The devil is coming

Chapter 897 Title
There are always some surprises in life, and it is these surprises that make life rich and colorful.
Therefore,
Zhou Wang, who was kneeling on the ground at this time,
When he saw his subordinate standing in front of him holding a token of a higher level than his own,
Although he was a little panicked, he was not too surprised.
As a secret agency, the structure of the Secret Intelligence Department must be extremely rigorous, and its own people also have eyes that stare at their own people.
The frustrated middle-aged eunuch in front of him who was almost sent to sweep the imperial tomb was such a character.
However, the eunuch named Wu did not overdo it. He first revealed his identity, and after showing the secret order, he took the initiative to help Zhou Wang up.
There was actually a lot of intrigue and jealousy among the palace servants, but it was not like a life-or-death fight as in folklore.
People who are rootless are also people without heirs. Everyone should fight and grab. Those who win will usually give the loser a little dignity. In this regard, they are more merciful than those officials in foreign dynasties. too much.
And the current situation is nothing more than a transfer of power;
The handover was still from the Fengxin City Secret Service Office. Not to mention retaliation, even Deser's emotions were actually lacking.
If Zhou Wang is thrown here, he is just a messenger, and he will definitely not do well. Similarly, if he is thrown here to monitor a messenger, he will naturally do well.
After the two simply completed the handover, Wu Youxi took out a box, which contained the imperial edict.
"Two ways?" Zhou Wang asked.
Wu Youxi glanced at Zhou Wang and said: "The imperial edict was sent a long time ago, but who knows whether it is a man or a woman? Naturally, there are two points."
"Can it still be like this?"
"Why can't it be like this?" Wu Youxi shook his head and picked up one of the imperial edicts, "Follow me to the palace to announce the edict."
"okay."
The door of the Secret Service's office in Fengxin City was opened. Wu Youxi and Zhou Wang both changed into eunuch clothes, and the twelve subordinates behind them also changed into fan clothes.
The group of people walked out of the door and walked directly to Prince Pingxi's Mansion.
The people on the road looked at this outfit, but they were not as afraid as the people in other places when they saw Fanzi. Instead, they pointed with interest.
In fact, what can best directly embody and represent the imperial power is not the army or the officials, but the Fanzi Yamen that directly belong to the emperor.
Because what they uphold is the will of the emperor, and the emperor's will should be supreme and can break through all shackles, regardless of law or reason. This is the real power of life and death.
The people in Fengxin City are not afraid of the Secret Service, which actually means one thing...here, they are not convinced by Wang Hua.
However, Wu Youxi and Zhou Wang are also used to it. The land of Jindong is equivalent to a country within a country. They know that the officials in the court also know it, and the emperor must also know it.
Everyone knows how good this Prince Pingxi is at breaking taboos.
The Prince of Jingnan and the Prince of Zhenbei at that time, at least in terms of face, always maintained respect for the court, the central government and the emperor, but this Prince of Pingxi was a man of face, and it all depended on his mood.
But the more people behave like this, the more the imperial court will continue to declare and commend the Prince of Pingxi for his loyalty to the country, loyalty to the country, loyalty to the Yan Dynasty, and loyalty to His Majesty, and he is a model among hundreds of officials and the military!
Hi,
That's it.
Wu Youxi and others arrived at the gate of Prince Pingxi's Mansion. When the guards in Jinyi at the gate saw someone approaching with weapons, they followed the normal procedure and drew their swords to stop them. At the same time, crossbowmen were immediately in place on the walls on both sides of the gate of the Prince's Mansion.
"Who is coming!"
Qianhu, a Jinyi bodyguard, asked directly.
Those who wear eunuch clothes wear eunuch clothes, and those who wear fanzi clothes wear fanzi clothes. You can tell who is coming at a glance;
In other areas of Dayan, with this kind of outfit, regardless of the high family status, the disciples would not even dare to stop the door or even ask questions, and directly let the people from the Secret Intelligence Department go in to serve tea;
I'm afraid that if I delay for a while longer, my master will be implicated in a huge sin.
Can be biased,
it's here,
Saw you coming,
I have to play business with you.
This Fengxin City, from bottom to top, exudes arrogance without any disguise!
