Hundreds of households in Liaodong, covering the light with one hand

Chapter 256 The strange atmosphere of Wenhua Palace
  In the capital, Ye Xianggaofu and everyone in the cabinet are present.

"Lang Guogong has returned to Beijing." Ye Xianggao's voice had no emotion and seemed a bit dull.

"The first time I returned to the capital, I was summoned by the palace officials before I even entered the palace." Sun Chengzong was sitting not far from Ye Xianggao.

This imperial master was obviously a little surprised by Emperor Tianqi's behavior.

"What does this mean, Your Majesty?" Xu Guangqi frowned, obviously not understanding, why did Emperor Tianqi summon Wang Qi in such a hurry?
  Duke Lang Guo has just returned to the capital. If he were to award a reward, he could just write an imperial edict and seal it at Chaoyang Gate. He would still be able to gain the reputation of a king and his ministers. But now without saying a word, the great hero has just returned to the capital, and there is no reward. , there was no gift, and he was summoned directly to the palace with a decree. What does this look like? Like accountability?

"Is it the case at Chaoyang Gate that makes His Majesty uneasy? After all, the grievances between the Donglin Party and Duke Lang have been going on for a long time, and this time they broke up. Although Shuntian Mansion has announced that the case has been closed, the Emperor still wants to In person." Lu Yu carefully considered his words, hesitated for a long time, and then said, "What should I say in person?"

"How can anyone treat a hero like this? Not to mention the one who destroyed the country? The general who revitalized the Ming Dynasty?" As an uncle, Wang Huazhen spoke with a strong and angry tone at this time: "The day he asked me to enter the palace, His Majesty's words were clear and clear. Are you saying that you want to protect the reputation of Duke Lang and eradicate the remaining forces in Donglin as soon as possible? But after a few days, you start to regret it and feel that Duke Lang is too powerful and you are starting to be afraid of him?"

Ahem! ! !

As soon as Wang Huazhen finished speaking, Ye Xianggao on the side covered his mouth and started coughing violently.

"Xiao Qian, be careful! Your Majesty did not say that you would attack the Donglin Party, nor did you think that Duke Lang was so powerful that he had nothing to fear." Xu Guangqi pressed his hand softly, hoping to get Wang Huazhen to pay attention.

If you have an opinion against the emperor, you can speak out and give advice, or you can submit a memorial to the emperor, but in this situation, you cannot just say whatever you want.

Wang Huazhen, who knew she had made a mistake, turned pale, but her face was tense and she said nothing.

"Okay, we will know what happened after a while from the palace. It would be inappropriate for me to speculate here," Ye Xianggao said, trying to smooth things over and try to ease the awkward atmosphere.

"Wait a minute," Sun Chengzong nodded calmly and maturely.

"My lords, then I will go on duty at the General Affairs Office. If there is any news in the palace? I will send someone back to inform you. How about it?" Lu Yu is the most junior among them, the youngest, and has the lowest official position. At this moment, he is also worried. The situation suddenly changed, and some people didn't know how to deal with it.

"Okay, as soon as there is news, send someone to report it immediately," Ye Xianggao first looked at Sun Chengzong, and then nodded in agreement.

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Beijing City, Imperial Palace Inner Garden, Wenhua Hall.

"Xuan Cabinet Bachelor, Left Commander of the Fifth Army, Duke Lang Guo enters the palace!"

Facing the little eunuch's roll call, Wang Qi, dusty from work, stepped into the hall wearing a blue brocade robe.

As soon as he arrived in Beijing and before he returned home, he was summoned by the palace to meet the Holy Saint Wang Qi. His expression was not good.

"Aiqing! Aiqing, you are back!" Zhu Youxiao had a look of surprise on his face, as if he had just learned that Wang Qi had entered the palace. He put down the memorial in his hand, stood up hurriedly, walked around the imperial table, rolled up his sleeves and robe, and trotted He came to Wang Qi and said, "It's been more than a month since Aiqing passed away, and she has achieved a handful of great achievements in the three hundred years of the Ming Dynasty. Ever since I received the report of Aiqing's great victory, I have been waiting for Aiqing with joy and expectation every day." Please return to Beijing!!"

