After confirming that it was really related to Han You, Tang Qingfeng and Chen Si stopped communicating with each other and walked towards the north of the city, like zombies.
Tang Qingfeng stopped making trouble, and Chen Si stopped trying to persuade him. He found an inn at random, paid the money, entered the room, and lay on the bed, staring with empty eyes.
Chen Si did not expect that Han You would really sell it to Tang Qingfeng, or that he would be tricked.
It was Han You's decision to allow foreigners to enter the customs. Tang Qingfeng blocked it at first, but later let it go.
But if it really has nothing to do with Tang Qingfeng, it's not true, because Tang Qingfeng is bolder than Han You, and the number of people put into the pass is more than what Han You said at the beginning, and the number of people charged into the military camp is also more.
But Chen Si didn't think about this. He was in the military, and he didn't have much sense of right and wrong. He only knew that those in the military should be worthy of themselves, their colleagues, and the people. Han You obviously did not do it honestly.
Tang Qingfeng on the bed closed his eyes.
Although he didn't say it before, he knew in his heart that his being summoned to the capital must be the emperor's intention. He wanted him to take the blame. Han You couldn't resist the emperor, so he had to withdraw from the world. At most, that was what happened.
But he never expected that this matter had nothing to do with the emperor, it was Han You from beginning to end.
They both lay on the bed, until the sound of banging was heard, and Tang Qingfeng finally spoke.
"Don't follow me tomorrow. Walk around the capital and buy some rare things for your brothers. Leave the capital before nightfall. Go back and tell Ren Shuai that it has nothing to do with Han You or His Majesty. It's just... this is the overall situation."
"Tang Shuai..."
"Also, let the people at the inn give away all the banknotes I have saved over the years. I don't want the land deeds. I will give them to the Chen family, the Liu family, the Wang family, the Song family, and the Zhang family. They will treat them as betrothal gifts. Not even a penny will be lost. Don't stay, they are all good old women, they will take good care of my father, and then write a letter to my father and tell him... I wish him many children and grandchildren, and don't... don't blame me, Tang Qingfeng, for being unfilial."
"Deputy Commander!"
"Don't say any more."
"Deputy Commander, you..."
"Don't try to persuade me."
"Can't you save some money for your humble job? I don't have any money for my return trip."
"Just think of your own ideas and rest."
After a long time, Chen Si spoke.
"Being your personal attendant, humble position... humble position... humble position. I'm so damn unlucky for eight lifetimes."
After finishing speaking, Chen Si's tears burst out and he choked up silently.
Tang Qingfeng seemed to be asleep and did not make any sound.
The night passed like this. Before dawn the next day, Tang Qingfeng had already put on the official robe issued by the previous dynasty. He didn't eat anything and didn't ask Chen Si to help him put it on. He just held his head high as usual. He walked out of the inn and walked outside the palace. He met the imperial guard. He didn't mention Han You, but just explained his identity. He followed the ministers into the palace and stood at the back of the officials awaiting court.
The first time he entered the capital, the first time he came to the palace, and the first time he stood outside the Taiqian Palace, Tang Qingfeng seemed like an unrelated person. He just lowered his head and stood quietly wearing the military commander's robe issued by the previous dynasty. over there.
Except for the general guards, no one knew Tang Qingfeng's identity. The robes issued by the previous dynasty did not have any ornaments that represented his identity. In the palace, there were always local officials who came from other places to report on their duties. Everyone was used to it. , and without any unnecessary attention.
As time passed by, Tang Qingfeng just stood like that, his mind went blank. Even though he was mentally prepared, he was still unwilling to give in. This unwillingness became stronger and stronger, rushing more and more, permeating his whole body.
Unknowingly, Tang Qingfeng clenched his fists. He finally began to hate and get angry. He hated Han You and was angry with Han You.
Since he became the deputy commander of Nanguan, he only drank once in Nanguan, when he saw Han You off.
He remembered that he and Han You had said some things, many things that should not have been said.
He said, thank you.
He said, sorry.
He said that he wanted to be the youngest commander-in-chief, protect the family and the country, and bring glory to the family.
He said that he would definitely become the commander-in-chief, and he would do anything to become the commander-in-chief.
He talked a lot, and Han You always smiled and nodded, saying yes, yes, yes.
This was the first time that he had confided his feelings to someone, but it was to the person who should least be confiding his feelings.
