In Kyoto, the news of the Son of Heaven's wrath reached the people. People are talking about the personnel disposal of this court.

In Kyoto's Feng Mansion, the whole house is taking care of their luggage in grief and indignation, preparing to follow the head of the family back to their hometown to farm and plow. Feng Zhun, who was physically and mentally exhausted, was dressed in civilian clothes, and he had been fighting all his life, but he didn't expect to end up with such an ending. However, Feng Zhun felt that he was lucky, at least he could save his life, and he did not fall into the crime of robbing his house and killing his head. Looking at this mansion where he had lived for more than 20 years, Feng Zhun couldn't help but feel a little sad.

"Master, Lord Xiangguo is here." A soft exhalation woke up Feng Zhun who was in a daze.

Looking at Xiangguo Yu Ban who walked into the mansion, Feng Zhun was a little bitterly moved. Until now, there is only one person who dares to enter his mansion. On weekdays, those high-ranking friends didn't even send someone to comfort them.

Yu Ban looked at the busy servants in the house, "What, don't stay for one more day?" ”

Feng Zhun smiled miserably, "A down-and-out old dog, don't you flee quickly, are you still waiting for others to fight and leave?" ”

Yu Ban glanced at the busy people around him and said softly, "Old Feng, don't be too sad. Don't forget that you are still a servant, not a person to be sinned. What's more, this game is not over yet, and it is not certain who will win in the end. ”

Feng Zhun was stunned for a moment, and then said with a wry smile, "Lord Xiangguo, it's all here, what is the reason to turn the tables?" ”

Yu Ban looked into the distance with his hands behind his back and said softly, "Emperor Yuning won in the present, but he lost in the future. ”

Feng Zhun's heart moved, "What do you say about Lord Xiangguo?" ”

A smile curled up at the corner of Yu Ban's mouth, "You and I can still stand here and talk, do you think Emperor Yuning is kind and benevolent?" Hehe, that's all wrong. It's not that he doesn't want to kill you and me, it's just that time doesn't allow it. If the old man guessed correctly, Emperor Yuning should know that his life is short. Therefore, he showed the public with benevolence to appease the world. Otherwise, he will definitely reorganize the mountains and rivers and pave the way for future generations. Lao Feng, I advise you to be calm and not impatient, you will definitely make a comeback in the near future. ”

Feng Zhun's eyes narrowed, "What does Lord Xiangguo mean ~ the prince?" ”

"Yes, among the three princes, only the third prince Dezhang is suitable for ascending to the throne. Emperor Yuning didn't cut the old man, he just didn't want Prince Dezhang to lose my help. You and I only need to endure for a year or two temporarily, if the new emperor of Prince Dezhang ascends the throne, the world will still need you and my generation to govern. ”

Feng Zhun was stunned for a moment, and the wrinkles on his forehead stretched slightly. Regardless of whether Yu Ban was comforting him or not, at least he felt better. The world was hot and cold, and Yu Ban could give him a glimmer of hope at such a time, and Feng Zhun was very grateful in his heart.

For the great changes that took place in Kyoto, many ministers celebrated with crowns. In their eyes, the deep-rooted Xiangguo Yu Ban has finally become a crumbling dead tree. In the entire court system, not only did Yu Ban become the focus of everyone's discussion, but Shangguan Xuanwu of the Heavenly Master Hall also became a laughing stock after tea and dinner. No one expected that the Heavenly Master Palace, which had made great contributions, would not receive any reward. However, many courtiers knew in their hearts that perhaps Emperor Yuning had other plans, and would never let go of such a great merit without rewarding it. Otherwise, it will also chill the hearts of the meritorious people.

In the Heavenly Master Palace, Zhang Ruming was like a frosted eggplant, drooping his eyelids like a gambler who had lost all his family. Especially today, the surrounding taverns came to ask for wine and meat money, and the angry Zhang Ruming wanted to smash their wine shop. Emperor Yuning was not rewarded with a tael of silver, and when he thought of this, Zhang Ruming's heels cramped.

After Duan Lang finished practicing in the backyard, Li Jianshan walked over with his hands behind his back. Duan Lang asked as he untied the weight on his body.

"Brother Li, you didn't accompany the dead fat man in front, how could you have time to come here."

