Seek

Before sitting in the case, he was reviewing the military newspaper, and when he saw him rushing in, his expression was calm, obviously he had expected him to come, and he was entrusted with persuasion.

"There is a secret report from the capital, and there are changes in the palace. The specific situation is unknown. The crown prince is in charge of the state, and he is worried about the situation of the king. Going to the capital can't control the situation, so it's better to stay here temporarily or have room for maneuver. Only Chen Jingyuan will personally lead a hundred elites to accompany and protect His Highness."

Yu Penghai actually didn't understand why the prince had to leave without saying goodbye. There were changes in the court, and it was only natural for the prince to return to the court.The situation is unclear, the second prince led troops to wait for a later decision, isn't the reason very simple, how could it not make sense?It must be done in a sneaky way, lying around and stealthily hiding it.

But some people really just can't make sense.After Lin Shengyu listened silently, he opened his mouth and said in a hoarse voice, "Bring me the fastest horse!" He ran straight back to the small courtyard, packed a small package on his back in an instant, and ran to the stable.The groom who was picking up the horse with a blank face after receiving the order had nothing in his hands, and the reins were already in Lin Chengyu's hands. The figure jumped, and the horse's hoofs sounded anxiously, and a horse that the groom hadn't had time to see clearly had already been ridden away.A man galloped out of the gate of the camp, submerged into the deep night, and 2 minutes later, another horse galloped away. It was Cao Chongli who followed him, and he planned to accompany him no matter what.

Yu Penghai was furious for a moment as he watched the people go off on horseback.Isn't it capricious to leave as soon as you want?Too ignorant!But he had to be anxious, this black light ran around like crazy, don't happen to hurt Jingui's body.I had to hastily arrange for someone to stop it, and if I couldn't stop it, I had to protect it.Tsk, trouble!If you go to the capital...it's right to cooperate inside and outside, why do you have to go together!Obviously, he has always been a thoughtful and resourceful person?

Three miles outside the camp, on the dark mountain road, Lin Chengyu, who rushed here holding his breath, slowly reined in his horse.The mind dominated by fear gradually broke free, mobilizing the stiff mind a little.Cao Xian went back and insisted on going to Bo Yun's treacherous court instead of himself, what would he encounter?A trap in the dark, or a sword in the open?If someone reveals his identity face to face, will his life be cut off for nothing?The way back is clearly in danger every step of the way, and life is hanging by a thread, why do you still have to go back?What happened?But no matter what happened, he could go back, but Cao Xian absolutely couldn't!Thinking of the possibility of Cao Xian's death, Lin Shengyu trembled with fear, and his teeth itched with hatred, and Cong Cong was furious.But after calming down a little bit, I realized that if I wanted to chase him, I would never be able to catch up, and it would be even more stupid to insist on chasing him to the capital. At that time, what could I do besides watch him die?It is very likely that Cao Xian will be dragged down even more.

Half an hour later, the elite team that Yu Penghai hastily dispatched to stop or protect people ran back, bringing back Lin Shengyu, who had a gloomy face, and Cao Chongli, who was always indifferent.

"... Persuaded to come back?" Yu Penghai asked Yan Changji, who led the team, in surprise.

"No, I came back by myself. When I bumped into each other, I turned around and came back together."

Well!It is still sensible and consider the overall situation.General Yu breathed a sigh of relief, and the young man became impulsive, which was really scary.

After getting up early the next day for a practice session, Yu Peng Hai had the word cool all over his body.Before leaving, Cao Xian made a point of explaining that the second prince is good at planning, and that after the beginning of the spring, there will be important border trade affairs to be handled, and the prince's guard's daily drills, platoon tasks, etc. should be entrusted to the general, and they will be arranged together with the Xishu army on a daily basis .Yu Peng Haixin readily agreed, because Cao Xian's military training techniques are really unique, that is, flexible and changeable, and relaxed and orderly, seemingly mixed up and down, but in fact everyone is fighting for the top.In the past half a year, the two armies have combined drills from time to time. Except for Lin Shengyu, who is not jealous on both sides, Yu Penghai and Cao Xian are both leading their own soldiers, but Yu Penghai is actually very envious of this energetic team of soldiers, and this side has a chance to take over. , and deliberately did not change his style, and continued the usual arrangement of Prince Wei's early training, allowing the lower-level generals to play freely, and alone in it, he still enjoyed the supreme experience of being a general who can follow orders and use his arms and fingers.

