Chapter 55: The Farce Fulfills

"Where is this now?" In the carriage moving slowly, a corner of the golden curtain peeked out, and a white, but slightly shriveled hand stretched out. Pen "Fun" Pavilion www.biquge.info

"Back to Your Majesty, now it's time for Wei Hui..."An accompanying official next to the carriage replied in a low voice, "This is the place where the Great War of Muye took place in the past, it was here that Ji Fa defeated the King of Xu, and finally established the Great Zhou, I heard that this is also the hometown of Jiang Taigong, maybe Your Majesty can meet a sage here, this is a great auspicious omen..."

"Hmm... It's a good omen..."Although Zhu Houxi's voice was low, it was very powerful, "Although winter has just passed in the north now, I look at this place, the sky is clear, and the spring is bright, and it seems that auspicious weather will come." ”

However, it is said that Zhu Houxi is becoming more and more obsessed with the things of cultivation, and in addition to alchemy and cultivation on weekdays, he also learns from some Taoist priests to observe what astronomical signs, although he has a good appearance, but as an emperor, it can't help but make people feel a little ridiculous. However, when the ministers heard this, they could not do anything disrespectful, and could only shout the wisdom of the saints.

"But I don't know when this will reach Chengtian, I'm a little anxious..."Zhu Houxi sighed lightly, and the bright light from the curtain disappeared.

However, he said that Zhu Houxi's trip was to Anlu Prefecture to meet Xianling. Because Zhu Houxi had successfully crowned his biological father with the title of "Ming Ruizong" and invited him into the Taimiao, it became the last necessary "process" to lead the ministers to the Chengtian Mausoleum to worship his biological father.

"The emperor doesn't have to be anxious, Wei Hui's scenery is not bad, and it has a different taste compared to the Jingshi, Your Majesty can watch it..."

"Hmm... It's a good view," replied in a low voice, and the curtain was lifted again.

However, just when Zhu Houxi was comfortable and lingered on the scene, suddenly a whirlwind came from the northwest, blowing the knots in front of the car, all coiling around the poles, the sand flying stones, the horses roared hoarsely, and the officials who escorted the car were frightened for a while.

"Escort, escort..."The eunuch next to the royal driver shouted loudly, but he was also so frightened that he retreated again and again.

"What's going on?" Peng Yue, who was taking a nap in the carriage, was also woken up by this movement, so he lifted the curtain on the carriage and anxiously asked a low-level military attache who was riding on a horse next to him.

"Master Peng, there seems to have been a strong wind just now, but this movement is really stronger..." This military attache was also quite embarrassed by the blow just now, but now that the wind has stopped, his hat has been blown crooked, and he is still brushing the soil on his body while talking.

"Oh... I see..."Peng Yue didn't seem to wake up yet, and when he heard the military attachΓ©'s answer, he saw that the wind outside had stopped, so he leaned back to his seat carelessly.

"That's not right!" Peng Yue seemed to have thought of something, and suddenly opened the curtain, which startled the military attache next to him, "How is the emperor now?" ”

"Oh, just now, I was shocked, and the emperor has summoned Zhongwen Zhenren to question..."

"It turned out to be true, I thought it was a joke!" Peng Yue muttered quietly as he hurriedly got out of the carriage and ran in the direction of the royal car, "It seems that everything that should happen will happen, and it is another good opportunity, we must seize it!" ”

But when Peng Yue ran to Zhu Houxi, he found that there was already a circle of people, and Tao Zhongwen was kneeling in front of Zhu Houxi to answer.

But it is said that this Tao Zhongwen is a scholar, when he was young, he loved the magic of immortals, and later got the appreciation and recommendation of Zhu Houxi's most trusted Taoist priest Shao Yuanjie, and after Shao Yuanjie's death, he became another trusted Taoist priest in front of Zhu Houxi.

"Zhongwen Zhenren, this wind is very weird, do you know what the omen is?" said that Zhu Houxi has always been superstitious about Fangshi, but now that he encounters this incident, his attitude and tone have become more and more respectful.

"Back to Your Majesty, the minister has calculated that there will be a fire tonight." Tao Zhongwen knelt on the ground and replied solemnly.

