Zheng Fan was sitting by the stream, holding a handful of melon seeds that he had grabbed from the wine table earlier, chewing them while spitting the peels into the red stream.
After discovering that Sister Ting was still alive, Zheng Shoubei suddenly felt much better, and his previous depression, confusion, and fever seemed to be much better.
Even next to my ears, the sound of Jingnan Army soldiers finishing their wounds one by one on the corpses was no longer so harsh.
Have you adapted?
Oh no, probably numb.
This is really a fucked up world.
Zheng Shoubei suddenly felt regretful.
If he had not decided to come out from Hutou City to cause trouble, Now everyone continues to stay in Hutou City:
A Ming brews wine, Fan Li chops firewood;
The blind man tells fortune-telling, Xue San tells stories;
It seems good to be a rich man by myself, with my four mothers accompanying me every day. At least I don’t have to experience these things, and I don’t have to see these things. It’s not that I’m scared, I’m just annoyed and a little bit disgusting.
But it seems that this is not a choice that I can make. If I really chose to be an ordinary person, I would probably have died in that civilian camp, letting the barbarian cavalry trample me. The bodies of the Zhenbei Army were then crushed over again by the iron cavalry of the Zhenbei Army.
If you are lucky, the desert wolf that comes looking for food tomorrow morning may be able to pick up a slightly more complete piece of meat of its own.
Blind man, you said that carnivores eat human flesh, but what you mean is that they do not blink an eye when eating the flesh of the lower class;
Damn it, now they eat The heads of my own family members are also eaten with gusto.
Although Zheng Fan also knew rationally that Jingnan Hou’s words, "The overthrow of the Yan family began with my Tian family," were so courageous and even filled with a sense of courage. The courage to proactively create a new world for one country and one people.
But to be honest, Zheng Fan felt that he might never be able to reach this point in his life.
If you really have to do that, then living this life will be very boring. What are you trying to do?
Picture my love for Dayan and my loyalty to the Ji Xing royal family?
"What are you thinking about?"
Du Juan's voice sounded from behind Zheng Fan.
Zheng Fan coughed and said:
“I didn’t think about anything.”
“After tonight, I’m afraid no one in Beijing will talk about you anymore. It’s time to abolish the third prince.”
Heh, Marquis Jingnan worked hard enough to prevent me from making headlines.
"Yes."
After tomorrow, the news that Jingnan Marquis committed suicide and destroyed his whole family will quickly spread throughout the capital, even throughout Great Yan, and even throughout the four eastern countries.
"It's not easy for Mr. Hou." Du Juan said.
"But the Marquis does not need to be pitiful." Zheng Fan said.
"Haha, it seems that you men understand men better."
"Sister Dujuan was joking. I have nothing but unspeakable admiration for the Marquis despite my humble position."
"I heard it, this sentence is not flattery."
"Then "Yes."
"The Marquis has an order."
Zheng Fan was stunned for a moment, then knelt down on one knee,
"I will obey the order!"
"Order Zheng Shoubei to return to the capital tonight and enter the palace to meet the Holy One."
"Ah?"
"For this prince, tell the Holy One: The head has been opened. "
"I will obey your order!"
After standing up, Zheng Fan pointed to his face in confusion and said:
" Sister Dujuan, I think I have had enough opportunities to perform recently, and I should give more opportunities to other robes, so that we can get along better in the future. It’s not good for me to always be alone.”< /p>
Nima, I just made the emperor’s biological son the godson of Wei Eunuch during the day.
Now you want me to go to Beijing to face the emperor?
You guys, you guys, don’t even bring overnight food with you?
"If the Marquis asks you to go, you go. No one in the Jingnan Army dares to question the Marquis' military order."
Du Juan's words seemed a bit cold.
After all, she was a female spy in the Secret Intelligence Service. Even though she had just entered the profession and became someone else's daughter-in-law, she still maintained her professional skills.
"Just a joke, just a joke."
"You don't have to be afraid. You are someone whom the Marquis values. Your Majesty will not do anything to you."
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"Yes, I understand the humble position."
Of course you are not afraid. Just after you passed the door, your father-in-law and mother-in-law died violently. You are so beautiful.
Of course, I can only think about this in my heart, Zheng Shoubei really doesn’t dare to say it out loud.
Without a seal or document, Zheng Fan put on this suit of armor, mounted his horse, and left the farm.
There is another thing to be thankful for, that is, Zheng Fan did not kill anyone in Yayuan before, so unlike other Jingnan soldiers, the armor on his body was washed with blood. Another layer.