After having a good time, Yu Peng Hai was happily eating his breakfast when he looked up and saw Lin Shengyu stepping in with a stack of papers.Seeing this, my originally relaxed mood suddenly dropped: What's wrong with this man?On weekdays, the second prince, who must be well-groomed and well-dressed, saw red eyes and disheveled hair. He didn't even change his clothes and pants that were muddy from a fall after rushing out yesterday. It was a night. Didn't wash or sleep?Yu Penghai hurriedly got up to pick up the person, and gave up half of the breakfast he hadn't eaten yet and asked, "Didn't you eat?"

"Don't eat." Lin Shengyu shook his head flatly, and he didn't intend to let Yu Penghai continue to eat. He put the copy in his hand on the desk and began to order,

"The general, please announce that Master Li is here. I want him to assist the general in handling border trade affairs."

"Master Li?"

"Li Zhilin."

"Oh." The first clerk in the army, General Yu, couldn't remember for a while, so he casually called the guards to call him, and sharply muttered that the second prince's appearance would probably...

"The mutual market among border residents is the top priority in the next step. Whether it is good or bad is directly related to the safety of the Western Shu army, or even the situation of the court. Now I need to return to Beijing immediately. I drafted the terms of opening the market last night, related matters and possible obstacles and solutions. Ask the general to preside over it."

I still have to go!Yu Penghai frowned,

"The prince has already returned to Beijing to take charge of the affairs, why should the second prince do this?"

"Brother Huang's nature is like a white gull. When you are high-spirited, with bright horses and flags, and pointing your sword at the world, you can show your pride. Now that the court is full of dogs and dogs, with treacherous plots, Brother Huang must not be thorough. I must go to help him."

"..." It seems to be the same, Yu Peng Hai stared at Lin Chengyu's exhausted but anxious face, momentarily speechless.

Just at this time, Li Zhilin called, and Lin Shengyu began to explain the copywriting page by page.Lin Shengyu began to think about this copywriting on the way back last night. After returning to the house, he continued to write until dawn. From the beginning of the frontier mutual market to the various possible situations in the process, everything was detailed, every clause, As long as I can think of it, I wrote it down, and now I will explain it to Yu Penghai and Li Zhilin one by one, and discuss it in detail if there is any ambiguity or disagreement.From now on, Peng Hai will decide the general direction, and Li Zhilin will arrange and implement the detailed affairs.Although Yu Penghai also has many years of experience in dealing with complicated military affairs, but in the face of such a brand-new major event, with various possible uncertainties, he just feels a headache, and from time to time he wants to say, Second Prince, this matter really requires you to personally It's good to come.But Lin Shengyu made it clear that he would not give him a chance to shirk, he talked non-stop, discussion was fine, gossip was not allowed, even lunch was eaten in two or three bites, and no gaps were given.In the afternoon, due to non-stop talking and no rest all night, Lin Shengyu's voice was so hoarse that he almost lost his voice, and he drank a few cups of tea to support himself.Yu Penghai understood that this person was determined to go back to Beijing, and was in a hurry to finish arranging the work for the next few months in one day and one night, so he had to try his best to understand Lin Shengyu's arrangement, and Li Zhilin could only desperately write down Lin Shengyu's Every sentence of my handwriting is about to break.It was only when dinner was approaching that the paper was finished, and the three of them couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief.Lin Shengyu felt that he couldn't hold on any longer, so he called Cao Chongli in to help him walk, and bowed solemnly to Peng Hai with a hoarse voice before leaving,

"The situation in the middle of the court must be dangerous. Brother Huang and Sheng Yu only rely on the general Gao Yi. Whether they are happy or worried, they must be reported regularly and truthfully. They will punish the lackeys and rectify the name of the country. They are determined."

"With this situation in Western Shu, I dare not be greedy for merit. Prepare silver and army is what you need, and you should report it to the crown prince and the second prince." Yu Penghai solemnly returned the gift of the emperor and his ministers.

"Jing Yuan, he was left behind by force. I don't know how to blame me, but Xishu is our future support. He thinks farther than me, so he should stay. The situation here is unpredictable and too dangerous. I'm at ease by keeping him, I'm the emperor's elder brother, how can I let my younger brother protect me, don't you think so?" Cao Xian was dressed in court clothes embroidered with gold and a prince's crown, and he took off his sword, Throwing it to the guards at the palace gate, he stepped into the dense palace.

