The devil is coming

Chapter 677 Qingjun’s side!
Zheng Fan sat in the tub with his arms on the edge, squinting, enjoying the moment.
People who are used to taking baths will feel that something is missing in their lives if they don't take baths for a period of time.
However, it is indeed difficult to find such conditions and opportunities when traveling outside the country.
Siniang came in and wiped Zheng Fan's back.
"My lord's recent state seems to be a little different."
"Ah."
Zheng Fan nodded. He did not specifically say that he felt that he was closer to the advanced stage, because he still did not know when he would be able to advance. In addition, there were many demon kings around him when he came to Beijing this time. There was no need for them to be nervous and active now. stand up.
It’s not too late to tell them when you really advance.
"Master, are you going to rest next?"
Zheng Fan shook his head and said, "Let's go out for a walk. We'll stay here today. The eunuchs who announced the decree and picked him up have already arrived during the day. They should be leaving for Beijing tomorrow."
The place where we are staying now is the Dongshan Camp outside the capital.
It can only be said that the prince is a prince after all, and his reputation is indeed bigger than that of a marquis. Lord Zheng also brought a group of flying fish uniform bodyguards and an escort team of [-] cavalry.
The King of Jingnan, on the other hand, raised [-] Jingnan Army cavalry.
But, in fact, it is obvious that he, Lord Pingxi, is more timid, more afraid of death and easier to die;
Zheng Fan still doesn't know if there are any other Taoisms here.
Since ancient times, when a vassal king came to Beijing, unless he wanted to rebel, he would always keep a low profile as much as possible, wishing he could bury his head in his crotch;
But there is no precedent for the situation of the emperor and the two vassal kings in Dayan.
As princes, they seem not to be sensitive to such things that violate the taboos of kings;
As an emperor, he treated the two vassal princes with kindness to an incredible extent.
At that time, the assassin-faced Xianggong of the Qian Kingdom was imprisoned and died by Han Xianggong on trumped-up charges. The reason for using trumped-up charges was because the assassin-faced Xianggong himself had no crime that could actually be caught;
The imperial court asked him to enter the capital, so he entered, one master and one servant;
As for the family members, they stayed in Shangjing early.
But here in Yan State, it’s the other way around.
If the two kings of the North and the South really want to be punished, then it is not groundless. In fact, there are too many accusations and evidence, but the solid evidence is in front of them, and no one dares to make a fuss about it.
He, Zhao Jiulang, did not dare to imitate the old deeds of the Korean Prime Minister.
After all, everyone knows that Mr. Thornface is loyal to the country and cannot rebel;
But these two princes are capable and may rebel. Who dares to provoke them?
Under the service of Siniang, Zheng Fan was dried, put on a fresh set of clothes, and walked out of the military tent.
In the military tent next door,
A Ming is playing chess with Sun Ying.
Sun Ying and A Ming had a lot of fun because Sun Ying had a hobby, which was wine.
As Taifu Sun's eldest son, although Taifu Sun felt guilty that he had been busy with government affairs and failed to properly discipline his eldest son, Sun Ying had never had a hard time since he could remember.
Situ Lei was a "brother" to Sun Youdao, the legitimate son of the Sun family. Entering the palace wine cellar of Dacheng Kingdom was like following his own wine cellar.
In addition, sometimes as a minister, you have to show some weakness and greed to give the superior a chance to satisfy your needs. Don't always be so modest.
Therefore, this difficult task has actually fallen on Sun Ying for a long time.
The reason why A Ming was lonely before was that some of his hobbies were inevitably a bit highbrow.
The Lord doesn't drink, and neither do the other demon kings. Liang Cheng can drink a glass of blood with him when he has nothing to do.
Now, he is with Sun Ying, sharing the wine he has privately brought with him, and tasting it together. He will not be reluctant to part with it. The real value of wine lies in the person who tastes it.
Seeing Zheng Fan coming out,
Sun Ying pushed her wheelchair out of the tent first, while A Ming yawned.
