At midnight, Lin Yun led Zhong Yi and Xiao Mo on horseback to the outside of Prince Xuan's Mansion. They saw a group of generals standing in front of the Dongjiao Gate, as if waiting for Prince Xuan to summon them.

Seeing Lin Yun and the others coming on horseback, the servant guarding the gate hurriedly came up to greet him, smiled at him and said, "General Lin, the young prince has told you to go in directly after you arrive."

"Thank you!"

Lin Yun got off his horse, handed the horse's reins to the palace servants, and walked into the palace with the envious eyes of all the generals.

Not far away, he saw Ning Heng running over quickly, smiling at him and saying, "Brother Lin, you came early enough today."

"I'll send you a message to summon you. Can I come earlier?"

Lin Yun then said: "Do you know what your old man wants from me?"

"It's my ancestor who wants to see you."

"oh!"

Lin Yun secretly wondered in his heart, maybe he got eight thousand shi of grain from the Ministry of Household Affairs and the old prince knew about it.

…

The two of them walked through the courtyard and corridor and came to the door of the inner courtyard of the palace. Through the courtyard wall, they heard the sound of weapons clashing inside.

Ning Heng heard the sound and laughed: "It must be my father who is accompanying our ancestors to fight again."

After hearing this, Lin Yun silently mourned for Prince Ning for three minutes in his heart. He competed with the old prince in martial arts. No matter whether his attack was light or heavy, it was inappropriate. This was even harder than fighting on the battlefield.

After walking into the courtyard gate, passing through a bluestone path, and then bypassing several rockeries, Lin Yun saw the old prince holding a long horse pole in the empty martial arts field in front of him, competing with Ning Cheng.

Ning Cheng was holding a spear. Facing the old man's fierce offensive, he waved the spear in his hand to push left and right to block, and retreated step by step.

Lin Yun and Ning Cheng stood nearby and watched for a long time. It wasn't until the old prince knocked the spear out of Ning Cheng's hand that he stopped laughing.

Ning Heng hurried over and flattered him: "Our ancestors are so powerful that they are even more powerful than the overlord of Western Chu."

The old prince stroked his beard and smiled and said: "Who is the overlord of Western Chu? Back then I led three thousand cavalry and killed them all in and out of the enemy's formation. I killed the enemy until they were crying like ghosts and howling like wolves. I was so scared."

Ning Heng quickly changed his words: "Yes, yes, the ancestor is Changshan Zhao Yun and Zhao Zilong."

The old prince handed the horse in his hand to Ning Heng, then glanced at Lin Yunxian and asked: "Boy Yun, do you think I can still go to the battlefield with my skills?"

Lin Yunxiao asked: "My lord, do you want to hear the truth or a lie?"

"Of course you have to listen to the truth."

Lin Yun: "Juniors believe that today's wars should be dominated by firearms. Personal bravery is also important, but it is not the most important."

"fallacy!"

The old prince glared at Lin Yun, then turned and walked towards the living room.

Ning Cheng put the spear back on the weapon rack, walked over and told Lin Yun: "The old man doesn't like hearing this the most, so try not to mention it in the future."

Lin Yun nodded and followed Ning Cheng and Ning Heng into the living room.

…

After the maid served tea and cakes, the old prince changed into a robe, walked out of the side door, and sat down at the top of the table.

The old prince picked up the tea cup and asked Lin Yun while drinking tea: "Do you know the progress of the war on the northwest front?"

Lin Yun: "Junior has been busy training soldiers in the past few days and did not pay attention to this matter."

Prince Xuan said to Ning Cheng: "Explain it to Mr. Yun."

"yes,"

Ning Chengchong introduced to Lin Yun: "The military report jointly sent by Wang Ziteng and Prince Yue said that the imperial army had achieved three victories in three battles with the Mongols, beheading thousands of people."

Lin Yun said happily: "This is a great victory. Our western expedition army will return in triumph soon."

