On the second day, Lord Lu of the Ministry of Rites wrote a letter, saying that the weather was freezing and the military at the front was suspended, so please recall Zhao Ping and return to Beijing to pay respects!

In the past three years, although Zhao Ping has been promoted repeatedly, he has been leading troops and has not returned to Beijing to be officially entitled.

But Lord Lu's letter to the court caused many people to reprimand.

In particular, several officials of the Ministry of War bluntly said that Lord Lu did not know the military and discussed the government in vain, and the removal of the commander before the army was not killing himself!

However, a group of officials led by Prime Minister Zhen Cheng remained silent and did not participate in the discussion.

In the end, the matter was settled.

The noisy South Gate Street of the capital is flanked by bustling restaurants and merchants.

Li Lou, a restaurant built by a chef surnamed Li a hundred years ago, has become a signboard in the capital of Nanchu today, I am afraid that Chef Li, who quit his job and opened a store alone, could not have imagined that there would be today?

The three-storey wooden building is decorated with the utmost elaborate decoration in each compartment. Of course, the chef's skill is the key.

In one of the compartments on the top floor, Prime Minister Zhen Cheng, with gray hair and ruddy complexion, was sitting on a large sandalwood chair, slowly peeling a grape in his hand.

"Xiangye, Master Sun asked me to ask, do you mean to recall Zhao Ping?"

The table of the Eight Immortals is full of dishes, delicacies from the mountains and seas, flying in the sky, crawling on the ground, and swimming in the water, of course one person can't eat so much, even Prime Minister Zhen, who has always been content with pleasure, will not ask for so many drinks and dishes alone.

On one side of the table, a man wearing a scarf and a regular suit, with an ordinary face but a hermit's bearing, was holding a delicate wine cup on the tip of his nose and sniffing.

"It's not me!"

Zhen Xiang replied without raising his head, his voice was still loud and convincing at the age of nearly seventy.

"People from the Wei Dynasty contacted me, but I didn't agree. ”

If there are outsiders like this again, I am afraid that they will jump in shock when they hear the words!

Zhen Xiangye, who was above 10,000 people under Nanchu alone, actually fornicated with Great Wei, and also discussed dealing with Zhao Ping, the general of the anti-Wei Dynasty.

"Xiangye, what the prince means, this time it is better to follow His Majesty's wishes and summon General Zhao back, right?"

As soon as the man spoke, the movements of Zhen Xiang's hand stopped.

"Ignorance! Without Zhao Ping, only one person surnamed Yao supports the front line? The surname Yao is stubborn, and there are many people in the army who disobey him, especially the civilian-born generals under Zhao Ping, all of whom are thorns. ”

Zhen Xiang shook his head and continued: "Zhao Ping is not a matter of concern, he is just a reckless martial artist! There is no need to put your mind on him. ”

The man on the other side put down the wine cup in his hand and replied in a low voice: "But some people say that Zhao Ping is colluding with the Wei Dynasty in private. ”

"Ridiculous! Don't talk about this nonsense!"

Zhen Xiang rolled his eyes, he could be the prime minister for so many years, how could he be a mediocre person. He understands that the rumors outside are just the relationship between Zhao Ping and the imperial court in the Wei Dynasty, and the more you pay attention to it, the more it can make waves.

"Xiangye, this is not just said by one person. Lin Muhua, who went to the front line last year, said it, and the prince who supervised the army also said it, and now even General Yao has a little criticism of Zhao Ping. ”

The man sighed and said, "I don't want to believe it, but I'd rather believe it than believe it!"

"Lin Muhua is ruthless and vicious, and he is the most intolerant; although the prince of the prison army is a eunuch, he likes to play with women the most, and when he comes to Zhao Ping, who is very strict in governing the army, he will definitely lose his face; as for the surname Yao, it is just that their military opinions are contrary, and the angry words of the moment cannot be taken seriously!"

Zhen Xiang continued to peel the grapes and replied.

"Isn't there a trace of doubt in Zhen Xiang's heart?"

The man's eyebrows lowered, and he continued: "Zhao Ping has written to His Majesty three times and five times, hoping to make the third prince the prince, but His Royal Highness the Crown Prince has been dissatisfied for a long time!"

