"Xiao Jing, take the prince out for a rest." The candle tips next to the imperial couch reflected on Emperor Hongzhi's face, making the emperor's face even more gloomy and unclear.
After saying this, seeing the reluctance on Zhu Houzhao's face, he immediately lowered his face and said: "It's now, and you still refuse to listen to me? I only have a son like you. If you suffer too much,
What do you want your mother to do?"
Zhu Houzhao originally wanted to argue a few more words, but when faced with Emperor Hongzhi's sullen eyes, he had no choice but to lower his head and respond: "Father, don't be angry, I listen to you... You have a good rest and let me know if you have anything to do."
People come to summon their sons and ministers."
Seeing Zhu Houzhao walking out of Xinuang Pavilion three times, Xiao Jing followed him out. Xu Xun was about to speak, but unexpectedly Emperor Hongzhi extended his hand to Zhang and said, "Zhang Yong, go outside and watch. Even the queen and prince, without my instructions,
They are not allowed to come in. As for other people, no matter what excuse they have to approach this place, write down their names and report back!"
Xu Xun never expected that Emperor Hongzhi would even reject Zhang Yongdu. When he followed the emperor's instructions and took two more steps forward, kneeling on one knee on the footboard in front of the bed, he found that the emperor actually held up his hands.
He sat up straighter. Since there was no one around to serve him, he almost instinctively took a pillow and put it under Emperor Hongzhi's waist, and then took half a step away.
"Do you know why I see you at this time?"
Seeing Xu Xun shaking his head, Emperor Hongzhi smiled, and then said lightly: "Since I ascended the throne, I have been in charge of all directions, but except for court gatherings, I rarely see foreign ministers. I have seen them in the Wenhua Hall for so many years.
There are many ministers in total. You are slightly older than the prince, and there is nothing particularly outstanding about you, but I have met you several times before and after, just because the prince is close to you. Apart from your boldness and carefulness,
Apart from that, you are measured and strategic, and you are sincere, which is what I expected. As for the fact that you trapped yourself in the prison cell this time, it was my will, so after much thought, I gave you that
As for asking you to write a letter to apologize... I originally planned to let you go, but I didn't expect..."
Emperor Hongzhi looked at the tent above his head and remembered that he had inexplicably fallen asleep for two hours after meeting the three cabinet ministers before. Empress Zhang and Zhu Houzhao were so anxious that they were not frightened. He couldn't help feeling that his heart was extremely heavy. He had wanted to use such a method
A very slight wind and cold pushed Zhu Houzhao to the court to try out what it was like to preside over government affairs. But if something happened to him, he left too little preparation for his wife and children, so little that even he
Even thinking about it makes me feel uneasy and scared.
"emperor……"
Even though at this moment, Xu Xun was supposed to say something that would make Minggan's heart go crazy, but looking at the emperor in front of him, he only felt a slight lump in his throat, and there was a feeling in his heart that he couldn't explain what it was.
However, the next moment, he only felt a hand pressing heavily on his shoulder.
"But, this is not the reason for me to summon you tonight!" Emperor Hongzhi took a deep breath, and said in a shocking voice, "Even if I don't let you go, I still intend to reassure you.
Go and train your two thousand vanguards of the army, but you don’t have the time to wait for them to form an army now. I will give you the Tiger Talisman and Arrow to mobilize the troops. You can go to the 12th Regiment Camp now and recruit 500 divine gunners from the Divine Machine Camp.
Three thousand battalions of cavalry and five hundred swordsmen from the fifth army camp will go to the capital. All the thousands of households accompanying the army will stay in the twelfth regiment camp, and the hundred households will lead the troops. Then, you can send your two thousand soldiers
The avant-garde has also been brought back. Plus Xu Yanche and the others from well-known families, even if they use their family background to suppress others, they must suppress the scene!"
Hearing such an order, Xu Xun's already heavy heart couldn't help but sink even more. You know, Emperor Hongzhi's words sounded like he was explaining his funeral arrangements. But since the emperor just woke up and spoke, he has been extremely coherent.
It’s clear, even though you are described as haggard and thin now, how could it really be like that?
But at this juncture, he couldn't think too much. He could only accept the order immediately, but then he raised his head and asked softly: "Your Majesty, how will these people be arranged when they are brought back? It should be noted that in addition to the officers and soldiers taking turns, these people
The city has always been under the control of the Royal Horse Guards Warrior Camp and the Four Guards Camp. If ordinary people see the 1500 people from the Twelve Regiment Battalion entering the city, rumors will suddenly spread..."
"There are no rumors." Emperor Hongzhi interrupted Xu Xun's words, and then looked at him and said word by word, "My illness will not be cured for a while, so starting from tomorrow, the prince will supervise the country. Do you understand
?”
Seeing Xu Xun's dumbfounded look, Emperor Hongzhi smiled slightly and said: "Previously, Hou Ninghou has asked his wife to report to you through the queen how to solve the problem of the prince. If you can think of doing this, I naturally trust you.
. The Royal Horse Supervisor and the troops should not be touched lightly. Miao Kui was promoted to this position by me. Of course he can be trusted. But as the Prince Supervisor of the country, he will definitely be more confident if he uses someone the Prince trusts. But you were just talking on paper before.
When doing this now, the most important thing is that there should be no mistakes, do you understand?"
At this moment, Xu Xun finally understood Emperor Hongzhi's painstaking efforts in protecting Zhu Houzhao. As a son, even if he could not empathize with the emperor's fatherly love, he was still deeply moved. So he was deeply moved.
After taking a breath, he immediately responded: "Your Majesty, don't worry, I will do my best and will never be slack in the slightest!"
"Okay!" Emperor Hongzhi took out something from under the pillow, handed it to Xu Xun solemnly, and then said, "I asked Xiao Jing to go to Liu Shangshu of the Ministry of War to get this. I will let him
Xiao Jing writes to you, but you must remember that letting you lead the army is to prevent trouble before it happens, not for other reasons! As for your guilt, I will send an order to Ye Guang to close the case without any solid evidence! "
"Yes, I understand!"
Next, Emperor Hongzhi gave a series of other instructions, covering everything from big to small. Although Xu Xun always felt that the emperor was not terminally ill, these words were too ominous, so his heart remained heavy until the emperor finished his instructions.
After he exited the Xinuang Pavilion, he barely got rid of the lingering feeling. The next moment, he saw Zhu Houzhao walking over Zhang Yong angrily, and behind him there was a beauty in palace clothes, looking at her in her early thirties.
, there was a trace of fatigue that could not be concealed on his unusually smooth face that had no makeup applied. When I saw him now, the tiredness immediately disappeared without a trace, replaced by a graceful and majestic look.
"Xu Xun, what did your father say to you?"
Seeing Zhu Houzhao's eager look, Xu Xun hurriedly coughed and said: "Queen, Your Highness, the Emperor just ordered his ministers to come out. If you two come, please come in immediately."
After hearing these words, Zhu Houzhao immediately forgot to ask what his father had ordered Xu Xun, and rushed into Xinuang Pavilion without saying a word. Empress Zhang was not as eager as him, although she rarely saw foreign ministers.
At this moment, he still looked at Xu Xun carefully for a long time, and then nodded and said: "Huzhao has mentioned you many times. You have a good heart and are smart and wise. You are a rare talent. You were framed before.
The emperor had no choice but to follow the public opinion and put you in prison. Now that you are out, you should do your best to repay your kindness in the future."
"Yes, I would like to follow the Queen Mother's instructions."
When Empress Zhang saw Xu Xun bowing deeply, she signaled the female official to open the door curtain and hurriedly entered the Xinuang Pavilion. After all the people had entered the door, Xu Xun stepped forward and winked at Zhang Yong, and then said
Xiao Jing cupped his hands and said: "Eunuch Xiao, according to the emperor's instructions, you gave me the warrant. Eunuch Zhang and I will leave the city to go to the 12th Regiment Camp right now. But it is too late now, you may send
How many people will send us out?"
It was already very late now. Xiao Jing glanced at the copper kettle beside him and nodded after pondering: "Yes, it is getting late now. Whether it is the palace gate or the city gate, it is not that easy to get in and out.
I'll ask Sun Bin to see you off, otherwise even if you follow the holy order, it won't be easy to get things done at the 12th Regiment Camp. He is the Clerk of Ceremony and has been there several times on official business, so he can barely be considered a familiar face.
."
Although Zhang Yong listened carefully outside the door, Emperor Hongzhi's voice was very low, and because the emperor was infected with the wind and cold, the originally ventilated bamboo curtains were replaced by thick cotton curtains, so he could only vaguely hear a few words
.Waiting until he left Bei'anmen and Sun Bin went there to hail the carriage, he took the time to explain to Zhang Yong the purpose of going to the 12th Regiment Camp.
"The emperor is sincere to the prince..."
Even though Zhang Yong had followed Zhu Houzhao for many years, his eyes were still slightly red when he learned this inside story. After a long time, he shook his head and said: "I only hope that His Highness the Crown Prince can understand the emperor's painstaking efforts, so that he can live up to this."
High hopes. Well, without further ado, let’s leave quickly. The British Duke Zhang Mao is now in charge. He is too old to stay in the 12th Regiment Camp all the time. He should be at home now, but for such a big thing
You can't avoid him. To be on the safe side, I'll take you to the British Park in Iron Lion Alley."
While he was talking, Sun Bin had already driven the carriage over, and he was actually sitting on the coachman's seat. Seeing Xu Xun was slightly startled, he jumped down, opened the door, lifted the curtain, and signaled the two of them to get in, and then
He said bluntly: "My ancestors have told us that when things go wrong, we know that the less chaos there is, the better, so we made these arrangements. I only feel wronged, Prince Xu, that you continue to wear this outfit. After all, British parks are no better than other places.
It’s not easy to get in.”
Of course Xu Xun knew what Sun Bin meant. The British Duke Zhang Maonai was the youngest son of the British Duke Zhang Fu. His elder brother had passed away long ago. Therefore, after Zhang Fu died in Tumu Fort, he attacked the Duke at the age of nine. Whether it was in Jingtai Tianshun Chenghua Hongzhi
All the four dynasties were highly honored and favored, and they were also the first among the nobles according to their seniority. At this moment, he and Zhang Yong got on the carriage one after another. Although the carriage was extremely bumpy along the way and the journey was also very long and anxious,
But he didn't feel sleepy at all.
I don’t know how long the carriage had been driving, but the carriage suddenly stopped. At first I heard Sun Bin whispering from outside that he had arrived. Xu Xun couldn’t help opening a little curtain and took a look. He saw the carriage stopping outside a corner door, not far away.
The three five-frame gold-lacquered doors were suddenly closed, with four lanterns with the four characters "British Government" written on them hanging in front. As Sun Bin knocked on the west door, he