Come on, Your Highness

In the dark summer night, the calm palace gate suddenly opened, and more than a dozen fast horses galloped out, scattered towards various roads, breaking the tranquility of the capital.

This kind of urgent move in the middle of the night has only appeared in times of emergency.

The cabinet ministers who hurriedly changed their court clothes and rushed to the palace in a carriage thought, could it be that the border is unstable and the Huns are coming?

That's right, King Zhenbei is old, and recently there was news that he was ill. If the Huns knew about it, they might attack aggressively.

Thinking of this, I can't help but feel worried. After all, fighting is a matter of consuming national power, and it has finally been stable for more than ten years.

At the entrance of the main hall of the Qing Dynasty, two young eunuchs were anxiously looking out. As soon as they saw the lantern approaching, they immediately went up to greet them and urged: "My lords, hurry up, the emperor is waiting for you inside."

This seems to be really urgent, and even the calling is avoided.

The ministers walked quickly into the Qingzheng Hall with the servants, only to see Emperor Tiangan sitting behind the imperial case with a gloomy face, and quickly knelt down to salute.

"The ministers are waiting to see the emperor."

Emperor Tiangan glanced at several cabinet ministers.

Eunuch Huang hurriedly said: "Your Majesty, Duke Wei's mansion is far away, I'm afraid it will take some time, it should be soon."

Even Wei Guogong called over, it can be seen that it is really a military matter, and the hearts of several ministers sank.

"Pingshen." Emperor Tiangan's cold voice sounded, and before they could stand still, he asked, "Did the Jiangdong Army send it?"

As soon as this remark came out, everyone was taken aback.

Koto?

Xie Ge frowned, and turned his gaze to other colleagues, who shook their heads, and he bowed and said: "Your Majesty, I have not seen any relevant papers."

Hearing this, Emperor Tiangan's jaw tensed immediately, and he moved his lips, with deep disappointment in his eyes.

The minister lowered his head and dared not look directly at Tian Yan, only Eunuch Huang knew the anxiety, worry, and fear in the emperor's heart.

If the Jiangdong Army did not play, it means that the King of England did not have time to mobilize troops.

Even though Eunuch Huang has been through the wind and rain, he can't help thinking about the worst, if something happens to the King of England...it's going to be the opposite of heaven!

These are veterans who have been with them for many years, and they have their own way of thinking about the emperor's emotions.

At this moment, the atmosphere is dignified and depressing, like the calm before the storm, and the next time it will be able to whip up a strong wind and howl, unleashing the wrath of thunder.

Major events in the world generally go through the cabinet first, and after screening the papers, the important ones are selected and sent to the emperor.

Of course, Emperor Tiangan has his own dark forces and well-informed sources, and it is possible to know it ahead of the cabinet.

Now that Jiangdong is mentioned, I have to think of King Ying, who went to control the water, to make the emperor lose his composure. I'm afraid that King Ying got into something.

Just military?This is strange, even if Xiao Honggui is the crown prince, he does not have the military power of the Tiger Talisman, nor does he have the right to join the army.

Unless...the order from the Ministry of War is issued, combined with the fact that Wei Guogong is the family of the King of England...

After all, Mr. Xie Ge had already been inclined secretly. Thinking of this, he couldn't help feeling a little flustered in his heart, but when he thought about it again, he felt something was wrong.

The King of England is not a man without measure, besides, He Xichao is by his side, why would he intervene in the Jiangdong Army for no reason, even if there is something really important, since he can communicate with Duke Wei, there is no reason to skip the emperor and act in secret, no matter how bad He Xichao is, he should follow Say hello to his teacher.

Thinking of this, Xie Ge raised his head and said: "Your Majesty, what trouble did His Royal Highness the King of England encounter in Jiangdong? It's just that the papers sent by the prefect of Jiangzhou are all as usual, and there may be some tricks in it."

Mr. Xie Ge is worthy of being the chief assistant of the cabinet, and he guessed the key in an instant.

Emperor Tiangan stood up, looked at the ministers and said: "I got the news that the King of England is trapped by the Lu family, and the situation is in crisis."

what?

The astonishment climbed up the faces of the ministers.

If the Lu family dares to treat the prince like this, they will die!

This is unbelievable. Didn't there be a note from Marquis Cheng En asking the emperor to marry Lu's daughter to the King of England?

King Ying's Zhezi also readily agreed, so why did he become trapped by the Lu family?

