Minister

52【Six Years of Jiankang】

Wang Yunyi's distress began to grow when Shen Yang and his party left the capital, and when they traveled thousands of miles to Ulanchabu, this distress had reached its peak.The emperor still maintains his prejudices and scruples about the old forces such as the Wang family and the Geng family. His close minister, Commander Shen, permeates this message into Wang Yunyi's every day in every possible way.

In order to cooperate with the action of this young official, Wang Yunyi had to deal with him patiently.This man who was three years older than the emperor and accompanied the emperor through the most difficult youth was indeed suitable to be a Jinyi guard. His unpredictable and suspicious eyes made Wang Yunyi unable to sleep well or eat.The biggest miscalculation of the Wang family back then was that the late emperor's empress—the Wang family—Wang Yunyi's elder sister supported the emperor's uncle Chen Xi, and she often caused troubles for the emperor.Today's emperor does not have the blood of the Wang family, but he endured and married the daughter of the Wang family, which made the Wang family dare not advance or retreat, making the official even more useless!Now that the war is going on, although the emperor has entrusted him with a heavy responsibility, he still can't let go of the knot in his heart, so he sent such a trusted aide to investigate.Wang Yunyi could neither spit out nor swallow the bitterness.

In fact, it was no coincidence that the feud of the Wang family has also become extremely restless in recent days.Mei Lin was born in a family, and has been in the officialdom and battlefield for more than 70 years. He is not only a goblin, but also a half-demon.A few days ago, the little princess was tossing a lot, so he kept his composure, but now, taking advantage of Shen Yang's opportunity, he began to secretly compete with himself.

From the day when Shen Yang came to Ulanqab, Wang Yunyi had to silently withdraw all his secret posts. What Commander Shen likes is to catch wind and shadows. What happened to him did not happen to give him a "careless"?Mei Lin may have seen the opportunity, and if he didn't say anything, he secretly started to act to matchmaking.

"What do you think they want?" Wang Yunyi was a little haggard, and asked Du Qihuan who was also haggard.

Du Qihuan also suffered from insomnia for many days, and opened his mouth with a sour taste: "According to their friendship with the Monan royal family, they should try their best to protect it."

Wang Yunyi laughed: "You mean it's not impossible for him to be ambitious?"

Du Qihuan nodded: "Although I can't make a conclusion until our people can get the exact information, I have a hunch that it will be in this direction."

Wang Yunyi pondered for a moment: "I don't think so this time, I think at least at this moment he won't think so."

"Then he will go to that princess?"

"I'm just worried that they will join forces. You see, although that woman is young, she has a big heart, not to mention that she is a direct descendant, and it is not difficult to be named queen."

"Meilin wants to take the risk of abolishing the emperor?"

"It's hard to say..."

"Oh, hello! General, I can't take it anymore if you keep guessing with fear." Du Qihuan complained eagerly: "Master Shen has been here for more than ten days, isn't it enough?"

"Master Shen is twenty-seven, not too young, but his heart is not as good as that 17-year-old girl." Wang Yunyi rubbed his forehead: "He won't go back unless he gets something to call for credit."

Du Qihuan sighed: "But we have nothing for him."

"If I rashly send someone to spy on Mei Lin's family, maybe he will get something." Wang Yunyi sighed even more deeply.

"So what I hate the most is the Yanguan, and the second is Jin Yiwei." Du Qihuan choked out a sentence between his teeth.

"Even so, I still want to send..." Wang Yunyi took out a list: "Let the most experienced ones go back, we can no longer guess randomly."

Du Qihuan took the list, there were only three names on it: "What crime will you be charged with if you get caught?"

"It's just collaborating with the enemy and treason..." Wang Yunyi closed his eyes sadly: "But all this can't be compared with the success or failure of the battle. Don't worry, just do it!"

Du Qihuan gave a wry smile, and then said: "They are running around the city like crazy, they seem to be looking for something, I think maybe it's not just our people."

"We can't control the rest. If they want... just take it."

