Xu Tai hurriedly walked out of the study and looked around. He saw Jiang Bin walking out from the depths of the forest next to the hall. He quickly said: "Quickly go in, the Emperor has summoned you."
Jiang Bin complied. Seeing Xu Tai's serious expression, he couldn't help but ask: "Xu daren, why did the Emperor summon me today?"
Xu Tai chuckled: "Don't ask what you shouldn't ask. Quickly go in, the Emperor has an important task for you."
Seeing Xu Tai's reply, Jiang Bin couldn't help but feel nervous. He quickly tidied up his robe and quickly walked to the door of the study. In a clear voice he said: "Subject Jiang Bin requests an audience with the Emperor!"
Taoist master Zhang and Fu Bao stood in the corridor for a long time, but the Emperor still hadn't summoned them. Zhang Fubao impatiently said: "If I had known earlier, I wouldn't have accompanied you. What does the Emperor mean by summoning me into the palace and then leaving me here?"
Taoist master Zhang quickly said: "Lower your voice, don't let anyone hear you. Didn't you see that the people coming in and out of the study were all generals? If the Emperor summons them separately, there must be an important military matter. "
"Ah! Isn't everything settled now? Crown Prince King Ning, the last fish that escaped the net, has been caught. Where does the Emperor plan to attack? "
Taoist master Zhang shook his head. He now began to speculate about the Emperor's purpose in summoning him. Was it just to discuss scriptures and Taoism? Seeing that the Emperor had returned to Nanjing and immediately summoned the generals in charge of the troops here, there must be an important matter. He naturally couldn't interfere in these matters, so why did the Emperor summon him at such a tense time?
Taoist master Zhang looked at his little sister Fu Bao, who was standing to the side with a pout. His little sister's eyebrows were curved and her lips were thin. She had a touch of gentleness and charm, and her complexion was different from before. If it was an ordinary person, they might think that this person's complexion was very good, but Taoist master Zhang could see the difference.
He suddenly thought of the change in his little sister's expression when he carefully examined her. From his younger sister's appearance, it was undoubtedly Hong Luan's Star Stirring, but who could the other party be? The nose was her husband's star. Looking at her nose, which had a balanced bone and flesh, was round and smooth, had no ridges or moles, and had a bright skin color, this was the face of someone who was going to marry into a noble family. Combining it with her birth date, the man she was going to marry would definitely be a noble. Could it be …
Taoist master Zhang's heart was suddenly stirred, "Could it be that His Majesty has taken a fancy to Fu Bao and has the intention to take her as a concubine?"
Otherwise, why would they invite him to the capital? He was the self-proclaimed Dharma King of the Qing Kingdom, so he must have some inclination toward Buddhism. How could he feel a sense of closeness to his own sect after a hurried trip to Dragon Tiger Mountain? Why would he summon him when he was busy with state affairs?
If Taoist master Zhang knew that the Emperor was interested in all the gods and Buddhas, not only did he proclaim himself the Dharma King of the Qing Kingdom, but also specially summoned the highly respected Imam of the Muslim religion, and even ran to the Catholic church to become a priest, he probably wouldn't think so wildly.
Taoist master Zhang thought to himself, "It's a pity I don't know His Majesty's birth date, otherwise I could immediately calculate it. Right now, with only the face, I'll have to choose a quiet room and carefully calculate it to know. But the younger sister is delicate and sweet, quick-witted and delicate, and her temperament is quite similar to that of the Emperor's most beloved imperial concubine, Tang Yixian. Based on this, the Emperor will have a good impression of the younger sister. In addition, now that sister's Hong Luan is moving, the one destined for her must be nearby. Other than the Emperor, there can't be anyone else. "
Thinking of this, Taoist master Zhang's heart couldn't help but pound. He had never prepared himself to become the Imperial Uncle, but if the Emperor really did take a liking to Fu Bao, then it didn't matter whether she liked it or not, and whether she agreed or not. He had to become the Imperial Uncle, whether he didn't want to or not, what choice did he have?
"Fortunately … the current Emperor is not an old man, and is about the same age as Fu Bao." Taoist master Zhang could only rejoice in this.
After a long time, Jiang Bin came out of the royal study with a ruddy face, and left the palace with Xu Tai. When the two of them walked in front of the Taoist master Zhang and his sister, they recognized them as the Imperial Advisor who had accompanied the Emperor back to Nanjing, and even bowed.