A cabinet minister was puzzled and said, "Your Majesty, is there any misunderstanding?"

In an instant, Emperor Tiangan's sharp eyes pierced him, and he shuddered subconsciously, when he heard the emperor say: "There is no misunderstanding, it is absolutely true."

So far, no one dared to ask any more questions.

Xie Ge's old heart sank again: "The king of Ying went to control the flood under the emperor's order, and the Marquis of Chengen dared to threaten him, it must be related to the flood in Kuiliang County."

Wang Ge said: "It seems that this is not a natural disaster, but a man-made disaster."

"Just why did the Lu family do this?"

"It's not for power, it's for money. Such a desperate risk always has a plan."

"Exactly. Over the years, wave after wave of people have been sent to control the water, but they have returned without success. They just strengthened the dam, but they can't find the reason. This is strange. Lu's family is in Luozi County, Naikui In the upper reaches of Liang County, if you do something, it won't be difficult." Another elder Hu Ge also analyzed.

"What Lord Hu said is right. The Lu family is the queen's family and has always been favored by the emperor. It is normal for Jiangzhou officials not to offend and whitewash the peace. If His Highness the King of England hadn't gone, I'm afraid the court would have been deceived even now!"

"The King of England has never been tempted by fame and fortune. Everything he does is out of his heart and will definitely be detrimental to the Lu family. Your Majesty, if this is the case, you must immediately send someone to investigate and rescue Your Highness!"

When you glanced at me and said a word, as if you had expected it, Emperor Tiangan laughed angrily.

But now he didn't have time to reprimand him, he was just worried that it would be too late to send someone now, so who should he send?

"Thank you, sir."

Xie Ge found out that no matter how calm Emperor Tiangan looked, he was actually flustered.

It was inevitable that the emperor would lose his mind, and he comforted him: "Your Majesty, if the King of England is trapped, it can be confirmed that the prefect of Jiangzhou and the Lu family are in collusion. But His Royal Highness is honorable after all. Officials, including the Lu family, will certainly not be able to escape the responsibility. The minister's understanding of Cheng Enhou must be based on appeasement and persuasion, coupled with monitoring and restricting his actions, and he will not take the method of killing and destroying the net unless it is absolutely necessary. That is the way to kill the nine clans Big crime! So the only way to rest easy is to tie His Highness to the same boat. The Emperor must have seen Cheng Enhou and His Highness’s son, and marrying his granddaughter to His Highness is one of the means, so I think His Highness will not be too big for the time being. danger."

"But at least ten days have passed since I was sent from Jiangdong to the capital. Hong'er has a resolute personality and has always been unwilling to join forces with others. I'm afraid he will do something stupid."

When Emperor Tiangan thought that as long as that silly boy thought it was right, he would stick to his neck and stick to it to the end. How could he be hypocritical?Besides, Cheng Enhou was very scheming, and he couldn't allow him to do more tricks. The marriage was only valid on the premise of Xiao Hong's promise!

Xie Ge didn't think Xiao Hong was so upright, let alone He Xichao, a ghost.

So he said: "Your Majesty, since Your Highness has already written the proposal for marriage, he must have some scruples in his heart, and he will try to delay the time as much as possible. Fortunately, Jiang Dong still doesn't know that the Emperor has already known about this matter, and Marquis Cheng En is waiting for the Emperor to give him a marriage. It is better to choose a clever person to go to Jiangdong to announce the decree, and then send an order to the Jiangdong army, and the inside and outside should cooperate to rescue His Highness."

Emperor Tiangan had this intention, so he nodded: "Xie Qing is right."

At this moment, a report came from the door: "Your Majesty, Duke Wei has arrived."

"Xuan."

Duke Wei's mansion was the furthest away. He got off the carriage and hurried to the main hall of the Qing Dynasty.

I am getting old, running out of breath, and my old life is about to be given.

"Old...old minister, see...your majesty..."

Just as he was about to kneel down, Emperor Tiangan waved his hand immediately: "Mianli, Duke Wei, I order you to immediately draft an order to order the Jiangdong Army to enter the city and cooperate with the imperial envoys inside and outside to rescue the King of England."

What, what?

Wei Guogong came late and didn't hear what was discussed before. Now he suddenly heard the order of Emperor Tiangan, and he was a little dazed for a while.

The elder Hu Ge next to him immediately explained to him in a low voice, and he finally understood, he also took a breath, and immediately knelt down to accept the order: "Yes, Your Majesty."

