My lord, wake up

Chen Zimu settled in the army smoothly in this way. During the day, Wei Yan led troops to train and investigate the enemy's situation, and he slept in the tent. At night, he ate in the kitchen with all the soldiers, because Wei Yan had explained in advance that although everyone I was curious in my heart, but the military regulations were strict, and no one dared to ask more questions.

Thinking about it, even Chen Zimu himself is a little unbelievable. After living for more than 20 years, during this period of time in the army, he was the most carefree, away from the intrigues of the imperial city. Murdered in sleep, there is no need to be careful, always pretending to be what they want to see in front of people.

He even gave birth to somewhat unrealistic hopes, if this kind of life can continue...it seems to be very good.

But he knew very well in his heart that he had lied to Wei Yan when he came all the way from the imperial city to this borderland and sneaked into the military camp. When his identity is revealed, it may be the day when he leaves.

After these days of getting along, Chen Zimu became more and more suspicious of the purpose of his trip.

Just as he had guessed at the beginning, Wei Yan did not seem to be a traitor. The Wei family has been loyal and good for generations, and his father Wei Lin followed the first emperor from birth to death. To defend the northern border, he was awarded the title of General Ranying, ranking among the military officers. head.

These, he can figure out, how could the current Holy Majesty not understand?

Chen Zimu looked through the small window at the soldiers who were practicing methodically outside, and the doubts in his heart grew wider and wider, but if this is the case, why did he send him to this border barracks?

# # #

Time went back to a month ago, in Xuanming Hall.

"Your Majesty is too worried. Now that I am a useless person, I come to this side hall to greet you routinely. How can there be anyone who is willing to keep staring at me?"

A lazy voice came from Ruanta, and the man in the brocade robe with dragon patterns frowned, "Brother Wang, why do you say this again? If you call a useless person like Brother Wang, how should I deal with myself? "

"At least that's how it looks to outsiders. Let me just say it casually. Your Majesty doesn't need to be serious." Xing Chenxiu sat up and smiled. His younger brother is good everywhere, but he always seems to be unable to let go of this matter since he was a child. "My Majesty today Is it important to send someone to deliver a secret letter to me?"

From the moment Xing Chenxiu stepped into this side hall, Xing Chenmu retreated to the left and right, and even Eunuch Yan, who was used to serving with him, was sent out.Not only that, he also sent people to secretly surround the side hall, except for the two personal guards, no one was allowed to approach.

Xing Chenxiu has been "severely ill" for these years, and he has already stayed away from the court, but he still has eyeliner. Seeing this battle, he probably guessed a thing or two about what Xing Chenmu wanted to say.

Sure enough, after confirming that the conversation between the two was absolutely safe, Xing Chenmu said: "The wolves are finally going to be unable to hold back after being dormant for so long."

"In reason, the Holy Majesty has been on the throne for three years, and seeing that the foundation is gradually stabilizing, if you don't make a move, I'm afraid there will be no more chances."

"I received a secret report that the Minister of the Ministry of Finance has been acting frequently recently, and several staff members have taken turns to go to the north. If they contact foreign countries..."

Xing Chenmu didn't explain clearly, Xing Chenxiu continued: "Although everyone in the Cangchuan Kingdom in the north is brave and good at fighting, it is sparsely populated. It is not as rich as Ranying, and cannot afford a protracted war. General Zhenbei's [-] elite soldiers are enough Block them for a while."

"Then what if their goal is not only Cangchuan, but also intends to instigate against General Zhenbei?" Xing Chenmu looked at him and asked.

Chen Si, Minister of the Household Department, is the cousin of the first empress, Xing Chenxiu's biological uncle, but after the empress's funeral, Xing Chenxiu was poisoned and lost power, so Chen Si no longer has close relations with this nephew.

This person valued power too much, and was dissatisfied with the late emperor's decision at the time. He kept acting secretly. Xing Chenmu had long been afraid of him, but he kept him because he cared about Xing Chenxiu and suffered from lack of key evidence.

