There was a constant quarrel in the court over the matter of crossing the country and suppressing the border. The main battle was fought, and the main and the main were arguing. Naturally, Emperor Chu Yin also heard about this. His body became weaker and weaker, and he saw what was in his hands.

He gave away his power bit by bit, and now only a small amount of military power is left in his hands.

As the civil and military officials in the court increasingly respected King Li, the prince who temporarily replaced Chu Li in the government, the small flame of doubt in Emperor Chu Yin's heart grew stronger and stronger.

He was extremely afraid that Chu Li would become the second prince. Even if he did not live long, he did not want to give up the throne just like that. He wanted to be the emperor for as long as he could.

Just when Emperor Chu Yin planned to take advantage of this war to transfer military power from King Li to his trusted general and headed to the border, Chu Li decided two things in the court.

The first thing is the main battle, and he will fight to the death with the Yue Kingdom; the second thing is that he will personally lead the troops to go on an expedition, and will be ready to go in five days.

The civil and military officials of the entire dynasty were shocked because King Li was about to go on an expedition in person. After all, according to King Li's current reputation in the court, he was likely to become the crown prince. At this juncture of the expedition, one mistake might leave his life there and not be able to come back.

, the situation between North Korea and China by then... may be uncertain again.

Chu Li's decision caught Emperor Chu Yin off guard, but it also dispelled Emperor Chu Yin's suspicion of Chu Li. After all, a prince who is willing to take risks and go on an expedition is by no means greedy for power. He even values ​​the country more than himself.

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Emperor Chu Yin felt reassured. Although he was unwilling to do so, he did not want to be successfully attacked by Yue at this juncture. In addition, Chu Li went on an expedition and would not be back in a short time. He could take this opportunity to cultivate some confidants. Although

After losing part of the military power, when Chu Li comes back, he will still have people available to check and balance the prince.

Emperor Chu Yin quickly handed over the military power in his hands.

The other princes were very excited because Chu Li was about to go on an expedition. After all, if King Li could not come back, the second prince and Zhao Fu would be executed tomorrow, and Queen Zhao would also be sentenced to death. The deposed prince and the eldest prince would go crazy again.

The three most powerful princes among the princes didn't have a chance, so they have a chance.

Before Chu Li left, he would not leave behind the hidden dangers of the second prince and the Zhao family. Together with the ministers and soldiers who were recently found to be related to the Zhao family, he would cut off those who should be exiled and banish them, and solve them simply and neatly.

Xie Mingze didn't know about Chu Li's plan to send troops in person until this time. Because Xie Yujiao was dead, Xie Mingze could no longer see the plot.

He knew very little about Chu Li, and there was no expedition at this time in his previous life, so Xie Mingze didn't know whether Chu Li would be in danger this time.

But for Chu Li's decision, he knew that fear was the best way for Chu Li at the moment, but knowing was one thing, and whether he was worried or not was another thing entirely.

At the same time, I felt faintly depressed. This guy was about to leave without consulting him.

Chu Li had already passed the meal when he came back from the court, where he had discussed the matter of going out for the expedition in a few days. He originally wanted to deal with him casually, but when he learned from Li Si that Xie Mingze had been unhappy all day, he couldn't help but smile and went back first.

Main courtyard.

When he opened the door and walked in, he saw a table of food in front of Xie Mingze but he didn't eat it. Hearing the noise, he looked up at him and simply turned his head to the side. He supported his head with one hand and flipped through a storybook with the other hand.

He was reading it with great interest, and it would have been even more so if he hadn't even turned a page when Chu Li came back from washing up.

Chu Li simply walked around him and sat down in front of him, "What are you looking at, madam? Let me take a look too?"

Xie Mingze ignored him and turned to the other side.

Chu Li knew that he was very angry this time: "Are you really angry? I'm leaving in a few days. I'll be away for at least three months and at most half a year. Madam, do you really think she won't look at me more before I leave?"

