The first thousand and eighty-six chapters meet with the team
The fifth prince of Dali, His Royal Highness King Yu, and the general of Northern Xinjiang Zhenguan returned to the capital according to the order, how could they show themselves in such a sorry state?
When they were less than half a day away from the capital, the seven people stopped in a small forest not far from the official road.
This place was less than half a day's journey from the capital. Even if the killers who were chasing him hadn't given up yet, they wouldn't be able to attack a prince so close to the capital.
Now that they are complete, they no longer need to hide their whereabouts.
"Wei San."
Di Xin sat on a tree root emerging from the ground and nodded slightly to Wei San.
Wei San handed the package on his back to Song Qianwei, raised his hand towards Di Xin and said, "I understand, little man."
As soon as he finished speaking, he turned around and left.
The few remaining people also started to get busy.
Han Wu also had several packages on his body.
The package with food was still on his back, and of the remaining two packages, he placed the larger package next to King Yu, and the smaller package was handed over to Zeng Hongshen.
Then, he walked to the edge of the woods and prepared his state.
After Zeng Hongshen got the small package, he said to Yaoluo Ge Tongjian: "Come with me."
Although Yaoluo Ge Tongjian was a little confused, he still followed Zeng Hongshen to the back of another tree, leaning on the wooden pipe used as a crutch.
Then, he watched Zeng Hongshen open the package and take out two sets of clothes.
After throwing one of the clothes and a cowhide bag filled with water to Shiluo Ge Tongjian, he said concisely: "Change!"
After Yaoluo Ge Tongjian took the clothes and water bag, he was stunned for a moment, and then quickly replied: "Okay."
He unscrewed the water bag, poured out the water inside, washed the dust off his face and injuries, and then put on clean clothes.
These are Zeng Hongshen's spare clothes. Although they don't fit a little, they can still be worn.
On the other side, Zeng Hongshen had also changed his clothes.
Then, after waiting for a while, the two people walked out from behind the tree and returned to the original place.
At the original place, Di Xin, Xizi and Song Qianwei had also washed off the dust on their faces and hands, and put on new clothes.
When they left the convoy, they didn't bring many spare clothes because they had endured it until now.
And after Han Wu also changed his dirty clothes, the group of people seemed to have changed their faces and instantly became different.
Looking at everyone at this moment, there is no trace of embarrassment at all.
Waited for another half hour.
With the sound of horse hoofbeats, Wei San returned to the woods with the convoy he had separated from when he was in the town.
When they separated, Di Xin had already told the guards in the convoy where they should meet when they arrived in the capital.
Originally, Di Xin and others should have gone directly there.
It was just because of the previous chase that their route had deviated to a certain extent, and because of the appearance of a few people just now, it was more appropriate for Wei San to call them to meet here.
His Majesty Prince Yu returns to the capital, how can he not have an appointment?
He wanted to use a dignified way and a triumphal gesture to let the officials in the capital know that he was back.
King Yu, who destroyed the Turks, recaptured Goguryeo, and crushed the Uighur tribe, returned to the capital again today.
This is naked showing off and display.
But it was not for vanity, but to tell them with a decisive attitude that he came back this time not only because of the old emperor's illness, but also to express his attitude towards the throne at the top of the Golden Palace.
For the first time, he publicly expressed his desire to compete for the next throne.
From the moment he stepped into the capital this time, he officially entered the arena to compete for the position of the next emperor.
If it had been two years ago, no matter how grand he was, returning to the capital would not have had so many messy implications, but now that King Cheng has almost become the dominant one in the capital, it does.
Yes, even though everyone knew before that Di Xin was bound to win the position of the next emperor, this was actually still a tacit understanding.
Opening up territories and reforming the northern frontier... Emperor Xin never stopped strengthening his power and improving his reputation, but in fact he never made it clear that he did all this for the sake of becoming the next emperor of Dali.
Until today, this was tacitly understood but not actually confirmed.
But after today, everything will be different.
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The convoy did not leave.
Even if we set out now, it will be almost dark by the time we arrive in the capital.
It is true that as long as Di Xin returns to the capital in a swaggering manner, even when the city gate is about to close, it can still have the desired effect.
However, since it is only the first time that he expresses his attitude, the stronger the effect, the better.
And what could be more appropriate than noon, when there are the most people and the busiest time!
As for whether his delaying again and again will delay the opportunity to see the old emperor for the last time, there is no need to worry at all.
Previously, since the old emperor sent people to recall them after he became seriously ill, even if he really couldn't survive this time, he would ensure that he would summon them before Bintian.
Therefore, if the old emperor's condition worsens again during this period, someone will definitely be sent to urge him.
The itinerary of Di Xin's motorcade has always been kept in the open, because if the old emperor sent people to urge it, then Di Xin would definitely be able to get the news.
However, before the town was separated a few days ago, the capital had never sent a message, and after returning to He this time, the guards in the convoy had also not seen anyone from the capital.
Therefore, I am still very rich in time.
Since there was no shortage of time, Di Xin naturally minded wasting more time.
And to be honest, he was not very interested in meeting the old emperor.
As long as he was in the capital during this period and could meet the old emperor Bintian before him, it was fine. As for what he said, it didn't really matter.
On the contrary, showing one's strength and determination to win is the most important thing.
Just like a peacock who needs to open its tail when courting, with the achievements of the past two years as its feather, Di Xin will completely change the impression he left on the officials during his first official return to the capital.
Then it's time to wait.
Even though most of the officials in the capital have openly or covertly supported becoming the king, there are always some who have not yet taken sides, and even those who have taken sides have not lost the possibility of changing their stance.
Until the battle for the throne comes to an end, nothing can be said for sure.
As long as Di Xin clearly expresses his attitude and lets others see the possibility of success, there will always be people who choose to show their favor.