Chapter 650

In just two days, Ji Xiu had arranged the food inside and outside the Lingshan Palace - everything went smoothly. Whether it was replacing the defense or dealing with the forbidden army, he just wanted to be his. The ministers saw it in their eyes and there was no one to intervene from beginning to end.

It is not so much that they dare not intervene as the situation. Everyone has seen clearly that no one will do meaningless things.

Rao is so. The ministers have hardly closed their eyes these two days.

The emperor is dead——

But the emperor's death is not the end, but just means a new beginning.

Next, there are too many things for them to weigh, negotiate and decide.

But these two days, they gathered in one place all day to discuss matters, but they didn't wait for the summon of King Yan... Not once.

To be exact, they have not seen King Yan since that day.

Normally, isn't it time to take vigorous action to gather power and give orders in everything?

Are you busy with other things and can't get away for the time being?

But the fact is that on the first day, I sacrificed to the imperial mausoleum and on the second day, I went to the mausoleum temple to offer incense. In addition, I never left the palace at all. Everyday can be called leisure.

The more so, many ministers felt more uneasy.

Why didn't you say a word?

On the third day, this uneasiness was suddenly pulled to the highest point——

The Duke of town is coming!

With 50000 troops!

Hearing the news, some ministers were flustered.

The situation is settled. Why did you lead troops around?

Not really?

Although it is said that things happen suddenly and it really takes time to think carefully, they are not unreasonable people, nor do they have to eat hard rather than soft, do they?

So... Try the soft one first?

How can they let go of the handover? Who is not a face person?

Why?

The king of Yan is really out of level. I don't know who gave the idea!

The ministers were both flustered and helpless.

However, the expected storm did not come. The Duke of the town took only a few confidants into the palace, and even didn't come to see them at all.

After waiting for a long time, I asked and said I came to pick up my granddaughter!

“……”

The ministers were wide eyed.

The granddaughter of the Duke of town was in the palace. They knew about it yesterday. It is said that as early as last winter, this girl Xu had sneaked into Beijing alone. King Yan came here secretly to persuade Ji Xiu to cooperate inside and outside... Most of them are the girl's deployment and planning.

As for the army of the Duke of the town, they knew as early as the day of the accident——

Think about it with your head and know that no matter how risky Yan Wang is, he can't really break into Lingshan palace alone. He must have a back hand. The Yan army, which pretended to be defeated and divided, was thousands of miles away and had layers of obstacles along the way. It was impossible to catch up in a short time——

In this case, the most likely is Xu Jiajun stationed in Linyuan.

As for why Xu Jiajun approached Lingshan all the way, they didn't get any news - is it still necessary to ask?

All posthouses are under the jurisdiction of the Ministry of war!

Besides, it happened suddenly. Except for the post house in charge of communication, the news in other places was delayed. No, yesterday, an official from Yanxian County rushed to deliver a letter. He said that there was a change in the Xu family army. He was afraid to take the opportunity to make trouble. He had to be prepared early

Be prepared early

It's really too early

Early, the emperor's body is cold.

"Xie Gelao, in your opinion, what is the purpose of the king of Yan?" an official sighed: "even if you put aside other things, the future will always be done. How can you delay here all the time?"

Xie Shoufu, who had been frowning all the time, got up from his chair.

"I'm going to see King Yan -"

The officials looked at each other with different moods.

Just at this time, suddenly an internal supervisor came in quickly.

After saluting, the internal supervisor said: "... Just now, his highness King Yan sent someone to send a message and asked the villain to tell you that he and General Xu took the first step, and the rest of the matters only need to be discussed and decided by you."

“……？”

Someone's gone?

The ministers suddenly felt caught off guard.

You started to be a shopkeeper before you got it?

And... What does it mean to leave the rest to them to discuss and decide?

What does this so-called "everything" mean? Or... All?

What do you mean you don't care about anything?

Ministers who never expected such a result were all in a mixed mood.

It can be said that the other party has given them enough respect and dignity——

But after that?

Before that, they even thought about the possibility that King Yan might obstruct the affairs behind the emperor Dahang... If so, there would be another dispute.

But now the other party obviously has no intention to intervene in this matter, at least on the surface.

After a discussion, the people looked to understand Shoufu and waited for him to make up his mind.

"Fu Ling returns to Beijing -" Xie Shoufu said positively.

……

At this time, King Yan and the Duke of the town had left Lingshan palace.

