Things turned out just as Li Jiangyao expected. Not long after, people came from the imperial capital.
However, the person who came was someone no one expected - Murong Xue's father, Murong Qianqiu.
Hearing that the head of the Murong family was coming in person and that he had the relationship of a good brother, Li Jiangyao quickly ordered his subordinates to greet him ceremoniously with him.
At the same time, he did not forget to joke with Du Jian: "Should I behead the old man?"
Du Jian smiled bitterly and shook his head, waving to him repeatedly.
Li Jiangyao hosted a banquet for Murong Qianqiu at the Luzhou Prefect's Mansion, and all senior officers of the Zhenjiang Army accompanied him, giving the old man plenty of face.
Unfortunately, Murong Qianqiu had just experienced the pain of losing his son and had great worries. Even though everyone was very enthusiastic, he still couldn't be happy.
After finally finishing the dinner, Murong Qianqiu signaled to Li Jiangyao, hoping to chat alone in private.
Li Jiangyao agreed with a smile, led the uneasy Murong Qianqiu to the study, and personally poured him a cup of hot tea to sober up.
The old man sighed and said bitterly: "Daduhu, please help me."
"Old man, Murong Xue and I are as close as brothers. If you have anything to say, feel free to say it." Li Jiangyao said calmly: "The imperial court asked you to come, right?"
Murong Qianqiu nodded: "That's right. Protector General..."
Li Jiangyao raised his hand to interrupt him: "Don't call me Protector-General. Just call me by my name."
"Hey, that old man is disrespectful." Murong Qianqiu sighed: "Jiang Yao, you three brothers, you are going to get over the difficulties this time. A few days ago, Tian Mu, the censor doctor, came to me and said that Xueer and Youchang were assassinated. The injury is serious. I hope I can come to Luzhou in person and ask you to visit them in the imperial capital. Alas, these people are really bad and stupid!"
"Oh? How do you say this?"
Murong Qianqiu sneered: "My son is injured. He didn't let me, the father, visit him first, but he rushed his sworn brother all the way over. Isn't this a mental disorder? Besides, even if I want to inform you, I will send someone A quick horse messenger is enough, why ask the old man to run around? They harbor evil intentions and don't even bother to cover it up. It can be seen that they have already made up their minds and deliberately want to persecute you. "
Li Jiangyao nodded slightly and asked, "I guess Tian Mu is threatening you with something important."
"Your aunt and some relatives in the imperial capital are all controlled by them," Murong Qianqiu shook his head and said solemnly: "The Tian family underestimates the Murong family. After this storm, if I don't let the Tian family If you toss yourself up and down, you will be living in the world for nothing!"
Li Jiangyao smiled knowingly and asked, "What happened to Murong Xue and Xu Youchang?"
Murong Qianqiu replied: "I bought the people in the palace with money, saying that the two of them are fine for the time being, but they are locked up in Yeting Palace and cannot go anywhere. Jiang Yao, what should we do next? Benxin said , I don’t want you to go to the Dragon Pond and Tiger’s Den, but your aunt has to find a way."
Li Jiangyao smiled casually: "Uncle, you don't have to worry about the safety of my aunt and her family anymore. The day I arrive in the imperial capital is when my aunt and the others leave. All links will be taken care of by the Xinjiang Army."
"What? Are you really planning to go to the Imperial Capital?" Murong Qianqiu asked worriedly: "My child, you know they have ulterior motives, why do you still force your way in?"
"Because my three good brothers are all there."
"Three?"
Murong Qianqiu was a little confused and looked at Li Jiangyao doubtfully.
Li Jiangyao did not explain to him, but instead asked: "Besides asking me to go to the imperial capital, what else did Tian Mu say?"
Murong Qianqiu responded: "I didn't say anything else. Jiang Yao, listen to your uncle's advice and don't take risks. On the way here, I carefully calculated that Xue'er has a good relationship with the emperor, and now he has become the consort; you are the elder. Well, they have a prominent family background and very wide connections, so nothing will happen to them. As long as you send some capable people, I will spread some gold and silver, smoothen the relationship, and we will try to sneak your aunt out. "
"Old man, please don't worry about this matter," Li Jiangyao said with a smile: "Just wait for your aunt in Luzhou in a down-to-earth manner. I will set off in three days, and you will be able to get together soon."
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In three days, Li Jiangyao made some deployment preparations. After everything was arranged, he mounted his horse and embarked on the journey to the imperial capital under the protection of two thousand white-robed troops.
Just after Li Jiangyao left the Luzhou camp, the Zhenjiang Army's defense line along the river suddenly began to shrink, and a large number of troops moved to the second line, which seemed extremely unusual.
At the same time, the Suzaku Army and the Xuanwu Army located upstream and downstream of the river also made moves. Some troops left their defense areas and marched east-west towards the Zhenjiang Army.
An inexplicable murderous aura is gathering in the Jiangbei area.
However, Li Jiangyao didn't care about these disturbing situations. What he cares about most now is his next trip to the imperial capital.
Li Bing, the young emperor of the Holy Tang Dynasty, what exactly does he want to do?
With this curiosity, Li Jiang traveled over mountains and ridges, speeding all the way, and soon arrived at the capital of Shengtang.
At this time, more than half a month had passed since the bloody wedding, and the imperial capital had also lifted its original highly tense state of martial law. Although there are still a large number of Imperial Guards patrolling the streets, the bustling scene of the past is gradually returning.
