Chapter Seventy-Three: The Ministers Enter Beijing to Claim the Title of King and Quarrel Arise in the Imperial Court

Miao Jin left Jingxi Villa, and when she got home, it was late, so she didn't dare to disturb her parents, so she went straight into the bedroom and lay down, and soon fell asleep.

When she woke up, she saw her mother curled up at the head of the bed looking at her pityingly, and said softly: "You finally woke up, but you made my mother anxious......"

"Mother, I'm sorry;" Miaojin sat up straight and said softly, "This time the child won't leave, stay by your side." ”

"Well, with this sentence, my mother is relieved." Liu let out a long sigh as he spoke.

"By the way, what happened to Xiao Hei and Ah Huang?" Miaojin got out of bed and said while dressing.

"Hmph, so you came back because you wanted them."

"Mother, how could it be......" Miaojin blushed and complained.

The mother and daughter talked for a while, and Luo Feng entered the house and asked where her daughter has been these days?

"As for me, I went to Miss Cen's house; She treated people very well, not only greeted me with food and shelter, but also taught me martial arts. ”

Luo Feng thought for a moment and asked his daughter, who is Miss Cen?

"An old friend who is enthusiastic and chivalrous," Miao Jincha opened the topic, with a little mouth, "The child has caused you trouble again, I'm really sorry for ......"

Luo Feng saw his daughter with tears in her eyes, and a warm feeling suddenly appeared in her heart, "It's okay; As long as the child is safe, what does it matter if the father is wronged! ”

The three of them talked calmly for a while, and soon left behind the many worries of the past, and the relationship was as harmonious as before.

After Min Tai was arrested, he was imprisoned in the prison of Dali Temple.

Tong Li and his subordinates used a lot of torture, but Min Tae still refused to fight.

Ji Wen was quite angry when he learned about it, so he went to prison himself to interrogate. He said viciously to Mintai, who was covered in bruises: "Don't want to recruit? Just because you are guilty of rebellion, it is enough to kill your head! ”

"Hmph, kill if you want to kill, don't talk so much nonsense!" Min Tae said angrily.

"Kill the head...... After the general is a nobleman, wouldn't it be a pity to die like this! Ji Wen walked up to him and touched the wound on his forehead, "As long as you confess your accomplices, this official will not only save you from death, but also show that His Majesty will be knighted as a general." ”

"Hmph, I'm dead, and you don't even think about it! Min Tae took a sip of him and said.

Ji Wen wiped his face and said hatefully: "If you want to die, it's not that easy." I want you to be bait to lure them in—"

With that, he looked up to the sky and laughed.

Inside the Shaoyang Palace.

Shocked to hear that Mintae had been arrested, the prince was like a frost-beaten autumn leaf who was listless all day long, and he couldn't lift a trace of energy. He recalled the incident and suspected that the matter had been leaked.

Fu Guo agrees with him; said that when he talked to Xiao Liangyuan that day, Master Bamboo Shadow was also present, and his expression was a little abnormal.

The prince didn't believe it when he heard it, saying that she had been a monk for many years, so how could she be involved in this case.

Fu Guo said eagerly: "Your Highness, this matter is related to the overall safety, and it is better to believe that there is something than to believe that there is nothing." ”

After hearing this, the prince pondered for a while, and his attitude changed: "Okay, Xiaoguozi, you step up your secret investigation of this person, no matter what the results of the investigation are, you must not make a noise. ”

"Yes, the minion understands." Fu Guo eased down and said, "But Na Mintai, if he can't bear it, I'm afraid it will hurt Your Highness." ”

The prince stomped his feet when he heard this, and sighed: "Alas, why doesn't this palace want to save him, but there is no good solution." ”

Fu Guo persuaded him not to worry, saying that there was still a revenge on them......

When the prince heard this, his eyes suddenly lit up, and he made up his mind to rescue Mintae at all costs.

Soon, Dafu received the order of the crown prince.

Approaching dusk, the sky was overcast and the cold rain was falling. Da Fu rode a fast horse to Zhiyuan, and when he saw Li Yunhan, he said: "Thanks to Brother Li the day before yesterday, Mintai left the manor early, otherwise the consequences would be unimaginable!" ”

"Why thank me, it's Anar who arrived in time." Li Yunhan paused, and said in a low voice, "Min Tai was arrested, I don't know what the prince is going to do?" ”

"Give up the assassination plan and do your best to rescue Mintae."

