Chapter 639: How Hard Is It to Die, How Easy Is It To Live?

Daning Guning Wangfu Hotel.

At the same time as the construction of the city wall, the craftsmen and a large number of soldiers of the Ministry of Engineering also repaired the former Ningwang Mansion. Although there are only ruins left here, after all, the best stone was used in the first place, and many things can still be reused. Besides, Zhu Di is an emperor who can't stay in the palace, and it is difficult to guarantee that he will come here to inspect. It's just that even if it was the palace in the past, compared to the original palace with four towering gates, there are only three courtyards that can be used now.

At present, there are hundreds of Imperial Horse Guards and Jinyi Guards stationed here, due to two fierce battles, everyone has such and such traces, and the easternmost courtyard is the most heavily guarded. This used to be the courtyard next to the main hall of King Ning's Mansion, but now it lives the most noble person in the world. It's just that the Son of Heaven, who has been in the world for more than 20 years and has always been majestic and majestic, is lying on the bed with a faint breath at this moment.

Illness comes like a mountain, and illness goes like a thread. Although Zhu Di was often sick in his later years, most of the time he either had an attack of wind paralysis, or a headache and brain fever and other wind and cold miscellaneous diseases, even if he fell ill, most of them were full of energy, and he almost never let go of the military power for so many years. But after arriving in Daning this time, as soon as he entered this room, he could no longer hold on. Carefully moved to the ordinary rosewood bed, he reluctantly commanded a few words, and then fell asleep all the time.

Zhang Fu saw Hai Shou, who was hanging a white cotton belt on his arm, tucked the quilt for Zhu Di, and instructed Zhang Yue: "Since the emperor ordered you to stay, you will take good care of it here." I have something to discuss with the Marquis of Anyuan, the Marquis of Ningyang, and if there is anything, immediately notify the Jinyi guards outside, and let them go to my official office to find someone, and the official office is next door. ”

After saying this, seeing Zhang Yue nodding, he made a gesture to Liu Sheng and Chen Mao. Although the two of them were full of anxiety, Zhang Fu was respected here, and it was useless to be in a hurry now, so they had to go out with Zhang Yue.

As soon as they left, Hai Shou, who had just been able to support himself with a strong spirit, suddenly sat down on the wooden bench on the side, and there was no trace of blood on his face. You must know that because the road is extremely urgent, there are not many eunuchs with the army, and the previous battle was even more dead, except for two seriously injured and other deaths, only he is still the only one left. Eunuchs and eunuchs are good errands on weekdays, but when they encounter such a fatal fight, if it weren't for their own martial arts, who would give up their lives to protect them?

"Master Zhang, thank you so much today."

The injuries on Zhang Yue's body were all dealt with by Peng Shisan on the road, in addition to that, because of the long-distance horseback riding and the two big battles, the two strands of oily skin were worn out, and he was in pain for a while. At this moment, he leaned against the wall on the side, as if he had fallen apart, and the sleepiness of the night's journey rushed up one after another, his upper and lower eyelids were fighting, and he didn't bother to think about it when he heard Hai Shou's words, and replied bluntly: "At this time, Hai Gonggong doesn't have to be polite." ”

"You're right, it's all now...... No life on the battlefield is no life, and it's the same here! ”

Hai Shou muttered in an inaudible voice, glanced at Zhu Di, who was still asleep on the bed, and then turned his head to look at the room. Due to the fact that Daning is in ruins, the furnishings here are extremely simple. Fortunately, the trees and stones here are quite sufficient, the tables and chairs are complete, but the top is just so-so and painted, and I still feel a little embarrassed when I sit on the stool. Seeing Zhang Yue leaning there with his hands in his arms, his head seemed to be dozing off little by little, he couldn't help but feel anxious.

When has this been, Zhang Yue still has the heart to sleep! If the emperor really has three strengths and two weaknesses, if those soldiers outside will make something happen at that time, how can it be good...... Phew, Zhang Yue is the Zhang family after all, Zhang Fu is in control of the army now, and the order is forbidden, he is naturally not afraid. But at this moment, the whole world is counting here!

Although he had a little friendship with Zhang Yue Xiaoxiao before, and was born and died together, Hai Shou knew that Zhang Yue and the imperial grandson had a good relationship, but when he thought of the expressionless British prince just now, he couldn't help but go up and down again. In the past, Zhang Fu had a good relationship with Zhu Gaoxu, the king of the Han Dynasty, if he really had an idea that he shouldn't think about this time, how could Zhang Yue, a junior, be persuaded to do so? But at this moment, Chen Mao and Liu Sheng were both called away by Zhang Fu, don't those two know that at least one should be left to watch?

