While the two of them in the prison had their own thoughts, the military department Shangshu from the outside world was also doing what he had to do. The people he picks are the elite of the elite, and even if he tries to fit himself in, it is difficult to hide his presence. In just a few days, it fell into the eyes of the commander.

When the emperor asked the commander-in-chief to nominate candidates, they were all selected among them.

On the Jinluan Palace, the emperor's fierce eyes swept over the people below, "Commander Wang, this is the person you chose for me?" ”

"Back to Your Majesty, exactly. These people are the elite selected by the last general's army, and if they can be given a chance to serve His Majesty, the last general believes that in time, they will definitely be able to carve out a world on the battlefield. The commander knelt on one knee, his eyes shining amazingly.

He really cherishes his talents, because the crown prince and the king of Chu are fighting, not only the ministers in the court stand in line with each other, but Wei and Jin are clearly distinguished. The army was also stirred up with a miasma of smoke. Some children of rich families took the opportunity to fish in troubled waters and seize military merits, but those who were capable did not have a bright future.

Now that a few good seedlings have finally emerged, Commander Wang is like a long drought and nectar, and the baby is not good.

The emperor bowed slightly, and did not react much to the excitement of Commander Wang. For him, only the position under him is the most important, as long as others can protect the country for him, it doesn't matter who they are.

"In that case, you can take it down and give good guidance, and in the near future, I will be able to use them sometimes." The Emperor waved his hand nonchalantly and motioned for everyone to stand down.

"Yes!" The person kneeling below kowtowed respectfully, and then looked at his nose and nose, and followed behind Commander Wang in silence.

Just as they were about to step out of the temple gate, a solemn voice suddenly came from behind them, "Wait. ”

The Emperor's eyes narrowed slightly, staring at the back of one of them, as if to burn a hole in him.

"Your Majesty?" Commander Wang didn't know the reason, and turned his head in confusion.

"You, come here." The Emperor slowly raised his arm, his fingertips pointing at the man he had been staring at. After being named by him, the man's figure couldn't help but stiffen for a moment, but quickly regained his composure. He didn't seem to know anything about the other party's hostility, and returned to the center of the main hall with kindness.

The Jinluan Hall is very large, all the courtiers are lined up on both sides, and the emperor sits on the top, faintly surrounding. The man stood in the center, as if he was the prey of a group of beasts, and ordinary people were already frightened in the face of such a situation. But the man did not lose his temper at all, and bowed without being humble or arrogant, "Li Yong, grass people, knock to see Your Majesty." ”

"Li Yong?" The emperor playfully hooked the corners of his mouth, "I don't know if this is your real name, or if it was a nonsense to deceive me?!" ”

His face sank in an instant, and he patted the dragon chair with a gloomy face.

This action startled the eunuch who was waiting behind him, and he knelt down subconsciously, his whole body trembled, and his face was like gold paper.

In stark contrast, Li Yong under the dragon chair is still neither humble nor arrogant, "The grass people don't know what His Majesty means, they only know that the grass people's name is given by their parents, and they never talk nonsense." ”

A cold glint flashed in the Emperor's eyes, "In that case, you roll up your sleeves and show me." ”

The words of the bull's head were not right for the horse's mouth, so the ministers were puzzled, and only Li Yong below understood what the other party meant. His eyes were lowered, and his thoughts were tumbling in his head, trying to find a solution.

He was one of the people sent by Xie Yutang, and people like them who wandered in the shadows would have a mark on their body to identify them. And his mark, which happened to be on his arm, was accidentally exposed when he saluted just now, which aroused the emperor's suspicion.

Although he was terrified in his heart, Li Yong's surface did not show it at all.

"What? Is it so hard for you to roll up your sleeves? It's not my daughter's house, what do you do to twist your posture. There was a hint of mockery in the emperor's voice, which was already a great humiliation for a man who stood up to the sky.

When the ministers heard this, their faces were a little strange, and Li Yong was even more angry.

A flash of murderous intent flashed in his eyes, and he smiled noncommittally, lifting his sleeves little by little, while the hand hidden under his robe clenched his Hidden Blade.

Although it was not the best time, he had no choice. The emperor made it clear that he wanted to force him to comply, but in full view of everyone, he couldn't refuse at all. It's better to fight to the death, even if you can't kill the Dog Emperor, you can save the rest of the people.

Just as the blade was about to be revealed, a voice suddenly interrupted his movements, "Wait. ”

The Ninth Prince, Shi Shiran, stepped out of the ranks and arched his hand upward, "Brother Huang, it's just an inconsequential person, why bother to make such a big liver fire." ”

"What do you mean by this, Ninth Brother, I'm just joking with Mr. Li Yong in Corporal Lixian." For this ninth brother, the emperor still has to give some face.

