Chapter 488: Honorable
Twenty-six-year-old Zhu Zanyi is the second generation of Jingjiang king, and his grandfather Zhu Wenzheng is the nephew of the Ming Taizu. But in recent years, his health has been very poor, he is often bedridden, and he feels that he will not live long.
At that time, 100,000 officers and troops on the territory of Guangxi were defeated and surrendered, and the rebels brought the Keri soldiers to the city of Guilin, and these news had reached the Jingjiang Palace. But Zhu Zanyi didn't care about this, what he was most sad about was that he had been ill for a long time and his life was worried, and he didn't care about the two uncles fighting for the throne?
At this moment, Chang Shi Xiao used the Dao to ask for his life. Xiao Yongdao saw Zhu Zanyi and said: "Lord Wang, Governor Lei wants to see him, and he said that he has important matters to discuss. ”
"The king didn't care about the affairs of Guilin Mansion...... Ahem! What did he do to this king? Zhu Zanyi frowned and said, "If it has something to do with the palace, Xiao Changshi will deal with it for me." ”
Xiao Yongdao was a civil official of the Jianwen Dynasty, and later surrendered to the Yongle Emperor and was sent to the Jingjiang Palace in Guilin to make a long history. Zhu Zanyi knew the details of Xiao Yongdao and must be in charge of monitoring himself, but Emperor Yongle died last year, and now Zhu Zanyi's own health is also very poor, so he doesn't want to worry about those things anymore.
According to the opinion of the lower officials, Lei Fill means that he wants to persuade the prince to leave Guilin. In this way, he could use the excuse of escorting the prince and take the opportunity to escape from Guilin. Xiao said straightforwardly.
Zhu Zanyi was a little angry and said, "I'm not going anywhere!" Instead of dying on the road, why don't I die in my own home; He wants to run, what is he doing with me? Zhu Zanyi gasped for a while, and then said, "The leader of the rebel army, King Han, I still have to call my uncle, what if he doesn't take my half-dead nephew?" ”
Xiao Yongdao listened carefully, and said quietly: "But Lord Wang, you have to think of a way back for the two princes." ”
Although Zhu Zanyi was not in good health, her mind was still very clear at this time, and she immediately understood what Xiao Yongdao meant. Although Zhu Zanyi is dying, the Jingjiang Mansion is going to be inherited, so he will face a choice when he dies.
If Zhu Zanyi had chosen the wrong person, the Jingjiang Palace might not have been abolished, because no emperor wanted to have a bad name and be mean to Zhu Wenzheng; But the problem is, Zhu Zanyi still has eight younger brothers! The imperial court had many options.
"What is Xiao Changshi's good plan?" The disapproving look on Zhu Zanyi's face disappeared, and she asked very seriously.
Xiao Yongdao was the person chosen by Emperor Taizong, but after Emperor Taizong's death, he would not necessarily be loyal to anyone; Therefore, Xiao Yongdao's suggestion can still be listened to.
"The stakes are very high, and the lower officials don't dare to say it lightly, but ......" Xiao Yongdao leaned over and whispered, "The lower officials have a plan." The prince was reluctant to leave Guilin, only saying that he was ill; You have two princes, choose one to stay, and the other will be filled back to the capital with Lei. What do you think? ”
"Won't it be a displeasure at both ends?" Zhu Zanyi asked.
Xiao Yongdao shook his head and said, "As long as the prince does not openly make enemies with one party, it should be fine." Since the prince stayed in Guilin Mansion, it was best to send his eldest son to Jingshi. ”
"Tell Ray to come in and meet." Zhu Zanyi said.
After waiting for a long time, the governor of Guangxi, Lei Chong, was taken to the palace of King Jingjiang. Zhu Zanyi had already gotten out of bed and was leaning weakly on a thick chair.
…… Lei Fill was a yellow-faced and thin-skinned civil official, and he stepped forward to salute at this time, unable to hide his worried expression.
The governor Lei Chong himself was an official in the central government of the imperial court; The imperial court sent one of his Beijing officials to inspect Guangxi, just to supervise the local government so that they would not surrender too easily. Now that the capital of a province is about to surrender the city, he Lei Fill does not want to stay and urge the officials and people to defend the city, but he wants to run away quickly...... It's really easy to be impeached!
So Lei Chong thought of King Jingjiang.
After seeing the salute, he couldn't wait to persuade him: "The Marquis of Jiangyin was defeated, and there were many officials and soldiers who surrendered. But there are also loyal and brave people who are loyal to the Holy and unswerving to the death! These people have just returned to Guilin Mansion, and they are all brave and good at fighting, and they will be able to escort the prince to Beijing smoothly. ”
"My life is short." Zhu Zanyi said coldly.
Lei Chong was stunned for a moment.
Zhu Zanyi said: "This king's body can't travel long distances, alas! If you want to leave Guilin Mansion, you will die on the road. What's more, I can't bear the hundreds of beauties I have pampered in the palace. After doing so, Governor Lei took the king's eldest son, Zuo Jing, and his wife Geng away. ”
When Lei Chu heard this, he was immediately overjoyed! His face turned red with excitement...... If you can escort the eldest son of King Jingjiang out of this place, it is the same thing as coercing King Jingjiang himself.
He hurriedly and happily arched his hand and said, "The prince is wise." Among the soldiers who came back from the front line, there happened to be Geng Hao, the son-in-law of the Marquis of Jiangyin, who had the same surname as Mrs. Geng, maybe they were still relatives, and they would do their best to protect the safety of Mrs. Geng. ”
Zhu Zanyi frowned and said, "I heard that after the Marquis of Jiangyin was knocked unconscious, he surrendered to the King of Han. His son-in-law will not surrender with him? ”
Lei Chu almost patted his chest and said: "Although the prince can rest assured, General Geng has great righteousness, otherwise he would not have to return to the city, and he would follow Wu Gao's people to surrender on the battlefield." ”
"It makes sense." Zhu Zanyi nodded.