A line of hundreds of people went first, followed by a large army.

After the rain, the green mountains add new green.

Xu Mingyi rode after his grandfather and King Yan. He could smell the fresh smell of grass breaking through the earth.

Wu Chiu walked side by side with her. Seeing her happy face, his eyebrows and eyes unconsciously became relaxed.

After leaving Lingshan, the Duke of the town sat high on his horse and looked at the official road with broad vision. He laughed brightly and said in a high voice, "go home!"

Hearing the sound, Xu Mingyi smiled. Subconsciously, he turned to look at Wu Tsung. He saw that he was also looking at himself.

They smiled at each other.

On the way back to Beijing, they didn't go in a hurry.

He never travels at night. He rests when he should rest, sleeps when he should sleep, and goes to restaurants when he should eat out.

In the end, it is close to the capital. Compared with other places, it is generally stable.

Of course, behind them are 50000 troops, and no one dares to cause trouble wherever they pass.

When he arrived at the gate, the official guarding the city opened the gate to welcome him personally - King Yan thought about it in his eyes.

Xu Mingyi also looked up at the open gate and the officials and soldiers who saluted silently on both sides.

They walked very slowly all the way. The change of Lingshan imperial mausoleum must have been introduced into Beijing.

However, when Emperor Qingming left Beijing, there were careful arrangements in all parts of the capital, and most of the defenders in the capital were not Jixiu.

At this time, these people opened the gate so happily to meet each other. It can't be the so-called idea of knowing current affairs——

Presumably, on their way back to Beijing, the prince and cabinet officials had instructed them to be sent to Beijing first.

Under the early spring morning light, a line of black armor cavalry opened the way in front, and the military flag embroidered with the word "Yan" fluttered through the city gate in the morning wind.

Hundreds of people and horses walked slowly across Chang'an Street.

The streets are deserted, and most of the shops are closed, but many people still hide in the dark corners and alleys, quietly casting an uneasy line of sight.

King Yan is in Beijing

General Xu is back!

It seems that the rumor of the emperor's death must be true!

They still don't know what changes they need to face next. The emperor is gone and the prince is still there. Will there be a storm under the struggle? Will there be war?

And these are destined to be answered by time and what we see later.

King Yan insisted on going around for a while and sent the people outside Qingyun square.

"The house is in a mess. I won't invite the king to come to rest today." the Duke of the town immediately smiled and bowed his hand.

King Yan nodded and said with a smile, "come back to the door another day to ask for tea with the general."

After saying that, he raised his hand and saluted, and just then turned the horse's head.

Wu Chiu also said goodbye to the town government and said to Xu Mingyi, "I'll go back with the Lord first."

The swallow king who listened quietly frowned slightly.

What do you mean "first" let him go back?

How does it sound like you have to turn around and come back after following him?

Does the boy know where his house is?

Xu Mingyi smiled with Wu Chiu and said, "go back, wait until the house is ready, and then invite you and the king to sit down."

The Yan king raised his eyebrows -- do you understand? The girl is busy. This means refusing to come uninvited. Is she despised?

Wu Chiu didn't think how to be despised, but he turned his horse. As soon as he turned his face, he felt that someone was gloating.

The young man couldn't help wondering.

Is this my father?

The king of Yan was in a good mood. He took his despised son and left here. He smiled and said, "go, take you home and have a look!"

Like the government of Zhenguo, seals were also pasted outside the gate of King Yan's residence in Beijing.

Hefeng came forward and tore off the seal, raised his knife three or two times and cut off the door lock.

With a long "squeak -" sound, the vermilion gate of the palace was slowly pushed open.

Wu Chiu followed King Yan and went in step by step.

The boy walked all the way and looked around the house.

If we say impression memory, he naturally does not have it.

He had never been here before.

No, he's also here - he left here nineteen years ago.

Father and son walked through the front yard, through the corridor with traces of the remaining years, and finally stopped in front of a yard.

The gate of the courtyard was unlocked. It was originally on, or for the sake of copying the family. At this time, the gate was wide open. There were a whole winter's fallen leaves in the courtyard. After one rain after another, it gave off the smell of rotten moisture.

"This is where your mother lived before she died. The furnishings in it were kept by others..." came to the hall and looked around at the empty room, the king of Yan said.

"If my father still wants to keep it, he can restore it afterwards."

The Yan King nodded subconsciously.

Things are copied away and can be taken back.

He clearly remembers how to place the bottles and cabinets here.

