In order to celebrate Aobai being crowned as a first-class public, Aobai Mansion put up lanterns and held a feast. After a staggered commotion in the middle of the night, at the second watch, Ao Bai Tui said that he was unwell and returned to Heshoutang alone. Bambulshan, Namu, Mulima, Jishi, and Gechuha all gathered at this time to discuss matters and wait for the good news of Taibitu.

"It's so scary!" Ge Chuha said, "The sent Tanma can't send back any news, and the Admiral of Jiumen has sealed a street, and no one can get in, and no one can come out." ”

"Tabitu must have succeeded." Jishidao.

"What does Wu Liuyi Street mean?" Ao Bai pondered, "Wu Tieqi has always been on good terms with me, I'm afraid that these 100,000 silver can't buy his heart!" ”

Ji Shi smiled when he heard this: "Don't worry, Taishi, 100,000 silver, plus a soldier is enough." Don't forget that he was born a beggar! This closure shows that neither side is involved. ”

"Not necessarily," Bamburshan, who had been sitting silent for a long time, began, "I don't see Tai Bitu replying, and our affairs must be arranged separately." ”

Ge Chuha's face flushed, and he waved his hand and said: "Seal the noon gate, lock the Yuanwu gate, let him become the commander of the nine gates, let's do things inside, what can he hinder?" ”

Bambul slapped his palms and smiled: "This plan is very good, it is really a three-day farewell, and the bento is impressive!" He stood up excitedly, "Just succeed in the big one, don't say the iron beggar, even the steel beggar has to weigh it!" ”

As he was talking, the doorman hurriedly walked in, did not salute, and went straight to Aobai's side to whisper a few words. Ao Bai looked overjoyed and commanded, "Call him in!" He turned his face to the crowd and said, "Okay, someone from Taibitu has sent a letter!" Everyone immediately fell silent.

Suddenly, He Zhiming was dressed in a green robe, floated in, and when he saw Ao Bai, he hurriedly bowed and said: "He Zhiming was entrusted by someone to come to my grandfather to say hello." He calmly said to everyone, "All of you are well!" ”

Ao Bai stared at him for half an hour before asking, "Did Tai Shilang send you?" ”

"Yes." He Zhiming said, handing over Tai Bitu's autograph note with both hands. Ao Bai took it in his hand and gave it to Bamburshan with only one glance, and asked, "Do you know what this article means?" He Zhiming blinked his black bean eyes, and smiled slyly: "The meaning of the strip is very clear, and the master himself understands it, why call me He Mouming to say it!" ”

"Presumptuous!" Seeing that this servant-looking man dared to be so rude, Nemo slapped the case with a "snap" and shouted, "You are not allowed to be so arrogant!" ”

"Hehehehe......" He Zhiming looked up to the sky and laughed, "This lord, so uninformed, all those who want to win the world, don't you be rude to the virtuous corporal, don't you hear that the nobles are noble and the princes are cheap?" Besides, all the princes present here will have a request for me! ”

"The eyes are very raw!" Bamburshan stood up, looked at He Zhiming and said, "I'm afraid it's not from Taibitu's mansion, right?" ”

"Say it again, under He Zhiming, the staff under the Iron Beggar's account." After that, he smiled and said, "Why, can't I come to deliver the letter?" ”

"He Zhiming?" Bamburshan rolled his eyes and pretended to be in deep thought.

"Aren't you Lord Bambleshan?" He Zhiming said, "You are so forgetful! To whom did you give the hundred thousand taels of silver that you sent? ”

"Oh, it's for you! ——”

"Do you think that 100,000 taels of silver will be enough to send a beggar?"

