Cao Lin, the king of Hedong, who was originally high-spirited and led more than a thousand "military guards" to fly eagles, race horses, and chase dogs and rabbits, was now secretly "invited" to Tingwei Gaorou's residence by Cao Zhao, Cao Zuan, and Wei Lie.
The reason why Cao Lin was not escorted directly to the Tingwei Fasi Yamen was firstly to take into account the royal family's face, and secondly to facilitate the trial.
After all, for Cao Lin, a proud and arrogant prince, it was easier to ask some questions in private.
Da Ma Jin Dao was sitting in the hall. Cao Lin, who was not at all depressed, was holding the jade lamp in his hand leisurely at this moment. As a result, Gao Xun who entered the hall had a slight illusion, as if Cao Lin was not here to be tried today. , but came to the mansion as a guest.
"Why, Gao Tingwei doesn't plan to come to judge me personally?"
Cao Lin raised his eyelids slightly, not even looking at Gao Xun, and his words were even full of arrogance.
Gao Xun, who had a childhood relationship with Princess Dongxiang, had already known his future brother-in-law very well, so he just smiled slightly, saluted and replied to Cao Lin:
"When I return to His Highness the King of Hedong, my uncle has been ill these past few days, so Xun and his brothers are temporarily in charge of all cases in Tingwei's house."
Cao Lin sneered and stopped talking. He knew Gao Rou, an old fox, very well. He was willing to bet that Gao Rou was not ill. He just didn't want to come forward in person to avoid disaster, so he sent Gao Xun, his subordinate, instead of his own son, to interrogate him.
Seeing that Cao Lin didn't answer, Gao Xun smiled and said:
"Your Highness, why don't I waste time and ask His Highness directly?"
Cao Lin sneered and said:
"Just ask."
"good."
Gao Xun sat down at the table opposite Cao Lin and started interrogating straight to the point:
"Excuse me, your highness, do you know that your highness, King Pingyuan of the Supervisory State, has long issued a royal order to order the military guards to guard the outer city of Luoyang City?"
After hearing the word "Jianguo", Cao Lin snorted and said:
"So what if I know it? I'm still your Majesty's personal supervisor!"
Seeing that Cao Lin was still so arrogant, Gao Xun couldn't help but shook his head and sighed.
"Your Highness, do you know that only when the emperor goes hunting can the imperial army accompany him?"
After hearing this, Cao Lin's expression changed slightly. Although he often practiced in daily life, he usually only studied some poems and military strategies. Indeed, he never touched on specific laws. However, there was one thing he wanted to do. I don’t understand why General Xu Chu of the Military Guard didn’t stop himself even though he knew this was against the law?
Could it be...
When Cao Lin thought about this, he broke into a cold sweat and felt endless regret.
Gao Xun showed an imperceptible smile. He had already asked General Xu Chu of the Military Guard. In fact, the reason why His Majesty left the capital this time and arranged many affairs in the capital in this way was to test the two princes. Therefore, as long as Cao Lin does not mess up the capital, Xu Chu only needs to obey. , no need to advise at all.
It seems that His Highness King Pingyuan won this round.
However, everything depends on what happens in the north. If there is no trouble before His Majesty returns to Beijing, then His Majesty's return to the throne will be close at hand.
Thinking of this, Gao Xun's smile became clear.
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A sixteen or seventeen-year-old boy wearing armor, holding a helmet under his side, was striding in the corridor of Guang Luxun's mansion.
This is Guang Luxun Hexia's second son, Langzhong Deputy Lieutenant Heguan.
Although He Xia was as expensive as Jiu Qing, his family had always been frugal, so the courtyard was not wide. After a while, He Xia came to the study.
In the study, a thin and tall middle-aged figure, wearing a jade crown and a terry coat, was facing the candlelight, holding a scroll of bamboo slips in his hand, and was reading softly.
"The child pays homage to his father."
Although He Kui was wearing armor, he still bowed respectfully.
"I'm back, hahaha. Your mother ordered the kitchen to make your favorite beef bait today. The whole family is waiting for you. Come and have a meal with your father."
The figure turned around and looked at He Kui with a kind face. He is a middle-aged man who looks kind-hearted but has a dignified demeanor.
"It is a sin of a child to make father and mother wait. Father..."
"Where do all these rules come from, Ku'er, do you have anything to say?"
He Xia saw He Kui but stopped talking, so he asked.
He had always been straightforward and amiable, but now he was blushing and a bit coy.
"I would like to inform my father, my child, that after some time, I will go to Xiahou Zhengnan's mansion to propose marriage..."
He Qia was stunned for a moment, then burst into laughter:
"Okay, okay, Xiahou family, it seems that Kuan'er has good taste. Over the years as a father, he has had some friendship with Bo Ren. I originally wanted to propose marriage at the beginning of last year, but I didn't expect that Zhongda's young master would take the lead. The Xiahou Mansion was the first to recruit a bride, civil and military, and married the girl Yuan Rong. Therefore, my father delayed the matter. Now, just in time, when His Majesty returns to Beijing, my father will go and explain this matter to the son. Let’s go to the wedding.”
He Kui was overjoyed after hearing this. He made a big salute to his father:
"My dear, thank you father!"
"Hahaha, you silly boy, let's go and eat."
"okay!"
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When Sima Yi saw that his former benefactor was so disheartened that he committed suicide in the street, he, who had always been extremely calm and calm at all times, could not help but tremble.
