Seiwa

Beiping Mansion was the capital of the Yuan Dynasty. After Yongle moved the capital, Beiping was changed to Beijing and officially became the capital of the Ming Dynasty.

Standing in front of Desheng Gate, Meng Qinghe looked at the two-foot-nine-foot-high city wall, and recalled hearing the news from Sanbao that King Yan wanted to see him, and still felt unreal.

Whether it is the king of Gaoyang County or the eunuch of Sanbao, the appearance of a famous person in history is at most nothing more than a moment of excitement.

But at the level of Emperor Yongle, excitement cannot be described in two words.

Meng Qinghe sat on the horse's back and pinched himself hard. It hurt very much. It seemed that it was really not a dream.

"Hundred households, when you enter the city, you will be on your horse."

Ding Xiaoqi, who was accompanying him, stepped forward and reminded him in a low voice.

Although the Beiping mansion is not comparable to Nanjing, it is the residence of the prince's vassal, and there are various rules and regulations that must be followed.

When Meng Qinghe got off his horse, the eunuch Sanbao was handing over the badges of the palace to the defenders for inspection. Shen Qianhu, Zhou Baihu and others also dismounted one after another. After the defenders confirmed, they followed Sanbao and others into the inner city.

April in Beiping is not as windy and snowy as in Saibei, but there is no hint of spring.

The defenders in the city all wore thick looped jackets, and the farmers and merchants encountered along the road also wore cotton clothes.

Sanbao led Shen Xuan and his party to the Guangzhi gate of the Wangfu quickly, and stood still in front of the gate with red lacquered copper nails, and the guards in front of the gate immediately stepped forward to inquire.

The guards guarding the gate checked their badges, asked about the identities of Shen Xuan, Meng Qinghe and others, and learned that Shen Xuan was the prince who wanted to see him by name, so he didn't dare to delay, and immediately asked someone to open the door.

A group of people were about to enter the mansion when a fast horse came suddenly from the direction of Xizhimen, followed by a group of guards in scarlet looped jackets.

The man on horseback wears the official uniform of a military officer in scarlet color, the robe is woven with small flowers, the waist is wrapped with a rhinoceros belt, and the feet are wearing soap boots.He is tall and strong, with a square chin, and his eyes are narrow and long under thick eyebrows, which seems to have a cold light when looking at people.

This person is the Commander of Peking Capital, Xie Gui.

When Xie Gui came close, the guards in front of the gate saluted according to the order, Sanbao said with a smile, "Our family has seen Commander Xie, but Commander Xie has official duties?"

While talking, he glanced at Xie Gui, in front of the palace gate, should he get off his horse?

Xie Gui pretended not to notice, and condescendingly glanced at Sanbao, Shen Xuan and the others, his eyes stayed on Meng Qinghe for only a few seconds, but it seemed as if a knife had been scraped across his body.

Meng Twelve Lang couldn't help but frowned and bit his lip.

This one, I'm afraid he came with bad intentions.

"Ma Tingshi often goes out of town these days?"

"Our family is also ordered by the prince." Sanbao bowed slightly, hiding the smile on his face, "The prince values ​​family affection, and he still remembers the deceased former Marquis Dingyuan when he was ill, so he sent our family to Kaipingwei. Our family I have no other skills, but at least I can relieve the prince's worries, and I have done my duty as a slave."

"Oh?" Xie Gui's eyes narrowed, and even the pupils disappeared, as if there were only two slits under the eyebrows, but his gaze became sharper, "Qian Dingyuanhou? Is it the accomplice of the traitor Lan Yu's rebellion?"

It was a rather rude question.

Whether the former Marquis Dingyuan was really involved in Lan Yu's rebellion, and even whether Lan Yu really rebelled, everyone knows.

But Emperor Hongwu ordered the trial of the case, and the charges were also determined by Emperor Hongwu. It was Emperor Hongwu's order to send Shen Liang to the army to guard the border. Knowing that Xie Gui was scolding people face to face and poking people's hearts, Shen Xuan still couldn't argue.

Said that the former Marquis Dingyuan did not rebel?Is it a wrongful judgment?

Xie Gui was able to immediately take Shen Xuan down, beating him to death.

If he kept silent and let Shen Liang be so scorned by Xie Gui, not to mention his reputation would be hindered, and King Yan might be involved.After all, it was King Yan who was thinking of his righteous brother, and this righteous brother was determined by his father to be an accomplice of the rebels.

This is a game, Xie Gui has become a villain, but the villain is extremely cunning.

