Liu Hui, He Santan, and the others were startled but immediately reacted. Everyone flatters the Emperor, let's not talk about whether the Emperor will allow it or not. No matter how you look at it, you are praising the Emperor. Thanks to Xu Tai, he is worthy of being a scholar of martial arts. If it were us, we would only know a basket of characters.
The three of them immediately knelt down and said: "Our Emperor is a martial artist, this subject requests to be a student of the Son of Heaven!"
Yang Ling also smiled and bowed: "Everyone in the world knows that the Emperor is a martial artist and is very familiar with military books and strategies. With these old generals on the battlefield, the Emperor will be able to put what he has learned into practice. With the Emperor's military strategy and the experience of these old generals on the battlefield, you will definitely be able to train the four armies and the soldiers in the capital into an invincible iron army that will sweep the world!"
Zhengde was overjoyed when he heard this. Be a student of the Son of Heaven? The Emperor will personally accept a student? Wonderful! Look at these awe-inspiring generals in front of him. In the future, when they make contributions and establish their own government, everyone will know that they are the brave generals personally trained by the Emperor. How glorious will that be?
Without thinking, Zhengde slapped the table and said: "Good! Zhen will be the Great General who will command the four armies. " He hesitated for a moment before saying: "Subject Yang, Zhen will bestow you the title of General Wei Wu. You will assist Zhen in commanding the four armies. Zhen will bestow myself the title of General Wei Wu, ha ha ha …"
Zhengde was grinning from ear to ear. He slapped the table and called out: "Someone, someone, tell the Imperial Horse Supervisor Miao Kui to quickly carve an Imperial Horse Supervisor's number one token. Remember, it must be the biggest one. Ha ha ha, just say that Zhen will bestow it to the Great General Wei Wu, the commander of the four armies. Then order the Secretary of Rites to issue an edict to bestow the Great General Wei Wu the right to ride horses in the palace. That's right, the four generals will all be given the right to ride horses in the palace. "
When the four generals heard this, they couldn't help but smile bitterly. As it turned out, the Emperor's special bestowal of a horse in the palace was a great favor. Admittedly it was a great honor, but there was an unwritten rule: the recipient must present a horse of the highest quality to the Emperor every year.
These four generals were generals who led troops into battle. They were different from Yang Ling, who was often in the palace, so they had almost no use for this privilege. The horses given to the Emperor were also not shabby. It looked like they would have to remember to buy a good horse for the Emperor every year.
The four of them bowed to express their gratitude. The Little Eunuch did not understand anything else, but everybody in the Palace wore a tooth tablet, a waist tablet, so he understood the custom of making these tablets. Busily he bowed again and said, "Your Majesty, I wonder what is this Formidable Great General's name? It has to be engraved on the tile. "
Without hesitation, Zhengde said, "Naturally I am called Zhu … Zhu …" His Majesty's name was taboo, to openly call him Zhu Houzhao was a bit too much of a child's play. Zhengde rolled his eyes, he said, "Zhen has all my beloved ministers, Ming Destiny's rivers and mountains will be firm for tens of thousands of years, Zhen will be called … Zhu Shou! Right, I will be called Zhu Shou. Tell Miao Kui that. "
As soon as the Little Eunuch heard this, he jumped in fright; it turned out that this Formidable Great General was the current Emperor. The Little Eunuch did not dare to let out a fart, he immediately went to the Palace to pass on the imperial edict. "Zhu Shou, Zhu Shou," Zhengde said with a chuckle. Suddenly he turned to Yang Ling and said, "Subject Yang has just turned twenty this year, do you have a courtesy name?"
"Not yet," Yang Ling busily said, "Subject was just thinking … in a few days I will ask Grand Secretary Li Dongyang or Jiao Ge Lao to give me a courtesy name."
Zhengde said with a chuckle, "Do they have a good name? Zhen will bestow you one. "
Zhengde waved his hand, "You will be called Wannian, Zhen is called Zhu Shou, you are called Wannian, together you will be Zhu Shou, Wannian, ha ha."
