Beiming Babu City, here is Duan Lang's last stop to enter Xianglu City. The Babu grassland is fertile and the horses are strong, and it is also the fief of the Shecha tribe, a large tribe of the Northern Ming Dynasty. Babu City is not very far from the national capital Xianglu City, and according to the slow marching speed of the imperial honor guard, it can be reached in two days. But if you hurry up, you can get there overnight.

The night was quiet, Duan Lang and Tangtai Mingyue did not fall asleep, but accompanied by Gu Fan Xiangtian and others, they came to the vast Babu grassland. In the moonlight, the bright moon is like a fairy emitting a halo.

Breathing in the fragrance of the grassland, Tantai Mingyue sighed with emotion, "Lang, back then, I fantasized that one day I could gallop freely on the grassland with my beloved Lang Jun, and live that unfettered life of riding horses and hunting. Now that I think about it, it's just a luxury. There is no real paradise in the world. Both princesses and commoners live under different rules. It's just that the princess doesn't know the heavy life of the common people, and the common people don't understand the pain of the princess's loneliness. ”

Duan Lang looked up at the bright moon and said with a heroic smile, "As long as you want, you can gallop wherever the moonlight shines." No one but yourself can bind you. Whether it is the Great Calendar Kingdom or the Beiming Grassland, you can come if you want, and you don't have to worry about so many rules. ”

Tantai Mingyue also laughed heartily a few times, "What, do you still have the intention of devouring Beiming?" ”

Duan Lang looked at Lantai Mingyue, the smile on his face gradually faded, Tantai Mingyue was stunned, and asked strangely, "What, what's on your mind?" ”

Duan Lang shook his head and said with emotion, "In the past ten days, everywhere I have been greeted by each other. I have tasted the delicious delicacies that I have never eaten in my life. It can be said that in the past ten days, I, Duan Lang, have truly enjoyed what is the life of an emperor. But I think that if this continues, people will become addicted and lose their fighting spirit, and even forget a lot of things, including hatred and commitment. No wonder I listened to the old man, after many heroes became emperors in the past, most of them laughed at the past and were praised by later generations. Now it seems that it is not a smile at all, but the enjoyment of the emperor that makes them tired of that kind of killing life. ”

Lantai Mingyue looked at Duan Lang, shook her head and said, "Not really, there are indeed many saints who are magnanimous and have done this. But they did not slack off, but made their country prosperous and strong, even if they did not intend to open up their territory, they would never allow others to invade our land. I hope that my husband can also become such a saint. ”

"I can't do the king of saints, but if anyone dares to offend my land, I will kill them. Yue'er, when I go back, I am going to stay in the training camp in the capital city. The life of an emperor is indeed not for me, I am afraid that if it continues, not only me, but also Zhou Long, they will be content to enjoy it and forget their responsibilities. ”

Tantai Mingyue looked at the eighteen guards around her, and said softly, "These days, no matter how late you sleep every day, you still adhere to the tradition of the capital city to practice the next morning, to be honest, I am very happy that my husband can be as always." Lang, along the way, many tribes have sworn allegiance to the eldest brother, and with his prestige in the army, presumably the father has no other choice. My eldest brother has saved my life, and if I can help, I feel a little less sorry in my heart. When I return to the Great Calendar Kingdom, I will also follow my husband to the training camp in the capital city. Don't forget that I am the army division of the soldiers and horses of the Great Calendar Kingdom, and only by personally mastering the soldiers and horses in my hands can I make better use of them. ”

Duan Lang nodded, "I'm afraid that after we go back, we will have another war of words with that guy from Jianshan." Fortunately, Ah Zhu and the others have already gone to pursue the remnants of Liu Shuguang, as long as they can send the silver two to the middle capital, it is estimated that Jianshan can bother me a little. ”

Yutai Mingyue said with a smile, "I'm afraid that in a few years, the Great Calendar Kingdom has forgotten that there is such a Jishan Emperor, and people will only remember the prince's palm prints in the court." ”

"That's right, Lao Tzu simply gave up the emperor's position to Jianshan, and let's travel around the world."

Lantai Mingyue looked at Duan Lang with love in her eyes, as an iron-blooded general who galloped on the battlefield, she could not be addicted to the emperor's desire for power, this was the real king in her mind. She was originally worried that Duan Lang would be controlled by this kind of land king pleasure, but now it seems that all worries are superfluous, at least Duan Lang still maintains the true character of a general. Although the Great Calendar Kingdom was established, the world was not yet stable. There are Lu Munan in the west and Ying Shoushan, all of whom are calculating and intelligent, and once they are resting and recuperating, they will definitely make a comeback.

A powerful Great Calendar Kingdom will touch the interests of all parties, and even say that they will form an alliance to fight against Duan Lang's army for their own survival. And the only one who can truly form an alliance with the Great Calendar Kingdom is Beiming, so Tangtai Mingyue will do everything to let the eldest brother take charge of Beiming in the future.

