Chapter 41: Salvation

Zhen Fu has been immersed in books all the year round, teaching and educating people, and he is ashamed of his deception and playing with power, so that he has no defensive heart at all. Ju Buyi sent people to test it, which made him feel that the great plan of Tuntian had been supported by all the soldiers of Wuyue, including the border army.

Empress Dowager Xu frowned tightly and pondered.

Qian Hongzuo said anxiously: "In the past two years, the two prime ministers were killed one after another, and now Lord Zhen has become a thorn in Dai Yun's side, and the lonely king is afraid that Dai Yun will take action soon." For today's plan, the only way to do this is to let Lord Zhen move into the forbidden army Luocheng to live temporarily, so as to be in order. ”

Zhen Fu said generously: "Weichen is the head of the household department, not a soldier of the forbidden army, how can he move to the forbidden army in Luocheng to live?" Moreover, the forbidden army was strictly controlled, and Weichen discussed the matter of Tuntian with the commanders from all over the country, and the people they sent were all secretly coming to the household department. At this time, if Weichen moved into the forbidden army to live, it would be like suddenly stopping contact with the commanders and envoys from all over the country, and their determination to participate in Tuntian would inevitably be deeply hit. The matter of Tuntian will be completed soon, and it cannot be abandoned halfway. Dai Yun's villain's heart, but after all, evil is invincible, as long as it helps the community, the minister will never give up. ”

Empress Dowager Xu asked: "Lord Zhen, how many guards of honor do you have to protect when you enter and exit?" ”

Zhen Fu said: "Weichen's honor guard regulation is the escort of twenty-four entourage. However, Weichen's family background is average, and he can't afford to support so many people, and on weekdays, there is a coachman to drive the car in the court and to the household yamen, and four domestic servants follow on horseback. ”

Empress Dowager Xu called in an attendant and said, "You go and summon Wen Minghui, the commander of the forbidden army, to see you." ”

The chamberlain took the order and left.

Empress Dowager Xu said to Zhen Fu: "The mourning family will order Wen Minghui to select twenty guards with strong martial arts skills from the forbidden army to protect you from today onwards, and all expenses will be borne by the forbidden army." But Lord Zhen, you must be with these guards at all times, including traveling, at the household headquarters and at home, even if you want to meet the people sent by the commanders from all over the country to contact Tuntian, they must be close to you, or ambush around. ”

Zhen Fu said gratefully: "Thank you Queen Mother." ”

Empress Dowager Xu turned to Qian Hongzuo and said, "Holy Lord, your wedding can't be delayed any longer." The mourning family is preparing to summon Mrs. Dai to the palace today to discuss the matter. ”

Qian Hongzuo was stunned and said, "Why is the queen mother in a hurry about this? The hoopoe man is by no means the queen's choice. ”

Empress Dowager Xu scolded sharply: "The reason why Dai Yun assassinated the minister is actually at odds with the royal family. The first two prime ministers both died because of this. Now, Lord Zhen doesn't even care about his life to help the Holy Lord implement Tuntian and relieve the people's suffering. As the lord of the country, you are just asking you to marry a woman you don't like, why can't you bear to shirk it? ”

Qian Hongzuo was intimidated by his mother's anger and couldn't make a sound.

On the contrary, Zhen Fu, who didn't know why, asked puzzledly: "Queen Mother, could it be that if the saint marries a hoopoe man, Marshal Dai will support Tuntian?" ”

Empress Dowager Xu said: "Maybe you can give it a try." The mourning family wanted to use the marriage to tell Marshal Dai that even if Tuntian was implemented, he and the royal family would still be a family. His status will not change because of Tuntian, in order to prevent chaos in the border army, and at the same time in exchange for his support for Tuntian, at least no longer make things difficult. ”

In the afternoon, in the Yangyuan Water Pavilion, Mrs. Dai, who was called to come, finished eating with the Empress Dowager Xu in a restrained manner, and the palace maids served fragrant tea again.

