The Emperor of the Apocalypse looked at the Song brothers, smiled lightly, and said, "Two, the wine and food are ready, the younger brother respects the two of you a glass!" It's really an honor to meet two high-quality people today, and you're welcome! As he spoke, he drank the wine from his glass, and the smile on his face deepened.

Song Yingxing and the two glanced at each other, and after thanking the Emperor of the Apocalypse, they began to eat and drink. As the so-called dedication to nothing is diligent, either treachery or theft, they are still wary of the Emperor of the Apocalypse.

"Actually, I invited the two of them, first, to get to know the two of them, and secondly, the younger brother wanted to know what happened at the entrance of the official department just now, why did the two quarrel with the little officials? I wonder if the two of you can tell each other? The Emperor of the Apocalypse put down the wine glass in his hand and said with a smile.

Song Yingxing's eldest brother, Song Yingsheng, is more flexible than his younger brother, and at this time, he has already expected in his heart that the richly dressed white son opposite must be the son of which family. Although the officials of the Ministry of Officials are not in the stream, after all, they are the officials who are in charge of the official hats of the officials in the world, and they are just small officials in the eyes of the other party.

Since it is expected that the identity of the other party is either rich or expensive, and looking for his brother is just curiosity, Song Yingsheng's psychology is not so cautious. As for whether the other party wants to find trouble with the ministry, Song Yingsheng can't manage it so much, he has suffered a lot of anger in the ministry, and it would be best if he could get angry.

After making up his mind, Song Yingsheng first shook his head with a wry smile, drank the wine in the wine glass, thought for a long time, and made a full appearance.

The Emperor of the Apocalypse on the side was not in a hurry, and looked at Song Yingsheng with great interest, Song Yingxing's name was naturally thunderous, but Song Yingsheng, the Emperor of the Apocalypse, did not understand. However, at this time, seeing Song Yinglong acting like this, he was immediately very interested, and it seems that this Song Yingsheng is also an interesting person.

It seemed that it was almost over, and Song Yingsheng slowly spoke: "This matter is a long story, our two brothers are Fengxinren, and they have been studying in a private school opened by their uncle since they were children, and our uncle is a jinshi in Longqing for three years. Our Song family can also be regarded as a poetry and book heirloom in the local area. Generations of eunuchs. ”

Seeing Song Yingsheng's proud look, the Emperor of the Apocalypse hurriedly complimented him, but in fact, the Emperor of the Apocalypse was not interested in any of this, nor was he interested in what happened in front of the official department. The Emperor of the Apocalypse was only interested in Song Yingxing, but the contact still had to go through the process, so he could only helplessly listen to Song Yingsheng tell everything about it.

It turned out that in the forty-third year of Wanli, Song Yingxing and his brother Yingsheng went to Nanchang, the provincial capital, to participate in the Yimao Branch Township Examination. Among the more than 10,000 candidates, 29-year-old Song Yingxing won the third place in the province. Song Yinglong ranked sixth. Only their brothers were among the Fengxin brothers, so they were called "Fengxin Ersong", and they were in the limelight for a while.

Encouraged by the success of the township examination, the Song brothers went to Beijing in the autumn of that year to take the Bingchen branch examination the following year, but they were defeated by Sun Shan. They decided to try again next time, and in order to prepare for the exam, Song Yingsheng, Song Yingxing and others went to the ancient Bailudong Academy in Jiujiang Prefecture, Jiangxi Province to study. The forty-seventh year of Wanli (1619) was the last year of the Shenzong reign. Brother Song Yingxing and other candidates in Jiangxi met with the Beijing Division, but the two brothers still did not reach the first place.

However, the two brothers are still dead, in the second year of the apocalypse, the two brothers once again came to the capital for reference, but I don't know if it is the will of heaven to make people, and the two brothers once again fell to Sun Shan. Originally, the two brothers wanted to study in the capital, and they came back when the apocalypse was five years old.