Xiao Hong is his grandson, and he is supporting his grandson He Xichao, Duke Wei is naturally more anxious than anyone else.

But he suddenly felt that something was wrong, and couldn't help but said: "Your Majesty, the old minister dared to ask, the transfer order from the Ministry of War needs to be signed by the cabinet center, and the emperor's decree can be issued before it can be issued. The news is easy to leak. Use the troop talisman to dispatch troops, which is faster and more concealed."

This made sense, and several cabinet ministers couldn't help but nodded.

Xie Ge originally wanted to mention it, but suddenly seeing Huang Gonggong's rather helpless look, his heart moved slightly.

I only heard Huang Gonggong say: "My lords, before the King of England left Beijing, the emperor had handed over the military amulet to him."

Since ancient times, the emperor who has been in power has absolute control over the military power, and he will not easily hand over the military talisman to others.

The King of England just went to treat the water, and the emperor sent a team of imperial guards to guard him. Unexpectedly, he secretly returned the military power to the Jiangdong Army. This kind of favor and trust is unheard of!

Although Jiangdong and below are guilty now, who would know in advance!

The ministers were astonished beyond words, even more astonishing than the predicament of the King of England.

Emperor Tiangan didn't think there was anything wrong, he just regretted that he didn't give enough, why should he secretly give the soldier talisman, he should have directly ordered the Jiangdong army to greet him at the gate of the city, and accompany Xiao Hong to control the water!

Obviously knowing that the flood in Kuiliang County is not easy, so many people died in the disaster, it is an extremely serious matter, why didn't I expect it!

Regret is really regret, but there is no time for him to think about it.

"The person who announced the edict..."

While everyone was thinking, suddenly Eunuch Huang raised his eyes and saw a little eunuch poking his head inside.

Eunuch Huang thought for a while and turned out of the inner hall. The little eunuch came up and whispered something in his ear, and then said: "Eunuch, the person has already been brought."

This news stunned Eunuch Huang for a while, before he said: "Let him wait, and the miscellaneous family will report to the emperor."

His footsteps were a little anxious, he didn't care about anything, turned around and entered the inner hall, and walked directly to Emperor Tiangan.

The conversation stopped, and Eunuch Huang whispered to the emperor: "Your Majesty, I found the Jiangdong Army messenger at the post."

In an instant, the emperor's captivating eyes were like frost, he scanned the cabinet ministers slowly, and said, "Bring it up."

A royal guard came in with a soldier, knelt down, and saluted: "The humble Jiangdong Guard General Huang Yan will personally guard the emperor, long live my emperor."

The moment the soldier declared his family name, a cabinet minister standing behind Wang Ge couldn't help shaking his body.

"Why did the Jiangdong Guards go to Beijing?"

"Reporting to the emperor, I am humbled by General Huang's order to send emergency military information."

Emperor Tiangan's eyes were cold and piercing, but his tone was extremely light: "What about the memorial? What about the military situation?"

"The humble post was handed over to the cabinet two days ago."

As soon as this remark came out, all the cabinet ministers knelt down one after another.

"Bang!" Emperor Tiangan slapped the imperial case heavily, staring at the minister below, "Okay, let's work together to deceive me! If Hong'er is not smart, trying to find ways to ask me for help, I'm afraid it will be I will also be killed by your Qili!"

This crime is really serious!

"Your Majesty, please calm down!" Xie Ge raised his head and pleaded guilty, "Your Majesty, please listen to this old minister. Since the Jiangdong Army really wanted it and it has been submitted to the cabinet, there are records of who has passed through the zhezi. It is the cabinet's dereliction of duty, which is irrefutable. But the most important thing now is His Royal Highness, the old minister begged, first figure out the situation in Jiangdong, and rescue the King first."

"The ministers and others are seconding, and the ministers are willing to accept the review at any time. Please the emperor put the king of England as the most important thing."

No matter how angry Emperor Tiangan was, he still had reason. Since the Jiangdong army really sent people, it can be seen that Xiao Hongzhen has transferred the army, which is at least good news.

His gaze was locked on the face of the Jiangdong soldier, and he asked, "How is Jiangdong? Is King Ying safe?"