Taoist master Zhang saw that Jiang Bin's face was red, and the two scars on his cheeks had turned purple. It didn't look like he was going to send troops to war, but rather to get promoted and get rich. He couldn't help but laugh. "I'm really too nervous. Who can the Emperor send troops to fight now? He's just summoning the meritorious officials after a great victory to reward them. "
If that's the case, then it's not strange for him to summon me and my sister to discuss scriptures and Taoism. But am I being paranoid? But if that's the case, why did the sister's face change, and who is her destined one?
Before Taoist master Zhang could think about it, a small yellow door hurried out, waved a horsetail whisk, and shouted, "Your Majesty, Brother and Sister Xuan Tian are here to see you!"
Taoist master Zhang quickly gathered his thoughts, dusted off his robe, and hurried forward with his sister, and followed the small yellow door into the royal study …
* * *
Inside Princess Yongfu's hall, Zhu Xiang 'er was crying and refusing to give up. Yongfu felt sad when she saw this. She couldn't ignore her sweetheart's life, and her sister's reputation. It was really difficult for this young girl who had just passed the age of sixteen.
After a long time, she sighed deeply and hugged Zhu Xiang 'er's shoulder tightly. She suppressed the sadness in her heart and said softly, "Xiang' er, I have something to say to you. If you think it's reasonable and agree, then I'll make the decision for you, okay?"
Zhu Xiang 'er was lying on her shoulder, grinning and crying. When she heard Yongfu's words, she hurriedly wiped some saliva on her face, and then gently separated them, and said in a low voice, "Sister, please speak."
Princess Yongfu pulled her to sit down, and said faintly, "Xiang 'er, you are now a princess. Perhaps all the princesses in the world are envious of you, but you are still young and do not know the hardships of a royal princess.
In the palace, I have seen many princesses and aunts, who took in a prince consort at a young age. Since then, they have lived in seclusion in the Ten Wangs' Residences, and their youth has withered. All day long, they are only accompanied by eunuchs and palace maids, and when they raise their heads, they see beasts kissing the palace walls. In winter, they watch the snow, in summer, they listen to the rain, and when they grow old and grey, the time they spend together for decades is less than the number of times a normal couple sees each other in two months. "
She gently stroked Xiang 'er's beautiful hair, which was still wet and shiny, like a fine piece of silk. Yongfu's eyes flashed with pity and envy, and said, "Such a beautiful little girl, can you stand that kind of life?
Xiang 'er, Yang Ling is a First Rank Marquis of the current dynasty, his position is respected, and he is also young, promising, and handsome. If he saw your body, it is also your fate. If you marry him, you will have no shame on your reputation and integrity. Although he already has a wife and concubines, compared to finding a prince consort, living like a cowherd and weaver girl, it is no less than heaven on earth.
If you really kill him, although you are doing it for your reputation, Yang Ling is a Marquis. To you, and to the Shu King's Residence, it will not be a good thing. Moreover, if this matter spreads out, what good will it do to your reputation? The only way to satisfy both sides is to marry him. Xiang 'er, you … are you willing? "As she spoke, her voice began to tremble.
Zhu Xiang 'er laughed in her heart, "Sister has indeed thought of this method. It saves me the trouble of reminding you."
She pretended to ponder for a while before nodding shyly, and said in a low voice, "My heart is in a mess, and I do not know what to do. Speaking of which, the Shu King's Residence owes a great debt of gratitude to Yang Ling. If not for the fact that this concerns my innocence, I would not … Now, I can only listen to sister's arrangements. But … but will Imperial Brother agree? "
Tears suddenly flowed from Yongfu's eyes. She quickly turned her head away, and two crystal tears fell on her shoulder. Princess Yongfu quietly wiped them away and forced a smile, "Why not? Don't forget, Imperial Brother originally wanted to betroth me to him. "
Zhu Xiang 'er stammered, "I … I know, but now that one Princess has become two Princesses, it is as difficult as ascending to heaven. This concerns the dignity of the royal family, how will Imperial Brother agree?"
Yongfu shook her head and said in a low voice, "I have an idea. Later, I will ask Yang Ling to find a chance to ask Imperial Brother for your hand in marriage. I will say that he and the Princess are in love with each other, so he is willing to risk a great crime to ask His Majesty for your hand in marriage. Imperial Brother thinks that it is me and will definitely agree. Once he agrees, it will be like an imperial edict that can no longer be taken back.