Zhang Yue fell asleep in a daze, Haishou thought in fear, and he didn't know how long it had been, and a faint call suddenly sounded on the bed. Probably because he didn't react, the voice gradually increased, and in an instant, Haishou jumped up almost instinctively, slipped to the bed, and knelt on the ground with a thud. Seeing that the emperor opened his eyes, he was so excited that his throat choked, and he was completely speechless. Zhang Yue, who was awakened, also hurriedly rushed over, and when he saw that the emperor was awake, he immediately breathed a sigh of relief.

Zhu Di supported and wanted to sit up, but he moved for a long time, but his elbows still did not obey. Seeing this, Hai Shou hurriedly supported beside him, and found that the pillow cushions were all erected, so he simply sat at the head of the bed and carefully supported it with his body.

"What about the others?"

"Back to the emperor, the Marquis of the British Public Security and the Marquis of Ningyang went to the official office to discuss defense and reporting matters, and there are royal horse guards and guards outside the door to stand by." Zhang Yue preemptively explained, and then whispered, "When the minister was summoned by the emperor before, the messenger to Songting Pass had already set off, and it was expected that he would definitely arrive at this time, and Bachelor Yang and Bachelor Jin should arrive tomorrow." ”

"Zhang Fu is cautious, I guess he must have sent someone to report the victory, and it was in vain that he survived to Daning." After saying these words, Zhu Di was already sweating profusely, and then took a deep breath, and then reluctantly continued, "Zhang Yue, go get a pen and paper." ”

Hai Shou shook his hands in shock, almost unable to support the emperor's body, and Zhang Yue was also stunned. However, in the face of the emperor's unquestioning gaze, he suddenly came to his senses, and he didn't dare to delay, so he quickly stood up and prepared. Since the emperor settled here, the edicts and seals brought by several eunuchs accompanied by Shang Baojian were sent here, and three huge bright yellow silk burdens were placed on the desk against the wall on the west side of this room, and there were also four treasures of the study.

He took it all and moved a chair several times higher to the bed. It was fine when he took out the large stack of blank documents, but when he followed Zhu Di's instructions to find the two treasure seals, he couldn't help but take a deep breath.

The capital is a jade seal, in fact, this Ming treasure seal now has a total of 17 parties, Zhu Di is now on patrol, and the commonly used ones are "the emperor's treasure" and "the emperor's letter treasure". The former uses this treasure in proclamations, and all enthronements, successions, amnesties, etc.; The latter is used to conscript the army, but it is used to lead troops into battle. All the treasure seals are managed by Shang Bao Division, and there are also Shang Bao Division officials accompanying them on this expedition, but Zhu Di ordered Shang Bao Si Eunuch last night to hand over the most important treasure seals of these two parties to Hai Shou, and they are actually used at this moment.

Zhang Yue concentrated on grinding the ink, and seeing that the inkstone was already full of a pool of black water, he spread out the paper and pressed it with a paperweight, and dipped the pen in thick ink, and then turned his head to look at the emperor. I saw that Zhu Di was only looking at the high roof beams at this time, his brows were twisted, but he didn't glance at him at all. It was a long time before he heard the Son of Heaven spit out a few short words with great difficulty.

Although he had expected it, after hearing the emperor's words clearly, Zhang Yue almost dripped ink onto the paper. And Haishou was even more trembling, and it was difficult to even swallow saliva.

Although it is not difficult to polish an article of this level, Zhang Yue really didn't expect that he would write such a weird thing one day, and he didn't know where to start for a while. After hesitating for a while, he found that Zhu Di's gaze suddenly swept over, and he could only grit his teeth and write hard. After finishing the strokes, he presented them to Zhu Di with both hands.

"Haishou, you go and seal it!"

Although he had done this errand when he was serving in front of the emperor in the past, but after many years, when he faced this command again, Haishou felt that his feet were like a thousand pounds. Seeing that Zhang Yue had helped the Son of Heaven on his behalf, he struggled to stand up, took the piece of paper again, and easily moved it to the edge of the chair.

"Okay, order someone to send the British Gong Zhang Fu over!"

Shen Sheng commanded, and Zhu Di half-closed his eyes. If he can hold on all the way from the wide river to here, then he can naturally continue to hold on for a few days, no, he must hold on!

It is said to be a British official office, but in fact it is just a courtyard house made of stone and clay.

It's just that in this city that has been abandoned for more than 20 years, this courtyard is already very rare. At this moment, the three nobles here are all in power, but at the moment, their brows are tightly knit, and the atmosphere is terrifyingly stiff.

