In order to play the role of the hypothetical prince realistically in front of the emperor, Haoxing Mingrui deliberately did not ask Xiao Tian too much about Song Xingye's situation, but completely followed some extremely brief records sent by Gonggong Zheng to understand Song Xingye. Pen, fun, pavilion www. biquge。 info

When he really stepped into the court, Haoxing Mingrui found that in fact, there were not many opportunities for him to speak in this court, and the only one who could speak freely was His Majesty the Emperor.

The emperor decreed in court that Song Xingye, the former general of Jingyuan, should be appointed as the general of Jingyuan, and he was ordered to be the commander of the Northern Army and the Northern Army, and three days later he led 100,000 troops to aid the Northern Army to rush to Jinmen Pass to resist the enemy of Rongguo.

After leaving the court, Song Xingye only had time to come over to meet his old superior, Prince Ding, and hurried to discuss all preparations before sending troops with the privy envoy and the secretary of the military department.

However, Prime Minister Zuo, who seemed more and more idle at this moment, was cold-clothed, and took the initiative to walk beside Haoxing Mingrui, and accompanied him to the palace gate all the way.

Ever since he saw Xuande Hall that day, this Zuo Xiang's attention had attracted the attention of Haoxing Mingrui, but he had listed this person as a potential strong opponent at that time, and even an object that had to be eliminated in due course. But what he never expected was that this Leng Yiqing actually had another identity, he was very likely to be Xiao Yu's biological father!

In this way, his attitude towards Leng Yiqing inevitably became complicated, not only hating this person's indifference to Fang Yin's mother and son, but also unable to see him as an enemy that could be eliminated at any time, after all, blood is a bond that no one can break. In the end, after thinking about it, the only decision he made was to determine whether this Leng Yiqing was Xiao Yu's father after all.

"I heard that Zuo Xiang is a native of Huizhou, and one of the king's deceased is also from Huizhou, and I have heard her mention the beautiful landscapes and romantic characters there, which is really desirable. It's a pity that I've been recuperating in Beijing and haven't had the opportunity to go there for a visit, so I wonder if Zuo has ever returned to his hometown in recent years?"

Hearing this seemingly unintentional question, the gentle smile on the cold clothes and Qing face was slightly retracted, and he replied in a slightly sad tone: "The minister's parents have been dead for many years, and I am often entangled in mundane affairs in Beijing, but I have not returned to my hometown for more than ten years. ”

"I see. Haoxing Mingrui only nodded slightly, and did not continue to ask further.

Leng Yiqing took over and asked: "I don't know if the old man of the prince is still in Beijing?" The minister wants to meet him, talk about the customs of his hometown, and talk about homesickness. ”

Haoxing Mingrui shook his head with a gloomy expression and said, "She has been dead for many years. Alas, it's a pity that the Iraqi people have passed away, and only the old dreams are still vague!"

Leng Yiqing's gaze swept over Haoxing Mingrui's face very quickly, seeing that his expression was lonely, he really looked infinitely emotional, and he couldn't help but think to himself in his heart, is this fake prince doing a drama at this moment or is he really sentimental about the past? If he is acting, his acting skills are indeed extremely clever, and even he, a person who has always been good at observing words and feelings, can hardly distinguish his authenticity. And if he really felt it, then the old man he was talking about sounded like a woman, could it be his former confidant? This is an extremely important clue, and perhaps he can also trace the true identity of this false prince.

"It seems that the prince is also a man of temperament!" Leng Yiqing also sighed, "Although the world is impermanent, and the past is difficult to trace, but who can really get rid of all the things that have been experienced in the past? ”

Haoxing Mingrui glanced at him thoughtfully, and said indifferently: "This king is already an old and decrepit, and he has nothing to do, so it is inevitable that he often misses the old heart, and Zuo Xiang is in the prime of life, and he is in a high position, it should be the time when he is full of ambition, how can he also have a lot of feelings?"

Leng Yiqing said with a smile: "The prince is prosperous in the Spring and Autumn Period, how can he say that he is old? Now that the war between Dayu and Beirong has started, the emperor has a lot of reliance on the prince, but I, a scholar who is not familiar with martial arts, can not share the worries of the king, I am really ashamed!"

Seeing that the other party deliberately diverted the topic, Haoxing Mingrui only smiled faintly, "Zuo Xiangnai is the chief of the court, in charge of the Zhongshu Sect, he is actually the head of a hundred officials, and the emperor's minister, how can I be compared to an idle prince?"

