Guide to traveling through the Northern Song Dynasty

"Hello, Lang Jun!"

Huang Ai led a group of printing craftsmen and knelt by the roadside shouting greetings.

Ju Ming was deeply impressed by this library official. After all, Huang Ai had been working with him for half a year when he was improving movable type printing.

Ju Ming smiled and said, "Master Huang, come here and follow me into the inner city."

Huang Ai was overjoyed and rushed over.

The officials who greeted Zhu Ming into the city were all envious when they saw this, and deeply regretted that they did not have a good relationship with Marshal Zhu in the first place.

Huang Ai walked to the end of the accompanying civilian staff and didn't even recognize that the person next to him was Zhao Gou.

Zhao Gou was very anxious at the moment. His biological mother was in the palace, and there were a bunch of wives, concubines, and five daughters in Prince Kang's house. I heard that both the palace and the palace were under attack. I don't know what happened to my family, or whether the little treasure I had was robbed by mobs and rioters.

At this moment, a group of soldiers came over.

Gu San, who was responsible for clearing the way, led the heavily armored guards and shouted: "Stop whoever comes!"

Hua Rong also blew the whistle and asked the musketeer to raise the blunderbuss.

Jinan thief Sun Lie knelt on the ground: "Generalissimo, my name is Sun Lie. I have captured the emperor's concubine and the consort and presented them to you!"

After Zhao Huan ascended the throne, although her title of princess was restored, people still used to call her Emperor Ji.

Since Yang Yun, Zhong Shizhong, Zhang Shuye and others led troops to suppress the chaos in the palace, royal palace and provincial yamen, Sun Lie could not get good results by going to those places, so he arrested the consort Zeng Wei, the eldest princess Zhao Yupan and their family. .

Li Bangyan glanced at it and said to Ju Ming in a low voice: "This princess is the eldest daughter of the foolish king Zhao Ji. The consort Zeng Wei is the fourth grand-nephew of Zeng Gongliang. The two of them were favored by Zhao Ji and were given countless treasures, but they were not He did not commit any evil deeds. However, Zeng Wei’s mother, Guo, had a bad reputation in Tokyo. Taking advantage of the favor of her son and daughter-in-law, she allowed her relatives to do evil in Tokyo. Guo had a nephew named Guo Gong, who once beat passers-by to death in the street, and the case became controversial. When you go to Dali Temple, you'll just be fined a copper."

"The consort Zeng Wei and his family will be detained first," Zhu Ming said to Sun Lie again, "Sun Lie, right? You lead the troops back to the barracks and are not allowed to move around at will. You will make your own arrangements afterwards."

"yes!"

Sun Lie was overjoyed. He just wanted to show his face in front of Ju Ming, and maybe be an official in the new dynasty.

Zeng Wei's family was taken away by people from the Gu San sect. The prince-in-law suddenly gained wisdom and recited loudly: "The heaven and earth have righteousness, and are mixed with manifolds. Below are the rivers and mountains, and above are the sun and stars..."

Zhu Ming couldn't laugh or cry after hearing this, and asked: "When did you memorize it?"

Zeng Wei knelt on the ground and said, "I have long admired the Marshal's literary talent. I like this song "Song of Righteousness" the most. I can't fall asleep without reciting it once a day."

Ju Ming said: "Don't worry. Although you and your wife are royal relatives, they will not be held accountable since they have done no evil. However, I heard that your mother and cousin have committed evil in Tokyo. This matter must be handed over to the government for interrogation."

Before Zeng Wei could speak, his mother, Mrs. Guo, started crying: "Generalissimo Langjun, I was also deceived by that nephew who killed a thousand swords. I don't know any of the evil things he did..."

"take away!"

Ju Ming was too lazy to listen to such a shrew crying.

"Thank you Marshal for your kindness!" Zeng Wei kowtowed repeatedly.

Since Ju Ming said in public that he would not pursue the consort and the princess, Zeng Wei immediately felt relieved. As for my cousin being tried for committing evil, he deserves to die. The mother, Mrs. Guo, was at most guilty of harboring the crime, and she could find someone to plead for her, even if the crime did not lead to death.

The officials around him felt relieved instantly after hearing this.

It doesn't matter if the royal relatives don't do evil, and they, the civil servants of the Song Dynasty, will not be punished indiscriminately.

However, Li Bangyan was carefully observing Ju Ming's expression, trying to determine his true intention.

The eldest princess Zhao Yupan is twenty-five years old this year. She was born to Empress Dowager Zheng. She is a beautiful woman who has raised children. Her identity and appearance are very suitable for Marshal Zhu. Moreover, the consort's family was extremely wealthy, and Song Huizong gave him countless treasures.

As long as you find an excuse to attack, you can seize the beautiful princess and get the consort's property.