If that were the case, the blood on the body would freeze when the late winter wind blows, and then it would be heated by the heat emanating from the body from time to time.
Hiss, The internal smell...
It wasn't very far after riding out of the farm house, but Zheng Fan found a dark area in front of him blocking his way.
There is an army here!
Because it was night, the line of sight was limited, but when Zheng Fan got closer, he concluded that the army in front of him numbered no less than three thousand, and there should be soldiers and horses nearby.
After getting closer, the opponent's sentry came over on his own initiative,
"Who is coming?"
"Dayan Yinlang County Cuiliu Fort is guarding, Zheng Fan ."
"See Mr. Zheng."
The two sentries saluted Zheng Fan, and Zheng Fan returned the salute.
Immediately, a sentry rider went firstAccording to the report, Zheng Fan, led by another sentry rider, passed through this area with almost no obstacles.
This is... the Jingnan Army.
Jingnan Hou entered the capital this time with more than a thousand troops. These were obviously the troops who arrived later.
Continuing to ride his horse, Zheng Fan arrived at the south gate of the capital about an hour later.
The city gate has long been closed, but there is a forbidden army guarding the city gate, not on the city tower, but under the city wall.
When Zheng Fan approached on horseback, the Forbidden Army immediately stepped forward to stop him.
"Who is coming?"
"Zheng Fan is guarding Cuiliu Fort in Yinlang County, Dayan."
Soon, a man was lowered from the tower. Large hanging basket.
Zheng Fan dismounted, entered the hanging basket, and was pulled up to the city wall.
Before Zheng Fan could ask any more questions, a city guard captain led Zheng Fan downstairs, pointed to a horse that had been prepared there, and said nothing to Zheng Fan after handing it over. Said to leave immediately.
"Huh..."
Is my name so loud?
Or, do you know that no one dares to pretend to be you now?
Or maybe tonight’s password is “Zheng Fan”?
Of course, this is just a conjecture with a bit of bad taste in mind. In fact, what Zheng Fan knows better is that the person in the palace knows what is going to happen in Tianzhai today.
The words Jingnan Marquis asked him to pass on were, "The head has been opened."
It is clear that they are like two brothers with a clear division of labor, supporting each other.
It means I’m done, it’s your turn.
Of course, the decision to go home and exterminate the family cannot be the result of Marquis Jingnan finding out at the dinner that the food was not to his taste and wanting to exterminate the family in anger;
This happened Son, I must have a charter in my heart.
As for the trouble with the third prince during the day, the reason is even simpler.
I’m going to destroy my entire family, so I’m just a little angry at deposing a son of yours. Isn’t that too much?
I did not kill the third prince, but crippled him. This was probably more in line with Marquis Jingnan’s purpose of venting his anger. The method was more ruthless and would relieve his anger more than killing him.
To put it this way, I have really been licked by Blind Bei and the others. I know how to make the person who needs to be licked more happy.
However, His Majesty in the palace is also ruthless enough. He sent his queen back to visit the family even though he knew that there would be a catastrophe in the farm house tonight.
But this seems to be a deep and euphemistic way for the emperor to express his love, so that his wife can have the opportunity to go back and see her parents for the last time?
On the other hand, Xiao Liuzi can feel more balanced. His second brother's mother's clan was also wiped out, and his father did not treat one favorably and asked Jingnan Marquis to lead his troops to destroy them.
It is simply impossible for outsiders to know whether this person who "has a heavy responsibility" and "has a bearing on the fate of the country" at this time"The messenger,
While riding all the way from the south city gate to the palace gate, he was thinking about something treacherous and treacherous.
Even Zheng Fan himself I don’t know why I’m thinking about this, maybe it’s to relieve the tension in my heart.
Although I most likely think that His Majesty is a hero, heroes generally have a habit, not so much. I care about my son.
But what if Emperor Yan doesn’t take the ordinary path?
I only have one life. /p>
This is Zheng Fan’s first time to the Imperial Palace of the State of Yan. Fortunately, it is not difficult to find. When planning the capital of later generations, they will also pay attention to the height of the buildings near the Forbidden City, and in this capital of the State of Yan , no matter where you stand, you can know the direction of the palace at a glance.
The imperial guards at the entrance of the palace stepped forward to interrogate Zheng Fan.
Zheng Fan reported his identity again. Position and name,
Soon,
A hanging basket was also lowered at the entrance of the palace.