At this moment, Tang Qingfeng felt extremely wronged. He suddenly felt so wronged, so wronged, so wronged. He had clearly given everything, endured so much, given everything, clearly had no selfish motives, and dedicated everything to Nanguan. , dedicated to the people, to the country, but in the end, he lost everything because of something that had almost nothing to do with him.
Hateful and angry, Tang Qingfeng closed his eyes again, exhaled a big breath, and the hatred and anger disappeared without a trace.
"Then let me, commander... give everything he has for the country, Nanguan, and the people for the last time."
With this murmur, Tang Qingfeng finally felt relieved. At least, on his last day as deputy commander of Nanguan, he did something for Nanguan. At least, he took the blame for Han You. At least, Han You did something for Nanguan. All can be retained.
"Deputy Commander Tang."
The voice of a young eunuch pulled Tang Qingfeng out of his thoughts and into reality: "Announce your presence."
Tang Qingfeng was as if in a dream, and then he noticed that except for the young eunuch, there was no one around. The officials who were waiting for the court had already left.
Turning his head, Tang Qingfeng was a little confused: "Disappeared?"
A hundred steps away behind him were the courtiers who were drifting away.
The young eunuch lowered his head and said respectfully: "The court has just dismissed, and I would like to invite Deputy Marshal Tang to come into the palace to see you."
"good."
Tang Qingfeng took a deep breath and stepped forward, still looking like his usual self, holding his head high, chest out, and looking straight ahead.
After going up the steps and arriving outside the Taiqian Hall, Tang Qingfeng no longer had any emotion in his heart and walked quickly forward over the steps.
People who came to Taiqian Hall for the first time always lowered their heads, but Tang Qingfeng did not. He still looked ahead and saw the emperor on the dragon throne, several ministers, and several ministers wearing third-rank official robes.
"The last general, Tang Qingfeng, has come to Beijing to see you at His Majesty's command!"
With a loud voice, Tang Qingfeng came to the center of the hall and knelt down on one knee.
The old man on the dragon chair nodded slightly and Wenwu shouted "Pingshen".
Tang Qingfeng stood up expressionlessly, looking at the bottom of the dragon chair, looking so calm.
The eighth boss and the boss of the three provinces looked at Tang Qingfeng up and down with incomprehensible eyes.
Lao Ba, who had been in court all morning, seemed a little tired and looked at the bosses of the three provinces: "This is Tang Qingfeng, the deputy commander of Nanguan. What do the three beauties think?"
Qian Ji hesitated for a long time, then said with a wry smile: "You are still young and your qualifications are still young."
Zhao Tai shook his head slightly: "I'm afraid it will be difficult to convince the public."
Even Zhou Zhenghuai was slightly disappointed: "At first glance, he looks like a weak scholar."
"Yes, Han You also told me that Tang Qingfeng looks more like a scholar than a general. Who would have thought that this person who looks so much like a scholar could actually hold the post of deputy commander of Nanguan."
Tang Qingfeng remained expressionless, without any excuse, just silent.
"Tang Qingfeng, I ask you, Han You is about to go to the East China Sea, and you may serve as the commander-in-chief of the East China Sea Navy."
"What?!"
Tang Qingfeng's pupils shrank suddenly, thinking that he was hallucinating, with a look of disbelief on his face.
Lao Ba smiled and said: "I asked you if you would like to go to the East China Sea with Han You and serve as the commander-in-chief of the East China Sea Navy. After Han You went to the East China Sea, although he held great power, I was a little worried and sent you to be the commander-in-chief of the navy."
Tang Qingfeng's expression changed again and again. He never expected that the emperor called him to the capital because he wanted to be the commander of the navy.
Marshal, this word that was so familiar yet so unfamiliar really made Tang Qingfeng's brain almost come to a standstill.
In an instant, Tang Qingfeng suddenly realized something.
The emperor said that Han You would take power after arriving in the East China Sea, but the emperor was not reassured.
This means that the emperor wants to check and balance Han You!
Thinking of what he saw and heard when he entered the city yesterday, Tang Qingfeng's heart skipped a beat. No wonder no one in the capital knew about Han You. How could the emperor just sit idly by and watch.
"The last general... the last general..."
Tang Qingfeng gritted his teeth tightly, the battle between heaven and man was constantly torturing his soul. As long as he nodded, he could become a commander. Becoming a commander at such an age was something he could not even dream of, but if he became the commander of the boat master , will you meet Han You in the East China Sea in the future?
