Xianxia version of Water Margin

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Jiang Hongfei and his party returned to Beijing in triumph very quickly.

Because Jiang Hongfei wanted to return to Yuan Dadu to hold a grand ceremony of unification before October 1, the National Day of the Great Yuan Empire.

On September 17, Jiang Hongfei's palace arrived at the city of Tokyo Bianliang.

Tang Ke, the governor of Tokyo, personally went out of the city to the suburbs to welcome Jiang Hongfei. Jiang Hongfei rode a colorful seven-treasure chariot and entered the city from Xingsong Gate.

The people of Bianliang City lined the streets to watch, all of them were delighted.

Since being appointed as the governor of Tokyo by Jiang Hongfei five years ago, Tang Ke has been conscientious and diligent in governing the Central Plains and the Yellow River, and has used all the skills that he was unable to use when he was the prime minister of the Zhao Song Dynasty.

Tang Ke proved to the world that he was not incompetent, but he had not met a good monarch before, so he could not show his ability.

Now, after Tang Ke's governance, the Central Plains has restored its former prosperity, and the Yellow River has stopped raging.

To some extent, Tang Ke has repaid Jiang Hongfei's kindness.

Jiang Hongfei stood on the seven-treasure chariot, wearing a golden crown and jade belt, majestic and majestic, his eyes swept across the Bianliang City, which had experienced vicissitudes and regained its vitality, and his heart was filled with indescribable pride and emotion. He gently raised his hand and saluted the cheering people on both sides. His gestures showed both the dignity of an emperor and the kindness to his people.

The accompanying team slowly passed through the streets of Bianliang City. There were shops on both sides, with a wide variety of goods. The hawking of vendors and the laughter of children intertwined into a vivid market picture.

Jiang Hongfei was secretly pleased. He knew that all this prosperity and harmony was the result of the joint efforts of him and Tang Ke and other loyal ministers and generals, and it was also a reflection of the powerful national strength of the Yuan Empire.

Jiang Hongfei used the secret method of transmitting sound and said loudly: "I am here today to announce to the world that the Great Yuan Empire has unified the four seas and the people are united. May my people of the Great Yuan join hands to create a prosperous era, let this land prosper forever, and let the name of the Great Yuan resound throughout the world!"

Jiang Hongfei's voice echoed clearly over the streets, warming the hearts of every listener.

The people were even more excited when they heard the words, and they knelt down and shouted long live the emperor. The sound was like a tide and resounded through the sky.

When they arrived at the foot of the imperial city, Tang Ke bowed and asked Jiang Hongfei to get off the sedan chair, and then Tang Ke followed Jiang Hongfei half a step behind and walked into the palace gate.

The palace had already been arranged. In order to welcome Jiang Hongfei's arrival, Tang Ke specially prepared three hundred beauties.

This was not forced by Tang Ke, but those high officials, wealthy families, and gentry families took the initiative to send their daughters to the Ministry of Rites for selection after hearing that Jiang Hongfei was going to pass through Bianliang City.

Tang Ke and others selected these women with dignified appearance and first-class character for Jiang Hongfei through layers of screening.

The former imperial palace of the Zhao Song Dynasty was also redecorated and decorated by Tang Ke and others.

Even Zhao Ji's Genyue Wansui Mountain was redecorated by Tang Ke and others.

Let's put it this way, even if Jiang Hongfei stayed in Tokyo Bianliang City, this place would be enough for Jiang Hongfei.

Waste?

No.

This is not a waste.

It's an attitude.

Moreover, Tang Ke has already thought about it. After Jiang Hongfei leaves, he will open the imperial palace of the Zhao Song Dynasty and Genyue Wansui Mountain to the public according to Jiang Hongfei's original instructions, and charge viewing fees to earn the cost of maintaining these places and to generate some income for the court.

Jiang Hongfei stood on a high platform in the palace and looked out over the city of Bianliang.

Between the carved beams and painted buildings, the flickering candlelight reflected a beautiful picture of a peaceful and prosperous country.

Jiang Hongfei said to Tang Ke: "You have done a good job, my dear. Your good governance is a blessing for our Yuan Dynasty and the people. The revival of the Central Plains and the peace of the Yellow River are all your contributions. You were unable to show your strengths during the Zhao Song Dynasty. It was not because of your incompetence, but because of the incompetence of the Song ruler."