Since childhood, Wang Yunyi learned the essentials of his father's fight against the northern barbarians, and he has thoroughly studied the officialdom and human relations in Monan. In comparison, the Jinyiwei who were born in the capital are very laymen.In addition to staring closely at the Wang family army, the city defense is tight and dark.Of course, Shen Yang didn't care how much his arrival had increased the fear of the people in Ulanqab, nor was he worried how much military affairs he had delayed for Wang Yunyi.

Based on this, He Zeyuna is in a good mood.

She finally persuaded her husband and was able to visit Mei Lin's wife.This lady is not an ordinary noble lady. She has accompanied Mei Lin on the battlefield for decades. If she can be persuaded, then the hidden news that was inadvertently received a few days ago will be able to know the truth and falsehood. Shi Fengya's family can easily win the biggest prize.Since Wang Yunyi and the eldest princess are not going well these few days, you might as well choose today with courage.

Sure enough, Jin Yiwei's interrogation didn't care about their party. They didn't understand how the families of the nobles in Monan could turn the clouds and rains. They thought that they, like the noble ladies in the Central Plains, could only drink tea and enjoy the flowers.

When He Zeyuna was drinking tea at the Meilin Mansion, Wang Yunyi's three most powerful secret sentries had just received the order, and they would not be able to sneak back into the Meilin Mansion until tomorrow morning at the earliest.Sometimes, some things can be waited for a lifetime, while others, if you miss this moment, you will never be able to recover.

Mrs. Meilin warmly received He Zeyuna. She knew that this woman was very knowledgeable, and she also predicted that the day when the three famous families joined hands would not be too far away. The visit of this noble lady gave her a sense of recovery. If Xi Shifeng's family can take the lead in expressing kindness, then the Chahan family will have no reason to wait and see. In the end, Monan will be united, and this is the best kindness.

He Zeyun took a few words and got to the point: "My master hasn't come to visit for a long time, I wonder how is Master Xilin doing recently?"

"You know the old man's body and bones. You can eat and sleep, and you can't let his illness go away for a while. It's hard to think about it."

He Zeyuna covered her face and smiled: "Ma'am, you are still so funny. My master often asks about it. When I talked about those funny things with your master when I was young, I miss it very much."

Mrs. Lin Lin sighed: "It's a pity that things are different and people are different. If nothing else, let's talk about the three great families with infinite glory. Today, it depends on Wang Yunyi's face."

He Zeyuna took a sip of tea: "General Wang's complexion is not good, and Princess Elder's is not easy to think about..."

Mrs. Meilin was secretly startled, but her face remained silent: "The eldest princess once said to my master that the difficulty in Monan lies in the fate of the king. Please don't care about the words and deeds of the former king, and serve the new majesty faithfully." It is."

The Meilin family, which holds a heavy army, encountered an unexpected cold reception when the former Monan king was in his later years. After the new king ascended the throne, it was Sol Hahan who represented the royal family and the Meilin family reunited.Mrs. Meilin heard that He Zeyuna had a good relationship with the eldest princess the day before yesterday, and was admiring that the princess was young but capable, and brought over this family who had been watching from the sidelines all year round. Unexpectedly, He Zeyuna didn't seem to be with She is of the same mind.Surprised and worried that it was He Zeyuna's intention to test, she couldn't help throwing out a sentence to express her determination.

It's a pity that Mrs. Lin Lin didn't know how sinister Wang Yunyi had inserted into the eldest princess' plan. Although it would not damage the entire situation of the eldest princess, it also made the alliance reluctant.He Zeyuna was shocked when she heard this, she didn't expect that the Lin family wanted to protect the eldest princess.In Monan, it is easier to support a new king than in the Central Plains, and it is justifiable for a child like Saul Hahan to be embraced.

Could it be that the Meilin family had thought of abandoning the king?

Mrs. Meilin saw that He Zeyuna remained calm and picked up a piece of pastry and said, "Your Majesty... suffered a lot today. I saw him... lost weight at the meeting that day."

He Zeyuna heard that Mrs. Lin turned the wind direction, and she was overjoyed: "Your Majesty risked his life to save the people, hey, I can't bear to wait for you as a courtier!"

Only the Monan royal family and the Meilin family knew the inside story why the Meilin family was treated coldly.The Chahan family is also distinguished in military exploits and holds a lot of power. Why are they able to get close to the royal family and even become a princess?

