first minister

Dawn arrived after another darkness, dispelling the darkness over Zhongjing City.

But for the officials of the new dynasty who were standing in front of the palace gate at this moment, waiting to enter the palace to attend the court meeting, the darkness in their hearts was far from dissipating, and had even become deeper.

Officials gathered together in twos and threes, talking about the most explosive news at the moment.

"This Longshou State is lost, what should we do?"

"Yes, the King of Jiaodong County already controls the territory of the three states. If we attack from both sides, the capital city will be in danger!"

"Let's see how the central government responds. In the past, we could remain indifferent to the rebellions in Sishui Prefecture and Yunmeng Prefecture. This time, I'm afraid it won't work. We must confront them head-on."

"It's really hard to imagine that the place that Mr. Xiao had defended for more than ten years could be broken down by the rebels so easily!"

"This time, I'm afraid Mr. Xiao will have to personally go out and suppress the rebellion, right?"

"Who knows, in this situation, Mr. Xiao will really leave the capital, right?"

In public, it was naturally impossible for everyone to say anything tendentious. They just tested each other and gossiped with various thoughts and somewhat malicious intentions.

"Xiao Xiang is here!"

Someone shouted, and everyone turned around to see Xiao Fengshan getting off a sedan.

Xiao Fengshan accepted the gaze calmly, and as usual, took long strides, passed the people in the team, and came to stand at the second place on the left.

His face was as usual, showing no emotion at all.

While everyone was watching, suddenly another sedan came swaying.

This is very puzzling. Officialdom has its own order. Xiao Fengshan is now in power, so he can naturally be the last to arrive. Unexpectedly, there are still people who dare to fall behind him today.

When everyone saw that the nominal Prime Minister Wan Wenbi had arrived, they immediately looked over with a look on their faces, ready to see which unlucky guy was going to be in trouble today.

When the sedan stopped, a figure walked out of it.

The expressions of gloating on everyone's faces suddenly froze, British Duke?
Lu Rusong walked out of the sedan and calmly came to the first place on the right side to stand.

Everyone looked at each other in shock. What kind of situation is this? The British Duke actually came to court?
Some people were still whispering, but the palace door slowly opened at this moment. Everyone quickly gathered their breath and silenced, and filed in from both sides.

In the Huangji Palace, with a loud shout, Dongfang Ming, wearing imperial robes, walked out slowly and sat on the dragon chair.

He glanced at Xiao Fengshan from the corner of his eye. Xiao Fengshan, who had gone to the palace overnight yesterday to state his countermeasures, remained motionless.

"My dear friends, I received an urgent report from Longshou Prefecture yesterday. The city of Longshou Prefecture was captured by the rebel Bai Yunbian and the Yunmeng Prefecture rebels. The situation in Longshou Prefecture is critical. Do you have any good ideas?"

There was silence in the court hall for a moment.

The rebels must be suppressed. It is impossible not to suppress them. Maybe one day when they are eating delicious food and singing songs in Zhongjing City, the rebels will suddenly attack.

However, the most suitable person to suppress bandits is almost obvious. Therefore, once the bandit suppression is proposed, there is a suspicion of forcing Xiao Fengshan to leave the capital. In this sensitive current situation, no one in the court dares to risk it. this risk.

At this moment, Xiao Fengshan took the initiative to stand up and said, "Your Majesty, I have been the pastor of Longshou Prefecture for many years, and I am very familiar with the situation in Longshou Prefecture. Now the situation is critical. I am willing to lead the troops to calm the situation in Longshou Prefecture as soon as possible. To demonstrate the majesty of His Majesty’s imperial authority and to calm the hearts of all the central officials.”

All the officials in the palace were stunned. They thought they would experience some twists and turns, but they didn't expect Xiao Fengshan to make such a decisive decision.

Before they could close their surprised mouths, British Duke Lu Rusong stepped out, "Your Majesty, the King of Jiaodong County covets the throne. Su Zongzhe, Xia Jingyun and other rebellious ministers cling to him, causing the world to be in turmoil. Now he is rebelling." The army is strong, and I am afraid that ambitious people in the surrounding areas will take the opportunity to cause trouble. I am willing to lead the troops out of Langya Prefecture, and lead the officers and soldiers heading to Baiyang and Jiuhe Prefectures to stabilize the situation in the three prefectures in order to echo Xiao Mr. Xiang conquers the power of the dragon's head."

