.

Fortunately, after waiting for a long time, Zhao Guangfeng, the servant of the door, Li Tangbin, the privy envoy, and others left the gate of the palace.After another short while, Pugu Cheng'en came out, and Xuan Dou entered.

"How is Dou Qing?" Shao Shude didn't wear a dragon robe, but was dressed in casual clothes, as if he was about to go out, not knowing what he wanted to do.

"Long live my emperor, long live, long live, I am in Longyuan mansion day and night..."

"All right! All right!" Shao Shude waved his hands, looked at him with a funny face, and said, "Didn't sleep well recently?"

Dou Jin blushed and didn't know how to answer.

"There is no need to be embarrassed." Shao Shude said: "You have made meritorious service, how can I treat a meritorious minister harshly? I am not so mad, asking the world's generals to do things for me without enough food and clothing. Be loyal to me Yes, everyone has wealth. Long Yuanyin, you should step down."

Dou Jin felt relieved.Once the sage said what he said earlier, he knew he hadn't forgotten him. As for where he went to be an official, it didn't matter anymore.

Well, it is estimated that they will be sent to the Central Plains.That's fine, he's had enough of staying in this bitter cold place in Bohai Sea, and he just happened to go to the Central Plains to see and see.Well, what gifts should I bring?For official contacts, you still need some local products to have a close relationship.

However, staying in Bohai is also good. After all, it has been in business for more than a hundred years. Alas, it is so difficult.

Dou Jin is worried about gains and losses, and the mentality of official fans is fully revealed.

Yue Liduo looked at this person with some amusement.

It turned out that what Abaoji was going to conquer turned out to be such a corrupt country.

But it seems that Dou Jin should work harder than when he was an official in Bohai.The old officials appointed by the new dynasty are generally more hardworking and even more capable than they were in the old dynasty. It is really hard to say why, but it should probably be the word atmosphere.

"I want to abolish the two mansions of Huaiyuan and Anbian, and set up Jizhou, and Dou Qing will be the governor of Jizhou." Shao Shude said.

Huaiyuan prefecture covers Da, Yue, Huai, Ji and other Kyushu prefectures, and Anbian prefecture governs An and Qiong prefectures.

These two prefectures are the two first-level administrative units in the northeast of Bohai State. They are roughly east of the Ussuri River and west of the Sea of ​​Japan, which is the northern part of the Russian Primorsky Krai and the southern part of the Khabarovsk Krai.

Regardless of the establishment of eleven states, the rule is actually quite unstable.To put it bluntly, if the orders of the Bohai government were twenty miles away from the county, no one would necessarily listen to them.And the distance between counties is quite far, some are even hundreds of miles apart, and the cities are very small, no different from military towns, and there are not many people in the cities.

Take a closer look, it looks like a colonial stronghold.

To become an official in this place, I really lost my life if I was not careful.The Mohe people are making a mess, is the government really capable of dealing with it?
However, Dou Jin still cherishes the hard-won official position very much, and immediately responded: "Thank you, Your Majesty, for your kindness."

"Don't be in a hurry to thank you." Shao Shude said: "Next year, I will send the imperial army to Huaiyuan Mansion to conquer those who fail, and organize households to Qimin. You must cooperate well in the march, and there must be no mistakes."

"I obey the decree." Dou Jin replied. After thinking for a while, he couldn't help admonishing: "Your Majesty, the Huaiyuan and Anbian prefectures have continuous mountains and complicated terrain. There are actually not many people, and they are fierce and difficult to control. Impoverished. Make up their households, kind of..."

"It's a bit thankless, isn't it?" Shao Shude smiled, and said, "I'm very happy that you can put forward your opinions and not just submit to them. However, the authority of the new dynasty still needs to be declared, so pick a few unsightly tribes Stand up, collect some tribute, young adults, and compile some household registrations to enrich Xiazhou and counties. In addition, I can promise some clan leaders to inherit native officials, as long as they are willing to surrender."

"Your Majesty is wise, I'm worrying too much." Dou Jin breathed a sigh of relief, but at the same time sighed, the sage's eyes are really bright and he is very sensible. Under his rule, Liaodong will not be in chaos in a short time.

After talking about Longyuan Mansion for a while, Dou Jin obeyed the order and left.

But he couldn't leave the palace yet, so he had to go to Zhongshu to meet the prime minister first, and then return to Longyuan Mansion with the Chinese envoy to read out the imperial decree and hand over the treasury.

Another middle official led the way, and walked to a side hall.Dou Jin subconsciously turned his head to look around, and it really made him discover something extraordinary.

