[Zhu Ning] For the sake of the country
Chapter 6
Now, King Ning was distracted from the war and had to take care of Zhu Houzhao. He gritted his teeth, "Ji Rong! You go to protect the emperor, and you must protect him behind the battlefield!" The king goes to destroy the enemy!"
Zhu Houzhao galloped happily, passed through the gate, stepped over the ditch, and came to the front of the two armies. Wu Liangha's cavalry was surrounded by Daming's army, in a dilemma, and the trapped beasts were still fighting. Zhu Houzhao really faced the enemy on the battlefield. The strong wind howls, the smoke of wolves rises everywhere, the flags flutter, and the sound of drums shakes the sky. The eyes are filled with hideous and terrifying scenes like hell. Behind the drums, the sound changes and violent ups and downs. It is the military order to attack. All the iron cavalry of Ming Dynasty are bravely rushing towards the enemy. , The confrontation between the two armies was bloody, and the blood in Zhu Houzhao's body was boiling. The desire to make contributions in the man's heart was awakened. He looked at the battlefield where thousands of people sacrificed their lives illuminated by countless bonfires under the night, and tightened his hands on the reins , almost going into battle to kill the enemy himself.
"Your Majesty!" King Ning came galloping from behind and reined in beside Zhu Houzhao. As soon as he issued the military order for the whole army to attack, he chased after him with all his strength, and finally found the emperor. The anxiety in his heart made his speech speed up. "This place is extremely dangerous! Please come back, Your Majesty!" Because of the critical situation, King Ning also ignored etiquette and yelled at Zhu Houzhao.
"I just want to see the emperor's uncle's battlefield. These are the soldiers of Ming Dynasty, and they are also my soldiers. The soldiers are fighting bloody battles. How can I stay in the rear." Zhu Houzhao scanned the blood-stained battlefield carefully with his eyes.
"Your Majesty is a man of gold, nothing can happen!" King Ning changed his usual calm demeanor, his face was full of anger, and a little bit of worry was reflected in the frown.
Feeling King Ning's concern, Zhu Houzhao looked smug and laughed confidently. Ji Rong also arrived immediately. Zhu Houzhao directly took the long sword from the commander of Jinyiwei and rushed into the battlefield.
King Ning couldn't stop him, and wanted to call Zhu Houzhao back, but found that the emperor's madness could not be stopped at all. He said to Ji Rong, "The emperor is here, and there must be reinforcements from the rear. Go and send reinforcements to escort him!"
Ji Rong looked left and right to find a replacement weapon, but he could not neglect King Ning, "My lord! The emperor rushed here alone, and there is no rear reinforcements at all." Ji Rong felt that his life would not be saved tonight, and shouted the truth, "He I'm here to find you!" Not any tentative supervision.
Shan Zhou finally caught up with the prince. He had excellent eyesight and threw his sword to Ji Rong. Ji Rong took it and rushed into the formation like crazy to escort him, followed by several Jin Yiwei.
"My lord, the battlefield is dangerous, in case the emperor..." Shan Zhou reminded King Ning.
King Ning suddenly realized that this is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity!In case something unexpected happens, the emperor loses, then regardless of military power, even the throne will be shaken. Now that half of my country is a vassal, who is most likely to own it in this world...
The hair on King Ning's forehead was blown by the strong wind, and his heart, which had always been calm and thoughtful, was swaying violently. King Ning's eyes were filled with fireworks and blood. It was a happy battlefield, and it became heavy and tormenting at this moment. He took a few deep breaths, looked at the handsome flag and the Daning city wall faintly in the distance, and tightened his grip on the reins in his hands.
Zhu Houzhao joined the battlefield, surrounded by Wuliangha's cavalry and Ming's elite. The legend of the founding of the country, Chengzu's military exploits, and Xuanzong's personal conquest all turned into real scenes at this moment. Nothing is more shocking than this. He holds the long sword tightly, Killing the enemy, a Wuliangha cavalryman was stabbed in the leg by him, fell off his horse, and was hacked and killed by the orderly offensive and defensive Ming soldiers on the spot. The blood splashed on Zhu Houzhao's armor, and a strong smell of blood filled his nostrils Before he could feel it, several cavalry surrounded him. His armor was bright, and Yu Jun was very conspicuous on his horse. He was a general at first glance, and the Wuliangha people rushed towards him frantically.
The sound of the drums changed, and the speed and speed staggered. Zhu Houzhao's heartbeat accelerated. It was the military order of King Ning. The people of Wuliangha were surrounded, and the whole army fought together!
Ji Rong waited for dozens of people to arrive, and dealt with a few enemies neatly. Jin Yiwei was one of the best in thousands, and everyone was stunned by his superb martial arts. As far as the morale is like a rainbow, this time the army is even more powerful, and they all fight with all their strength.
King Ning overlooked the entire battlefield from the height of the watchtower next to the gate. After Wu Liangha was ambushed, he failed to break through several times.Finally, among thousands of people, he saw Zhu Houzhao. He was galloping on the battlefield on a horse, but he was too eye-catching, and many Wuliangha people turned to surround him. After being destroyed, King Ning took another look at the battlefield and ordered Shan Zhoudan, "You take over the battlefield for me, and wipe out the remnants of Wuliangha with all your strength!"
Shan Zhouben was watching comfortably, and when he learned that King Ning was about to go to the battlefield in person, he was shocked, "My lord!" Entering the enemy, he comforted himself that the lord went to realize Huangtu's hegemony with his own hands.
The constant shouts of killing in my ears have become numb. In the world of blood and sand, there is only killing. Zhu Houzhao was surrounded by batch after batch of cavalry on his horse. , but also to protect himself, under the intensive attack of the opponent, he has been injured in many places on his body, his vision is blurred by blood, and he still clings to Zhu Houzhao.
The flags on the battlefield changed direction, and the sound of the drums became the most rapid and heart-pounding rhythm. King Ning charged into the battle himself. .
The horse was galloping, and King Ning let go of the reins. With excellent riding skills, he held the bow in his left hand and the string in his right hand. He fired several arrows, and the arrows hit the enemy's throat. Lost, fell to the ground one after another, beheaded by the horse.
"This king is King Ning of the Ming Dynasty! You will be surrendered quickly!" King Ning shouted sharply in the middle of the battlefield!
"Kowtow to the prince for a thousand years!" All the soldiers under his command praised, and countless roars erupted from the chest echoed in the world.
King Ning helped Zhu Houzhao out of the siege. The Wuliangha people who had besieged him were all attracted by King Ning. The nature of the bloodthirsty nation fought to the death. The coach of the opponent finally appeared, and then turned his attack and rushed to King Ning. Vow to die together.
From the very beginning, Zhu Houzhao's eyes were glued to King Yu Ning. The heroic posture of archery on horseback was engraved in his heart like a picture scroll. No matter how time passed, he would never forget it. The noisy battlefield and countless figures were his foils.
Zhu Houzhao highlighted the encirclement and rode his horse to the side of King Ning. Just as he was about to call out, he saw many feathered arrows coming towards him. In the center, King Ning saw Zhu Houzhao coming towards him, his eyes turned, and a moment of negligence, a long arrow hit his back. The arrow that assassinated King Ning fell, "Emperor Uncle, be careful!" His handsome face was full of the joy of surviving after the catastrophe, and also the joy of galloping on the battlefield.Seeing that he was not injured, King Ning breathed a sigh of relief. He didn't care about his own danger just now. He continued to command the Ming army here to fight, "Your Majesty, please appreciate the heroism of my Ming soldiers today."
Zhu Houzhao tied the bridle with him and nodded solemnly. The two of them were on the battlefield together, waiting for the moment of victory.
Under the tenacious fighting of the Ming army, the cavalry of Wuliangha was wiped out, the field was full of gunpowder smoke, the full moon was in the sky, and the battlefield gradually sank. Zhu Houzhao and King Ning experienced the victory in person. Liangha, Mongolia did not dare to go south for several years. After this battle, there will be several years of peace on the border of Liaodong. Zhu Houzhao looked up at the star curtain for a long time. The Big Dipper was shining brightly.After gradually relaxing, he tasted the lingering taste of wine, the Son of Heaven personally conquered, and the lofty sentiments of Wentao and Wulu were full of heart. He galloped across the battlefield and headed for the distance.
