Chapter 49: Founding County Marquis
Although Xu You said it easy, it was not easy to finish the mountain sect. More than 10,000 unarmed prisoners of war were killed and all threw them into Xuanwu Lake - this is a martial arts venue used by the royal family to train naval masters. It was so simple and crude, and it was simply slapping An in the face. Moreover, Xuanwu Lake is close to Leyou Garden and leads to major water systems in the city. The bodies are soaked, which will cause the epidemic?
But it still has to wipe your butt. Xu You knew Shan Zong’s thoughts. He was trying to vent his anger and rushed to do the dirty work first. If such a subordinate doesn’t protect him well, who would dare to hang out with you in the future? Being a boss is not that easy.
"Go, take out all the bodies, clean the wrecks in the lake, block the waterways to Leyouyuan... You pig's brain is just about killing and don't think about how troublesome it will be to recover from the aftermath?"
Shanzong laughed and said, "Do you take it out and burn it or build a Jingguan locally? You are stupid and ask your husband to make it clear!"
Fengdongshan next to him was stunned. In order to integrate the pirates in the past few years, the Shanzong killed countless people and was not indifferent to his emotions. From the south of Shaohai, he led tens of thousands of desperate people to travel thousands of miles across the sea area and dominated the land. In the past, the sea merchants called him the King of the Sea and did not dare to call him the name. How powerful is that?
But in front of Xu You, he was as obedient as a maid serving tea and water, and the contrast between the front and back was too large.
"Jingguan? Do you still want to build Jingguan?" Xu You was so angry that he pointed the whip in his hand at his maid and said, "Come on, you might as well take my head and build your Jingguan. The province will take action."
Shanzong bent down and said embarrassedly: "I understand, I understand, I will find a place to burn the corpse. The ashes are scattered into the Yangtze River, which is also a good destination!"
Xu You glared at him and ordered: "Remember, you will temporarily lead your troops to stay in Xuanwu Lake, firmly control the river estuary, and be free from any restraint except for my order! When I have seen the Lord, I will choose the opportunity to summon you to see you."
Shanzong nodded to express his understanding and asked when he said goodbye: "Where is Qingming? I haven't seen him for so many years, but I miss his dead face a little. Didn't you follow the husband this time?"
Xu You turned over and looked into the distance, and said, "He has something to do with him... Shanzong, don't think that the war has ended. In fact, the battle to the death has just begun! Be alert, the water in Jinling is not as shallow as the Minghai."
When he returned to Taicheng, Tan Xiaozu had already swept the siege. All the important roads inside and outside the capital were stationed and guarded. All the princes and nobles, court officials, and all the treasurys of the pavilions were under supervision by Zhang Huai's Pingjiang Army. The entire city was under strict monitoring. Then, An Zishang led Yuan Can to arrange relevant ceremonies, and Xu You returned to Moling to welcome An Xiulin into the capital.
The vast chariot drove slowly. An Xiulin summoned Xu You into the imperial carriage to accompany him and asked An Xiuming. When he learned that Xu You had been stabbed by Hanzhang Palace, he sighed and said, "I didn't expect An to do this!"
Xu Shunhua next to him sneered: "What? If the seventh brother hadn't killed him, would you have to be the king of him after entering the city?"
An Xiulin hurriedly said, "I don't blame my seventh brother, I just sigh..."
Xu You looked solemn, suddenly knelt down and said, "I am guilty of death!"
An Xiulin stomped his feet and said, "Seventh brother, don't take it to your heart, get up quickly. The eldest brother takes it upon himself, the national law cannot tolerate him. You have to bear the responsibilities and infamy for me. How can you not know if you are a brother?"
"I am selfless in my heart and willing to be criticized by the world and historians. However, after the Youdu Army defeated Shen in Xuanwu Lake, due to insufficient troops, I was afraid that I would repeatedly cut off all the more than 10,000 prisoners, resulting in the red water of the lake, or the water in Leyouyuan... This is my inconsistency. The Youdu Army was originally a pirate from Minghai. I am used to being distracted, not having enough knowledge and not understanding the general principles of the stability of the court. If it arouses criticism from the court, I am willing to leave my post and return to Qiantang to concentrate on managing Xuanji Academy, so as not to make things difficult for His Majesty."
When An Xiulin heard that the Youdu Army killed more than 10,000 prisoners in Xuanwu Lake, he changed his face instantly. Since the war between the two sides, no matter how serious the casualties are, as long as they surrender, there is no precedent for killing prisoners. After all, to put it bluntly, this is just an internal struggle of the An family, not a struggle against the foreign races. It has little to do with these big-headed soldiers and has been slaughtered. Especially Xu You and Shen family have personal grudges, so they really cannot explain to the world and subjects.
But when he heard Xu You resigning from office and returning to Qiantang, An Xiulin Teng stood up and said anxiously, "No!" He knelt in front of Xu You as the emperor, grabbed his hands, and said heartily: "If it weren't for the Seventh Brother, I had been killed by my elder brother in Linchuan, how could I have the opportunity to be called the emperor in the south today? Besides, Shen is one of the culprits. Even if the Seventh Brother does not kill him, I will kill all his clan..."