In the main hall, the discussion suddenly started uncontrollably.

Only then did everyone realize that it was not Xiao Fengshan who was decisive, but that he and the British public had already discussed it in private, but it was ridiculous that everyone was still thinking here.

Snapped!
There was a sound of whips, and Dong Liang stood aside and said in a high-pitched voice: "Quiet!"

The palace became quiet again, and Dongfang Ming said: "You two beloved ministers are really the mainstay, and you are ready to play! The Ministry of War, the Ministry of Households, and the relevant yamen are fully cooperating to prepare for the expedition according to the regulations. The situation is critical and there is no need to delay. Tomorrow morning, the army will go out. No need to wait. mistaken!"

The chief officers of the Ministry of War and the Ministry of Household Affairs immediately came out and responded in a deep voice.

"Your Majesty! I have a message!"

At this moment, Wang Ruoshui, the Minister of Rites, who had little to do with this matter, suddenly stood up.

Dongfang Ming frowned slightly and said, "Say."

Wang Ruoshui said loudly: "Your Majesty, the traitor Dongfang Bai is now coming fiercely. People like Baiyunbian were the original supporters of Dongfang Bai. They were far away in Longshou Prefecture and were only county magistrates, but they still created such a big problem. Woe! Your Majesty, in an extraordinary time, an extraordinary act should be carried out. I ask you to punish people such as Wei Yuanzhi and others who have been closely associated with the rebels in the past. At the same time, I will punish the family members of those who are still serving as officials in Surabaya and Yunmeng Prefectures. And from Heibingtai Dasuo City, we will seize power and arrest those who have had deep friendship with the traitors, so as to eliminate future troubles and avoid the dangers of internal and external cooperation!"

As soon as these words came out, many people in the palace couldn't help but exclaim in surprise. Even Xiao Fengshan couldn't help but look back at Wang Ruoshui.

Such words are shocking and vicious enough in themselves, but when they come out of Wang Ruoshui's mouth, they are even more jaw-dropping!

You were damned one of the generals under Concubine De back then, and Xia Jingyun personally helped you win your position as Minister of Etiquette!
How ruthless and vicious must he be to make him say such words openly in the court.

"As the person who has the closest relationship with the Prince of Jiaodong County, you, Mr. Wang, are the number one in the court now! Do you want to commit suicide first to thank the world?"

Immediately, someone stepped out of line and confronted him with a sneer.

Seeing that the Jiaodong County Prince is gaining momentum, there is no shortage of people in the court who are willing to start placing bets, at least for now.

Wang Ruoshui dared to stand up and say such remarks, so he was naturally prepared for such words, and immediately raised his hand towards Dongfang Mingyi, "When the situation was like this, I just followed the general trend. When His Majesty ascends the throne and has the emperor's mandate, I will also follow the trend." How can you be loyal to the destiny and be compared with those stubborn traitors! What I said today can also show my magnanimity and magnanimity!"

I bother!How dare you say the word majestic and magnanimous?
After hearing this, many officials couldn't help but curse secretly in their hearts, and some even stood up to speak more clearly regardless of the risk.

"According to Mr. Wang's statement, those people were just following the general trend because of the current situation. What crime did they have?"

"Following the general trend? Why didn't you go directly to His Majesty who is still in his residence?"

"In these troubled times, when we should unite together to defend against foreign enemies, how can we harm each other, causing all the officials to panic, and the monarch and his ministers to be alienated? I think that Wang Ruoshui's words are loyal and treacherous, and have hidden evil intentions. Your Majesty, I ask you to kill Wang Ruoshui. To set the record straight and to calm the ministers!"

Wang Ruoshui hurriedly shouted, "Your Majesty, all the ministers are loyal to the country with their whole hearts!"

Dongfang Ming was about to say something when Xiao Fengshan said coldly: "Everyone in the court is loyal, so there is no need to mention this again!"

Everyone, including Wang Ruoshui, bowed together and returned to the queue.

Seeing this, Dongfang Ming opened his mouth slightly and quietly clenched his fist.

Not long after, all the officials dispersed and left the palace one after another.

Several important officials of the central government walked slowly toward the central courtyard amid the envy of all the officials.