After recovering his life, Ji Rong, who was still panting, spat out a mouthful of blood, "Emperor...General!!"
King Ning followed Zhu Houzhao and rushed out without waiting for others.
Zhu Houzhao didn't want to go anywhere else, and rushed all the way for several miles into Daning City, passing through the tall city gate, the eyes were full of sparse streets, withered houses, scattered residents seemed to know the end of the war, heard the sound of horseshoes, They all came out to visit.Zhu Houzhao stopped his horse and looked at the lifeless town, not knowing where to go.
There was another series of hurried hoofbeats behind him, and King Ning also entered the city.
"I just came to see, the place that the emperor has always missed." Zhu Houzhao smiled slightly, with a little relief, and looked at King Ning, who was watching faintly from the side.
King Ning untied a wine jug from the saddle and threw it to Zhu Houzhao, "This is a celebration wine! Congratulations on the victory in the war!" Zhu Houzhao took the marching wine jug, threw the lid off, and poured the full wine into his mouth. At this moment, only spirits are suitable.
Under the bright moon in the sky, King Ning looked at the old site of Daning, urged his horse to walk slowly, followed the city atlas in his memory, passing through alleys, and finally got off his horse at a broken wall and ruins burned by flames. Opening, he has no time to change clothes, he is still dressed in brocade clothes and light armor, stained with blood, covered with gunpowder smoke without losing his dignity, in the vast city like an independent immortal, Yuehua casts his figure on the mottled and dilapidated city. on the ruins.King Ning leaned over, touched the ground with one knee, touched a broken stone step with his right hand, and then slowly clenched his fists - Zhu Chenhao, a descendant of later generations, returned to Daning today.
Zhu Houzhao guessed that it was the place where King Ning’s Mansion used to be. After Cheng Zu Jing’s death, he took Ning Xianwang to Beiping, fearing that Ning Kingdom would be rebuilt, and burned King Ning’s Mansion and Daning City. , Today, thanks to the military exploits of the descendants, he finally returned to Daming.Zhu Houzhao wiped away the wine stains on his lips, the situation has changed for a hundred years, and the glory of the emperors and generals has faded away, and only this remnant is left for people to mourn.
King Ning heard the footsteps behind him, he got up and looked back at the emperor of the dynasty, power is important, but the Ming Dynasty is powerful and the dignity of the country is above all, Mongolian Wuliangha is the dead knot for generations, Zhu Houzhao is still the emperor, he will not Allow the Son of Heaven to be harmed in this battlefield of fighting with alien races, let alone use despicable means to damage Daming's glory. Never handed it to anyone, Zhu Houzhao came here from the capital alone with this token that can command millions of heroes. King Ning's Wentao and martial arts are rare in the world. The only thing Zhu Houzhao can’t share is the fierce battlefield just now, which made his blood boil, but on this quiet ruins, the north wind whimpered, his pride faded, and his reason gradually awakened. At the front of the skirt, the only thing that can trap King Ning is the country. Only when he holds this supreme power firmly in his hands will he look back at himself. It is not important and there is no suspense whether the city of Daning will be re-enfeoffed to King Ning.
The two of them didn't say what they thought, Zhu Houzhao called softly, and didn't go forward. King Ning is not the prince of the court tonight, nor is he a descendant of King Ning who has inherited the prince for a hundred years. He is just a citizen of Ming Dynasty with a pure heart. Loyalty and ideals, killing enemies for the country, Zhu Houzhao also cast off the dignity of the emperor, like a knight in the world with a sword, galloping on the battlefield to comfort his life's wishes.The two smiled tacitly, and Zhu Chenhao slightly hooked the corners of his lips. Under the full moon night, his eyebrows were soaked in the frost and snow on the border, changing from the dazzling and dazzling elegance of the past, very elegant and elegant, this smile is like a green leaf Falling into the mirror lake, the rationality of Zhu Houzhao temporarily forgetting because of the bloody war caused ripples.
The bonfire in the camp went straight up to the sky. This is the real celebration banquet. The two returned from Daning City and dismounted outside the camp. King Ning sat on the ground and looked up at the stars in the sky. With the drum music in the army and the unbridled laughter of the crowd, Zhu Houzhao also lay down heroically between the sky and the earth, with the bright moon and stars as the dome and the thousands of miles on the ground as the sweep, the two were close to each other, experienced life-and-death struggles, and passed through the tragic battlefield. The bloodstains left on the body are unique and soul-stirring, defeating the enemy, lying drunk on the battlefield, flirtatious in light fur, once in a lifetime, this life is enough.
The Grand Tutor's Mansion in the capital didn't understand that he had just finished playing mahjong, so he found six memorials. The emperor left the palace alone a month ago, and only sent back a letter when he arrived at the border, letting him take care of the government. The countermeasures for the incident were listed in detail, and they were transported to the border by horses and submitted to the emperor.If you don't know how to lift weights lightly, let the six cabinets formulate countermeasures for small things, and let the emperor decide all big things after they are fully settled.
Tonight, Wuxiu came to have a legitimate lunch again. He sat down in the living room, raised his chopsticks, "I have good news for you, the emperor has driven back to Beijing."
I don't know how to eat the most fashionable Hongdu stewed pork knuckle in the capital, and feel that it is not up to my appetite, "What about you, just tell me when the emperor will arrive in the capital, so that I can go to the palace and pretend to be very busy."
Wuxiu drank a bowl of hot soup, shook his head and said, "I don't know!"
"Cut, Jin Yiwei's commanders are all your apprentices, you don't know?!" Don't understand sarcastically, and then asked about the business, "Ning Wang also returned to Beijing?"
Zhu Houzhao's itinerary is well known in the court. He personally conquered Daning City. In addition to obeying his orders, King Ning also had the responsibility of guarding him. Once the war changed, he had to protect the emperor. One of the reasons why the "pro" didn't follow with soldiers and horses. If the emperor made a mistake, if he didn't understand, he would definitely unite with the army to punish King Ning's defeat of the army.
WuXiu's status in the arena is unshakable. He knows everything about the information and secrets held by Jin Yiwei. He swallowed a bowl of rice and nodded, "Why do you still pay attention to King Ning so much? There is no cure for jealousy, unless You grow your hair."
I didn't understand and glanced angrily. The whereabouts of King Ning are the whereabouts of the emperor. The emperor came to the barracks alone to share the joys and sorrows with the soldiers and killed the enemy himself. It is a great honor in life to have fought with the emperor. These soldiers are not ordinary Ming soldiers, but the real elite under King Ning. They have always sworn to die for King Ning. Now they are convinced by the emperor. , King Ning is very intelligent, he will not fail to understand the emperor's actions, but he can't guess whether King Ning will change his mind or change his strategy.
Even though he knew the frontier was bitter and cold and the war was dangerous, he never took a step to look for Zhu Houzhao if he didn't understand, because he understood Zhu Houzhao's thoughts too deeply and thoroughly.
Wuxiu ate another bowl of rice, "I don't understand. Back then, the late Emperor asked me to take care of you, to be at your disposal, and to stay or go at your discretion. I think I might have to eat with you for the rest of my life..." Over the years, Wuxiu and Bubu have experienced together. He knows everything he doesn’t know. He persuades Bubu not to intervene between King Ning and the Emperor. In addition to the entanglement with the power of the country, there is also an ambiguity of unknown origin...
"Are you leaving? The whole world belongs to the emperor." Don't understand and said angrily.
"Oh, there is a story? What did the emperor tell you before he left?" Wuxiu was full and began to sweep away the side dishes.
"The emperor praises you for your good memory!" I didn't know that I really didn't have an appetite to eat, so I went back to my room and lay down.
Ten days later, the Daming frontier garrison came from the foot of the Great Wall to take over the Daning army. Zhu Houzhao and King Ning got up and returned to Beijing. Entering Jiayuguan Kaiping City, there are many soldiers and people in the city, merchants gathered, and a bustling scene. After entering the city, Zhu Houzhao changed his carriage and went all the way to the government office in the city. After meeting all the officials in the city, he hurried to the backyard. Hearing King Ning's coughing, since he set off from Daning City, and gradually entering the severe winter season, King Ning's occasional wind and cold did not heal, and he barely moved forward all the way. Before entering the city today, he developed a high fever and had to rest in bed. After years of old illnesses, King Ning stared at the bed tent weakly, thinking about the affairs of the capital, but he was powerless to support him. When he was sober and drowsy, the cityscape of Daning and Nanchang appeared in front of his eyes.
