Xiaoyao Xiaojunhou

Chapter 529
Xu Mingliang, one of the four generals of the Imperial Guard.

After being reprimanded and frightened by Emperor Chen at the martial arts school, Xu Mingliang and the other three generals of the Imperial Guard returned to their respective camps to practice their skills in preparation for Emperor Chen's random inspection at any time.

Today, the Kingsguard was completely humiliated. As a general, he was vulnerable to a single blow. He was defeated by a martial arts candidate with one move. Among the four, only one of them was slightly better. He managed to survive for three years. More than ten moves.

The other three...

Among them, there was one who was the most miserable. His body was covered with bruises, his nose was bruised and his face was swollen. He could hardly walk. He needed two people to support him before he could return to his camp.

This unlucky person is none other than Xu Mingliang.

Because in the martial arts school, when he was facing off against Han Qingshan, he spoke arrogantly and deliberately ridiculed Han Qingshan...

In the end, Han Qingshan helped him, making him the one who suffered the worst defeat among the four great generals of the Royal Forest Guards.

When Xu Mingliang returned to the camp, his lieutenants and soldiers were confused and asked around. They were quite excited, saying that they wanted to avenge Xu Mingliang and regain his position.

The words of the lieutenant general and private soldiers were originally concerned and a kind of protection.Because in this era, the emphasis is on a "master who humiliates his ministers to death". This is the relationship between the king and his ministers, and the relationship between superiors and subordinates is nothing more than this.

Therefore, Xu Mingliang's lieutenants and soldiers were caring about him and had no other intentions.

But when Xu Mingliang heard these words... embarrassment, embarrassment and other emotions broke out together and turned into anger. He lay on a couch and cursed the lieutenant general and his soldiers.

The lieutenants and soldiers were all confused and stood there stupidly without knowing what was going on.

Xu Mingliang blushed and cursed angrily. He was covered in wounds and could not exercise at all. In addition, the group of lieutenants and soldiers were stuck there. After his face was confused, a look of inquiry appeared...

Therefore, Xu Mingliang simply left the camp and returned home to rest for some time first.

When Xu Mingliang returned to his mansion, he was filled with resentment and resentment. He would scold a servant for a long time if he saw anything he didn't like.

It's like a powder keg, it ignites at the drop of a hat.

For a time, the entire General's Mansion was in a trembling state. Everyone was in danger and did not dare to touch Xu Mingliang's bad luck.

"Master, master, someone is coming from the palace, someone is coming from the palace..."

Xu Mingliang was lying on the couch, closing his eyes and concentrating, when suddenly a voice came from outside, breaking this rare moment of peace.

"Someone is coming from the palace?!"

Xu Mingliang suppressed the anger in his heart, stood up, quickly changed his clothes, and hurriedly walked out of the house.

An old eunuch with an expressionless face, followed by a group of young eunuchs, has entered the mansion.

The old eunuch was dragging something with one hand. It was golden and scroll-shaped. Xu Mingliang looked at it carefully and saw that it was an imperial edict.

Xu Mingliang forced a smile on his face and moved forward, wanting to get close first.

But the old eunuch refused and said: "General Xu, please accept the order first. Our family is still waiting to return to the palace."

Not only was this old eunuch expressionless, but his voice and tone of voice were also particularly unpleasant, as if... he was speaking to an insignificant person, so arrogant.

When Xu Mingliang saw the old eunuch's behavior, his heart suddenly skipped a beat, and he felt something was wrong.

With an awkward smile remaining on his face, he knelt down and prepared to receive the order.

The old eunuch snorted secretly, shook the imperial edict in his hand, unfolded it carefully and carefully, and began to read it like a script...

Although this imperial edict only contains a few words, it is extremely powerful.

For Xu Mingliang, it was a bolt from the blue.

Because his position as General of the Royal Guard was removed, from now on, Xu Mingliang is just a commoner!
"Accept the order!"

After the old eunuch recited the imperial edict, he rolled it up and handed it to Xu Mingliang who was kneeling on the ground with a very cold expression.

"I... the common people... accept the order!"

Xu Mingliang took the imperial edict with trembling hands. At the same time, he sat down slumped, with a complex expression and distorted facial features.

The old eunuch didn't look at him again, and led a group of young eunuchs, like old hens, straight back to the palace to resume their duties.

The Royal Guards are responsible for the defense of the capital. They often block the city gates or enforce strict security. They are closely related to the lives of the people.

Therefore, the people in the capital are still quite concerned about the Royal Guards.

When the news spread that the General of the Imperial Guard, Xu Mingliang, had been demoted to a commoner, it really caused a heated discussion in the capital.

But to the people in Beijing, the appointment and dismissal of General Yulinwei can only be regarded as "tad news."

