The Red Mansions Across the Four Seas

Chapter 561
Three days later, Chang'an and his party arrived in Tianjinwei.

At this time, the army of San Francisco had not yet reached here.However, Tianyou's abdication and abdication edict have been delivered to the local government and garrison.

Local officials and the garrison are still studying the news and have not made a decision on whether to join.

Regarding the arrival of Chang'an and his party, I don't know how to deal with it.

Chang'an was also polite, and immediately ordered Luo Xingshan to occupy the dock and seize the navy's ships.

Liu Huaide and general Xu Shen captured the barracks near the pier and took control of the grain and grass depot.

There were not many people in the local garrison, and the future was uncertain at this time, and they had no intention of fighting, and Chang'an brought people here, so they almost let it go, and handed over the food, grass and ships.

The navy soldiers who operated the boat were forcibly escorted to sail the boat. After a day of preparation, more than 7000 soldiers and more than 3000 family members from Chang'an all boarded the boat.

After the boat sailed out for half a day, Han Qi was put on a small boat and released back.

Seven days after Emperor Tianyou abdicated, King Han Tiandou of Nan'an led his troops into the imperial capital and proclaimed himself emperor in the Forbidden City.The reign name is Tianshun.It is the first year of Tianshun.

The original Nan'an Princess was canonized as a queen.Because the three families had an appointment before, and the emperor took turns to do it, so no prince was appointed.

On the third day of Han Tiandou's ascension to the throne, the army of the Dade Dynasty who had been guarding Shanhaiguan returned.

General Ningguta Han Tiankui occupied Shanhaiguan without bloodshed.

At this point, the passage from the imperial capital to the Northeast has been opened, and the Tianshun court has controlled the entire Northeast.

Previously, the area south of the imperial capital, except Bashu and some areas, had been completely controlled by the Tianshun Army.

Han Qi was released from Tianjin Wei, participated in his father's enthronement ceremony, and led the army to the Northern Expedition the next day.At present, Zhangjiakou, an important strategic location leading to the Great Wall, has been controlled.

After fleeing from the imperial capital and returning to the territory controlled by San Francisco, Li Qian returned to the army and led an army of [-] to march into Bashu.

At present, except for a few areas, Li Gan has occupied most of Bashu, and is currently sending his troops northward, preparing to attack Chang'an via Hanzhong, and then control the northwest.

Song Kuan was also planning to lead his troops to attack the northwest, because King Dongping had recently contracted an illness, so he stayed in the imperial capital to handle various government affairs on behalf of King Dongping.

The order in the imperial capital has returned to normal.As the Tianshun Dynasty controlled the South, Zhili, and the imperial capital.Traffic on the Grand Canal resumes.Grain and goods from the south began to flow into the imperial capital continuously.Food prices in the imperial capital also fell.

Some people who fled from the imperial capital before also began to return to the imperial capital.

It didn't take long for the imperial capital to gradually regain its vitality, gradually showing the prosperous scene of the past.

Emperor Tianshun issued a series of imperial edicts one after another, just like the newly enthroned emperors in previous dynasties.

Including the resumption of imperial examinations, the addition of Enke, the pardon of some prisoners, tax relief for some areas caused by natural disasters and wars, and so on.

The rules and regulations of the imperial court all follow the old system of Dade, and the original local officials in various places are also retained.

Because it was the abdication of the previous dynasty, after the change of dynasty, there was no large-scale liquidation of the personnel of the previous dynasty, which made this change of dynasty avoid a lot of blood.

Jiang Mingqian, the servant of the Ministry of Punishment, was not affected much by this dynasty change.

He is in charge of prisons of the Ministry of Criminal Justice, prisons in various places, and exile affairs, and is a purely transactional official.According to his rank, he is not qualified to be in the court class.

Except for the opportunity to face the Holy Spirit when he served as the imperial envoy of Pu Kuiliu people in the previous dynasty, in normal times, he didn't even have the opportunity to go to the temple.

