Normally speaking, once there is an unfavorable situation for Qi Yu in the court, his friend Yin Jun will usually openly stand up to speak for him, or even impeach someone with a cold expression.
However, this time, he was too busy with official duties to interfere.
In addition, he not only guessed that Qi Dalang resisted, but also got a glimpse of the true intention of the memorial.
Others don't understand Qiongzhou's strength, but he has seen it with his own eyes. It can't be said that he is rich, at least he has no shortage of food and drink. How could Qiongzhou like this pester the court for help?
The reason why Qi Yu did this was just to show weakness to my emperor and pave the way for some kind of demands in the future.
Back to the present moment, what is Yin Jun busy with?
It's a joint trial of three divisions!
Trial a case?
That's right, and it's still a major and important case.
Let’s listen to the details:
With the execution of the former Queen Hu, the reasons for the death of the late emperor have surfaced, and everything has become clear. It is time to close the coffin of the unsolved case in Taiyuan Hospital that had not been decided before. The verdict is finalized.
Not surprisingly, more than 90% of the imperial doctors were vindicated and started a new life. As for those who have died in vain, their descendants have no choice but to enjoy the imperial pension on their behalf.
Generally speaking, this case was handled very quickly, without any doubts, and the long-overdue chaos was quickly completed.
However, during this process, Yin Jun accidentally learned a strange piece of news.
Here's the thing.
While handling the case, a certain imperial doctor personally confessed to him that at the beginning of last year, he had been entrusted by Empress Qianhu to go to an official ship sailing to southern Fujian to give an unidentified baby girl. After diagnosis and return, he received a large reward.
The weirdness mentioned here has nothing to do with the reward, but refers specifically to the girl who was diagnosed. To go into more detail, it is about her true identity.
According to the imperial physician's description, the girl looked very much like the long-lost princess, the only daughter between the current emperor and the former Empress Hu.
Hearing this, Yin Jun felt his heart tremble, and his mind was full of melancholy.
After careful consideration, he deliberately suppressed the matter by being vague, and also specifically told the imperial doctor: If you want to live a long life, you must keep it secret.
What this means is, let it rot in your stomach.
As a result, Yin Jun became the only person other than the imperial doctor who knew about this matter.
So, should this matter be written down in the dossier?
In this regard, he seemed a little hesitant...
After going to the Yamen, Yin Jun went directly to his father-in-law's house and told him the secret directly. The purpose was to let him help him make an idea.
In the small study, the father-in-law and his father-in-law were sitting up and down.
While pouring tea, we discussed.
"Oh, I really didn't expect that Queen Hu acted so cruelly that she actually
He has a affectionate side. "Zhong Yi, the first assistant, sighed with emotion for a while, and then said: "If your guess is correct, that girl is most likely the princess herself. Otherwise, the imperial doctor would not have received such a generous reward. "
Yin Jun agreed: "My son-in-law thinks so too."
Zhong Shoufu nodded and continued his analysis: "After thinking about it, Empress Hu must have been aware of the crisis beforehand, so she sent her beloved daughter out of the palace in advance to ensure her safety. As for the so-called disappearance, it was just a cover-up. . Judging from the current situation, the eldest princess will be safe when she is outside, but will perish when she returns."
This is not alarmist.
Now that Empress Hu has fallen, who can protect the princess from the wind and rain?
You must know that since ancient times, the internal battles within the royal family have been extremely bloody, with almost no family members recognized. Especially the eradication after the wall has been pushed down by everyone is even more difficult to prevent. The best way to avoid disaster is to stay away from the center of the whirlpool.
Empress Hu learned from history and prepared for a rainy day, leaving an escape route for her daughter in advance. She knew very well that what she had committed was a crime of complicity. After her death, the eldest princess would probably not be able to survive.
Instead of doing this, it is better to give up wealth and honor in exchange for that glimmer of life.
Let’s talk about the present first.
From Yin Jun's point of view, if he did not inform the emperor about this matter, it would be suspected of deceiving the emperor. But if it is reported, I am worried that the child will be innocently involved and become a victim of politics.
That's why he couldn't make a decision for a while.
