The great changes in Kyoto, the third prince Zhao Dezhang became the crown prince, and the shrewd old prince Prince Hong knew that the general trend had been decided, and specially sent a secret letter to Fang Jiye. Prince Hong and Fang Jiye have been working together in the northwest for many years, although the two have been secretly competing with each other, Prince Hong doesn't want to see Fang Jiye end up in a sad end.

According to the current situation in Kyoto, there is only one sentence in Prince Hong's secret letter, which reads, "Reject Xining, serve the Dezhang, and release the military power, so that you can live for a long time." ”

Although there was only one sentence on the secret letter, it was Prince Hong's heartfelt words. Prince Hong knew very well that Fang Jiye and Xiangguo Yu Ban had a deep grudge, and the last time Yu Ban framed him, not only did he not take down Fang Jiye, but instead took his brother-in-law. Now that Prince Dezhang is in the general trend, Yu Ban's position in the future will be more stable. Looking at the four major camps, Yu Ban will definitely take the lead in taking the western camp. At that time, if Fang Jiye does not comply, the ambush soldiers in Lidu City will cut off all the grain and grass supplies in the northwest. Under the attack of the enemy from both sides, it was difficult for Fang Jiye to succeed. Therefore, he asked Fang Jiye to respect the prince and take the initiative to hand over the military power in exchange for the stability of his wealth.

Seeing through all this, Prince Hong had to remind his old partner. However, Prince Hong also made a big mistake. He attached too much importance to the prestige of the imperial power, and thought that the foreshadowing of the Lidu City established by Emperor Yuning himself, after handing it over to the crown prince Dezhang, these people would obey his orders. It's just that Prince Hong didn't expect that the soldiers and horses in Lidu City would not be able to control them, not to mention the crown prince Dezhang, even Emperor Yuning might not be able to control them anymore. This private army has completely become Duan Lang's private team. Except for Duan Lang, even Zhang Ruming couldn't command.

Fang Jiye walked out of the room and looked at the blue sky in the northwest, he had been very low-key all these years, he just didn't want to participate in the battle for the throne. The purge after Emperor Yuning seized the throne is still vivid, and Fang Jiye does not want to follow the old path of his predecessors. He understands that even if he takes refuge in Prince Dezhang, he will not be listed as a core figure if he is forbidden. At that time, at most, it will be put in Kyoto for the elderly. Fang Jiye is still ambitious, and he doesn't want to spend the second half of his life like this. Now that the tiger talisman is in hand, with the army of 200,000 tigers and wolves in the northwest, he has the ability to break his wrist with Yu Ban.

As soon as the morning passed, the Seven Princes took the lead in coming to the Shuaifu. In any case, he wants to complete his father's explanation and propose to Fang Jiye in person as a prince. The seventh prince Delong knew very well his father's intentions, and the four major camps of Xining Hou would definitely not be able to control it, as long as the northwest Jiye could be stabilized, his father could devote himself to eliminating Xining Hou Zhao Li.

"Your Highness the Seventh, come here so early, is there something wrong?" Fang Jiye looked at the Seventh Prince Delong strangely, and said in his heart, could it be that he already knew about the changes in Kyoto.

The Seventh Prince hugged his fists, "General Fang, in addition to announcing the Holy Decree and giving the Tiger Talisman to Delong this time, the Father Emperor has one more matter to discuss with General Fang. ”

Fang Jiye couldn't help but be stunned in his heart, it is said that Emperor Yuning can directly issue an order if he has any orders, and the Seventh Prince actually used the word 'consultation', which is quite intriguing.

"I don't know what Your Majesty has to say, although Your Highness says it clearly." Fang Jiye said respectfully.

The Seventh Prince hesitated, bowed slightly, and bowed to Fang Jiye. Fang Jiye jumped and hurriedly stepped forward to help.

"Your Highness, this is unacceptable."

"General Fang, what my father means ~ Father feels that Delong has grown up and wants to point out a wife room for Delong. In the civil and military affairs of the Manchu Dynasty, my father is very optimistic about your beloved daughter Fang Yan. Especially the last time you were in prison, Miss Fang risked her life as a daughter to save her father, and her filial piety touched the heavens and the earth. The prince is also very fond of the little girl, and now he is here to propose marriage, and he hopes that General Fang will be successful. ”

The Seventh Prince Delong said it very tactfully, and did not say that it was Emperor Yuning who proposed marriage, but proposed marriage in his own name. In this way, he did not oppress people with the power of imperial power, and also gave Fang Jiye enough face.

