Chapter 695: The Life of Running Errands

The news of Zhu Youtang's patrol was initially kept secret and was only spread among a very small number of people in the court. However, perhaps someone deliberately wanted to use this matter to contact Zhang Zhou, in order to show that Zhang Zhou confused the emperor and made some "Man and God are both angry", so the news quickly spread in the capital.

Even Zhu Houzhao, who was in the palace and had been extremely depressed recently, learned about his father's departure from the capital.

"Father, he told me not to leave the palace gate, but he just left at his own request? This is not an inappropriate example, but an inappropriate person!" Zhu Houzhao's words were almost a curse.

Hearing this, Gao Feng hurriedly said: "Your Highness, be careful what you say."

Zhu Houzhao said angrily: "What are you saying? Please prepare clothes for me, I will leave the palace right away." Go! I still don’t believe it!”

Gao Feng said helplessly: “There’s no chance. The palace restrictions have been increased recently. Your Majesty also has people keeping an eye on the East Palace. If the prince does anything unusual, Someone will stop you. Your Majesty, please don’t be impulsive. His Majesty may not be in the palace, but just say... I am afraid that I will not be able to accompany you day and night."

"Qi. I'm so angry!" Zhu Houzhao clenched his fists and yelled, "Where's Liu Jin? Let Liu Jin come to see me! Didn't I ask him to come to see you?"

Gao Feng said: "Back to Your Highness, I just learned the news. Liu Jin has been sent to Ningxia to supervise the war. He left in a bit of a hurry. He will leave after the new year. I guess this time is coming soon, right?"

"What?" Zhu Houzhao was shocked when he heard this, "Even Liu Jin was transferred from outside? Did the father know any news?"

Gao Feng shook his head, indicating that he did not know.

Zhu Houzhao said: "Cut off my wings, just to prevent me from flying? How can this defeat me? I won't go to lectures for the past two days, and they say I'm sick."

Zhu Houzhao sneered: "You still want me to study? As a father, you don't think about your son's feelings? Why don't you take me with you? He even showed up grandly to find some reason for me to quit, and I accepted it. The key is... he didn't even say hello!"

Gao Feng thought for a while, The emperor's tour this time is indeed a bit unreasonable.

It stands to reason that when the emperor leaves the capital, he must make proper arrangements, but now that the prince is young, if something happens to the emperor, he will be asked to ascend the throne, or at least set up a supervisory state or something.

Not to mention making some complete preparations, Zhu Youtang didn't even make any preparations. He just left without any intention of discussing with the courtiers.

Zhu Houzhao said: "Isn't it just a palace gate? Can a living person be choked to death by urinating? Knowing that he is not here, it will be easier! Who is the biggest in this palace now?"

Gao Feng thought for a while,Why: "Logically speaking, you are the biggest, but the problem is, there are the Empress Dowager, the Empress Dowager and the Empress..."

"What do they women know? Running a country is a man's business." Zhu Houzhao He said, "Father, he didn't do human affairs and ran out of the capital. Now it's up to me to make the decision! Find someone to leave the palace and ask Liu Jin's disciples if they have prepared the car and everything he arranged? I can leave at any time."< /p>

Gao Feng said: "But Your Majesty, Your Majesty is going to the port. If you go there... wouldn't you be throwing yourself into a trap?"

"Hmph! Who said that I am going to the port? I'm going to Ningxia! I've learned a lot about war recently, and I'm planning to go and verify it myself... No, the war is going on in Liaodong now, right? It's not impossible to go to Liaodong, but you must avoid Emperor Father and Zhang. Someone, if they find out, might cause trouble for me. This is a good opportunity for me to test my abilities."

Zhu Houzhao started to make his plans and ideas.

After Gao Feng heard this, he was beating a drum in his heart, thinking that this little ancestor had not even thought about where to go, and he actually planned to leave the palace in such a serious way?

The key point is that it is difficult to get out of the palace gate. After leaving this palace gate, it is much easier to leave the capital or even pass the border.

You said you can make the decision if you make the decision yourself?

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Liu Jin is rushing to his Rensuohua Horse Pool.

The journey was very hard, and he did not bring many followers, only a dozen soldiers. Along the way, he even had to worry about encountering horse thieves. Until he passed the Piantou Pass, he even No chance to take some rest.

Yansui was already in sight, but he was exhausted mentally and physically.

That night, I stayed at a posthouse along the way. After I entered, I learned that there were not enough guest rooms, and many of the people I brought with me had to camp outside.