"The great victory in Liaodong was an integration of top and bottom. The emperor planned from a high position, the court coordinated, the soldiers worked hard, and the ministers were weak and did not dare to attack." Wang Qi lowered his head and bowed to Zhu Youxiao.

What was the emperor thinking at this time?
  Wang Qi has a clear family.

His great achievements shocked the Lord and won the hearts of the world?
  Haha, Emperor, it’s understandable if Wang Qi puts himself in his shoes.

But is it too soon to fall out?
  "My dear, the court is going to make you the Duke of Qi. How about that?"

Zhu Youxiao helped Wang Qi sit on the chair, and then looked at this outstanding Duke with a smile. Wang Qi deeply hid the coldness in his eyes, looking at the Emperor Tianqi who was growing up in his imperial skills, and said humbly: "Your Majesty, I am not worthy of this matter. Your Majesty loves me so much. I am already in fear day and night. If I receive another great honor, , then virtue does not match.”

"Well, I think you deserve it, so you deserve it," upon hearing Wang Qi's words, the smile on Zhu Youxiao's face became even brighter, he stroked his hands lightly and repeated: "You deserve it, you deserve it!"

"I am ashamed of myself," Wang Qi lowered his head, still looking humble.

Haha, Zhu Youxiao waved his hand: "The great victory of Liaodong, the contributions of all generals and officers are all based on what I said in the memorial. I am all right. Qin Erbao, Lu Xiangsheng, Cao Wenzhao, He Kegang and others have all the credit." Yes, even the imperial court recognizes it, what you say is equivalent to me in Liaodong!"

Zhu Youxiao walked slowly in the hall with his hands behind his back.

At this moment, there were only Wang Qi and Zhu Youxiao in the entire Wenhua Palace. The rest, including Wei Zhongxian and Wang Tiqian, were driven away and waiting outside the palace.

No one could hear what the two of them were saying.

"But." After a pause, Zhu Youxiao's voice suddenly dropped, revealing half of his face. In the dark hall, Zhu Youxiao's expression was a little blurry: "I still want to ask about the case outside Chaoyang Gate. What do you think?"

"Your Majesty should know that this matter was not done by me," Wang Qi narrowed his eyes and replied softly.

"Then who do you think it is?" Zhu Youxiao turned around and looked directly at Wang Qi.

This Aiqing has just returned from Liaodong.

who is it?

Before arriving in the capital, Wang Qi thought it was Donglin himself, King Xin, or maybe some bandits. But now, Wang Qi looked at Zhu Youxiao and suddenly felt a little strange.

"Whoever your Majesty says is who," Wang Qi finally spoke.

"Okay, I understand," Zhu Youxiao nodded: "Go back and rest. Tomorrow morning, I will summon all the civil and military officials to confer you a title!"

"I excuse you!" Wang Qi stood up and then slowly retreated.

I don't know whether it's because of the cold winter or because all the fires in the hall were not lit. The Wenhua Hall was dark at the moment.

"Your Majesty, do you want to rest?" Wei Zhongxian appeared next to Zhu Youxiao at the right time.

"Go and make arrangements. I want to eat braised bear paws later," Zhu Youxiao glanced at Wang Qi's retreating figure for the last time, then turned and left.

Wei Zhongxian was left alone in the Wenhua Hall.

"Master Wei, what is this, Your Majesty?" Wang Tiqian was a little confused. Anyone with a discerning eye could see the subtle and strange atmosphere between Duke Lang and Emperor Tianqi this time.

"The surging and cheering crowd at Chaoyang Gate may make His Majesty a little anxious." Wei Zhongxian frowned and replied.

"Doesn't this kind of thing happen every time Duke Lang returns to Beijing?" Wang Tiqian still didn't understand.

"Chaoyangmen is like this, let alone Liaodong?" Wei Zhongxian dropped a word, shook his head and left.

(End of this chapter)