Is this tone of complacency?Proud to be the first to land a dangerous job?Chen Jingyuan had no choice but to pull out a half smile, handed over Zhasha and followed closely.

"The prince returns to the palace—"

"Come on, take down the prince!"

"..."

"According to the footsteps, he should have arrived in the capital early in the morning. He was late anyway, and what should have happened happened. Lao Cao, let's rest in this town. Look, there is an inn. I I stayed here for one night when I came here." Lin Chengyu squinted at the setting sun that would be inlaid on the hilltop in the distance, and pointed to Cao Chongli, who was dressed as a servant beside him, with a rather vicissitudes of face.

Cao Chongli, who was used to being treated coldly and indifferently for the past six months, has gotten a little closer these days. After a long period of silence, he couldn't turn around for a while, so he just nodded silently, got off his horse in front of the inn, and turned around half supporting and half hugging him. Immediately, he took the thin, ordinary-faced and sallow-faced rich scholar off the horse, and ordered the pick-up Xiao Erhao to take care of the two horses, helped his own scholar into the store and asked for a room where the accompanying servants could live.

Lin Shengyu was supported next to the bed, and couldn't get up after lying down.Fumbling to remove a thin layer of easy-to-container on his face, he restored his delicate and delicate face, but his face was still sallow and sick.Illnesses come and go like a mountain, and go away like silk, who can do anything about it?And it's really urgent.Originally, he was not physically strong, but when he heard the news, he ran for several miles in a hurry, then stayed up all night and worked hard all day, and then went to rest. After sleeping for less than three hours, he became anxious and couldn't sleep, so he got up and continued to make arrangements with Yu Penghai After spending most of the day with the Prince Guard and the Western Shu Army recruiting and deploying troops, in the dark afternoon of the drizzle, Cao Chongli led Cao Chongli out of the camp and rushed to the capital in disguise.The cold rain in early spring soaked into the skin and bones, easily crushing Lin Chengyu's body and mind. Not long after he rested in the hut by the roadside in the middle of the night, Lin Shengyu developed a high fever, and it was difficult to recover after seeing a doctor and taking medicine. He had repeated fever for seven or eight days. All the way, Cao Chongli had no choice but to sit on horseback in front of him and continue on his way.Naturally, this road can't be rushed, and I always have to rest my feet to make medicine intermittently. At night, the wind and cold don't dare to try my best to drive the night road. It has been eight days since I walked, and I arrived at the next town from Wu Town, which is just now. Out of Shu, there is still more than half the distance from Kyoto.He wanted to stop for two days, but he was too worried and found it difficult to rest, so he held on, but now he couldn't come anymore. When Cao Chongli turned around to put a package, he turned around and saw Lin Shengyu tilted his head and spread his hands. He fell asleep deeply.

☆, prison

"I can't be in a hurry, I need to plan and act carefully." After waking up after a night of sleep this time, Lin Shengyu finally calmed down, and stopped insisting on rushing desperately. I breathed a sigh of relief.Hastily invited the old doctor who came to see Lin Shengyu who was in a coma in the evening to see him again. The old doctor prescribed the medicine and repeatedly told him not to run around and get tired, and to lie down and recuperate for five or six days before he could move. Lin Shengyu also nodded in agreement. up.After Cao Chongli bought the decocted medicine and prepared a light dinner to eat together, he went on to sleep well, and he didn't rush to leave when he got up the next day, so he really took a rest.After so many days of worrying about Cao Chongli, he finally felt a little relieved, but unexpectedly——

"Go back to Beijing by yourself first, and find out some news." In a word, because Lin Shengyu was willing to rest and recuperate, the happy expression on his face just now was photographed back to stiffness in a blink of an eye.

"Never!" Cao Chongli pushed back stubbornly, and then saw Lin Chengyu's naturally gentle and soft face turned cold, and his staring eyes also showed an obvious sense of determination.

"If you don't follow orders, leave, I don't need you!" Lin Chengyu's eyes showed obvious disdain when he said words that had no room for change.

"You want the orthodox prince of Zhao Kingdom, but the kingdom is about to disappear! You just protect a prince? Ridiculous!"

