In the Yangxin Hall, Sun Yanlu was sitting quietly. The hill-like memorials in front of his desk were gone, but he could vaguely see the slow-burning remains of memorials in the brazier next to him. Instead, there was the memorial on his desk. A map of Kyoto.
This map is not a rare item, almost every household has one.
It was just such a simple map, but Sun Yanlu had been looking at it for a long time.
Outside of Kyoto, it has experienced two waves. The people in the city complained endlessly. The first time was fine, and the people of the Four Alliances did not make things difficult for the people. But after the demons entered the city, it was a devastating blow to the people.
The sky is getting darker and darker, and the people's hearts are becoming more and more depressed.
A junior official came to the door of Yangxin Hall cautiously. He saw that he was just a third-grade official in his official robe. However, before that, he was a first-class guard of the palace. Based on this, Sun Yanlu felt much more at ease with him. Over the years, this first-class guard of the royal palace has never made many mistakes, no matter how much merit he has made.
At this time, the first-class guard of the palace walked into the palace cautiously and said softly: "Your Majesty, the people on the street are rioting."
The court battles were repeated over and over again. Originally, most of the people just sat and watched the show, guessing who would win while chatting. But as for riots, these people did not dare to think about it.
Today is different from the past. If it does not endanger themselves, the disputes in the court are just something that they will never touch in their lives. But if it touches their own interests, they will quickly unite and break out into riots. .
Sun Yanlu nodded, his eyes still fixed on the map.
As soon as the palace guards arrived, they stood nearby, not daring to breathe.
After a moment, Sun Yanlu suddenly raised his head to look at him and asked softly: "Wang Fang, how long have you been a first-class guard?"
Wang Fang cupped his fists and replied: "Your Majesty, after next month, it will be fifteen years."
Sun Yanlu nodded thoughtfully, then suddenly sighed and asked an incredible question.
"If you had known from the beginning that you would not go too far in this court if you followed me, would you have continued to follow me like you did back then?"
Wang Fang was startled and looked at Sun Yanlu blankly. He didn't speak for a long time.
Sun Yanlu looked at Wang Fang, shook his head with some distress and said: "It seems that he still doesn't want to. I can also understand that there is no reason to throw away the official career that I finally got."
"willing."
Wang Fang only hesitated for a moment, then said firmly, "If I had known from the beginning that following Your Majesty would not lead you too far on this road, I would have been willing to follow Your Majesty."
Seeing Wang Fang's determined expression, Sun Yanlu burst into laughter.
He slowly put away the map on the table and handed it to Wang Fang, "Since I am willing, I will tell you directly that I have no interest in this chair. I just want to use this chair to create a new world. "
"A world that only belongs to me, Sun Yanlu!"
Laughter came again, and this time, Sun Yanlu laughed extremely wildly.
But this wild laughter couldn't help but make Wang Fang's back drip with cold sweat.
In his eyes, Sun Yanlu was already a little crazy at this time.
Wang Fang took the map with trembling hands, looked down, and felt a flash of alarm in his heart.
This map is indeed an ordinary map, but there is only one difference.
As a first-class guard of the palace, Wang Fang is already familiar with the map of Kyoto, even silent painting. However, this map is basically the same, except for one corner of the palace that is different from ordinary maps. Very small difference.
Sun Yanlu called Wang Fang today because he knew how familiar Wang Fang was with this map, so there was no need for Sun Yanlu to explain some things clearly. He changed his tone and said: "Since we have made a choice, I hope you can help I’m going to do some things.”
Wang Fang nodded, cupped his fists and said, "I will fulfill my mission."
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In the dark pavilion of the Secret Investigation Department, Sun Gusheng was still waiting here.
The communication was cut off by Chen Haichuan before, and now he could only wait quietly according to the time agreed with Gu Xiaotian.
Although the secret passage was discovered, the secret detectives lurking in the city still had a way to send back the news from the city.
Bad news came one after another, and Guan Jing couldn't sit still at first.
Sun Gusheng was also a little anxious. The riots among the people in the city were not a trivial matter that could be ignored.
For these common people, the people of the Four Alliances cannot scold them, let alone beat them. Anyone who shows the slightest sign of wanting to suppress them with force will inevitably be attacked by a group of people.
Behind the people's riots, in fact, these things do not need to be investigated at all. Just think about it and you will know who is inciting the people.
Guan Jing punched the wooden table angrily, and the poor wooden table instantly fell into pieces. He raised the knife and said angrily: "Your Highness, the so-called second- and third-rate families must be causing trouble in this matter. Let me chop it up with my knife." After killing their family master, let’s see who among them dares to speak!”
Sun Gusheng shook his head and sighed: "If General Guan wanted to do this in the past, I would never stop him, but I'm afraid General Guan's approach won't work today."
Guan Jing said angrily: "Are you just seeing those people making trouble in Kyoto like this? There is also the flying bird from the Ten Thousand Demons Association. After entering the city, he didn't want to kill them all. Don't you think it's a little strange, Your Highness?"