According to the imperial edict of Emperor Tianshun, he was included in the retention list, and he could still be his original official.

Although it is retained.However, the necessary posture is still there.

So he wrote a letter requesting to resign from the official position and go home to provide for the elderly.

In fact, he is only in his fifties now, just in his prime, and he is still far away from old age.However, if he continued to be an official with such peace of mind, he would be somewhat ignorant of current affairs.

In fact, many former officials played this trick.

The letter pretended to resign, but the emperor refused, so he continued to be an official with peace of mind.

The same is true for Jiang Mingqian. After the letter was submitted, the emperor refused to resign, so the procedure was completed and he continued to be an official with peace of mind.

On this day, Jiang Mingqian inspected the prison of the Ministry of Punishment and met Li Yuan, the Minister of the Ministry of War of the former Dynasty, who was still imprisoned here.

Previously, Jiang Mingqian often dealt with the Ministry of War because he had to deal with exile affairs with the Ministry of War, and he knew Li Yuan very well.

He also knew about Li Yuan's relationship with San Francisco.It stands to reason that Li Yuan has a deep relationship with San Francisco and has contributed a lot to San Francisco.With the establishment of a new dynasty, Li Yuan should also be rewarded for meritorious deeds.

Li Yuan was imprisoned by Emperor Xun, so he should be released now.

Unexpectedly, Li Yuan was still imprisoned here after the new dynasty had been established.

"Brother Jiang, I finally hoped for you, and now I'm saved."

Li Yuan looked haggard, with a long beard, and his prison clothes were already filthy.

"Could it be Brother Li? Why are you still here?"

"I hate these jailers. I told them to go to the emperor, but no one went to run errands and deliver letters to me. They are all low-minded things. Let's see how I deal with them after I go out. Now that you are here, It’s finally over. Go to the emperor and tell me that I’m still here. When the new emperor ascends the throne, I’m also one of the heroes, and when I’m successful in the future, I will definitely not forget to support you.”

"I thought you would have left long ago, or entered the Cabinet Military Aircraft Department, at least you have returned to your post."

"Your majesty has just won the world, with a thousand things going on, and a lot of things to do every day. You may have forgotten me for a while. Now you go and pass a message to me, so that the emperor will let me go out. Over the years, I have worked for San Francisco. I have put in a lot of effort, and the emperor will definitely remember my contribution."

"Brother Li, I'm just a little servant, how can I have a chance to face the saint?"

"You go to Song Kuan. I have been in contact with Song Kuan in the past. He will definitely remember me."

"this……."

Jiang Mingqian was also an old man in the officialdom, and when he saw that Li Yuan was still locked here, he already had doubts in his heart.

Although the new dynasty was established at the beginning, there are many things going on.However, the world is uncertain at this time, and civil and military life is needed.The emperor will never forget the matter of rewarding meritorious deeds.

Still not letting him go out at this time proves that he has no value with the emperor.

This person holds an important position in the Ministry of War, but has frequent contacts with foreign feudal vassals, and even eats inside and outside to earn money.Such a person can still be used when the San Francisco has not won the world.Now that we have won the world, we have to guard against such people.

For the previous dynasty, he was like this.For this dynasty, who can guarantee that he is not like this?

So far, Jiang Mingqian has confirmed that Li Yuan has been abandoned.

However, the Emperor's Sacred Heart is unpredictable, and if he is happy one day, it is not impossible to use him again.

"Brother Li, if I go directly to look for it, I'm afraid it's not in compliance with the regulations. However, if you have a grievance petition, I can pass it on."

"A grievance petition? Well, yes, I have it, and I will write it now. Jailer, bring me a pen and paper."

The jailer glanced at Jiang Mingqian and saw him nodding, so he went to get a pen and paper.

Li Yuan pondered for a while, then began to write, and finished writing after a cup of tea.

Jiang Mingqian took a quick look and saw that it was addressed to Song Kuan, so he put it away.After returning to Yamen, he sent someone to give it to Song Kuan.

