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On August 13, the government and the public faced another wave of shock. The emperor officially issued an edict and established Han Lingfan, the fifth son of the emperor, as the crown prince.
Some of the previous procedures for establishing a prince have been roughly completed in the past two years, and now only the appointment to the Ancestral Temple and the final canonization ceremony are left.
On August 14, after the morning court, the Minister of Rites and Qin Tianjian came to the Imperial Study Room to ask for an audience with the emperor. Qin Tianjian selected three auspicious days for the emperor to choose to report to the temple.
In the imperial study room, after the fold was handed over, there was silence.
The emperor looked at the three dates written on the paper with a heavy face, and remained silent. He held the pen with his right hand for a while, then put it down, and then started writing again...
The emperor did not say a word, and the Minister of Rites and the Qin Tianjian did not dare to speak out. The emperor and his ministers were just speechless.
As time passed, the silence made the air gradually heavier. The Minister of Rites and the Qin Tianjian secretly exchanged glances, feeling uneasy.
At this moment, a burst of hurried footsteps came from outside the imperial study. After a while, a young chamberlain hurriedly walked in and reported anxiously: "Your Majesty, Jingzhou is here to report that the prince of Zhennan Leading three thousand cavalry to the north, they have passed Jiangkou City and are heading towards the royal capital..."
Hearing this, the emperor's complexion changed drastically. He shook his right hand holding the imperial pen, and the ink from the tip of the pen dripped down. It happened to fall on the folded book on the imperial examination case. A drop of ink the size of a finger was on the rice. On the white paper, it was so black that it was dazzling!
The emperor raised his head, frowned, and blurted out: "What does King Zhennan want to do? Does he want to use three thousand people to demonstrate against me?! Boldly rebel! It seems that their Zhennan Palace is really planning to rebel. !"
The more the emperor spoke, the angrier he became, and the fire surged up.
The Minister of Rites and the Qin Tianjian did not dare to answer the emperor's words. They both lowered their heads and looked at the tips of their shoes, as silent as a cicada.
"Bang!"
The emperor threw down his imperial pen in anger and raised his voice and ordered: "Summon the cabinet for me as soon as possible!"
"Yes, Your Majesty."
The little waiter hurriedly responded, came in a hurry, and left in a hurry, leaving the room filled with silence and anger...
More than half an hour later, several cabinet ministers hurried to the imperial study room.
The emperor's anger not only did not subside during this period of waiting, but instead rose steadily. After all the ministers saluted, the emperor couldn't wait to say to the Minister of War: "Chen Yuanzhou, you send me troops immediately to encircle and suppress you. Capture Xiao Yi alive!"
The extremely angry emperor gritted his teeth and his eyes turned red.
Several cabinet ministers sighed secretly and remained silent.
Awkward silence spread, itself a form of silent opposition.
Seeing several cabinet ministers bowing their heads and not daring to look at him, the emperor felt as if a bucket of cold water had been poured on his head, and the fire in his heart was instantly extinguished. He took a few deep breaths and gradually began to calm down.
"No!" The emperor changed his words thoughtfully. He slowly turned the jade ring in his hand, his thoughts spinning rapidly.
Since King Zhennan was able to conquer the Three Kingdoms of Baiyue, Nanliang and Xiye, he was not a fool. He sent Xiao Yi northward, but only asked him to lead a mere 3,000 people. He must have some tricks up his sleeve.
As we all know, the King of Zhennan has always disliked Xiao Yi, his eldest son, so he has kept Xiao Yi in the capital for many years as a hostage... After the Southern Xinjiang Army defeated Baiyue, Xiao Yi personally brought Kuilang back to the king. All the prisoners were sacrificed, which proves this point.
The emperor murmured thoughtfully: "King Zhennan is waiting for me to send troops..."
If he really sends troops, he will play into the hands of King Zhennan, and then King Zhennan can lead his army in the Northern Expedition in the name of avenging his son. The slogan is "Eliminate traitors and sycophants, clean up the emperor's side" and so on.
