Wolf Dysprosium

On the eve of the Hungry Ghost Festival, Cen Rong brought an oral order from Emperor Renzheng.

Jin Yan followed him into the palace, only to find out that Emperor Renzheng's condition was repeated. Since the beginning of this year, the heart and mouth pains have often occurred, sometimes after meals, and sometimes in the morning.Some imperial doctors said that the lung yin was insufficient, and some said that the liver and spleen were stagnant and hot. Many acupuncture and medicine methods were used, but there was no effect.The most prestigious imperial physician in the palace once told Cen Rong cryptically that whether it was stagnant heat or cloudy cold, it all depended on one's middle Qi to maintain stability, but Emperor Renzheng was old, so it might be difficult.

Jin Yan couldn't tell what it was like in his heart.He took Chen Shuang to find Ji Chunming for drinks every day these days. He originally planned to create a chance for Chen Shuang and Second Sister Yao to meet, but Chen Shuang refused to go. The three men were drinking in the courtyard. The crowd crouched on top of the wall for protection.Ji Chunming talked about a lot of affairs in the court, most of which were his complaints about being the Minister of the Ministry of Punishment, but he was not stupid, and gradually discovered a new flavor in his contacts with the other five ministers.

Ji Chunming was not from Grand Master Liang, nor from Cen Rong, and he had never even appeared in the list of candidates proposed by the courtiers.When Emperor Renzheng appointed him, many people in the court had never even seen Ji Chunming.

In other words, Ji Chunming is actually a man of Emperor Renzheng.

This situation is completely different from what Jin Yan and Cen Rong speculated.Originally, Cen Rong controlled the Ministry of Officials and the Ministry of Rites, Liang Anchong controlled the Ministry of Punishment and the Ministry of Industry, and Emperor Renzheng always controlled the Ministry of War and the Ministry of Households.Cen Rong pulled Sheng Keliang down because he wanted to push his own people to fill him up, but Emperor Renzheng didn't choose anyone, but chose Ji Chunming instead.

Now that Emperor Renzheng actually controls the Ministry of Punishment, Ministry of War and Ministry of Households, Cen Rong's power has not changed at all.

Jin Yan understood more and more why Cen Rong was so nervous about Dingshanyan.He didn't really get what he was fighting for.

And whoever Emperor Renzheng appointed as the prince meant that he would hand over the power to whom.Ordering Yingqi to gallop thousands of miles just to recall Cen Zin and meet him, this attitude already speaks volumes.

Cen Rong is of course still Emperor Renzheng's favorite prince, but once Cen Jin returns to Beijing, the situation may change again.

After hearing all this, Jin Yan had only one thought in his mind: Both Cen Rong and Liang Anchong wanted to stir up the muddy waters in the court, but Emperor Renzheng held great power, and he was the one who really called the wind and rain.

After entering the palace gate, it was still Eunuch Yang who was closest to Emperor Renzheng to greet him.Eunuch Yang greeted Cen Rong first, and when he faced Jin Yan, tears gradually appeared in his old eyes: "Little General, long time no see, you have grown up!"

Jin Yan greeted him.He saw a lot of eunuchs in the palace, but this Eunuch Yang of Yang Zhiyuan was indeed a very kind person to him.Eunuch Yang held Jin Yan's hand, looked him up and down, and couldn't help sighing: "Like, really like! Eyebrows and eyes are like Shunyi Empress Concubine, but this air of standing proudly facing the wind is just like General Zhongzhao!"

He led Cen Rong and Jin Yan all the way through the vermilion palace corridor and the palace gate covered with copper nails, and entered the palace garden with twists and turns.Cen Rong was blocked by Eunuch Yang, and Jin Yan walked straight into the palace garden.

Walking through a place that was still somewhat familiar in his memory, he remembered that there was a camellia planted here. The color of the flower was bright red, and it was lined with snow and frost in winter, which was particularly stunning.

The camellia was later burned by Cen Rong, and now a small pavilion has been built next to the former site of the camellia tree, and the white-haired Emperor Renzheng is sitting in the pavilion.Jin Ye was taken aback: He didn't expect that after only two years, the emperor would be so old!

Emperor Renzheng saw Jin Yan from a distance, and without waiting for the eunuch to notify him, he waved directly at Jin Yan: "Ziwang, come quickly."

There are tea and cakes in the pavilion, which are Jin Yan's favorite things.He sighed slightly in his heart.Halfway through a game of remnants of chess on the stone table, Emperor Renzheng greeted Jin Yan to continue the game, with a friendly and casual tone, as if they had just parted ways yesterday.