After Zhong Yi thought carefully for a while, he said: "In my opinion, let's forget about this matter. It's just an innocent and pitiful girl. Just pretend to be deaf and mute and let it go." With a sigh, He added: "Not many people know about this right now. As long as we can keep this secret, the princess's life can be saved. Even if His Majesty knows about it in the future, with his wisdom and wisdom, he will not be harsh." What."
Protect this child?
This move was in line with Yin Jun's original intention, so it was settled.
After bidding farewell to his father-in-law, he returned directly to his home.
He always feels that this matter can be done better and more completely, otherwise, there will be regrets.
Whatever!
Good people will do their best to send Buddha to the West!
In a state of compassion, Yin Jun hurried to the study, polished his pen, and revised a book for his friend Qi Yu in Qiongzhou. He also hinted in the letter to him that there was a treasure of royal blood floating in southern Fujian. Land, let him pay attention. If the opportunity comes, I must help secretly, which can be regarded as fulfilling my loyalty as a courtier.
Could it be that this white-faced man has become a Buddhist?
Otherwise, how could he be so kind?
Not really!
From a moral perspective, facing the ill-fated orphaned child, any conscientious adult will feel sympathy and pity, especially those who are already parents.
For example, this is Yin Jun now.
After sealing the letter with red lacquer, he looked towards the southern night sky and sighed,
The tone is quite complicated.
…
The apricot rain is falling, flying sideways with the wind.
It seems that this year's return to the south has come relatively early. It's only the end of February, and the thick humidity is coming. Everywhere is wet. In addition, it has been cloudy and sunny for the past few days, and it has become difficult to wear dry clothes. luxury.
This kind of depressing ghost weather makes people most worried.
In fact it is.
Look, the sad-looking Qi Yu is standing with his hands behind his back, looking at the vast South China Sea on the deck of the battleship. In the field of vision, I could only see a vast expanse of smoke and scattered wind and clouds, but I couldn't see a trace of colorful colors. It was really monotonous.
Since this month, the fleet under his command has been advancing at full speed in order to catch up with the Annan fleet that is on an expedition. However, until now, not even a trace of the enemy has been seen.
disappointment!
In fact, not only Qi Yu, but also Duan Zicheng and King Luzon who came with him felt the same way. The two of them were on pins and needles almost the whole time, constantly running out of the cabin to look up and over, but each time they ended up sighing helplessly.
Could it be that he took the wrong road and missed the Annan Army?
This is not right either. How could the compass be wrong?
"Master Qi, it's time to eat!"
"Oh...it turns out to be Mr. Duan."
Qi Yu came to his senses and said seriously: "Sir, I want to ask you something."
"Sir, please speak!"
"Well, tell me, we only sent two small ships to the coast of Annan to fire cannons to demonstrate. Wouldn't this array look a little thin?"
Duan Zicheng shook his head and said: "Your Excellency, you are overthinking. In my opinion, the demonstration of two small ships is enough to intimidate you!" With a smile, he explained: "The purpose of my plan is just to show a tough posture. , in order to force Annan to be distracted, not to really destroy them, so it doesn’t matter how many ships there are or how few."
Yes, after the Qiongzhou Army sent out troops, they immediately recruited troops and divided them into two groups, and the two small ships that were allocated were responsible for reaching Annan's home base. This move contains some wonderful meaning of encircling Wei and rescuing Zhao.
After learning this news, Annan's expeditionary force will definitely have some inner shadows, feeling that it is difficult to take care of itself and that it is beyond its capabilities. In addition, this move can also scare their supply ships, causing them to huddle in the dock and dare not leave the port. Their supplies will be cut off in the long run.
Taken together, this plan can be described as killing two birds with one stone.
Maybe someone said, Annan is not very powerful, so what's the harm in swallowing it directly?
Ahem, it's too early to discuss this at the moment.
Judging from the current strength, it is still very difficult to destroy the country by force. Although Qiongzhou has more than enough navy, it has insufficient army. If it really goes to the ground to occupy it, it is very likely that there will be an embarrassing situation like a snake swallowing an elephant.
The development of military power requires gradual improvement step by step. It is impossible to gain weight in one bite. Only by being down-to-earth can we achieve steady progress.
There is really no rush!
Thinking of this, Qi Yu couldn't help but sigh, and the feeling of a long way to go came to his mind again.