Li Yunhan didn't make a sound when he heard this, and walked lightly to the window, looking at the vast smoke and rain outside the window. After a long time, he turned around: "If you go to save him at this time, I'm afraid that Ji Wen has already opened the net, not only will he not be able to save Mintai, but he will harm many brothers." ”

"Then, in case Mintae can't hold on......"

"This," Li Yunhan hesitated for a moment, and said with a solemn face, "It's better to act according to the original plan." ”

"Assassinate Chu Mohan?"

"Yes." Li Yunhan walked to Da Fu's side and told him in detail about the plan in his heart.

After hearing this, Da Fu's eyebrows gradually relaxed, and he nodded again and again.

On this day, Chu Mohan and his entourage of more than ten people pretended to be Hu Shang, walked outside the east gate of the capital, and slowly stopped.

Chu Mohan lifted the curtain, looked at the majestic city gate and laughed: "Haha-I'm back again." ”

The guard said that the situation in the city was unclear, and suggested that he wait for Chu Qing to arrive before entering.

"No need." Chu Mohan shook his head, and then led his subordinates into the city.

After walking for less than half an hour, the group rushed to the front of the concert hall; Chu Mohan got out of the carriage and walked straight to the courtyard surrounded by the guards. The two doormen on duty were about to ask questions, but they were pushed away by the owl.

Miaojin was playing with Xiao Hei and Ah Huang in the courtyard, and suddenly saw a group of strange men breaking into the door, and she couldn't help but be stunned. Before she could react, Xiao Heijing jumped over and kept biting. Impatiently, the Owl flew up and kicked it to the foot of the wall.

Little Black rolled around on the ground in pain, wailing non-stop.

Miaojin stepped forward and said angrily: "Who is playing here? ”

Suo Owl didn't answer and threw a punch, Miaojin hurriedly dodged it, shouting: "Oh no, there are robbers!" ”

Luke, who was counting the newspapers in the west wing, heard the cries for help, and hurriedly rushed over with four or five family members, showing their knives and guns one after another.

Chu Mohan swaggered out of the crowd, lifted the brim of his hat and said with a smile: "Haha, I entered my own door, and I dare to be in the way!" ”

Miao Jin saw that it was Chu Mohan, she was stunned for a moment, snorted, and said, "It's you again!" ”

Chu Mohan smiled: "Little girl, your temper is not small." ”

Seeing this, Lu Ke hurriedly bent down to apologize to Chu Mohan, saluted, and took him to see Luo Feng.

Miao Jin saw them walk away, ran to the foot of the wall and picked up Xiao Hei, shook it a few times, but Xiao Hei was out of breath. She was so sad and indignant that tears flowed out of her eyes, and she scolded: "Stinky and shameless, return me to Xiaohei!" Give me back my little black ......"

At this moment, Luo Feng was consulting the text in the study, and suddenly heard a commotion in the front yard, and was about to go out to see what was going on, but Chu Mohan had already stepped into the house first.

Luo Feng exclaimed: "The marshal came suddenly, and he was not prepared for the next moment, please forgive me." ”

"Stop fucking bullshit." Chu Mohan waved his hand, "I'm tired, I want to sleep here." With that, he lay down on the bed, and in a moment he began to snore like thunder.

Miao Jin reluctantly buried the little black grass in the backyard. She calmed down and thought for a while, and planned to go out to report the news. Unexpectedly, as soon as she walked to the gate, she was stopped by Chu Mohan's two entourages and did not let her go out.

"Are you still reasonable? This is my home, and I can go wherever I want. Miao Jin said and walked out, but was forcibly pushed away by the two attendants. Miaojin stretched out his hand to hit, but one of his attendants couldn't dodge and received a heavy slap.

"Yo, what a big temper." As soon as the words fell, Chu Qing walked over from the shadows and sneered, "Why did you go home and want to go out again?" ”

"This is my house, you can't take care of it!" Miao Jin said hatefully.