Zhu Houzhao visited the comatose King Ning, and heard from the military doctor that he would not wake up for a while after taking the medicine to soothe the nerves and calm the heat, and left in a hurry to deal with the memorials that had accumulated for many days. The book is all delivered, even at twelve o'clock a day, it may not be possible to finish it.
As soon as the sound of Zhu Houzhao's footsteps left, King Ning opened his eyes and struggled to get up and sit down. Shan Zhou and Ye Zi had already entered the room, "My lord, the tens of thousands of soldiers and horses we left on the outskirts of the capital are gone now. Completely belonged to the Ministry of War, the subordinates have secretly contacted, and the troops of various ministries have infiltrated the border guards, the defenders of the capital, if the prince has an order, he must obey the king's order!" Ye Zi replied in a low voice.
King Ning's face was a little crimson due to the high fever, and even his lips were rarely gorgeous. After hearing this, he smiled in satisfaction, nodded, and felt dizzy again, so he quickly supported his forehead.Therefore, King Ning took only a few soldiers and horses to recover Daning City, which can be said to kill two birds with one stone. He can not only build up his military exploits, but also deploy his remaining troops into various armies without leaving a trace. Once the situation is favorable in the future, mastering the soldiers and horses is the key to victory. .
Shan Zhou then said with concern, "My lord, you walked slowly all the way. The emperor in Beijing has not returned for a long time, and the important officials in the six cabinets have criticized the emperor."
"Isn't the emperor wanting to appreciate the scenery of the mountains and rivers? I happened to be walking all the way to enjoy it. How can it be like marching in a hurry?" King Ning was exhausted. He is so quiet and elegant that it is impossible to see that he is planning cunning things.He deliberately pretended to be ill to delay the trip, and now the Chinese New Year is approaching, and there is still a distance from the capital, if the emperor does not spend the new year in the capital, there must be complaints and messages in the court.It’s just that pretending to be sick at the beginning was too similar, and he actually fell ill in the past few days. King Ning didn’t care too much. An unintentional painting of Danshu reveals a rare softness, which is completely different from Feiyang's wantonness on weekdays. I wanted to read the mansion newspaper from the feudal land again, but I had to give up because of my illness.
In the early morning of the second day, after a night of rest, King Ning was fine. He heard that Zhu Houzhao had fallen ill during breakfast. The imperial physician in the official office had been busy all night, and he was exhausted and fell asleep in the early hours of the morning. King Ning heard about it and meditated After a while, after finishing the eight-treasure stewed porridge in the bowl, he came to Zhu Houzhao's bedroom.
There was a strong smell of calming decoction in the room. King Ning frowned, stayed for a while but still walked in, the imperial physician and the servants saw him, and then retreated after bowing. He called softly, "Your Majesty?" The person on the bed had his eyes closed, his face was flushed, and he was suffering from severe wind-cold symptoms.King Ning looked at his formerly handsome face which was now haggard, with no emotions on his quiet face, he subconsciously reached out to touch the emperor's forehead, before he touched the skin, he slowly withdrew his palm, he didn't stay long, raised his hand He stepped out, took two steps, looked back at the sick and sleepy man, smiled and left.
The emperor's illness is serious, and the royal driver and his party are all determined by King Ning. King Ning has the demeanor of a superior person. Even if it is Zhu Houzhao's personal guards or Jin Yiwei, all the troops are at his disposal at this moment.King Ning was sitting in the main hall of the official office. Today he was wearing a deep purple brocade robe made by the prince, embroidered with golden dragon patterns, and a leather belt with gold and jade embellished with tourmaline. Deeply understand the royal nobility and elegance.
"The emperor has the world in mind and cares about the people, so he traveled to northern Xinjiang to understand the feelings of the people. Now that he is here, he would like to stay for a few more days to deeply understand the sufferings of the people. As local officials, you should remember to be diligent in political affairs."
"Yes!" Many salutes replied.
"May I ask the prince, where is the emperor at the moment?" The main hall accommodated dozens of people, regardless of their ranks, all the local officials gathered here to see the demeanor of King Ning. I wanted to express my loyalty to the emperor, but I didn't know that it was King Ning who offended me by asking this question. It was a full expression of the court's concern for the prince to meet everyone. .
King Ning raised his eyes and glanced at the crowd, he was not angry but aggressive, and the experienced officials in the front row had already lowered their heads and dared not look at him.
King Ning kept silent, "The emperor went out in micro-clothes."
The emperor's illness was concealed by King Ning. He ordered Jinyiwei to be closely guarded. The memorials sent every day in Beijing were piled up on the bedroom table. The king came to visit and greet as usual, but the emperor was still drowsy. King Ning looked at the reports accumulated like a hill, combined with the movement in Beijing just received today, turned around and left, and just returned to his courtyard, Ji Rong and the imperial physician came See you, King Ning ordered people to come to the main hall and entertained you with good tea.When Ji Rong and the imperial physician came to the main hall, they listened to the players playing the qin. King Ning's roll of piano score was unfolded on the table, and he was copying the newly acquired score with his head down. Wearing a platinum-colored delicate hair crown, and a silver satin headband hanging on both sides of his cheeks, he smiled when he saw someone coming, and he wore a casual and elegant demeanor. If he hadn't seen his majestic armor before, Fighting on the battlefield, I really feel that King Ning is a rich and idle man who doesn't care about political affairs.
King Ning sat upright and raised his hand, "Please serve tea, both of you, when you are seated."
Ji Rong didn't dare to sit down in front of King Ning. He bowed his hands loyally to King Ning who was drinking tea elegantly on the main seat, "My lord, the imperial physician has reported the emperor's illness."
King Ning's lips were about to touch the rim of the cup, he put down the teacup again when he heard the words, looked straight at Ji Rong and said, "Oh? But the emperor recovered today? Then Mr. Ji can return to Beijing."
Ever since King Ning uttered the words, the emperor went out in micro-clothes, and women of the right age wandered around the city every day in full costumes, because they heard that the emperor was handsome and the most beautiful man in the world, and everyone wanted to meet him. Young men with good looks will be surrounded by people, and I heard that King Ning's appearance is even more unsurpassed, and Beijing is even rated as the best in the world. Thousands of people in Kaiping City are empty, looking forward to seeing the true faces of the two.
Ji Rong took a peek at King Ning. If the prince really went to the streets, the women in the city would give up their lives to chase him.
King Ning looked at himself leisurely, although he was looking at the piano score in his hand, he was recalling the battlefield of Daning, Ji Rong cupped his hands again, "Your Majesty," he hesitated to speak, King Ning waved away the player playing the piano and a few a valet.
Ji Rong stepped forward to the main seat, and said in a low voice, "My lord, your majesty's condition is getting worse. It's up to your lord to decide what to do here."
King Ning put down the teacup he had just picked up, and looked straight at Ji Rong. Even Ji Rong, a commander who had gone through all kinds of difficulties and dangers, felt unusually sharp.
"Report to the lord," the imperial physician behind Ji Rong said in a deep voice, King Ning turned his eyes and looked over Ji Rong to the old man who was kneeling on the ground, "The emperor's wind and cold are getting worse, and he is unconscious."
King Ning, who plays the unintentional court situation in Kaiping City, has always been in the power vortex, and he has already understood the unfinished words of the two.The emperor's life is in danger. Once he dies, the country will change hands, and the emperor has no heirs in his prime. At this time, he is far away in the capital, and the emperor has only one important minister by his side. The photo of the deceased is in his hand, and the country is at his fingertips.
King Ning's face was calm, no matter whether it is ancient or modern, there are many dangers in the succession of the country. If there is any negligence, it will be irreparable. place, kill your whole family."
"Yes, yes..." The imperial doctor was so frightened that his heart palpitations continued, he quickly stepped back and guarded the patient.
