From a son-in-law to a favorite of the empress

Chapter 250

It snowed for two days, and Zhou Yuan also knelt in the snow for two days. Like the generals of the Five Army Camps, he didn't eat or drink, and almost couldn't hold on.

Fortunately, Xiong Kuohai still had some means, and finally made Ning Hou Chen Jingxiao speak up and found out the whole story.

For this reason, Queen Zhaojing was quite complaining, and even couldn't help complaining: "This Xiong Kuohai is too useless. It took two days to find out the case, causing my junior brother to kneel in the snow for two days."

Xiaozhuang covered his mouth and chuckled, saying: "Your Majesty, it's time to issue an order."

Queen Zhaojing said: "Go quickly, it has been drafted long ago."

So Xiaozhuang came to the snow and saw the soldiers of the Five Army Camps who looked like snow sculptures in the vast snow.

They huddled together to keep each other warm, and they were already on the verge of overdrawing their bodies. If they knelt for another night, they would freeze to death.

"Your Majesty has a verbal order! Please listen to it!"

Xiao Zhuang's cold voice made everyone excited.

Countless soldiers from the Five Army Camps raised their heads, their eyes desperate, waiting for the judgment of fate.

The sons of ministers and royal family members also came out of the tents, all wanting to watch the excitement and curious about the ending of the soldiers from the Five Army Camps.

With the blessing of Xiaozhuang's inner strength, his voice spread throughout the world: "The gambling incident of the Fifth Army Camp has been thoroughly investigated by the Jinyiwei commander Xiong Kuohai. Now the truth has been revealed and the evidence is conclusive."

"Ning Hou Chen Jingxiao used his status to befriend Cao Ye, bribed senior officers, opened a gambling house in the army, used all means to force and lure soldiers to gamble, and issued loans with high interest rates. This is true."

"The three-month military pay of the Fifth Army Camp was withheld by Wei Wei, the governor of the Beijing Camp, and was not distributed to the soldiers. This is true."

"Jing Wang Chen De, in collusion with gangs to oppress the families of soldiers, even raided their homes and killed people, forcing the soldiers of the Fifth Army Camp into a desperate situation. This is true."

"Comprehensive As mentioned above, Zhou Yuan, the commander of the North City Military Department and temporary loyal general, said the truth. "

"However, although the Five Army Camp was driven by conspiracy and forced to follow the bandits by life, they still committed a serious mistake. They can escape the death penalty, but they cannot escape the punishment of life."

"Therefore, all the officers and soldiers of the Five Army Camp will be demoted by three levels, their salaries will be suspended for one year, and their families will pay double taxes. They will be punished to see the effect."

"If they violate the law in the future, their crimes will be increased."

Zhou Yuan shouted: "Thank you, Your Majesty, for your magnanimity! Thank you, Your Majesty!"

His voice was full of energy, which made the soldiers around the Five Army Camp react. They woke up from a dream and found that they did not have to be exiled, but could stay in the army.

Although the salary was suspended and the taxes were increased, it was better than exiling the whole family!

So all the soldiers of the Fifth Army Camp couldn't help shouting: "Thank you, Your Majesty!"

Countless people burst into tears, some were lucky enough to survive a desperate situation, and some were relieved from the pressure. The whole snowy land was wailing.

Zhou Yuan stood up, shook off the snow on his body, and looked back at the soldiers of the Fifth Army Camp.

He shouted: "You did something wrong, but you also received fair punishment. Now you are not sinners. Stand up!"

He was not the boss, but the soldiers of the Fifth Army Camp regarded his words as military orders and stood up one after another.

Seeing this scene, Yang Guozhong couldn't help but say: "It's done, Your Majesty is a good method!"

Zeng Cheng said: "The Fifth Army Camp is under Zhou Yuan's control."

Zhou Yuan looked at countless soldiers, he didn't say anything, but turned to look at Xiaozhuang.

He said loudly: "Chief Zhuang, I dare to ask your Majesty for a bowl of fish soup. The soldiers of the Fifth Army Camp can't hold on any longer."

Xiao Zhuang was silent for a moment, then said: "I will ask your Majesty."

About half an hour later, countless large pots were set up, and the aroma of fish soup spread all around.

The scorching hot fish soup was distributed to everyone's bowl. The soldiers of the Fifth Army Camp held the fish soup with trembling hands, feeling the amazing heat, and tears filled their eyes for a while.

