Unexpectedly, Lu Fangxuan was so angry that he could still listen to Zheng Shiyan's advice. He immediately calmed down his anger and just looked at Qi Zi fiercely: "Commander Zheng spoke to you in such a low voice, if it weren't for his sake." , you are dead today. Get out of here!"
As soon as the shackles on his neck were removed, Qi Zi knew that he had saved his life and kowtowed several times in fear.
"It was Commander Zheng who saved you!"
He turned to face Zheng Shiyan, hesitated for a moment, then gritted his teeth and bowed.
After Qi Zi changed his clothes, he took the gold and silver items with him and walked out of the Yue Mansion. After walking a step or two, I saw Zheng Shiyan following behind me, so I stopped to see what he had to say.
"Commander Qi, Mr. Lu doesn't want to kill you from the bottom of his heart. Those words are for the generals to listen to. You don't have to be too disappointed. If you can wake up, it will be a matter of time for you to recover."
Qi Ziben's eyebrows were still furrowed, but after hearing this, he suddenly became active: "I also expected this, so I won't plead with everyone, and just wait for him to forgive. Brothers who are fighting for the world together, can they really kill me?" "
Zheng Shiyan sighed and said, "Look, why are you talking about this again? Go back and reflect!"
"I fell into the thieves' trick and I need to reflect on it. Leader Zheng doesn't have to worry. I'm afraid I'm living a happy life at home, but you guys lack a capable helper. Qi is worried."
Zheng Shiyan gave a bitter smile: "Mr. Lu has his own way, so don't worry about it."
Qi Zi said goodbye, and the two stopped talking and walked away.
Shen Jing went straight into the emperor's 'chamber' with Liu Zhennian's permission. There were no candles in this room, only a little light penetrated from the window and hit the emperor's face.
The emperor was nearly forty years old. He had a black mustache that reached down to his collar. His eyes were deep and he had a serious and steady aura that was intimidating.
"I see you, Your Majesty." Shen Jing knelt before him.
The emperor held a short sword in his left hand. Although the blade was worn, it still clearly reflected Shen Jing's face. He took out the golden scabbard engraved with a dragon's head and put the knife in, still keeping it tightly in his hand.
Ever since the emperor was in his twenties, he had been suffering from suspicion. Even the eunuchs around him had to order his bodyguards to search him before they could get close to him. But he felt it was not enough. If he wanted to get something for protection, he had to ask Liu Zhennian for it. He really said to Liu Zhennian: "I want to carry a dagger." The ministers thought that the powerful Liu Zhennian would definitely refuse to avoid the possibility of crisis.
But he looked straight into the emperor's eyes and said, "I obey." Then he kneeled down and presented the dagger he carried with him to the emperor.
Eunuch Shen didn't understand why General Liu was so kind, which made him panic when he saw the emperor.
"Why haven't you met Wan Heshun for so long?" the emperor asked, wiping his scabbard.
"General Liu, in accordance with His Majesty's instructions, did not allow ordinary people to disturb your peace, so he has not come." Shen Jing reported.
"oh……"
"General Liu said that Shi Xiu Shen is sick and there is a shortage of people in the Forbidden Army. Can someone replace him?" Shen Jing told him exactly what Liu Zhennian taught him.
"The appointed person will be chosen by Taiwei Gui, and everyone will listen to him." The emperor ordered.
"The Holy Will is wise. I will go and let General Liu know."
Eunuch Shen came out of the room, closed the door, turned around and reported to Liu Zhennian: "Your Majesty, it's approved. I wonder who will be appointed as the official?"
Liu Zhennian looked at Yan Liang beside him, and Yan Liang offered advice: "Lu Yingshan, who is accompanying you, is brave and well prepared, and he is a close confidant of the public. He can spy on the situation for you, which is better than Shi Xiu Shen."
Liu Zhennian nodded: "That's true. But Shi Xiu Shen was also smart. Seeing that we were about to fight, he was afraid of being inconvenient as an outsider, so he made this 'surrender'."
"Although the Forbidden Army fell into my hands, it is still outnumbered compared to Wanlu and the other two parties. We should first win moral support for a long-term solution." Yan Liang continued to advise.
"Morality?" Liu Zhennian thought he heard the wrong word.
"Wei Huai is the number one literati in Nanjing and is known as the leader of the literary world. Because he strives for reform, the people respect him like a parent. With the help of this person, you can win people's hearts."
Liu Zhennian found it funny, so he laughed and said: "I have a bad reputation outside. These bookworms are proud of their aloofness and have a donkey-like temper. They want to skin me. How can they easily join me? Shilang Yan, this is my plan. It’s not available.”
Yan Liang smiled softly: "Wei Huai and Ye Yongjia are familiar with each other. Magistrate Ye has done his best, so he can be sent as a lobbyist. If he doesn't give you face, he has to consider Magistrate Ye's face."
"Okay!" Liu Zhennian was just convinced, stamped his foot and pointed him to do it.
"What?" Ye Yongjia scratched his ears and asked in surprise, "Shilang Yan, you asked me to... persuade Mr. Wei to surrender?"
"Can't you do it?" Yan Liang asked almost scolding.
Seeing Yan Liang's tone being so vicious, he knew he couldn't shirk it, so he sighed secretly and said helplessly: "I'll do my best."
Ye Yongjia came to the academy again. Xia Yuanlong was not there, so he saw Wei Huai limping and opened the door.
"guard……"
As soon as Ye Yongjia saluted, Wei Huai threw aside his sleeves and left without even saying a word. He was anxious and hurriedly followed him all the way, grabbing Wei Huai and saying, "Mr. Wei, what are you...?"
Wei Huai raised his eyebrows angrily: "Prefect Ye, Mr. Prefect, you are a member of the Liu Party. You should be fawning over Liu Zhennian. Why are you looking for me?!"
Ye Yongjia didn't know how to explain it. After thinking for a long time, he lowered his head and said: "This matter is a bit unspeakable. I can't tell you to my husband...but I definitely don't want to be rich and powerful there. I am really forced to do so."
Wei Huai hated being associated with Liu Dang, but he couldn't bear to shut out his former student, so he had to nudge him with a cane: "For the sake of my former master and disciple, I want to hear what good things you have to say! "
Ye Yongjia and Wei Huai sat down across from each other. The servant brought a pot of tea and filled it up for them.
Ye Yongjia crossed his fingers and wrinkled his forehead with deep lines. He looked around, but he couldn't calm down.
Seeing his nervous look, Wei Huai glanced coldly: "Are you here to be a lobbyist for the Liu Party?"
Ye Yongjia was stunned for a while and replied: "Maybe..."
"Perhaps what?" Wei Huai's tone was very stern, "It's your business if you are willing to cling to national thieves. Wei Mou doesn't want to be associated with them anyway! If you want to come here for a private matter, I can say a few words calmly; if you are here just for Regarding official matters, Huai Bian only regards Magistrate Ye as no different from ordinary people."
Ye Yongjia felt a little chilled and wanted to explain something to him, but unable to stop Wei Huai's anger, he stood up and walked slowly into the house.
Ye Yongjia looked at Wei Huai's back melancholy. He was extremely ashamed and felt lonely. He returned to the house quietly, but he also understood that returning empty-handed was not an option.
