Your Majesty will suffer

Since the founding of Jin State, it has been intentional to imitate the Central Plains. Although Linhuang Mansion is located in the northern fortress, it has a vast territory. From the imperial city to the streets and private houses, the layout and construction are not much different from those in the southern land; Lord Jin believed in Buddhism for generations, and there are many large and small temples inside and outside the city. It is said that the Buddha bone relics brought back by Jin Guotai/ancestor from Tianzhu were enshrined in the Tianning Pagoda of Wenxiong Temple in the south of the city!As soon as you enter the city gate, you can see this with your eyes!It is rumored that this is the first pagoda in the Northern Dynasty, so it should be true. From a distance, it is located in the Central Plains, and there are very few people who can stand shoulder to shoulder with it.

Driving in the busy city, looking closely at the surroundings, it seems normal that the Sadan people in Hanfu but with bearded hair shuttle back and forth with the Han people in Hufu, but in the eyes of Yue Ling, it is indescribably weird. Just like the towering pagoda outside the Great Wall, it teaches people to daydream.

Yue Ling's return to the north this time was not widely known to the foreign courts, so all red tape was not used, and he was only received according to the usual protocol for envoys.That night, he stayed in the post house, and only waited for Yang Zhen to enter the court tomorrow to hand in the letter of credence, and then discuss it later.

Although I said that since I came, I should rest in peace, but the journey was tiring, and I couldn't rest until late at night. After thinking about it, I called Yang Zhen for a secret talk.

After experiencing the ups and downs in Anzhou City before, Yue Ling's current concern is Shulu Qi, Prime Minister of the North!Since he intends to obstruct the peace talks, and the previous plan failed, it is inevitable that he will resort to other methods. After all, Linhuang Mansion is under his influence, and what is the current situation in the palace, does Zong Min know that he has arrived, and when will we see each other? All unknown!Because how can the heart be stable?

Yang Zhen said with relief: "Fortunately, in the Northern Dynasty, there was still the Prime Minister of the South, and Xiao Duo was his disciple. He was not only serving as a messenger, but also having a heart-to-heart relationship with his ministers. Naturally, he dare not neglect this matter! He has promised that he will try to do it tonight. Spread the news of His Majesty's arrival to the palace!"

Hearing this, Yue Ling felt a little relieved, nodded and said: "That's good." Then he turned around and thought about it, and then revealed a worried look: "It's just that you are going to go to the pilgrimage tomorrow, do you have any ideas? In case the Northern Prime Minister is in trouble, how should Qing deal with it?"

Yang Zhendao: "I think that since Lord Jin sincerely invites His Majesty, there is no way to let Prime Minister Bei cover the sky with one hand! Tomorrow, when I enter the palace, I should test Lord Jin's intentions first, and the priority should be to facilitate the meeting between Your Majesty and Lord Jin! In fact, my minister Right now, I am thinking, if your Majesty wants to see Lord Jin, where, when, and who should accompany him?"

Yue Ling smiled wryly: "It doesn't matter whether I can't help it or not, I'll take a step back, even if I can, but now we are under the roof of others, when and where we meet, what difference does it make?"

Yang Zhen was startled, before he could say anything, he heard Zhaoming's voice from outside and said: "Officials, someone from Jin Palace has arrived!"

Yang Zhen went out and asked Zhaoming, "Does the senior official know whether the envoy has brought oral orders or imperial edicts?"

Zhaoming raised his head to signal behind him, and said lightly: "The envoy has arrived, the bachelor should ask him himself!"

Yang Zhen was startled, turned around, and saw a person walking quickly, surrounded by several attendants dressed as internal officials!I couldn't help being surprised: Why did he come in person on this snowy night?Before he could think about it, he hurriedly bowed down!

But someone came over with a cheerful laugh and said, "Scholar Yang, it took you some time to come and go, so I'll have to wait!"

Yang Zhen replied with a smile: "I didn't delay on purpose, it's just that the Tianxue road is difficult to travel, and there are some encounters on the way..."

Before the words fell, I heard Run Ya's voice and said: "You invited me to the north, but you didn't know that there was banditry in Anzhou? Teach me to be trapped there for many days! Now you haven't said that you are ineffective in suppressing bandits and poor in hospitality. You But you still think I'm late, what's the reason?"

Zong Min followed the reputation, and the man who had been away for a long time had appeared in front of the door at some time, dressed in white clothes, which was better than the snowflakes falling outside, and the gaze he cast on him was half lazy and half boring, but his words were ironic .

Yang Zhen raised his sleeve and wiped the light sweat from his forehead: Your Majesty, who was still looking worried just now, why did he suddenly change his face now?Anzhou's predicament, the inside story is delicate, if I bring it up now, is it to embarrass Lord Jin?It should be known that this is under the feet of his Jin people. If Lord Jin is offended, it will be the safety of his monarch and ministers at that time. . .However, the aftermath was not as he feared!

Zong Min didn't seem to care about Yu Yueling's censure, or because he knew the details of Yu Anzhou's matter, he felt ashamed, so he cupped his hands and said, "This matter is my etiquette." It's not a week, I hope brother forgive me!"

Yang Zhen breathed a sigh of relief when he heard the words, but he still had one question: this is the end of the matter, so does the matter of entering the court and handing over the certificate of credentials have to be carried out tomorrow?

Even though the place of the post house is not spacious, it does not teach a group of people to always stand in front of the door and talk!Yang Zhen therefore played and said: "Since your Majesty is here, let's go in and discuss!"