He turned to face the outside of the hall and stretched out his finger to one place. When he was about to say something, his face suddenly froze.

This boy

What did you just call him?

The king of Yan was stunned for a while. His face was suddenly filled with a smile. Looking at the young man on his side, he said, "Hey!"

At the time of answering, the corners of the eyes with lines were smiling and red.

Watching with such a pair of reassuring eyes, Wu Tsung, who had just changed his mouth, was a little uncomfortable. He looked in the direction of his fingers, coughed and asked, "what did my father just want to say?"

The Yan king turned back, looked at a corner of the yard, smiled and said, "that plum tree was planted by your mother in those years. Look, how well it grows..."

Wu Tsung looked over.

The father and son looked at the same place side by side. The plum tree gently shook its new leaves in the wind. There was dense grass under the tree. The height was vigorous, quiet and peaceful.

……

As soon as Xu Mingyi got off his horse with his grandfather and returned home, he took people straight to Xu Yun's house.

The stone table in the yard is still there.

The soldier obeyed the order, removed the stone table and lifted up the green brick covered with a layer of fallen leaves.

The entrance of the secret road was opened, and a ray of sunshine poured in along the entrance. There was a rustle when the secret road was interrupted, but it quickly became silent.

Until Yun Liu went down the secret road in person, the people inside just put down their guard, "bang bang Dangdang" dropped their weapons for self-defense, and then sounded a voice of joy and excitement.

Soon, familiar and unfamiliar faces emerged from the secret road and appeared in Xu Mingyi's sight.

Why strange

After hiding in the secret path for more than half a year, individuals will produce some changes, especially skin color.

But there was a look of ecstasy on those faces.

From the old servant, to the woman, to the little girl——

"General!"

"The general is back!"

"The girl is back at last!"

"The maid knew that the girl would come back safely!"

“……”

Xu Mingyi looked at them with a smile, and then his eyes fell on the entrance of the secret road - why didn't Yunbo come out?

Until more and more people came out, the speed slowed down gradually, and Yunbo still disappeared.

Xu Mingyi is a little uneasy.

Yunbo is old and has some old diseases. Although some commonly used pills are prepared in the secret way, they are not foolproof

"Why haven't you seen Yunbo?" she asked Ali.

When Ali was about to answer, she saw a gray figure with a slow movement at the entrance of the secret road.

Xu Mingyi's eyes were hot and immediately shouted, "Uncle Yun!"

"Hey! There's the old slave!" Yunbo raised his head, answered with a smile, and hurriedly came to salute.

He had been listening to the news outside for a long time. He was worried, but who let him be the person in charge? He should be the last to go in when he went in, and naturally he should be the last to come out when he came out.

Xu Mingyi settled down with a smile on his face.

Everyone is here.

No less.

A yard full of servants saluted together.

No one asked how the result was. The general and the girl brought people back together. Do you need to ask other questions?

As I said long ago, we can't win a war without a general!

Oh, it seems to be rebellion - but rebellion is also war, all the same, the same!

The courtyard was noisy and cheerful.

As soon as Ali saluted, she took Xu Mingyi and sat down on the stone bench. She rubbed her shoulders: "girl, it must be hard these days. I'll rub it for you!"

Seeing this, the other servant girls hurriedly gathered around.

"The maid beat the girl's legs!"

A girl took out her handkerchief: "Oh, how dirty the stone stool is. Why don't you wipe it for the girl... Girl, get up..."

Ah Li whispered carelessly and frowned at the girl - how can this little hoof learn from her?

Xu Mingyi was stunned.

Is it rolled up?

Women and servants are not willing to fall behind - although they have stayed in the secret road for more than half a year, who is not a diligent person in his bones?

An old servant grabbing a broom is a wild sweep, which means a bit of revenge labor.

Looking at the broom that seemed to be dying in the next moment, Xu Mingyi trembled for it. I think it's necessary to break a few in the house today.

Yunbo also began to get up and said, "we have to give the old man and the girl a good reception tonight". The people in charge of the kitchen immediately stood up and walked out, and their sleeves had been quickly rolled up as they walked.

Yunbo said again, "if the lantern is broken, it needs to be replaced". Then someone asked to move the ladder and go out to buy. Several people ran fast in front. Yunbo hurriedly shouted behind: "come back, take the silver! Just run!"

Xu Mingyi, surrounded by a group of girls, couldn't help laughing.

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