The Soldier of the Ming Dynasty

When Li Yuanqing arrived at the capital, it was the 28th of the twelfth lunar month.

In the capital, the flavor of the new year is very strong. New couplets have been pasted in front of every family. Red lanterns have been hung up in the big families. The children are running around in the street, setting off firecrackers and making snowmen. Adults are rushing home in large bags to prepare more new year products for the coming new year.

In the second year of Tianqi, although the Ming Dynasty has entered a period of ups and downs, Liao affairs are tight, the southwest is unstable, the weather is ghost, and the harvest is not very big, but the overall situation is still good, compared with the first year of Tianqi, all the affairs have slightly increased.

With father-in-law an in, Li Yuanqing saved a lot of energy and didn't have to rush on the road any more. He just stepped on it.

At the beginning of the 25th of the twelfth lunar month, goose feather like heavy snow has been blowing all over the north. From Liaohai to Dagukou, and then to the capital, there is a vast amount of snow everywhere, which also adds a lot of trouble for the party to travel.

Li Yuanqing originally wanted to visit Li Banghua in Tianjin. For Dongjiang, Denglai is a fortress, but for Changsheng Island, Li Yuanqing prefers Dagukou. The main reason is that the capital has canals, so it can buy and sell goods at a faster speed and lower transportation costs.

But the heavy snow hindered his trip, and Li Yuanqing couldn't find any time. He had to give up for the time being and prepare to find a better opportunity to communicate with Li Banghua.

The skeleton of the whale arrived in the capital a few days ago, and the emperor was very fond of it. He even decided to use carpentry to make a model of the whale bone and keep it in the imperial palace.

Li Yuanqing thought it could be placed outside the palace for the common people to see and spread his prestige. But it was so, Li Yuanqing had to give up.

As the old saying goes, "there is no airtight wall in the world."

In other words, keeping a trace of distance from the human world makes people feel more mysterious.

After all, according to the eloquence of the little eunuchs and maids in the palace, what they describe must be more wonderful

But everything has its advantages and disadvantages.

It is true that Li Yuanqing's reputation has been opened up in Beidi, the capital and even the whole Ming Dynasty. However, in the literati group, the word "jester" has not disappeared.

In this regard, Li Yuanqing did not worry too much about gains and losses.

To the literati, he is just a mean and ugly martial artist. Even if he licks his face to please them, he will not necessarily get any harvest. On the contrary, it is better to let the common people know his name, just like Chang Yuchun and Mu Ying in those years, and gain and loss are comfortable with the people's hearts.

When the party arrived at the gate of the palace, it was already evening. The snow was flying in the sky. The whole world was covered with snow and fog, and the visibility was not very high.

The order given to Duke an by Emperor Tianqi was, "take Li Yuanqing to the capital and go to see him directly."

In this way, even if Li Yuanqing wants to go to the fog and rain pavilion to have a rest, he has to face the saint first.

"Brother, wait here for a while, and I'll report it immediately. At most, there will be news in one hour."

Duke an gave Li Yuanqing a big fist and quickly entered the high red wall courtyard.

However, although Mr. an left first, he didn't have to worry too much about his work.

Although there was no shelter from the wind and snow outside the palace gate, when Duke an entered the city, he attracted a carriage, several large fire pots and plenty of charcoal. Li Yuanqing, Huang Guoshan and Kong Youde, who were more than 20 relatives, gathered around the fire pot beside the carriage. It was not too cold, and they could roast whale meat by the way.

After eating and drinking, Kong Youde looked at the red walls and blue tiles not far away. He could not help feeling a little: "general, is this the imperial palace? Roast whale meat outside the palace. It's really... "

He thought about it for a while, but he didn't know how to describe it.

Relatives and soldiers are also extremely proud, follow their own general, no matter where they go, will not suffer losses.

However, Li Yuanqing did not care about these soldiers. Looking at the huge object shaking down by the wind and snow, he slowly fell into deep thinking.

In less than half an hour, it was already dark. The closed palace gate was opened again, and several small eunuchs rushed out in a hurry.

"Who is general Li?"

Li Yuanqing is busy to welcome up, respectfully way: "a few father-in-law, humble duty is Li Yuanqing."

The leader of a small eunuch hastily saluted Li Yuanqing, "General Li, the emperor is waiting for you. Let's get there quickly. "

Li Yuanqing did not dare to neglect him. He waved to Huang Guoshan, motioning them to wait here. He followed several small eunuchs and walked quickly to the palace gate.

Li Yuanqing once again walked into the huge palace complex after handing in the sabre weapon at the gate of the palace.

The little eunuchs walked very fast, and Li Yuanqing also accelerated the pace of their feet. After winding around for about half an hour, they came to a tall palace.

General Li, please wait a moment

Li Yuanqing was busy smiling and nodding. In silence, a white two silver note had been put into the hands of the eunuch.The little eunuch's eyes brightened and laughed, and walked quickly into it.

Li Yuanqing looked at the palace carefully, but the gate was almost three stories high. It was magnificent and dignified. People could not help but feel humble.

Unfortunately, at this time, Li Yuanqing and several accompanying eunuchs were sheltering from the wind and snow at the gate of the courtyard, and there were guards around him. It was not easy for Li Yuanqing to go out and find out the name of the palace.

But after thinking about it, Li Yuanqing was relieved.

The imperial palace of later generations was rebuilt by the Qing Dynasty on the basis of the Daming Palace. I'm afraid it is unrealistic to find the shadow of later generations.

