Chapter 646 Che Mingyuan's Long-Distance Expedition Requested Transfer to the Southwest!
Under the executioner's blade, not a single person involved in Shen Congyi's treasonous plot dared to stand up and speak out.
This includes the Liu family, who had served Shen Congyi's family as the registrar of the Imperial Observatory from an early age.
The only purpose of the Liu family was to divine an auspicious day for Shen Congyi's ascension to the throne. The only unusual thing about the Liu family was that their son married Shen Yuanxin, the current emperor's half-sister.
The Dali Temple was responsible for sentencing the Liu family. Liu Mao, the registrar, would certainly not escape execution. The others were implicated by Shen Yuanxin, so the case was reported to Shen Lanxi.
"Your Majesty, everyone in the Liu family has been imprisoned, including Shen Yuanxin."
Shen Lanxi understood; they had come to ask her how to deal with Shen Yuanxin.
"According to the laws of the Great Zhou Dynasty, what should be done?"
Wei Jie thought for a moment and said, "The family members will be exiled or sent to the army."
Shen Lanxi had already decided where they could go.
"Let's go to Dongchuan."
Wei Jie thought for a moment and realized that if the Shen family hadn't been there because of the person sitting on the dragon throne, they might still be in Dongchuan right now.
Shen Yuanxin has now been sent back. I really don't know if it's a case of killing someone's spirit or if she couldn't escape it no matter how many times she went around in circles.
The following day, the Liu family and related individuals were all sentenced to exile in Dongchuan.
Shen Yuanxin almost went insane in prison. No matter how much she screamed, cried, and screamed, no one paid any attention to her.
From the time she received the verdict until she set off, not a single member of the Shen family came to see her.
She became the abandoned daughter of the Shen family.
They haven't even left the capital yet. Even if the Liu family harbors resentment towards the Shen family and Shen Yuanxin, they dare not show it at this moment, but their eyes can no longer hide it.
Shen Yuanxin saw malice in the eyes of the Liu family.
She wants a divorce; she wants to leave the Liu family.
"My eldest sister is Her Majesty Shen Lanxi. I need to see her. You all need to go and tell her that I want a divorce from Liu Yun..."
The escorting officers had already received instructions and completely ignored Shen Yuanxin.
At this moment, a somewhat familiar-looking person appeared in front of Shen Yuanxin.
"Miss Shen, we meet again."
This man was none other than Liu Laohu, who had escorted the Shen family to Dongchuan.
"I was the one who escorted your Shen family to Dongchuan back then. I never thought I'd be doing it a second time in my life."
"Stop shouting. Let's go. I'll look after you on the way because we're old acquaintances."
Shen Yuanxin recognized Liu Laohu. Seeing the familiar face, she could no longer hold back her grief and burst into tears.
Why is this happening?
Why would someone go back to Dongchuan when they've already returned?
...
Having just eliminated the remaining remnants and stabilized the situation, Che Mingyuan, Cheng Zheng, Qian Feng, and others found Shen Lanxi.
"Your Majesty, we come from the southwest. Now that the world is at peace, we wish to return to the southwest to garrison our territory."
That's where they came from, especially Zhao Zheng, whose family has an inseparable bond with the Southwest.
Shen Lanxi looked at Zhao Zheng and smiled, "Even if you hadn't come looking for me, I would have sent you to the southwest."
Che Mingyuan was taken aback, then suddenly realized why His Majesty hadn't sent a capable person to guard the southwest.
It turns out this vacancy had been left open for a while.
Zhao Zheng was overjoyed and immediately thanked the emperor for his great favor.
The difficult part is with Che Mingyuan. Over the years, Che Mingyuan has become like her right-hand man. If she really lets Che Mingyuan go to the southwest, she will be reluctant to let him go.
"Strategist, the position of Governor of the Southwest is best left to you!" Even if it's reluctant or inconvenient, you have to let go when it's time to let go.
She could cultivate capable people around her if she didn't have any. But the Southwest lacked a capable minister like Che Mingyuan.
"Thank you for your great favor, Your Majesty!" Che Mingyuan never expected that he would also benefit from the merit of his service in supporting the emperor, and at the same time, he understood His Majesty's further plans for the regime.
