In front of Wangcheng Mountain Palace, there was no one on the road opened in the middle of the dense forest, but there was a faint movement of galloping horses.
Feng Yuan and Chen Tong led a group of people standing in front of the palace gate, waiting quietly.
It was already March in the spring and the grass grew long, and the time when the trees seemed to be frozen by frost began to flow. From a distance, a piece of greenery is like a light sarong on the woods, soft and ethereal in the dusk, making people instantly reminiscent of the intoxicating hazy green rain in Jiangnan's poems.
But soon, this intoxicating mood was broken. Smoke and dust rolled from the end of the road, and the sound of horseshoes colliding with the armor followed, like thunder roaring.
Chen Tong said, "Sir, it is General Yuan and the others who have arrived."
Feng Yuan nodded lightly. .
As the distance approached, the smoke gradually dispersed, and what appeared in front of everyone was a good soldier in armor.
The first two are the Yuan family father and son.
The appearance of the father and son are very similar, but the difference is that Yuan Wang’s eyebrows are wrinkled a lot, and his eyes also have a bit of warrior's hostility, so his faces are rigid and fierce, while Yuan Hao’s eyebrows are gentle and righteous. He looked less like a warrior, but more like a scholar.
Seeing the father and son, Commander Chen immediately stepped forward to see him. Although he was commander of the Yulin Army, his position was lower than Yuan Wang.
When the father and son dismounted, Feng Yuan smiled and said: "The general has done a great job this time. Your Majesty has hosted a banquet in the palace. Please also wait for the army to come with me."
After seeing the ceremony with him, Yuan Wang looked at Feng Yuan a few more times, but saw that he had been smiling slightly, calmly and calmly.
Feng Yuan didn't seem to notice Yuan Wang's inquiring gaze, and raised his hand and said, "General and Major General, please come with me." After saying this, he turned and walked forward.
Feng Yuan led the two to the main hall of the palace, but in his heart he thought of what he had said with his majesty before Yuan Wang arrived.
At that time, His Majesty was sitting on the throne of the main hall, a group of doubts gathered between the young and heroic eyebrows, and asked him: "How to recover this military power? Sir, do you have an opinion?"
Feng Yuan stroked his beard and said with a smile: "Your Majesty, Yuan Wang, although he is ambitious, but judging from the fact that he can raise a son like Yuan Hao, he is not a villain. At least, he is not like Prime Minister Zhang. A person who can care about society and people’s livelihood for his own selfish desires. And this life is suspicious, and he has many worries, especially when facing a high-ranking person like your Majesty, he naturally thinks more... It is not difficult to regain military power, it all depends on what your Majesty did."
The furrows between the young emperor's eyebrows became deeper, and he said, "How to do it?"
Feng Yuan smiled and said: "It's up to the emperor to decide. Weichen is just a counselor." What he meant was to let His Majesty think about it for himself.
In the past, he thought of His Majesty too complicated and deep, but later discovered that His Majesty was actually still a child who had not grown up. Feng Yuan's attitude towards him naturally changed slightly. His Majesty is actually very clever, but he used to be stingy in thinking. As a minister who has been two rounds of his majesty when he is older, he naturally thinks more than before. He must be a good adviser and give his majesty timely guidance so that his majesty can grow up soon. For a Mingjun who can control any courtier...
After thinking about it, Zhaoming Palace was already in front of him. Feng Yuan raised his head and took a look, then withdrew those thoughts, turned his head and invited Yuan family father and son to enter.
In the Zhaoming Hall, wine and delicacies have been arranged, the surrounding candles are brightly lit, and the palace ladies in green dresses stepped back step by step, and their expressions were very calm and respectful.
Yuan Wang glanced at it, and there was no trace of the chaos of last night. If he hadn't smelled a little bloody air on the tip of his nose, he would have thought that the news was wrong, and felt that there was no rebellion here last night.
The young emperor was already sitting on the throne and waiting, Yuan Wang immediately brought his son forward to salute.
After the emperor agreed, he took his son to get up to the table. This behavior can be said to be respectful, and no one can make mistakes.
As soon as Yuan Wang took his seat, he heard the voice of the little emperor from above, "The general has worked hard on this trip. I respect you."
