The winter in the grassland is extremely cold, and the north wind howls, causing pain on people's faces.
Yang Jun was riding on his horse, looking at the dozens of camps not far away, his eyes flashing.
He had long expected that Wala would guard Yang Jie even more closely, but only after arriving here did he realize that he still underestimated his younger brother.
As Bodu said, this place is a full twenty miles away from Wala Lao Camp.
However, there is no shortage of precautions.
Along the way, at least from about five miles outside the camp, there were already sentries coming and going, and they arrived in front of the camp gate.
Yes, it's right in front of the camp gate.
In order to guard Yang Jie, Ye first set up camp here specifically. Looking at the tents in the distance, he silently counted the Wala soldiers who were walking along the way, both overt and covert.
Yang Jun was surprised to find that at least five to six hundred troops had been stationed here for Yang Jie.
Bedu reined in the horse's head, pointed to the middle tent, and spoke softly.
"The Fourth Young Master is ahead, Second General Yang, wait a moment!"
As he spoke, he took out a copy of the command arrow, handed it to the guard in front of the camp gate, and said.
"These people are envoys from the Ming Dynasty. I am ordered by the Grand Master to take them to see Young Master Yang."
Seeing this situation, Yang Jun's face couldn't help but become a little strange.
Who are Bodu?
Ye Xian's younger brother, one of the leaders of the Torgut tribe, is a very powerful person in Wala. Even if not everyone knows him, at least among the various tribes in Wala, there is no way that anyone with some status will not know him.
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To put it bluntly, having him come in person is more useful than anything else.
But, what does Yang Jun see now?
The dignified King Bodu was actually polite when facing a soldier guarding the door.
Moreover, what is even more ridiculous is that when the soldier saw Bo Du, he came in person and didn't get out of the way immediately. He actually inspected the command arrow in a decent manner?
Seeing the soldier guarding the camp respectfully returning the command arrow to Bdu, and then opening the camp door, Yang Jun followed Bdu, led the horse forward, and spoke thoughtfully, saying.
"But I never thought that the Grand Master values my fourth brother so much that even His Excellency Bodu cannot pass through directly..."
In a sense, Bodu and Yexian really want to know that they are both scheming people who talk sweetly and have a sword.
Facing Yang Jun's implicitly mocking tone, his smile did not change and he said.
"The Grand Master has always been a man who loves talents. The Fourth Young Master has stirred up the grassland situation with his own efforts. He is really a hero among people. Now that he has arrived in Wala, he should be treated well."
"There are 800 guards in this camp, half of whom are dispatched from the personal guards by the Grand Master. In addition, there are dozens of slaves and maids dedicated to serving the Fourth Young Master."
"Even His Majesty the Supreme Emperor had never received this kind of treatment..."
"Then I have to thank the Grand Master for taking such trouble to arrange it!"
After snorting softly, Yang Jun did not continue to answer.
"We're here, the Fourth Young Master's camp is in front of us."
After walking forward for tea time, Bodu stopped in front of a tent with lights on.
Looking at the bright lights in the tent, Bodu blinked at Yang Jun and said.
"It seems that I don't need to order anyone to report it!"
Sure enough, the next moment, the curtain of the tent was opened, and a man wearing a Confucian scholar's scarf and a thick cloak walked out slowly.
"Xiaojie!"
Seeing this figure, Yang Jun couldn't hold himself back. He ran forward three steps at a time, hugged the person tightly and said.
"You're okay, great, great, you're okay..."
"Ahem... Second brother, if you keep hugging me like this, something will happen soon."
Compared to Yang Jun's excitement, although Yang Jie was also very happy, he was more calm.
Being hugged so tightly by Yang Jun, he even had the intention to make a joke.
However, these two coughs made Yang Jun calm down. He hurriedly let go of his hand. He looked Yang Jie up and down. Seeing that he was just joking, Yang Jun couldn't help but reach out and hit him on the shoulder, smiling.
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"Nonsense!"
This was not a slight incident. Yang Jie rubbed his shoulders, but his eyes were full of smiles. He exhaled softly and spoke.
"Second brother, wait a moment."
After saying that, he turned around and looked at Bodu, who was standing not far away, and said.
"Thank you, Your Excellency, for personally escorting my second brother here."
What was different from Yang Jun's expectation was that Bodu did not mention the imperial edict at this moment, and he even had no intention of staying and watching them.
"The Fourth Young Master and Second General Yang have a deep brotherly relationship, which is really enviable."
After lightly praising him, Bodu suppressed his smile and spoke seriously.
"Fourth Young Master, I have delivered him safely. What happens next is up to the Fourth Young Master. There is not much time left for you."