Isn’t Marshal Zhu moved?

After careful observation for a long time, Li Bangyan was really not sure.

Li Bangyan really wanted to get hints from Ju Ming. As long as he showed a little intention, he would arrange things properly.

Seeing Zeng Wei being taken away with all his gratitude, and seeing the relieved officials around him, Li Bangyan quickly understood Ju Ming's intentions.

This is to appease the hearts of Tokyo officials by treating the prince consort and the eldest princess leniently.

The rebels have just entered the city, and the most important thing is stability.

As long as they are not notorious or treacherous people, they can be left alone for the time being. Anyone who wants to deal with them can completely settle the accounts later.

Li Bangyan positions himself as a jester, and he doesn't know much about governing the country and the people. Anyway, everything is based on pleasing Marshal Zhu.

If Marshal Zhu likes any treasure, he will quickly send someone to get it.

If Marshal Zhu likes any woman, he will quickly send someone to get her.

Moreover, Marshal Zhu has a reputation for benevolence and righteousness, so his reputation cannot be ruined because of this. He must do things properly and leave no excuse to others.

For example, for the eldest princess Zhao Yupan, when the situation stabilizes after a while and Marshal Zhu lets out some words, Li Bangyan will take action immediately. First, let the consort Zeng Wei be charged with a serious crime, so as to frighten him and make him take the initiative to divorce and sacrifice his wife. This can be easily done.

After walking for a while, after passing the Imperial Academy, more soldiers and horses came.

"Song Jiang, the guilty general, pays homage to the generalissimo. The guilty general led his troops to suppress the chaos and has captured King Jing's family!"

But it was Song Jiang who led a group of brothers to rob the palace first, and the treasures were second. He wanted to control a group of royal members.

As a result, due to poor military discipline, Song Jiang's soldiers not only looted treasures, but also insulted the palace maids.

Other rebels rushed in, and the situation became increasingly chaotic, making it even more difficult to restrain Song Jiang. He was so angry that he hacked several of them to death with his own hands.

Later, due to the competition for treasures, old grudges between Shandong soldiers and Tokyo soldiers broke out, and large-scale armed fighting broke out in the imperial city.

Zhang Shuye came with his own soldiers and killed all the Song Jiang and Tokyo soldiers.

Song Jiang gathered thousands of defeated troops and ran to Prince Jing's Mansion. From the guards of the Prince's Mansion, he snatched the whole family of King Jing Zhao Qi and hurriedly came to offer tribute to the royal family members.

"You are Song Jiang." Zhu Ming looked at him carefully.

Different from the image in "Water Margin", the Song Jiang in front of him is extremely tall and has a beard. You can tell at a glance that he is a ruthless character.

Song Jiang said in surprise: "Marshal, have you heard of my name, Song Jiang?"

"I've heard of the giant bandits from Shandong," Ju Ming said. "Please lead the troops back to the barracks. Don't move around at will. We will make arrangements afterwards."

"yes!"

Song Jiang happily led his troops to leave.

Whether it is the army in Tokyo, the civilian officials who surrendered, or the new army recruited by Li Bao in Lianghuai, they must be carefully screened and reorganized.

This kind of thing is more important than conquering a city!

King Jing's family also has several children.

Especially Zhao Wanwan, the eldest son of King Jing, and Zhao Hanyu, the second daughter of King Jing, were only two years old at this time. They were each held in the arms of their mother and cried loudly.

King Jing Zhao Qi knelt on the ground, kowtowed and shouted: "Long live the Generalissimo, the country of the Generalissimo will be forever!"

Zhao Gou couldn't help but frown when he saw his brother was so embarrassed. Although he was quite frightened, he was not to the point of making a fool of himself in public like this.

Li Bangyan introduced in a low voice: "Among the princes of Zhao and Song Dynasties, King Jing was the most honest and loyal, and he treated his servants quite kindly. He also didn't like to socialize, and spent all day at home feasting and listening to plays. He was not a womanizer, and he was a very concubine. Few, just a few people."

Ju Ming ordered: "Take them to the imperial city for custody."

Not long after the trip, Qian Chen brought his younger brother to visit him. Both brothers looked sad.

Duke Kang's mansion was attacked by rebels. Although Qian Chen used the title of "Marshal Zhu's old friend", he quickly scared off the rebels.

But Qian Jingzhen, Duke of Kang, who was already seriously ill, was so frightened by this chaos that he died.

When Zhu Ming saw them wearing sackcloth and mourning, he asked, "Who died in Bocheng's family?"

Qian Chen said with tears: "My father just passed away."

Ju Ming comforted him and said, "My condolences. You can go home to deal with the funeral and come see me again in a few days."

"Yes!" Qian Chen left with his brothers.

