"I see."
When Lu Fangxuan got the news, he kept frowning and then returned to his seat.
He was silent for a long time, and then he said to the two generals Zheng and Qi: "Liu Zhennian wanted to threaten the emperor to go on tour here, so he sent someone in advance to discuss the matter of taking him to the palace."
"Nanjing has its own palace, why do we need to live elsewhere?" Zheng Shiyan asked.
"You don't understand this," Qi Zi said first, "thousands of thieves have always wanted to kill me, and they will use this life to cause trouble and bring the emperor to his house to fulfill their wishes. If we still sit back and do nothing, we will not Avoid being controlled by others. We must first invite the emperor to the Yue Mansion to ensure that there is no danger."
Lu Fangxuan hurriedly interjected: "No, Liu Zhennian is a cunning man. If he stays here in the palace, there may be a risk of attracting wolves into the house, so there is no harm in letting him go for the time being."
He continued: "I will send a letter to the palace to negotiate. I suggest that Nanjing Palace City be the venue. Whether you agree or not is up to him... let's go."
"Report to the king, Lu Fangxuan has gone to the palace." Hu Qi glanced outside the door, then turned around and reported to Wan Heshun.
Wan Heshun said: "Lu Fangxuan has been living in my land for a long time and has refused to accept it. Now that God has given him a good opportunity, he should strive for it with all his strength. I will not fight with him and plan to pass the matter to him."
Hu Qi advised again: "If you follow his intention, there will be no room for maneuver. How about staying in the palace for the time being?"
"Okay!" Wan Heshun nodded happily, "Hu Shangshu just writes according to this, and I will set off after finishing writing!"
Wan and Lu each entered the main hall under the protection of officers and soldiers. But as soon as they met, they stopped the soldiers, stepped forward to hold each other's arms, and said with a smile: "Master Wan (Lu), long time no see, you are getting healthier!"
After saying a few words of greeting, the officials invited them to take a seat, and the two princes sat down opposite each other.
Lu Fangxuan looked at everyone and said worriedly: "Everyone, the Liu gang is threatening the Holy Father and is about to come to Nanjing. We are thinking about it. It is actually a good opportunity to defeat the Liu gang. However, the old gangster is clever and treacherous. We should not take it lightly. If something happens, , I regret endlessly. I beg all the officials to understand the righteousness, not to be selfish, and to protect the country from survival to death. As the head of Nanjing, I and the prince are willing to set an example, regardless of gains and losses, and stay in this palace. I don’t know everyone’s opinion. how?"
Everyone's eyes turned to Wan Heshun almost at the same time - wanting to see if this veteran in charge of Nanjing was willing to make this sacrifice.
Wan Heshun picked up the prepared documents, looked at them from left to right, and read calmly: "The Liu Party is so powerful that it cannot be destroyed by one person. We can only work together to eliminate it! If it is just because of the palace, Things can only be done at the slightest advantage, but the penny and the baht must be compared, and it is like a rat's journey! Therefore, my house cannot be called a palace, so it is better to set up a business here."
He was still afraid that people would criticize him for his impromptu intention, so he smoothed out the document and handed it to Lu Fangxuan with a kind smile on his face: "Please take a look at it."
Lu Fangxuan took it, looked at it for a moment, chuckled a few times, and handed over the documents in his hand. Wan Heshun looked at Duluo and looked up at him in surprise.
Everyone looked at each other in astonishment.
Suddenly, two wild laughs came from the palace, soaring into the sky, making the soldiers standing outside the door tremble.
Only Lu Fangxuan and Wan Heshun had smiles on their faces.
"The two of us have thought of the same thing! It seems that we are not only iron-like brothers, but also aboveboard gentlemen!" Wan Heshun shouted excitedly.
Everyone was relieved and relieved - how could these two people who were so united be afraid of Liu Dang?
As a result, the negotiation was so successful that it was agreed upon in less than half an hour. But Wan Heshun walked in a hurry. When he got to the sedan, he faced Hu Qi and gritted his teeth: "Your original plan is completely unworkable... Lu Fangxuan can't stay. I'll get rid of him first." !”
The handling of this incident seemed so satisfactory to outsiders. It is said that Liu Zhennian was shaken due to this and stayed in Beijing for two days. Ye Yongjia, who was always keen, also believed their rhetoric and posted official documents in the streets and alleys. The people rejoiced. Among them were the indignant people, who eagerly watched the angels arrive, hoping that the Liu Party would be wiped out.
"Welcome the angel!"
There was a thunderous cannon blast outside the city, and the officers and soldiers quickly formed a team, their guns pointed forward, staring in the direction of the envoy.
The envoy stood on the carriage with a solemn expression and a yellow satin edict in his hand. The bumps of the carriage seemed to have little effect on him and he was allowed to move slowly.
Wan Heshun and Ye Yongjia walked a few steps and saw the envoy wearing a light green arrow-sleeved robe, purple trousers, and black leather boots with white soles. His face was bearless, but he looked quite majestic.
"Listen to the order." When the man spoke, his voice was long and thin, and it turned out that he was a eunuch. Ye Yongjia was quite surprised and slowly knelt down.
The imperial edict was about sending envoys to discuss matters concerning the palace, and had no other agenda. Ye Yongjia did not listen carefully, so he and Wan Junwang accepted the edict, kowtowed three times in the direction of the capital, and then stood up.
"I have lived in other provinces for a long time. I don't know how distinguished the imperial court is, so I dare not be disrespectful. I hope my father-in-law will tell me by his first name." Wan Heshun said respectfully.
"Your Majesty, my servant's name is Shen Jing, but he is just standing next to the Emperor to deliver orders, so how can I be honored?" The eunuch did not dare to neglect and said hurriedly.
"Shen Jing..." Lu Fangxuan was pacing at home, patting his head, and suddenly thought of this person.
"Do you recognize this eunuch?" Qi Zi has always hated these people, and his words showed disdain.
"I returned to Beijing from Jingzhou in the past and met him once there. This man was the chief eunuch. He was treated very harshly by his subordinates. He often beat and scolded his subordinates. His words were rash and unruly, and he had a vicious heart. At that time, I wanted to meet the emperor. This guy openly asked for money, and actually asked me to give fifty taels of silver. He was attached to the Liu Party, and I was afraid of his power, so I had no choice but to fight with him. As a result, the emperor was still ill and could not be seen, but he still had the nerve to say, "Although your Majesty, I'm sick, but it's a lot of trouble to bring you into the inner palace for a visit. The Lord thought that for my hard work, I would reward my slave with a few more taels.' I gave him another thirty taels before I had to go out."
After hearing this, Qi Zi was filled with resentment. He drew his sword, his eyes were red, he banged the table and cursed: "This gelding is so bold! When it comes, I'll kill it first!"
"Alas," Lu Fangxuan sighed, "the past is gone, there is no need to dwell on it anymore. Although he is majestic, he has a cowardly temperament. When he comes to other people's territory, he will panic like a rat."
"Invite the envoy into the house!"
Wan He ordered Hu Qi to lead the way, and he helped eunuch Shen Jing across the threshold and into the garden. They sat down on some stone benches, looked at the pond and rockery, and sat around drinking tea and talking.
"Eunuch Shen, you see, my official residence is very spacious and the scenery is extremely beautiful. If the Holy Master does not come to see it in person, even though it has heavenly beauty, it will turn into a withered scenery!"
Hearing this, Shen Jing seemed to want to make a palace for himself, so he tentatively said, "What do you think of using this place as a palace?"
Wan Heshun took a sip of tea and chuckled: "What you said is just right."
