Why did the emperor rebel?

Chapter 506 The True Face of Eunuch Shu

Of course, Du Ning was not the only one who was wary of Shu Liang.

When Zhu Qizhen heard this name, he immediately put away his relaxed attitude, and the alarm bells rang.

To be honest, during this period of time, he was still in a good mood.

Although he said that there was always a big stone in his heart that he couldn't let go, but in the end, he returned to Daming, this place that raised him and had people he cared about.

After all, Wala is a place of bitter cold. After the battle of Zijingguan, their vitality was also seriously injured, and the subsequent battle of Shawo was even worse. They were all short of supplies, let alone Zhu Qizhen.

Although it is said that every five days, some cattle, sheep and spirits will be sent first.

However, things like tea and food that Daming took for granted, Zhu Qizhen never saw twice a year.

Although Datong is a border city, it is rich in various materials. Even though it is difficult to compare with the capital, it is much better than Wala.

What's more, although he has abdicated now, he is still the Supreme Emperor after all.

Especially when the imperial court used the most solemn ceremony to welcome back the Supreme Emperor, the local officials were very respectful to the entire team, and wherever they went, the treatment he received during the Northern Expedition seemed to be different.

Even Yu Qian, who has always been upright, restrained his edge after he was forced to retreat outside Datong City with etiquette.

After that, during all the time Zhu Qizhen was in Datong, Yu Qian only came to greet him twice, but he didn't express his views on anything.

All of these made Zhu Qizhen's originally turbulent heart gradually calm down.

When he was on his way, he would often hold the clothes, shoes and hats that Empress Qian made for him, thinking about others when he saw them, and looking forward to reuniting with the empress as soon as possible.

However, this does not mean that he has lost his vigilance.

In fact, during this period of time, the more than [-] guards brought back from Wala have been guarding outside his residence day and night, refusing to leave a step. In addition, he specially transferred an eunuch to his side .

This person was also an internal official whom he favored very much before. His name was Liu Yongcheng, and he was the eunuch guarding Gansu.

Although he was an eunuch, he was able to mount a military horse and fight a battle, and he was also very loyal. He was an old man who had served Zhu Qizhen since the time of the first emperor.

At the beginning, after Zhu Qizhen ascended the throne, he had been intentionally managing the border.

Therefore, he deliberately transferred Liu Yongcheng to Gansu to guard in order to prevent Gansu from being invaded first.

It should be said that Liu Yongcheng has done a very good job. Over the past few years, he has resisted the invasion of various Mongolian ministries many times, which can be regarded as keeping one side safe.

If he hadn't learned about the situation in the palace, and there were too few people he could trust right now, he would not have taken the risk to transfer Liu Yongcheng to his side.

Yes, his will is risky!
After all, Liu Yongcheng is the guarding eunuch. Leaving Gansu without authorization can be regarded as dereliction of duty. Once he comes here, he will inevitably be questioned after returning to Beijing.

Although it is said that there is the "will" of the Supreme Emperor to make the amulet.

But today, Zhu Qizhen also has question marks in his heart as to how effective this "will" will be.

However, by this time, he couldn't care less.

Now, apart from Yuan Bin and Ha Ming, he really has no one he can fully trust.

Those Mongolian guards, under the order of Yexian, will protect his safety, but they are too easy to attract people's hatred, just like that day outside Datong City, they blocked Li Xian without knowing what to do, and finally caused Intensified the contradiction.

Along the way, not only the local officials, but also the guards of the mission itself were incompatible with them, and frictions occurred many times.

Therefore, Zhu Qizhen must find someone who he can trust, who is also capable, and who can guarantee his safety.

He chose Liu Yongcheng!
This time, he saw the right person, Liu Yongcheng came...

At this moment, this Eunuch Liu was riding a horse and walking beside the carriage.

Like Zhu Qizhen, he also immediately became wary of Shu Liang, a big pen.

Liu Yongcheng was tall and burly, he didn't look like an eunuch at all, but looked like a veteran. In fact, he had indeed taken the lead and went to the battlefield several times.

