Yuan Moxian's expression was solemn, and he said softly: "Father has been resting in the mansion for the past two days, and he didn't dare to come over to disturb some things. After hesitating, he said: "According to my son's knowledge, the former emperor issued a decree to integrate the Black Scale Battalion into the Black Knife Battalion, which was directly under the command of Qu Yanzhi. ”

Lao Shangshu was originally sitting on a bamboo chair, but when he heard this, his body shook, and he sat up, with a look of horror in his eyes: "You mean that the Black Scale Camp has been abolished?" ”

Yuan Moxian said: "It is said that the emperor's will is not to abolish the Black Scale Battalion. Half of the soldiers and horses of the Black Scale Battalion were transferred, and now there are only five or six hundred people stationed in the camp, which has always been led by Zhao Wuxian, and the Holy Decree temporarily incorporated the Black Scale Battalion into the Black Knife Battalion, as if to say that the soldiers of the two battalions will train together, and if there is an emergency in the future, the two battalions can fight together. ”

"The Black Scale Battalion was incorporated into the Black Knife Battalion, so Zhao Wuxian also went to the Black Knife Battalion?"

Yuan Moxian shook his head and said, "No." Zhao Wushu and five or six generals of the Black Scale Battalion were all transferred to the East China Sea Division. ”

"East China Sea Division?"

"The East China Sea Division was defeated by the East Qi Water Division last time, and suffered heavy casualties." Yuan Moxian said: "The emperor's general Zhao Wuxian and others were transferred to the East China Sea Division, it seems that he wants to assist Xin Ci in retraining the navy. ”

Yuan Rong said: "Zhao Wuxian They are from the cavalry and have never had experience in water warfare, how can they help if they are transferred to the East China Sea Division?" ”

"Not bad." Yuan Moxian bowed his head and said: "Zhao Wuxian and the generals who were transferred away are all the old troops of the Black Scale Battalion under Qi Jing, these people are all from cavalry, and now they are transferred to the water division, which is really a bit strange." ”

Lao Shangshu was silent, Yuan Moxian glanced at Yuan Rong, and then approached Lao Shangshu's ear and said: "Father, the Protector Mansion is being targeted, and the Tian family medicine store related to them has also had an accident, and now even the Black Scale Camp has been incorporated into the Black Knife Camp, these signs are not simple, is the emperor .....?" There was a pause, but the rest of the words were not continued.

Yuan Rong's expression was also extremely solemn, and he said in a low voice: "Could it be that the emperor wants to attack the Jinyi Qi family?" But..... Why did the emperor do this? I heard that Qi Ning captured the northwest and made great contributions, so he should be rewarded. Puzzled: "Even if you really want to attack the Qi family, the Tian family is just a businessman, so why find an excuse to put her in prison?" ”

Lao Shangshu was silent for a long time before asking, "Has the Tian family medicine store been seized?" ”

"Early this morning, the people of Kyoto Prefecture took away the owner of the Tian family's medicine store." Yuan Rong said: "The medicine store has been seized, but it has not been seized for the time being. ”

"It's coming." Lao Shangshu sighed: "The Tian family medicine store is a merchant, perhaps in the eyes of the emperor, the Tian family medicine store is the Qi family's money bag, and the black scale camp is a knife in the hands of the Qi family, and now the money bag has been checked, and the knife has been put away......!" His eyes deepened: "This is to put the Qi family to death." ”

Yuan Moxian said: "Father, why did the emperor want to attack the Qi family? It is said that the saint attaches great importance to Qi Ning, and Qi Ning is a close minister of the emperor, although this Qi Ning has repeatedly performed miraculous feats, but with the strength of the Qi family today, it is impossible to threaten the emperor. Back then, the old marquis of Jinyi and General Qi led the Qinhuai Army, holding 100,000 soldiers and horses, and the court never had the idea of eradicating the Jinyi Qi family. ”

Lao Shangshu just closed his eyes slightly, his expression was solemn, and he didn't speak.

Yuan Rong also frowned and said, "Even if the Holy Lord really has a dislike for the Qi family, he shouldn't do it at this time. The war is in full swing ahead, if this backyard catches fire, won't it be self-destruction? ”

"If you really want to do something about the family, maybe this is the right time." Lao Shangshu said calmly: "Although the Qi family does not have the military power of the Qinhuai Legion in their hands, it is impossible for the Qinhuai Legion to sit idly by and watch the Qi family be executed. Looking at the sunset that was gradually setting, he said slowly: "If the Qi family really has any disobedient moves, the imperial court will also make some arrangements for the Qinhuai Legion first, at least after the old Qi family of Yue Huanshan is purged from the Qinhuai Legion, there will be any action." Now the Qi family has no unsubordinate trips, if the Qin Huai army has not crossed the Huaishui, even the emperor may not dare to move the Qi family easily. ”

Yuan Moxian instantly understood what Lao Shangshu meant: "Father, are you saying that the Qinhuai Legion has crossed the Huaishui, and if the Qi family is moved at this time, the Qinhuai Legion will not be able to rescue?" ”

"Exactly." Lao Shangshu said: "Once the Qi family is in a desperate situation, they will inevitably contact the Qin Huai Legion, but the Qin Huai Legion is now unable to help the Qi family, and when the dust settles, and the court announces the evidence of the Qi family's crimes, then Yue Huanshan will not dare to really disobey the imperial court." Frowning slightly: "It's just that at this time, the Qi family does not have the Qin Huai Army as a help, but the imperial court has done something to the Qi family, once the news comes out, it will inevitably affect the morale of the army, and even cause extremely tragic consequences, it is impossible for the emperor not to understand this, is it possible that in order to destroy the Qi family, the emperor wants to bet on the national fortune of Da Chu?" ”

