Chapter 413: Old ministers and king
"You all should get up first, and we'll talk slowly later!"
Then he glanced at Xiao Chen next to him. Now was not the time to introduce her identity.
Wei Baian enthusiastically prepared a table of delicious food.
They can't eat as happily at sea as they do on land, and most of the ingredients are kept chilled.
But there is one thing you can eat fresh, and that’s seafood!
Hairy crabs, various kinds of fish, conches, scallops, etc...
As their boat moved forward, they set up a fishing net on the bottom of the boat specifically to provide themselves with food.
Being on the beach, this is the deepest thing in people's hearts.
"Everyone has come from afar to help us for the sake of righteousness, which really touches Wei."
"Tonight, don't be polite, just feel free to eat and drink!"
He took the first step to silence Xiao Chen.
Ever since he saw this guy's wine, Xiao Chen didn't dare to compete with him for wine, otherwise he would be asking for trouble.
After exchanging a few words, we drank some strong wine.
As expected, Wei Baian was drunk again, and it was obvious that he was really happy.
"Oh, this guy is a bad drinker. He drinks too much. I don't know who he learned this stupidity from."
After several people had eaten and drank their fill with laughter, Jiang Wei Baian was sent back to fend for himself.
Jin Chengzhong took Xiao Chen and a few others to a small room alone.
He introduced them one by one: "This is Zhang Meng, the commander-in-chief of the Imperial Guards of the previous dynasty, and this is General Liu Liu Dekai who is in charge of the Ministry of War..."
They are all over fifty, and all of them have gray beards and hair.
Although he is about the same age as Jin Chengzhong, he looks older probably because of the torture he suffered in the palace.
Zhang Meng said with a smile: "Don't just meet us. The little brother next to you looks so handsome. He is not just an ordinary person. I wonder what kind of big shot he is?"
The most important thing was that Jin Chengzhong was so considerate to him and even asked them for help again and again.
Speaking of Xiao Chen, Jin Chengzhong had to pay attention to it.
He quickly stood up to recognize him and truly introduced everyone: "Everyone, this is our former Crown Prince!"
As soon as these words came out, everyone in the audience was shocked, and everyone looked at Xiao Chen in disbelief.
Is he the former prince?
"I heard that Wei Baian call him Governor Xiao. Isn't that a eunuch?"
The former prince became a eunuch? This is simply ridiculous!
Jin Chengzhong hurriedly explained to everyone, and usually told all the painful experiences of these years.
Everyone was surprised.
They couldn't imagine that Jin Cheng, a dignified imperial guard, agreed and actually became a real eunuch.
Looking at Xiao Chen next to him, he had a look of guilt on his face.
In a way, Jin Chengzhong is indeed his biggest benefactor, sacrificing himself to help him preserve his dignity as a man.
Xiao Chen held the wine glass tightly: "Everyone, I know that I have dragged Commander Jin down, and this matter is irreversible."
"So, now I have to shoulder my responsibilities, work hard to achieve great things, and live up to my departed friends and your trust!"
"good!"
Jin Chengzhong was moved to tears, "With your words, even if I ask a humble minister to go up the mountain of swords or into the sea of fire, I will never hesitate!"
Everyone had a drink happily.
His eyes fell on Xiao Chen, seeming to be sizing up, thinking, and struggling.
If the original prince had not died, he would indeed be of this age, and there was a hint of the late emperor's style between his eyebrows.
People are not wrong, but if they just want to help a great cause, how easy is it?
"Your Highness, the world is in turmoil now, and the Emperor of Chu is not a good person. We are living a difficult life, with our emotions and appearances."
Even after so many years, Chu Yanwu still has not given up secretly tracing the traces of those former ministers, and wants to drive them out...
Xiao Chen chuckled and said: "Although Chu Yanwu is sitting in that high position, it does not mean that he is the master of the world."
"With Chu Yanwu's acting style, he is pushing himself into an abyss, and the people who will eventually devour him will be the common people he oppresses endlessly."
On the one hand, it is because the identity is at risk of being exposed, and on the other hand, it is also because the situation has been spotted.
What they have to do is not how to challenge Chu Yanwu, but how to establish their own prestige and create a sense of gap in the hearts of the people.
There is no harm without comparison.
What the people of the world want is not a monarch, but a person who can bring them a good life.
Listening to your words is worth ten years of reading.
From Xiao Chen's resolute brows, they seemed to see the late emperor who was extremely decisive in handling government affairs!
Everyone was talking about it: "Brother Jin's efforts are not in vain. Seeing that His Highness is so clear-headed and able to make good plans also gives us unlimited hope."
…
It was already dark by the time Wei Baian woke up.
The stars on the sea are shining brightly, which is quite relaxing.
Xiao Chen set up a chair and sat on the bow of the boat, blowing the sea breeze, looking at the stars, and quietly enjoying the rare moment of peace before the war.
On the left is Yuluo dressed in green, and on the right is Ji Hongluan dressed in red.
"Sir, how strong is this?"
Yuluo squeezed his legs hard.
Xiao Chen rubbed her head: "Very good, your skills have improved again."
"Didn't my skills improve?" Ji Hongluan crossed her arms, feeling a little unhappy.
Xiao Chen smiled repeatedly and said, "Everything is possible."
"We have been drifting at sea for several days, and we are now close to the Japanese territory. If we are detected by them, we will be raided immediately."
"Hong Luan, you guard the east and west directions, and you must strictly check and take precautions. You must not let them find a chance."
Ji Hongluan raised her head proudly and stubbornly: "Don't worry, if they really dare to come, the sea will be their burial place!"
Unknowingly, Xiao Chen felt sleepy and fell asleep at home at night. Yu Luo put a thick dress on him and stayed with him silently.
Ji Hongluan continued to patrol, and could see an island with looming lights in the distance.
The fog was hazy and the lights were dim. It was probably the Japanese floor.
Near their waters, there were several people patrolling in small boats.
In order to avoid a surprise attack at night, they did not light up their lights. Covered by the fog on the sea, they were not discovered by the Japanese for the time being.
However, as soon as it dawned and the fog lifted, they instantly fell within the sight of Japanese patrols.
"Look, there are many ships approaching over there, and they are riding on top of each other!"
"Go back quickly and report to the king!"
In a blink of an eye, the Dongying Hall.
After hearing the news, the king and the civil and military officials all frowned and looked embarrassed.
Some people sneered: "I didn't expect that they would take the initiative to seek death!"