One is a younger brother who has just joined the business, and the other is an experienced veteran who has been around since the start-up period. Naturally, their levels of hospitality are different.
"What orders does the Marquis have?" Sun Ying asked.
"It's okay, just taking a walk." Zheng Fan said.
immediately,
Zheng Fan looked at Sun Ying and said, "Let's go for a walk together."
"Okay, my lord."
Sun Ying started to push the wheel with her hands, while A Ming stood up and pushed the wheelchair forward.
"How did this happen? How did this happen?"
Sun Ying was a little flattered. He knew the status of these people who were called "sir" in the Hou Mansion.
A Ming smiled indifferently,
"Not so polite."
That day, Sun Ying accompanied the Lord to speak. While speaking, she drank herbal tea;
After speaking, the Lord asked Siniang to add hot water;
The implication is that this Sun Ying has some skills and can be used.
under night,
Zheng Fan walked in front, and A Ming followed behind pushing Sun Ying's wheelchair.
"Yanjing City, have you been here before?" Zheng Fan asked.
"I haven't said anything back to the Marquis. But Ying remembers that when the late Emperor Chengguo was still alive, he said it while playing chess with his father. He said that the Yan Kingdom in the west will probably become what it is today in the near future. What the land of Sanjin looks like.”
"When did you say it?"
"Almost ten years."
"Oh."
At that time, Emperor Yan had already succeeded to the throne.
At that time, there were many clans in Dayan. In the west, Zhenbei Houfu was the main one. In other places, various clans almost monopolized half of the population and land in other counties except Tiancheng County.
The Tian family, because Tian Wujing controls the Jingnan Army, has a tendency to be the leader among the clan.
Situ Lei, who had experienced the weakening of the imperial power and the division of the three dynasties into the Jin Dynasty, naturally believed that the Yan Kingdom would follow the same footsteps.
"But my father didn't think so."
"Oh, what did the old lady say?"
"My father said that when the first emperor of Yan was in power, he certainly advocated Taoism, sought elixirs and medicines, built back gardens, and indulged in pleasure;
But one thing in particular stands out.
The first emperor of Dayan had many heirs, but he only had one prince. Later, this prince entered the East Palace, and his position was extremely stable;
Since ancient times,
The father and son of the Tian family, especially the emperor and the East Palace, were bound to be at odds with each other, but only in the Yan country, there was no such sign.
an emperor,
No matter how faint you are, no matter how incompetent you are, no matter how indulgent you are in enjoying yourself,
It is quite remarkable to have a successor who is so resolute and determined.
Throughout the ages, many prosperous emperors failed to arrange their successors in their later years, and eventually caused trouble. "
"Ha ha."
Zheng Fan smiled.
He knew these things, and Xiao Liuzi had told him about them.
When the first emperor of Yan State seized the throne, he was driven out of Yanjing and was hunted down. The prince in the palace escorted him to the death. He was seriously injured and became disabled.
later,
With the help of the Zhenbei Houfu, the late emperor was able to return to Yanjing and take the throne. Since then, he has been seeking immortality and medicine, recruiting people from outside the country, and building temples and Taoist temples.
But Emperor Yan's position has always been stable.
On the one hand, he and Li Liangting grew up almost together, and on the other hand, marrying a daughter from the Tian family was not enough. When he was a prince, he married a daughter from the Min family as a concubine.
Later, he was canonized as a prince.
What kind of lineup is this?
To put it bluntly, if the current crown prince, that is, the second prince, had this lineup, he would probably wake up laughing in his dreams.
The prince of a country already occupies the title of heir apparent and holds the foundation of the country in his hands;
To the west, they have good relations with the Zhenbei Hou Mansion, are in-laws with the powerful Tian family, and are also in-laws with the Min family, a giant plutocrat;
In addition, the prince of Yan Kingdom has always had the tradition of commanding the imperial army. The second prince had also commanded the imperial army before.
