Chapter One Hundred and Eight
Fenglinzhai occupies the largest and extremely steep mountain in Jinju, because of this natural barrier, the government has always been unable to take these bandits, every time the New Year is approaching, these bastards will come out to make trouble, and then swagger to hide in the mountains and not come out, has become a big trouble for the imperial court. Pen × fun × Pavilion www. biquge。 info
Who knew that the sixth prince, who had little experience in marching, saw the middle way, and made a detour to the back to give the bandits in the stockade a blow to make them unable to avoid it, so they had to obediently disarm and surrender.
A smile finally appeared on Wei Zhong's always indifferent face, patted Zhu Zhao's shoulder and said with a smile: "It's really angry, such a difficult guy was solved by you, and he did a good job." Tell me how you got behind the mountain? At the beginning, we did not think of such a method, but the mountains were steep and the officers and soldiers moved very much, so it was easy to startle these people, so we did not do it. ”
Zhu Zhao pursed his lips and smiled: "I wonder if the general has ever noticed a few civilians who always haunt near the military tent?" Seeing that it was chopping wood passing by, but the eyes were staring at the movement in the barracks without turning an eye, I kept an eye on it, changed into civilian clothes and only talked to them as a passer-by, but I didn't want them to be unclear about the things in Jinju City, vaguely just wanted to dodge, I went to Xie pretended to go away, and only turned around to follow them when they were unprepared, I finally found that there was a well-shielded cave behind a grave bag on the side of the mountain, and after walking for about half an hour, my eyes suddenly brightened. I sent someone around me to visit when it was dark and find out before I started. ”
Wei Zhong nodded and said with a smile: "The emperor's holy decree of reward is already on the way, and I think the six princes will not stay in this military camp for long." ”
Zhu Zhao didn't have any joy on his face, but still had that indifferent expression, as if these things had nothing to do with him for half a year, and he said after a while: "Everything is just according to the orders of the saint, and Zhu Zhao is ordered to do things." ”
Wei Zhong patted him on the shoulder and didn't say anything, the actions of the six princes were all in his eyes, he and the generals were all very friendly, and now they had made meritorious contributions, and the soldiers in the army were even more admired. His Royal Highness the Prince is noble but can also endure hardships, no matter how sloppy he is, he is humble and humble, who doesn't admire him? Invisibly, the hearts of the soldiers are enveloped, and the people who lead them are naturally incomparable with those who are willing to follow.
Wei Zhong watched him go out, a smile appeared on the corner of his mouth, the emperor may be waiting for today, right? Even if he is not in the court, he knows that the seemingly peaceful capital is actually surging, and all forces are fighting for power in places that the emperor can't see, just to be able to send the person he relies on to a high position, and since then there is no need to worry about glory and wealth.
No matter how capable the emperor is, how can he deal with these people? Even if the emperor likes this son, it is not easy to put him in a high position, and the only way is to let him control the forces of all parties, even if there is anything, he will not fall behind. Thinking of this, he was suddenly stunned, some time ago I heard that his old friend handed over the military power due to physical discomfort, and some people were dismissed by finding the wrong place, which seems reasonable, but in fact, there is such a intention hidden in it, after all, he was careless. Because he is dedicated to doing things for the emperor, he can walk in this world calmly and straight, and he is not afraid of any force, so he ......
He couldn't help but laugh in a low voice, and the people in the capital must be limited to conjecture at this time, if the emperor clears the way for the future prince, they can't say anything. Because those who have been relieved of military power, there are forces from all sides, and there is no way to target them, such an approach will only make them secretly happy, after waiting for so many years, the emperor finally has the heart to establish a prince.
As for who will become the best candidate, they are both looking forward to it but uneasy, if it is not for the prince who he supports, he will inevitably be controlled everywhere, although he is at a disadvantage for a while, but as long as the prince has not become the emperor, everything is not over.
The situation is changing, no one can really control it, and the supreme power is still in the hands of the wise and wise emperor.
The princes who are still old have already participated in political affairs, and they are harmonious and brotherly on the surface, and secretly everyone wants to cure who and die, so there are often stumbling with each other.
The prince next to him can dangle twice in front of the emperor on an idle errand, only the sixth prince is far away from the emperor, even if he does it well, no one can see it, and naturally it makes the people in the center of power even more happy, and I wish he would be a nest for a lifetime.