"That's right, this is your home, but it's also the Academy," Chu Qing said with a gloomy face, "For the sake of business, I have to entrust the girl." ”

"Hmph, what's the business, I don't!"

"Then I can't help it." Chu Qing said and glanced at the two entourage. The entourage immediately drew out his waist knife and said viciously to Miaojin: "Please respect yourself, girl, don't be embarrassed." ”

In the middle of the stalemate, Luo Feng arrived. He asked about the situation and persuaded his daughter to obey Chu Qing's order and endure it for a few days.

"A few days...... That's not suffocating people to death! Miaojin complained; After thinking about it, if he broke out of the door, it would inevitably arouse Chu Qing's suspicions, so he scolded "dogs fighting people", turned around and walked away.

Chu Qing followed Luo Feng into the living room, saying that in order to prevent Chu Mohan's whereabouts from being revealed, in recent days, without his consent, everyone in the mansion was not allowed to go out.

Luo Feng nodded and agreed, and then talked to him about money and food.

While the two were talking, the white dolphin came to see him, saying that Chu Mohan had woken up from his sleep, and asked the two of them to go and see him.

Entering the study, Chu Qing knelt down and said, "Father, the child is late, please forgive me." ”

Chu Mohan rolled out of bed, ran forward and hugged him tightly, and said with a smile: "Haha, bastard, dad misses you." ”

"Even though you are thousands of miles away, the children miss you all the time."

"Hmph, you kid also know how to miss his father?" Chu Mohan's face sank, "Why do you still not return after repeated urging?" ”

"Back to his father, the child will make friends with powerful people from all walks of life in Beijing, recruit heroes from all over the world, and prepare for big things." Chu Qing glanced at Luo Feng and said, "Also, after learning that there was a fire in Xiongwu City, Lord Luo and I raised money and food in various ways to solve the urgent needs of the three towns. ”

"Dashuai, thanks to the eldest son's strategy, he survived this difficulty." Luo Feng complimented.

"Really?" Chu Mohan was quite disappreciative when he heard this, and patted Chu Qing's shoulder, "After the king ceremony, I will return to Yuyang with my father." ”

"Father, this-" Chu Qing looked embarrassed.

"I said a long time ago, General Shi's daughter is still waiting for you to get married."

"This ...... Forgive the child for being difficult to obey. Chu Qing suppressed the panic in his heart and pretended to be calm, "The child has given a marriage certificate to Miss Luo." ”

Chu Mohan glared at Luo Feng and asked him what was going on?

Luo Feng said timidly: "Handsome, the eldest son has a marriage certificate, but ......"

"But what, you two don't want to get through and deceive me!" Chu Mohan shouted sharply.

"Don't dare! It's just that the little girl is stubborn and refuses to agree, so this marriage has to be hung ......"

"She won't agree? Then tie it up, and bring it back to Yuyang with one piece. Chu Mohan laughed, "Just marry both." ”

"Father, how can this be done!" Chu Qing plucked up his courage, "Wouldn't this offend both families!" ”

Chu Mohan was speechless when he heard this.

Luo Feng stepped forward and reminded him that it was not early and it was time to visit Limver.

"Yo, Lin Xiang......" Chu Mohan's body trembled violently, and he said in a panic, "Damn, if you don't say it, I almost forgot about it." ”

Subsequently, Chu Mohan made some preparations and took Luo Feng, Chu Qing and others out of the concert hall.

When they arrived at the Moon Hall, Lin Fu was discussing Mintai with Ji Wen. Chu Mohan saluted the two of them one by one, and ordered Luo Feng to present the gift money; He called Chu Qing behind him and gave Lin Fu a brief introduction.

Lin Fu lightly twisted his beard and said with a deep face to Chu Mohan: "Thanks to you this time, otherwise, Yang Silang would have gossip again." ”

Chu Mohan was shocked when he heard this, and asked what gossip?

"He told His Majesty that the general has long had different ambitions, and he will not dare to enter Beijing to participate in the ceremony." Lynver replied.

"Hmph, I entered Beijing this time to block the stinky mouths of those villains, and see which of them dares to chew their tongues!"

"Well, that's good." Lin Fu then changed his words, "The general is really here to be crowned king?" ”

"Of course." Chu Mohan said without thinking.

