The heavens set sail from the courtyard

Wang Gang and Princess Nihuang returned to Prince Jing's Mansion together, and waited until night before Meng Zhi climbed over the wall and sneaked in secretly.

It was already late at night, Wang Gang asked everyone in the palace to go to bed early, and he and Nihuang had been waiting in the study.

Nihuang was a little disappointed when she saw Meng Zhi coming alone.

"Meng Zhi, didn't Xiao Shu come with you?" Wang Gang asked.

"I'm on duty in the palace today, so I can't bring Xiao Shu with me. However, he has a child named Fei Liu who is extremely talented and has great Qinggong. I should be able to bring him to sneak into the palace directly." Meng Zhi explained.

Wang Gang nodded, asked Meng Zhi to sit down, poured him a cup of tea, and then asked, "How did you find Xiao Shu?"

"Xiao Shu took the initiative to contact me." Meng Zhi said seriously.

It turns out that a few years ago, Mei Changsu took the initiative to find Meng Zhi and told him that he was Lin Shu.

Meng Zhi didn't believe it at first, but it was only after Mei Changsu told a few things that only he and Lin Shuai knew, and two of Chi Yan's old subordinates confirmed it that Meng Zhi completely believed it.

"Xiao Shu has changed so much. Not only his appearance and voice, but also his handwriting have changed. If Wei Zheng, Xiao Shu's deputy general, had not come forward, I would not have believed that he was Xiao Shu." Meng Zhi sighed.

"How many survivors are there in the Red Flame Army?" Nihuang asked.

"There are only a few people, except Wei Zheng, there are Zhen Ping and Li Gang. They are all ten captains of the Red Flame Army. They are unknown and escaped with their lives." Meng Zhi said: "Li Gang came to Jinling with Xiao Shu."

Wang Gang shook his head. He knew that there was another survivor of the Red Flame Army, Nie Feng, who had also survived. Like Lin Shu, he was poisoned by fire and cold, and was now hiding in the mountains and living a life of drinking blood.

Nie Feng's situation is quite special. Wang Gang has sent people to look for him, but there has been no success.

While thinking, Wang Gang suddenly heard the sound of breaking wind, and then a large group of black shadows rushed into the study.

Meng Zhi and Nihuang were both masters. They were on guard for a moment, but immediately relaxed when they saw the person coming.

The visitors were none other than Mei Changsu and Fei Liu.

Fei Liu sneaked into Prince Jing's Mansion with Mei Changsu on his back. Mei Changsu had a bumpy journey and looked ugly.

"Xiao Shu, are you okay?" Meng Zhi stepped forward and asked with concern, then complained to Xiao Feiliu:
"Fei Liu, can't you bring Xiao Shu here more slowly?"

"It's not Fei Liu's fault, I asked him to sneak into Prince Jing's Mansion as quickly and covertly as possible." Mei Changsu raised his hand to dissuade Meng Zhi.

Nihuang eagerly walked to Mei Changsu, helped him sit down, and lifted his arm.

"There used to be a mole on this arm? Why is it missing now?" Nihuang said with red eyes, "Brother, have you suffered a lot in these years?" "

Mei Changsu said gently: "Nihuang, I'm fine. I was poisoned by fire and cold, and my appearance changed when I was expelling the poison, but I'm still your brother Lin Shu."

"Brother Lin Shu" is Nihuang's private name for Lin Shu. Only a few people know it. Nihuang has no doubt about Mei Changsu's identity.

Wang Gang said gloomily: "Why haven't you come to us these years?"

Mei Changsu felt the anger of his old friend and couldn't help but said: "I don't want to implicate you."

"What happened in Meiling 12 years ago?" Wang Gang asked knowingly.

Mei Changsu started talking about what happened 12 years ago.

"Back then, my father-in-law and I led 20 Red Flame troops to guard Meiling. We fought head-on with Da Yu's [-] imperial army. We finally wiped out all the imperial troops. When we were preparing to return to the court, we encountered the Daliang army led by Xie Yu. Ambush." ​​Although Mei Changsu's tone was calm, his eyes were filled with hatred.

