The unlucky Wu Batu, relying on himself as the prince of the Moro Kingdom, hates to go sideways in the Northern Ming Kingdom these days. He never dreamed that he would be photographed with black bricks. Moreover, it is in the famous Zhulu Garden, which is the private property of the uncle of the Northern Ming Emperor. If he hadn't felt safe here, Wu Batu wouldn't have brought just two followers.

Li Jianshan's mouth was open and he couldn't stuff the whole pig's trotters, how could he have thought that Zhang Ruming would be so violent. You must know that this is a dignified three-rank clerk minister, a benevolent imperial blessing heavenly master. If this news reaches Kyoto, it is estimated that His Majesty who is high up in the sky will not believe it even if he is killed.

Now that Zhang Ruming has already made a move, Li Jianshan knows that he can't dodge. As soon as he gritted his teeth, he kicked the crotch of the guard on the left. The detective division has always been vicious, and the guard on the right was shocked and just turned his mind, Li Jianshan dodged and smashed it with a hammer.

Wu Batu's whole body was blindfolded, standing motionless and staring at Zhang Ruming. Zhang Ruming also glared at Wu Batu, he didn't expect this guy's head to be quite hard, and he didn't faint all of a sudden. In fact, it was not that Wu Batu was hard-headed, but mainly because Zhang Ruming's strength was too light, so he directly smashed a blood bag for him.

"You~ You dare to hit me? Who are you~! ”

"I'm your grandfather~!" Zhang Ruming lifted half of the green brick again.

Wu Batu was shot in the eyes, and he hated to strangle the guy in front of him to death. From childhood to adulthood, Wu Batu was held in the palm of everyone's hands, but he didn't expect that one day his head would be patted by others.

"I'm going to skin you alive~!"

"Damn, it's hard." This time, Zhang Ruming slapped directly on Wu Batu's front door.

Wu Batu snorted, covered his face and fell down. Zhang Ruming can be regarded as relieved of his hatred, went up and kicked him, and slapped a few mouths.

"Okay, let's go~!" Li Jianshan pulled Zhang Ruming and ran to the right along the trail.

Li Jianshan didn't dare to turn back, he knew that even if he rushed out of the backyard, the guards in the front yard would intercept them. Li Jianshan is not afraid, but with Zhang Ruming's burden, he knows that he can't rush out at all.

"My lord, you're in trouble." Li Jianshan complained while pulling Zhang Ruming to run quickly.

"What are you afraid of, Lao Tzu is an envoy of Great Xia, what can they do to Lao Tzu."

"This is not an official mansion, those nursing homes don't matter what your identity is, making trouble on other people's territory is smashing the field, and you can't be beaten up first."

As the two of them were talking, they heard someone shouting at the pavilion, "Someone is coming~ Someone is coming~ Someone is assassinating His Royal Highness the Prince." If something happens to the prince, none of you will survive. Quick, they're running over there~! ”

When Zhang Ruming heard this, the wine suddenly sobered up, and the two little short legs were like a wheel, and the girl ran desperately. The two of them came to the wall, and when they heard the sound of footsteps on the left, Li Jianshan pressed Zhang Ruming, and the two quickly squatted down.

Seven or eight big men with steel knives ran past them not far away, and Zhang Ruming was so frightened that his little heart was about to jump out. Li Jianshan looked at the high wall, then looked under the wall, and stretched out his hand.

"My lord, over there, get out of here."

Zhang Ruming glanced at it, his eyes widened, "What are you kidding, it's a dog hole, this is a dignified three-grade patrol prison, and you can't drill a dog hole if you kill it." ”

"It's too late, hurry."

"Resolutely don't drill, this is a matter of principle, Lord Ben would rather die standing than break the rules."

"Well, you just wait to die, and when someone catches you, I might break your leg first. If you are handed over to the prince of Moro, poor lord, mourn yourself. I'm going to inform the government, and I hope you can hold on before you come back. Li Jianshan said and stood up.

"Wait, isn't it just drilling a dog hole, and Lao Tzu hasn't drilled it." Zhang Ruming ran over, didn't say a word, pouted his ass and drilled out.

Zhang Ruming spent a long time trying to get out, and when he looked up, he actually found Li Jianshan standing in front of him.