"Your Majesty," Yang Ling blushed with shame, "Your Majesty, subject vaguely remembers there was a poet called Yang Wannian, right?"
"Great Song's Yang Wannian was a poet," Zhengde proudly said, "Ming Destiny's Yang Wannian was a general; there is a big difference."
Yang Ling was speechless. Seeing that Zhengde was in high spirits, he lightly waved his hand and said, "Four generals, please withdraw for the time being. Ben Guan has a confidential and important matter to discuss with His Majesty."
The four men complied and withdrew. "What important matter," Zhengde curiously asked, "Why are you so cautious?"
Yang Ling looked at the two Little Eunuch standing behind Zhengde and said in a low voice, "Asking Your Majesty to dismiss the attendants."
Zhengde was even more curious; he busily waved his hand and said, "Withdraw, withdraw. Without Zhen's summon, nobody is allowed to enter."
The two Little Eunuch quickly bowed and left. Zhengde curiously asked, "Yang, what is so secretive?"
Zhengde took a few steps forward and said in a low voice, "Your Majesty, this matter involves the person closest to His Majesty. If these two really have malicious intentions, it may harm His Majesty's safety. This is a serious matter, therefore I dare not to report it to Your Majesty …"
* * *
The Emperor of Ming Destiny, Khubilai, came up with a new trick. He suddenly turned into the mighty General Zhu Shou.
Jieyu and Shyflower stood under the shade of the trees and watched as the soldiers hurriedly dismantled the huge tent and moved it out. The palace maids and eunuchs followed behind and were sent back to the palace. The beautiful Leopard Garden was turned into a military camp.
Shyflower smiled bitterly, "This naughty Emperor is going to disguise as a general again? What will he disguise as next time? "
Jieyu giggled and said in a low voice, "He's going to disguise as the leader of the Holy Sect. That'll be fun. We'll take the left and the right. The real Saintess will serve the fake Celestial Master, haha …"
Shyflower stared at her and said with a straight face, "You're always fooling around. Be careful not to give yourself away."
Jieyu pouted, "If the little Emperor doesn't suspect anything, who would dare to suspect us? It's a pity that we can't do anything. Otherwise, King Ning won't have a chance to enter the capital. Otherwise, that muddle-headed Emperor would've been … Humph, look at how he only knows how to fool around. He's not a wise Emperor at all. The world should've been changed long ago and Maitreya Buddha should've ruled the world. "
Shyflower's eyes suddenly became misty and she sighed, "He … is quite nice to us. If it wasn't for you and I being ruined by the incompetent Imperial Court and swearing to serve Maitreya Buddha for the rest of our lives …"
Jieyu looked at her strangely and said, "Sister …"
Shyflower stopped talking and sighed after a while, "It's nothing … The Emperor is too reckless. He even sent away the palace maids and eunuchs. The entire Leopard Garden is filled with soldiers. Won't we lose contact with the outside world?"
Jieyu said, "Why worry, sister? The Cult Master is very resourceful. He will definitely send someone in. "
As the two were whispering, a junior colonel walked over with a huge flag. He stuck it into the ground and tied a rope to a tree trunk. The two were about to avoid it when the handsome colonel made a gesture. Shyflower's eyes moved. She pretended to touch the pearl hair clip by her hair and made a gesture that would not attract attention.
The colonel looked around and walked over slowly. He said in a low voice, "Maitreya Buddha descended from the sky and became the ruler of the other world."
Shyflower chuckled, "Buddha saved the world from calamity. I believe in Buddha too. Sir, do you believe in Buddha too? "
The captain looked like he was in his early twenties. He had sharp eyebrows and bright eyes, looking very handsome. He whispered a few more words and Shyflower was relieved. He said happily, "You are quite capable. The emperor just changed the people in the garden and you arrived. The one who sent you is … the Great Wizard?"
The colonel's eyes flashed, "Haha, you only guessed one word correctly."