Liu Jin entered the post house and found that the conditions were also very difficult. He asked people to boil water, but was told that a drought had just begun in spring. He could not get water to wash his face and feet, and there was almost no water to drink.

"It's windy and sandy. Is life so difficult? It's like this at the beginning of spring. What will happen when summer comes?" Liu Jin looked sad.

The boy who followed him said: "Master, the situation is not very good now. Why don't you send someone to the pass to say hello to them? You have been a guard there, I believe it will Someone is giving me face."

The implication is that even the servant can't stand this situation and wants Liu Jin to use some unconventional means to get some condolences.

Liu Jin said: "Our family is going to the northwest, how can we disturb the place casually? If we are impeached by ginseng, we will not be able to eat and carry around!"

Say this, see The boy was displeased. He thought that the boy's care along the way was considered to be his best, and he couldn't help but sigh: "It's not that our family doesn't want to, it's just that we haven't stayed in one place for too long, and we don't have many followers, so it's useless to say hello. Who cares about me, a little old man?"

At this point, Liu Jin hugged her feet and looked at the blisters on them.Face of grievance.

The boy said: "Master, use a needle to prick it."

"It's useless." Liu Jin said, "We have to continue on our way. Do you think you have arrived?" Is it okay? If it's broken, there will still be... Keeping it covered is not an option. Let's go slower tomorrow. If we get to Yulinwei, we can rest for a few days."

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Liu Jin had a casual dinner that night. There wasn’t even any food. He just drank some rice porridge and added some salt. The mouth is hot and the food is hot.

Just about to go to bed.

The boy here came over and announced: "Sir, there is someone coming from outside, saying he is your old department."

"Old department? Who?" Liu Jin got up from the bed, a look on his face expectations.

If it was really his old team that came, it would feel like meeting relatives in a foreign land, which would give him a lot more expectations.

The boy said: "I don't know, maybe you should go out and see for yourself."

Then Liu Jin put on her boots and trotted all the way to the back door of the post house, but she saw A group of people held torches and were negotiating with the people brought by Liu Jin. Liu Jin, regardless of the danger, walked over and asked, "Who is making a noise here?"

A man jumped off his horse and held the hand. He came over on horseback and said, "Eunuch Liu, right? Don't you recognize the little man Zheng Sui?"

"Zheng Sui?" Liu Jin couldn't help but want to ask, who are you?

Zheng Sui saw that Liu Jin didn't recognize him at all, so he had to hold the torch himself to illuminate his face more clearly, and said with a smile: "The villain once served for thousands of households in Jinyiwei, and also served as a prisoner in the East. Factory, I have met you several times. When you were in Yanwu Hall, I also visited you." Liu Jin suddenly remembered that there was indeed a man named Zheng in the Jinyi Guards. Thousands of households.

When Xiao Jing was the admiral of the East Factory, Zheng Sui's position was very stable. Later Xiao Jing became the chief minister of etiquette, and Zheng Sui was sent to nowhere. Obviously Zheng Sui was not Li Rong or Li Rong. He was a disciple of Li Zhang, and he was not the same person as Yang Peng later.

Just like the officials in Jinyiwei, there are ups and downs. When the yamen changes its helmsman, the sphere of influence will also change accordingly.

"It turns out to be Zheng Qianhu, what's wrong with you?" When Liu Jin saw the other party's attitude, he probably came to curry favor with him, so he quickly put on a condescending look.

Zheng Suidao: "I am now a general here. I learned that my father-in-law was passing by here, so I specially prepared some local specialties to send. I hope you don't dislike it. Come and give them to my father-in-law."

As he said that, a carriage that came with Zheng Sui walked forward. A group of people crowded over and lifted the box from the carriage.

Liu Jin couldn't help but frown when he saw this posture.

I was just passing by an inconspicuous place with no store in front of me, and yet someone actually gave me a gift?

This big box and small box... looks like some valuable stuff, but the problem is, it's not what I need most right now.

This journey has been so hard.It's okay for me to order food and drink, and there's no essential difference between you giving me money and giving me stones.

After Zheng Sui asked someone to open the box and saw the bacon, fresh vegetables and other items inside, Liu Jin immediately felt that Zheng Sui was a master who knew how to get things done, and a smile appeared on his face.

"My current duty is about to end, and I will return to Beijing in a few months. I actually want to serve you on the battlefield with my father-in-law. You see..." Zheng Sui looked at Liu Jin eagerly. .