It's just that time has passed. The two brothers' hearts for the imperial examination gradually faded, and they got older, and suddenly wanted to do something in the local area. So the two brothers came to the ministry and asked the ministry to release the two as officials.

However, although the two brothers are lifting people, this lifting person is really not enough to see in the ministry, and they haven't even seen the head of the ministry. When I first met the little official, he was very enthusiastic, but he vaguely expressed his desire to ask for a bribe. When the two brothers were in Beijing, how could they have so much money to bribe the officials? The second time at the time of coming. The little official suddenly sneered, and this was the scene just now.

Drinking the wine in the wine glass in one gulp, Song Yingsheng sighed helplessly, his face was full of loneliness, and said: "Things have reached this point, our brothers have no way to serve the country, and they are ready to go back to their hometown." Maybe we will come back next time. The eldest husband still has to make contributions to the country. ”

Emperor Apocalypse frowned suddenly, although the Emperor of the Apocalypse was very happy to get Song Yingxing, but he heard the experience of the two brothers. Immediately, his face was filled with anger.

"The two brothers, today and the two of them hit it off at first sight, and the younger brother was very happy in his heart. The younger brother still has some ways in the capital, why don't the two of them be in Panheng in the capital for a few days, and let the younger brother dredge it up on their behalf? "The Emperor of the Apocalypse will not let these two people go anyway, if a talent like Song Yingxing gives up, it will be a real pity.

Song Yingxing and Song Yingsheng glanced at each other, their faces were full of caution, if what happened just now can be described as curious, why is this now? You must know that the two of you have nothing to do with this young son, and you will talk about it for the first time, what does the other party want?

The Emperor of the Apocalypse also felt that he seemed to be too anxious, although he knew that the other party was suspicious, but there was no change in the Emperor of the Apocalypse's face. Although there is an indifferent smile on his face, his heart is constantly turning, how to take these two people away?

looked around, I can't reveal my identity here, do you really want to arrest these two people?

"Brother Bai Xian, our two brothers have understood your kindness, but if you don't have merit, we won't trouble Brother Xian! Today, my brothers are grateful, and they will leave! Song Yingsheng made up his mind, no matter what the other party's intentions were, the interaction with the Emperor of the Apocalypse ended here.

As long as they walk out from here, the two brothers will pack up their things and go home, there are many rights and wrongs in the capital, and it is better to go back. If you come again, it will be the fifth year of the Apocalypse, and it is better to leave now.

Glancing at Wang Chengen beside him, the Emperor of the Apocalypse gave him a look, sat upright in the chair and did not move. smiled and said to the two people: "Two, today's thing is that the younger brother is abrupt, but you really don't think about it?" ”

"It's useless, it's hard to sleep! Thank you for your hospitality, and I take my leave! After speaking, Song Yingsheng stood up, turned around and walked outside. Song Yingxing on the side naturally looked at the eldest brother with the horse, but in fact, he also felt a little strange in his heart, so he walked out without delay.

Sitting there without moving, the Emperor of the Apocalypse smiled and played with the wine glass in his hand, but Wang Chengen on the side understood it, and two people followed with one look.

Stand up gently. The Emperor of the Apocalypse put down the wine glass in his hand and said, "There are no hundred people today, let's go back to the palace!" ”

"Childe, what about those two people?" Wang Chengen naturally saw that the Emperor of the Apocalypse was the two people who valued them, just like Lu Xiangsheng and Wen Zhengmeng everywhere.

After a slight pause, the Emperor of the Apocalypse smiled and said, "Send these two people to the firearms factory." There's a courtyard there, the same one where I store my books. ”

"Yes, Your Majesty!" Although Wang Chengen was shocked in his heart, he didn't dare to show it on his face, but he kept thinking in his heart, what is the difference between these two people? How could the Emperor of the Apocalypse attach so much importance to it. There aren't many people in that place.

The Emperor of the Apocalypse did not delay and took people back to the palace, but the Song brothers were not so lucky.