"Master Ji," King Ning took a sip of tea, savoring the good natural flavor quietly. "The emperor is the son of heaven, and the six ministries of the cabinet are the pillars of the world. How can I talk too much at will, don't listen to injustice, don't act inappropriate..." Ning Wang actually recorded Ji Rong's heartfelt praise for him, but showed that the feudal lord The ancestral precept of the king not to do politics.
Ji Rong didn't want to stay any longer, "The villain will leave."
King Ning no longer had the heart to look at the piano score, he sat alone in the wide main hall, is this a golden opportunity?
Jingzhong Bubu and Wuxiu received a secret letter from Kaiping City, they read it head to head, and then burned the letter.
"What should I do?" Wuxiu turned his head and asked sincerely.
If he didn't understand, he turned his head in the same way, looked at Wuxiu, and replied tightly, "I don't know!"
Wuxiu looked disappointed, "It's impossible not to know!"
"Why not!"
"Because..." Wuxiu hesitated to speak.
"Because this letter was sent by your apprentice Ji Rong, but does the cabinet know it? Does the Six Departments know it? Also, King Ning...does he know it?" Don't know how to stand up from the chair. Wandered around the study.
"I don't know!" Wu Xiu couldn't learn the same tone and appearance just now.
"So, what's the matter with the emperor now?" Don't know how to look up to the sky and sigh.
Zhu Houzhao suffered from illness for two days, and the Ninth Five-Year Supreme, like ordinary people, could not escape the disease. In the extreme pain, he couldn't tell where he was. It is the tent of King Ning and himself who rushed to the battlefield thousands of miles away.
King Ning was listening to scholars commenting on the latest popular dramas in the official office. Chen Zhuo, another personal servant who followed the emperor on this trip, came to King Ning in a hurry. I want to see the prince."
King Ning left the banquet, led the way by Chen Zhuo, and came to the emperor's bedroom. As soon as he stepped in, he saw the imperial physician. The servant knelt down on the ground, and Zhu Houzhao sat on the head of the bed, full of anger.
"Your Majesty, King Ning is here." Chen Zhuo spoke excitedly, and everyone breathed a sigh of relief.
"My humble minister joins the emperor." King Ning put his hands on one knee.
When Zhu Houzhao was sick, his pale face and black eyes became brighter. When he saw King Ning coming, he smiled weakly. This smile was full of inexhaustible true feelings, and even King Ning felt a little soft-hearted when he saw it.
"Your Majesty, you should be fine, you are really blessed by God." King Ning got up and took two steps, and came to the bed, his tone of voice was a little gentle.
"I... still have a headache." Zhu Houzhao's throat was hoarse and his energy was low.
"The emperor still needs to rest a lot." King Ning was very patient with the patients. The people present were already dumbfounded. The prince would have such a gentle tone. Everyone exchanged glances and retreated tacitly.
Zhu Houzhao saw that the disturbing outsiders had finally retreated completely, and repeated, "Uncle Huang, I have a headache, and I feel that this time I will not be able to survive this time." King Ning.
"No, your majesty, you are a man of gold, so you must not have anything to do." King Ning said earnestly.
Zhu Houzhao grinned and said, "Uncle Huang, I always say that I have a body of ten thousand gold, but I am also a mortal body. I have been in a trance for the past few days, and I always feel that Uncle Huang is by my side. This disease can also be overcome." Zhu Houzhao's voice was low.
King Ning thought that there was suspicion in the words. Could it be that he was afraid that the throne would be seized so he could endure it desperately, but he ignored the emotions that Zhu Houzhao wanted to express. No matter how hot Zhu Houzhao's heart was, it was hidden under his calm face, only his eyes showed less than ten thousandths one emotion.
"The emperor alone is connected with the country, the country, and the people of the world, and he can always turn danger into safety." King Ning saw that he was not hindered by the situation, so he dealt with it hastily.
Zhu Houzhao snorted softly, "Uncle Huang is sometimes by my side, but his heart is everywhere..."
King Ning had no intention of talking, and he didn't even have a perfunctory smile. When he was about to leave, he thought about the layout of the previous few days, and returned to Zhu Houzhao, "Try to be at ease, the emperor, there are many shops in the city. When the emperor recovers we Go and eat all the snacks in the city, okay?"
Sure enough, the emperor's uncle's dedication to food is admirable. Zhu Houzhao has no appetite, but he has hope, relying on a little fantasy to support the long night of illness.
Two or three days later, Zhu Houzhao was about to recover from his illness. King Ning stopped dancing, playing ink, listening to the piano and watching music these few days, and only read the memorials one by one according to Zhu Houzhao's will. Please ask the emperor to take care of it for you." Zhu Houzhao's words were sincere, and Ning Wang knew people accurately, but he also discerned how much trust and entrustment Zhu Houzhao had, how much emotion he had vented, looked at him, and said after a long time, "Okay."
Zhu Houzhao woke up after taking a nap for a while after drinking the medicine. It was just after noon, and the sunlight in the room was warm. He rubbed his eyes and found that King Ning was still there. He was looking down at a memorial. There were two thick hills in front of him. There are piles of memorials in the shape of a pile, one pile is read, and the other pile is not yet read. King Ning looked at it with a brush in his hand, but did not find that Zhu Houzhao was already beside him. Zhu Houzhao took the memorial from King Ning’s hand, In the book, a single piece of paper fell to the ground, and only two lines of poetry were written in strong fonts:
It rains one after another, the bamboos are green, and the flowers are flying and the green shade is falling
Zhu Houzhao read it again, folded the paper and put it in his lapel. The last time King Ning's private seal was taken into his arms so majestically, he made it again today. He curled his lips and planned to lie back on the bed and pretend to be weak. King Ning actually said, "Your Majesty, after I finish writing this poem, how about presenting it to the Emperor?"
"Uncle Huang is serious?" Zhu Houzhao said in surprise.
King Ning didn't answer, but just nodded, "The emperor hasn't had lunch yet, why don't the emperor and his subjects go to the street to look for food?"
Zhu Houzhao was overjoyed like a child, nodding repeatedly, "Let's go now, let's go now."
"Hey, Your Majesty, don't worry, change your clothes first, and then leave after packing." King Ning tilted his head and looked at the bright yellow body in front of him, smiling meaningfully.
It wasn't long before Zhu Houzhao understood what King Ning meant when he said everything was ready. The two of them put on civilian clothes and covered their beards, and each of them set out from the small gate in the backyard with a shaking fan in their hands, walking through the streets and alleys gracefully.
"Huang...um, uncle...uncle," Zhu Houzhao stammered. Although King Ning was dressed in simple clothes, he was still in shape, with a pair of phoenix eyes that could not hide his flair. Hearing this address, he couldn't help coughing , "Master, just call me the housekeeper."
"Oh." Zhu Houzhao also imitated him and swung his sleeves, appreciating the state of the market to his heart's content.
The two passed by many small vendors, and the "housekeeper" bought all the food that "young master" liked and that he was interested in, including pastries, candied fruit, candy and barbecue, and tasted each of them, stuffing what he couldn't finish into oiled paper wrappers Here, it is really delicious food.
Half of the market in the city has passed, and the two settled down in a small restaurant. They ordered a table full of refreshments, served with frontier-style bitter stem tea. He listened with gusto, and happened to be talking about Sun Liu's two armies attacking Cao Jun with fire, and Zhuge Liang's anger at Zhou Gongjin. King Ning laughed, and Zhu Houzhao asked, "Does the emperor think that this man's words are not good?"
"Since ancient times, the merits and demerits of successes and defeats have been judged by later generations. They are just the words of Huangkou children in the market, but they are not real historical facts. How could Zhou Gongjin be pissed to death by Zhuge Kongming when he assisted the Sun family in creating the Jiangdong foundation." Take a bite of the buns, the filling is delicious.
"The Liu family is the orthodox of the Han Dynasty, so they should respect Liu, and the Sun family will separate one side, which will ultimately be detrimental to the unification of the world." Zhu Houzhao gnawed at the fruit, using the past to discuss the present.
"It is said that King Ning is drinking in the Duzui Building, let's go and have a look!" People on the street were discussing and rushing towards the east of the city.There were not many tables of diners in the small restaurant. Hearing this, he quickly checked out and left. The storyteller saw that there were few audiences, so he also cleaned up the stall, and was about to go to watch the excitement. "Why didn't this gentleman say anything?" Listen to the following, after all, this folk novel is much more vivid than the isolated official history in the palace. "This judge, please come back tomorrow.