"Alas~, the adult in our family, it's not pleasing to anyone now, I'd better stay away. Brother Duan Lang, this majesty doesn't give a reward, aren't you angry at all? ”

"Do you think Your Majesty will?" Duan Lang said with a smile.

Li Jianshan stretched out his thumb, "Smart, if you don't reward such a great achievement, it will chill the hearts of all the courtiers." But the adult in our family just can't hold his breath at all. is still a person who is calm, and he is not in a hurry at all so far. ”

"It's nothing more than a little more silver, the Heavenly Master Hall has just been established, and it can't be promoted to the level of the six yamen." Duan Lang said nonchalantly.

"That's not necessarily, I have a hunch that this time our saint is likely to be rewarded heavily."

"Don't talk about these useless things, go, go and give relief to the dead fat man." Duan Lang wiped it briefly, changed into a guard suit, and pulled Li Jianshan to the front yard.

Duan Lang thought that today's holy decree of reward would come, but he didn't think about it, and he didn't see anyone from the palace until sunset. Zhang Ruming hated in his heart, if God gave him another chance, he would want to shoot Emperor Yuning's black bricks.

That night, in the Great Xia Palace, an old man walked into the warm pavilion with a tiger's head. Emperor Yuning rarely got up to greet him, and politely let the old man sit on the guest. This old man is none other than the imperial uncle of Emperor Yuning, Prince Hong, who has been in charge of the western camp for many years.

"Uncle Huang, I summoned you to the palace late at night, I don't know if I can disturb Uncle Huang's dream." Emperor Yuning said, and sat down on the side very casually.

"Your Majesty has summoned, and the ministers dare not come." The old prince bowed slightly and said.

"Uncle Huang, today we don't talk about monarchs and ministers, but talk about uncles and nephews. You're getting old, and your nephew's body isn't as good as it used to be. Over the years, thanks to the emperor's uncle sitting in the northwest, our Zhao family's country can be stable. ”

Prince Hong sighed with emotion, "Since the imperial nephew said so, then the old man is disrespectful." Alas~! Back then, the first emperor ordered me and Zhao Li to sit in the northwest and Xining City respectively, and decades have passed in a blink of an eye, and the old man can't hold a knife. On the contrary, it was Zhao Li, who was still strong in the company of his family. ”

Emperor Yuning smiled awkwardly, he knew that the old emperor's uncle, Prince Hong, was dissatisfied. At that time, the first emperor canonized him as the prince, and Zhao Li was the marquis of Xining, and on the surface, the first emperor attached great importance to Prince Hong. But the Marquis of Xining has a fief, while Prince Hong only has the title of the prince and has no territory of his own. What's more, Prince Hiroshi sits in the northwest, and his family is left in Kyoto. Anyone who understands can see that the first emperor was jealous of Prince Hong.

"Uncle Huang, now that you are back in Beijing to recuperate, if you have any needs, just tell your nephew."

Prince Hong waved his hand, "Enough, what you have is enough." Imperial nephew, summon your uncle into the palace tonight, and if you have anything to say, you can say it directly. Although he is old, he has experienced a lot of things, and he may be able to help the emperor's nephew come up with ideas. ”

"Uncle Huang still understands me, the rebellion in Kyoto during this time, I think Uncle Huang also knows something. I don't know what Uncle Huang thinks about the situation in the world? Emperor Yuning said, picked up the teapot and poured a cup for Prince Hong personally.

Prince Hong looked at Emperor Yuning, his eyes were full of wisdom, "Imperial nephew, the penmanship of this Kyoto Rebellion, Uncle Huang really admires." Yesterday, Uncle Huang got the news that you entered the Xiangguo Mansion alone, which the emperor must not have been able to do. The Zhao family's country is handed over to you, and you are worthy of your ancestors. ”

Prince Hong paused slightly, and then said, "The hidden danger in Kyoto has been eliminated, presumably the next target of the emperor's nephew should be the northwest." ”

"Oh? Why did Uncle Huang guess that it was the northwest, so it couldn't be Xining City? Emperor Yuning looked at Prince Hong with a smile on his face.