His Majesty has appointed two capable ministers, one civil and one military, to each region to supervise and assist each other.
Just like Xiao Fang and Yuan Lang from Dongchuan.
Ten days later, Shen Lanxi personally saw the group off.
"The Southwest is now in your hands!"
The flag of Zhao's army will once again fly in the southwest.
Zhao Zheng, Che Mingyuan, and others each received their respective tasks and set off towards the southwest with lofty ambitions to develop the region.
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With several members of the Shen family dying one after another, a dark cloud seemed to hang over the entire Shen residence, pressing down on the hearts of every member of the Shen family every day.
The Shen family waited for three days, but when they saw no indication from the palace regarding the death of Old Madam Shen, they hastily buried her without even holding a grand funeral.
The situation in the capital was complicated during those days, and even though the Shen family hung up a white cloth, no one dared to come to their door.
The death of Old Madam Shen caused quite a stir, but her funeral arrangements remained completely unremarkable. Later, a rumor about her quietly began to circulate in the capital.
"Old Madam Shen threatened His Majesty with her life to spare Shen Congyi's family. Unexpectedly, due to her old age and frailty, it actually came true."
"His Majesty upholds justice and is willing to bear the reputation of being unfilial rather than let traitors go unpunished."
"His Majesty even allowed the old lady to reside in the Cining Palace, intending to bestow upon her the title of Empress Dowager. It's a pity, why is the old lady so stubborn?"
"The country has only been at peace for a few years, and Shen Congyi is already causing trouble. They've all forgotten that without Your Majesty, they would still be exiled in Dongchuan."
Amidst all the rumors, the Shen family members remained secluded at home until Zhou Xinrou opened the gates of the mansion half a month later.
Huang Yu broke into the bandits' lair and seized countless gold, jade, jewels, grain, cloth, and fine horses. He had already escorted them back to the capital a few days ago and would arrive today.
Shen Lanxi used her red pen to mark several people to fill the vacancies in the Imperial Observatory, two of whom were women and three of whom were men.
All the women came from a girls' academy, while the two men came from Dongchuan and one from the Northwest.
"Your Majesty, Huang Yu is already waiting outside the palace!" the eunuch announced.
Shen Lanxi looked up from the memorial.
"Enter!"
Huang Yu arrived at the palace and knelt respectfully: "Your Majesty, I have been fortunate enough to fulfill my mission. In one year, I have quelled 3,681 bandits, rescued 684 civilians, and seized 20 chests of gold and silver jewelry, 12,000 catties of grain, 10 carts of various weapons, and 630 fine horses. I now present these to Your Majesty."
The eunuch took the booklet and placed it in Shen Lanxi's hands.
The thick gift list not only detailed the amount of gold and silver jewelry, but also recorded the places where Huang Yu had eradicated bandits and thieves, as well as many places where officials and bandits colluded.
"Have any actions been taken regarding the collusion between officials and bandits recorded in the booklet?" she asked, pointing to the booklet.
Huang Yu: "Your Majesty, I was only ordered to suppress the bandits and have no authority to deal with the officials appointed by the court. I can only imprison them and wait for Your Majesty's decision."
Shen Lanxi nodded in satisfaction.
"You did a great job!"
Huang Yu was delighted: "Thank you for your praise, Your Majesty. I was just doing what I was supposed to do!"
Shen Lanxi put the booklet away and began to make arrangements for Huang Yu.
"You have done a good job in suppressing bandits. Now that you're back, you don't need to go out anymore."
"I believe that the ministers who have grievances against you will have nothing more to say after seeing this booklet!"
"The Imperial Guard is too small. With your current military achievements, you are qualified to command the city's defense forces. Go back and rest for two days. I will discuss with my court officials what official position to assign you in the city's defense forces."
The city guards, in terms of the number of soldiers they can command, are more than the Imperial Guards and the Capital Guards combined.
Shen Lanxi said in a kind tone, "I am a woman, and I know how difficult it is for a woman to achieve this!"
"After I ascended the throne, I vigorously promoted women. Do you know why?"
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