Yan Song couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief after getting the news that everything was ready and ready to do it at any time in Yan Shifan's mouth.

Then, with the support of Yan Shifan, Yan Song stepped on the stairs tremblingly and stepped into the study of Yan's mansion.

As soon as the father and son entered the study, a maid soon stepped forward and poured hot tea for the two of them.

Yan Shifan didn't stay in the study for too long, he sent Yan Song to the study, and after doing what he had to do, he casually found an excuse to leave.

After leaving the study, Yan Shifan found that the housekeeper seemed to have been waiting not far away for a long time.

Seeing this, Yan Shifan immediately stepped forward and asked, "Is there something wrong?" ”

When the housekeeper heard Yan Shifan's words, his face was full of humility, and after considering his tone, he cautiously reminded him.

"Xiaoge Lao, you are really a noble person, in a few days, it will be the day when Liuxinju will pay dividends as usual, so Boss Zhao specially commissioned the small one to ask Xiaoge Lao about you......"

When Yan Shifan heard this, he waved his hand impatiently, and commanded: "Well, I know, tell Boss Zhao, let's follow the old rules!" ”

When Yan Shifan's words fell, the heart of the housekeeper on the side was finally able to land safely.

Then, I saw him leaning down, and he said respectfully: "Yes, Xiaoge Lao, the little one will send someone to convey your meaning to Boss Zhao later!" ”

After instructing the housekeeper, Yan Shifan walked through the courtyard and returned to his room.

Gradually, night fell, and the extraordinarily hot weather during the day was also slightly relieved, and the sky was dotted with stars, like night pearls, radiating light.

At this moment, the candle flame lit in the study vaguely reflected Yan Song's figure, and at this moment, I saw that he was reluctantly closing the book "Journey to the West" in his hand.

"This book is really interesting, no matter how many times you read it, you can always see new insights from it!"

"Even if Sun Wukong's ability to reach the sky, in the end, he still can't escape the Five Finger Mountain of Rulai, and obediently go through the ninety-nine eighty-one difficulties!"

Thinking of this, an inexplicable look appeared on Yan Song's face, and at this moment, there was a hurried knock from outside the door.

Seeing this, Yan Song couldn't help frowning slightly, and immediately commanded: "Come in!" ”

When the voice fell, I only heard a 'squeak', the door of the room was pushed open, and I saw Yan Shifan walking in in a hurry.

As soon as Yan Shifan entered the study, he immediately looked in the direction where Yan Song was, and reported excitedly: "Father, the child has just received the news, it is said that the Ministry of Rites and the Honglu Temple have begun to prepare for the canonization of the queen!" ”

After Yan Song learned the news, his face was full of shock, he suddenly got up from his seat, looked in the direction where Yan Shifan was, and confirmed to him: "What are you talking about, canonize the queen!" ”

Facing Yan Song's gaze, Yan Shifan was not afraid at all, only to see him nod quite firmly, and repeated his previous words.

"Yes, father, you heard it right, the Ministry of Rites and the Honglu Temple have already begun to prepare for the canonization of the queen!"

After this news was confirmed, Yan Song's face was full of excitement, and he saw him sit back in his chair and muttered to himself.

"Okay, okay, the position of the queen has been vacant for so many years, and now, it is finally expected to be filled!"

Yan Shifan took in the expression on Yan Song's face, and after thinking about it for a while, he mustered up the courage and asked.

"Father, what are we going to do next?"

"As long as the child in the belly of the imperial concubine Shen is born smoothly, then she will become the new queen of my Ming Dynasty, and the child in her belly will most likely become the new prince of my Ming Dynasty......"

Before Yan Shifan's words were finished, he was coldly interrupted by Yan Song: "Idiot, shut up for me, can you also discuss this matter?" ”

After being reprimanded by Yan Song, Yan Shifan also reacted quickly, and he inadvertently touched an extraordinarily sensitive topic.

The topic of Lichujun is not only in the Ming Dynasty, but also in all dynasties, just like the reverse scales on the dragon's body, if you touch it, you will die!