"General, beware of the villain's tricks."

"Why do you say this......

"The matter of sealing the king was proposed by Yang Silang, and the old man was worried that he had ill intentions and wanted to take the opportunity of the king to seize the general's military power."

Chu Mohan broke out in a cold sweat when he heard this, and he couldn't answer.

"Didn't the general see the fate of Xiping Wang Ge Changfeng?" Ji Wen seemed a little careless, "The county king's mansion has been built, but his military power is gone." ”

"This, I understand......" Chu Mohan wiped the cold sweat on his forehead.

"It's good to understand, when the time comes, when you see Your Majesty, you can speak more carefully." Lin Fu took a sip of tea, "Now the wings of the surname Yang are stiff, but it's a pity that the old man is old, and sometimes he has to be angry with him." ”

"Yang Silang, this kid, I really want to kill him with a knife!" Chu Mohan said angrily.

Chu Qing on the side couldn't hold it anymore for a long time, and shouted: "Father, kill chickens with a cattle slaughtering knife, and leave this matter to the child." ”

Lin Fu's body trembled when he heard this, moved his gaze to Chu Qing, and sneered: "The prince has just arrived in the capital, don't talk nonsense. ”

"What Lin Xiang said is very true." Ji Wen looked at Chu Qing coldly, "I advise the son, although Chang'an is good, you can't stay for a long time." ”

Chu Mohan heard the words of Lin and Ji, and bowed his head slightly: "Don't worry, two adults, I entered Beijing this time to take him back to Yuyang." ”

After a moment of silence, Chu Mohan said to Ji Wen: "I heard that Mintai ...... have been caught."

"That's right, he's in my hands." Ji Wen's face was expressionless, "But this person is a hard bone, and he won't recruit anything." ”

Chu Mohan suggested, then just slaughter it.

"The general is too impatient." Ji Wen's eyes showed a fierce light, "It's rare to have such a bait, wouldn't it be a pity to kill it." ”

"Master Ji, what do you mean by that?" Chu Mohan's eyes widened and asked.

Ji Wen sneered twice and was silent.

Chu Qing interjected on the side: "Lord Ji wants to use Mintai as bait to lure his accomplices into taking the bait?" ”

"Well, yes, it's still the son of the world who understands my mind." Ji Wen smiled dryly, "Behind Mintai, it's the prince's party that is doing something." ”

Lin Fu waved his hand lightly, and his face was gloomy: "The old man has been a friend for many years, and he is the only one who worries about Donggong in his life; If one day he ascends to the throne, he is said to be an old man, and even you heroes and generals will inevitably die. ”

Chu Mohan and the others turned pale when they heard this, and they didn't dare to gasp.

Then, everyone talked for a while, and Chu Mohan saw that it was getting late, so he left the Moon Hall with Chu Qing.

Returning to Fulong Villa, recalling the conversation between Fang Cai and Lin Fu, Chu Mohan still had palpitations and uneasiness. Chu Qing saw it, so he persuaded him to go to the garden to relax.

The moon hangs in the air, as clear as frost. Chu Mohan walked slowly along the weeping willows on the bank of the embankment for a while, stopped, and sighed: "Well, this place is good, there are mountains and rivers, accompanied by flowers and birds...... Damn, the place where birds don't in Yuyang, Lao Tzu has been there for more than 20 years. ”

"Father, don't lament, this village is secluded and elegant, you have been tired all the way to saddle your horse, you can relax tonight."

"Relax fart! Lao Tzu is sitting on the brazier, and if he doesn't think about it, he will be baked! ”

"The coronation of the king is a great joy, so why should you complain?"

"Hmph, it's not because of Yang Silang!" Chu Mohan frowned, "Ruling the three towns for his father has made him jealous, and I don't know what means he will use this time to seal the king." ”

"Yes, the trees want to be still, and the wind does not stop; The more you move forward, the more unpredictable the risks become. Chu Qing eased down and said, "However, as long as Your Majesty trusts him, forgive him and he won't be able to make any big waves." ”

"That's right, the Holy One treats me well. Over the years, I have been able to become a feudal official on the Weizhen side from a prisoner on death row, but I have not been blessed with his kindness...... Just get on this boat, and you can't get off again. ”

"Oh?"