After waiting for a long time, there was no movement in it. This was unreasonable. Li Yuanqing was a little distracted.

At this time, a young man of eleven or twelve years old, dressed in golden robes, came out of the darkness with a smile, "but General Li? The emperor has been waiting for you for a long time

Li Yuanqing was stunned, but the eunuchs and bodyguards around him bowed their heads and courted the young man.

"Thank you very much, young master." At this time, Li Yuanqing had already understood something, but after all, this place was extraordinary. He did not dare to speculate and say too much.

The boy couldn't help laughing, "General Li, come with me."

Say, take the lead to walk forward.

Li Yuanqing followed him in a hurry.

Feeling Li Yuanqing's steady steps behind him, Zhu Youjian can't help smiling.

In fact, since learning that Li Yuanqing can arrive at the capital today, he has been waiting in the palace early in the morning.

Just now, the little emperor of the Apocalypse had planned to summon Li Yuanqing directly to meet him, but he took over the task himself and spied on Li Yuanqing for a long time in the dark near the gate of the courtyard.

This is also one of the methods that his companion Wang Chengen taught him.

To see how a person is, you'd better see his patience first.

He secretly took aim at Li Yuanqing for a long time. He found that Li Yuanqing was always standing upright and calmly looking at the surrounding scenery. He did not have the slightest impatience. What's more, he saw that Li Yuanqing was tall and majestic. Isn't this just the image of a loyal and patriotic general in his imagination?

Zhu Youjian laughed as he walked. His steps began to be frivolous.

Although Li Yuanqing has been able to judge whether he is eight or nine or ten, he has to be patient for the time being.

However, looking at this young master's appearance, tonight, things should not be bad.

Soon came to the gate of the palace. The eunuchs and maids standing around bowed their heads and saluted the young master.

Maybe he was too excited. In addition, the threshold at the door was a little high. Suddenly, Zhu Youjian slipped and staggered, and was about to lie down on the ground.

The surrounding eunuchs and maids were green with fear.

If you want to fall like this, I'm afraid you will break the front teeth.

"Your Highness, be careful." There are eunuchs shouting.

According to the little emperor's love for his brother, if something really happened, how could they still be alive?

Zhu Youjian was also a little annoyed, but he had no idea that the threshold would do him any harm.

But just when his face was about to come into close contact with the threshold, behind him, a big hand firmly held his chest and steadily lifted him up.

"It's snowy and slippery. Be careful, young master."

Li Yuanqing carefully helped Zhu Youjian aside, patted the broken snow on his shoulder, and respectfully retreated to one side.

Zhu Youjian was stunned for a moment.

This big hand is too powerful. He has never felt like this since he was so big. This is a feeling that he can't describe at all. However, this big hand makes him feel very peaceful. It looks like thousands of troops. He can not care about it.

"Thank you, General Li."

Zhu Youjian suddenly laughed, "General Li, please."

He opened the door for Li Yuanqing himself.

Li Yuanqing can't help being speechless. It's not like entering or not. It's his mother's

Inside the hall, a warm warm wind came, with a little incense that Li Yuanqing didn't know how to describe, which made people feel energetic.

The door was very big, and he had a hard time pushing it.

The eunuchs and maids nearby wanted to help, but they were stopped by his eyes.

Li Yuanqing's mind whirled rapidly. For a moment, he gritted his teeth and arched his hand and said, "thank you for your kindness."

With that, he strode into the hall, stepped over the threshold, and helped him to hold the door.

Zhu Youjian couldn't help laughing, "general Xie Li. The emperor is waiting for you inside. Let's get in quickly

At this time, the little emperor of Tianqi heard the news outside and walked out quickly. When he saw Li Yuanqing, he couldn't help being happy, "General Li, are you here?"

Li Yuanqing quickly knelt down, respectfully saluted the little emperor of the apocalypse, "Li Yuanqing, the capital of Dongjiang Changsheng Island, kowtow to my emperor. Long live my emperor."

The little emperor of Tianqi raised Li Yuanqing with a smile and laughed, "General Li, don't be so polite. It's snowy outside. Come on in and warm up. Come in quickly, my brotherZhu Youjian followed Tianqi little emperor with a smile.

Li Yuanqing followed them and carefully stepped into the hall.

Entering the hall, Li Yuanqing carefully explored the surroundings.

This palace is very big, but different from the last one, it is full of the flavor of home. Several fire pots are burning around it, and more than a dozen eunuchs are standing around.

"This may be the emperor's bedroom." Li Yuanqing surmised.

Through the front hall, Li Yuanqing followed them to a small palace which was not too big.

The palace is very warm, with an unknown incense on one side, which gives off a faint fragrance and makes people feel very comfortable.

The little emperor of Tianqi sits on the throne with a smile, and Zhu Youjian sits on the side under him. The two men look down at Li Yuanqing with a smile.

Li Yuanqing was speechless and stood aside respectfully. He didn't know what the two children wanted to do.

A moment later, the emperor suddenly laughed, "my brother, how do you feel?"

Zhu Youjian also laughed, "General Li is really a hero."

Emperor Tianqi laughed, "General Li, I don't want to joke with you. You Wu, this is Zhu Xin. "

Li Yuanqing also understood that this pass might be that two children wanted to test themselves, and they were busy saluting Zhu Youjian, "humble Li Yuanqing, I have met his highness Xinwang."