Chapter 31 Thirty-first round of receiving imperial envoys, the fake show needs to be sung for real

Zhe Erken, the imperial envoy, took Kangxi's imperial decree and went to Yunnan to announce the decree of withdrawal.With his servants, he traveled starry night and night, and finally finished Wanliguan Mountain, and arrived at the picturesque Yunnan Mansion in September. Zheerken and Wu Sangui are old acquaintances.Back then Wu Sangui was stationed in Liaodong, before he submitted to the Qing Dynasty, Zheer was willing to act as a messenger, and the two had frequent contacts.It can even be said that Zhe Erken contributed to Wu Sangui's surrender to the Qing Dynasty.Therefore, it is most appropriate for the imperial court to send him here now.But he has not communicated with Wu Sangui for many years, and he feels a little unsure about this capricious prince.When passing through Guiyang City, he was extra cautious and left the party Wuli and Samuha who came with him behind.On the bright side, he was helping King Pingxi with food and beverages along the way, and preparing to welcome Wu Sangui's family members who were heading north.In fact, he was afraid that if the withdrawal of the feudal clan failed, Wu Sangui would take over the whole family, and there would be no one to return to Beijing to return to his life. He had left a way out.

After all the arrangements were made, Zheerken and Fu Dali entered Yunnan Mansion with more than 200 retinues.That night, I stayed in the post house and did business with Zhu Guozhi for a night.The next day, under the guidance of Zhu Guozhi, he went straight to Wuhua Mountain, leaving behind the guard of honor. In fact, as soon as they entered Guizhou, Wu Sangui knew everything about what they were doing, but they just pretended to be confused, and continued to eat wine, listen to theatre, and have fun, putting on an appearance of no ambition.At this time, when he heard that the imperial envoy had arrived at the foot of the mountain, he pretended to be flustered and ordered: "Fire the cannon and open the middle door to receive the order!"

The three earth-shattering cannon shots echoed among the peaks and forests of Wuhua Mountain.The main entrance of the majestic and majestic Pingxi Palace is wide open.Hundreds of guards of honor, with swords hanging from their waists and batons held high, lined up in a neat, solemn, majestic and majestic team, surrounded by the white-haired Wu Sangui, and came to the gate.Wu Sangui wore a golden dragon crown on his head, and was wearing a five-clawed golden dragon's four-tuan men's suit. When he saw the imperial envoy Zhe Erken, holding the imperial edict, and his deputy Fu Dali came to the door, Wu Sangui lightly shook his hands and put down the snow-white robe. The horse kicked his sleeves, first bowed and beat a thousand: "Slave Wu Sangui respectfully invites you to live forever!" Then he calmly performed three kneelings and nine kowtows to the sound of drum music.

Wu Sangui was so respectful, so respectful, and arranged such a grand receiving ceremony, which made the imperial envoy Zhe Erken very satisfied. He was worried all the way, and finally let go of it for the time being, and said: "My lord, bow!" Qing, it is regarded as a gift on behalf of the heavens.Then he changed his smile, passed the edict to Fu Dali behind him, and helped Wu Sangui up with both hands.I knelt down on one knee and slapped a thousand sons: "Your Majesty, greet the lord! Congratulations to the lord! Nine years ago, I saw the lord once in Beijing, and now I look much younger. The lord is as blessed as the sea!"

"Haha, old friend, you don't have to be polite. Please come in, Master Fu! You too!" Wu Sangui said, pulling one into the main hall of the palace. After the imperial envoy was seated and the tea was served, Wu Sangui said with a smile, "My lords, not long ago, Lord Wu Dan came to Yunnan with a decree, and was rewarded with many things by the Holy Majesty. Wu Sangui's virtue and merit, he can bear such a generous favor from the master! In fact, the emperor What's the matter, just call Xiao Wang to Beijing to give an interview, what a waste of effort to come here again and again! Hey! Kangxi was born in the third year, and it has been nine years of spring and autumn. I really miss my master. The year before the eve My master called me to Beijing, but I happened to be ill. I asked Zhu Zhongcheng to pay my respects to Shengdai. He said that the master worked hard day and night and was very thin. Is it better now? I must have grown taller—oh, old people Now, far away in this wild and desolate place, it is not easy to see the master!"