Xing Chenxiu had already made his position clear many years ago, so Xing Chenmu didn't shy away from it, and asked directly: "What do you think, Brother Wang?"

"Uncle has been planning for many years, and I am afraid that he has formed a lot of influence in the court. Since he intends to take action, His Majesty might as well wait until the time is right, and then uproot it." Xing Chenxiu's voice was faint, and he couldn't hear any anger, "As for the town General Bei, I am afraid that my uncle will not be tempted. Instigate rebellion, you can only succeed but not fail, you are not very sure, and you have never had any friendship, so how can you contact him rashly."

"Brother Wang and I have thought of getting together. It's just that the Zhenbei general Wei Yan's family has been in charge for several generations, and his father Wei Lin is even more powerful. At such a critical stage, it is still dreadful." Xing Chenmu said and glanced at his elder brother. "I can't trust other people. Brother Wang, can you run this trip for me and go to the northern camp to find out the situation."

They all said that they are masters of high merit, but Xing Chenxiu didn't expect that even Xing Chenmu would be immune to such worldly suspicion. He was slightly taken aback, and opened his half-closed eyes a little, "Your Majesty wants me to look at Wei Yan?"

"Yes, no matter whether it is the foreign race or the Wei family, we must guard against it."

Xing Chenxiu was silent for a few seconds, looking directly at Xing Chenmu, as if he wanted to see something in his eyes, Xing Chenmu didn't avoid him, and looked at him generously for a long time, his eyes full of magnanimity.

Under Xing Chenmu's insistence, although he had doubts, Xing Chenxiu finally accepted the job. Seeing that he agreed, Xing Chenmu opened his mouth and called "Zhuo Ying".

The next moment, a black shadow jumped down from the top, and in the blink of an eye, he was half kneeling in front of the two of them.

Zhuo Ying, a name that everyone in the palace knows, according to the rules of Ran Ying Kingdom, each king will train a group of shadow guards of his own, and these shadow guards are distributed in every corner of the palace, responsible for guarding the safety of the king personally, and every The leader of the shadow guards for one term is even more chosen from thousands of people.

The leader of the shadow guards must have established a deep trust with the monarch since he was the prince. According to the rules of Ran Ying Kingdom, if the shadow guards fail to protect the monarch, and the monarch dies, they will be divided by five horses.

And if the king dies, the shadow guard needs to be buried with him in the same cave, and continue to escort the king on the road to death.

It is precisely because the shadow guards are the last line of defense for the king of Ranying Kingdom, the previous shadow guard leaders never show their faces to others, and they walk around the palace without a trace, and even if they show up, they will wear a sterling silver mask made by a special person .

Xing Chenxiu didn't understand why Xing Chenmu suddenly called out the commander of the shadow guard, but the unique tacit understanding between the brothers made him not ask any questions, but waited quietly.

Xing Chenmu glanced at him, then slightly lowered his head and said to Zhuo Ying, "Get up, take off the mask."

The man in black on the ground suddenly raised his head to look at Xing Chenmu, but he still knelt without moving.

Xing Chenmu smiled, "Why, you have become lawless recently? This is to resist the order."

"I dare not." Zhuo Ying still knelt, seemed to be struggling for a long time, and lowered his head a little bit, "The law of the country is before, please think twice."

"Fa is dead, but man is alive." Xing Chenmu didn't say anything more, he pulled him up from the ground with one hand, and took off his mask with the other.

Zhuo Ying didn't dare to resist, and just watched helplessly that the mask she had never taken off in front of others fell into Xing Chenmu's hands.

"Brother Wang, remember his appearance well. After you leave the imperial city and go to the military camp, don't come back easily. Except me and Zhuo Ying, you don't need to pay attention to anyone's words." Xing Chenmu paused for a moment. One sentence said, "Even if that person has the imperial decree in his hand."