"Oh? There is a fire, and it should be burned. But said that Zhu Houxi didn't think about it, and when he heard Tao Zhongwen say that there was a fire, he hurriedly believed it and discussed how to eliminate the problem of prevention.

I saw that at this time, Tao Zhongwen was holding his breath, his fingers seemed to be pinching something, and he suddenly raised his head, "Your Majesty, this time it can be said that it is impossible to escape." It is not of any use to you, and the way is hasty, and it is not time to set up an altar for a while. ”

"It's... How good is that? When Zhu Houxi heard that it was difficult to escape, he was so frightened that he couldn't speak.

"Your Majesty doesn't need to worry, the Holy Driver should have a savior, and it doesn't matter, but please obey Your Majesty's orders and protect carefully." Tao Zhongwen seemed to be quite sure, and he answered unhurriedly.

"In this case, then do what Zhong Wen Immortal said..."So Zhu Houxi hurriedly passed the word, ordering Hu Cong and others tonight to turn off the lights and go to bed early, and ordered the officials on duty to patrol separately and not to be lazy.

When Peng Yue heard this, he knew that he was late, so he retreated with the ministers. But I was very surprised in my heart, I didn't expect that a small story that I saw by chance from the history of the wild has now become a real thing, which is really incredible. It seems that if this is the case, what is recorded in the official history is not necessarily true, but what is recorded in the wild history is not necessarily false.

But thinking about it, although he was late and didn't predict the fire to Zhu Houxi like Tao Zhongwen, he was also relieved. After all, he is a minister, not a Taoist priest, if he fools around like Tao Zhongwen, Zhu Houxi may not believe it. Second, if the fire doesn't happen, I'm afraid that I can't steal a handful of rice, so just let him go.

"That's right! In fact, there is one more important thing, if this thing is done well, I am afraid it is better than predicting the fire to Zhu Houxi! When Peng Yue thought of this, he suddenly felt a burst of joy in his heart, and hurriedly ran towards the other line.

"Lord Lu... Lord Lu, I have something to tell you..."Peng Yue also ran fast, and almost startled his horse when he arrived in front of Lu Bing.

"Lord Peng..."Lu Bing smiled and saluted, "I wonder why Lord Peng is so flustered?" ”

But he said that Lu Bing was the highest official of the Jinyi Weinan Town. This person has a deep relationship with Zhu Houxi, his father Lu Song is the personal guard of Zhu Houxi's biological father Xingxian Wang, and his mother is Zhu Houxi's nurse, so Lu Bing grew up with Zhu Houyu since he was a child, and the relationship is naturally very close. In the eighth year of Jiajing, Lu Bing participated in the martial arts examination again, won the first place in one fell swoop, and was awarded the deputy thousand households of Jinyi Wei. Because Lu Bing was loyal to his duties, rigorous in his work, and had a close relationship with Zhu Houxi, he rose all the way, and soon became the supreme chief of Jinyi Weinan Town.

Moreover, Lu Bing has a high level of ethics, although he also likes to extort some money on weekdays, but he is generally aimed at some unscrupulous big families, and he also helps some low-level officials with difficult family backgrounds on weekdays, and rarely creates unjust prisons in Nanzhen Fusi, so this person has a good reputation among civil officials.

"Lord Lu, I have a big deal to give you..."Peng Yue stood there and saluted back, and said with a smile.

"Oh? Big deal? Lu Bing laughed and dismounted, "I don't know what kind of big deal Master Peng is talking about?" ”

"Just now Zhongwen Zhenren predicted that there would be a fire tonight, but I don't know if Lord Lu heard it?" Peng Yue walked closer to Lu Bing as he spoke.

"It turns out that this is the case..."Lu Bing's smile was a little disdainful, "I have already ordered the emperor, and I will definitely step up the inspection tonight, as for the fire, hehe... May Heaven manifest the spirit and bless the saints without damage. ”

Peng Yue naturally heard the semantics of Lu Bing's words, and felt Lu Bing's doubts about this matter. Indeed, just with such a gust of wind, and then a few words of Tao Zhongwen flickering, it makes people believe in the authenticity of the matter, and it is estimated that except for Zhu Houxi, who is deeply involved in cultivation, others will definitely not be able to do this kind of thing.