As a former Jin Yiwei Qianhu, he was also in charge of the execution of Qianhu in Dongchang, and he had a high and favored status. However, due to changes in power, he was transferred to another party as a minor official. It was said that he would be able to take up any post in a few months. Man returned to Beijing, but he didn't know whether he would guard the imperial mausoleum after returning, or continue to change places to drink from the northwest wind.

People like Zheng Sui, who lives in the northwest, have little chance to get in touch with high-ranking officials. It was rare that he met Liu Jin passing by today, so he hurriedly came to curry favor with him.

Because he couldn't get much money yet, he could only "do his best as a landlord." This kind of shabby move probably only had a certain effect at this time.

Liu Jin said: "If you are willing to serve the imperial court, that's fine. When our family arrives in Yansui, let's ask Wang Junmen, who is on the third side of the general system, to transfer you to Ningxia. Are you willing? "

"Yes, yes." Zheng Sui certainly wanted it.

"That's good." Liu Jin said, "Originally, our family didn't bring many people with us, so you can go with us. Even if you are temporarily recruited by our family, we will take care of it after we arrive in Yansui. Mention it to your superior. Also... I shouldn't have accepted these things, but I appreciate your hard work and the gift is just a simple fee, not worth much money, then... our family will Take it first."

Zheng Sui said with a smile, "Father-in-law, it's such an honor for me to show you your favor. What are you doing? Come on, let me carry you in now!" It’s delicious and spicy.”

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Liu Jin returned to the post house with the “trophy”.

The kitchen immediately became busy, preparing a banquet to entertain Liu Jin all over again. Zheng Sui was responsible for all expenses. Many vegetables, meat, etc. were also ready-made, as well as wine.

Liu Jin immediately felt that this was the most comfortable day he had spent since setting off from the capital.

"Sir, General Zheng is really good at things. They are all good things, and we are most in need." The boy looked excited.

Liu Jin said: "Maybe he can't come up with anything better, and he wants to curry favor with our family. He knows how to provide help when it's time, and he is a good man."

The boy smiled and said: " "You are really stylish. In a place like this, there are still people coming to give gifts."

"What do you think?" Liu Jin said with a proud look, "Did you think that our family was mediocre before?" ? Don’t even think about it, our family is appreciated by Cai Guogong, and the admiral Yanwutang thinks that anyone can do it? In the previous power struggle between the DPRK and China, our family’s representative Yanwutang convicted Xie Qian. This trip to the northwest, Is to succeed the British Duke and become the great defender of one side?Members, hard work on the road is also appreciated by the Heavenly Family. "

Before, Liu Jin felt that he had been cheated, but now he suddenly felt that this was a chance for him.

The boy asked: "Then after arriving in Ningxia, how about giving gifts? Will there be more? "

Liu Jin said with a straight face: "Short-sighted! It’s good to make progress! Gifts and other things are of no importance. The Tatars have repeatedly invaded. This time our family has the opportunity to unite the army and fight. Once we can win the battle, we can be in front of the prince after returning to the capital... Why are you asking so many questions? ”

The boy was startled.

He said to himself, I just asked you if you still have gifts to give, but you told me so much and said I was asking.

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Have I inquired about any court secrets?

While I was talking, the guard at the door announced: "Father, the food and wine are ready. ”

Liu Jin said: “Let the brothers come in and eat too.” Shaanxi is a good place. Our family is from Shaanxi. When we are on our own land, do we still need to see outsiders? When we work with our family, no one can be treated badly! ”

Liu Jin had nothing to win over at this time, so he could only borrow flowers and offer them to Buddha.

A group of people followed him all the way, and they were all complaining about the difficulty of the trip. After finally getting a chance to improve the food, Liu Jin also knew that it would not be good to eat by herself and let others watch.

Even if there is not much, just give it a little bit.

"Master, if you give it to others, we won't have much left. "The boy felt a little distressed.

Liu Jin said helplessly: "I can't bear to leave the child... Oh! Sometimes, a little impatience can mess up a big plan. Besides, we are all brothers fighting together, why are we so stingy? Don't you want to go too? Gone, gone! ”

“Okay, I’ll make the bed for you, and get down now.” "

The young man was a little neglectful of Liu Jin before. Now that he knows that Liu Jin treats him well, he suddenly feels motivated and works harder.

Liu Jin said with a smile: " He is a dog who only knows how to wag his tail when given a bone. But it’s okay, who told us that we are just running errands for others? You run errands for our family, and our family runs errands for the court...it's all the same. "(End of Chapter) Transcoding has been serious recently, which makes us more motivated and updates faster. Please use your little hands to exit the reading mode. Thank you