Seven days later, the eunuch came to the prison of the Ministry of Criminal Justice to deliver an order, to the effect that he had received a grievance petition from Li Yuan, Minister of the Ministry of War. After investigation, the previous court accused Li Yuan of embezzling military pay.The emperor was merciful, Li Yuan was released without charge, and the family members who were originally implicated were also released.

Li Yuan was immediately released from prison, and there were already two people waiting for him at the door.It turned out to be a soldier of the Jinyi Army.

"Master Li, please change your clothes and follow us to Xiaoxihe."

"I want to go home and go to Xiaoxihe for what?"

"In order to welcome Mr. Li to be released from prison, the son held a picnic in Xiaoxihe, to appease Mr. Li."

"Oh, that's how it is. Alright, thank you son."

Li Yuan changed the clothes brought by the visitor, and the horse was ready, and the three of them left the city together, and soon arrived at Xiaoxihe.

When we arrived at a gentle bend in the river, we saw a person waiting there, and he had arranged a pile of food.

However, this person is not Song Kuan, the son of Prince Dongping, but one of Song Kuan's masters—Master Feng.

Li Yuan also knew this person, Master Feng often dealt with him on behalf of Song Kuan in the past.

"Master Feng, where is the prince?"

"Master Li, please sit down quickly. The son is busy with important matters and will be delayed for a while. First, please have a drink to calm the shock, and we will chat while we wait."

As he said, Master Feng handed over a jug of wine, first poured it for Li Yuan, then took his own pot and poured it for himself.

"Your Majesty Li has made great contributions to our dynasty, and my son has never forgotten it for a moment. It is only because of the establishment of the new dynasty, with a thousand things going on and every day, that I didn't take care of Mr. Li for a while. After drinking this cup, I apologize to Mr. Li on behalf of my son. .”

As he spoke, Master Feng drank the wine first, and Li Yuan also drank it in one gulp.

"The food in the prison is not good, please use more, Mr. Li."

When Li Yuan saw these delicacies, his mouth watered for a long time. Now he got out of the cage, flew out of the cage, and was in a good mood.

"Master Li will come out this time, and he will be able to make great achievements in the future. He will be a high-ranking official and rich salary, just around the corner. Come, let me offer another cup to Master Li."

"Okay, Master Feng is refreshing. When I come back, I will do my best for the son and the emperor."

"There's no need to come back, Mr. Li, let's go on the road."

"On the road? Where are you going? Did you let me out?"

"It's also released outside, but it's Huangquan Road."

Master Feng said calmly.

"Huangquan Road? What do you mean?"

Suddenly, Li Yuan felt a cramping pain in his abdomen, and then sweat broke out on his face.

"Master Feng, did you poison the food and drink?"

"Exactly."

"Why is this? Don't you know how much I have done for you?"

"Of course I know. It is because of this that I want to get rid of you."

"Why is this so? Could it be that the cunning rabbit died and the running dog cooked it?"

"One, you know too much. Only the dead can keep secrets."

"Secondly, the previous dynasty gave you a high-ranking official and generous salary, and you can eat inside and outside. Who dares to use you again?"

"Thirdly, if you don't die, your family property will have to be returned to you. Now that the new dynasty is starting up, money is everywhere, how can there be so much money for you? You have eaten a lot, so you will be a dead ghost on the road Bar."

"You are so despicable, you will die badly, even if I become a ghost, I won't..."

Li Yuan fell down, his body twitched for a while, and then he died.

Master Feng beckoned, two soldiers came over, lifted Li Yuan up and threw him into the river.

A few days later, the news spread.Li Yuan, Minister of the Ministry of War of the former dynasty, was acquitted and drowned in Xiaoxi River after drinking.

When the news reached the imperial court, Emperor Tianshun expressed his regret and made a decree with tears in his eyes.Reward Li Yuan's family with 3000 taels of silver, and Li Yuan's original residence will be returned.

(End of this chapter)