Hearing this, Tang Ke's eyes were slightly wet, and he bowed quickly, feeling both excited and terrified.

Tang Ke said: "Your Majesty, I am just doing my duty to repay your kindness. The prosperity of the Central Plains is the result of your wise leadership and the people's loyalty."

Tang Ke said again: "Your Majesty, I will never be able to repay your kindness. Everything I do is my duty. I only wish your Majesty good health and the prosperity of the Yuan Empire."

Tang Ke's words were sincere, and his eyes flashed with loyalty and admiration for Jiang Hongfei.

Jiang Hongfei knew that all his achievements were inseparable from the joint efforts of every subject, and even more inseparable from the assistance of loyal and capable ministers like Tang Ke.

Jiang Hongfei thought: "Although I have completed the great unification, I still have a long way to go."

Jiang Hongfei asked Tang Ke to stand up without formalities, and asked Tang Ke and other ministers to come forward to present their gifts in turn...

Although Tang Ke and others were well prepared and expected Jiang Hongfei to stay in Bianliang City for a few more days, Jiang Hongfei stayed in Bianliang City for only two days and continued to go north.

What made Tang Ke and others and the dignitaries, wealthy families, and gentry families in Tokyo happy was that Jiang Hongfei took away the 300 beauties they presented.

October 24.

Jiang Hongfei and his party changed to the water route and returned to Yuan Dadu.

Regent Jiang Xiu, Prime Minister Wang Lun, Privy Councilor Chen Ke, Privy Councilor Zhu Wu, Shangshu Zuocheng Li Gang, Shangshu Youcheng Chai Jin, etc., all went out of the city for a hundred miles to welcome him.

As soon as he saw Jiang Hongfei, Wang Lun led all the officials to congratulate him. He expressed the most flattering words in his congratulatory form: "Your majesty in the Mingtang has unveiled the title of Pingshuo; the stone drum hidden in the pavilion is still inscribed with the name of Xiuxiu. Zhong Yu is inscribed on gold , it is the time for Muye to take the oath of master; the seal and jade are a sign of the great prosperity of the Yuan Dynasty, inheriting the orders of Jiuqing, and making a journey to the Yin phase of Shenxiao; building the flag of Sanchen, and heading towards the direction of the Emperor's arrival..."

Jiang Hongfei knew at a glance that this was definitely not written by Wang Lun. How could he be of this level?

The welcome ceremony was grand, with drums and pipes playing, and almost all the people in Dadu of the Yuan Dynasty came out to welcome Jiang Hongfei on his triumphant return to the capital.

After Jiang Hongfei returned to the palace, he issued an imperial pen request to the imperial court to grant titles and titles to all meritorious persons. The original text of the imperial pen read as follows:

"I have inherited the destiny of heaven and expressed the wishes of all the people. Fortunately, I have lived up to my destiny and secured the lives of the Chinese people. I rely on the temple's policy to collect this unparalleled merit. When there is a reward for the mediocre, to show the extraordinary number, it can be as follows: Wang Lun got rid of the Taifu and became the Duke of Chu; Chen Tao got rid of the Taibao and still had one son to support him; Zhu Wu, Li Gang, Chai Jin, Shi Bao, Lu Zhishen, Han Shizhong, Sun Jing, Wu Yong, Gongsun Sheng, Qiao Daoqing, etc. Each of them will be promoted to an official rank of second or higher, and will be given honors and titles in accordance with the rules of grace. A list of Tiangang Disha meritorious officials will be made to show the merits of the officials of the Yuan Dynasty during the unification of the Yuan Dynasty..."

The next day, according to Jiang Hongfei's wishes, the imperial court formally issued an edict.

It is worth mentioning that Jiang Hongfei also took off a jade belt and gave it to Wang Lun.

For Wang Lun, this is a great honor.

This shows that Wang Lun, as prime minister, made great achievements in opening up territory for the Yuan Empire.

Some people are indignant and feel that Wang Lun didn't do anything, so why did he get the first credit?

Wrong.