Empress Dowager Xu took a sip of tea and said to Mrs. Dai: "I invited Mrs. to come here today to discuss the matter of the Holy Lord's election of a queen. The period of filial piety is about to expire, and the mourning family has long been interested in Miss Shengnan, and wants her to be the queen of my Wu Yue Kingdom. I don't know what Mrs. Dai thinks? ”

Mrs. Dai said in fear: "The queen mother is very kind, and the courtiers will go back to the house to tell my lord." "Mrs. Dai is from a humble background, and she can't make decisions about everything in the Dai family, so she doesn't dare to have anything for or against.

Empress Dowager Xu said: "The saint must marry the queen ceremoniously. In terms of dowry, sloppiness is not allowed. If Marshal Dai has any requests, the lady will enter the palace and tell the mourning family. ”

Mrs. Dai said, "Thank you, Queen Mother." ”

Empress Dowager Xu took another sip of tea and said calmly: "There is one more thing, please tell Marshal Dai from Madame." ”

Mrs. Dai said: "The Queen Mother, please command." ”

Empress Dowager Xu said: "Marshal Dai followed the first king and made many feats for Wu Yue Country, and the mourning family will always remember it." In the past two years, the saint has been young, mourning the family and a woman, and two prime ministers have died one after another, and they have struggled to support it until now. The reason for the implementation of Tuntian is really due to the difficulty of national strength, and it is hoped that Marshal Dai will be able to achieve success. When the Ma family was abolished, the queen was poisoned, and the mourning family suffered deeply. Such an old grievance, the mourning family can still be forgiven, Marshal Dai must be able to see that the mourning family is not a person who holds grudges against the past. ”

Empress Dowager Xu's words made Mrs. Dai confused, and she didn't understand why she was telling her what she meant by telling her. But seeing that Empress Dowager Xu's expression was heavy, it seemed that these words were very important, so she had to listen carefully.

Empress Dowager Xu said: "The past is in the past after all. The peace and tranquility of Wu Yueguo in the future is the top priority. This is related to the well-being of tens of millions of people, and Marshal Dai will definitely be able to weigh the weight. Later, when the saint marries Miss Dai, the royal family and the Dai family will share the wealth. ”

Mrs. Dai looked at Empress Dowager Xu in a daze, still unable to understand the meaning of her words.

Empress Dowager Xu pleaded: "Please Mrs. Dai must convey it." ”

Mrs. Dai Nono said yes.

When Mrs. Dai returned home and conveyed the words of Empress Dowager Xu to Dai Yun, Dai Yun smiled and said: "Women's family, after all, it is a women's family. She thought that with just a few words from her, she could deceive the old man? Now, the old man is in power, and she is naturally willing to share the wealth with the old man. can wait for the military power to be gone, but I am afraid that the Dai family will die and there will be no place to bury. ”

Even though Empress Dowager Xu is generous and virtuous, Dai Yun does not believe that she will not pursue the revenge of killing her husband and son. Moreover, in his opinion, Tuntian's move was to empty his military power. After the military power is erected, he will become the fish and meat on the chopping board of Empress Dowager Xu and Qian Hongzuo, and only the share left is to be slaughtered.

Mrs. Dai said: "The Queen Mother said that she wanted to elect 'Shengnan' as the queen, and also said that if the lord has any requirements for the dowry, let me enter the palace to return to her." It seems that he is really ready to do the marriage in full glory. ”

Dai Yun wiped the sword and asked, "This dowry, if it is Zhen Fu's head, can she give it?" ”

Mrs. Dai's face changed in fright. I don't know what the wedding of the king and the hoopoe man has to do with Zhen Fu's head?

Dai Yun said in a deep voice: "When Zhen Fu is dead and the old man's military power is stable, you can enter the palace again and talk about the dowry." At that time, the dowry will be more generous. ”

Mrs. Dai didn't dare to say more, she looked at Dai Yan with a confused face, Dai Yan didn't bother to explain to her, and waved her hand: "You go down." Don't mention it to anyone, just treat it as if there is no such thing. ”

Mrs. Dai bowed and said yes, and retreated silently.