After Cao Xi heard Xia Houxuan tell this shocking secret, he was shocked and immediately walked to the East Palace.
Although it was already Jiaye time, Cao Xi did not intend to wait until the next day.
He understood that if something went wrong this time, His Royal Highness the King of Pingyuan would overrun the country, everything would be over!
Therefore, he immediately went to the East Palace to tell King Pingyuan that there were enemy spies in the capital.
After Cao Xi left, Xia Houxuan immediately called the housekeeper Gu Ting.
"Uncle Gu, go to the Xun Mansion quickly and invite Mr. Xun Can, and tell him that I will invite him to drink in the long night at Qingqing Garden tonight."
"Yes, sir."
When Gu Ting saw that Xia Houxuan had personally arranged the matter, he knew that the matter must be of great importance, so he did not dare to delay and immediately went to the Xun Mansion.
Xia Houxuan smiled and said to himself: "It seems that we are going to get drunk again tonight."
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In the recruitment pavilion of the East Palace, Cao Rui, Cao Zhao, Cao Shuang, Guanqiu Jian, He Zeng, Bi Gui, Gao Xun and others did not rest.
Since Cao Rui was about to officially supervise state affairs, everyone was a little excited and couldn't sleep, so they gathered here. Secondly, it is also to check for deficiencies and make sure there are no surprises.
"Chang Si, have the guards made arrangements?"
"Don't worry, Your Highness, I have ordered the East Palace Guards to patrol everywhere. There is nothing unusual. Wei Lie leads Sima Lang to patrol outside the palace. Cao Zuan leads Tiger Ben to patrol inside the palace. There are no serious problems."
Cao Zhao smiled confidently. He is confident that he can manage this thousand-guard rate freely and efficiently.
Outside the East Palace Gate, although Cao Xi ran along the market for a long time, he had already achieved some success in his family-inherited mental technique, Cloud Walking Rain Step, so he was not out of breath.
"who!"
Wei Lie, who was leading Sima Lang of the East Palace on patrol outside the palace wall, heard a burst of rapid and brisk footsteps. He was immediately alert. He drew his sword and stood in line with his subordinate Sima Lang.
"Wei Lie, it's me!"
"Master Xi!" When Wei Lie saw that the person coming was Cao Xi, he knew that it was a false alarm, so he sheathed his sword. He asked: "It's already night, what are you doing here?"
"I have something urgent to do. I need to report to His Highness Prince Pingyuan!"
"But..., but according to the system, the palace door cannot be opened at night without an order. This..."
Wei Lie, who had always been decisive, was hesitant at this moment.
"It is indeed a big event. If it is delayed, can you afford it?"
Seeing Wei Lie's hesitation, Cao Xi stamped his feet anxiously.
"In that case, you can go in. However, I cannot bear the responsibility of opening the palace door privately, and I will not open the palace door for you. Your Cao family has the ability to 'walk on clouds and walk on rain', so you should have your own way."
Wei Lie frowned and finally made up his mind.
"Thank you, Brother Wei!"
As soon as Cao Xi handed over his hand, he was about to climb over the wall and leave.
"Wait a minute!" Wei Lie suddenly shouted: "Cao Zuan, the tiger governor of the inner sect, is extremely powerful and has a straightforward temper. Be careful!"
"I got it." Cao Xi turned around, smiled slightly, spread out his clouds and flew into the East Palace.
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In the Talent Recruiting Pavilion, Cao Rui was sitting on the table, looking with interest at Cao Xi, who was tied into a rice dumpling by Cao Zuan, and Cao Zuan, the tiger governor standing majestically beside Cao Xi, with a smile on his face.
"Let me go quickly, Brother Yuan Zhong, I have something urgent to tell you!"
"Your Highness!" Cao Zuan saw that Cao Xi was addressing the emperor by his title, and lightly kicked Cao Xi. Although Cao Zuan, the governor of the tiger camp, was only fourteen years old, his strength was astonishing. This slight kick was enough to make Cao Xi grimace in pain.