"Although the emperor is young, he is very wise, and he is by no means a dumb king." Yuan Moxian said: "From the fact that he exterminated the Sima family, it can be seen that the emperor is strategic. He lowered his voice and said: "Some people privately said that when the emperor ascended the throne, he thought of a strategy to eradicate the King of Huainan and the Sima family, first eradicate the King of Huainan with the Sima family, and then set a trap to kill Sima Lan. ”

Lao Shangshu pondered for a long time, his old body suddenly shook, his pupils shrank, he looked at Yuan Moxian and asked, "Moxian, do you remember how long the emperor has not been to the court?" ”

Yuan Moxian thought for a moment before he said, "It's been more than twenty days. ”

"More than twenty days ......!" The corners of Lao Shangshu's eyes twitched slightly: "Now is the time of war, and the old man remembers that the emperor used to be three days a day, and the maximum time did not exceed five days." ”

"That's what my father said." Yuan Moxian said: "My son also inquired, I heard that the emperor works day and night, the dragon body is not safe, and he is recuperating in the palace for a while, although he has not been to the court for a long time, but he often summons ministers to discuss matters in the palace." ”

"The emperor's dragon body is not safe, do you know what is wrong?"

Yuan Moxian said: "Father, this is a matter in the palace, and the son is naturally not good to inquire more." ”

Lao Shangshu was silent again, the afterglow of the setting sun shone on his old face with old folds, and after a long time, he heard Lao Shangshu command: "Mo Xian, you let the house clean up, and leave to go back to your hometown in the past two days, we haven't gone back to worship the ancestral shrine for many years, and we should go back to see." ”

Yuan Moxian was stunned for a moment, but instantly understood, and said in a low voice: "Does my father think something is going to happen in the capital?" ”

"No matter what happens, you have to go back to your hometown to worship your ancestors." Lao Shangshu sighed: "The old man is old, hundreds of miles, I really can't stand the bumps, and I can only wait for me to die, and then you will send me back for burial." This time, you and Rong'er will go back with your family first, and if you go back, you will prepare a fold and hand it to me, and I will hand it over directly. After a slight pause, he continued: "Within two months, if you don't receive the letter sent by me, you will resign from the official position and don't go back to the capital." ”

Yuan Moxian hurriedly said: "Father, do you mean that one person stays in the capital?" ”

Yuan Rong immediately said: "Father, you return to your hometown with your family, and the child stays with grandpa." ”

"You're going too!" Lao Shangshu said in a deep voice.

Yuan Rong shook his head and said, "Grandpa, no matter what you say, your grandson can't leave." The Haibo Division has just been established, and in the past six months, Sun Er and many people have exhausted their efforts to get to this point, and in two or three months, the first batch of ships will go to sea to trade, although there is a problem with the Tian family medicine store, but it does not hinder the overall situation, if Sun Er leaves, the previous efforts will be in vain. This is the important task entrusted to his grandson by the Lord Protector at the beginning, and it is also entrusted by the emperor, which is related to the maritime trade of my Great Chu, which is beneficial to the country and the people, and must not be given up halfway. ”

Yuan Moxian raised his eyebrows and said, "After talking about it for a long time, don't you still understand?" The emperor wants to attack the Qi family, and the Tian family medicine store is because it is involved in the Qi family, so it will be thoroughly investigated by Kyoto Prefecture. It's okay that you had dealings with Qi Ning before, but this Haibo Division was set up by Qi Ning in a letter begging the emperor, and your position as the Admiral of the Haibo Division was also recommended by the Qi family, as long as you stay in this son, you will have nothing to do with the Qi family. Raised his hand and patted Yuan Rong on the shoulder: "You don't like to be an official, go back and prepare an excerpt for your father to present it on your behalf, this position of Admiral of the Haibo Division, don't do it!" ”

Yuan Rong shook his head again and said firmly: "Father, this is not only related to the Protector of the Kingdom, but also to my Great Chu. For the sake of the seaboth, many people contributed money and efforts, and the children must not leave them and go away. Not to mention whether the Qi family is really guilty, and whether the emperor really wants to condemn the Qi family, the protector of the country and the establishment of the Haibo Division is for the sake of the country, without any fault, if the court involves the responsibility of the Haibo Division, it is really ridiculous. Xiang Lao Shangshu arched his hand and said: "Grandpa, since the grandson has taken over the errand of the Haibo Division, even if he gives his life, he has to do it to the end, and if he will be implicated by the Qi family, the grandson can't care, the grandson wants to do things, not to be an official." ”

Yuan Moxian's face was ugly, and he had to say it again, but Lao Shangshu had already smiled and said: "Moxian, you will take your family back when you return to your hometown to worship the ancestral shrine, since Rong'er has made up his mind, let him stay in the capital." Our Yuan family has been favored for three generations, and the old man and Rong'er stayed to be loyal, which can be regarded as worthy of the emperor's favor. Without waiting for Yuan Moxian to say more, Lao Shangshu slowly stood up and ordered: "Early tomorrow morning, the old man will enter the palace to face the saint!" ”

"Father, ..... you?"

Lao Shangshu shook his head, stopped Yuan Moxian's words, and said: "The old man served several emperors, and now that he is old, he wants to resign and go into hiding. ”