Heaven

Jing Mingrui sometimes thinks, why bother with the messy things before, just concentrate on drinking spicy food with Lao Tzu... He always feels very uncomfortable when he sees Ji Kongqing's conflicted and sad face.

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On the first day of November, Prince Jing Mingrui of Chu State attended the Great Court Meeting for the first time to listen to politics.

For a whole morning, he stood at the head of the officials, quietly listening to the performances of the officials, without expressing any opinions.

At this time, it has been ten days since he was named the crown prince, and he has been visiting various military generals these days to discuss the matter of taking over and rectifying the Liewu camp.

The Liewu Camp, together with the Tianshu and Shenwei Battalions, was called the Third Jingzhong Battalion, and it was Jing Yu's direct line of troops.For so many years, the state of Chu has not granted the post of general, and the Liewu camp with the largest number of soldiers and horses has always been in charge of Jing Xuan himself.

Liewuying developed from the rebel army that followed Jing Yan to fight against the former Qi. After more than 20 years, the total number of soldiers and horses was no less than [-]. It was a true division of hundreds of battles.Since Jing Yan began to implement the strategy of resting and recuperating a few years ago and stopped fighting east and west, he stationed this army near Danyang, training and raising troops.

The generals of the Liewu Camp have complicated backgrounds and numerous factions. They often disagree with each other, but they are all loyal to Jing Yu.

Jing Mingrui planned to re-integrate the establishment of the Liewu Camp, weed out the old and weak soldiers and resettle them elsewhere, and transfer the elite from the Tianshu Camp to join them.Recently, he has been circling among various military generals, adjusting personnel arrangements.Fortunately, these uncles almost all watched him grow up, have some affection for him, and understand his actions better. In addition, Jing Yan spared no effort to support him, and the resistance he received was much less.

At this time, the military generals of the DPRK and China had already jointly signed a letter to congratulate Jing Mingrui on being awarded the title, but the civil servants had only sporadic statements.

Prime Minister Xiaolu first reported the recent daily government affairs.

The third prince Jing Minghuang stepped forward and talked eloquently about the plan to dredge the river, and the ministers of the third prince's faction responded to his suggestion of "the merits of the future".

Jing Lan was noncommittal, and turned to ask Jing Mingrui's opinion.

Jing Mingrui smiled and said, "I'm not good at this, so I have no objection."

Jing Yan asked Prime Minister Xiaolu again.

Lu Zihuai pondered for a moment, and said, "This matter is costly. I think there are more important things to do right now. This matter should be discussed later."

Jing Minghuang's heart skipped a beat, he had given Lu Zihuai a lot of express hints these days, but Lu Zihuai just didn't let go of his position.Although he did not publicly support Jing Mingrui, he rejected his plan as soon as he opened his mouth today. Does that mean anything?

"What do you think is more important?" Jing Yan asked.

Lu Zihuai took out a memorial from his sleeve and said loudly: "I think it is a great fortune for the country that your majesty has decided to establish a reserve. This is a congratulatory form jointly signed by me and 47 ministers. Please submit it to your majesty."

Jing Yan smiled and said, "Hand it up." The son of his military adviser didn't learn [-]% of his old man's cunning.

Ever since Prime Minister Lu Zihuai publicly supported the new crown prince, although Jing Mingrui still did not say a word in the court, the wind seemed to turn in favor of the new crown prince in an instant. The tall Third Prince's faction became silent for a while.

On the seventh day of the first lunar month of the following year, which was supposed to be a festive day for the Chinese New Year, Jing Hao suddenly fell ill and was bedridden, announcing that the crown prince would be supervised by Jing Mingrui.

And Jing Mingrui has finally changed his old image of being boring, every time he expresses his opinions, he makes decisive judgments, and handles government affairs in an orderly manner.Although his usual image is still slightly vulgar, the civil and military officials of the Manchu Dynasty gradually admired him. He couldn't help but rejoice that Da Chu had successors in troubled times, but he seemed to have selectively forgotten the third prince who was originally known as an all-rounder in civil and military affairs. .