The chess game is basically settled, but there is still vitality in the corner.Jin Yan thought for a moment, then dropped Bai Zi.Heizi eats a piece of land from Baizi, but the trapped Baizi opens up a new path.

"How is Xie Yuanzhi recently?" Emperor Renzheng asked suddenly.

On the second day after Jin Yan returned to Beijing, he went to visit his teacher and brought Ji Chunming there.Ji Chunming was not Xie Yuanzhi's student, but he admired Xie Yuanzhi very much, and he couldn't speak well in front of the old man, which made Xie Yuanzhi and his wife overjoyed.

Emperor Renzheng was very moved when he learned that Xie Yuanzhi was in good health.Xie Yuanzhi is his mentor, although the relationship is not good, but they often miss each other. Looking at the situation of the two of them now, it is because he is still young that he has suffered more.

"When did you first enter the palace to see me?" Emperor Renzheng asked again.

Jin Yan will always remember that day firmly.His mother and he were recalled from Fenghu City, and they brought him into the palace to meet the Queen Mother the next day.The Cixuan Hall where the Empress Dowager lived was majestic and majestic. Jin Yan, who had never seen such a building and palace style, was so nervous that he grabbed his mother's hand and stumbled as he walked, not daring to say a word.

In the Hall of Cixuan, apart from the Queen Mother, there is also a middle-aged man in yellow robes, with a dignified and dignified demeanor, who calls "Eight Sister" when he calls his mother.His mother led him to the yellow-robed man, taught him to shout "Long live the emperor", and handed his little hand into the middle-aged man's.After some muddle-headed greetings, Jin Yan was rewarded.He was not interested in those gold, silver and jewels, and the pen, ink, paper and inkstone made him even more upset, and he sat in his mother's arms drowsily.Fortunately, some older brothers and sisters came in and led him to play in the garden outside the house.

After all, Jin Yan was young, and in Fenghu City, he often played with his brothers and sisters whom he didn't know. At that time, seeing everyone's affectionate and happy attitude, he happily followed them.They fluttered butterflies and climbed trees in the palace garden, and ran around on small stone bridges, making the palace eunuch anxious and frightened.Halfway through the game, a few older princes walked outside.

When the leader saw Jin Yan's unfamiliar face, he immediately strode over and pinched his face: "Where is this child carved in powder and jade? How come I have never seen it before?"

Knowing that he is Jin Yan, the prince smiled even more happily: "I am your third cousin, you can call me brother."

Without knowing it, Jin Yan went in and called out "Brother".Cen Rong smiled immediately, looking very happy.

When Cen Rong left, Eunuch Yang came to find him, and when he learned that Jin Yan called his elder brother, he broke out in a cold sweat: "It's absolutely impossible!"

After being taught a lesson, Jin Yan was taken by Yang Zhiyuan to eat fruit snacks, and when he turned around, he saw a young man who was about the same size as Cen Rong standing under a tree beside him.The tree is lush and lush, but it is not like an ordinary big tree. There are layers of buds, and a little bit of fiery red appears from the tip.The boy grabbed a butterfly from a leaf and let it fly away.

"Who are you?" Jin Yan asked.

"I'm Cen Jin." The boy said, "Don't talk to me, you'll cause trouble."

Jin Yan dared not speak anymore.There were two cheese lion candies on the small tray in his hand, and he handed it to Cen Jin timidly.Cen Jin looked around before he dared to pick up one and eat it.

Jin Yan watched with his mouth shut as he loosened the soil with a small shovel, and wondered if this man was a gardener in the palace?When Cen Jin finished packing, he turned his head and left without saying hello to Jin Yan.Halfway there, he turned around and ran back with small steps, whispering: "This tree is not beautiful now, it is only beautiful in spring." Cen Jin said, "There will be snow in early spring, and it will bloom. Remember to come and have a look."

Now that the flowers and trees have disappeared, Jin Yan still remembers the scorched earth at that time.Now even the scorched earth is gone, only the majestic appearance of the tea tree remains in his memory.The tea tree is tall and its root system is deeply buried. It is very hard to take root and bloom in this unsuitable climate.When it is not blooming, it is ordinary and quiet, and when it is blooming, the tree is full of flower cups. It is a thrilling flaming red, with golden stamens and vermilion flowers, and the youth is burning.

Emperor Renzheng suddenly said: "There used to be a tea tree here, do you still remember?"

Jin Yan nodded.Emperor Renzheng told him that the tea tree was planted by his grandmother whom he had never seen before.

On this day, Emperor Renzheng was especially talkative, talking about old things.His memories, Jin Ye's memories, and even the Mid-Autumn Lantern Festival in a certain year, Jin Ye was frightened and cried when Cen Rong used a ghost mask. Let's watch the countless rising sky lanterns in the night sky of Liangjing City.