Thinking of this, Yan Shifan couldn't help but break out in a cold sweat, and his face was full of panic.

Yan Song took in the expression on Yan Shifan's face, and after pondering for a long time, he came back to his senses and admonished.

"Everything will continue to be business as usual, and until Your Majesty does not reveal that aspect, remember not to act rashly, understand?"

After listening to Yan Song's words, Yan Shifan seemed to have an understanding, his eyes flashed with a strange light, and he immediately responded: "Thank you father for mentioning it, the child understands!" ”

Seeing that Yan Shifan understood the meaning of his words, Yan Song waved his hand and followed the order.

"Alright, it's early, it's time for me to rest!"

"Father, you should rest early, and the child will retire!"

When Yan Shifan heard this, after bowing to Yan Song, he turned around and left the study.

……

On the other hand, after Zhang Rong returned to the British Mansion, he immediately summoned all the worried clans and nobles to the British Mansion.

At this moment, in the hall used by the British Mansion to entertain guests, Zhang Rong saw that people were almost here, and after coughing lightly, he chose to go straight to the topic.

"Ahem, everyone, I personally went to the Qianqing Palace today and met Your Majesty!"

"Your Majesty said that since the list has been announced, there is no possibility of changing it!"

The clans and nobles present couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief after learning the news from Zhang Rong's mouth.

For them, this opportunity is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, and there is absolutely no room for error, and if they miss this time, they don't know when they will have to wait for the next time to have such an opportunity.

Then, I saw Zhu Xizhong, the Duke of Chengguo on the side, stand up and asked a question that everyone present was very concerned about: "Your Majesty, how long do you plan to send the sons and daughters of the clan and nobles to serve in the southwest?" ”

When Zhang Rong heard this, he responded without thinking: "Your Majesty said, wait until the imperial concubine Shen is officially in labor in September, and then set off!" ”

Zhang Rong's voice fell, and he saw Xu Yande, the Duke of Dingguo on the side, nodded, and took over the conversation.

"Well, that's fine, for us clans and nobles, it's a double happiness!"

The words of Xu Yande, the Duke of Dingguo, quickly resonated with many clans and nobles present, after all, right now, His Majesty's two sons, one was sent to a fiefdom to become a vassal, and the other was disliked by His Majesty.

Anyone with a discerning eye can see that His Majesty must have placed great hopes on this unborn child!

In time, perhaps, this child will become the prince of the Ming Dynasty!

Zhang Rong saw that the topic was moving in a dangerous direction, so he hurriedly coughed lightly twice and quietly diverted the topic.

"Ladies and gentlemen, I can't hide it, Your Majesty personally told me not long ago that the imperial court will soon implement the policy of changing the land and returning it to the Tusi in the southwest!"

"And right now, Banzhou is tentatively decided, and His Majesty will most likely send them to Banshu at that time!"

When Zhang Rong said this, he paused for a moment, and then continued: "Banzhou is a place of thousands of miles, the mountains and rivers are treacherous, there are many ethnic groups, and there are constant vendettas against each other, and what is even worse is that there is a miasma all over there, and if you don't pay attention to it, you will be prone to diseases!" ”

"With the harsh conditions in the area, once you get sick, I'm afraid you can only ......"

Zhang Rong shook his head when he said this, and the meaning was self-evident.

When Xu Yande, the Duke of Dingguo on the side, heard this, his face was full of determination, and he clenched his fists and said in a deep voice: "We are waiting for Junlu to eat Junlu, and we should share our worries for the country, after all, there are some things that someone has to do, right?" ”

As soon as the words of Dingguo Duke Xu Yande fell, Zhu Xizhong, the Duke of Chengguo on the side, also nodded, and then expressed his attitude.

"Yes, we are all members of the Ming Dynasty, nobles, Shiqing Shilu, and rest with the country, so we should set an example for the people of the world!"