Fang Jiye looked at Prince Delong in surprise, he didn't expect him to make such an unexpected request. To say that the prince personally came to the door in advance, this is a great honor for all officials in the world. It's just that Fang Jiye didn't want to marry his daughter into the cold palace. What's more, this seventh prince is powerless and powerless, and he is a sick man, maybe one day when he stretches his legs, his daughter will be widowed.

"This~ Fang Jiye, thank Your Highness for being able to look at Fang Men. However, the little girl is naughty, and I still have to discuss it with him. Fang Jiye also said euphemistically.

"Yes, although the words of the parents cannot be violated, but the wishful thinking is the most appropriate."

"By the way, I wonder if Your Highness can receive Kyoto Tongwen today?" Fang Jiye asked.

The Seventh Prince Delong was stunned and shook his head, "I traveled westward, but I only stayed in Lidu City for a few days, and I didn't receive a letter from Kyoto. ”

"Okay, Your Highness will take a look at this first." Fang Jiye said, handing the general document that had just been promulgated in Kyoto to the Seventh Prince Delong.

After reading the Kyoto announcement, the Seventh Prince's body couldn't help but tremble, and he almost didn't stand firm. He didn't expect that he had left Kyoto for less than a month, and Kyoto had undergone such a huge change. Although the text is not detailed, Prince Delong knows that if his father can preside over the government, he will never set the position of the crown prince so quickly. Because before the western camp was completely stabilized, the Seventh Prince understood that his father still had to leave some thoughts for the Marquis of Xining, and reserved the right of the eldest brother Deguang to compete for the throne. Now that the world proclamation has suddenly been promulgated, it means that the emperor has lost the ability to control Kyoto.

The Seventh Prince, Delong, broke out in a cold sweat, he didn't dare to imagine what big things had happened in Kyoto. However, as soon as such a general document is promulgated, it is bound to arouse the anger of the Marquis of Xining. The third prince Dezhang was a force supported by the forbidden side, and he was also a prince who strongly favored the recovery of the feudal territory. If the third brother Dezhang ascends to the throne, the Marquis of Xining will inevitably support the army and stand on his own. At present, the situation in the world is unstable, and Kyoto is not ready for war at all.

Just when the Seventh Prince Delong was proposing marriage in the Shuai Mansion, in the post station of Landu City, Lantai Mingyue was also trying his best to persuade Duan Lang. Yesterday, the second daughter's private whispers also made Tai Mingyue untie the knot in her heart. She has always felt that she has snatched love from the sword, and she is a little sorry for Fang Yan. However, as an excellent man, there are no wives and concubines in this world. After some argument between the two daughters, Fang Yan finally agreed silently and shyly.

"Brother Duan, you can promise the slave family." Tantai Mingyue said coquettishly on Duan Lang's body.

These days, lonely men and widows - dry firewood and fire, finally broke through the final bottom line. Tantai Mingyue handed over her body to Duan Lang, and she was showing her mentality in this way. Regardless of whether Duan Lang can go to Beiming to marry her in the future, Tangtai Mingyue will be a member of the Duan family. Even if her father forced her to marry again, she would refuse to die.

Duan Lang smiled bitterly and pinched Tai Mingyue's delicate nose, "Silly girl, what kind of nonsense are you thinking about in your little head." Don't think I don't know that little secret about you, but you're wrong. I just treat Fang Yan ~ as my best friend, and I don't mean anything else. ”

"It's not interesting to say, Sister Fang Yan said that you kissed her." Tantai Mingyue looked at Duan Lang angrily.

Duan Lang was stunned, and immediately remembered everything that happened after the desert that day, and couldn't help but smile bitterly, "I'm ~ just to comfort her." Besides, I just kissed my forehead lightly, and there was nothing like that~! ”

"That's okay, everyone's innocence has been ruined by you, and you can't be irresponsible."