Li Jiangyao's guards displayed a clear flag outside the city gate, and the Zhenjiang military commander's flag fluttered in the wind, making it particularly conspicuous.
This majestic cavalry team wearing white robes immediately attracted the attention of the people. Soon, someone recognized their identities.
"Look! It's the Zhenjiang Army!"
"The Zhenjiang Army is back! The Zhenjiang Army is back!"
"Oh my god, that's the commander-in-chief's flag!"
"White-robed army! It's the white-robed army of Protector Li!"
"Long live the Suppressing Army! Long live the Great Protector!"
The people were instantly excited and shouted everywhere. More and more people ran out of their homes and shops and rushed to both sides of the street to welcome Li Jiangyao and the white-robed army.
Everyone still clearly remembers: who regained the imperial capital, who rescued the people from the hands of the Turks, who risked his life to put out the fire that burned the city and rescued the people, and who gave them clothes and food. Help them rebuild their homes.
The Zhenjiang Army, Li Jiangyao, is the savior of this great capital!
The common people cheered and enthusiastically welcomed their heroes. The hot atmosphere also directly affected the Forbidden Army on the street. Countless officers and soldiers raised their swords and guns high and shouted and saluted Li Jiangyao's team.
But the most exaggerated ones are those people from Western Xinjiang who live, trade and trade in the imperial capital. They helped the old and the young run to the street, knelt directly in front of Li Jiangyao's horse, and shouted to His Majesty the Holy King. They were so excited that their whole bodies trembled and tears filled their eyes.
Seeing this scene, the guard captain finally felt relieved and finally understood why the guardian was so confident about the trip to the imperial capital.
If the people's support is here, who dares to touch my majority? !
The entire imperial capital city was in complete excitement because of Li Jiangyao's arrival. The news soon spread to the palace, and the emperor and ministers who were in court were stunned.
Li Bing listened to the faint cheers outside, his face was livid, and he asked in a deep voice: "Li Jiangyao is here, why didn't you report it in advance? And why did you let his two thousand soldiers enter the city smoothly?"
The general of the Forbidden Army raised his hands and replied: "Reporting to your Majesty, Li Dadu's march was very secretive and avoided all our scout posts. Therefore, I didn't know that he would arrive in the imperial capital today. As for the personal troops entering the city, I... I It was very helpless. As soon as the soldiers guarding the gate saw the flag of the Zhenjiang Army Commander, they cheered and saluted without any thought of stopping them."
"Idiot!" Li Bing cursed in a low voice, and then asked: "Where are people now?"
The general of the Forbidden Army replied: "It's still on Zhuque Street. There are so many people that the road has been blocked. The team of Protector Li can hardly move forward."
Li Bing slapped the dragon case and said angrily: "It's getting more and more outrageous! Aren't your imperial troops maintaining order on the streets? How did it happen like this?"
Dong Tianxing suppressed his laughter, stepped forward and cupped his hands and said: "Your Majesty, Protector Li Jiangyao fought against the Turks and is deeply loved by the people. This is normal. If we let the imperial army drive them away, it will hurt the people's hearts."
Wei Zixuan rolled his eyes and said: "Your Majesty, forcibly driving away the people at this time is really not good for the emperor's reputation. Instead of this, you issue a decree and order Li Jiangyao to go to the Prince Consort's Mansion to rest temporarily and wait for the summons. Two thousand guards , only a hundred people were left in the city, and the rest all left the imperial capital and settled in the Forbidden Army camp."
Li Bing nodded approvingly: "Think carefully, it's very good, just like it was planned."
After receiving the order, the chamberlain, accompanied by the generals of the imperial army, ran out of the imperial city and announced the emperor's intention on the street. Li Jiangyao obeyed the order in accordance with the rules, and then led the team to leave Zhuque Street and go straight to Chengenfang.
To be honest, Wei Zixuan's suggestion was very sinister.
At this time, Murong Xue was under house arrest in Yeting Palace, the so-called Prince Consort's Mansion, where only one Fenyang princess lived. Although Li Jiangyao and Murong Xue were as close as brothers, it was not appropriate to temporarily stay in his house under such circumstances.
Of course Li Jiangyao could see this little trick clearly, but he didn't care at all. The reason is simple. The Intelligence Department has already made sufficient preparations for this.
As soon as Li Jiangyao arrived at the Prince Consort's Mansion, he first sent someone in to report the matter, and then followed the rules to pay homage to Princess Fenyang.
After performing the courtesy of ministers and brothers, he immediately stood up to say goodbye and turned to the Hu Mansion next door.
The owner of the Hu Mansion is Hu Yufei, the Jin Ziguanglu doctor. The old man is in his seventies and has been retired for many years. Not long after the imperial capital was restored, Mr. Hu returned here from his hometown of Taiyuan, half a month earlier than the imperial court.
This time when Li Jiangyao came to Beijing, the Intelligence Department specifically found Hu Yufei, hoping to allow the guardian to stay at his home temporarily.
Mr. Hu immediately said that thanks to the protection of Dadu, the palace will be full of splendor, and he will stand down to welcome him when the time comes.
Therefore, after meeting Li Xi, Li Jiangyao left the two captains on duty to accept the palace's orders at any time, while he went to drink and chat with Hu Yufei.
