The person on duty at the palace gate that day was Zhang Bingzhong, the commander of the palace front department. When he saw Zhang Shuye and a man coming to the palace gate, he hurriedly stepped forward and bowed to Zhang Shuye: "I don't know that Lord Mu, the general, is here. We are far away." Zhang Shuye knew Zhang Bingzhong and would have exchanged a few words of greetings on ordinary days. However, at this time, Zhang Shuye was anxious and eager to see Qinzong Emperor Zhao Huan and wanted to recommend Yan Qing to Zhao Huan. He had no time to do so. Chatting with Zhang Bingzhong, he returned the courtesy slightly and said: "General Zhang, please go in quickly. Uncle Zhang, the shepherd of the Kaifeng Prefecture, has important matters to meet with the Holy One at night."
Zhang Bingzhong clasped his fists again and said to Zhang Shuye: "I really feel sorry for Mr. Fu Mu. The Holy One has decreed that if anything needs to be done today, the morning meeting will be cancelled, and no one will be allowed to enter the palace to have an audience."
Zhang Shu said at night, he was curious and thought, when the Jin soldiers were approaching the city and Bianjing was in danger, what priority could be more important than the defense of Bianjing? Your Majesty doesn't see any officials at this time, so aren't you afraid of delaying a major event? When something goes wrong, there must be a monster, and today's situation is obviously not normal.
Zhang Shuye tried again and asked Zhang Bingzhong to do something special and report it to the palace to see if the emperor would summon him as an exception. Zhang Bingzhong was in a dilemma. Zhang Bingzhong said: "Master Zhang, it is not because the general is unwilling to report to the palace, but it is actually because the Holy Emperor has a clear decree that no officials are allowed to enter the palace to have an audience."
Zhang Shuye said: "What is it for?"
Zhang Bingzhong looked around, approached Zhang Shuye, and whispered in a low voice: "The Holy Emperor is leaving Beijing to go south to Xiangyang today. He is afraid that some ministers will block him, so he does not allow any ministers to enter the palace to have an audience."
Uncle Zhang was shocked when he saw him at night. Yesterday, Taichang Shaoqing Li Gang requested his Majesty to stay in the capital in order to stabilize and encourage the soldiers and civilians of Bianjing to defend the capital. His Majesty personally agreed to Li Shaoqing and appointed Li Shaoqing to stay in Bianjing. Why did his Majesty suddenly leave Beijing and go south today? Xiangyang? At this time, if the Holy Spirit leaves Beijing and goes south, it will definitely shake the confidence of the soldiers and civilians in Bianjing to defend Bianjing, and the consequences will be disastrous.
Zhang Shuye was thinking about ways to dissuade Qinzong Zhao Huan from staying in Bianjing Palace. Zhang Shuye thought for a while and felt that he should quickly send someone to inform Taichang Shaoqing Li Gang. Because Li Gang was the newly appointed guard of Bianjing by Qinzong and was fully responsible for the defense of Bianjing, Li Gang should have reason to dissuade Qinzong Zhao Huan. With this in mind, Zhang Shuye hurriedly sent someone to the Bianjing detention center to inform Li Gang of the situation.
Li Gang was shocked when he got the reward. He hurriedly took a few followers and rushed to the palace gate. After Li Gang met with Zhang Shuye, he asked Zhang Shuye to return home temporarily. He asked to enter the palace alone, met with Qin Zong, and persuaded him to stay in the capital and lead the soldiers and people of Bianjing to resist the Jin army.
Li Gang said to Zhang Shuye: "Master Zhang, given the current situation, if we enter the palace together, the former Secretary of the Royal Forest Army Palace will definitely not let us in. Why don't you go back to Kaifeng Mansion first? I will report the important matters of Bianjing's defense to the Holy One." Therefore, I forcefully entered the palace to dissuade the Holy Master from going south. If there is any situation, I will inform Mr. Fu Mu at any time."
"That's fine!" Zhang Shuye said: "The safety of Bianjing lies entirely with Mr. Li. I hope Mr. Li will keep the Holy One at all costs and not leave the capital to go south."
Li Gang said: "Don't worry, Mr. Fu Mu, even if I hold the Holy Master's leg, I will keep the Holy Master in the capital."
Zhang Shuye clasped his hands in his fists and said, "It's difficult for you, Mr. Shaoqing." After saying that, Zhang Shuye thought of Yan Qing who was following behind him, and felt overjoyed. He hurriedly said to Li Gang: "Sir, Shaoqing, I have a general who will recommend you. Seeing this, Li Gang asked hurriedly: "Where is the general recommended by Mr. Fu Mu now?" Zhang Shuye said: "Far away in the horizon, right in front of you." When Li Gang heard this, he looked at Yan Qing behind Zhang Shuye.