Zhu Houzhao galloped happily, passed through the gate, stepped over the ditch, and came to the front of the two armies. Wu Liangha's cavalry was surrounded by Daming's army, in a dilemma, and the trapped beasts were still fighting. Zhu Houzhao really faced the enemy on the battlefield. The strong wind howls, the smoke of wolves rises everywhere, the flags flutter, and the sound of drums shakes the sky. The eyes are filled with hideous and terrifying scenes like hell. Behind the drums, the sound changes and violent ups and downs. It is the military order to attack. All the iron cavalry of Ming Dynasty are bravely rushing towards the enemy. , The confrontation between the two armies was bloody, and the blood in Zhu Houzhao's body was boiling. The desire to make contributions in the man's heart was awakened. He looked at the battlefield where thousands of people sacrificed their lives illuminated by countless bonfires under the night, and tightened his hands on the reins , almost going into battle to kill the enemy himself.
"Your Majesty!" King Ning came galloping from behind and reined in beside Zhu Houzhao. As soon as he issued the military order for the whole army to attack, he chased after him with all his strength, and finally found the emperor. The anxiety in his heart made his speech speed up. "This place is extremely dangerous! Please come back, Your Majesty!" Because of the critical situation, King Ning also ignored etiquette and yelled at Zhu Houzhao.
"I just want to see the emperor's uncle's battlefield. These are the soldiers of Ming Dynasty, and they are also my soldiers. The soldiers are fighting bloody battles. How can I stay in the rear." Zhu Houzhao scanned the blood-stained battlefield carefully with his eyes.
"Your Majesty is a man of gold, nothing can happen!" King Ning changed his usual calm demeanor, his face was full of anger, and a little bit of worry was reflected in the frown.
Feeling King Ning's concern, Zhu Houzhao looked smug and laughed confidently. Ji Rong also arrived immediately. Zhu Houzhao directly took the long sword from the commander of Jinyiwei and rushed into the battlefield.
King Ning couldn't stop him, and wanted to call Zhu Houzhao back, but found that the emperor's madness could not be stopped at all. He said to Ji Rong, "The emperor is here, and there must be reinforcements from the rear. Go and send reinforcements to escort him!"
Ji Rong looked left and right to find a replacement weapon, but he could not neglect King Ning, "My lord! The emperor rushed here alone, and there is no rear reinforcements at all." Ji Rong felt that his life would not be saved tonight, and shouted the truth, "He I'm here to find you!" Not any tentative supervision.
Shan Zhou finally caught up with the prince. He had excellent eyesight and threw his sword to Ji Rong. Ji Rong took it and rushed into the formation like crazy to escort him, followed by several Jin Yiwei.
"My lord, the battlefield is dangerous, in case the emperor..." Shan Zhou reminded King Ning.
King Ning suddenly realized that this is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity!In case something unexpected happens, the emperor loses, then regardless of military power, even the throne will be shaken. Now that half of my country is a vassal, who is most likely to own it in this world...
The hair on King Ning's forehead was blown by the strong wind, and his heart, which had always been calm and thoughtful, was swaying violently. King Ning's eyes were filled with fireworks and blood. It was a happy battlefield, and it became heavy and tormenting at this moment. He took a few deep breaths, looked at the handsome flag and the Daning city wall faintly in the distance, and tightened his grip on the reins in his hands.
Zhu Houzhao joined the battlefield, surrounded by Wuliangha's cavalry and Ming's elite. The legend of the founding of the country, Chengzu's military exploits, and Xuanzong's personal conquest all turned into real scenes at this moment. Nothing is more shocking than this. He holds the long sword tightly, Killing the enemy, a Wuliangha cavalryman was stabbed in the leg by him, fell off his horse, and was hacked and killed by the orderly offensive and defensive Ming soldiers on the spot. The blood splashed on Zhu Houzhao's armor, and a strong smell of blood filled his nostrils Before he could feel it, several cavalry surrounded him. His armor was bright, and Yu Jun was very conspicuous on his horse. He was a general at first glance, and the Wuliangha people rushed towards him frantically.
The sound of the drums changed, and the speed and speed staggered. Zhu Houzhao's heartbeat accelerated. It was the military order of King Ning. The people of Wuliangha were surrounded, and the whole army fought together!
Ji Rong waited for dozens of people to arrive, and dealt with a few enemies neatly. Jin Yiwei was one of the best in thousands, and everyone was stunned by his superb martial arts. As far as the morale is like a rainbow, this time the army is even more powerful, and they all fight with all their strength.
King Ning overlooked the entire battlefield from the height of the watchtower next to the gate. After Wu Liangha was ambushed, he failed to break through several times.Finally, among thousands of people, he saw Zhu Houzhao. He was galloping on the battlefield on a horse, but he was too eye-catching, and many Wuliangha people turned to surround him. After being destroyed, King Ning took another look at the battlefield and ordered Shan Zhoudan, "You take over the battlefield for me, and wipe out the remnants of Wuliangha with all your strength!"
Shan Zhouben was watching comfortably, and when he learned that King Ning was about to go to the battlefield in person, he was shocked, "My lord!" Entering the enemy, he comforted himself that the lord went to realize Huangtu's hegemony with his own hands.
The constant shouts of killing in my ears have become numb. In the world of blood and sand, there is only killing. Zhu Houzhao was surrounded by batch after batch of cavalry on his horse. , but also to protect himself, under the intensive attack of the opponent, he has been injured in many places on his body, his vision is blurred by blood, and he still clings to Zhu Houzhao.
The flags on the battlefield changed direction, and the sound of the drums became the most rapid and heart-pounding rhythm. King Ning charged into the battle himself. .
The horse was galloping, and King Ning let go of the reins. With excellent riding skills, he held the bow in his left hand and the string in his right hand. He fired several arrows, and the arrows hit the enemy's throat. Lost, fell to the ground one after another, beheaded by the horse.
"This king is King Ning of the Ming Dynasty! You will be surrendered quickly!" King Ning shouted sharply in the middle of the battlefield!
"Kowtow to the prince for a thousand years!" All the soldiers under his command praised, and countless roars erupted from the chest echoed in the world.
King Ning helped Zhu Houzhao out of the siege. The Wuliangha people who had besieged him were all attracted by King Ning. The nature of the bloodthirsty nation fought to the death. The coach of the opponent finally appeared, and then turned his attack and rushed to King Ning. Vow to die together.
From the very beginning, Zhu Houzhao's eyes were glued to King Yu Ning. The heroic posture of archery on horseback was engraved in his heart like a picture scroll. No matter how time passed, he would never forget it. The noisy battlefield and countless figures were his foils.
Zhu Houzhao highlighted the encirclement and rode his horse to the side of King Ning. Just as he was about to call out, he saw many feathered arrows coming towards him. In the center, King Ning saw Zhu Houzhao coming towards him, his eyes turned, and a moment of negligence, a long arrow hit his back. The arrow that assassinated King Ning fell, "Emperor Uncle, be careful!" His handsome face was full of the joy of surviving after the catastrophe, and also the joy of galloping on the battlefield.Seeing that he was not injured, King Ning breathed a sigh of relief. He didn't care about his own danger just now. He continued to command the Ming army here to fight, "Your Majesty, please appreciate the heroism of my Ming soldiers today."
Zhu Houzhao tied the bridle with him and nodded solemnly. The two of them were on the battlefield together, waiting for the moment of victory.
Under the tenacious fighting of the Ming army, the cavalry of Wuliangha was wiped out, the field was full of gunpowder smoke, the full moon was in the sky, and the battlefield gradually sank. Zhu Houzhao and King Ning experienced the victory in person. Liangha, Mongolia did not dare to go south for several years. After this battle, there will be several years of peace on the border of Liaodong. Zhu Houzhao looked up at the star curtain for a long time. The Big Dipper was shining brightly.After gradually relaxing, he tasted the lingering taste of wine, the Son of Heaven personally conquered, and the lofty sentiments of Wentao and Wulu were full of heart. He galloped across the battlefield and headed for the distance.
After recovering his life, Ji Rong, who was still panting, spat out a mouthful of blood, "Emperor...General!!"
