Chapter 342: Under the Imperial Decree
Just when Fang La, Tian Hu, Wang Qing and others were in great chaos, the emperor's old man suddenly issued an imperial edict that surprised the entire Song Dynasty: "The system said: literature can determine the country, martial arts can safeguard the country. The Five Emperors have territory based on rituals and music, and the Three Emperors use killing to determine the world. Things are good and bad, and people have wise and foolish. I inherited the great cause of my ancestors, opened the glory of the sun and the moon, and led the land all over the sky and refused to surrender. Recently, Ximen Qing and others gathered in Xiaoshan forests and occupied counties to attack the city. They were originally afraid that the people would be in trouble and hurt their wealth, so they issued an edict to recruit people. The edict was that they would be paid for money, grain, military weapons, horses, ships, and officials were about to be held, and the Chaoxué was demolished, leading the army to the capital...
As soon as this imperial edict was issued, it immediately caused a lot of discussion in the world. The rebels all laughed at the court, thinking that the emperor was confused and actually recruited Liangshan. It was a joke.
But Liangshan's actions surprised the world. Liangshan's commander Ximen Qing actually received the imperial edict and said that he would rectify it today, so he went to Tokyo to meet the saint.
Now, the world was shocked.
The first person to cause trouble was Liangshan. Now the rebellion is in full swing. Everyone wants to conquer the city and get a share of the pie. Liangshan is so good that you have actually accepted the recruitment. Where are you doing this?
People all over the world had speculations, but they couldn't think of it. In the end, they all thought that Liangshan was weak and afraid of being wiped out by the court, so they begged for mercy and were willing to seek peace. This is the most reasonable reason.
This reason was accepted by the world, and other rebellious forces immediately mocked Liangshan, believing that he was an incompetent person and was the leader of rebellion.
Therefore, Liangshan was recruited and did not affect the expansion of other rebellious forces. Fang La, Tian Hu, Wang Qing and others became more rapid, and the rebellious momentum spread more and more.
But at this time, Liangshan became busy.
In the Juyi Hall... Ximen Qing was receiving the Grand Marshal Chen Zong who sent the edict.
Chen Zong said: "Ximen Qing, I have read the edict long ago, and you have accepted it. It has been three or four days since then. You should clean up Liangshan quickly, register all the things you should hand over, and dismantle what you should demolish! Then lead the troops back to Beijing, so I can go back to the imperial edict."
Ximen Qing brought a glass of imperial wine to Chenzong... and then smiled and said, "Master Taiwei, be calm and do not be impatient. Liangshan will finish cleaning up soon. You will be able to return to the capital with you. Come to Taiwei and taste the tribute wine given by the imperial court!"
Huizong recruited Liangshan, but he rewarded a lot of good things. Thirty-six gold medals, seventy-two silver medals, red brocade, and green brocade... There are so many imperial wines. But the people of Liangshan who are good wine are so happy to drink.
Chen Zongpin sipped the wine and asked, "Ximen Qing, you reported 40,000 Liangshan people. No matter how I think more than these are!"
Once recruited, everything will be included in the list. At that time, the people, food and grass... will belong to the court.
Ximen Qing didn't really want to attract peace, but just a means. Therefore, he would not hand over all his old foundation. At this time, there were only 40,000 people left on Liangshan. As for the other 90,000 people, they went to the four counties around Liangshan and set up camp there. As for food, grass and money, they had already been buried deep in the Liangshan land.
Ximen Qing smiled and said, "Master Taiwei, you should be cautious in your words. I only have 40,000 troops in Liangshan, so how can there be any extra soldiers!"
Chen Zong said: "Then how can you defeat Guan Sheng, Hu Yanzhuo?"
Ximen Qing smiled and said, "Use your plan but don't use your strength...hehe..."
Chen Zongshen glanced at Ximen Qing... and smiled.
At this time, Ximen Qing gave Song Jiang a look, Song Jiang nodded, and then left the Juyi Hall... After a while, someone carried two boxes and walked in.
Ximen Qing smiled and said to Chen Zong: "Taiwei, this time you have to send you imperial edicts and rewards. Ximen Qing has no valuable things to give you. Please accept these gadgets with a smile!"
As he said that, Ximen Qing opened the box.
As soon as the box opened, Chen Zong's eyes suddenly became straight.
What a good guy, it turned out to be silver, two boxes of silver!
Chen Zong was stunned for a while, then swallowed his saliva and said, "Commander, this gift is too expensive!"
Seeing Chen Zong's attitude change, Ximen Qing smiled secretly. A few days ago, when Chen Zong first came, his arrogant spirit was so angry that Li Kui almost chopped him up. In the end, it was Ximen Qing who was very happy to entertain him, which made him restrain himself. Now Ximen Qing takes another strong medicine, 20,000 taels of silver, which is enough to gather him!
Ximen Qing smiled and said, "How can it be expensive if it is not expensive? The person who came carried the box down and placed it directly on Taiwei Chen's carriage when he returned to Beijing."
Immediately, Ximen Qing invited Chen Zong to sit down and said, "Taiwei Chen, you see that I have a lot of things in Liangshan. It's time to finish it. I don't know when. Now I am eager to come to Beijing to meet the saint, so I want to discuss something with you."
"You said!" After getting the benefits, Chen Zong was naturally eager.
Ximen Qing said: "I think, should we go back to Beijing first? As for the situation in Liangshan, please ask Taiwei Chen to report to His Majesty Ming, saying that it has been recorded. As for the people, I think I will bring 20,000 people to Beijing. Taiwei, you have also seen that the back mountain of Liangshan is full of family members. They all have fallen leaves on this Liangshan, so I can't let them leave. Moreover, there are many chaotic soldiers around Liangshan, and I'm afraid they will come to attack Liangshan, so I want to keep the other soldiers and protect the safety of my family. Taiwei Chen is worried that I will report to Your Majesty, and it will not affect the Taiwei!"
According to the will, everyone in Liangshan must go to Beijing to meet the saint. As for their families, they must leave Liangshan and return to their respective ancestral homes.
Ximen Qing naturally did not want to abandon the treasure land of Liangshan. Therefore, he spared no expense to bribe Chen Zong, hoping that he would turn a blind eye.
Chen Zong got 20,000 taels of silver, and even if he retired and returned home, he could live a leisurely life. Therefore, after thinking for a while, he nodded and said, "Okay, then I will help you once."
You can bring 20,000 troops back to Beijing. As for other things, just take a little back. If the others are left in Liangshan, then we will set off tomorrow!"
"Then it's a blessing for Taiwei Chen!" Ximen Qing was overjoyed and thanked.
Afterwards, the few people exchanged a few more greetings before Chen Zong left the Juyi Hall to rest.
Then, Ximen Qing recruited all the leaders to discuss matters in Juyi Hall.
Ximen Qing glanced at everyone and said, "Tomorrow, Qin Ming's Fire Camp, Guan Sheng's Qinglong Dao Camp, Lu Zhishen's Elephant Camp, Wu Song's Wolf Camp, and I will go back to the capital to face the Saint. As for the others, after we left, some of the soldiers were withdrawn back to the main peak of Liangshan and continue to protect our base camp. As for Liangshan County and Nanxian County, we must also send troops to guard it! Have you heard of it?"
"Yes!" The leaders did not dare to be careless and responded with their fists.
Then everyone dispersed and worked their own things, and Ximen Qing also stood up and walked towards Hao Lianfeng, intending to accompany his parents and wives.
Walking on the road, Ximen Qing was in a particularly good mood.
Finally, I have reached the stage of recruitment, what's next?!.
Chapter completed!