Chapter 61: Xionghai Released from Prison
Three days later, Emperor Yang of Sui arrived in Luoyang.
The western tour, which lasted for half a year, finally came to an end.
And the white-clothed Maitreya incident seems to have come to a successful end. Yang Guang issued an edict and no longer pursued this matter. However, the previous arresters, now 10,000 people have been exiled and the four counties of Shanshan have been guarded in Tuntian, and no more butcher knives have been sacrificed.
The people living in Luoyang breathed a sigh of relief because of this.
In the seventh day, the Turkic Qimin Khan died, and his son Duji took over his throne, known as Shibi Khan in history.
After Shibi Khan succeeded to the throne, he wrote to the imperial court and asked to marry Princess Yicheng as his wife. This Princess Yicheng is the daughter of the Sui Dynasty clan. In the nineteenth year of the emperor's reign, Princess Anyi, who was close to Qimin Khan, died, and Emperor Wen of Sui married Princess Yicheng to Qimin Khan. Speaking of which, this Princess Yicheng is still the mother of Shibi Khan. But according to the Turkic customs, it is normal for a son to marry a mother. So Emperor Yang Guang of the Sui Dynasty issued an edict to agree, and abolished the dynasty for the Qimin Khan.
In the same month, Emperor Yang Guangzheng of the Sui Dynasty issued an edict to set up Luoyang as the eastern capital of the Sui Dynasty, standing side by side with Chang'an.
In order to celebrate the establishment of the Eastern Capital, Yang Guang went to Duanmen on the first day of the seventh month to worship the heavens, and issued a decree to pardon the prisoners of Luoyang and exempt Henan Yin from paying taxes for three years. Previously, the construction of Xinluocheng was completed, and Yang Guang had exempted Luoyang from taxes for five years.
Now it has just passed its fourth year, and the fifth year has not yet arrived, and it has been extended by another three years.
It means that the people of Luoyang will not need to pay taxes in the next four years. For a time, the people cheered, and the wealthy families were even more overjoyed. originally thought that when Yang Guang came back, he would investigate the crime of negligence of the officials left behind in Luoyang. Now, instead of doing this, it has established the name of Luoyang's eastern capital. This is equivalent to Luoyang officials, and it has been raised by one level.
Of course, the level of Beijing officials and foreign officials will not be the same.
However, Fang Yanqian, with the position of Henan Yin, sat back and watched the white-clothed Maitreya grow, and he was responsible for negligence.
After becoming the Yin of Henan Mansion for half a year, Fang Yanqian was dismissed from the post of Henan Yin, and served as Si Litai, Luoyang, according to the criminal cases of various counties and counties in the Heluo area. At the same time, because even if he acted, he eliminated the hidden danger of the white-clothed Maitreya, so he was awarded the title of Tongyi Doctor, conferred the same ceremony, and was appointed to the post of Changqiu Supervisor Shaoqing.
The general doctor is one of the nine doctors.
After Yang Guang ascended the throne, he added a knighthood in the third year of the Great Cause. The original Shangzhu country below, to the governor of the eleventh rank abolished, changed to Guanglu, left and right Guanglu, Jinzi, Yinqing, Zhengyi, Tongyi, Chao Request, Chao San.
Such an appointment came as a surprise to many.
Everyone knows that Fang Yanqian will not sit in the seat of Henan Yin for a long time. With his violent methods, it is difficult to have a good end in the end. However, although Fang Yanqian stepped down from Henan Yin's position, he appeared as a Luoyang driver and had the responsibility to supervise Henan Yin. At the same time, the increase in his title also made him a new nobleman in Luoyang.
In the same year, Fang Yanqian's son, Fang Xuanling, the captain of Xicheng, was promoted to the county magistrate of Guancheng County of Xingyang County because of his outstanding achievements.
From the bitter cold Xicheng, he was transferred to Guancheng in the hinterland of the Central Plains...... This is not only the improvement of the half-grade official position, but also represents that Fang Xuanling has officially become the son of the nouveau riche.
Yang Guang's appointment made everyone unable to understand what he was thinking in his heart. This may be the so-called imperial mind.
