[Comprehensive] The five elements are short of money

The departure of the "elite soldiers" did not cause any waves. For people with strong physiques and no families, it is not difficult to leave their hometowns to work in the capital. In other words, this is not an outrageous thing. Anyway, the emperor gave the army food and grass as usual, and there were "elite soldiers" subsidies, so they were happy to make money.

Only Xue Xun was unmoved, and being different from ordinary people is eye-catching at any time. Perhaps the emperor wanted to find out Xue Xun's background, and summoned his concubine Xue to Concubine Kang on the grounds that he invited his family to meet and celebrate. Xue Xun went to Beijing.

Xue Xun dared to go to Beijing back then, so what fear is there now? Xue Pan is already in his prime, and everything in Jiangxi is under control.

Seeing the emperor in Beijing, Xue Xun suddenly felt that time flies.The domineering and stern emperor of the past has become refined and introverted, like a cold sword, now in its scabbard.It looks much harmless. Of course, if someone dares to offend his majesty, this sword doesn't mind letting others see its sharpness.

Perhaps Xue Xun had been watching it for too long, the emperor asked in surprise, "What is Xue Qing looking at?"

"Your Majesty forgives the crime, Your Majesty's majesty is getting stronger and stronger, and the subject is in a trance for a while." Xue Xun bowed his hands and saluted, it was really offensive to look directly at Longyan without the emperor's permission.

The emperor couldn't help laughing, "Xue Qing has also learned to speak nice words."

"I have always only told the truth. If it sounds good, it must be because the truth is better."

The emperor really laughed this time. Xue Xun, who has always been rebellious, actually spoke softly, which is really surprising.The emperor didn't think it was his majesty, Jiangxi was still out of his control, Xue Xun was confident, but he was able to say such words, the emperor was in a good mood.This is Xue Xun, who has never spoken warmly to the emperor, but now when he suddenly heard a sentence, the emperor couldn't help but curl his lips.Don't look at this action with a smile, the emperor who has been doing this for so many years has shown no signs of emotion and anger, and it is already a western scene to be able to hook the corners of his mouth.

Xue Xun is hateful, but he always has the ability. The emperor respects this talent and benefits Concubine Kang. "Xue Qing guarded Jiangxi for me. She worked hard and made great achievements. Concubine Kang has always been concerned about her in the palace. This time Concubine Kang is promoted, I invite you to come to the Imperial Capital to meet her, so as to comfort her in missing her loved ones." The emperor said affectionately, The eyes and eyebrows are full of affection for Concubine Kang.

"Your Majesty is kind, Concubine Kang must be grateful, and I will also remember it in my heart."

"How is Xue Qing's family?"

"Thank you Your Majesty for asking, everything is fine. The old wife is virtuous, the son is lively and lovely, and the daughter is dignified and generous, very nice." Xue Xun didn't mention Xue Yue and Xue's third wife, who looked like a single husband.

The emperor tried his best to find a topic, but Xue Xun refused to enter, and the emperor was not angry. He just ordered his servants: "I want to invite Xue Qing to a banquet. Go and invite Concubine Kang to meet her brother."

"Forgive me, Your Majesty. This is the main hall for discussing affairs, where state affairs are handled. Empresses and concubines dare not overstep, nor do ministers dare to ask to see your empress here." Xue Xun quickly declined.

"You, you are too careful. According to the folk saying, you are still my brother-in-law." The emperor joked.

Xue Xun suddenly knelt down, and said: "Your Majesty speaks seriously, and my ministers are afraid, and dare not overstep. The empress in the middle palace is safe, and there is no reason for concubines and concubines to regard themselves as uncles."

The emperor curled his lips in boredom, serious when he shouldn't be serious, Xue Xun is too good at being cold. "Xue Qing is so old-fashioned. This is the old-fashioned attitude of seeking the country. I am very relieved. I can't blame it. Get up and change the banquet to Zhaoyu Palace."

Although Zhaoyu Palace has a gentle name, it is not the residence of concubines, but the palace of the former court, where emperors usually entertain distinguished guests and entertain envoys.

Xue Xun saw that the emperor was not going to cause trouble for him, so he got up in a hurry, pleaded guilty, and followed the emperor to Zhaoyu Palace.

