In the Southwest Army Commander's Mansion, the military doctor was changing the dressing for Xiao Yizheng's right arm.

"His Highness's wounds are healing quite well, but they still have to recuperate quietly."

The medic re-bandages the wound.

"There is labor." Xiao Yizheng smiled faintly and rolled up his sleeves.

Since returning from the exercise ground that day, he has not been out of the marshal's mansion under everyone's tireless efforts to stop him. Originally, if he really wanted to go out, no one could stop him. But he thought in his heart, so it would be good, he would spend a few days in this handsome mansion to see what the gang outside would do at such an opportunity.

Sure enough, Xu Yongsheng suspended Lin Yuan from his post on the grounds of Lin Yuan's dereliction of duty, instead of rewarding him for his victory in the exercise.

Lin Yuan, who has no position, came to the Shuaifu to report every day.

The first time he came, he knelt straight in front of Xiao Yizheng, and said sonorously: "Your Highness's life-saving grace, Lin Yuan can't repay it." If Your Highness is useful to me in the future, I will never give up. ”

Xiao Yizheng got up to help him up, and said with a smile: "Captain Lin doesn't have to be like this, I also learned some deviant skills of riding horses when I was walking the rivers and lakes." The grace of saving lives, don't dare to take it, and you don't have to worry about it. I'm not going to let you do anything that you won't give up for. ”

The corners of Lin Yuan's mouth moved slightly. Xiao Yizheng's amiable and casual attitude surprised him, and he clenched his fists again, "I'm stupid, but Lin Yuan remembered this matter." ”

Xiao Yizheng patted his arm and asked, "I don't know why you were reluctant to let go of the reins at that time?" ”

A hint of emotion appeared on Lin Yuan's dark and resolute face: "That horse has been with me for many years and is my comrade-in-arms. I can't give up on its life so easily. ”

Xiao Yizheng nodded and looked at him with appreciation. "And do you know why the horse went crazy all of a sudden?"

Lin Yuan frowned: "Although I am stupid, I also know that someone did something to the horse at that time." ”

Xiao Yizheng bowed.

"Your Highness, my subordinates would like to implore you to investigate this matter thoroughly." He had a resolute face.

Xiao Yizheng looked at him with a smile and said slowly: "There were so many people around you at that time, it was difficult to collect evidence, and it was difficult to investigate this matter." ”

"My brothers in the camp will never do this, you can rule it out. I can guarantee my life for this. ”

Xiao Yizheng's smile deepened: "You are very desperate." ”

Lin Yuan was stunned, and then said in a loud voice: "This body and this life serve the people of the world." Other than that, there are very few things that cost me my life, but the two things mentioned today happen to be examples. ”

Xiao Yizheng's eyes lit up, and he said in a deep voice: "So, do you know that if you insist on investigating this matter, it may involve many people and offend many people?" ”

"Yes."

"So, you're still insisting?"

"Hold on!"

"Why?"

"For right and wrong, for frankness. There should be no such filthy behavior in the army! ”

Xiao Yizheng took a deep breath and said solemnly: "Very good, Captain Lin makes me admire." ”

Lin Yuan bowed his head respectfully: "Your Highness also surprised the brothers in the army. ”

"Oh? How so? ”

"Heavenly nobles, Your Highness's temperament, everyone thinks that you can't endure this hardship and can't control the Southwest Army. And today, the scene of your heroic rescue on the battlefield has made everyone respect. ”

Xiao Yizheng smiled and didn't care much. "I promise you this, but I can't hurry. Maybe you will also suffer some grievances in the near future, but I hope you will believe what you believe and do not waver in your heart. ”

After this meeting, Lin Yuan ran to Shuaifu every day.

At first, he only asked His Highness if his injuries had improved, and when he got the answer, he left, and did not ask to see him. Later, he would bring some Chinese herbs unique to the southwest mountains, knowing that Xiao Yizheng's wounds were healing well, he smiled innocently. Later, Xiao Yizheng learned from Zhao Xin that he came to ask questions every day, but he didn't let him ask for a meeting, and shook his head with a smile: "He has such an upright personality and doesn't know how to avoid suspicion, for fear that others won't know that he is close to me." ”

"His Royal Highness saved his life, it is not an exaggeration for him to be so concerned, Xu Yongsheng and they will not find fault with him if they exclude him."

"Then let him talk to us about the Southwest Army in his eyes."

So, later, Lin Yuan went to the Shuaifu every day to explain to Xiao Yizheng his ideas about the current problems of the Southwest Army and how to deal with them, usually for several hours.

The so-called heroes cherish each other, Xiao Yizheng has more long-term expectations for Lin Yuan; And Lin Yuan has a deeper admiration for Xiao Yizheng.

Xu Yongsheng also came to visit a few times. Xiao Yizheng did not mention to him the matter of investigating the plot of Lin Yuan's mount, but told him in a serious tone that there was a letter from Beijing, saying that there was a major breakthrough in the corruption case of officials in the southwest.

Xu Yongsheng first nodded solemnly, and then pretended not to care too much about the specific situation.

Xiao Yizheng pursed his lips and smiled, retreated, and then said very sincerely: "Xu Shuai, this king has been coming to the southwest for a while. You should know very well that this king is a person, and I want to say a few words to you today. ”

Xu Yongsheng was slightly surprised, and hurriedly said, "Your Highness, please speak." ”

"On the whole, the Southwestern Army is a united and high-spirited army. Uncle Nine and your hard work for the Southwest Army cannot be erased by anyone. ”

Xu Yongsheng's heart warmed slightly, and he said slowly: "Your Highness's words, the old minister comforts. ”

Xiao Yizheng nodded: "This king can tell you the truth, and the corruption case in Beijing, my father will definitely investigate it to the end." ”

Hearing this, Xu Yongsheng's brows jumped, and his heart tightened.