Meng Zhi exclaimed: "That's not right! Xie Yu said that Lin Shuai colluded with King Qi and intended to counterattack the capital, so he ordered the blockade of Meiling, but the Red Flame Army counterattacked. After the battle between the two sides, the Red Flame Army was completely destroyed, and then he Then he led his men and annihilated the most elite imperial army in Dayu."

Mei Changsu said angrily: "At that time, the Red Flame army was outnumbered by the imperial army. After the battle, they were exhausted, so Xie Yu could take advantage of it. Otherwise, how could he defeat Chi Yan who was good at conquering and fighting with his weak soldiers and generals?" Flame Army.”

Wang Gang nodded and said: "I have always found it strange that Xie Yu has always been unknown in the military, relying on the shadow of his father's generation for protection.

Twelve years ago, he was able to defeat the most elite troops of Daliang and Dayu and achieve great military exploits? Now it all makes sense. "

Mei Changsu sighed and said, "It's a pity that there are very few people with your level of knowledge in the imperial court."

Wang Gang shook his head and said: "You are wrong. Many people in the court should have realized that Xie Yu lied, especially those in the military."

Nihuang asked in confusion: "Then why no one reverses the case for the Red Flame Army?"

Mei Changsu glanced at Prince Jing and then said: "Because the person who wants the Red Flame Army to disappear is your Majesty."

Meng Zhi and Ni Huang looked at Prince Jing in shock.

Wang Gang pondered: "It seems that you have figured everything out in the past 12 years."

Mei Changsu nodded painfully and said: "I have understood it for a long time, but I have always been unwilling to believe it."

Meng Zhi was confused and said: "What kind of riddle are you trying to solve?"

Wang Gang explained patiently: "Back then, Xie Yu had someone forge the notes of Nie Feng, the vanguard general of the Red Flame Army, to falsely accuse Lin Shuai of rebelling. Then he sealed the Valley of Heartlessness with fire, wiping out Nie Feng's entire army and blaming Lin Shuai.

Later, he lied that Lin Shuai was going to send troops to the capital. After getting the emperor's military talisman, he took advantage of the bloody battle between the Red Flame Army and the enemy to massacre and burn Meiling.

Finally, after finding Lin Shuai's seal on the battlefield, he forged letters and said that Lin Shuai had been instructed by King Qi to force the palace to rebel. This is the whole process of the Chi Yan case! "

Mei Changsu sighed: "Jingyan, have you been investigating the truth back then? What you said is the same as before, as if you saw it with your own eyes."

Wang Gang sighed: "It's just that I was still young and couldn't help Lin Shuai."

Mei Changsu smiled bitterly and said, "It's also my fault that my father was too naive back then."

Meng Zhi became more and more confused as he listened, and Nihuang patiently explained: "In the final analysis, the Chi Yan case originated from a report letter from Nie Feng, and the evidence is actually very weak.

According to past practice, when the emperor received the report, he only needed to recall Commander Lin to confront him, so why give Xie Yu military power. "

Meng Zhi finally understood and exclaimed: "Could it be that His Majesty ordered Xie Yu to kill Commander Lin?"

Wang Gang nodded and said: "Father is afraid of Lin Shuai's strength and is worried that the Red Flame Army will not be controlled, so he will simply destroy it."

Meng Zhi stood up violently and said angrily: "How could your Majesty be so cold-blooded? The Red Flame Army risked their lives for Daliang, and the [-] men protected the family and the country. They worked hard and achieved great results. He will kill whenever he wants!"

Mei Changsu stared into Wang Gang's eyes and said: "The emperor is ruthless. Compared with his own rights, the [-] Red Flame Army is nothing."

Wang Gang shook his head and said: "Xiao Shu, you don't need to test me anymore. Regarding the Chi Yan case, I also think that my father made a mistake, especially when he unjustly killed Brother Qi."

Mei Changsu said: "Jingyan, I won't hide it from you. When I return to Jinling this time, I not only want to reverse the case for the Red Flame Army, but I also want to avenge my father and the entire Lin family!"

