Section 12: Conspiracy to plant false goods

Xining Hou Zhao Li's acceptance of the righteous son was very grand, not only notifying the yamen of the various prefectures under the jurisdiction of the Hou Mansion, but even reporting to the Kyoto Ministry for the record.

This is not a joke, reporting to the Ministry of Officials for the record is equivalent to Duan Lang having the qualifications of hereditary replacement. Once the prince suddenly changes, he becomes the second in line to the throne.

Duan Lang, who was sitting in the side hall, was eating pastries in his mouth, and when he got the news last night, Duan Lang really didn't sleep all night. In Xining, it was inconvenient for him to refuse Hou Ye's kindness, and he did not dare to refuse. In case it goes against the face of the Hou Ye, it is likely to lead to death. However, he only has a one-sided relationship with Hou Ye, and it is said that he should not be promoted like this.

The ceremony was very cumbersome, and Duan Lang was at the mercy of others like a puppet. He was born in the mountains and didn't understand these rules. Many people covered their mouths to watch Duan Lang's jokes, he didn't care, anyway, he was going to leave Xining in two days, and Duan Lang didn't plan to return here.

After the ceremony, Duan Lang suddenly changed from a hunter in the mountains to a wealthy son. The people in the house looked at him with jealousy, and their eyes were a little red with jealousy. But for Duan Lang, the change of identity did not bring a trace of joy, but added some burden.

Two days later, the procession of the Marquis of Xining Mansion into Beijing to congratulate left the city gate. Originally, it was the son of the world who went to Beijing to congratulate his father, but now it has become a twin son entering Beijing.

The convoy did not go very fast, and all the provinces along the way were ceremoniously received. Zhao Zhuofeng and Duan Lang talked and laughed along the way, and also had a discussion from time to time. In addition to them, there are two special people in the team. One is Bai Ruokong, the head of the Hou Mansion, and the other is his apprentice Ouyang Shi. It's just that the two of them have relatively yin personalities and don't like to talk, and even Zhao Zhuofeng doesn't like it very much.

The convoy of Xining Houfu traveled for more than 20 days and finally came to the feet of the Son of Heaven. The castle of Kyoto in Ottoxia is very large, and the streets are bustling with traffic. Bai Ruokong ordered people to report to the Ministry of Rites first, and then came to the mansion of the Marquis of Xining in Kyoto.

The news that the Xining Marquis Mansion pilgrimage team had come to Kyoto soon spread throughout the mansions of the major wealthy families in the imperial capital. In the Xiangguo Mansion, Yu was drinking tea in the forbidden, and Gao Zhizan, the head of the Prime Minister's Mansion, stood aside with his hands down.

"Xiangye, the prince of Xining has entered Beijing." Gao Zhizan said softly.

"Hmph, Zhao Li, that old fox, has been hiding in Xining City since he came to Beijing for the ten-year celebration. It's okay that way, the small ones are easier to deal with. Xiangguo snorted coldly.

"Xiangye, the old slave has already arranged the matter here. However, on the side of the hostess's wife, I'm afraid~ she is too anxious! ”

"Leave her alone, I'll let her be quiet for a few days."

"Xiangye, in this trip, there is also a Xining Hou Yizi, the old slave has been found out, this person's name is Duan Lang, and he should be the one who protects the Fang family's girl."

"Yoshiko? Could it be that he killed Meng Hong? Whose disciple is this person? Yu Ban looked at Gao Zhizan suspiciously.

"Xiangye, this person is from Fengluan County, his biological father is a hunter, and his real name is Zhang Xiaoxiong. According to the spy, his mother died in childbirth due to giving birth to him, and in order to commemorate his biological mother, he took the name Duan Lang with his mother's surname, which means that he is also the son of the Duan family. ”

"On the household register of Fengluan County Government, are his parents surnamed this?"

"I checked it, and it was accurate. And this kid hasn't left Fengluan County for more than ten years, but he didn't expect to meet the Fang family girl when he went out for the first time, maybe it's just a coincidence. ”

Gao Zhizan reported Duan Lang's situation in detail, but he didn't know that this was the news that Zhou Guangji had spent a lot of money to modify the household register. The old hunter Zhang Zongwei himself married a woman who fled the famine, and his maiden surname was impossible to find at all.

Yu Ban pondered for a moment and said, "A mountain villager doesn't need to pay attention, your goal is the world, don't grasp the wrong point." ”

"Although Xiangye can rest assured, Fang Jiye's family is confined to the temporary mansion, and there are our people inside and out, Xining Hou values his prestige in the army, and will definitely send the prince to visit. The bait is ready, just waiting for the fish to take the bait. ”

"Well, do it cleanly, don't mess it up. Let's go down. ”

Yu forbids his hands to twist his beard, his goal is not a small world. This time, even if he can't bring down the Marquis of Xining, Yu Ban will let this son never want to leave Kyoto. At that time, the Marquis of Xining could only have two choices, either to rebel or take the initiative to abdicate. With only Xining's small number of troops, Yu Ban felt that Xining Hou could only choose the latter.