Jieyu couldn't help but ask, "One word? Is it the Young Master? Is he in the capital? "
The colonel suddenly smiled and said, "Not the Young Master. It's the Great General, the Pillar of the Country, Yang, Yang Ling!"
Jieyu was shocked. She opened her mouth halfway and the colonel's finger was already three inches below her breast. He chuckled and said, "Please don't complain to the Emperor."
Jieyu's almond-shaped eyes widened and her body fell limply. Shyflower was shocked and jumped forward as if she wanted to save Jieyu. But as soon as she moved, the tip of her toes touched the ground and stopped her body as if she was looking for a way to escape.
Xiao Xiao stretched his hand to his waist. With a loud clang, he pointed his three-foot Dragon Spring Soft Sword to the sky and said with a smile, "If Miss is a smart person, you should know that even if you have wings, you won't be able to fly out of this leopard garden."
Bashful Flower looked around and saw that the soldiers who were busy setting up the tents had their sabers drawn, their arrows nocked and their spears raised. Sure enough, there was no way out. Her face turned pale. The officer saw that she had lost her intention to escape and sheathed his sword. He cupped his fists and said with a smile, "Wu Dang's disciple, Wu Hanchao, the head of the Inner Faction Guards, please surrender."
* * *
"Is this it?" Yang Ling sat on the chair in his military uniform and asked with a frown.
Li Dongyang said with a smile, "The Emperor is too softhearted and didn't allow the two girls to be tortured. He didn't get a confession out of them and didn't keep a tight watch on them. They actually found a chance to commit suicide. The Imperial Bodyguard and the Ministry of Internal Affairs have investigated all the information about their background.
They are the stars of the biggest juggling troupe in Nanchang. They have lived there since they were young and have been in the troupe for at least seven years. There is no one in Nanchang who doesn't know of them. When King Ning's concubine was celebrating her birthday, King Ning was very happy. King Ning happened to be preparing to greet the Emperor. He knew that the Emperor liked juggling when he was the Crown Prince, so he sent the troupe to the capital. "
When King Ning sent people to the capital to arrange for the restoration of the Three Guards, Yang Tinghe also received a gift from King Ning. Even though it was proven that Shyflower was from the Maitreya Sect, the Maitreya Sect was everywhere. They could even be a general at the border. It was not impossible for them to be in the juggling troupe and use King Ning as a springboard to get close to the Emperor.
In Yang Tinghe's mind, the evidence that supported his view the most was that the Maitreya Sect was against Ming Destiny and the Zhu Family Dynasty. Even if King Ning wanted to rebel, it was impossible for him to cooperate with the Maitreya Sect.
Therefore, Yang Tinghe continued, "It seems that the Maitreya Sect felt that it was an opportunity to take advantage of when they entered the capital. Thus, they planned to let them seduce the Emperor, confuse the court, and cause all kinds of trouble. King Ning is guilty of negligence, but it is difficult to punish the vassal kings based on this."
Jiao Fang saw that Yang Ling looked unhappy and tried to persuade, "Your Excellency, I have discussed with the two Grand Secretaries. This is what we all mean. The vassal kings cannot be easily touched! There are vassal kings stationed in famous cities and cities all over the world. The slightest movement may stir up a great uproar. It can be said that pulling one hair will affect the overall situation. What's more, the Maitreya Sect is good at currying favor, which is also a chronic disease of Ming Destiny. From all the signs, King Ning is also a victim who is kept in the dark. "
Yang Ling listened to his euphemistic explanation, and he had already understood the taboo of the three Grand Secretaries. Since ancient times, there has never been a time when the vassal kings were removed. The Seven Kings Rebellion in the Han Dynasty was like this. Jianwen Emperor even lost his life to remove the vassal kings, which was related to the turmoil of the whole country. If they only put up a notice saying that two female spies said a few words of the Maitreya Sect's code words, there was no witness, no material evidence, and the two women were dead. If they issued an edict to dismiss the vassal kings without any evidence, perhaps all the vassal kings would be like facing a great enemy, thinking that the imperial court deliberately created a trap to remove the vassal kings.