Seeing that he was out of the palace gate, Haoxing Mingrui stopped in front of his car, and said to Leng Yiqing with a smile: "That's it, this king knows that Prime Minister Zuo is busy with official business, so he won't bother anymore." He waits for you to have leisure, you might as well come to my house to sit, this king still has a jar of willow leaves and snow that is a specialty of Huizhou, and I want to invite you to taste it. ”

Leng Yi hurriedly thanked him: "The prince is gracious, Weichen is really honored! I can't say that I will go to the house in two days to disturb it." ”

Haoxing Mingrui nodded and said, "Okay, then the king will wait for the left prime minister in the mansion." ”

With that, he got back into the carriage.

Watching Prince Ding's car drive away, Leng Yiqing's heart was still pondering, what was the intention of this fake prince to suddenly invite him? It stands to reason that although Prince Ding has been away from the court for a long time, after all, he has made great achievements in war, and he has the status and honor he deserves, and there is no need to further consolidate his power by establishing any personal relationship with him, a subordinate. And he must have some extraordinary purpose in showing his closeness to himself today, this royal banquet - will it not become a Hongmen banquet in the end?

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In the inner study of Prince Ding's mansion, Haoxing Mingrui told Xiao Tianjue in detail about today's court events.

Xiao Tian listened to it, and said with a heavy face: "With Song Xingye commanding the Northern Army, the danger in the Northern Territory should be temporarily resolved." It's just that the generals in the army have not fought for a long time, and they lack training, so it is really not suitable to fight hard with the Rong army. Although Song Xingye can defend the Jinmen Pass, it may take a long time to completely relieve the danger of the northern border. ”

Haoxing Mingrui also said worriedly: "The spies we sent in the Rong Kingdom have sent back the news, and the commander of the Rong army that invaded Xinjiang this time is Yu Wengang. He is the fourth prince of the Rong State, and he is also the future prince chosen by the Empress Dowager Yin, who holds the real power of the Rong State. From this point of view, the purpose of Rong's southern invasion was not as simple as plundering some wealth or land, their purpose should be to take half of Dayu's rivers and mountains, so as to establish prestige for the four princes. If they have this purpose, they must be well prepared. Before they sent out their troops, we had sent people to carry out sabotage activities and destroyed some of their military rations and horses, but afterwards they did not choose to send troops in a hurry, but waited for another three months to replenish the lost grain, grass and horses before sending troops, which shows that they attach great importance to this southern invasion and are determined to succeed. ”

Xiao Tian couldn't help but snort coldly, "As long as the Jinmen Pass is not lost, these northerners' Huangliang dreams will not be able to be realized!"

"In any case, the emperor was able to use Song Xingye this time, which can be regarded as a blessing in misfortune!"

"Well, you have done a good job in this matter! Recommending Song Xingye through Su Wenqiu's mouth did not arouse the slightest suspicion of the emperor. ”

"Fortunately, Uncle Seven, you have thought it through, and yesterday I sent someone to see General Song with your token and secretly instructed him. It is because he behaved very appropriately in the court today, especially because he did not show too much closeness to me, the so-called Prince Ding, and the emperor saw all this in his eyes, and he must have a little less worry in his heart. ”

Xiao Tianjue's face suddenly sank, and he couldn't help but snort angrily, and said: "This imperial brother of mine, what he thinks about all day long is how to keep his throne, in his eyes, where is Jiangshan Sheji worthy of the weight of the chair in the vertical arch hall?!"

Haoxing Mingrui sneered and said: "Since he is so reluctant to take that position, I want to kick him down from there, it will definitely make him even more uncomfortable than killing him directly!"

"Back then, he killed the sixth brother by despicable means, and even made the situation of the Dayu Dynasty so chaotic that it was difficult to atone for his sins even if he died. It's just that he is still the emperor today after all, he has the power of life and death in his hands, and there is still the Loyalty League as his eyes and ears on the rivers and lakes, so you must be more careful in your actions, and you must not easily reveal your true identity. ”

"Seventh Uncle rest assured, I have been working hard for more than ten years, and the arrangements of all parties have begun to take shape, and the secret spies of the Yin Clan can be said to be all over Jingyang and outside, which is enough to match the power of the Loyalty Alliance in the capital. Although there is no minister in the DPRK who we can help at present, Su Gong is already planning this matter for me, and I believe that with his many years of experience in knowing people, he will not be wrong. Only those who have been carefully selected and screened by him will I come forward to persuade them, and there should be no mistakes. ”

Xiao Tianjue nodded slowly, looked at Haoxing Mingrui's eyes and asked, "Since Su Wenqiu is already on our side, then his son-in-law is cold and clear-how are you going to deal with it?"

Haoxing Mingrui smiled slightly and said, "Then it depends on how this Lord Zuo Xiang will treat us." The nephew has invited him to the mansion as a guest, and the seventh uncle will naturally know the answer by then. ”