"Lord Lu, this kind of thing... I'd rather believe it than believe it..."Peng Yue's words were a little mysterious, and he was like that Taoist Tao Zhongwen, "Even if Zhongwen Zhenren can't say it accurately, it will be him who will be punished at that time, and you, just one less Jingjue, but... If what Zhongwen Zhenren said is true, and the emperor's savior in his mouth is you... Gee... If nothing else, I'm afraid that the North Town Fusi will definitely belong to you..."

"What Master Peng said is reasonable, I'd rather believe it than believe it..."Lu Bing frowned and nodded, as if he understood something, "It seems that I really have to take care of my subordinates tonight to guard against fires..."

"Yes, the emperor's safety is the most important, but there is one more point... Didn't Zhongwen Zhenren say that it was difficult to escape this time, but there will be a savior in the life of the saint, so..."Peng Yue patted Lu Bing's shoulder, showing an intimate attitude, "You sacrifice your sleeping time tonight, stay outside the emperor's bedroom, and take precautions... Unexpected circumstances, this is the big deal I gave you..."

"This is not for Master Peng to say, I will naturally honestly stay outside the emperor's bedroom, although Tao Zhongwen... Hey... After all, the emperor's safety is the most important, even if there is a possibility, I will naturally mention twelve points of caution..."Lu Bing said this, straightened his body, and bowed to Peng Yue, "Master Peng, I want to thank you a lot this time, if this time... I'll be visiting you another day..."

"Lord Lu is serious..."Peng Yue replied with a smile, "They are all serving in front of the emperor, and naturally they are all looking forward to the emperor's good... And I also know very well that Lord Lu is a person on weekdays, this kind of credit... Naturally, you can't let someone else take it..."

"Yes, yes... What Master Peng is talking about is... Lu is really grateful to Master Peng here..."Lu Bing said, and Peng Yue looked at each other and smiled, it can really be described as "each with a ghost".

In fact, Peng Yue also considered saving the emperor by himself, but he didn't sleep in the middle of the night, ran to the gate of the palace and wandered, if it was really on fire, maybe he would be arrested as arsonist, I am afraid that there will be two mouths that are not clear at that time, and it is estimated that the fire has not yet ignited, and he was "invited" back by the group of patrolling soldiers. Besides, he doesn't know much kung fu, and he doesn't have Lu Bing's skills, maybe if he rushes in to save people, it is estimated that he and Zhu Houxi will be buried in the fire together.

Thinking about it, it is better to give this opportunity to Lu Bing, after all, it was Zhu Houxi who was rescued by Lu Bing in history, just now Lu Bing also said that he would definitely stay outside the palace gate honestly, maybe he didn't say it, it was Lu Bing who rushed in to save people, it was better to take this opportunity to sell Lu Bing a favor and make friends with Lu Bing. If Lu Bing can really be rewarded and promoted this time, he will also be "convenient" in the future, thinking of all this, Peng Yue finally went back to sleep happily.

However, it was said that as soon as it was dark, everyone became nervous, and the soldiers patrolling outside were on alert early, and Zhu Houxi also blew out the lights and candles and went to bed early.

Peng Yue also listened to the order this night, blew out the forehead lamp and candle early, and didn't dare to make a little open fire in the house, but he couldn't sleep on the couch, and wanted to go out to see, but looking at the tense and serious situation tonight, it was not a matter of obeying the guards, and going out sneakily casually would inevitably make people suspicious, so it was better to lie here honestly. But in the middle of the night, there was still no movement at all, Peng Yue was really dazed here, and he was about to fall asleep.

"It seems that Tao Zhongwen is, and he will inevitably be punished tomorrow morning... But Lu Bingna... Alas..."Peng Yue was confused, countless thoughts poured into his mind, and slowly dissipated, "I seem to have seen Ling'er... Sister Ling'er, wait until I meet you in my dreams..."

"Fight the fire, hurry up and put out the fire..."The noisy voice woke up Peng Yue in his sleep instantly.