Prince Hong smiled, "If the imperial nephew says so, there is no need for our uncle and nephew to talk about it anymore." ”

Emperor Yuning was stunned, and said apologetically with a slight fist, "Uncle Huang, don't mind, my nephew does have this intention, so I want to hear Uncle Huang's opinion." ”

Prince Hong nodded slightly, "Imperial nephew, what are your plans in the Northwest Land?" ”

Emperor Yuning no longer played dumb riddles, and said directly, "Fang Jiye, my nephew is not at ease. ”

"Is it~ because he is close to Zhao Li?"

Emperor Yuning nodded, "Don't hide it from Uncle Huang, if you settle the northwest, my nephew will open the biggest hidden danger in my Great Xia." Xininghou has not come to Kyoto for many years, and there is a faint meaning of leaving the court. If he continues like this, his nephew is afraid that future generations will not be able to stop Zhao Li's ambitions. ”

Prince Hong smiled bitterly, "Don't say it's Zhao Li, if the northwest was rewarded to this king back then, the imperial uncle would also support the army and stand on his own." Imperial nephew, remember one thing, no matter how much you love any prince, you must not reward the territory. Otherwise, sooner or later, one day my Great Xia country will be destroyed in the hands of the Zhao family's own people. ”

"Uncle Huang is so frank, nephew admires. Since Uncle Huang also thinks that Zhao Li will support the army and stand on his own, then the commander of the western battalion, Tiger Fu, can't give Fang Jiye. If not, take this opportunity to replace him, what does Uncle Huang think? Emperor Yuning looked at Prince Hong and asked.

"Absolutely not, this western camp is different from the northern camp. At that time, Fang Jiye not only made great contributions to the invasion of Western Vietnam, but also deeply rooted in the hearts of the people in the Northwest Army. Although the uncle is located in the northwest, almost all the generals in the army obey Fang Jiye's orders. A few months ago, Jiye was transferred to Kyoto and put in prison, and the uncle also tried his best to suppress the generals in the northwest. At that time, you shouldn't have let the tiger go home. The uncle has not pleaded for mercy, and has already expressed his attitude. It's a pity~! Prince Hong shook his head with a sigh.

Emperor Yuning was not easy to explain, and said in his heart that I wanted to let him go, but the unfavorable request for the ban left evidence. And this evidence was presented by the hand of Xining Hou, which cleared Fang Jiye. It happened that it was his enthronement celebration at that time, and if he didn't let Fang Jiye go back, not only Zhao Lihui would be vigilant, but I was afraid that the generals in the northwest would not agree.

"Uncle Huang, since you are not at ease, why don't you let your nephew replace him?"

Prince Hong smiled bitterly, "In this Great Xia, who else can suppress the generals in the northwest?" To be honest, if it weren't for the uncle who saw that the general trend had gone, he wouldn't have returned to Beijing to support the elderly. After all, having lived in the Northwest for so many years, I have become accustomed to everything there. ”

"What, does that side still dare to rebel?" Emperor Yuning's face changed slightly.

Prince Hong shook his head, "This is not going to happen, Fang Jiye is still a loyal person in general." In addition, in the face of the strong enemy of West Vietnam, the northwest also needs such a person to sit in charge. Therefore, the uncle felt that to deal with Fang Jiye, he needed to be appeased, and he could not be forced. As long as Fang Jiye is appeased, not only will the northwest be safe, but Zhao Li will not dare to act rashly. ”

"Appease~?" Emperor Yuning is a little distracted, this word is easy to say, but it is a little difficult to do. What can really soothe people's hearts is not as simple as a silver reward.

"Uncle Huang, let's not mention Fang Jiye for the time being, my nephew still has an idea, I want you to come to the staff officer." Emperor Yuning said, and told Prince Hong about the Seventh Prince Delong's desire to be stationed in Lidu City.