Wang Lun's greatest contribution was that he helped Jiang Hongfei stabilize everything in the Yuan Empire after Jiang Hongfei's personal expedition.

If there is no fault, then there is great merit.

Just think about it.

If the backyard caught fire while Jiang Hongfei was fighting outside, could Jiang Hongfei still be able to continue the fight?

In fact, in terms of ability, Wang Lun is no longer suitable for managing the huge Yuan Empire. Many people such as Xu Haozhong, Xiao Jiasui, Li Gang, Chen Yu, Zhao Ding, etc. are actually more suitable to be this prime minister than Wang Lun.

But Jiang Hongfei always let Wang Lun be the prime minister.

The reason is that Wang Lun is loyal enough and poses no threat to Jiang Hongfei.

In addition, Jiang Hongfei also had to show his old brothers and subordinates that he was not a person who killed people and would not kill heroes.

Moreover, Wang Lun recruited a large number of advisers after Jiang Hongfei's advice and his increasing confidence in Jiang Hongfei.

For example, Chen Houtong, who was brought back by Jiang Hongfei this time, was taken under Wang Lun's command.

Facts have proved that Jiang Hongfei used the right person.

Although most of Wang Lun, Zhu Wu, Chai Jin, Jiang Jing, Xiao Rang, Pei Xuan, Li Ying, etc. cannot be called great talents, they are distinguished by their loyalty.

Moreover, although these people are not capable enough, they can recruit capable people to serve as their staff.

Therefore, Jiang Hongfei did not avoid relatives when promoting talents, and placed all these people in important positions.

Facts have proved that Jiang Hongfei's decision was right, which not only appeased people's hearts, but also cleverly balanced the power structure.

The key point is that people in the Yuan Empire all said that Jiang Hongfei was a sage, clear in rewards and punishments, and yet still benevolent.

Of course, there are unavoidable undercurrents surging above the court, with forces from all sides peeping in secret, trying to get a share of the power reshuffle.

In this regard, Jiang Hongfei directly attacked these ambitious people.

The next day, Jiang Hongfei promulgated a series of new policies aimed at strengthening centralization, while encouraging farming, encouraging the industrial revolution, developing commerce, and enhancing national strength.

Jiang Hongfei also set up the post of "Admonishment Officer" to open up channels of expression and encourage all officials to speak out and give advice, so as to pool their wisdom and work together on state affairs.

As soon as this move came out, the government and the public were shocked. They all praised His Majesty for his wisdom and the hope for the country.

At the same time, Jiang Hongfei has never forgotten those heroes who sacrificed their lives for the country. He personally went to the Imperial Ancestral Temple to pray for the fallen soldiers, and ordered the construction of the "Martyrs' Shrine" to commend those soldiers who died heroically on the battlefield and let their heroic names go down in history.

Under Jiang Hongfei's hard work, the Yuan Empire continued to show a prosperous scene.

The people live and work in peace and contentment, the economy is prosperous, culture flourishes, and the frontiers become stable.

All of this is inseparable from Jiang Hongfei's foresight and the strong support of his ministers.

However, Jiang Hongfei always remained sober and vigilant in his heart. He knows very well that the game of power never stops, and only by constantly moving forward can we maintain this hard-won peace and prosperity.

As a result, Jiang Hongfei governed the country more diligently, and at the same time secretly cultivated a new generation of talents, hoping that after he and others grew old, the Dayuan Empire could still prosper and stand firm.

It was October 1, the 12th year of Hongwu in the Yuan Dynasty.

Jiang Hongfei led the civil and military officials of the Yuan Empire to the Temple of Heaven to declare to heaven and earth that the Yuan Empire had completed its unification, praying for peace and prosperity for the country, prosperity for the country, and for the people to live and work in peace and contentment.

The morning twilight is beginning to break, the sky is gradually becoming brighter, and auspicious clouds are lingering over the Forbidden City, which seems to be a sign of God's will, heralding the beginning of a prosperous age.

Jiang Hongfei wore a dragon robe with twelve chapters and walked steadily. Every step seemed to be stepping on the context of history, leading the mighty team behind him towards the Temple of Heaven.

Hundreds of officials followed closely behind, with fluttering sleeves and shining jade belts. Their eyes shone with infinite longing and firm belief in the future.

