It was destined to be a sleepless night.

After some discussion in the temple, it was finally decided:

Zhu Yonghao's request must not be agreed! So what they can do for the time being is to try to persevere, delay as much as possible, wait for rescue, wait for variables, and more importantly: wait for the prince to come back!

A very important reason why Zhu Yonghao is in a hurry to ascend to the throne is that he wants to take advantage of the fact that the emperor has no heir to stand up and seize the time to replace the dying emperor, then he is on the right path, he is justified, and the so-called "rebellion" can be easily revealed.

On the contrary, if the new crown prince is established, he will become a definite rebellion, and for him with great ambitions, he will never want that situation to happen.

Therefore, since it is decided to be tough with Zhu Yonghao to the end, it is necessary to solve the problem of the prince.

In the end, the result of the negotiation was: if the prince can return to Beijing safely, then the prince will be the prince! If the emperor can't do it, the crown prince has not been able to return to Beijing, and he will set up his grandson Zhu Hongwen on the throne. In this way, even if the prince returns in the future, it will not cause other problems.

The Emperor agreed with this resolution.

Therefore, what they have to do now is to prepare for the defense of the capital.

Mobilize all the manpower, make all efforts, buy all the time, and hold on until General Yu triumphs, until the crown prince ascends the throne, and until the reinforcements are in place......

The Imperial Hospital will also fully cooperate and do everything possible to prevent the emperor's condition from deteriorating further.

The cabinet team once again shouldered heavy responsibilities and became the brains of this defense war, issuing government orders one after another, and hundreds of officials in the DPRK and China were summoned almost overnight. The civil officials are responsible for creating public opinion to gain the voice of the people, mobilizing the cooperation and support of the people, preparing and issuing impassioned documents to appease the people, and at the same time to encourage them to join in the action of defending the country and resisting the enemy and thieves.

The military attachés were divided into three parts. Some of them immediately threw themselves into the vigilance of the major city gates, some began to recruit militia and simply began training, and some joined the Ordnance Bureau to help speed up the manufacture of weapons, especially bows and arrows.

The yamen integrated all the troops and weapons, and all the major city gates appointed city gate guards, and Liu led the general army to guard the city, with full control over all military affairs in Beijing.

Yu Tong made great contributions to the encirclement and suppression of anti-thieves this time, so he was given a heavy responsibility and was directly sealed as one of the four gates with the most severe situation - the general of the city guard of Desheng Gate.

Several old clans took the initiative to undertake the task of mobilizing donations and materials. After hearing that the Liaojiang rebellion and Zhu Yonghao colluded with the Tartar soldiers to come to the city, the people in Beijing were also indignant and began to express their support for the imperial court with their own actions.

Rong An felt that he was a pregnant woman, and it was difficult to help with his actions. So she donated all the rice barns she had hoarded in one go.

She bluntly said that she took all the money at a low price in the autumn and planned to donate it to the charity.

500,000 catties of rice.

Such a large amount of money that even the cabinet was shocked.

But they quickly relieved that this princess had always been a lot behind, and in her, the surprising things were not once or twice. Therefore, no one asked Yu Rongan where he got so much money to buy rice, and how could he sneak so much rice.

This batch of rice has solved an urgent need.

There has been a lot of turmoil in Beijing recently, and the price of rice has been rising. At this moment, this batch of rice, at least to ensure that the whole court does not have to compete with the people for food, is enough for the army to support for a month.

Rong An snorted, she actually ...... There's still a granary that hasn't been opened! Over the years, she has really grown a lot of rice......

The night passed in unsteady.

As soon as the day dawned, the whole capital was filled with an atmosphere of panic.

Because Zhu Yonghao and his people were gearing up, the sun was under pressure before it came out, and outside the nine city gates, all his troops were eyeing him.

This made the people in Beijing a little frightened.

In addition, everyone was panicked because of one word - "grain".

It's all surrounded, who can't think of getting some food?

The price of rice in Beijing has skyrocketed.

The old foxes in the cabinet had expected it, but they deliberately did not respond, and only watched the price of food change a few numbers in an hour.

The owners of several major grain stores called the people to surround them.

But the bosses shouted, "Who told this city to be besieged!" You have the ability to go to Zhu Yonghao to settle accounts! There is still food to sell right now, and in a few days there will be no food! Everybody's a death! ”

After only two hours, the city was full of complaints, and everyone began to curse Zhu Yonghao. The imperial court came forward at the right time to show its determination to defend the city, and ordered all grain shops to maintain the price of grain......