After all, the imperial court's affairs were not comparable to the Jianghu men who could kill each other happily because of a disagreement. Thinking to this point, Yang Ling calmed down. Compared to these old ministers of the imperial court, he was not as patient as them. Yang Ling asked, "In that case, how are we going to solve this matter?"
Li Dongyang said, "Just now the three of us have seen His Majesty, and have reported our intention clearly. His Majesty has agreed to issue an edict to reprimand King Ning. I suppose it won't be long before his memorial to ask for forgiveness will come up. Afterwards, we will ask His Majesty to issue an edict to comfort him and set his mind at ease. From now on, we will order the guards to closely monitor the movement in Jiangxi.
Also, the internal court's Liu Gong proposed to His Majesty that King Ning's Three Guards be restored. His Majesty did not agree to restore the Three Guards, but he issued an edict to designate the Left Guard of Nanchang as King Ning's vassal guards. Ever since this matter happened, he has already sent people to retrieve the imperial edict. "
Yang Ling nodded his head and said, "The three Grand Scholars have considered this matter thoroughly, it is indeed beyond Ben Guan's ability."
Li Dongyang laughed and said, "It is all thanks to Daren's vigilance. I don't know what that Maitreya Cult female bandits are planning. They have been by His Majesty's side for so long, if they intend to assassinate the King and kill the Emperor … when we heard about it, we were so frightened that we broke out in cold sweat."
He stood up and said, "Ben Guan heard that Shandong's Qingzhou hunters captured ferocious beasts on behalf of the imperial court. Many people died, but the imperial court did not compensate them with a single cent, so that it incited the people to revolt. More than three hundred hunters in the mountains gathered a crowd to create trouble, but they have been suppressed by the Imperial Guards. But ben Guan is still worried about this matter. I am going to the Ministry of Revenue and the Ministry of Punishments to discuss with the two Shangshu, to prepare a department official to go to Qingzhou to investigate, in order to quell the people's anger as soon as possible. Mr. Yang, farewell. "
It was inconvenient for Jiao Fang to appear too intimate with him in front of other people; she also cupped her fists to bid farewell and left. Yang Tinghe stood up to leave, but after thinking for a moment, he still frowned and said, "Daren, ben Guan has a word of advice, Daren please do not take it to heart. His Majesty is the ruler of the world after all, it is not wrong for him to be concerned about military equipment. But to proclaim himself as the Great General, practicing martial arts in the suburbs of the Capital all day long, with the rumbling sound of cannons, shaking the entire Capital, this is not appropriate.
Fortunately this' Great General 'of His Majesty does not take even half a step out of the Capital, he only practices martial arts in the suburbs of the Capital. This talk can be considered as His Majesty's joke, we can still pacify the hundred officials in the imperial court. Daren … ay! Daren is a close minister by His Majesty's side, you should advise him. "
Yang Ling's view was completely different from theirs, but Yang Tinghe's words were tactful, they were indeed out of pure sincerity. He might as well imitate Zhengde, listening to the hundred officials' words with one ear and out with the other. He did not argue with him on the spot, he only smiled and said 'yes' in response.
Yang Tinghe looked at his words, shook his head slightly, cupped his fists and sighed, his footsteps heavy as he left.
These past few days, Zhengde was very infatuated with the flames of war and smoke of gunpowder on the battlefield. Under the enlightenment of the Four Great Generals, Zhengde's originally almost child's play commanding skills improved at lightning speed.
He discovered that commanding a battle was not as simple as leading the troops to charge, there was a lot of knowledge involved. After he came back and finished reading the memorials, he flipped through the military books, he also summoned the old generals from the Ministry of War and the Five Armies Commander-In-Chief's Office to explain. His eager and diligent attitude towards learning, if this happened once when the Crown Prince was listening to gossip, it would most likely make the old heart of the Crown Prince's Grand Tutor, Li Dongyang, greatly comforted.