"De Si, be gentle." Cao Zhao, who was standing next to Cao Rui, looked at Cao Xi's embarrassed appearance and said to his younger brother Cao Zuan with a snicker.
Gao Xun, Guanqiu Jian, He Zeng, Bi Gui and others also couldn't help laughing.
"Tell me, what's going on?"
Cao Ruifeng was calm and calm. He tapped the desk with his index finger and asked with a smile.
Cao Xi frowned and said seriously:
"Your Highness, there is an enemy country in Qingqing Garden in Luoyang, Xiao Xuanxue!"
"What!" When Cao Zhao, Guan Qiujian and others heard this, their expressions changed. Such huge news actually happened on the eve of His Highness' formal supervision of the country!
If these details cause trouble while His Highness is supervising the country, the consequences will be unimaginable!
Although Cao Rui was frightened, he did not show any panic. After thinking for a while, Cao Rui immediately made arrangements.
"Zhong Gong, go to Zhijinwu's mansion immediately and ask Lord Zang Ba to mobilize three thousand Jinwu soldiers to lurk outside the twelve gates of Luoyang City!"
"No!" Guanqiu Jian didn't dare to delay, and immediately took the East Palace token and rushed to Zang Ba's mansion.
"He Zeng, Bi Gui, and Gao Xun, you allocate your troops to the houses of Wei Lieutenant Li Yi, Wu Guan Zhonglang General Yan Qian, and Wu Wei General Xu Chu respectively, and ask them to immediately impose martial law on the twenty-four squares!"
"No!" He Zeng, Bi Gui and Gao Xun took the order and left.
"Chang Si, you personally lead the army to Lord Zhu Shuo and Zhu Yancai's house, and ask him to order the twelve imperial guards to strictly guard the city gate, and never let anyone go!"
"No!" Cao Zhao received the order and immediately led five guards and Hu Benlang and rushed to Zhu Shuo's mansion.
If it hadn't been for nightfall and Cao Lin, the king of Hedong, no longer restricted military affairs, there would really be nothing he could do.
Cao Rui breathed a sigh of relief and began to issue the last order:
"Cao Xi, you and Wei Lie immediately lead five hundred Sima Lang to secretly monitor Qingqingyuan. Be sure to keep an eye on Xiao Xuanxue!"
"Yes, Your Highness."
Cao Xi, who was freed from his restraints, immediately left the house to find Wei Lie.
Seeing that everyone had followed the order and left, Cao Rui seemed to have collapsed on the seat as if he had collapsed.
"Your Highness, what's wrong with you..." Huben Governor Cao Zuan was shocked when he saw this.
"Nothing, just a little tired."
Cao Rui didn't know whether he sighed or breathed a sigh of relief.
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Zang Ba, who had never been trusted by Cao Pi, was naturally wary and would not let go of this opportunity to serve the country and show his loyalty. Already sleeping on the bed, he accepted the order of the King of Pingyuan from the King of Pingyuan and immediately sent him to the suburbs of Luoyang. Three thousand soldiers holding Jin Wu sent the generals and told them to ambush outside the twelve gates.
In the mansion of Weiwei Li Yi.
Gao Xun personally came to Li's mansion to deliver the order, but the housekeeper told him that Li Yi was ill and could not see guests.
Gao Xun, who was in the main hall, was so anxious that he couldn't help shouting:
"His Royal Highness King Pingyuan has an edict. The matter is urgent. I hope you can invite Mr. Li to see you as soon as possible!"
"Master Gao, why are you so panicked?"
When Gao Xun was anxious and the housekeeper was helpless, a clear and gentle voice came over.
When Gao Xun raised his eyes, he saw a handsome young man in his twenties, who looked like a phoenix god.
Gao Xun couldn't help but think that there was such a person in Luoyang city that he didn't know. Judging from his appearance, he was afraid that only the heir of Changling Township Marquis Zhengnan and Xia Houxuan in the capital could compare with him.
