Bright Spring

... Within an hour, a team of people including Geng Hao and Lei Tian arrived outside the gate of Jingjiang Prince's Mansion and waited.

Before Jiangyin Marquis Wu Gao commanded the troops, Geng Hao did not have any military power.Because the old man felt that he had no combat experience and was afraid of ruining his business, he asked him to follow in the Chinese army to do some things like conveying military orders; at the same time, he increased his knowledge and practiced marching.

But now Geng Hao has transformed himself and immediately surpassed all the generals of the remnant army returning to the city, and he seems to have become the actual leader of this remnant army; because of the approval of the governor of Guangxi and other officials.

Those remnants of the cavalry had military generals, but they were all low-level generals; the governor Lei Tian didn't know anyone. In contrast, Lei Tian was more willing to believe in nobles with good backgrounds, such as Geng Hao... the famous founding hero Changxing Houzhi Grandson, son-in-law of Wu Gao, Marquis of Jiangyin!Although Marquis Changxing's family was ruined and Marquis Jiangyin surrendered to the rebels, in the eyes of officials, Geng Hao is still more reliable than ordinary military households with mud legs.

After waiting for a long time, a team of chariots and horses came out of the palace gatehouse.

At this time, Geng Hao heard Lei Tian say in a deep voice, "We have to go faster, so those carriages are a burden! But let's not say anything, after we leave the city, we will persuade Jingjiang at that time." People in the palace abandoned their chariots and rode on horses."

Geng Hao nodded hurriedly, cupped his fists and bowed.

Seeing that Xungui respected him so much, Lei Jian had a very appreciative look on his face.Although Geng Hao has lived like a bereaved dog for the past few years, seeing this situation, he couldn't help thinking: Nobility is nobility!

The chariots and horses approached the cavalry, and a civil servant in front came up to salute, and everyone exchanged a few words of greeting.

At this moment, the curtains of a luxurious carriage were pulled open, revealing the face of a young lady inside; looking in through the window, there was also a young boy wearing a dragon robe inside.It seems that the woman is one of King Jingjiang's wives, the Geng family, and the child is Zhu Zuojing, the eldest son of King Jingjiang.

"General Geng, I heard that the Marquis of Jiangyin was coerced by his soldiers and surrendered to the king. Please don't blame me if I asked something wrong. Why didn't you go with the Marquis of Jiangyin?" Geng asked softly, she seemed to be worried .

These noble ladies in the palace seldom leave the gate of the palace, so they must be relatively timid when they travel far.

When Geng Hao was asked suddenly, he immediately thought of his cousin Mu Zhen, her delicate and pretty face is so beautiful, her graceful figure is so seductive, her laughter is like a bell, like a fairy!

And before the King of Han appeared, the two of them were obviously a good match, and the good things they had decided in the previous generation, they also fell in love with each other as childhood sweethearts.Until that lustful person appeared, it completely destroyed everything.

Thinking of Mu Zhen being snatched away, and maybe even taking the initiative to throw herself into his arms and letting others caress her smooth and jade-white skin, Geng Hao's heart is bleeding.He couldn't help imagining that unbearable scene, Mu Zhen was panting under someone else, being ravaged wantonly by that strong man, she was not only shameless but also intoxicated by it!Thinking of how nice his cousin's voice was, but what he uttered were dirty words, at this moment Geng Hao's heart was full of mixed feelings, and he was really angry.

He not only hated King Han, but also Mu Zhen; he was so kind to Mu Zhen, but what he got was betrayal!Betrayal is really the sharpest sword that hurts people the most.

At this moment, Geng Hao hated all the women, secretly calling them all sluts!As the sage said, only women and villains are difficult to raise.

For such an enemy, Geng Hao couldn't kneel down. Whenever he thought of the scene of surrender, the shame in his heart would go deep into his bone marrow.So how could he surrender to the King of Han?

