Jinling City ushered in the first snow after the beginning of winter this year.

The rapid and turbulent snow fell wantonly from the gray sky, the wind swept the snow, and the snow moved with the wind, and in just one night, the Jinling City in the imperial capital of the Great Liang Dynasty was stained into a white picture scroll covered in silver.

Qin Tianjian predicted the heavy snowfall in the middle of last month.

The duties of the Qin Heavenly Supervisor were to observe the celestial phenomena, calculate the solar terms and calendar, and also be responsible for weather forecasting.

Ruixue Trillion Year.

His Majesty the Emperor in the palace was very satisfied with the arrival of this heavy snowfall.

Emperor Liang issued an order to reward the concubines of the harem, and even the Yue Guifei who lived in Qingyi Courtyard received a lot of rewards.

These days, there is news circulating in the palace that His Majesty is going to restore Concubine Yue to the throne.

The source of the rumors still comes from the year-end ceremony.

Although the emperor did not intend to directly restore the position of the Yue family's concubine, it was obvious that he intended to pull this beloved concubine out of the 'cold palace' state for two and a half months.

His Royal Highness the Crown Prince could only kowtow and retire.

The cold wind was raging outside, Xiao Jingxuan wrapped the fur canopy handed by the eunuch tightly, and walked towards the outer hall.

As the lord of the East Palace, Xiao Jingxuan originally had the privilege of taking a four-wheeled car in the palace, but in order to show respect to his father, the chariot of the East Palace was generally parked outside the gate of the outer hall, and the attendants were waiting outside against today's wind and snow.

"Go to the Inner Palace!"

With just a few words, the prince lifted his clothes and stepped into the car.

However, when the golden brocade curtain fell, in the carriage, I saw that the prince of the East Palace, who had been calm since he walked out of the main hall, suddenly gritted his teeth, and a trace of hatred flashed on his dark face, and the resentment revealed in his eyes was clearly visible.

Crown prince?

Father, do you really treat me as a prince?

......

The New Year is approaching, and the mansions in Jinling City are also moving around each other.

Unlike the previous two years during the Chinese New Year, this year's Wuwei Hou Mansion has finally waited for its new owner to return to Beijing.

Lu Ze is not very old, even a few years younger than Xiao Jingrui and Yan Yujin, but no one in the entire Jinling City will treat Lu Houye as a junior.

This has nothing to do with age, it has to do with identity, status, power, martial arts, and saints.

Today's Lu Ze can be regarded as carrying the lintel of the Marquis of Wuwei's mansion, and this time he returned to Kyoto from the west, he squeezed into the upper layer of the pyramid of the beam, and many subsequent things happened to push Lu Ze's fame and prestige to a higher point.

Heavy snowfall.

The inner courtyard and outer courtyard of the Wuwei Hou Mansion were shrouded in silver and white, adding a cold and gloomy meaning.

The charcoal fire was raised early in the house, and it was the finest palace charcoal burned, called "Tian Tan", which was made of high-quality wood such as sandalwood and mahogany dried in the snow, and the charcoal block was tightly textured, not easy to break, and had a unique fragrance when burning.

After lunch today, Lu Ze planned to go out and inspect the hot pot restaurant that was about to open.

Liu Qiushuang in the hall held the teacup in both hands, drank the hot tea that was consumed after the meal, and said without being salty or light: "This weather, I still don't run to the side of Luoshi Street, today's heavy snowfall coincides with the rest day of the ministers at the beginning of the lunar month, and the business of the Red Sleeves and Miaoyinfang is very hot." ”

Lu Ze covered his mouth and coughed lightly.

There are now a lot of interesting scandals about the young marquis in Kyoto, and the words that the big mouth said in a few words have now extended to countless versions, whether it is a tea guest in a tea shop or a daughter in the boudoir, they are very keen on this kind of gossip.

And at this time, someone from outside came in to report that Grandpa Gao was coming.

Liu Qiushuang put down the teacup, and there was a little surprise in her eyes: "Why is Grandpa Gao here?" ”

Lu Ze smiled: "It should be Your Majesty's invitation." ”

Lu Ze said that Gao Zhan really came to invite Lu Ze into the palace.

The snow was getting heavier and heavier, and on the way to the palace, Gao Zhan reminded Lu Ze of two sentences: "There is some change in the western border. ”

In the imperial study, Emperor Liang was dressed in civilian clothes, and he seemed to be in a good mood today, and after seeing Lu Ze, he smiled and gave him a seat: "Today is a rest, but just now an urgent secret report came from the western border, I still have to discuss this matter with you." ”

Emperor Liang waved his hand, and Gao Zhan handed over the secret letter on the table that was urgently sent to Jinling to Lu Ze.

