Chapter 44: Conspiracy
No matter how much Shen Ye wanted to keep a low profile, in fact, not only the nearby counties and sea pirates knew about these deeds, but even the imperial court in Beijing had heard about it. Pen & Fun & Pavilion www.biquge.info
This year is the Chongzhen era.
Emperor Chongzhen is tired of dealing with the internal and external troubles of the imperial court, reading the recital every day, all the things that are defeated by the army, this day, I happened to see a letter from the county governor of Binhai City, he opened it and looked at it, it turned out to be a report that the third and second pirates near the coastal area were exterminated one after another, and among them, the Binhai Zhixian specifically mentioned a female general, and praised it.
Due to the artistic processing of Binhai Zhixian, Chu Baihe's deeds suddenly became a legend, and when he saw Emperor Chongzhen's Longyan Dayue, he couldn't help but praise 'really a heroine', and decisively let go of the fold and shouted: "Come on!"
Soon, an old eunuch came in a hurry and responded: "The royal family, the old slave is here." ”
"Anyang County, the commander of the soldiers and horses, is it a woman named Chu Baihe?" asked Emperor Chongzhen.
The old eunuch only blinked, then nodded and replied: "Yes, the emperor, it is rumored that this woman will have a meritorious role in exterminating the Japanese invaders, so she will be promoted to a higher grade." ”
"Very good!" Emperor Chongzhen waved his hand and wrote a holy decree, "Since the Japanese Invaders have been exterminated one after another, then, we should take advantage of the victory to pursue them, and in one fell swoop, pass on the order, and order Chu Baihe to be the governor of the Japanese Invaders and completely eliminate the Japanese Invaders!"
The old eunuch was surprised when he heard this, and he hurriedly said: "Your Majesty, although this woman is brave and well-known for her deeds, but after all, it is only a five-grade official position. ”
"What about the official position of the five grades? If anyone dares to disobey the order, even if it is played on me!" Emperor Chongzhen waved his hand.
Seeing this, the old eunuch had no choice but to take the holy decree and hurriedly retreated: "The old slave will do it." ”
Coming out of the main hall, the old eunuch looked at the holy decree, and his face flickered.
Not long after, the holy decree had not yet reached Anyang County, and Chu Baihe himself did not know about it, but the defensive captain of Xunyang County knew it in advance.
This Xunyang County, located next door to Anyang County, the defense captain is a middle-aged man surnamed Liu, and he is also a capable person who suppresses Kou, originally this governor of the conquest of the Japanese came out, he wanted to fight, but he didn't expect that Emperor Chongzhen would directly wave his hand and let a small soldier and horse commander next door be appointed!
And he himself, a fourth-grade official, is estimated to be a subordinate and follow Chu Baihe on the expedition!
Xunyang County.
Inside Liu's house.
After learning about this, Liu Yuanhe, the defensive lieutenant, was so angry that he couldn't help but slap the table, and said angrily: "The saint is really confused, the dignified governor of the Japanese army, he actually let a five-grade female general take office, it's really confused!"
"But isn't it? Chu Baihe is just a soldier and horse commander in the next county, in terms of qualifications, not as good as you, in terms of strength, he is not your opponent, and I don't know what the saint thinks?" An official in charge of city defense is also a defensive lieutenant.
The rest of the officials also nodded again and again: "It is estimated that the Holy Lord does not know your heroic deeds, over the years, you have repeatedly eliminated the Japanese Invaders, and your contribution is huge, but I didn't expect that this Governor of the Levy of the Japanese Dynasty did not fall on your head." ”
"This Chu Baihe is just a woman, I don't think there are many officials who will obey her at all. Liu Yuanhe's eyebrows flickered.
When the other officials heard this, they immediately had a plan, and hurriedly whispered: "My lord, it stands to reason that this Chu Baihe realm and qualifications are not enough, and sooner or later he will take the initiative to retreat to the second line and give up the position of the governor of the levy and widow...... Rather than let her give up when the time comes, why don't we put some pressure on her now?"
"Oh, you mean......" Liu Yuanhe's eyes showed a hint of greed, but after a pause, he frowned again and said, "It's not good, although Chu Baihe's realm is not high, he is also a stubborn person, and it is estimated that it will be difficult to let her take a back seat with some pressure." ”
When the officials heard this, they also nodded again and again, but soon, an official who seemed to know Chu Baihe better suddenly said: "That Chu Baihe may not be easy to deal with, but she also has a weakness." ”
"Weakness? "Liu Yuanhe.
The official smiled: "I heard that Chu Baihe's husband seems to be a weak scholar, not a martial artist at all." You think, directly threatening Chu Baihe, maybe it won't have any effect, if her husband falls into our hands, I think, then the little girl will probably have to soften. ”
As soon as these words came out, Liu Yuanhe's face was overjoyed, and he said again and again: "Good idea, good idea!"
Chu Baihe, as a martial artist, since he is willing to marry a weak scholar, the two are more affectionate, if Chu Baihe has an accident, she will have to accept their conditions......
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The next day, Emperor Chongzhen's holy decree arrived in Anyang County, and Chu Baihe's appointment as the governor of Zhengwei alarmed the entire Anyang County, so that officials of all sizes in Anyang County went to Chu's house to congratulate him.
Chu Baihe was tired of coping, and Shen Ye was not surprised, but he didn't like this kind of officialdom very much, and after saying hello to Chu Baihe, he left the Chu family and went out shopping.
"Remember to come back early. Chu Baihe only instructed, she knew that Xiang Gong's heart was low-key, and she didn't want to expose her strength.
Maybe it was Chu Baihe's appointment as the governor of the conquest of the Japanese was too amazing, and many people were also watching outside the Chu family, with a look of envy, so that there were fewer people on the street.
Shen Ye shook his head helplessly, and walked around the street casually, planning to go home in the evening.
It didn't take long to stroll, and Shen Ye, who had a strong perception, frowned, and couldn't help but glance behind him a few times.
"Someone is actually following me?" Shen Ye's face flickered, there are indeed many people in Anyang County who know him, but those who have a grudge against him are basically dead, and the rest of the people can't help but sneakily follow him.
Thinking of this, Shen Ye glanced back, but the man hid in the crowd.
His eyes moved, and he continued to walk forward, pretending not to see it, but the street he walked was the kind where there were fewer and fewer people, and finally, he seemed to take a shortcut, walked into a small road, and walked in the direction of Chu's house.
Sure enough, not long after walking into the path, a masked man appeared in front of him, holding a short knife in his hand, staring at Shen Ye indifferently.
"In broad daylight, what kind of face do you cover?"
Looking at this imbecile who was only over the ninth rank, Shen Ye was really a little crying and laughing, daring to love this guy who looked like a killer was actually coming to kill himself?
The killer said coldly: "Although the people I killed never escaped, I am used to not showing my face." Also, don't blame me, if you want to blame, blame your own bad fate. ”