Kyoto, Xining Houfu Annex. At this time, Bai Ruokong, the head of the Hou Mansion, was also secretly explaining the precautions to the prince. Bai Ruokong warned the prince that he must be cautious in the past few days, no matter where he goes, he must take his righteous brother Duan Lang with him. As long as Duan Lang follows, Bai Ruokong can find a reason to shirk if he makes any mistakes.

That night, Duan Lang left the Hou Mansion alone. He is the righteous son of the Hou Ye, and no one in the entourage dares to ask where Duan Lang is. Duan Lang rode to a remote place and chirped a few times into the air.

After a while, a black shadow fell on Duan Lang's horse's head. Dafei spread his wings and let out a cheerful chirp.

During this time, Da Fei has been following Zhou Guangji, and when he entered the city today, Duan Lang heard Da Fei's chirp, indicating that Zhou Guangji had come to Kyoto.

"Da Fei, lead the way in front and go to Uncle Zhou."

After Duan Lang finished speaking, Da Fei flew out with a fluttering wing, and Duan Lang hurriedly hit the horse and followed closely. Da Feifei was not fast, and after a while, he took Duan Lang to the door of a courtyard.

Duan Lang dismounted and looked around, stepped forward and patted the door. The door was half opened, and a young man opened the door and looked at Duan Lang with an unkind gaze.

"Who are you looking for?"

Duan Lang was slightly stunned, and said in his heart, how can there be a young man? However, he believes in Da Fei, and if there is danger, Da Fei will definitely warn.

"Is Uncle Zhou here, in the next surname Duan, it was Da Fei who brought me here."

"Duan? You~You are~ Childe, please come in, Master is inside. The young man instantly became respectful and hurriedly let Duan Lang into the courtyard gate. The young man looked around cautiously, and then closed the courtyard door.

Master? Duan Lang was puzzled, but he didn't ask too much, and followed the young man inside. At the door of the main hall, Zhou Guangji had already greeted him. Da Fei didn't return all day today, and he screamed happily as soon as he landed just now, and Zhou Guangji felt that Duan Lang should have arrived.

"Uncle Zhou~!"

"Haha, Duan Lang, you've got it."

Duan Lang stepped forward to salute, and Zhou Guangji happily held Duan Lang with both hands. After not seeing each other for more than a month, the two looked at each other happily.

"Uncle Zhou, is my dad okay?"

"Hehe, good, all good, big black is also good. Come, come, come in and speak. Ah Si, go make a pot of tea. Zhou Guangji commanded the young man who opened the door, and pulled Duan Lang in.

"Uncle Zhou, who is this Ah Si?" Duan Lang asked softly.

"Back then, I took in four orphans, but something happened to the Duan Mansion before I passed the Shadow Exam. I've been keeping them in Kyoto in secrecy all these years, and Ah Si and they are not on the roster of shadows, so no one knows their identities. Childe rest assured, these four people are absolutely reliable. ”

Duan Lang nodded, and said in his heart that Jiang was still old and spicy, but he didn't expect Zhou Guangji to keep such a hand. While the two were talking, Ah Si walked in with a teapot.

Zhou Guangji beckoned, "Ah Si, don't come and see the young master soon." ”

When Ah Si heard this, he quickly put down the teapot and knelt on one knee with both hands in fists, "In the next Zhou Wu, meet the young master." ”

Duan Lang hurriedly helped him up, "Hurry up, please get up, don't call me young master, otherwise, you can also call me son." ”

Zhou Guangji smiled, "Duan Lang, back then, they didn't have a name or surname, so they followed the old man's surname, and named the four of them according to the ranking of the four spirit beasts, Zhou Long, Zhou Hu, Zhou Zhu, Zhou Wu, you just call him Ah Si." The other three are busy with things, and I'll let them see you another day. ”

Zhou Wu stood up and said softly, "Master, you and the young master will talk first, and I'll go out and take a look." ”

"Yes, go ahead."

Zhou Wu retreated very sensibly, he knew that Duan Lang's identity was very sensitive, and Zhou Wu carefully guarded in the courtyard.

Duan Lang looked at the door and whispered, "Uncle Zhou, there is something I want to tell you, Xining Hou he~ accepted me as his son. ”

"I've heard that this Xining Marquis probably doesn't have any good intentions. But for now, it's good for you. ”

"You've heard?" Duan Lang was stunned.