But he didn't have to tell those old things.Geng Hao held his breath, and cupped his fists and said: "Returning to Madam, although my grandfather was a Marquis of Changxing who was good at fighting, but I have read the books of sages since I was a child, and understand the righteousness of loyalty and filial piety. In the world, loyalty to the emperor is the highest, and loyal ministers are the highest People, how can I disregard the righteousness because of personal feelings?"

"Good!" Geng couldn't help but praised, "General Geng was born in a noble family, well-educated, well-versed in both civil and military affairs, and he is also a good-looking talent. He is really a good minister of the sage, and the country is very lucky!"

Although he knew that the lady was only talking good things, Geng Hao was still very comfortable hearing it, and he immediately said courteously: "Madam is too famous. Don't worry, I will swear to the death to protect the lady and the prince, and live up to Jingjiang." King's trust."

Madam Geng nodded approvingly, and gently lowered the curtain.

Lei Tiao then ordered: "It's not too late, let's go!"

Chapter 489

Lei Tian, ​​Geng Hao and others escorted King Jingjiang's wife and prince out from the north gate of Fucheng.They planned to go north to Huguang to serve as the political envoy, and after seeing General Zhang Fu of the Pinghan Dynasty and reporting the situation in Guangxi, they went to the capital.

The Beijing officials have gone, and the attitude of the officials of the Guangxi Sansi Yamen has obviously begun to change.Those who are interested can feel this change from the details such as titles. In the past, everyone called "rebel king" and "rebel army". Army people...

In late August, the Hanwang Middle Route Army took the lead in arriving at the south gate of Guilin Mansion.

Humanity is that Guilin's landscape is the best in the world, and it really lives up to its reputation.Even near the largest city of Guangxi's chief envoy, you can see green mountains and green water on all sides.

The clear autumn sky is extraordinarily clear with white clouds floating in the air.The quaint city towers, pavilions, and pagodas are integrated with the beautiful natural scenery, as if there is no sign of carving; it seems that such a landscape should naturally match such an oriental classical architecture and culture.

The city gate of Fucheng, which had already been under martial law, slowly opened amidst the heavy and unpleasant "creaking" sound of wood rubbing|rubbing.There were bursts of cheers from the army crowd outside the city.

Zhu Gaoxu was sitting on the horseback, looking at the city gate, a smile gradually appeared on his tanned face.

The great cause has not yet been successful, and the faint pressure is still hidden in his heart, but Zhu Gaoxu undoubtedly believes that the goal in front of him has been completed perfectly!There may be endless things to do in life, why not let yourself breathe a little when you have finished one of the steps?

The personal soldiers rode finely to open the way, and the banner of the king of Han began to march towards the gate of the city.Zhu Gaoxu was wearing heavy armor and followed closely behind.

Many officials walked out of the city gate and came forward to greet him.After the cavalry in front had passed, Zhu Gaoxu rode his horse to the side of the road, got off his horse, and said to the officials who bowed and stood by the roadside: "This king is Zhu Gaoxu."

The few red-robed officials in front of them looked at each other for a moment, and were about to kneel down and salute.With sharp eyes and quick hands, Zhu Gaoxu stepped forward and grabbed an official's forearm, saying, "Wait a minute!"

The officials stopped temporarily, looking at Zhu Gaoxu with fearful and complicated eyes.

Zhu Gaoxu said: "The Emperor Taizu of the Ming Dynasty is my grandfather, but I am not the emperor, so I cannot overstep the rules. I am not a conqueror either, this world belongs to the Ming Dynasty."

He paused for a while, and said in a very friendly tone, "My colleagues, you don't have to give in. You are still officials of the Ming Dynasty, but you have re-examined the truth and resolutely turned to the light. It is really gratifying! And because you love the people like your sons, and take the people as your Seriously, I don’t want this beautiful Guilin to suffer from military disasters, this is a commendable virtue!”

Everyone heard this, and the heavy atmosphere gradually began to fade for a while.Finally a red-robed official shouted: "His Royal Highness the King of Han is wise and powerful, and understands the situation. The country is lucky and the people are blessed!"