Seeing that the emperor raised his cup, Yuan Wang immediately raised his cup in return, saying: "The guardian of the capital is the responsibility of the minister, your majesty is absurdly praised."
After two glasses of wine, the expressions of both parties were relieved a bit.
Leaning slightly, the sound of silk and bamboo sounded, and a slender woman stepped forward to dance.
Yuan Wang heard the young emperor say: "This time the general is able to smoothly eliminate the rebellious officials and thieves, thanks to the bravery of the general's leadership. I can reward you well. I don't know what kind of reward the general wants?"
Yuan Wang then folded his hands and said, "Everyone is punishable by the chaos, the minister is just doing his duty and dare not ask for rewards." As soon as his voice fell, he caught a glimpse of the emperor on the throne, his face changed slightly. Yuan Wang's heart was shocked: Did he just say the wrong thing
The atmosphere in the hall suddenly became tense, and even the singing and dancing were not appreciated anymore.
But at this moment, Yuan Wang heard his son Yuan Hao's voice, and only listened to him: "Your Majesty, my father is indifferent to fame and wealth, but the ministers have something to ask for."
As soon as these words fell, Yuan Wang saw that his majesty's expression had obviously eased somewhat. He heard the emperor's warm voice asking: "Oh? I don't know what the husband has to ask for?"
Yuan Wang went to see his son, and saw Yuan Hao's young face showing a bit of shame, Yuan Hao handed his hands over: "Your Majesty, since the princess came in, she has been a little depressed and unhappy. The minister guessed that the princess is homesick. Dare, I want to ask your majesty to prepare the ministers to stay with the princess in the palace for two months."
Hearing this, the emperor was obviously very happy. He laughed and said, "Okay, when you return to Beijing tomorrow, the princess will take the princess into the palace, not to mention it is two months, that is, one or two years, as long as you and the princess are happy. , Stay as long as you want."
After hearing this, Yuan Hao smiled on his face, got up and walked out of the seat, knelt down on one knee, "Thank your Majesty Longen."
Upon seeing this, the young emperor personally got up from the seat and helped Yuan Hao to say: "It's just a trivial matter, Aiqing doesn't have to worry about it. You and the princess have the same eyebrows and love each other, and I am happy to see it!"
With this dialogue, the atmosphere in the Zhaoming Hall was restored to harmony. On the surface, Yuan Wang calmly enjoyed singing and dancing with his Majesty, but in fact, his heart was overwhelmed, and waves after waves made his mind uneasy for a moment.
He recalled the words and deeds of the emperor over and over again, and the more and longer he thought about it, the more cold sweat he had on his back. Only then did he remember that he had just made a big mistake. The emperor asked him what reward he wanted, but he actually said that he didn't want anything. There was nothing wrong with this sentence. He really didn't want anything. At this point of view, it is not suitable for the son of the emperor to be awarded a reward. Furthermore, he has already held the position of a rank 1 protector of the country. What can the emperor give him a reward. ? The left is just some gold and silver jewelry, and he doesn't lack these things.
But if he thinks this way, the emperor is not necessarily the same. The king's heart is unpredictable. He said that he doesn't want anything. Would the emperor think that he has a big plan, and he wants something that the emperor can't give
Prime Minister Zhang has conspired to rebel, and he almost married the Zhang family before. Even if he has done meritorious service now, it is still unknown what the emperor will think of him. But no matter how you say it, you can't get rid of your guard and doubt.
Although he holds the military power in his hand, his vitality is already severely wounded this time to put down the chaos and thieves. No matter how he counts, he can't fight the emperor. Even if it was a few days ago, when he had enough troops in his hands to fight without fear, he would never be upset like Prime Minister Zhang.
Don't say that his ambitions have not yet reached that point. Even if he did, he would never do anything because of the word "orthodox". Even if he got the position by then, the verbal criticism of the world would be enough to drown him.
Ambitious as a prime minister, hasn't he been running his own reputation before? Just fearing the word "orthodox", if the emperor hadn't made it clear to take away all the rights of Prime Minister Zhang, Prime Minister Zhang would not take the risk at this time. But even if he becomes an issue, the titles of "improper position" and "rebellious courtiers" will always be crowned on his head, and he won't be able to sit still as the country that usurped the throne. What's more, Prime Minister Zhang did not succeed.
