That afternoon, when Sun Yongcheng was handling official business in the public room of the Metropolitan Procuratorate, a eunuch came to deliver the decree. Due to health reasons, Emperor Jianping has not personally handled the affairs of the court for a long time, let alone issued an order to a courtier. As a result, the imperial historians in the Imperial Court put down their affairs one after another, and turned their ears to listen to the meaning of the emperor's decree, and their faces unnaturally showed jealousy, or their expressions were tense and their fists were clenched. There were also a few people who hid and whispered, looking at the place where the decree was announced from time to time, not knowing what they were planning.

The eunuch shouted in a duck-like voice: "The holy decree has arrived! The right is the imperial history of Sun Yong, who undertakes the purpose. ”

Sun Yongcheng lifted the front of his official uniform and knelt on the ground and replied: "Weichen Sun Yongcheng, respectfully ask for St. Ann!" ”

"St. Ann! During his tenure, he was law-abiding, had a noble character, and was a model for his ministers...... However, the public does not know the general situation, and forcibly chases the wind and catches the shadows, intending to separate the heavenly family, which is really not done by the ministers...... Now moved to the prefect of Yangzhou, and set off for his post on the same day. I hope that you will serve the country today and serve the people with a solid heart. Chin this! ”

The surrounding imperial history was originally full of envy, but when he heard it, he turned to surprise in the end, and then turned into sympathy. More than half of the dozens of imperial historians of the Metropolitan Procuratorate played the emperor because of King Jing's affairs, and asked for an edict urging King Jing to leave Beijing and return to the station. This is still the emperor's decree to reprimand and belittle officials because of this matter. Although the imperial history of the right capital and the prefect of Yangzhou are both four-grade members, it is indeed a kind of derogation from the capital to the locality. The reason for this is also strange.,Isn't it the duty of the imperial history to use the "thing to catch the wind and catch the shadow"? Otherwise, what's the use of hearing about it?

Sun Yongcheng already knew what was going on when he saw the eunuch coming, or he had expected this outcome when he was playing. Of course, this is exactly what he wants, because the worse he is degraded now, the deeper the compensation will be in the future. He said in a deep voice with an expressionless face: "The ministers are grateful! Then he stood up, slightly arched his hand and said to the eunuch who announced the decree: "This father-in-law, please tell the emperor when you return: Weichen has a sincere heart for the country, although he has died nine times without regrets." I hope that the emperor will focus on the society of the country and the country, and do not care about his own personal feelings. ”

The eunuch pronounced dozens of times, but it was the first time he encountered this situation, and he was slightly stunned. After reacting, he said with a gloomy smile: "What our family admires most is the hard bones of Lord Sun. Don't worry, our family will definitely tell the emperor word for word the words of the adults. Hey, hey, hey...... I hope to see Lord Sun like this when the time comes. After speaking, the eunuch waved his hand and turned around with a few big hanlux.

The onlookers couldn't help but touch the cold sweat on their foreheads, whether they agreed or opposed, they all secretly admired Sun Yongcheng's backbone. They couldn't help but think: This Sun Yongcheng is usually inconspicuous, but he didn't expect to have such a backbone! Of course, everyone looked at each other, and they all saw a hint of joy in each other's eyes, after all, after walking a right-hand capital imperial history, they could vacate a position again, and each of them had a chance. Thinking of this, the imperial historians couldn't help but be a little more vigilant in their hearts, and said goodbye to each other with a smirk, and each returned to the public house to start figuring out the emperor's thoughts. Although the imperial history can make everyone afraid of civil and military officials, it is also a technical job, and if you accidentally provoke the emperor, you can only go far away. Na! A counter-example has just appeared.

Sun Yongcheng returned to the public house, simply packed up his things, handed over the relevant affairs and the imperial history of Zuo Yidu and returned home, preparing to leave for Yangzhou on the second day.

The eunuch returned to Xiyuan to inform the emperor of the situation when the decree was announced.

After the eunuch left, Emperor Jianping sighed slightly and said softly: "It seems that there are still such bright-eyed people in the court, which is really rare." Thinking of all kinds of chaos in the DPRK and China, he then said hatefully: "In contrast, those people who are in high positions know the situation and turn a blind eye in order to fight for power and profit, which is really not a son of man!" Abominable! So he picked up a pen and wrote Sun Yongcheng's name on a small screen.

Ye Nanqing learned the news of Sun Yongcheng's demotion and Liu Mingcheng's promotion, and it was already an hour after the holy decree was issued. The reason why he cares so much about this matter is because at this critical time, any small thing can cause a series of reactions. It is said that this time, because the emperor was too angry, he directly used the central decree, bypassing the prime minister and directly letting the eunuch pass the decree. Ordinary officials may be reluctant to accept Zhongzhi's promotion because they are afraid of the bad reputation they will profes, but he knows that Liu Mingcheng, a jinshi in the same department as him, will never refuse this opportunity, because the other party wants to be promoted too much, and he wants to surpass him too much. As for what's greasy in it, I can't see it now, so I can only put it on hold for the time being.

Yao Nai was a little surprised when he heard the news that Liu Mingcheng was about to return to Beijing to take up his post. A long time ago, Liu Mingcheng defected to Xia Guoyuan because he was not trusted, and he only promoted him a little when he didn't attract the attention of others. Last time, in order to draw out the contradiction between Xia Guoyuan and Ye Nanqing, he instructed Liu Mingcheng to use an excuse to stop Xia Guoyuan for a few days. Although he has always wanted to transfer Liu Mingcheng to Beijing to take up a post, on the one hand, it can be regarded as compensating for the other party's contributions, and on the other hand, he also wants to use him as a helper, but he was forced by Ye Nanqing's pressure to succeed. It's a surprise that it's been unexpectedly realized. Of course, he also felt that this promotion was a little strange, but after thinking about it, he decided to put his mind at ease for the time being.

The next day, Liu Mingcheng, who was handling official business in the second hall of the Yamen, received the holy decree. Before the eunuch could finish reading the decree, a look of ecstasy appeared on his face. After the eunuch finished announcing the decree, he hurriedly asked his cronies to send five hundred taels of silver tickets, and tried to suppress his smile and said, "It's really a father-in-law!" I'm causing trouble for my father-in-law. I wonder if the emperor has any other explanations? ”

The eunuch touched a stack of silver tickets in his sleeve, and the wrinkles on his face were all folded with a smile, like a chrysanthemum. At this time, he did not hesitate to say a few festive words, "Lord Liu, the emperor values you very much." This time in Beijing, Lord Liu must be honest and don't live up to the emperor's appreciation! ”

When Liu Mingcheng heard this, he smiled even more, and even said that he must be sure.

When he returned to the public house, he drove away the servants who were waiting on the left and right, and he walked around the room by himself, and the more he thought about it, the more excited he became. It's been more than ten years, and I'm finally going back to the capital again. He couldn't help but whisper: "It's still Yao Zuoxiang who is more reliable." Hmph, Ye Nanqing, I'll let you know how good I am. Teacher! Someday you'll regret it. Hahaha......"