Treacherous ministers have deep routines

Tong Gao stared at Lin Rang greedily, his triangular eyes gleaming like bloodthirsty wolves and leopards.

Tong Gao seems determined to win Lin Rang, or to be more precise, Lin Rang's treasure.

Although Tong Gao's army marched into Xuanyang City at this time, and was even the first to find the little emperor, but to put it bluntly, the first emperor had already weakened Tong Gao's military power before his death, and only 20 of the [-] troops remained .

Even though these [-] followers are Tong Gao's elite confidants, the number is too small and too few. Tong Gao was not the most powerful warlord in the first place, and now that he has been weakened, his power is even worse than before.

If you want to gain a firm foothold in Xuanyang City and control the imperial power, it is far from enough to rely on five thousand soldiers and the title of "Meritorious Service in Rescue".

Tong Gao naturally understands this truth, and Lin Rang in front of him is like a sheep that has fallen into a wolf's den. Tong Gao can even smell the fresh and tender meat from the lamb. With the money, they can recruit soldiers, win over party members, and cover the sky in Xuanyang City with one hand!

Lin Rang, the fat sheep, suddenly jumped out by himself. Tong Gao was even happier than finding the little emperor, staring at Lin Rang and laughing.

Unexpectedly, at this time, the grass suddenly shook, and someone came out from it, blocking Tong Gao's greedy sight without any trace.

Tong Gao fixed his eyes, and it turned out to be Wei Man, one of the eight captains of Xuanyang.

Wei Man is the son of the Taiwei, and his grandfather actually has a close relationship with Lin Rang, because Wei Man's grandfather also served in the palace again, and was also an eunuch in the Queen's Palace.

It's Wei Pei, the famous eunuch in the novel!

Speaking of Wei Pei, it is a well-known name in novels, and everyone knows it. Wei Pei is an eunuch, but he is not a traitor. He is upright, impeaches corrupt officials, and is respected by others.

Not only that, after Dongwu, Wei Man's son proclaimed himself emperor in the novel, and he even pursued Wei Pei as emperor. He was a well-known eunuch emperor.

Wei Pei has been in the officialdom all his life. Wei Man's father, Wei Qiu, is Wei Pei's adopted son. Wei Qiusong is unknown and not very talented, but because of his adoptive father, he got a hereditary title and bought an official to be a captain. The above is the real "rich and powerful".

Wei Man was young and frivolous, he didn't like to study, and he mixed with some dubious people. He really didn't have any virtues worthy of praise from others. When warlords from all over the country mentioned Wei Man, the first thing they felt was neither admiration nor fear. but...

Hey.

Wei Man, as the eldest son of the Taiwei, wished he could be born with a spoon inlaid with pure gold and diamonds in his mouth. The nobler his birth, the more people would be jealous.

When Tong Gao saw Wei Man, his first reaction was a sour smile. He was in a county and could not see Wei Man often, so he felt that Wei Man did not have much real ability. Xiaolian and Xiaowei must be taking money It was donated, so seeing Wei Man come out to fight for the top, he just let out a sour smile.

He said faintly: "It turns out that he is the son of the Taiwei."

Tong Gao deliberately bit down the word "Taiwei", Wei Man knew that he was deliberately embarrassing himself, but he didn't care, instead he turned to Lin Rang and said: "I said, I will protect you well."

When Wei Man spoke, there was a slight smile on his face. He was not serious at first. He had a big beard before, so he looked a little false, as if he was a serious and serious person. The ruffian's thin smile, although it looks frivolous, is indescribably heroic.

If the girls in Xuanyang City saw Wei Xiaowei's smile, they would be fascinated by it.

It's just that in Lin Rang's eyes...

Lin Rang was not moved at all, his eyes were as calm as water, he just glanced at Wei Man lightly, listening to his firm promise, he was not moved in the slightest.

Wei Man felt that Lin Rang poured cold water on his face in an instant, although he himself did not really stand up to protect Lin Rang.

In the grass just now, although it was just a moment, Wei Man had already thought of a lot. If he didn't stand up, he could indeed survive, and no one with a brain would force his way.