After sending the three Grand Scholars out one by one, Yang Ling left the guest room and turned to Zhengde's residence. He asked, "Subject Yang Ling pays his respect to Your Majesty. I wonder if Your Majesty has finished reading the memorials?"
The only request Yang Ling had for Emperor Zhengde was that the memorials must not be overloaded every day. He must finish dealing with all the memorials before he could go to the outskirts to practice martial arts. Zhengde also knew that Yang Ling was doing this for his own good. Thinking that there were not too many important memorials, plus most of the cabinet had already drawn up their opinions, there was no need to waste time, so he readily agreed.
Zhengde was holding a red brush pen in one hand and a memorial in the other, reading it seriously. Hearing Yang Ling's voice, he raised his head and said with a smile, "No need, subject Yang has come at the right time. Zhen was delayed by the three Grand Scholars for a while, there are still two minutes left."
Zhengde had already changed into a set of armor. He hurriedly finished reading the memorials, added some red comments, and had the eunuch fill the box. He ordered, "Send it back to the Department of Rites at once," and then he cheerfully said to Yang Ling, "Subject Yang, let's go."
Right this moment, a eunuch carrying a large round plate, like sparkling and translucent jade, hurriedly walked in. In a respectful voice he said, "Your Majesty, the Imperial Horse Supervisor's Number One Heaven Token has been prepared. Your Majesty, please have a look."
"Where is the token?" Zhengde asked in surprise. What are you holding? "
The little eunuch stammered, "This … this is the Imperial Horse Supervisor's Imperial Edict, the Number One Heaven Token. It was made using three elephant tusks and four taels of gold. Your Majesty, please have a look."
The little eunuch lifted the token high, on it there was a line of glittering golden characters: 'Formidable Great General Zhu Shou.' Zhengde stared blankly for a moment, then he held his belly and laughed heartily, saying, "Zhen said I want the biggest, I meant I want the Number One Heaven Token. How could they be so … so …"
Zhengde laughed for a while. Seeing that the token was indeed exquisitely made, he held back his laughter and waved his hand, saying, "Never mind, since it's done, just keep it. Wherever you go, just carry it for Zhen."
* * *
"Subject Yang's words are always astonishing, this' Strategic Defensive Stance 'does not seem to be a phrase from Sun Tzu's Art of War, I wonder what' Strategic Defensive Stance 'is?" Zhengde asked while riding on horseback. Having just finished practicing martial arts with the commanders of the four towns, Zhengde had returned with Yang Ling. Riding on horseback, he asked for advice.
With a smile on his face, Yang Ling said, "Your Majesty, in fact, this is the art of war mentioned in Sun Tzu's Art of War. Strategic Defensive Stance and Avoiding Defense and Attacking Weak Position have the same wonderful effect. The main point is to avoid a disadvantageous decisive battle and wait until the battle situation is favorable to us before seeking a decisive battle.
But it is easy to say, there are a few difficulties. One is the quality of the troops. To adopt a Strategic Defensive Stance, the soldiers must understand the general's intention and have a clear idea of what is going on. Otherwise, the morale will be low, the hearts of the people will be scattered. What was originally a premeditated retreat, but if the soldiers cannot cooperate, in the end it will turn into a real rout.
Secondly, as a person in a superior position, he must understand and support the general's plan in front of him. If a general deliberately shows weakness to the enemy, lures the enemy deep in, and then implements a strategic retreat, but the high-ranking officials in the imperial court cannot understand, they will think that he is afraid to fight the enemy, and insist on forcing him to dispatch troops immediately, thus destroying the whole plan. Even if he is the reincarnation of Sun Tzu, the reincarnation of Wumu, he can only sigh helplessly and watch as the plan fails. "
Speaking to this point, Yang Ling recalled that under the scoundrel Emperor's command, Xiong Tingbi, knowing full well that he would be defeated, but under the Emperor's order, he cried loudly on top of the city wall, and led his troops out of the city in despair to fight the Qing army. Yang Ling could not help but feel sad and sorrowful.