Wu Sangui said these words with deep affection and sincerity, and there was no trace of involuntary sorrow. Fu Dali felt that things were not as bad as Zhu Guozhi said, so he sat there with a smile and nodded, drinking tea in peace.But Zheerken knew Wu Sangui's temper well, so he couldn't guess him with common sense. After hearing Wu Sangui's confession, he laughed heartily and said, "The prince is very right. Long live the prince is really thinking about the prince! It can be said that Guan Shanwan Seriously, it’s not a matter of the hearts of kings and ministers—Master Fu, please bring the long live handbook and present it to the prince for review.”

Zorken's arrangement had already been discussed by them.According to the normal procedure, Wu Sangui should kneel at the door to accept the imperial edict, welcome him into the main hall, set up the incense table, and listen to the imperial envoy's reading.However, Zheerken and the others knew in their hearts that this holy obscurity was a reminder to Wu Sangui, if they were too serious, there might be an accident soon.So, on the way, they discussed several times before deciding to deal with it according to the power, not to suppress Wu Sangui with common courtesy, and coax him to obey the holy order and withdraw from the feudal clan smoothly.Now, when the imperial envoy had spoken, Fu Dali quickly held up the imperial edict with both hands, and presented it to Wu Sangui, letting him take it and read it himself.However, Wu Sangui is not easy to coax, he will not be fooled by this. Seeing Fu Dali holding up the imperial edict, he quickly got up and left his seat and stood down, shaking his sleeves and robe, saying: "Slave Wu Sangui respectfully accepts the imperial edict. Long live the emperor." , long live!"

Then, after kneeling three times and kowtowing nine times, he took the imperial decree and opened it, and praised it loudly: "It's a good handwriting." Then, he unfolded it slowly, and read it carefully and earnestly.He is also acting, he has already known the content of the imperial decree, and has already arranged countermeasures, but at this time, he read it three times in a row, and held the imperial book in a proper manner , offering it on the incense table in the middle, then turned around and sat down, sincerely and sincerely, but said casually and kindly: "I expect that the emperor will treat me with great kindness, and he will definitely accept my petition. The imperial edict says that my merits are in the country, which is a long live reward. As the saying goes, 'falling leaves return to their roots', I am from the north, and I have long wanted to go back to the north for a happy reunion Yuan An spent his dying years. After living outside for a long time, it is inevitable that someone will provoke right and wrong in front of the Holy Majesty. Now that Long Live said so, I am relieved. Long Live is called the body, the sky, and things, and you know the heart of the elderly!"

Fu Dali felt that Wu Sangui was amiable, not at all like what Zheerken and Zhu Guozhi said, so he smiled and bowed and asked: "I wonder when the prince's car can leave? The emperor has built a palace in Beijing to welcome the prince to Beijing. The eldest son is also looking forward to it every day. The prince is going north, the whole family will be reunited, and share the joy of the family relationship. Please give me the date and route, so that the next officials can play the Ming emperor, and make preparations early." "Hahaha, Mr. Fu, although we haven't met before, we can tell at a glance that you are a sensible and reasonable pillar of the country. Is it hard to talk about my business? Now you can stand up and walk with the two of you. It's just a bitch The mother-in-law and the family members have a lot of things to do. The mother-in-law and the mother-in-law have a lot of things. The cheap one was caught in the wind and cold a few days ago, and I couldn’t leave for a while. These trivial matters are nothing more than these trivial matters. The most troublesome thing is the soldiers and generals below. They have been with me for many years. Now all over Yunnan and Guizhou, There are a lot of rumors, which is very disrespectful to the emperor. Although I punished a few people, I still can't suppress it. The two imperial envoys will gossip even more, if they don't comfort them properly, it will cause trouble!"

