Chapter 556: The King

Cui Zhi came out of Wenjing Pavilion in a daze and walked step by step towards Zhengdemen, his mind was in a mess.

After working hard for generations, it’s over! The Cui family, which is lush and lush, is over! What’s left is only the doctor of the Shangshu Province who is in name only. This doctor cannot even save his family business and his clan members. What’s the use of keeping it?

Cui Zhi had a child in his old age, and only Cui Yan was the only child. Now, even Cui Yan was beheaded. When he arrived at the entrance of Zhengde Gate, he suddenly looked at the dazzling sky. The sun was so hot that his eyes were dazzling. He suddenly laughed to the sky and said, "I am dead..."

The guards on the doorway were stunned. They obviously hadn't encountered such a thing before. They came over immediately and saw Cui Zhi suddenly covering his chest, bleeding from his mouth, and falling to the ground.

"Save people!"

The guards were in a hurry, but before the imperial physician was invited, Cui Zhi could no longer save him.

The dignified doctor of the Shangshu Province lies on his back under the door, his eyes open to look at the sky, and the blood foam in his mouth remains on his lips, instantly becoming cold.

When the news spread, it scared many people. Lord Cui was not very old, and he was even very young compared to the Lord Gungu. It was just when he was full of confidence. How could he die if he died? Could it be...

After that, the inside story was revealed little by little, and then the sensation of Bianjing was shocked. Shen Ao led his army into Quanzhou, beheading officials, officials, businessmen and family members, and the Quanzhou wharf, and blood flowed into a river.

Since the founding of the Song Dynasty, apart from dealing with rebels, he has never used such cruel means to deal with rebels. The many implicated people is shocking. There are disagreements among the people in the market, but the criticism of the scholars is endless. Does the murder of people in this way seem to be a study? A butcher is really a sin. Why are the gentry and businessmen in Quanzhou?

The people who were scolding in Shilin naturally had selfish intentions. Many of the people killed by Shen Ao were from school, some became officials, and some were generally their own people, so-called punishment was not enough for doctors. Today, Shen Ao could kill them, but tomorrow, it would be difficult to guarantee that the knife would not be aimed at him. If this precedent is set, how could it be?

Furthermore, it is said that Shen Ao's income from raiding houses in Quanzhou was scattered, which was so large that it was sensational. The annual income of the Song Dynasty was only 100 million yuan. Although the country was prosperous and the people were less than the annual monies and the treasury was abundant, such a large amount of silver was equivalent to the income of the imperial court for five years. Money was not a problem, but I was afraid that the houses in the palace would gradually become addicted to raiding. In the Shilin, there were naturally many wealth. Although there was no wealth that was rich enough to rival the country, it would be absent from the rabbit and the fox.

After criticizing this, those who seek fame became interested. The impeachment memorial was fabricated like snowflakes. When they entered the palace gate, they looked around and were full of clamors that they wanted to trample Shen Ao to death.

At this time, there was a *** in the Cai Mansion who was shaking his head and said to Cai Tao, who was very interested in participating in the impeachment: "These people are not good enough to do anything, so don't join in. The court scolded Shen Aoyue for being cruel, but in the eyes of the officials, it was the greatest boast."

After saying that, he waved his hand, sighed, and then scooped the ginseng soup with a spoon and fed it into his mouth.

In Wenjing Pavilion, Zhao Ji saw countless impeachment memorials, but he just sneered and said to Yang Jian: "Did you see it? This is my minister, the king's fortune, the humeral arm that is favored by the emperor. It is just that Chen Ao has suffered, but he has to bear so much harshness for my country. Humph, don't they all ask me to punish me? I issued a central order to give Chen Ao the title of Prince of Penglai and recruit envoys from the sea."

The news of the imperial edict spread wildly. According to the principle, there were very few princes in the Song Dynasty. Those who were named kings of different surnames could count them with one hand. Even in history, Huizong only gave Tong Guan the title of prince once. Even princes who were as young as Chen Ao were not often granted the title of princes. Many princes who were the same age as Chen Ao were just dukes. However, at this time, he was quite angry and actually bypassed the ministry and sent the order.

For such a major event of being a king, it is necessary to discuss the court or discuss it with the Zongling Mansion, but now he doesn’t even say hello and just comes. No one jokes, and once the order is made, there are certainly people who think it is unconventional, but no one wants to say anything. In the palace, the Empress Dowager and the Empress Dowager did not object, so who has anything else to say?

This decree is even more a warning to all civil and military officials and scholars in the court. Everyone is trying hard to impeach, but the result is this. If you continue to curse, even a hair of Chen's surname cannot fall off. What else does it mean?

Bianjing is calm again, and the people who should be scolded are tired, and those who don’t scold do not get involved. Everyone is in peace and life is just passing in chaos. What else can it be like?