An old man suddenly whispered: "Wanxiang, do you know about the counter-rebellion?"

Wan Wenbi, the prime minister of the day who was the nominal head of the hundred officials walking in the middle, said calmly: "I know, didn't you just say it in the court?"

Another old man next to him sighed softly, "This center has become a decoration!"

"Hmph! During the time of the late emperor, he was authoritative and self-absorbed. Whenever important matters in the court were promoted, the central committee would be summoned to discuss matters. Now, for such important matters, we have not even heard of them in advance, even if we have no suggestions. In this case, we still need this central committee. What’s the use?”

"Be careful!" Wan Wenbi successfully aroused everyone's displeasure. He felt that this was an opportunity for him to win over people's hearts. He quickly reminded, "Since we have been favored by the country, we should dedicate ourselves to it. There are some things that we can't do anything about, so we can make as much money as we can." How much is the light and heat? There are still many things to do when the army is dispatched!"

Everyone sighed and walked back to the workshop.

As soon as the court made a decision, the entire court was like a huge machine, running with all its strength.

Soldiers and horses, food and grass, military supplies, expedition ceremonies, and reward regulations were all fully prepared in various yamen.

After Xiao Fengshan stayed to discuss several key personnel with Dongfang Ming, he just returned to the workshop and sat down when the Minister of War came to visit in a hurry.

"Xiao Xiang, I have a question."

"Say."

"There is no problem in mobilizing the army. However, there are not enough horses in the Royal Horse Prison, so it may be difficult to gather the five thousand cavalry you need."

"Ok?"

Xiao Fengshan looked up at the other party in surprise, and the Minister of War quickly explained: "Xiao Xianrong, a few days ago, [-] anti-rebellion troops set out and added [-] war horses from the Royal Horse Prison, and half a month ago, the imperial court allocated There are three thousand war horses in the army, and there is no horse farm in the capital. The war horses need to be recruited from Youyan Prefecture. Now wars are raging, and time is tight. For a while, the Royal Horse Prison is almost empty."

Xiao Fengshan frowned, never expecting such a thing to happen.

But if you want to quickly suppress the rebellion, it is absolutely impossible without cavalry.

He thought for a while and said: "Mobilize from the Yulin and Huben battalions, and also mobilize a group from the patrol battalion. Anyway, they are on duty in the capital, and there is no need for cavalry for the time being."

The Minister of the Ministry of War hesitated and said: "Xiao Xiang, is this going to be a little bit?"

Xiao Fengshan said coldly: "If anyone has a problem, let him come to find the truth! When is the time, don't you understand the principle of obeying authority in urgent matters?"

The Minister of War had no choice but to hand over his hand and said, "I'll take care of it now."

Looking at the back of the Minister of War as he left, a trace of gloom flashed between Xiao Fengshan's brows. He has encountered these things before he even left for the expedition. I hope this time will go well!
He shook his head to get rid of distracting thoughts, and began to personally handle the important government affairs at hand, and then prepared to hand over.

It will be done within today, and the army will set off early tomorrow morning.

I can't wait!
He raised his pen and lowered his head, and started writing silently.
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As the court's decision was made, several imperial edicts were also issued.

Naturally, the first thing to bear the brunt was Xiao Fengshan and the British Duke's decree to lead troops to the expedition. Both of them had the rank of general, and neither of them had been promoted to any official position this time. They just encouraged them in the decree, but everyone knew that as long as they returned safely, the court would If the situation is all right, a jealous reward is inevitable;
The next big news is that Shang Zhicheng, the commander of the Forbidden Army, has been deprived of his military power, and Xiao Fengshan's direct line of guards are parachuted in to guard the palace city, guarding the last line of defense of the palace.

This personnel change seemed to be expected, but it caused a lot of dissatisfaction among the Forbidden Army officers.

"Your Majesty, what are you doing? Commander Shang is conscientious and dedicated to his duties. How can he just change him just because he wants to?"

"Yeah, it's not a favor, it's just a false title. What's the point!"

"When the new emperor ascends the throne, there is no problem in changing people. But if you don't change people when you first ascend the throne, Commander Shang has been guarding the palace for so long and has proven his loyalty, only to be replaced again. This is not a clear-cut excuse for killing. Donkeys don’t trust people!”