In an instant, everyone echoed, "Han Wang Wende martial arts, benevolence and righteousness are unparalleled, the officials regret not being able to vote for it as soon as possible..." "The officials are always looking forward to the teacher of justice, today the King of Han finally came to the house, colleagues Dare to open the city to welcome..."

When Zhu Gaoxu heard so many compliments, his face was dying of laughter.Wang Bin, Hou Hai and others beside him also had smiles on their faces.

"Oh, I don't dare to do it, I don't dare to do it." Zhu Gaoxu clasped his fists back and said, "In a while, the officials of the governor of the Han Dynasty will release the Announcement for the People, and your colleagues will ask the Yamen to help post and notify the officials and the people. ; Let everyone perform their own duties and handle their own affairs with peace of mind."

Everyone praised again, saying that the people in the city are lucky.

Zhu Gaoxu suddenly asked: "Where is my nephew King Jingjiang?"

An official cupped his hands and said, "Return to His Highness the King of Han, who is wise, fierce, victorious, benevolent, righteous, and virtuous. I ask that King Jingjiang is ill and cannot make the trip. I order the officials to plead guilty to His Highness the King of Han."

"Understood." Zhu Gaoxu waved his hand, "Let's go to the city together!"

So the army entered the city, and soon the gongs and drums began to be played on the streets.After the whip was sounded, some people on the city tower read articles praising meritorious deeds.

The officials of the third division have already prepared a beautiful garden mansion for the King of Han near Fuqian Street.Zhu Gaoxu didn't pick and choose, and immediately decided to use it as the camp of the King of Han's Mansion; he waited for the guards to check, and then went straight to live in...

Except for a few border vassals, most local vassals have no real power and cannot interfere in the military and political affairs of the government; but a figure like King Jingjiang has a great reputation in Guangdong and Guangxi, and his attitude is still very important.

After Zhu Gaoxu arrived at the camp, he found that many things in the mansion had not been taken away, probably because the officials of Guilin Mansion were in a hurry when preparing the house.Zhu Gaoxu was also polite, and asked someone to break open the warehouse to take a piece of ginseng, and then sent Hou Hai as an envoy to Jingjiang Prince's Mansion to treat the disease with a gift of ginseng.

Hou Hai came back in the afternoon, and he met Zhu Gaoxu alone in the study in the front yard.

Hou Hai reported: "Your Majesty, the King of Jingjiang is really sick! When the officials were allowed to see him, he saw that his seal was black, his complexion was pale and bloodless, and he looked decayed. Pretending to be sick. The next official asked the doctor in the palace, and they all said that King Jingjiang was ill a few months ago, and everyone in the palace can testify that he has been ill for a long time."

Zhu Gaoxu nodded after hearing this: "It's better not to pretend to be sick."

Hou Hai said again: "When the King of Jingjiang met, he said that he had no intention of making things difficult for his uncle, the King of Han. If there is anything useful in the Guilin mansion, he just ordered him to do so. He also asked the lower official to come back and bring a message. He wanted to invite you to the king's mansion. A story."

The more Zhu Gaoxu listened, the more satisfied he became.He had spent a long time on the battlefield, but in the last few days, he felt that everything was going well for the time being.

"However..." Hou Hai took two steps forward, bowed and said, "I heard that King Jingjiang had a second son, so I asked a spy from Beisi in Guilin Mansion to inquire. It turns out that King Jingjiang sent the eldest son away in advance. , only the second son is still in the palace."

Zhu Gaoxu had a dazed expression, and made a "hmm..." voice.He stood up from the chair, paced around the room for a while, and walked to the door, because he was looking for breath, it was all his family members. "Zhu Gaoxu said calmly. The man in front of him looks older than Zhu Gaoxu, and his actual age seems to be a little older, but he is still a junior in terms of seniority.

Zhu Gaoxu said again: "Actually, our uncle and nephew have met."

"Ah?" King Jingjiang obviously forgot.

Zhu Gaoxu said: "At the end of the Hongwu period, my nephew was ordered by the Emperor Taizu to travel around and visit relatives in various vassal states. He once went to Beiping. But at that time, it was mainly my father who came to receive you. You may not remember me."