"What are you looking at? The prince has his own mind, he can make his own decision." Xie Mingze couldn't hold it back. Finally, he thought about it and left when he really ascended the throne. If he didn't say anything, he wouldn't say a word to him before he left.

call.

Chu Li didn't dare to tease anymore, so he simply confessed: "Then Madam also made a list for Li Si, and bought all the things you need in the past few days. The border area is not as prosperous as in Beijing, and many things are not available, especially

You also need to prepare some winter clothes.”

Xie Mingze finally figured out what was wrong: "What does this mean, Your Majesty?" Does he need it? Why did he prepare those things? Could it be... "You want to take me with you?"

"Otherwise?" Seeing that he was finally willing to look at him squarely, Chu Li stepped forward and took the storybook from his hand, and found that Xie Mingze was still looking at him blankly, and the smile in his eyes became even stronger: "I don't trust you alone.

Stay in the capital, and you pretend to be a follower and go to the border with me. I have already found a person who is pretending to be you, and when the time comes, he will be lying on the bed pretending to be you."

Although the border was not safe, at least he had himself protecting him there. In the capital, even if Chu Li had arranged the manpower, he could not feel at ease unless he was watching.

Xie Mingze's initial feeling of depression dissipated because of Chu Li's words. At the same time, there was a faint rejection in his heart. He was silent for a long time before slowly shaking his head: "I will stay in Beijing."

Chu Li was stunned: "You won't come with me?"

Xie Mingze shook his head: "I can't do anything by going to the border with you, and I can't even help you. But it's different if I stay in Beijing." This was what he had just decided after careful consideration. This time, the relationship between Yue and Da Chu

The First World War was obviously prepared by the Yue State, and it must have taken a long time.

The country of Yue has spent so much manpower and material resources and has been setting up the situation for so long. By then, the border area will definitely be very dangerous. However, there are three factors that determine whether a battle can be won.

General, soldiers, food and grass.

But food and grass are the top priority. It lasts for at least three months and often for half a year. Even if Chu Li can fight again, no matter how powerful the soldiers he has are, if he runs out of food once, it will be like a trapped beast. Who will win at that time?

It’s really hard to say if it’s negative.

What's more, Chu Li had just finished handling the affairs of the Zhao family and the second prince, and had uncovered so many people, so there was no guarantee that no one would be caught.

If these uncaught fish in the trap tried their best to obtain food and grass, it would be a catastrophic crisis for Chu Li.

Chu Li obviously did not expect that Xie Mingze would refuse to go to the border with him.

Xie Mingze's voice softened: "In the eyes of outsiders, I only have a few months left to live. Even if Emperor Chu Yin wants to use me to control you, I will pretend to be seriously ill and only have a few days left to live. He estimates

I don’t think I have any use value.” The most important thing is that Xie Mingze has a system and doesn’t worry about anything happening. Besides, he has just received a stunt reward and a resurrection pill. Even if his back is really dead, he can still be brought back to life. He is afraid

What?

But when he followed Chu Li to the border, he had to worry about whether his identity would be exposed. Then Chu Li would have to fight and take care of his safety, and he couldn't do anything. What's the use of just watching?

"I made pills here in Beijing and sold them. The money I got in exchange plus the food and grass I bought before had people secretly send them to you. If you are really worried, leave Chu Lufeng's team for the time being.

I, you should know how powerful they are."

Let Chu Li go away first. When Chu Li arrives at the border, he will get more herbs for treating wounds and other herbs, and have Chu Lu Feng's team rush over to send them over.

This battle started too quickly, otherwise he would have known about it in advance.

But Chu Li didn't want to leave Xie Mingze in the capital. Without being able to see him, he always felt uneasy in his heart.