The discussion was heated for a while and then passed without causing much trouble.

But for some people, this news is nothing more than a trigger with a deeper meaning.

Prime Minister's Office.

study.

Li Zhong, the Prime Minister of the State, who was sitting behind the desk, felt bad after hearing the news.

He no longer had the intention to read the documents, but stood up and walked around with his hands behind his back, looking a little anxious.

"Prime Minister, I didn't expect that His Majesty took action anyway, and so quickly, without even wanting to delay for a day." In front of the desk, there was a man who looked like a counselor, beating his chest and sighing.

"Well..." Li Zhong stopped his restless steps and looked at the counselor, "Well, today at the martial arts school, His Majesty ordered the generals of the Royal Forest Guard to compete with Han Qingshan... His Majesty was already embracing With such thoughts, alas."

"Han Qingshan is, after all, an expert from this world. His Majesty cannot possibly keep him in the Divine Thunder Army, but these Royal Guards... Alas, it's just because they are not as skilled as others that they lost the position of general."

Li Zhong sighed repeatedly, frowning, as if he was brainstorming and thinking about something.

"Prime Minister, the Royal Guards are the emperor's personal army. We can't interfere too much, otherwise it will easily arouse His Majesty's suspicion, which will be detrimental to our overall plan." The counselor said with a cupped hand.

"Of course I know. But... when Xu Mingliang was demoted to a commoner, our more than ten years of hard work were ruined. After all, I feel a little unwilling." Li Zhong suppressed his anger and almost gritted his teeth.

"Prime Minister, looking at it now, Han Qingshan's entry into the Imperial Guard is irreversible. We need to make other plans."

"Well, what's your plan, sir?"

"Prime Minister, we need to wait and see what happens. Let's first observe Han Qingshan's reality. If there is something we can do, we might as well... it will only cost more. If this matter can succeed, it will not hinder our major affairs. .”

"Moreover, Mr. Xiang, this Han Qingshan is a world-famous man with all-round talents in both civil and military affairs, far beyond the pustule like Xu Mingliang. If we have the help of this person, our major tasks will be twice the result with half the effort." The counselor said with a smile.

"Well, what you said makes sense, so let's do it!"

Li Zhong sighed and sat down in front of the desk again.

He picked up a document and just read two words when he suddenly remembered something and asked: "By the way, has Duan'er arrived?"

The "Duan'er" mentioned in Li Zhong's words refers to his grandson Liu Duan, the King of Jinling.

He held a banquet in his mansion today and sent people to invite King Jinling. Before the banquet, he wanted to have a few words with King Jinling.

"Xiangye, the King of Jinling has not come, but King Jiji has arrived. According to King Kuaiji, the King of Jinling has caught a cold and cannot go out. However, he sent someone to thank the Prime Minister for the invitation. After he recovers, he will come to apologize in person." The counselor cupped his hands.

"Oh?" Li Zhong threw down the document and said thoughtfully: "Go down and send all the doctors in the mansion to examine Duan'er, and report to the officer immediately after returning."

"Yes, Mr. Xiang!"

The counselor bowed his hands and bowed before retreating, preparing to send the doctor in the mansion.

However, he had just taken two steps when he suddenly turned back and said with cupped hands: "Master, the King of Kuaiji has been waiting in the living room for some time. Can the Prime Minister meet with the King of Kuaiji?"

"Well... then please come in." Li Zhong casually ordered.

The counselor raised his hand and said "yes", and then slowly exited the study.

……

……

In the dead of night.

After the third watch of the drum.

Ten miles south of the city, in the marching camp near the main camp of the Divine Thunder Army.

Then Han Qingshan opened his eyes on time.

Just like last night, Han Qingshan changed his clothes in the dark, sneaked into the army camp, and came to the small wooden house in the forest.

Candles were lit in the cabin, and a figure was reflected on the wall.

Han Qingshan raised his head and looked around, and saw waves of shaking on the treetops of the trees around the cabin. His eyesight was very good, and he seemed to see a foot, wearing black shoes, hidden among the leaves...

Han Qingshan shook his head and smiled, then walked towards the cabin.

Squeak!

Pushing open the door, I took a quick look and saw three candles lighting up the cabin, which was very bright.

Among them was a middle-aged man, dressed as a counselor, who was the counselor in the Jinling Palace, Chen Dongyi.

"Brother Han, please come in quickly. Brother Fool has been waiting for you for a long time." Chen Dongyi smiled and welcomed Han Qingshan into the cabin, pulled out the chair himself, and carried a pot to pour tea.

"Brother Chen, we just met yesterday, why do we have to meet again tonight? Is there something important?" Han Qingshan was not polite, sat down with a smile, and took a small sip of tea.