When Prince Hong heard this, there was a gleam in his eyes, "Imperial nephew, are you afraid that people will not be able to rebel." If you really do this, not to mention the side of the industry, the scheming Zhao Li can see the intention of the garrison at a glance. At that time, not only Xining Hou Zhao Li will be vigilant, but even the entire western battalion will be dissatisfied. ”

When Emperor Yuning heard this, he was slightly angry, "Why, even my emperor's experience in leading troops can make them tremble." If so, how is it different from rebellion? ”

Prince Hong held the tiger's head in both hands and sighed slightly, "Imperial nephew, you are a fan of the authorities." Why do you have to get a prince to train, isn't this obviously to make the family pay attention to the capital city. If there is no such thing as a prince, who would pay special attention to how many defense forces a local capital has. ”

Emperor Yuning was stunned, "What does Uncle Huang mean?" ”

Prince Hong leaned over and said, "Setting up an ambush in Lidu City is indeed a clever move. However, it must not come openly, it must be done secretly. The imperial nephew only needs to find a trustworthy person to take over the capital, and on the surface, it is still in accordance with the Great Xia military system, but secretly, the imperial nephew only needs a handwritten edict to recruit private troops. Not to mention 20,000 soldiers and horses, even 50,000 soldiers and horses are possible. There is such an ambush army hidden in the capital city, and the west obstructs Fang Jiye and presses the Marquis of Xining in the south, and the country is stable. ”

Emperor Yuning was slightly shocked, and Prince Hong's words were like an enlightenment, and he woke him up all of a sudden. Prince Hong is right, putting a prince on the bright side will become a place of great attention. If it's just a bland substitution, no one will pay attention there. Moreover, doing so will neither arouse Fang Jiye's suspicion, nor will it arouse the vigilance of Xining Hou. Once these two men have a plan, the ambush of the capital will become a surprise force, not only giving them a head-on attack, but also freeing up time for Kyoto to prepare.

Emperor Yuning looked at Prince Hong with satisfaction, this old guy deserves to be an old fox in the northwest. Don't look at your age, the resourcefulness and vision in your mind are not comparable to ordinary people.

Seeing off Prince Hong, Emperor Yuning stood in the warm pavilion and stared out the window. Thinking about it, if you want to say that there are only young people in the Heavenly Master Hall besides Huai, there are only young people in the Heavenly Master Palace. Huai definitely can't serve as the governor of Lidu City, but Shangguan Xuanwu is a heavenly surveyor, and Emperor Yuning is preparing to promote him to a second-rank member after the great achievement of Yushan Pass. In this way, the second-grade officers stationed in the capital city will also attract everyone's attention. As for that Duan Lang, the grade is indeed too low, and he can't be directly promoted to the capital city governor Yin, and at most appoint a city defender.

Thinking about it, for such an important matter, Emperor Yuning could only endure the pain and cut his love, and he could no longer leave Shangguan Xuanwu in Kyoto. However, he had to find an excuse to hide his eyes.

"Wei Dong!" Emperor Yuning called softly.

"The old slave is here." Wei Dong hurriedly ran in.

As soon as Emperor Yuning lowered his head, Wei Dong hurriedly came over. Emperor Yuning whispered a few words, Wei Dong was stunned when he listened, and looked at Emperor Yuning suspiciously.

"Don't ask why, go for it."

"No!"

Wei Dong agreed and gently retreated.

In the dead of night, the Heavenly Master's Hall was also quiet. Except for the black-armored guards who were normally on duty, most of them fell asleep. Zhang Ruming's bedroom was snoring like thunder, mixed with a few curses from time to time. It seems that he is still venting his inner dissatisfaction in his dreams.

A knife opened the door bolt, and with a click, a black shadow entered Zhang Ruming's bedroom.

Zhang Ruming turned over, and suddenly felt a little out of breath. In the fog, Zhang Ruming kicked his legs and opened his eyes, only to find a black shadow standing in front of the bed, covering his mouth.

"Woo~woo~."

"Lord Shangguan, don't be nervous, let's guard Dong." Wei Dong said and let go of his hand.

"Woo~How is it~"

"Shh~ Silence, Your Majesty has a secret decree." Wei Dong said softly.

Zhang Ruming came back to his senses and looked at Wei Dong suspiciously, "Secret purpose? ”

Wei Tong lowered his head and whispered a few words in Zhang Ruming's ear. The more Zhang Ruming listened, the bigger his mouth opened, if the person in front of him was not Wei Dong, he wanted to scold and slap two mouths.

Early the next morning, Duan Lang thought that Zhang Ruming would find an excuse not to go to the court. Unexpectedly, Zhang Ruming put on the Heavenly Master robe early and waited in the courtyard.

