Abandoned Prince Survival Guide

In March of the ninth year in the early days, a team of thousands of people set out westward from Chang'an and set foot on the Silk Road that had been interrupted for 200 years.

This team included Anguo's envoys, royal merchants and escorting soldiers.

There are also some ordinary businessmen who are bold and brave in the team. After they heard the news, they were willing to take risks and set off with the team.Although the future is unknown and the risks are great, they are seeking wealth and wealth. They know that as long as they can return safely, they will make a fortune.

They took silk, tea, porcelain, paper and other goods, and used camels and horses as loading tools, and embarked on this unknown road of exploration amidst the jingle of camel bells.

No one knows the way forward. The Central Plains has not communicated with the Western Regions for hundreds of years, so they don't know what the current situation in the Western Regions is like.

After the battle with Xi Rong last year, Anguo's reputation has spread, and the countries in the Western Regions should also realize that the Central Plains Dynasty has risen like a big Han again.

Logically speaking, countries in the Western Regions would not make things difficult for this team.But it does not mean that the danger does not exist. Even if the local government does not embarrass them, there will be bandits looting, so it is necessary to bring the army.

The purpose of sending envoys is to establish diplomatic relations with countries in the Western Regions and conduct business exchanges with them.I also hope that the governments of various countries can provide safety guarantees for the merchants and customers, and try to protect the safety of the caravans. After all, the opening of trade routes is only good for all countries.

At the same time, Xiao Yao began to preside over the rebuilding of Chang'an Palace, planning to move the capital.Wang Juan, Minister of the Ministry of Industry, went to Chang'an to supervise the construction in person, and Xiao Yu also made some small requests, such as how to design the hut more reasonably.

When Xirong was at war with Anguo, he once handed over an olive branch to Dongrong, hoping to clear up the past and fight against Anguo together.

Yuan Song and Murong Gan did not directly agree to Xirong at that time, they had the idea of ​​mantis catching cicadas and orioles, and wanted to take the opportunity to send troops to stabilize the country.

At that time, a small group of troops was also sent to conduct tentative raids on the border of Anguo, but Anguo was very vigilant, not only did not gain any benefits, but also lost many soldiers.

Moreover, Rouran in the north also sent envoys to express to Yuan Song clearly that they hope they will not disrupt the current trade in the border market, otherwise they will claim their losses from Dongrong.

Murong dared to realize that this must be Xiao Yu's alliance, using Rou Ran to restrain them.At that time, Anguo sent Guan Shan to lead tens of thousands of elite troops to garrison on the border of Anguo, which was only a few hundred miles away from Luoyang.

But they also knew that as long as Xi Rong was defeated, Dong Rong would become Anguo's next target.They could only hope that Xirong would fight back in desperation. The clinker Xirong was defeated and fled to the north of the Great Wall with little resistance.

Yuan Song and Murong Gan realized that the general situation was over, and Xiao Yu's ambitious ambition to rule the world was clearly revealed. Sooner or later, he would point the finger at Dongrong.

According to the information collected by the secret agents, Anguo is now united as one, and the country is peaceful and the people are safe.Unless Anguo disintegrates on its own, nothing can stop their ambitions and pace.

And this self-disintegration can only be caused by force majeure or an accident in Xiao Yu.

Therefore, compared to Xiao Yu and Pei Linzhi who were taking every step of the way, Yuan Song and Murong Gan were sitting on pins and needles, with a sword hanging on their heads, which could be stabbed at any time. They didn't want to run away in a hurry like Xi Rong, with their tails between their legs.

In the Yong'an Palace in Luoyang, Yuan Song sat on the throne, looking at his uncle who had grown hair on his temples, he suddenly felt emotional: it turns out that my uncle is also getting old.

Murong dared to say: "...in the past, there was still Xi Rong holding back Anguo, and the three kingdoms stood together, restraining each other to maintain balance. Now that one of the three legs has been removed, Anguo is powerful, Your Majesty should make plans early on."

Yuan Song thought impatiently, every day is an old saying, uncle has said it many times, is it really old enough to forget?

"Uncle has already said that it needs to be dismantled from within Anguo. According to Uncle, how should it be dismantled?"

Murong dared to say: "Your Majesty seems to have forgotten that there is another person who may be able to use?"

Yuan Song raised his head, looked at Murong Gan, and said after a while, "Uncle is talking about Xiao Ye?"

Murong Gan nodded: "That's right. He has been under the protection of my Dong Rong for several years, and now it's time for him to contribute."

Yuan Song frowned: "What can he do?"