"Huh?" Bamburshan looked at He Zhiming and said, "What if you can't get away?" ”

"If I send the 100,000 taels of silver to the little emperor, then Taishi Ao will bring your class and the princes here, and they will go to the market for a banquet!" He Zhiming's black bean eyes flickered, and he drew his neck with his hand, "A broken drum sounded, and two broken gongs struck ...... 'chirp' on the ground!" ”

"Not necessarily!" Ao Bai suddenly said coldly, "Now I can ask you to try the knife first!" Glancing at everyone, Mulima, Nemo, and Ge Chuha drew their swords with a "whoosh"! Stared at He Zhiming viciously. Bamburshan lowered his voice and asked, "What do you mean by coming here, is it just to make fun of us?" ”

He Zhiming stared directly at Bamburshan's eyes, and said for a while: "Since you are so unwilling to trust me, what is the use of saying it!" If you believe, treat each other with courtesy; If you don't believe it, kill it! ”

"I can't believe you, push it out!" Bamburshan's face changed and he said. Ge Chuha pounced, picked up He Zhiming and left. He Zhiming scolded: "Shaft! I'll go on my own! "Get up, turn around, and go.

"Come back!" Bambulshan suddenly stopped and laughed dryly, "It's not so cheap, tell me quickly, what are you doing here?" ”

"Ask for a seal!"

"Asking for a seal? What kind of seal? ”

He Zhiming suddenly relaxed, and grinned: "Your 100,000 silver, I will distribute it to a few capable generals under Lord Wu's account." I'm inexplicable now, your Taibitu squire is now in the Admiral's Mansion, and Wu Liuyi has become a prisoner. I, He Zhiming, have the feelings of traitor inside and the name of betrayal outside, who would have thought that you would be such a thief and a thief, and it would not be a big deal! ”

These words made everyone dumbfounded. He Zhiming's money was used like this, and he didn't even expect to worship. The man who came could be regarded as a courageous strategist. Bamburshan couldn't help but think to himself: "It would be better to give this person the position of Admiral of the Nine Gates at the beginning!" ”

Ao Bai looked extremely excited, took the note in Bamburshan's hand, examined it carefully, confirmed that it was Tai Bitu's handwriting, and praised it: "Good look, I can't see that you really have two hits!" He walked two steps on the ground with his hands behind his back with great ambition, "Now I can only make a wish, after the deed is completed, I will give you a secretary of the ministry, how about it?" ”

"He just does what he does." He Zhiming bowed down and saluted, "Zhiming watched the sky at night, the glowing star rushed to the purple micro star, and the emperor star was replaced. This is where the will of heaven lies, and it is ominous to go against it - the prince should be here. May the deeds be compassionate to the people. I have a hair into the mountain, and it is enough to be able to grow old. ”

"Why?" Ao Bai asked.

"Wu Tie beggar is my old master, and now that I have broken off my love, what will the people of the world regard me? What is the face of saying goodbye to old friends? He Zhiming said, his eyes were already red, "To this day, I can't regret it." But after the request is accomplished, I pray that Duke Ao will spare Lord Wu from his death, and my wish will be fulfilled! He said it with sincerity and touching, and even Mulima and Ge Chuha were moved.

"The iron beggar, he is a good official if he uses one side." Ao Bai also sighed, "Shall I put him to death?" Rest assured, sir. ”

"So, take your leave!" He Zhiming was done, his eyebrows were happy, and he said to the ground, "The yamen over there is not stable, and the soldiers below don't know about the incident in the yazhong, and the generals above will inevitably be dissatisfied." Lord Tai and Master Li are doing their best to prevent it, so I have to rush back to help with the cooking. ”

"There's Mr. Law!" Ao Bai was full of ecstasy, and forced himself to press, "Tell Tai and Li to close the Wumen Gate and Shenwu Gate, and tell them to be under martial law along the way, and they must not leak the news." ”

He Zhiming was slightly stunned and asked: "The post of Admiral of the Nine Gates is in hand, and there are people all over Beijing who are Taishi, why do you need to seal the Wumen Gate and the Shenwu Gate?" Don't you cut off the way of your own strategy? ”

"The things in the noon gate, Yu Zi can take care of it." Ao Bai said with a smile, "Why bother to mobilize the people and make the city full of wind and rain? ”

"No!" He Zhiming said, "Tai, Li and other generals, as well as their net worth, are all tied to this, how can we sit idly by?" If there is a change, it can also be rescued. In addition to everything, it is the best policy! Bamburshan also hurriedly said: "Mr. He is right, add everything in addition to everything!" It's better to let them enter Ouchi to deal with it. ”

The mood of the people in the room suddenly became active. Some said that the soldiers should be brought into the two halls of Wenhua and Wuying, some said that it was best to ambush in the area of the upper study, and some simply proposed to ambush in the wings on both sides of the Qianqing Palace. There is no agreement. In the end, it was said that it should be set up in the middle and the two halls of Baohe, which had a condescending trend, and at the same time, a part of the room on both sides could also be hidden, and it took half an hour to decide.

