Not only Zhang Yuan, but also Jiang Bin, who had always been low-key before, began to be on guard against Chen Xi.

Because the emperor suddenly ordered Nanjing to be ignored, Zhang Yuan and Jiang Bin quickly realized a problem. No matter how they fought, they had to be guarded against a more dangerous enemy, that is, Shenxi, which was to stay away from the officialdom of the capital, but built a brand new big city in Jiangnan.

After learning that Zhu Houzhao was about to go to the new city directly, Jiang Bin found Xu Tai and ordered many things, one of which was to ensure the control of the guards in front of the emperor and not to lose this most important power after entering the new city.

"...Mr. Jiang, your suggestions are probably inappropriate?"

When Xu Tai heard about Jiang Bin's question about the authority of the guards, he seemed very embarrassed. "We all know what your Majesty trusts Lord Shen, it is a territory that Lord Shen has worked hard to manage... When it comes to other people's land, the rules will not be determined by us. What does the new city look like? I don't know anything now, and I can't help us when things are about to come?"

Jiang Bin frowned: "What else should I do? When I get there, even the guards around His Majesty will be replaced? Then it will be troublesome to see His Majesty once in the future. How can I plan for His Majesty?"

Xu Tai understood that Jiang Bin's plan was just a high-sounding statement for Zhu Houzhao to find food, drink and entertainment projects. Even when they were in Yangzhou City, they were already restricted, and Zhang Yuan and Shen Yier both posed a great threat. Jiang Bin and Xu Tai did not dare to face the queen Chen Yier, and it was even more difficult to deal with Zhang Yuan.

They can sue the wrong person behind their backs, but the problem is that Zhang Yuan has become cautious now, and there are few opportunities to show off his strength, so it is not something that both of them can succeed at will.

Jiang Bin said: "Your Majesty insists on going, so we have to find a way to find a way. If it doesn't work, send someone to open up the relationship!"

Xu Tai shook his head: "Mr. Shen is very capable. Even if he goes there in person, who can speak? If someone is sent, no one will sell us face."

Jiang Bin looked cold: "It depends on when... It is said that Lord Shen led his troops to fight outside. Will the people in that city not give us face now?"

"Even if they are not afraid of us, we can find ways to give them benefits. Nowadays, as long as we provide real benefits, it may not be money, or some help from the officialdom, they will naturally get closer."

Xu Tai had no choice but to show a respectful attitude: "Assuming Lord Jiang's instructions in everything."

Xu Tai is above Jiang Bin, but he always shows a attitude of a subordinate to his superiors. As a result, Jiang Bin became more arrogant and immediately sneered: "Look at your incompetent look... Where did you become your majesty in Xuanfu?"

Xu Tai looked embarrassed: "After entering the capital, especially when he arrived in front of His Majesty, it was no better than when he was in Xuanda. The largest official in the northwest was just a governor. The capital was full of powerful people, especially around us... which one is not a ruthless character?"

Jiang Bin knew that Xu Tai could not take the initiative to punish the powerful people in the court. Even if he could help him, it would be impossible to obey orders and cooperate with each other and even leave his back to the other party to protect him.

Jiang Bin said: "I can't get rid of myself for the time being. You can go to Xincheng for a walk. If you really can't find anyone, go and meet the head of the Ministry of War who are from the juren..."

"I heard that they are old friends from Lord Shen and are also favored by His Majesty. Now they hold the position of the president of the court. Lord Shen is not so careful about currying against His Majesty, but the people around him may not be like this. There is also a juren Tang Bohu who is now a juren who has a great power at hand, so these people can use it."

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Jiang Bin's move is much more wise than Zhang Yuan.

He sent people to Xincheng in advance to clear the joints and confirmed that Chenxi was not in Xincheng, so he prepared to win over Su Tong, Zheng Qian, Tang Yin and others, and threatened and tempted him. If he really couldn't do it, he would give gold, silver and jewelry. In short, this time the emperor's southern tour of Jiang Bin and Xu Tai got a lot of benefits, and it was necessary to bring some to a relationship.

