(Thanks to the reader "Rush of Blazing Edge" for the red tip.) ）

In the dead of night, completely undisturbed, Zhang Shiyu occasionally asks himself if he is the most unlucky and untimely emperor in history? Within a few days of ascending the throne, he had not even sat on the real dragon chair, but he was only a name, but he was hit by a series of blows, first his father was detained, and then he was forced to leave Yecheng - he liked Yecheng and was second only to the eastern capital - and now he was going to the enemy camp for a visit with unknown fortunes and misfortunes.

Before leaving, the county lord of Huanyan assured him: "There is no danger in this trip, and all signs show that if you are willing to form an alliance with the imperial court, Your Majesty will definitely be able to bring back the He Rong cavalry, and the prestige and prosperity will be achieved in one fell swoop." ”

Zhang Shiyu still remembers his answer: "In the past, you also promised that Yecheng would be foolproof, but what was the result?" ”

But he didn't remember the answer of the county lord of Huanyan, maybe she didn't speak again, her eyes were a little stern, and she only relied on a silent rebuke to make the emperor obedient.

I don't know when Zhang Shiyu was both afraid and dependent on the county lord of Huanyan, just like he treated the emperor of all things at the beginning.

Zhang Shiyu didn't dare not set off, passing by Yuyang City halfway, he glanced at it from a distance, and was a little envious of his sister, at least she dared to disobey her orders, she could disobey her orders, but he couldn't, the burden on his shoulders was too heavy, even if he was unwilling, he had to hold on.

He did not take the "dragon chariot", but rode a horse, which was also the arrangement of the county lord of Huanyan, thinking that the ride would attract the contempt of He Rongren.

The county lord of Huanyan sent five hundred people to escort the emperor, which was by no means a lot, and almost all of them were honor guards holding flags, which looked majestic, but in fact they were vulnerable, even in the face of the same number of He Rong's cavalry, they were not opponents.

He Rongbu attached great importance to the emperor's visit, and sent people to meet him dozens of miles away, and then every three or five miles, an adult led the crowd to wait on the side of the road, and came forward to toast to show respect.

The number of He Rong's cavalry soon surpassed the emperor's guards, I don't know whether it was pure joy or demonstration, running forward and backward in groups, whistling one after another, Zhang Shiyu was still able to barely maintain his composure, but many of the five hundred guards had their faces discolored, and the flags in their hands seemed to be much heavier than usual.

When they arrived at the camp of the Herong people, it was dusk, and the last rays of sunlight shone over the entire wilderness, making the camp appear larger, and the galloping cavalry became more and more numerous.

Zhang Shiyu was frightened, but also a little envious, this is exactly the support he hopes to get, if there is such a large army as a backing, he can be regarded as a real emperor.

Qiang Arm Shan Yu personally went out of the camp to greet him, the two horses were staggered, he leaned over, hugged the emperor, and called him "brother-in-law", Zhang Shiyu called him "brother", his heart was a little peaceful, Shan Yu looked really enthusiastic.

Shan Yu walked side by side with the emperor, walking in a big circle in the camp, and where he passed, the mountains shouted long live - this is the Central Plains dialect that He Rongren is learning.

Stopping in front of the big tent, it was getting dark, and the torches were lit everywhere at the same time, especially around the big tent, there were many torches, and they shone as bright as day.

Shan Yu dismounted, took the emperor's arm into the tent, and whispered to ask about his sister's condition and chat about family life.

Zhang Shiyu's fear gradually disappeared, his smile became natural, and his speech became much more casual.

As long as he is willing, Zhang Shiyu is good at pleasing others, and he doesn't even need to do it deliberately, Qiangjian Shan Yu is really happy, and he must sit with the emperor at the same table.

The younger brother came to visit, and since then he has been sitting next to the emperor's brother, although he can't help drink, but he can help the emperor when talking to Shan Yu.