Sun Gusheng rubbed his head in distress. Countless mysteries were pressing in his mind. He thought about it for several days, but he always felt that every path made sense, and every path seemed to make no sense.
Fortunately, Li Pingping was relatively calm and persuaded Guan Jing.
Guan Jing let out an angry sound and kicked a wooden cabinet into pieces before calming down a little.
These days, he is really frustrated. 33
A majestic military general, all the border troops were wiped out, but he could only hide in this secret cabinet for so many days. How could he possibly explain this?
"Waiting." Sun Gusheng looked outside the dark pavilion and said slowly: "Wait for him, he will definitely come, and he will definitely bring good news."
Time passed by minute by second. In the dark pavilion, not only Sun Gusheng and others, but also the subordinates of the Secret Investigation Department couldn't help but feel a little nervous.
Logically speaking, even if the movement is slow and no matter how many obstacles are encountered on the road, by this time, it is time to come.
The candles melted little by little, and the tea on the table gradually cooled down, but that person never appeared.
Sun Gusheng looked at the cup of herbal tea on the table and sighed secretly.
Suddenly, ripples appeared in the cup of tea.
Then, the ripples became more and more rapid.
At the door of the dark pavilion, there was a sudden knock on the door.
Once, twice, three times, louder and faster.
Guan Jing subconsciously held the knife and looked at the door of the dark pavilion.
With a bang, the door of the dark pavilion was shattered in an instant.
Outside the door, the person coming was none other than Wang Fang and the palace guards.
Sun Gusheng stood up quickly with a serious look on his face. He never expected that this secret pavilion had been exposed.
The note that Feiniao gave to the Minister of Civil Affairs was in this secret pavilion.
This idea coincides with Sun Yanlu's, which is why Sun Yanlu laughed so wildly today.
He originally thought that Feiniao would choose to side with Sun Gusheng and Gu Xiaotian, but in the end, he still sided with him.
A temporary ally is always better than a temporary enemy.
Guan Jing looked at Wang Fang and said fiercely: "I was still thinking about where to kill someone to relieve the hatred in my heart. It would be better for you to send it to the door yourself."
Seeing Guan Jing, Wang Fang did not show any arrogance. Instead, he humbly cupped his hands and said, "Wang Fang, the first-class guard of the royal palace, has met His Highness, Prime Minister Li, and General Guan."
Guan Jing sneered and said: "A mere third-rank official dares to smash the door directly. If I were to promote you to the second rank, wouldn't he dare to take His Highness's head directly?"
Wang Fang said calmly: "Everyone is his own master."
"What a master." Guan Jing slowly pulled out the knife and pointed it at Wang Fang, "How dare you come, I don't mind cutting off your head myself."
"I have long heard that Wang Fang, the first-class bodyguard of the palace, is a man. When I saw him today, it turned out to be true."
Sun Gusheng stood up slowly and looked at Wang Fang.
Wang Fang remained silent.
"Wang Guard, Gu appreciates your ability, and I don't want you to be a pawn in this. If you leave now, Gu will not kill you."
Sun Gusheng had already extended an olive branch to Wang Fang. After taking over the government, officials of all sizes had gotten to know each other. Sun Gusheng still had some appreciation for Wang Fang.
However, Wang Fang calmly said: "Thank you for your highness's appreciation. It's just that Wang Fang will not serve the two masters in his life, and I hope your highness will forgive me."
Sun Gusheng sighed, and all his energy was already flowing through his body.
Since you can't get it, the only option is to kill.
Facing Sun Gusheng and Guan Jing, the guards of the palace were a little timid.
They had just come here to break down the door according to Wang Fang's order, but who could have known in advance that these people were behind the door.
If they had known about it in advance, they would not have dared to do it even if they had ten courages.
One of the guards wanted to take the opportunity to slip away. However, a flash of sword light flashed by. The escaping guard covered his neck and fell to the ground. After a few symbolic struggles, he made no sound again.
Wang Fang said sternly: "If anyone wants to retreat, first ask about the knife in my hand!"
Wang Fang has some courage after all. He doesn't know that he will not be the opponent of these people, but at this moment, he still stands on the side of loyalty.
The guards were forced to the edge of the cliff and could only shout loudly to boost their morale and run towards Guan Jing.
Guan Jing snorted coldly and raised the knife.
In just an instant, all the palace guards were wiped out.
Wang Fang slowly exhaled a breath and asked, "General Guan, I would like to learn your sword skills."
Guan Jing waved to Wang Fang.
Wang Zang shouted, and immediately all his energy was released, and he swung his sword towards Guan Jing.
Guan Jing stood up with his sword and responded with a sword.
With just one move, the two of them stood on the same spot.
Tick tock.
Blood dripped to the floor.
The knife in Wang Fang's hand was still as white and shiny as before.
The knife in Guan Jing's hand was dripping with blood.
Wang Fang slowly turned around, smiled bitterly, and fell down suddenly.
Guan Jing stared at Wang Fang's body and murmured: "He is a man. I hope he will not choose the wrong path again in the next life."
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