Because they never had the ambition of the Lin family, which was more terrifying and difficult than that of Qi.

Mrs. Meilin understood what He Zeyuna meant, but felt that this was not like her master's usual style. After doubts, she worried that this woman was making her own decisions.

"My eldest son has been busy recently, and he has lost a lot of weight. I don't know how it is scheduled now, but he is handed over to him for instructions on the shift of the guards. This is not a good job. I often have to go out at night. I was thinking Find a prescription for him to mend." He Zeyuna looked worried.

Mrs. Meilin couldn't help but her face changed, she thought for a moment, then smiled: "Xi Shifeng's family is the most noble and knows how to keep healthy, so I should ask Madam you this question, and you are asking me instead. "

He Zeyuna also laughed: "Look at your boast! Ma'am, are you laughing at my family for not doing business? I only know how to keep in good health all day long. My eldest son is fine, but the third son is still a fool at this age !His father sent him to the academy to recuperate his temperament, but you have seen that child grow up, and you know his temperament. Hehe, what kind of elegant person is he? Studying is messing around, maybe he will be a good man on the battlefield. "

Mrs. Meilin understood what He Zeyuna meant, and couldn't help but secretly rejoice: "I like that child very much."

The two chatted for a while longer, He Zeyuna said goodbye, and Mrs. Meilin didn't stay any longer.

After sending He Zeyuna away, Mrs. Meilin went straight back to the inner courtyard: "You tell the servants to leave, the master doesn't like excitement the most, I'll just go and watch."

Mrs. Mei Lin entered the inner room alone, and Mei Lin was sitting in front of the small table reading scriptures: "She left?"

Mrs. Meilin sat down and talked about the previous conversation one by one.

"Her family has been safe for so many years, all thanks to her useless old man. She is useless, and she has escaped a piece of peace by hiding. Now she wants to wade into this muddy water? Hehe, it's okay, let her come Let's go."

"She doesn't seem to support the eldest princess."

"It doesn't matter if we support anyone, as long as we can do our best, that's enough."

"Then before us?"

"We will agree to whoever wants less. The Chahan family is too ambitious, the eldest princess...it's not worth it."

"If the eldest princess can become king, her living Buddha status will give us a lot of convenience, and she is a woman, so she can take advantage of the prince in the future. Do we really want to change the overall plan for Xi Shifeng's family's wishes?"

"Is it difficult? Not difficult!" Meilin, the old strong man smiled contemptuously: "Two children... oh, no, three children, it's time for us to turn the clouds and rain. As for that Umuji Well, I heard that he is a reckless man, but after all, there is a famous master, so give him a chance if he wants to get ahead. Didn't his elder brother take the good job? Wouldn't it be best for his third brother to pick him up?"

Madam Meilin stood up and opened the window: "It rained all night last night, I think the weather is about to change."

The weather is about to change, facing the sudden autumn wind, Wei Chi turned over his satin coat to wear.Chen Hu didn't cover his stomach at night, and accidentally got cold, so he stuffed a Tang Pozi under his clothes.Wei Chi laughed at him like a pregnant woman.After joking with Chen Hu, Wei Chi changed into his official boots and went out as usual.

This is purely Wei Chi's strange habit, which he developed when he was in the academy. He would always take a walk when he had nothing to do, rain or shine except for hailstorms.Wei Chi felt that only when he was walking aimlessly could he stop thinking and release his highly concentrated mind. If sleeping is to rest the body, then walking is a rest.

The afternoon of the second day after the first autumn rain in Monan this year was the last time Wei Chi took a walk to relax. After this day, he realized that this way was no longer suitable for him, because he was no longer a person no one cared about. The little scholar.Being thought about by others is really unbearable to be in a daze with peace of mind. Later, Wei Chi changed this habit to sawing wood. By accident, this strange habit became a creepy strange talk among the people in the capital five years later.

Press the strange talk for now, at this moment Wei Chi is still in the old habit of relaxing, walking on the somewhat damp sandy road.