Every detail is the past.

Jin Yan knew that Emperor Renzheng didn't see him to apologize, let alone rehabilitate Jin Mingzhao.The old man just met the son of the old man and picked up some memories of himself.

When parting, Emperor Renzheng walked down the small pavilion with him, and suddenly said, "Ziwang, let me see your hand."

Jin Yan stretched out his arm, Emperor Renzheng rolled up his sleeve, and saw the slave mark on his left arm.The old man's eyes flickered, and he said after a long time, "You have suffered."

Jin Yan couldn't help asking: "Your Majesty, compared with me, my father, mother and sister, as well as members of the Jin family, have been wronged more. Do you really believe that my father would abandon the city and flee in fear of war?"

Emperor Renzheng looked at the flowers, plants and trees in the palace garden, and asked him, "Ziwang, what do you think this palace garden is so exquisite and beautiful?"

Jin Yan shut up and didn't answer.

"The reason is that flowers have their places to go, trees have their places, and flowing water and hills have their own arrangements." Emperor Renzheng said calmly, "everything, every thing, has its own place, and it is only by restraining each other that a balance can be achieved."

Jin Yan still didn't make a sound, just looked at him.Emperor Renzheng didn't look Jin Yan directly in the eyes, and continued: "The most difficult thing to be a king is the word Heng. As long as you can keep the balance, you will have a peaceful country and a peaceful people. You lost your sense of proportion and broke your balance... Ziwang, I know you are a smart person."

Emperor Renzheng slowly poured a cup of tea under the pavilion, facing northwest, and remained silent for a long time.

Following Eunuch Yang all the way to the palace gate, Cen Rong has been waiting there.He asked what Emperor Renzheng had said to Jin Yan, Jin Yan thought for a while, and replied, "Let me remind you, don't go too far, and don't be impatient. In this situation, the officials have their own measure."

Cen Rong followed him into the car: "What did I do too far?"

Jin Yan: "Dingshan Weir."

Cen Rong shut up.

Jin Yan: "The officials want to seize power from Liang Anchong, but Liang Anchong's roots are deeply buried. This is not something that happened overnight. Now that Sheng Keliang has stepped down, the officials took this opportunity to place Ji Chunming in the Ministry of Punishment. He appreciates you in his heart. You did the right thing. But you were too eager to bring down the Shangshu of the Ministry of Industry."

Cen Rong looked at him with some grievances in his eyes.

Jin Yan said again: "I know why you are anxious. But being anxious is of no avail. The officials feel sorry for Cen Jin now because they always associate Cen Jin with the former prince."

Cen Rong sighed: "Okay, I got it."

There was silence in the car.In fact, Jin Yan still had something to say.Emperor Renzheng emphasized the role of "weight" to him, which actually explained why he could not thoroughly investigate Jin Mingzhao's death.The death of Jin Mingzhao is related to Liang Anchong and the military affairs of the Northwest. Once an investigation is opened, the Northwest Army will be in turmoil.At this time, the Jinqiang army is eyeing it, it is really not the best time.

Jin Yan understood the words he kept in his heart.But if you understand it, you understand it, Jin Yan can't forgive at all.Today's meeting just made him realize more clearly that Emperor Renzheng had no intention of rehabilitating his father and the Jin family.

At this time, Cen Rong suddenly heard: "Fortunately, you are by my side. I have many difficulties and anxieties, and I can't speak to others, I can only speak to you."

Jin Yan remained silent.Cen Rong held his hand: "You will help me, won't you? Cen Jin has Liang Anchong, and I only have you, Jin Yan. I will listen to you more in the future."

Jin Yan: "You will do what you say."

Cen Rong smiled and said: "Of course. If there is a breach of contract, I will be disposed of by you." He laughed a few more words, and his face slowly sank: "Today Zhongyuan, count the time, and the fifth brother should also set off."

When the car arrived at Jin Yan's mansion, Cen Rong got out of the car first, thought for a while and said, "I'll accompany you to the sacrifice."

Jin Yan did not refuse.He still needs to rely on Cen Rong in Liang Jing, and he has to accept this kind gesture.

The tomb of Jin Mingzhao's clothes was full of sacrificial objects, and the people of Liang Jing came in an endless stream.Looking at the tomb of clothes and crowns from a distance, Jin Yan thought in a daze and sorrow that this day is the time when the lonely souls of the ancestors return to the world temporarily.I don't know if my father's soul is wandering in Liang Jing, or in Baique Pass outside Fenghu City?

What he didn't expect was that the same question was lingering in He Lansone's mind at this very moment.

