Yan Chengjin is worried that Zhu Houzhao will not survive to Yansui in the northwest.

Once the news reaches Nanchang, King Ning will try his best to cut off the old Zhu family.

"I hope Uncle Shi can find the prince as soon as possible and escort him back to Beijing."

Mu Bin nodded and left the capital overnight with a hundred brocade guards.

Back at the house, Xiong Wei wrote a letter and ordered someone to send it to Nanchang Mansion.

Seeing that the autumn season is getting closer and closer, the scholars of Beizhili are waiting for Xiao Zhu Xiucai to bet on the topic, but they have not seen anyone for a long time.

Ten days have passed, and Yan Chengjin has no news of Zhu Houzhao, so he knows that he should be about to arrive in Datong.

Nanchang, Ningwangfu.

Zhu Chenhao received a secret letter and walked to the end of the corridor where no one was around.

"Hehe, this guy dares to leave the capital, thinking that this king has no one in the capital."

Concubine Lou's eyes moved slightly, and she walked over with the little yellow dog in her arms: "What is the prince happy about?" ”

Zhu Chenhao turned around with a smile and looked at the puppy in Concubine Lou's arms in surprise: "When will there be this little beast in the house?" ”

"Sent by a friend in the capital, it is called defeat, not a little beast."

The corners of Zhu Chenhao's mouth twitched.

The name sounds really unlucky, it's deliberate

Curse King, right?!

"From this day onwards it is called victory."

Datong Mansion, official road.

The farther you go northwest, the more desolate it becomes, and you don't see a single person for a long time.

Zhu Houzhao estimated that with the speed at which Jinyiwei was chasing him in Liangxiang, the distance between them was only one day.

On the fork in the road, there are several inns and restaurants, standing against the trees.

Zhang Jing cried with a sad face: "Why didn't Jinyiwei come to arrest us?" ”

Zhu Houzhao kicked him out of the carriage: "Something like a dog, this palace is for you to eat and drink, but you are in Cao Ying's heart in Han." ”

"Your Highness, the slave is wrong."

Zhang Jing hugged the package and wiped the tears that were about to run dry.

He worked as an errand in Shangyi Prison and stole an official robe to give to Zhu Houzhao, and became a eunuch in the East Palace.

I thought that I would soar.

Unexpectedly, he was captured by Zhu Houzhao, and it was fortunate that he could save his life when he returned to the palace.

Zhu Houzhao looked at him with a snort, if it wasn't for the use of keeping it, he would have been lost halfway through.

"However, you did warn Hongu."

Even if you arrive in Yansui, you will be caught by Jinyi.

It is necessary to let Jinyiwei return to the capital.

Datong is barren, miners are occasionally seen, and there are very few fields.

But most of the caravans that rested in the inns were caravans that went to the northwest to sell silk and tea.

Zhu Houzhao walked into the inn and happily took out ten taels of silver: "Owner, if someone comes to look for me, you say that I went over there." ”

After that, he pointed to the way he was going.

The shopkeeper was overjoyed, and occasionally someone came to the inn to inquire about the news, this kind of person was usually chased and killed by the enemy, and he was willing to give silver.

"You give ten taels more."

Zhu Houzhao wanted to slaughter the dog shopkeeper, and took out ten taels of silver.

"Don't worry, the little one said, you are going east."

To the east is the capital.

Zhu Houzhao was satisfied, and went to several restaurants and inns.

Jinyiwei got the news that he had returned to the city, and even if he didn't return, he would continue to investigate here.

……

Mu Bin hurried and hurried, and finally arrived in front of the boundary monument of Datong.

According to his guess, there is only one day left with His Royal Highness the Crown Prince, and if it drags on for a few more days, he will enter the Hetao.

The Hetao is a vast area, and it will be even more difficult to find His Royal Highness the Crown Prince.

There are two roads to take, one to Ningxia and the other to the border city of Datong.

"Go and inquire which way Your Highness is going!"

Soon, Jin Yiwei arrested all the shopkeepers of the inn and the restaurant.

"Commander, Your Highness has left the capital."

Mu Bin frowned: "How is it possible?" If you go back, why haven't I met! ”

"But the shopkeeper said that he went back, and maybe he missed it at night."

At night, Jinyi Wei also has to hurry, if His Royal Highness stays in a hotel or in the mountains and forests, he will miss it.