# # #

Xing Chenxiu used to be the most outstanding prince of the late emperor, and he was also the eldest son of the emperor. Everyone in the country knew his name, but few people knew that Xing Chenxiu was named Zimu, and his biological mother was also the former empress of Ranying Kingdom, whose surname was Chen.

But at this time, because of the suspicion of the current Holy Majesty, he had to change his name to Chen Zimu and wander around in the barracks, closely watching Wei Yan's every move.

Thinking of this, Chen Zimu sighed, and the doubts in his heart were not reduced by half.

Xing Chenmu sent secret guards to escort him all the way to Changyu City. Seeing that he had successfully settled in the army, he might have returned to the imperial city to return to his command. Based on his understanding of Xing Chenmu, the other party must have made arrangements for letting him sneak into the barracks. He is considerate, there must be people from Xing Chenmu in the camp, but he will not show up until the critical time.

But according to Xing Chenmu's original intention, others' edicts cannot be trusted. Does the Holy Majesty have to come in person, or the shadow guard Zhuo Ying should come to the army? Otherwise, even if it is confirmed that Wei Yan has no intention of treason, he must stay at the border all the time. go down?

While thinking about it, the soldiers on the school field outside the window seemed to have finished their drills, and the most eye-catching man among them turned around first and walked slowly towards the camp.

Chen Zimu did not leave the window, but counted secretly in his heart. When he counted to two hundred, Wei Yan lifted the curtain of the tent.

"I woke up so early today." Wei Yan took off his helmet, washed his hands in the basin beside him, and turned his head to ask, "What are you looking at?"

"Look at your training, General Wei is so mighty."

"I can't talk about being mighty, but it is indeed my wish since I was a child to be able to gallop on the battlefield and be loyal to the country and protect the safety of the people here." Wei Yan also walked to the window. It is facing the school field, and you can clearly see the training situation of the soldiers on the school field.

"You should know that my father was also the general of Zhenbei. At that time, Ran Yingyuan was not as stable as he is now. When I was young, every time I saw my father, he was seriously injured, because only when he was seriously injured would he Going to the battlefield. I remember once, when I saw my father’s criss-crossed scars and dared not approach, my father told me that those were not scars, but roads, as long as there were enough roads, there would always be a road leading to Ran Ying's peaceful and prosperous world."

"I didn't understand it at first, until I got older, followed my father to the border, saw the soldiers fall one by one, and saw the people in Changyu who were homeless and displaced. At that time, I thought, I want to change. Be strong, so strong that the entire Changyu City, and even the entire Ran Ying can stay behind me with peace of mind, if Cangchuan occupies an inch of my Ran Ying, it will definitely pass by stepping on my dead body."

Chen Zimu was stunned at the same place, living in the imperial city for a long time, enjoying the stability that the frontline soldiers bought with their blood. This was the first time he deeply felt the lofty ambition of "abandoning the edge of the blade, and life is safe".

At this moment, he clearly felt a certain place in his heart loosen suddenly. Wei Yan took advantage of the void and easily left his own figure there...

"Chang Yu's Taiping, Ran Ying's Taiping, you have done both." After a while, Chen Zimu found his voice.

"No, it's not enough." Wei Yan said with a solemn face, "If I can make the people of Changyu trust enough, they won't choose to leave their homes when the enemy army has a little trouble, just like yours. A relative, didn’t they also leave Changyu and flee. These days, I often wonder if it is my father who is guarding Changyu now, would they be willing to give more trust to this Zhenbei army.”

Chen Zimu did not expect that it was a story he made up at will, which caused invisible pressure on Wei Yan. He actually knew something along the way. Not many real permanent residents in Changyu City fled. Trust their General Zhenbei.

At this time, his mood was extremely complicated, and he didn't know how to explain it. In the end, he just took a deep look at Wei Yan and didn't speak.

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①Abandoning the edge, life is safe and safe. From Cao Zhi's "White Horse Chapter"