Sister is now cultivating in the Imperial Nunnery and has already removed the title of Princess. When Yang Ling said your name, it was not considered as deceiving the Emperor, but Imperial Brother himself misunderstood. Imperial Brother can only accept this silent grievance. "
At this point, she could not hold back her tears anymore. She had spent so much effort to get Yang Ling to confess his love to her, and in her heart, she was looking forward to the good days of living together with him. Who would have thought that in the end, she had made the wedding dress for someone else? She even had to personally facilitate their marriage. How could she, Yongfu, not have to accept this silent grievance?
Zhu Xiang 'er opened her mouth in a daze, feeling that something was amiss, "This … seems to be a little different from what she and Yang Ling had planned. That bastard wanted to have a good relationship with her and benefit both sides, but now …" After thinking carefully for a long time, Xiang' er realized that it was not just a little different. The two Princesses had become one, but the main character had changed from Yongfu to her.
Zhu Xiang 'er asked anxiously, "Sister, you don't like him anymore?"
Yongfu said mournfully, "Everything is destined. Sister has spent so much effort, but in the end, by a freak combination of factors … Perhaps we are not fated to be together. What else can we do if we don't do this? Sister, don't blame him. Just listen to me, I will arrange this! "
"No, no, no!" Zhu Xiang 'er quickly shook her head and pulled herself out of her arms, saying, "Sister loves him deeply. If I do this now, not to mention others, just Yongchun alone will hate me for the rest of her life. Xiang' er is not a heartless woman, how can I be at ease? Don't worry about it, I will go and talk to him. Even if you can't think of a solution, he will. This matter was caused by him, let that bastard settle it! "
Zhu Xiang 'er finished speaking and jumped up to head to the back of the hall. Yongfu grabbed her and said anxiously, "Don't lie to me. You still want to hurt him?"
Zhu Xiang 'er then realized that she was still holding the sword in her hand. She quickly stuffed the sword into Yongfu's hand and said, "Now you can rest assured, right? Sister, oh Sister, you are obviously worried about him, why do you have to put yourself through this? "Xiang 'er finished speaking and did not wait for her reply before she quickly ran to the back of the hall.
Yongfu sighed faintly, "If my character was as straightforward and straightforward as Xiang 'er, I would not … would not have wasted my time until now. In the end, I would not have given up my sweetheart to her." Thinking of this, Yongfu felt a wave of sadness in her heart.
Zhu Xiang 'er hurried to the back of the hall. When she saw Yang Ling, she stuck out her tongue and said softly, "This is too much. Sister Yongfu has promised to help you persuade His Majesty to let us get married, but it is really difficult for the two princesses to marry. For you and me, Sister has to sacrifice herself."
Yang Ling was shocked. When he found out the truth, he could not help but feel touched. He discussed it with Xiang 'er and then rushed out together. When Yongfu saw him, she could not help but turn her head. Yang Ling walked to her side and suddenly held her hand, saying in a low voice, "Xiuning!"
Yong Fu struggled twice but to no avail. As soon as she heard his affectionate voice, her body could not help but tremble. She no longer had the strength to struggle and allowed him to hold her hand, enjoying this warmth that she would never have again. In a low voice she said, "Don't worry, Xiang 'er has already agreed. As for Imperial Brother … let me talk to him."
Yang Ling was moved and said, "Xiuning, I have talked to Xiang 'er and she has agreed. Now I only ask you, Yang Ling is shameless and wants you and Xiang' er to marry me together, okay?"
Yongfu was shocked. She opened her eyes and looked at Yang Ling. Her chin was about to drop, but she suddenly came to her senses. She shook her head in panic and said, "No, it can't be done. Marrying a princess to you is an extremely difficult matter. No matter how preposterous Imperial Brother is, how can he let two princesses marry one person? This has never happened in thousands of years, how can Imperial Brother agree? "
Yang Ling's eyes lit up. He said, "Ideas are always thought of by people. As long as you don't mind, I will definitely come up with an idea. Can you promise me first?"
Yongfu looked at him in a daze and said, "You really have a way?"