After hearing that as long as they joined the militia guarding the capital, they could solve the food ration problem, and the people of the capital became enthusiastic. In just one morning, 80,000 militia members quickly signed up......

At this time, Rong An couldn't sit still at home.

In particular, Zhu Yonghao spoke early in the morning, and he attacked the city as soon as the time came. Looking at the time, it is just over an hour away.

After going back to the palace and confirming that the belongings were basically intact, Rong An still entered the palace. At least there is first-hand information there.

Because she made great achievements in turning the tide yesterday, at this moment, her face is almost a pass, from the palace gate to the former dynasty that was never allowed to enter.

As soon as she arrived, there were familiar chamberlains who would know everything one by one.

The emperor's pain became worse and worse, and he almost relied on medicine and acupuncture to sleep. From last night to this morning, there were two more coma, and I only cried out in pain in my sleep, but I just couldn't wake up......

At present, for the convenience of deliberations, the current hundred officials have changed their office to Wuying Palace.

The time set by Zhu Yonghao is getting closer and closer, and the government orders inside and outside the hall are coming in and out, which is a little hectic and anxious.

Rong An just sat quietly and listened......

There was one that caught her attention.

Because of two words: "Jun'an".

She made a quick inquiry.

Since yesterday, the officers and soldiers of the city gate have received orders that all birds are forbidden to fly over the capital. - This one was because I was afraid that Zhu Yongning's flying pigeons would cooperate with Zhu Yonghao outside the city, so it was arranged by Rong An himself.

In order to prevent the remnants of Zhu Yonghao and Zhu Yongning in Beijing, this ban on flying is still being implemented.

But this morning, a large number of paper kites suddenly flew in the sky in the western direction.

The officers and soldiers noticed it and thought that Zhu Yonghao's people were doing something, so they began to shoot arrows to shoot down those paper kites. But they found that outside the Xizhi Gate, Zhu Yonghao's guys dressed as refugees were also shooting paper kites. That look is clearly very vigilant.

How? Aren't these paper kites related to Zhu Yonghao?

The officers and men of the city gate cheered up.

After some observation, I found that Zhu Yonghao's team was a little chaotic and was trying to find the source of the paper kite.

"Today is the west wind, and the paper kite is wireless, but it is just flying in the wind. So after someone released a large number of paper kites in one go, although both sides were shooting, many paper kites still flew into the city.

All paper kites entering the city have been inspected and have not contained any letters. But after comparison, it was found that all paper kites have one thing in common, that is, there is the word 'Jun'an' at the end. ”

How dangerous yesterday's Jun'an Building was, this news immediately attracted the attention of the entire cabinet.

Especially Rong An, his heart was chuckled.

After the city gate was closed yesterday, all the people in Beijing were cut off from the outside world.

How could people outside suddenly mention the word "Jun'an"? That's not possible! Even Zhu Yonghao can't know all kinds of Jun'an Building.

And the word "Jun'an" is especially important to Rong'an.

Only hope for Jun'an - this is Zhu Chengyi's expectation for their future. That's why there is Jun'an Building.

The sudden word Jun'an at this moment, could it be Zhu Chengyi's report to her? Tell me safe?

She has an intuition, this is Zhu Chengyi!

"Where's the paper kite? Show me! She hurriedly asked for the paper kite.

When she saw those two words, her eyes suddenly turned red.

Isn't that his word? When I looked at the other paper kites, they were all in the same handwriting.

Zhu Chengyi has always been deeply hidden, and he has never been able to hold on to the wall with one hand, and anyone who sees it will shake his head. But his actual handwriting, Rong An can distinguish it at a glance.

"Tao Lao, isn't it his word?"

Tao Laozheng felt that this word was familiar, as if he had seen it somewhere not long ago, and he immediately reacted at this time. Yesterday's Jun'an Building plaque is not exactly the same word? At that time, he also said that these two words are good, romantic and not lacking in style, and I don't know who wrote it, was it the son of the world?

The son of the world has such a good hand? It's hidden! That...... So, Jun'an Building is the property of these two people?

Tao Lao was surprised and opened his mouth slightly.

No wonder, no wonder Yu Rongan was able to put all the gunpowder into the Jun'an Building yesterday. At that time, he didn't think much about it, and praised the boss's atmosphere with several elders, and promised to compensate the boss twice in the future...... I don't want to......

Gee!

These two people are so hidden that they are simply unfathomable!

But also, this Yu Rongan can make a fortune with his granddaughter with that velvet flower gadget, and he also knows that he can store grain in advance, and there is nothing surprising to store so much grain!