Cao Chongli blushed all of a sudden, wanting to argue, but was finally speechless under Lin Chengyu's increasingly cold eyes, finally bowed his head, and when he raised his head again, his gaze flashed back, as if he had finally made up his mind,

"I can't leave! But there will be news."

"...The crown prince guard has his own news reports and orders to pass the letter. After the crown prince leaves the palace, he will make arrangements according to the law. It has not been interrupted until now. The news in the capital can be reached in two days, and the news of His Royal Highness entering the palace is also coming soon. It's just that His Royal Highness is leaving the palace. I ordered you not to know."

"Didn't you listen to me?"

"..."

"I want to get the news as soon as possible!"

"...Tomorrow night at the latest." Cao Chongli's face was stiff again, and he didn't know what he was doing for a while.

"Hey, let's make a new pot of tea first, how about we talk about how to make good use of the transmission system in your hand?" Lin Shengyu relaxed, and with a frown, he gently handed over an empty teapot.

"..." This change of face is too fast, isn't it?Cao Chongli forced himself to go down to make tea.

Later, Lin Shengyu poured tea for Cao Chongli who was sitting opposite him, and asked the Prince Wei about the layout of various route reports and the process of passing the letter, with a rather happy expression.Who is Cao Xian?That is the person who has gotten along with Lin Shengyu for a long time, and has seen Lin Shengyu place informants everywhere in Licheng, collecting information for great use. How could he not use it in the imperial court where everyone knows what he knows and doesn't know what he knows, and everyone is in danger for three years?Who is Cao Chongli?That was Cao Xian's confidant for three years from the beginning, and he was most likely responsible for the supervision of informants and information, and he guessed right.

For the past two days, Lin Shengyu nestled in the inn without taking a step, taking good care of her. After a day, the symptoms of qi deficiency and physical fatigue gradually disappeared, and her complexion became normal. The illness recovered quickly. Presumably, the change of mentality played a role ——No matter how anxious you are, those who can't catch up will still be unable to catch up, so we have to play by ear.Then the timing depends on whether you can catch it, and whether you catch it in time, and you can't be dragged down by your body.In the afternoon of the second day, Cao Chongli went out, and before dark, he brought back the message that Lin Shengyu had been waiting for - a small letter.

"The lord has passed away? The crown prince has been arrested!" Although seeing Cao Chongli's hasty and even staggering steps when he came in, Lin Shengyu had a premonition that something was going to happen, but Lin Shengyu still didn't expect it to be this bad.The king is dead!This cheap father who is said to be very similar to himself, disappeared without even seeing him?Lin Shengyu's already weak body felt cold, and his mind went blank for a moment.After all, blood is thicker than water, even if there is no feeling of nurturing, Lin Chengyu still felt some sadness in his heart for a moment, but what was even more unbearable was the surging fear: the only support in the court was gone, and Cao Xian was in danger.

"If he arrives in Beijing two days later, the situation will be different." Cao Chongli was also overwhelmed by such a bad situation, and his usually calm face also became agitated rarely.Cao Xian returned to Beijing without stopping, and immediately entered the palace. As soon as he entered the palace gate, he was taken down and imprisoned. Within two days, news spread that the king had passed away. Cao Xian brought back a hundred elites It was immediately captured by the palace guards.The timing difference at this juncture really couldn't be worse. If Cao Xian entered the palace after the death of the king, it would not be like this. Surrounded and disarmed.

"No——" Lin Shengyu forced himself to calm down. How can he comfort himself that Cao Xian is still there, it's better than losing his life, and now he is squatting in the prison, waiting for him to save him.There is no medicine for regret in the world, and there are no ifs in everything, not to mention the real ifs may be a conspiracy set up by someone, and the prince will only start the conspiracy when he returns to Beijing.

"Let's go tomorrow morning. Immediately collect as much information as possible. I still need to know all aspects of the officials in the DPRK. Please tell me in detail. The more detailed the better, it doesn't matter to hearsay, if it is not enough, arrange to collect more. Seeing the anxiety on Lin Shengyu's still pale face, Cao Chongli was worried and had to hurry on his way, and when he heard that he didn't intend to ignore it and set off immediately, he was relieved, hurriedly responded, and made arrangements for himself.