Yue Ling also nodded.

But Zong Min said: "This place is narrow, since my brother is here, how can I stay here? You and I will go back to the palace tonight, and let me hold a banquet to cleanse the dust for my brother!"

As soon as this remark came out, not only did Yang Zhen and Zhao Ming feel at a loss, but even Yue Ling was somewhat unexpected and hesitated for a while.

However, Zong Min has made up his mind and can't discuss it separately. He came up and pulled Yue Ling and left!After suffering Yang Zhen and Zhao Ming chased after him, saying "Your Majesty stay behind", but it was useless.On the contrary, this movement provoked Li Han and other guards, and they are ready to fight!And Jin Gong's guards were not to be outdone, they all drew their swords out of their sheaths for a while, facing each other with swords and guns.It's so good, the two armies have not started the battle in Youyun, but they will face each other in the posthouse in the capital of the Kingdom of Jin!

Seeing this, Zong Min smiled wryly and said, "Brother came back to the north, I thought I was willing to open up my heart and talk, but seeing the situation, I am still wary of my brother!"

But when Yue Ling heard this, he instantly woke up: If you come, you will be at ease, what's more, if you don't enter the tiger's den, how can you get a tiger's cub!Since I am willing to take a big risk and come here, is it because of this small step of retreat that my success falls short? !

Sui said: "Your brother is overthinking. If I have other thoughts, I will not come this time. It's just that it's late at night, and the inconvenience is more of a disturbance. However, since my brother is so kind, I can't let the foolish brother push me away." It’s over! It’s up to the guest to follow the master.”

Seeing Jin Gong's chariots and horses gradually disappearing into the night, Li Han shook the sword in his hand, gritted his teeth and said, "Scholar Yang, it's too late to regret it now, but I will lead people to chase after you give the order!"

In the dense night snow, the person beside him seemed to be a stone sculpture, standing quietly.After a while, Fang said: "Everyone has been traveling for days, and it's been hard work. Go back and rest earlier."

Li Han slapped the hilt of the sword fiercely with his palm, but he had no choice but to wander in front of the door like a trapped beast, but seeing that Yang Zhen really didn't turn his head back in, he could only move back step by step with great reluctance. in the hall.

This night, although he was ordered to rest early, everyone in the posthouse was doomed to sleepless.

Sitting at night holding candles, time seems to pass slowly.Finally, there was the sound of the third watch drum in the distance, and Yang Zhen seemed to feel that the whole night had passed!He got up and opened the window, and saw that the snow was light. It seemed that Li Hang had expected it well. Tomorrow, it might be snowing and the weather would be fine!Speaking of which, the weather in the northern country is really unpredictable.

Speaking of which, this place is only a short distance away from the Jin Palace, but in the deep night, even if you look far away, you can't even see the outline of a palace corner.The surroundings were always silent, and I listened to him for half a night, but I didn't hear the sound of the long-awaited return.Yang Zhen paced back and forth, raising eyebrows and sighing: I must be looking forward to not returning to Shengjia tonight.

There was a sudden sound of heavy footsteps outside the door, shaking the night into an uneasy state.Immediately, a voice called out: "Scholar Yang, have you rested?" It was Li Hang!

Yang Zhen opened the door, and saw Li Hang's scorched face, but he didn't intend to enter, standing in front of the door and said: "Scholar Yang, I haven't returned yet, look..."

Yang Zhen said indifferently: "Coach Li, the night is long and cold, and I don't want to sleep, why don't you and I play two games of chess?"

Li Hang heard that he was about to jump up.

Yang Zhen smiled slightly: "There is an order before I go up, we will rest on our own, and there is no need to wait for the driver! Has Coach Li forgotten?"

How could Li Hang forget?However, thinking about the situation at that time, Shang could not help himself, so what is the basis for saying this? !

Yang Zhen said: "Then what should you do?"

Li Hang said: "Since the bachelor has friendship with Nan Xiang, why don't you go to the mansion to find out? Otherwise, I will lead all the guards to wait in front of the palace!"

Yang Zhen said indifferently: "It's three o'clock, is Nan Xiang still waiting for me to see you? Besides, what if we see you?"

Li Hang was taken aback.

Yang Zhen went on to say: "Coach Li taught loyalty to the emperor, but at this moment, even if you take someone to the gate of Jin Palace, what's the use? Can you rescue the superior? Besides, there is no need for the superior to wait for me to go." Help, if you act rashly now, you may end up being mediocre! And if something bad happens, you and I will be sinners."

Although Li Hang is a warrior, he keeps his details in his coarseness. Hearing his words now, his heart gradually calmed down. After thinking about it carefully, he felt that his words were not unreasonable: at this moment, the palace gate is over early, whoever is in charge? It's useless for people to go, but if you easily bring your guards to go, it will make people suspicious.Besides, this time when he entered Jin as escort, there were no more than a few dozen generals accompanying him to protect him.It's just that he is still not sure, and said: "However, is it really all right for Shengjia to stay in Jin Palace all night?"

Yang Zhen stroked his beard: "If Lord Jin intends to harm you, we may not be able to reach Linhuang Mansion safely."

Li Hang nodded: "That's true! I just saw Master Jin coming, and he seems to be familiar with the previous morning. Could there be a story in it?"

Yang Zhen said inexplicably: "You and I are not the only ones who keep old people here!" After saying that, he turned sideways and made way with him: "The third watch is over, and I don't feel sleepy. You and I still have to learn from each other Let's go."

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