Cheng Guogong Zhu Xizhong's voice fell, and soon someone spoke up and said: "Cheng Guogong is right, we, the clans and nobles, should set an example for the people of the world!" ”

"Yes, it makes sense, it's time for the world to see that in my Ming clan, among the nobles, there are not just wastes for eating, drinking, and having fun!"

……

It was getting late, but at this time, Zhu Zaikun still did not feel the slightest sleep.

The reason is very simple, not long ago, Zhu Zaikun heard through his own news channels that the current Ministry of Rites and Honglu Temple had begun to prepare for the canonization of the queen.

After Zhu Zaikun learned the news, he was immediately shocked, because if Jiajing canonized the imperial concubine Shen as the queen, then the child in his womb would become a legitimate concubine, and he would be the eldest son at best!

In this way, in terms of the priority of inheriting the throne, he Zhu Zaikun will be at a significant disadvantage.

What's even worse is that at the moment, age is not only Zhu Zaikun's advantage, but also his disadvantage!

Although he can rely on the advantage of age to cultivate his own power by taking a step forward with the child in the womb of the first imperial concubine Shen, but after a long time, if the child in his belly grows up successfully, then those ministers in the court will tacitly move closer to him!

After all, the ages of the two sides are really far apart, and when the child in the belly of the imperial concubine Shen grows up and has full wings, I am afraid that at that time, I am already dying and old, let alone competing for the throne, and even self-protection is very difficult!

Thinking of this, Zhu Zaikun's mood became more and more depressed, and then, without alarming Concubine Li on the side, he put on his clothes and tiptoed out of the room.

After walking out of the room, Zhu Zaikun went straight to the courtyard of the palace, and the first thing that caught his eye was the stars hanging in the night sky.

Then, I saw Zhu Zaikun retract his gaze, his eyes were full of gloom, and he sighed: "Alas! ”

At this time, Zhu Zaikun was in a state of confusion, and he didn't know how he should deal with this matter next.

Therefore, he could only keep praying in his heart, hoping that when the time came, the child in the womb of the imperial concubine Shen would be a girl, and in this way, it would be a happy ending for everyone!

At this moment, Zhu Zaikun vaguely smelled a fragrant wind, and after he turned around, he found that it was Concubine Li.

After the two looked at each other without saying a word for a long time, they saw Concubine Li come to Zhu Zaikun's side and take the lead in breaking the peace: "Is there anything troublesome about the husband, if you don't dislike it, you can talk to the concubine!" ”

When Zhu Zaikun heard this, after being silent for a long time, he said slowly: "It is said that the Ministry of Rites and the Honglu Temple have begun to prepare for the canonization of the imperial concubine Shen as the queen!" ”

Concubine Li was lanxin, and instantly understood what Zhu Zaikun was worried about, and only after carefully considering her tone did she ask.

"After the imperial concubine Shen was canonized as the queen by His Majesty, the child born to His Majesty and the queen is a son-in-law in terms of name, presumably the husband is worried about this matter, right?"

Seeing that Concubine Li guessed what she was thinking, Zhu Zaikun didn't mean to hide it, nodded and responded: "Well, that's right!" ”

When Concubine Li heard this, a trace of worry flashed on her face, and she mustered up her courage and admonished.

"Husband, the concubine can't understand why you have to be obsessed with the throne, isn't it good now?"

"Why don't we go and beg Your Majesty, like King Jing, go to the fief and become a vassal, and stay away from the capital, a place of right and wrong!"

"The concubine heard that King Jing has been quite at ease every day since he became a feudal lord in the fiefdom......"

Before Concubine Li finished speaking, she was interrupted impatiently by Zhu Zaikun: "You don't understand at all, there are some things that you can't stop if you want to, from the beginning of this road, you can either inherit the unification smoothly, or you will be broken and die without a place to be buried!" ”

Seeing that Zhu Zaikun couldn't listen to her advice, Concubine Li couldn't help but flash a trace of disappointment in her eyes, and immediately, she saw that her expression was as usual, and she said softly: "What the husband said is that the concubine is overstepping the rules!" ”

After dropping this sentence, Concubine Li returned to the room by herself, Zhu Zaikun looked at the back of Concubine Li leaving, a trace of unbearable color flashed on her face, and immediately, she retracted her gaze and secretly made up her mind.