As the crown prince, he had to deal with the court, Cao Xian had to spend his time getting to know the big and small officials around him, and he also pulled some people's pigtails when necessary.Cao Chongli did his best to find out and collect these things for Cao Xian when he was in his position.In a panic, Lin Shengyu couldn't bear it anymore, so he simply leaned on the pile of pillows, embraced the quilt, and asked Cao Chongli about the big and small things he had collected in the past few years, and he didn't fall asleep until the second watch.

Waking up from a nightmare in the morning, it was already dawn, so I hurriedly cleaned up and continued to go to the capital in disguise.Along the way, the two of them looked like ordinary masters and servants who had entered Beijing from other places, and they were in a hurry, but at any rate they took a rest when it was time to rest. After all, saving people requires a long-term plan. Knowing that there is no way to be self-willed due to wind and rain, I also took care of my body while driving, and my body recovered after a few days.Cao Chongli's biography point was arranged according to the prince's route out of Beijing, and he could receive new news and materials requested by Lin Shengyu just the next day.Ten days later, they arrived in the suburbs of Beijing and could enter the city in a short time.Lin Shengyu paused the pace of entering Beijing, because all the information that the informant could get had already reached Lin Shengyu's hands, but he couldn't figure out a clear situation.

"Old Qiao Ge, Mr. Li Xiangye, and Marshal Li—these three old foxes are all in their stomachs, making it difficult for people to figure it out."

"It's also hard to guess for the subordinates. In the past three years, they and... His Highness have always been lukewarm."

"Still can't find out the situation of the king?"

"I can't. It's been more than a month since I said I was sick, and I haven't shown up again."

"The envoy of the Yuan Dynasty was stranded in the capital, and Mr. Qiao Ge temporarily acted as an agent of the government, but it was calm and calm. No one came forward to talk about it? It's strange!"

"There is no news of Cao Xian being in prison..." After all, it is the palace, how can it be easy to infiltrate?

The two of them sat in the guest room all day until late at night, and Lin Shengyu sorted out the development of the situation again and thought about feasible countermeasures.Cao Chongli stayed quietly by his side all the time, and from time to time answered a few words that he had said several times.After Cao Xian was imprisoned, he was convicted of leading troops out of the palace without authorization, and there was no further news after the king personally ruled.Have you ever been tried and humiliated?Was there a lynching?I can't think about it, I feel uneasy when I think about it, and I can't figure it out.

"It's late at night, go to sleep." Lin Chengyu looked out of the dark window, but there was no light.The small room illuminated by the big bean oil lamp is just like a gloomy mood and a difficult situation, looking around in a daze.

When Cao Chongli woke up, he saw the sky outside the window was twilight, it was still early, but it was time to get up.Gently dressed and got out of bed, knowing that Lin Shengyu always got up late, so he should still be asleep.But when he inadvertently explored the inner room, he jumped, and saw Lin Shengyu, neatly dressed, sitting in front of the window, meditating.Is this a sleepless night?

"Old Cao, hurry up, let's go to Beijing." Lin Chengyu caught a glimpse of the movement, but got up and urged, looking energetic, it didn't seem like he was asleep.

"Where are we going after entering Beijing?" Cao Chongli was still confused before he went to bed.

"I can't help it. I'm going to their mansion, all three of them."

"Ah?" This is too risky. Although I have always hoped that Lin Chengyu would recognize her identity as the prince, but in this situation...forget it.Cao Chongli broke out in a sudden sweat, racking his brains to think of how to persuade Lin Shengyu to change his mind.

However, Lin Shengyu urged to wash up and tidy up. He wanted to leave early so that he could enter the city in the afternoon and try to visit Qiao Ge's old mansion first in the afternoon.

"My name will be Lin Yu from now on. My identity is the only son of the Hanzhong aristocratic family, the Lin Mansion, who is self-reliant and talented. Remember it."

"..." It turned out to be a disguise, and I didn't plan to use my real body.Cao Chongli wiped off the cold sweat on his brow, and went to prepare his horses.

In the morning light, the long silhouettes of early passers-by were pulled out, and also shone into a narrow window in the inner courtyard of the deep palace, depicting a jumping figure in the dark small room, accompanied by the dragging of the iron chain There was a crisp sound.Cao Xian tried his best not to touch the wall with his hands and feet, while counting the number of days in prison.It's been ten days, except for a jailer who comes regularly every day to deliver a meal and a water treatment room, I don't see anyone else, except for the three or four empty cells on the opposite side and the next door, which is the high window above the head Three plain walls, locked gates and chains on hands and feet limit the space for movement.Bored to the extreme, Cao Xian can only move his skills within a limited range at any time except engraving the number of days. Who would have thought that he would be arrested as soon as he entered the palace?Who can do that?What happened to the king, who was also arrested and imprisoned?Unexpectedly, the situation has come to this point, Cao Xian is even more thankful that he is back and not Lin Shengyu.

