Zhenguan Crown Prince Li Chengqian

Chapter 8 Huazhou Rebellion (2)

Li Chengqian's study in the East Palace

"Teacher, when can Zuo Wuwei's soldiers and horses leave?" Li Chengqian handed the teacup to Changsun Wuji and Qin Qiong.

"I ordered Zhonglang to send Qin Huaiyu to the Ministry of War to handle the documents for the emergency dispatch of troops. Three thousand cavalry and two thousand infantry can set off tomorrow morning."

Qin Qiong took the teacup with both hands, and Changsun Wuji took a sip of the tea: "Your Highness, the disaster relief guards of the Ministry of Household Affairs are still weak, can Liu Sui send out some troops?"

Li Chengqian thought for a while: "Okay, then let the left guard lead Shi Fangyi to direct a thousand soldiers and horses to follow the grain and grass."

"It's so good," Changsun Wuji nodded in satisfaction after hearing Li Chengqian's words.

Zheng County, Huazhou
The peasants who were surrounded by a large number of government soldiers showed no fear at all, because they had nothing but life, so they clenched their hoes and sickles and confronted the Huazhou army.

To be honest, the soldiers of the Huazhou Army are also unwilling to do this. After all, many of them are local children, and now it is more or less difficult for them to attack the fathers and villagers in their hometown with knives.

Lan Shan rode a strong horse to the front of the battle: "I was ordered by Inspector Zheng to put down the rebellion. I knew that you were all deceived by traitors. Now that the imperial army has arrived, you should wait immediately." Put down your weapons and surrender, or don't blame this general for his ruthlessness."

"Officer dog, it's useless to tell you guys these things. It's all forced by you. You've reached this point and you still want to lie to us. You're blind."

Liu San came out from the crowd: "Folks, you are dead anyway. The men in our Guanzhong would rather die standing than live on their knees. These dog officials in front of us are here to bully us again. How can we bear it?" ,"

Liu San's words provoked the men to shout angrily: "It's wrong, it's wrong!"

Lan Shan looked at these people, sighed, then waved his hand and said: "Shoot the arrow", the Huazhou army soldiers raised their bows and arrows with difficulty and shot at these men.

In Fangcun, eighty miles away from Chang'an, Li Chengqian and his party are marching towards Huazhou at the fastest speed. Li Chengqian looked at the slow marching speed. In later generations, regardless of roads and modern tools, the distance of [-] miles is only a few hours. You can get there, but now it takes three to four days.

Li Chengqian's anxiety was seen by Qin Qiong, and he rode to Li Chengqian's side: "Your Highness, the speed is not slow now, if you speed up, the troops will be dragged down before reaching Huazhou, unless the cavalry go first."

After listening to Qin Qiong's words, Li Chengqian nodded: "Rescuing soldiers is like fighting fires, do as the teacher said."

After galloping all day and night, Li Chengqian and others came to the outside of Huazhou City. Because of the earthquake, Huazhou City was in a mess. Li Chengqian frowned, because he didn't see the officers and soldiers helping the disaster, but only saw the despair in the eyes of the people. .

"Chen Huazhou Inspector Zheng Kuan brought his subordinates to see His Highness the Crown Prince." Zheng Kuan and a group of officials saluted in front of Li Chengqian's horse.

"Get up, Governor Zheng, let's find a place to talk."

When everyone came to the governor's mansion, Li Chengqian said leisurely: "Chairman Zheng, the governor's office is well built." Zheng Kuan wanted to explain, but Li Chengqian walked towards the middle hall without giving him a chance to explain.

"Inspector Zheng, His Royal Highness the Crown Prince came here by order, how is the situation in Zheng County now?" Changsun Wuji asked Zheng Kuan in a very serious tone.

"Return to Your Highness, Zhao Guogong, Lieutenant Lanshan of Zhechong of Benzhou has quelled the Zheng County Rebellion, beheaded the rebel leader Liu San and others, a total of 300 people, captured more than [-] rebels, and the rebels are currently detained in Zheng County County, listen to Hou's disposal."

"The earthquake in Huazhou, how did the state government provide disaster relief, how many casualties were counted in the state, how many houses collapsed, what happened in other counties, and how the affected people were resettled." Li Chengqian choked Zheng Kuan with a series of questions.

Zheng Kuan stammered and said in a low voice: "Your Highness, I have been busy suppressing the rebellion. How much is the loss? I haven't received the final figure yet."

"Crack" Li Chengqian was furious: "Inspector Zheng, as a member of the imperial court, one of your parents caused a natural disaster, and you didn't do anything except warn the imperial court. Tell me, you, the Inspector, are you?" What to eat.

The place where you live is not down, what about the people, you see that they have no food, clothing, and shelter, can you still eat and sleep? You can hardly shirk the blame for the current situation in Huazhou. From now on, you are no longer the governor of Huazhou."

Zheng Kuan heard that Li Chengqian wanted to dismiss him, so he stood up and said loudly: "His Royal Highness, I am the governor of Huazhou appointed by the emperor. If there is no imperial decree, you have no right to dismiss my official."

"Bold Zheng Kuan, you little governor, you dare to be so rude to the prince in front of the court, I will see you as tired of work." Qin Qiong got up and shouted loudly.

"I have made meritorious service in suppressing the rebellion. His Royal Highness wants to dismiss me from my position for no reason. I refuse to accept it. The general's attire should be that of a general of the sixteen guards, but I am not a soft persimmon." Zheng Kuan returned to Qin Qiong with a straight neck. One sentence.

Li Chengqian signaled Qin Qiong to sit down, and came to Zheng Kuan: "It seems that you are very dissatisfied. Standing in front of you is General Zuo Wuwei, Shangzhu Kingdom, Crown Prince Shaofu, Yi Kingdom Duke Qin Qiong, why do you still want to be with Qin Qiong?" Does he snap his wrists?

And you said that I have no right, you are wrong, I was ordered by the Holy Order to transfer all important military and political affairs in Huazhou, Your Majesty accepts my right to act at my own expense, let alone your official position, even if you are killed, it is also within my advantage. "

"Come here, remove Zheng Kuan's official uniform, detain him, and deal with it after hearing."

Zheng Kuan was completely panicked at this moment, and quickly hugged Li Chengqian's thigh and cried loudly: "Your Highness, I know I was wrong. Your lord does not remember the villain's mistakes. Please forgive me for a while. Besides, it is because of me. For the face of the Zheng family, you should too."

Before Zheng Kuan could finish speaking, Zuo Wuwei's soldiers stepped forward and dragged Zheng Kuan out, "Your Highness, please forgive me, Your Highness."

Seeing Zheng Kuan being dragged out like a dog, the Huazhou officials became even more downcast, for fear that the baby prince would take his anger out on him.

"Uncle, right now I have to wrong my uncle to act as the governor of Huazhou for a few days, and my uncle will start to deal with the disaster relief here immediately, the teacher and this palace will rush to Zheng County immediately", Qin Qiong and Changsun Wuji got up and agreed.

The Huazhou officials watched Li Chengqian and Qin Qiong walk out of the lobby, and they let out a long breath, and finally passed.

Changsun Wuji looked at them and found it funny, stepped forward to appease the officials and said: "My colleagues, His Royal Highness puts all his heart on the victims of the disaster. He is in a hurry. I hope you will be practical and assist me to deal with the disaster relief as soon as possible. It’s settled, it’s easy to talk about anything.”

After hearing Changsun Wuji's words, all the officials promised to assist him in dealing with the disaster of the Huazhou earthquake as soon as possible.

(End of this chapter)