Generally speaking, Chongqing has at least one interior. There are two floors of the city and the outer city. In fact, the palace itself was designed to have a defensive effect.
This is not used to defend against rebels or foreign enemies outside the city. Generally speaking, the army outside is used. After entering the capital, the situation is basically over. No matter how well the palace's defenses are built, it is meaningless.
But the defensive nature of the palace is good at avoiding small-scale rebellions from within the capital.
After going up in the hanging basket, this time, Zheng Fan was not allowed to ride a horse.
After getting off the palace gate tower,
Zheng Fan found an old acquaintance here. Waiting for myself.
Actually, she doesn’t look very familiar, but Marquis Jingnan said several times that he would introduce himself to his department.
At the same time,
p>This big shot said to himself very seriously during the day:
Our family will remember you.
Zheng Fan swallowed subconsciously and turned around quickly. Glancing at the closed palace door behind him, at this moment, he actually had the illusion that when a beautiful woman enters the palace, her life and destiny will be cut off by a palace wall.
"Zheng Shoubei, our family is here. I've been waiting for a long time. ”
Wei Zhonghe held a whisk in his hand and gave a slight salute to Zheng Fan.
A familiar voice, a familiar temperament, plus the image of factory bosses attached to him from generation to generation in film and television works.
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"Xiaguan Cuiliu Fort is guarding Zheng Fan, see Eunuch Wei! ”
“Hey, it’s only been half a day since we last met, how come Mr. Zheng has become so formal again? "
"After all, my life is in your hands, father-in-law. "
Eunuch Wei pinched the orchid with his left hand, pointed at Zheng Fan and said:
"Naughty. "
Immediately afterwards, Eunuch Wei said again:
"What is most lacking in the palace is smart people like Mr. Zheng. ”
“…………"Zheng Fan.
"Your Majesty is still waiting in the Imperial Study Room. Mr. Zheng will come with us. ”
“It’s my first time entering the palace. I’d like to trouble my father-in-law to lead the way.” "
"You're welcome, let's go. ”
Zheng Fan has seen Eunuch Wei’s foot speed before.
And this time Eunuch Wei seemed to be in a hurry, so he was very fast, so fast that he was clearly in the He wanted to go, but Zheng Fan had to run to keep up with him.
After about half a stick of incense, Eunuch Wei suddenly stopped, and Zheng Fan naturally stopped and started. Panting.
"Master Zheng, please calm down first, so as not to bump into His Majesty later when he meets the Holy Spirit. ”
“Thank you, father-in-law. ”
The two began to walk forward at a steady pace and passed a small garden. This garden was not large and was similar to the Imperial Garden in the Forbidden City. In short, let the concubines play hide and seek here. It's almost impossible to encounter a game or something.
The imperial study room is behind the garden, separated by a small pond. After passing through the corridor above the pond, Eunuch Wei motioned to Zheng Fan outside. Waiting, he went in first.
The feeling of a palace with a master and a palace without a master are completely different. Zheng Fan really felt a little cold when he stood at the door. < /p>
When you were in elementary school, you beat up the chubby boy at your desk. Now the chubby boy at your desk is waiting for you in his teacher’s office.
Well, of course, the above situation is not bad. , if changed to: When you were in elementary school, you castrated the chubby boy at the same table, and now the chubby boy at the same table’s father is waiting for you...
After a while, Eunuch Wei He walked out and said to Zheng Fan:
"Come in, Mr. Zheng. ”
Zheng Fan walked in.
In the imperial study, the lights were not very bright. It seemed that the emperor liked this slightly dim style. After Zheng Fan entered, he turned right and saw There was a person sitting behind the desk, wearing a traditional Yan people's robe, but it was trimmed with gold. The specific appearance was not very clear, and Zheng Fan didn't have much time to observe it closely.
“I’m guarding Zheng Fan at Cuiliu Fort. I’d like to see your Majesty! "
It has been more than half a year since I woke up. I traveled north and south and made a lot of mistakes. In a daze, I finally met the top leader of Dayan.
I was in Cuiliu before. At the bonfire party in the evening, Zheng Fan and the blind man often held a cigarette in their hands and boasted.
The Emperor Yan and the Marquis of Zhenbei were obviously singing a double act, and he and the blind man were playing a double act. I have already guessed it, but now I have to add Jingnan Hou.
I don’t know what kind of courage and charm this Emperor of Yan has to make the two northern and southern princes. Completely believe in yourself and be willing to stand on the same front with him.
