The imperial court finally decided, in addition to the prime minister Liu Zhennian and Fengxiang Niu Yuan, and then sent Ye Yongjia, the head of the military department, Cai Xianqing, the director, and more than a dozen ministers from each department to travel to Denglai with the holy car. Because Rong Qing volunteered to take four or five concerts, he was also allowed to lead the guards to accompany him. Yan Wen assisted the prince in Beijing and sent this group of people off on their journey.

Ye Yongjia was groggy all the way, slept in the car for four or five days, and came to Laizhou in a blink of an eye. The governor took the officials of all sizes out of the city to pick up the car, while playing music, while opening the way with the guard of honor, and after a long period of verbosity, he welcomed the emperor into the palace.

The emperor said a few words in the hall, and gave all the courtiers who took over the courtiers; After everyone shouted long live, they each retreated, and the eunuchs carried the emperor to the compartment to rest, leaving only the governor and Liu Zhennian to sit here.

"General Liu has only been together for one year, and he has made the singing and dancing in the sea level, who doesn't admire it? If you want to parade the sailors on the sea, I should do my best to help them, and make sure that the scale is large, so that the general will not have regrets. The governor handed him tea.

Liu Zhennian said with a smile: "My lord really has the heart to serve the court, this is the blessing of the society." ”

"I wonder if the location of this parade has been chosen?" The governor leaned in and asked.

"Or Laizhou, or Dengzhou, you can. You'd better ask Governor Zhang to sum it up. Liu Zhennian lowered his head and drank tea.

"I'm here in Laizhou...... "The governor smiled embarrassedly, "there is really no place suitable for viewing." Governor Zhang is in Dengzhou, and it is really inconvenient to call around. It is better to let the emperor settle here for a few days, that is, go to Dengzhou, and discuss with him in person. ”

Liu Zhennian saw that he had the intention of prevarication, and was dissatisfied: "What's wrong with you Laizhou?" Afraid of responsibility? ”

The governor replied in fear: "Taking care of the two prefectures is nothing more than the opening of the yamen here." If there is an accident in Dengzhou, the lower officials will also be blamed together, how can there be partiality. It's just that I focus on major events, and I feel that there are many islands and reefs off the coast of Laizhou, so it is not suitable to read the teacher on a large scale. ”

Well, there is truth to that. You don't have to worry about it, I'll discuss it with Zhang Longlu. At this point, Liu Zhennian asked: "Since Governor Zhang took office, how has the situation been?" ”

The governor said: "Governor Zhang has always been in charge of his own affairs, but because Denglai has been peaceful for a long time and has few soldiers, he seems to be very leisurely, and he can be described as living a chic life. ”

When Liu Zhennian heard this, he gradually put his mind at ease, and said with a smile: "He is also old, it is time to spend his old age in peace." ”

Rong Qing was wandering in the corner of the inner courtyard at this time. He looked up at the Emperor's quarters, his fingers rubbing against his sword. He didn't know whether he was going to take the first step in this plan - confide in the emperor himself.

Although Lan Yuan and the others told him all the things to do, don't tell the emperor of the conspiracy too early, although he promised to get a profit, but in his heart he always thought that the emperor was a member of his family after all, even if there were other considerations, would his elbow turn out?

Rong Qing thought about it, gritted his teeth, and strode to the front of the house. He looked at the guards on both sides, they all looked at a loss, and they stopped at the door without moving, so he said angrily: "You don't even recognize your ban? I have business to meet the Son of Heaven, get out of the way! ”

As he spoke, he pushed away the soldiers who were in the way and went straight in.

The emperor was eating snacks in the inner room, when he heard someone knocking lightly on the door outside the house and saying "It's me", so he hurriedly took the dagger he carried from the bed, pinned it tightly to his waist, and then ordered the eunuch to open the door: "Who sees me?" ”

As soon as the door opened, I saw Rong Qing stumble two steps, his knees pressed down heavily, and he knelt down in front of the emperor: "Minister Rong Qing greets Your Majesty!" ”

Seeing that he was so excited, the emperor thought that he must have something on his mind, so he coughed a few times and glanced at the eunuch, who consciously covered the door and withdrew.

"Please." As usual, he was extremely stingy with his words.

And Rong Qing was still boiling with enthusiasm, and tears gradually appeared in his eyes: "The minister didn't say anything big, so he didn't dare to get up." ”

"What do you mean, brother?"

"The willow thief has bullied my royal family for many years, made several rebellions, plotted to kill the crown prince, and made His Majesty have no royal authority. The ministers and brothers all saw it in their eyes and remembered it in their hearts...... he slowly choked up, "The younger brother couldn't stand this national shame, so he made an appointment with the crown prince and wanted to use this eastward trip to kill the power thief." Today, I would like to tell Your Majesty that I hope to make a decision and regain power! ”

"You ......," the Emperor tightened his grip on the dagger, "what do you want?" ”

Rong Qing put his head on the ground, and his tone became more and more excited: "Zhang Longlu, the governor of Denglai, has a personal grudge with Liu Zhennian, and his people are willing to help us get rid of the national thieves." When His Majesty goes to Dengzhou, he must be captured according to the plan as soon as he reads it. ”

"Then you just do what you want, and I won't interfere." The Emperor raised his hand slightly, motioning for him to stand up again.

"Thank you, thank you, Your Majesty!" Rong Qing kowtowed gratefully and quickly stood up, "Brother Chen, I'll send someone to Dengzhou, get in touch with Zhang Longlu first, and then think of countermeasures." ”

In the few days in Laizhou, Liu Zhennian gradually began to let down his guard, Zhang Longlu was not a threat in his eyes, but just a drunkard who ate and drank merry, and did not do his job. Rong Qing therefore seized the opportunity and secretly sent a janissary guard to Dengzhou to contact Governor Zhang.

Since Zhang Longlu heard that Liu Xiang had entered Laizhou, he didn't think about tea and dinner for several days, and his concubine was not in a hurry, he just listened to the news every day, and there was no other way, he was afraid that the current situation would escape from his control.

The arrival of Rong Qing's envoy was simply a savior for him. He received Rong Qing's letter, and his eyes widened to see that it was clearly written: 'Governor respectfully. This official has discussed with His Majesty, and vowed to eradicate the culprit and save our society. The general can prepare in advance, and let me show you what I do. After the matter is completed, the award general is the prince of the country, the food is ten thousand households, and the court officials have more than three grades, and they can be claimed. At the end of the letter, the great seal was pressed again.

Zhang Longlu laughed after reading it, and his wife asked why, Longlu said: "A few days ago, I was afraid that no one would rely on him, so I was afraid of the willow thief; Today, I have been entrusted by the Son of Heaven, and I can act by faith without any scruples! On the day of the Great Reading, I should avenge the loss of my son! ”

His wife only stared at the conditions set out in the letter, and her eyes were straight: "You look at the treatment given by the court, it's really good!" ”

Who knew that Zhang Longlu pouted and snatched back the letter with his hand: "It's useless!" If I kill Liu Zhennian, the emperor will be in my hands, what do I want to do, and I still need his reward? ”

"That...... But it's going to be killed! His wife's face turned white with fright, and she covered his mouth.

"No, it's not our turn to kill the head," Zhang Longlu smiled coldly, "That imperial brother is really confused, he doesn't pass on the message, but hands over such a letter to me, then what I do is the emperor's will!" ”