The two of them walked briskly back to the inn where they lived, packed up their things and left, and the people who followed them were all veterans, so it was naturally impossible for the two to find out. Originally, the two brothers were still a little nervous, but they didn't get out of Beijing until they left the city. The two of them didn't notice anything and were immediately relieved.

"Big brother, what do you say is the identity of that young man? Why are you so interested in our brothers? "Just there, he naturally couldn't open his mouth when his brother spoke, but now there are only two brothers left, Song Yingxing hurriedly asked.

"No matter what it is for, it is best for us brothers to hide far away, there are countless dignitaries and dignitaries in the capital. If we get involved in any disputes, our two brothers will die in vain. ”

The two of them walked forward briskly as they spoke, but soon there was no way for them to go, because several strong men appeared in front of them. The two brothers hurriedly turned around, but they were still a few big men.

"Don't embarrass us, two. Come along with us! Both of them are readers, and we don't want to be rude! Among these big men, two people came out and saluted them. said in an indifferent tone.

Looking at the two people who came out, Song Yingsheng's face suddenly became ugly, these two people he knew, they were the guards beside the luxuriously dressed son.

Song Yingsheng and his younger brother Song Yingxing glanced at each other, with a little helplessness on their faces, and their eyes were full of defeat. However, he still said to the leader: "What is the identity of your son-in-law?" Why take our brother, if you don't make it clear, our brother won't go anywhere, unless you kill us! ”

The two leading people glanced at each other, with a hint of surprise on their faces, but no one took Song Yingsheng's words to heart. Two weak scholars, if they want to do anything in front of themselves, it is impossible. However, they also knew that the emperor was not here to punish the crime, otherwise he would not let himself come. can not be rough, two people will never be rough.

In fact, Song Yingsheng has no bottom in his heart, he is just betting that these people will not dare to kill, first suppress these people, and then find a way.

"Two, our son invited the two of you to go, and there is no malice. As for the identity of our son-in-law, those of us who are subordinates dare not mention it, if there is a chance, the two of you can personally consult my son-in-law. The little one advises the two of you, come with me! At this point, don't you two want to know what's going on? With a gentle smile on his face, the leader slowly approached the two men.

"Big brother, it's okay to go with them to see, we don't do anything hurtful." Song Yingxing frowned slightly, he always felt that things were not so simple, his brother had nothing to worry about in the capital, and there was nothing worth arresting him.

Hearing his younger brother say this, Song Yingsheng also nodded, he knew that the other party would never compromise. Now the two brothers have no choice but to follow these people away.

Song Yingsheng and Song Yingxing were taken into a carriage, which had no windows and was closed on all sides, and nothing could be seen after the curtain was closed. The driver didn't seem to be guarding against the two brothers, and didn't blindfold them or tie them up, which made the two even more suspicious.

You must know that there is only one kind of person in the world who does not need to be kept secret, and that is the dead, has it reached the point where there is no need to keep it secret?

The Ouchi guards who drove the car didn't have the time to deal with these two brothers, this was a matter explained by the Emperor of the Apocalypse, and it had nothing to do with him as for what these two people thought. As for the secrecy matter, they didn't pay attention to it at all, and if they could come out after they went in, let's talk about it!

There was no delay along the way, and the carriage pulled the two people to a place, but the carriage could not go in directly, and the two people were also asked to get off.

It's a huge complex with beautiful pavilions. There were fields all around, but now they were all barren. The most striking thing is not these, but the people who are scattered around here.

In the distance, there were all officers and soldiers wearing Daming armor, and these people watching the door at the door, Song Yingxing and Song Yingsheng also recognized them at a glance. Flying fish costume Xiuchun knife, such a dress in the Ming Dynasty I am afraid that few people do not know, it is the famous Jinyiwei.

The two brothers were completely stunned. What is this place? I thought I would be taken to a house, but I didn't expect it to be like this. The two brothers, who were originally lucky, were all helpless at this time, and their hearts were like ashes. If you want to escape here, you can't even think about it unless your two brothers have grown wings.

"Stop! Tell us who you are! The brocade guard standing at the door had a black face. To the three people who came over. Although the soldiers outside had already checked it, they didn't dare to be careless at all.