Zhen Xiang slowly put the peeled grapes on the porcelain plate in front of him, and was speechless for a long time.

Half-ringing, his slightly haggard voice sounded.

"In that case, call him back! Zhao Ping's recent behavior has indeed gone a little too far, and it's time to press it down. ”

"That's what Xiang Ye said. ”

The man lowered his head, and saw Zhen Xiang, who was leaning towards the opposition, slowly straightened his back, stood up, and said, "I'm old and my body is easy to get tired, so I'll go back first." ”

"Congratulations to Xiangye!"

The man got up, stepped back, clasped his fists and saluted, his posture was smooth and elegant.

Seeing off Zhen Xiang, the man did not leave, but continued to sit down, slowly tasting the table full of wine and food, until he was about to stop eating, the door opened again, and a man dressed as a small servant walked in cautiously.

"How?"

"He agreed!"

The man was not surprised that someone would come in, put down the jade chopsticks in his hand and said with a smile: "It seems that this Zhen Xiangye is really old, and he is no longer as vigilant as he used to be in the court, so he even thinks that His Majesty summoned Zhao Ping just to suppress his arrogance?"

"But the prince said that Zhao Ping can't be allowed to have something! With the prince and Zhen Xiang here, how can Zhao Ping have an accident?"

The man who came in frowned, a puzzled expression.

"Huh...... As long as that person is still there, he has the final say in the affairs of this world! Zhen Xiang and the prince can't stop it. ”

The man smiled, his eyes revealing a ruthlessness.

Lin Mansion, this was originally the residence of a senior official of the Ministry of Officials, and later the official committed an accident, and the mansion received from Xichang's subordinates, and then transferred to Lin Muhua.

In the warm bedroom, Fang Yuqiong was holding her son and teasing constantly, and the loving smile on her face never stopped.

"Mu Hua, it's so late, you still want to go out?"

Seeing that Lin Muhua, who had changed into a formal suit, had changed into a regular suit again, Fang Yuqiong couldn't help frowning, and there was a hint of dissatisfaction in her voice.

"I had a friend come from out of town, and I came as I went. ”

Lin Muhua smiled, gently pinched his son's fleshy face with his big hand, and said with a smile: "Fucheng, listen to your mother obediently, don't cry!"

"Go! don't hurt the child. ”

Fang Yuqiong dodged the other party's big hand and glanced at the other party, but what was exchanged for a silly smile.

"Since you were snubbed last year because of the disadvantage of His Majesty's mission, I feel that our life has been much better than before. Anyway, we don't have to worry about eating and drinking, so you don't have to associate with those messy friends!"

As a former member of the East Factory, Fang Yuqiong understands the sinister officialdom and the court very well, so she routinely advises Lin Muhua to do things if she can let him and hide if he can.

But Lin Muhua's temperament, she understands that she is by no means a person who can be subservient to others with peace of mind.

"A manly man must not be without power for a day! Otherwise, he will only be humiliated and dare not speak up. ”

This is what Lin Muhua often mentions to her, but it is such two people with opposite personalities, but they have been able to get along harmoniously and affectionately for so many years, and no one has ever said a word of seriousness.

"I see. ”

Lin Muhua nodded, hugged Fang Yuqiong's delicate body fiercely, and then stepped out of the door in the other party's shy and angry eyes.

went out, walked around the streets and alleys a few times, and finally changed into a costume Lin Muhua walked into an ordinary courtyard.

The courtyard is not big, the door of the inner room is open, and a fat man dressed as an ordinary merchant is sitting there with a sad face, and after seeing Lin Muhua, he hurriedly pulled him in.

"Commander Lin, you're here!"

The fat man looked out, and finally closed the door carefully.

"What's the matter with General Zhao Ping? Your Highness just asked you to bring the third prince in!"

"Don't blame me for this! You also know that the surname Zhao once wrote to His Majesty, saying that his people saw me fornicating with the Northern Wei Dynasty, although there is no evidence, but because my errand was not good, so I was very neglected, and I am now an idler. ”

Lin Muhua sat down unhurriedly, shrugged his shoulders, and said with a smile: "But what does His Royal Highness King Xin have to worry about, doesn't he just need to get rid of the three princes?"