"You two brothers haven't seen each other for many days. You must have a lot to say, so I won't interrupt you. Tomorrow afternoon, I will come visit you again. I hope that the Fourth Young Master can give the Grand Master and You a satisfactory answer."
"General Yang Er, I have just ordered people to set up several new tents in the surrounding areas. I don't have time to prepare clothes and bedding today, so I can only ask General Yang Er to make do with it for one night. When I come tomorrow, I will send all these things over.
Farewell."
After saying that, Bodu caressed his chest and bowed, without stopping at all, he turned around and left.
This cheerful look surprised Yang Jun.
However, it only took a moment for Yang Jun to forget all of this. What he said at the moment was not as important as his brother.
Pulling Yang Jie into the tent, Yang Juncai was finally able to take a closer look at his brother, whom he had not seen for many days, by the light of the lights.
"Okay, okay, I'm darker and thinner, but my body looks stronger than before. I'm relieved that you're fine."
After looking Yang Jie up and down, Yang Jun breathed a sigh of relief.
Although, from his perspective, Yang Jie's body was still so weak that he could be blown over by a gust of wind.
However, unexpectedly, Yang Jie's spirit was much better than before, and his complexion also improved a lot.
Of course, what's more important is that after careful inspection, Yang Jun did not find any injuries on Yang Jie's body.
This shows that he has not been tortured, so he can finally rest assured.
During this journey, what he was most worried about was that Yang Jie would be tortured.
After all, with Yang Jie's body and bones, even without torture, let alone torture, it would be difficult to survive the bitter cold of the grassland.
Now that he saw that Yang Jie was fine, he finally felt relieved.
Yang Jie just stood there, letting Yang Jun touch up and down, until the other person stopped moving, he smiled and said.
"Second brother, don't worry, everything is fine with me."
"only……"
After saying this, a trace of guilt flashed across Yang Jie's face and he said.
"Because of my affairs, it is really unfilial for my working father to wear a battle armor at such an advanced age..."
"What are you talking about? You are the legitimate son of the Yang family. Our Yang family will have to rely on you to support us in the future."
Looking at Yang Jie's appearance, Yang Jun frowned and said.
"Besides, you have done such great things on the grassland, and your achievements are not even comparable to those of my eldest brother. My father is proud of you, so how can he not come?"
As he spoke, Yang Jun seemed to suddenly react and asked.
"No, Xiaojie, how do you know that your father has returned to the border?"
You know, according to the news that Yang Jun learned before, Yang Jie should have sneaked into Oara after instigating civil strife in Tatar, and has lost news since then.
Judging from the current situation, if nothing unexpected happens, Yang Jie should have been taken here and placed under house arrest after that.
Therefore, although Yang Hong's return to the Xuan Mansion was not covered up secretly, how did Yang Jie get the news?
Facing Yang Jun's question, Yang Jie smiled, but did not answer directly. Instead, he waved and said.
"I know the second brother has many problems, but it doesn't matter. There is still a lot of time. The second brother will sit down first and we will talk slowly."
Yang Jun nodded and was about to sit down, but as if he suddenly remembered something, he turned around and pushed Liu San out beside him and said.
"Don't worry, Xiaojie, this is the person my elder brother asked me to bring here. He has something to give to you..."
As he spoke, he turned to Liu San and said.
"Where's the imperial edict?"
"You're not really hiding in the Wala camp, are you?"
Then, Yang Jie's eyes fell on Liu San, but he did not speak.
At the same time, Liu San knelt down on one knee, performed a military salute, and said.
"I'm humble, Liu Hong, a member of Jinyiwei's command, from a hundred households in Fusi, Nanzhen, please see Sir Tongzhi!"
On the side, Yang Jieshang didn't react, but Yang Jun's eyes widened.
Why is this guy so different from the one in front of him?
If in front of Yang Jun, this Liu San, no, he should be called Liu Hong now, behaves like an ordinary veteran.
The Liu Hong in front of him had an inexplicable murderous aura, perhaps due to psychological factors. When he revealed his identity, Yang Jun immediately felt that the aura in him belonged exclusively to Jin Yiwei.
A temperament that sends chills down the back.
However, it only took a moment before Yang Jun came back to his senses and explained.
"Xiaojie, I forgot to tell you. His Majesty has issued an edict to promote you to the rank of Commander of the Imperial Guard Command, the title of Captain of Qingche, and the title of General Zhaoyong of the third rank, and also in charge of the vanguard of the imperial army."