The aura of the bloody battle made him appear calm and majestic. At this moment, he frowned and stared at Shu Liang, and the temperature in the air suddenly dropped.

So, Zhu Qizhen narrowed his eyes and said.

"So you are Shu Liang, I know, you go back, I already have a guard by my side, so you don't need to worry about it."

The atmosphere suddenly became tense.

Du Ning quietly took a step to the side. Based on his understanding of Shu Liang, I'm afraid this matter will not be so easy to solve.

However, what everyone didn't expect was that Shu Liang showed a bit of embarrassment on his face, but he didn't force it, he just said.

"The Supreme Emperor has a decree, and the ministers naturally dare not disobey it. However, it is His Majesty's will for the ministers to be responsible for protecting the safety of the Supreme Emperor. How can the ministers resist the order?"

The words were calm, but the meaning of rejection was very obvious.

Just when everyone thought that Xuan Mansion would repeat the scene outside Datong City, Shu Liang suddenly changed the subject and said.

"Therefore, the minister wants to ask the Supreme Emperor for a favor. Let the minister lead the people and guard the outside, which can be regarded as fulfilling His Majesty's will. I implore the Supreme Emperor for his permission."

Now not only Du Ning, but even Zhu Qizhen himself was surprised by Shu Liang's forbearance.

Since he has heard of Shu Liang's name, he naturally knows what his style is.

The governor of the East Factory is not Yu Qian's kind of person who would swallow his anger for the sake of the overall situation and the court's face.

In his heart, only the order of the emperor, everything else is out of his consideration!

Therefore, Zhu Qizhen has been prepared for a long time. Today, the disturbance may be worse than that outside Datong City. Maybe Shu Liang can be forced to retreat. Even if he can't, Shu Liang can be accused of disrespecting the Supreme Emperor under the eyes of everyone. .

However, what he didn't expect was that Shu Liang would give in, and he didn't even have a word of defense.

Speaking of this, if he insists on refusing, it is obviously embarrassing Shu Liang.

But in the final analysis, Shu Liang came here on behalf of the emperor. In doing so, he actually lost his reason. In the current situation, Zhu Qizhen's biggest bargaining chip is nothing more than etiquette and rules.

This point is clear in his heart.

Therefore, he hesitated for a moment, then nodded, and said: "In that case, you are allowed to follow the guards and be responsible for the guards around the team."

Shu Liang bowed deeply, his voice respectful.

"Thank you, Your Majesty, for your kindness!"

However, among all the people, only Du Ning, who was the closest to Shu Liang, saw the flickering smile at the corner of his mouth when he bowed deeply.

Satisfied and cold!
The next thing, it's logical.

Although there was such a small episode as Shu Liang, on the whole, the welcoming ceremony of the Xuan Mansion was very smooth. Amidst the sound of Shan Huan live, the Supreme Emperor's holy car quickly entered the city.

There is no real palace in the Xuan Mansion, so Tao Jin's General Army Mansion was vacated and used as a temporary palace.

Although it is in a border town, Tao Jin is also a decent earl. The mansion is very spacious and has been furnished in advance, so living in Zhu Qi Town is quite comfortable.

It wasn't until he got off the carriage and entered the General Military Mansion that Zhu Qizhen's stretched string was considered loose.

After changing his clothes and reclining on the couch to rest, he couldn't help but think of the scene at the city gate.

After relaxing his mind, he even had some doubts, whether he was a little too nervous, maybe, the rumors about Shu Liang were just rumors?
After all, he is just a servant of the royal family. Even if he acts ruthlessly, he is still treating ordinary people, but facing him, the Supreme Emperor, he may not really dare to...

Thinking of this, there was a sudden noise outside, which interrupted his thoughts.

Zhu Qizhen frowned, and was about to order someone to go out to see what was going on, but before he could speak, he saw Liu Yongcheng coming in from outside, his face was ashen, and said.

"Your Majesty, Shu Liang led the people from Dongchang and Jinyiwei to surround the General Military Mansion!"

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