Lu Ze looked down, and raised his head after a moment: "Da Yu appointed Xuan Bu as the commander of the imperial army?" ”

Twelve years ago, the Dayu army was in full swing, and the most fierce conflict broke out with the Liang in ten years, when the imperial army even went all the way to Meiling in the hinterland of Ganzhou in the west, which led to the Meiling Incident later.

The Red Flame Army fought a bloody battle with the Imperial Army, and finally annihilated the opponent at a huge cost, but then was suddenly attacked by Xie Yu, who rushed to Meiling, and the ghosts were everywhere, which led to the opening of the plot of Langya Bang.

After 12 years of recuperation, although Daliang enjoys stability, there is constant internal party strife.

On the contrary, Dayu is eyeing the most fertile land in the south, and the destroyed imperial army is re-established, and now Xuanbu, the first master of Dayu, is the commander of this army, which is definitely not good news for Daliang.

"Lu Ze."

"In your opinion, why did Da Yu suddenly announce this news at this time?"

Xuanbu is the number one master in the world, but at the same time he is also a handsome talent who can command the three armies, Dayu has not been peaceful in recent years, and now the seven masters in the north seem to have reached an agreement, and finally chose to use Xuanbu, the sharpest spear.

So where will this spear finally point?

Emperor Liang knew the answer.

That's why he called Lu Ze to the palace as soon as possible.

I saw Lu Ze bow his head and think for a moment, then raised his head and said slowly to Emperor Liang: "I want to come... After those people from the Dayu mission returned, something happened to the Dayu royal court. ”

Emperor Liang nodded, his face looked a little solemn: "I also think so, the people of the Dayu Mission are not as enthusiastic about the son-in-law selection conference as Beiyan, but they just sent a golden eagle Chai Ming to participate." Soon after returning this time, Dayu decided to return Xuanbu, who was idle in the royal court, to power. ”

The countries of the Central Plains, due to various reasons, have some internal problems.

At this time, there seems to be a momentum in Dayu, which is not good news for Daliang.

Lu Ze opened his mouth to talk to Emperor Liang about the general situation in the western realm now, after Lu Ze came to this world, he worked hard in the western realm, and used that great victory to successfully make himself among the upper echelons of the Great Liang, and made his name appear in the forefront of the discussion of the Great Yu Royal Court.

Population, taxes, development, environment, military power...

Lu Ze did not show an exaggerated talent, but he was able to answer every question of Emperor Liang.

This made Emperor Liang nod frequently, and said in sincere admiration: "I feel that Jinling City still restrains you, if you grew up on the border early, you don't have to worry about the situation at the border in the west if you want to come to me." ”

After the Chiyan case, the officialdom of the western border of Daliang was purged by the emperor at the same time.

Although all the states in the western realm have been replaced with Emperor Liang's favorite candidates, the western realm after that still lacks the vitality it should have, and the military strength has been maintained fairly well over the years, but if it is really caught in the bloody battle on the battlefield, it is still a little unsightly.

Emperor Liang continued: "I think you can't stay in Jinling for long, you have to rush back in the New Year, and you will work hard." ”

Emperor Liang undoubtedly had high hopes for Lu Ze.

There are 100,000 iron cavalry in the south of Mu Wangfu, even if Emperor Liang is too worried about Mu Wangfu in his heart, he has never worried that the soldiers and horses of Southern Chu can cross into Lingnan.

But the West is different.

With the two countries of Dayu and Northern Yan eyeing each other in the west, coupled with the influence of the old case twelve years ago, it is not the most suitable time for Daliang to rekindle the war at this time.

Lu Ze said with a smile: "The minister is a military general, and he should be on the battlefield. ”

Emperor Liang promised Lu Ze many privileges at this time, and as he returned to the Western Territory after the New Year, he would go back with him.

Of course, Lu Ze nodded and accepted it all.

In the end, he smiled and said, "Your Majesty, why don't you give a few more words to the minister?" ”

......

The snow is getting heavier and heavier.

Lu Ze took advantage of the heavy snow to come to the Beijing Mansion of King Mu's Mansion.

The Nihuang County Lord and Mu Xiaowang's sister and brother had a childlike attack, and they actually built a snowman in the yard.

When Lu Ze came, Nihuang also pretended to throw a snowball at him unintentionally, only to see Lu Ze leap in front of the two of them with light steps, Mu Qing saw that Lu Ze's gorgeous light skills were not hindered in the slightest on the snow bricks, and his eyes lit up: "Lu Ze is so light!" ”

The Nihuang County Lord smiled and asked, "Why are you here?" ”

Lu Ze sighed lightly: "Let's go to the house and talk." ”

Soon, Lu Ze told Nihuang and Mu Qing about his intention, and Mu Qing got up directly after hearing this, his tone was full of anger: "You mean, Your Majesty has decided to reset that woman from the Yue family?!" ”

At this time, Mu Xiaowang seemed to be angry, gritting his teeth, and he looked like he was eager to bite out the tooth marks of the Nanmu chair behind him.