Murong dared to say: "After Xiao Yu usurped the throne, he implemented the land equalization system in Anguo, and distributed all the lands of the aristocratic families and small and medium landlords to those untouchables. This has already aroused the extreme dissatisfaction of the nobles of Anguo, but there is no excuse."

Yuan Song squinted at him: "Uncle wants Xiao Ye to go back and unite with those nobles to overthrow Xiao Yu?"

Murong Gan nodded: "Exactly. As long as Xiao Yu is pulled off the horse and replaced by Xiao Ye, how dare he be disobedient?"

"But there is another Xiao Yao in Chang'an."

"Chang'an is closer to Jianye or Luoyang is closer to Jianye? Don't worry, far water can't save near fire. At that time, we will join forces to deal with Xiao Yao. We want the territory of Xirong, and Xiao Ye dare not give it? Isn't it just the time to complete the unification of His Majesty?" Rong country's wish?"

Yuan Song was overjoyed when he heard the words, and then he said uncertainly: "Uncle thinks this is really feasible?"

Murong dared to say: "Whether it works or not, we have to try to find out. Anyway, no matter what happens, we have nothing to lose, right?"

Yuan Song nodded: "That's true. Let uncle handle this matter."

A carriage was parked in a deserted alley near the Dongyang Gate of Luoyang City. There was no one in the alley, and it seemed lifeless.

The coachman got off his horse and knocked on a courtyard door with mottled red paint. The bluestone benches outside the door were covered with dust. It was obvious that no one had sat there for a long time, and the courtyard did not look like it was inhabited.

After a long time, someone came to answer the door, and the one who opened the door was a white-faced and beardless boy, who only opened a crack in the door, revealing half of his face: "Who are you looking for?" The voice was high-pitched like a woman's.

The person who knocked on the door asked: "Is Zhao Erlang in this house?"

As soon as the servant heard this, he opened the door and said, "Please come inside."

The coachman turned around to invite the people in the carriage. A tall man with a hood got out of the cart and went straight into the yard, and the coachman followed.The courtyard door was closed again, except for the carriage at the door, the alley was back to normal.

The house looks ordinary from the outside, but the inside is not small. The guests walked around for a long time, and finally arrived at the inner courtyard.

The young man said respectfully outside the door: "Master, the guests have arrived."

It was already a windy day in the city, and a man in a navy blue robe was sitting in the warm pavilion, wrapped up tightly, as if afraid of being blown away by the wind, and holding a bright copper stove in his hand.

He raised his head when he heard the sound, revealing a pale and thin face. This person was none other than Xiao Ye who disappeared after Jianye City was destroyed.

He saw the visiting guests clearly, and was a little surprised: "The general is here, and I am not far away to welcome you. Please sit down! Enjoy tea." After speaking, he coughed twice, but did not get up.

Murong dared to sit down and found that the earth dragon was still burning, he couldn't help frowning: "Your Majesty is not feeling well?"

Xiao Ye coughed twice again: "I was infected with a cold a few days ago and haven't recovered for a long time, so I'm afraid of the cold, which made the general laugh."

Murong Gan frowned: "Is it time to seek medical advice? Why don't people come to the old man's house to inform me, so that the old man can invite the imperial doctor for His Majesty."

Xiao Ye covered his mouth with his hands: "A little ailment, how dare you bother the general."

Murong dared to look at Xiao Ye in front of him, he was as thin as a stick, his eyes were full of exhaustion and slump, lifeless, he was obviously not yet 30 years old, but he looked like 40 years old, as expected, encounters can change a person's spirit, Thus affecting the person's appearance: "Your Majesty must take good care of the dragon body, how many things are waiting for Your Majesty to do."

Xiao Ye laughed self-deprecatingly: "Now I am a first-class citizen, the general should not make fun of me."

Murong Gan said sternly: "Your Majesty, it looks like this old man is joking?"

Xiao Ye remained silent for a long time and let out a long sigh.

Murong dared to say: "Your Majesty is the crown prince personally conferred by Emperor Jingping, he is the real dragon emperor. The current situation is only temporary, and one day he will return to his rightful position."

Xiao Ye coughed violently, and it took him a long time to stop, panting, "The general didn't come here to comfort me, did he?"

"Of course, why does your Majesty need comfort from this old man? Isn't Your Majesty trying to hide his strength and bide his time all these years just to return to Jianye one day and take back everything that belongs to him?" Murong dared to stare at Xiao Ye's face.

Because of the severe cough, Xiao Ye's pale face turned a little bloody, and there was a wry smile on his face: "This is not easy?"

