Crossing the Swordsman: Lin Pingzhi, the Swordsman of Evil

Chapter 602 Imperial Court Interference

Lin Pingzhi stood on the tower, overlooking the sky.The dark clouds gradually pressed over, covering the brilliance of the moon.He also couldn't help sighing.

After standing on the tower for a while, Lin Pingzhi flew down the city to the Lin residence.

On the second day, Lin Pingzhi got up slowly.

Looking at Liu Jing and Qu Feiyan sleeping on both sides of him, Lin Pingzhi didn't want to disturb them.

After slowly getting up, he covered the two of them with quilts.

Lin Pingzhi tidied up his official uniform, and immediately rushed to the palace to report the incident to the emperor.

After arriving at the palace, Lin Pingzhi went straight to the imperial study.

Emperor Wanli was handling state affairs as usual, but when he heard Lin Ping's request to see him, he summoned him immediately.

Emperor Wanli sat behind the Longshu case, and he asked, "Lin Aiqing is so anxious to see me, but what's the rush?"

Lin Pingzhi didn't hide anything, he directly told him what Ren Yingying and the others told him last night.

Lin Pingzhi's telling the truth had two purposes, one was to tell the truth, and the other was to see the emperor's reaction.See if this incident was planned by the court.

But Emperor Wanli was taken aback after hearing this.Then his pupils opened.

Although Lin Pingzhi's ability to observe words and emotions was not as good as that of Concubine Zheng, he could tell from Emperor Wanli's reaction.

First of all, he was stupefied, which means that His Majesty the emperor didn't know about it beforehand.The eyes that stretched out afterwards showed what he had thought of.

Emperor Wanli said at this time: "Don't worry, Aiqing, it's just some recklessness. I immediately mobilized the firearms battalion in Fengtai. If I dare to break ground on Taisui, I don't believe that these people can defeat crossbows, muskets, and cannons." .”

Lin Pingzhi waved his hands and said: "No! No! No! The emperor misunderstood, what I mean is to ask the court not to interfere in this matter. There is some misunderstanding in this matter, and the people who came here are all my old friends. Weichen has asked his wife to send someone to negotiate with him, and let them live temporarily on the Huangtu Hill [-] miles away from the capital. Afterwards, Weichen will confront them and send them away. An unnecessary conflict."

Emperor Wanli said: "Aiqing, your heart is really kind. What's more, what's wrong with serving the court and being loyal to the country? Grass bandits like them don't know Lin Aiqing's lofty ambitions? Don't say that Lin Aiqing didn't kill people, even What if she is killed? As long as Lin Aiqing is loyal to me, I can protect Lin Aiqing from any worries."

Hearing this, Lin Pingzhi also heard the meaning of the emperor, this time the emperor wanted him to break with Jianghu completely.

But Lin Pingzhi's brain turned quickly, and Lin Pingzhi said: "I thank the emperor for his kindness, but many of them are old friends of the minister. And I don’t want to forget my former friends.”

"Although they are all from the Jianghu, the people of the Jianghu talk about the word 'loyalty' the most, and their skills are clear to the minister. The minister has long intended to recruit them to serve the court. It's just that there is no suitable opportunity. Now they have arrived in the capital together , I can also try to recruit."

"Although some of them may not want to be officials in the court or serve before the emperor. But if the Jinyiwei under the command of the humble minister has their support, it will be easier to investigate something in the Jianghu in the future."

Hearing Lin Pingzhi's words, Emperor Wanli felt reasonable.

Then Emperor Wanli asked: "If these people are willing to submit to the imperial court, that would be very good. But is Lin Aiqing really sure about recruiting them?"

Just when Lin Pingzhi was about to answer, Concubine Zheng walked in with a plate of fruit.

Concubine Zheng rescued Lin Pingzhi and said: "Master Lin has a great reputation in the Jianghu, and it is true to think about it. But people have their own ambitions, and they can't be forced. However, with Master Lin around, they will definitely be concerned about his face. They will become enemies of the imperial court. And if there are Lord Lin, I believe that even if they do not serve the imperial court, they must be willing to do something for the imperial court."