Nihuang asked nervously: "Brother Lin Shu, do you want to kill His Majesty?" After all, Emperor Liang is Wang Gang's father. It would be inappropriate to directly say to kill his father in front of his son!

Wang Gang knew that Mei Changsu would not kill Emperor Liang, and he still retained a trace of kindness deep in his heart, otherwise Emperor Liang would not be alive today.

Mei Changsu said this just to test his attitude.

"Xiao Shu, you don't need to test me, whether it's public or private, I will overturn the case for the Red Flame Army." Wang Gang sighed: "Just stay in the capital and recuperate! In a short period of half a year, or as long as a year, I will let my father Your Majesty has sinned against you."

Mei Changsu knew that he had not deceived his old friend. He had not seen him for 12 years. The big buffalo that he was originally had turned into a prince with a profound influence.

Wang Gang also knew what Mei Changsu really wanted. He not only wanted revenge, but also wanted to kill someone.

There are many ways to take revenge, and killing the opponent directly is the lowest method.

What Mei Changsu wants is to seize what Emperor Liang cares about most step by step.

He first took away the most favored sons of Emperor Liang, the prince and Prince Yu, so that he could also feel the pain of losing his relatives.

Then he would seize the emperor's most beloved rights, and finally his posthumous reputation.

For the emperor, losing his rights during his lifetime and being infamous after his death was the ultimate revenge that Mei Changsu wanted to give to Emperor Liang.

The only thing he worries about now is the attitude of his old friend. After all, that person is also his father.

Originally, Mei Changsu would not have such scruples, but his old friend had changed so much recently that he was a little unsure of Wang Gang's thoughts.

Meng Zhi and Ni Huang looked at Wang Gang nervously, fearing that he and Mei Changsu would suddenly fall out, and they didn't know who to help.

In Nihuang's view, Mei Changsu is her lover, but Wang Gang is also an old friend. Although Nihuang wants to help her lover, she also has to worry about the position of Prince Mu's palace.

Not to mention Meng Zhi, as the commander of the Forbidden Army and a member of the Meng clan in Daliang, he was born with a kind of loyalty to the royal family.

It would not be a problem for him to overturn the case for the Red Flame Army and deceive Emperor Liang, but it would be a bit difficult for him to betray Wang Gang.

As Emperor Liang became increasingly mediocre and Wang Gang's military exploits grew, Meng Zhi and the Meng clan behind him had made a choice, which was to support Prince Jing in ascending the throne.

Meng Zhi and Ni Huang may not have noticed that Wang Gang had gradually become their master, but Mei Changsu saw this change and was even more worried.

"Why are you looking at me?" Wang Gang said speechlessly: "I just made it very clear that I will help the Red Flame Army reverse the case. Do you doubt me?"

Nihuang and Meng Zhi breathed a sigh of relief, but Mei Changsu said unwillingly: "What I want is not that your majesty dies, that a new king ascends the throne, and that the case of the Red Flame Army and the Lin family be overturned. What I want is that your majesty personally admits his mistakes and provides a solution for The Lin family has been rehabilitated."

Wang Gang said seriously: "Don't worry! Our goals are the same, you don't have to doubt it!"

Mei Changsu carefully observed Wang Gang's expression and finally let out a breath.

Meng Zhi felt that the atmosphere was a bit depressing, so he stood up and smoothed things over: "Xiao Shu, what is your plan to return to Beijing this time? You have been refusing to tell me before, but now you can finally tell me!"

"I plan to first cut off the prince and Prince Yu's gang members, push Jingyan to the throne of prince and take control of the court, and then reveal the truth about the Red Flame Army in front of all the civil and military officials."

Meng Zhi was overjoyed and said: "That's great. I have long felt that the current prince has no virtue and talent, and should have abdicated the throne long ago. Prince Jing has made great achievements in opening up territory and expanding the territory, and he has been welcomed by everyone!"