However, Zheng Yanqing knew that Yang Guang's appointment was undoubtedly correct.
Fang Yanqian's surname is too upright, if he continues to stay in Henan Yin's position, he will end up in disrepute sooner or later. On the contrary, this Luoyang is not driving, but it is the most suitable position for him. He has no right to meddle in specific affairs, but he has the duty of supervision and can effectively supervise; And the wealthy families in the Luoyang area will also breathe a sigh of relief because of this, and they will be better off if they take a house and take a black spot. In the same way, they will not go to Fang Yanqian's trouble.
"The emperor's arrangement is really insightful."
Zheng Yanqing was in the garden of Zhengfu, and couldn't help but sigh with emotion. Who said that Yang Guang is a faint king? Just look at this arrangement, the end is ingenious.
Fang Yanqian's current responsibilities are similar to those of the Committee in the later century, responsible for supervising the administration of officials.
And Lu Chu took over as Henan Yin, and transferred Fan Zigai, the Taishou of Longxi County, to serve as the guard of Henan, which was even more miraculous.
Lu Chu was originally the right Shilang of Shangshu Province, and took over as Henan Yin, and in terms of official position, it was a horizontal transfer.
However, Lu Chu's innate conditions are far stronger than Fang Yanqian. He was born in the Kanto clan, one of the five surnames and one of the seven families, Fan Yang Lu, a serious second-grade background, far from being comparable to Fang Yanqian's humble character; He is also a straightforward surname, and when he was the right Shilang of Shangshu, he dared to speak out and offend the powerful, which made the ministers of the Manchu Dynasty a little jealous.
He was born in a good background, and he came out of Shangshu Province, and in later generations, this belongs to the airborne cadres.
Such a person can effectively silence the wealthy families. Didn't you say that Fang Yan was born in a humble character? Okay, then I'll let a child of a second-class family come out now, you wealthy families, what else do you have to say?
At the same time, Longxi Taishou Fan Zigai was transferred to Luoyang.
This person, who belongs to the children of the nobles from the south, won the honor of Shangkaifu during the Kaihuang period, and was named the prince of Shangcai County, with 700 households. Since then, he has performed meritorious deeds, and he is also a powerful figure among the emerging aristocracy. The methods are tough and ruthless, in the battle against Tuyuhun, Fan Zigai once slaughtered and surrendered, and he was also a master who killed people without blinking.
These two came to Luoyang, one was in charge of Henan Mansion Yin, and the other held the military power of Luoyang, who would dare to provoke?
So much so that after Yan Qing heard about it, he couldn't help but admire it.
Duoduo and Mao Xiaonian, dressed in filial piety, sat beside him and let out a cold snort at the same time.
When the news of Yaya's death came, Duoduo fell into a coma. And Mao Xiaonian was not much better than her, and almost cried to death.
One lost his brother, the other lost his parents.
But this murderer ...... But it could be the brother of the man who lost his parents.
The complex relationship is quite difficult to explain. But the two daughters coincidentally found their common enemy.
For the revival of the Great Zhou, Duoduo was not very interested in the original.
But the tragic death of his brother and the killing of his husky made Deduoduo grief and indignation. shouted to kill Yang Guang, but was scolded by Zheng Yanqing.
"Do you want revenge, or do you want to die?
If you want to take revenge, obediently listen to my arrangement, and I will definitely let you get what you want in the future; If you want to die, go to the Imperial City immediately. The Emperor is coming back, and you can kill him with a single sword. But it's likely that before you get closer, you'll be shot as a hedgehog.
In terms of martial arts, are you comparable to Mr. Ha? In terms of means, can you play with those old guys in the DPRK and China?
Duoduo, if you want to make Mr. Ha die; If you want Yaya to die unexplained, there is no one to take revenge, you just have to go. If you don't think it's enough, I'll go with you, and we'll die together. β
has known Zheng Yanqing for so long, and Yanqing has never spoken to Duoduo with such a stern attitude.
Duoduo was frightened, and could only hold Zheng Yanqing's hand, not knowing what to do.
"Duoduo, in this life, the greatest wealth is waiting and hope. Don't give up hope, and don't give up waiting.