On the contrary, the Nihuang County Lord was not surprised by this matter.

At the dinner that day, Lu Ze had already reminded her.

Outside the window, the snow was rushing and reflected in the black and white eyes of the neon phoenix.

No matter how serious the crimes committed by the Yue clan, after all, they were not aimed at the emperor himself, and His Majesty never paid much attention to the pain of others.

It sounds realistic.

Because that's the reality.

The Nihuang County Lord turned his head, comforted his younger brother, and said with a smile: "Your Majesty is here for the year-end ceremony. ”

Unexpectedly, at this time, Mu Qing said hatefully: "Where is the reason for the year-end ceremony, it is clearly the old guy Chen Yuanzhi, the secretary of the Ministry of Rites, who deliberately misinterpreted the regulations of the ceremony, and everyone in Kyoto now knows that Chen Yuanzhi, the secretary of the Ministry of Rites, only seems to be in the middle, but in fact he is the prince early." ”

The Nihuang County Lord frowned, and scolded: "Mu Qing! No nonsense! ”

The county lord looked at Lu Ze with an inquiring intent in his eyes.

Lu Ze replied: "It's just some gossip in Kyoto, don't take it to heart." ”

Lu Ze didn't have to think much to know who released this rumor.

Mei Changsu.

Jiang Zuo Meilang obviously also noticed some kind of change in Xie Houye, this Mei Sect Master has a lot of eyes in the palace, and the best pair to use is the Forbidden Army Commander Meng Zhi, the identity of the Commander of Meng is somewhat similar to that of Gao Gonggong in some aspects, and many things in the palace can't hide the eyes of this Commander Meng.

"Chen Yuanzhi..."

The smile on Lu Ze's face was fleeting.

The prestigious old scholar of the Ministry of Rites in Kyoto, the elder of the two dynasties, is actually the same as Mu Qing said, Geng Zhi Jing Zhong is just an appearance.

This Chen Laoshangshu stood on Xie Yu's side early.

The Chen family is honest, but they only educate people in the books, and there is always a lack of tempering.

When Chen Laoshangshu's only grandson joined the army, he escaped from the front line, and was deliberately protected by Xie Yu, who was still in the army at that time, to conceal the capital crime.

The year-end ceremony, if it is explained according to the rules of the ceremony, as long as the queen is there, it does not matter whether there is a concubine or not.

Of course, Chen Yuanzhi knew about this, but he didn't dare to say it.

First, Xie Yu had advised him in advance, and second, he also understood that the emperor was just trying to find an excuse to pardon Concubine Yue.

The so-called loyalty is often the appearance, and those who can make a living in Jinling City, especially those who stand on high positions, are old foxes.

It's just that the old fox is also divided into various types.

Lu Ze undoubtedly prefers the old fox like Liu Cheng, who is related to him.

"By the way, my restaurant will open on the tenth day of the first month of this month, and I hope the two of you will be able to come and cheer at that time."

Mu Qing tried his best to let out the resentment in his heart, and when he heard Lu Ze's words, he snorted heavily.

The Nihuang County Lord asked curiously, "What's the name of your restaurant?" Have you really asked Your Majesty for words? ”

She didn't care about Yue's reset.

has been handsome for many years, and he has been able to see through some things.

Those who hold military power think that you are useless when they have no merit, and if they have made merit, they are afraid that your merit will be high.

Now that the southern border of Daliang is quite peaceful, the emperor will not take advantage of this time to show the imperial power, and when.

Lu Ze nodded: "The name is very simple, it's called... Land boats. ”

Nihuang savored the name and smiled dumbly: "How to sail on land?" ”

Lu Ze blinked: "I can sail on land." ”

......

The news of Yue's reinstatement caused King Yu to be furious.

At this time, Mei Changsu was nesting by the fire, flipping through the pages of the information sent by Miaoyinfang, throwing a page into the brazier when he saw a page, and Feiliu next to him happily helped sit on the position of a delivery worker, throwing pages into it.

At this time, the thick cotton curtain was lifted, and the flames that had just been raised were pressed by the cold wind poured in.

Feiliu looked at the person in annoyance, and it was the annoying uncle again.

Meng Zhile touched Feiliu's head, then sat down familiarly, and said directly to Mei Changsu, who was sitting opposite: "Xiaoshu, did you hear that news?" ”

"You mean the Yue clan reset? Or is the Criminal Department planning to steal the beams and change the pillars? ”

Mei Changsu leaned on the stove and handed over all the remaining papers to Feiliu, and then said, "Or is it the shabu shabu restaurant of Lu Houye's family?" ”

"On the day of the opening, you should go over and cheer."