At this time, there were only a few people who could understand the psychology of the government. Most people didn't know that the more they scolded, the more wronged Zhao Ji felt for Chen Ao, and was more moved by Chen Ao's sincerity. With Chen Ao's wisdom, of course he knew what the consequences would be. But he did it. I will go there. This is harmful to Chen Ao's reputation and offended countless people. However, on the other hand, Zhao Ji has rarely seen such loyal duties. Who has mentioned maritime affairs who talked about the great talk and polite the country and the world? Who is willing to do this offensive act? None of them has ever been.

Now that Shen Ao has made achievements, Zhao Ji saw the ability of the four major surnames to cover up the sky and be rich enough to rival the country, he felt scared. These people even win over the wings of the Xiang army and the navy, and there were thousands of desperate people under them. If someone really had to make a mistake, I was afraid that it would be more troublesome than the Tianyi Sect and Fang La.

At present, he can not only eliminate the roots, but also increase the benefits for the national treasury, killing two birds with one stone. However, he was attacked by the crowd. The prince given by Zhao Ji was still hesitant, but after being so aroused, he naturally sent him out without hesitation.

The eunuch who passed the order rushed to Quanzhou for 800 miles. When he entered Quanzhou, half a month had passed. At this time, everyone in Quanzhou was soldiers, and there were 30,000 to 40,000 people in training, ready to go out to sea to fight. The pirates outside the sea were waiting for news about the four major surnames, but when they waited, they realized that their master had been wiped out. It was impossible to attack Quanzhou again at this time, but they did not dare to go back and could only waste it.

The energy consumption of Shen Ao was not enough, but the pirates could not afford it. Quanzhou came from various prefectures and counties, and the military pay was sufficient. It was a fierce preparation for war and strong horses. However, the pirates were different. They were trapped on the isolated island outside, and there were not even a few merchant ships, and there were no merchant ships going out at all. They had to eat less food they had stored. If they were consumed, they would not have to go into the suppression, and they would have to starve to death first.

Seeing that the time was almost over, Chen Ao also had the intention to attack and learned that the decree had been brought to Bianjing.

On the Transport Department, the middle gate was wide open, and the doctors, lieutenants and servants in the office gathered here and set up incense tables. When Chen Ao came over in court, he bowed his head and said loudly: "My minister Chen Ao received the order."

The father-in-law who sent the order launched the imperial edict was extremely solemnly and said seriously: "The Duke Yi was so arrogant and arrogant to the court, and had a sense of etiquette and knowledge. He was able to advance and retreat and ordered the King of Penglai to supervise the sea route and recruit envoys from the sea route."

This imperial edict really scared many people. Everyone raised their heads in shock and their eyes fell on Chen Ao. They were really envious. There were very few people who had a king in different surnames in the Song Dynasty. Most of them were posthumously titled for title, and only after death could they be named king. This Lord Shen was so young, he was already a prince. This future and this holy family were unprecedented.

Chen Ao has nothing to do with his face, but his face is plain, but he is thinking in his heart, how should I write a diary later? Should I be punished with a stern order? Or should I be punished with a hurricane? It is better to be punished with a hurricane, and it is better to add another look if I always look so good, so that I can show my integrity of being calm and disgrace.

"Okay, I'll just think about it, I'll write it later." Chen Ao made up his mind. He was not very surprised by this prince. The title of the Song Dynasty was a scam. The prince of Penglai, who didn't know, thought that there was a Penglai Mansion as a fief, but in fact there was nothing, but he just received more monthly money than the Duke every month. As for other benefits, there were basically no benefits, at most it was a few privileges. For example, if he violated the law, he would not be tried by the Ministry of Justice and Dali Temple. It would be necessary to have Zongling Mansion come forward. However, this is really incompatible with Shen Ao. Chen Ao is a long-tested soldier. Jingzhao Mansion, Dali Temple, and the Ministry of Justice have never been to choose the situation. If something happens, he will go to Zongling Mansion. If you are not familiar with the place, you will easily suffer losses. It is better to go to Dali Temple. At least there are many acquaintances there.

He gave the order step by step and took a piece of money to the father-in-law. This father-in-law was in a face-to-face manner, but whenever he was working in Bianjing, he was like a spring breeze when he saw Chen Ao. Who wouldn't know how powerful Chen Lengzi is? I don't know how good Eunuch Yang had to have a relationship with him. If he offended him, should he still be in trouble?

"Prince, congratulations to the family first."

Chen Ao just smiled and said, "Tongxi, Tongxi, I have been awarded a title. Isn't my father-in-law also rewarded? After leaving for so long, my father-in-law doesn't have to rush back to the palace. Go in and have a tea first, and then I will welcome you. In Quanzhou, I'll have fun for a few days before leaving."

The father-in-law smiled and said, "The prince should be called me in the future, why should I still be called me? Prince, please ask first."

Chen Ao just laughed. I... I was so uncomfortable with how I screamed. I wonder if I would be so confused in the future. Haha, I laughed and took the lead in leading the way.

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Chapter completed!