"Xue Qing has had a hard time coming all the way, so I will give you a sedan chair." The emperor left before Xue Xun could refuse.The sedan chair that had been parked there earlier was clearly premeditated, and Xue Xun saw that the sedan chair did not violate the rules, so he sat on it graciously.Since the emperor wanted to be kind, Xue Xun also happily cooperated.

When the emperor and Xue Xun arrived at Zhaoyu Palace, Concubine Xue was already waiting at the gate of the palace.

"I have seen Your Majesty." Concubine Kang saluted, and the emperor quickly reached out to support her, "You don't need to be too polite, concubine, look, who is coming to see you."

"Brother." Concubine Kang blessed her body, Xue Xun hurriedly pushed her away, cupped her hands and said, "Your Majesty has broken your humble minister." Concubine Kang is already a monarch, and Xue Xun will not let anyone get a handle on it.

Xue Xun took a look at Concubine Kang just now, and saw that she was wearing a concubine's palace attire, an apricot yellow top, cross collar and narrow sleeves, embroidered python pattern phoenix, and a deep red skirt, which was also brilliantly embroidered.Probably to show that Concubine Kang's sacred favor is strong, she wears many accessories on her body, with jingle bells around her body. Although she doesn't wear a phoenix crown on her head, the hairpins and hairpins are complicated and full of jewels.

It has long been said that Concubine Kang is a smart woman. Over the years, the women sent by other forces, what kind of position they were first granted in the palace, and what kind of position they still have now. The concubine was the reason why Xue Xun was out of control in the previous court and the emperor favored her, and it was also the reason why she behaved properly and won the emperor's favor.

Concubine Kang saluted and called, her tone was natural, she didn't burst into tears as if she had suffered a great grievance in the palace, and she didn't look numb, as if she hated the Xue family.Every move is in line with etiquette and affection, which is completely in line with the emperor's intention of holding a "family banquet" today.

After the ceremonies of the two parties were completed, they entered the Zhaoyu Palace and took their seats.The food and drink were already in place, the emperor raised his glass and said, "Xue Qing, I respect you."

"Don't dare, Your Majesty." Xue Xun picked up his wine glass and started "entertainment."

Just as Xue Xun put down his glass, the chief executive who was standing beside the emperor walked over to pick up the jug and said, "This old servant pours wine for Xue Gong."

"Father-in-law, you are polite. You are a servant of the emperor, and you cannot be instructed by your subordinates. Please leave it alone. I will do it myself."

"Xue Qing, I said earlier that I don't need to be so polite." The emperor persuaded.

"I don't dare to overstep." Xue Xun repeated the one-size-fits-all reason.

Xue Xun rejected the emperor too many times today, even if the emperor wanted to win him over, the emperor was not trembling because Xue Xun was so blunt, he was unhappy and put on a face.

"You are a clumsy slave, and you still don't back down." Concubine Kang scolded lightly, and gently asked for instructions: "Your Majesty, it's a family banquet, so of course we only talk about relatives, and don't mess with the monarch and ministers. Your Majesty asked them to mess up what to do. The concubine will hold the pot for your majesty and elder brother. There is no need for elder brother to refuse. Even if the younger sister becomes the imperial concubine, she is still your younger sister. Your majesty has said that today is a family banquet. Your majesty, do you think so?"

"It's extremely, it's extremely, then it's hard to love my concubine." The emperor clapped his hands and praised: "My concubine is indeed virtuous."

Concubine Kang blushed shyly, bowed her head and remained silent.

"So, I'm so disrespectful, sorry to bother you." Xue Xun made eye contact with Concubine Kang for the first time after they met.

The emperor and Xue Xun talked about local customs and local customs, and now the emperor wanted to take back the power in Jiangxi, but Xue Xun held on to the power. The conversation between men lacked the topic of rights, so there was not much to say.

After chatting to death several times, Concubine Kang, who couldn't stand it, asked for a song and dance.With the sound of silk and bamboo, Xue Xun concentrated on enjoying the court dance music.With a sigh of relief in my heart, I no longer have to try my best to find topics.

After eating food and wine, and enjoying songs and dances, the emperor stayed on Xue Xun for a whole morning, which was rare for an emperor who is busy with daily affairs.

"I still have to deal with government affairs in the previous dynasty. You brothers and sisters finally met, so it's good to catch up on the old days." The emperor was full of wine and food, and was about to get up and leave.