Xu Shunhua said coldly: "You still have a conscience! Seventh brother, you don't have to worry. Everyone in Shen should die. Just kill prisoners. Who dares to attack you? I will kill his whole family together!"
Xu You kowtowed repeatedly and said, "Sister, the country has its own laws and regulations, and there is a sarcasm to advise. That is the responsibility of the corps. Never commit public anger for me. I have decided to leave. When the lord enters the city, I will resign."
"I am just starting to make a great career. I am about to rely on my seventh brother's talent. How can I leave without regard?" An Xiulin resolutely said: "I will take care of the killing of prisoners for you, so get up!"
He changed his words and called himself I. This was a formal edict. Xu You could not resist the edict, so he had to accept it. When he entered the city, the sides of Zhuque Avenue were filled with people and officials who were welcomed by the new lord. These were people who had been strictly screened to avoid any opposition to the party assassination. However, An Xiuming was tyrannical and unrighteous, and was unwilling to win the hearts of the people. Seeing the appearance of the imperial carriage, the boiling cheers sounded sincere enough.
First, I worshiped Taimiao and Taishe. Anxiulin passed through Taicheng Gate and did not enter, and went straight to Changning Mausoleum located in the north of Qingxi and the west foot of Donggang. This is the meaning of the title. How could I rush to ascend the throne without visiting the tomb first?
There are thirty-five steps around Changning Mausoleum, one twelve feet high, the Quemen, stone statues are born, and the stele is carved into the main god. In front of the Quemen are Tianlu and Qilin guarded. Tianlu lives in the east, with his eyes open with anger, his head is raised wide, his claws are grasping the ground with five claws, his horns are towering, and his wings are shaped like scales and long feathers, curly like cloud patterns, and his body is covered with orchid grass, radiant. Qilin lives in the west, and his body is similar to Tianlu, but his head is tilted back, making him look even more extraordinary.
The palace used for sacrifices and enjoyment, also known as the Shang Palace, An Xiulin hurriedly on the ground, expressed his grief, and said that he had no choice but to inherit his father's ambition, and said that he wanted to be a good emperor. It was not until night fell that he left Changning Mausoleum sadly.
That night, Xiulin did not enter Taicheng, but rested in the Shanyang Palace. The officials, led by Yu Shi and Liu Ning, met and apologized for their crimes. An Xiulin spoke kindly and comforted him, and they were all exempted from being punished.
This is helpless. Although Yu and Liu are in conflict, they represent two top clans. When they are about to encircle the Xiao family, uniting the majority can unite, which is the best choice.
On the second day, the pseudo-require Wang ordered all the people to commit suicide. Wang asked Yuan Can, who was sentenced to the prison, and said, "Yuan Taichang, what crimes are we guilty of killing me, why are we killed in vain?"
"How can I be innocent if I receive the book as my queen?"
Wang said sadly: "This is just a temporary solution. I can't favor Yu Daozhen, but I can't be grateful to Jiang Ziyan, but I can't be happy with Princess Shi'an, and I can't be unrestrained by Li Qingque. Wait for a few more months, and the position of Yu Daozhen will be Yu Daozhen."
Yuan Can said silently.
What can he say?
Wang also knew that Yuan Can could not help him, so he immediately committed suicide by hanging himself with white silk, and all the concubines in the harem committed suicide. This was the best ending for them.
As for Princess Shi'an, An Xiulin thought about the love between brother and sister, she wanted to save her life, but Xie Xiwen secretly advised, saying: "Yan Wan's manifesto had already promoted the scandal of An Xiuming and Shi'an. If she was not sentenced to death, how could she block the world's long mouth?"
An Xiulin hesitated, Xu Shunhua said: "Shian is not dead, An will always be pointed at by the world. Does the reputation of brothers and sisters being filthy? What's more, will outsiders think that you are like the dead pseudo-emperor, preferring your own sister's bed?"
Xie Xiwen was sweating profusely when he heard this, and he wanted to hide his ears into his sleeves. He was worried. Can such a queen really be a mother in the world?
Only then did An Xiulin make up his mind to give Princess Shi'an poisoned wine and escorted Li Qingque to Dongshi, whipping until death, crushing his bones and ashes, and admonishing him to those who came later. The rest of Yin Su, Zhang Chu and others followed An Xiuming to do their best and do many evil deeds, so they committed suicide. Because they thought that they had abandoned the darkness and turned to the light at the last moment, they pardoned their family, which was also considered compassionate.
Then he sent the King of Shanyang and Yuan Can to Jiangling to welcome You Yuan to the capital, honored him as the Empress Dowager, and conferred the princess Xu Shunhua as the Empress, posthumously awarded Gu Zhuo as Sikong, and posthumously awarded Liang Xiu as the Kaifu Yitong Sansi, destroying the palace room where the old East Palace in Anxiongming was located, and transforming it into an ordinary garden pool.