Someday, you will find that revenge is not difficult. β
After appeasing Duoduo, Yan Qing had to comfort Mao Xiaonian.
Xiao Nian's situation is very different from Duoduo. Because the murderer of her parents is likely to be her own brother.
Moreover, Xiao Nian's mind is heavier than Duoduo, and she thinks more than Duoduo.
Zheng Yanqing was also bitter, almost spitting dry, wearing out the skin of his mouth, and finally made Xiao Nian more stable.
Two girls with the same fate seem to have found some common language at this moment.
They stay together all day, comfort each other, and grow slowly; Duoduo taught Xiao Nian swordsmanship, and Xiao Nian took care of Duoduo as much as possible. They have the same goal, they must find Mao Xiaoba and kill this beast.
Yan Qing couldn't help but secretly rejoice.
Fortunately, it was two women who were able to support each other, comfort each other, and take care of each other.
If it's just one person, I'm afraid it will wear out his mouth.
After Yang Guang returned to Luoyang, Yanqing did not stop paying attention to the outside world.
Even Yang Guang issued an edict, saying that he would not pursue the matter of Maitreya in white. But Zheng Yanqing didn't feel at ease in his heart.
Because of the Luoyang City Gate, it is still closely checked.
And next to the so-called Xiangshan husky grave, there have always been officers and soldiers.
Changsun Sheng told Yan Qing in private: "Your Majesty also appreciates Hader's loyalty very much. And issued an edict to transport the husky's coffin to Chang'an, and secretly buried it next to the mausoleum of Emperor Yu Wenyan of Zhou Jing, so that he could continue to protect Emperor Zhou Jing under the nine springs. β
Speaking of which, Emperor Yu Wenyan of Zhou Jing is the grandson of Emperor Wen of Sui Emperor Yang Jian and the nephew of Yang Guang.
So it's a blessing to have a mausoleum. Anyway, the husky is a courtier of the Zhou Dynasty, and it is not bad to accompany Yu Wenyan to the funeral.
As for the tomb in Xiangshan, it is just a cover to attract the remnants of the Northern Zhou Dynasty.
Zheng Yanqing couldn't help but secretly rejoice. Fortunately, he kept an eye on it at the beginning and didn't listen to the gossip of Sun Shunde, otherwise he would really be in danger.
"What are you humming?"
Zheng Yanqing said with a smile: "Good is good, bad is bad." What I admire is the emperor's means, and nothing else?
If we are blinded by hatred and do not even see the good in others, then what is revenge? β
"If Xiao Xiucai is the emperor, he will definitely be better than him."
Zheng Yanqing was so frightened that his face changed color, and he covered Duoduo's mouth.
"I beg you, don't say anything like that again. Otherwise, before I can help you get revenge, I will be killed. β
Duoduo gave Yanqing a hygienic eye and didn't say anything more.
"Young Master, when can I send Duoduo out of here?
It was too dangerous for her to continue to stay in Luoyang. This city is full of officers and soldiers, and it's really not safe. β
Yan Qing scratched his head and said softly: "I'm also worried about this."
Yesterday I went to visit Uncle Shanguo, and he told me that the Ministry of Civil Affairs had reported to the Imperial Court that the three-chief system would be established and the population would be re-censused. If the imperial court really approves it, then it will soon start from Luoyang, Chang'an. β
"Three-long system?" Mao Xiaonian asked curiously, "What is that?" β
Without waiting for Yanqing to answer, Duo Duo said: "The three-long system is the civil registration system established by the previous dynasty. In Jinai, there are Baochang, Lu Zheng and Clan Zheng; In Kinwai, there are Bao Chang, Rimasa, and the party chief, which is actually similar to the current situation. β
"But an article has been added that allows neighbors to denounce."
Zheng Yanqing said softly: "If this is the case, our Zheng Mansion is afraid that we will be targeted." For whoever denounces a single person will be enslaved by the house of the whistleblower. β
"What then?" Duoduo also became nervous.
"Don't worry, I estimate that even if this matter is passed, it will be implemented in the coming year.
Before the coming year, I will try to send you out of Luoyang, and if possible, I want you to join my clan temporarily. β
Duoduo nodded, indicating that she understood.
