The Ming Dynasty started with caution

Yan Chengjin was worried that Zhu Houzhao would not survive in Yansui, northwest China.

Once the news reaches Nanchang, King Ning will try every means to eliminate the descendants of the old Zhu family.

"I hope Uncle Shi can find the prince as soon as possible and escort him back to the capital."

Mou Bin nodded and left the capital overnight with a hundred royal guards.

After returning to his mansion, Xiong Gan wrote a letter and ordered it to be sent to Nanchang Mansion.

Seeing that autumn was getting closer and closer, the scholars in Beizhili were all waiting for Xiao Zhu, the scholar, to write the topic, but no one was seen.

Ten days passed, and Yan Chengjin had no news about Zhu Houzhao, so he knew that he should be arriving in Datong soon.

Nanchang, Prince Ning's Mansion.

Zhu Chenhao received a secret letter and walked to the end of the corridor where there was no one around.

"Haha, this guy dares to leave the capital, thinking that I have no one in the capital."

Concubine Lou's eyes moved slightly, and she came over with the little yellow dog in her arms: "Why is the prince so happy?"

Zhu Chenhao turned around with a smile and looked at the puppy in Concubine Lou's arms in surprise: "When did this little beast come to the house?"

"Sent to me by a friend in the capital. It's called Bailou, not a little beast."

The corner of Zhu Chenhao's mouth twitched.

This name sounds really unlucky. This is intentional.

Curse me? !

"From today on, it's called Must Win."

Datong Mansion, official road.

The farther northwest you go, the more desolate it becomes, and you won't see a single person for a long time.

Zhu Houzhao estimated that with the speed at which Jinyiwei chased him in Liangxiang, the distance between them was only one day.

On the fork in the road, there are several inns and restaurants, standing against the trees.

Zhang Jing said with a sad face: "Why haven't the Jin Yiwei come to arrest us?"

Zhu Houzhao kicked him out of the carriage: "You are like a dog. I am providing you with food and drink, but you are in Cao's camp and your heart is in Han."

"Your Highness, this slave is wrong."

Zhang Jing hugged the package and wiped away the tears that were almost dry.

He worked as an errand in the Shangyi Prison, stole an official robe and presented it to Zhu Houzhao, and then became the eunuch of the East Palace.

I thought I was going to have a great career.

Unexpectedly, he was captured by Zhu Houzhao, and he was lucky to be able to save his life when he returned to the palace.

Zhu Houzhao looked at him with a groan. If he hadn't kept it and it was still useful, he would have thrown it away halfway.

"However, you did remind me."

Even if he gets to Yansui, he will be captured by Jin Yiwen.

Jin Yiwei needs to be allowed to return to the capital.

Datong is deserted, with occasional miners and very few fields.

But those who rested in the inn were mostly caravans going to the northwest to sell silk and tea.

Zhu Houzhao walked into the inn and happily took out ten taels of silver: "Master, if anyone comes looking for me, tell me which way I went."

After that, he pointed out the route to and from.

The shopkeeper was overjoyed. Occasionally, people would come to the inn to inquire about the news. Such people were usually hunted by enemies and would not give money.

"You give me another ten taels."

Zhu Houzhao wanted to kill the dog shopkeeper, so he took out another ten taels of silver.

"Don't worry, sir. The younger one said, you are going east."

To the east is the capital city.

Zhu Houzhao was satisfied and went to several restaurants and inns.

Jin Yiwei got the news that he had returned to the city, and even if he did not return, he would continue to inquire here.

…

Mou Bin hurriedly hurriedly arrived at the boundary monument of Datong.

According to his guess, there is only one day left before His Highness the Crown Prince. If it takes a few more days, he will enter the Loop.

The Hetao area is vast, and it will be even more difficult to find His Royal Highness.

There are two roads to take here, one to Ningxia and the other to the border town of Datong.

"Go and find out which way His Highness went!"

Soon, Jin Yiwei arrested all the shopkeepers of the inn and restaurant.

"Commander, His Highness has left for the capital."

Mou Bin frowned: "How is that possible? If we walked back, why didn't we meet him?"

"But the shopkeeper said that he went back, maybe he missed it at night."