"Uh~you~ How did you get out?"

"Jumping over the wall, this wall is not high, it can't stop me at all."

", you're Li Jianshan, play me."

"My lord, I want to carry you on my back, and neither of us can get out. Let's go, they're coming soon. ”

Under the darkness of the night, Li Jianshan pulled Zhang Ruming and left Zhulu Park quickly. At this time, the garden has already become a pot of porridge. It's also to blame these guards for being too careless, and no one thought that anyone would come here to make trouble. What made them even more embarrassed was that it was the prince of Moro who was beaten. Don't look at it as the prince of another country, but the identity is there, and even the lord of the country, Yutai Hongshi, has to endure three points.

When Zhang Ruming and the others returned to the official post, it was already close to the third watch. Duan Lang was drunk and didn't wake up, Liu Xusheng and Cui Zhiliang didn't sleep. The adults haven't returned yet, and the two are anxious to go to the deer park to find it. Seeing Li Jianshan and Zhang Ruming running in, Liu Xusheng and the others finally breathed a sigh of relief.

"My lord, why did you come back so late, nothing happened, right?" Liu Xusheng saw that Zhang Ruming was covered with dirt, and asked worriedly.

Zhang Ruming said excitedly, "It's happy, it's happy." I haven't fought for many years, but today Lord Ben has used a little trick, but fortunately, the kung fu has not been wasted. ”

Liu Xusheng and the others were startled, and looked at Li Jianshan for some reason. Li Jianshan smiled bitterly and pointed at Zhang Ruming, "Our family is mighty, and he took a brick to stun the prince of Moro Kingdom." It is estimated that this matter will be turned over in the whole Xianglu City early tomorrow morning. ”

"What, my lord, he~?" Liu Xusheng looked at Zhang Ruming in surprise, he didn't dare to imagine how a dignified third-grade master could do such a thing.

Zhang Ruming waved his hand proudly, "Do it casually, don't panic." Anyway, that girl doesn't know who Lao Tzu is, and if he doesn't kill him, it's his fate. By the way, don't tell Duan Lang about this matter first, and give him a surprise when you go back. ”

Liu Xusheng and Cui Zhiliang glanced at each other, and said in their hearts, what is there to surprise about. Li Jianshan's heart moved, as if he understood what Zhang Ruming meant. The prince of Moro was innocently beaten in the Beiming Kingdom, and if the real culprit cannot be found, this account is bound to be counted on the head of the Beiming royal family. Although the Beiming Kingdom is weak, it is not muddy, and if the prince of the Moro Kingdom wants to force it strongly, the lord of the Beiming Kingdom will not endure this breath. Once the two sides fall out, regardless of whether Beiming and Moro start a war or not, at least they will be freed from the Mingyue.

Thinking of this, Li Jianshan couldn't help but glance at Zhang Ruming, and he found that this guy's seemingly reckless actions may have really been after some thought. Thinking about everything Zhang Ruming did in Yushan Pass, everything seemed to be a little impulsive and reckless. But if you don't do these things, I'm afraid it's hard to change anything. His stunned approach broke the routine and had an unexpected effect.

Several people chatted for half the night, and almost didn't sleep all night. The next morning, Duan Lang and Li Jianshan accompanied Zhang Ruming to the Beiming Palace.

On the Jinluan Palace, the two columns of civil and military ministers on the left and right looked at Zhang Ruming's presentation of the Great Xia peace table, and they all let out bursts of admiration. Duan Lang found that the lord of the Northern Ming Dynasty, Tai Hongshi, and even some ministers and others, all of them were similar to Zhang Ruming, and they all hung their eyelids.

The lord of the Northern Ming Dynasty, Tai Hongshi, is indeed exhausted, and last night Wu Batu was 'assassinated', as the lord of the Northern Ming Dynasty, he is the most worried one. In any case, Wu Batu's identity is there, and if something happens in his Xianglu City, this will give the Moro Kingdom a pretext for a large-scale invasion. Although Beiming was not afraid, he did not want to start an all-out war with the Moro Kingdom. In that case, even if it withstands the invasion of the Moro Kingdom, Beiming will fall into a situation where the national strength is empty and the troops are insufficient.