"Don't worry, one day, I will smoothly inherit the unification and make you the queen of the world!"

……

Banju, Haelongtun.

Since the army of the imperial court broke through Hailongtun, this castle, which was built in the fifth year of Baoyou in the Southern Song Dynasty, integrates military fortresses, government offices and palaces, and has become the temporary office of Feng Yue, the governor of Huguang.

Recently, Feng Yue's whole person can be said to be anxious, on the one hand, Banzhou has been decided, and there are still many aftermath problems waiting for him to deal with.

On the other hand, the local people, seeing that the Yang clan was exterminated by the army of the imperial court, came to tell their grievances one after another, hoping that the imperial court could seek justice for them.

And in the process, Feng Yue also came into contact with a lot of crimes committed by the Yang family and the other seven families with different surnames.

In the room, just as Feng Yue was still processing the official documents sent by his subordinates, he heard a rapid knock on the door.

Seeing that the thoughts in his mind were interrupted, Feng Yue couldn't help frowning, and after putting the brush in his hand aside, he commanded in a deep voice.

"Come in!"

As soon as he finished speaking, the door of the room was pushed open, and a nervous-looking guard entered the room and reported respectfully.

"Your Excellency, the imperial court has sent someone, and it is said that he still has a holy decree!"

"Well, the official knows, and the official will go over immediately!"

After Feng Yue learned the news from the guards, the resentment that had been disturbed before also dissipated, and he immediately spoke up.

Hearing this, the guard did not hesitate at all, and after arching his hand to Feng Yue, he immediately walked away.

Soon after this, Feng Yue, the governor of Huguang, the commander of the capital, Shi Bangxian, the general of Tongren, and other generals all greeted them at the city gate of Hailongtun, waiting for the arrival of the imperial envoy.

Everyone's faces were full of anticipation, because the reward of the imperial court was about to come down!

After a while, in the sight of everyone, several eunuchs appeared, and the eunuch in the lead was dressed in a scarlet robe, with a white face and beard, and a full of neutrality, followed by several little eunuchs.

Surrounded by heavily armed guards, guarding their safety!

After the eunuchs approached, under the leadership of Feng Yue, the governor of Huguang, all the officials and generals at the scene knelt on the ground.

Seeing this, the leading eunuch nodded imperceptibly, and then took out the clear yellow holy decree and said loudly.

Fengtian carried the emperor, and the edict said: "This time Feng Yue, the governor of Huguang, was crowned General Xuanwu for his meritorious service in leading the army to quell the rebellion!" Shi Bangxian, the commander of the affairs and Tongren staff general, fought bravely, made many military exploits, and served as the chief military officer of Banzhou! ”

"The chief military officer of Banshu, responsible for commanding many local affairs in Banshu!"

"The rest of the generals will be promoted according to their performance in this battle and the military merits they have accumulated!"

"In addition, all the soldiers who participated in this campaign were given double salaries, and the soldiers who died in battle were also given double the pension silver, and those who had children could go to the government's voluntary school to study, and those who had elderly people were supported by the government and sent them to their deaths!"

After the eunuch finished reciting the contents of the holy decree, he looked at Feng Yue with a smile on his face and said softly.

"Your Excellency, take the order!"

"Your Majesty, long live my emperor, long live, long live!"

After Feng Yue and many officials and generals on the scene shouted long live, Feng Yue got up from the ground and respectfully took the holy decree from the eunuch's hand.

At this time, many officials and generals present all looked at Shi Bangxian with envy, because Shi Bangxian commanded the affairs from the capital, and Tongren participated in the general, and he was promoted several levels all the way!

In addition to envy, those officials and generals were all beaming and excited, because this reward from the imperial court was not ungenerous!

Although the rewards they received were not as good as Feng Yue and Shi Bangxian, they were still very impressive!