Although Liu Sheng, Marquis of Anyuan, said that he had been in charge of the army for many years, he couldn't help it at this moment, so he stood up: "The emperor's illness can't be delayed, either send someone to escort the emperor back to Xifengkou, or quickly send someone to find the imperial doctor...... If I had known this, I should have advised the emperor not to leave the imperial doctor in the rear army, even if only one of them was left alive! If something happens, who of us can afford it? It's not easy to hide it along the way, thanks to the emperor's hard support......"

"Doctor? Just now, the doctor in the army has already shown it to the emperor, but he only knows that his face is like earth, and he doesn't have a useful word for the rest? Besides, what if the emperor encounters the Mengyuan army again on the way back? I said earlier, those spies in the Ministry of War are unreliable, but now it's good, there is such a big mistake......" Chen Mao scolded angrily for a while, and seeing that Zhang Fu didn't speak, he suddenly remembered the current situation, so he raised his head and asked, "British Prince, you have an idea, let's listen to you!" ”

"At this time, you can't act rashly, if the news of sending someone back to ask for the imperial doctor spreads, the reaction may be extraordinary." The contours on Zhang Fu's face were as unmoved as a knife carving, and his voice was unusually flat, "The reason why the emperor has held on all the way to Daning is that he doesn't want to publicize the matter. Therefore, I had already ordered someone to send a message to Songting Pass quickly. The emperor is safe and sound, please accompany the accompanying Yang Bachelor, Jin Bachelor and Hu Cong's army to Daning immediately! ”

Hearing that Zhang Fu had sent someone back, Chen Mao and Liu Sheng were both surprised. Chen Mao just said that he asked Zhang Fu to call the shots, but he was afraid that there was too much to do and he couldn't take responsibility. He had a similar experience to Zhang Fu, his father also died in the martyrdom, and after Zhu Di ascended the throne, he was posthumously awarded the title of Duke of Jingguo, and his title was also sealed by military merits all the way. knows that the higher the power, the greater the risk, so he loves money more, and rarely pays attention to the rest. At this moment, he had to cough lightly.

"The British messenger was sent in time, but why provoke those two people? Yang Rongjin Youzi is just a civil official who can play tricks, just because he coaxed the emperor to be happy, the grade is not high these years, but his grace is almost on the same level as our nobles, even the last Northern Expedition banquet is superior, and he will still point fingers at us when the time comes! ”

Liu Sheng usually doesn't have many eyes, but now he tilted his head and thought about it, and simply didn't speak. Zhang Fu looked at him, and then said lightly: "Marquis of Ningyang, no matter what is said on the urgent document brought back by the messenger, but as long as you know that the emperor is in Daning, how can Yang Rongjin Youzi not come?" This time, I am afraid that it was also the emperor's strict order, so they had to stay in the rear army with the Marquis of Yangwu. Since he always comes, give an extra order, and others will not think that there is anything wrong with the emperor. ”

Since Zhang Fu said so, Liu Sheng and Chen Mao naturally had nothing to say. After some more deliberation, the two of them stood up. After the previous two battles, there were less than 3,000 of the 5,000 elite horsemen they led, but the harvest of war horses was extremely considerable, and these trophies naturally had to be well managed. Moreover, although the pioneer Zhu Di barely supported Daning, many people have seen the kind of face that is by no means good-looking along the way, and it will take a lot of effort for them to suppress this kind of discussion.

Just as they were going out and going down the steps, a personal soldier rushed in in a hurry, and before he even had time to speak to Liu Sheng Chen Mao, he went straight into the house and shouted: "British duke, the emperor has announced!" ”

Liu Sheng and Chen Mao, who had already arrived in the courtyard, immediately stopped when they heard the last four words. Seeing Zhang Fu hurriedly out of the house, Liu Sheng hesitated for a moment, but turned around and went out first, but Chen Mao immediately chased after him without thinking.

"British duke, but the emperor has woken up?"

"The emperor summoned him, and it can be seen that he is awake. Ningyang Hou might as well go with me. ”

Chen Mao was about to say that there was also Anyuan Hou Liusheng, but when he turned his head, he found that the person had disappeared. Thinking that Liu Sheng had been in charge of the Beijing battalion for nearly ten years, although he was a marquis who was appointed very late, his favor had always been above the marquis, he suddenly sweated on his back, and when he came to his mouth, he immediately changed to another sentence diametrically opposed: "Since the emperor is awake, since he is just summoning the British duke, I still hurry to prepare the soldiers and horses in case of emergency, and the British duke please greet me on my behalf." ”

Seeing Chen Mao walking fast, Zhang Fu didn't know what kind of cunning thoughts this one had, but he had nowhere to push. rushed to the palace of Guning with two personal soldiers, and he left the people outside and went in alone. When he stepped into the room, he saw at a glance a piece of paper hanging on the high table, and then saw Zhu Di's eyes.