Jinyi Night Walk

As the mules entered the noon gate, passed the Fengtian gate, and the Fengtian hall, Ge Cheng became more and more trembling, walking on thin ice.

Along the way, the majestic palaces, the mighty generals, the flags and flags were unfurled, and the laws were strict, which undoubtedly showed the royal style.Katsuragi has already surrendered in this solemn and sacred royal atmosphere.

In the past, he also went to Beijing to celebrate the New Year on behalf of King Yan.But at that time, he never had the opportunity to go deep into the imperial palace.At that time, more than 20 princes of Taizu had envoys, and the emperor received them in Fengtian Hall. Ge Cheng only needed to hunker down among so many envoys, worship, shout, advance and retreat like a ritual, and then left. But this time.It was summoned by the emperor alone, and it was not yet New Year's Day.So they summoned him, the envoy of the vassal king, and after being frightened by the majesty of the imperial palace," Ge Cheng couldn't help feeling a little terrified.

, the "Emperor" Prince Yan Shi Gecheng has arrived...

Lin Zizhou, who was leading the way, reported in a soft voice, and a cold voice came from inside: "Call him in!" "Master Ge, the emperor has summoned you. ", Xiao Linzi turned around and greeted, Ge Cheng hurriedly straightened his clothes" and stepped into the hall, not even daring to lift his head.With his head lowered, he quickly walked a few steps forward along the red felt. , "Puff tom".Kneeling down on the ground with a sound, he threw his body to the ground and said: "Chen Ge Cheng, pay homage to Your Majesty!" "

There was no sound from above, and Ge Cheng didn't dare to breathe.Lying on the ground, not daring to move, he felt that his back was soaked in cold sweat.

, "Get up" and stand aside. ", a clear voice finally came from above, Ge Cheng secretly heaved a sigh of relief, and quickly kowtowed: "Thank you, Your Majesty...

He stood up, peeked up, and saw that the emperor was wearing a pterodactyl crown. There was a white silk on the crown, and he was wearing a dragon robe. With this one glance, he hastened to observe the nose with the eyes "watch the heart with the nose.The atmosphere dare not breathe.think carefully.He didn't even see what the emperor looked like.

"Your majesty is truly benevolent and filial. Although the late emperor had a will, the world only obeys filial piety for three days. After the emperor goes down to court, he still takes filial piety for the late emperor. This filial piety......

Ge Cheng was thinking wildly, and Zhu Yunwen said indifferently: "Ge Cheng, do you know that I summoned you alone today, why did you come?  …

Ge Cheng hurriedly leaned forward and said, "I don't know, please make it clear to your Majesty."

, "Ge Cheng, I see that you are pretending to be ignorant while pretending to understand!  …

When Zhu Yunwen said a word, Ge Cheng's knees softened.With a puff, he knelt down on the ground again, and said in panic, "I am ignorant, I don't understand... I don't understand His Majesty's intentions!...

Zhu Yunwen slapped the table and shouted: "You, the chief historian of Yan Fan, were sent by the imperial court. You eat the royal salary, and you should be loyal to assist the king of Yan and be loyal to the court. But you are a vegetarian and do nothing. The king of Yan deliberately rebelled. As a long history, you can't persuade him to be respectful to the court, and as a subject, you can't report to the court that King Yan was disobedient. If you are so disloyal and unrighteous, do you want to kill the nine clans?  …

, "Your Majesty, I am wronged!" Zhu Yunwen shouted, "Injustice? Don't you know anything about King Yan's rebellion and misconduct?"

Ge Cheng was stunned, just kowtowed, and said incoherently: "I really don't know anything, I don't know anything."

Zhu Yunwen sneered and said, "King Yan buys people's hearts and has accumulated different ideas for a long time. How can there be no clues in his speech and behavior? His rebellion. I have heard about it in the capital, but you don't know? Ge Cheng. You know, the crime of deceiving the emperor is also a crime of punishing the nine clans...

