"The general will not dare!"
Commander Xue was just thinking about the terror in Dongchang, and almost forgot that this was His Majesty's order, so he hurriedly clasped his fists and said.
"I won't talk about what happened this time, but I don't want it to happen again! You are the commander of His Majesty's imperial army, and His Majesty's orders must be obeyed unconditionally. Besides, His Majesty supports you, so what are you afraid of!"
Seeing the obedient Commander Xue in front of him, Xiao Hezi became furious and wondered how he became the commander.
"I will keep this in mind."
Commander Xue also wiped the sweat from his forehead and breathed a sigh of relief when he heard that Eunuch He didn't care and would not tell anyone.
"What are you doing standing still! Why don't you hurry up and call someone!"
Hearing that Commander Xue understood, Xiao Hezi nodded with satisfaction, and the anger in his heart also dissipated a lot. But as soon as it subsided a little, he saw Commander Xue still standing there, which made Xiao Hezi angry again. got up.
"Quick, gather together!"
Soon more than thirty people stood in the courtyard.
"Is that all these people?"
Seeing that there were only more than thirty people in the courtyard, Xiao Hezi was a little puzzled. There should be at least more than a hundred soldiers in the palace who were not on duty, but seeing that there were only such a few people, Xiao Hezi looked at Commander Xue with some doubts. asked.
"Now, the only people who can gather quickly are these thirty people."
"Do you know what you're talking about?"
After hearing what Commander Xue said, Xiao Hezi felt incredible. In addition to the soldiers on duty, there were only more than 30 people in front of him in the palace. Xiao Hezi didn't know what was going on. He grabbed Commander Xue's armor angrily and asked .
"Well, many people in the army have gone home now. I will bring back all the people in the Forbidden Army within half a month."
Seeing Eunuch He's angry look, Commander Xue swallowed in fear and said hesitantly.
"Okay, let's do business first, and we'll talk about your business later!"
Hearing what Commander Xue said, Xiao Hezi was a little angry. He said that he had gone home, but in fact he was just eating his free salary. Thinking that there were still important things to do, he let go of Commander Xue's armor and said.
Everyone rushed towards Dongchang.
"Governor, it's not good, the imperial army blocked the door."
A Jin Yiwei came to the lobby and reported to Xiao San anxiously.
"What are you afraid of? The Imperial Army can't just enter the East Factory!"
Xiao San, who was drinking, was a little drunk. Hearing Jin Yiwei's words, he didn't take it to heart.
"What if there is His Majesty's will?"
"Eunuch He, Commander Xue, sit down quickly and have a drink together."
Xiao San, who was drinking, looked at the door in the direction of the sound and found Eunuch He standing there, greeting them warmly.
"Okay, you drank so much. We are here on His Majesty's orders to check it out in the East Factory."
Seeing that Xiao San had turned into a drunkard, Xiao Hezi was speechless and told the purpose of coming to Dongchang.
"Check? Okay, check whatever you want."
After saying that, Xiao San drank too much and lay down on the table.
"It looks like there's nothing wrong with it, so you feel free to let us check it as we please."
Commander Xue, who was behind Eunuch He, looked at Xiao San's drunk appearance and said in Eunuch He's ear.
Seeing Xiao San's state, Xiao Hezi was a little confused. Maybe he was really not in Dongchang.
"We'd better go. If things get too big, we won't be able to say anything until Xiao San sobers up."
Commander Xue was still a little afraid of Dongchang's power and wanted to persuade Xiao Hezi to leave quickly.
"You're already here, there's no reason to leave! Let your people search for me!"
After listening to Commander Xue's words, Xiao Hezi glanced at him sideways, and Commander Xue closed his mouth in understanding.
"Search!"
After burning incense, everyone returned to the courtyard.
"Eunuch He, we have searched and found no trace of the prince."
"Take care of your Governor, we will retreat!"
Seeing Xiao San who was drinking too much, no one was found, and there was no need for Xiao Hezi to stay any longer, so he ordered Commander Xue.
"Duke, he has left."
After the Forbidden Army left, a Jin Yiwei returned to the lobby and said to Xiao San who was lying on the table.
"Ahem, it's really delaying my drinking."
Xiao San raised his head from the table, wiped it with a handkerchief and said.
"You are still smart. It seems that I did not misjudge the person."
Zhu Youxu, who had been listening at the back of the lobby, also walked out from behind and sat at the table.
"If you find out from me, then I won't join you as well."
"That's right, come on, drink!"
...
"Your Majesty, Dongchang has been searched and no trace of King Xianghuai was found. Should we continue to keep an eye on him?"
After returning to the palace, Xiao Hezi quickly reported to Chongzhen.
"No need, that's what Dongchang does. If they don't want you to know, it's useless no matter how many people you call."
After listening to Xiao Hezi's words, Chongzhen waved his hand and said.
"Your Majesty, I discovered something today."
"explain!"
"There are a quarter fewer Imperial Guard soldiers in the palace!"
When Xiao Hezi finished speaking, Chongzhen quickly raised his head and looked at Xiao Hezi in the hall.
"I suspect that Commander Xue of the Forbidden Army is living on empty wages!"
"I've known it for a long time, so what can I do? This is the current situation of Ming Dynasty!"
Regarding this matter, he walked around the palace every day. Chongzhen still had some idea of how many soldiers there were, but he just shook his head helplessly.
"The current situation! Your Majesty, if we don't stop it in time, our Ming Dynasty will be eroded by these moths bit by bit!"
Xiao Hezi was loyal to Chongzhen and the Ming Dynasty, and he was not afraid that the emperor would not like to hear it, so he spoke out and gave advice.
"Well, it looks like I'm going to make a move too!"
After listening to Xiao Hezi's words, Chongzhen also stood up, walked down from the dragon chair, came to the door of the hall, looked at the black night sky and said.
"There is hope for the revitalization of the Ming Dynasty!"
At this time, Xiao Hezi also seemed to smell the smell of blood in the capital.
But he didn't take it seriously. All wise kings used ruthless means to suppress those below them.
...
The previous letter was robbed, and Xiao Hezi found a courier again and hurriedly delivered the letter to Shanhaiguan.
"Your Majesty, this is a letter from His Majesty in the capital."
Huan saw the messenger, who handed the letter to Huan. Huan quickly found Hu Yunqing and said.
"Well, let me take a look."
When Hu Yunqing heard that it was from the capital, he stood up and took it.
"Hmph, Juan, please keep me informed and cheer up!"
After reading the contents of the letter, Hu Yunqing snorted coldly and ordered to Juan beside the bed.
"My lord, what happened?"
Juan was a little confused and didn't understand that the people below him were suddenly alert.
"Take a look."
Hu Yunqing gave the letter to Juan, got up, put on his clothes and came to the table.
"Zhu Youxu ran away? Are all the guards in the palace blind?"
Looking at the content of the letter, Juan was a little surprised. It said that Zhu Youxu ran away, and he said in surprise.