At this moment, the capital of the Northern Ming Kingdom is Xianglucheng, but it is not as quiet and peaceful as the Babu grassland. In the palace, the heads of the royal family and clans in the national capital gathered in the Affinity Hall. This is the place where the relatives of the emperor gather for discussions, and they are convened every three years during the peacetime season to distribute the benefits of the various branches of the imperial family. But tonight, except for the clan leaders who were out of town, the royal relatives in Xianglu City were all urgently summoned. And the convener was not Yutai Hongshi, it was the old prince Yutai Cang who used the Zongren order.

The emperor died, and the old prince did not dare to hide it from the royal family. As the Grand Elder of the Imperial Family, their choice is very important in the absence of a posthumous edict. What's more, one of the two princes was outside and the other was staying, and they didn't know the news of the emperor's death. In this way, the royal family is more convenient to control and choose.

After announcing the news of Hongshi's death, he found that the heads of the clan's various clans did not show much sadness. More, on the contrary, he showed nervousness and worry. Taicang sighed secretly, since ancient times, the royal family has been ruthless, and fathers, sons and brothers can even meet each other with swords, let alone tribal relatives.

The old prince arched his hand, "Ladies and gentlemen, His Majesty Hongshi has unfortunately returned to the blue sky, which is a huge loss for my Beiming." For the sake of the future stability of my Beiming, this king decided to temporarily close the news and wait for the arrival of Morry to announce the matter. In any case, in recent years, Mo Li has led his troops to fight against the Moro Waikou, and has won the support of the people in various parts of the grassland. As for who can take over the throne, this king must have a bowl of water. If it is announced now, this is very unfair to Morley, and our clan relatives must give him a chance. What's more, although His Majesty Hongshi did not make an edict, he also had the intention of passing on the throne. Ladies and gentlemen, I wonder what you think? ”

The heads of the various clans have small calculations in their hearts. It's no wonder that in the past two days, the tassels have given big gifts, it turns out that he has long known that Hongshi is going to finish. Since the tassel was promised, these people had to do something.

Northern Xinjiang Hou Yutai Luolie stood up, this person is the brother of the former emperor, and he is a cousin of Tangtai Hongshi. When the Mori Mother Clan was purged, his contribution was not small. Standing in his own interests, he did not want Morley to take over.

"Fourth uncle, I don't think it's appropriate. The inheritance of the country cannot be without a king for a day, even if the emperor dies, at least the choice of the regent must be chosen. What's more, Ben Hou heard that Tantai Mori was seriously injured in Great Xia and had become a waste. According to the ancestral system, the wasted cannot enjoy the grace of heaven and earth. Fourth uncle, such a big event, I hope to inform the world as soon as possible. ”

Prince Shu Yutai Hongguang also stood up, he was the younger brother of Tangtai Hongshi, and the weight of his words was quite important.

"Uncle, what Luo Lie said is right, how can such a big thing be banned. Besides, the tassel child has been in the crown prince for many years, although he has no great merit, he has no great fault. Wouldn't it be better for him to support the spirit? Could it be that the uncle, do you want to see the two brothers quarrel in the temple after Morri's return? This king knows that Mo Li's prestige has been good in recent years, but after all, he is the son of a concubine, and he is seriously injured and is not suitable to be a king. ”

Yutai Luolie hurriedly said, "What Prince Shu said is reasonable, even if Mo Li is meritorious, it is not suitable to be a king." Besides, after Tassel takes over safely, he will also remember his brother's merits, and reward him as a free marquis. Even if the tassel is unwilling, isn't there still our clan relatives. When the time comes, everyone will propose it, and it will be considered as heavy as a mountain for Morion. ”

The old prince was frowning, and most of the clan relatives were supportive of the tassels, so it was difficult for him to refute. But the old prince knows that the Beiming Dynasty needs Mingjun, and there is still Duan Lang's support from Lantai Moli. If you really give up on Shantai Morli, it is tantamount to cutting off your own arm. In the event of an attack by Moro in the future, who else will be able to turn the tide against the foreign invaders. As a great elder of the clan, he did not dare to be careless in the face of the major decision to take over the great responsibility. He knew that one carelessness was likely to put the entire Beiming in trouble or even decline.

Outside the Affinity Palace, Hozath was also inquiring for news. He can't participate in this kind of clan discussion, but Hozath has a special identity, and the palace people in charge of serving him constantly pass on the news inside. Knowing that most of the clan relatives supported the tassels, Khozath's heartstrings also tightened.

Yutai Hongshi died suddenly, and there are many suspicions about his death, and Hozasi suspects that it was done by the clan forces. Only these deep-rooted relatives of the emperor and the country have the ability to cooperate with the outside to do things. But without conclusive evidence, Khozath did not dare to point fingers at anyone. Because of these royal relatives, he can't afford to offend any of them. Don't look at the old homes to enjoy the royal offerings, after all, they are all outsiders. Their duty was to be loyal to the royal family and to protect the royal family, not to participate in government affairs. Now that Tai Hongshi is dead, the old people's home has lost its biggest support. So there are some things that Khozath can only do in secret.