Ge Cheng was about to cry, he knew it.His unlucky long history was the scapegoat. Ge Cheng was so shocked that his hands and feet were cold, but he just claimed his innocence. He didn't remember Zhu Di's instructions before he left, so he took the opportunity to confess his will for him, and begged the emperor to give him a noble hand.

Zhu Yunwen said: "I see that you are sincere. It seems that you really don't know anything about what King Yan did...

Ge Cheng hurriedly said: "Yes, yes, the emperor is wise, but I really don't know anything."

Zhu Yunwen cut off his mouth and said: "Of course, as the governor of Yan Wangfu, Yan Wang deliberately rebelled, can you be exonerated if you know nothing? As the head of the palace officials, the minister sent by the court, Yan Wang rebelled, Even if you don't know, you can't escape the death penalty. Wife, children and family members must be assigned to the Jiaofang Secretary according to the law, my Ming Dynasty law. Don't you know?" Ge Cheng seemed to be sifting through the chaff, but trembling: "I know, I know Sin, no no no, I don't know, I'm guilty...

Seeing that he was speechless incoherently, Zhu Yunwen felt a burst of joy in his heart, so he slowed down his voice and said: "Don't panic, the reason why I summoned you alone is because I know that although you have done nothing in office, your loyalty to the court is It hasn't changed." I don't want you, a loyal minister, to suffer as a traitor.So want to give you a chance. "" "The emperor is wise, the emperor is benevolent, and the minister...* I am so moved that I can't express it in words..."

Ge Cheng knocked his head loudly, Zhu Yunwen smiled slightly, and said, "Okay. Get up, I will give you a chance today, as long as your heart is for the court, I will never treat you badly." .If there is merit in the future, this reward will be indispensable...

Ge Cheng hurriedly said, "Thank you, Your Majesty, I'm a blunt minister, I really don't know the slightest bit about the opposition to King Yan...

Speaking of this, in order to win the trust of Emperor Jianwen, Ge Cheng reported to Zhu Yunwen the daily behavior of Yan Wang Zhu Di in detail.After Emperor Jianwen cut down the three vassal kings in succession, how could King Yan be gloomy and preoccupied, how the princes of Yan were full of resentment and even complain, and how the guards and servants of King Yan’s mansion made irresponsible remarks.” Anyway, he heard Yes, plus what he imagined, all of them were confided to Zhu Yunqi.

Zhu Yunwen's face became more and more peaceful: "Come here, show Ge Changshi a seat...

Ge Cheng panicked and said, "No, no, no. There is no place for a humble official before His Majesty...

Zhu Yunwen said with a smile on his face: "I told you to sit, you sit, don't be polite, I have always treated my courtiers with courtesy, especially for loyal ministers and dutiful sons. You are loyal to me, how can I be disrespectful, sit...

, "Yes, thank you, Your Majesty...

Ge Cheng cautiously sat down half of it against the chair." Zhu Yunwen said, "Ge Aiqing, the King of Yan has been rebellious for a long time, once he puts it into action.I am not afraid, with the power of my court.To destroy the Luan of the vassal king is just a snap of the fingers.otherwise.Wars are raging all over the world, and it is inevitable that they will spread disasters to my people. I can't bear it, in order to minimize the harm caused by the vassal's rebellion, "I have something to do. I want you to do it. Can you agree?  …

Ge Cheng hurriedly slipped out to the ground again, read the ~book}} before knelt down, paused and said, "I am Your Majesty, I will never hesitate to die!"

Zhu Yunwen got up happily" and helped him up, and said gently: "The king of Yan has rebellious intentions" For the sake of the country and the country and thousands of people, even if he is my uncle, I have to kill my relatives righteously. The court has decided to cut down the vassal. I think I want you to return to King Yan's mansion, to assassinate the evidence of King Yan's crime, and cooperate with the court to get rid of King Yan. After this is done, you will be the number one hero in punishing rebellion, and I will naturally not forget you. Are you...would you like it? .