King Ning followed Zhu Houzhao and rushed out without waiting for others.
Zhu Houzhao didn't want to go anywhere else, and rushed all the way for several miles into Daning City, passing through the tall city gate, the eyes were full of sparse streets, withered houses, scattered residents seemed to know the end of the war, heard the sound of horseshoes, They all came out to visit.Zhu Houzhao stopped his horse and looked at the lifeless town, not knowing where to go.
There was another series of hurried hoofbeats behind him, and King Ning also entered the city.
"I just came to see, the place that the emperor has always missed." Zhu Houzhao smiled slightly, with a little relief, and looked at King Ning, who was watching faintly from the side.
King Ning untied a wine jug from the saddle and threw it to Zhu Houzhao, "This is a celebration wine! Congratulations on the victory in the war!" Zhu Houzhao took the marching wine jug, threw the lid off, and poured the full wine into his mouth. At this moment, only spirits are suitable.
Under the bright moon in the sky, King Ning looked at the old site of Daning, urged his horse to walk slowly, followed the city atlas in his memory, passing through alleys, and finally got off his horse at a broken wall and ruins burned by flames. Opening, he has no time to change clothes, he is still dressed in brocade clothes and light armor, stained with blood, covered with gunpowder smoke without losing his dignity, in the vast city like an independent immortal, Yuehua casts his figure on the mottled and dilapidated city. on the ruins.King Ning leaned over, touched the ground with one knee, touched a broken stone step with his right hand, and then slowly clenched his fists - Zhu Chenhao, a descendant of later generations, returned to Daning today.
Zhu Houzhao guessed that it was the place where King Ning’s Mansion used to be. After Cheng Zu Jing’s death, he took Ning Xianwang to Beiping, fearing that Ning Kingdom would be rebuilt, and burned King Ning’s Mansion and Daning City. , Today, thanks to the military exploits of the descendants, he finally returned to Daming.Zhu Houzhao wiped away the wine stains on his lips, the situation has changed for a hundred years, and the glory of the emperors and generals has faded away, and only this remnant is left for people to mourn.
King Ning heard the footsteps behind him, he got up and looked back at the emperor of the dynasty, power is important, but the Ming Dynasty is powerful and the dignity of the country is above all, Mongolian Wuliangha is the dead knot for generations, Zhu Houzhao is still the emperor, he will not Allow the Son of Heaven to be harmed in this battlefield of fighting with alien races, let alone use despicable means to damage Daming's glory. Never handed it to anyone, Zhu Houzhao came here from the capital alone with this token that can command millions of heroes. King Ning's Wentao and martial arts are rare in the world. The only thing Zhu Houzhao can’t share is the fierce battlefield just now, which made his blood boil, but on this quiet ruins, the north wind whimpered, his pride faded, and his reason gradually awakened. At the front of the skirt, the only thing that can trap King Ning is the country. Only when he holds this supreme power firmly in his hands will he look back at himself. It is not important and there is no suspense whether the city of Daning will be re-enfeoffed to King Ning.
The two of them didn't say what they thought, Zhu Houzhao called softly, and didn't go forward. King Ning is not the prince of the court tonight, nor is he a descendant of King Ning who has inherited the prince for a hundred years. He is just a citizen of Ming Dynasty with a pure heart. Loyalty and ideals, killing enemies for the country, Zhu Houzhao also cast off the dignity of the emperor, like a knight in the world with a sword, galloping on the battlefield to comfort his life's wishes.The two smiled tacitly, and Zhu Chenhao slightly hooked the corners of his lips. Under the full moon night, his eyebrows were soaked in the frost and snow on the border, changing from the dazzling and dazzling elegance of the past, very elegant and elegant, this smile is like a green leaf Falling into the mirror lake, the rationality of Zhu Houzhao temporarily forgetting because of the bloody war caused ripples.
The bonfire in the camp went straight up to the sky. This is the real celebration banquet. The two returned from Daning City and dismounted outside the camp. King Ning sat on the ground and looked up at the stars in the sky. With the drum music in the army and the unbridled laughter of the crowd, Zhu Houzhao also lay down heroically between the sky and the earth, with the bright moon and stars as the dome and the thousands of miles on the ground as the sweep, the two were close to each other, experienced life-and-death struggles, and passed through the tragic battlefield. The bloodstains left on the body are unique and soul-stirring, defeating the enemy, lying drunk on the battlefield, flirtatious in light fur, once in a lifetime, this life is enough.
The Grand Tutor's Mansion in the capital didn't understand that he had just finished playing mahjong, so he found six memorials. The emperor left the palace alone a month ago, and only sent back a letter when he arrived at the border, letting him take care of the government. The countermeasures for the incident were listed in detail, and they were transported to the border by horses and submitted to the emperor.If you don't know how to lift weights lightly, let the six cabinets formulate countermeasures for small things, and let the emperor decide all big things after they are fully settled.
Tonight, Wuxiu came to have a legitimate lunch again. He sat down in the living room, raised his chopsticks, "I have good news for you, the emperor has driven back to Beijing."
I don't know how to eat the most fashionable Hongdu stewed pork knuckle in the capital, and feel that it is not up to my appetite, "What about you, just tell me when the emperor will arrive in the capital, so that I can go to the palace and pretend to be very busy."
Wuxiu drank a bowl of hot soup, shook his head and said, "I don't know!"
"Cut, Jin Yiwei's commanders are all your apprentices, you don't know?!" Don't understand sarcastically, and then asked about the business, "Ning Wang also returned to Beijing?"
Zhu Houzhao's itinerary is well known in the court. He personally conquered Daning City. In addition to obeying his orders, King Ning also had the responsibility of guarding him. Once the war changed, he had to protect the emperor. One of the reasons why the "pro" didn't follow with soldiers and horses. If the emperor made a mistake, if he didn't understand, he would definitely unite with the army to punish King Ning's defeat of the army.
WuXiu's status in the arena is unshakable. He knows everything about the information and secrets held by Jin Yiwei. He swallowed a bowl of rice and nodded, "Why do you still pay attention to King Ning so much? There is no cure for jealousy, unless You grow your hair."
I didn't understand and glanced angrily. The whereabouts of King Ning are the whereabouts of the emperor. The emperor came to the barracks alone to share the joys and sorrows with the soldiers and killed the enemy himself. It is a great honor in life to have fought with the emperor. These soldiers are not ordinary Ming soldiers, but the real elite under King Ning. They have always sworn to die for King Ning. Now they are convinced by the emperor. , King Ning is very intelligent, he will not fail to understand the emperor's actions, but he can't guess whether King Ning will change his mind or change his strategy.
Even though he knew the frontier was bitter and cold and the war was dangerous, he never took a step to look for Zhu Houzhao if he didn't understand, because he understood Zhu Houzhao's thoughts too deeply and thoroughly.
Wuxiu ate another bowl of rice, "I don't understand. Back then, the late Emperor asked me to take care of you, to be at your disposal, and to stay or go at your discretion. I think I might have to eat with you for the rest of my life..." Over the years, Wuxiu and Bubu have experienced together. He knows everything he doesn’t know. He persuades Bubu not to intervene between King Ning and the Emperor. In addition to the entanglement with the power of the country, there is also an ambiguity of unknown origin...
"Are you leaving? The whole world belongs to the emperor." Don't understand and said angrily.
"Oh, there is a story? What did the emperor tell you before he left?" Wuxiu was full and began to sweep away the side dishes.
"The emperor praises you for your good memory!" I didn't know that I really didn't have an appetite to eat, so I went back to my room and lay down.
Ten days later, the Daming frontier garrison came from the foot of the Great Wall to take over the Daning army. Zhu Houzhao and King Ning got up and returned to Beijing. Entering Jiayuguan Kaiping City, there are many soldiers and people in the city, merchants gathered, and a bustling scene. After entering the city, Zhu Houzhao changed his carriage and went all the way to the government office in the city. After meeting all the officials in the city, he hurried to the backyard. Hearing King Ning's coughing, since he set off from Daning City, and gradually entering the severe winter season, King Ning's occasional wind and cold did not heal, and he barely moved forward all the way. Before entering the city today, he developed a high fever and had to rest in bed. After years of old illnesses, King Ning stared at the bed tent weakly, thinking about the affairs of the capital, but he was powerless to support him. When he was sober and drowsy, the cityscape of Daning and Nanchang appeared in front of his eyes.