Seeing his downcast expression, Zhengde chuckled and said, "Zhen understands, to carry out Marshal's plan from beginning to end, we need the full cooperation from top to bottom, otherwise it will only spoil the plan. He he … "
Zhengde raised his head and called out, "Imperial Residence Officer, Clerk!" The two of them were originally standing nearby, as soon as they heard the Emperor's summon, they, together with the eunuch with the world's number one token on his waist, spurred their horses over. Zhengde proudly said, "I will remember it, today Zhen personally allows that in the future beloved minister Yang Ling to go on a campaign, you can carry out the mission at your convenience. A general who is outside but does not obey the emperor's order, Zhen will not be guilty!"
The Imperial Residence Officer bowed in acknowledgement. Yang Ling did not know whether to laugh or cry, he said, "Your Majesty, subject is saying that as a person in a superior position, I should also understand the general's heart, I am not asking Your Majesty for the power to carry out the mission at your convenience."
Zhengde laughed and said, "Zhen understands, it's just that if there is an important military matter, won't it be you, General Wei Wu, who will dispatch the troops on Zhen's behalf? If I give you the power to carry out the mission at your convenience, won't it show that Zhen, as ruler and subject, are of one mind and full cooperation? "
Hearing this, Yang Ling could not help but laugh and shake his head. By this time, the Emperor's personal army was already nearing the capital, less than three li away. The majestic city was right in front of them. On the roadside, the grass and trees were flourishing and apricot flowers were in full bloom. Many of the ladies and scholars of the wealthy families were walking in search of fragrance. Seeing nearly a thousand soldiers galloping over, they could not help but stop to watch.
The common people only knew that there were soldiers from the four border towns performing martial arts on the outskirts of the capital. Great General Zhu Shou and General Yang Ling were the commanding officers, but they did not know that this so-called Zhu Shou was the current Emperor. Seeing the common people on the roadside, Zhengde happily looked around and said to Yang Ling, "Zhen is also very happy to see these common people. If I put on the dragon robe and covered my head with a yellow umbrella canopy, all I can see along the way is the heads and buttocks of people who are prostrating themselves in worship, it really is very boring."
Hearing this, Yang Ling 'puchi' giggled. Zhengde also laughed and said, "It's still early, zhen will change my clothes and follow you back to the fu to see Xian 'er."
These days, every time Zhengde saw Tang Yixian, he always felt that the way she treated him, the way she looked at him was different from before. Sometimes she revealed a gentleness that he had never seen before, sometimes she seemed to be deep in thought, as if she had a lot on her mind. However, that femininity was getting stronger and stronger, making Zhengde even more infatuated. He also felt that Tang Yixian had a secret promise to him, that kind of sweetness and happiness was something he had never experienced before.
As Zhengde spoke, his gaze swept past the common people on the roadside without any objection. Suddenly his body shook, the reins in his hand tightened and the horse stopped there. The Emperor stopped the horse, the officers and soldiers in front and behind also stopped their horses. For a moment, the thousand strong cavalry was silent.
Yang Ling looked towards the roadside and was also startled. Tang Yixian, Han Youniang, Ma Lian 'er and a group of enchanting beauties were standing by the roadside. Yang Ling couldn't help secretly groaning. Everyone in the family knew Zhengde, only Tang Yixian did not know his real identity. Originally these days, seeing that the two of them were in love with each other, he was preparing to find a chance to tell Zhengde's real identity, who knew …
Tang Yixian's gaze leisurely looked at Zhengde who was sitting on the white horse, wearing silver helmet and silver armour and a long sabre at his waist. There was not a trace of anger in her expression. A gust of wind blew past, blowing the red tassel on the helmet on Zhengde's head. He couldn't help but be startled awake. He couldn't help but turn his head, looking somewhat pleadingly at Yang Ling.