As long as the teacher is famous, the King of Zhennan will not be afraid of ruining his reputation or being infamy for thousands of years in the future!
Throughout history, things like this are common.
At this time, the monarchs and ministers in the Imperial Study Room all thought of one place, with expressions of concentration on their faces.
At this time, they must be more cautious and must not give King Zhennan any chance or excuse to use troops.
The emperor once again looked at the chief minister of the cabinet, Cheng Dongyang, with expectant eyes.
After Cheng Dongyang pondered for a moment, he suggested implicitly: "Your Majesty, I am very happy to have friends coming from afar. Prince Zhennan has come all the way. Dayu is a country of etiquette, so it is time for him to send someone to greet him. ..."
"Welcome" is an excuse on the surface, and the real purpose is to contact and test Xiao Yilai's intentions in coming to the capital.
The emperor squinted his eyes and thought for a while, and then he was right.
At this point, the only thing we can do is take a step forward and take a closer look!
On that day, Uncle Xuan Ping left the royal capital on the emperor's order and headed south...
However, the emperor's heart could not let go. As time passed, his heart became higher and higher, and he could not sleep for several days.
After waiting anxiously for seven or eight days, Xuan Pingbo returned to the royal capital on August 20th. He worked hard all the way, traveling day and night. Naturally, he was a lot thinner and haggard, but the emperor looked even more tired than he was. .
After Xuan Pingbo bowed to the emperor, he respectfully said: "Your Majesty, I saw Prince Xiao and Marquis An Yi in Huawei City..."
An Yihou? ! The emperor was stunned, and before he could react, he heard Xuan Pingbo continue: "Both of them said that this time they came to the king to welcome the generals and officials..."
After talking about it, Xuan Pingbo’s voice was a little stiff.
Everyone in this official family is dead except Guan Yubai. Of course, what Guan Yubai came to welcome this time was the coffins of his relatives.
Hearing this, the emperor was stunned.
The answer Xuan Pingbo brought was completely beyond the emperor's expectations. Instead of breathing a sigh of relief, the emperor's heart sank.
It turns out that Xiao Yi came with Guan Yubai. It turns out that they have been a den of snakes and rats for a long time!
Thinking about it, the veins on the emperor's forehead jumped a few times.
Three years ago, Guan Yubai went south according to the order. At first, news came from time to time to the royal capital, but gradually, there was no more news...
In just a few years, the Zhennan Palace conquered the three kingdoms of Baiyue, Nanliang and Xiye, but Guan Yubai did not send any words back to the capital. How could the emperor not be suspicious of Guan Yubai? !
There are only two possibilities, either Guan Yubai was killed by King Zhennan, or Guan Yubai was bribed by King Zhennan and betrayed the court!
Now it seems that it must be the latter!
Well done, you official!
A sharp cold light burst out from the emperor's eyes.
He believed that he was very loyal to Guan Yu. Not only did he clear away the grievances of the official family, he also made him a second-class An Yihou hereditary for three generations. However, he did not expect that he would be ungrateful and be bribed by the King of Zhennan so easily. Got it!
There is such a disloyal and unjust person in the official family!
It seems that Guan Yubai has been resentful of Guan Ruyan and the whole family over the years. Once he finds an opportunity, he immediately plots evil...
The emperor narrowed his eyes, and the anger in his heart grew stronger.
So what if he accidentally wronged the official? !
Didn’t he rehabilitate their official family?
Didn’t he try his best to make up for it?
There is a saying: Thunder, rain, and dew are all the kindness of the emperor. The emperor receives orders from heaven, and ministers receive orders from the emperor. Officials, as ministers, should be grateful and be virtuous, and they should strictly abide by the way of being ministers.
But Guan Yubai, a rebellious minister, still dared to hold grudges against the Tian family, and even dared to collude with the Zhennan Palace and betray the imperial court!
It’s really in vain that he trusted Guan Yubai and entrusted him with such an important task!
The emperor almost broke the jade ring in his hand, anger boiling in his chest, and a twisted sneer appeared at the corner of his mouth.