Murong dared to say: "Your Majesty has great ambitions, so you probably don't want to spend the rest of your life in this dilapidated courtyard without a name?"

Xiao Ye looked up at him: "Your Majesty is willing to borrow troops to support me in regaining the throne?"

Murong dared to shake his head: "Why do you need to borrow troops! Your Majesty must have known the situation of Anguo very well these years. Now Xiao Yu is self-willed and determined to go his own way, confiscating all the nobles' fields and private properties and distributing them to the untouchables. The people have already complained. Your Majesty just needs to go back and contact those Old aristocrats, find an opportunity to pull Xiao Yu off the horse, isn't this Anguo still in your pocket?"

Xiao Ye murmured, "You want me to go back to Jianye?"

"Exactly, compared to Xiao Yu, the old man believes that the nobles in Anguo are more willing to support you. Dongrong has business contacts with Anguo, and there are caravans going to Pengcheng every day. As long as your majesty mixes with the caravan, you can do it for a while. Disguised, you will be able to return to Anguo smoothly. As for what to do next, Your Majesty has been in Jianye for many years, and you don’t have no foundation, right? By the way, my Majesty is willing to provide you with a sum of money to restore the country. Time flies, Your Majesty How much time can we waste?"

Xiao Ye closed his eyes and did not speak for a long time.

Murong Gan didn't speak any more, just waited quietly.

Finally, Xiao Ye opened his eyes, and his eyes were obviously brighter than before: "Thank you, Your Majesty, for your kindness. I will return."

Murong Gan clasped his fists together: "Then I wish Your Majesty every success! This old man will send a team of dead soldiers to protect His Majesty."

Xiao Ye said lightly: "Thank you!"

On the fifth day of May, the Dragon Boat Festival, every family makes rice dumplings and hangs mugwort and calamus. The fragrance of reed leaves, calamus and mugwort floats in the whole city of Jianye. People gather by the Qinhuai River to watch the dragon boat race. The festive atmosphere is very strong.

Today is the holiday in the middle of the court, and the officials do not go to the court and celebrate the festival at home.

It's rare for Xiao Yu to take a break, and he intends to relax. It's rare that Pei Linzhi is also at home, and the family of three can finally have a good time.

Early in the morning, Xiao Yu called A Ping: "A Ping, come and tie a colorful rope for you, so that you can drive away evil spirits and avoid evil spirits, and you will be safe and sound throughout the year."

Ah Ping stretched out his hand obediently, and let Xiao Yu tie the rope for him: "Daddy, can you go to the dragon boat race today?"

Xiao Yu tied the rope and said, "If you want to go, let's go together."

Pei Linzhi came in from the outside and said: "If you want to see the dragon boat, you can find a tower by the river and watch it. Don't go into the crowd. There are too many people and it's not safe."

Xiao Yu said: "Alright. Is there a suitable place?"

Pei Linzhi said: "Yiming Tea Club is pretty good. After a while, someone will say hello to Lin Hai and ask him to vacate the private room with the best location on the second floor."

Although it was a bit difficult not to watch the dragon boats nearby, Ah Ping did not express any displeasure. After all, Dad's safety is the most important thing, and he should not cause trouble to the guards: "Okay, then let's have breakfast quickly, and then go to watch the dragon boat race."

The family of three ate breakfast and zongzi, dressed up in disguise, and left the palace together.

Sure enough, it was a festival, the city was very lively, the streets were crowded with people, vendors were all kinds of stalls along the street, children were playing around in the street, full of human fireworks, Xiao Yu loved this kind of atmosphere.

Reluctantly, after he became the emperor, he seldom enjoyed such human fireworks, because his safety was always a hidden danger, and he would not go out easily if he was not fully prepared, and he was unwilling to add pressure to his attendants. I gave up this hobby.

When I went out today, although there was no ostentation, the guards at the front, back, left, and right were also piled up, escorting them all the way to Yiming Teahouse.

Lin Hai had already greeted him at the door: "My lord is here, the private room is ready, this way please!"

Xiao Yu glanced at the empty teahouse and said, "It's not open today?"

Lin Hai said: "Knowing that Mr. Lang is here, I declined all the guests."

Xiao Yu didn't want to make it so conspicuous, but since they all declined, he couldn't change his words and let the guests in again, adding to the pressure on the guards, so he said: "Forget it, let's go back after watching the dragon boat race, let's go up."

Ah Ping was the most impatient, because he had already heard the sound of the drums, and ran upstairs in three steps at a time: "Daddy, hurry up, the game is about to start."

"Here we come." Xiao Yu and Pei Linzhi looked at each other and smiled, then stepped upstairs.