Yang Ling nodded his head heavily and said, "Of course, I will use your method. First I will ask to marry a princess to deceive His Majesty. Once His Majesty agrees to Xiang 'er's marriage, it will be easy. You don't have the title of Princess anymore. If I want to marry a commoner, it has nothing to do with the dignity of the Imperial Family. As long as you are willing, will His Majesty not agree?
Princess Yongfu smiled bitterly and said, "How can it be so easy? Isn't this just deceiving myself and others? Even if I don't have a title, I am still a member of the Imperial Family. If word gets out, it will be like His Majesty betrothing two sisters to one person. Even if according to the Imperial Family's rules, it is not against the law for me to marry as a commoner, but it doesn't make sense. "
"So it's like that." Yang Ling's brows furrowed. After thinking for a while, his eyes lit up again. He said, "I have an idea!" He put his mouth close to Yongfu's ear and two red clouds gradually appeared on Yongfu's cheeks. She stammered, "Is this possible?"
"Why not? If you want to talk about the dignity of the Imperial Family, is there anything more important than mine? If I marry, I will lose face. If I don't marry, I will lose even more face. Which one do you think His Majesty will choose? "
Princess Yongfu thought for a while and a light of hope gradually appeared in her eyes.
"You agree?"
Yongfu shyly glanced at Xiang 'er and nodded almost imperceptibly.
Yang Ling chuckled and wrapped his arms around her shoulders. Yongfu had never been so close to a man before. Her face blushed and her heart raced, but she did not want to struggle away. She could only bury her blushing face into his chest. Yang Ling opened his other hand and gestured to Xiang 'er. Xiang' er wrinkled her nose and walked over reluctantly.
Yang Ling held the two delicate and fragrant little princesses in front of his chest and said with great ambition, "Don't worry. As long as you are willing, His Majesty will be easy to discuss!"
Zhu Xiang 'er was thinking, "This guy wants me to help him deceive Imperial Sister, and now he wants Imperial Sister to help him deceive Imperial Brother. Don't tell me that this is how he deceives all his wives? This big liar! "
When she heard him say that he was willing, she couldn't help but step on his foot and said coquettishly, "In your dreams. Who is willing?"
Yongfu softly reprimanded, "Xiang 'er!"
Zhu Xiang 'er glanced at her and hurriedly said, "I was just joking."
Zhu Xiang 'er was furious. As she spoke to Yongfu, her small hand quietly reached for the back of Yang Ling's waist. Yang Ling had already suffered from her pinching. When he noticed her movement, he immediately stopped smiling and coughed, "I entered the palace today to see His Majesty. It's not good for me to tarry here for too long. Xiu Ning, Xiang' er, I'll leave first. As for our discussion, I'll make arrangements when we reach Suzhou. We'll act according to the circumstances!"
Yang Ling spoke quickly. Xiang 'er's small hand moved to the back of his waist. Just as she was about to pinch, Yang Ling suddenly dodged and turned around. He gracefully bowed to the two little princesses.
Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. Moreover, Yang Ling had always been graceful and extraordinarily handsome. This was the first time he was so calm and graceful in front of Princess Yongfu, displaying his manly elegance.
Princess Yongfu looked at him infatuatedly. She saw that Yang Ling was bidding farewell to the two princesses, but his eyes were always on her. Her heart was filled with joy and sweetness. "He … he cares a little more about me after all."
Zhu Xiang 'er pouted and glanced at him coquettishly. There was a faint smile on her face. It was obvious that she had seen through his intention of slipping away.
Yang Ling slipped out of the room and closed the door on his way out. He listened attentively and heard Princess Yongfu's voice from the room. "Xiang 'er, you must not do this next time. A husband is a wife. Since you and I have decided to marry the Duke, we are the Duke's wives. How can we not follow the Three Cardinal Principles and Five Virtues?"
Zhu Xiang 'er explained, "Sister, I was just joking with him."
"Xiang 'er, even if you want to joke, you should do it at the right time. A woman should follow the Three Obediences and Four Virtues. Even if you are a royal princess or a daughter of heaven, you should not be arrogant and willful!"
Zhu Xiang 'er dared to be presumptuous in front of Yang Ling, but she did not dare to do the same to Princess Yongfu. She could only pout and say, "Alright, I won't dare to do it again!"
Yang Ling was overjoyed when he heard this. Everything has its vanquisher. In the future, this little chili pepper will have Yongfu to keep an eye on, so there will be no worries in the harem.
Yang Ling walked out of Princess Yongfu's quarters and walked around the winding corridors of the courtyard until he was under the sunlight. The four handmaidens who were chased out of the hall were standing there. They had seen the Duke being chased into the hall by the little princess with a sword in hand, looking battered and exhausted. Now that he had walked out again, his face was beaming with happiness and he swayed his steps in style. He could not help but look at him with admiration, "Whether it is with the Emperor or the Princess, he can eat all of them. This Duke's methods are really impressive!"
If they knew that this Duke had already eaten two princesses, who knows if they would admire him for his extraordinary appetite.
* * *
Wang Mantang was kneeling on the bed in a seductive posture. Her hands were holding on to the carved railing at the head of the bed, and she was swaying along with the bed.
Her body was as smooth as jade, and her posture when she bent her waist and raised her buttocks was extremely seductive. That pair of plump jade breasts swayed in the air, and from time to time, they would be squeezed and deformed by a pair of large hands. Then, they would be released again and bounced back into their plump shape.
Jiang Bin hugged her plump and tender buttocks and vigorously rammed them a few times. Then, he suddenly maintained a posture and stopped moving. Wang Mantang was dazzled by the crazy tossing and swaying. Her hair was disheveled, and she raised her head and moaned. After a long time, like a deflated balloon, she suddenly lay down on the bed.
Jiang Bin's strong body was also pressed down. The two sweaty bodies were stacked together, and Wang Mantang was completely pressed down. She stuck out her plump and soft buttocks and moaned in satisfaction. She said in a sweet voice, "Master, what's wrong with you today? I'm dying of pleasure, and I'm about to die of exhaustion because of you. You've already taken me twice."
Jiang Bin gave a mischievous laugh. He let out a long breath and flipped over on the bed. He pulled Wang Mantang's white body into his embrace and gently stroked her chest. After a while, he narrowed his eyes and smiled, "I'll leave the family to you for the next few days. This master will accompany the emperor to Su Hang."
Wang Mantang stroked her shiny black hair. Her black hair was stuck to her sweaty body, and it was difficult to brush it away. "En, master, don't worry. How long will it take for him to return?"
"About half a month. At most, the emperor will return to the capital in half a month."
"En!" Wang Mantang kissed Jiang Bin's chest and coquettishly glanced at him. She giggled and said, "No wonder master is so fierce today. It turns out … you're going out."
Her eyes were so wet that it seemed like water was about to drip out. She said in a sweet voice, "People say that there are many beauties in Su Hang. Master, aren't you going to bring a few back?"
Jiang Bin patted her plump butt and laughed. Then, he slightly narrowed his eyes as if he was a bit tired. Seeing this, Wang Mantang didn't say anything else. She just obediently leaned against his chest.
Jiang Bin closed his eyes. As he adjusted his breathing, he thought back to today's events.
Jiang Bin was exhilarated and full of joy! It had been a few months. Ever since Qian Ning's shameless behavior caused him to vomit blood, this humiliation had been deeply pressing on his heart. The longer he endured, the deeper he endured, the deeper this hatred became.
He became much more silent than before. Whether it was at home or outside, he had never said a word to anyone. Every time he met Qian Ning on official business, Jiang Bin would face a mocking and disdainful gaze. He would resist the urge to rush over and cut off Qian Ning's head.
He wanted to see Qian Ning fall, but he didn't want to fall with him. As long as he didn't regain his dignity as a man, the pressure in his heart wouldn't be released. Today, he finally had hope. This news even diluted the news that he had just heard that he would be promoted to Nanjing's Deputy Chief Commander, who had always paid attention to his career.
"Oh, today in the forest, I happened to hear Taoist master Zhang reveal the secret of Heaven. He talked about the fate of Duke Wei and the marriage of Princess Yongfu. He said that Duke Wei's life is unspeakably noble. Then, he certainly won't be alienated by the Emperor because of this matter. Will the Emperor really make an exception and marry the Princess off because of his reliance on Duke Wei?
No matter what, his life was indescribably noble, which meant that this big tree would never fall. Relying on the protection of his sect, one would be able to get whatever they wanted. I don't know how to solve the matter between him and the Princess. Even the Imperial Preceptor doesn't dare to say anything. It's better for me to wait and see. Maybe one day, I can help Duke Wei … "
He let out a long sigh of relief and caressed Wang Mantang's delicate body that was gradually sweating and smooth again. He thought comfortably: The Emperor wants me to suppress Qian Ning. Without asking, I know it must be Duke Wei's arrangement, Yang Ling.