Xie Mingze was helpless: "I am also a man, I can protect myself. Besides, it may be more unsafe for you to follow the prince. Fortunately, everyone here knows that I am sick and about to die, and following the prince,

What if the prince comes back from a victorious battle and is attacked by a surprise attack, poisoned and has his leg broken...what if I am the only one...ugh!"

Before Xie Mingze could finish speaking, Chu Li covered his mouth, obviously not wanting to hear Xie Mingze say the word death.

But Chu Li had to admit that although he could protect his safety under his nose, he was also a target, whether it was the caught fish of the Zhao family or the people of the Yue Kingdom, even if the Yue Kingdom

After suffering a defeat, his journey back to Beijing may be equally dangerous.

Chu Li had a headache. He obviously didn't expect that what he thought was a sure thing would be met with failure by Xie Mingze. He agreed but did not refuse. He needed to think carefully about Xie Mingze's words.

However, if Chu Lufeng stayed here to protect Xie Mingze, it would be a solution.

That secret guard was left by King Lingyang, and their skills were naturally extraordinary. In addition, during this period of time, Chu Lufeng personally led the training. Such a team could escort Xie Mingze to leave the capital safely at critical times.

In the end, Chu Li was still worried about the potential danger around him and agreed, but he would not leave the capital until Chu Lumeng brought his people back to the capital.

However, Chu Lufeng got the news and rushed over quickly, so he had to wait one day longer than the original five days, and the expedition was not delayed.

During this period, Chu Li personally supervised the executions and executed the second prince, Zhao Shoufu, Queen Zhao and others. After another investigation, Chu Lufeng and others were arranged around, and Li Si was left to lead a team of people to protect them.

Only then was he ready to leave Beijing.

Early in the morning on the day of the expedition, Xie Mingze got up before dawn. Although he decided not to follow Chu Li, when they really separated, Xie Mingze felt a sense of reluctance in his heart. This emotion was suppressed by him. He lowered his eyes and helped

Chu Li prepared his armor and opened his mouth to say something, but in the end he said nothing.

Chu Li pursed his thin lips coldly, obviously unwilling to give up: "If you regret it, it's still too late." In March and a half, he had never been separated from him for so long.

Xie Mingze's emotions had calmed down when he raised his head: "What do you think, Your Majesty? What do you regret? I don't regret it. Beijing is delicious, drinkable and fun. As soon as Your Majesty leaves, I will go to the tea house to listen to books and go shopping in disguise."

,Isn’t this better than suffering at the border?”

Chu Li was helpless. Although he knew that he was trying to comfort himself, his mood was obviously affected by him, and there was a smile in his eyes: "If you really think so."

Xie Mingze waited until he was fully dressed, took out two pill bottles from his arms, opened one of them, and took out a pill first: "Take this first."

Chu Li looked at the pill in Xie Mingze's palm and took it without thinking.

Xie Mingze: "Your Highness is not afraid of the poison."

Chu Li opened his mouth to say something, but Xie Mingze covered his mouth: "Forget it, I don't want to hear it." This guy might have said something ambiguous again, and he was afraid that he would really regret it and left with him regardless.

Xie Mingze explained: "What you just took is a hundred poisonous pills. After you take them, they will not be poisonous and can hurt you again. There is another one here. You should put it away so that you can be prepared if something happens. There are three pills in this bottle.

The elixir is a life-saving heart-protecting elixir. As long as you don't lose your head, you can save your life. You take it too. I didn't have time to make more. I only made so many. You can see if I am very powerful, so you

Don't worry." Xie Mingze was afraid that he wouldn't want it, so he simply said that he made it himself.

Among the stunt rewards given by the system, Xie Mingze only kept the resurrection pill and gave the rest to Chu Li.

As expected, Chu Li put it away without any doubt. He finally looked at Xie Mingze and couldn't help holding his face and kissing him hard. After letting go, fearing that he would not be able to part with it, he picked up the helmet on the side and said, "Wait until I come back."

After that, he turned around and walked away without looking back.
Chapter completed!