"What's wrong?" Peng Yue got up from the bed with a bone, only to see that it was bright outside, but it turned out to be a fire, "It's really on fire!" Peng Yue hurriedly put on his clothes and rushed outside.

At this time, there was already a mess outside, the fire was raging, and everyone was in a hurry when they encountered a fire, and they just fled for their lives. In addition, the fire burned in from the outside, and it was as if all the gates were blocked, and it was impossible to pass through at all. Many people were burned to the brows, and some even fainted from the smoke, but there was no one to help them.

And Zhu Houxi's side of the fire is even bigger, just get up and see the red light on his face, it can be described as frightened, many people rushed over to rescue, but the fire was too big, a few rushed in were surrounded by the fire circle, unable to advance or retreat, scared to cry dad and mother, most of them were trapped outside, watching how the emperor became a "roast suckling pig". After all, this is a major matter of life, no one dares to be sloppy, although he knows that rushing in to save Zhu Houxi will be glorious and rich, but looking at this situation, not only can he not save it, but his own life must also be taken in, and that little bereavement is estimated to be given to his wife and children, so they are all hesitating outside.

When Zhu Houyu was desperate, he saw a person rushing in with a wet cloth, and before he could perform the courtesy of the monarch and ministers, he carried Zhu Houyu out and walked outside the palace. Zhu Houxi looked up at this time, and realized that it was Lu Bing, the commander of the Jinyi Guard.

"If it weren't for Aiqing to save me this time, I'm afraid I would have been buried in the fire. Zhongwen Zhenren said that there was a fire, and said that there was a savior in my life, if it was true, it turned out that my savior was Aiqing..."Zhu Houxi was also excited at this time, and suddenly held Lu Bing's hand, and even his voice trembled a little.

"Your Majesty has nothing to do, the minister is relieved..."Lu Bing knelt on the ground and saluted, "The minister has always been worried that something is wrong with His Majesty, so he has been waiting outside the palace gate and has not dared to rest for a moment." After seeing the fire, he wanted to rush in, but the fire was too big and the doors were sealed. Fortunately, the minister prepared a basin of water, but it was still too late to save the car, which frightened His Majesty, please forgive Your Majesty! ”

"What a crime Aiqing has, on the contrary, I want to reward you greatly this time!" Zhu Houxi can be said to have escaped death at this time, and his mood is also relaxed, "In this way, in the future, this Beizhen Fusi will also be under your control, and this brocade guard will be in charge of you!" ”

"Your Majesty... Your Majesty is alright? Before Lu Bing could thank him, Tao Zhongwen rushed to the ground.

"It's okay, fortunately, Lu Qing protects me..."Zhu Houxi spoke, but saw that Tao Zhongwen's hair was scorched in a large piece, and even half of his eyebrows were burned, he couldn't help but want to laugh a little, "Why did Zhongwen Zhenren also suffer from this disaster?" ”

"Oh..."Tao Zhongwen couldn't help blushing a little when he saw Zhu Houxi staring at his beard, but he was clever in his heart, and suddenly thought of a word to deal with it, "Your Majesty's order should be a small disaster, so the minister prayed silently just now and replaced him with his body, so he moved a little panic to the minister's body." Your Majesty is safe, why should the minister regret this beard? ”

To say that Tao Zhongwen's sycophant is indeed in place, but the credibility is low, but Tao Zhongwen's words during the day are all fulfilled, so that Zhu Houxi does not dare not believe it, and after listening to Tao Zhongwen's touching words, he can't help but be happy, "This time I am fortunate that Zhongwen Zhenren is an omen, otherwise it will be a big disaster, so Zhongwen Zhenren is specially awarded as the Shenxiao Baoguo Missionary Master, given the edict seal, and is specially allowed to bring his family members and take office with the official."

"Thank you, Your Majesty!" Tao Zhongwen and Lu Bing shouted in unison.

is a farce, the two of them gain power, but the most important thing is Zhu Houxi's mood change: It seems that the heavenly Taoist priest really has a great mystery, this hit mathematics and physics, and it needs to be understood!