Now, she has pinned all her trust on Yanqing.
Duoduo believes that this little man who is younger than her, but almost a demon, will definitely handle this matter for her.
At this time, Shen Guang came to the outside of the pavilion.
"Childe, the old lady asked me to come and urge you, saying that the male master of Huairenfang has arrived, don't delay a good time."
"Oh, I'll go right away."
Zheng Yanqing spoke, got up and walked out of the pavilion.
Duoduo asked suspiciously, "Who is Master Xiong?" β
"Oh, it's the old lady's friend, and one of the few remaining servants of the Tiger Commandery. His nephew was arrested by the government last year for killing an envoy from the Japanese slave state. Or did the young master find a way out of it and saved his surname...... Originally, he was going to be imprisoned for three years, but he didn't expect to set up the Eastern Capital and encounter an amnesty, so he came out early. β
"Then why do you want Xiaoxiu to pick him up?"
"The young master is the elder brother of the majestic sea...... Hee-hee, in fact, he is much older than the young master. However, Master Xiong said that the young master had the grace of reinvention for him, so he worshipped the young master as the eldest brother. And the young master is also very good to that big guy, listening to the old lady's meaning, it is likely that after Xionghai comes out, he will move here to live. Duoduo, you don't know, that majestic sea is really high...... Especially that block, I remember before I went to prison, it was very impressive. β
"I see!"
Duoduo thought for a while, took Xiao Nian's hand and said, "Xiao Nian, then you tell me about Xiao Xiucai's experience over the years." β
"Well, actually, I don't know, that is, from four years ago......"
Zheng Yanqing changed his clothes and got on the horse.
Zheng Shi'an, Xiong Da Hammer and Wang Hu also got into the carriage. There were dozens of Zheng family guards, opening the way in front, and the group rushed to Beiliao.
This amnesty made Luoyang's prison cell empty.
In Beiliao in particular, most of the prisoners are prisoners who have committed minor crimes, and many of them have left early.
Originally, Xiong Dahai could have come out yesterday, but he was stopped by Xiong Da Hammer.
He believes that going to prison is a very unlucky thing, so it is even more solemn to be released from prison. Choose a good time and then do the ritual. Otherwise, it is likely that you will come out with bad luck and continue to be unlucky in the future.
Therefore, Xiongdazhui invited the god stick of the White Horse Temple and chose a good name and a good time.
When the carriage came to Beiliao, Tong Huan was already waiting early. As soon as he saw Zheng Yanqing, he hurriedly stepped forward.
sang a fat song, "Zheng Gongzi, you can be regarded as coming, if you don't come again, Brother Dahai will be impatient." β
"I'm causing trouble for Brother Tong."
Zheng Yanqing spoke, unknowingly, and stuffed two copper coins into Tong Huan's hand.
Holding the copper coin in his hand, Tong Huan was full of emotion.
To be honest, he really didn't want Xiong Dahai to leave like this. After all, every time Yanqing comes over, he will give some heart. Together, these intentions are about to catch up with his two years of earnings. Xionghai's departure will shorten the road to wealth in the future.
I secretly felt pity in my heart, but my face was still full of smirks.
"Dahaizi, take off all your clothes."
The male sledgehammer ordered people to pull up a piece of drape, blocking the gate of Beiliao on three sides. Then there was a servant in his cart carrying a large wooden bucket filled with water and placing it in a drapery. At the gate, another brazier was placed and a fire was lit.
"Grandpa, if you take it off, you're naked, how can you get out."
"Let you take it off, you will take it off, less so much nonsense."
Xiong Da Hammer held a hanging of grapefruit leaves in his hand and stood in the tent with Zheng Yanqing. Watching the male sledgehammer twist like a little daughter-in-law, he stripped off his clothes and walked out naked [***]. With his hands on his crotch, he stepped over the brazier.
"Hurry up and wash it off, and wash away all the bad luck."
Here, the male sledgehammer shouted, and handed over the grapefruit leaves to Zheng Shi'an, Wang Zheng and others.