The street outside the gate is called Gule Street, or Calabash Street in Chinese. Both sides of Calabash Street are old houses of dignitaries, and common people would not come here.Now these mansions are barren and desolate, requisitioned and requisitioned, this quiet street has become more quiet after losing a bit of extravagance.Go along Calabash Street and turn north at the intersection, which is a smaller street. In the capital, people call this kind of street "Nong", which is indeed similar to "Nong". There is a small shop selling sweet and sour tea in the street. The weather is not good today, and there is no one in front of the shop, only the white steam on the stove diffuses forward and upward.Wei Chi crossed Calabash Street and turned into this unknown side street. After exiting this side street, turn west and you will find 'Nu Ben'e' Street. Go straight along that street and you will be back to the main entrance of Huta Yasi. .Wei Chi was walking and felt his hands were cold, so he moved to the sweet and sour tea shop, wanting to buy a bowl of warm hands.Thinking about warming his hands, Wei Chi didn't notice a very ordinary-looking man from Monan turning in from the other end of the side street.The street was very narrow, and the man almost passed Wei Chi.The owner of Sweet and Sour Tea is an old woman, she got up to say hello when she saw someone approaching, but the little man was slightly taken aback, looked at her in a panic, and hurried away.Seeing that the business was gone, the old woman withdrew to the fire again. The street was still filled with curling moisture, and nothing disturbed the tranquility.

Wei Chi hurriedly turned out of the street before he dared to turn his head. He saw that the man had disappeared. He secretly opened his hand and saw that it was a small piece of paper with a single word faintly printed on it.

'swallow'

Mr. Lu, Lu Shengduo also happened to be infected with a cold illness recently. After entrusting chores, he took leave for a few days. After knowing the news, there were many fewer guests in front of the door. Yesterday was another cold rain, and today no one came to visit. .

Lu Shengduo sat at the table with piercing eyes, unfolded a twister in his palm, and wrote with ink stuck to a steel needle:

Yang Zhi, it's settled, it's still the same strategy.

After twisting the twist, sealed it with wax and put it in a copper hairpin, Lu Shengduo sighed and threw the hairpin into the drawer.Naturally, pigeons would not be used for this kind of letter, and in order to avoid the limelight, the person who delivered the letter would have to wait a few days before showing up. After Shen Yang had left, heh, the letter could only leave the city. I don't know how meaningful it would be.

There were not many people sent by King Yan to Monan back then, and these people were all arranged by Dai Tongjin. The scholar surnamed Dai seems to be a born conspirator. For five or six years, except for smuggling goods, all kinds of secret operations have been done very smoothly.Regardless of the desolation in Monan, the [-]% income is not much different from the [-]% income in the Central Plains. These unbooked businesses are the cornerstone of King Yan's actions. It is impossible to just watch Shen Yang take him.

What's more, Shen Yang is not a good stubble, he is well aware of the emperor's fear of King Yan, once this kind of selfishness is caught by his tail, the emperor will not appreciate him.

Looking at Shen Yang's actions these days, he knew that he didn't find much useful information, and Lu Shengduo had a lot of leisure time and schemes to deal with him.Thinking of this and looking out the window, the drizzle began to rain, and the ground was wetted drop by drop. Lu Shengduo looked at it, and suddenly there was an ominous feeling in his heart. A person seemed to be forgotten by him in the corner...

The soldier old horse came in with lotus kernel porridge, and Lu Shengduo took a sip, chewed, and swallowed...I thought of it, oh so bad...

Wei Chi! ! !

According to the picture on the note, Wei Chi came to a strange street uneasy. This street is not far from Huta Yasi, and it takes a quarter of an hour to walk there. He would come to arrest him, and it was less than half an hour before Wei Chi hurriedly changed his official uniform and slipped out.Wei Chi was anxious, thinking of Jin Yiwei's shining white clothes, he was extremely worried, and only hoped that he could arrive as soon as possible.

Wei Chi recognized the private house. There was a stream of blue cloth in front of the house, the door was brown and black, and a god of happiness was pasted on the right side of the door.Every family in Monan will post the God of Happiness, but only this one is obliquely posted on the right side.Wei Chi didn't dare to go forward rashly, he held his breath and waited and watched under the poplar tree in the alley.This street has many branch lines, and there is a well in the alley on the other side, but it is a dead end. The alley where I am standing is facing it, and I can just see the door of the residential house with a slight probe.

