The Son of Heaven cleared the way with a guard of honor, and Pang Chunlai left the city on his imperial chariot.
Xu Ying, the commander of the black guards, personally escorted them on horseback. The emperor's personal guards and the black guards, each accompanied by 30 people, and many Nanjing Imperial Guards, specially helped Pang Chunlai transport his property.
Pang Chunlai's family property is not much, but before leaving Beijing, the emperor rewarded more than 40 vehicles.
When he arrived at the pier, Pang Chunlai was helped out of the imperial court, and bowed his hands to the minister who was here to send him off: "Everyone, wait a moment. Thank you for your kindness. Let's meet again by fate. Bring the wine!"
The emperor's personal guards held fine wine and brought many wine bowls.
After pouring wine, Pang Chunlai raised his bowl and said, "Congratulations to Your Majesty, to the Great Harmony, to all the people of the world, and to your bright future.
Dry old! "
"Respectfully send off the Grand Master!"
Everyone shouted with their bowls in their hands, and drank it all in one gulp.
Pang Chunlai was originally conferred the title of Duke, but this time he left the court, he was also conferred the title of Taishi and Prince Taishi, and rewarded his hometown in Liaodong with 200 mu of land. In addition, the imperial court also allocated additional funds to build the Duke's Mansion in his hometown.
Even the middle-aged widow in charge of taking care of Pang Chunlai's daily life, because they are husband and wife in name, was given a first-rank imperial order. His adopted son, who was formally named the Prince of Liao, will continue to stay in the Imperial City School to study with the prince, and he will not be eliminated because of his poor performance in the exam.
In addition, one hundred Liaodong Datong troops were dispatched to the government to protect their safety, and it was not canceled until Pang Chunlai passed away.
Dozens of carts of property bestowed by the emperor were carried onto the ship one after another, and Pang Chunlai was supported by Xu Ying to leave.
"Teacher of the true emperor, this life is not in vain!"
Wu Weiye, who was watching from a distance, couldn't help sighing, his eyes were full of envy.
Everyone knows that today's world is mean and ungrateful, but Pang Chunlai's curtain call is so grand. The emperor was afraid that the teacher's life would be bad, so he gave the money out of his own pocket, and the dozens of carts of treasure did not go to the treasury.
"Yes, this life is not in vain."
Mao Pijiang's tone was full of disappointment, he had already regretted it to death. When the Datong Army seized Jiangnan, he finally did not seek refuge in Daming. After the fall of the Ming Dynasty, he let go of his talent, disdained to be a petty official and did not become an official. Friends who are as reserved as him have become small officials one after another, and the one who has been promoted the fastest is already the magistrate, but he has been putting on airs and not moving.
Even Jin Shengtan, who is out of his mind, is now a county registrar!
When Mao Pijiang couldn't stand it anymore, he was willing to start as a small official, and the imperial court adjusted the qualifications of the public examination, so he couldn't even put down his airs to be a small official.
Today, Mao Pijiang is famous all over the world, but he claims to be a frustrated person, writing poor articles and complaining all day long.
The fleet gradually left the Nanjing pier. In the cabin, Xu Ying personally made tea for the teacher.
Pang Chunlai said with emotion: "The emperor asked you to escort me back to Liaodong, and also resigned from your duties. You must complain in your heart."
Xu Ying said with a smile: "Why did you say that, sir? It's too late for the disciple to escort his mentor back to his hometown."
Pang Chunlai shook his head and said, "I have no children, and I am a child. I have nothing to worry about. You are the most worried about me. You are in charge of the black guards. If you are placed in Ming Dynasty, you will be the head of the Jinyi guards. There are several good endings for this position. The emperor asked You sent me back to my hometown and took the opportunity to go to your position, just to make me feel at ease."
"It turns out there is such a meaning." Xu Ying really didn't expect it.
Pang Chunlai continued: "I have sent someone to inquire about Fang Shengchang's condition. It is said that he has had a bad pain in his back for several years. Before and after, more than 20 doctors have been changed. The consultation was over. During the period, a famous surgeon cut off his pain.
But after recovering for a year, he gave birth to several carbuncles, and now the disease has penetrated into the internal organs, so he must not live for a few days. "
In modern medical terminology, it means that there is a tumor on the back, and it has become a malignant tumor. After the tumor was removed, it recurred again,
The cancer cells have spread to the internal organs.
Xu Ying said: "It's a pity for this person. Back then, His Majesty raised troops in Luling, and his two brothers raised troops in Longquan. They can be regarded as heroes in the late Ming Dynasty. It is even more rare that they are not greedy for power. They will dedicate all the land they have conquered. To His Majesty, he also gave up his military power and became a civil servant. It is really a pity that he is now suffering from such a serious disease after finally becoming a minister in the cabinet."
Pang Chunlai said: "If Fang Shengchang dies, as compensation, his brother Fang Shenghong will definitely be transferred back to the center to be an official, at least he is also a left servant. Once there is an official vacancy, Fang Shenghong will become a minister."
"This is what should be done," Xu Ying nodded and said, "Fang Shenghong has a lot of experience, if he doesn't avoid suspicion, the two brothers can't be in the ten department together, he's afraid?There is too much surveillance of Beijing officials. Of course, he also understands the general situation, and when he thinks about it for a while, he feels that his head is extremely big.
Jiangxi officials are mainly divided into three factions:
One faction, headed by Fei Chun, Xiao Huan, Ouyang Zheng, and Yuan Yunlong, is the most powerful. It is mainly because of Zhao Han's forces at the beginning of his army, with the support of the military behind him, and Fei Ruhe, Li Zheng and others can barely be counted as this faction. It can be called the old school.
The first faction is headed by Li Rixuan (Li Banghua's nephew), and the main body is scholars from Ji'an Prefecture, as well as scholars from other places in Jiangxi.
The first faction is headed by Song Yingxing, and the main body is scholars from Nanchang, Jiujiang and surrounding counties.
Song Yingxing's faction is the weakest, so Song Yingxing entered the cabinet early, and now he can still serve as the chief assistant.
Pang Chunlai said: "Li Rixuan's talent is outstanding, and he is not inferior to his uncle, but he does not have his uncle's calmness, nor his uncle's firm character. He dare not lick the beard of the elders, and he is dissatisfied with Song Yingxing's growing power. He wants to attack Song Yingxing's henchmen in secret. As the leader of the elder faction, Fei Chun, I'm afraid he can't wait to watch the fire from the other side. Song Yingxing, the chief assistant, is hard to do!"
Although Pang Chunlai usually doesn't care about things, everything is up to Li Banghua, but he has a clear understanding of the situation in the court.