From this point of view, he was not wronged by the officials back then!
After all, even if the officials did not have any treasonous intentions for the time being, what about the future? !
Once they become dissatisfied with the imperial court, will they become disaffected?
For example, the current Guanyu Bai, such as the current Zhennan Palace...
"Come here!" The emperor took a deep breath and decisively ordered, "Summon the cabinet for an audience..."
As soon as the emperor gave the order, a group of cabinet ministers gathered in the imperial study room as quickly as possible.
At the emperor's signal, Xuan Pingbo briefly recounted what he had seen and heard during his trip south. Then the emperor asked the questions to several cabinet ministers in a deep voice: "Look, what should we do now?" Is it good?"
The emperor's voice sounded calm, but in fact the suppressed anger was about to burst out like a volcano erupting.
Several cabinet ministers, as close ministers of the emperor, knew this very well.
After all the ministers gathered around to discuss, Cheng Dongyang stepped forward and said: "Your Majesty, in my opinion, Marquis An Yi and Prince Xiao traveled thousands of miles to the capital just to bring back Guan Ruyan. Skeletons, it's just a trivial matter, it doesn't harm Dayu, so what's the harm to them even if it helps them?" After a pause, Cheng Dongyang considered the words and said, "Your Majesty, caution is paramount, and you cannot give King Zhennan any excuse for the Northern Expedition!"
Several other ministers also bowed their heads to show their agreement.
The imperial study became quiet. The emperor looked at the ministers standing directly in front of him with heavy eyes, his expression so gloomy that he was about to drip with ink.
He is a majestic king of a country, but he is forced to this point by a few ministers. What is the point of being an emperor? !
The emperor felt as if there were countless beasts roaring, roaring, and struggling in his heart, and his body could not help but tremble slightly...
However, no matter how reluctant the emperor was, and the situation was stronger than the others, he would eventually have to make a choice and compromise.
The days are long, and since he is the Emperor of Dayu, he must put Dayu as his top priority!
The air in the imperial study was so dull that one could hardly breathe, and the same was true outside. The midsummer in the royal capital was hot and stuffy, with constant thunderstorms, casting a dark cloud over the hearts of everyone in the court.
In this depressing atmosphere, a few days passed in the blink of an eye. On August 28, Xiao Yi and Guan Yubai led the 3,000 Youqi battalion to the suburbs of the royal capital.
After receiving the news, the emperor immediately sent Han Lingfan and Han Lingfu out of the city. The two princes led hundreds of imperial guards to meet them at Shili Pavilion outside the city.
At this time, the red sun had already set halfway, and the sky was still bright. It was approaching evening, and the weather in the suburbs was as warm as spring, with a gentle breeze.
Soon, the rumble of horse hooves was heard coming from the distant place, like muffled thunder and war drums, and the heaven and earth were shaken by it.
The sound of horse hooves became louder and closer, and the ground beneath everyone's feet seemed to be trembling.
A hundred feet ahead, a group of black-armored knights like dark clouds were flying towards us. At the front were two handsome young men, one in a red robe and the other in a white robe; one was flamboyant and the other was gentle. Just like the sun and the moon complementing each other, it can't help but attract everyone's attention.
Han Lingfan and Han Lingfu naturally recognized these two people at a glance——
Xiao Yi and Guan Yubai!
Han Lingfan looked at these two extremely elegant people from a distance, his eyes dazed for a moment.
He still clearly remembered that more than four years ago, Southern Xinjiang defeated Baiyue, and Xiao Yi, the crown prince of Zhennan, was ordered to bring Kuilang back to the capital to offer prisoners. At that time, it was he who personally came out of the city to welcome Xiao Yi into the city.
At that time, the monarch and his ministers were united and the whole world was celebrating. How could he have expected that in just a few years, Dayu and Nanjiang would reach the point where they are now at opposite ends!
There is also Mandarin Bai...
Guan Yubai, who once guarded the western frontier for Dayu and was invincible in battle, these two men could have become two peerless swords guarding Dayu's frontier, but now they...