"All right!"

Shang Zhicheng slowly walked out of the room and looked at the familiar faces in front of him, "Thunder, rain and dew are all your kindness. Everyone, take care! Come to my house for a drink when you are free!"

Shang Zhicheng took off his armor and wore an ordinary outfit. He smiled, clasped his fists, turned around and walked out of the palace gate.

Several lieutenants all faced his back, knelt down on one knee, and saluted with clasped fists.
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But today, the wind in Zhongjing City never stops.

In the afternoon of that day, Dongfang Ming suddenly sent his servants out of the palace to deliver a message and summoned the royal family members and princes in the city to the palace to discuss matters.

After everyone entered the palace, Dongfang Ming immediately moved his main relatives in in the name of avoiding disaster, and detained them all in the East Palace, under heavy guard.

When the news reached Xiao Fengshan's ears, Xiao Fengshan was so shocked that he immediately put down his pen and hurried out.

But as soon as he walked out of the yard, he stopped in his tracks, stood silently for a while, then turned around and walked back.

"Sir, is this?"

Xiao Fengshan returned to his seat and sat down, sighing, "Your Majesty is the king of a country after all. He has his fears and worries. If I interfere with everything, I'm afraid your Majesty will be dissatisfied. What's more, although this matter will happen It has attracted criticism, but it has indeed reduced many hidden dangers. If these big figures don't come forward to connect, many things will not be accomplished. As long as we get through this difficulty safely, after I teach you, I will ask for a reward for them and visit them one by one to appease them. "

The personal guard looked at him shaking his head and sighing, and felt that his master seemed to have aged a lot in just two months.

At night, Xiao Fengshan took off his coat and sat cross-legged on the bed in the mansion, quietly sorting out the overall situation of the world and the defense of the capital in his mind.

This expedition can take at least a month, or at most a few months. This matter in Beijing is far from the point where we can sit back and relax.

Fortunately, he has convinced the British public now, and the two sides have temporarily put aside their differences. With their combined efforts, there will be no turmoil in the capital.

The commander of the imperial army was replaced by his most trusted confidant, who was not lacking in ability and loyalty. As long as the palace city was strictly guarded, there would be no trouble in the city.

Most of Yu Lin and Huben are in the capital, and Jiang Yuhu is also there. Even if some rebels attack the city, the capital will not fall.

There is also Heibingtai patrolling the city, but no one with a heart can do anything.

With these four points, this day will never be overturned.

As for the others, they are all diseases caused by mustard moss and are not serious problems.

Thinking of this, Xiao Fengshan finally felt a little calmer and fell asleep slowly.Hope this won't be his last sleep in the capital.
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Under the same night, Yue Pingwu was sitting in a room in the backyard of his mansion. He smiled and picked up the wine bottle and poured a glass of wine for the man opposite him.

The man opposite him hurriedly avoided the table and stood up, feeling frightened.

"General, without your help, I would still be a small soldier in the Arsenal Department. How could I get what I have today? How dare I ask you to pour wine for me!"

Yue Pingwu stretched out his hand and pressed it, filled it up for him, then gently touched the glass with him and drank it all.

The strong drink entered his throat, igniting a fire in his chest.

Yue Pingwu looked at the person in front of him, "It was not me who pulled you off, but the late emperor."

He laughed at himself and said, "Do you really think that without the support of the late emperor, just with my ability and background, I can snatch so many positions from the army controlled by nobles and hand them over to you, who have no background or background, and have nothing to do with anything?" Someone who has the skills and the heart to serve the country?"

The man pursed his lips and said, "The late emperor's great kindness is true, but the general can choose the junior general, and the junior general should also remember the general's great kindness."

Yue Pingwu smiled and said, "That's okay. Come on, have another drink."

About half an hour later, the current Chief of the Arsenal walked out of the Yue Mansion. Before getting on the carriage, he turned his head and glanced at the door of the Yue Mansion, and couldn't help but wonder about the purpose of the drinking tonight.

Could it be that the general wants to rebel?

He was immediately startled by his bold idea, cold sweat broke out, and he immediately shook his head.

At present, in the capital, the imperial army and patrol battalions all support His Majesty, and a small force cannot make waves at all;

And the all-pervasive rats of Black Ice Platform can destroy all the secret plans;
Above the court, there are people who are chasing fame and wealth. How many people can really remember the late emperor?