The Jingwei Command and Envoy Department was originally responsible for the 26 Shangzhi Guards. From this perspective, it could barely be regarded as the superior department of the 26 Shangzhi Guards.
Of course, in actual implementation, the presence of the Beijing Guard Command and Envoy Department is not strong. After all, the mobilization of the imperial army must be based on the decree, and the imperial guards, especially the Jinyi Guards, are extremely independent.
The role of the Jingwei Command and Envoy Department is more responsible for coordinating affairs with various ministries.
However, nominally speaking, there is no problem for the hundreds of households in Jinyiwei to humble themselves in front of Yang Jie, the commander of the Beijing Guards and the commander of the department.
"I know, Bo has told me all this!"
Yang Jie smiled and spoke softly.
However, what he said made Yang Jun surprised.
Bodu?
So, what this means is that not only the promotion decree, but also the matter of his father's arrival at the Xuan Mansion was revealed by Bodu?
This news is not secret, and it is not unusual for Bodu to know it, but why did he tell Xiaojie?
Yang Jun frowned, confused for a while, and was about to ask a question, but saw that Yang Jie had already turned his attention to Liu Hong again, so he could only swallow his words back.
At the same time, Yang Jie looked at Liu Hong who was kneeling on the ground and asked.
"Second brother said that you have an imperial edict to convey, but what is the truth?"
Liu Hong hesitated for a moment and did not speak. He just turned his attention to the other servants in Yang Jie's camp.
Seeing this situation, Yang Jie frowned, as if he thought of something, glanced behind him, and said.
"You all get out!"
Therefore, everyone in the camp bowed without hesitation, and except for a strong man standing behind Yang Jie, everyone left the camp.
Then, Yang Jie looked at Yang Jun opposite him, thought for a while, and said.
"Second brother, I'm afraid you have to avoid me for a while."
Yang Jun was stunned for a moment, as if he didn't expect to avoid even himself. However, after only a slight hesitation, he nodded and said.
"Okay, I'm just outside the tent. If anything happens, just make a sound and let me hear it, and I'll come in right away."
After saying that, Yang Jun glanced at Liu Hong, then stood up and exited the camp.
So, in a moment, only Yang Jie, Liu Hong, and the man behind Yang Jie were left in the tent.
After Yang Jun left, Liu Hong took out a secret letter from his chest, handed it over and said.
"Sir Tongzhi, this is His Majesty's decree to pardon General Yang Er. It is precisely because of this decree that we were able to meet your Excellency smoothly."
Yang Jie opened it and took a look, then he stood up solemnly, bowed in the direction of the capital, and said.
"Thank you, Your Majesty!"
Then, he put the secret letter away and asked.
"Have you shown this secret letter to your second brother?"
Liu Hong replied.
"According to Deputy General Yang's instructions, I never showed it to Second General Yang."
As he spoke, Liu Hong told Yang Jie in detail all the details of what happened after he and others arrived in Wala.
After listening, Yang Jie nodded and smiled.
"Well, you really can't tell your second brother in advance, otherwise, I'm afraid it will cause unnecessary trouble."
With Yang Jun's temperament, if he knew that he did not come privately this time, but had received an amnesty and had been restored to his official position, he would definitely lose his temper even more. If this was the case, they might not be able to see him.
By myself.
Raising his head and looking in the direction of Xuan Mansion, Yang Jie sighed in his heart...
Big brother, you are indeed the person that father likes!
However, it only took a moment before Yang Jie put this emotion behind him, calmed down his expression, looked at Liu Hong in front of him carefully, and asked.
"There is no one else here. If you have anything to say, you can say it!"
Liu Hong did not question the other person behind Yang Jie, but really treated that person as if he did not exist, performed another military salute, and said.
"Your Majesty, please give me a message to Lord Tongzhi."
"Your Majesty said that what happens on the grassland is a matter of the grassland, and what happens in the Ming Dynasty is a matter of the Ming Dynasty. Anything that happens on the grassland cannot be blamed on the people of the Ming Dynasty."
"Master Tongzhi is a person of the Ming Dynasty. If you do the things of the Ming Dynasty, you should naturally be protected by the Ming Dynasty. Within the Ming Dynasty, there is the law of the Ming Dynasty. Please do it well, Master Tongzhi."
"Nothing else?"
After hearing these words, Yang Jie looked a little strange and asked.
Liu Hong nodded and said.
"Nothing else!"
After thinking about it, Liu Hong seemed to feel that this was not clear enough, so he added another sentence and said.
"Sir Tongzhi, these are the only orders I have received, and nothing else!"
After listening, Yang Jie pondered for a moment, then he breathed out softly, an unexpected smile appeared on his face, and said.