Xu Tai left Yangzhou City that day, took a boat south to the Grand Canal, turned east, and went downstream to the new city.

As for Jiang Bin, he stayed in Yangzhou.

Jiang Bin was reluctant to leave the emperor and finally got the trust of Zhu Houzhao. He was favored at this time. The emperor usually sent many appointments. He wanted to seize the opportunity and severely suppress the people around the emperor who had a competitive relationship with him.

For example, Zhang Yuan, Xiao Taozi, Li Xing and others.

Jiang Bin didn't walk next to the Shrimp West Lake where Zhu Houzhao was staying until noon, and led the guards to the backyard.

At this time, Zhu Houzhao was abnormal and did not make any noise. She was writing at the desk on the stone table in the pavilion on the side of the lotus pond, and someone was watching him.

Jiang Bin glanced at him from a distance and then retracted his head. He recognized that the emperor was the queen Chen Yier.

As Zhu Houzhao's most favored slander, Jiang Bin knew a lot about the emperor's temperament, and he could tell who could not afford to be guilty in the court now.

If he is just a high and low position, then he has nothing to be afraid of, just afraid that some people can kill him with their hands, and they are deeply favored by the emperor. For example, this queen Chen Yier, who is eccentric in front of Zhu Houzhao, rarely competes with outsiders, and even rarely shows up in public.

Chen Yi'er has the title of queen. If he rashly confesses, Chen Yi'er just avoids Zhu Houzhao and forcibly orders the Jinyiwei to take him down. He has no way to resist, unless he rebels, but he knows very well that his subordinates will never leave everything behind and commit suicide with him. What's more, Chen Yi'er is Chen Xi's sister, and she must have the means to protect herself. Thinking about Chen Xi's treatment of the enemy with ruthlessness, Jiang Bin shuddered.

"How could she be here? Once Your Majesty enters the state of eating, drinking and having fun, she will inevitably be full of ugly things. How could she let the queen be with her rashly? If Your Majesty has too close relationship with the queen, then I will be fine."

Jiang Bin felt a huge sense of crisis. He knew very well that Zhu Houzhao and the queen had a good relationship. He knew that Empress Chen didn't pay much attention to the emperor now, so that Zhu Houzhao's enthusiasm was in vain and turned to have fun in other aspects. This is also the reason why Jiang Bin was not too afraid of Chen Yier before.

But as time goes by, the queen's attitude towards the emperor has improved, and now she occasionally appears together in some public occasions, which makes Jiang Bin feel that her life is a bit difficult.

"What are you doing here? Didn't you see Your Majesty visiting the garden with the Queen? If there is no big deal, please retreat quickly!" Xiao Tuozi was waiting by the pavilion. Zhu Houzhao was in high spirits and did not notice what was happening here. However, he was sharp-eyed. While Zhu Houzhao was not instructed, he quickly ran to the corridor and said in a threatening tone.

Jiang Bin pointed to the pavilion and asked, "How could Your Majesty call the Queen to visit the garden today?"

Xiao Tiaozi looked Jiang Bin up and down, and a secret smile appeared on his face: "Mr. Jiang shouldn't ask us about this kind of thing, right?"

Jiang Bin thought for a while and nodded, "I originally had something to ask for your Majesty, but I don't want to discourage Your Majesty and the Queen's Elegance. I don't have to hurry to inform you, come again after you go."

Xiao Guozi didn't continue asking questions, but saw Jiang Bin bowing respectfully and then heading out of the yard.

Xiao Tiaozi looked at Jiang Bin's back and thought to himself: "What are he doing? Have you prepared a ship to go to the new city? Or do he have any novel things he wants to present to His Majesty? He used to think that he didn't have much ability, but now he feels that this person is more and more dangerous!"

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"His Majesty!"

Xiao Tiaozi returned to the outside of the pavilion, but saw Zhu Houzhao looking at him and quickly walked into the pavilion to salute.