"Your Excellency is..."
"Excellent, Li Feng, Li Anguo."
Li Feng!
Gao Xun suddenly realized, apart from Xia Houxuan, who else could be so magnanimous at his age, not Li Feng?
"It turns out to be the Young Master, the Chief of Guards, Brother An Guo. Xun has heard of the Young Master's name a long time ago, and it was like thunder in his ears."
Gao Xun's words were not polite.
Although Li Feng was only a young man, he had won a good reputation for his talent and knowledge as early as when Taizu was the king of Wei. However, his father Li Yi felt that it was not a good thing for a young man to gain fame in a hurry, so he always let Li Feng study at home and did not let him socialize. Later, after Li Yi assumed the position of guard, he even let Li Feng join the army to temper his character.
Therefore, although Gao Xun has been in Luoyang for many years, he has also heard about Li Feng's name. Li Feng was in Luoyang, but he couldn't see his true appearance.
"By the way, Mr. Gao came to my house at night. There must be something urgent?"
Gao Xun nodded and said hurriedly:
"There is a detailed plan in Luoyang. His Royal Highness King Pingyuan sent an order to teach your commander to lead the guards and soldiers, and to guard the twenty-four squares together with Yan Gong, the commander of the five sense organs!"
Li Feng frowned and nodded.
"Come here, ask Brother Yi to ask for the seal of my father's guard, and mobilize the guard sergeants. I will go to the mansion of General Wu Guanzhonglang and ask Duke Yan to dispatch me!"
"Yes, young master." Upon hearing this, the steward immediately followed Li Feng's arrangement and went to invite the second young master, Li Yi.
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Zhu Shuo, the leader of the army, was an old friend of His Majesty, so he did not dare to be careless about staying in Luoyang. As soon as Cao Rui issued an order, he immediately ordered the twelve city gates of Luoyang to be blocked.
Outside Qingqing Garden, although it has fallen into the night, the lights in the garden are still bright, and the sound of singing, dancing and pipe music continues. It seems that tonight there will be guests for a long night of drinking.
Cao Xi and Wei Lie did not directly ask the 500 Sima Langs in armor to pick up the men, and they did not even go to the arsenal. Although they only had 500 Sima Langs without armors and crossbows in their hands at the moment, they were confident that this It shouldn't be a problem for five hundred East Palace elites to guard a Qingqing Garden.
In the pavilion, the colorful lanterns are bright, and people are talking and laughing.
Under the plaque with the word "Li Chun", guests who come and go are all intoxicated with the world, and they are all people seeking pleasure.
Princes, emperors, grandsons, literati, romantic disciples, unrestrained and uninhibited people, no matter what kind of people they are or what their status is, they will all come here to drink the same wine and listen to the same music.
Same, yet different.
From the elegant seats on the second floor, through the windows, you can see the prosperity of the city at a glance.
"They are already here, bustling and busy, just for one person. Thinking about it, there should be no mistakes."
A romantic young man held up a glass of wine, not drinking heavily, but just sipping.
Opposite him was a handsome young man in white t-shirt, with eyes as bright as the sun, moon and stars. He just smiled and said nothing. However, there is always a hint of chill in this smile, like a chilly spring breeze.
"A wise man may not be without mistakes. Although this person has no worries, how can he know that there are no wolves, monsters, snakes, rats, and monsters?"
These two people are Xun Can and Xia Houxuan.
Xun Can frowned and said:
"No matter what happens, we only know her and we can only care about her. Other than that, we can't act rashly."
Xia Houxuan smiled bitterly but had no words.
"It's a long night, how about having a few drinks and chatting for fun?"
Xun Can smiled and raised the glass on the table, which contained wine.
Xia Houxuan showed a wry smile again, looking at Xun Can who seemed not to care about anything in front of him, he raised the moon in the wine.
Geng Geng can't sleep, if there is any hidden worry.