Thinking of this, his eyes couldn't help but swept to the dark part of the hall. With his eyesight, he could see clearly that in the corner of Zhaoming Hall where the lights were difficult to illuminate, there were countless soldiers with blades and armor hidden. Before he and his son entered the hall for a banquet, they unloaded their weapons according to the rules. . Yuan Wang could imagine that if there were any changes between their father and son, these soldiers would absolutely besiege them to death as quickly as possible.
Thinking of this, he couldn't help but glanced at the little emperor again. The young emperor was happily drinking and watching singing and dancing. He did not look like a young man in the city, but Yuan Wang knew well that he had just answered those few words. How dangerous it is, if it weren't for the son's ingenuity, now their father and son would have become prisoners.
But in the next few months, the son will follow the princess into the palace. On the surface, he will accompany the princess who misses her family. In fact, he is being held in the palace as a hostage. If he has any changes outside, his son is afraid that there will be no more Opportunity stepped out of the palace alive.
This is his only son!
Looking at his son's gentle and clean eyebrows, Yuan Wang finally made up his final determination.
Today, he must dispel the emperor's worries.
After thinking about it, Yuan Wang stood up and said, "Your Majesty, the minister has something to offer."
As he said, he took out a thing wrapped in cloth from his arms and handed it to Father Gao, who walked closer.
Gao Gonggong turned around and presented the thing to the emperor respectfully.
His Majesty the Emperor took it and opened it, but it was a tiger charm.
He looked surprised and looked at Yuan Wang.
Yuan Wang arched his hand and said: "Your Majesty, this is a tiger charm that can mobilize 80,000 Imperial Guards. It was originally given back to your Majesty. It was only in the chaos in the country. When your majesty became too young, the ministers have been keeping it for your majesty. The thief has been removed, and your majesty has grown up. It is reasonable to return this tiger charm and military power to your majesty."
Hearing this, the emperor was really happy, slapped his palm and smiled: "Good."
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The banquet lasted for almost an hour before it ended. Yao Yanyan had been waiting anxiously in the sleeping hall. Hearing the people below told her that her Majesty was back, she immediately greeted her and asked anxiously: "Your Majesty, how is it? Did you get it?"
His Majesty the Emperor nodded his head brightly, and after the two returned to the dormitory and closed the door, he raised a bronze plaque carved in the shape of a tiger in his hand.
Yao Yanyan took it over and looked through it curiously, "What is this?"
His Majesty said triumphantly: "Tiger charm! The one that can mobilize 80,000 Imperial Guards."
"This is the tiger symbol!" Yao Yanyan held up in front of her excitedly and watched, "It's really carved into the shape of a tiger. I thought it was a square token, and then wrote a tiger character!"
His Majesty the Emperor laughed.
Yao Yanyan asked: "Your Majesty, you are so amazing, how did you get it? How did the general protector give you the tiger charm?"
His Majesty scratched his head and said in confusion: "I don't know. I'm eating vegetables. Before I can say what I thought, General Yuan himself gave me the tiger charm."
Yao Yanyan: "Your Majesty, tell me carefully what happened?"
His Majesty the emperor said about what happened at the banquet, "I asked General Yuan what reward he wanted, and General Yuan didn’t want it. I also thought that I would even want the reward, so I was a little unhappy. Then I was a little unhappy. Yuan Hao said that he wanted to accompany the princess into the palace for two months. When I heard that, staying for two months was a reward? I didn’t need to pay for money and jewelry, so I laughed happily. Then after a while, General Yuan gave me the Tiger Talisman. I was worried that General Yuan would get angry when I asked for the Tiger Talisman. He also specially brought some more Yulin Army to protect me in the hall, but it was useless." At this point, Your Majesty sighed. After a sigh of relief, "I have prepared a lot of words to persuade General Yuan with my concubine, but they are useless."
Looking at your Majesty’s very regretful look, Yao Yanyan asked: "That’s it?"
Your Majesty nodded.
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