Zhu Houzhao asked, "Little Twist, where did you do just now? Go to the thatched cottage?"

After saying that, Zhu Houzhao turned around. He was holding a brush in his hand and was looking at a written word. However, Zhu Houzhao's calligraphy was indeed not on the surface. The words he wrote were twisted and twisted. When he saw it, he felt that he was not good at it, but no one dared to speak in front of Zhu Houzhao.

Xiao Guozi quickly said, "I have just met Lord Jiang. Lord Jiang seems to have something important to ask for His Majesty, but after seeing me, I said it's okay... I've taken my leave."

When Zhu Houzhao heard that Jiang Bin came, she felt guilty and looked at Chen Yier first. Seeing Chen Yier sitting on a stone stool drinking tea, her eyes fell on the remaining lotus outside the pavilion, she immediately turned around and said to Xiaozi: "Go and ask him what's going on... I really don't have the strength to see that I'm discussing calligraphy with the queen? You don't need to serve here, just step back."

"Yes, your Majesty."

Xiao Guozi quickly took the order and left the pavilion, turned around and headed towards the door of the backyard.

Zhu Houzhao watched Xiao Guozi leave, turned around and walked to the stone table in the middle of the pavilion, looked at Chen Yier at Shi Xiaofeixiao and said, "Empress, I have some important things to deal with here, why don't you... go back first?"

Chen Yier said angrily: "Didn't you say you want me to see your calligraphy? Just let me see the broken words you wrote and just use them as calligraphy?"

Zhu Houzhao immediately felt embarrassed, but he would not care about anything with Chen Yier. Instead, he admired Chen Yier's straightforward personality. He immediately smiled with a thick face and said, "In the eyes of different people, art is also different. Whether my calligraphy is good or not can be decided by just listening to the opinions of one or two people."

Chen Yier frowned: "Then according to your opinion, my appreciation level is not good? Hey, you are so shameless. Relying on being the emperor, I will make people compliment you. Those flattering words are so smearing... You clearly write poorly, but you still make people say hello. No one can do such a shameless person!"

Zhu Houzhao thought she could show her face in front of Shen Yier, but Chen Yier ridiculed her in public and suddenly felt that she had made a mistake in her plan.

"Send the queen back to her room, I have something to do."

Even though Zhu Houzhao was very fond of Chen Yi'er, she couldn't resist the face being dull at this time. She was a little angry and escaped from the backyard in shame.

Chen Yi'er was not in a hurry to go back to rest. She was so idle that she couldn't stay. The little girl's most wanted to go out for a trip, rather than staying in a birdcage-like yard and doing nothing.

Without asking Zhu Houzhao for instructions, Chen Yier went to the room to change her casual clothes and went out. There were many people escorting her around her. She didn't think so. She felt that as long as she didn't disturb the people, she would be fine.

Zhu Houzhao arrived at the flower hall of the side courtyard, and Xiao Taozi and Jiang Bin were both there. Jiang Bin, who had left before, was temporarily recalled.

"His Majesty."

When Jiang Bin saw Zhu Hou coming out, he was sure that Xiao Tiaozi did not lie to him.

"Is there anything wrong?"

When Zhu Houzhao saw Jiang Bin, she couldn't wait to ask, looking anxious.

Jiang Bin looked at Xiao Twister sideways, probably meaning that it is inconvenient to say that there is a Xiao Twister next to him. Zhu Houzhao waved his hand and pulled Xiao Twister away.

When there was no one in the room, Zhu Houzhao asked, "Is there something wrong with Mrs. Zhong? Speaking of which, I really want to see her, and I don't know if she is still as graceful as before?"

Unfortunately, Jiang Bin did not handle Mrs. Zhong.

Mrs. Zhong was not good at eating it, and Jiang Bin didn't dare to treat Mrs. Zhong, so he could only treat her like a god, and also prevented Mrs. Zhong from knowing about her affairs.

"Your Majesty, my wife is in good health recently, so I'm afraid she can't serve Your Majesty." Jiang Bin had no choice but to continue to talk about the cold and cold Mrs. Zhong had been infected with the North Canal before.