All these things, the general can't do it.
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The next day, in the morning.

Lu Yi came to the secret passage, looking quite excited.

"Sir! Xiao Fengshan and Mr. Yingying have just led their troops to go on an expedition! When should we take action?"

Xia Jingyun shook his head, "Now is the time, the more urgent it is to wait for two more days."

Lu Yiyi looked puzzled, Xia Jingyun looked at him, De Fei and others, "At this time, they are at their most vigilant. Our strength is not very strong. We can only rely on intention and unintentional calculations. What matters is surprise." , hit in one blow, so first, we have to wait until they relax their vigilance, and second, we have to wait until we are ready."

Feng Xiuyun agreed: "Seizing power has been a major event since ancient times. We have been waiting for it for so long, no less than two or three days."

Lu Yi smiled and said, "I'm just worried. I don't think it's okay if my wife and my son stay here forever and never see the light of day. Hehe."

Xia Jingyun looked at him, "That's true, then you should work hard today and do a few things."

"First, go find Taiyi again and give him a few instructions. I'll write the contents on this note. Pay attention to this person's expression. If something is wrong, you can deal with it on the spot, but it shouldn't be What could be the problem?"

"Second, contact the Qin family to confirm that all preparations are OK. The head of the Qin family was imprisoned in the East Palace, but the old head claimed to be ill and escaped. The matter is left to him to make a decision."

"Third, go and tell the people in the bamboo forest in person, please ask them to try to escort the pig here in the next two days, and make sure nothing goes wrong!"

After hearing this, Lu Yi looked solemn and responded in a deep voice.
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After bidding farewell to the expedition team, Dongfang Ming returned to the palace city.

Standing in front of a palace, Dongfang Ming looked at the autumn scenery in front of him with his hands behind his hands, and said softly: "Now that my uncle is gone, I feel a little empty in my heart. It seems that I have returned to the days when I was in the East Palace."

Dong Liang stood aside and immediately said with a flattering smile: "Your Majesty, what is happening now is completely different from what it was back then! Back then, when the late emperor was threatening and all the officials were avoiding him, Your Majesty had a hard time in the East Palace. But now that Your Majesty has ascended the throne, he has vast power and authority all over the world. Self-absorption, taking and asking for everything, is the time to enjoy the supreme blessing in the world and reach the ultimate happiness in the world!"

He said softly: "Xiao Xianggong is your majesty's uncle. I haven't seen you in person for more than ten years, so I always treat your majesty like a young man. Now that Mr. Xiao is away, it is the time for your majesty to show his talents. When Mr. Xiao comes back, he will surely wake up immediately. In spite of my past mistakes, I truly regard His Majesty as the supreme being in the world and abide by my duty as a minister."

Dongfang Ming couldn't help but nodded when he heard the words, "This is reasonable. Although I relied on my uncle when he was here, it was too harsh. I am the emperor, authoritative and independent. This time I happened to take advantage of his absence to do something. Deeds, you will know when he comes back that I am not the emperor for nothing."

Dong Liang smiled flatteringly, "Your Majesty, you are wise! As for the situation in the capital, there are Xiao Xiang's confidants in charge of the palace, patrol battalions outside to guard the city, and even black ice platforms patrolling and guarding the city. Who can overcome the slightest disturbance? Your Majesty can do it No worries!"

"Hahahaha! Well said!" Dongfang Ming was heartbroken and turned around with a smile.

"Your Majesty, where are we going now?"

"Let's go to the imperial garden first. After lunch, it's time for the real person to enter the palace."

"Yes!"

In the afternoon, near the Imperial Study Room, a specially vacated temple is now decorated with many Taoist objects.

In the incense burner, green smoke curls up.

Taiyi Zhenren, with fluttering sleeves.

Xianfeng sat upright on the futon, reciting scriptures softly in his mouth, which reached the ears of Dongfang Ming who sat cross-legged opposite him with his eyes closed.

About half an hour later, with a crisp sound, Dongfang Ming slowly opened his eyes. Taiyi Zhenren put his hands on his hands and smiled, "Your Majesty's divine light is restrained and energetic. This prime female secret Taoist scripture has become a small success." , and take this pill to catalyze the skill, and at the same time perform the small Zhoutian, and feel the heat rising in the lower back, it is a sign that the small success is completely stable."