Therefore,
At that time, Emperor Yan had a forbidden army in the capital and strong support from the Zhenbei Marquis Mansion outside. He also had a very good relationship with aristocratic families. Officials in the East Palace such as Zhao Jiulang and others also held important positions in the court early. The princelings All over the government and the public.
said with no exaggeration,
Emperor Yan, who was still the crown prince at that time, could have a risk-free "Xuanwu Sect" with just a flick of his finger;
The late emperor could only serve as the Supreme Emperor and take care of himself in his old age.
Sun Ying continued: "At that time, my father also said that the king's quest for immortality was actually not really about seeking Taoism. What he was seeking for was immortality.
Immortality is not about continuing to ask questions, working tirelessly, and dying in the morning after hearing the Tao;
It's because this dragon chair and this position are so charming that I want to sit on it for a long time.
So
According to historical records, all emperors who pursued immortality were extremely selfish and valued power and status more.
Can be biased,
The Emperor of Yan Kingdom was not like that. Not only did he delegate power to the East Palace, he had no intention of suppressing it, and he did not promote any other princes as a check and balance.
Here,
Something is wrong. "
When Sun Ying said this, she stopped and said with emotion: "Ying has always admired my father's gaze."
The fact is, as Sun Youdao said at the beginning, there is indeed a problem. After Emperor Yan succeeded to the throne, he first spent more than ten years consolidating and developing his own power, and then secretly making preparations;
In fact, this would take longer, because this preparation had already been made when he was still a prince or a prince.
Next,
It means that the horse steps on the door and expands externally;
Even if Dayanzhen's national destiny collapses and the most extreme second generation dies, Ji Runhao is destined to be honored as a talented and strategist by the history books.
And Sun Youdao can indeed bear the title of unparalleled scholar in the country.
Unfortunately,
When the Dacheng Kingdom surrendered to the Yan Kingdom, Emperor Yan issued several decrees hoping that he would serve in Yanjing, but Sun Youdao refused because he was already old.
"But, Your Majesty is old now." Zheng Fan said.
Sun Ying, it’s no longer surprising;
I followed the team all the way here,
these days,
What impressed Sun Ying the most was the... how should I put it, extremely free political atmosphere in the Hou Mansion.
At first, Sun Ying thought it was the people below, such as those gentlemen, who wanted to influence the Marquis;
As a result, Sun Ying gradually discovered that this prince was the true emanation point of this "freedom".
Sun Ying even felt confused for a time.
I am confused that in order to restore the country and rebel,
I was tinkering around there, almost destroying the entire Sun family.
What is this picture?
If I had known earlier, I would have come to seek refuge with this Marquis, wouldn't it be essentially the same?
"Sun Ying."
"Subordinates are here."
"I think you are a talented person."
"Thank you for the compliment, Lord Marquis, Ying..."
"but……"
Sun Ying immediately stopped being humble and obeyed.
"However, some things will be completely different from what you imagined. Dayan's current court and current military and political situation are not any situation that has been seen in history books."
"Ying understands. Ying will take a good look tomorrow. Watch carefully."
"very good."
Zheng Fan nodded,
immediately,
Looking at A Ming who was helping to push the wheelchair,
asked;
"Where's San'er? I don't seem to have seen him today."
"Ali seems to have a bad stomach."
"Jumped away?"
"No, it's constipation."
"Ok?"
A Ming explained: "Ali's body is highly resistant to medicines. Ordinary laxatives are ineffective. San'er is preparing a powerful one for him."
"Don't risk yourself by trying it."
In the past, Xue San gave himself a medicinal bath, and the medicinal properties made him tortured to the point of death.
"Don't worry, Lord, San'er knows what's going on."
A Ming didn't tell his master that San'er was going to experiment with Pixiu and then feed it to Ali.
"Where's yours?" Zheng Fan asked again.