"By the way, are you sure that medicine will be placed in the secret room of the third prince?"

Back then, King Xin gave Lin Muhua a bottle of elixir, which did save the dying emperor, but it could not prolong his life. Because there are two kinds of elixir, one is life-saving and the other is life-prolonging, and the life-extending elixir was arranged by King Xin to be placed in the secret room of the third prince, and asked Lin Muhua to find an opportunity to poke this matter to the current emperor.

And with the temperament of the current emperor, as long as the matter is confirmed, he will never let go of his third son.

The plan is simple, crude to the point of brutality, but undoubtedly very powerful!

"Of course, I've spent more than a decade on this matter, so I'm absolutely sure that nothing goes wrong. ”

The fat man said urgently.

"But His Highness has sent a message, hoping that we can stop Zhao Ping from entering Beijing!"

"It's late! Today, I heard that Zhen Xiang also sent a message to summon Zhao Ping to Beijing, and the people of the prince's family are even more desperate to pull him back, coupled with His Majesty's acquiescence, this matter can't be stopped!"

Lin Muhua sneered, and he was also despising the civil and military forces of the Manchu Dynasty in his heart, it was really a rat's eye!

In order for their side to get greater rights in the DPRK, these people did not care about the consequences of recalling Zhao Ping at all!

This Nanchu will die sooner or later!

"Then we can only try to let General Zhao return to the front line as soon as possible!"

The fat man frowned, but Lin Muhua sneered again in his heart.

"Go back?" Zhao Ping is here, if you go or not, you don't have to think about it!"

Of course, he couldn't have said that to anyone.

After discussing for a while, Lin Muhua said goodbye and left, but after leaving, he did not return to his mansion, but went to another place.

There was still a man waiting for him, who was wearing a mask and couldn't see clearly, and who claimed to be Mr. Shui Yue, who was sent by the Wei Dynasty to contact him.

"Mr. Mizuki!"

Lin Muhua saluted respectfully, just because the other party was a congenital real person, and his strength was extremely high, and he was inferior.

"How is Commander Lin doing recently?"

Mr. Shui Yue waved his sleeves and motioned for Lin Muhua to sit down.

"Thank you sir for your concern, everything is going well below. ”

Lin Muhua nodded and sat aside.

"Zhao Ping's matter has been decided, and when the time comes, we will make sure that he can't leave Beijing!"

Mr. Shui Yue waited for Lin Muhua to sit down and spoke in a solemn voice.

"There are too many people who want Zhao Ping to live, so just in case, we have to do everything we can to get rid of him!"

His eyes narrowed, and he slashed down with one hand, and a fierce killing intent suddenly emerged, and a crack appeared silently on the ground under the feet of the two.

Leaving Mr. Shuiyue's place, Lin Muhua looked up at the sky, the sky was dark, and a crescent moon hung in the sky, exuding a bright light, but it couldn't illuminate the gloom in his heart.

Walking slowly onto the street, even though the moon has risen, the street is still full of people, the sound of selling is endless, and the sound of laughter and scolding is endless.

"Brother Lin, what a coincidence!"

Ji Shaoqin's soft voice floated to his ears, and when he looked up, he saw a person as beautiful as a woman raising a glass to himself in the restaurant next to him with surprise in his eyes.

"Come up and sit down?"

"Good!"

Lin Muhua smiled and nodded, turned around and entered the restaurant.

After three rounds of drinking, Lin Muhua's head was stunned, and for some reason he suddenly asked: "Lord Ji, whose person are you? Your Majesty, the crown prince, the king of Xin, or the person sent by the Wei Dynasty?"

"Whose person am I? I am not anyone, and whoever wins, I am anyone's person. ”

Ji Shaoqin smiled faintly and replied softly, "Isn't Brother Lin the same?"

Lin Muhua didn't answer, he was much deeper than Ji Shaoqin, and even the biggest possibility was that he would be abandoned as an outcast after being used!

Walking further and further along the street, he came to his mansion in a drowsy state, looking at his wife waiting for his wife with a smile on the edge of the door in front of the bedroom, Lin Muhua's heart suddenly warmed.

Perhaps, I really need to find a way out! Not for myself, but also for Yuqionghua, for Fucheng. ’