Duan Lang was just about to refute, but Tai Mingyue suddenly kissed him to stop him from speaking, and then said, "Brother Duan, I won't be by your side in the future, and I am relieved to have Miss Fang with me." Fang Yan is a good girl, she has always liked you in her heart. If you refuse, not only will I be sad for the rest of my life, but I will also feel guilty for the rest of my life. What's more, General Fang is stationed in the northwest, and your Lidu City battalion is simply to guard against him. If there is a relationship like Fang Yan, your son-in-law joining forces is enough to deter half of the Great Xia. Whether it's public or private, it's a good thing for you. ”

Duan Lang was stunned for a moment, he didn't tell Tai Mingyue about the reason why the private army was stationed in Lidu City, "What, you can see this?" ”

Tantai Mingyue snorted proudly, "Husband, don't forget that this princess is also a god of war in Beiming." The strategic location of the capital city is very important, and Emperor Yuning did not have a fortification before, so it is estimated that he had some concerns. Now that this move is being placed, it is obvious that there is a sharp knife hidden. It's just that after all, there are too few people and horses in the city defense of Lidu City, and if it really fights, it will only be a burning of jade. ”

"What do you mean, my army can't stop the iron cavalry of the Northwest Battalion?"

"I blocked it for a while, but it didn't last long."

"Not necessarily." Duan Lang looked at Yutai Mingyue confidently.

As the two of them were talking, they heard firecrackers outside the post station, and the street seemed to be very lively. Duan Lang was stunned for a moment, and walked out with Yutai Mingyue. In the other room, Zhang Ruming also walked out.

"What's going on, go see what's going on outside?" Duan Lang commanded.

After a while, Jin Rushi, one of the eighteen guards, ran over truthfully, "Lord Qiyu, it's the honor guard of the Hou Shizi of Xining passing by the post station." Listening to the people around him, it seems that the prince is going to the Shuai Mansion to propose marriage. ”

"Propose?"

Duan Lang, Zhang Ruming, and Yutai Mingyue shouted almost at the same time. They didn't understand why Xininghou's men and horses suddenly appeared.

Several people looked at each other, and Zhang Ruming scolded, "Damn, Fang Jiye just got the Tiger Fu Xining Hou Shizi and came to propose marriage, this little abacus is really shrewd." ”

"No, you must not let him succeed, Brother Duan, you also go to propose." Yutai Mingyue hurriedly said.

Zhang Ruming's mouth opened wide in surprise, he felt that he had heard it wrong? This little couple was greasy and crooked along the way, and Mingyue actually asked Duan Lang to marry another woman? There are still such good women in this world.

"Miss Mingyue, are you letting ~ Brother Duan Lang go to Fangfu to propose marriage? Whoever is proposing to you, it won't be for me, right? Zhang Ruming asked suspiciously.

"Nonsense, of course I asked Fang Yan to marry Brother Duan."

Duan Lang coughed embarrassedly, "Mingyue, don't mess around, I am the righteous son of Xining Hou, and besides, the two of them have always had a good relationship, so we should bless it." It's just that I didn't expect Zhao Zhuo to appear here. ”

Yutai Mingyue was angry, "Are you really stupid or fake stupid, once the two of them get married, your Lidu City will be the enemy." If you stand in the perspective of Great Xia's strategy, presumably your Emperor Yuning will not agree. Brother Duan, listen to me, Miss Fang will definitely be on your side, and you must stop them from marrying. ”

When Zhang Ruming heard this, he also nodded, "Miss Mingyue is right, you must stop it." If you don't go, I'll go on your behalf. ”

"Don't make any more trouble, let's go, let's go and see the situation first. By the way, what about the Seventh Prince Delong? Duan Lang didn't find the Seventh Prince early in the morning, and couldn't help but ask strangely.

"Back to my lord, the Seventh Prince went to the Shuai Mansion early in the morning." The guard replied to the sky.

Zhang Ruming couldn't wait and said, "Let's go, let's go too." ”

Duan Lang looked at Lantai Mingyue, and Tantai Mingyue said, "I will also go to the Shuaifu, you go to General Fang, and I will go to Sister Yan." ”

After a few people finished speaking, they hurriedly sorted out the guard of honor and went to the Shuaifu under the protection of the eighteen guards. At this time, the outside of the marshal's mansion was full of crowds watching the excitement, and the entourage of the Marquis of Xining also distributed candy and pastries to express congratulations on the proposal.

Zhang Ruming and Duan Lang went straight to the front hall, while Tangtai Mingyue followed an official to the backyard.