He has successfully created the image of the two brothers and sisters, and in front of outsiders, he will also give each other the face they deserve.

As soon as these words came out, the ministers silently lowered their heads and said that persecution was courtesy, and the emperor dared to say this.

The Ninth Prince didn't seem to feel the weird atmosphere in the hall at all, "Brother Huang, I think this person is very interesting, why don't you send him to me, it just so happens that there is still a shortage of a driver in my house." ”

His eyes were straight to the emperor, and the bottom of his eyes was frank, so that the emperor couldn't figure out for a while whether this person had anything to do with him.

After a long while, the emperor waved his hand helplessly, "That's it, the ninth brother has opened his mouth, how can the emperor not allow it, Li Yong, follow the ninth prince in the future, don't let me down." "He looks like a good brother.

Li Yong, who was already determined to die, heard this, and the tense look on his face gradually relaxed, "The grass people obey the order." ”

The moment of the prostration, a water stain was left on the ground of the Golden Luang Palace. It turned out that his forehead was already covered with cold sweat.

With this episode, the next pilgrimage meeting was much smoother. After the dispersal of the dynasty, Li Yong followed the pace of the Nine Princes, and after the Nine Princes got into the carriage, he consciously went to the front to drive the horse.

"Tell me, whose man are you?" A careless voice came from the curtain of the car, making Li Yong's hand holding the reins clench, and after a long while, he replied, "What the prince said, the grass people don't understand what it means. ”

"Don't understand? If you really don't understand, you won't hide a sword in your sleeve. ”

These words made Li Yong's heart tremble. Discovered?

"If you really don't want to say it, this king won't force you." Although Li Yong's expression could not be seen through the curtain, the ninth prince seemed to have guessed the shock in the other party's heart, "Today it was this king who saved you, if you know kindness, you will obediently stay in the palace and be my coachman, if you want to unite with the master behind you to do something unfavorable to Dongxuan." Oh, since this king can save you, he can naturally kill you. ”

It's obviously an ordinary chatting tone, but there is a hint of murderous intent.

Li Yong pursed his lips and did not speak.

Now that his identity has been exposed, it is impossible to make another plan, it is better to stay in the mansion of the Nine Princes in An An, according to the importance that the emperor attaches to the Nine Princes, maybe he can find out what news.

Thinking of this, Li Yong made up his mind, "Today, thank you for saving the prince." ”

It was just a simple sentence, but the Nine Princes understood what he meant, and everything was in plain sight.

The carriage swayed on the way back to the palace, and the ninth prince lowered his eyes, and his fingertips tapped the window frame again and again, making a rhythmic sound.

The identity of this Li Yong is not yet clear, but he must have come for the emperor. If it's just a strife within his own country, it's fine, but if he's a spy......

Thinking of this, the fingertips of the Nine Princes paused, and a touch of deep thought flashed in his eyes. Is all this too coincidental?

Although Chengguo borders Dongxuan and has always been ready to move, it has never been as menacing as this time, as if someone is behind it.

Wait, someone?

The eyes of the Nine Princes narrowed slightly, and a sneer overflowed from the corners of his mouth, it seems that he has to investigate the cause of the rebellion in the frontier.

He was silent in his thoughts, and did not notice that the carriage had stopped at the gate of the palace.

"Lord Wang, get out of the car." Li Yong's voice sounded outside the car curtain, and it seemed that he had adapted to the role of the palace coachman.

The Nine Princes replied lightly, Shi Shiran got out of the carriage and walked calmly to the study. The closer he got to the study, the faster his steps became, and by the end he was even running.

Once in the study, he locked the door and signaled.

"Lord Wang." A figure jumped down from the beam of the room and knelt in front of the Nine Princes to listen to the command.

"You go and investigate the reason for Chengguo's attack, remember, you must dig out the real reason for me."

This means that the apparent reason is fake, and a flash of surprise flashed in the dark guard's eyes. He also knew about the turmoil in the frontier, and he said that it was because Chengguo knew about the change of imperial power in our country and wanted to take advantage of Dongxuan's weakest time. But now that the Nine Princes are saying this, is there another hidden secret?

He hid the uneasiness in his heart, and bowed his hand respectfully, "Subordinates take orders." ”

Then on tiptoe, he bent over and jumped out of the window, and disappeared in a few breaths.

Looking at the dark guard who had long been invisible, the palm of the Nine Princes hanging under his robe gradually clenched, hoping that it would not be what he imagined.

The Dark Guard was very efficient, returning by dark hour.

"How?" The Nine Princes eagerly greeted him.

"The subordinates secretly probed for a long time, and finally found some eyebrows, those soldiers of Chengguo often talked about Your Majesty between their words, and the strange thing is that they seem to know very well about the grievances between Your Majesty and the princes, and they are sure that our court is empty inside, and they have no ability to fight at all."