Da da, two light sounds appeared between the iron chain and the fist wind, Cao Xian stopped suddenly, someone came, and more than one person, who could it be?

Slowly approaching, a hand-held oil lamp is like a bean, reflecting a vigorous hand holding a small buckle, a round halo clung to a simple and elegant long gown, until it caught a smile One cold and two faces.

"!" Cao Xian slowly widened his eyes, staring at the person who appeared outside the gate, his mind went blank...

"It's the second time I saw the gate of the capital." Lin Shengyu led the horse and stood in the long line waiting for the city inspection, while feeling emotional that the first time he entered Beijing was in a prison car, and the fashion model passed by to see himself. Cao Xian, the anxiety in his eyes is very obvious now that he thinks about it, he can't even act, this person is really incomparable to himself.Look at yourself, the next thing to do is a big drama, but it has to be performed with sincerity and seamlessness, I just hope... I can see you in prison as soon as possible

"Name?"

"Lin Yu."

"Where is the family?"

"Hanzhong."

"What are you doing in Beijing?"

"Learning civil and martial arts, goods and the emperor's family."

☆、Ask policy

Elder Qiao Ge, formerly known as He Lin, is a well-known genius in Zhao Kingdom.Ten-year-old scholar, 15-year-old Zhongju, 20-year-old into the cabinet, the scenery is unparalleled.It’s just that the luck was bad. The Great Yuan Dynasty’s national power gradually became stronger, and it oppressed the surrounding small countries aggressively. Millions of soldiers surrounded the Zhao Kingdom.It is a fluke to get the opportunity to compromise after several twists and turns.So far, a country has been paying tribute to survive, and the prince has lived far away in Licheng as a pledge.It was precisely at this time that Qiao Helin was pushed into the position because of his inexperience and clean background, but also had the ability to manage the world. He assisted the ruler who had almost lost his country and was humiliated by Yuan envoys every year. and livelihood of the people.It is conceivable that the affairs of the country are difficult day by day. In less than ten years, Qiao Helin, who was in his prime, had already turned gray hair, and the ruler of the country was even more depressed, and died of illness.After welcoming back the crown prince and becoming the new emperor, Qiao Helin was relieved to see that there was some vitality in the court. After all, the young emperor could hardly give up the mission of striving for governance, and he also had the courage to do everything he could. After 20 years of painstaking efforts, seeing the country's strength gradually improving, he even took advantage of the opportunity to successfully bring back the prince who had been a proton since birth three years ago.But what's the use?When you are in the cup, if someone else shakes your hand, the world will be turned upside down.

"Mr. Ge, a scholar came to ask for an interview. He said he was a self-recommended talent. He has been waiting at the concierge for nearly two hours. I can't persuade you to leave." Elder Qiao Ge, who went up to court after the sun was shining and only arrived home after dark, entered the door There was a housekeeper who was waiting with a light to report the new affairs of the house.

"Oh?" This is a good thing.The country is weak and the people are exhausted, and the state is in decline. Talents are becoming more and more difficult to find. There are very few applicants for the imperial examination held every three years.Qiao Ge always didn't want to let people wait in vain, but today he was really exhausted.While walking, he casually took the greeting card from the housekeeper, planning to ask someone to go back first and then make an appointment.Tear open the placard, take it out and take a look - the title of the article "Discuss Yuan Xingzhao Ce" is a... call to arms?Rao is an old man who has been up and down for 30 years, and he can't stand the trembling in his heart. He really doesn't know the heights of the sky and the earth!Frowning and looking down, he quickly finished one page and then another. After reading a total of four pages of articles in his hand, he stopped unknowingly. After posting the post, the elder of his own house, who fell into deep thought, did not dare to disturb him, and waited quietly for half a stick of incense before he heard the order.

"Add two more side dishes, and then bring people over."