Dongfang Ming hesitated slightly.

Master Taiyi smiled and took out another pill and placed it in the palm of his hand, "Since ancient times, magical skills have required years of hard work. If you want to get twice the result with half the effort, in addition to someone to guide you, the pill is also a big help. The two pills have the same effect. Your Majesty, please choose One pill, Pindao takes the other pill."

Dongfang Ming picked up the elixir and waited for Master Taiyi to take it before eating it.

Then under the guidance of Master Taiyi, he really felt two rays of heat rising from his lower back.

This was the first time he felt his "skill" so clearly.

"Real person, this is amazing!"

What a magical fart, not all people are like this after taking aphrodisiacs. Master Taiyi cursed in his heart, thinking about how to vent his anger when he went back, but there was an incomprehensible and mysterious smile on his face, "Your Majesty, don't miss the opportunity, immediately follow the instructions Dharma lineage, movement of power for a week.”

Dongfang Ming quickly closed his eyes. After a while of busy work, he opened his reddish eyes.

"Congratulations, Your Majesty, your magic has been accomplished!"

Dongfang Ming felt the vitality of the hungry eel and said with great joy: "Thank you for your guidance!"

Taiyi Zhenren made a bow without being humble or arrogant, "It's all due to your Majesty's extraordinary talent and excellent bones. It's just a meager contribution from a poor man."

Dongfang Ming waved his hand, "I will remember your contribution. However, I have something that I hope you can help me with."

"Your Majesty's destiny is to fulfill your destiny, so I should do my best."

"I have heard that Master Su is very powerful in mystical skills. Can you tell me what the situation is like in the capital after Mr. Xiao's betrayal?"

Taiyi Zhenren smiled slightly and said, "You can do anything you want."

As he spoke, he took out a piece of yellow paper from his sleeve, muttered something in his mouth, and then suddenly reached out and wiped it on the paper. The yellow paper turned out to be natural without any fire!
When the yellow paper burned out on the table, the ashes peeled off, and the ashes of obviously different colors revealed a clear large character:

Ann.

Dongfang Ming was overjoyed, "With this hexagram of Zhenzhen, my heart is at peace!"

After seeing off Master Taiyi, Dongfang Ming went straight to Zhaoyang Palace with a ball of enthusiasm.

After more than an hour, he came out of Zhaoyang Palace with a satisfied look on his face.

"A true man is truly a god!"

Dongfang Ming rubbed his slightly sore waist and was satisfied with his glory.

At this moment, a small Huangmen trotted over to pass the news. After Dong Liang listened, he stepped forward to report: "Your Majesty, Wang Ruoshui, the Minister of Rites, wants to see you."

Dongfang Ming was about to wave it away, but when he thought of the wish he had just made, he said, "Take him to the imperial study room."

In the imperial study room, Wang Ruoshui bowed humbly, "Your Majesty, your Majesty, Wang Ruoshui!"

Dongfang Ming said calmly: "Get up. What can Wang Qing report?"

Wang Ruoshui said: "Your Majesty, now that Prime Minister Xiao has left the capital, the British Duke is on an expedition, the defense in the capital is empty, there are rebels outside, Dongfang Bai is powerful, and the concubine De is very good at winning over people's hearts, Xia Jingyun often has strange plans, I invite your majesty Putting caution first, we will detain all the people who have close relationships with Concubine De, Xia Jingyun and others. We also ordered Hei Bingtai to patrol the city to prevent any disobedient people who want to cooperate with the traitors inside and outside and do evil things!"

Dongfang Ming frowned, and a trace of disgust flashed in his eyes. Although he was not a good person, Wang Ruoshui's behavior made him feel disgusted.

Fortunately, he has also been taught the art of emperors since he was a child. He did not reveal his disgusting thoughts too much. He just said coldly: "You made suggestions on this matter at the court meeting yesterday, and the court has made a conclusion. Why bring up the old matter again?"

Wang Ruoshui immediately said: "Your Majesty, all the princes in the court are only interested in their own interests, and it is difficult to sympathize with your Majesty. Although I am not talented, I have no doubts about my loyalty to your Majesty. Now the situation is unstable. Xia Jingyun must not be underestimated." Yes! I ask Your Majesty to act with caution for the sake of your own great position and the great cause of the future!"