Zhang Shiyu didn't even remember the name of this younger brother, but he was very happy to be helped.

The whole camp is as lively as a festival.

Xu Ji's residence was not far from the big tent, but he did not see the emperor, nor was he invited to the banquet, only a piece of meat and a piece of cheese than usual.

Chang Yanzhi went out to see the excitement, and came back and said: "Tiancheng is the enemy of our seven clans, but I am a little sympathetic to the emperor today, he is taken by his side, and he follows the same steps, without any majesty." I don't know if I was wrong, or if it was true, the emperor seemed to be very happy, like ...... It's like a poor relative came to the door and finally borrowed a few taels of silver. ”

"You still don't like Emperor Tiancheng." Xu Ji said with a smile.

"I don't like it anyway. Alas, if I were He Rongren, I would definitely be very proud and morale when I saw my own family being calm and calm, and then I saw the emperor fearful. ”

"Just because of the host, the emperor is a guest, and it's normal to be a little nervous."

"On ordinary people, this is called normal, but for the emperor, it is not normal at all. I regret one thing: Gongzi often says that he is not suitable to be the king, but even more incompetent people can be emperors, Gongzi...... In fact, I support Childe's choice, but I think it's unfair. ”

"Being an emperor makes outsiders feel pitiful, why bother?"

Chang Yanzhi nodded, "That's right, but it's still unfair." ”

Xu Ji laughed a few times, "In the troubled times, where is the fairness?" Pack your things, we're almost gone. ”

Chang Yan was overjoyed, "The things have already been packed up and can leave at any time, what about the Tian craftsman?" Are we going to take advantage of the chaos and escape? ”

"The camp of the Herong people is not so easy to escape, I am waiting for the order to let me go."

"This ...... Is it possible? ”

"Be prepared, what if Shan Yuyi is happy and really lets me go?"

Chang Yanzhi was disappointed, "The valuable things were snatched away by the river dragon and fell into the hands of He Rongren, they have not returned them, only a few clothes are left, and they have already packed up." What about the field craftsman? I haven't seen him in a while. ”

"He's gone."

"What?" Chang Yanzhi was taken aback, "When did you leave?" Why didn't He Rongren notice it? Why didn't you run away with us? At least you should bring your son. ”

"We're both a burden."

"That's not righteous enough...... How did he escape? ”

"Put on the robes of the Herong people, ride the horses of the Herong people, and leave the camp like this."

"It's too simple, can't Childe do it?"

Xu Ji shook his head, "You and I can't, because we can't leave a 'corpse'." ”

"Corpses? What corpse? ”

"You go out and ask, there should be news outside."

Chang Yan went out with a puzzled face, and came back after a long time, and the doubts on his face did not decrease, but increased, "Everyone said...... The craftsman died. ”

"Yes, how can you leave a corpse if you don't die?"

"But...... Is there someone who dies in lieu of death? He Rongren can't recognize it? ”

"Tell me how he died? I only know the general idea, but I don't know the details. ”

He wrestled with He Rongren, won several fights in a row, was a little disrespectful, angered several people, and was hacked to death on the spot. The body had been dragged away for burial, and He Rongpingshan didn't take it seriously after hearing about it, and said that he would be killed yesterday...... Who exactly is the body? ”

"A prisoner captured by He Rongren was not reported, and he was a superfluous person."

Chang Yanzhi understood, "Catch a person and kill him, destroy his face, so that others can't recognize him." In this way, those He Rong people who drew their swords were actually friends of Tian Jiang? ”

"To be precise, it's the 'gamblers' who lose too much money and use this method to pay off their debts."

Chang Yanzhi was stunned for a while, "They are willing to gamble and lose." After a pause, he added, "The person who died in his place is unlucky, and he died in vain." ”

"Tian Jiang is a hero, if he is king, he must be suitable."