The guard hurriedly walked over, and the rest of the people were all outside, and he was the only one who could enter. After showing his waist card to Jinyiwei, he lowered his voice and said, "I sent these two people here by the emperor's holy decree!" ”

The brocade guard nodded, not saying anything, not that he was frightened by the emperor's name. It's that he has already been notified that two people will be sent over today. Glancing at the guard, Jinyi Wei said in a deep voice: "You can go back to hand over the errand, we have received an order, you can hand over the two of them to me!" ”

The guard nodded, turned back to Song Yingxing and said, "I'll send the two of you here, see you later!" With that, he strode outside.

"Come with me!" The brocade guard was still expressionless, beckoning Song Yingxing and the others to go inside. Not a word more.

As for what will happen next, the Song Yingxing brothers are not prepared at all, and they don't know what awaits them.

Although this is a great event for Song Yingxing's brothers, no one cares about it in the capital at all. These days in the capital are very joyful, jubilant and celebrating, all celebrating victory.

In Zunhua in the northwest, since the Ming army was stationed in Zunhua. The entire Zunhua City was boiling. The news of the Ming army's victory had already spread, and the morale of the border army was suddenly shaken.

In fact, most of the current nine-sided centaurs are no longer in existence, and seven or eight out of ten are no longer there. The non-commissioned officers fled, and the officers did not report it. They seized the opportunity to encroach on the fields of the soldiers, as well as the salaries and rewards issued by the court. In some places, it was even more serious, with officers forcing soldiers to leave their homes.

The reason why the Emperor of the Apocalypse did not transfer the border army to fight was that his worry was also here, and most of the border troops were now guest troops. Once the transfer involves too much, it will never be moved unless it is absolutely necessary.

After a day's rest, Sun Chuanting led the Ming army to attack again, but Jiannu had already escaped from the hinterland of the Ming Dynasty. The army was stationed in Santun Camp and Zunhua, waiting for the Holy Decree of the Emperor of the Apocalypse.

The Ming army was festive and celebrated, but the combined forces of Jiannu and the Mongol Tatars were bleak. In this expedition, the Mongols lost about 20,000 people, and the Jiannu losses were about 15,000.

During the last fight, Nurhachi vomited blood and fell off his horse, only to wake up a day later. However, his face was still very pale, and his body seemed to be very damaged. The last time Shenyang City was defeated, Nurhachi fell seriously ill, and this time he vomited blood and fell off the horse.

For Nurhachi, who is already 63 years old, such a blow is already very serious. He is no longer the ambitious old wolf who can earn a good fight, but has embarked on the fate of all wolf heads, and he is old.

After the allied forces of Dajin and Mongolia withdrew from the territory of the Ming Dynasty, they set up camp in the steppe a hundred miles away. On the surface, it was very calm, but there were several undercurrents surging in the barracks.

For the Mongols, they were subdued by Houjin only because he was strong enough. Now that Nurha's red danger is on the horizon, their hearts are ready to move. However, there is a more serious problem ahead, how can we survive this cold winter if we have not been able to loot the supplies for the winter?

Every day, countless people are paying attention to Nurhachi's camp, including Nurhachi's sons, and the most complicated mood is naturally the Great Bel Daishan. His heart once again ignited the idea of competing for the throne, after all, Huang Taiji was dead, and there seemed to be no one who could compete with him.

Originally, Nurhachi's eldest son was Aixin Jueluo Chuying, but after Chu Ying died, Daishan became the rightful heir. Nurhachi also inspected the Great Beldaishan, and was very satisfied with his abilities, and at the same time won the trust of his brothers.

Looking up at the roof of the shed, Nurhachi's thoughts kept spinning in his mind, and the scenes of the past kept replaying in his mind. This is the first time he looks at his life from the eyes of a bystander, and in the end he can only sigh helplessly.

"Father Khan, Tieling has sent a letter, it was sent by Abai." It was the Great Belle Daishan who walked in, holding a letter in his hand, and said.