little emperor of Ming Dynasty

Chapter 198 Flaws
At night, the willow wind, which is not cold in spring, is like a moody person who has changed his temperament, blowing a chill on his face and body.

Back at Ciqing Palace, after dinner, he took out Li Chengliang's autographed letter from his bosom. For this famous, ambitious, and accomplished Ning Yuanbo, from the moment Liaodong made three promises, Zhu Changluo clearly knew what he wanted, looked at the letter in his hand, and was very curious: what does Li Chengliang want to say this time?

Opening the envelope and taking out the letter paper, he found that there were two stacked sheets of letter paper, one thick and one thin. Zhu Changluo felt more and more interesting.After comparing them, I finally chose the thicker one and opened it... The bright candle flames danced endlessly inside the gauze cover, and Zhu Changluo's face, who was silently looking at the letter, also became darker and darker, appearing a little inexplicably mysterious.

Wang An, who was waiting carefully at the side, noticed that the prince's face gradually changed from a slight mockery to a serious one.

Strictly speaking, the copy on this letter paper is a memorial, signed in October of the 19th year of Wanli, written by Fang Zhidong, the governor of Zhejiang, to the current emperor of Wanli. , One sentence caught Zhu Changluo's attention: Recently, it was reported that it was confirmed that the Japanese chieftain Hei Hideyoshi built a city on the wilderness of the Hizen country in Kitakyushu.

The Japanese is Japan, and the chieftain is the head. The so-called Hira Hideyoshi is Toyotomi Hideyoshi.

The translation of this sentence means that the head of Japan, Toyotomi Hideyoshi, built a city in the wilderness of Kitakyushu.

Zhu Changluo knew that the city built by Toyotomi Hideyoshi would be handed down forever, and hundreds of years later, it would become a well-known city in the world, named Nagoya.

Of course, Toyotomi Hideyoshi did not build this city to pass it down for centuries to become a classic Japanese building. He made up his mind to build it only for one reason, that is, standing on the highest point of the tower, one can clearly see a place, that is North Korea strait.

Toyotomi Hideyoshi is definitely a character in Japanese history. He was born as a commoner, struggled for decades, and finally unified Japan. He is by no means an ordinary character.It is said that in Japan, this person has always been famous for his strategy and never fought uncertain battles. During the Sengoku period, he personally commanded dozens of battles. Except for the inevitable defeat of covering the retreat, he only lost once.

For the Japanese, Zhu Changluo has an almost stubborn opinion. Since the history of this nation, in their hearts, they probably have never had any concept of peaceful development. They have always thought that others' work is better than their own, and that robbing is better than production. For several lifetimes, people nested on the island, staring at the sea and dreaming every day. In Toyotomi Hideyoshi's generation, this dream has expanded and magnified infinitely. When the dream becomes an obsession, it seems that there is only one way to go.

So Toyotomi Hideyoshi finally said a sentence that is recorded in Japanese history: "During the time I live, I swear that the territory of Tang Dynasty will be included in my territory!"

He said so and did so.

In October of the 19th year of Wanli, the Ming court was busy suppressing the rebellion in Ningxia. In the eyes of the officials in the court, the memorial from the governor of Zhejiang was really irrelevant. News, so this memorial was buried in the pile of papers logically.

Putting down this piece of letter paper, Zhu Changluo sighed, with a smile on the corner of his mouth, it was rare that Li Chengliang was able to find it deliberately.

When the smile turned into a smile, Zhu Changluo gently closed the letter paper in his hand.

Toyotomi Hideyoshi has a dream, and Li Chengliang also has a dream. If you have a dream, you have to realize it, but have you asked me?I also have dreams...

Because of my own appearance, too many things that were supposed to happen in history have been changed, but now it seems that some things that are destined to happen still cannot be changed.That being the case, let it all end in your own hands.Exhaling lightly, Zhu Changluo picked up another piece of letter paper, and was about to unfold it, when suddenly there was a sound outside the door, and Wang An's slightly hurried voice sounded from outside the door: "Prince, Eunuch Wei is asking to see you outside."

Until now, Zhu Changluo still hadn't gotten used to the words Eunuch Wei. He was slightly taken aback, and put away the second letter that was about to be opened in his hand, calmed down his thoughts, and said in a deep voice, "Let him in, quietly, Don't startle people."

"Don't worry, the prince, the servant will wake up."

There was no sound outside the door, it didn't take long, followed by a soft creak from Zhumen, two people came in one behind the other.

The one walking in front was Wang An, followed by a man with a thin and slender figure, with dark and shining eyes, it was Xiao Yinzi whom he hadn't seen for a long time.

Zhu Changluo signaled with his eyes: "Go out and guard the door, no one is allowed to come in and disturb you."

Wang An agreed, turned around and went out quickly, closing the door tightly with his backhand.

Xiao Yinzi knelt down respectfully and saluted: "Greetings to Your Highness, I pray to God every day in Chuxiu Palace to bless you with good health and a long life. As long as Your Highness goes well, this servant will be very happy." He raised his head. The fundus of his eyes was already shining with tears.

Zhu Changluo nodded with a smile, and said softly: "I have today, and you are also a meritorious person. I always keep your benefits in mind."

Xiao Yinzi's face was excited: "Everything is voluntary by Xiao Yinzi. The slave does not ask for a big reward, but only wants to be able to serve you by your side. In this life, the wish is over, and there is nothing more to ask for."

Zhu Changluo had a gentle demeanor and a casual tone: "You have always been careful and cautious. If there is no urgent matter, you never gossip." His eyes lingered slightly on Xiao Yinzi's face. A move: "Could it be that something happened in Chuxiu Palace?"