"Hurt people's lives in vain, just to borrow a corpse...... Indeed, he is fit to be king. Chang Yanzhi sighed lightly, found a place to sit down, was silent for a long time, and looked at Xu Ji, "The abdication is the luck of the son, and it is also my luck." ”

"It's just that I have to experience the difficulty of persuading people."

"And the people who can't be persuaded by Childe?"

"There's a lot of people here."

"But with Childe's intelligence, there is always a way, right?"

"Three words – wait."

"What are you waiting for?"

"Wait for the other party to be moved, to say their will, and then - gently push."

"Childe seems to be very happy, did he just succeed once?"

"You can see it, I still have to practice, and I can't change my face without changing my color."

"Haha, if you don't change your face, your son will become a stone man." Chang Yanzhi was infected and his mood was much better, but he felt sad about the corpse, and then he came to his senses, no wonder he would follow Childe, Childe is not suitable to be king, and he is not suitable to be a general.

The banquet in the big tent would last all night, and in the small tent, Xu Ji and Chang Yanzhi chatted casually, but they didn't feel left out.

In the middle of the night, someone said outside, "Has Xu Gongzi rested?" ”

"Please come in." Xu Ji replied.

Zhou Yuanbin entered the account and said with a smile: "I saw the lights on, guess Xu Gongzi hasn't rested yet, is he talking at night?" ”

"It's too noisy outside to sleep."

"It's not going to stop all night."

Chang Yan quietly withdrew.

Zhou Yuanbin arched his hand and said: "Congratulations to Gongzi Xu for getting his wish, when Shan Yu was drinking with the emperor, King Zuo Shenwei said in public that he was unwilling to marry Princess Fangde again, and Shan Yu also said that the princess's behavior was unethical, and it was rumored that she had lost her body and was not worthy of marrying into the He Rong Department." The emperor was embarrassed, apologized for the princess, and promised to choose another wife for King Zuo Shenwei in the clan. ”

"Thank you for informing me."

Seeing that Xu Ji looked relatively cold, Zhou Yuanbin smiled: "Xu Gongzi is really calm. There is another good news, Tian Jiang was killed, and Xu Gongzi has not shown the style of a king, and he feels bored, so he no longer asks King Zuo Shenwei to obtain your submission, but asks him to seize a state in the future and give it to the emperor as a gift. ”

"I must be very happy today."

"I'm very happy, but Xu Gongzi was able to get his wish, not because of this."

"Thank you." Xu Ji arched his hand and said with a smile, it was Zhou Yuanbin who went to persuade Shan Yu's wife to do these two things.

"When King Jin arrives and sees how Shan Yu receives him, you can know his true thoughts." Zhou Yuanbin listened to Liu Youzhong's orders very much, but he didn't know the real reason at all, let alone Liu Youzhong's persuasion of King Jin to change his plan.

"When can I go?"

"Leave early tomorrow morning, in case you have a long night and a lot of dreams, where is Xu Gongzi going? Yuyang? ”

"It's not decided yet."

Zhou Yuanbin thought that Xu Ji was unwilling to say it, and he didn't force it, so he said goodbye and left.

When Chang Yanzhi came back, he heard the result, he was respectful and happy, and immediately packed his luggage again, preparing to leave early the next morning.

The noise outside has not disappeared, but the two people in the tent are too sleepy, blow out the oil lamps, and lie down to rest.

I don't know what time it was, Zhou Yuanbin came again, didn't report outside, and broke in directly, "Young Master Xu, wake up." ”

Xu Ji immediately sat up, and it was pitch black in front of him, "Zhou joins the army?" ”

"Sure enough, there are many dreams at night, Shan Yu has changed his mind again, Xu Gongzi is afraid that he will not be able to leave, and the princess may have to marry over."

"What's going on?"

"Among the emperor's entourage, there is a Kou Daogu, who is said to be the envoy of King Liang, I don't know what to say, and he actually ordered Shan Yu to withdraw his fate!"