Wu Youxi smiled and said,
come forward,
He held the imperial edict in his left hand and a fly whisk in his right hand. He swept it gently in front of him as a small salute.
Road:
"According to His Majesty's decree, I came to announce the decree to the prince."
"got it."
The Jinyi guard Qianhu nodded, and did not lead his brothers to kowtow to the imperial edict. He directly extended his hand and waved it. A guard turned around and went into the mansion to report.
at the same time,
The knife on the doorstep is unsheathed;
The crossbows on the courtyard wall were not withdrawn.
The two father-in-laws, Wu Youxi and Zhou Wang, just stood like this.
This is actually a strange circle. Since ancient times, there have always been emperors, cunning rabbits, dead lackeys, or loved ones who hate and enemies who are happy. Sometimes, it is not short-sightedness, but the situation. This is really the case.
When the King of Jingnan and the King of Zhenbei were there, the Jingnan Army and the Zhenbei Army also always wanted to push their own princes to the throne;
Nowadays, King Pingxi has won many battles and has completely taken over the banner. Taking into account the soldiers and horses of King Pingxi's direct lineage, the old Yan people are only a small minority and have no instinctive respect for the Yan Kingdom and the Yan Emperor. This kind of The eagerness to have his own prince wear the dragon robe is naturally even more serious.
The devil kings, because there is a blind man who always wants to rebel, naturally the other devil kings can't help him and pretend not to know about it.
The Lord is very aware of this situation and has sometimes ordered his subordinates to retain some dignity. However, he himself does not like the kind of humiliation and self-degradation. When the mood comes, he has no scruples.
With the effect of superiority and imitation, this trend cannot be stopped.
This is a very dangerous tipping point.
After a while, Xiao Yibo, the palace steward, walked out.
At the same time, the guards sheathed their swords, retracted their bows and crossbows, and moved out of the way.
"Two father-in-laws, please."
Xiao Yibo is a smiling person.
Wu Youxi and Zhou Wang also bowed to Xiao Yibo and were led into the palace.
No one cares whether this etiquette is correct or not. When the eunuch who announces the edict comes, the host does not come out to place an incense table and kneel before him. Instead, he sends a butler to lead the eunuch in.
Xiao Yibo did not introduce the two eunuchs into the signing room or the front hall, but into the back house.
The prince has just practiced sword practice and is wiping his sweat.
"My slave, please pay your respects to Your Majesty, Your Majesty, please be blessed!"
Zhou Wang knelt down directly.
Wu Youxi, holding the imperial edict, squatted down.
"Is the princess title granted?" Zheng Fan asked.
"Your Majesty, I haven't announced the edict yet. I don't know what is written in this edict. Your Majesty, please..."
"Then tell me." The prince urged, "I just practiced swordsmanship and I have to take a bath."
"The slave understands."
There is no incense table, and the whole family is kneeling down;
Wu Youxi opened the imperial edict and began to read:
"The emperor was entrusted with the destiny of heaven, and the edict said: Zheng Fan, the prince of Pingxi in the Great Yan Dynasty, served as a wing of the country and made many military exploits...
Today, the beauty descends, the exquisiteness falls...
The eldest daughter of King Pingxi is specially granted the title of...Princess Huaichu, and she is granted the title of Shiyi..."
"Okay, okay, don't say it again."
Zheng Fan was not interested in things like fiefdoms and restaurants, and it was impossible to really cede the land. At most, his daughter could directly enter Dayan's top civil service system, and receive a generous salary every quarter.
But now, Jindong and Dayan have long had signs of living their own lives. It's not that they are separatist and rebelling, but that after this war, Dayan's national power has once again been depleted. Jindong did not send troops this time. There is a lot of surplus;
Here Siniang is working on financial reforms, and over there Ji Laoliu just writes a letter to express greetings.
The general meaning is, you can do whatever you want, it doesn't matter, you can be responsible for your own profits and losses. After all, you also know what my family's financial status is now. We are poor...
Therefore, apart from some ceremonial additions, in fact starting from this season, the imperial court will no longer supply grain, grass, weapons, and wages to Shanxi as in the past.
Zheng Fan himself, the "Prince of Pingxi", had nowhere to go with his salary and fiefdom output;
It's not that Ji Laoliu is so short-sighted, but the imperial court is indeed poor. After the death of Emperor Yan, he has managed to save a little bit. As soon as this battle came out of Nanmen Pass, it almost filled his stomach. The sour water was spit out.
