"I see."

Lu Fangxuan got the news, kept frowning, and then returned to his seat.

He was silent for a long time, and then he and Zheng and Qi said: "Liu Zhennian wants to coerce the emperor to go on patrol here, so he sent someone to discuss the matter of taking over the palace. ”

"Nanjing has its own palace city, why borrow it elsewhere?" Zheng Shiyan asked.

"You don't understand this," Qi Shi said first, "Ten thousand thieves have the heart to get rid of me, and they will use this life to create trouble and bring the emperor to his palace to fulfill his wish; If we still sit idly by, we will not be controlled by others. When the emperor is invited to Yuefu first, he will be safe. ”

Lu Fangxuan hurriedly interjected: "No, Liu Zhennian is cunning, if the palace lives here, there may be a risk of luring wolves into the house, so it doesn't hurt to let it for the time being." ”

He continued: "I will go to the palace to negotiate with me, and suggest that the palace city of Nanjing be the line; Allow it or not, just let him ...... Let's go. ”

"Report to the king of the county, Lu Fangxuan has gone to the palace." Hu Qi glanced outside the door, then turned back to Wan Heshun to say goodbye.

Wan He said: "Lu Fangxuan, this guy lives in my place, and he has not been convinced for a long time. There is a God-given opportunity, and it should be pursued with all its might. I don't fight with him, I plan to push the matter to him. ”

Hu Qi persuaded again: "If you follow his intentions, I am afraid there will be no room for maneuver." Why don't you stay in the palace for the time being? ”

"Good!" Wan Heshun bowed his head happily, "Hu Shangshu just writes like this, and after writing the official, he will set off!" ”

Wan Lu and the two entered the main hall under the escort of officers and soldiers. But as soon as they met, they immediately stopped the soldiers, stepped forward to hold each other's arms, and said with a smile: "Wan (Lu) Gong, I haven't seen you for a long time, and my body is getting healthier!" ”

After a few pleasantries, the officials were invited to take their seats, and the second prince sat down opposite each other.

Lu Fangxuan looked at everyone and said worriedly: "Everyone, the Liu Party threatens the Holy Lord and is coming to Nanjing, and we think about it, it is really a good opportunity to thwart the Liu thief." However, the old thief is treacherous and treacherous, and he should not be taken lightly, and if something happens, he will regret it endlessly. The beggar officials are well aware of the righteousness, do not show favoritism, and should protect the society from the ears of survival. As the head of Nanjing, he is willing to set an example, regardless of gains and losses, and put it in this palace. I don't know what they think? ”

Everyone's eyes looked at Wan Heshun almost at the same time—to see if the old minister who was in charge of Nanjing was willing to make this sacrifice.

Wan He took the prepared documents, glanced left and right, and read unhurriedly: "The Liu Party is powerful, and it cannot be destroyed by one person's strength. We can only work together to get rid of it! If it is because of the affairs of the palace, the benefits of the slight fly, and the baht must be compared, the trip of the rats is also! Therefore, my house is worthy of the name of the palace, and it is advisable to place it here. ”

He was also afraid that everyone would make him temporary, so he took the paperwork, stretched out his hand and handed it to Lu Fangxuan, and smiled kindly: "Please take a look at it." ”

Lu Fangxuan took it, looked at it for a while, chuckled a few times, and handed over the paperwork in his hand. Wan Heshun looked at him in surprise.

Everyone looked at each other in astonishment.

Suddenly, there were two unbridled laughter in the hall, which went straight to the sky, making the soldiers standing outside the door stunned.

Only Lu Fangxuan and Wan Heshun had smiles on their faces.

"The two of us have thought of one place! It seems that we are not only iron-clad brothers, but also fair and honest gentlemen! Wan Heshun shouted excitedly.

Everyone was also relieved, and they all put their hearts at ease - how could the two of them who were so united be afraid of the Liu Party?

As a result, the negotiation was completed and agreed in less than half an hour. But Wan Heshun walked in a hurry, and when he arrived at the sedan chair, he greeted Hu Qi, and gritted his teeth fiercely: "Your original plan is completely unworkable...... Lu Fangxuan can't stay, I'll get rid of him first! ”

How happy the handling of this incident is in the eyes of outsiders, it is said that Liu Zhennian was shocked because of this, and stayed in Kyodo for two days; And Ye Yongjia, who has always been keen, also believed in their rhetoric, and spread the official documents on the streets and alleys, and the people were jubilant. Among them were the indignant people, who watched the angels coming, hoping that the Willow Party would be extinct.

"Welcome Angel!"

Outside the city, there was an earth-shattering cannon fire, and the officers and soldiers quickly formed a line, their guns forward, staring in the direction of the messenger.

The messenger stood on top of the carriage with a solemn expression and a yellow satin edict in his hand, as if the turbulence of the carriage had little effect on him, and let it move slowly.

Wan Heshun and Ye Yongjia walked a few steps, and saw that the messenger was wearing a pale green arrow-sleeved robe, purple pants, and long boots with black skin and white soles.

"Listen to orders." As soon as the man spoke, his voice was slender, and he knew that he was a eunuch; Ye Yongjia was still quite surprised, and slowly knelt down.

Ye Yongjia didn't listen carefully, so he took the decree with the king of Wanjun and kowtowed three times in the direction of Jingshi before getting up.

"This official has lived in other provinces for a long time, and he doesn't know the honorable people of the imperial court, so he doesn't dare to be disadvantaged. Wang's father-in-law said that he was surnamed by name. Wan Heshun said respectfully.

"Lord Wang, the minion's name is Shen Jing, but he is just giving orders next to the emperor, how can he be respected?" The eunuch didn't dare to slack off, so he hurried away.

"Shen Jing......" Lu Fangxuan paced at home, patting his head, and suddenly remembered this person.

"Do you recognize this eunuch?" Qi Zhi has always been disgusted with these people, and his words reveal disdain.

"I used to return to Beijing from Jingzhou and saw him there. This person is the chief eunuch, and he is extremely strict and scolds at every turn; His words are rash and uninhibited, and he has a vicious heart. At that time, I wanted to meet the emperor, but this guy openly asked for money, and even asked me to give fifty taels of silver. His people are attached to the Liu Party, and I am afraid of its power, so I have to fight him. As a result, the emperor was still sick, and no one could see him, and he still had the face to say, 'Although the saint is sick, it will take a lot of twists and turns to bring you into the inner palace for pilgrimage.' For the sake of my labor, I will reward the slaves with a few taels. I gave another thirty taels before I could go out. ”

After hearing this, Qi Zhi was full of resentment, drew his sword, smashed the table with a pair of red eyes, and scolded: "This gelding dog is bold and reckless! When one of them comes, I'll cut it first! ”

"Alas," Lu Fangxuan sighed, "the past is gone, there is no need to dwell on it anymore." Although he is majestic, he has a cowardly temperament, and when he goes to someone else's territory, he panics like a rat. ”

"Please let the messenger in!"

Wan He ordered Hu Qi to lead the way, and he supported the eunuch Shen Jing to cross the threshold and walk into the garden. They sat down on a few stone benches, watched the pond rockery, and sat around drinking tea and talking.

"Gonggong Shen, you see that the official mansion is very spacious, the scenery is extremely beautiful, if the saint does not come to see it in person, even if there is a beauty in the sky, its color will also turn into a ruined scene!"

When Shen actually heard this, he seemed to want to build the palace, so he said tentatively: "What do you think, how about making a palace here?" ”

Wan Heshun took a sip of tea and laughed softly: "What you said is appropriate." ”