Fenghou

Chapter 275 Coercion
In the afternoon, the Song and Jin countries formally reached the second round of the armistice agreement on the eastern front, which basically continued the content of the first round of the armistice agreement, but added an additional condition. A limit of two months.

Of course, there are still some specific clauses that are not written in the formal agreement, such as Chen Qing's transfer from Sichuan and Shaanxi.

Zhizhengtang also voted to approve the armistice agreement immediately, and Zhizhengtang and Emperor Zhao Gou stamped their seals successively, which meant that the Song Dynasty had officially recognized the agreement.

That night, the emperor Zhao Gou made a decree to commend Chen Qing for his meritorious service in fighting Xixia and Puppet Qi. The reward is five thousand taels of silver and twenty thousand bolts of silk.

This decree is an affirmation and reward for Chen Qing's achievements in the Northwest, and the appointment of the censor is actually to give him the right to impeach him as a civil official, paving the way for the next decree.

Zhao Gou immediately issued a second edict, appointing Chen Qing as the governor of Hubei and Yuezhen, and also the governor of Yuezhou, to command the Western Army to encircle and suppress the Dongting water pirates. At the same time, Wang Yan, the governor of Yuezhou, was promoted to the prefect of Jiangling.

Chen Qing was conferred a lot of official positions, such as Shi Yushi, Zuowu doctor, Zhizhou, Zhenfu envoy, and the governor. It looks very good, but in fact they are all six ranks. The only status is the title. The founding marquis is from the third rank. Jue, there are a thousand households in the food town, and each household is calculated at twenty-five yuan per month, and one thousand households are worth twenty-five thousand yuan per month, twenty-five yuan, which is actually not a lot, much less than salary.

In addition, the one with real power is the general control. With this official position, he can recruit up to [-] soldiers in wartime, and has the right to directly appoint officials below the commander. Although the commander cannot be directly appointed, he has the right to recommend. It is also a formality, and the Ministry of officials will generally approve it.

No one came to congratulate him. His only friend, Hu Yantong, had gone north to Runzhou with the army. Chen Qing silently accepted a bunch of titles that dazzled him.

Although no one was celebrating, there were bystanders. When Lu Wei arrived at Chen Qing's mansion, he happened to meet Chen Qing to receive the order, and he was dumbfounded. The town governor of Liangzhou also has the title of censor, and he is also a marquis.

Lu Wei couldn't help but secretly complained to his grandfather that he didn't want such a good grandson-in-law, but wanted a bookworm to be his grandson-in-law.

"Second brother, let's have a drink together!" Chen Qing invited with a smile.

Lu Wei shook his head and said, "I am on duty tonight, and I will enter the palace later!"

"Then sit down for a while!"

Chen Qing invited Lu Wei into the living room and asked Yu Lian to serve tea.

Lu Wei handed a folded letter to Chen Qing, "You can read the letter from my sister to you yourself!"

Chen Qing hurriedly took the letter and read it carefully. Lu Xiu was determined between the lines in the letter that she would never marry the Shen family. She wanted to follow Chen Qing to Sichuan and Shaanxi.

Chen Qing closed the letter and pondered for a moment and asked, "Xiu Niang wants to go to Sichuan and Shaanxi with me, what do you think?"

"I know, and my dad also knows. Amei told us, what my dad said, if you have to, you can take this step, but try to find other ways to solve it. Taking this step will be harmful to the reputation of herself and the Lu family. will have a bad effect.”

Chen Qing said with a smile: "She said in the letter that it can be regarded as going to Sichuan and Shaanxi for fun with me. This idea is not bad."

Lu Wei sighed and said, "Even if we know, others don't! In other people's eyes, this is no different from elopement."

Chen Qing smiled slightly: "But if you go with Amei and Uncle Lu, won't people talk about it?"

Lu Wei was stunned, and said for a while, "I'm afraid my father won't go, he must follow my grandfather."

"Then what about you and Amei? Take Xiuniang to play in the middle of Shu, isn't that the solution?"

"This... I'm afraid I won't be able to leave!"

Chen Qing laughed, "Huguang Xuanfu envoy Sihu Cao Shenjun, how about this position for you? If it is not possible, you can also serve as a soldier Cao Shenjun in my army. These two positions are from the eighth-rank officer. It is better than Be a guard."

Lu Wei was a little tempted, and said after a while: "The matter is very important, I have to discuss it with my father."

"Don't worry, think slowly!"

Chen Qing said again: "Second brother, please tell uncle when you go back, I will not let Xiuniang affect the reputation of the Lu family. I really sincerely invite Xiuniang to go to Bashu for fun. It will never be related to elopement, and it must be resolved. After the incident with the Shen family."