Prince Xuan said with a dark face: "Dajie is a piece of shit. Your uncle used a secret book to report to the emperor, saying that Prince Yue and Wang Ziteng lied about the results of the war and were guilty of deceiving the emperor."

"Well,"

Lin Yun was stunned when he heard this. No matter what the final outcome of this matter was, someone from Wang Ziteng and Lin Ruhai would have to be unlucky.

Prince Xuan asked Lin Yun: "Boy Yun, whose words among them do you think is more trustworthy?"

Lin Yun said with a bitter face: "This junior naturally believes more in my uncle. But for military and national affairs, the court should send someone to investigate in detail."

The old prince said: "Only a few people know about this matter at present. Once word spreads, your uncle will definitely be impeached by the courtiers collectively. You must be mentally prepared."

Lin Yun was stunned when he heard this: "Shouldn't the courtiers impeach Prince Yue and Wang Ziteng for lying about military intelligence? Why impeach my uncle?"

Prince Xuan said with a dark face: "Idiot, the imperial army is at war with the Mongols. How can we impeach the general in the army at this time?"

Lin Yun said anxiously: "In that case, why didn't Your Majesty keep my uncle's secret secret secret?"

Prince Xuan smiled bitterly and shook his head. He did not answer Lin Yun's words, but picked up the tea cup and continued drinking tea.

Lin Yun soon figured out that Emperor Zhide wanted to use Lin Ruhai's secret trick to force Prince Yue and Prince Teng to fight the Mongols sooner.

After thinking about it clearly, he suddenly became discouraged. As the emperor's confidant, Lin Ruhai could be abandoned at any time. So who was he? Can he still expect to be a loyal minister and enjoy glory and wealth?

Lin Yun stood up, cupped his hands to Prince Xuan and said, "I'm not feeling well, please leave first."

Prince Xuan: "Boy Yun, although your uncle has to suffer a little injustice, your Majesty will definitely compensate him after the war is over."

Lin Yun said hurriedly: "Thank you, Your Majesty, for your advice. I will take my leave."

"Heng'er, go and see off Mr. Yun."

"Yes, ancestor."

…

After Lin Yun and Ning Heng left, Ning Cheng asked Prince Xuan: "Father, Lord Lin is very loyal to the court. Your Majesty treats him like this. Wouldn't it chill the hearts of loyal ministers?"

Prince Xuan glared at his son and said, "Do you know how much damage the court will suffer if the war in the northwest drags on for a month?"

Ning Cheng: "In that case, why don't the court use someone else to direct the battle?"

Prince Xuan shook his head and said: "My father has repeatedly requested orders from Your Majesty to go to the northwest to command operations, but the emperor has rejected them all. Besides my father, who else do you think can command those two troops?"

Ning Cheng fell into silence after hearing this. Prince Xining has been stationed in the northwest for many years, and the soldiers and horses under his command are almost becoming Yue's army. Even if his father comes in person, he may not be able to mobilize the border troops. As for the Beijing camp under Prince Teng

The troops and horses could only be mobilized by his father himself.

Prince Xuan: "My father heard that Mr. Yun trained a death squad of 300 soldiers in Zuowuwei. After only two months of training, they were able to defeat King Chu's guards."

Ning Cheng said in surprise: "How is this possible?"

Prince Xuan: "Your Majesty said this himself, how can it be false?"

Ning Cheng asked hurriedly: "What does the father mean~"

Prince Xuan: "You can mobilize five hundred soldiers from the army and let Heng'er lead them to train with Xiaozi Yun's troops."

Ning Cheng said worriedly: "I'm just afraid that Heng'er won't be able to endure that kind of hardship."

Prince Xuan said dissatisfiedly: "As a disciple of a general, Heng'er will have to go to the army sooner or later for training. One day earlier or one day later, what's the difference?"

Ning Cheng hurriedly said: "Father, please calm down. My son will respect your orders."

"Go ahead."

"yes."
Chapter completed!