Great Song Super Scholar

Chapter 488 The Emperor's Parade
In the early morning of the next day, Li Han sent investigation news that the croton powder incident was related to Sun Mian, a warehouse official in the North Camp, who had disappeared.

"According to Kuzi of the Beidaying Warehouse, the flour supplied to us this time is all in bulk and bagged temporarily. A Kuzi discovered that Sun Mian had entered the warehouse with a bag of goods on his back the night before and stayed in the grain depot overnight. Before leaving, the soldiers were supposed to collect rice yesterday, but Sun Mian said that the rice had not yet entered the account, so they had to get the flour first, and the soldiers took two hundred bags, but it turned out that the two hundred bags were mixed with croton powder.”

Fan Ning snorted coldly, and asked again: "Has this matter been reported to the Privy Council?"

"I sent someone to report to the Privy Council early in the morning."

Fan Ning nodded and said: "Leave this matter to Deputy Envoy Lu, you can leave it alone and concentrate on training the soldiers. We only have two days to train today and tomorrow, and the inspection will be held the day after tomorrow. Hurry up!"

"What about the three thousand soldiers who were poisoned?"

Fan Ning thought for a while and said, "It depends on each individual's condition. If you are recovering well, then you can continue to participate. If you are not in good spirits, you can only give up."

"Humble job understands!"

Li Han saluted and hurried away.

Fan Ning was pacing in the big tent with his hands behind his back. In fact, he didn't even need to think about it. Zhang Yaozuo must have done this. He bribed the warehouse officials to drug them and disrupt the military parade. Fortunately, the soldiers came late and didn't catch up to eat. Supper, or the whole army will fall.

Fan Ning felt that he was a little careless. Zhang Yaozuo even sent someone to assassinate Zhao Zhongzhen in Yingtian Mansion. Now it is his home court, so he will not act?The closer to the last moment, I'm afraid he will be more unwilling and crazier.

This incident sounded the alarm for him, and he must not be careless anymore.

As expected by Fan Ning, in the afternoon, news came from the Privy Council that a male body was found in the moat of Fengqiu County. After investigation, it was the missing Cao official Sun Mian of Peking University Camp. He was killed after being killed. Throwing it into the moat, it was obvious that he was silenced.

Fan Ning didn't take this matter too seriously. Since Zhang Yaozuo did it, he would not leave any evidence, just like Yang Kai, let it go.

And this kind of thing can only be disgusting, far from the point where people and gods are indignant. If the warehouse officials replaced the croton powder with arsenic, the nature would be completely different.

The whole army went all out to prepare for the drill, and the [-] soldiers with collective diarrhea finally except for more than [-] who were not in good health, the other [-] people also invested in training to minimize the loss.

Two days passed in a blink of an eye. Just after dawn, more than [-] palace guards appeared on the way from the capital to the Beidaying. In addition, hundreds of guards also came to the Beidaying to conduct strict security checks. Today's rehearsal is only Fist formations, spear formations, and knife formations do not involve projectile weapons such as bows and crossbows. Only drill weapons are allowed in the Peking University Camp, and real weapons are not allowed to appear.

The soldiers were all resting in the big tent, waiting for the sound of the assembly drum.

At the beginning of Sishi, that is, at nine o'clock in the morning, the yellow umbrella of the emperor Zhao Zhen appeared outside the camp. The ministers of the Zhizheng Hall, as well as the Privy Council, the Sanya, the Six Departments, the Nine Temples, and more than [-] bachelors and bachelors, and the main figures of the major meritorious families also appeared on the stage. Almost all the high-level military and political officials of the Song Dynasty were present. up.

Fan Ning led several officials from Jingdong Road to appease the envoys to welcome the emperor and the ministers in front of the camp gate.

"Fan Ning, my humble minister, see His Majesty the Emperor, and wish Your Majesty long live long live long live!"

"Fan Aiqing has worked so hard this year. Not only has Yingtian Mansion become more prosperous, the people live and work in peace and contentment, but she has also built an elite army for me. I will wait and see!"

"Reporting to Your Majesty, this is the credit of His Royal Highness Liang Junwang. It is His Royal Highness who has worked hard day and night. I am only assisting His Royal Highness, and I dare not take credit for it!"

All the ministers in the back secretly despised him and flattered him in public. This is thick-skinned.

Zhao Zhen chuckled, and said to Zhao Zhongzhen, "I don't quite believe others praise you, but Fan Aiqing compliments you, it's from the heart, and you've done a good job this year."

Zhao Zhongzhen blushed slightly, and quickly explained: "The grandson has no experience, thanks to the assistance of Mr. Fan and many colleagues, the military reform can be completed. This should be everyone's credit."

Zhao Zhen nodded approvingly, "It's not easy for you to realize this. Nothing is due to one person, and the country cannot be governed by a monarch. It depends on the joint efforts of the monarch and his ministers."

"Thanks to the emperor's grandfather for enlightening, grandson is going to change clothes!"

"Go!"

Today's martial arts performance is led by Zhao Zhongzhen, the martial arts performance is just an excuse, the key is to let Zhao Zhongzhen appear on the stage, he is the protagonist today.

Fan Ning invited everyone to sit in the stands, which were temporarily built, with thousands of seats, and dozens of drums on each side.

At this time, a soldier ran over and whispered to Fan Ning: "Your Highness is ready!"