He Lansone, who was leading Fei Xiao, was waiting outside the gate of Fenghu City to pick him up from Cen Jin and Ning Yuancheng.He saw countless people burning paper money outside the city and knelt down in the direction of Baiqueguan to worship. After asking, he found out that today is the Han Chinese Ghost Festival, and these people came to worship the soldiers who died in war.

"... Is there a place to worship General Zhongzhao?" He Lansone asked.

The guarding soldier was taken aback: "You barbarians also know about General Zhongzhao?"

"Who doesn't know the name of General Zhongzhao?" He Lansone said, "I know his son, and I want to burn some papers for him."

The soldier sighed: "You don't look like a barbarian. General Jin was sacrificed at Baiqueguan, just go in the direction of Baiqueguan."

He Lansone didn't understand the etiquette of these sacrificial sweeps, so he bought some paper money and burned it like others, muttering in his mouth: "General Jin, if you hear me, please bless me for a smooth journey to arrive here." Liang Jing. Bless me to find Jin Yan, bless him not to be angry with me, and listen to me well. Bless him to be safe, and bless him to be happy."

Perhaps it was because of the strange words he said, or because his hair color, skin color and eye color were different from others, He Lansone looked up after worshiping, and found that there were people around him looking at him strangely.

Without fear, he stared back.The woman immediately bowed her head and shrank her shoulders, not daring to look any further.

Cen Jin and Ning Yuancheng were very happy to see He Lansone. They took him into Fenghu City and kept asking him what happened after he returned to Xuelang Mountain.

Balonger naturally stayed at Blood Wolf Mountain, he was not willing to come to Dayu at all.Yuan Sang quarreled with people in the Nushan tribe every day. She didn't want to stay and be the leader of the tribe. She only agreed to help the Gaoxin people and the Nushan people to train an army. Helan Jinying and Longda would assist her. difficult.

He Lansone even showed his new arrow: "This is my arrow."

The shape of the new arrows he brought is slightly different from the Gaoxin arrows: Although the shaft is still hollow, half of it is solid, which increases the weight of the arrow body and maintains stability.The tip of the arrow is sharp and shaped like two layers of rhombus, and its lethality becomes stronger. Once it penetrates the flesh and blood of the enemy, it is extremely difficult to pull it out, and it will open the bloody mouth, causing a lot of blood loss.

Cen Jin was amazed: "As expected of a Gaoxin man who makes a living by casting iron. Is this also a Gaoxin arrow?"

This is actually a new arrow that Helan Jinying came up with, and he will use this arrow in the Gaoxin and Nushan people's armies.But the mass production of this arrow has not yet started, there are only a few dozen at present, and he handed over all of them to He Lansone.

"This is a new arrow that combines the Gaoxin arrow and Beirong Langdi." He Lansone laughed, "It is my Langdi."

Cen Jin talked with him about ironware and weapons with great interest, and Ning Yuancheng suddenly reminded him, "Someone is following us."

The three of them turned their heads, and He Lansone found that following closely was the strange woman who had just stared at him outside the city.

Cen Jin took a closer look: "That's Sister Ying, the cook in our house."

He Lansone looked back and looked again: "Why does she keep looking at me?"

Cen Jin: "It's just that you are handsome. By the way, you told me last time that Bai Ni thinks there is something wrong with You Junshan. I have actually found some unusual things in the past few days."

The author has something to say:

Don't be impatient, everyone, the meeting must be within this week.

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Stories beyond stories:

He Lansone paid homage to Jin Mingzhao outside Fenghu City, and truly felt the love and admiration for Jin Mingzhao from the people of Fenghu.

A few burly men came over and looked at him: Manzi, I heard you ask at the city gate just now, do you know General Jin?

Helansulfone: Of course.

The men praised: You are a good person!

(He Lansong suddenly remembered that just now he told the person who sold the sacrificial items that he was going to pay homage to General Zhongzhao, and the peddler was so moved that he confiscated money from him as a stranger. He realized that Da Yu, or the Han people, They value relationships very much, and they will respect you even more if they know you know someone big.)

He Lansone said again: I not only know General Jin, I also know people from Ming Ye Tang.

The big guys were taken aback: Who?

He Lansone (recalling what Yuelianlou said to himself): Mingyetang Yangshou Yuelianlou, I heard that he is the most beautiful among you people in the Jianghu.I am his friend.

As soon as the words fell, the big men in front of them raised their steel knives with a clatter: Wow!It's all effortless!We have captured you now so that we can force that Yue Huailou to show up and meet our sister/miss/cousin/eighth aunt/third brother... to meet and get married!He disappeared after teasing someone, what kind of a hero!

He Lansone ran away.