Shen Xuan lowered his eyes, his face became more and more cold, his fists were clenched tightly, and the veins on the back of his hands were bulging.

San Bao's face darkened, but he also couldn't make a sound.

Meng Qinghe gritted his back molars fiercely, and Ding Xiaoqi grabbed his sleeve behind him.

The meaning is very clear, don't be impulsive, let alone make a sound.

Arguing with Yu Zhen, Song Zhong almost beat him to death.In front of the commander of the capital of the second rank, a small hundred households are nothing but ants that can be easily crushed to death.

The former arsenal doctor knew this truth well, and Meng Qinghe learned it from the lessons of blood.

Meng Qinghe moved his wrist lightly, signaling Ding Xiaoqi to let him go.He won't be impulsive, at least not yet.

King Yan specially sent someone to find Shen Xuan from Kaipingwei, he would never sit back and watch Shen Xuan be insulted like this.This is not only about Shen Xuan alone, but also related to King Yan himself.Just now, from the corner of Meng Qinghe's eyes, he saw a guard of the palace turning around and entering the palace. He believed that the rescuers would arrive soon.

Xie Gui was still riding on the horse, staring at everyone, he was also waiting, waiting to see the reaction in the palace.

Is King Yan really seriously ill?

Or pretend to be sick?

Emperor Jianwen of Nanjing was waiting for the news, but the officials in the palace always hesitated and only sent out a prescription.What can the prescription represent?Without seeing King Yan himself, no one dared to be sure.Both Xie Gui and Zhang Bing were in a hurry, but they couldn't get in.Knowing that Sanbao brought Shen Xuan and others back from Kaipingwei, Xie Gui realized that this was an opportunity, and hurried to find fault.

So what if he angered King Yan?

Inside the city was the Southern Army he brought, and Song Zhong's [-] troops were stationed outside the city.The left guard and the right guard of Yongqing respectively stationed in Zhangde and Shunde, and most of the Yanshan guards were strong and strong. The guards around King Yan were limited, and most of the troops that could be restrained were in the frontier. Xie Gui had nothing to fear. On the contrary, it saves a lot of trouble.

Everyone in front of the door was thinking about their calculations, and Sanbao spoke several times, wanting to use the order of King Yan as an excuse to bring Shen Xuan and others into the mansion, but Xie Guiquan pretended not to hear him, and kept pestering him until a young man in a bright red uniform came striding out of the mansion , swung the whip in his hand vigorously, the sound of piercing the air startled the army horse under Xie Gui's crotch, and the stalemate was broken.

"Thank you, Commander, for your majesty!"

Gaoyang County King Zhu Gaoxu's red clothes were like fire, his words were full of anger, and he swung his whip again while speaking, Xie Gui almost fell off his horse amidst the neighing of the horse, and he was supported by the guards, so he didn't make a fool of himself in public.

"Why is this the king of the county?"

"Why?"

The anger on Zhu Gaoxu's face was even worse, and he pointed at Xie Gui and the others with the whip, "Can you recognize where this is?! Riding horses in front of the palace, but they regard the Taizu's decree as nothing? Gu is the king of the county, the father of the orphan It's the prince, the father and son of the Taizu emperor! Even the emperor of Nanjing would call his father uncle when he saw his lonely father. What kind of thing are you, dare to act presumptuously in front of the palace?!

After scolding and still not relieved, he directly ordered the guards of the palace, "Beat me alone, I don't care if you beat me to death! I will bear the consequences alone!"

The left and right guards agreed in unison, picked up the waist knife they carried with them, swung the scabbard and slapped him.

Sanbao took two steps back without making a sound, apparently not surprised by the arrival of King Gaoyang.The guards of the palace are also used to the violent temper of the king of Gaoyang County. A commander of the second rank will not dismount in front of the palace, and he is so presumptuous. It is purely courting death.

Officials stop their sedan chairs and get off their horses in front of the palace gate and palace gate, which is a rule set by Emperor Hongwu.

Xie Gui himself did not obey the rules, no matter what his purpose was, it could only be considered his bad luck.

If it was Zhu Gaochi who came out, there might still be room to resolve the matter peacefully.It was Zhu Gaoxu who came out, so I'm sorry, I didn't discuss beating you!

This guy is going to talk three points if he doesn't reason, let alone he is right at this time?

The guards brought by Xie Gui and the palace guards brought by Zhu Gaoxu were fighting together in the blink of an eye.