Li Gang saw Yan Qing standing behind Zhang Shuye. He was over six feet tall, about thirty years old, with three teeth covering his mouth, a thin beard, and a very thin waist and broad shoulders. Looking at her appearance again, her lips are painted with vermilion, her eyes are like dots of paint, and her face is like a pile of flowers.
Li Gang met Yan Qing and felt that the man recommended by Zhang Shuye was handsome, elegant, with pure eyes, smart and smart. He seemed not like a military general, but more like a helper.
Behind Zhang Shuye, Yan Qing took a step forward, greeted Li Gang and said, "I will finally pay my respects to Mr. Shaoqing." Li Gang also returned the courtesy to Yan Qing, but his face was not very happy.
Zhang Shuye said to Li Gang: "Master Shaoqing may not know that he is a bodyguard specially appointed by the Supreme Emperor. He is responsible for guarding Concubine Ming. His name is Yan Qing."
"Yan Qing?" Li Gang was stunned for a moment and asked, "But the hero General Yan Qingyan, who is known as the prodigal son?"
Zhang Shuye replied: "Exactly!"
Li Gang was overjoyed and hurriedly greeted Yan Qing and said, "I don't know Mount Tai. I didn't know he was General Yan. I'm so negligent. I'm sorry. I'm sorry."
Yan Qing also hurriedly returned the courtesy to Li Gang and said: "I am willing to die for the defense of Bianjing under the great master Shaoqing."
Li Gang said happily: "It is God's blessing to have General Yan join the defense of Bianjing!" After saying that, Li Gang turned to an attendant and said: "Take General Yan to the left-behind mansion, and wait until I meet with the Holy Lord. , return home immediately to help General Yan wash away the dust."
Zhang Shuye originally took Yan Qing to see Emperor Qinzong to recommend Yan Qing to Emperor Qinzong, but he himself could not enter the palace. Qinzong was preparing to go south to Xiangyang and could not care about anything else. Zhang Shuye was afraid that Yan Qing might have opinions, so he said to Yan Qing: "General Yan, Li Shaoqing is the stay-at-home of Bianjing appointed by the Holy Emperor and is fully responsible for the defense of Bianjing. You will first serve with Master Li Shaoqing as the stay-at-home. After the situation eases, Master Li will And I will report the merit to the Holy One."
Yan Qing said warmly: "There is something going on in the imperial court, and Yan Qing is bound to do so. His responsibilities are unavoidable, and his merits and demerits are insignificant. Thank you Master Zhang for the introduction. I will work under the left-behind master Mi to fight against the Jin people's invasion of Bianjing."
Zhang Shuye was overjoyed when he heard this.
Later, Yan Qing followed one of Li Gang's followers to the government office in Bianjing.
After Yan Qing left, Zhang Shuye also said goodbye to Li Gang. Zhang Shuye paid homage to Li Gang again and said, "Master Li, it's up to you to persuade the emperor to stay and stabilize the people, army and people in Bianjing. I take my leave."
Li Gang said: "Master Fu Mu, please go back first, everything is on me."
Zhang Shuye then went back to the Kaifeng government office.
Li Gang straightened his clothes, cheered up, and came to the palace gate.
Zhang Bingzhong recognized Li Gang and saw Li Gang coming directly to the palace gate accompanied by several attendants. He hurriedly stepped forward, bowed to Li Gang and said, "Master Shaoqing, please stay." Li Shaoqing glanced at Zhang Bingzhong and said, "Commander Zhang, why are you doing this?" Will you personally guard the palace gate?" Zhang Bingzhong replied: "In an emergency period, the Jin army came to Bianjing City, and the security level in the palace was increased, so I will personally guard the palace gate." Li Gang said: "What Commander Zhang said is true. Yesterday, the Holy Lord I am appointed to stay in Bianjing and be fully responsible for the defense of Bianjing. Due to important defense matters, I want to go to the palace to see the Holy Emperor."
Zhang Bingzhong said: "Your Excellency, the Holy One has decreed that today's morning court session is cancelled, and no ministers are allowed to enter the palace to have an audience." Li Gang said: "I know what Commander Zhang said. The reason why the Holy One has this decree is because of Bianjing. It is a matter of defense. The Holy One has decreed that in addition to ordering me to stay in Bianjing, I have also been granted the right to visit the palace at any time. Commander Zhang, please make it convenient."