Besides, it’s good that everyone is innocent like this.
After all, you are independent, so I won’t pay to support you.
Of course, this refers to peacetime. Once there is a war, the imperial court and Jindong will definitely stand together.
Wu Youxi reminded in a low voice: "Your Majesty, there are more down here."
"Oh, then read it."
"Yes."
Wu Youxi took a deep breath,
Changed his tone,
He smiled and said:
"My surname is Zheng. I have two children here. What I originally thought was that if you gave birth to a son, then we would marry my sister to him. If you gave birth to a daughter, then my family would pass on the business..."
Prince Pingxi, who was sitting there, raised his eyebrows when he heard this.
"Then my family's inheritance will definitely be useless!
Zheng, I have seen through you a long time ago. You are a miser, a master who only knows how to take advantage and refuses to take any losses!
Let me marry my daughter into your family, and you will shamelessly accept a future daughter-in-law for your son, and shamelessly keep your child bride by your side, fearing that you will not even let her go, for fear of being a cooked duck. Fly.
But if I say that I want to marry your daughter, I'm afraid you will have to marry her directly..."
Wu Youxi opened his mouth,
"Rebellion against me. I know very well that if you have a daughter, you must be a daughter-slave.
I just thought, why is the old Pixiu locked up in my palace? You should be locked up, you are the one who can only get in and out!
Hahahaha, you beast! "
Wu Youxi recited those last two words with great enthusiasm!
Prince Pingxi was not interested in blaming a eunuch who issued a decree.
After listening to this edict,
The prince reached out and took out his ears.
He said to Xiao Yibo next to him:
"entertain."
"Yes."
Immediately, the prince stood up and walked back.
……
In Xiong Liqing's courtyard, today, Tiantian and the prince appear here as usual.
The big girl is grabbing Tiantian's finger, and the two children, one big and one small, are having fun.
Every time Prince Ji Chuanye wanted to join, Da Niu resisted in an extremely obvious way;
It seems to be saying: How can you, an ordinary person, interfere with the interaction between our spiritual children?
The prince was not discouraged, he seemed to believe that sincerity would lead to success, and he did not hesitate to make funny faces to tease the girl.
It's a pity that the big girl is still young now. When she grows up, she will probably understand what "just perfunctory" means.
After Zheng Fan walked in, Tiantian and the prince bowed to Zheng Fan first.
The prince nodded, walked over and picked up his daughter.
The daughter laughed again.
Zheng Fan kissed his daughter on the forehead, and then walked into the inner room with his daughter in his arms.
"Husband."
The princess was leaning on the head of the bed, sitting upright and confinement.
"There is a decree from Yanjing, and our daughter has been granted the title of Princess Huaichu."
The princess smiled and said: "I put a lot of thought into the title."
The implication is that there are no other benefits.
In fact, it is quite normal for Xiong Liqing to have this reaction. She has already given birth to children for this man. Her future, her foundation, or to be precise, her current thinking angle is all about this family.
And because the child is a daughter, she has no other selfish motives and is really making calculations for the entire palace.
"Ha ha."
The prince smiled.
This scene looks like the parents are talking bad about others at home, the mother is calculating her own gains and losses, and the father is just playing haha.
"Are you okay?" Zheng Fan asked.
"Husband, I don't want to sit down like this anymore. My sister is helping me with acupuncture, so there should be no problem with my body. My sister hasn't given birth yet, so I want to do something to relieve my sister's burden."
This is the advantage of having a daughter. You can speak more openly, and you don't have to worry about others misunderstanding that you want to fight for power.
Of course, Siniang probably wouldn't care about these powers, since she was just playing around a lot of the time.
"You should have done enough during the confinement period. By the way, my uncle, did you also send the gift?"
Xiao Yibo seemed to have reported that Jing Renli came again with gifts.
"Yes, I also gave a title, Princess Mingshuo; I also gave a fief, which is quite big, but in southern Xinjiang." After several things happened, especially the last time she gave Quedan, the princess said to her brother, He had lost his feelings for a long time and said disdainfully, "Actually, being an emperor is just like that. When one's achievements are too great to be rewarded, one can only lose such a flashy title. It's quite... pitiful."