Wei Chi's fingers pinched the dwarf poplar tree next to him. Behind the dwarf poplar tree was a hay cart tied with grass. Wei Chi's back was against the rough shaft of the car, hesitating in his heart, and finally took a deep breath , tiptoeing to get out of the alley.

Just as he was about to lift his foot, his body leaned back involuntarily, and before he understood what was going on, his mouth was covered by a big hand.

After practicing martial arts for a few days, Wei Chi was not as flustered as he imagined. He unconsciously flipped his hands over and slammed his right elbow hard behind him.As expected, the people behind him firmly grabbed Wei Chi's arm.

"Don't make a sound!"

Wei Chi was startled, and then stopped moving: "Lord Lu?"

Lu Shengduo let go of his hand, and pressed Wei Chi against the corner of the wall. Wei Chi felt that his beating heart seemed to have suddenly settled down and stabilized.

Lu Shengduo didn't act hastily, but just stared at the earthen door fiercely, for a quarter of an hour, Youshi had already passed.Sure enough, the team of Jin Yiwei emerged from the west corner of the street and stormed into the house.After a commotion, a few people dressed as clerks were tied up and escorted out. Hearing unusual movements, some daring people poked their heads out from their own doors, but when they saw the shining sharp blade, they shrank back. .

When Wei Chi heard the movement, he roughly guessed Yinmao, but he didn't understand why Lu Shengduo didn't run away without saving people.But at this moment, apart from worrying about Jin Yiwei's bone-chilling methods, Wei Chi was even more worried about his own situation. If Wei Chi's face hadn't been chilled by the increasing autumn rain, Wei Chi would probably break out in a sweat.

There's nowhere to hide in this place, why don't we run?Wei Chi couldn't help but want to ask.

Lu Shengduo took a deep look outside the alley, turned his head, looked at Wei Chi coldly for a moment, and finally made a gesture to the forage cart - go up!

Wei Chi quickly climbed into the car and sat down.Lu Shengduo sat on the shaft with his legs crossed, his short but strong body almost covered Wei Chi's entire body.Lu Shengduo glanced at Wei Chi's official boots, and quietly grabbed a handful of hay to cover them.

Wei Chi wasn't so stupid, he changed into homespun clothes and a felt hat.Lu Shengduo was dressed more sloppily, with a sheep's tail belt tied around his waist to tie down the crotch homemade trousers. At the moment, his beard was stubbled and his torn suede shoes were upturned, he really looked like an idler who had delivered the fodder .

I couldn't see the complication at that end, but the noisy fighting lasted for a long time, and finally, the group of Jin Yiwei retreated with their prey.When passing through the intersection, Wei Chi was so frightened that his hands and feet stiffened, and he couldn't help looking out through the little gap Lu Shengduo left for him—there were eleven people in total!Wei Chi was worried that he would show his flaws, so he quickly lowered his head.

The team leader this time is Feng You'an, one of Shen Yang's confidantes. This action seems to have been miscalculated... He felt a little uneasy when he was frustrated, for fear that he would miss a little bit. When he walked through the street, he saw a middle-aged The middle-aged man was sitting on the forage cart, picking his nostrils, looking at himself and his party curiously and gloatingly. There seemed to be a young man behind him, only his forehead was visible, his complexion was very white, and he couldn't even tell whether he was a man or a woman... It was just his complexion, which was very white .

Feng Youan thought to himself, could it be that Wei Chi didn't receive it?Won't! ...But maybe the brothers who surrounded him intercepted him... In short, as long as he comes, he won't slip through the net, he doesn't have that ability.

After Feng Youan exited the street, Lu Shengduo helped Wei Chi out of the car: "Go!"

Without thinking, Wei Chi grabbed Lu Shengduo's arm, followed him trotted across the street that Jin Yiwei had just walked, and headed south.

On this autumn rainy and cold afternoon, Liang Naile was rushing from his residence in the south of the city to the academy. Twelve streets away, he and Wei Chi still missed the meeting.