jdhmnovel Chapter 380 Return to Beijing at the end of the year
Chapter 380 Return to Beijing at the end of the year
Time passed in a flash.
In the last two and a half months of this year, Li Cunxi passed through Shuzhou, Shouzhou, Guangzhou, Huangzhou, Anzhou, Suizhou, Tangzhou, Dengzhou, and finally entered Luozhou from Ruzhou.
At the extreme sea of Ruzhou, Li Cunxi saw an endless sea of forests.
Driven by the strong wind, the old tree danced its branches wildly.
Compared to the spring season with warm weather and blooming flowers, the cold winter years no longer have that kind of beauty.
On the 16th day of the twelfth lunar month, Li Cunxi bid farewell to Zeng Tai, the magistrate of Yongchang County, and led his people back to Luoyang.
The gate of Luoyang city was still as crowded as usual, and the carriage moved forward step by step under the escort of a dozen knights.
"There are a lot of people here, so be careful. If there are assassins among the crowd, it will be troublesome."
Hu Jinghui, who had already changed into the standard uniform of the Qianniu Guards, drew his sword, ordered the beggars at the foot of the city wall to stay away, then rode his horse forward and came to the city gate.
"Where is the captain of the city gate?"
Hu Jinghui roared.
"Who is making a noise here?"
The captain at the city gate hurriedly pushed through the crowd.
"I am Hu Jinghui, the General of the Qianniu Guards, and I am here to escort the Shaoyin of Henan Prefecture back to the capital to report. You must immediately maintain order in the arena. If there is any mistake, you will be held responsible even if you die a thousand times."
After Hu Jinghui finished speaking, he rode out on his horse.
The captain of the city gate sent out soldiers to quickly maintain order and ordered everyone to stand aside.
But in a moment, the chaotic situation at the city gate disappeared, and the people entering the city had already lined up obediently.
Under the protection of Hu Jinghui, Li Yuanfang, Mo Ling, Yingzi, Ma Rong and Qiao Tai, Li Cunxi successfully entered Luoyang and was sent back home.
After saying goodbye to everyone, Hu Jinghui and Li Yuanfang returned to the palace to report. Mo Ling and Yingzi went to the Inner Guard Palace to report to Xiao Qingfang first, and then followed Xiao Qingfang to the palace.
Li Cunxi waved his hand to bid farewell to the four people, then turned to look at the old Taoist priest Xuguzi who had come out to greet him, as well as Liu Chuanlin and the Yingyu couple.
"I have waited so long, and finally I have you back."
Xuguzi ran down happily and bowed to Li Cunxi.
"I've met the head of the family."
"It looks like you've been having a very comfortable time over the past six months. You've become plump."
Li Cunxi chuckled and moved his eyes away from Xuguzi's obviously round face.
"Lord Cunxi."
"I haven't seen you for half a year. You are so successful in your career and your revenge is finally achieved. Congratulations!"
Liu Chuanlin came forward cheerfully.
Li Cunxi and Liu Chuanlin walked into the mansion hand in hand, smiling.
"I heard that Brother Chuanlin was the top three in the imperial examination. This is really expected. I wonder where Brother Chuanlin will be appointed as an official?"
"I have already met with Lord Di. Lord Di wants me to be a county magistrate first to gain some experience, and then gradually move up."
Liu Chuanlin had no complaints. He was young and being a county magistrate was already a great honor for him.
Li Cunxi nodded secretly.
He first served as a county magistrate and then was promoted, following the path of Zeng Tai.
To put it bluntly, Di Renjie was too cautious. He felt that Liu Chuanlin's current ability was not enough.
Li Cunxi is different.
When I walked into the main hall, some people had already brewed tea and put out cakes. The stove had also been placed in the house. In this kind of weather, without a stove, one could freeze to death.
"I just returned to Beijing, and I don't know much about the current situation in Luozhou. If you want to be a county magistrate, you have to wait a few days."
Li Cunxi picked up a cup of tea and took two sips.
Luozhou, where Luoyang is located, has another name.
That is Henan Prefecture.
Li Cunxi was the Shao Yin of Henan Prefecture.
Although the post of Luozhou Governor was permanent, it did not conflict with his position as Shaoyin of Henan Prefecture.
In Luozhou, Li Cunxi's words are still quite effective. It is not an exaggeration to say that he is on par with the governor of Luozhou.
"If he is sent out, he can be a seventh-rank county magistrate at best."
Li Cunxi said lightly.
"If you must be a county magistrate first, I will find a vacancy for you in Luozhou."
"It's almost the end of the year. I'm going to find an incompetent magistrate in Jing County and report him so that you can get promoted."
Liu Chuanlin had just put a piece of cake into his mouth and hadn't swallowed it yet when he heard Li Cunxi's words and almost choked to death.
The top scholar entered the government as an official of the sixth rank.
As expected of an important official of the Great Zhou, he is so awesome.
It's still true to the old saying, if you lean against a big tree, you can enjoy the shade!
"Cunxi, this is really, really bothering you."
"Why are you being so polite? I may have to rely on you in the court in the future."
"I'm afraid I'll have to rely on you for the rest of my life."
"It's hard to say. Things are unpredictable. I never know when I will be completely wiped out."
……
The news of Li Cunxi's return to Beijing spread throughout Luoyang within half an hour.
People who are quick-witted are already on their way to give gifts.
Prince Wu Sansi of Liang, who was still in solitary confinement in the palace, huddled into a ball. The warmth brought by the stove could not change the fact that he was sweating coldly on his back.
News from Jiangzhou has been repeating one fact over and over again for two months.
All his men died, and none of the six thieves were rescued.
Mi Qing, a disciple of Prince Wei, and Lin Yongzhong, a newly appointed chief officer of Jiangzhou, are trying their best to search for evidence of the six thieves' crimes.
They want to nail the six people headed by Zhao Fucai and Feng Wanchun to the pillar of shame in history forever.
However, these people were very strange. They excluded all factors that were unfavorable to Wu Sansi.
Originally, Wu Sansi, who had a long history of bad deeds, should have been behind these people. However, until all six thieves were found to have died, Wu Sansi's name did not appear on any of the evidence.
"Call that person here."
It suddenly started snowing heavily in Luoyang. A figure walked in the snow and came to the outside of Wu Sansi's study.
He didn't knock on the door, but walked in directly.
The visitor looked at Wu Sansi deeply and sat down on a chair covered with a thick blanket.
"Your Highness Prince Liang, what do you want from me?"
Wu Sansi's eyes were cold as he told the visitor what had happened recently along with his guesses.
The visitor half raised his head, thought for a long time, and finally said:
"Your Majesty should have taken action to prevent them from revealing your involvement."
"You are now surrounded by enemies in the court. His Majesty needs a minister like you to stabilize the current court."
"You are everyone's enemy. Everyone can fall, but you cannot fall."
"Until the final day comes, when His Majesty has determined the identity of the new heir, you will no longer be of any use to him."
The visitor's face was full of sarcasm.
“Your Highness Prince Liang, in the eyes of His Majesty, you are the chess piece being used by her. You are the chess piece that may be abandoned by His Majesty at any time, hahahahahahahahaha.”
Wu Sansi raised his hand angrily and slapped the visitor in the face.
A red handprint suddenly appeared on the visitor's face.
But he didn't care and continued laughing.
"Damn it."
Wu Sansi gritted his teeth.
"What are you still resisting?"
"You'll be like this for the rest of your life."
"Just bear with it and it will pass."
"Hahahahahaha."
The visitor burst into laughter and tears came out.