Inside the Temple of Heaven, there are towering ancient trees and well-proportioned stone steps leading directly to the solemn and sacred Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests.

Jiang Hongfei stood in front of the palace, facing the sky, raising his hands high, and said in a loud and solemn voice: "I have been ordered by heaven to live forever. Today, the Yuan Empire has unified the four seas and all people have returned home. This is not my fault alone, but the blessing of heaven and earth. I am deeply gratified by the virtues of my ancestors, the hard work of my ministers, and the fruits of the hard work of the people. I have led all the officials here to announce to heaven and earth that I pray that our Yuan Empire will have peace and prosperity, a good harvest, prosperity for all industries, and a peaceful and prosperous age for the people. Wellbeing.”

After finishing speaking, the drums and music sounded together, resounding through the sky, as if even the heaven and earth were moved by it.

All the officials knelt down one after another, kowtowed and shouted three times: "Long live my emperor, long live, long live!" The sound was rolling, rushing to the sky like a tide, dancing with the wind and singing with the clouds.

Afterwards, the heaven-sacrifice ceremony officially began. Jiang Hongfei lit the incense with his own hands, and the green smoke rose, carrying his prayers and hopes, towards the distant and mysterious sky. He closed his eyes and concentrated, and said silently in his heart: "May God show mercy and bless our Yuan Dynasty with good weather and no disasters; may the people live and work in peace and contentment, with no worries about food and clothing; may the soldiers fight bravely and protect the territory; may the empire prosper and last for eternity."

After the ceremony, Jiang Hongfei stood on the top of the Temple of Heaven, overlooking the vast land beneath his feet, and his heart was filled with unprecedented pride and ambition. He knew that this was just the beginning and there was still a long way to go, but he had the confidence and determination to lead the Great Yuan Empire to a more glorious tomorrow.

Jiang Hongfei turned around and said to the officials beside him: "Today's prosperity is the result of our joint efforts. However, the prosperity of the country cannot be achieved in a day, nor can it be achieved by one person. I hope that you can continue to uphold this With a loyal heart, diligent governance, seeking benefits for the people, and creating peace for the empire, our Great Yuan Empire will shine brightly in all directions!”

When all the officials heard this, they were all extremely excited and expressed their willingness to swear loyalty to the death to build the glory of the Yuan Dynasty.

After worshiping heaven and earth, Jiang Hongfei summoned the Jin envoy and the Xia envoy respectively under the expectation of everyone.

When summoning the Jin envoy, Jiang Hongfei asked people to enumerate the crimes committed by Wanyan Zongwang, Wanyan Yanmu and others.

It was very easy to find. Jiang Hongfei asked Yelu Dashi and others to search for it casually. The crimes committed by Wanyan Zongwang, Wanyan Yanmu and others against the Liao people were countless.

Jiang Hongfei threw these evidences in front of the Jin envoy and said bluntly: "Olu Bu, Yan Mu and others are guilty of heinous crimes, and they are responsible for thousands of deaths. If you insist on being an enemy of Dayuan because of them, I will accompany you to the end; As for the annual coins, you don't have to worry about it. If I have money, I will only spend it on my people, not on bandits. "

As soon as Jiang Hongfei said this, Jin Shi's face immediately turned ugly.

But the envoy Jin dared not speak out in anger.

Jiang Hongfei added: "Song and Liao signed the "Chanyuan Alliance". Although it could resolve the temporary dispute, it also laid hidden dangers for the breakup of the two countries. The reason why Liao was destroyed is because of this. I hope that your government will not seek small gains, but for Bringing disaster to the country."

Jiang Hongfei's warning made Jin Shi sweat profusely, but Nuonuo didn't dare to say anything.

Seeing this, Jiang Hongfei took back his words: "Of course, if you want to coexist peacefully with me, Dayuan, as long as you don't invade each other, you may not be able to achieve long-term peace."

When meeting the Xia envoy, Jiang Hongfei directly rejected Li Qianshun's marriage proposal. He said: "Marrying a princess and getting married is not the way of the Han people. If you really want to get married, just marry the princess and come over..."

Then, Jiang Hongfei announced that he would rest for three years to restore national strength and people's strength...

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