When he was a boy, he had not yet shown his talents, and even his brothers did not appreciate him. However, that year, he met Yang Jicai, and that was the year he found his own position, and he understood What should I do.
Such a benefactor has suffered such a misfortune!
Naturally, Sima Yi could not remain indifferent. What was even more frightening was that the person who forced his benefactor Yang Jun to death happened to be his best friend, his Majesty, and his other benefactor!
Finally, his eyes were still bloodshot, and the tears had dried up long ago.
Xun Wei fell on the ground and cried bitterly, while Wang Xiang had already burst into tears. What he was holding tightly in his hand was the corner of Yang Jun's clothes. This man who was like a father and a brother to him finally passed away.
Cao Pi looked coldly at Yang Jun, who was lying on the street dripping with blood. He didn't know whether he felt happy, confused, or regretful and pitiful.
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Outside Bingzhou City.
Four riders came, and the city gate commander opened the city gate after carefully looking at the tokens in their hands.
"Brother Xuan, this Bingzhou City is indeed very different from Luoyang. Hu people are everywhere, especially merchants. It seems that it is only right that we should buy some things. It is not in vain that we have worked hard and traveled thousands of miles. It’s been a long trip.”
The young man who spoke looked polite and gentle. Although there was a sword hanging on his waist, anyone with a discerning eye could see that the sword had no other use than for decoration. This is Xia Houxuan's cousin, Xia Houfeng.
"Brother Feng, we are here to do something important. Why are you always thinking about shopping?"
A heroic, smart and capable young man patted Xia Houfeng on the head and laughed. He is the grandson of Xiahou Yuan, the former general who conquered the west, the son of Xiahou Ba, the general of Guanneihou, and the younger brother of Xiahou Xuan, Xiahou Xian.
Xiahou Xuan smiled warmly and said:
"Brother Xian, what you said makes sense. When we help the country defeat Xianbei and wipe out the northern border, I will buy it for you. Whatever you want, remember to think about it in advance! Come on!"
Xia Houxuan gently pinched the horse's belly and rode north. Marquis Yu Huan of Yishou Ting rode his horse and followed closely behind.
"Okay, brother!" Xia Houxian and Xia Houfeng smiled happily, and immediately rode their horses to follow Xia Houxuan into the city.
Bingzhou governor's office.
"Liang Shi, look, who is here?"
After hearing the shout from the housekeeper who treated him like a brother, Liang Shi ran out of the study in surprise.
"Brother Xuan, how come you didn't know how to greet your brothers before you came here, so that brothers can fulfill their loyalty as landlords! Come on, come on, come to my study, I'll ask someone to serve you wine!"
Xia Houxuan smiled and said:
"How old are you, and you start talking about drinking? Isn't my uncle in the house today?"
"My father is probably in the government office now. Governor Wu came to the government office early this morning, and even invited Governor Cui Lin and Cui all the way here, saying that he wanted to discuss the defense of the northern border. Deployment, so my father went to the government office early in the morning, and he hasn’t come back yet!”
"That's it."
Xia Houxuan was thoughtful. After pondering for a while, he patted Liang Shi on the shoulder and said:
"Brother, in fact, this time, my two cousins and I traveled thousands of miles to the Northern Territory. Not only are we here to visit you and your uncle, but more importantly, there may be big trouble in the Northern Territory!"
"There's a big chaos in the north!" Liang Shi heard this and his eyes widened in surprise: "Xianbei?"
"I think the one who is inseparable from each other must be Xianbei."
Xia Houxuan nodded.
When Liang Shi heard this, he frowned and said:
"In this case, my brother will send someone to take the three brothers to the government office and immediately discuss the matter with Governor Wu, Ambassador Cui, and my father."
"That's it, brother Lao Xian is here!"
Xiahou Xuan bowed his head to Liang and bowed.
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Governor's office.
Cui Lin, the governor of Youzhou, entrusted all the government affairs of the state to Biejia and arrived at Bingzhou Mansion early in the morning.
Liang Xi, the governor of Bingzhou, did not dare to delay. He arrived after Cui Lin.
After the two exchanged greetings and chatted about military affairs for half an hour, the guards gathered together, hugging General Zhenwei who was in high spirits, and the commander-in-chief Wu Zhi, and then swaggered to the governor's office.
Liang Xi and Cui Lin stood up one after another. After bowing, the three of them returned to their seats.
"Subordinate, pay your respects to Governor Wu!"
Wu Zhi twirled his mustache, smiled, and then replied:
"You two envoys, there is no need to be polite."
Wu Zhi did not start discussing politics immediately. He looked at Cui Lin, who looked resolute and aloof, and immediately remembered that Cui Lin had not come to visit him for a long time after taking office.
Simply arrogant!
"Cui Shijun, farewell to the capital, stay safe!"
Cui Lin was neither humble nor arrogant. He bowed slightly to Wu Zhi, bowed in return and said:
"General Qi, everything is fine, okay, okay."
"In this case, when your Majesty takes office, why don't you come to see me, an old friend? Could it be that I, Wu Jizhong, am not worthy of your visit?"
Liang Xi was shocked when he heard Wu Zhi say such harsh words. He was about to speak to persuade, but Cui Lin spoke first:
"General Qi, when I took office, I was really busy with affairs. If I have been neglectful, I hope you will not care about it and forgive me!"