Yang Ling was silent for a moment, then suddenly gave a calm smile and said, "Yixian can like a little officer, then what you like is not his clothes. What does it matter if this officer becomes a general or the Emperor? Sooner or later it has to be said, Your Majesty should say it clearly to Xian 'er. "
Hearing this, Zhengde slowly turned his head. Tang Yixian silently looked at the silver helmet and silver armour exuding heroic spirit of Zhengde, a touch of gentleness suddenly appeared in her eyes. Zhengde saw it and his courage rose. He suddenly pulled the reins, the horse's hooves stamped and he walked to Tang Yixian's side. His young and handsome face had an abnormally serious and solemn expression as he said, "Xian 'er, I … I am …"
A smile flashed in Tang Yixian's eyes and she asked, "Who are you?"
Zhengde gritted his teeth and said loudly, "I am … Ming Destiny Emperor Zhu Houzhao!"
After he finished speaking, he felt a wave of relief. At the same time, his heart was beating rapidly. Would Yixian blame him for deceiving her?
Tang Yixian gracefully bowed down and said, "Commoner Tang Yixian pays her respects to my Emperor."
Zhengde's heart felt empty, his outstretched hand stopped in the air. He saw that Tang Yixian had already slowly stood up without receiving the imperial edict. She said in a low voice, "Yixian still hopes … you are Huang Officer, the Xiao Huang who wants to … complete the second half of [Killing Border Happiness] with me."
Zhengde's heart was wild with joy. He said loudly, "I am Xiao Huang, in front of you I will always be Xiao Huang, the Xiao Huang who likes you, not your ruler, not the Son of Ming Destiny."
He suddenly stretched out his hand, his eyes burning as he looked at Tang Yixian. He said firmly, "Get on the horse."
Han Youniang and Sheridan's eyes turned slightly. They smiled and pushed her. Tang Yixian hesitated for a moment and stretched out her small hand. Zhengde grabbed her hand and pulled her up the horse. His shoulders were still very tender but his body under the silver armour already had some of the air of a great general, calm and graceful.
He looked around and suddenly squeezed the horse's abdomen. He shouted, "Jia!" The tall and strong horse turned its four hooves which were as big as the mouth of a bowl and galloped forward briskly with them.
The spring breeze caressed their faces, their hearts were exceptionally comfortable. The guards' horses skillfully dodged to the sides, creating a path in the middle of the armoured cavalry. Just as they were about to reach the end of the procession, the cavalry in front suddenly kicked their horses in unison and galloped forward at the same time. The armoured cavalry surrounded the horse and two people in the middle.
"You have never been here before right? In front … is the Meridian Gate. " Zhengde put his arm around Tang Yixian's slender waist and walked slowly to the front of the Meridian Gate. The guards stayed far behind.
Tang Yixian looked at the vermillion red palace gate, the majestic city walls and the golden palace walls. She said softly, "En, the palace gate is tightly shut."
Zhengde said, "Yes, this main gate is rarely opened. In the end, only three kinds of people can enter the palace through this gate."
Tang Yixian asked curiously, "Who?"
Zhengde let the cat out of the bag and unconsciously regretted it. He could only bite the bullet and whispered, "One is the Emperor. Only the Emperor enters the palace through the Meridian Gate. Another … is the Empress. When she … was carried into the palace for the first time, she had to … use this gate. Also … every three years in the palace examinations, the top three zhuangyuan, bangyan and tanhua … "
"Oh …" Tang Yixian said softly, "The guards at the gate are looking at us. Let's go back."
Zhengde heard her soft sigh and his heart suddenly warmed. His hand around her waist tightened and he said, "I will take you to see!"
Zhengde rode the horse to the Meridian Gate and shouted, "Open the palace gate!"
The commander of the imperial bodyguards naturally recognized the current Emperor and did not dare to be negligent. With an order, the huge palace gate suddenly opened. The wide imperial road, the pure white Golden Water Bridge, and the dazzling Great Hall of Supreme Harmony appeared in front of them as the two palace gates slowly opened.
