(If I charge another 10,000, I will publish two chapters first. If I can finish them, I will have them later in the evening)
Longyou's journey back to Beijing is long and far away, but Zhao Tong is in no hurry.
Watching the grass slowly turning green along the way, the flowers slowly blooming, and even the butterflies flying around, it was already March.
Emperor Daojun's decree asked him to return to Beijing to discuss military and state affairs, and he knew that was what was coming.
But that matter was not negotiated in one go. It always took several years to go around. Originally, he was not able to participate in that matter for the time being, but he just said a few words to Li Liangsi before leaving Tong Guan Mansion last time. A few words are like seeds planted in spring, they always sprout and grow, and finally attract people's attention.
So he was not in a hurry. The further he entered Gyeonggi Road, the slower he became. He even rested for a night not far from Kaifeng before entering the city the next morning.
Instead of riding a horse, they were riding in a chariot. Behind the chariot were a thousand Imperial Guards, all of whom were wearing bright armor. Even their eyes were much brighter than when they left.
This thousand forbidden troops saw the battlefield for the first time during the last battle in the military city. Although there was no close combat, it was still a head-on confrontation. Now they can't help but become much more courageous, that is, riding and shooting. It is also far better than those who stayed in Tokyo.
After releasing the Imperial Army back to camp, Zhao Tong only brought Xu Ning and his personal guards into the city. He did not go directly to the imperial city. He did not have an urgent military report, so he had to write a note and send it there first, and then wait for Emperor Daojun to summon him.
But in fact, as a prince, you don't have to be like this. There weren't many explanations for entering the palace before. It's just that this time I went out to do things, and after being gone for several months, I followed the rules.
As the car entered the inner city, Zhao Tao lifted the curtain and said to Xu Ning, "Teacher, please go and find out any new news."
Xu Ning took the order and drove the car again before catching up and reporting: "Your Majesty, the biggest news right now is that King Jia won the first prize in the examination!"
Zhao Tong smiled and said: "It's a good thing that third brother won the first prize. I guess he got the exam after changing his name. I don't know who is so bold as to give a prince a false identity to take the scientific examination."
Xu Ning didn't dare to speak, Zhao Tao said: "There are always rewards from officials, right?"
Xu Ning said: "I heard that Jin was granted the title of King Yun and promoted to the Imperial City Division."
Zhao Tong nodded and smiled again: "It is against the rules for a prince to promote the Imperial City Division, but it seems that the king's management of the army is not very appropriate. It's just a fifty step and a hundred step."
After saying that, he lowered the curtain, and the carriage creaked and drove towards the palace.
When they arrived at the gate of the palace, they saw Huang Gu walking back and forth in front of the palace with an anxious and nervous look on his face. The carriage stopped and Zhao Tan got out. Huang Gu came forward to greet him and said: "Master, you are finally back."
Zhao Tong looked at him and saw that his vitality and vitality were becoming more and more obvious after a few months. Even his vitality and blood were visible to the naked eye.
Zhao Tong nodded, walked up the steps of the mansion and said, "Didn't you know the news about Broken Jade Tower yesterday?"
Huang Gu said: "Yesterday, the young master was some distance away from Tokyo, and he had troops with him. My subordinates did not dare to see him to avoid suspicion."
Zhao Tong frowned and said, "Has Tokyo been so nervous in the past few months?"
Huang Gu said: "I am a young master, and my subordinates don't know much about the affairs in the court. However, after the old man came home and gave me several instructions, my subordinates were naturally cautious."
Zhao Tong nodded, knowing that this was a chain reaction caused by that incident. After all, the impact of the Maritime Alliance is too great. Not only must it be kept secret, but also the surrounding external stability must be maintained before and after this matter is confirmed, otherwise Any external disturbance will affect the final decision on this matter.
Zhao Tong nodded and said: "Waiting for me in front of the house is not to welcome you, right?"
Huang Gu said: "I welcome the young master, but I still have something to report. I should have told Jian Suyi, but there are some official matters that I'm afraid she can't explain clearly."
Zhao Tong asked curiously: "What's the matter?"
Huang Gu said: "Zhang Xiaoniang's brother has come to Beijing."
Zhao Tong said: "It was my order. Why, did you get into any trouble?"