Zhu Houzhao recalled the haggard appearance when she met Mrs. Zhong in the capital. Even if she had the heart to visit, she could only restrain herself. In this regard, Zhu Houzhao was more like a love species and would not force her lover to do anything.

"Then what are you doing?"

Zhu Houzhao's face turned cold immediately, as if Jiang Bin's arrival ruined his elegant mood and made him very upset.

Jiang Bin thought that it might be that Xiao Guozi was gossiping in front of Zhu Houzhao. He originally wanted to ask the emperor when he would leave for the new city, or find a way to delay and let Zhu Houzhao stay in Yangzhou for a longer time. However, Xiao Guozi now said that he had something important to him and immediately put him in a passive position.

The emperor was full of expectations. He could not say that he had nothing to do when he went to the other courtyard to see Zhu Houzhao, so he looked for an opportunity to flatter him? His mind was very fast, and he quickly thought of a reason and came forward and said, "Your Majesty, although Mrs. Zhong was sick, aren't there any other girls? I heard that the Qinlou and Chu Pavilion in Yangzhou are everywhere, and the thin horses in Yangzhou are even more famous all over the world. Your Majesty hasn't visited the city yet. Isn't that a pity?"

Jiang Bin was very knowledgeable. After he arrived in Yangzhou, he first found out the places where he ate, drank and had fun in Yangzhou City. He even did his homework carefully before coming, and he was clear about the situation here.

Among the beauties presented by local officials to the emperor, half of them were women from various museums in Yangzhou, but Zhu Houzhao didn't know.

Zhu Houzhao was not interested, but after hearing Jiang Bin's words, his eyes lit up and he asked with interest: "Qinlou Chuguan? Do you think I am a person who goes to visit that kind of place?"

Jiang Bin leaned forward and whispered: "It may be inconvenient for Your Majesty to go in person. Isn't it a good idea to send the top cards or courtesans of Qinlou Chuguan to come here and let Your Majesty meet in the palace?"

Jiang Bin looked extremely keen on flattery, but his suggestions were not recognized by the emperor.

Zhu Houzhao frowned: "The queen is in the backyard. I am here with women. It is a woman who is in love with me. The queen knows that she will definitely lose her temper. If someone outside knows that my reputation will be damaged. You can come up with such a bad idea."

Jiang Bin suddenly felt that his head was not enough. He could see that Zhu Houzhao was interested in looking for flowers and willows, but firstly, Zhu Houzhao didn't want to go out for a temporary trip, and secondly, he couldn't summon the woman here, so he fell into a dilemma, and Jiang Bin became even more embarrassed.

After thinking carefully for a while, Jiang Bin said, "Your Majesty, why not do this? Let the local government help you deal with it and arrange people to other places... There are many salt merchants in Yangzhou, and the gardens are better than the other. Any garden is not inferior to here. At that time, Your Majesty moves over and the Queen will not know when they meet those women."

Zhu Houzhao did not answer, but shook her head silently, as if she was still dissatisfied with the suggestion.

Jiang Bin immediately thought about it again: "This kind of opportunity that can delay Your Majesty's trip to the new city, and can make Your Majesty feel that I have the ability. If you don't find a way to deal with it quickly, will I still have the face to serve in front of Your Majesty?"

"His Majesty."

Jiang Bin's eyes rolled and said, "Or, an official courtesan conference was held in the city, so that each Qinlou Chuguan would select beauties and talented women to compete for the rankings. Your Majesty only had to go private visits in a private manner, so that even if the Queen knew about it, she would not feel what..."

Zhu Houzhao finally smiled with satisfaction: "Very good, very good, I am dedicated to the people in the southern tour, so I should do something to enjoy with the people... My appreciation of beauty alone will definitely affect my reputation, but it will become a grand event in Yangzhou City, and the situation will be very different. Hurry up and have someone to organize it, I don't want to wait for a moment, it's best to enjoy the courtesan conference tonight!"
Chapter completed!