Zheng De pulled the reins and softly said, "Jia!" The healthy horse leaped over the threshold briskly, two riders entered the palace gate. Tang Yixian panicked and quickly said, "What is this? Let me down quickly, this is not good. "
Zheng De ignored him, the white horse followed the Imperial Road where hundreds of officials went to court. It passed the Golden Water Bridge, the Gate of Supreme Harmony, and stopped in front of the huge and flat Imperial Palace Hall. All the guards, eunuchs, and palace maids knelt down on the ground.
Zheng De happily and contentedly raised his whip and pointed, "Xian 'er, look, those pavilions in the East Chamber are the Cabinet's Edict Office and the Inspection Office. Those in the West Chamber are the Residence Office, the Cabinet Office and the Kitchen. Behind the Great Hall of Supreme Harmony is the Hall of Central Harmony and the Hall of Preserving Harmony. The East and West Chambers are the Tiren Pavilion, the Hongyi Pavilion, as well as the treasurers of silver, leather, satin, clothing, porcelain, tea … "
He sighed and said, "Xian 'er, this is the place that trapped me for 16 years."
Tang Yixian nestled in his arms, looked around in a daze, leisurely sighed and said, "Magnificent... but... I don't like this place, Xiao Huang, I don't want to live in this place, I... am I too presumptuous?"
Zhengde looked at her happily and laughed, "How can that be? Hahaha … I don't like living in this place either. Come! Let's go. In the world, only the Emperor does not have the opportunity to become a Grand Prince. How can this small Grand Prince not be important?
I want to marry you in a sedan chair. In the capital, the Leopard House is our home. In another two years, I want to build a house in Datong and bring your adoptive parents there. We will live there from time to time. This palace … "
Zhengde raised his hand and pointed to the people kneeling around and said, "Everyone in the world treats this place as a treasure. Only you and I treat it as worthless! Leave this palace for them to live in. Outside the palace is our home! When we have a child, if he doesn't like it, I won't let him be imprisoned in this damn place. "
Tang Yixian's face suddenly turned red. She couldn't help but spit and said, "Who wants to have a child with you … Hey! You're so thick-skinned. I think your ears don't feel pain again … "
Zhengde laughed and put his legs on the horse's belly. With a whip, the horse turned around and rode straight to the palace gate.
Outside the palace gate, there was a blue sky with floating white clouds …
* * *
Zhang Wenmian wiped his sweat and cupped his hands and said, "Duke Liu."
Liu Jin leaned out of the sedan chair and said slowly, "Why are you in such a hurry? Why are you looking for me to leave the palace?"
Zhang Wenmian wanted to say something but stopped. He bowed and followed the swaggering Liu Jin into the hall. Then he hurriedly said, "I was ordered by Duke Liu to tidy up the miscellaneous items left behind by the Director of Rites Wang Yue and found something very useful. I believe that with this, it won't be difficult to transfer Yang Ling out of the capital."
Liu Jin had just sat down when his eyes lit up. He suddenly stood up and asked, "What is it?"
Zhang Wenmian smiled mysteriously and took out something from his sleeve. He presented it with both hands and said, "Duke Liu, please take a look."
Liu Jin hurriedly opened it and read it carefully. He wasn't very cultured. Fortunately, the person who wrote this probably didn't have much knowledge either. So the writing was straightforward and clear. After reading it, Liu Jin frowned and said, "The King of Shu? Can it be true? "
Zhang Wenmian laughed and said, "Who cares if it's true or not. Even if it's just groundless accusations, it shows Duke Liu's loyalty. As long as Duke Liu's words are a little more slick, the matter involves a vassal king. Even the Emperor wouldn't dare to send an untrustworthy official to handle it. Other than the most popular person in front of the Emperor, Yang Ling, who else could there be?"
When Liu Jin heard this, he laughed to the sky …
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