Yutai Hongshi looked at Zhang Ruming with a strong spirit, and said with a smile, "Shangguan envoy, I, Beiming, have always been good friends with Great Xia. This peace negotiation is also a matter of concern to all the people of our two countries, and I don't know what other requirements Emperor Daxia Yuning has for the peace negotiation between you and me. If so, please feel free to say so. ”

Zhang Ruming's eyelids were almost open, and he said with a sigh, "Your Majesty, this time I was able to promote a peace covenant, thanks to Princess Mingyue of your country." If it weren't for Her Royal Highness the princess restraining the generals of the Mengdu camp at the border pass, there would be no today's situation. Therefore, on behalf of the Great Xia Empire, Ben Qin sent an envoy to thank Princess Mingyue of Shantai. As for the specific matters of the peace covenant, I will leave it to ~. ”

Zhang Ruming looked back at Duan Lang, Duan Lang's eyes widened, that means I can't do it. Zhang Ruming looked at Li Jianshan helplessly, and then said, "I'll leave it to ~ our deputy envoy Master Li to handle it specifically." ”

He was able to speak, and directly pressed the hat of a deputy envoy to Li Jianshan. But Li Jianshan scolded depressedly in his heart, "Get out of your paralysis, Lao Tzu hasn't closed his eyes until now, how can he bother to check the specific provisions." ”。 However, Zhang Ruming said this, and Li Jianshan couldn't refute it, so he could only grit his teeth and stand up.

Yutai Hongshi's mind is in his head, and he doesn't have time to be wordy in the court. The two sides decided on the ministers of the specific peace matters, and Tai Hongshi was polite, and Zhang Ruming and others retreated.

As soon as he walked out of the palace, Duan Lang asked strangely, "Dead fat man, what's wrong with you?" One by one listless. ”

Without waiting for Zhang Ruming to speak, Li Jianshan glanced at his mouth, "Brother Duan, you slept until dawn last night, and my adult and I did a big thing." ”

Li Jianshan looked left and right, and whispered about last night's events. Duan Lang was taken aback, and said in his heart, no wonder Liu Xusheng and Cui Zhiliang looked at him strangely early in the morning. , I drank too much last night, and these two guys actually made such a big move.

"Dead fatty, why don't you call me, I want to beat that bastard too." Duan Lang said excitedly.

"Brother, if you were here last night, we must kill him. But don't worry, my tricks have at least caused the bastard to suffer serious internal injuries. Perhaps, the boy is already dying. ”

Li Jianshan said in his heart that you just blow it, except for smashing two big bags on other people's heads, at most he slapped his nose flat. It's still a life, and if you slow down last night, people could break your little short legs. Fortunately, this is Beiming, no matter how big the noise is, it has nothing to do with Great Xia, as long as the two sides don't meet, Moluo Kingdom really can't imagine that they did it.

The three of them chatted excitedly, Beiming had reached blood mold here. Yutai Hongshi personally inquired, and even the big and small shopkeepers of Zhulu Park mentioned the court, and even his brother-in-law, Uncle Guo, did not let go. But I asked and asked, but I didn't ask why. In a fit of rage, Yutai Hongshi immediately ordered the whole city to investigate, and be sure to find out the murderer and give an explanation to Moro.

Back at the official post, Duan Lang still wanted to ask about some specific things, but Zhang Ruming was sleepy like a puddle of mud, and fell asleep. Li Jianshan was even more unlucky, and was invited away by Beiming officials without waiting for a break, and wanted to negotiate with him about the specific provisions of peace.

Duan Lang instructed Cui Zhiliang to pay close attention to the movements outside, and sat alone in the hall sipping tea. He didn't object to Zhang Ruming's impulsiveness, Duan Langxin said that if he was there last night, maybe he could really slaughter the prince in a fit of anger. Thinking that Tantai Mingyue was going to marry a stranger aggrievedly, Duan Langzhen felt that Zhang Ruming was too light.

Xianglucheng, the capital of the Northern Ming Kingdom, whether it was the criminal department or the city defense, according to the description of Zhuluyuan, began to search for the two murderers who looked 'dirty' in the whole city. Inside the Beiming Palace, there was a great controversy because of this matter.