The soldier replied: "Your Majesty, the person who came to deliver the tiger talisman and the imperial decree was a guard of the Forbidden Army. He came out of the city gate and came to the camp in disguise. However, the Lu family learned about it, so they were forced to go to the Lu family. The general received the order, and immediately dispatched his subordinates to go to Beijing, and at the same time assembled a large army to Jiangzhou City, waiting for the opportunity to rescue His Highness. Because the subordinates had no choice To go directly to the palace to meet the emperor, you can only pass the military orders through the cabinet. The situation is urgent, and the general told his subordinates to return to the emperor only after seeing the emperor, so they have been wandering around the station for the past two days."

As he spoke, he took out another notebook and letter from his pocket, and said: "The general was afraid that the notebook would be lost, so he made two copies, one for the cabinet, the other for his subordinates, and the third for His Royal Highness. Handwritten, let me present it to the emperor."

Eunuch Huang hurriedly fetched the memorial and the letter.

This time Emperor Tiangan directly tore open Xiao Hong's letter, took out a thin piece of letter paper inside, and opened it, and Xiao Hong's unique "Goo Climbing" characters appeared in front of his eyes.

The wording in this letter is Xiao Hong's unique vernacular tone, and it is impossible for ordinary people to learn it with that font.

To the emperor's relief, this was not a letter of distress, but a letter of thanks.

It is customary to start with a warm greeting, and then thank my dear father for trusting him so much, and gave him a military amulet in advance. As a son, Xiao Hong feels that his ability is limited, and now the situation has to dispatch the army to help.Because he knew that his father, who was far away in the capital, was beyond his reach, so he could only find a way to save himself.

As for how to save himself, Xiao Hong didn't write it down, maybe he hasn't thought of it yet.

It is not difficult to control the water, but it is very difficult to control the talents. Xiao Hong, who has never traveled far, suddenly encountered difficulties.

But he is confident that he can overcome everything, return to the capital with victory, and give his father a perfect answer.

The brat emphasized that the reward must be generous!

This cheerfulness made Emperor Tiangan's anxious heart calm down, as if Xiao Hong's deep and dangerous situation was in front of him, but he was still confident and calm, which made him very proud.

And General Huang's note was nothing else, it was to report to the King of England that he had sent someone to bring the imperial decree and tiger charms to dispatch troops, and he also expressed his determination to do his best to keep His Highness safe.

Emperor Tiangan put down the letter and memorial, and he thought about the last sentence in Xiao Hong's letter: The power of the Lu family has made Jiangzhou bow down and obey orders, and the officials in the court have their own eyes and ears, and they should be investigated and judged.

His anger rolled up again and again.

The most hateful thing about an emperor is that courtiers and officials protect each other and deceive him.

Even the army can hide the key points, and there is nothing that can't be done.

Is it time to rebel next time?

"Come here, put all the cabinet ministers in custody in the Si'an Palace, and order Dali Temple to thoroughly investigate who is having an affair with the Lu family, and let this book be secretly ignorant!"

Eunuch Huang responded heavily, and led the guards in after a while, took away even Mr. Xie Ge, and sent someone to inform the Minister of Dali Temple to seal off Wenyuan Pavilion and arrest relevant people, etc. , Severe interrogation.

After everyone was taken away, Wei Guogong looked at Emperor Tiangan and carefully called out: "Your Majesty."

Emperor Tiangan waved his hand: "Since Hong'er has dispatched troops, there is no need for Wei Guogong to bother, so you can go back."

"Your Majesty, Your Majesty the King of England has a good fortune, and you have the old minister's grandson to assist you. These two people have always been able to turn bad luck into good fortune. Please rest assured, Your Majesty, maybe in a few days, His Majesty will send someone to tell the good news." Duke Wei comforted him.

Emperor Tiangan let out a sigh of relief when he heard the words, closed his eyes, and nodded with a trace of tiredness in his expression: "By your auspicious words, let's go."

"My minister retire."

As soon as Wei Guogong left, Emperor Tiangan opened his eyes and said: "Let the Zuodu censor Xing Zhiyuan, and the deputy commander of the Forbidden Army have an audience."

This night is destined to be a sleepless night in the capital.

The gate of the palace was open all night, and the ministers came in and out, indicating that something big was going to happen.

Dali Temple led people to rush into Wenyuan Pavilion overnight, sealed up all the documents and scrolls, and arrested all officials and guards who had access to the memorials, and interrogated them one by one.

Then Zuodu Yushi Xing Zhiyuan was appointed as the imperial envoy to Jiangdong, led by the deputy commander of the imperial army to escort the imperial army, and also to meet Xiao Hong.