There were so many people who stayed up all night this night. Kangxi was half-lying on the imperial couch in the Palace of Nourishing Hearts, staring at the caisson above with blazing eyes. Su Malagu and the eunuch Zhang Wanqiang sat on the lower pedals one after another, also silent in thought. Dozens of candles in the hall were illuminated, and the palace maids and eunuchs standing under the corridor outside the hall were silent. Kangxi, Su Malagu and Zhang Wanqiang all knew very well that a storm was about to break out in this court that had been up and down for hundreds of years.

"The child emperor can't be Adou, the child emperor can't be the Han Xian emperor, and the child emperor can't be the Hou Zhou Chai Zongxun! The emperor wants to dominate the world by himself and be the master of a generation! "This is what Kangxi said to the Empress Dowager after Kangxi retired all the eunuchs and palace maids in Cining Palace." I will punish the murderer, and I will do it tomorrow. ”

"The emperor is ready?" The Empress Dowager said calmly, "This matter is only in the morning and evening, and it must be done!" ”

"Grandmother," Kangxi said eloquently, "since my ancestors and ancestors created the foundation of the Qing Dynasty, I have never heard of such a bold courtier.

"Ao Bai has received the grace of the first emperor, as a lonely minister, in the past eight years, he has bullied his colleagues, killed auxiliary ministers, trampled on the court, and repeatedly roared the Golden Palace, Chinese and foreign ministers all looked sideways, if such chaotic ministers and thieves were allowed to stand in the court, I would be in the hands of Ao Bai sooner or later!"

Seeing the Empress Dowager nodding frequently, Kangxi mustered up the courage and said: "The matter of enclosing land, harming the people of the country, was originally a maladministration of the first dynasty, and after the first emperor roughly determined the world, he had the intention to abolish it. The emperor adhered to the testament and issued many edicts to stop the ban. Ao Bai dared to rely on his power and acted unscrupulously, and even encircled the land of Huangzhuang under the banner of inlaid yellow. Shangsanqi often has many incidents because of this, and the people under them have left their hometowns, wandering around or being thieves and thieves, or being lured by the remnants of the Southern Ming Dynasty, and being the enemy of our Qing Dynasty. ”

These words were heart-wrenching and stern, and even a person like the Empress Dowager, who had been in political risk for a long time, was moved to hear it.

Aunt Su Mala, who was kneeling beside her, also spoke: "Also, Ao Bai openly excesses, searches the minister's mansion, and encircles and suppresses the people's houses, with the intention of killing the monarch and standing on his own!" ”

"Not to mention that he Xiang Zhuang danced the sword, it was intended for Pei Gong." Kangxi said again, "Just as he searched the minister's mansion without an edict, he is already guilty!" ”

Speaking of this, Kangxi looked up at the Empress Dowager, the Empress Dowager was very excited at this time, her white hair was trembling slightly, she glanced at Kangxi, and said firmly: "Good is rewarded, evil is rewarded!" However, the matter is of the utmost importance, and the emperor should be cautious and make careful arrangements. ”

"Yes!" Kangxi said, "The emperor has made arrangements, and he didn't dare to alarm Lafayette." Today's matter is a last resort, so I will inform you in advance. But the outcome is undecided, and I am afraid that something will happen. The emperor wants to ask Lafayette to temporarily drive Fengtian, avoid for a few days, and wait for the overall situation to stabilize a little, and then the emperor will welcome Luan back to Beijing in person! ”

The Empress Dowager shook her head and said, "Emperor, this is your filial piety, and I am very useful." But I'm not going anywhere! I have made a decree to secretly order the Eight Banners of Rehe, enter the king of Beijing in the starry night, and you can arrive in Beijing within two or three days! ”