Lin Shengyu and the two entered Beijing at noon, and then hurriedly stayed in the shop, and then went to Qiao Ge's mansion to inquire about it. The porter who received the invitation was very polite, but said that Mr. Ge had not returned from the court, and if he wanted, he could wait at the porter.Of course he had to wait, but this waited until nightfall, and he and Cao Chongli would have nothing to talk about while sitting dryly, let alone talk nonsense about important things, and they would have to suffer if they thought too much.It wasn't until he saw the official sedan chair returning with the stars and the butler who was invited later by Banzhuxiang that he quickly calmed down, regained his seriousness in his heart, and maintained a proper attitude that was respectful and a little arrogant.

The butler led Lin Shengyu through the corridor next to the small inner courtyard, then through the hall, and entered a simple dining hall.There was a square table and four chairs, five or six plates of ordinary side dishes were placed on the table, and a thin old man with white hair was sitting upright holding a pot. There was no smile on his haggard face, but he spoke in a gentle tone.

"Mr. Lin, let me have a drink with the old man, and then I will ask for advice."

"Mr. Tuo Ge loves you, how dare the students!" Lin Shengyu sat down in fear, and carefully accompanied him through the meal, coping with Mr. Qiao Ge's seemingly unintentional interrogation of his background.The Lin family in Hanzhong is a big family, and there is Lin Yu among the descendants of this age. Lin Shengyu met this son of the Lin family by chance in Licheng, and now he has no choice but to pretend to be his identity. Following Elder Qiao Ge's careful questioning, he had a solid idea: I have fallen into the eyes of Elder Ge, and there is something to be done!

Sure enough, after the meal was over, Lin Shengyu was brought into the study along with Mr. Qiao Ge, and what was spread out on the desk was Lin Shengyu's call to the mansion.

A pot of weak tea, a long discussion, until the second watch.

"The country is like an ant, and the enemy is like a tiger, how can we talk about victory?"

"Why not? Lose strength and gain softness, and use barbarians to control barbarians. There is still something to do. Let's talk about the check and balance of Yuan envoys..."

How can we solve the country's difficulties? Lin Shengyu began to think about it after Cao Xian returned to Beijing three years ago. He also passed on some ideas for specific issues to Cao Xian for practice. For myself, some things will be my destiny, and I will think more and more carefully about the problems I will face in the end.Facing the questioning, he had his own heart, and he talked freely and wittily, how much time passed, Qiao Ge was already sighing repeatedly.

"Hey, if the current situation hadn't fallen, nephew Lin Xian's remarks today would definitely be used as a bad policy, and Xu Tu would follow suit. It's a pity! It's a pity!"

"Why did Mr. Ge say that?" Lin Chengyu's heart burst into a sudden, and the worry in his voice was already real, "It's a pity that the students came to Beijing to hear the death of the king! But I have heard that His Royal Highness has been a hostage since childhood, and after many hardships, he was lucky to return home." Doing state affairs earnestly in the dynasty, being brave and wise, can be regarded as the master of the Ming Dynasty. What is the end of it?"

"Oh, you don't know something." Qiao Ge looked sad and shook his head repeatedly.

"Could it be... Could it be that something happened to the prince?!" Trying to control the trembling tone, the fists in the sleeves were clenched tightly, and the nails sank into the flesh.

"..."

On the second watch, Cao Chongli was waiting at the concierge of Qiao's mansion, and received Lin Shengyu, who politely thanked the housekeeper for seeing off the guests. As soon as he passed the corner of Qiao's mansion, he clutched his chest and collapsed, and Cao Chongli took him into his arms .

"Old Cao, something must have happened to him. Mr. Ge knew about it but refused to tell."

Cao Chongli distressedly helped the sad and tired Lin Shengyu back to the hotel, settled down to sleep, but he himself did not go to sleep, went out and sneaked into the palace.Ever since he was captured in the palace, Cao Xian's whereabouts have not been found, no matter how you think about it, it's more or less ominous.Thinking of Lin Shengyu who was eager for news but also afraid of getting news, Cao Chongli could only do his best, but seeing the sky was getting brighter, he got nothing in the end.Because of the national mourning, the prince was in prison again, and the palace was dead silent.After the lord of the country made the late crown princess his queen, he refused to accept the concubine. There were few people in the inner palace, and the only few palace officials and eunuchs were coming and going in a hurry. The eyeliner in the palace is also restrained by layers of restraint, so they rarely do anything, and naturally they can't get information.