"Think about it, once Lao Tzu loses his military power, can Yang Silang let me go?" Chu Mohan's expression was gloomy, "When I think of this, I can't help but feel chilled......"

"Dad, you're thinking too much." Chu Qing stepped forward to support him, "You have to face the saint tomorrow, you have been tired all the way, so let's rest as soon as possible."

Chu Mohan nodded, and slowly entered the Wanglin Pavilion with Chu Qing's support.

At dusk that day, Cen Feng was ordered to rush to the Jinju Academy, wanting to see Miaojin to inquire about the situation. She disguised herself as a flower seller and shouted in front of the door, carefully observing the movements around her.

Suddenly, the door opened, and two strange strong men rushed out from inside, shouting and scolding her away.

Cen Feng reported to Da Fu after he went back.

Da Fu was puzzled when he heard this, thought hard for a while, and said: "It's difficult to do now, Fulong Villa and Jinjuan are abnormal, where will Chu Mohan stay......

Yan Ran saw that it was getting late, and persuaded him to wait for the Chu thief to make a pilgrimage tomorrow.

Dafu nodded slightly.

The next day, it was overcast.

Daming Palace Hanyuan Palace, routine court meeting.

Emperor Xuan sat on the dragon chair in the middle of the main hall, and the prince, King Jing, King Sheng, King Feng and other ministers were arranged on both sides of His Royal Highness.

Chu Mohan walked into the hall with a big belly, stepped forward to pay homage to Emperor Xuan, and said: "Your Majesty, many places in the north have been affected by disasters this year, and the Turks and Khitans have invaded from time to time, but they have all been thwarted by our army; After a few battles, our army killed more than 1,000 enemies and captured hundreds of enemies, and the three towns were safe and sound. ”

"Chu Aiqing has made meritorious contributions to the border, and I am extremely relieved." Emperor Xuan coughed dryly, "This time, I summoned Qing to Beijing and gave you the title of King of Dongping County to show my gratitude." ”

"Thank you, Your Majesty, Long." Chu Mohan got carried away for a while, shook his head and said, "As long as you can share your worries about killing the enemy for Your Majesty, the minister doesn't care what kind of king he is." ”

Yang Silang glanced at him and said, "General Chu, don't you think this king's hat is too small?" ”

Chu Mohan consciously made a mistake, and he didn't know how to answer for a while.

"Lord Yang has misunderstood," Lin Fu hurriedly made a round for Chu Mohan on the side, and said, "General Chu is loyal and straightforward, he just wants to do a good job of the Temperance Envoy." ”

Chu Mohan reacted after hearing this, and said to Emperor Xuan: "The minister was born to make cattle and horses for His Majesty, and he only knew how to lead troops to fight to protect the territory, and never tried to be famous. ”

"General Chu, since the name of the county king is false, what is the truth? Do you want to hold the military power for the rest of your life? Yang Silang continued to ask.

Chu Mohan was stunned for a while when he heard this: "This ......"

Yang Silang played: "Your Majesty, life in the world is like a white horse passing through a gap; General Chu has been on the border for several years, and he is already old, so he thinks it is better to place him in Beijing and live for a long time. ”

Wei Su, Wei Huaibing and others immediately chimed in: "Your Majesty, the ministers seconded it. ”

Emperor Xuan smiled slightly and asked Chu Mo how he was under the cold?

Chu Mohan hurriedly said: "Your Majesty, the minister is not old yet, what kind of Tiannian is raised!" Moreover, in order to pacify the Turks, the ministers were ready; If the minister goes, I'm afraid it will be a failure. ”

Lin Fu said: "Your Majesty, the troubles on the border have not been eliminated today, and the Turkic, Khitan, and Xi people are still thieves; With General Chu here, we can ensure that the north is worry-free. ”

Chu Mohan patted his chest when he heard this, and said that if he was given another half a year, he would definitely pacify the Turks in one fell swoop; At that time, if the Holy Lord's decree is not extinguished, he will be disarmed and return to the field......