Duan Lang just wanted to go to the backyard for morning exercises, and when he saw Zhang Ruming, Duan Lang asked strangely, ", why did you get up?" ”

Zhang Ruming rolled his eyes, "Nonsense, of course it's the early dynasty." Assemble the guard of honor and go to the court. ”

"Why, I still want to wait for the reward." Duan Lang said mockingly.

"I'm annoying, don't provoke me." Zhang Ruming rolled his eyes.

"Okay, good, you're an adult, listen to you." Duan Lang smiled and began to gather the honor guard and prepare to go to the palace.

Zhang Ruming didn't speak along the way, but when he got off the car, Zhang Ruming said, "Duan Lang, follow me." ”

"What?" Duan Lang was stunned, and said in his heart that it was full of places where the big men were waiting, so he actually asked him to follow.

"Don't ask why, come with me." Zhang Ruming drooped his face, got out of the car and went straight to the outside of the Jinluan Palace.

Duan Lang didn't know why, and it was inconvenient to ask more questions when he saw Zhang Ruming's appearance, so he had to follow.

Outside the court, the courtiers came one after another. Many people saw Zhang Ruming, some said hello, and some simply didn't see it. It must have been a world away from yesterday. Yu Ban stood in front of him, looking ahead, as if there was no one in his eyes.

Zhang Ruming glanced around, and when he saw Chu Baoxiong, the waiter of the Ministry of Rites, Zhang Ruming snorted coldly, "It's him." ”

Zhang Ruming walked over, and when he saw Zhang Ruming coming, Chu Baoxiong turned around in disgust and pretended not to see it. Zhang Ruming didn't care about that, he turned around for half a circle, staring at Chu Baoxiong with small eyes and not speaking.

"Lord Shangguan, what do you mean by this?"

"It's boring, I think you're not pleasing to the eye."

Chu Baoxiong snorted angrily, "Nonsense, according to the court system, when you see a senior person who is higher than your own rank, don't you know how to salute." ”

"Okay, this official will salute the adults." Zhang Ruming said, and as soon as he raised his hand, the little meat fist smashed over.

Chu Baoxiong didn't think that he would make a move, he was defenseless at all, and when he snapped, he was slapped in the left eye. Chu Baoxiong doesn't look like a civil official, but he is tall and big, and he kicked Zhang Ruming with a leg in anger.

"If you dare to beat up this officer, it's against you."

"Duan Lang~Call me~!"

Seeing this scene, Duan Lang realized that this guy called him in, and it turned out that he was helping him fight.

Duan Lang was also inconvenient to move, so he had to hug Chu Baoxiong in a flash, "My lord is angry." Duan Lang said, winking at Zhang Ruming.

Chu Baoxiong was held by Duan Lang's arms and couldn't move, Zhang Ruming could be caught now, and it was a mess to go up and open the bow left and right. All the courtiers were stupid, and it was the first time they had seen someone fight outside the court. Don't forget that this is outside the Jinluan Palace, isn't this looking for death?

Zhang Ruming was playing proudly, so he listened to a eunuch singing loudly, "The hour has come~Ministers~Ah~ What's the matter, stop~ The guards, don't go over to help!" ”

A row of palace guards stopped Zhang Ruming and Chu Baoxiong, and Duan Lang took the opportunity to let go of his arms and hide aside. Looking at Chu Baoxiong again, his nose was bleeding, his eyes were blue, and his mouth was swollen like fat intestines.

"You~You bastard, Your Majesty~ Please call the shots for the old minister~!"

Chu Baoxiong didn't care about following the steps, and stumbled towards the Jinluan Palace. Yu Ban and the others looked at Zhang Ruming, and their eyes were full of indignation. Zhang Ruming's behavior caused public outrage, and it was simply lawless.

Zhang Ruming pursed his lips indifferently and glanced at everyone, but he cursed in his heart.

"Paralyzed, isn't it to lower Lao Tzu's grade? Now it's done, beating the court officials outside the Jinluan Palace, this excuse is not enough to be satisfied. ”

Zhang Ruming didn't know Emperor Yuning's intentions, but Emperor Yuning made a secret decree, and he had to obey. Zhang Ruming, who was full of doubts, said in his heart that Lao Tzu should see what you want Emperor Yu Ning to do with Lao Tzu.

Under the angry eyes of everyone, Zhang Ruming straightened his robe all day and walked towards the Jinluan Palace.