"Now that Uncle Nine is in Beijing, it is difficult to protect himself, and he is even more out of reach of the Southwest Army. Perhaps, he hoped that you could be his refuge, but he was wrong. ”

Xu Yongsheng looked at Xiao Yizheng in shock, he didn't expect that His Royal Highness King Heng, who always surprised him, would continue his usual style, and now he said such things so bluntly.

"He was wrong: he overestimated the Southwest Army, overestimated himself, underestimated the king, and underestimated the hearts of the people in the world."

Xiao Yizheng flipped the teacup in his hand and buckled it on the table. This faint sound struck Xu Yongsheng's heart like thunder.

Xiao Yizheng's words continued: "Actually, from the moment my father asked me to come to the southwest, Uncle Nine should have known that he would definitely be defeated. After he finished speaking, he looked at Xu Yongsheng with a smile.

This smile and these words made Xu Yongsheng's heart even more bottomless. He was even sure that he didn't know how much Xiao Yizheng had done in the southwest!

"However," Xiao Yizheng changed his words, and said slowly: "Father, he has always hoped that the dynasty can have a spirit of tolerance and benevolence, even if it is now, Uncle Nine still has a chance to turn back." He looked at Xu Yongsheng, paused, and said, "Xu Shuai is the same." ”

Xu Yongsheng frowned, thinking about how to answer.

"This king gave Xu Shuai three choices. First, you can still be loyal to Uncle Nine. You can go to the army to raise a new army, as long as someone is willing to follow you, as much as you want, this king will never stop you, you can take them away, as for whether to enter Beijing to respond to Uncle Nine or stay in the southwest, you decide. If you stay in the southwest, this king will allow you to settle down in the border city, and then you will fight a battle with this king in a dignified manner, and you will win or lose at your own risk. If you are going to enter Beijing to follow Uncle Jiu, then out of the southwest border, this king can't control it, whether you can take the team to Beijing depends on your ability. This king promises a thousand gold, and will never stop it. ”

Xu Yongsheng's temples jumped suddenly, and he said in his heart, no matter how he listened, it was a choice to send him to death. What's more, today, he is no longer sure whether all the people in the southwest army are willing to follow him and Prince Guang.

"Second, you killed the king and raised troops in the southwest, if you have this ability, you will definitely be able to resist the crusade of the imperial court."

Xu Yongsheng's heart beat even more, and the meridians of his hands clenched into fists were distinct, which was also a lifeless death.

"Third, unload your armor and return to the field, and think about your old age." Xiao Yizheng sighed lightly and continued: "Xu Shuai has been fighting horses for half his life, and the law on the use of soldiers is better than that of this king, and judging the situation is also the quality that a handsome person should have. This king said: Don't get drunk and confused when you should be sober. ”

After speaking, he got up and rubbed his right arm, and said with a smile: "It is said that the performance of this king on the battlefield that day was very surprising to the officers and men in the army. At this time, if I raised my arms and talked to the soldiers about Uncle Jiu, I don't know how they would feel. One day, Uncle Jiu's sins will be known to the whole world, and morality and justice are not on his side. ”

Xu Yongsheng's face turned pale, and he felt a little weak. How many battles he has seen, how many storms he has walked through, he has almost forgotten what it feels like to have weak legs.

Xiao Yizheng's voice was still broad: "Actually, the soldiers have their own reasons for joining the army, but they are defending their own homes together. This team should not belong to any one person. He bowed his hand to Xu Yongsheng and said: "Xu Shuai, what this king said today, every word from the bottom of your heart, you can go back and think about it slowly, don't worry." ”

Speaking of which, there was a quick knock on the door. Zhao Xin's voice came anxiously: "Your Highness, there is an urgent report in Beijing." ”

Xiao Yizheng's eyebrows frowned slightly, Zhao Xin was rarely so uncalm. Xu Yongsheng also hurriedly looked out of the door.

"Come in." Xiao Yizheng commanded.

I saw Zhao Xin vigorously pushing the door away, holding a copy of the imperial court newspaper in his hand, "Your Highness, Wang ......" He hurriedly closed his mouth again, and glanced at Xu Yongsheng, as if he was thinking about whether he should say it or not.

Xiao Yizheng's eyes swept over the newspaper in his hand, and he said in his heart Zhao Xin, what's wrong. The matter reported by the imperial court is not a secret, inside and outside the court, temples and rivers and lakes, everyone will know that there is something to be bald at this time. "What's the matter?" He asked.

Zhao Xin seemed to have understood, and opened his mouth and said, "Prince Guang sent someone to assassinate the princess!" ”

"What?" Xiao Yizheng and Xu Yongsheng both exclaimed.

Xiao Yizheng's face was shocked, and he snatched the newspaper from Zhao Xin's hand, and quickly read a few lines of the newspaper with his eyes. In a few seconds, he pushed the report to Zhao Xin, and walked out with a step, Xu was too hasty, and the wound on his right arm hurt and hurt, but he still didn't stop for half a minute.

"Lord Wang......" Zhao Xin chased after him.

Xu Yongsheng hurriedly picked up the newspaper that fell to the ground and read it, and his head was drenched in cold sweat.