Zhou Guangji smiled slightly, "This matter has been spread all over the wealthy families in the capital, can I not know." ”

"What, you have a relationship with them~?" Duan Lang looked at Zhou Guangji suspiciously.

"Silly boy, why are you looking at me like this, suspecting that I am an internal ghost. Don't forget, what did we filmmakers do back then. Which of these senior officials in the DPRK and Central Committee has a clean foundation, and some things are pressed and not reported, that is, let them be used by the shadow at a critical time. Zhou Guangji said with a smile.

"So~ what if they tell you off?"

"They don't dare, these big people I contacted have committed serious crimes. Although the old lord was not an official in the court, no one dared to despise the Duan family. If we don't have these things, what strength do we use to fight with Yu Ban? ”

Zhou Guangji said and sighed softly, "Childe, it is not an overnight thing to fall into the ban, you have to take your time." This time, I wanted to use the prestige of Xining Hou to find you an official position in Wubei Mansion. But now that he has become a righteous son, he doesn't have to be so troublesome. ”

"Uncle Zhou, why do you have to be an official? You must know that the one who really ordered the destruction of my Duan clan was the old bastard sitting in the temple. Doing something for him, I really want to kill him with a knife. Duan Lang said resentfully.

"Childe, killing the emperor is against the sky, who in this world can do it? Unwise actions can't be done, so we can only eradicate the villain who speaks. Childe should not underestimate his official position and power, with the case record pressed by the old man, those big men will assist Childe to take the position as soon as possible. Only with a certain amount of authority will others follow you against the ban. ”

Zhou Guangji said with a fist, "Childe, if you can't bear it, you will make a big plan." As long as Childe believes in the old man, within a few years, Childe will definitely be able to form a force against the ban. The power of Xiangguofu is very strong, and if you only fight it in the dark, it is tantamount to hitting a stone with an egg. They have Wei Dong, the old eunuch of the palace, and the waiter of the Ministry of Rites, the military machine, Ling Zhanfeng and others, and the prince must make himself strong to have the capital to fight. Therefore, now the face can only choose to bow his head to the forbidden son. ”

Zhou Guangji looked at Duan Lang worriedly, he was really afraid that Duan Lang would be young and vigorous for a while, and he would make unwise moves in the capital. In that case, you can only end up being hunted down.

Duan Lang took a deep breath and said slowly, "Uncle Zhou, I understand what you mean. Don't worry, if you don't have the skill of killing the tiger and break into the tiger's den, it is not a hero, but a meat for the tiger to eat. Since you say so, take your time playing with them. This is the hunting ground, see who can hunt to the end. ”

"Childe can say this, and the old master is very pleased with the spirit in the sky." Zhou Guangji secretly breathed a sigh of relief.

"By the way, can I get in touch with the other shadows?" Duan Lang suddenly asked.

"Absolutely not, no one can be trusted until the real ghost is identified. The old man will let Zhou Long and Zhou Hu do these things, and even if something happens, they will definitely not trace it to you. ”

Duan Lang nodded, he knew that Zhou Guangji was doing this for his safety. The two chatted for more than an hour, and Duan Lang quietly went home.

Early the next morning, Shizi came to Duan Lang's room. Today, the prince is going to visit General Fang, and Duan Lang also happens to go to see Fang Yan. I haven't seen her for a few months, and Duan Lang really misses that heroic little girl a little.

Don't look at Fang Jiye's grounding, but the charges have been exonerated, Xining Hou expects His Majesty to pardon Fang Jiye at the celebration. As the general of Zhenxi, Fang Jiye's prestige in the army is very high, and the Marquis of Xining will certainly not miss this opportunity to curry favor with the military. What's more, Xining Hou himself has a good relationship with Fang Jiye, and Zhao Zhuofeng should visit him.

In Xiangguo's mansion, the news that Zhao Zhuofeng and Duan Lang went to visit Fang Jiye quickly reached the ears of the chief manager Gao Zhizan. Gao Zhizan had a sneer on his face and whispered to the two subordinates.

"Hehe, I went to Fang Mansion so quickly. Go, inform the people who are in the Fang Mansion, and give gifts when the prince leaves the mansion. This matter must be taken at a good time, and the person who acted immediately left Kyoto afterwards. In addition, when he told the military aircraft to Lord Zhan, he said that someone had secretly reported that the Hou Shizi of Xining had conspired with the senior members of the army and was preparing to arrest him. ”

Gao Zhizan's face was hideous, and Xining Hou and Bai Ruokong did not expect that Xiangguo Mansion would use such a subordinated and blatant means to blame Xining Hou for his rebellious heart.