When Ge Cheng was supported by the emperor, he felt a sudden jump in his waist and eyes.The two warm currents rushed straight to the top of the head." The blood was rushing all over the body, and the two big legs were trembling flutteringly, and immediately said excitedly: "I am willing to go through fire and water for your majesty, and live up to your majesty's trust! ...

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Xia Xun returned to the small house he rented.A bunch of yards.Then he found that the leaves that he had covered above the door fan had fallen off, and he knew that someone had gone in again, so he couldn't help but smile knowingly.

Ever since she watched the New Year's Eve with Ming'er, the princess of Xiao, and talked about her thoughts all night, the little girl has grown close to him, and she is willing to come and tell him any joys, sorrows and joys. Xia Xun is the best He listened patiently to the audience, and gave her some comfort and persuasion from time to time. The little girl who is about to enter puberty has changeable emotions. Her mind and thoughts are also varied, but fortunately Xia Xun is well-informed Guang, the former liar in Ming'er's heart, has become her most trusted psychological mentor.

Xia Xun pushed open the courtyard door.Looking forward with a smile on her face, she only thought it was the little girl Ming'er there.When he looked up to see the man clearly, his face froze.Wearing a sheepskin jacket and a dog fur hat, he was dressed like a fur dealer in the north, with a bloated body, only one face, which was as handsome as before, but it was Xiao Qianyue, the captain of Jinyi.

Xia Xun said in surprise, "Qianyue, why are you here?  …

Xiao Qianyue smiled yinyin and said: "Why. Don't you want to see me?  …

During the last visit to the Prince Zhou's Mansion, Xiao Qianyue handled things beautifully.He had already been summoned back by Luo Qian because of meritorious deeds, so he was in a particularly happy mood. He walked over and said, "Master Baihu, I see that you are enjoying yourself all day long, and I am worried for you. How about it? Did you ever get any handle on King Yan?."

Xia Xun looked bitter, and sighed, "Easier said than done? I'm like a mouse these days." I wandered all over Yanwang's mansion, but I just couldn't get strong evidence. ", Xiao Qianyue accompanied him to the house, and said: "Yes.My lord has also expected that if King Yan is so easy to deal with, the court will not have to face an enemy. Anyway, if you keep an eye on him, there is always a chance to catch his sore feet...

Xia Xun asked back, "Why are you here? My lord called you here just to comfort me?" Xiao Qianyue smiled and said, "Of course not. I came to Beiping" to spread the news. ".

The fire in the house is pressed with briquettes.The kettle on the stove was already boiling, and Xia Xun made him a cup of tea.Send it to the front, sit down and ask: "Spread the news, what news to spread?".

Xiao Qianyue said with a smile, "Hehe, for example, the King of Yan already harbored different ambitions more than ten years ago and planned to rebel. Now the King of Yan is building weapons day and night in the palace, preparing to raise troops. That's roughly the case." .

,"What?".

Xia Xun was a little dumbfounded: "Qianyue, don't make up your own mind and spread such vulnerable and clumsy news. What can it do?".

Holding the cup in her hand, Xiao Qianyue blinked and said, "What?".

, "Why? King Yan had rebelled against him more than ten years ago? Who is he against? The crown prince was still alive more than ten years ago, and the two king brothers, King Qin and King Jin, were also alive. No matter where you come from" It's not his turn to be qualified to be the emperor. Can he predict and know that these elder brothers must have passed away early?

Besides, it is even more unreliable to build weapons in Yanwang Mansion.To rebel, you must first have soldiers, weapons and armor*, what about soldiers?He handed over the military power to govern the northern frontier army, and even the three guards of Yanshan Mountain. How did he rely on rebellion?If you want to rebel, will you hand over these soldiers?The soldiers are all sent out, who will make the weapons for?Abandoning the well-trained police soldiers, he wants to temporarily recruit some farmers and traders?