Lei Chong couldn't help urging: "The rebel army is less than a hundred miles away from Guilin Mansion; Its cavalry vanguard may also arrive early. At this critical juncture, the lower officials and others did not dare to slack off in the slightest, so as not to put His Royal Highness the prince in danger. I also hope that the prince will order the lady and the prince to pack their bags as soon as possible, and we will leave today! ”
Zhu Zanyi said: "An hour later, you asked the official guards to come to the north gate of the palace to pick up people. ”
Lei bowed and said: "The lower official obeys the order, please leave." ”
…… Within an hour, Geng Hao, Lei Chuan and a team of people came to the gate of Jingjiang Wangfu and waited.
Before Jiangyin Marquis Wu Gao commanded the troops, Geng Hao did not have the slightest military power. Because the old man felt that he had no experience in battle formations and was afraid of bad business, he asked him to follow the Chinese army to do something like conveying military orders; At the same time, increase knowledge and practice marching formation.
But now Geng Hao has changed his body, and immediately overrides all the generals of the remnants of the Huicheng army, as if he has become the actual leader of this remnant army; Because of the approval of the governor of Guangxi and other officials.
Those remnants of the cavalry had generals, but they were all low-level generals; Governor Lei Fill didn't know anyone, in comparison, Lei Fill was more willing to believe in the nobles with good backgrounds, such as Geng Hao...... The grandson of the famous founding hero Changxing Marquis, and the son-in-law of Jiangyin Marquis Wu Gao! Although the Marquis of Changxing has been ruined, and the Marquis of Jiangyin has surrendered to the traitors, in the eyes of officialdom, he Geng Hao is still more reliable than ordinary military households with mud legs.
After waiting for a long time, a team of carriages and horses came out of the palace gatehouse.
At this time, Geng Hao heard Lei fill in a deep voice with his own voice: "We have to go faster, so those carriages are a burden!" But let's not open our mouths for now, after leaving the city, we will persuade the people of Jingjiang Wangfu to abandon the car and ride the horse. ”
Geng Hao nodded hurriedly and bowed with his fists.
Lei saw that Xungui respected him so much, and his face looked very useful. Although Geng Hao has lived like a lost dog in the past few years, when he saw this situation, he couldn't help but think: A nobleman is a nobleman!
The carriage and horses approached the cavalry, and a civilian official in front came up to salute, and everyone exchanged a few words of greeting.
At this moment, the curtain of a magnificent carriage was lifted, and a young lady inside showed her face; Looking in from the window, there was a young boy of several years old wearing a dragon robe. It seems that the woman is Geng, one of the wives of King Jingjiang, and the child is Zhu Zuojing, the eldest son of King Jingjiang.
"General Geng, I heard that the Marquis of Jiangyin was coerced by the soldiers and surrendered to the king. I have a sentence that I shouldn't ask, and I hope you don't blame it. Why don't you go with the Marquis of Jiangyin? Geng asked softly, she seemed apprehensive.
These noblewomen in the palace hardly go out of the palace gate, and they must be less courageous when they go far away.
Geng Hao was suddenly asked, and his heart suddenly remembered his cousin Mu Zhen, whose delicate and handsome little face was so wonderful, her graceful figure was so seductive, and her laughter was like a bell, like a fairy!
And before the appearance of King Han, the two of them were obviously a good match, and the elders decided to do good things, and they were also in love with each other. Until the womanizer appeared, he completely destroyed everything.
As soon as he thought that Mu Hao was snatched away, and he might even have taken the initiative to give him a hug and give his smooth jade white skin to others to touch, Geng Hao's heart was dripping blood. He couldn't control the imagination of the unbearable scene, Mu Zhen panting under others, suffering from the wanton ravages of the strong man, she was not only shameless but also intoxicated! Thinking of his cousin's voice being so good, but spitting out dirty words, Geng Hao's heart was full of mixed feelings at this time, and he was simply angry.
He not only hated King Han, but also hated Mu Zhen; He was so kind to Mu Zhenba, but what he got was betrayal! Betrayal is really the most hurtful sword.
At this moment, Geng Hao hated all the women and secretly scolded them for being all! As the sage said, only women and villains are difficult to raise.
For such an enemy, Geng Hao couldn't kneel, and whenever he thought of the scene of submission, the shame in his heart went deep into his bone marrow. So how could he surrender to the King of Han?
But he didn't have to tell the old story. Geng Hao calmed down, then hugged his fists and said: "If Mrs. Hui is concerned, although my grandfather was a Marquis of Changxing who could fight well, he read the book of sages since he was a child and understood the righteousness of loyalty and filial piety. In the whole world, loyalty to the king is the top, and loyal ministers are the superior people, how can they ignore the righteousness because of their personal feelings? ”
"Good!" Geng couldn't help but praise, "General Geng is from a noble background, knowledgeable, both civil and military, and a talent, he is really a good minister of the saint, and the country is very fortunate!" ”
Although he knew that this lady was just saying good things, Geng Hao was still very comfortable listening to it, and he immediately saluted: "Mrs. is too famous." You can rest assured that Ben will swear to protect his wife and prince to the death, and live up to the trust of King Jingjiang. ”
Madame Geng nodded approvingly and lowered the curtain gently.
Lei Chu then ordered: "Without further ado, let's go!" ”
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