Cao Chongli avoided the officials from the upper court and the patrolling team of the imperial guards of the capital, turned around and jumped through the window to return to his residence. When the sun had just risen, Lin Shengyu had already woken up and tidied up.People who used to be sleepy are getting less and less sleep.

After a good night's sleep, Lin Chengyu cheered himself up again, the look of despair from last night was no longer on his face, he was busy recalling and scrutinizing Qiao Ge's words all morning, and sorting out the names of several officials and other information for Cao Chongli to arrange Scrutinize.In the afternoon, I deliberately washed and dressed, and went out with the appearance of a high-spirited scholar. The one who was going was Li Xiangye Li Zhimu, who has gradually taken control of the government since the resignation of the king. Well, it is also He Zhiyi's brother-in-law who had a festival in Xishu.

The location of Prime Minister's Mansion is exactly the opposite of the cleanliness of Qiaoge Mansion. It is located on the bustling Long Street, across the street from Marshal's Mansion, just like two majestic giants guarding the main road two miles away from the imperial palace.

After Lin Shengyu handed in the greeting card, he inquired and learned that Li Xiang had gone to court before noon today and was in the mansion at this time.After a while, someone came out and loudly announced that Lin Shengyu had been granted an interview.Lin Shengyu walked in with the guide officer, and was not surprised by the result.Firstly, Li Xiangye's reputation as a virtuous and virtuous corporal is outside, and secondly, Lin Shengyu's colorful tribute articles should be helpful.Of course, what he gave this time was not a call to action. On the contrary, Lin Shengyu tried his best to flatter, twisting the attachment relationship between Zhao Kingdom and Yuan Kingdom into a friendly and mutual assistance of the cooperation between the strong, and to improve the relationship with Yuan Kingdom. And the idea of ​​strengthening interaction with it puts forward many feasible plans, which are essentially showing favor, actively paying tribute and begging for mercy, and sincerely envisioning a bright future of being strong and prosperous together with Dayuan Guo, and finally discussing the current situation. The policy that the North Koreans are now conservatively resisting expresses a bit of veiled regret.

"I was shocked to hear about my lord's death, and Yu was terrified. Later, fortunately, the crown prince of Zhao Kingdom was in his prime, so he could go on. If we take advantage of the situation and guide him, it may not be easy to accomplish things. Does the Prime Minister think so?"

"Hehe, it's fine if you don't mention anything about the prince. Mr. Lin's opinion is exactly what I want. When the situation settles down, you can come to my house to make a plan. I will definitely recommend you a place where you can flex your muscles."

"So, Yu first thanked Xiangye for his great kindness." Lin Chengyu thanked him overjoyed, and when Li Zhimu accepted it with a good smile, he changed his hesitant and worried expression and said,

"Yesterday, the students were also fortunate to have Qiao Ge's elder brother. Although they disagreed with him, the boy didn't know the heights of heaven and earth. After arguing with him, they broke up unhappy. However, he was quite worried when he mentioned the crown prince's succession. Whether What happened to the prince? If so, it will hurt the country's health."

"Shut up, how can you speculate on this matter! The prince is naturally fine." Li Zhimu angrily reprimanded.

Lin Shengyu hastily bowed his head to admit his mistake, but he really only remembered Li Zhimu's instant anger to cover up the flustered look in his eyes, and his heart was piercingly cold.

Li Xiangye really lived up to the name of a sage, and finally insisted on sending Lin Shengyu to the door in person, and held hands to say goodbye.Conquering Weiwei, with a long body and a shave face, he is such a modest gentleman and the pillar of the country.

Lin Shengyu strode happily in the bustling crowd of people, and entered the inn neatly with vigor and vigor. After entering the room, he threw his head on the bed, almost crying.

After Cao Chongli took a nap in the morning, he couldn't stay in the room. He went out to inquire randomly, and came back before dark to take care of Lin Shengyu. He didn't need to ask, but he read from the other party's dull eyes that there was no news. This is a word.

"I'll see the marshal tomorrow. Cao Xian is good at martial arts and leading troops, and he has a very high possibility of getting along with the marshal who is a general. If not, my identity may be useful to him." Lin Shengyu quickly cheered himself up, and took I took my pen and ink to ponder over the greeting card from the Marshal's Mansion again.Cao Chongli knew that persuasion was useless, so he just said something silently.