Before he finished speaking, Yang Silang interrupted with a sneer, and said, "What is the Dangping Turks, to put it mildly, you still don't want to leave Yuyang!" ”

"Ladies and gentlemen, you don't have to fight." Emperor Xuan waved his hand lightly, and said to Chu Mohan with a smile, "Okay, I still ordered you to be the envoy of the Three Towns Festival, and I hope that you can make new contributions to the Tang Dynasty." ”

Chu Mohan hurriedly knelt down to thank him.

A gust of cold wind passed through the main hall, and Emperor Xuan trembled and coughed a few times in succession; He relieved himself and asked Wei Su, can the county king's mansion be started?

Wei Su advised Emperor Xuan to rest assured; He said that he had ordered the Ministry of Works to select a new site in the province and that construction would start in three days.

Chu Mohan laughed twice when he heard this, and said to Emperor Xuan: "Your Majesty, this is also too good. Daozheng Fang is just adjacent to Qinghua Palace in the north, and when the ministers and elders retire, they can enter the palace at any time to accompany His Majesty to have fun and be happy. ”

Emperor Xuan was very relieved when he heard this, and nodded his head again and again; Suddenly, a few fallen leaves floated in front of the hall, and he seemed to remember something, and said: "The weather is suddenly cold, I don't know where Aiqing is staying?" ”

"Where else can I go?" Chu Mohan said with a big grin, "Because the private residence of Qinrenfang is old and too noisy, the minister has to stay in the Jinjuan Academy. ”

"I'm really wronged Chu Aiqing." Emperor Xuan sighed softly when he heard this, was silent for a moment, and then said, "Aiqing might as well stay in the palace temporarily, don't talk about warmth, and you can also drink and chat with me at night, and enjoy the singing and dancing of the pear garden." ”

"This, the minister does not dare to bother. The minister has lived in the north for a long time, and this cold is nothing. ”

Emperor Xuan was unhappy when he heard this, and frowned.

Lin Fu saw it and said that there were many buildings in King Hui's Mansion and the environment was elegant, so it was better to place him here.

Emperor Xuan listened to it and immediately agreed, and asked the ministers if they still have this music?

"Your Majesty, the minister has a book." Yang Silang took a step forward, "I heard that General Chu's eldest son, Chu Qingwen Taowu, is outstanding, and His Majesty has always loved talents, so why not summon him to come and reward him together." ”

"Well, that's a good idea;" Emperor Xuan smiled and turned his gaze to Chu Mohan, "What about the prince?" ”

When Chu Mohan heard this, he immediately panicked and sweated like rain, saying that Chu Qing did not come with him.

"Don't be funny, General." Yang Silang smiled at Chu Mo coldly, "Someone else saw him in the south of the city yesterday." ”

Emperor Xuan immediately sank his face when he heard this, saying that he wanted to reuse Chu Qing, but don't live up to the holy will.

Chu Mohan pretended to remember, and said calmly: "Back to Your Majesty, the dog went to Beijing to play last month, just because the minister first arrived, and I don't know where he is now." ”

Yang Silang stared at Chu Mohan and said, "General, don't shirk it, why don't you send someone to Fulong Villa to find him?" ”

Chu Mohan glared at him fiercely.

"Chu Aiqing doesn't have to excuse herself, you must bring the son of the world to the ceremony tomorrow." Emperor Xuan's face was solemn, "I want to give him the position of Tai Servant." ”

Seeing this, Chu Mohan had no choice but to thank the Holy Grace.

At this time, the dark clouds in the air gathered more and more, and the sky became extremely dark. The hall was dimly lit, and the cold wind swept through the hall. Emperor Xuan suffered from the wind and cold, and shivered a few times in succession, coughing and wheezing.

Yang Silang stepped forward and said: "Your Majesty's dragon body is not safe, and it is this rainy day, so the minister thinks that this royal ceremony might as well be postponed for a few days." ”

"Alright, I'm right." Emperor Xuan nodded, got up and glanced at the ministers, and said solemnly, "The king ceremony is a great gift of the country, not only to choose a good day and auspicious day, to be beautiful, and grand, but also to worship the heavens and pray for a hundred years of auspicious Tang Dynasty." ”

When the ministers heard this, they shouted: "Yes, Your Majesty Shengming." ”