AWB Chapter 297 3 Imperial Edicts!
Chapter 297 3 Imperial Edicts!
Three months have passed in the blink of an eye, and the weather has become much warmer.
As usual, Gu Jingzhi checked the growth of the hybrid rice seedlings in the field that day, but this time he did not go to Fufeng again.
In the past, because of the terraced fields, he often went to Fufeng County, but this year he didn’t have to.
Moreover, Chen Baonian himself is currently doing a very successful job. At the beginning of this spring, he brought people to reclaim a lot of terraced fields. Generally speaking, the situation in the entire Ningzhou is changing for the better every day.
After observing the growth of the rice seedlings, Gu Jingzhi washed the mud off his feet in the stream and led his men back.
When I was halfway back, I saw the constable from the government office running towards me.
"Marquis, Marquis... someone has come from the capital... someone has come to announce the decree..."
The constable said breathlessly.
Gu Jingzhi heard this, and a gleam of light flashed in his eyes: "I see, let's go back quickly!"
……
There is no doubt that the imperial decree from the court this time must be to bring the prince back to the capital. After all, no matter how unwilling those in the capital are, the matter can be settled within one year of the three-year deadline. If he is not brought back at this time, I am afraid that more than half of the court officials will be unhappy.
Especially those military leaders.
This matter was originally proposed by Li Ye. If the prince was not taken back, it would not only be inconsistent with the original agreement, but also be a slap in the face of the military.
Besides, the imperial decree to depose the crown prince had not been issued, and only people within the court knew about it. They originally thought... if the crown prince could clear the suspicion within the agreed time limit, then the imperial decree could be waived.
If it cannot be washed away, then the emperor will announce it to the world and appoint a new crown prince.
Seeing that there was finally hope, some people in the capital naturally did not want the prince to go back like this, but they had no reason to stop him.
After Gu Jingzhi returned to the government office, he saw the eunuch who announced the imperial edict at a glance, and it was **!
Seeing that it was an old acquaintance, Gu Jingzhi also stepped forward with a smile: "It turned out to be Eunuch Huang who came to announce the decree. It seems that this decree is unusual!"
"My Lord! Please don't embarrass me!"
** also looked at Gu Jingzhi with a smile, and praised him: "I serve His Majesty and often hear good news from Ningzhou. My Lord, you are worthy of being praised as a national hero by His Majesty and the ministers. In just one year, you have made Ningzhou prosperous!"
"Your Majesty often praises it!"
“Thank you so much!”
Gu Jingzhi smiled and said, "This is the result of everyone's joint efforts, not just my own efforts!"
"My Lord is so humble!"
** also laughed, and then said: "My Lord, I have to go to the Prince's Mansion to read the Emperor's order, otherwise..."
"Haha! It's my fault. I haven't seen you for a long time, and now that we're together, I want to catch up!"
What Gu Jingzhi said during the conversation was very comforting. ** was just a eunuch, but Gu Jingzhi's words "old friend" made him feel warm in his heart!
** smiled and took out an imperial edict.
"The Emperor, by the Mandate of Heaven, proclaims: Here is Xiling Marquis Gu Jingzhi...*&%￥@!"
The imperial edict was hundreds of words long, and it was nothing more than praising Gu Jingzhi. After all, he had made great contributions in governing Ningzhou. The key point was that his terraced field method was not only useful in Ningzhou, but also a valuable experience for many places in Daxia.
What's more, Gu Jingzhi also played an extremely important role in last year's foreign war. Not only did he help solve logistical problems, he also went to the border in person to promote the final decisive battle and win it!
However, as for the reward, he only said that he would be rewarded when he returned to Beijing to report on his work.
Then there is the matter of border trade. The court has already appointed people to come along and take full responsibility for this matter. However, since it was Gu Jingzhi who first proposed the border trade, he was asked to communicate more with these officials who were dispatched here.
After receiving the decree, Gu Jingzhi said with a smile, "My Lord, those officials are now at the Ningzhou Posthouse. If you have any instructions, you can summon them directly! We still have to go to the Prince's residence to read the emperor's decree, so I won't bother you anymore!"
"By the way, congratulations to the Marquis on having both a son and a daughter..."
**He is quite a man who knows how to deal with things. He was able to say something like this before leaving. He is indeed worthy of being someone close to the emperor!
Speaking of which, my two children are almost a hundred days old. Should I hold a hundred-day banquet?
……
the other side.
The prince also accepted the imperial edict respectfully.
It was somewhat different from Gu Jingzhi's praise. After all, the prince had made a mistake, and the fact that he was not criticized by name in the imperial edict showed the emperor's love for his son!
However, he heard clearly what the prince wanted to hear most: the restoration of the crown prince's position.
For a moment, the Crown Prince and the Crown Princess were both smiling happily, and this scene also caused a ripple in another person's heart. She couldn't help but look at Zhou Quan, who was still ten years old, with her weak eyes, and she didn't know what she was thinking!
After the imperial edict was read out, ** naturally flattered him again. After hearing this, the prince still had a faint smile on his face, but he was very happy in his heart.
"Cough cough..."
"Eunuch Huang, I haven't seen you for a year. I wonder if your father is well and healthy?"
"Your Majesty, everything is fine. It's just that he's been so busy with state affairs and so worried about the Crown Prince that he's got a lot more white hair on his head!"
** replied, then heard the Crown Prince coughing and immediately asked with concern, "Your Highness, are you feeling unwell?"
"Oh! It's just a cold, nothing serious!"
The prince smiled faintly.
A few months later, his injuries had healed, but the damage to his lungs had left a root of disease. However, this matter could not be made known to **.
** Upon hearing that he had caught a cold, he immediately said, "It's cold in the northwest, Your Majesty should take good care of yourself!"
"No problem! I just feel ashamed knowing about my father's recent condition. It's all because of my unfilial sons and grandsons that I've caused my father to worry!"
"Hey! Your Highness, don't blame yourself. Your Majesty is a true dragon and is protected by Heaven!"
** didn't care how true or false the prince's words were, he just smiled and said: "Now that your highness has finished reading the decree here, this old servant has to go to the Chen Hou Mansion to announce the decree!"
Marquis Chen is the title of General Qiao Zhen. He will be very busy on this trip!
There are three imperial edicts in Ningzhou alone, and then I have to go to the border. After all, the border troops have made great achievements in the war. Since the war has just ended, many things have not been dealt with. In addition, the trade will be opened soon, so I am very busy!
When the prince heard that he had to go to his father-in-law's house to read the imperial edict, he also knew that his old father-in-law would be restored to his title and official status, so he was naturally happy about it.
After all, no matter what his relationship with Qiao Shuwan is like, the Qiao family is tied to his chariot. The stronger his people are, the more confident he will be in the future!
but……
He asked, "Eunuch Huang, what about Marquis Xiling..."