The front hall was very lively, and Duan Lang heard Bai Ruokong's hearty laughter. When Zhang Ruming and Duan Lang walked into the front hall, Bai Ruokong stopped laughing, and everyone's eyes looked over. Duan Lang found that the Seventh Prince Delong had a trace of worry in his eyes, but the Prince Zhao Zhuofeng looked at him with resentment in his eyes.

Without waiting for Fang Jiye to speak, Bai Ruokong greeted him with a smile, "It's really lively today, I didn't expect Lord Shangguan to be there." Duan Gongzi, before I came, my Hou was still worried about you, saying that it was to give you the opportunity to go back to Xining's home to have a look, and Hou Ye was very impressed by your career growth. ”

Duan Lang smiled awkwardly, "Thank you father-in-law for your concern, I don't know if his old man is in good health?" ”

"Haha, it's good, the Hou Ye is full of energy without fighting with the world, just waiting to hold his grandson early." Bai Ruokong said loudly.

Zhang Ruming drooped his face, he didn't know how to act in front of people, "I said that you people from Xining Hou, why are you running to the capital city if you have nothing to do." ”

"Lord Shangguan, of course there is something important. No, my family came to the door in person. With the relationship between General Fang and my marquis, if they marry, it will be a kiss. ”

"yes, that's a coincidence. General Fang, my brother-in-law Duan Lang is here this time, and he is also here to propose marriage. Zhang Ruming didn't care about that, and said it directly on behalf of Duan Lang.

At this moment, the atmosphere in the entire hall suddenly became very strange. Fang Jiye was really a little crying and laughing, early this morning, there were actually three families who came to the door to propose marriage. It seems that his daughter is still very popular. It's just that this makes him a little embarrassed. Originally, Fang Jiye knew that his daughter liked Duan Lang, and he wanted to promote their marriage yesterday. But today, the prince and the prince proposed at the same time, and it was inconvenient for Fang Jiye to refuse.

Duan Lang glared at Zhang Ruming, and said in his heart that your kid can suffocate if he doesn't speak, in desperation, Duan Lang hugged his fists in embarrassment, "Uncle Fang, Lord Shangguan~!" ”

Duan Lang originally wanted to say that Shangguan Xuanwu was just joking, but now that he had Mingyue in his heart, no matter what Mingyue thought, Duan Lang really didn't want to hurt Mingyue's heart.

It's just that before Duan Lang finished speaking, the prince Zhao Zhuofeng interrupted and said, "Duan Lang, if you want to propose marriage, you also pay attention to the right family, and I propose marriage at the same time as His Royal Highness the Seventh, which can be regarded as the right status of the upper mansion." But you~ hehe, you came to propose, this is really surprising. Don't think that you are the righteous son of your father and become a wealthy nobleman, in this hall, there is no part for you to speak. ”

Duan Lang's eyes suddenly turned cold, "Zhao Zhuofeng, this is not the Marquis Mansion of Xining, I read that my father-in-law is kind to me, and I don't care about you." If you dare to provoke again, don't blame me for being unkind. ”

Zhang Ruming suddenly became angry, "What kind of thing are you, you can compare to my brother-in-law." Not to mention a marquis, even the prince can't see it. Lao Tzu doesn't care if you propose marriage to the Seventh Prince, anyway, Miss Fang is my brother-in-law's daughter-in-law, and no one can snatch it. Wait~, His Royal Highness the Seven~ is also here to propose? ”

Zhang Ruming reacted at this time, the Seventh Prince actually came to propose? Prince Delong hadn't said anything about it along the way, how could he suddenly have the idea of proposing. Duan Lang also looked at the Seventh Prince Delong unexpectedly, not understanding whether he had a temporary idea or an early idea.

Zhao Zhuofeng just wanted to speak, but was stopped by Bai Ruokong's angry glare. For Zhao Zhuofeng's unwise behavior, Bai Ruokong was very disgusted.

The Seventh Prince, Delong, smiled bitterly and walked over silently, "Duan Lang, I'm sorry, this is what my father meant. But first, let's take a look at this, this is a general document promulgated in Kyoto. The Seventh Prince, Delong, said, handing the Tongwen to Duan Lang.

Zhang Ruming also stretched out his head, and after the two of them read the text, their faces suddenly changed. Bai Ruokong smiled proudly, he had just read this text. For the Marquis of Xining, this passage is no less than a thunderbolt in the clear sky. But judging from the current situation of proposing, this paper has become an important bargaining chip. As long as Fang Jiye is not crazy, marrying Xining Hou is the best choice. After all, their common political enemies are all forbidden to the country, and even if Prince Dezhang ascends the throne, they don't dare to make any crazy moves. With this paper, Fang Yanxia married Zhao Zhuofeng, and the other party Jiye was beneficial and harmless.