At this point, Wu Sangui looked up at Fu Dali's disappointed expression, and couldn't help but secretly smiled.But he continued, "About the end of October—" Before he could say a word, he heard a commotion outside the hall, and a middle-aged general with a "national" face pushed away the guards in front of the hall with both hands, and strode forward.The shiny riding boots under his feet stepped on the marble slab, making the sound of clanging gold and stone. Wu Sangui saw that someone broke into the palace and interrupted his words, his face was full of displeasure, he looked up and saw that it was Ma Bao, his general, so he sternly reprimanded: "Is it Ma Bao? You dared to trespass into the palace without being summoned or reported in advance about the important matter of the feudal clan, what kind of dignity is this? Hmm!"

Ma Bao proudly bowed to Wu Sangui, but didn't answer his question, turned around abruptly, glanced coldly at Zhe Erken and Fu Dali, "You are imperial envoys, I heard that you are forcing our lord to go on the road?" Zorken immediately understood that this was a prearranged scene.Originally, I also expected Wu Sangui to play some tricks, but I didn't expect the stage to open so early.Seeing that Ma Bao's eyes were cold and he wanted to turn his face when he opened his mouth, he calmly picked up the tea bowl, glanced at Wu Sangui who was sitting dumbfoundedly, and casually flipped the floating tea with the bowl lid, and replied expressionlessly: "It's not possible" Forced. The prince asked himself to withdraw from the domain and return to the north for the elderly. The emperor granted it. We are just planning the return journey on behalf of the prince. This general has never met before. I don’t know your surname, and I don’t know if you are here today. What can I teach you? " "Don't dare! I am Ma Bao, who is in charge of the army in front of King Pingxi's account! The imperial envoy knows that the prince is 'inviting' to withdraw from the feudal domain, and of course the schedule for the return journey is also 'determined' by the prince! As soon as the two of you enter the door, the glass of water is empty." Ask about the departure date, what does this mean?" Wu Sangui blushed, slapped the desk with a "snap", pointed at Ma Bao and shouted, "Presumptuous! Who taught you the rules. I have led the army for more than 40 years, Sangui, and I have never seen you act so wildly." Soldier! Come here!" "Get out!" "Hahahaha..." Ma Bao looked up to the sky and laughed, Zhe Erken and Fu Dali turned pale and their hairs straightened.Wu Sangui was furious, his eyes widened, and he shouted sharply: "What are you laughing at, don't you know how powerful the Sanchi King's law is. Fork it out and punish the Forty Army Sticks severely, and destroy his gangster spirit!" "Zha!" Several guards rushed forward in agreement.But Ma Bao didn't give in, he rushed to the entrance of the hall, drew his sword in his hand "shua", and shouted loudly: "Whoever dares to move forward, I will immediately tell you to blood-smear the Yin'an Temple! My lord, the last general is bold. If you want to withdraw from the domain, you will be withdrawn. However, the date and route of the trip must be determined by Ma Bao! I have issued a general order , all the key passes in Yunnan and Guizhou provinces have been sealed, and there is no sign of my letter. A mouse can never get out! You two sour imperial envoys, wait here, the shortest is ten and a half months, and the longest is ten or eight years. When the prince's withdrawal of the feudal domain is settled, it will not be too late for us to go on the road! The prince forgives the sin, and we will leave!" He cupped his hands and sneered. Seeing that the atmosphere was still well-behaved and friendly just now, it suddenly became murderous.In Ma Bao's words, he clearly revealed the meaning of detaining the imperial envoy.Zorken quickly planned countermeasures in his mind: "It seems that the matter is much more serious than originally expected. Instead of sitting still and waiting for death, it is better to come to him to turn against the guest. Make the point clear and see how Wu Sangui answers: "My lord, our It has been more than 30 years since I made the settlement. You know that I am willing to go. Today, I am going to be an official to act according to the order.Just now General Ma said this, but the lower officials were puzzled.If the prince has already made arrangements, please speak up.What to do, Xiaguan and Fu Dali will follow orders. " "Hey, what