Dongfang Ming snorted and was about to speak when another announcement came from outside the door, "Your Majesty, Mr. Wan wants to see you."

"Xuan."

Soon, after waiting for most of his life, Wan Wenbi, who finally got the real power of the central government, stepped in and said, "Your Majesty."

"What's wrong with Wan Aiqing?"

Wan Wenbi bowed and said: "Your Majesty, there are many refugees gathering in various counties in Gyeonggi Province. The central opinion is that the imperial court should arrange relief. At the same time, young men can be drafted into the army to strengthen the troops, and provide relief with work to help those in need." Rescue, this is a plan, please take a look at it, Your Majesty."

As he said this, he took out the fold from his sleeve and handed it over, asking Dong Liang to hand it to Dongfang Ming.

At this time, he seemed to have just seen Wang Ruoshui, "Master Wang is here too!"

Wang Ruoshui laughed sarcastically and saluted Wan Wenbi. Dongfang Ming flipped through the book at will and then closed it, "The central committee members are all veterans in governing the country. Naturally, I can be trusted. You can do whatever you want." Wang Aiqing just said something, Wan Aiqing can help me read it in detail."

With that, he told Wang Ruoshui's suggestion. After hearing this, Wan Wenbi's expression changed immediately and he said directly: "Your Majesty, this is absolutely not allowed!"

"As the court said yesterday, many ministers and gentry were selected as a last resort because of the situation in the late emperor's time. Now His Majesty's destiny has been decreed by fate, and all the ministers have no intention of being disloyal. If you act like this, wouldn't you be forced to do the opposite? People are rebelling? If according to what Mr. Wang said, the old ministers also looked up to Qin Ni, then if Qin Ni conspired to rebel, should the old ministers also be executed by the clan? "

"What's more, there is a powerful enemy outside now. When everyone is united to quell the rebellion, why do they do such an act of hatred and hatred?"

"Your Majesty, Sir Wang's words are hidden with evil intentions. Please kill him!"

Wang Ruoshui quickly lay down on the ground and screamed injustice.

Dongfang Ming waved his hand, "I won't let you be punished for your words. You are all high-ranking officials in the court, and they are all for the court. Come down, don't mention this matter again!"

Wan Wenbi glared at Wang Ruoshui coldly and walked away.

Wang Ruoshui sighed, said goodbye and exited.

After walking out of the palace gate, Wang Ruoshui looked at the sky above his head, and a dark cloud was slowly drifting by.

The uneasiness in his heart became more and more intense. Not many people knew Xia Jingyun's power better than him.

Why!What a shame!
He sighed and walked out.
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The first day when Xiao Fengshan and Ying Gong left Beijing, they passed peacefully under such a dull surface.

When dawn arrived the next day, in a forest thirty miles away from Zhongjing City, Xiao Fengshan led three thousand cavalry to stay here.

Once there are changes in the capital, he can return to the capital in a very short period of time to carry out raids.

A fast horse galloped over, "General, there is no turmoil in the capital! Everything is as usual!"

Xiao Fengshan breathed a sigh of relief, "The whole army is ready to march. We will catch up with the army within today."
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On the third day after Xiao Fengshan left, Zhongjing City seemed to have become accustomed to his disappearance.

This huge city never seems to stop functioning just because a certain person leaves, because the power is always here.

In the evening, an ordinary caravan entered Zhongjing City.

The city gate guards didn't pay much attention. These days, there are no more than three to five hundred caravans, but only one or two hundred, which is the norm for this huge Zhongjing City.

The caravan found an inn to stay in Nancheng.

In a corner where no one noticed, a small figure walked out of a specially made carriage, and disappeared through the back door under the escort of Lu Yi and Chen Fugui.

"Mother concubine!"

When the door of the secret passage opened, the mother and son, who had not seen each other for more than a month, rushed toward each other, hugged each other tightly, and expressed their worries and longings during this period with tears.

Xia Jingyun looked at the two of them, wiped the corners of his eyes gently, turned to look at Lu Yi and Chen Fugui, his eyes were deep and firm, "It's time!"
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Thanks to book friend 33021204234835 for the five thousand reward. (End of chapter)