It's impossible for the Emperor to know the personal grudges between me and Qian Ning. He also has limited knowledge of my ability. This arrangement must be Yang Ling's idea. This also means that I have become a person that Duke Wei can put in an important position.
It should be known that the status of the two Zhili provinces is different from other places. South Zhili, North Zhili, and Zhongdu, Fengyang, these three places have never been bestowed the title of King. Moreover, the South, North, and Zhongdu are the places that Ming Destiny paid the most attention to by the Imperial Court. The deployment of troops in these three places is not under the command of the local command, but directly under the jurisdiction of the capital.
He, as the Deputy Chief of Army in Nanjing, is not under the jurisdiction of the Southern Zhili's command. He belongs directly to the Imperial Court and is directly under the command of the Emperor. It is not as simple as being promoted to the Deputy Chief of Army. To be able to reach this position, it means that he has been accepted as a member of the Emperor's personal army, just like Xu Tai. It can be said that he has a promising future.
However, such great news is not as exciting as the news that Qian Ning is about to fall. Qian Ning is really colluding with King Ning. He is dead for sure! And this task will be carried out by him. He will openly lead the troops into Qian Ning's residence, bring this animal to justice, and make him a prisoner crawling under his feet.
He knows that this time, the Emperor wants to move more than just King Ning. Although King Ning is finished, there are definitely a lot of officials who were implicated. Therefore, Jiang Bin, who has always been careless, kept his mouth shut this time. He can't even reveal half a word of this news to Wang Mantang.
This excitement made the blood in his body boil. He can't wait to enjoy the pleasure of this conquest. However, he can only remain calm and wait for the Emperor to arrange everything before launching the arrest. Right now, he must suppress this impulse.
Suppressing the pain in his heart is heavy and difficult to bear. Suppressing the ecstasy in his heart but not being able to express it to others also requires a great deal of endurance. Because of this, the intense excitement and desire that can't be vented was all borne by Wang Mantang.
Wang Mantang waited until his breathing completely calmed down. She softly said, "Master, rest. I will go get some water for you to clean your body."
Just as she arched her body, Jiang Bin pressed down on her slender waist. Wang Mantang cried out and pressed down on him again. Jiang Bin chuckled and said, "What's the rush? Let's serve master one more time."
Wang Mantang said in surprise, "Ah? Master, do you still want, wu … "
Before she could finish speaking, Jiang Bin had already kissed her firmly on her little mouth. Following that, his body that was as strong as a tiger covered her delicate body and pressed her down tightly!
Wang Mantang didn't know why Jiang Bin became like a wolf or a tiger today. She didn't have time to think about it carefully before she forced herself to be alert and deal with Jiang Bin's endless demands. In a moment, squeaking sounds accompanied by moaning sounded in the bedroom again …
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In Yang Ling's residence, Wu Hanchao, who rushed over to meet him, was sitting opposite him.
Looking at his beloved general in military attire, his face showing an increasingly mature and calm temperament, Yang Ling was filled with joy. He didn't have anything to hide from Wu Hanchao. Yang Ling revealed his arrangements.
Yang Ling paced and said, "We must quietly and secretly carry out the deployment. First, we must ensure that His Majesty the Emperor returns to the capital safely and returns to the center of the court. Then we can launch the arrest. Because we still don't know if there are other hidden rebels in addition to the people on the list, and where these people are, this operation must be strictly kept secret. It's fine if we don't act, but if we act, we must act like thunder. "
Yang Ling also sat down on the chair and said, "Before the Emperor leaves, he will execute Crown Prince King Ning to appease the hearts of the officials who are watching from afar with ulterior motives. It will prevent them from doing anything desperate, rebelling, or fleeing. At the same time, the Emperor will inspect the opening of the sea and the industrial and commercial affairs in the Suzhou and Hangzhou area, and show that he is not in a hurry to return to the capital. During this period of time, you have to start making early preparations. "
Yang Ling said, "I have screened the officials from various places who gave advice to King Ning's rebellion, or passed messages, or accepted bribes, or even deliberately prepared to provide support according to the list. Whoever needs to be arrested, demoted, and let go has been approved by the Emperor. The whole operation must be clean and neat, and the dust must be settled without any reaction from those who have second thoughts!"