Mu Bin fell into deep thought.

Yes, His Royal Highness is out of the capital for the first time, how do you know the way to Yansui? Without the picture, it is normal to get lost.

Unless...... His Royal Highness can remember the map, but it is impossible, only the master of ceremonies and the Ministry of War have a complete picture, how can His Highness see it.

"You take half of the men and horses to go back, and the official will lead people to continue chasing." Mu Bin said to the two thousand households.

His Royal Highness can't speculate with ordinary people, he can't extort confessions from the people, he can only chase them to the Hetao to see.

………

The capital, Renshou Palace.

Empress Dowager Zhou held her forehead, her face full of sorrow: "Back then, Yingzong was taken captive by the Tatars, and the imperial power was lost, thanks to Yu Qian and Li Xian, the country returned to the hands of the emperor. ”

Yan Chengjin lowered his head.

When Yingzong was taken captive, the captives went south to besiege the capital, but fortunately, Yu Qian stepped forward.

It's a pity, although the enemy retreated.

But the Ming Dynasty fell into the hands of Yingzong's younger brother Zhu Qiyu.

Thanks to Shi Heng and Li Xian, the change to seize the door was launched.

Empress Dowager Zhou said well, Zhu Houzhao hangs up on the border, and the country will be left behind.

Li Dongyang and a few people stood next to him and bowed to the Empress Dowager Zhou: "The ministers are derelict in their duties!" ”

Emperor Hongzhi knew that the matter was serious: "Sun Chen has sent people to Yansui to hunt him down and arrest him and return to Beijing. ”

More than ten days have passed, and there is no news that Zhu Houzhao has arrived in Datong.

"Your Majesty, rest assured, if An Dingbo sees His Highness, he will definitely escort him back to Beijing." Xie Qian was relieved.

Empress Zhang sobbed softly, her eyes as red and swollen as if she had been stung by a bee.

The crown princess is no better.

Emperor Hongzhi suddenly realized the seriousness of the thin bloodline, and glanced at Empress Zhang.

Coming out of the palace,

Zeng Jian hurriedly caught up with Yan Chengjin and asked in a low voice: "Virtuous nephew, is there a way for Liangxiang to contact the prince?" ”

When the crown prince died, her daughter had to endure the pain of being a widow, and she was still so young......

Yan Chengjin knew that except for Emperor Hongzhi, the most anxious person was Zeng Jian.

Zhu Houzhao is dead, and it is impossible for the crown princess to remarry.

"Lord Zeng is waiting for the news of Jinyiwei, and the official is helpless."

Zhu Houzhao leaves the palace on weekdays and often deals with Jinyiwei.

Knowing one's own situation and that of the enemy!

What's more, this guy is so smart.

In the last life, when Zhu Houzhao traveled south, he disappeared out of thin air for a month.

Even Wang Shouren couldn't find it.

Where exactly he went has become a mystery that future generations will not solve.

If this guy really wants to go to Yansui, there are 10,000 ways.

………

Northwest, Yansui.

Zhu Houzhao rode his horse into the city, and the people collected their chickens and sheep in their houses, and they could see packed packages everywhere, ready to flee at any time.

The street is deserted, like an autumn breeze sweeping through the fallen leaves.

Even the vendors were busy packing their belongings and preparing to flee with their families.

"As far as this palace knows, Master Yan is in the camp on the north side of the city wall."

"Your Highness, then let's go find Lord Yan!" The little eunuch said happily.

But as long as the officials of the imperial court are there, they will not let His Royal Highness the Crown Prince mess around.

"Wait, this palace will write a holy decree first, and you will read it."

Zhu Houzhao happily took out the holy decree, ivory pen, and inkstone from the baggage.

Zhang Jing was taken aback: "Your Highness...... Where did this great seal come from? ”

"Hongu carved it himself."

"Slave...... Maiden to read? ”

"Otherwise, what did this palace bring you here?"

Zhu Houzhao earnestly finished writing an edict.

As long as he wins the battle in the northwest, his father will not be blamed.

At this time, the Yansui big tent.

Yan Kesong had ordered the fortified walls to clear the wilderness and wait for reinforcements from the imperial court.

At this time, the pro-army reported: "Lord Commander-in-Chief, the palace has sent someone to deliver the decree, and there is a mighty general." ”