Dajing Sun and Moon

Chapter 73
At the end of Haishi, Jinchangfang.

King Jin's Mansion was brightly lit, with a deep courtyard, howling cold wind, and the sound of horseshoes. As soon as Xia Houchun entered the mansion, the old concierge whispered: "Your Highness, there are guests from the north."

With a creak behind him, Liu Wenzhen led the horse to the porter, and said in a low voice, "Your Highness, what's wrong?"

Xia Houchun waved his hand, said without hindrance, glanced behind him, and murmured that this bitch actually went back.

Liu Wenzhen, who is good at observing words and expressions, replied immediately: "Miss Fang has returned to Wenluofang Xiangshu Zhai."

"Oh, I finally got rid of this bitch." Xia Houchun said with a relaxed expression.

Immediately, he raised his robe and stepped forward, stepping into the front hall with his head held high and his chest held high.

Before entering the hall, he saw a middle-aged man in plain clothes standing up, and bowed to him: "Jiang Weijun, the humble officer, sees His Royal Highness the Crown Prince, may I live forever."

Xia Houchun paused, staring intently at the middle-aged man in front of him.

The title of "Thousand Years" originated from the former Yan. Except for the imperial concubine and the empress, only the crown prince enjoyed it, and even the supervisor of ceremonies only dared to overstep it in private.

His face softened, he helped Qixu up, and said in a gentle voice: "Jiang Hanlin doesn't need to be polite."

Jiang Weijun raised his eyes in astonishment, and then sighed: "I never expected His Highness to remember Jiang, I am ashamed of my humble position."

This Jiang Weijun was ill-fated. He was a Jinshi in the last years of Emperor Taizong, and he was first awarded the editorship of the Imperial Academy. After being squeezed out of the Hanlin Academy, after some twists and turns, he took root in Suzhou.

Searching the memory, this person actually climbed to the position of Shuozhou governor in just 15 years, a dignified sixth-rank official title, second only to Shuozhou governor.

His heart moved, he stared and asked: "I don't know if Mr. Jiang is here this time, but what is the important thing?"

Unexpectedly, Jiang Weijun choked up when he heard the words, and knelt down with a plop, which moved Xia Houchun, and he quickly helped him up: "Master Jiang, what are you doing? Please get up quickly."

With tears in his eyes, Jiang Weijun said in a hoarse voice, "Please show mercy and save Mr. Chen."

Xia Houchun's face changed, and he asked in a tight voice, "Chen Gong? What happened to him?"

Jiang Weijun's expression was bleak, "His Royal Highness also knows that ten months ago, Mr. Chen was ordered by the center to go out to the governor of Zhenshuo Prefecture to comfort one side."

Chen Gong was implicated in the "Prince's treason case". First, he voluntarily used "aspect to save the prince", and then he was relegated to Shuozhou to the west of Youyan after Concubine Xiao came to court. How could Xia Houchun not know that this matter happened because of him.

Xia Houchun pursed his thin lips tightly, took a deep breath and said, "What happened next?"

Jiang Weijun's eyes were dazed, and he said sadly: "After taking office, my lord worked tirelessly to go to the fortress in the village as a prime minister to comfort the soldiers and civilians. He even kidnapped Mr. Chen!"

"What? You said that Yunxiao is already a bandit from the south, and he even kidnapped Mr. Chen Gel?" Xia Houchun's face suddenly changed, and he said angrily, "What are you doing for food? How can you let Mr. Chen Ge be in danger alone?"

Jiang Weijun was heartbroken, and wept bitterly: "Your Highness, please forgive me. Master Chen was in danger because of his subordinate's lack of protection, and it has nothing to do with the rest of the people. Please don't blame innocent soldiers."

He smiled miserably: "Old Chen Ge was taken into captivity, it was all the fault of his lowly position. His Highness has no complaints about killing or cutting off his lowly position, but I implore His Highness to go north immediately to rescue Chen Gel."

Liu Wenzhen, who approached silently, handed over a document, and whispered: "The center sent a letter, urging His Highness to go north immediately, and the imperial bandits are beyond the border."

After snatching the order letter, I saw that it recorded that "Yanyun was attacked, Shuofang was plundered, and military assistance was urgently needed, so the prince was awarded the title of "Zhenbei Governor" to assist Youzhou governor Jichan to defend the border. '

Looking at the date, it is impressively the sixth day, and today is the thirteenth day, seven days have passed!

But the governor of Youzhou was not Qiu Ye, so why was he replaced by Ji Chan?Could it be that Qiu Ye really conspired to rebel?

He turned his cold eyes and asked Liu Wenzhen, "Why did you just hand over this letter to me today?"

Liu Wenzhen smiled wryly, "Your Highness, this letter just arrived today, and it came with Mr. Jiang."

threaten!domineering!Even irony!

A majestic minister of state was taken into captivity, and he was still within the border. It is conceivable how much humiliation this incident will bring to the Dajing court!

With a sound of tearing, Xia Houchun tore up the document and said sharply, "Where is the black-robed guard?"

With a sound, Lin Hua, who was covered in black robes, knelt silently, and said in a deep voice: "According to the clues obtained by Brother Taikang, this matter was suppressed by the Central Committee for three days, and after two days of discussion in the court, it was decided that His Highness Immediately go north to appease, and the rest will have no news."

Xia Houchun couldn't believe it, and said angrily: "Then the old lady really wants to ruin my Dajing country?"