Huang Gu said: "Sir, Zhang Xiaoniang's brother has been living with the instructor since he came to Beijing. For some reason, he beat someone to death a few days ago and was arrested by Kaifeng Mansion. He is currently in the Prison Department Prison!"
"Arrest people in Kaifeng Mansion and send them to the prison of the Criminal Department?" Zhao Tong paused when he heard this, looked at Huang Gu and said: "Let's not talk about whether to kill people, how can anyone handle a case like this?"
Huang Gu said: "That's it, my subordinates don't quite understand and feel something is wrong!"
Zhao Tong said: "Where is Tan Zhen?"
Huang Gu said: "General Tan has been dealing with this matter, otherwise I'm afraid he would have been killed long ago, and there is no way it could have been delayed until now."
"Ask Zhan?" Zhao Tong sneered: "If he really committed a crime, I will not protect him. If he was framed...do you really think that I will never come back from Longyou!"
Huang Gu said: "My subordinates also know the specific story, but they can't find any flaws, but they always feel weird, something is not right."
Zhao Tong said as he walked: "Tell me more about it in the study. By the way, does Zhenniang know about this?"
Huang Gu said: "I have been hiding it, but Mrs. Zhang seems to be aware of it. Jian Suyi said she is quite uneasy and restless."
Zhao Tong said calmly: "That means you have a general idea. You know something is going on but you don't know what it is."
Huang Gu nodded in agreement.
Zhao Tong walked into the study and saw that it was all cleaned up. He sat down and said, "Tell me what happened in detail."
Huang Gushu started talking, and about a quarter of an hour later, Zhao Tuo sneered and said, "You said the person Zhenniang's brother killed near Zhouqiao was called Niu Er?"
Huang Gu said: "Master, that's exactly what happened."
Zhao Tong took a deep breath: "I originally wanted to target Zhenniang for this matter, but now I see that I am facing the king. Such a plan is really stupid!"
Huang Gu was puzzled, and Zhao Tong said: "I have one thing for you. Go to Zhouqiao to find the people who saw what happened that day. The more the better, I just want to do something for the king, and then ask for a confession. Remember Mo Bai to use it." !”
Huang Gu took the order and left. Zhao Tong thought for a moment and walked out, only to see Su Shi waiting at the side. He said with a nervous expression: "Your Majesty, Su Shi is late to greet you. Please forgive me."
Zhao Tong looked at him and said, "Su Shi, are you and Liu Suiyun really cousins?"
Su Shi wondered: "Your Majesty, of course he is a cousin, and his aunt is his aunt. This cannot be faked."
Zhao Tong said "Oh" and then said: "I'll bring some things back from Longyou. You ask people to take them out, and I'll go to the backyard to see Zhenniang."
Su Shi took the order and left. Zhao Tong came to the backyard alone and saw Qi Hongyu talking to his mother. After listening for a while, Zhao Tong couldn't help but have a look of surprise on his face.
He coughed lightly and stepped forward. The two of them stood up and saluted quickly. Qi Hongyu said happily: "When did the prince come back? Why didn't you give the order in advance so that Hongyu could be prepared." "
Zhao Tong said: "I just returned home and heard something, so I happened to come over and take a look. By the way, why does Zhenniang look so depressed?"
The young lady lowered her head and said, "No, how is your journey, Your Majesty?"
Zhao Tong smiled and said: "It's good, it's great, but I just learned something, and I was a little surprised."
The young lady hesitated for a moment, then looked up at Zhao Tong and said, "Your Majesty, my brother..."
Zhao Tong said: "Did you take it?"
The young lady said: "The prince said that he should be taken back after his illness has recovered. Dad has already planned this. He came to Beijing years ago, but we haven't seen each other these days..."
Zhao Tong smiled and said: "Worried about you, the young man of the Zhang family? It doesn't matter. By the way, I remember vaguely. You, the young man of the Zhang family, grew up in your grandfather's house in Langzhou, Chengdu Prefecture?"
The young lady said, "Yes, the prince has a good memory. There is a famous doctor in Guozhou who can cure his stubborn illness."
Zhao Tong thought for a moment and said, "What's your name, the young man from the Zhang family?"
The young lady whispered: "Call me Zhang Xian."
(End of chapter)