After the hot soup went down, the whole body seemed to warm up. It was not until this time that they saw the young figure, also holding the fish soup, drinking with them.

Countless soldiers looked at each other, looking at each other, and their hearts were moved.

It was not until this time that Empress Zhao Jing came out of the tent.

Her expression was indifferent, and she had her own majesty. Her eyes swept over the crowd, and countless soldiers couldn't help but kneel down.

Xiaozhuang shouted, "Your Majesty has an order!"

This time it was not an oral order, but a real imperial order. The golden cloth seemed to be shining in the snow-white sky and earth.

"By the grace of Heaven, the Emperor decrees: The Jin Dynasty has been established for more than 400 years, with 28 emperors in succession. Until now, the country has fallen and the government is in turmoil. Han Tuo and Cheng Ping caused chaos in the two Jiangs, and now King Jing Chen De is plotting rebellion."

"However, the emperor is clear, the ancestors are spiritual, and there are wise ministers to help, to protect the orthodoxy of the Jin Dynasty and to quell the rebellion."

"Zhou Yuan, the commander-in-chief of the North City Military Department, has been loyal to his duties., self-denial and dedication, outstanding talents, and remarkable political achievements. He reorganized the capital in 100 days, making the national treasury profitable and the capital peaceful. This is the first merit. "

"Quick-witted, daring to make decisions, unyielding, rushed to Beishan in time, bravely fought against the evil bandits, and rescued Princess Qinshui from the mountains. This is the second merit!"

"Tenacious and courageous, anticipating the enemy in advance, leading more than 10,000 soldiers from the Five City Military Department to rush to rescue the emperor, severely attack the rebels, and set up great merits. This is the third merit!"

"With the three merits accumulated, he should be granted a title of nobility, but Zhou Yuan was arrogant and rebellious, contradicted the holy monarch, advocated for the rebels, and pleaded for the rebels. He did not know the overall situation and did not know right from wrong, so he should be punished. "

"Therefore, based on the balance of merits and demerits, Zhou Yuan, the commander of the North City Military Department, is awarded the title of the second-class Loyal Martial Earl, promoted to the Grand Commander of the Five Military Camps of the Beijing Camp, and granted 5,000 taels of silver, 800 pieces of silk, 100 jars of fine wine, a set of silver armor, and a sword to commend his merits. I decree this."

Zhou Yuan said in a deep and serious voice: "Your Majesty, I thank you for your grace. I will serve the country with all my heart and soul until my death."

Countless soldiers in the Five Military Camps looked at each other, but they were not happy.

He should have been made a marquis at a young age, left his name in history, and enjoyed unlimited glory.

But because of their plea, he was demoted to the second-class earl. What a tragic sacrifice.

The soldiers looked at Zhou Yuan and their new superiors, and they knelt down one after another.

Zhou Yuan looked back at them and suddenly shouted: "Shake off the snow on your body! Put on your clothes neatly! "

"You made mistakes, but from today on, you are reborn."

Reorganizing the team is not what we should do now, and the entire large army has also waited for the support of food and grass, and is about to set off to return to Shenjing.

It is already the fifth day of the New Year. No one has lived a peaceful year, but it has finally come to an end.

Xiong Kuohai walked slowly and chuckled, "Congratulations, Master Zhou."

Zhou Yuan waved his hand and said, "It's only a matter of time before you get promoted. Do you still plan to work in Jinyiwei?"

Xiong Kuohai smiled bitterly and said, "You want to recruit me to join? It's a pity that Jinyiwei is not something you can leave whenever you want. At my stage, I basically can't leave. ”

Knowing too many secrets, either work until death or die directly, basically there is no other choice.

The north wind howled, and Miyun Lake also shone.

Thinking of returning to Beijing and seeing Jianjia, Zhou Yuan was also in a good mood.

He patted Xiong Kuohai on the shoulder and smiled: "Look, Lord Wangwang is here too."

Wang Ang came trembling and said: "My two lords, it's the New Year. Shouldn't we find a chance to listen to music in the brothel when we return to Shenjing?"

Xiong Kuohai's eyes lit up and he couldn't help laughing: "I've been busy for so many days, it's time to enjoy myself."

Zhou Yuan waved his hand and said heroically: "What's so difficult about this! I'll let Cai Ni arrange the best for you! I'll give you a 50% discount!"

The three old friends looked at each other and couldn't help laughing.