The peace faction, led by the prince Tantai Tassel, openly accused the hard-line military faction of deliberately sabotaging the marriage between the two countries. The two factions quarreled to make up for the holiday, but Yutai Hongshi felt that this matter was probably secretly instructed by his daughter Mingyue.

Yutai Hongshi knew that Mingyue controlled a secret system, and if she didn't want to marry outside, she would probably make a surprising move. In particular, there are many hunting patrols on the streets of Xianglucheng, and Zhulu Park is the private property of Uncle Guo, and ordinary people dare not do it in that kind of place. After thinking about it, Yutai Hongshi felt that his daughter's command was very large. Fortunately, Wubatu was only a skin injury, and the situation was not yet irretrievable.

In the official post, Zhang Ruming slept like a dead pig, and Duan Lang didn't know what to do. There were still two or three hours left for the official banquet in the evening, and Duan Lang suddenly remembered that Han Feng had said that there was a secret station of the shadow in this Xianglu City. Duan Lang changed into a set of civilian clothes, and he wanted to contact Han Feng through the secret station. I don't know why, at this moment, Duan Lang suddenly wanted to see the bright moon of Tangtai.

In Kyoto, Great Xia, at this time, it has reached the assessment deadline for considering several princes. After three days of arguing, Yu Banwang Shidu and Wu Guangguang, the three important ministers of the court, still held their own opinions and did not reach an agreement.

In the upper study, Emperor Yuning listened to the chattering statements of the old Hanlin Wang Shidu and the imperial history of Wu Guangguang, and his face showed a trace of exhaustion. Yu Ban was very calm, Emperor Yuning had not dealt with the matter of the northern camp for a long time, and Yu Ban knew that he was waiting for his cards. In the matter of the dispute between the princes, it is very clear from beginning to end that Wang Shidu and Wu Guangguang are just two foils. The only ones who really have hole cards are him and Emperor Yuning.

Emperor Yuning glanced at the three of them and said in a deep voice, "The three Aiqing are working hard for the establishment of the prince, and I am very pleased. However, whether or not you can choose a good prince is a matter related to the long-term prosperity of my Great Xia, and I can't be reckless. Therefore, I have decided not to set up a prince for the time being. ”

After Emperor Yuning finished speaking, the faces of the three people were cold. If you don't set up a prince, then let them assess the prince, isn't it a joke.

Yu Banshang said, "Your Majesty, how can the matter of the prince be a child's play, for the sake of my future in Great Xia, please make a decision as soon as possible." ”

Wang Shidu and Wu Guangguang were just about to second, but Emperor Yuning raised his hand slightly, "Don't worry, you Aiqing, I just said that there will be no prince for the time being." After listening to the statements of the three Aiqing just now, I have an idea. Let the three emperors each take on a position, with a deadline of two months, to see their reputation and reaction among the ministers. If any emperor is suitable, it will not be too late for me to stand up again. ”

Wang Shidu looked at Yu Ban and Wu Guangguang, and said first, "Then I don't know how Your Majesty will arrange it?" ”

Emperor Yuning pondered for a moment and said, "Old Hanlin has a soft spot for the second emperor's son, Deqing, and I like him very much. If you want me to see it, let the second emperor Deqing enter the Academy of Literature, the Ministry of Rites and the Imperial History Tower, what does Lao Aiqing think? ”

When Wang Shidu heard this, he stepped forward happily and said, "The minister is determined to assist Corporal Lixian, the prince of Deqing, and I am worried about Your Majesty." ”

When Yu Ban and Wu Guangguang heard this, the two glanced at each other and did not refute anything. The two of them are not as upright as Wang Shidu, and they think that they can take the position if they catch the clerk's office. Yu Ban and Wu Guangguang understand very well that the only one who can really ascend to the throne is to hold military power, and everything else is false.