Yang Ling sighed softly and smiled bitterly, "Because … our Ming Destiny can no longer afford to be tossed around."
Wu Hanchao nodded, indicating that he had understood what he meant. Then he asked, "So what specific arrangements does Your Excellency have, and what do you need me to do?"
Yang Ling smiled slightly and said, "The Emperor will first travel to Suzhou and Hangzhou. During this period of time, he will reorganize the army on the grounds of having rendered meritorious service in King Ning's rebellion and delaying battle opportunities. He will arrange for trustworthy people to control large numbers of troops.
In the capital, the Emperor will order Duke Dingguo Xu Guangzuo to oversee the central military commander-in-chief's office, Lu Wan to control the Ministry of War, Zhang Yong, Marquis Wudinghou Guo Xun to oversee the Twelfth Battalion, Inner Factory Wu Jie, and West Factory Miao Kui to supervise the Imperial Bodyguard and the Department of Rites, as well as some stewards, eunuchs, Brocade Yi Tongzhi, Qianshi, and Commander-In-Chief who have been bribed by King Ning. "
Yang Ling took a breath and said, "In Nanjing, Jiang Bin will control the troops and horses and secretly monitor Qian Ning and a few other officials related to King Ning. Xu Tai will be transferred back to the capital to control the four armies outside. At the same time, this mobile force will also be able to prepare for the war outside the Great Wall. And you, because of your meritorious service, will be appointed as Henan's Kaifeng Prefecture's Deputy General. "
Wu Hanchao's expression changed, he asked, "There are high-ranking officials in Henan who are colluding with King Ning?"
With a heavy expression, Yang Ling nodded his head. "We have found out that Henan's administrative envoy is on King Ning's side," he said, "As soon as King Ning sends his army north, he will immediately respond and prepare provisions and ships to help him cross the river and take the capital directly. Other than this person being on the rebel's side, Henan's administrative envoy has also received heavy gifts from King Ning. Whether he is currently being used by him is still unknown, but out of caution, we do not dare to give this important task to Henan's commander-in-chief. You are going to monitor them closely, and when the time is ripe, arrest the administrative envoy and keep an eye on the administrative envoy. "
Wu Hanchao nodded his head solemnly. Yang Ling continued, "Fortunately, King Ning does not dare to be too ostentatious in bribing his henchmen everywhere, for fear that his hands will stretch too far and give the game away. The people he bribed are all officials in the government departments and the two capitals that he needs to use along the way north. In this way, the area that we need to take care of will not be too wide.
Nanjing has Jiang Bin, Henan has you, and Beijing is all under the control of loyal officials. I expect that we can safely eliminate the hidden danger. For safety's sake, after all these things are done, His Majesty will also carry out a major change of military and political officials in Ming Destiny's various government departments. Hanchao, tomorrow the imperial edict appointing you will come down. You may not be able to return to Anqing in time, so you will have to leave immediately. "
"Yes! Don't worry, Duke, Hanchao will definitely not let you down! "Wu Hanchao straightened up and replied solemnly.
Yang Ling also stood up and said with a smile, "Xiao 'ai has a big belly now, right? I hope that she won't blame me for transferring you away at this time. "
Wu Hanchao also laughed, "Haha, for me and Xiao 'ai to be where we are today, for me to be able to become a deputy general at such a young age, whether it's public or private, I have received a lot of kindness from you. Not only me and Xiao' ai are deeply grateful, even my parents are very grateful. A real man's ambition is to rule the world, and she hopes that I will make more achievements.
Besides … Xiao 'ai is now a favorite of my parents, making me seem like an outsider. Ai, in the past, it was my father who reprimanded me all day long, and my mother was biased. Now that my mother and Xiao' ai are working together, Hanchao will never have a chance to make a name for himself. It's just the right time for me to go out and avoid trouble. "
Yang Ling had long known that Magistrate Wu had the problem of henpecked. Madame Wu had the prestige of a lioness, and Song Xiao 'ai undoubtedly also had this potential. Now that the mother had a son, and with such a mother-in-law as an example, one could imagine her prestige in the Wu family. He couldn't help but smile knowingly.