Then let Xiong Dahai enter the wooden barrel, and after soaking it out, he and Xiongwei picked up the wooden barrel and poured the water inside from their heads. Zheng Shi'an and Wang Zhengze walked over, rubbed Xiongdahai's body with grapefruit leaves, and muttered various words of blessing in their mouths.
The big people are big, and the birds are also big...... Looking at the lump of things dangling between Xionghai's crotches, Zheng Yanqing suddenly felt inferior.
Fortunately, this low self-esteem did not last long. After Xiong Dahai dried his body, changed into clean and comfortable clothes, walked up to Zheng Yanqing, knelt down and kowtowed respectfully and said, "There is Brother Lao's care." β
No matter how big you are, you have to call me brother!
Zheng Yanqing's heart felt a little more comfortable, and he hurriedly helped Xiong Dahai up.
To say that Yan Qing's height is not too low, but standing in front of Xiong Dahai, he bowed his head more than a head.
This guy's current size is about to catch up with Yuwen Chengdu!
Yuwen Chengdu estimates that it is unlikely to grow again, but this guy ...... Zheng Yanqing couldn't help but sigh: "The sea, you have been in prison well, and you have grown up again." β
"It's only going to grow one, not the eyes."
As he spoke, he patted the head of the big man, and the big guy smiled innocently and scratched his head.
"Let's go, we should go back."
Xiong Da Hammer smiled: "Your grandfather Zheng arranged a banquet in Fengqing Building in the Orthodox Workshop, and he is waiting for you." β
Now, Zheng Shi'an's identity has changed, and he is no longer the housekeeper of the Zheng family, but a serious clan elder.
This also made Xiong Da Hammer and Wang Zheng unknowingly change their name for Zheng Shi'an. In the past, it could be called a long big nose and a short big nose. Not anymore! After all, the identity is there, and there is no room for presumptuousness.
The curtain was removed, and Shen Guang led a black horse to Xiongdahai.
"I don't know how to ride a horse."
Zheng Yanqing said: "I don't know how to ride a horse and learn later, but don't worry, this horse has been castrated and is very docile." When you learn how to ride a horse, I'd like to ask someone to get you a good horse. Hehe, this horse, you can make do with it first. β
Over there, Zheng Shi'an and others had already gotten into the car.
The great man mounted his horse, and a servant stepped forward to hold the reins.
Zheng Yanqing walked up to Tong Huan, "Brother Tong, my brother is very happy today, I wonder if Brother Tong has time to enjoy his face and have a drink?" In the past year, thanks to Brother Tong's care, my brother has not suffered in it. β
"Ah, this is as it should be, as it should be."
Tong Huan was overjoyed.
I thought it was unloading the mill and killing the donkey, but I didn't expect people to give him face like this.
Tong Huan is a little person living at the bottom of society, don't look at being a cell boss, but in Luoyang City, except for yelling at those prisoners in the prison, he is nothing to others, not even ants.
Who is Zheng Yanqing?
That is the son of the Zheng family in Xingyang, the grandson of the elder of the Zheng family; At the same time, he is also a talented man in Shilin, almost a grandmaster-like existence; In the folk, because he wrote about the Three Kingdoms, he has countless fans and can be called a star; In the officialdom, he is the proud protΓ©gΓ© of the great general Sun Sheng, and he is also a dignified cloud cavalry captain with a great future.
No matter which one it is, it's only a child's share.
Now that Zheng Yanqing has taken the initiative to show goodwill, Tong Huan's heart is warm...... Zheng Gongzi is a good person, so he thinks so highly of me, and he is willing to break his bones.
Tong Huan hurriedly arranged it.
Anyway, there are no prisoners in the prison, he is the cell leader, and he has the final say.
Riding a black donkey, under the envious gaze of the jailer, Tong Huan farts followed Zheng Yanqing and the others.
When Wang Zheng and Xiong Sledgehammer saw it in the carriage, they couldn't help but nod secretly, and they were extremely emotional.
"Lao Zheng, your grandson, the future is amazing.
At a young age, you can be humble and win people's hearts. If you grow up, you will definitely be in and out of the prime minister, and you will be a very good minister. β
When Zheng Shi'an heard this, his wrinkled old face was about to laugh out of a flower.
(To be continued)