Besides, since the King of Yan started to prepare for rebellion more than ten years ago, he only set up a furnace in the palace to make steel and iron to make weapons?So what has he been doing all these years?If he really wants to make knives and guns in the palace, how much coal and wood will he transport to the palace, how many craftsmen will he hire, and how much steel will he buy? He is sure that there are so many guards in the palace. There is no court eyes and ears? You? It would be better to say that he hired a large number of blacksmiths to make weapons in the deep mountains and old forests.

Besides, this is Beiping, the base camp of the northern frontier defense. There are four armories in the city. What kind of weapons are there? They are all high-quality knives, guns, swords, halberds, bows, crossbows and saddles supervised by the imperial armament department. He rebelled. Do you think it is easier for him to rob the armory, or is it easier for him to set up a stall in the palace to practice steel? This rumor is too easy to wear...

Xiao Qianyue smiled and said: "Hehe, a sensible person like Lord Baihu. Of course I can't be confused.".

He leaned forward slightly, and said in a low voice, "Actually, this is Lord Luo's intention." The court tool cut off three vassal kings in a row, and the common people talked about it. The court is already a little bit overwhelmed, and they need to know "No The imperial court wanted to cut down the vassals, but it was easy for the common people of the vassals.

Xiao Qianyue said triumphantly: "Those foolish fools can't think so clearly, you will believe it if you say it! Let them spread this rumor twice, and they can make up many new lies. Everyone When you say that, those idiots who are stupid in reading and reading will also firmly believe it, and everyone will talk about gold, and the accumulation will be destroyed!"

Just as Xiao Qianyue said this, the door opened with a creak.Princess Ming'er Xiao stood at the door with a smile on her face, stepping on the threshold playfully with both feet, suddenly saw a guest in the [room], Xia Xun and a man were separated by a table, leaning forward, whispering After saying something, the smile on Ming'er's face froze.

Xiao Qianyue turned her head.Looked at the little princess from head to toe.Narrowing his eyes slightly, he asked, "Who is this? ...

Ming'er's eyes flashed, and she immediately called out cleverly, "Brother, who is he?".

Xia Xun secretly groaned: "It's broken, it's broken, I don't have a girl, others don't know" Qianyue knows my details, this girl" is too smart this time.

, "job...

Xiao Qianyue was really astonished, and said suspiciously: "Brother, what brother, my lord, you..., when did you have a younger sister?,.

, "Ah..., ah..., hahaha, that's right, come on, let me introduce you...

Xia Xun stood up and walked over with a smile on his face. While winking at Ming'er frequently, he hugged her fragrant shoulders carelessly, turned his head and pointed at Xiao Qianyue and said, "This is my good friend, surnamed Xiao, Xiao Qianyue, just arrived in Beiping. She came to see me specially. Qianyue, she is mine... Hahaha, you know it. Hahahaha...,.

Xiao Qianyue asked blankly, "What do I know?" Seeing the weird smile on Xia Xun's face, Xiao Qianyue suddenly realized: "Oh, I understand, I understand, I forgot, the customs of the North, women My family likes to call "Hahahaha, I originally wanted to stay with you tonight and have a long talk with you. Since that's the case, I'll go find an inn first, and we'll talk later when we have something to say...

He grabbed the bag, walked up to Xia Xun, winked and said with a smile, "It turns out that my lord likes this tune. It's so raw and immature, my lord's hobby is really "tsk tsk tsk...".

Watching Xiao Qianyue tease Xia Xun wretchedly.Walking out of the yard in a hurry, Princess Ming'er asked Xia Xun curiously: "What is he talking about?" Why does it sound weird...

Xia Xun pretended to be dazed and said, "What does that sound weird?" Ming'er said, "It's that "I forgot, the custom in the North, my daughter's family likes to call it..., hahahaha...,... …

Xia Xun, "clean up".Said: "Oh, you said what he said, hahahaha, ah...

, "Yeah, that's the one, hahahaha...,...

, "This man has always been out of tune, the princess ignores him! Hahaha...". ! ~!