Qin Hui was released from prison and breathed the long-lost fresh air, feeling in a very good mood.
The four days in jail hadn't been in vain. He'd leaped from a seventh-rank post as Zuo Sijian to a fourth-rank post as Zhongcheng Yushi, completing his sixth consecutive official career jump. His heart was already boiling with excitement. If Wang Zongchu hadn't been around, needing to maintain his persona, he would have burst into song in the streets: "The spring breeze blows, my horse gallops, and in one day I see all the flowers in Bianliang. If Heaven hadn't given me the Qin Dynasty, the Song Dynasty would have been dark forever. Born with talent, I'll definitely be able to use it, even if I lose all my wealth, I'll get it back."
"Central Minister Qin, go home quickly to bathe and change clothes to receive the imperial edict. Don't keep the people in the palace waiting for too long."
"Thank you Commander Wang for the reminder. I'll treat you to a drink another day. I'm really in a mess today." Qin Hui was very excited. From now on, he would be a senior official who could attend court every time.
Qin Hui had just arrived home, bathed, changed his clothes, and burned incense to purify himself (not to enter the palace), when the imperial edict from the palace arrived.
"Left Censor Qin Hui, selfless and fearless, eradicated evildoers... Qin Hui was transferred to be Chief Censor, supervising all officials."
"Your Majesty, I accept your command and thank you!"
Qin Hui banged his head heavily on the ground, muttering to himself, "Details are very important. I give myself full marks for this operation. I'll give some money to the eunuch who delivered the imperial edict later, and quietly let His Majesty know that he, Qin Hui, is loyal to the emperor, regardless of public opinion."
Qin Hui was delighted and calmly stuffed a silver ingot of twenty taels into the eunuch's sleeve. The eunuch shook his sleeves, and understood what was going on. A smile appeared on his face. Oh, twenty taels! Qin Hui's family didn't look very well off, but he was generous.
It feels so good to get something for free. No wonder the eunuchs in the palace always scramble to go out of the palace to pass on the imperial edict. The feeling of rewarding is really refreshing. ————————The author of Pujie also wants to reward.
"Sir Qin, congratulations on your promotion. You have become the youngest fourth-rank official in Bianliang City. You have a bright future ahead of you." The small official smiled and congratulated.
"Father-in-law, come in and have a cup of tea."
You and I have no destiny, it all depends on your money.
"Don't worry, His Majesty has another decree. It might be a double blessing."
The young eunuch took out another imperial edict, opened it, and slowly read: "The Emperor, by the Mandate of Heaven, decrees:..."
After listening to the eunuch's long recitation, Qin Hui's mood changed from excitement to confusion. The general meaning was that Qin Hui, the Chief Censor, was brave and resourceful. He dared to impeach a fourth-rank official when he was only a seventh-rank official. It should not be difficult for him to impeach a first-rank official when he was a fourth-rank official. Such a talent should be valued by the Song Dynasty. Now, the Jin army is approaching, and the Song Dynasty is fighting desperately. It should make friends with distant countries and attack nearby ones, unite with Goryeo, send troops to the Jin capital, and divide the land in the future. You, Qin Hui, are the only one in the court who can handle this matter. You should work hard for the country.
Qin Hui looked at the young eunuch and asked, "What does this mean? I, the Chief Censor, haven't even touched the bench yet, and I'm going to go on a diplomatic mission to Goryeo?"
The eunuch spread his hands and said, "I don't know what's going on. If I had known this earlier, I would have thrown the imperial edict to you and slipped away. Now I'm embarrassed too. Should I return the silver or not?"
"Well, Lord Qin, since His Majesty has arranged such an urgent task, I will not disturb you. I will try Lord Qin's tea next time." The eunuch bowed and ran away without looking back.
"damn it!"
Qin Hui cursed angrily, "Twenty taels, it was given away for nothing."
Qin Hui has started to be emo again. What is going on?
With the spring breeze blowing, you are so proud of yourself that you are riding your horse at full speed. Are you going to go to Korea right away
If Heaven had not created Qin, would Goryeo have remained in darkness forever?
I was born with talent and it will be useful. Is it better than a watermelon branch?
Qin Hui opened the imperial edict, read it from side to side, and finally fell on the last sentence: time is tight and the task is heavy, set out immediately. He couldn't help but complain in his heart, thinking, what's the difference between this and the death penalty and immediate execution.
Qin Hui had not been stunned for long when the Imperial City Commissioner came to his house to inform him to pack his bags quickly and leave the city before dark because the Jin army was about to arrive and the city gates would not be opened for a long time.
“…”
Are you talking nonsense? The Jin army is coming, and you want me to leave the city. Isn't that asking me to die?
"Just me?"
Qin Hui couldn't help but ask this question. Isn't it too hasty? I'm going to Goryeo alone?
There isn't even any proper documentation.
"Yes! Lord Qin, His Majesty really trusts you too much. He doesn't even send anyone to supervise you?"
“…”
I beg you, please let someone supervise me, I am not reliable at all.
There are many things that we have no choice about. Qin Hui packed his luggage and was reluctant to leave the courtyard.
"Brother from the Imperial City Department, please help take care of this small courtyard."
"Okay, okay, don't worry, Master Qin."
Qin Hui led his horse and left Bianliang City, looking back every few steps, heading towards the distant northeast, Goryeo, a place he had only heard of but never been to.
Qin Hui walked out of the building and headed straight west. After he passed Kaifeng Prefecture, he headed north, which was safer.
In the city of Bianliang, in Qin Hui's courtyard, the brother from the Imperial City Bureau just now opened the door with a wire in his hand.
Behind him were ragged common people, all with pale faces.
"From now on, you will live in this house. The original owner has gone to the Northeast and probably won't have a chance to come back."
Qin Hui sat on the horse and couldn't help sneezing. Is someone trying to harm me?
On the third day after Qin Hui left, Li Gang came to report that the Jin army appeared fifty miles away from Bianliang City and had set up camp.
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