A needle could be heard falling in the hall, Jiang Weijun tightened Xia Houchun's trousers and broke down in tears, and said: "I implore Your Highness to go north as soon as possible to rescue Mr. Chen Ge, or it will be too late."

Xia Houchun helped Jiang Weijun who knelt down again, and he could see that his words and deeds came from the bottom of his heart.

He secretly sighed in his heart, it has been ten days since Chen Gong was taken into captivity, and he may have been escorted to the capital of Yunxiao, unless they do everything they can to fight Yunxiao, otherwise they will definitely not let him go back.

However, it can be seen from the secret letter of the central government that this matter is difficult to do. After all, it is not an act of a wise man to mobilize national power for one person.

Jiang Weijun saw that Xia Houchun was difficult to decide, and begged with tears streaming down his face: "I implore Your Majesty to show your kindness and save Chen Ge from suffering."

After he gritted his teeth, he pulled out a dagger from his waist and stabbed directly at his heart. Xia Houchun changed color, and the wind howled in his palm. He knocked the dagger away and shouted angrily, "What are you doing!"

"Mr. Chen Ge was captured because of negligence in his humble duty. I would like to pay for my life. I only ask His Highness to rescue Mr. Ge quickly!" Jiang Weijun hissed miserably.

After a lot of tossing and comforting, Xia Houchun said in a deep voice: "I don't know whether Mr. Chen Ge is alive or not. Instead of blaming myself here, why not find out the cause of this matter and find out the whereabouts of Mr. Ge?" .”

Jiang Weijun suddenly grabbed Xia Houchun, and said quickly: "Ge Lao was not taken to Tianshou City, but to Muxu Kingdom, which is subordinate to Yunxiao. His Highness must personally go to summon him before he can be released!"

"Presumptuous!" Liu Wenzhen, who was waiting outside the hall, yelled sharply: "Your Highness is a man of gold, how can you commit danger alone, Mr. Jiang, don't make mistakes by yourself, and if you make such offensive words again, don't blame the imperial court for punishing you as a murderer!" Prince Chu's crime!"

Xia Houchun pursed his lips and stopped Liu Wenzhen, his mind turned rapidly, could that Yunxiao come for him, otherwise why did he do this?
He stared at Jiang Weijun, and said in a deep voice: "Who is the name of the person in charge from Yunxiao's side?"

Jiang Weijun wiped the old tears from the corners of his eyes, and hurriedly replied: "His name is Huan Zonghua, and he said that he will avenge His Highness' brother killing."

Xia Houchun was stunned, "A revenge for killing my brother? Has this palace ever killed someone from Yunxiao?"

Liu Wenzhen hesitated behind him, and asked tentatively, "Could it be that his brother's name is Huan Zongzhen?"

Xia Houchun's face changed slightly, and he said coldly: "Isn't Zongzhen my disciple from Tianqiong Pavilion? How could he have anything to do with Yunxiao?"

His eyes were serious and his tone was harsh, "It's only been half a month since I killed Zongzhen, and it's still in the hinterland of my Guanzhong. How do those Yunxiao thieves know?"

After Liu Wenzhen's complexion changed, she woke up and said with hatred: "It must be some rebels in Tongguan who tipped off the Northern Barbarian to take revenge on His Highness."

Xia Houchun's face was deep, and he slipped Zongzhen's past in his mind. He was a member of Tianqiong Pavilion, and he had been to Yunxiao before. Could it be that he was dropped in Yunxiao back then?
Jiang Weijun asked nervously, "Does Your Highness have any clues?"

After exhaling the turbid air, Xia Houchun was silent for a while, his eyes were cold, and he said slowly: "If my palace has not made a mistake, I am afraid that Mr. Chen Ge is preventing disaster for me this time."

"What do you mean, Your Highness?" Jiang Weijun was puzzled.

Xia Houchun sighed softly, and said in a low voice: "Those thieves are rampant, invade our borders, and kill our people. If my palace doesn't send them to kill them all, how can they be worthy of my people in Dajing?"

With a flick of his embroidered robe, he suddenly turned around, and sternly said to Lin Hua, the leader of the black-robed guards outside the hall: "Transfer all the black-robed guards to the north, and try our best to find out the whereabouts of Mr. Chen Ge. For five days, I will only wait for you for five days." You must see all the ins and outs of this matter within five days!"

Lin Hua trembled, prostrated himself on the ground, and said in a respectful and solemn voice, "No!"

Immediately, a black shadow came, and the sound of breaking through the air continued, as if rushing to the north with all its strength.

Jiang Weijun was paralyzed, as if he had collapsed.

However, Xia Houchun never gave up, and said expressionlessly to a certain place in the hall: "I hope Pavilion Master Qiu will give me an explanation!"

Liu Wenzhen glanced coldly and moved closer to Xia Houchun to show her guard.

After a while of silence, a shy voice replied, "The humble staff will tell you the truth."

After snorting coldly, Xia Houchun instructed Liu Wenzhen again: "Write to Mr. Xu Ge in the court, I want to see the governor of Liangzhou."

Liu Wenzhen's expression became solemn, and she immediately promised.

The governor of Liangzhou, named Xu Fu, is a descendant of the former Yan Xiliang King, who has defended the Dajing frontier for nearly ten years.

His name is Dudu, but he is actually the King of Liang! '

(End of this chapter)