In the Prince's Mansion in Xianglu City, the tassel was woken up by his relatives in his sleep. The tassel of Tantai, who was originally a little angry, suddenly lifted his spirits when he heard that it was Ronggu's late-night visit. Don't look at the tassel of Tantai and indulge in flowers, but he is not a fool. At such a critical moment, Ronggu visited late at night, and Tassel knew that something important must have happened.

In the hall, the tassels shielded all the people who were close to him, and Rong Gu said cautiously, "Your Royal Highness the Prince, something big may have happened in the palace." ”

Yutai Tassel was stunned for a moment, and quickly asked, "What's the big deal?" ”

"Your Majesty, he~ may have died." Rong Gu glanced at the tassel worriedly.

"What!" The tassel of the platform jumped up as if someone had pierced its tail.

Rong Gu hurriedly explained, "Tonight, all the clansmen in the city have gathered in the palace, and His Majesty's palace has been sealed by the guards, and even the guards of the school mansion can't get close. Before I left the palace, the Affinity Hall was opened, and if there was no major event in the palace, the old prince would never summon his clan relatives to enter the Affinity Hall late at night. Your Royal Highness the Prince, it's time for you to do something. ”

"You~ Do you have any definite news?" There was not the slightest sadness on the face of the tassel, and only nervousness and panic were expressed.

"Your Highness, I, Rong Gu, have been in the palace for so many years, and I still have this bit of eyesight. At present, there is no foreign invasion in the country, and there are no natural disasters, except for a major event in His Majesty, it is impossible to gather clan relatives late at night. On the other hand, if His Majesty is still alive, he will at least be summoned to enter the palace. However, the remarks on the palace gate show that it was summoned by the old prince Taicang with the order of the sect. As the crown prince, you should know that the Zongren Order can only be used for major matters. Therefore, Your Majesty should be ~ dead. ”

Yutai Tassel's body trembled, "Zongren Order? That's right, if you move the order of the sect and don't have the holy decree with it, this is suspected of seizing power. The old prince has no intention of seizing power, which can only show that ~ the father and the emperor cannot make an order. ”

Yutai Tassel's eyes were cold, and then he said, "Rong Gu, what should His Highness do now?" ”

"Go to the palace to say goodbye, once you are rejected, then go to the Affinity Palace, and you will know everything when you get there."

"But what should I say if my father is alive?" Tassel asked timidly.

Rong Guxin said that it was really a useless thing, "Your Highness, father and son, you can say that you miss it very much, and you are here to greet you." Even if His Majesty is angry, he will not punish His Highness. In case Your Majesty is no longer there, the country cannot be without a king for a day, and the responsibility of supporting the soul must be you, Your Highness. While the platform has not yet returned, let's settle the big things first. I suspect that the old prince deliberately concealed the news and waited for His Royal Highness Morry to return. ”

The tassel was pale, and there was no pain in his eyes to see the loss of his father. After hesitating for a moment, the tassel asked, "Then if the old prince insists on waiting for Mo Li to return, I can't?" ”

Rong Gu was ruthless in his heart and said, "As long as Your Highness can know the exact news of Your Majesty, I, Rong Gu, will immediately gather all the guards of the school mansion and obey Your Highness's orders." Although Mo Lianhai controls the guards, His Majesty does not have many guards after all, and when the time comes, the entire palace will be controlled by His Highness, and those clan relatives will not be allowed to obey His Highness's wishes. As long as the clan order is issued, the responsibility of His Royal Highness to help the soul is set, and no matter how many soldiers and horses in the world can change it. Taking advantage of Morri's lack of return, His Highness must take the lead in taking the lead. ”

The tassel was slightly stunned, and after pondering for a moment, his eyes suddenly turned cold, "Okay, Your Highness will enter the palace." If his father dies, His Royal Highness will not only control the palace, but also the entire Xianglu City. Someone came, and the steward of Zhao came to see me. ”

The tassel summoned the chief steward of the prince's mansion and ordered him to go to the city defense camp with the arrows given by the imperial order. Once he gets accurate information in the palace, he will send someone to inform Steward Zhao and ask the city defense camp to close the city gate and wait for his order.

In the Prince's Mansion, a luxury car drove out, accompanied by fifty relatives wearing battle armor. Rong Gu returned to the palace one step ahead of schedule, and he had to make all emergency arrangements. Tonight, the school office must take control of the entire palace.

Just as the palace guards were hurriedly assembled, an old man rode a famous horse in the palace and galloped quickly towards the Babu grassland. He had to rush to the city of Babu before dawn, and perhaps around noon tomorrow, the eldest prince would be able to return to Xianglu City. As long as the eldest prince is in the national capital, he will not lose his qualification to seize the throne. Otherwise, the matter of supporting the soul must be, unless Tangtai Moli dares to detain the entire clan, otherwise he can only bow down as a courtier, regardless of his great ability.