But if you don't stand up, is it possible to watch Tong Gao "rescue him" and garrison Xuanyang like this?

Haven't all my previous plans been in vain?

Furthermore, the little emperor is now terrified by Tong Gao, and others dare not say a word. If he stands up at this time, the little emperor will definitely remember it in his heart, and it will be beneficial to him in the future.

And the last point, if he didn't stand up, wouldn't Lin Rang be taken away by Tong Gao, and the treasure that reached his mouth suddenly grew wings and flew away, how could Wei Man be reconciled?

Wei Man thought twice for a moment, and finally stood up and gave it a go.

When Tong Gao saw Wei Man, he didn't take him seriously. He only thought that Wei Man was a prodigal son who relied on his grandfather and father to get to his current status. Wei Man didn't have soldiers, so why should he be afraid?

Tong Gao was still very arrogant, looked at Wei Man with a sneer, and said, "Lieutenant Wei, what advice do you have?"

Wei Man said: "I didn't dare to be a teacher when I saw the teacher. The master was frightened, so I asked Mr. Tong to withdraw his troops and avoid it."

When Tong Gao heard this, he burst out laughing, full of arrogance, and said: "Avoid? Wei Man! The world is mine, and I want to do it, how dare I not follow?"

As soon as his words fell, everyone could understand that Tong Gao's intention of rebellion was very obvious, and he was full of arrogance, making sure that no one else could do anything.

The little emperor was gasping for breath, weeping unceasingly, Wei Man squinted his eyes, and was about to scold Wei Man immediately.

At this moment, with a sound of "Pa!", Lin Rang suddenly raised his hand, grabbed Wei Man's wrist, and patted the back of his hand lightly, as if signaling Wei Man not to be impulsive.

Lin Rang turned around and walked in front of Wei Man. Facing Tong Gao's arrogance, he was not angry at all, and his voice was as calm as stagnant water, and said: "What Tong Gong said is true, but now that Tong Gong came to rescue him, his real name is justified, so why bother to speak out?" What? Although the owner knows that Mr. Tong is loyal, he is afraid that others will be ignorant and blind. After seeing this scene, he may think that Mr. Tong is going to... rebel?"

As soon as Lin Rang's words fell, Tong Gao immediately squinted his eyes, saying that he was justified, and that he was rebellious.

Lin Rang's tone was respectful, but it was like a sharpened knife, piercing Tong Gao's heart directly, and he raised the knife and dropped it swiftly.

Tong Gao understood what Lin Rang meant at once. Tong Gao was in charge of the local army in the prefectures and counties. Now that the army had arrived in Xuanyang, it was not justified. It was hard for him to find an excuse to escort him. , but fell into disrepute.

Tong Gao squinted his eyes, only to feel that Lin Rang in front of him was surprisingly calm and sharp-tongued, a bit different from the flattering and flattering eunuch in his impression...

At this moment, King Zhao Liang, the little bun hidden in the grass, also jumped out. He was very smart and clever, and pointed at Tong Gao and said, "Mr. ?”

The little bun strode out, with a stern face, looking fearless in the face of danger, but even though he tried his best to calm himself down, his trembling hands clenched into fists betrayed the little bun.

The little bun walked over, calmly helped the little emperor who had fallen to the ground, and gave him winks.

The little emperor was terrified, and said in a dozen: "Yes! Yes! Tong Gongzhong... loyal..."

Lin Rang and Xiao Baozi cooperated seamlessly. The two of them beat and flattered at the same time. Tong Gao squinted his eyes. Although he didn't want to follow their tricks, he still had no choice but to walk along the steps and open his mouth and said, "Yes!" It's... just a humble general, it was just a joke, a joke."

As he spoke, he stepped down from the horse, knelt down on one knee, and said, "Jinzhou Shepherd Tonggao, come to greet you, pay homage to the owner, and King Zhao Liang."

As soon as Tong Gao said this, Xiao Baozi breathed a sigh of relief, and Lin Rang let out a sigh of relief, finally comforting Tong Gao.

Although Tong Gao is not very reconciled, he will definitely not kill here.