Xiao Yinzi, who was standing by the side with his hands down, suddenly had sweat on his forehead, and said in a low voice: "Your Highness's heart is like a mirror, and nothing can be hidden from your eyes. This time, this servant is here to ask the crown prince to keep this servant. Serve in the palace, I don't want to go back to Chuxiu Palace."

Regarding his request, Zhu Changluo was noncommittal: "Give me a reason?"

Xiao Yinzi's drooping eyelids twitched a few times, "Since February [-], the Empress Dowager has banned Zheng Guifei's feet, exempted her from the right to assist the sixth palace, and not allowed her to leave the palace without authorization. A few days ago, the slave accidentally I found out that she was a Gu person, and I secretly brought it out today for His Highness to have a look at." After speaking, he took out a doll from his bosom and held it in his hand, and he spoke a few words crisply, without hindrance, but hearing Zhu Changluo's ear In the process, I always feel that there is such an indescribable subtle feeling.

Glancing at Xiao Yinzi, and then at the Gu in his hand, Zhu Changluo had the urge to laugh... Back then, he was also a Gu, and almost turned the Yonghe Palace upside down. Back then, Concubine Zheng used this trick to Harm yourself, if you use this trick now, it can be seen that you hate yourself from the heart.

Can Zhu Changluo believe this?The answer is naturally no. In fact, no one will believe this method except for a few idiots.I believe that if this trick works well, then everyone in the inner courtyard of the palace will probably die.With a smile in his eyes, he glanced at Xiao Yinzi inquisitively. Although he couldn't see his face under the light, the eyes that kept rolling under his eyelids had already revealed three parts of his thoughts.

"It's nothing, she likes to do this, so just take it back and let her continue to relieve her hatred."

Xiao Yinzi's eyeballs rolled rapidly, his face was a little pale, and his low voice had already carried a trace of cruelty: "Concubine Zheng has insulted His Highness with ulterior motives and vicious intentions. The crown prince can use this material evidence to indict the crime, and the slave can be a witness to convict him in one fell swoop." Wouldn't it be good to bring her down and get rid of this scourge?"

Suddenly found that the prince's smile seemed a little weird and gloomy, Xiao Yinzi found that his eyes had been staring at him, but he didn't speak for a long time. Although the hall was brightly lit, the silent silence seemed to generate invisible pressure, which gradually spread in the hall, Xiao Yinzi Feeling flustered and short of breath, I feel like I can hardly catch my breath.

Zhu Changluo sat upright and stared at Xiao Yinzi, until a weird smile appeared on the corner of his mouth, "You have always been as careful as a hair, and you are extremely tolerant. You never take risks if you are not fully sure." Speaking of this, his eyes half-closed, The thick eyelashes under the shadow of the lamp looked like two dark clouds cast down. With a sneer, he said leisurely, "Do you still remember what I told you back then?"

"If you forget, I can remind you once, don't play games with me, because I only allow you once in this life!"

Xiao Yinzi's heart felt cold, the sweat finally rolled down his face, and he fell on the ground, not daring to move.

"She couldn't defeat me as a baby back then, so naturally I can't defeat her now. You must not understand these truths."

"For you to come to me at the risk of being discovered by her, you must have a hole card in your hand."

"I cleaned up the set of softness and hidden traitors, thinking about using it in exchange for my promise or something, I'm afraid that if you want to be smart, you will be misunderstood by being smart."

These words revealed Xiao Yinzi's thoughts completely, especially the last sentence, which hit his heart hard, and he knelt down and kowtowed, but his expression was not as flustered as before: "I know I was wrong. , Because of a little selfishness, I deliberately cheated with His Highness, not because I dared to hide traitors and sell cunning."

Zhu Changluo smiled and said: "Well, as long as you do well, you will have a good life."

Xiao Yinzi kowtowed respectfully, looked around, and said after confirming that no one was there, "Return to Your Highness, some people have been to Chuxiu Palace these days."

At first Zhu Changluo didn't care, and waited for the next sentence, but after waiting for a while, Xiao Yinzi didn't intend to speak.

Suddenly, he had an idea, frowned, and said in surprise, "What exactly are you trying to say?"

A smile appeared on Xiao Yinzi's raised face, "I am self-confident enough to come, Lord Zheng Guotai only came twice before and after."

The smile on his face became wider and wider, "According to my servant's observation, the people who came these two times don't look like Mr. Zheng."

Zhu Changluo suddenly found it very funny: "When a foreigner enters the palace, there must be a record of daily life, and the palace is strictly forbidden. If it is not for him, how can he enter the Chuxiu Palace?"

Xiao Yinzi's sharp voice flowed in the hall: "Naturally, there is no difference in figure and appearance. When entering the palace for the first time, the slave also thought it was Mr. Zheng himself. Although his description of figure is the same as Mr. Zheng, but the slave found a flaw. When he left the palace, he didn't give the slave money."

Zhu Changluo was stunned for a while... What kind of flaw is this?
Xiao Yinzi raised his head and smiled, and said very proudly: "The crown prince doesn't know, Mr. Zheng has always been generous, and every time he enters the palace, he must say a word to the servant and reward a piece of silver. Once." When he said this, his tone paused, "And this master enters the palace today, and he has nothing to say and no money!"

Zhu Changluo raised his eyebrows, with light flowing in his eyes, he suddenly stood up: "...Wait, do you mean that this person is currently in Chuxiu Palace?"

Under the light, Xiao Yinzi's face was strangely red with excitement at this moment, but his eyes were strangely dark. He took out something from his sleeve, put it in his palm and held it up high!
(End of this chapter)