Zhu Houzhao visited the comatose King Ning, and heard from the military doctor that he would not wake up for a while after taking the medicine to soothe the nerves and calm the heat, and left in a hurry to deal with the memorials that had accumulated for many days. The book is all delivered, even at twelve o'clock a day, it may not be possible to finish it.
As soon as the sound of Zhu Houzhao's footsteps left, King Ning opened his eyes and struggled to get up and sit down. Shan Zhou and Ye Zi had already entered the room, "My lord, the tens of thousands of soldiers and horses we left on the outskirts of the capital are gone now. Completely belonged to the Ministry of War, the subordinates have secretly contacted, and the troops of various ministries have infiltrated the border guards, the defenders of the capital, if the prince has an order, he must obey the king's order!" Ye Zi replied in a low voice.
King Ning's face was a little crimson due to the high fever, and even his lips were rarely gorgeous. After hearing this, he smiled in satisfaction, nodded, and felt dizzy again, so he quickly supported his forehead.Therefore, King Ning took only a few soldiers and horses to recover Daning City, which can be said to kill two birds with one stone. He can not only build up his military exploits, but also deploy his remaining troops into various armies without leaving a trace. Once the situation is favorable in the future, mastering the soldiers and horses is the key to victory. .
Shan Zhou then said with concern, "My lord, you walked slowly all the way. The emperor in Beijing has not returned for a long time, and the important officials in the six cabinets have criticized the emperor."
"Isn't the emperor wanting to appreciate the scenery of the mountains and rivers? I happened to be walking all the way to enjoy it. How can it be like marching in a hurry?" King Ning was exhausted. He is so quiet and elegant that it is impossible to see that he is planning cunning things.He deliberately pretended to be ill to delay the trip, and now the Chinese New Year is approaching, and there is still a distance from the capital, if the emperor does not spend the new year in the capital, there must be complaints and messages in the court.It’s just that pretending to be sick at the beginning was too similar, and he actually fell ill in the past few days. King Ning didn’t care too much. An unintentional painting of Danshu reveals a rare softness, which is completely different from Feiyang's wantonness on weekdays. I wanted to read the mansion newspaper from the feudal land again, but I had to give up because of my illness.
In the early morning of the second day, after a night of rest, King Ning was fine. He heard that Zhu Houzhao had fallen ill during breakfast. The imperial physician in the official office had been busy all night, and he was exhausted and fell asleep in the early hours of the morning. King Ning heard about it and meditated After a while, after finishing the eight-treasure stewed porridge in the bowl, he came to Zhu Houzhao's bedroom.
There was a strong smell of calming decoction in the room. King Ning frowned, stayed for a while but still walked in, the imperial physician and the servants saw him, and then retreated after bowing. He called softly, "Your Majesty?" The person on the bed had his eyes closed, his face was flushed, and he was suffering from severe wind-cold symptoms.King Ning looked at his formerly handsome face which was now haggard, with no emotions on his quiet face, he subconsciously reached out to touch the emperor's forehead, before he touched the skin, he slowly withdrew his palm, he didn't stay long, raised his hand He stepped out, took two steps, looked back at the sick and sleepy man, smiled and left.
The emperor's illness is serious, and the royal driver and his party are all determined by King Ning. King Ning has the demeanor of a superior person. Even if it is Zhu Houzhao's personal guards or Jin Yiwei, all the troops are at his disposal at this moment.King Ning was sitting in the main hall of the official office. Today he was wearing a deep purple brocade robe made by the prince, embroidered with golden dragon patterns, and a leather belt with gold and jade embellished with tourmaline. Deeply understand the royal nobility and elegance.
"The emperor has the world in mind and cares about the people, so he traveled to northern Xinjiang to understand the feelings of the people. Now that he is here, he would like to stay for a few more days to deeply understand the sufferings of the people. As local officials, you should remember to be diligent in political affairs."
"Yes!" Many salutes replied.
"May I ask the prince, where is the emperor at the moment?" The main hall accommodated dozens of people, regardless of their ranks, all the local officials gathered here to see the demeanor of King Ning. I wanted to express my loyalty to the emperor, but I didn't know that it was King Ning who offended me by asking this question. It was a full expression of the court's concern for the prince to meet everyone. .
King Ning raised his eyes and glanced at the crowd, he was not angry but aggressive, and the experienced officials in the front row had already lowered their heads and dared not look at him.
King Ning kept silent, "The emperor went out in micro-clothes."
The emperor's illness was concealed by King Ning. He ordered Jinyiwei to be closely guarded. The memorials sent every day in Beijing were piled up on the bedroom table. The king came to visit and greet as usual, but the emperor was still drowsy. King Ning looked at the reports accumulated like a hill, combined with the movement in Beijing just received today, turned around and left, and just returned to his courtyard, Ji Rong and the imperial physician came See you, King Ning ordered people to come to the main hall and entertained you with good tea.When Ji Rong and the imperial physician came to the main hall, they listened to the players playing the qin. King Ning's roll of piano score was unfolded on the table, and he was copying the newly acquired score with his head down. Wearing a platinum-colored delicate hair crown, and a silver satin headband hanging on both sides of his cheeks, he smiled when he saw someone coming, and he wore a casual and elegant demeanor. If he hadn't seen his majestic armor before, Fighting on the battlefield, I really feel that King Ning is a rich and idle man who doesn't care about political affairs.
King Ning sat upright and raised his hand, "Please serve tea, both of you, when you are seated."
Ji Rong didn't dare to sit down in front of King Ning. He bowed his hands loyally to King Ning who was drinking tea elegantly on the main seat, "My lord, the imperial physician has reported the emperor's illness."
King Ning's lips were about to touch the rim of the cup, he put down the teacup again when he heard the words, looked straight at Ji Rong and said, "Oh? But the emperor recovered today? Then Mr. Ji can return to Beijing."
Ever since King Ning uttered the words, the emperor went out in micro-clothes, and women of the right age wandered around the city every day in full costumes, because they heard that the emperor was handsome and the most beautiful man in the world, and everyone wanted to meet him. Young men with good looks will be surrounded by people, and I heard that King Ning's appearance is even more unsurpassed, and Beijing is even rated as the best in the world. Thousands of people in Kaiping City are empty, looking forward to seeing the true faces of the two.
Ji Rong took a peek at King Ning. If the prince really went to the streets, the women in the city would give up their lives to chase him.
King Ning looked at himself leisurely, although he was looking at the piano score in his hand, he was recalling the battlefield of Daning, Ji Rong cupped his hands again, "Your Majesty," he hesitated to speak, King Ning waved away the player playing the piano and a few a valet.
Ji Rong stepped forward to the main seat, and said in a low voice, "My lord, your majesty's condition is getting worse. It's up to your lord to decide what to do here."
King Ning put down the teacup he had just picked up, and looked straight at Ji Rong. Even Ji Rong, a commander who had gone through all kinds of difficulties and dangers, felt unusually sharp.
"Report to the lord," the imperial physician behind Ji Rong said in a deep voice, King Ning turned his eyes and looked over Ji Rong to the old man who was kneeling on the ground, "The emperor's wind and cold are getting worse, and he is unconscious."
King Ning, who plays the unintentional court situation in Kaiping City, has always been in the power vortex, and he has already understood the unfinished words of the two.The emperor's life is in danger. Once he dies, the country will change hands, and the emperor has no heirs in his prime. At this time, he is far away in the capital, and the emperor has only one important minister by his side. The photo of the deceased is in his hand, and the country is at his fingertips.
King Ning's face was calm, no matter whether it is ancient or modern, there are many dangers in the succession of the country. If there is any negligence, it will be irreparable. place, kill your whole family."
"Yes, yes..." The imperial doctor was so frightened that his heart palpitations continued, he quickly stepped back and guarded the patient.
"Master Ji," King Ning took a sip of tea, savoring the good natural flavor quietly. "The emperor is the son of heaven, and the six ministries of the cabinet are the pillars of the world. How can I talk too much at will, don't listen to injustice, don't act inappropriate..." Ning Wang actually recorded Ji Rong's heartfelt praise for him, but showed that the feudal lord The ancestral precept of the king not to do politics.
