Chapter 40: The Struggle for Position
In the capital, at dusk, under the bloody sun, a wisp of white crossed the sky, and a red-crowned carrier pigeon was sucked by a big hand!
"Your Excellency?" Suzaku and White Tiger looked at the carrier pigeon in Killing Wind's hand and wondered.
Killing Wind was able to conclude the carrier pigeon mission without opening the letter, "Border Emergency!" ”
"In a hurry?" The two were even more puzzled, although the border pass was not very peaceful, but Wu Sangui guarded it, but it was still stable, and suddenly there was an urgent matter? What does this mean?
"Let's go. Come with me into the palace and face the saint. Killing Wind took the letter and said, taking ghostly steps.
Since the empress was frightened by the assassination and Zhu Qing was demoted, Kill Feng spent more and more time in the capital. The factory guard was handed over to Dongfang Bai and Yan Shi Niang, two town assistants, and of course, one of the four saints of Jinyi Wei who had never appeared in the capital, Xuanwu.
Killing Feng took Suzaku and White Tiger into the palace in a hurry, and met Liu Qingfeng on the way, Liu Qingfeng was in Tianfu, not only to ensure the safety of Tianfu, but also to balance the power of the Jinyi Guard on the side of the ghost fire in the palace. Because the ghost fire has never thought that his power is too big, and with Wang Chengen's support, the ghost fire can be described as calling the wind and rain in the palace. Originally, Killing Wind could restrain him, but Killing Wind didn't want to get involved in the intrigue in this palace, but concentrated on controlling his factory guards in Tianjin, he understood that as long as Wang Chengen didn't stretch his claws too long to Tianjin, Jinyiwei was still a genuine elite, or the last barrier in the capital. Therefore, only Liu Qingfeng and Ghost Fire were left in the capital to fight to the death. After all, the white tiger and the red bird are still too young.
"Lord Killing Wind and Lord Liu, where are you going in such a hurry?" In front of the city gate, Killing Wind and the others were stopped by the ghost fire. As the commander of the Jinyi Guard, he has the right and ability to do so.
"The border is urgent, and the subordinates want to enter the palace to face the saint." Although Killing Wind is not very cold to the ghost fire, he is his boss after all, so basic etiquette is still necessary.
"Border Urgency?" Onihuo asked.
"Exactly, Red-crowned Pigeon." Killing Wind explained.
In order to distinguish the priority of the letter, Jinyiwei divided the training pigeons into three, six, nine and so on, among which the red-crowned flying pigeon is the urgent flying pigeon.
"Bold, you dare to stop the pigeon of the prince!" In order to prevent information leakage or ministers from fornicating with foreign enemies, general letters must be inspected by senior generals of Jinyiwei, and in the report, in addition to the crown flying pigeon, the crown flying pigeon is the emperor's exclusive carrier pigeon, and everyone dares to stop it. However, in recent years, Wang Chengen's power has become more and more powerful, and many ministers and military officers have acquiesced that the red-crowned flying pigeon is exclusively owned by Wang Chengen's father-in-law. Therefore, the trick of killing the wind can be regarded as a superior, and he oversteps his authority. No wonder Ghost Fire laughed and scolded so much.
Anger is to blame the killing wind and not take the boss in his eyes; laughing, it is a secret that Killing Wind and others will be punished for this.
"The situation is urgent, besides, it's getting late, the flying pigeons have already returned home, I won't stop it again, I'm afraid something will be delayed." Killing Wind explained.
"Hmph, take it. And dare to quibble. Ghost Fire sneered and stretched out his hand to Killing Wind.
"This ......" Killing Wind hesitated for a moment, but still handed the letter to the ghost fire.
"Alright, you can step down." After getting the letter, Ghost Fire smiled and waved his hand.
"My lord, this letter was intercepted by Killing Wind, if the emperor asks anything later, do you know? According to the subordinates, it would be better for the adults to let us go in together. Liu Qingfeng saw that the ghost fire deliberately went straight to kill Feng and the others, and interjected.
"Okay, okay, let's go." Ghost Fire was afraid that he would not be able to justify himself, so he had to retreat and let Killing Wind and others enter the palace.
When Jin Yiwei and his entourage hurried to the emperor, there were three people around the emperor, namely the queen, the eunuch Wang Chengen and the maid Chen Yuanyuan.
Seeing that Wang Chengen was there, Ghost Huo smiled slightly and handed the letter to Wang Chengen.
After everyone said goodbye, Emperor Chongzhen was helped up by Chen Yuanyuan and Wang Chengen. In the past few days, as far as the war and rebellion, and as close as the attack on the Empress of the Inner Palace, these have exhausted the emperor who is trying to turn things around. So, it's time to rest.
"Lord Killing Wind, you're so late, what are you looking for?" Chongzhen has always been very eager to see the killing wind. Therefore, what the killing wind played, Chongzhen will not take it lightly.
