A few days later, Liu Juntao received a message from the Ministry of Intelligence, learning that Huang Wu had entered the Shandong territory under the escort of a hundred heavily armored iron cavalry soldiers, and he was also a little relieved.

At this time, the reorganization of the Gyeonggi garrison was nearing completion, and although there were still some things that had not been dealt with, they could be completed within the one-month deadline set by Emperor Gyeongtae.

These few days can be said to be the most relaxed days for Liu Juntao in recent times.

However, Liu Juntao still kept an eye on Emperor Jingtai's side, and at the same time did not relax his vigilance against Shi Heng and his party.

On this day, Liu Zi'an came to the Fengtai camp to find Liu Juntao, took out a letter from home, and said with a smile: "Zongzhen, this is a letter sent by Mrs. to the Intelligence Department, it seems that Mrs. misses Zongzhen a little." ”

Liu Juntao was also a little excited, and he missed it even more in his heart.

There was nothing important in the letter, but the recent situation of Liu Guodong and Liu Guoying's two sons was mentioned, and then Guo Muying instructed Liu Juntao to be careful in everything, and once the reorganization of the Gyeonggi garrison was completed, he should return to Shandong immediately and not participate in the struggle between the government and the opposition.

After Liu Juntao read it, he said to Liu Zi'an: "It seems that the turmoil in the political situation between the DPRK and China has developed to a level known to the world, and even Mu Ying, who is far away in Jinan, heard the rumors and persuaded me to return to Shandong as soon as possible!" ”

Liu Zi'an sighed and said: "That's true, now the Ministry of Intelligence has also collected a lot of news, and the civil and military officials in various places are also panicking, for fear that the DPRK and China will experience drastic changes again, and I don't know how many people will die when the time comes!" ”

While the two were talking, suddenly the guards came to report, and Xu Youzhen, the left deputy capital, came to ask to see!

Liu Juntao couldn't help frowning, it was because he met Xu Youzhen before, so that he was suspicious of Emperor Jingtai, and even the commander of Beizhen Fusi made Huang Wu go to Shandong for refuge, and now this Xu Youzhen blatantly went to Fengtai camp to find himself, are they all crazy Shi Heng?

Liu Zi'an also said in a deep voice: "Zongzhen, in my opinion, it is better for Zongzhen not to meet Xu Youzhen, let him eat a closed door, and stabilize Your Majesty!" ”

Liu Juntao also nodded slightly when he heard this.

At this time, the guard said: "Qiyu General Town, Minister Liu, that Xu Youzhen said that he has important matters to discuss, which is related to the Ming Emperor, please don't shirk the town!" ”

Hearing this, Liu Juntao immediately thought that Emperor Jingtai might be ready to do it in advance, and the Orthodox Emperor and the crown prince may be in danger now, which can explain why Xu Youzhen and the others couldn't take care of avoiding suspicion and went directly to Fengtai Camp to find themselves!

Thinking of this, Liu Juntao said: "Let Xu Youzhen come in!" ”

Liu Zi'an obviously thought of this, so he did not object, but sat under Liu Juntao and waited.

After a while, Xu Youzhen walked in, and her face was also very ugly.

After meeting, Xu Youzhen didn't say anything polite, and said directly: "Mr. Liu, it's not good!" Your Majesty is ready to do it! ”

Liu Juntao sneered and said, "Lord Xu, don't panic, of course Your Majesty has already done it, doesn't Lord Xu know?" Just a few days ago, Huang Wu, the commander of the Fusi Division of Beizhen, had been forced to leave, and this town was also quite implicated! ”

Xu Youzhen was slightly stunned, thinking that Liu Juntao was blaming herself, so she immediately explained that the situation of the meeting between the two sides was definitely not leaked from her side, and Liu Juntao just sneered for a while and didn't say anything.

Then, Xu Youzhen continued: "Mr. Liu doesn't know, the big thing I said here is not the matter of Beizhen Fusi!" ”

"Oh? What else could that be? ”

Xu Youzhen looked inside and outside the big tent, and saw Liu Zi'an sitting under Liu Juntao, so he paused and didn't continue.

"Minister Liu is the henchman of this town, if Lord Xu feels that there is anything inconvenient to say, then don't say it, please go back!"