It didn't take long for someone to come to the palace, but I didn't want it to be General Yao who came to deliver the reward in person, and it was not Yao Linlang who was followed by her, she was dressed as a man, and there was a dazzling smile in her eyes.
Zhu Zhao nodded with her and said, "The general has worked hard." ”
General Yao looked at the sixth prince who had grown up in just a few months, and sighed: "I have wronged you, the emperor is worried about you, so that the eunuch will not worry about it." ”
Zhu Zhao knelt down to accept the order before sitting down to catch up with General Yao, who knew that he had always talked little, and he spoke more. didn't know that this person and Qian Yun often didn't do anything right, and teasing was a common thing.
The emperor's reward was very rich, but he didn't need it in the army, so he turned his head and ordered Hengsheng to send these things to his home.
General Yao watched him skillfully select some of the jewelry suitable for women to wear, and chose the best one and told Hengsheng to hand it over to her personally.
Yao Linlang suddenly tasted: "Sixth brother is now even in charge of women's jewelry?" ”
The corners of Zhu Zhao's mouth hooked up a smile, and said gently: "She has always liked chic, and I picked it out to save her that effort." ”
Yao Linlang was even more angry in her heart, and said unrelentingly: "She is so lucky to be treated like this by the sixth brother, but the sixth brother is also confused, with such an identity, how can you please make her the main room?" This incident was laughed at by many people in the capital for a while. In addition, the concubine Niangniang is favored again, and the sixth brother is still dead. ”
Zhu Zhao was not annoyed but asked, "Why are you here?" This kind of thing shouldn't be something that a girl like you should worry about, I have my own sense of proportion. ”
Yao Linlang was very aggrieved in her heart, she blamed her father for stopping her at the beginning, if she could have made a family relationship with the sixth brother earlier, how could there be anything to do with Qian Yun? Now that she was driven back in embarrassment, her father said that he promised her and the sixth brother, and he obviously has no thoughts now, no matter how anxious she is, it is not in vain? Maybe he already hated himself to death in his heart, and when he saw his mother regained favor, he made meritorious service again, and agreed to be a person? Who doesn't hate people who look down on people like this?
One of her faces only felt like she was being roasted by the fire, uncomfortable and quite expectant, the emperor and the mother in the palace were in charge of this matter, even if he was unwilling, he couldn't go against the above meaning, so she still had some confidence in her heart.
General Yao glanced at his daughter and said leisurely: "Linlang likes you, you should know about this." Some time ago, the emperor summoned me to the palace to mention the family affairs of the two of you, I think it is very appropriate, and I am relieved that you have grown up together. I'm here to tell you by the way, you know how important this child is, and it hurts, I entrust you with Linlang very relieved. ”
Linlang's face suddenly felt shy, and he couldn't help but look at him secretly when he looked at Zhu Zhao's eyes.
Who knew that Zhu Zhao laughed unceremoniously, and asked idly: "General Yao really thought it through?" I'm a powerless person, I'm afraid I'll delay your daughter. Zhu Zhao is such a person, not worthy of your daughter, the second brother and the third brother are all people who can Xu Linlang in the future, Zhu Zhao already has a family in the family, so he is not worried. ”
Yao Linlang didn't expect to get the emperor's permission that he still refused, which really made her feel cold, and immediately cried: "She is just a person with a copper smell in her hands, what is it worth you to treat her so hard?" I grew up with you since I was a child, is it possible that I am not as good as her? Are you willing to be pressed under others like this, and you will never turn over again in your life! ”
Zhu Zhao snorted coldly and said unceremoniously: "General Yao said this, do you think that I am expected to inherit the unification?" Otherwise, why didn't you agree to marry your daughter to me in the first place? I don't think you don't know that there are rumors in the palace that whoever obtains your daughter will be the future emperor. I cherish my life and don't want to have anything to do with your Yao family. If there is nothing to do, I will leave, and you can take care of the many affairs in the army. ”
To Linlang shouted: "You stand for me!" Sixth brother, how can you say that about my father? We are helpless, who dares to refute the emperor's will? Isn't it nice to be like this now? You won't be embarrassed even if you get to the court position in the future. ”
Zhu Zhao didn't look back, but said leisurely: "I don't want to, General Yao doesn't have to worry, I will explain this matter to the emperor, on the contrary, if you do any small actions behind your back, don't blame me Zhu Zhao for not giving anyone a good face." ”
Yao Linlang watched him stride away like this, felt sad for a while, and took his father's arm and complained again and again: "It's all your fault, it's okay now?" I don't want to put it upside down now, why didn't you agree in the first place? I said don't use your set to pressure me and discipline me, if I can't marry Zhu Zhao in my life, I will never forgive you in my life. ”
After speaking, she strode out to chase Zhu Zhao, and when the soldiers saw that she was coming with the general, they naturally did not dare to slack off, and let her break into Zhu Zhao's camp.