is this saying! Mr. Zhe is overthinking. Don't you know me, Wu Sangui? This Ma Bao was originally Zhang Xianzhong's subordinate. He came from a military background, what etiquette do he know? Afterwards, there are a lot of people commenting and suspecting. The "consolation" mentioned just now means this. You two, don't be as knowledgeable as these savages. Wait here for a while. Yunnan and Guizhou provinces, I have the final say. Around the end of October After that, we will definitely do it—this is a major court event, and it has been my long-cherished wish for many years, so I can't let these villains! Do you think so, Master Fu?" Fu Dali deeply felt the bullying and humiliation, and was already filled with anger, but at this moment, unable to turn his back on Wu Sangui, he swallowed a mouthful of saliva, blushed and replied: "Xiaguan deeply appreciates the prince's affection. Since Fujin is not safe, the next army It doesn’t matter if the general refuses to obey orders like this, it’s okay to be a few days late. Today, after the officials go back, they will pay homage to the Emperor Ming and explain the reasons for it.” "Why, don't the two of you agree to give me the honor to live in the cold mansion?" Wu Sangui said, then turned to look at Zheerken. Zheerken knew that something was wrong, so he bowed his body, "If you go back to the prince, the posthouse has already been arranged. Zhu Zhongcheng also invited us to live in Fuya, and we also asked you to leave. Good luck, we are really happy." I don't want to be disturbed." Wu Sangui knew that they deliberately expressed their distance from Zhu Guozhi, so he said tolerantly: "Actually, it doesn't matter where you live. You are ambassadors, so I have to do as you please-an order: hold a banquet to clean up the dust for the two imperial envoys!" As soon as a word is said, the orchestra sings and the drums vibrate.Tables of ready-made food and wine were carried up one by one by four school captains, and the aroma of wine filled the hall instantly.Amidst the music, Wu Sangui's subordinates and generals filed in, holding a resume to meet the two imperial envoys.The two imperial envoys also got up and returned the salute one by one.Zheerken had many acquaintances, and occasionally held hands and chatted.Just now, the murderous atmosphere with sword drawn and twisted, conjured up a harmonious and enthusiastic scene.Hu Guozhu was working as Si Yan, and he was so busy that he was sweating. When he saw Wang Shirong coming in, he went up to him and asked quietly, "Didn't the lord tell you to go to Xi'an? Why are you here again?" "It's not too late to go on the road after drinking this cup of Zhuangxing wine. Let me tell you, Sun Yanling from Guangxi is probably also serving wine at the moment. The good show follows one after another, just watch it slowly!" "Okay! I'll wait for the good news from you, little Zhang Liang!" Hu Guozhu said, seeing that everything was ready, he stood next to Wu Sangui and sang praises loudly: "Long live my emperor, long live! My lord, thousand years old, thousand years old!" I wish the two imperial envoys good health and health!" All the generals raised their glasses to praise, but Ma Bao, who "retired from the wild", did not come.He had already spread the order of King Pingxi outside: "From today onwards, Yunnan and Guizhou provinces are only allowed to enter, but not allowed to leave!" What Wang Shirong said was true. Thousands of miles away, Guilin also held a special banquet in Sun Yanling's general's residence. Since Kong Sizhen subdued Dai Liangchen in his house and seized the right to dispatch the Chinese army, Sun Yanling has been depressed.He was originally a person with a very high heart. After entering Beijing, he was received by Kangxi with great courtesy, and Sizhen was promoted to be a princess to match him. He was fully expected to return to Guilin as a son-in-law. Four famous generals.Unexpectedly, Kong Sizhen made such a fuss for him, which made him not only lose his prestige, but also lost any prestige in the army.Now on the surface it is Sun Yanling who is giving orders, but in fact everything depends on the face of the princess.Some people inevitably pointed at him behind his back and called him "afraid of his wife".Sun Yanling pretended to be full of anger, but he had nowhere to vent it.He was so angry that he said he was suffering from wind disease, so he went to play chess and drink alcohol. Wang Shirong, who was kicked out of Cuixian Tower by Kong Sizhen that day, did not dare to look for