"To be honest with Brother Han, the reason why Brother Yu met with Brother Han late at night again is because he has an important matter to remind Brother Han."

"Oh, Brother Chen, please tell me."

"Brother Han, today in the martial arts school, Brother Han showed great power and subdued three generals of the Royal Forest Guards with three moves. He was really brave..."

"Hehe, it's not worth mentioning that the generals of the imperial guards are all pussies. Hey, it's wishful thinking to expect these people to protect their families and the country!" Han Qingshan's face faintly showed anger.

"Haha, Brother Han, do you know what Emperor Chen's intention was?"

"Hmm..." Han Qingshan pondered for a while and said helplessly: "Then Emperor Chen probably wants to make room for me to be the general of the Royal Forest Guard, eh!"

"Brother Han, this is a good thing. Why did Brother Han sigh?" Chen Dongyi was puzzled.

"A good thing is a good thing, but... Hey, to be honest with you, Brother Chen, the reason why I came out of the mountain was for Uncle Jiang Cheng. My original plan was to join the Divine Thunder Army as a general through martial arts, so as to assist Uncle Jiang Cheng. "

"But... there was such an accident. If I went to the Yulin Guard, I would have no chance to join the Shenlei Army. If this is the case, wouldn't my visit be in vain?"

Han Qingshan sighed again and again, with a lot of helplessness on his face. He grabbed the tea cup and drank it all in one gulp, not caring about burning his mouth. Judging from his movements, he looked like he was drinking.

"Brother Han, the reason why I urgently meet Brother Han tonight is because of this matter." Chen Dongyi chuckled, picked up the teapot, and filled it up for Han Qingshan.

"Would you like to hear the details?" Han Qingshan was slightly surprised.

"Brother Han, according to my observations in the past two days, Emperor Chen and Concubine You are very satisfied with Brother Han, and they even spared the position of General Yulin for Brother Han."

"Brother Han came out of the mountain for Uncle Jiang Cheng, and even more to assist the Divine Thunder Army. However, Brother Han can actually accomplish his goal without joining the Divine Thunder Army. In fact, the effect may be better and more unexpected."

Han Qingshan frowned, he still didn't quite understand.

Although he is versatile in both civil and military affairs, he is not as good as Chen Dongyi, who is known as a counselor, in certain matters.

However, Han Qingshan did not ask any questions. He frowned and listened carefully.

"Brother Han, we can do this..."

With a confident smile on his face, Chen Dongyi explained his strategy very carefully under the bright candlelight.

Han Qingshan listened attentively.

About a quarter of an hour later.

"Wonderful!"

Han Qingshan praised him loudly, stood up and bowed his hands.

A look of excitement appeared on his face: "Listening to Brother Chen's words is better than studying for ten years. I know what to do next. Thank you Brother Chen for your guidance!"

"Where is it!" Chen Dongyi waved his hands repeatedly and said with a smile: "Brother Han is naturally inferior to Brother Han. He is not good at writing or martial arts. He just has a longer perspective."

"Furthermore, what Brother Han is planning is what Brother Yu has been planning for more than ten years. Our ultimate goal is the same. We two brothers should go hand in hand and plan together." Chen Dongyi said with a smile.

"Haha, Brother Chen said it well. I feel happy at the moment. How about we drink tea instead of wine and have a drink together?"

"Okay, please, Brother Han."

boom!
The two of them drank tea instead of wine, touched it lightly, and then drank it up.

"But Brother Han, Brother Yu, there are two more things that I want to remind you of, Brother Han."

Chen Dongyi drank the tea in the cup in one gulp, put down the tea cup, and picked up the pot to store the tea, his brows furrowed again.

"Brother Chen, please tell me."

"Brother Han's taking the position of General of the Royal Guard is already a certainty and cannot be changed. However, Brother Han needs to pay attention to two people in that position."

Chen Dongyi's face became solemn, holding the tea cup with both hands, as if he was about to say something big, very solemn.

Chen Dongyi's seriousness infected Han Qingshan, and he couldn't help but feel solemn.

"Brother Han, I have been lurking in the Jinling Palace for many years, and I have already discovered that there is an inextricable relationship between the Prime Minister Li Zhong and the Royal Forest Guards. Although I have no evidence, I don't know what this relationship is. "

"But we might as well assume the worst."

"Brother Chen, are you saying that Li Zhong is secretly hooking up with the Royal Guards?" Han Qingshan said thoughtfully.

"Yes, Brother Yu does have this worry, but he is unable to find evidence, but this guess is very likely. Because Li Zhong's grandson is the King of Jinling. Although the King of Jinling is the eldest son of Emperor Chen, he is Not the Crown Prince..."

(End of this chapter)