"Isn't that brothers Gao Chonggui and Gao Chongnian? How did they become palace guards?" Dou Jin was surprised and thought to himself.

Palace guard is a good job!Dou Jin knew that among the officials at all levels in Longyuan Mansion, many were replaced by the palace guards who accompanied them to the expedition.

These people are very loyal to saints, and some of them even come from very good backgrounds.It is heard that he has been in the palace for several years and has also received a lot of teachings from the saints. Now that he has survived, he is sent to the local area as a small official and general.

This is actually a very good way!This guy Gao Shanben is flexible enough, he would have sent his son Dou Mei here as a bodyguard if he knew it earlier.

Dou Jin walked a little further, turned halfway across the corridor, and suddenly heard a familiar voice.

"Your Majesty, please let me go. The concubine is a married woman." Weeping sounded, it seemed to be—Gao Shi!
"Just once, no one will know." The saint's voice sounded.

Dou Jin: "..."

Subconsciously speed up the pace.

"I saw your two younger brothers just now, right? I think they are talents that can be cultivated, and I plan to cultivate them well."

"Anyway, it's already happened once... Well, this is really the last time, I promise."

The crying stopped.

Dou Jin was sweating profusely, wishing he hadn't grown two more feet.

After turning around the corridor, he let out a long sigh of relief.Looking again, the Zhongguan who led the way was also pale, and his body seemed to be shaking a little.

Dou Jin understood after a little thought, this guy led the way, but broke through the saint's secret, if he was found out, the end would probably not be good.

Thinking of this, he took two quick steps forward and said: "Don't worry, Palace Supervisor, I'm not a talkative person, some things will rot in my stomach for a lifetime."

The Zhongguan smiled gratefully, and said in a low voice, "Thank you. I call Zhang Juhan to owe you a favor."

Dou Jin smiled.The two, one in front and one behind, soon arrived at the Book Department of Wude Palace.

******
On the first day of May, spring blossoms.

With the arrival of thousands of vanguards from the Volunteer Army at Longquan Mansion, Shengjia finally set off.

They went down along the Huhan River, first arrived at Lingfeng County in the northwest of Xianzhou, then crossed the northern border of Xiazhou westward, and arrived at Lisuo Xianyi County in Xianzhou. It was already May [-]th—— Traveling more than forty miles a day is actually not slow.

When you get here, you can go south to Shenzhou, then go west through Yingzhou to reach Linyu Pass.

Of course Shao Shude would not leave like this.

On the 23rd, after resting for two days, Shengjia headed west to Yingsheng Prefecture, which is more than 300 miles away.

Yingsheng Prefecture is the original Khitan Holy Land Muye Mountain, and the South Tower is near it. Today it leads a county, namely Shuangliao County.

There are nearly 5 people in the prefecture, Khitan people account for half, and the rest are mostly Xi people, Bohai people, Han people, and Tatars.

On the last day of May, Shengjia arrived in Shuangliao County and camped outside the city.

It's strange to say that there was a faint wind and sand blowing the day before, but on the day Shao Shude arrived, it started to rain lightly.

Hundreds of officials from Yingsheng Prefecture and Shuangliao County, as well as chieftains from the Fan tribe, braved the wind and rain to greet each other from left to right.

After the sound of drums and music, regardless of the mud on the ground, they all fell to the ground and shouted: "Long live my emperor!"

Looking at the jade belt-like river, green grass and bright flowers, Shao Shude's heart was wide open, and he laughed and said, "Bring a pen and paper, I will make a poem."

Chen Cheng, who had a sore back and aching back from the rush, glanced at the saint in surprise.

Zhao Guangfeng who was drinking water almost choked.

Xiao Yun, who was also admiring the beautiful scenery, accidentally broke a beard.

Secretary Lang Cui was silent for a long time.

It was still Shanggong Jie who reacted quickly and asked someone to bring a pen, ink, paper and inkstone on the spot.

Yue Liduo rubbed the ink calmly, and Mrs. Xie glanced at her.

Shao Shude picked up the brush, dipped it in the ink, and after pondering for a long time, he began to write: "Khitan's family lives in Yunsha. The car is like water and horses are like dragons. In spring, the grass is ten thousand miles away, and the peonies and peonies are red. The big hu leads the car and the little hu dances, playing the pipa Tune the bearded girl."

After writing here, I took a short rest, looked at the crowd, and wrote the finishing touch: "If you don't go home after wandering in spring, you will have your own dome to protect you from the wind and rain."

(End of this chapter)