"General, I dare to ask!" Tang Qingfeng raised his head again and summoned up all his courage: "Your Majesty, you know that the general and Han You... and Han You are friends. If your majesty wants to kill your friend, the general... can't do it. , Han You is kind to the Confederate Army, has... great kindness, the last general is unwilling to betray his fellow Confederate Army!"
Lao Ba was confused, and the bosses from the three provinces looked at each other.
Qian Ji looked at Tang Qingfeng, then at the Emperor: "Your Majesty, this Deputy Commander Tang..."
After a pause, Qian Ji didn't know what to say.
Or Zhou Zhenghuai was so naive that he said directly: "Could he have a brain disease?"
Zhao Tai was extremely confused: "I'm afraid there is some misunderstanding."
Qian Ji shook his head repeatedly: "Your Majesty, you should think twice before acting. Although I don't know what the misunderstanding is, it seems that Deputy Marshal Tang is not a scheming person."
Zhao Tai nodded in agreement: "I think so too."
"I believe in Han You. Han You has never misjudged anyone."
Lao Ba gave a wry smile: "The three dear friends don't know something. It's not because I ordered the general, but after asking Han You, Han You said that the only one who is qualified for the post of commander-in-chief of the East China Sea Marine Corps is Zhou You. Tang Qingfeng."
This time it was Tang Qingfeng's turn to be dumbfounded, thinking that he was hallucinating. The post of Commander-in-Chief of the East China Sea was actually recommended by Han You for the emperor. If this was true, then the emperor did not ask him to go to the East China Sea to check and balance Han You.
Tang Qingfeng was feeling dizzy. This time, his brain was really shut down, and he looked stupid.
"I see." Qian Ji smiled: "Since it was recommended by Han You, it must be right."
"That's right." Zhao Tai breathed a sigh of relief: "What your Majesty said is absolutely true. Han You has indeed never seen anyone wrong. The people he trusts and recommends are all talented people who are the pillars of the country. Han You will be your guarantee, so let Deputy Marshal Tang Let's go to the East China Sea and take over the position of Commander-in-Chief of the Navy when the time comes."
"Yes, Han You said that he and Tang Qingfeng had a tacit understanding when they were in Nanguan. Tang Qingfeng always made suggestions for him when he was in trouble. People who can make Han You full of praise must have extraordinary abilities."
Lao Ba stood up and said loudly: "Tang Qingfeng, when Han You rushes to the East China Sea, you will go with him. Han You will tell you when he will take over the position of commander-in-chief of the navy. Don't let me down, don't let the court down. , let alone disappoint Han You, but I know it."
Tang Qingfeng stared, grinned, and subconsciously asked in a very rude manner: "Isn't it because of the aliens outside the Southern Pass entering the camp that your Majesty summoned the last general to the capital?"
The old man was very angry: "You are like a military general. He only remembers the merits and feels at ease. I will not treat you badly. Han You has told me and the ministers that this matter is indeed a great achievement. Han You wants to ask me to give you a county son, but if you have the ability, a county clerk can do it. I just need you to serve as the commander-in-chief of the navy. I will give you the golden words."
Tang Qingfeng's mouth opened wider and he looked even more stupid: "Is this... a credit?"
"What else?" Lao Ba was stunned when he was asked: "If it's not the credit, why would Han You blame it all on you? How could you ask such stupid questions?"
Speaking of this, Lao Ba looked at the boss of the three provinces and hesitated: "This Tang Qingfeng, doesn't he really have a brain disease?"
Qian Ji shook his head repeatedly: "Might your Majesty have forgotten that the people recommended by Han You are all so weird."
Zhao Tai echoed: "What the boss said is that the people Han You trusts are like this. The weirder they are, the greater their abilities."
"Right."
Lao Ba nodded: "Then let's arrange it this way."
Tang Qingfeng's brain was still blank, and he always felt like he was in a dream, until he squeezed his thigh hard, suddenly remembered something, regretted what he had done, and subconsciously looked back at the sky outside the palace.
"But I also have to take the civil and military exams."
"The old slave is here."
Lao Ba said with a smile: "Prepare some food, I have not been through the difficulties, and I want to have a good chat with Tang Qingfeng."
"yes."
Tang Qingfeng finally confirmed that he was not dreaming and recognized five facts.
First, Han You actually recommended him as the commander-in-chief of the East China Sea Marine Corps.
Second, the entry of foreign races into the customs and camps is a merit rather than a fault.
Third, this skill was actually pushed onto him by Han You.
Fourth, Han You actually used this merit to ask the emperor to give him a title!
Five, all his savings are gone!
