Traveling through the Ming Dynasty, as soon as you open your eyes, you will die

The grassland is about to enter autumn, and the scenery is even more beautiful. The sky is high and the clouds are clear, the geese flying from the north to the south, the wind blowing the pastures like waves, the patches of snow-white cotton clothes, groups of cattle, and the horses running wantonly make the grassland full of joy. A piece of vitality.

What fascinates Wu Xiang the most is the former herdsmen, now the herdsmen of the Ming Dynasty, riding horses with horse poles between their legs, singing soothing pastoral songs and walking between heaven and earth.

In the past, the songs of the shepherd slaves were low, desolate and sad, but now they are high-pitched, loud and full of happiness.

A small Han caravan did not need armed protection at all and just walked leisurely and leisurely into the depths of the grassland.

And each herdsman, driving their livestock and bringing their specialties, happily entered the now-insignificant Great Wall and entered the Central Plains. When Mongolians and Han people meet, they must greet each other with courtesy and call them brothers.

Everything is harmonious and beautiful that has not happened in thousands of years. This is achieved by himself and Zu Dashou, together with thousands of Wu Zu's children, at the sacrifice of almost half of the price.

And as Wu Sangui's ambitions expand, the peace bought with blood will once again come to nothing.

After waiting here for three days, Wu Xiang never said a word. He just hugged his knees obsessively and looked at the scenery of the grassland. It seemed that he couldn't get enough of it.

Zu Dashou and Zu Kefa hurried over on horseback to meet each other. As soon as they met, they asked: "Brother, why is it so urgent that we can't talk about it at home?"

Wu Xiang asked Zu Kefa to take Zu Dashou and his people to stay far away and be on guard. Then he took Zu Dashou's hand and suddenly burst into tears: "Brother-in-law, there is a traitor in my Wu family. I am ashamed of my ancestors." Ancestor."

When he said this, Zu Dashou was shocked: "Brother, why do you say that?"

Wu Xiang told Wu Sangui's various arrangements openly: "My uncle, I am the one who decides what to do. It's up to you."

Zu Dashou was really shocked by Wu Sangui's decision and arrangement. He froze there for a long time without reacting.

Wu Xiang didn't bother him, just stood there, quietly waiting for his decision.

After a long time, Zu Dashou wiped the stream of cold sweat on his forehead and asked Wu Xiang: "Brother, tell me from the bottom of my heart how you made the decision."

Wu Xiang answered sincerely, word for word: "If I didn't agree readily at that time, the beast would have killed me. But although I have been a coward and a coward all my life, my heart loyal to the Ming Dynasty will shine brightly in the sun and the moon. Now, I'm just waiting for your words. , If you support him, I have nothing to say, but I will kill myself and never become a traitor to the Ming Dynasty. "

Zu Dashou nodded firmly: "I understand brother's heart." Then he called Zuk Fa over.

Zukfa ran back: "Godfather, what are your orders?"

Zu Dashou solemnly said: "Go back, raise the banner of me and your uncle, run around everywhere in our liberated area, and strictly cover up the news of our absence. Remember, even Wu Sangui is not allowed to let him know that our brother is not here news."

Zu Kefa was puzzled: "Where are the foster father and uncle going?"

"We go to Beijing to plead guilty."

Long Wu worked around the Forbidden City around the clock, keeping his feet on the ground.

After the Great Dynasty came the Central Dynasty, and after the Central Dynasty came the imperial study room alone. After working towards the end of the night and only having a meal, Lu Mou said fiercely to the big fish and meat in front of him: "This emperor is really not a human being. I am as tired as a dog. I can't treat my stomach badly anymore." I must do it every day, sip the palace jade wine, eat the palace potatoes and radishes, and eat the delicacies of the mountains and seas, otherwise I will be at a loss. One day, I will no longer play with whoever wants to sit on the throne. ”

Xiao Lizi came in quietly: "Your Majesty, Wu Xiang, the eldest son of the palace's ancestor, is asking for an urgent meeting."

Upon hearing that these two people suddenly came back from the grassland, Lu Mou was stunned for a moment and looked at the unfinished food in front of him. After thinking about it for a while, I realized that I was really too hungry and tired, so I graciously said: "The two old ladies are tired from coming from afar. Please go back home to rest first, and come see me again tomorrow."

