"Of course I have thought about it, but... I still want to come!" Yongxun's answer puzzled Wang Fugui, "Why?"
Yongxun sighed softly and said with a hint of sadness: "I know that in your eyes, a brother like me is pampered and has no idea of the sorrow in the world. I am afraid that even this time I went to war with the army, you also think that I was the one who temporarily
You come to court for your hard work and just for fun, right?"
Wang Fugui was a little embarrassed after being told what was on his mind by Yong Xun, "I really don't understand why Brother Twelve came to Jinan to take such a risk. Wouldn't it be better to stay in the capital safely? And the Empress, she doesn't object to you.
This expedition?”
Yongxu said with a complicated expression: "Huang's mother was opposed to it, but..." He sighed again, "Huang Ama used to love Huang's mother very much. Since I can remember, he has almost never blamed her.
Huang's mother, even if there is an occasional dispute, Huang Ama will always give in to Huang's mother, and soon
They reconciled as before, but in the past few years... I don't know whether it was because of the heavy state affairs or what happened. In recent years, Huang Ama's temperament has gradually become weird and moody, and he has doted on several beautiful ladies who have recently entered the palace.
, the disputes with Huang'e Niang became more frequent, and that one and Kun were always flattering each other.
In the past two months, he proposed that Emperor Ama hold a grand Holy Birthday Festival on his 60th birthday next year, and listed a bunch of specific matters, and even proposed that all nations come to the court." He smiled bitterly and said: "It is not good for all nations to come to the court.
It’s not a bad thing, but it will cost a lot of money. After seeing it, the Queen’s Mother
I thought it was too extravagant, so I proposed to keep everything simple so as not to waste people and money. In the past, Huang Ama would definitely agree, but this time, she was very angry and reprimanded Huang Ama severely. Before I left the capital,
Huang Ama has never set foot in Kunning Palace and has been in a stalemate."
Although Wang Fugui can be considered an official, this kind of thing is far beyond his reach. After listening to it, he tentatively said: "So... the twelfth prince went out with the army this time for the sake of the empress?"
Including refusing to return to Beijing before?"
Yongxun nodded and said: "I originally thought that if I helped General Zhang win the battle, Huang Ama would be happier, and then I would take the opportunity to help Huang Eniang to talk to reconcile the two of them, but I didn't know...
..." He smiled bitterly and said: "I suffered such a disastrous defeat when I first arrived in Jinan. How can I have the dignity to return to Beijing with such a result?"
Wang Fugui shook his head and said solemnly: "No, this is just a process, not a result. After we rescue General Zhang and capture Zhu Ji and the others, we will regroup and we will definitely be able to put down the rebellion."
"Regroup..." Yongxu muttered and repeated these words, nodded vigorously and said: "Yes, the governor's office still has troops and horses, and General Zhang has experienced hundreds of battles. As long as he returns, he will definitely be able to put down the rebellion!"
While they were talking, the sound of the clock was heard outside. "Bang bang bang!" It was already the third watch. Wang Fugui said: "It's very late. Brother Twelve, please go back to bed. I'll wait for my dad tomorrow."
Once we get the road guide, we'll go out and keep an eye on Zhu Ji."
"Well." Saying this, Yongxu said gratefully: "Deputy Lieutenant Wang, thank you very much this time. If you hadn't helped me repeatedly, I would have been captured by them. When I return to Beijing, I will definitely let the emperor
Amma greatly rewards you and Deputy Lieutenant Zheng."
Wang Fugui smiled and said: "This is a matter of humble duty. Brother Twelve does not need to say thank you."
The sky in October was brighter than in summer. Wangfu went out early in the morning and did not come back until after noon. He held three road guides in his hand. After handing them to Yong Cang and the others, he said
: "You guessed it right. At this moment, the city gate has begun to check the road signs. Anyone who does not have a road guide will be taken to the government for questioning. These road signs are also more troublesome than usual.
." After saying that, he warned again:
"If anyone asks, you can just say that you are from the Baolong ship and have been ordered to purchase goods. I have a weaver outside the city. Fugui knows where it is. Every time you go out of the city, remember to go there first before coming back.
Bring a few bolts of silk into the city so that the officers and soldiers will not suspect you. By the way, Fugui, remember to tell Brother Twelve and others about the Baolong so that they may have some idea."
Wang Fugui nodded and said, "I understand."
When he was about to leave, Wang Fu remembered something and said: "If you find General Zhang, you must not fight with those rebels head-on. You must outwit him. If it doesn't work, come back and tell me and I will come up with something."
After the prince's father left, the three of them immediately changed into waiters' clothes and left the prince's house through the back door. They came to the governor's house and watched closely. This was the case every day for the next few days. When they were hungry, they would take some with them.
dry food.
Finally on the fourth day, they once again waited until Zhu Ji left the city in plain clothes. However, Zhu Ji did not go to the rebel lair. Instead, he met Yongzhang like last time. From their conversations, they could hear Yongzhang's "
"Disappearance" made them very uneasy.
After Zhu Ji left, the three of them quietly gathered together and followed Yong Zhang. However, the latter was very alert and soon noticed that someone was following him. He deliberately led Yong Zhang and the others in circles. Finally, taking advantage of their negligence, he quickly
disappeared from their sight.
Zheng Luo said bitterly: "This third elder brother is really cunning. He almost knows where the rebels' lair is."
Wang Fugui said calmly: "It doesn't matter, as long as they continue to meet, we will still have a chance."
Waiting is always so tiring. Fortunately, within a few days, Zhu Ji went to see Yongzhang again. This time, Yongzhang did not come alone. He brought four or five people with him, and each of them had a belt around his waist.
knife.
As soon as Zhu Jigang arrived, before he had time to ask why, Yong Zhang had already winked at those people. Those people took out their sabers knowingly and waved them among the trees and grass on both sides. After searching for more than ten feet, they came back and said
: "Military advisor, no one is following us."
A trace of doubt flashed across Yongzhang's eyes, and he said: "Okay, please step back."
At this moment, Zhu Ji finally found the opportunity to ask, "Brother Third, what happened?"
Yongzhang snorted coldly and said: "You have the nerve to ask me. After I was separated from you last time, I noticed someone was following me. Every time I come here, I am very careful. It is impossible to be followed, so those people must be
Come with you; you are so careless that you didn't even know you were being followed."
Zhu Ji was startled and said quickly: "This... this is impossible, who would follow the official?"
Just as Yong Zhang was about to speak, something suddenly moved in his heart. He thought for a moment and said, "Could it be Yong Cang and his group?"
Zhu Ji immediately shook his head, "No, since the third elder brother said that they escaped, the lower official immediately ordered a strict investigation of everyone entering and leaving the city gate. Once they found that there was no way to lead, they immediately arrested them and brought them back to the government. They had no way to lead, so what?
Maybe he can follow the official in and out of the city gate?"
"Perhaps they have been guarding outside the city gate, or...ahem!" Yongzhang coughed a few times, and supported the pavilion pillars with a pale face: "Or maybe they got the road guide."