"It's locked in a cage." A Ming replied.
the old vampire named Cahill;
Zheng Fan didn't need to ask for this matter. A Ming regarded his "blood bag" as a treasure. He also provided him with all kinds of delicious food and drinks these days, and even mobilized Zheng Fan's personal guards and Jingnan Army soldiers. All the soldiers and horses went all the way to strangle the rebels in Jin.
Pity those few rebels who just occupied a hilltop, waved the flag a few times, and planned to bargain with the county magistrate to recruit them. Before the Juyi Hall was built, and before the seats could be lined up, they saw Dayan's most elite cavalry heading towards them. They are coming.
Before they died, they themselves thought, is this too much?
"Is the Marquis worried about what will happen after entering Beijing?"
Sun Ying asked.
Zheng Fan nodded.
"If two kings gather together, what's going to happen?"
"So, Sun Ying."
"Subordinates are here."
"Look more and look carefully."
"This subordinate realizes his mistake, this subordinate...understands."
"I'm back, I'm back, have a sleep and go to Beijing tomorrow."
Lord Zheng waved his hand, turned around and went back to his military tent.
over there,
Siniang had already made the bed and was lying in it. She was knitting clothes with a needle and thread in her hand.
They are clothes for children, knitted for Tiantian.
Lord Zheng took off his shoes and clothes,
Lying under the quilt.
face up,
keep your eyes open.
Siniang put down her sewing, turned sideways, stretched out her hand, and patted Zheng Fan's chest gently:
"Master Hou, are you still feeling uneasy?"
Zheng Fan nodded and sighed.
"What is supposed to come, will eventually come."
"I know, I know." Zheng Fan reached out and put his arm around Siniang's waist, "When tomorrow comes, I will feel at ease when things come to an end."
……
the next morning,
Several groups of eunuchs announced the decree, and people from the Ministry of Rites and the Ministry of War rushed back and forth to prepare for the respectful welcome of King Jingnan and the Western Marquis of Ping to the capital.
It has been more than four years since King Jingnan last visited Beijing.
When the royal flag of King Jingnan appeared again in the capital, many people subconsciously recalled that bloody night in the suburbs of Beijing.
Fortunately,
The people in the capital were the ones who were busy and extremely nervous, but the team entering the capital was in good order.
King Jingnan rode Pixiu in front,
Zheng Fan was half a body behind on his own Pixiu.
On both sides, as well as in the front and back, were Zheng Fan's bodyguards in flying fish uniforms.
On the outside are the escort cavalry in black armor.
"Your Majesty, aren't these clothes good?" Zheng Fan showed off his personal guard's clothes to Lao Tian.
Pixiu under his crotch snorted.
rolled his eyes,
Still talking about me,
Aren’t you also showing off your new skin?
"Well, it's good."
"Don't worry, when you get back, I'll send a set to your bodyguard as well."
"it is good."
Zheng Fan smiled and continued to follow.
The news coming from the front was that his side arrived earlier than the King of Zhenbei, but the King of Zhenbei would probably arrive in the next two days.
Therefore,
All the pomp and circumstance today are to welcome King Jingnan into the city.
At this time,
A big tent appeared in front,
Emperor Luanjia also came out.
just,
The emperor came to Luanjia, but there was no emperor.
It is etiquette for Luan Jia to go out to welcome King Jingnan, which represents the respect of the royal family and the court for King Jingnan.
And before Luan drove,
The prince is wearing a red python robe with gold trim and is riding a horse in front of him;
Afterwards,
They are the sixth prince Ji Chengjue, the fourth prince Ji Chengfeng and the seventh prince.
Boss, he's not back yet.
The fourth prince ranked behind the sixth prince, and no one said anything, even the officials from the Ministry of Rites pretended not to notice.
In terms of seniority, it is worthless in the face of absolute ability.
Luan Jia stopped,
Forbidden troops arrayed,
The golden veils of ritual utensils are arranged along the lower edge.
All the officials were arranged in an orderly manner at the back.