Ji Rong didn't want to stay any longer, "The villain will leave."
King Ning no longer had the heart to look at the piano score, he sat alone in the wide main hall, is this a golden opportunity?
Jingzhong Bubu and Wuxiu received a secret letter from Kaiping City, they read it head to head, and then burned the letter.
"What should I do?" Wuxiu turned his head and asked sincerely.
If he didn't understand, he turned his head in the same way, looked at Wuxiu, and replied tightly, "I don't know!"
Wuxiu looked disappointed, "It's impossible not to know!"
"Why not!"
"Because..." Wuxiu hesitated to speak.
"Because this letter was sent by your apprentice Ji Rong, but does the cabinet know it? Does the Six Departments know it? Also, King Ning...does he know it?" Don't know how to stand up from the chair. Wandered around the study.
"I don't know!" Wu Xiu couldn't learn the same tone and appearance just now.
"So, what's the matter with the emperor now?" Don't know how to look up to the sky and sigh.
Zhu Houzhao suffered from illness for two days, and the Ninth Five-Year Supreme, like ordinary people, could not escape the disease. In the extreme pain, he couldn't tell where he was. It is the tent of King Ning and himself who rushed to the battlefield thousands of miles away.
King Ning was listening to scholars commenting on the latest popular dramas in the official office. Chen Zhuo, another personal servant who followed the emperor on this trip, came to King Ning in a hurry. I want to see the prince."
King Ning left the banquet, led the way by Chen Zhuo, and came to the emperor's bedroom. As soon as he stepped in, he saw the imperial physician. The servant knelt down on the ground, and Zhu Houzhao sat on the head of the bed, full of anger.
"Your Majesty, King Ning is here." Chen Zhuo spoke excitedly, and everyone breathed a sigh of relief.
"My humble minister joins the emperor." King Ning put his hands on one knee.
When Zhu Houzhao was sick, his pale face and black eyes became brighter. When he saw King Ning coming, he smiled weakly. This smile was full of inexhaustible true feelings, and even King Ning felt a little soft-hearted when he saw it.
"Your Majesty, you should be fine, you are really blessed by God." King Ning got up and took two steps, and came to the bed, his tone of voice was a little gentle.
"I... still have a headache." Zhu Houzhao's throat was hoarse and his energy was low.
"The emperor still needs to rest a lot." King Ning was very patient with the patients. The people present were already dumbfounded. The prince would have such a gentle tone. Everyone exchanged glances and retreated tacitly.
Zhu Houzhao saw that the disturbing outsiders had finally retreated completely, and repeated, "Uncle Huang, I have a headache, and I feel that this time I will not be able to survive this time." King Ning.
"No, your majesty, you are a man of gold, so you must not have anything to do." King Ning said earnestly.
Zhu Houzhao grinned and said, "Uncle Huang, I always say that I have a body of ten thousand gold, but I am also a mortal body. I have been in a trance for the past few days, and I always feel that Uncle Huang is by my side. This disease can also be overcome." Zhu Houzhao's voice was low.
King Ning thought that there was suspicion in the words. Could it be that he was afraid that the throne would be seized so he could endure it desperately, but he ignored the emotions that Zhu Houzhao wanted to express. No matter how hot Zhu Houzhao's heart was, it was hidden under his calm face, only his eyes showed less than ten thousandths one emotion.
"The emperor alone is connected with the country, the country, and the people of the world, and he can always turn danger into safety." King Ning saw that he was not hindered by the situation, so he dealt with it hastily.
Zhu Houzhao snorted softly, "Uncle Huang is sometimes by my side, but his heart is everywhere..."
King Ning had no intention of talking, and he didn't even have a perfunctory smile. When he was about to leave, he thought about the layout of the previous few days, and returned to Zhu Houzhao, "Try to be at ease, the emperor, there are many shops in the city. When the emperor recovers we Go and eat all the snacks in the city, okay?"
Sure enough, the emperor's uncle's dedication to food is admirable. Zhu Houzhao has no appetite, but he has hope, relying on a little fantasy to support the long night of illness.
Two or three days later, Zhu Houzhao was about to recover from his illness. King Ning stopped dancing, playing ink, listening to the piano and watching music these few days, and only read the memorials one by one according to Zhu Houzhao's will. Please ask the emperor to take care of it for you." Zhu Houzhao's words were sincere, and Ning Wang knew people accurately, but he also discerned how much trust and entrustment Zhu Houzhao had, how much emotion he had vented, looked at him, and said after a long time, "Okay."
Zhu Houzhao woke up after taking a nap for a while after drinking the medicine. It was just after noon, and the sunlight in the room was warm. He rubbed his eyes and found that King Ning was still there. He was looking down at a memorial. There were two thick hills in front of him. There are piles of memorials in the shape of a pile, one pile is read, and the other pile is not yet read. King Ning looked at it with a brush in his hand, but did not find that Zhu Houzhao was already beside him. Zhu Houzhao took the memorial from King Ning’s hand, In the book, a single piece of paper fell to the ground, and only two lines of poetry were written in strong fonts:
It rains one after another, the bamboos are green, and the flowers are flying and the green shade is falling
Zhu Houzhao read it again, folded the paper and put it in his lapel. The last time King Ning's private seal was taken into his arms so majestically, he made it again today. He curled his lips and planned to lie back on the bed and pretend to be weak. King Ning actually said, "Your Majesty, after I finish writing this poem, how about presenting it to the Emperor?"
"Uncle Huang is serious?" Zhu Houzhao said in surprise.
King Ning didn't answer, but just nodded, "The emperor hasn't had lunch yet, why don't the emperor and his subjects go to the street to look for food?"
Zhu Houzhao was overjoyed like a child, nodding repeatedly, "Let's go now, let's go now."
"Hey, Your Majesty, don't worry, change your clothes first, and then leave after packing." King Ning tilted his head and looked at the bright yellow body in front of him, smiling meaningfully.
It wasn't long before Zhu Houzhao understood what King Ning meant when he said everything was ready. The two of them put on civilian clothes and covered their beards, and each of them set out from the small gate in the backyard with a shaking fan in their hands, walking through the streets and alleys gracefully.
"Huang...um, uncle...uncle," Zhu Houzhao stammered. Although King Ning was dressed in simple clothes, he was still in shape, with a pair of phoenix eyes that could not hide his flair. Hearing this address, he couldn't help coughing , "Master, just call me the housekeeper."
"Oh." Zhu Houzhao also imitated him and swung his sleeves, appreciating the state of the market to his heart's content.
The two passed by many small vendors, and the "housekeeper" bought all the food that "young master" liked and that he was interested in, including pastries, candied fruit, candy and barbecue, and tasted each of them, stuffing what he couldn't finish into oiled paper wrappers Here, it is really delicious food.
Half of the market in the city has passed, and the two settled down in a small restaurant. They ordered a table full of refreshments, served with frontier-style bitter stem tea. He listened with gusto, and happened to be talking about Sun Liu's two armies attacking Cao Jun with fire, and Zhuge Liang's anger at Zhou Gongjin. King Ning laughed, and Zhu Houzhao asked, "Does the emperor think that this man's words are not good?"
"Since ancient times, the merits and demerits of successes and defeats have been judged by later generations. They are just the words of Huangkou children in the market, but they are not real historical facts. How could Zhou Gongjin be pissed to death by Zhuge Kongming when he assisted the Sun family in creating the Jiangdong foundation." Take a bite of the buns, the filling is delicious.
"The Liu family is the orthodox of the Han Dynasty, so they should respect Liu, and the Sun family will separate one side, which will ultimately be detrimental to the unification of the world." Zhu Houzhao gnawed at the fruit, using the past to discuss the present.
"It is said that King Ning is drinking in the Duzui Building, let's go and have a look!" People on the street were discussing and rushing towards the east of the city.There were not many tables of diners in the small restaurant. Hearing this, he quickly checked out and left. The storyteller saw that there were few audiences, so he also cleaned up the stall, and was about to go to watch the excitement. "Why didn't this gentleman say anything?" Listen to the following, after all, this folk novel is much more vivid than the isolated official history in the palace. "This judge, please come back tomorrow.
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