It is a serious crime for foreign minister Wuzhao to come to Beijing, so I forgive him.

Foreign ministers who come to Beijing cannot go home without seeing the Emperor, so they are allowed to go home.

Lu Mou, who thought he was treating his ministers well, picked up the small wine glass and chopsticks again, preparing to attack the lobster. But he saw that Xiao Lizi hadn't left: "Why, why don't you go and deliver the order?"

"Your Majesty, Marquis Zu and Marquis Wu were kneeling outside the Meridian Gate, with white silk hanging around their necks, saying that they would die on their knees to see the Emperor."

This action meant something serious had happened. Could it be that they both died together and came here to ask for rewards and gifts?
"In that case, please come to the imperial dining room to see me later." Alas, you are so exhausted after a day that you are not even allowed to eat dog food. This is simply unreasonable.

As soon as he sat down in the imperial study room, and before he could pick his teeth, Xiao Lizi said: "The ancestors and the marquis Wu have come to see you——"

He stretched his neck and looked outside. Sure enough, under the setting sun, Wu Zu and his wife had white silk hanging around their necks. As soon as they entered the courtyard door of the imperial study, they kowtowed three times at a time and climbed towards the imperial study.

Lu Mou was completely shocked. He quickly threw away the toothpick, ran out of the room, and directly pulled the two of them up: "You two, what's going on? What's going on? Stop doing this. Stop doing this."

The two of them knelt down and said, "The guilty minister asks the emperor to avoid everyone and listen to the guilty minister's speech."

Since taking over the palace, Lu Mou has strictly enforced confidentiality, and the palace maids and eunuchs have no chance to make money by selling palace gossip.

When the two made such a request again, Lu Mou knew that the matter must be quite serious.

Immediately ordered Xiao Lizi: "Immediately seal the imperial study and seal the palace. The news of the two candidates entering the palace must not be spread out. Follow the orders immediately.

This is equivalent to level one alert.

Xiao Lizi quickly gave orders. Lu Mou stopped him again: "I have been busy for the past two days, so I must have not eaten. Then I will tell the imperial kitchen to send a table of wine and food. Please hurry."

After all the arrangements were completed, they were asked to enter the royal study. Just as they were about to sit down, they knelt down and kowtowed again, sobbing: "Your Majesty, we are sorry for your Majesty, sorry for the kindness of the fourth generation of emperors, and sorry for all our ancestors. Having a traitor in your family is a capital crime."

Is it that serious? Lu Mou had a premonition.

"Tell me slowly, what's going on?"

Wu Xiang took a step forward: "The rebellious son Wu Sangui has obtained the imperial seal passed down by Prince Turgut. He wants to rebel and proclaim himself emperor. Please make preparations as soon as possible, Your Majesty."

Although he had a premonition, Lu Mou almost sat on the ground.

Well, Wu Sangui, I have wronged you. You did not become Nian Gengyao, but you went ahead and became the emperor for me.

At that time, I forgot that I had just been thinking about the emperor, complaining about doing whoever I loved, and nervously summoned: "Little Plum."

Xiao Lizi appeared like a ghost: "What is your Majesty's will?"

"Quickly send someone to invite Li Yan and the British Duke to run into the palace."

"Yes." After saying that, he ran away.

Then he personally helped the two of them up and said, "Both of you, please stand up and tell me what's going on?"

The two of them knelt on the ground without getting up and told Wu Sangui's plot and arrangements one by one.

In the end, Zu Dashou kowtowed and begged: "We have been loyal to generations of emperors and to the Ming Dynasty. Please, for the sake of our loyalty to the police, please leave a bloodline firework to our two families."

Then they both cried together.

Lu Mou originally received modern education, and as early as the time of the regent, he proposed to abolish the law of association. Seeing the behavior of the two old men, he solemnly said at that time: "I deeply understand the loyalty of the two ministers. Wu Sangui's rebellion is not as bad as his family. Please get up, two beloved ministers, and eat quickly. Let's talk while eating."

Xiao Lizi came in personally with wine and food. After he left, Lu Mou poured wine for the two people who were in shock: "I will pardon your whole family, and I will not deprive you of your official titles. Don't worry, the sky will not fall, and eating is more important than anything else." God, let’s have a glass of wine first to calm down.”

Then he poured himself a glass: "Actually, I also need a glass of wine to calm down." (End of Chapter)