Sun Yanling again, but he did not return to Wuhua Mountain. When Sun Yanling was out hunting in the city, he suddenly appeared in front of him.Sun Yanling was full of complaints and grievances, how could he resist Wang Shirong's sharp mouth that could bring the dead back to life, so he boarded Wang Shirong's pirate ship, accepted the secret call from Wu Sangui, and became the "National King" who had not yet founded the country. Linjiang King of the Great Zhou Dynasty. On the afternoon of the same day when Wu Sangui detained the imperial envoy, Sun Yanling and Ma Xiong joined hands, held a grand banquet under the pretext of calling a military meeting, and detained eleven generals including Wang Yongnian, Dai Liangchen, and the governor of Guangxi in one fell swoop. . The great change came suddenly, but Kong Sizhen was kept in the dark.These days, she received urgent reports from various places saying that Shang Zhixin and Wu Sangui's troops were frequently mobilized, and an ominous premonition haunted her from time to time.She has already seen Sun Yanling's hypocrisy with herself.In order to prevent the soldiers in Guilin City from changing suddenly, she sent Dai Liangchen to guard the general's camp day and night, and returned to the mansion at 2 o'clock every night to report the day's affairs.But after the third watch tonight, Dai Liangchen didn't even see anyone, so he felt a little puzzled, so he moved a piece of Chun Deng'er half lying on it, staring at the stars in the sky from the window pane in a daze. When it was hazy, the sound of horns could be heard faintly from the direction of the shaft, followed by the kicking of horses like popping beans, which startled the two rows of dogs barking one after another.Kong Sizhen jumped up, and was about to send people out to investigate, when he heard the vines and leaves on the wall in the courtyard "swish" several times, he shouted sharply: "Who?" "I..." With this sound.Holding a half-cut sword, the green monkey staggered and fell in, as if a bucket of blood had been splashed all over his body, bright red blood was dripping down his trousers.He held the door frame with his hand, his face was pale, and he said intermittently: "Aunt... the mutiny has happened! Hurry up, hurry up!" Kong Sizhen exclaimed: "What, tell me quickly, what's wrong?" "Sun Yanling has changed his mind! Before they come, hurry up! Go to Master Cangwu..." Before finishing these words, Qing Hou'er squatted down, using only the half sword for support Although the body didn't fall down, it didn't move anymore. Kong Sizhen screamed: "Green monkey!" Pounced on him, stroked his disheveled hair with trembling hands, and cried bitterly: "My aunt hurt you, she shouldn't have brought you here." Suddenly she stopped Crying, turned around and took down the sword hanging on the wall, and shouted to the back: "The coated slaves of the Kong family, come out!" But unexpectedly, there were no house slaves, and it was her husband Sun Yanling who responded.He sneered and said: "Don't shout, it's useless." He stepped in while talking, and said to Kong Sizhen: "I was awarded the title of Linjiang King in order to restore the foundation of the Han Dynasty. Now there are more than a thousand generals outside. Surround the evil spirits of the mansion. Madam, please don't do anything useless!" "What, what Linjiang King? Was it Wu Sangui who granted you the title?" "Forget it. But don't worry, we are a married couple. I won't make things difficult for you." Kong Sizhen stared at Sun Yanling and suddenly laughed wildly: "I'm afraid it may not be the relationship between husband and wife? You keep me because you want to leave a way out for the court, don't you?" "Sizhen, you..." "Don't say any more, the building behind is the place where my late father, King Dingnan, was martyred. Since you remember us as husband and wife, let me die there!" Sun Yanling called two school captains to come in and snatched the sword from Kong Sizhen's hand.Then he said with a smile: "No matter what, your Confucius family emphasizes three obediences and four virtues the most. As long as I don't write a divorce letter, you are still my wife. Follow your father at home and husband when you go out. I won't let you die, but from now on, you It’s not four princesses, four princesses, but the concubine of my Prince Linjiang! Did you know that Shaanxi Wang Fuchen has also set up a banner of righteousness, and it won’t be long before the three kings will learn from Zhili. Aixinjueluo Xuanye is about to die Already!"