187 [Emperor's New Favorite]
The tiger's move scared the people in the cage a lot.
It's one thing to look at a tiger from outside the cage, it's another thing to face a tiger roar up close. Zhu Houzhao, who was originally full of pride, was almost frightened by the nearby whistling sound, and immediately became a little unstable.
"Your Majesty beware!" The crowd shouted.
Wang Yuan scolded in a low voice: "Silence, don't anger the tiger." There are too many people in the cage, and the ones in the back slowly withdraw out, and the more people there are, the more obstructive they are. When you're out of the cage, go to the other side and make a noise to attract the tiger's attention! ”
The eunuchs and guards on the periphery all quietly left the tiger cage and slipped to the other side of the tiger cage, intending to knock on the iron railing to make a noise.
Wang Yuan said again: "Your Majesty, retreat slowly, don't turn around, don't retreat too fast, and don't make any moves that provoke the tiger." ”
Zhu Houzhao swallowed his saliva and moved his steps backwards with difficulty. He took a step back, and the tiger took a step closer, if it weren't for the fact that this guy had already eaten enough, he would definitely bite Zhu Houzhao to death on the spot at this moment.
Wang Yuan reminded depressedly: "Your Majesty, you are retreating in the wrong direction, and the cage mouth is here!" ”
Fine sweat broke out on Zhu Houzhao's forehead, his brain was completely confused, and he didn't know how to adjust the direction of retreat.
Seeing that Zhu Houzhao was about to be forced into a corner, the eunuchs and guards who had gone out before had already arrived at the designated position.
Qian Ning and Li Ying were both stupid, they wanted to save the emperor, but they didn't know how to do it.
Jiang Bin took a few steps forward, imitating the sound of an animal roaring, and made a gesture to pounce on the tiger, but the tiger was really attracted to attention. Immediately afterwards, there was a sound outside the cage behind, and the tiger subconsciously turned his head to watch.
"Your Majesty, come this way, come slowly!" Wang Yuan shouted in a low voice.
Zhu Houzhao was already panicked, he couldn't hold back his speed at all, and actually began to walk out. When the tiger heard the sound, he immediately turned around and continued to pay attention to Zhu Houzhao.
"Roar, roar!" Jiang Bin opened his teeth and claws, and continued to imitate the beast's fluttering posture.
The tiger then turned to Jiang Bin again, ignoring the beating outside the cage.
Seeing this, Zhu Houzhao rolled and climbed, accelerated and rushed to the direction of the cage, and the tiger was so stimulated that he turned around and wanted to pounce on the emperor.
Wang Yuan felt bad, so he hurriedly took a few steps forward and kicked Jiang Bin's buttocks, making him really pounce.
"Who harmed me?" Jiang Bin wanted to cry without tears, and after barely standing firm, he crawled backwards.
The tiger was also startled, threw down Zhu Houzhao, and pounced directly on Jiang Bin.
"Your Majesty, run!" Wang Yuan shouted.
Zhu Houzhao ran over hard, was caught by Qian Ning and Li Ying left and right, and quickly left the tiger cage with support.
Wang Yuan also ran to the outside of the tiger cage and bolted the gate with his hand.
Only Jiang Bin was left in the cage, and the tiger pounced and knocked this guy down directly. Jiang Bin subconsciously raised his arm to block, and with a click, his arm was broken instantly, and he broke out in a cold sweat in pain, but he gritted his teeth and didn't dare to make a sound.
A eunuch brought a pair of gongs, and they kept knocking.
The tiger lying on Jiang Bin's body was so frightened by the sound of the gong that he hurriedly retreated, staring at the people outside the cage.
Jiang Bin was so frightened that he immediately crawled out of the cage when he saw this, and he didn't care whether the sting stimulated the tiger or not, anyway, he only wanted to get out.
When Jiang Bin climbed closer, the guards opened the cage, quickly dragged it out, and then hurriedly closed it again.
Seeing that everyone was out of danger, Zhu Houzhao, who was in shock, suddenly laughed: "Hahahaha, it's so thrilling, the tiger is really majestic!" ”
Qian Ning joked: "The emperor is the real dragon emperor, and the good scene just now can be described as a 'dragon and tiger fight'!" ”
This sycophant is too inferior, and it obviously hits the horse's leg.
Zhu Houzhao's laughter was nothing more than to hide his embarrassment, but Qian Ning insisted on bringing it up again, which was tantamount to revealing the emperor's scars.
In normal times, Qian Ning must not be so stupid, but he was frightened and confused by the tiger, and he didn't even open which pot.
Zhu Houzhao was really angry, and he showed it on the spot, and scolded: "Dragon and tiger fighting fart, what were you doing when I was in danger just now?" Li Ying was also affected by the pond fish, Zhu Houzhao scolded, "And you, who usually claim to be heroic, why didn't you dare to speak up just now?" ”
"The minister is guilty!" Qian Ning and Li Ying immediately knelt on the ground and pleaded guilty.