After Jing Mingrui was busy with government affairs, he went to visit Jing Hao's bedroom.

"Rui'er, cough cough... I'm afraid I will die. After I leave, you must not forget my last will, cough cough... don't forget... cough cough cough cough" Seeing his son coming in, Jing Hao struggled to Sitting up, helpless as if the cough was too severe and the whole body was weak.

Jing Mingrui frowned, and the corners of his mouth twitched: "Stop pretending in front of me, you're doing fine now!"

Jing Yan sat up immediately after hearing the words: "Rui'er, I am 'seriously ill' now, I always look like I have to do something?"

Jing Mingrui snorted coldly: "Your wish is about to come true, aren't you happy?" Next, I will be here to work for you and work hard.

Jing Yan giggled, not like a decisive emperor at all: "Rui'er, although you keep saying that you have no choice but to inherit the throne because of my long-cherished wish, isn't it your long-cherished wish to rule the world?"

Jing Mingrui said with a smile: "Now the world is divided for a long time and wants to be united. There are many heroes and quarrels. If there must be one person to end the troubled times, I would rather be myself, because I think I can definitely bring prosperity and stability to the people of the world!"

Jing Yan sighed secretly, his son looked like his mother, but his temperament was the one most like him among all the princes.

Jing Mingrui remembered his reason for coming, and asked, "The third child and the others are going to make some moves recently, aren't they?"

Jing Yan frowned: "I originally expected him to retreat... If he really dares to lure wolves into the house, hmph, even my son, I will never forgive him! The water in Danyang City is a bit deep now, The staff of the Shenwei camp is frequently transferred. It is said that there are also mysterious strangers appearing near the eastern suburbs, and there are many of them in the palace. Let’s talk about the maid you told me about last time. I immediately sent someone to investigate, but there was nothing. What I got, seemed to have disappeared out of thin air, and no one in the palace has ever seen her."

Jing Mingrui said, "Then how is the safety around you?"

Jing Yan said: "I have stepped up my defenses, and if he wants to harm me, it depends on whether he has the guts! You know, my 'skin' is very thick! But I guess they want to ask You do it, you should be more careful when you go in and out recently. Recently, Jing State has been active on the border of Zhao State, and he wants to open up the road to Chu State, and Ji Xi has a lot of plans."

Jing Mingrui nodded: "I will be careful myself."

Ji Xi still owes Xiao Fenghuang a blood debt, even if he doesn't want to get it back, hehe, as a brother, I can't just let him go so easily!Jing Mingrui thought bitterly.

Jing Mingrui still does not live in the palace.

He built a mansion outside Danyang City, and flew back and forth between the court hall and various barracks every day.His guard battalion is all guarding around the house. Although Ji Kongqing has been assigned to the Liewu Camp, he has not received the transfer order for a while, and he still protects Jing Mingrui as a guard.

It was just past noon when Jing Mingrui returned home. He thought that he had nothing to do this afternoon, so he raised his gun and went to Ji Kongqing to learn martial arts.

This kid's kung fu is getting better and better, Jing Mingrui thought depressingly.If I continue to be so busy and don't have time to practice martial arts, I guess I will be compared to him soon. It's really embarrassing.

When Jing Mingrui arrived, Ji Kongqing changed into casual clothes and was about to go out.

Jing Mingrui frowned and said, "Where are you going now?" These two days are when the dark tide is raging, so if you go out alone, in case something happens...

Ji Kongqing said: "I'm going to find someone and ask something." He visited the Danyang market a few days ago, and finally found out about the tattoo master surnamed Zhou.It's a pity that he is closed for Chinese New Year and is not in the city. Ji Kongqing plans to visit him at his residence in the southern outskirts of the city while he is not on duty today.