Although Zhu Gaoxu said that it doesn't matter if he was killed, Xie Gui hated him so much, but the people under him still had some scruples.If someone really killed someone in front of the palace, what if he was not the one who took the blame?

The two sides seemed to have a tacit understanding, the knife did not come out of the body, they only used their fists and the scabbard to fight each other, but they were punched to the flesh, and the scabbard was swung up and smashed hard, and soon everyone's nose was bruised and the face was swollen.

If you are ordered to fight, you must hang the color and hang it in a bright place. Otherwise, others will have black eyes, bloody mouth and nose, and face swollen like a pig's head. , was despised by his peers.

At this time, it doesn't matter if you are injured, the more serious the injury, the better, and there is no problem if you are not injured.

Ever since, dozens of strong men waved their fists and weapons, fighting together like gang fights in the underworld.

In the dusty environment, anyone who falls on the ground will be kicked immediately.

Meng Qinghe was stunned, as if many of the Jinyiwei during the Chengzu period were from the palace guards?The skills are really extraordinary.

In the chaos, some daring person kicked Commander Xie, who was not far from the battle circle, from behind. In a sneak attack, Bo Da's fist swung three or four at a time, including Commander Xie's own camp. With a few bangs, Commander Xie, who was in free fall, suddenly fell into tragedy.

Meng Qinghe turned his head, looked at Shen Qianhu who was calm and composed as if nothing had happened, and then looked at the long leg he just took back, his scalp was a little numb.

Such a person, is he really able to work hard?

The King of Gaoyang laughed, walked over and put one hand on Shen Xuan's shoulder, "Xiao Wang admires it!"

"What is the king of the county referring to?" Shen Qianhu's face remained unchanged, "I don't quite understand the humble position."

King Gaoyang didn't say anything clearly, he smiled and raised his thumbs up, "No wonder Father respects Brother Shen, Xiao Wang is convinced today."

The winner has not yet been decided, but it is obvious that the guards of the palace are more skilled.

At this time, another group of people came out of the palace, the leader was Prince Yan's son who was supported by two eunuchs, and next to him was the prince of the palace, Shi Gecheng, who looked anxious.

A group of people also came from outside the mansion, led by Zhang Bing, the chief envoy of Beiping, and Bao Zhao, the interview envoy.

Seeing the slow-moving Prince Yan who could almost accommodate two Shen Qianhus, Meng Qinghe blinked, this is Zhu Gaochi?Zhu Gaoxu's elder brother with the same father and mother, the future Ming Renzong?

Zhu Gaochi and Zhang Bing arrived, this fight must not go on.

Zhu Gaoxu snorted, and explained the whole story beforehand, regardless of other things, just grabbed Xie Gui and rode his horse in front of the palace, disrespecting the Taizu's legal system, so he could make him look good.

"Thank you, Commander, is this really the case?" Zhu Gaochi also lowered his face. It is a matter of principle, and no matter how kind he is, he will get angry, not to mention that the relationship between them is not so harmonious. What did Xie Gui and Zhang Bing come to Peiping? I know it well.

"Sir..."

Stopping Xie Gui, who still wanted to argue, Zhang Bing took a step forward, and Xie Gui admitted his mistake first, and then stated that he had to apologize to the King of Yan in person for making such a big mistake.

Shi Gecheng, the chief of the palace, did not lose the opportunity to persuade him, Zhu Gaochi eased his face, but occasionally glanced at Ge Cheng with a hidden murderous intent.

No matter how benevolent he is, he is also the grandson of Emperor Hongwu, the son of King Yan, and he is also capable of killing people.

The King of Gaoyang County was impatient to listen to the crown prince playing Tai Chi with Zhang Bing and others, turned around and left without saying hello, with an arrogant attitude, completely ignoring Zhang Bing and Xie Gui.

"Father is still waiting to see someone, why are you dawdling here."

It doesn't count if you go by yourself, but you also call Sanbao, Shen Xuan and Meng Qinghe away together.Zhou Zongqi brought by Shen Xuan and Ding Xiaoqi who followed Meng Qinghe were not qualified to enter the inner hall and could only be arranged in the wing rooms on both sides of the mansion gate.

Strictly speaking, Meng Qinghe was not high enough to meet the King of Yan, but the King of Yan specified that he wanted to see him, and was accompanied by the King of Gaoyang County, so there was no reason for the guards of the palace to stop him.

The king of Gaoyang County took the man away. Zhu Gaochi didn't seem to care about the move and was rude to himself. Instead, he expressed a little apology to Zhang Bing, and blocked all the words Zhang Bing hadn't said yet.