Wei Man looked at Lin Rang in astonishment. He didn't expect that Lin Rang would be so fearless in the face of danger and gave himself such a big surprise.

Tong Gao personally helped the little emperor onto the horse, led the horse back, and asked the little bun King Zhao Liang to mount the horse. Then he turned his head and said to Wei Man, "Come here, give Captain Wei a horse!"

He said, fixed his eyes on Lin Rang, smiled darkly, and said: "As for the eunuch who committed rebellion and hijacked the owner...put him under arrest, I will personally escort Lin Rang to Beijing!"

"Wow!" With a sound, the shackles grabbed Lin Rang's hands, and two armored soldiers stepped forward, escorted Lin Rang, one left and one right, and took him away quickly.

Wei Man turned his head to look at Lin Rang, clasped his right hand on the saber around his waist, pressed his thumb slightly against the scabbard, as if he might draw the sword out of the scabbard at any time.

Tong Gao squinted at Wei Man, and said, "You don't have to worry about Wei Xiaowei, Lin Rang, the eunuch, will take care of Wei Xiaowei... well."

After Tong Gao finished speaking, he burst out laughing, the laughter was like a bell, echoing above the small ferry, and could not dissipate for a long time.

Wei Man narrowed his eyes and glanced at Tong Gao, with bruised veins on his face, but at the end he suddenly let go of his sword, let his arms hang down naturally, but said in a hoarse voice: "Then you will be in trouble, Mr. Tong."

Lin Rang was escorted in the prison car and quickly sent back to Xuanyang City.

Because Tong Gao's troops wanted to take the lead, they traveled day and night, and when it was dawn, they had already arrived at the base of Xuanyang City. With the two trump cards of the little emperor and Zhao Liangwang, Tong Gao's army was not hindered at all. They drove directly into the city, and even stationed troops in the palace.

Tong Gao entered the palace and arranged for the little emperor and King Zhao Liang to "retreat", while he stayed in the Anxian Palace in the South Palace, and he was very familiar with him.

The Xuanyang City Imperial Palace established in the novel is divided into the South Palace and the North Palace. The North Palace is majestic and majestic, while the South Palace is magnificent.

This Anxian Palace is located in the South Palace, with excellent Fengshui, it can be said to be the best piece of land in the north and south palaces. Over time, the Anxian Palace has become a place for the emperors of Dongwu to recuperate and rest. It is in the entire palace. The best warming place.

After Tong Gao entered the palace, he directly occupied the Anxian Hall used by the emperor, and placed Lin Rang under his nose, in the Changxian Hall behind the Anxian Hall.

The Changxian Hall is one of the entertainment venues in the imperial palace, because it is only "one", and there are countless other entertainment venues, so the Changxian Hall is vacant all year round, and there are not many palace people to clean and serve it.

Tong Gao ordered the soldiers to escort Lin Rang to the Changxian Hall, lock him in the main hall, lock the door of the hall, and only give him water and food once a day.

The Changxian Hall was empty, Lin Rang was entangled in chains, the iron locks were heavy, Lin Rang's body was extremely weak, after a day, he would be so weak that he could barely move.

Lin Rang was lying on the ground. The night in mid-autumn and August was extremely cold, and the stone slabs in the hall were icy cold. Lin Rang felt that his body was completely cold, and he was thirsty and hungry, and he was too tired to move.

He squinted his eyes, looking at the closed palace door coldly, there was no trace of waves in his eyes, as if they were cool stagnant water.

at this time……

"Squeak-"

There was an extremely slight sound, and the door of the palace was clearly closed, but a black shadow suddenly appeared at the window.

The tall black figure jumped in from the window, landed silently, then closed the window gently, then quickly walked over, squatting low in front of Lin Rang.

The man's palm touched Lin Rang lightly, and the warm temperature made Lin Rang, who was about to fall asleep, shiver slightly.

Under the dim moonlight, Lin Rang saw a handsome and handsome face, mixed with a trace of ruffian and cynical.

It's Wei Man.

Wei Man knelt down in front of Lin Rang, shook the water bag in his hand, lowered his voice and chuckled softly, "Didn't you miss me?"