Hey——
A faint sigh sounded in Han Lingfan's heart. Whether it was disappointment or sadness, only he knew...
"Tap tap tap..."
Amidst the deafening sound of horse hoofbeats, Xiao Yi and Guan Yubai were getting closer and closer, and their descriptions were clearly reflected in the vision of Han Lingfan and Han Lingfu.
Han Lingfu stared at Xiao Yi with burning eyes, at his black hair flying in the wind, at him dressed in red, bright and angry, and as flamboyant as fire.
This Xiao Yi has not changed, he is as showy as he was in the capital!
It’s just a dandy, but now he wants the dignified Prince Dayu to come and greet him in person!
Thinking of this, Han Lingfu couldn't help but feel a wave of emotions, but he didn't show it on his face, with a smile on his lips and gentle eyes.
With the sound of "hush", Xiao Yi, Guan Yubai and their group stopped their horses about ten feet away, but the flying dust around them was still filled like gray mist, jumping...
The dark clouds under Xiao Yi’s crotch snorted and stamped on the snow, as if they were not yet fully enjoying themselves.
"Who is blocking my son's way here?" Xiao Yi asked casually.
Han Lingfu clamped the horse's belly and drove the white horse forward a few steps. He said in a clear voice to Xiao Yi and Guan Yu in front of him: "Prince Xiao, Marquis An Yi, my father heard that the two of you have come from thousands of miles away. This king and the fifth emperor brother are here to welcome you."
Han Lingfan also drove his horse forward, stood side by side with Han Lingfu, and said: "Prince Xiao, Marquis An Yi, I haven't seen you for a few years, how are you doing?"
Xiao Yi's eyes fluttered across Han Lingfu's body and landed on Han Lingfan's body, with the corners of his mouth slightly raised.
"Five Emperors... No, now it's time to call Prince Jing." Xiao Yi casually raised his hands to Han Lingfan as a greeting, his behavior was very casual, and he had no intention of dismounting and saluting.
The same goes for Guan Yubai, who just smiled faintly and said: "Your Majesty, I wish you well."
Seeing that these two people were clearly ignoring him, Han Lingfu's eyes darkened, and he subconsciously tightened the horse rope in his hand, thinking: This is unreasonable! A vassal prince, a second-grade military prince, saw himself as a prince and prince, and he was so negligent or even ignored him! It is really extremely arrogant!
It’s really the villain who succeeds! Han Lingfu said with hatred in his heart.
Although Han Lingfu wanted to throw away his sleeves, he still had some sense. If he leaves at this time, then the credit for this errand will completely belong to the fifth emperor brother, and it may even cause his father's displeasure...
Han Lingfu secretly gritted his teeth, calmed down a little, and said to Han Lingfan: "Fifth Emperor Brother, Prince Xiao and the Marquis have come all the way. They must be tired of traveling and traveling, and there is still time to reminisce about the past."
As he said that, he looked at Xiao Yi and Guan Yubai, "It is better for me and the fifth emperor brother to take Prince Xiao and the Marquis to the inn to settle down and have a rest."
Han Lingfu had a warm smile on his lips. He looked personable, like a considerate and thoughtful host.
He naturally has his own concerns.
Xiao Yi and Guan Yubai brought 3,000 soldiers and horses with them on this trip. It is not difficult for Dayu to capture these 3,000 soldiers and horses in one fell swoop. The difficulty is that the Zhennan Palace cannot let the Prince of Zhennan seize the opportunity to launch an attack, but he cannot Let Xiao Yi do whatever he wants. Once these three thousand people enter the royal capital, the changes will be too great!
Xiao Yi glanced at Han Lingfu with a half-smile, but couldn't tell what he was thinking.
He raised his eyebrows, waved his hand casually, and said with a smile: "It's still early, don't be in a hurry! Your Majesty is really thoughtful, and he is still thinking about my prince, and sent two princes to welcome him in person. I haven’t seen you in a few years..." As he said that, he shook his head with regret, "What a pity, the Emperor didn't come today!"