After that, it was the turn to express his merits to the ministers. An Xiulin wanted to grant Xu You the title of Duke of the Founding County, which was the highest level of title that a minister could be granted. The State of Chu inherited the Wei system, and the titles were set up with the titles of Kings, Dukes, Marquis, Bo, Zi, Man, Founding County Dukes, Kaiguo County Dukes, Kaiguo County Dukes, Kaiguo County Dukes, Kaiguo County Dukes, Kaiguo County Dukes, Kaiguo County Dukes, Kaiguo County Dukes, Kaiguo County Dukes, Kaiguo Bo, Kaiguo Zi, Founding Male, Xianghou, Tinghou, Guannei Hou, and Guannei Hou. Among them, the titles of the king were not granted by the prince; Dukes, Housing, Bo, Zi, and Male were granted the titles of the royal family; the meritorious officials were granted the titles of the founding Male, the titles of the Township Dukes, Tinghous, Guannei Hou, and Guannei Hou.
Tao Jiang, the right servant of the Shangshu, came forward to stop him and said, "Although the General of the Cavalry made outstanding achievements, he abused and killed all the women and children of the Shen family for personal grudges in Wuxing, and instigated the Youdu army to kill more than 10,000 prisoners in Kyoto. There were many criticisms from the court and the country. If the title was too high, it would be difficult to convince the public."
General Zhu Li of the Fuguo State said in a deep voice: "Youpushe is a light-hearted person. He will fight for his life on the battlefield. Anyone who is ruthless will die. General Cavalry killed more people, but if he hadn't killed more, you might not be able to sit in the Tai Chi Hall to discuss matters now!"
The new Minister of Revenue Gu Huaiming also said: "For the casualties of the thief, the general who is brave enough to serve the work will be questioned. Who dares to die on the battlefield in the future? This example must not be made!"
Tao Jiang sarcastically said: "The meaning of Shangshu Gu is to kill prisoners and not even let go of women and children. Is it the reason why the general uses his life and his troops die of laughter?"
Xie Xiwen supported Tao Jiang and said, "If you have merits, you will be rewarded; if you have mistakes, you will be punished. This is also for the good of General Cavalry. The water in Xuanwu Lake is still red, and the people are talking about it.
Di Xia said in a muffled voice: "General Cavalry has made great contributions, but he may not be comparable to General Guard and General Cheqi. I wonder what the two generals mean?"
Everyone thought Tan Xiaozu would speak for Xu You, but he said lightly: "What Zuo Pushe said is that the king's position is to measure talents and reward merits and punish me. General Cavalry killed prisoners for his own selfish desires, and should be given to the officials for his crimes."
Zhu Li snorted coldly, without saying anything. Gu Huaiming thoughtful, stroking his beard and closing his eyes, as if he had fallen asleep.
Zhang Huai expressed neutrality and did not support either side, saying, "Thunder, rain and dew all come out from above. We fight with men, and only follow the Lord's orders. Whatever the Lord says is what!"
This is actually on the opposite side of Xu You. In this situation, An Xiulin could not do anything arbitrary, so he had to change Xu You's title to the Marquis of Kaiguo County, but he ordered him to supervise the military affairs of Qing, Xu, Yan, Ji and Henan, and to give 20 people to the Banjian and promote one more.
Xu You has been ill since he entered Beijing. He did not live in Anxiulin to admire his cavalry general's mansion, but lived in the courtyard of Changganli when he came to Jinling. The outside trouble seemed to have nothing to do with him. He poured a cup of tea for Li Tongnu and said, "I have been busy these days and have no time to talk to you. Now I've finally had time to have some time to have free time. We haven't seen each other for many years. We should talk to you... Why did you enter the palace?"
When Li Dunnu talked about the past, he couldn't help crying. It turned out that his father Li Qi died at the hands of killing Yao, and there were no other relatives at home. Xu You ordered people to send enough money to live, but he couldn't stand his mother being bewitched by a liar, so he quickly spent all his savings and was sold by a liar to a businessman as a concubine, and came to Jinling.
The merchant was a distant relative of Fei. He relied on making some money from Fei Chengchang's disciple, but was implicated in the case of the King of Nanyang's plot against him. The Fei family was killed by his clan, and the merchant could not escape and was pulled to the east market and chopped his head. Li Dunnu's mother was confiscated as an official prostitute, and felt humiliated and died after jumping into the river. Li Dunnu was the adopted son of the merchant. Because he was young, he was castrated and then entered the palace to become an eunuch. Because he was handsome, intelligent and very popular among the eunuchs, he was transferred to the Taiji Palace to listen to the caller.
Xu You sighed. Li Qi died to protect him. Although Fei was trapped by Zhu Zhi, it was indirectly related to him. It can be said that Li Dunnu's tragedy in life was completely caused by him.
"Tongnu, what are your plans in the future? If you want to go back to Jinling or go to another place to live, you don't have to worry about anything. I will deal with the money..."
Chapter completed!