After sending Wu Hanchao out, he saw that he said it casually, but immediately ordered an accompanying bodyguard to send a letter to Anqing. Yang Ling couldn't help but shake his head and sigh: Wu Hanchao has all his abilities, and is like a fierce tiger coming out of the mountains, but in front of Xiao 'ai, he is as obedient as a cat. I, Yang Ling, can't have this kind of a day.
Xiang 'er, that little girl, was a little chili pepper. Although the chili pepper was tasty enough, she couldn't bear the fact that it was produced by the Great Ming Dynasty's royal family. She had to be suppressed by Yongfu. Only when there was competition could there be happiness! Well, I've almost thought about the state affairs. For the long-term stability of the Yang Family, I have to think about how to smoothly welcome the two princesses into the house and settle the family affairs. "
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Emperor Zhengde bid farewell to the Xiaoling Mausoleum and drove the official ship straight to Suzhou.
At this time, it was already early spring.
Gusu City!
Suzhou to Ming Destiny was like Shanghai to China. Suzhou was famous all over the world, not only because of its picturesque scenery, but also because it was like a paradise on earth. Economically, this place was also the richest place in the world. The heaviest taxes in the world came from Jiangnan, and the heaviest taxes in Jiangnan came from Suzhou. The population of Suzhou, Songjiang, and Changzhou was less than one percent of Ming Destiny's, but the taxes provided accounted for a quarter of Ming Destiny's. Now, the wealth of Jiangnan could be seen.
Gusu City was listed by the Great Ming Dynasty's gentry and celebrities as one of the top five cities in the world that must be visited. From the imperial concubines, the wives and daughters of officials to the common folk and even the Jianghu women, they wore Su style clothing, studied Su Bai, and sang Wu songs, taking pride in it. Especially for all kinds of prostitutes, their clothes must be Wu, their words must be Su Bai, and being good at Wu songs became a necessary skill. Otherwise, it would not be enough to raise their value.
The people of Su thought that those who were elegant would be elegant in all directions; those who were vulgar in all directions would be vulgar in all directions. This was the original Gusu City. Now, Ming Destiny had opened the sea to trade, made friends, developed industry and commerce, and used Gusu City as a bridgehead. What kind of scene would this place be like?
Yang Ling did not have time to look, and he did not even have time to talk to Gu Daeyong about their parting. The two followed behind Emperor Zhengde and walked to the Surging Waves Pavilion. This was Emperor Zhengde's residence in Suzhou.
Yang Ling spread his sleeves and looked at the Surging Waves Pavilion, surrounded by green water, weeping willows, rugged mountains, and winding corridors, which merged the landscape into a beautiful painting. He was both nervous and excited. "Jiangnan is a blessed land for me, Yang! Dai Lou Er, Wen Xin, Lian Er, and Adeni, whether hard or soft, literary or martial, these four beauties were all secretly tied to me in Jiangnan. "
He stole a glance at the pair of charming twin sisters behind him, and a smile bloomed at the corner of his mouth. "Now there are only two of them. If I use some romantic methods, these two silly girls won't be able to handle it. Could it be that I, the number one outstanding youth of Ming Destiny, can't handle them?"
Yang Ling raised his eyes to look at the sky and was smiling arrogantly. He suddenly remembered that while the two little princesses were easy to handle, they still had a great support behind them, and that was this Emperor Zhengde whose personality was like a little donkey. Yang Ling couldn't help but slump his shoulders, bend his waist, and lose all of his playfulness.
Xiang 'er saw Yang Ling and Gu Daeyong following behind her brother on the left and right, the same slumped shoulders, the same bent waist. She couldn't help but walk a few steps closer to Yongfu. She said coquettishly, "Jiejie, look at that good-for-nothing …"
Princess Yongfu's eyes flashed and Xiang 'er immediately changed her tone. "Hahaha, look at him, he is handsome and handsome, like a dragon or a phoenix. His liver and intestines are like snow in a pot, his movements are like the wind, even Pan An and Song Yu cannot compare."
Yongfu smiled sweetly and said cheerfully, "En, Xiang 'er's words, even though they are not accurate, they are not far off."
Xiang 'er stopped and grinned. She thought, "Jiejie likes him so she doesn't even want her eyes anymore. Why does he look good in everything? Why don't I feel this way? When I see him … en, other than wanting to bully him, I still want to bully him. "
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