"Zheng Fan? "
Yanhuang whispered, as if he was chewing the name slowly.
Zheng Fan knelt on the ground. The anxiety he felt when he came before suddenly suddenly disappeared at this time.Then became extremely calm.
It’s like you panic before an exam, but after the papers are handed out, you have no intention of panic anymore.
"Who asked you to come?"
The tone of Emperor Yan's words was casual, not like an emperor, but like a lazy man who was interested in everyone. I have to work overtime at night to handle government affairs, and I have a natural temper.
"Report to Your Majesty, the Marquis of Jingnan has sent ministers here."
Zheng Fan is not very clear about the format of the monarch-minister memorial. Before today, he was just a He is a garrison in the border town, although now, he is just a garrison.
"Say."
"The Marquis of Jingnan asked me to bring a message to His Majesty."
"Continue."
"Head, It's already opened."
"Oh."
Zheng Fan couldn't guess much from the word "oh".
"Queen, are you okay?"
Emperor Yan asked, as if you were sitting on the doorstep of your house with a bowl in hand, picking up rice, and your neighbor's second uncle happened to come from you. When I pass by your house, ask if your parents are okay.
"Your Majesty, the Queen is well."
If I hadn't stopped him in time, the Queen might have been killed by the jealous Jingnan Army.
But Zheng Fan didn’t dare to take credit for this, or even say it.
God knows whether the emperor was relieved or unhappy after knowing that his queen was safe?
There was an example before me. The Jiedu Envoy of the Qian Kingdom must have been very happy after learning that his wife, who was a Silver Armored Guard, died, right?
"Zheng Shoubei, do you have any words?"
"Reporting to Your Majesty, I am from a humble background and have no words."
"That's fine, we Yan people , There is no need to learn the formal rules of the Chinese people, Zheng Shoubei, you have appeared on my records several times in the past six months."
"I am terrified."
"I rescued the prince outside the Marquis Mansion in Zhenbei, broke into Huaiya Academy in Yinlang County and captured the secret agents of the Qian Kingdom, and the 400-horse lone army went deep into the territory of the Qian Kingdom and destroyed the Mianzhou City.
Alas, I Old, old, the world from now on belongs to you young people."
"Your Majesty is at the peak of the Spring and Autumn Period, and our country, Dayan, is prosperous, and Dayan still needs your Majesty's carriage. A helmsman like you will guide the way."
"Helmsman, direction?"
Yan Huang smiled and said:
"Isn't Zheng Shoubei a native of Beifeng? Why, have you ever seen the sea?"
"Reporting to Your Majesty, I heard this from merchants in the Western Regions. Their merchants often travel across the sea. Doing business."
"Oh, it's a pity that I, Dayan, can't see the sea now.
By the way, Zheng Shoubei, you were born in the north, but you are the Marquis of Jingnan. I am very curious. Are you considered a member of the Marquis of Zhenbei or Jing?People from Nanhou? ”
“I am from Yan, I am your Majesty’s minister! "
"Haha, although it is a lie, it sounds comfortable. "
"..." Zheng Fan.
"Isn't that right? Your Majesty, although I only met Zheng Shoubei today, I can be sure that Zheng Shoubei is a smart man. . "
"What a pity, Wei Zhonghe, he is the Marquis of Jingnan. You, Wei Zhonghe, have no chance to accept him as your godson. ”
“How dare you, how dare you, a servant, compete with the Marquis of Jingnan for people.” It can only be said that it is a pity that the slave could not meet Zheng Shoubei earlier. "
"You eunuch, if you want to get the seeds of generals like Zheng Shoubei into your hands, don't you want to learn from Captain Yang of Qianguo and lead his troops to fight? ”
“Oh, my slave, even if he has the heart of a bear and the courage of a leopard, he will not dare to have such treacherous thoughts. Your Majesty knows it clearly, Your Majesty knows it clearly! "
The emperor and the steward were chatting,
Zheng Shoubei, who was kneeling below, was dripping with cold sweat.
"Bangdang..."
At this time,
A silver token was thrown in front of Zheng Fan.
Zheng Fan reached out and took the token in surprise.
Emperor Yan’s voice came:
“This is the pass that allows you to freely enter and exit the Huxin Pavilion. "
"Huh? "Zheng Fan was puzzled.
"I heard that you and Cheng Yue are destined. If you have time, you can go see him more for me. ”
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Thanks to Idle Thinking for becoming the 73rd leader of “The Coming of Demons”.