Xiao Yi's few words made Han Lingfu's expression change several times. When he uttered the last sentence, the hundreds of imperial guards behind him couldn't help but take a breath.
What does Xiao Yi mean by this? !
Did you want to use this topic to force these three thousand people into the capital to pay homage to your father?
Or do you want your father to come out of the city to meet him in person? !
This is too crazy!
Han Lingfu frowned and speculated secretly.
Han Lingfu took a deep breath and was about to say something else when he saw Xiao Yi looking up at the sky and said nonchalantly: "It looks like it's going to rain today. We'd better trouble Prince Jing to take us to the inn first."
At this time, most of the sunset has set, and the sky is already half-dark, silently indicating that the dark night is coming. At first glance, I don’t know whether it is clouds or night...
The corners of Han Lingfu's mouth were a little stiff, and she really couldn't figure out what Xiao Yi was up to, but since the other party was willing to cooperate in going to the inn, that would be great!
"Prince Xiao, Lord Marquis, please."
After Han Lingfan made an invitation gesture, the group started moving and headed east in a mighty way, arriving at a post station five miles away.
The people at the inn had already gotten the news, packed up their rooms, and greeted them at the door of the inn.
There was a commotion for several miles around with the arrival of these three thousand people. The soldiers of Youqi camp skillfully set up camp on a flat land near the post station. As for Xiao Yi and Guan Yubai, they were naturally moved by Yi Cheng. Welcomed into the inn.
Han Lingfan and Han Lingfu finally breathed a sigh of relief.
This trip went surprisingly smoothly!
They were only worried that Guan Yubai would want to return to the Anyihou Mansion in the capital. After all, it was the official's old residence. Unexpectedly, Guan Yubai didn’t mention this at all...
After exchanging a look, the two brothers rode off with the hundreds of imperial guards and returned to the capital to report back to the emperor.
The sound of horse hooves moves from near to far, and the figures disappear...
In a Tianzi room in the inn, two pairs of black eyes watched the Imperial Guards leaving in a mighty manner by a window. The owner of the eyes was leisurely drinking hot tea.
Xiao Yi looked away and winked at Guan Yubai with a smile, "Xiao Bai, let me count on my fingers, the emperor may not be able to sleep again tonight!"
Guan Yubai slowly drank the tea. In the white air rising from the tea, his eyes looked mysterious and unpredictable. He said lightly: "You will be suspicious if you have ghosts in your heart."
As he spoke, Guan Yubai looked out the window. That was the direction Han Lingfan and others were leaving, that was the direction of the royal capital, where the official residence was...
He knew what the emperor was afraid of, but the emperor didn't know that he had no nostalgia for the royal capital or the so-called old house.
Now that everyone is gone, what’s the point of going to an old house that they haven’t lived in for a few years!
As early as three years ago when he set off for southern Xinjiang, he had already taken away everything that should be taken away from the house.
Now all he has to do is take his father's bones to reunite with his mother...
The setting sun sets little by little, leaving only a touch of red in the western sky, which makes Guan Yubai's eyes turn red, like blood, and like a cluster of flames burning life.
Xiao Yi followed Guan Yubai's gaze and looked at the direction where the sunset was setting. He suddenly touched his palm and said, "Xiao Bai, that's well said." Xiao Yi smiled smugly, "No wonder I always sleep well!"
What he meant was to praise himself for having a clear conscience throughout his life.
Hearing this, Xiaosi's eyes twitched speechlessly, but Guan Yubai smiled, his pupils were alive again, and his whole body's aura became much softer.
Well said.
In life, live with a clear conscience!
As for what the emperor thinks, what the courtiers think, and what the people of the world think, they don't care!
They just need to guard their side of the "Southern Territory"!
The two looked at each other and smiled, both looking towards the south.
I don’t know how long it took, but Guan Yubai’s voice suddenly sounded in Xiao Yi’s ears: “Ayi, we can go home soon!”
After he collects the bones for his father and the others, they can go home!
Xiao Yi responded with a bright smile on his lips.
Yes, Southern Xinjiang is their home!