She walked in and saw Zhu Zhao sitting behind the table and writing something, she always felt that he really wanted to mention the matter of retiring from the emperor with the emperor, she was unwilling, and pleaded with good words: "Sixth brother, don't be angry, my father and I are very clear, we will definitely help you." The other princes are calling for wind and rain in the court, don't you feel wronged? If it's because of Qian Yun, wouldn't it be good for me to let her go back? Sixth brother, I liked you since I was a child and wanted to marry you even more, you can't do this to me, I haven't done anything wrong. ”
Zhu Zhao didn't pay attention to it, and the handwriting was like a swimming dragon, and it was quickly written, and the guards outside came in and ordered: "Send this letter to the capital, there must be no mistakes." ”
Linlang walked over quickly and wanted to snatch the things over, but was handed to the guard by Zhu Zhao neatly, until the guard walked out, he pushed Yao Linlang away, and said coldly: "You go back, I still have something to do." ”
Yao Linlang grabbed his arm and begged, "I've waited for this day for so long, how can you do this?" I don't even want my face anymore, just follow you like this, what can I do, I can't let go of you, let alone marry someone else, just beg you? Don't do that. ”
Zhu Zhao sighed and said, "Linlang, I didn't think about anything with you for a long time, and it was my fault for saying that kind of angry words." You're not too young, it's time to be sensible. ”
Yao Linlang's face was full of tears, and he shook his head and said with a smile: "Does this have anything to do with age?" I like you, don't stick to you shamefully, is this wrong? I really don't ask for anything, just let me be by your side and watch you, isn't it? Don't you want to grant me such a humble request for the sake of our many years of acquaintance? ”
Zhu Zhao was amused by her, shook his head and said: "I don't want to settle for this kind of thing, I can't go against my will, you go back, the lonely man and widow are gossiping to others." ”
Although Yao Linlang didn't give up, the tears on his face were even more fierce when he saw him driving people away with an indifferent face, and said loudly: "Zhu Zhao, don't regret it, one day you will regret it." I can't help you want to do this, not only the concubine, but even the emperor agrees.
And the guard here quickly sent the letter to the capital, and the eunuch presented it to the emperor, who had been the emperor's confidant for so many years, and it was the first time he was so happy to see the emperor from the bottom of his heart. It's just that after opening the letter, he threw himself on the ground in anger without reading two lines, and reprimanded in a deep voice: "It's really the opposite, can he mess around with anything?" If you really indulge him this time, I don't know what will happen in the future.
The eunuch picked up the letter on the ground and glanced at it, and said with a smile: "The old slave has been by the emperor's side for so many years, and he still knows a thing or two about the emperor's temper. You are annoyed with the Sixth Highness at this time, but you didn't have this temper at the beginning? At that time, the Queen Mother was always in a hurry, our Sixth Highness is a person who understands proportion, maybe there is any last resort reason to do this, the emperor still dissipates his anger first.
The emperor suddenly remembered that he was not such a personality when he was young? One mind is the opposite, thanks to the queen mother protecting him all the way to let his father endure it again and again, but when it comes to his son, he can't help it first, and can't help laughing: "This bastard thing, when he comes back, he has to beat it well, and then I'm afraid it will be even more difficult to discipline." Indeed, among so many children, he is the most angry with me, so let's put this matter down for the time being. ”
But the news of this in the capital made the nervous second prince Zhu Xiang breathe a sigh of relief, and said to the mother behind him with a smile: "The ministers have said that you are too careful, the sixth brother's heart is towards me, looking at the past, how many people can refuse such a good thing as him?" Doubting him like this, even I feel guilty, my younger brother has made meritorious contributions, and I, as an elder brother, should go to see him. (To be continued.) )