After all, it was mentioned in the holy decree that the rest of the generals were promoted according to their performance in this battle and the military merits they had accumulated!

This short sentence will eliminate all the obstacles in the shadows into invisibility, after all, in the process of pacifying Banzhou, who has not accumulated a lot of military merits?

Promotion by virtue of military merit and performance means that the vast majority of the generals present can be promoted by one or two levels!

And this time it is not only these generals who have benefited, even those soldiers who unfortunately died in battle can also receive double pensions, and their families and relatives can also be supported by the government!

The eunuch in the scarlet robe, after reading the holy decree, did not leave in a hurry, only to see him glance over Feng Yue and Shi Bangxian, who was still stunned not far away, and then spoke.

"This is a resolution made jointly by His Majesty and the Cabinet, and before our family came, His Majesty also gave an additional advice, and only the two of you can read the contents!"

After the scarlet-robed eunuch finished speaking, he unhurriedly took out a letter from his sleeve and handed it to Feng Yue.

After doing this, the eunuch in the scarlet robe bowed his hand to the crowd and took his leave.

"Since the Holy Decree has been brought, then our family will leave first!"

When Feng Yue heard this, he gave a look to the official on the side, who quickly understood, and immediately stepped forward and quietly stuffed a large pile of thick silver tickets into the eunuch's hand.

The eunuch nodded after roughly sensing the thickness of some silver tickets, and left with a few little eunuchs.

After this, I saw Feng Yue wave his hand and send everyone away, and after doing this, I saw him look at Shi Bangxian and command.

"Come with this officer!"

"Yes, Governor!"

When Shi Bangxian heard this, his expression immediately turned grim, and he replied in a deep voice.

Then, Shi Bangxian followed Feng Yue's steps and came to the room where he had previously worked.

After entering the room, I saw Feng Yue stop, turn around, and look relieved on his face after looking Shi Bangxian up and down.

"Okay, good, this official finally didn't see the wrong person at the beginning!"

"This is thanks to the cultivation of the Governor, without the Governor, there would be no Governor today!"

When Shi Bangxian heard this, his face was full of humility, and he leaned down and responded respectfully.

When Feng Yue heard this, he replied imperceptibly, and said: "The position of the chief military officer of Banzhou, although he does not have the name of the governor, but he already has the fact of the governor, you should pay more attention to it next!" ”

When Shi Bangxian heard this, his face was full of gratitude, and he immediately lowered his head and responded in a deep voice: "Thank you for mentioning it, I will understand!" ”

After this, I saw Feng Yue withdraw his gaze from Shi Bangxian's body, take out the previous letter, change the conversation, and then speak.

"In that case, let's take a look at what is written in this letter!"

After Feng Yue finished speaking, he opened the letter, and when he finished reading the contents on it, his face was full of horror, and he couldn't help but lose his voice.

"What, it's actually ......"

"Governor, what's the matter, what's written on it?"

Seeing this, Shi Bangxian's face suddenly showed curiosity, looked in the direction where Feng Yue was, and asked.

"See for yourself!"

After Feng Yue finished speaking, he handed over the letter in his hand to Shi Bangxian.

After Shi Bangxian took the letter from Feng Yue's hand, he browsed the contents of the letter with great concentration.

In addition to the construction of a health center, the measurement of good fields, the exemption of Banshu from taxes for one year, and the repair of the Baekjeon and Huangpyeong Palaces, the letter said.

The most shocking thing is that the letter mentioned that after the officials appointed by the imperial court arrived in Banzhou one after another, they would carry out a purge of the remaining seven small toasts with different surnames in the local area!

After Shi Bangxian finished reading the contents of the letter, he raised his head and met Feng Yue's gaze.

Feng Yue took in the expression on Shi Bangxian's face, nodded, and commanded: "After you come down, let's start preparing!" ”

When Shi Bangxian heard this, he arched his hand to Feng Yue, and replied in a deep voice: "Yes, Lord Governor!" (End of chapter)