Tao Lao responded: "Yes! ”

"The prince is back!" Rong An is sure.

And all the people in the house rejoiced. When the prince comes back, is it a triumph in Gyeongnam?

But when I think about it, I don't think it's right.

How could there be no news from Triumph? Triumph also used stealing, and directly raised troops to kill Zhu Yonghao, didn't he?

The lookout at the city gate was so high that it was not found that a large number of troops were present anywhere. So, he didn't bring many people, right?

Everyone figured this out and began to be a little disappointed again.

At this moment, Jingzhong is besieged, and he is taking risks, just to report safety? With such a big battle, what must he be trying to express? He's just letting them know he's here? Definitely not!

There must be news!

The dozen or so paper kites that everyone sent were picked up one by one, and even the bamboo strips in the middle were picked up one by one, and they didn't find any other news.

"What about the other gates? Is there anything unusual? For example, what kind of paper boat going down the river, lotus or something? Maybe if you connect them, you can get news of Zhu Chengyi. ”

"There is no such news."

"I don't think so." Rong An said: "Zhu Chengyi is a cautious person, if important news is transmitted through the open, we can crack it, and Zhu Yonghao will definitely be able to crack it." Therefore, the word Jun'an only reports peace, just to contact. The news has probably not been delivered yet! ”

Rong An hurriedly walked out.

"I'll have to take a look." Only when you see it with your own eyes can you feel at ease.

Tao Lao and the others discussed, since Zhu Chengyi came, he must have known the news that Zhu Yonghao was going to attack the city soon.

He released the paper kite at this time, maybe it was the turning point they were waiting for.

Several cabinet elders had already delayed Zhu Yonghao before.

They thought of several plans, but at the moment, they could only use that slightly excessive method!

Among the elders, there is a Cao Ge elder, who has the least intersection with Zhu Yonghao in the past and has no grudges, so this delay was handed over to him.

When the time was coming, Cao Ge Lao led people to Dongzhi Gate to shout Zhu Yonghao.

Zhu Yonghao has been waiting for the good news of the DPRK for a long time.

Cao Ge is loyal and loyal, but he can actually act better than a play.

He cowered at the city gate, behaved pitifully, with tears in his eyes, looked in the direction of Zhu Yonghao, and was also full of begging, and his body also bowed to show goodwill.

That kind of look made Zhu Yonghao, who looked at the city wall through clairvoyance, very useful, and his heart was overjoyed.

These old men suddenly softened, and they must have made a decision. Otherwise, they are like stinky stones in a pit, when have they been soft? It must be that the decision has been made and the performance is too bad, so it is tense.

Zhu Yonghao thought about it like this, and hugged his fists, which could be regarded as expressing his intention to "surrender".

After that, Cao Ge Lao said a sentence, and the herald who was as loud as a bell repeated it......

First emphasized: "The proposal of the second prince has caused some differences in the cabinet, and the final decision has not yet been decided. ”

Cao Gelao's title of "second prince" made Zhu Yonghao's hopes greater. It must be known that when the old men came to shout yesterday, they called him "Zhu Yonghao" and "anti-thief". If it weren't for the fact that the cabinet had begun to waver, where would this old man reaffirm his identity in front of so many people?

"What's the Divergence Method?"

Cao Gelao: "Three to two, only one vote apart." ”

Zhu Yonghao believed this. The three people led by Zhao Ge Lao would definitely not agree to him to take the throne. So it makes sense that he has two votes. Is it just one vote away?

Cao Ge Lao saw that Zhu Yonghao didn't jump up immediately to make trouble, and immediately knew that there was a play. Steady. With this hope, Zhu Yonghao feels that he can take the capital on the right path without fighting, why not?

Cao Gelao: "The emperor is ill, and now all the official cabinets are responsible." The old minister hoped that the second prince could wait a little longer and wait for another reply. Cao Ge Lao deliberately said this full of deep meaning, and he also showed his old face and called him "minister" again.

"How long will it take?"

"Until tomorrow."

"Why?"

"His Royal Highness should have heard the death knell yesterday, and the Queen Mother was gone, and the whole city mourned. The emperor is benevolent and filial, and hopes that His Royal Highness can also fulfill his filial piety. The situation is special, so the funeral of the mother is simple, tomorrow is the third day, for the funeral day, I hope that the second highness will be convenient...... Everything is still decided after the mother is buried in the ground. This is the emperor's personal advice, and I hope that His Royal Highness will carefully consider the meaning. The emperor dictated that filial piety is great. ”

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