Kangxi didn't expect that this quiet old grandmother had secretly transferred troops to Beijing, and his spirits were immediately lifted: "The Emperor Xie is the Empress Dowager!" ”

The Empress Dowager's eyes were full of tears, and she said excitedly: "I entered the palace at the age of fourteen, and I have served your grandfather all these years, and I have passed through all kinds of winds and dangers. ”

Kangxi saw that the old man was so resolute, and when he thought of a battle against the water tomorrow, he couldn't help but shudder: "Lafayette respects this will, and the emperor doesn't dare to disobey, in case there is a discord, please push the old man to the emperor......" After saying that, Su Mala Aunt was also divided, but she didn't dare to cry.

…… Thinking of this, Kangxi jumped up from the couch and ordered: "Start the first hall!" ”

So Su Malagu and Zhang Wanqiang took the lead in the lamp, and Kangxi also changed into a eunuch uniform, mixed in and followed, and entered Cining Palace from Yuehua Gate through Rijing Gate. The forbidden army behind the Qianqing Palace thought it was a eunuch who was keeping vigil, and let them come without questioning. From Cining Palace to a corner of the north wall of Yuqing Palace, Su Malagu took a look at the news, and half of the wall opened a crack silently, allowing only one person to pass through, and when Kangxi and a few people entered, they slowly closed again.

Entering Yuqing Palace, Kangxi ordered the lights to be blown out. The three of them quietly went south along the east wall of the hall, and as long as they stepped out of the south gate, they could come to the Fengxian Hall without knowing it. As he was walking, a person suddenly flashed out from behind the big bronze tripod in the corner of the hall, Su Malagu was so frightened that she took a step back, almost screaming, Zhang Wanqiang straightened up, and took a step forward to protect his head.

"Sun Dianchen?" Kangxi asked in a low and powerful voice.

"Slave Sun Dianchen is here to greet you!"

"Is it all ready here?"

"Slaves don't dare to slack off!"

"It's a secret!"

"Yes! Obey the Divine Commandment. The three craftsmen were each rewarded with 1,000 taels of silver. Now they are locked up in the Ouchi wine cellar, and after taking medicine, they will not wake up in three days! ”

"Good!" Kangxi said, "You just stay here, I will come when I go!" Although he couldn't see his face in the dark field, he knew that he was extremely calm when he heard his voice. The three of them walked through the quiet Yuqing Palace and stepped to the east, which is the Fengxian Palace.

This Fengxian Hall was originally used for the Qing Dynasty to pay tribute, unless the big sacrifice was made, there were usually only a few old servants waiting, but it was a deserted place. As soon as he walked to the door, Mu Zixu had already greeted him inside. Kangxi changed into auspicious clothes at the entrance of the palace, wearing a velvet gauze crown on his head, wearing a Shiqingjiang silk jacket on his upper body, a new bright yellow silk gold dragon robe, a single gold dragon robe hanging under the gold dragon sword, a green satin cool soap boots, and a Bodhi dynasty pearl hanging on his neck - a royal dynasty ceremony. Su Malagu and Zhang Wanqiang were busy for a while before they dressed up, took a step back, and asked Kangxi to go in. Zhang Wanqiang and a few old servants were in the corner room of the hall, and Aunt Su Mala couldn't rest assured, so she went to look at the wind outside the Fengxian Palace.

Kangxi pressed his sword proudly, strode forward and pushed open the door of the palace, and stepped in with one foot, and couldn't help but be stunned. Outside the hall looked silent, the hall was actually brilliant with lights and candles, and all the places where the window lattices were transparent were tightly covered with clips. - What is even more surprising is that under the portrait of Taizu Taizong, a chair is placed, and the Empress Dowager sits tall in full costume and with a solemn expression. ——Led by Wei Dongting at the bottom, kneeling side by side are Mu Zixu, Qiang Donkey, and Hao Laosi. Sixteen Yuqing Palace guards such as Lang Yu knelt in the second row, and there were more than 60 people together with the small guards who were later selected into the palace, kneeling neatly for half of the hall.