Water Margin: The opening scene involves assassinating Emperor Huizong of Song and forcibly taking L

Some people, however, were using the "Liang" flag to plunder.

Civil officials transferred from Sichuan to Lianghuai

This chaos is driving me crazy.

The only recourse was to request Fang Mengqing to deploy troops to maintain order.

After Fang Mengqing suppressed several bandits,

Then came the rebellion in southeastern Huaihe River region.

The only option is to concentrate our forces to quell the rebellion.

The counties and prefectures in the rear started to riot again.

Bandits were everywhere.

They were all using Zhao Yuan's name.

The situation in the Huaihe River region is out of control.

However, the cities were still under the rule of the Zhu family.

The situation wasn't much better under Emperor Huizong of Song.

Because of Weng Yanguo's exorbitant taxes and levies

This actually sparked a civil unrest within the territory of Hangzhou Prefecture.

Tong Guan led the victorious army to successfully quell the rebellion.

Emperor Huizong of Song casually had Weng Yanguo executed.

This will give the people an explanation.

They also confiscated Weng Yanguo's property and seized his valuables.

Subsequently, rebels emerged in Jiangxi.

However, Quan Bangyan trained his army and fought against Zhong Xiang for half a year.

The game was going well at first,

Emperor Huizong of Song suddenly went south.

The appointment of officials after the restoration of the imperial throne.

And additional taxes were levied in Jiangxi.

Jiangxi has reached its limit in sustaining the war.

Emperor Huizong's actions

Break the taut thread.

Rebellions broke out in central and southern Jiangxi.

Quan Bangyan had no choice but to send troops south to conquer the enemy.

Fortunately, news of Zhao Yuan's capture of Kaifeng arrived at this time.

Zhong Xiang, who had been besieging Jiangzhou (Jiujiang) for a long time without success,

They took the initiative to withdraw their troops and sent envoys to negotiate.

Zhong Xiang planned to send troops out in winter.

Taking advantage of the weakened defenses of Jingzhou and Xiangyang,

They stabbed Zhao Yuan in the back.

Unexpectedly, news of a peace talks and marriage alliance spread.

Fang Qifo rebelled again in Jinghu South Road.

This completely disrupted Zhong Xiang's entire plan.

Currently, the Huai River region is suppressing the rebellion.

Jiangxi is suppressing the rebellion.

Jinghu is suppressing the rebellion.

None of the three parties can take care of anyone else.

They are all focused on purging the rebels within their own ranks.

And it has to be in a border city.

Some troops are stationed there to guard against each other.

My trip to Hangzhou.

A large number of famous scholars and literati from Southeast China

He was recruited by Emperor Huizong of Song to serve as an official.

Dozens of people stayed by his side, composing poems and essays.

A poem by Dasheng pleased Emperor Huizong of Song.

The eunuch Li Yan waited for a long time.

Until these poets dispersed,

He then whispered in his ear,

"Your Majesty, there are unruly people causing trouble in Fujian,"

"The prefect of Tingzhou abandoned the city and fled,"

"The magistrate of Shanghang County died defending the city."

Emperor Huizong's good mood vanished instantly, and he said irritably,

"The bandits in Jiangxi have not been eliminated,"

"Why is there trouble in Fujian again?"

"I am actively recruiting talented individuals and striving to govern well,"

"We will launch a northern expedition next year to recover lost territory,"

"Can't the people of the world just be a little more law-abiding?"

Li Yan quickly replied, "How could the ignorant masses possibly understand the will of the Holy Emperor?"

Emperor Huizong summoned Cai You and Tong Guan.

"Are you aware of what happened in Tingzhou?"

Tong Guan said, "Two of the five counties of Tingzhou have already been lost."

"And they are allied with the bandits of Jiangxi,"

"If we don't eliminate them soon, they may quickly grow in size."

"Then you shall lead your troops to suppress them!" Emperor Huizong of Song said.

Tong Guan said with difficulty, "The provisions and pay are insufficient."

Cai You said, "There is hardly any tax revenue left from this year's collection."

"Hangzhou is building palaces again..."

"By shutting down the palace, we can save some money and grain."

"Or we could use the confiscated wealth of Weng Yanguo to send out several thousand troops."

"If all else fails, we'll have to levy an additional fee for exempting laborers."

Emperor Huizong said, "If the imperial residence in Hangzhou does not construct palaces,"

How can the emperor's majesty be demonstrated?

"Without dignity and authority, how can one command the respect of the officials?"

Chapter 1679 Titles

"Jiangxi, Zhejiang, Guangdong, and Fujian,"

"Next year, a tax of ten million strings of cash will be levied to exempt laborers from service,"

"Used to suppress the bandits in Tingzhou, Fujian."

"After eliminating the bandits of Ting, we'll proceed to Jiangxi,"

"Together with Quan Bangyan, we will launch a two-pronged attack on the Jiangxi bandits!"

Tong Guan and Cai You exchanged a glance.

They both saw the helplessness on each other's faces.

I fear that a tax levied to exempt laborers will be imposed.

The army to quell the rebellion has not yet set out.

Then another group of bandits rebelled.

.....

Winter has passed and spring has arrived; it is now New Year's Day.

This was the first year of the Hongwu reign of the Ming Dynasty.

The fourth year of the Tianhui era of the Great Jin Dynasty

In the eighth year of the Yuande era of the Western Xia Dynasty,

The third year of the Yuanqing era of the Western Liao Dynasty.

If we include separatist regimes...

Also, the third year of Guangde in Jinghu.

The first year of Taihe in the southeast,

The first year of the Zhengtong era in Hebei.

Even the first year of the Jingkang era was abolished!

Due to the continuous snowstorms for days on end

The enthronement ceremony has been postponed again and again.

Ultimately, it was decided to hold the event before the Lantern Festival.

However, the imperial edict announcing his accession to the throne had already been issued at the end of the year.

Zhao Yuan established the Ming Dynasty, with the reign title "Hongwu".

Kaifeng and Luoyang are tentatively designated as the two capitals.

Li Shishi was made empress.

He conferred upon Hu Sanniang the title of Imperial Concubine.

Lin Chong was granted the title of Duke of Shu.

His wife was the Lady of the County.

His eldest son was the heir apparent of the Shu Kingdom.

Wu Song, Li Bao, Yang Zhi, Lu Zhishen, and Shi Qian were all ennobled as marquises.

Twelve generals from various armies were granted the title of Earl, and eighteen generals were granted the title of Viscount.

After the southern routes are pacified,

Civil and military officials also received titles and rewards.

Moreover, the edict stated it directly.

The marquis will surely be promoted to duke.

In addition, they made grand promises.