After Li Gang said this, Zhang Bingzhong couldn't stop Li Gang anymore, so he said to Li Gang: "The left-behind adults only need to enter the palace. They are just the followers of the left-behind adults and are not allowed to enter the palace." Li Gang said: "Of course, they are just outside the palace gate. Wait." Li Gang immediately ordered several followers to wait outside the palace gate. Zhang Bingzhong said to Li Gang: "My lord, please come in." Li Gang entered the palace.
Li Gang entered the palace, and as soon as he reached the Meridian Gate, he saw the Imperial Guards ready to go, and the carriage of Emperor Qinzong Zhao Huan was also ready. It seems that Emperor Qinzong Zhao Huan is preparing to leave. Li Gang then walked up to the soldiers of the Imperial Guard and asked loudly: "Where are you going?" The leader of the Imperial Guard replied: "The Holy One has a decree to go south to Xiangyang immediately." Li Gang Then he asked, "Where are you from?" The leader of the Imperial Guard replied, "We are all from Bianjing." Li Gang said, "Since you are from Bianjing, do you have any relatives in the city?" When the military leader asked, he was very sad and replied: "My parents and my wife are all in the city." Li Gang also said emotionally: "Since your parents and your wives are all in the city, do you want Bianjing to fall? Do you want your parents and your wife to be ravaged by the Jin bandits?" The leader of the Imperial Guard and his soldiers shouted: "I don't want to!" The leader of the Imperial Guard said: "However, the Holy One has an order, and it is difficult for us to disobey it!" Li Gang said: "Generals and soldiers, just say Whether you are willing to stay and guard the ancestral temple and the country, as for where the Holy Emperor is, it is up to you to decide." The leader of the Imperial Guard and the soldiers replied in unison: "My parents and wives are here, and we are willing to defend Bianjing." Li Gang shouted loudly He said: "Okay! Don't leave the palace for the time being until I enter the palace to see the Holy One." Li Gang then strode towards Qinzheng Hall.
In the palace, Emperor Qinzong had finished other things and was about to leave the palace and go to Xiangyang under the escort of the imperial guards and imperial guards. Suddenly he saw Li Gang entering the store. Qinzong did not wait for Li Gang to speak and said hurriedly: "You have come at the right time. I am just waiting to convey the order to you. At present, the situation in the capital is critical, and you must do your best to defend the capital without any loss. I will move to Xiangyang with the queen. When the situation calms down a bit, we will move back to Beijing."
Li Gang said: "Your Majesty, you have promised to stay in the capital. Why do you suddenly leave the capital for Xiangyang after only one night?" Zhao Huan replied: "I will tell you, Prime Ministers Bai and Li will consider it." It's dangerous to be in the capital, so I'm advised to go to Xiangyang and return to the capital after the situation calms down a bit. I really feel that what Prime Ministers Bai and Li said is true, so I leave the capital temporarily. You are a loyal minister, and you don't want me to make any mistakes. Please Please stop trying to persuade me to stay in the capital."
Li Gang saw and said, Wang Qinzong Zhao Huan paid homage and said: "Let's pay homage to Your Majesty. Just now, I saw that the imperial guards were getting ready to go, and I knew that the emperor was going to leave the capital and go south. I was also very worried about the safety of the emperor, so I asked the officers and soldiers of the Imperial Guard how to do it. "Are you willing to leave the capital and go south?" The Imperial Guard officers replied: "My parents and wives are here, how can we bear to leave them alone? We are willing to stay here and defend the city to the death." Your Majesty! Unless you are a minister, you must keep the Holy Lord in the city. In fact, once the Holy Lord leaves the capital, risks will ensue. Holy Lord, just imagine, Your Majesty, you force them to escort them out now. If they disperse and return to the capital in the middle, who will protect the Holy Lord at that time? ? What if the Jin soldiers learn that the Holy One has moved south, detect that the Holy One has not gone far in his chariot, and chase him with strong horses, who will resist? Can they withstand it? At that time, what will the Holy One do?"
When Zhao Huan heard what Li Gang said, he was so frightened that he broke out in cold sweat and said quickly: "What you said is absolutely true. I will cancel the order to the south and send people to recover the queen."
After Li Gang heard what Zhao Huan said, he knew that Zhao Huan had arranged for the queen to leave first. In order to prevent Qin Zong from making another mistake, he hurriedly said: "Your Majesty, please send a fast horse to recover the queen. If anything happens, I will be waiting for you." Get up." Zhao Huan said anxiously: "You are right! You are right! I will issue an order to recover the queen."
Therefore, Zhao Huan issued an order in the palace to quickly recover the queen without any mistakes.