Blindly punishing can only highlight his incompetence and mental retardation, Zhu Houzhao then began to praise: "Wang Erlang is very good, he is not chaotic in the face of danger, and if he commands steadily, he is worthy of being my humerus." Jiang Bin is also good, he dares to risk his life and attract the attention of the tiger, which can be called loyal and brave! ”
Wang Yuan clenched his fists and said, "It's just a responsibility." ”
Although Jiang Bin was slapped off by the tiger, he had never screamed so far, he gritted his teeth in pain, knelt down on one knee and said: "It is the duty of a man to die for the king." can use a cheap life of the minister in exchange for the health of His Majesty's dragon body, so why not if the minister is dead! ”
"Well, you are a great loyal and brave man!" Zhu Houzhao is happy.
After this incident, Qian Ning is about to fall out of favor, and Jiang Bin is about to rise.
Wang Yuan said: "Your Majesty, Commander Zhu (Qian Ning) and Li Sanlang, just now they didn't care about Your Majesty's comfort, they just didn't know how to rescue, for fear that they would harm Your Majesty by doing things recklessly. ”
Li Ying immediately kowtowed and apologized.
Qian Ning glanced at Wang Yuan gratefully, and cried: "Your Majesty, just like Bachelor Wang said, the minister really wants to save Your Majesty, if he is afraid of death, how can he stay in the cage?" The minister was only afraid that the slightest change would provoke the tiger! ”
Zhu Houzhao is still more emotional, although he has a pimple in his heart, he waved his hand and said: "Okay, don't be like crying and mourning, I know your intentions." ”
Wang Yuan said again: "Your Majesty, Jiang Guerrilla is not lightly injured, so let's quickly ask the imperial doctor." ”
"That's right, hurry up and announce the imperial doctor!" Zhu Houzhao ordered.
Jiang Bin's eyes were full of resentment when he looked at Wang Yuan, obviously he already knew who was kicking his ass, causing him to be almost eaten by the tiger just now. As soon as he made eye contact with Wang Yuan, he immediately bowed his head and said: "Thank you Your Majesty for your concern, thank you for your concern, a small injury is nothing, how can a military general not be injured?" ”
The more Zhu Houzhao looked at Jiang Bin, the more pleasing he became, and said happily: "Jiang Guerrilla is really brave, he didn't frown when he was hit by this, and Guan Gong scraped his bones to heal his wounds!" ”
Jiang Bin said: "Your Majesty has an overreputation, civil officials do not love money, and military attaches do not hesitate to die, this is just their duty." ”
Zhu Houzhao said with emotion: "Having said that, how many people can do it? ”
Qian Ning subconsciously felt that something was wrong, and he couldn't let Jiang Bin play it, so he immediately answered: "Your Majesty, Master Wang can do it." Mr. Wang has repeatedly attacked tens of thousands of thieves, and he dares to take the lead in winning more with less, completely ignoring his own safety, just to do his best to serve the country loyally! In a dignified battle, the thief is stubborn and stubborn, which is much more dangerous than a tiger! ”
Zhu Houzhao thought of Wang Yuan's combat experience, and couldn't help but nod and said: "That's true, Wang Erlang can be described as a model for people and ministers. ”
Li Ying also spoke: "Bachelor Wang is not only not afraid of death, but also does not love money. The minister heard that all the gifts he received when he was admitted to the champion were donated to the people who suffered from the military disaster! Even the fertile land he bestowed, and he also tried to reduce the rent of the tenants, just so that the people could live a better life. ”
Qian Ning and Li Ying are both Jinyiwei, and they originally competed for favor with each other. At this moment, Jiang Bin was killed, but the two of them joined forces and pulled Wang Yuan to fight together.
In fact, Jiang Bin's performance is too wonderful, and he is a talker, and he will please the emperor with his words.
Zhu Houzhao smiled and nodded, and said approvingly: "Wang Erlang is indeed rare. ”
Finally got the holy favor, but was actually distracted by the emperor's attention by two brocade guards, Jiang Bin hated Qian Ning and Li Ying at this time. Ignoring the pain in his arm, he kowtowed and shouted: "Congratulations to Your Majesty, with a good minister like Master Wang, who is both civil and military, he will definitely create a prosperous era in my Ming Dynasty!" ”
"Okay, very good, you are all my Zhongxing courtiers." Zhu Houzhao was even more happy, completely forgetting the misunderstanding with the tiger just now.
Jiang Bin took the imperial doctor to treat his injuries, while Wang Yuan and others accompanied the emperor to eat.
After a while, the emperor went to the toilet.
Qian Ning avoided the attendant eunuch and said to Wang Yuan: "Master Wang, be careful of Jiang Bin, his eyes just now are wrong. ”
Li Ying said: "I also saw it. ”
Qian Ning said again: "With this person's scheming, if he hadn't been frightened by the tiger, it is estimated that his grudge against Master Wang would not have been shown." ”
Wang Yuan nodded and said, "I know." ”
Qian Ning said in a low voice: "The three of us are all close ministers of His Majesty, and in the future, we will not distinguish between each other, and we will definitely force Jiang Bin and this thief away." ”