When the civil and military officials saw him, they were even more envious. Many of them made up their mind to curry favor with Qian Chen in the future.

I heard that when Marshal Zhu was in Tokyo, he and Qian Chen drank wine and had fights together. What a deep friendship there was.

Over at the Yamen of the Three Provincial Ministries, Li Gang led a group of officials and were waiting on the imperial street. Like Zhao Ding of Kaifeng Prefecture, they were protecting the documents and books of various yamen, so they did not go out of the city to greet him.

Li Gang was in a state of confusion. His identity was really embarrassing.

As Ju Ming's brother-in-law, he could go to Hanzhong to serve as an official, but he publicly severed ties with Ju Ming and Zhang Gen. He became the prime minister of the Song Dynasty and advocated defending the city. As a result, the capital fell.

They are not human inside or outside!

Huang Shang, who had not yet mastered the "Nine Yin Manual", led Taoist priests Yuan Miaozong and Wang Daojian to stand quietly among the officials.

The "Wanshou Taoist Canon" compiled by them has been published for a long time, and now they are compiling other Taoist books.

The "Wanshou Dao Zang", which has a total of 5,481 volumes, should not be lost to wars in this time and space.

Shi Yuangong was protected by Yang Yun and his troops, riding over from Sifang Pavilion.

"Marshal, I'm glad you have fulfilled your destiny!" Shi Yuangong dismounted from his horse and said with great pride, holding a white feather fan on his waist.

Of course Ju Ming knew that this guy liked to show off, and since he had already arrived at the palace, he simply dismounted and walked, held Shi Yuangong's hand and said, "I'll leave all the provincial and ministerial offices to you sir!"

Zhu Ming took his hand and asked him in public. Shi Yuangong gained so much face that he burst into tears of gratitude and wished he could die in return. He quickly bowed and replied: "I will do my best!"

The administrative core was in Hanzhong, and Ju Ming did not establish a separate central government, so naturally the provincial yamen of the Song Dynasty would not be retained.

However, the various documents inside must be collected and organized, especially the Ministry of Personnel, the Ministry of Households, the Ministry of Industry and the Ministry of War. Those files are of great use.

Zhu Ming led his troops into the imperial city and summoned Song officials to the Mingtang for a meeting.

"Where is Xu Churen, the Prime Minister of the Puppet Song Dynasty?" Zhu Ming asked.

Li Gang replied: "Xu... Mr. Xu guarded the Yamen of the three provinces. After the rebels retreated, he signed his seal and went home."

Ju Ming said: "Impose the order!"

Ye Mengde, who came to Caizhou to seek refuge, now writes articles exclusively for Ju Ming.

Ye Meng had to study his ink and pick up his pen when he heard Ju Ming say: "Xu Churen, the Grand Prime Minister of Zhao and Song Dynasties, has outstanding talents and is good at governing the people. He is temporarily appointed as the envoy of the Jingdong Road Economic Strategy! After receiving this order, he immediately rushed to Shandong to take up his post."

All the surrendered ministers were surprised that a prime minister of a subjugated country was quickly reused.

They didn't take Xu Churen seriously, but Ju Ming had already heard about it.

After all, when Shi Yuangong brought the blacksmiths to Jinzhou, the blacksmiths said: "If Governor Xu (Xu Churen) had come to Xuzhou earlier to become an official, we would not be thieves and we would definitely be able to live and work in peace and contentment."

Such a capable minister and official was demoted and demoted by Song Huizong for a long time.

Zhao Huan promoted Xu Churen to Dazai, but he was quickly reduced to a rubber stamp, and none of the provincial ministers were obedient.

But he said that the soldiers took the appointment and dismissal documents and rushed to Xu Churen's house on horseback.

Xu Churen was also shocked when he received the appointment. He didn't remember that he had any friendship with Ju Ming, and he didn't go to curry favor with Li Bangyan in advance. How could he be re-appointed in a daze?

The soldier in charge of delivering the order said: "The marshal asked me to give a message to Mr. Xu. Shandong is corrupt and the people are miserable. It is not Mr. Xu who can fix the situation. Regardless of the old or new dynasty, all people should be people-oriented. Please don't refuse, Mr. Xu."

Xu Churen took the document with trembling hands and looked in the direction of the imperial city with an inexplicable feeling: "You are really a wise Lord, why should you cherish your reputation when you are old? Please report back to Marshal Zhu. Within three months, I will make the people's livelihood on the east and west roads of Beijing stable. If we want to reach the east road of Jingdong, the marshal must send elite troops to conquer it! The marshal doesn’t need to send troops, I have to spend a year to suppress the thieves.”

(I abandoned the book when I saw "marshal husband", but the helmsman actually spoke. What's going on? It's not like I made up the title. People in the Song Dynasty also called Wanyan Zongwang the second prince's husband.)