Chapter 429: Return to Beijing (I)
The grass warbler flies in February, and in a blink of an eye, the time has come to the end of February of the fifth year of Wanli in the Ming Dynasty. Pen @ fun @ pavilion wWw. biqUgE。 info
Although last year's winter was a little colder than usual, it also went a little earlier than usual, especially here in Beijing, and it seems that God also feels the need for people to feel the arrival of spring more quickly, although it is not yet March, the climate is quite warm.
Hundreds of people took off their heavy cotton clothes, put on light spring clothes, and came to the mountains and rivers with happy steps to feel the warmth and vitality of spring.
Not only some of the mountains and rivers in Beijing have been trodden by tourists, but also those scenery outside the city that are not very beautiful, because there are fewer people than in the city, there are also many more visitors. Even after noon, there were still many young people who rushed out of the city in groups of three or five to enjoy the spring outside the city.
As long as there is no major chaos in Shanxi, the people of the capital will not be as worried as before, and they still have their own days to live.
When these people laughed and came out of the Xuanwu Gate, they suddenly found that there was something strange in front of them, a team of 100 officers and soldiers were standing solemnly by the road, and behind them, there was a large sedan chair with a low curtain of eight lifts, although these young people did not have much experience, but just look at the regulations of the sedan chair, and the solemn appearance of those soldiers, you can deduce that the sedan chair is a big man.
This realization made the young people's expressions suddenly become a little nervous, and there was no longer the previous frivolity and laughter, and they walked lightly on the road very carefully, as if they were afraid of alarming the people in the sedan chair.
Looking at their cautious appearance, the man in the sedan chair with gray hair and a second-grade official uniform showed a hint of envy in his eyes: "They are all good sons and daughters of youth, I think I Tan Lun didn't know what it was like to be like with them back then, I don't want the years to go by for decades, I am already dying." Fortunately, there are talents in the country, even though I am old, but there are still virtuous ministers in the court, and I am at ease even if I retire. Thinking of this, he couldn't help but smile happily.
This person is Tan Lun Tan Zili, the secretary of the military department who has a very high reputation in the DPRK today, has gone through three dynasties, and has made countless meritorious contributions. Just looking at his current appearance, he is more haggard than half a year ago, and it is obvious that the patient on his body is a little heavier than before.
At this time, a personal entourage came to the sedan chair and said softly to Lord Tan inside: "My lord, according to the report from the people in front, they are already more than ten miles away. ”
"Oh? It's not slow, it seems that Zhong Yushi and they are also like arrows. Tan Lun coughed lightly twice as he spoke, and the joy in his eyes became even heavier.
"Your Excellency...... There are a few small words that I don't know if I should say or not......" The kiss glanced at his adult with a complicated expression, and looked like he wanted to say something.
Tan Lun glanced at him and said, "Do you think that the old man shouldn't come out to greet them with condescension?" ”
"In fact, judging from the merits they have made, it is not an exaggeration to welcome them in person, but it must be done by His Majesty's decree. But it's a little inappropriate for you to invite yourself out of the city to greet you, not to mention that your body is ...... And Zhong Yushi has not yet reached a conclusion on what they have done in Shanxi, so if you do this, are you not afraid of criticism from the DPRK and China? ”
"You've been following the old man for many years, why don't you understand my mind? It is precisely because there are many debates between the DPRK and China about this that the old man will invite himself to welcome him. If everyone praises me, I don't have to make this trip. And from the old man's point of view, the Son of Heaven is also happy to see the old man like this, so there is nothing wrong with it. As for my body, although it is old, I can still withstand this little toss, and I don't need the old man to walk out of the capital to greet me. Tan Lun calmly made everything clear to his cronies.
The man knew that this was what the old man had already decided, so he said no more. In fact, he also knew that everyone was waiting here, and there was really no need to continue to dwell on the topic of whether to meet or not, but he just said this in a panic.
After a while, a large cloud of smoke and dust rose from the front, which was a precursor to a large number of people coming, and seeing this, the spirit of the sergeants who were waiting a little impatiently suddenly lifted: "Here it is!" ”
Soon, the first few horsemen were in everyone's sight, followed by more knights, and a banner fluttering high, which was the apricot yellow flag and flag that the Qin Cha had played. Seeing this scene, everyone was finally convinced that the main owner had arrived, so someone hurriedly urged him to step forward and pass on the news that Tan Lun, the secretary of the military department, was waiting here.
When the people brought the news to the ranks of the incoming army, Zhong Yu was drowsy in his car.
After everything was settled and Shanxi was completely pacified, he took his men and horses on the road back to the capital. It's just that this encounter is too changeable, and he has too many things on his heart, and the accumulation of various negative emotions makes him finally fall ill after completely relaxing.