Fang Jiye looked at everyone in embarrassment, hesitated for a moment and said, "When you come to Landu City, then stay for a few days." As for the little girl's marriage, I have to discuss it with my insiders and the little girl. ”

When Bai Ruokong heard this, his heart said that you must settle down today. If he didn't see Tongwen, he was still a little worried, but after seeing Tongwen, Bai Ruokong understood that Fang Jiye had no choice. Even if he agreed to marry the Seventh Prince Delong, Yu Ban would still not let Fang Jiye go. In this case, Bai Ruokong would not give Fang Jiye a chance to think about it.

Bai Ruokong clenched his fists, "General Fang, the prince and Miss Fang have been familiar with each other since childhood, and they can be said to be childhood sweethearts." And General Fang, the relationship between you and Hou Ye will not be said much below. What's more, when you were in prison, Hou Ye sent his son to Beijing to rescue him, regardless of his safety. Presumably, with this relationship, General Fang will not refuse my marquis. Of course, if the two of them can say a convincing reason, then it will represent my family's marquis, and he will never force it, but will congratulate one of them. ”

"This~!"

Fang Jiye really didn't know what to do, if he refused the Xining Hou Mansion, not only would he have a bad reputation of forgetting his righteousness, but it would also be a problem for the future safety of his family. But rejecting the Seventh Prince Delong is equivalent to completely abandoning the court side. As a courtier, Fang Jiye was also worried about leaving a reputation after a hundred years. As for Duan Lang, Fang Jiye didn't think about it at all now.

Looking at Bai Ruokong's smug appearance, the Seventh Prince sneered, "Since Manager Bai said so, His Royal Highness has nothing to say." In the eyes of His Royal Highness, what is valued is not the status of the background, but ~ the respect and mutual love of both parties. If General Fang feels embarrassed, then quit next. ”

The Seventh Prince knew that he had no play, so it was better to quit generously. As for what will happen after the marriage of these two families, that is something that the third brother, Prince Dezhang, considers, and it has nothing to do with him.

Bai Ruokong's eyes lit up, and he clenched his fists and bowed down and said, "Thank you for the success of the Seventh Prince, and thank Your Highness for your kindness on behalf of my family." ”

After speaking, Bai Ruokong looked at Fang Jiye, "General Fang, don't think about it now." ”

"Wait!" Duan Lang shouted.

Bai Ruokong and Fang Jiye were stunned for a moment, and looked at Duan Lang.

Duan Lang hesitated for a moment, and said ruthlessly, "Uncle Fang, although I and Fang Yan are not childhood sweethearts, we have lived and died together after the desert, and we have gone through hardships all the way. Presumably, Fang Yan will also agree to marry Zaixia. ”

After careful consideration, Duan Lang decided to fight. He knew that Fang Yan must like him, otherwise he would not agree to the matchmaking of Tantai Mingyue. If he gave up like this, not only would he break Fang Yan's heart, but it would also be very detrimental to the overall situation. If he really had to face Fang Jiye's army in the future, Duan Lang didn't know whether he should raise the war knife in his hand.

When Zhao Zhuofeng heard this, he sneered, "If this is also counted, then wouldn't the family members who escorted Yanmei all the way have the right to propose." Grace to threaten, are you still a man? Duan Lang, there is no convincing reason, I advise you to speak less. Don't forget who you are, this is not the place for you. ”

There was a hint of murder in Duan Lang's eyes, if it weren't for the sake of Xining Hou who had treated him, Duan Lang really wanted to slap Zhao Zhuofeng's face flat. But apart from sharing joys and sorrows along the way, Duan Lang really can't say any other reason.

In the midst of Zhao Zhuofeng's sneer, Zhang Ruming suddenly said, "Isn't that the reason, that's good, Duan Lang won't say that Lao Tzu will tell you." The two of them slept together, and that didn't count as a reason. ”

Zhang Ruming had no scruples, and accidentally spit out an ivory, which immediately stunned the entire hall. Zhao Zhuofeng opened his mouth in astonishment, and the Seventh Prince also stared at him, but Fang Jiye's face was red and white, and it gradually became cold.