Jing Mingrui asked him where he was going, but he still couldn't help feeling a little worried, so he decided to go with him.If such two masters were together, they probably wouldn't dare to provoke them.

Ji Kongqing thought for a while, he knew that his heart was a little messed up, thinking that it would be better if he had a bosom friend by his side to support him, so he agreed.

The two rode out the door together.

Master Zhou's workmanship is good, only five years after he came to Danyang, he took over a lot of business and built a three-entry house.

The tattoo skills handed down from his family are very lifelike, and he can cover up the original marks according to different needs. Many ladies who accidentally left scars have become his employers. What he is most proud of is that even His Majesty the Emperor invited him into the tattoo. palace.

Ji Kongqing and Jing Mingrui got off their horses and called the door.

The porter saw that they were dressed in extraordinary clothes and their horses were handsome, so he didn't dare to neglect them, so he hurriedly brought them into the living room.

When Master Zhou came out, he saw two handsome young men with a fierce aura on them, he was secretly startled, and quickly asked why they came.

Ji Kongqing asked gently: "I'm here to inquire about someone with you. I wonder if Master Zhou's family has any colleagues in Jing country?"

Master Zhou's heart skipped a beat, and he didn't know how to answer for a moment.

Ji Kongqing smiled reassuringly: "Master Zhou, don't worry, I just want to ask him an old story, and there is absolutely no malicious intention."

Ji Kongqing's appearance is outstanding, and when his expression is gentle, people can't help but want to trust and get close to him. Master Zhou felt relieved when he saw it.Besides, in the state of Chu now, even His Majesty the Emperor knows his skills, so there shouldn't be anyone who would do him harm for the past, right?

Master Zhou collected himself, and spoke after deliberation: "I do have a family uncle who once opened a business in Jingguo."

Ji Kongqing asked: "Then he is now..."

Master Zhou sighed and confided the truth: "It's a long story. My clan uncle learned a good skill of tattooing from somewhere, and left his hometown with his superb skills, and opened his business in the capital. Unexpectedly, he also knew He learned something he shouldn’t know, offended the powerful, and was tied up in a sack and drowned in the river. Fortunately, my uncle is actually proficient in water skills, and he always has a hidden knife on his body. He held his breath and untied himself. He raised his head and dived down the river. After being in exile for a while, he quietly sneaked back to investigate, and found that his shop and house had long been burned, and his wife and children did not escape the flames. He knew that he would be hunted down for the rest of his life. Killing could no longer open a business, and returned to his hometown in despair. His wife and daughter died, and he farmed the land for a living. I fell in love with him when I was a child, and my clan uncle accepted me as a disciple. Taught me. After I finished my studies, I was unwilling to stay in my hometown anymore. My uncle couldn’t hold me back, and told me not to show my skills in Jingguo, so he let me out. After a few rounds, I was finally in Danyang dropped his feet..."

Ji Kongqing listened to Master Zhou's long story, pondered for a while, and asked: "So that's the case. May I ask when Master Zhou's clan uncle offended the powerful? And by whom?"

Master Zhou recalled: "It seems that 22 years ago, who was offended... I don't know. The uncle once said after drinking that he was a person who was under one person and above ten thousand in Jingguo."

Ji Kongqing was startled when he heard the words, and was speechless for a while.

Although Jing Mingrui didn't know what to do, he still quietly held his hand.

Feeling the warmth in the palm of his hand, Ji Kongqing regained his composure and continued to ask: "It seems that Master Zhou's clan uncle is the person I'm looking for. Where is he now? I have something I want to ask him."

Master Zhou sighed: "After I got my own house in Danyang, I wanted to bring the old man here to enjoy the blessings. But the old man didn't want to leave his hometown, and now he still lives alone in his hometown."

Ji Kongqing inquired carefully about the exact location of Master Zhou's hometown, thanked him and took his leave to go out. He was so distraught that he didn't even feel that Jing Mingrui was still holding his hand.

At this time, neither of them knew that a huge conspiracy was about to hit them...