At night, Jin Yiwei also has to rush on his way. If His Highness stays in a hotel or in the mountains and forests, he will miss it.

Mou Bin fell into deep thought.

That's right, it's your first time out of the capital, so how do you know the way to Yansui? It's normal to get lost without a picture.

Unless... His Highness can remember the diagram, but that is impossible. Only the Supervisor of Ceremonies and the Ministry of War have the complete diagram. How could His Highness have seen it?

"You take half of the men and horses back, and I will lead the men to continue chasing." Mou Bin said to the two Qianhu.

His Highness cannot make assumptions based on ordinary people. He cannot extract confessions from the people. He can only chase him to the Hetao and have a look.

………

Beijing, Renshou Palace.

Empress Dowager Zhou held her forehead, her face full of sorrow: "Back then, Yingzong was kidnapped by the Tatars and the imperial power fell away. Thanks to Yu Qian and Li Xian, the country was returned to the hands of the late emperor."

Yan Chengjin lowered his head.

Back then, Yingzong was kidnapped and the captives went south to besiege the capital. Fortunately, Yu Qian stepped forward.

It's a pity that although the enemy has retreated.

But the empire of the Ming Dynasty fell into the hands of Yingzong's younger brother Zhu Qiyu.

Thanks to Shi Heng, Cao Jixiang and others, the coup to seize the door was launched.

Empress Dowager Zhou was right when she said that if Zhu Houzhao died at the border, the country would fall by the wayside.

Li Dongyang and others stood nearby and bowed to the Queen Mother Zhou: "I have neglected my duty!"

Emperor Hongzhi knew that the matter was serious: "Sun Chen has sent people to Yansui to hunt him down and take him back to Beijing."

More than ten days have passed, and there is still no news that Zhu Houzhao has arrived in Datong.

"Your Majesty, don't worry. If Bo Anding sees His Highness, he will escort him back to the capital." Xie Qian said with relief.

Queen Zhang sobbed softly, her eyes as red and swollen as if she had been stung by a bee.

The Crown Princess wasn't much better.

Emperor Hongzhi suddenly realized the seriousness of his weak bloodline and glanced at Empress Zhang.

Coming out of the palace,

Zeng Jian hurriedly caught up with Yan Chengjin and whispered, "My dear nephew, is there any way to contact the prince in Liangxiang?"

The prince passed away, and his daughter had to endure the pain of being alone, and she was still so young...

Yan Chengjin knew that besides Emperor Hongzhi and a few others, Zeng Jian was the most anxious.

Zhu Houzhao was dead, and the princess could not remarry.

"Lord Zeng, wait for the news from the Jinyiwei. This official can't do anything."

Zhu Houzhao usually went out of the palace and often dealt with the Jinyiwei.

Know yourself and know your enemy!

What's more, this guy is so smart.

In the previous life, Zhu Houzhao disappeared for a month when he traveled south.

Even Wang Shouren couldn't find him.

Where he went became a mystery that future generations could not solve.

If this guy really wanted to go to Yansui, there were ten thousand ways.

………

Northwest, Yansui.

Zhu Houzhao rode into the city. The people collected chickens and sheep in their houses. Packages were packed everywhere, ready to flee at any time.

The streets were deserted, just like the autumn wind sweeping over fallen leaves, clean and tidy.

Even the vendors were busy packing their luggage, preparing to flee with their families.

"As far as I know, Master Yan is in the camp on the north wall."

"Your Highness, let's go find Master Yan!" the eunuch said happily.

As long as the officials of the court are there, they will not let His Royal Highness the Crown Prince mess around.

"Wait a minute, I will write an imperial edict first, and you will read it."

Zhu Houzhao happily took out the imperial edict, ivory pen, and inkstone from his bundle.

Zhang Jing was startled: "Your Highness... where did this seal come from?"

"I carved it myself."

"I... will you read it?"

"Otherwise, why did I bring you here?"

Zhu Houzhao carefully wrote a decree.

As long as he won the battle in the northwest, his father would forgive him.

At this time, in the Yansui tent.

Yan Kesong had ordered to clear the fields and wait for the imperial court's reinforcements.

At this time, the imperial guards reported: "Master Zongxian, the palace sent someone to convey the order, and there is also a mighty general."