Lu Wei's eyes lit up, "How do you solve the Shen family's matter?"

"Of course, it is reasonable and emotional. I want Father Shen to understand that a forced twist is not sweet. Forcibly marrying a daughter-in-law who does not want to marry his son will definitely affect the future of the Shen family."

"Will he listen to you?" Lu Wei asked suspiciously.

Chen Qing said indifferently: "I am the governor of Yuezhou, and I am in command of the Western Army. He must listen to what I say!"

Lu Wei seemed to understand something, he said haha, "Then I wish you success!"

Qin Hui returned to the mansion with a gloomy face, and Mrs. Wang greeted her, "Master is back!"

Qin Hui snorted sullenly, and went back to the study, Wang was astonished, and hurriedly followed.

"Master, what's the matter?"

"That nephew of yours is really worry-free!"

"Boer?"

"Who else is there besides him, causing trouble for me all day long? It's really a headache. Let him leave Lin'an quickly. I really can't stand him."

"Master, what happened again?"

Qin Hui walked into the study, took off his coat and hat, sat down on a chair weakly, and said to Wang for a while: "He colluded with the Jin soldiers to assassinate Chen Qing. Heavenly Prison, prepare for the death penalty, beheaded in autumn!"

"what!"

Mrs. Wang was stunned. It took her a while to react, and said quickly: "Master, you must protect him. My elder brother is the only son. If he is killed, how can I explain to my elder brother?"

Qin Hui said helplessly: "Of course I want to protect him. I went to see the official this afternoon. The official has already promised not to kill him. He may be exiled instead. You can ask the Queen Mother tomorrow! Fortunately, I found a rare opportunity. He has been prepared for the post of Xinchang county captain, not to mention the county captain now, even the guards are gone, let his father take care of him in the future, and I don't care."

Mrs. Wang nodded again and again, "Okay! Okay! I'll go to ask the Queen Mother tomorrow morning."

In the morning of the next day, Shen Liang received a letter of worship, the emissary of E and Yue towns, the governor of Yuezhou, the servant of the censor, and the western army in charge of Chen Qing.

Shen Liang was at a loss, what was his relationship with Chen Qing?Of course, he also knew who Chen Qing was. He was known as the number one general of the Western Army, and his reputation spread all over the northwest.

He didn't dare to neglect, and hurriedly came out to meet him himself.

"I've heard about General Chen's reputation for a long time, but seeing him today, Shen Liang is very lucky."

Chen Qing smiled slightly, "It's presumptuous to come here today, but there are still important matters, so I have to come!"

"I see, please sit inside!"

Chen Qing followed Shen Liang into the lobby and sat down, and the maid served them tea.

Shen Liang asked: "I don't know if General Chen is here today, what advice do you have?"

"Is your son not there?" Chen Qing asked after looking at him.

"He went to the Ministry of Officials to go through the formalities, and he will work in the Imperial College."

Chen Qing nodded, "I'm here to make a deal with Yuanwai Shen today!"

"trade?"

Shen Liang froze for a moment, "What deal?"

"Let's get to know each other, Liu Huan!"

"Of course I do. He is the only son of my best friend Liu Jishan. What's wrong with him?"

"He colluded with Jin Bing and assassinated me the night before yesterday, but it was revealed. He is now in the prison of Dali Temple, and his accomplice, Wang Bo, is Qin Hui's nephew. All the responsibility is placed on him. Liu Huan will definitely die. If you are willing to make a deal, I can intercede to save Liu Huan from death, and the Liu family owes the members a great favor."

Shen Liang was confused when he heard this, and said for a while: "I do sympathize with the Liu family, but what does this have to do with me?"

"He colluded with the Jin man to assassinate me for the sake of the son, and I was worried that he would bite the son out. Member Shen thought about it, if the son was suspected of colluding with the Jin man, what would be the consequences?"

Shen Liang's complexion changed, he stood up abruptly and said: "I have nothing to talk to you, please go out!"

Chen Qing stood up and said: "In this case, I will go to Liu Huan and ask him to think about who else is his accomplice. I can guarantee that he will not die, and it will be a pity for your son!"

Chen Qing strode outside, he didn't care whether Shen Liang would stay or not, just as he walked out of the atrium, Shen Liang chased him out, "General Chen, please stay!"

Chen Qing stopped and said coldly: "Your son's life and death are in your hands. If you want him to live, then let's make a deal. If you want him to die, then you don't want to keep me!"

(End of this chapter)