Xu Youzhen smiled a little embarrassedly, and then said: "Mr. Liu, I have already received reliable news: Your Majesty now intends to abolish the crown prince Zhu Jianshen and set up His Majesty's son Zhu Jianji as the crown prince!" ”

Liu Juntao also understands in his heart that once Emperor Jingtai really succeeds in abolishing the crown prince, then the orthodox emperor will have no chance to recover, and the lives of the orthodox emperor and the crown prince Zhu Jianshen, the father and son, may also be in danger!

"Lord Xu said that, what conclusive evidence is there?"

Xu Youzhen said: "According to the news from Cao Jixiang, the eunuch of the Si Si Eunuch, His Majesty previously tested Jin Ying, a highly qualified eunuch in the palace, and said: The second day of the seventh month is the birthday of the prince of the East Palace. At that time, the eunuch Jin Ying immediately replied: Donggong's birthday is the second day of the first month of November. ”

"What's the meaning of that?"

"Mr. Liu doesn't know, the former is the birthday of His Majesty's Prince Zhu Jianji, and the latter is the birthday of Prince Zhu Jianshen!"

Hearing this, Liu Juntao nodded and understood.

Xu Youzhen continued: "During the period after that, His Majesty saw that this temptation was fruitless, and he still kept tempting. It is reported that in the past few days, His Majesty has even bribed the courtiers through the internal officials and supervisors, hoping that they will stand on His Majesty's side on the issue of rebuilding the prince. ”

Liu Juntao couldn't help but sigh when he heard this, shook his head and said, "Your Majesty's move is too much!" ”

Then, Liu Juntao asked: "Then what is the attitude of the courtiers in the DPRK now?" ”

"Now most of the eunuchs and courtiers in the court have acquiesced to His Majesty's ideas, and most of them are turning a blind eye."

"Isn't there anyone in the DPRK who opposes His Majesty's move?"

Xu Youzhen said: "That's not true, it is said that Empress Wang resolutely disagrees with His Majesty's approach. Moreover, there was also news in the palace that Empress Wang was openly arguing with His Majesty. ”

Liu Juntao frowned and said, "In this way, I'm afraid Queen Wang is going to be unlucky!" ”

Originally, Liu Juntao thought that only Shi Heng and his party in the court would oppose Emperor Jingtai's abolition of the crown prince, but he didn't expect that Empress Wang, who was the empress of Emperor Jingtai, would also stand up against it, which was really unexpected!

Xu Youzhen sighed and said, "Mr. Liu's high opinion! It is said that His Majesty has grounded Empress Wang in the palace, and it is estimated that it will not be long before the holy decree of the abolition of the Empress will be issued. ”

"In this way, Queen Wang is really a strange woman!"

Liu Juntao and Liu Zi'an both sighed for a while, and then Liu Juntao asked, "Lord Xu is not here today specifically to tell the town these things, right?" ”

"Of course not."

"Then what's the matter, Lord Xu just say it directly, the time in this town is not very sufficient!"

Xu Youzhen's face was a little unbearable, and she laughed dryly twice, and then said, "Then I'll be blunt!" I came here today, and I was entrusted by the governor of the right capital to bring a message to General Liu. ”

"What words!"

"The right governor has united some courtiers and is ready to write to protect the prince, hoping that His Majesty can take back his fate. After discussing with us, I felt that Liu Zongbing was in an important position, although he was guarding Shandong Town and was not in the court, but his influence in the court was still deep, so I wanted to invite Liu Zongbing to second, and the courtiers wrote a letter to advise! ”

Liu Juntao was disgusted when he heard this, and he didn't want to get involved with Shi Heng and others, and was about to refuse, but saw Xu Youzhen take out a letter.

"Mr. Liu, this letter was delivered from the palace by the Emperor Taishang by all means, it was specially addressed to Mr. Liu, and Mr. Liu was invited to open it in person!"

Liu Juntao was immediately stunned, Liu Zi'an stepped forward and took the letter, and Liu Juntao hurriedly opened it and read it.

I saw that there were not too many words in the letter, only one sentence: "I will achieve the work of Aiqing." ”

Liu Juntao suddenly laughed and said, "Presumably, this is one of the many secret letters of the Emperor Taishang, right?" And the content of every secret letter must be like this! ”

Xu Youzhen smiled and did not deny it.

However, Liu Juntao was calculating in his heart.

Thinking of the development trajectory of the follow-up history, Liu Juntao still sighed slightly in his heart, thought for a long time, and said: "Okay! This secret letter has been received by the town, and the town will play it together! ”

Xu Youzhen didn't delay when she heard this, so she left satisfied.