On the way back to Beijing, Zhong Yu has always been sick. Finally, in the past two days, my body gradually improved, but the interest was not very high, and even if I returned to the vicinity of the capital, I didn't mean to get out of the car and walk around. This may also be due to heart disease, he had already made up his mind to resign from all official positions after returning to Beijing and return to his hometown, but when he really wanted to go to the capital, this idea was a little shaken.
Ten years of cold window, the consistent idea of serving the country, made him hesitate whether his decision to leave the court because of a moment of anger was right or wrong.
Seeing that the capital was in front of him, the entanglement in Zhong Yu's heart became a little heavier, but it was a pity that this issue could only be decided by himself, and even Yang Zhen couldn't help.
After hearing the news that his subordinates had Tan Shangshu from the military department in front of him to greet him, Zhong Yu was slightly stunned for a moment, and then his expression tightened, and he hurriedly tidied up the official uniform on his body, and then stopped the carriage and hurriedly got out of the carriage. Fortunately, he knew that there would be some entertainment in Beijing in the near future, so he had dressed up early, otherwise it would make him even more scrambling.
After getting out of the car and cheering up a little, Zhong Yu walked towards the team in front of him with firm steps. When he came to Yang Zhen in front of him, he also glanced at Yang Zhen and motioned for him to follow him too.
Yang Zhen already knew who was waiting in front of him, and when he saw that he wanted to follow him, he was quite grateful. This is a rare opportunity, a brocade-clothed guard like himself, don't look very majestic outside, but in the eyes of real high-ranking officials of the imperial court, he is nothing, let alone be able to talk and communicate with them face-to-face. Only with the support of Zhong Yu, who is also a high-ranking official in the DPRK, can he get to know more important ministers, so that he can really have a little position in the political arena.
Thinking of this, Yang Zhen did not hesitate in the slightest, and immediately jumped off the horse, half a body behind Zhong Yu and followed him towards that side.
When Zhong Yu and the others arrived, Tan Lun had already walked out of the sedan chair and looked at them with a smile. At this moment, he didn't see the slightest sickness, he looked energetic, only the slightly dim gaze gave people a strange feeling.
"Xia Guan Zhong Yu saw Boss Tan, and the boss actually greeted Xia Guan in person, which really made Zhong Yu panic!" Zhong Yu was about to kneel down as he spoke, but Tan Lun took the first step to support him: "Lord Zhong doesn't have to be like this, the old man can't afford such a big gift from you, you are still a Qincha now, if you let your colleagues know, you will definitely join the old man for the crime of trespassing." ”
Hearing him say this, even Yang Zhen could only stop kneeling down to greet him. Indeed, they have always been the chief and deputy ministers before they handed over their decrees and returned to their lives, representing the Son of Heaven, so how could they pay homage to others?
"What the boss said is that the lower officials were negligent." Zhong Yu hurriedly arched his hand and said: "However, the old man has a noble status, but he came here to greet the lower official with dignity, which really makes the lower official feel uneasy." ”
"What's uneasy about this, you have done great things for the country, and it is normal for me, the secretary of the military department, to come to greet you to express my gratitude. I know everything you have done in Datong, and you have done a good job, and you have indeed lived up to Your Majesty's trust in you. ”
"The boss has an overreputation, and the subordinate is just doing his duty. Moreover, in this Datong incident, it was not the lower officials who really turned the tide, but the Jinyi guard Yang Zhen, if he hadn't come up with a clever plan to reverse the situation several times, I am afraid that the lower officials would have folded in Datong long ago. Zhong Yu said with a sincere face.
Yang Zhen glanced at Zhong Yu with some puzzlement, and was greatly surprised and moved in his heart, he really didn't expect Zhong Yu to put all the credit on himself. You know, this is a real achievement, and it will be of great benefit to everyone's career in the future.
Not only Yang Zhen, but Tan Lun was stunned when he heard this, and then a trace of appreciation appeared in his eyes, and he turned his gaze to Yang Zhen: "You are Yang Qianhu?" What you did in the capital before, this official has heard a lot, I don't want to go to Shanxi is still so good, well, worthy of being a heroic boy, I will become a pillar of my Ming Kingdom in the future. ”
"Thank you for your praise, I dare not be ashamed!" Yang Zhen hurriedly bowed his hand and said humbly.
"Okay, you must be tired all the way back to Beijing from arrogance, so the official will not delay your entry into the city, so let's go back." Tan Lun said, and turned around with some difficulty to go back to the sedan chair. In fact, he still has a lot to say in his heart, but his body really can't stand it, and he feels weak for a while just standing like this, so he can only stay for later.
Zhong Yu also noticed his discomfort, and hurriedly stepped forward, grabbed his arm, and helped him walk back. At the same time, I felt uncomfortable for a while: "I didn't expect that it had only been a few months, and Master Tan's body was already so weak." ”
"Lord Zhong, when you return to Beijing this time, you still have to be careful. The Datong matter seems to have been resolved, but in fact, the aftermath is not over, so you should pay attention. After sitting back in the sedan chair, Tan Lun whispered another sentence meaningfully.
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