In the pavilion of the imperial garden, Xiao Cheng took the petition handed over by the old lieutenant. He was silent for a long time, and finally sighed softly, picked up the ink pen and wrote the word "accurate".
Xiao Cheng handed the memorial to Feng Bao who was standing aside, and then said:
"Deploy ten capable men from the sticky pole to accompany the Taiwei. If nothing can be done, we must protect the Taiwei back!"
Feng Bao quickly agreed and took the memorial with both hands.
"The old general is already this age, but his temperament has not changed at all from what he was back then." Wang Xiao said with emotion, showing a hint of recalling the past.
When Xiao Cheng heard this, he raised his eyebrows, looked at Wang Xiao, and said:
"If the grand master still remembers the old captain, why should he suffer the pain of running around? Why don't we write a handwritten letter from the grand master asking the border army generals to obey the court's orders. I promise to let the past be bygones. In this way, wouldn't everyone be happy?"
Wang Xiao chuckled twice, took a deep look at Xiao Cheng, and said:
"Your Majesty asked me to come here today for this matter?"
"Hahaha, of course not!" Xiao Cheng chuckled.
While the two were talking, a palace attendant led a wealthy man into the pavilion.
The rich middle-aged man walked into the pavilion and took a look at the young and noble young emperor sitting in front of him, who was wearing a noble aura, and Wang Xiao beside him. He couldn't help but feel something in his heart. He immediately bowed and saluted, and said respectfully:
"Caomin Jin Shengyuan, pay homage to His Majesty!"
Xiao Cheng looked at the head of the Za family in front of him and said with a faint smile:
"The sect master arrived late, which made me impatient to wait!"
Jin Shengyuan bent over and said:
"There are many things in the house, and they must be arranged properly. Please forgive me, Your Majesty!"
Xiao Cheng curled his lips, waved his hands, and said:
"I'm happy that the sect master can come!"
He paused, then turned to look at Wang Xiao, as if he had just remembered something, and said:
"Grand Master Xu doesn't know that the head of the Za family is Mr. Tie's senior brother..."
Wang Xiao looked at Jin Shengyuan in front of him, his throat moved, and he was silent for a long time before nodding and saying:
"Master Jinmen, long time no see!"
Jin Shengyuan nodded slightly to Wang Xiao in response.
Wang Xiao's lips moved, but in the end he didn't say anything to Jin Shengyuan. Instead, he turned to look at Xiao Cheng and said:
"Your Majesty called me here just to meet the leader of the Golden Sect?"
Xiao Cheng nodded calmly, and then suddenly asked:
"Since the grand master entered the palace to recuperate, he has never been discouraged. Does he regard the miscellaneous family as a back-up?"
Wang Xiao looked at Xiao Cheng in front of him and remained silent for a moment, finally showing a look that was half dejected and half relieved.
"Actually, Your Majesty is wrong. I never prepared any back-up plan! Maintaining the stability of the court, governing the Yun Kingdom to bring peace to the people, and training soldiers to fight in all directions. Just these few things have already firmly restrained me.
And I always think that everything is under control, and I don’t have the thought or energy to do anything else.”
Wang Xiao paused, his eyebrows lowered, showing a look of sadness, and he said in a low voice:
"The reason why I think there is hope for everything is just because I believe in Shengwen. Although Shengwen is stubborn by nature, he is not a person who doesn't know how to adapt. When I heard that he did not want to leave, but fought to the death and died in the palace.
When I was killed, I understood that he was using his own death in exchange for dragging the Zajia family into the water."
It was the first time that Xiao Cheng saw Wang Xiao showing such a dejected look since he was put under house arrest in the palace.
"Mr. Tie, you really live up to the great master's respect!" Xiao Cheng couldn't help but sincerely admired him.
Wang Xiao showed a bitter smile, shook his head and said:
"He didn't need to die. He underestimated His Majesty's heart!"
Xiao Cheng waved his hand and said:
"It's not that I'm big-hearted enough. First, I have too many headaches right now, and I really don't want to mess with people. Second, I have to thank a young man for mediating."
If it weren't for You Xingguang, a very courageous young man, even if the Za family escaped, Xiao Cheng would continue to send people to track him down and hunt him down.
At that time, the Za family no longer wanted to take action, but in order to gain a foothold, they could only put all their bets on rescuing Wang Xiao.
Although the Zajia family was in decline, it was still one of the ten families at that time. And Tie Shengwen was able to pin his hopes on the Zajia family, so he certainly had a certain degree of confidence. If his last plan succeeded, the situation would really be uncertain.
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Perhaps all his hopes had been lost. Wang Xiao's face turned gloomy, and the energy in his eyes suddenly disappeared. It was as if he had aged much in just a short moment.
"I have always thought very highly of myself, but now I am truly convinced of Your Majesty. If Your Majesty and I were to switch places, I don't think I would be able to do what Your Majesty does. Your Majesty's scheming, courage, magnanimity, martial arts and resourcefulness are all outstanding in this world.
top notch!"
Listening to Wang Xiao's praise, Xiao Cheng felt a little guilty for no reason.
In fact, if there was no golden finger, he would have reopened it long ago!
"If the Grand Master is truly convinced, please write a letter to persuade the border troops to obey the imperial order! I will not say anything false to you, but I can give you a promise to serve the Grand Master for a lifetime."
Don't talk about right and wrong, and never slander me at all!" Xiao Cheng said loudly.
After getting in touch with government affairs, Xiao Cheng had to sincerely admit that Wang Xiao's twenty years in power had really laid a good foundation for himself. His achievements in the first half of his life are indelible.
Wang Xiao raised his head, looked at Xiao Cheng with firm eyes in front of him, smiled bitterly, and said:
"good!"
Xiao Cheng was certain in his heart and signaled to Feng Baoyi.
Feng Bao understood the idea and immediately brought out pen, ink and paper.
Wang Xiao really gave up and started writing without hesitation.
The eloquent rhetoric was all about making the border troops loyal to Xiao Cheng.
After finishing writing, Wang Xiao put down his pen, stared blankly for a while, and sighed again,
Xiao Cheng took it, glanced at the letter, then curled up the corners of his mouth, and let out a sigh of relief.
In this way, border troops should not be a problem!
Wang Xiao looked at Xiao Cheng with a cheerful look on his face, suddenly his heart moved, and he said:
"Your Majesty, please don't be careless!"
Xiao Cheng frowned and looked up at Wang Xiao.
Wang Xiao shook his head, said no more, slightly cupped his hands towards Xiao Cheng, then turned and left.
When Feng Bao saw this, he was about to signal the eunuchs around him to stop Wang Xiao, but Xiao Cheng stopped him.
"No need!" Xiao Cheng said solemnly.
In fact, Xiao Cheng may not have doubts about some things.
The more he comes into contact with government affairs, the more he understands the influence of Buddhism in Yun State. If the Buddhism had always been on the side of the royal family, Wang Xiao's power may not have been able to develop to what it is today.
Thinking of this, Xiao Cheng's eyes moved, he looked at Jin Shengyuan who had been standing beside him, and said:
"Master of the Golden Gate..."
"Your Majesty, all members of the Za family are willing to do your best for Your Majesty!" Jin Shengyuan suddenly said.
Xiao Cheng paused, looked at Jin Shengyuan who bowed his head in surrender, and suddenly smiled: