Because Xu Liang and Shen Yue are not at home these days, Xu Xun often spends time in the military camp at first, even sleeping there. Sometimes even if he has free time at night, he will probably choose to sleep quietly in Xianyuan to avoid
These days, the flow of customers at home is almost overwhelming. This is a hardship for Zhang Cai, who has not yet taken office. Even Tang Yin can't hide. Fortunately, Cao Qian often comes to help, so they can finally take some time off.
However, no one expected that early that morning, less than two hours after Xu Xun left Xing'an Bo Mansion, he would be escorted back by a large number of people, and the reason was actually an assassination!
The two of them ignored the visitors who came to see them. After quickly inviting the imperial doctor, they stood at the door of the house and walked back and forth in circles. They almost bumped into each other several times. Until it was reported outside that the emperor Zhu Houzhao was the emperor.
The two of them were immediately startled when he came in person. But just as they started to go out to greet them, a young man wearing a coiled collar, narrow sleeves and a gold dragon-yellow robe rushed out of the hall.
Ninth, while the news was reported outside, the little emperor just barged in. The two people quickly went down the steps to greet them, but Zhu Houzhao ignored them and rushed straight into the house.
Liu Jin was quite old. He was already sweating profusely in order to catch up with Zhu Houzhao's urgent and fast pace. Seeing that the little emperor had entered the room, he had just asked no accurate questions from Jin Liu and Liu An.
After saying this, he grabbed Zhang Cai who was about to follow him and asked in a sharp voice: "What on earth is going on?"
"Reporting to Eunuch Liu, your Excellency was assassinated on the way to the military camp." Zhang Cai broke free from Liu Jin's hand, took a deep look at him, and said word by word, "The murderer is Jiang Shanfei who escaped from the prison of the Ministry of Punishment!"
Jiang Shanfei? Who is that person?
Liu Jin frowned and thought hard, while Gu Dayong on the side looked horrified. He glanced sideways at Liu Jin, didn't say much, and rushed straight into the house. As soon as he crossed the threshold, he smelled a smell.
The pungent smell of medicine reminds me of the time when Zhu Houzhao was addicted to horse archery and suffered minor flesh injuries every three days. In order to avoid alerting Emperor Hongzhi, they, the servants of the East Palace, often got some medicinal wine and gold medicine from the imperial hospital. The smell is already very familiar.
Thinking of this, he only stood for a moment and quickly entered the west room. As soon as he entered the room, he saw Zhu Houzhao standing there blankly. At that moment, he almost felt as if a bucket of ice water was poured on his head.
Could it be that Xu Xun has...
"Where is the thief who assassinated you? I'm going to kill him!"
Zhu Houzhao's sudden roar startled a large number of people in the room. Even Xu Xun, who was lying on the bed, had the urge to cover his ears. Looking at the several skin wounds on his body, he forced a smile, as if he was completely
He didn't know that his smile was uglier than crying in the eyes of others. Even he himself marveled at Jiang Shanfei's solid hands and was glad that he had prepared carefully.
All the servants and outsiders recruited this time were scared away by the piece of paper. Except for Jiang Shanfei, they were all good masters obtained through Huitong's secret. Their loyalty can be guaranteed. Moreover,
, Jiang Shanfei's carefully poisoned copper coin darts, Lu Mang took advantage of an opportunity to hold him back, stole one of them and copied it, and then lost all of them. Otherwise, even if he was carrying it at that time,
Even if he was wearing close-fitting soft armor, he would have to be unlucky! As for the last flying dagger, a guard next to him blocked it, and then he dodged it.
However, in front of Zhu Houzhao, he had to pretend that he was poisoned but still didn't care. He smiled and comforted: "Your Majesty, it's okay. It's just a little skin injury. It's not as good as the time when I led the troops to the fortress with Jingyang Bo."
It was dangerous. He was just a clown, and the guards took him down with three punches and two kicks. In addition, it was also thanks to Cao Qian’s divine sword.”….
Xu Xun glanced at Cao Qian who was still kneeling by the bedside, pointed at the person and said with a smile: "Have you seen it, Your Majesty? Young heroes are nothing more than this. My younger brother is bold and cautious, and so is my elder brother. This pair of brothers are all
I met you!"
Normally, Zhu Houzhao likes young heroes the most, but now he has no interest at all. He glanced down at Cao Qian and stamped his feet angrily: "How long has it been? You still have the heart to ask for credit for others? If you have
There are three advantages and two disadvantages, so what's the use of them being brave! That assassin...whose name is Jiang Shanfei? I want to personally interrogate him. I want to see who he is, whether he has three heads and six arms, a brave heart and a leopard's courage.
Dare to attack my minister of humerus and buttocks!"
Zhu Houzhao was so furious that Cao Qian, who was kneeling down, had just heard Xu Xun's recommendation to him. He had just felt extremely moved, but now he was only frightened. He didn't even dare to move, let alone raise his head.
When his neck was sore from the blow, a strange voice he had never heard came from behind. At first glance, he knew it was a eunuch.
"Your Majesty, that Jiang Shanfei was the one who threatened Xu Jing and assassinated Zhang Cai before..." Gu Dayong glanced at Xu Xun and saw that he was wrapped in many white cotton bandages, and oozing could be seen in many places.
There were faint traces of blood, and he couldn't help but raise his brows, and then he bent down more respectfully and said, "If I remember correctly, this person should be in the prison of the Ministry of Punishment. How could he escape so easily?"
Gu Dayong reminded Zhu Houzhao that he immediately thought of this person and frowned tightly. After Gu Dayong stepped in, Liu Jin just heard such a name from Zhang Cai, and he finally thought of Min Gui.
, I was a little secretly happy at first, secretly thinking that I was planning to take action against Han Wen, and something like this happened. As long as Min Gui and Han Wen, the two old people of Qiqing, were connected together, Han Wen would be able to be disciplined even if he died.
Pi. However, the word "Xingbu" suddenly shocked him, and a thought suddenly appeared in his heart.
Such a person should have been killed a long time ago. Thinking about how Jiao Fang had cleaned up the prison, how could he just let such a guy go? Could it be that the old boy wanted to take personal revenge and went crazy, and instigated such a thing?
Thinking of this, Liu Jin had long forgotten that she was supposed to go up to express her concern to Xu Xun and hesitated for a moment. Zhu Houzhao, who had his back turned to him, did not see him, but Gu Dayong, who was only a few steps away from him,
But he took a clear look at Liu Jin's hesitant and complicated expression.
Xu Xun was leaning there, and when he caught a glimpse of the two big men in such a state, he withdrew his gaze and coughed twice. Seeing Zhu Houzhao sitting down on the bedside with concern, he said softly: "Your Majesty, don't worry.
It's really okay. Didn't Dr. Hu just say that, fortunately, most of the copper coin darts were blocked by others, it's just a minor poisonous injury, it'll be fine in a few days."
"I don't know about you yet, but you know how to show off your strength!"
Zhu Houzhao instinctively raised his hand to slap Xu Xun on the shoulder, but when he was about to slap the person, he remembered that this was a wounded person, so he stopped his hand just shy of it, but he still couldn't help but said bitterly.
: "I originally wanted you to be a queen in the future, but something like this happened... Damn it, damn it, I can't wait to kill that thief right now!"
Having said this, he suddenly turned to look at Gu Dayong and Liu Jin and said: "Gu Dayong, I leave this matter to you! Let your West Factory investigate for me, and you can escort Jiang Shanfei away. As long as you can
Pry open his mouth, I don't care what kind of punishment you use! The time limit is half a month, if you can't find out the ugly Yin Mao, you, the West Factory Admiral, don't have to do it anymore, I will replace him!"
Seeing Gu Dayong bowed his head in agreement and left the room without going to visit Xu Xun again. Liu Jin thought for a moment and then tiptoed out. When he caught up with Gu Dayong, he put a familiar hand on his shoulder...
.
"Lao Gu, the emperor is just angry, don't take it to heart!" Pulling Gu Dayong, Liu Jin said sincerely, "After all, we have been with the emperor for so many years, and we always have a close relationship.
It's deeper than Xu Xun. Now the emperor is very angry. If there is no result, I can't blame others. I just found out that Jiang Shanfei was put into the house by Xu Xun without noticing. It can be
If you really want the emperor to blame you for luring a wolf into your house, I and others will definitely speak for you!"
At this point, Liu Jin realized that he had once again used the word "I" that he hated so much and was determined to change. He quickly coughed again and said: "In short, don't be too hasty. This kind of die-hard assassin is not so easy to deal with.
Slowly simmer in warm water, don't rush to cook, we will tell Qiu Juye later and ask his Dongchang to check and help you."
"Thanks then!"
Gu Da burst out four words with his mouth. When he left Xing'an Bo Mansion and got on his horse, he sternly ordered the little fireman who was following him to go to Lingji Hutong, and then whipped the horse hard on the buttocks. It galloped like a gust of wind.
When he got out, he didn't know whether he was angry, regretful, or regretful. In short, he had mixed emotions. When he jumped down in front of the Xichang Yamen, he saw the dark-faced man who entered with a riding whip.
His appearance really frightened many fans and lieutenants.
Huitong, who came out quickly, only called Eunuch Gu. Seeing that Gu Dayong didn't pay attention to his intention and went straight in, he couldn't help but blame Xu Xun for making such a big deal, and then trotted away quickly.
He followed Gu Dayong. When he was in the public hall, he saw Gu Dayong sitting down with a tigerish face. He hesitated for a moment and then said tentatively: "Eunuch Gu, but the emperor handed over the case of the assassination of Uncle Pingbei.
Our West Factory? Don’t worry, as long as that Jiangshan escort comes in, he will be tortured to find out what happened in his previous life!"
Gu Dayong did not speak. It took him a long time before he said word by word: "You don't have to rush this matter. When the prisoner is handed over, let it be watched carefully. I will only leave it to you now."
One thing, let me first conduct a thorough investigation of the relevant persons in the Criminal Department. When you go to see Tu Xun, just tell the emperor that this matter will not be found out within half a month. I am just asking, but in the final analysis, this matter is his.
It’s a trick. If he doesn’t give an explanation, he won’t be able to become the Minister of the Ministry of Punishment!”
Huitong heard that Gu Day directly mentioned the Ministry of Punishment without mentioning severe punishments. He knew that the shrewd Governor of the West Factory had thought of the key so quickly, and after repeatedly agreeing, he retreated. When he got outside, he saw
Several stall owners from hundreds of households gathered around him. He conveyed Gu Dayong's intention, and then said with a smile: "In short, this is a task sent by the emperor. If there is no result, Eunuch Gu
Of course we are going to be unlucky, but none of us can run away. The Ministry of Punishment is taking a two-pronged approach, and I will go to Tu Shangshu in person. You guys below will keep a close eye on each one, especially the jailers, and you must not let anyone run away!"
Zhu Houzhao involuntarily entrusted the important task of investigating the case to Gu Dayong, and he stayed in Xing'an Bo Mansion. He had to see the imperial doctor for dressing changes. Xu Xun could not persuade him no matter how hard he tried, so he had no choice but to follow the little emperor.
Liu Jin didn't want to stay for a moment longer, so she found an excuse to go to the cabinet to tell the cabinet ministers about the matter and then resigned. Zhu Houzhao nodded impatiently.
"Go, let them handle those government affairs, just follow the approval and that's it!"
After Liu Jin and Gu Dayong left, Zhu Houzhao's focus shifted from the two imperial doctors to Cao Qian, who was accompanying the guard today. He asked a few questions with a straight face. Seeing that the twenty-five-six-year-old young man responded appropriately, he thought again
Regarding Xu Xun's recommendation just now, he thought for a moment and then said with a sullen face: "If Xu Xun is fine by then and your retinue has made merit today, I will reward you heavily, but if he has..."...
"Your Majesty, I'm really fine, so don't blame me for anything!"
Although he was willing to suffer today, Xu Xun really didn't want to hear those "what if" words from Zhu Houzhao again, so he couldn't help but interrupted the little emperor. Seeing Zhu Houzhao suddenly realized, he stopped talking, but turned his head.
Lai looked at himself angrily, but he, the wounded man, actually comforted the visitor. It wasn't until an imperial doctor came in carrying a medical box, followed by Zhu Ying and a few girls carrying copper basins, white cotton cloth and other things, that he opened the door
He made a gesture and told Cao Qian to go out, but when he wanted to drive Zhu Houzhao out, the little emperor refused to leave, so he had to let others stand by him.
Zhu Houzhao stared at the imperial doctor intently and saw him carefully removing the first layer of white cotton from Xu Xun's body. Only then did he find that Xu Xun had three wounds on his upper body. None of them were critical, one on the left shoulder, one on the abdomen, and one on the upper left side.
On the arm, at first glance, the wound was small and deep, which seemed a bit scary. Seeing Xu Xun squinting his eyes and letting the imperial doctor clean the wound medicine he had applied during the initial first aid, his brows were furrowed tightly.
The water in the first copper basin turned red in an instant, followed by the second basin. Zhu Houzhao felt that his heart was getting more and more angry, but he could only endure it.
When Dr. Hu started to change the dressing on Xu Xun's leg, he strode out without waiting for Xu Xun to speak. Cao Qian glanced at Xu Xun and saw that he was signaling with his eyes, so he quickly followed him out.
As soon as the people opened the door and went out, Zhu Houzhao noticed that several people in the yard were talking in low voices.
Jingyang Bo Shenying and Zhang Yong were standing together, Xu Zhenqing and Tang Yin were standing together, and on the side was Zhang Cai who was talking to Ding Guogong Xu Guangzuo, Shouning Hou Zhang Heling, Jianchang Hou Zhang Yanling, in addition to Gao Feng and several other eunuchs. Although usually
The two uncles Zhang Heling and Zhang Yanling were always a bit unpleasant to look at, but at this time, people also came. Zhu Houzhao immediately felt that the two of them were pretty good, and he nodded slightly and went down the steps. When he saw a lot of people wanting to salute, he immediately waved his hand.
Stopped.
"I'm out today, so I won't talk about these false etiquettes. I'm very happy that you guys got here so quickly. However, he is changing his dressing right now, and depending on the situation, it is inconvenient to see guests. Just do your best." At this point, he said.
Looking at Jingyang Bo Shenying and Zhang Yong, he said, "Shenying, I'm afraid Xu Xun won't be able to go to the military camp these days. Please take care of the military affairs. You work seriously and carefully. I trust you. And Zhang Yong... Miao Kui is here as the Royal Horse Supervisor.
, you might as well go to Xu Xun's place and serve as military supervisor."
Since Zhang Yong got his wish and got the position of eunuch of the Royal Horse Prison, his grudge with Miao Kui has faded away. He was in the Royal Horse Prison and acted like a successor. He himself found it boring, so the emperor transferred him to the Imperial Palace Prison.
, he was actually happy to be in the Shenji Camp and other places. However, compared with this new appointment, the previous title of the eunuch who was sitting in the camp was nothing at all.
It should be noted that his fortune started from the vanguard of the government army and the supervision of the army. After Xu Xun led the army out of the fortress, he began to prosper. When he returned to the court and served as the imperial eunuch, he had someone tell him a fortune. The famous Luo Zu gave him
There were two sentences in the destiny he approved, saying that he was prosperous because of Xu and became rich because of Xu. Now he and Xu Xun are together again. In his opinion, this is simply destined by God. At this moment, he knelt down without saying a word.
Kowtowed.
"Don't worry, Your Majesty, I will definitely live up to the Holy Hope!"
Although Shenying's movements were a bit slower than Zhang Yong's, his words were equally decisive: "Don't worry, Your Majesty, I will definitely lead these elites, and live up to Ping Beibo's ambition to strengthen the army, and live up to His Majesty's wish to pacify the captives."
!”
These two people said this, and Zhu Houzhao finally showed a smile on his tense face. He said a few words casually to his two uncles and Dingguo Duke Xu Guangzuo, sent Gao Feng and others back to the palace, and learned from Zhang Cai's mouth
I knew that many people from outside came to visit in person or sent people to visit, including Xu Yanche, Qi Jiliang, Qian Ning, Maqiao and others, and there were also quite a few civil servants, but Xu Xun had already ordered them to keep them out.
When everyone returned and settled in their respective positions, he couldn't help but admired: "It's Xu Xun after all, I will adopt his general demeanor!"...
However, Xu Xun, who was praised for his general demeanor at this time, was complaining endlessly. If it weren't for the cloth roll in his mouth, he almost didn't scream when the last wound on the outer thigh was dealt with. However,
This bitter plan was designed by himself, and he deliberately wanted to suffer the consequences. Moreover, Cao Qian and others were injured in large and small ways because of this. When he came back, he made the wounds even more terrifying. Now he
It would be really embarrassing if the pustule is so unbearable.
This journey of hardship is certainly not in vain!
He gritted his teeth and endured until the end. When Dr. Hu gingerly took out the roll of cloth from his mouth and carefully said with a smile that he would be fine if he rested for a month or two, he took a deep breath, squeezed out a smile and nodded.
"I have Dr. Lao Hu today."
Seeing that Dr. Hu didn't dare to say anything, Xu Xun glanced at Zhu Ying. Zhu Ying quickly walked to the dressing table on the side, took a few gold ingots from the small box above, and handed them to Hu with both hands with a smile.
In front of the imperial doctor, Imperial Physician Hu still didn't dare to take it in. Xu Xun then smiled and said: "You come here often if you have time these days. Your medical skills are very good. There is no need to replace me with anyone else."
When Xu Xun was assassinated, everyone from the emperor to the nobles and even the high-ranking Daxun came to show their faces. Naturally, one thousand or ten thousand of Imperial Physician Hu were willing to come here often. After all, it was a great achievement to cure him.
One thing. Therefore, although he felt that the poison in Xu Xun's body was still a little uncertain and it would not be easy to eradicate, but when he thought of getting rich in danger, he gratefully reached out and took the gold coins.
, then turned around with a smile and bowed.
"Thank you for your trust, uncle. If you don't give up, I will naturally be willing to come here for treatment every day."
Not long after Dr. Hu was led out by Zhu Ying, Zhu Houzhao entered the room again. Seeing the little emperor staring at him, looking left and right, as if he was afraid that he would lose a piece of meat, Xu Xun could not help but stretch out his hand.
He made a vigorous gesture with his arms and said with a smile: "Your Majesty, don't worry. Although I am not a master, I have been practicing with you for the past two years. I won't fall down in bed and be unable to get up because of a mere assassin.
But since you, the king of a country, have been staying in your house, there will definitely be a lot of discussion outside. If you don't worry, you can sneak out tomorrow and the day after... day after day. You'd better return to the palace quickly now, otherwise there will be a panic.
Queen Mother, I really can’t eat anymore and have to walk away.”
Zhu Houzhao saw that although Xu Xun's face was a little pale, he was still in good spirits. In addition, he was annoyed by these two sentences. He couldn't help but snorted coldly: "Anyway, you won't be able to continue until you heal your injuries."
Try to be brave with me! By the way, this prisoner has been taken to the West Factory, so you can send a confidant there to supervise the trial!"
"Eunuch Gu is doing something, I have nothing to worry about. The emperor is overly worried." Xu Xun replied with a smile, and then said sincerely, "It is true that the emperor was very dissatisfied with my guards just now, so I have to defend them."
.If they hadn’t made concerted efforts to discipline this assassin today, they would have succeeded. If they really had evil intentions, wouldn’t it be better to take advantage of the chaos and take advantage of the chaos? Therefore, not only did they have no fault, but they also made meritorious deeds. I ask for the emperor’s permission to let my generals do it.
They were recruited into the vanguard of the government army and given military positions."
Zhu Houzhao frowned, expecting to object, but seeing Xu Xun staring at him closely, he had to say angrily: "Okay, you are the most merciful guy. You are still the commander of the avant-garde palm seal of the government army. This matter is your own."
I'll figure it out, but I'll have to wait until you recover from your injuries! I'll report it to the Ministry of War later. I expect that after Liu Yu, the Secretary of the Ministry of War, takes office, he won't dare to get in trouble with you."
"Thank you, Your Majesty!"
It wasn't until Zhu Houzhao left reluctantly that Xu Xun breathed a sigh of relief. He sent someone to invite Zhang Cai and Tang Yin in and asked them to deal with the visiting guests for him. When he heard that it was getting quieter outside, he asked Zhu
Ying went to hand over A Baolai again and whispered a few words to him. Soon, A Bao was led to the courtyard where Lu Mang and others lived. I think this courtyard was guarded at the beginning, but now it has three floors inside and three floors outside.
Even if they know it's just an act, the people inside can't help but feel anxious secretly.
Therefore, when Abao raised his voice and called Brother Lu, as Lu Mang came out in response, other people who were impatiently waiting also poked their heads out of the door, or hid behind the door and in front of the window to observe carefully.
Outside, Abao seemed not to have seen these people, and smiled honestly at Lu Mang: "Brother Lu, the young master has thanked you all in front of the emperor, and said that he would cancel those personal documents for you later.
Transferred to a serious military position. You fired a cold arrow to intercept that Jiangshan Fei, and you have the greatest credit. You are a serious member of the family!"
As soon as these words came out, there was a moment of silence in the room, and then many people started shouting and shouting happily. Although Lu Mang was one of the participants in this incident, he still breathed a sigh of relief. He smiled.
After sending Abao out of the yard, he couldn't help but clenched his fist and waved it hard while walking back, but in an instant he thought of something else.
I remember that when I applied for the draft, in addition to those who had been prepared for a long time, there were also many good men from the northern and southern areas of Jiji. Although none of those people were left behind in the end, if today they are awarded posts for their merits,
If the news of the promotion spreads, I'm afraid someone will be tempted soon! If Uncle Pingbei has even calculated this, he's really a genius!