Seeing that everyone's emotions were almost stirred, Qin Bai also memorized the entire essay, so he returned to the topic: "I know that you are all my ministers of the court, but you are virtuous ministers and good generals who care about the people of the world, after this attempt, I am very relieved!" The great cause of appeasement is entrusted to you, and it will be successful! ”

What, temptation?

Xue He narrowed his eyes and thought to himself: It seems that my eldest brother underestimated you! Not only can I act, but I can also make it up!

The surprise and confusion on everyone's faces were evident, and he paused, smiled meaningfully, and continued:

"Although these eight people I have recently installed in the mansion are in the name of the elder brother of the concubine Xuehe, in fact, they are the worldly masters I invited from outside the Saiwai.

The reason why there was no advance notice was to test the loyalty of all the people in the house. All of you who can come to Yongle Hall today to advise are all my Zhao Zheng's confidants! The great cause of Kuangfu Sheji needs such a capable minister who values the country and dares to be loyal and straightforward! ”

Oh, what a clever little river god! "In the name of my brother", all attacks on the identity of 'foreign relatives' were rejected at once - since it was just a temptation, it means that it is not a relative, and there is no such thing as eating inside and outside and colluding for personal gain; "Invited from outside the country" means that people you can't find out if you want to, with a clean background and a clear purpose, come here for the rebellion.

The meaning of these words translates is: Those eight people were joking with you before, congratulations on passing the test, and from now on we can wear a pair of pants with confidence!

In the end, one person has a high hat of "loyal minister" and "capable minister", and he lives together!

Xue He sighed in his heart: Tsk, at first, I only said that this little river god was simple and inexperienced, but I didn't expect that other people's methods were clever! Where can I teach the way of the emperor who controls the ministers? It's just a class axe.

At this time, I heard Qin Bai Zhengse say: "I invited them to come, first, to clean up the army, manage the internal and external affairs of the palace, and more importantly, to fight the Jingjing Battle in the spring next year!" At that time, this king will lead 200,000 elite soldiers and point directly at Ying Tianfu! ”

As soon as the news came out, everyone immediately blew up and whispered again: "So fast? ”

"Two hundred thousand? How can there be 200,000 horses? ”

"Wouldn't it be too hasty?"

"The soldiers and horses are not yet in order, the matter is big, I hope the prince will think twice!"

There are those who believe, but the majority of those who doubt it, and everyone is talking about it.

Xue He was dumbfounded at that time: You really dare to say it! Two hundred thousand?! Why don't you just say a million? All the Yancheng garrisons can only have tens of thousands of people together, don't you have a little force in your heart?! In the small land of Yancheng, 200,000 horses can be trampled on the ground once they pass through the city!

Have you really seen what an army of 200,000 looks like? Just bragging, and not thinking about the future at all?

However, with such an uncharted number, everyone was shocked, and some people actually stepped forward suspiciously and asked: "Lord Wang, I don't know where these 200,000 horses are now?" ”

Qin Bai really calmed down, and said mysteriously quietly: "When the incident starts, the princes will naturally understand!" ”

That's a good excuse.

Rebellion is an extremely confidential matter, and the reason for not telling the truth is also because of prudence and affection; These people are not fools, so naturally they will not get to the bottom of it right now. All questions about the soldiers and horses are top secret, and they can even be prevaricated with 'no comment'.

Among these people in the palace, the ones who know the truth about the army the most are probably the brothers Shizi and Zhao Wenxu, but they will definitely not tear down their father's platform, at most they will ask quietly in private.

"I regard you all as brothers in life and death who can trust your lives, and I will rely on you in the future for the things that are difficult to be appeased by heaven! I hope that everyone will unite sincerely and work together, and when the great cause is accomplished, they will definitely be rewarded for their merits, and the court will never treat you lightly! ”

Insider, you even know how to make a wish for an official?

Xue He looked at him coldly, and the more he looked at him, the more he looked like an old Jianghu: You, a little river god, won't you pretend to be a pig and eat a tiger?

Qin Bai said and waved his hand to everyone, and the role of Corporal Lixian and winning people's hearts can be described as quite sufficient. Everyone was really moved, and began a new round of regular actions to show loyalty and swear to live and die with the prince.

At this time, Xuehe suddenly remembered something, pulled the old inner eunuch beside him and said:

"Awn! Go find a piece of white ayako! The bigger, the better! ”

"This ,...... What is it used for? ”

"There is no basis for the words, I have to let these people sign their names first! In black and white, it is not easy to deny it in the future, and only then can you really have one heart with the prince! ”

"It's still the little lady who thinks thoughtfully!"

The old prisoner immediately turned around and went into the cubicle of the inner chamber, and in a short time he found a white silk that was more than three feet wide. Xue He saw it very well, put the pen and ink in the black lacquered wooden tray, and sent him out.

Rebellion is a big deal.

Even if a peasant uprising that doesn't know a few big characters, at least he has to cut a snake, drop a melon or something, and engage in a chattering ceremony to show his determination; And people like Zhao Zheng need a sense of ritual, although the routines of blood alliance and joint name on long silk are vulgar, they are still very effective, and they have been tried and tested for thousands of years.

Originally, Qin Bai felt that the situation was basically under control, and he was thinking that he would be able to disperse after a few more words, but when he saw the old inner eunuch holding a white silk, he couldn't help but be stunned, and subconsciously glanced in the direction of the inner room, and instantly understood - yes, it was the last step that was the most critical.

Thanks to her for thinking of it.

People's hearts are fickle, don't look at these people at this time, if they are not implemented in the contract, God knows how many variables will be added after a long time.

Qin Bai smiled indifferently, then picked up the pen, unfolded the white silk and wrote down the four big characters "Fengtian Jingjing", and then ordered the prince to personally hold it in front of everyone and let them sign it one by one.

Under the inspiration of the text, although everyone expressed their willingness to follow King Ning to rebel on the spot, they couldn't help but hesitate a little when it came time to put it in writing - this is something that can't afford to lose! In case the matter is revealed, it will be a great crime to destroy the nine clans, not a joke.

It all happened so suddenly that no one expected it. The doormen of the prince come and go freely, and most of them just come up to eat for the sake of money, and when they see that the momentum is not right, they can turn around and slip away; They also came for their own interests this time.

originally wanted to force King Ning to drive away the eight people who didn't let everyone have a good birthday, but unexpectedly, Zhao Zheng showed the banner of rebellion at this time.

The door was closed, and Zhao Wenxu guarded the door with a knife on his waist viciously, making it clear that it was a multiple-choice question of signing or dying, and there was no third option. There were a few timid people in the crowd who didn't want to sign, but they had to leave their names on the white silk due to the situation.

In this way, the one hundred and ten people in the palace can be regarded as firmly tied to the thief ship of 'Jingnan'.

Seeing that the situation had settled, the prince and the prince personally supervised everyone to sign the white silk, and in order to prevent mistakes, they also specially ordered the scribes to copy the list at the same time.

Xue He was relieved at this time, gently closed the door, and carefully recalled the matter several times, but did not feel that there was anything wrong.

When I looked up, I saw Zhao Wenlie standing in the courtyard wearing a striking red cloak, his little pink face was red from the cold, and he was standing under the porch rubbing his frozen hands. He was still young, and many major events in the palace could not be his turn to speak, so he could only wait outside for the results.

Xue He rolled his eyes, pushed open the window, and nodded to call him over.

"Ma'am."

When Zhao Wenlie came closer, he saluted her a little angrily: "What do you call me?" ”

"Go and tell your mother, there is a big event in the house, and the prince wants to invite a guest to a banquet and invite her to prepare a banquet in the Xuanhe Palace."

"Huh?"

Zhao Wenlie was stunned, and he couldn't react for a while.

"What a daze, go quickly! If you dare to miss the hour, I will just settle accounts with you! ”

Zhao Wenlie agreed and went to the residence of the princess of the back house.

As soon as he left, the gate of the Yongle Hall was open, and everyone came out of the hall in twos and threes, all with solemn faces.

Xue He thought about it for a while, but still felt that things were not safe enough, so he quietly came out of the inner room. The master of the main hall had almost dispersed, and the prince carefully hid the roster in his sleeve, while the old inner supervisor rolled up the white silk with the name of the person and put it away, carefully locked it into a lacquered wooden box with delicate black and red patterns, and carried it into another inner room of the Yongle Hall with both hands.

Xue He stood by the door and nodded to Zhao Wenxu.

Zhao Wenxu frowned and glanced at his father, and Qin Bai came down from the steps and came to Xuehe with him.

Xue He saluted according to the rules, and only then did he say with a straight face: "Lord, the stakes are very high, and the palace must be temporarily blocked, and only when people's hearts settle down can they enter and leave freely." ”

Qin Bai was puzzled: "Now that I have obtained the roster, am I too careful in this move?" ”

"There are many eyes and ears in the imperial court, and now there are more than a month before the official uprising, if the news is leaked, it will be a failure, so it's better to be careful."

Zhao Wenxu also echoed when he heard this: "Madame is very right. ”

"Okay. Wen Xu, you will take the guards to block the palace, and you will not be allowed to enter or leave without a token. ”

Zhao Wenxu said yes, and when he turned around to leave, he was stopped by Xuehe again:

"Wait."

Xue He thought for a while, and then said to Zhao Wenxu: "You take the guards to block all the exits, and even the foot doors and doors where people enter and exit must be blocked. If it can't be sealed, someone will be sent to guard it, and all people who need to enter and leave the palace must record the reason for inspection. ”

Zhao Wenxu was stunned for a moment, and then nodded: "Madame is thoughtful." ”

"Go ahead and do it."

Zhao Wenxu saluted her at this time, turned around and walked down the palace with the guards.

Qin Bai nodded with a smile and said, "Madame, good means." ”

"The prince is a good means."

Xue He replied with a smile, stretched out his hand and said, "I don't know what Zhao Wenxu is doing, I have to go and check it myself later to rest assured." Please give me a token first. ”

Qin Bai took off the gold medal from his waist and handed it to her: "With this, no one in the palace can be difficult for you." ”

Xuehe took it and put it away, but Qin Bai took the opportunity to catch her hand and said with a smile: "You still don't have to worry about these things!" It's freezing outside, so I'll just leave the errands to me. ”

Xue He shook his head: "The prince has more important things. ”