"Concubines and concubines should avoid suspicion. Your Majesty serves His Majesty and is loyal to your family and country. I feel very honored. I have no other words to tell you. I just ask you to take care of yourself." Xue Xun got up and saluted.

Without waiting for the emperor to say anything, Concubine Kang replied, "Please take care of me too, brother."

Everyone had already bid farewell, what could the emperor say, but he had no choice but to take Xue Xun back to the main hall.Enough nonsense has been said this morning, the emperor had no choice but to send Xue Xun out of the palace.

The emperor couldn't win over Xue Xun in the past, so he wanted to start from the harem and impress him with "family affection", but he didn't expect that he would not take over at all.That's right, Concubine Kang didn't care about the righteous sister she recognized halfway, and she was born as a girl next to the mistress, so how could she have any feelings.

The emperor rewarded Xue Xun with a lot of things, but he had no choice but to let him go back to Jiangxi, as if he was summoned to Beijing this time to celebrate Concubine Kang's ascension to the throne.

I thought life would go on so peacefully, but I didn’t expect the emperor to issue an imperial decree as soon as Xue Xun returned to Jiangxi, reprimanding the local officials in many places in the south for "unlawful and lawless, and the towns are not governed". Lawless people, even the counties and counties under the rule have not been ruled.The emperor was a reasonable person. Even if his subjects made such a big mistake, he did not directly dismiss him. Instead, he sent a group of county magistrates to help govern the place.

These magistrates are not low-ranking scholars or low-level Hanlin, but a group of real power factions in the court: Dr. Zuo Zanshan (from the seventh rank), Tuntian Yuanwai Lang (the seventh rank), and the supervisory censor (the eighth rank). A person of great weight, who accompanied the emperor all the year round, a veritable minister of the emperor.In the past, when these local officials came to Beijing for an audience, they would put money into the pockets of these people and ask them to help them with a few words of kindness, but now they are all delegated to seventh-rank county magistrates.

Since coming to the third level of Beijing's official university, not to mention these emperor's close ministers.When they arrive at the place, even the actual local power holders will come to the suburbs to greet them in person.As soon as these county magistrates arrived, they began to point fingers, pointing out the inappropriateness of the government.The county magistrate is responsible for collecting taxes, and they have no chance to pay taxes and money from this land; Find something wrong.These county magistrates are "imperial envoys", who have the right to kill first and then act, and they wiped out many lawless people, and it happened that those who were wiped out were all the confidantes of the local power holders.Taxation and justice are both symbols of regional governance rights, and these "senior" county magistrates quickly emptied the local power holders.

Are those in power fools?Just let these literati show off their power and not attack them?

How to fight?Emperor Dayi occupies it, the emperor has orders, and his subjects cannot disobey.The most important thing is that it has long been a castle in the air for them to guarantee their military power, and the auxiliary soldiers under their rule have long been pulled by the emperor to build water conservancy projects.At the beginning, they were just "auxiliary soldiers", but when they went to a prosperous place like Gyeonggi, the main soldiers were jealous, and the main soldiers in turn flattered the auxiliary soldiers and wanted to buy their status.Those who were in power at the time knew about these chaos, but they never took it to heart. Regardless of the main soldiers and auxiliary soldiers, their "elite soldiers" made the emperor fool them into carrying bricks.Even the strong-bodied hooligans have been taken away, and now they can't get enough people to resist.

Now the south is still under the influence of all parties in name, but in fact it has nothing to do with them. The emperor really controls these areas.Immediately, the censor exposed the crimes of the magistrates, the most serious being treason, and the least serious being slavery and murder.

The emperor was aware of the details and didn't blame the magistrates. He only said that "Qing has a disease". The capital has gathered the best doctors in the world and the most convenient living conditions, and transferred these magistrates to take up positions in the capital.All these magistrates had their wings cut off, and they went to Beijing to pay respect to the emperor. The emperor's methods were gentle, but no one was killed.In this way, he conquered strength with softness, but gave up a few high positions and empty positions, and gathered all parts of the south. Who wouldn't praise the emperor for his kindness?

As for after entering the capital?Make sure they can't catch any waves.

In the south where there were many hills, the Haiyan River suddenly cleared up, revealing the unique Jiangxi.