"Your Majesty, the border is urgent, and Shanhaiguan has changed! The stationmaster led the people to commit treason to the enemy...... "Before the killing wind was finished, Wang Chengen hurriedly interjected," but he had been subdued by Wu Sangui, the king of loyalty and filial piety. ”
"Oh? Is there such a thing? Hearing that there was a change in Shanhaiguan, Chongzhen couldn't sit still anymore, he stood up and snatched the letter from Wang Chengen's hand.
After seeing it, he breathed a sigh of relief and smiled slightly, "Well, King Zhongxiao can really share my worries." ”
"It's not the emperor. However, this Shanhaiguan can't be left without an owner for a day, if you don't talk about the empty tariffs, this is a military fortress. Wang Chengen said a few words correctly.
"Well, of course I know, then it depends on the King of Loyalty and Filial Piety, and Ren Hu Wei is the guard of Shanhaiguan." Chongzhen said.
"Wow!" After listening to Chongzhen's words, Wang Chengen was secretly happy in his heart, Wu Sangui and Wang Chengen were originally a gang, and now this Shanhaiguan fell into the hands of Wu Sangui, isn't it his Wang Chengen's?
"Your Majesty, the ministers feel that although General Hu Wei is brave and good at fighting, he is not the best candidate." After hearing this, Killing Wind hurriedly made up.
"Oh? What does Lord Killing Wind think? Chongzhen asked.
"The emperor should know that Hu Wei's role in Guanning, if he is transferred back now, I'm afraid it will ......" Killing Feng didn't finish speaking, and was interrupted by Wang Chengen again.
"Bold, are you doubting the emperor's use of soldiers?"
"I don't dare. Chancellor just felt that there was a better candidate. It can not only guard Guanning, but also guard Shanhaiguan. "Kill the wind and worship.
"Oh? Who? Chongzhen heard that there was a plan for both, and he couldn't wait to ask.
"Green Dragon!"
As soon as Killing Wind said this, the audience was in an uproar, and Chen Yuanyuan, who was pouring tea for Chongzhen, suddenly shook his hand, and half a cup of tea was sprinkled on the desk.
"The emperor forgives the sin, the slave didn't mean it!" Chen Yuanyuan hurriedly knelt down.
"Forget it, get up." Chongzhen didn't put his mind on Chen Yuanyuan, but the queen helped Chen Yuanyuan and helped her up, after Chen Yuanyuan stood up, he unconsciously touched the jade bracelet on his arm, after so many days, I finally heard a little news about Zhu Qing. How could she not be excited?
"Bold, Qinglong is just a prisoner, how to hold an official position, you have to wait at least three or five years, and wait until he finishes his military service." The ghost fire drank the killing wind.
"Daring, when are you going to shout in front of me?" Chongzhen suddenly drank the ghost fire. With this drink, the ghost fire's legs became weak, and he quickly fell to the ground and begged for mercy. Fortunately, Wang Chengen said a few good words for him, and Chongzhen's anger disappeared slightly.
"Tell me, why the green dragon?" Chongzhen asked about the killing wind.
"Because, the person sent by the King of Loyalty and Filial Piety is Qinglong, he broke into Shanhaiguan alone, and beheaded the head of the stationmaster under the attack of the Manchurians and rebels, according to my Ming law, this alone will have the opportunity to be the guard of Shanhaiguan." Kill the wind and give a straight advice.
After Chongzhen heard this, he hesitated, originally he wanted to humiliate Qinglong, but he didn't expect him to be so capable, Chongzhen hesitated a little in front of his face and the future of Daming.
"Your Majesty, that Qinglong is the one who blocked a dart for the concubine that night?" At this time, the queen stood up with the support of Chen Yuanyuan and walked to Chongzhen's side.
"Exactly." Chongzhen nodded.
"The emperor doesn't know, if it weren't for Qinglong that night, the concubines would probably ......," the queen said, covering her nose and crying, remembering the night of the assassination, everyone had palpitations.
"The queen doesn't need to say it, I know what to do." Chongzhen helped the weak queen to sit down.
After that, Chongzhen turned around and said righteously, "The ministers listen to the order. Killing Feng and the others knelt down one after another.
"I ordered Jinyi Wei Qinglong to serve as the guard of Shanhaiguan. At noon tomorrow, the two White Tiger Suzaku will select 1,000 elite soldiers at the noon gate and send them to Shanhaiguan to hand over to Qinglong! Chongzhen righteous words.
"Thank you, Lord Longne!" Killing Wind led the White Tiger Suzaku and others to thank him. Wang Chengen and Ghost Fire were lying on the ground, their hearts were really angry, but they didn't dare to make a sound. Hearing that his disciple could take on such a heavy responsibility, Killing Wind showed a long-lost smile.
Look at the stage again, Chen Yuanyuan wrapped the jade bracelet tightly, and his face was full of a smile of relief.