Emperor Yuning looked at Yu Banwu Guangguang, "The two of you also recommend the eldest prince Deguang and the third prince Dezhang. If you want me to see, these two emperors don't like Wenmo as much as Deqing, so let them go to the Kyoto camp to practice. The Great Emperor Er Dezhang commanded the three cavalry horses of the Kyoto battalion and canonized the general of the chariot cavalry. The three emperors commanded the soldiers and horses of the nine gates of Kyoto and defended the imperial city. Two months later, I'm watching how they do. ”

Yu Ban and Wu Guangguang pondered for a moment, and then stepped forward and said, "Thank you, Your Majesty." ”

Emperor Yuning's arrangement was very reasonable on the surface, especially the second prince was the most powerful, followed by the eldest prince Deguang. On the contrary, it is the three princes who are supported by the ban, and the canonization is the lowest. But Yu Ban understood in his heart that by commanding the soldiers and horses of the Nine Gates of Kyoto, Emperor Yuning was equivalent to handing over his own safety to the third child. This trust is not comparable to the other two princes.

After arranging the affairs of the three princes, Emperor Yuning left Yu Ban alone. There were only two monarchs and ministers left in the upper study, and Emperor Yuning asked softly with his fingers on the imperial case.

"Yu Aiqing, are you satisfied with my arrangement?"

Yu Ban smiled faintly, "Back to Your Majesty, no matter how you arrange it, the ministers will be loyal and dutiful for my Great Xia." Perhaps His Majesty is dissatisfied with the minister in some things, but the minister's loyalty can be seen. The minister's support for the three princes is also for the sake of the future of my Great Xia, and I hope Your Majesty will understand. ”

Emperor Yuning nodded slightly, "It's not a fault that political opinions are different, loyalty is the main thing." I believe in Yu Aiqing. Actually, you don't have to worry, I know what you're thinking. After some time, I am going to go to the old city to worship my ancestors for a while. During this period, I plan to ~ let Dezhang come to supervise the country. ”

Yu Ban's heart trembled slightly, and he hurriedly knelt down and said, "Your Majesty has a good eye for talent, and the minister will assist His Royal Highness to take care of state affairs." ”

Yu Ban understood in his heart that Emperor Yuning let the three princes supervise the country, which was basically equivalent to setting the position of the crown prince. It was even far beyond his expectations.

Emperor Yuning smiled and said, "Yu Aiqing invites you to get up, with the assistance of Yu Aiqing and other ministers, I am very relieved." In addition, I plan to let General Wei Ran go to Binhu City, he is very old, and it is very suitable for General Wei to retire. When Emperor Yu Ning said this, he deliberately paused to see Yu Ban's reaction.

Yu Ban frowned slightly, "What Your Majesty said is that General Wei Ran did have a problem in this Yushan Pass matter. can have such treatment, presumably he will also thank His Majesty Longen. But I don't know, can Your Majesty consider the candidate for the commander of this northern battalion? ”

"Is this~ I have decided to let the general horse take on this responsibility."

Emperor Yuning said very much, and did not say that he considered it, but directly decided on the candidate. Yu Ban's heart rippled slightly, this person was chosen beyond his expectations. However, Ma is like the uncle of the Seven Princes, and there is no conflict with his side. This is more or less acceptable to Yu Ban. What's more, Emperor Yuning gave the position of the third prince to supervise the country, and he had to give up some things.

Yu Ban arched his hand and said, "Ma is just a general to take on this position, which is very suitable. In addition, the minister has another thing to play. ”

"Yu Aiqing, please speak."

"Your Majesty, Zhou Gufeng, the head of the household department, is very old, and he has also exceeded the term of office. The minister thinks that Huang Siji, the second envoy of the minister, is very suitable, I don't know what His Majesty wants? ”

Yu Ban looked at Emperor Yuning silently, since the northern camp was given to you, he was definitely not satisfied with just a third prince supervising the country. If you can win the position of the head of the household, this game of chess can be regarded as equal.

Emperor Yuning still had a smile on his face, but this smile was a hint of coldness. The household department is related to the financial power of the country, and Yu Ban even has to interfere in this, which makes Emperor Yuning very dissatisfied.

"Yu Aiqing, I'm a little tired, let's talk about the household affairs."

"That~ Your Majesty's dragon body is important, and the minister will retire!" Yu Ban bowed and retreated.

As soon as he left, Emperor Yuning raised the teacup and smashed it to the ground. There are many things that Emperor Yuning has already made concessions, but he didn't expect Yu Ban to make an inch. This time, it completely angered Emperor Yuning.