Nihuang said worriedly: "But the Crown Prince and Prince Yu are so powerful that it will be difficult to bring them down!"

"I have a complete plan a long time ago. I will defeat them one by one, starting with the households controlled by the prince." Mei Changsu revealed his plan.

The prince's subordinate, the Minister of Household Affairs, secretly participated in the escorting of prostitutes, openly had fun in the "Lan Garden" in the outer courtyard, supported private prostitutes, and caused many lives.

Mei Changsu's subordinate Tong Lu's sister was one of the victims, and her bones are still in the dry well of "Lan Yuan".

"I plan to make this case bigger and force the Emperor to deal with Lou Jing severely." Mei Changsu said:
"As long as Lou Zhijing falls, the position of the Minister of the Ministry of Revenue will be vacant. We can support an upright official to take the position of the Minister of the Ministry of Revenue."

Meng Zhi and Ni Huang didn't hear the problem with Mei Changsu's plan, but Wang Gang objected.

"I don't agree to do that."

As soon as Wang Gang spoke, the atmosphere that had eased became tense again.

"Lou Zhijing is of no importance to the Crown Prince. If you waste all your efforts to bring him down, it won't do much harm to the Crown Prince. You might as well concentrate on bringing down Xie Yu." Wang Gang shook his head and said:
"Your body is too weak and you can no longer work hard. I will take action against the Crown Prince and Prince Yu."

Although Mei Changsu knew that the Prince Jing in front of him was no longer the former Prince Jing, he still felt uneasy.

"Xie Yu is in charge of the patrol camp. It's difficult to deal with. You have to pick the weak ones." Mei Changsu insisted.

Wang Gang sighed and said: "Your top priority now is to sign up for Nihuang's competition to find a bride, so that you can marry her."

Nihuang couldn't help but blush when he heard this, and said with a sweet smile: "Prince Jing, how can you say this nicely?"

Wang Gang said solemnly: "You already have an engagement, so you can take advantage of this martial arts competition to recruit a bride and get things done. Xiao Shu is the only one left in the Lin family now, so you must have a queen!"

Mei Changsu said with a bitter face: "I don't want to drag Nihuang down with my body. What's more, I have trouble holding a pen now, so how can I participate in the competition."

Nihuang's face turned pale, and she finally remembered that Mei Changsu would not live to be 40 years old.

"Brother Lin Shu." Nihuang stared at Mei Changsu with red eyes and turned around.

Wang Gang said, "I'll check your pulse. Although you are weak, you can still carry on the family line."

Princess Nihuang said in surprise: "Your Highness Prince Jing, you said before that as long as Brother Lin Shu practices Tai Chi with you, you can extend your life by ten years. Is it true?"

Meng Zhi clapped his hands and said excitedly: "That's right! Prince Jing's self-made internal boxing has the effect of regulating qi and blood, and can indeed prolong life!"

Wang Gang smiled and said: "The purpose of Neijiaquan is to transform from weak to strong and develop the human body's potential. It is different from internal energy and true energy. It is essentially most suitable for those who are weak to practice."

Mei Changsu's heart skipped a beat, but he still shook his head and said, "It's useless. I know my body. It's useless to practice any martial arts."

"How will you know if you don't try it." Wang Gang said to Mei Changsu: "Tomorrow you will move to Prince Jing's Mansion, and I will personally teach you Tai Chi. Although I dare not say that you will live a hundred years, I will try to live for a few more years. no problem.

You are only 30 years old now. It is not a big problem to live to fifty. You and Nihuang still have 20 good years to live. "

Hearing this, Nihuang looked at Mei Changsu expectantly.

"No, my original plan was to lurk around Prince Yu and enter your palace. I didn't tell everyone openly that I, a talented Qilin, had taken refuge in Prince Jing's palace." Mei Changsu refused.

"You don't have to worry about lurking. I already have an undercover agent beside King Yu, so I don't need you." Wang Gang said with an evil smile.

Qin Banruo is deeply poisonous now. If he uses this chess piece properly, it will be better than Mei Changsu going undercover in Prince Yu's Mansion.