Fan Ning nodded, took a drumstick tied with red silk, and presented it to Zhao Zhen with both hands, "Your Majesty, please beat the drum and sound the horn!"

Zhao Zhen smiled, picked up the drumstick and knocked it a few times, the drum does not need a heavy hammer, after a few thuds, dozens of war drums on both sides rang at the same time, the drums shook the sky, making all the officials pale in astonishment .

At this time, nearly [-] soldiers rushed out of the barracks, assembled as quickly as possible, and led the soldiers to hold high the camp flags, flying dragons, flying tigers, flying leopards, flying bears, flying wolves, flying eagles, six camp flags Flying fiercely.

In just one cup of tea, [-] soldiers had assembled, the drums stopped, and the team was uniform, full of energy and fighting spirit, which filled the army with a powerful momentum.

Everyone whispered to each other, even though they were civil servants, they could all see clearly and secretly praised the well-trained army. Although this army was a Xiang army, its morale was high and its military discipline was strict, even far surpassing the imperial army.

Zhao Zhen also stroked his beard in satisfaction and praised: "Not bad, very imposing!"

The [-] troops remained motionless, with a murderous spirit.

At this time, a young general with a white horse and a silver spear rushed forward, wearing a black helmet and black armor, a sword on his waist, and a long bow on his back. He is heroic, and the person who comes here is Zhao Zhongzhen with an excellent image. This is the image Fan Ning designed for him.

Immediately, the eyes of all the officials in the audience were brightened. He was such a magnificent young general, and people couldn't help but applaud him.

The image of Zhao Zhongzhen surprised Zhao Zhen. He nodded and smiled sincerely to Fan Ning who was sitting beside him: "Fan Aiqing, you have really worked hard this time."

"Thank you, Your Majesty, for the compliment, this is the job of a humble minister!"

At this time, Zhao Zhongzhen galloped on his horse, raised his spear high and shouted sharply, "My sons, follow me to fight the enemy bravely and regain Youyun!"

"kill--"

With a roar of 2 soldiers, the team quickly separated and began to practice boxing formations. The movements were neat and powerful. The [-] soldiers shouted and punched at the same time.

After punching the enemy all the way, Zhao Zhongzhen yelled sharply: "Sword array!"

I saw a flash of cold light, and [-] swords appeared in the hands of the soldiers. I saw the soldiers jumping up and down, the lights of the swords flickered, and they were full of murderous aura. Although the formation was simple, they showed an indomitable spirit, showing a kind of The solidified military spirit will not be easily shaken, showing a kind of high morale. They seem to be a sword that has been hammered and honed, so that everyone can see the hope of the Song army.

The martial arts performance was not long, it only lasted half an hour. With the sound of gun barrels slapping the ground, the [-] troops retracted their guns in an instant, quickly shrank, and stood neatly in front of the viewing platform. Zhao Zhongzhen got off his horse and shouted.

All the soldiers knelt down on one knee and shouted in unison: "Long live my emperor!"

Zhao Zhen stood up, came to the high platform, and said slowly to the 20 soldiers: "The bravery and majesty of the soldiers showed me the future of the Song Dynasty. A year's reform has transformed a Xiang army. I hope more Our army can also become the strongest backing of the Song Dynasty like today's army. I will reward [-] soldiers with [-] taels of silver and [-] pieces of silk. .”

After Fan Ning conveyed it, there was a burst of cheers. Zhao Zhen waved his hand, and the martial arts field immediately fell silent. Zhao Zhen said again: "Where is Fan Ning!"

Fan Ning stepped forward and knelt down, "The humble minister is here!"

"Fan Aiqing is the main initiator and proponent of this military reform. You have contributed to the reform, to assisting you, and to defending the country. I have named you the founding Duke of Qinghe County, doctor Yinqing Guanglu, and served as the Prince Zhan Shi and concurrently as the deputy in front of the palace. All command envoys, commanding the Shenwu Forbidden Army."

The surrounding officials were in an uproar. Although the title of the Duke of Jianguo County was from the second rank, the title is generally inflated. The key is the official rank. It is actually Doctor Yinqing Guanglu from the third rank, who has jumped two ranks from the fourth rank before. Fanning is only 25 years old now.

But the most envious of all officials is not Fan Ning's high promotion, but the position he holds, as the prince Zhan Shi, this is the chief officer of the East Palace, and at the same time as a civil servant, he also serves as the deputy commander in front of the palace, commanding [-] Shenwu forbidden troops, This is the army in front of us.

If ten years ago, the prince Zhan Shi was a careless official with nothing to do, but now that Zhao Zhongzhen is about to be canonized, he, a false official in the East Palace, has become a real official, and he has become the closest senior official to the prince. How can you not be envious.

"Thank you, Chen Fanning!"

At this time, Zhao Zhen said again: "Zhao Zhongzhen listens to the seal?"

"The emperor's grandson is here!" Zhao Zhongzhen stepped forward and knelt down.

Zhao Zhen said again: "You successfully presided over the reform and did not disappoint me. I named you King of Liang, General Hushi and Privy Envoy."

All the officials sighed secretly, and the dust finally settled. Of course, the canonization of the grandson will not be done now, at least it will take a few months to half a year to prepare, but Zhao Zhongzhen is now the only prince in the next generation of the royal family, and it is Liangdi where the capital is located. It is a matter of schedule to become the emperor and grandson.

"The emperor thanked His Majesty Long En!"

(End of this chapter)