"It's not urgent, just record it in the account."
Sooner or later I'll pick it up.
The princess nodded and agreed, "That's right."
"You have a good rest, and you will come out to take care of things after your confinement is over."
"Yes, I understand."
Zheng Fan teased his daughter in the room for a while. After Xiao Yibo's warning came from outside, Zheng Fan put his daughter back in the cradle and walked out.
Although Siniang was having a baby and the blind man had not returned from Nanmen Pass, the palace had its own meticulous bureaucratic operation system that could run smoothly.
Therefore, there are not many things that can alarm the prince.
There was a meeting in the signing room a while ago. The prince himself was a little curious about coinage and bonds and wanted to hear about it. In addition, there was also a report on the development of Jindong last season, so a person in charge needed to sit there and listen.
But Zheng Fan really couldn't ignore this matter.
Brother Ke Yandong sent a messenger back, that is, from Xue Customs, with a military message.
"Snowfield Savage, are you making any moves?"
Zheng Fan sat in the front seat and listened to the messenger's report while looking at the folder sent by Brother Ke Yandong.
"Your Majesty, according to the information from our army's spies and the Hailan Department and other departments, this is the case."
"Okay, I know, you can go down."
"Here!"
Zheng Fan folded the folds in his hands, tapped them lightly on his forehead.
At this time, Siniang walked in with a big belly.
Zheng Fan put down the book, walked down, supported Siniang, and said reproachfully:
"What are you doing out here?"
"I heard that there was military information from Xue Customs, so I thought I had to come out and have a look."
"I'll just take the book and show it to you," the prince said.
Zheng Fan led Siniang to sit down at his previous seat. Siniang opened the folder, read it again, and asked;
"My lord, is there another trouble in the snowfield?"
The snowfield is the rear of Shandong. First, the snowfield is unstable and Shandong is unstable. Secondly, the development of Shandong must rely on blood transfusion from the snowy field.
The relationship between Jindong and Xueyuan has long been more than just military defense.
And if troops were to be sent out, Siniang would still have to come out and start logistics matters, even if she was pregnant.
Zheng Fan shook his head,
Road:
"It's not that the snowfield is unstable, it's that the military morale is unstable."
Siniang realized it immediately and said: "What the Lord means is that it's Brother Ke Yandong..."
"It's not just Brother Ke Yandong. Although I have appeased a group of people this time, this resentment is still there;
Not that they dare to blame me, but their hands are itchy.
They went crazy without leading them in this battle, so naturally they started to find things to do for themselves.
If there is a true military situation and the time comes when troops must be sent, Brother Ke Yandong will not be so stupid as to send someone to inform him first. As long as he is not stupid, he should send a troop of troops to test the situation first. After a while, he came back with more specific information and gave it to me, but he didn’t.
Send a messenger and make another trick;
The implication is that the generals at Snow Customs want to get together, warm up, and gain military exploits, so they can report to me, haha.
I can't say that in two days, the military intelligence information from Zhennanguan will be delivered.
I am very familiar with these methods. After all, didn’t we do this before?
If you have a chance, go for it. If you don't have a chance, you have to go for it if you create opportunities. What a familiar style. "
"Then, what do you plan to do, Lord?"
“This is not a problem of the commander-in-chief, Brother Ke Yandong;
Xueguan Pass and Zhennang Pass cannot always be guarded by one person, nor can they always be guarded by the same troops;
I have to go to Xueguan and Zhennanguan in person, and drag these guys back with their ears open.
Good words, I spoke to some of the generals when I came back this time;
But some people have to be beaten so that everyone can hear the sound and their minds can clear up.
When we first deployed, the most trusted subordinates were in the east, while the soldiers and horses stationed in the west were actually relatively less trustworthy.
Now the situation is different, the pattern is different, and it needs to change.
Put an end to things outside, and when you come back, you can have your baby with peace of mind.
in addition,
Lao Tian could tolerate me at first, but I couldn't tolerate having myself among my subordinates. "
Speaking of which,
Zheng Fan couldn't help but laugh:
"When I think about the possibility of another one emerging from under my hand, I actually feel a little shuddering."
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Also at night.
(End of this chapter)