When King Jingnan returned to Beijing, the entire court, no, to be precise, the entire civil and military elite of Yanjing was almost completely emptied out.
I think back then, even when Zhenbei Hou came to Beijing, there was no such grand pomp.
许，
It's because King Jingnan's reputation among the people is not good. The worse it is, the more serious and courteous it must be to treat him, and the less he dares to slack off in the slightest.
Or is it,
In terms of military exploits, prestige, and meritorious deeds in the past few years, the South King of Yan has long surpassed the former Marquis of Zhenbei. He is the undisputed number one military god of Yan and the pillar of the country.
The prince rode forward slowly;
Ji Chengjue, Ji Chengfeng and Xiao Qi all dismounted and followed.
the other side,
The princes and princes riding on Pixiu also slowly stepped forward, and Pixiu's hoofs stepped on the solemn and noble yellow cloth.
but,
Neither the King of Jingnan nor the Marquis of Pingxi got off their mounts.
Marquis Zheng has already entered the mode of following suit and is too lazy to think about anything else. If Lao Tian in front does not come down, he will not come down either.
The distance between the Prince of the Supervisory State and that side is getting closer and closer.
Someone has to dismount first, someone has to say hello first;
It stands to reason,
In the country's current situation, one person is inferior to ten thousand people. Except for the one on the dragon throne, he is the second most noble person.
but……
Maybe the prince had imagined it in his heart;
at least,
Ji Chengjue thought like this as he looked at King Nan and Zheng Fan behind him who still showed no intention to do anything.
If at this time,
King Jingnan took the initiative to come down first, not to mention salutes, but to simply say hello. Even as an uncle, this was the greatest benefit and recognition for the prince.
It's a pity, it's a pity,
King Jingnan,
After all, he is the King of Jingnan;
He is Tian Wujing, after all, it is Tian Wujing.
The prince dismounted,
The three princes behind him all stopped.
The prince folded his hands in front of him and saluted King Jingnan who was still sitting on Pixiu:
"My uncle fought for the country for several years, opened up new territories and made great achievements. My nephew is here to welcome my uncle!"
Ji Chengjue and other princes also saluted together:
"I've met my uncle, uncle Fukang."
Tian Wujing's sister is the queen and the aunt's mother of all the princes. He is also the uncle of all the princes.
Tian Wujing’s gaze,
Falling towards the empty Luan Jia behind him,
asked;
"What about Your Majesty?"
The prince replied:
"My father is recuperating in the back garden. I went to invite my father in advance. He occasionally felt cold and could not come out to greet my uncle for the time being. He asked me to drive out with my luan in hand to greet him on my behalf.
I also asked my uncle to go back to Beijing to rest first. Everything has been arranged. "
Tian Wujing stretched out his hand,
He patted Pixiu’s head under his crotch,
Pixiu opened his mouth,
The gun flew out and landed in the palm of my hand.
next moment,
All the Jingnan Army knights behind him drew their swords, and a murderous aura rushed towards their faces!
The prince opened his mouth slightly,
Even Ji Laoliu behind him had a look of shock in his eyes;
The ministers and nobles at the rear were in an uproar.
This, this, this is a rebellion, how can it be so direct!
Tian Wujing lowered his head,
Looking at the prince standing in front of him,
Slowly said:
"This king will only recognize one person worthy of sitting on this dragon chair in his lifetime."
said,
His majestic eyes swept over the other three princes behind the prince.
Shen said:
"His Majesty has not passed away for a day, and you bastards are not qualified to use the words 'I am here in person'!
an hour,
I will give you an hour,
Within an hour,
This king cannot see His Majesty Long Yan,
Just think of it as you and others who have committed crimes against your superior, imprisoned your superior, and are plotting against evil.
This king,
And the tens of thousands of cavalry brought by this king,
Enter the capital immediately,
Put an end to the demonic atmosphere,
Yi Qingjun's side! "
(End of this chapter)