Concubine Zheng won an ambiguity for Lin Pingzhi with a few words.

After careful consideration, Emperor Wanli said: "What Aifei said is very true. I didn't expect Aifei to know so much about Jianghu affairs."

Concubine Zheng replied: "Your majesty is serious. Since entering the palace, my concubine has not been out of the palace for a long time. I don't know what is going on in the world. The concubine is just inferring from the facts. Now the emperor's state affairs are heavy. The matter in the world, the emperor will It is better to let Master Lin share the worries of the emperor. It can also reduce the burden of the emperor."

Emperor Wanli said: "That's fine, I will leave the matter of Lin Aiqing to you. I will transfer a few battalions of soldiers and horses from Fengtai Camp to strengthen your momentum. After all, Aiqing is my former imperial minister. Can't lose it."

Lin Pingzhi knew that this was the emperor's maximum concession, so he accepted it and said: "I obey the order."

Concubine Zheng said at this time: "Master Lin, if you have nothing else to do, I would like to ask Master Lin to go to the Imperial Garden for a walk. Lingyun has been clamoring to see you. Today, Master Lin is free, so let's go see the princess."

Emperor Wanli asked, "Oh? Why did Lingyun see Lin Aiqing?"

Concubine Zheng said: "Reporting to the emperor, Lingyun heard that Master Lin is a master in martial arts, and has always wanted to hear him tell stories about the world. The concubine couldn't hold her back, so she wanted to ask Master Lin to tell our daughter. "

Emperor Wanli said: "If that's the case, then you can go, Lin Aiqing. If my precious daughter is unhappy, my mood will also be affected."

Lin Pingzhi replied: "Yes!" Then Lin Pingzhi followed the maids at the side to the imperial garden.

After Lin Pingzhi left, Emperor Wanli looked at Concubine Zheng, and Emperor Wanli asked, "When did Aifei care about Lin Aiqing so much? Why did she speak for him today?"

Concubine Zheng said: "The concubine is not speaking for him, everything is for the emperor's sake. Although the concubine and Mr. Lin have not known each other for a long time, this man's martial arts are extremely high and his abilities are great. Even if he uses it, he must be guarded against it. According to my concubine's humble opinion, this kind of person can only be graciously and patiently accepted, and must not be persecuted. Otherwise, if he holds a grudge in his heart and holds back, it will be much easier for him to murder the emperor than other people."

Emperor Wanli said: "What my concubine said is very true. I didn't think carefully. Although I don't know who used this trick, but this trick is really vicious. I am very grateful to him. If his plan is successful , there will be a more loyal and virtuous minister by my side."

Emperor Wanli turned around and asked, "By the way, you asked him to see Lingyun, what happened to Lingyun, why did you insist on seeing him?"

Concubine Zheng laughed and said: "It's not because our daughter was stubborn that day, and she refused to rest in peace after taking the medicine. So Lin Aiqing clicked her acupuncture points out of helplessness. Now she is very fascinated by these martial arts in the martial arts. I want to see Lin Aiqing and ask him for advice."

"However, I think it would be good for our daughter to worship him as a teacher and learn martial arts from him. Didn't Gu Qianhu say that there are many girls who are about the same age as our daughter on his island? It's not bad for our precious daughter to go out to practice for two years."

Emperor Wanli said: "Nonsense! A dignified princess of a country goes to the rivers and lakes to practice martial arts. What's the proper way?"

Concubine Zheng smiled and said: "Your Majesty, there is no need to be angry, and the concubines are just suggestions. You can also let Master Lin teach in the palace."

Concubine Zheng prevaricated the matter with a few words.She understands Emperor Wanli's character and knows how to deal with him.

There was just one thing that she was worried about, and that was that her daughter didn't just want to learn from Lin Pingzhi.

(End of this chapter)