Chapter 2628 Accompany His Royal Highness the Crown Prince and head to Jiangdu Palace first
The Cheng family banquet was a complete success, celebrating the departure of their biological fathers one after another and allowing the playboys to release their naughty nature.
The eldest brother Cheng Chumo stood at the front of the steps with a sense of accomplishment.
It was as if at this moment, he had already felt the same sense of accomplishment as his own father, looking up at his colleagues as they were thrown out of the door like dead dogs, carried onto the carriage, and fled in panic.
"Brother, let's go. Mom probably hasn't rested yet. Let's hurry over and tell her about the matter."
Cheng Chumo also reacted and nodded, letting the second brother and a group of brothers continue to be responsible for the farewell ceremony, and the two brothers hurried towards the inner courtyard.
Fortunately, my mother Cui was mentally prepared beforehand, and her sister Cheng Qibao had already reported the matter first.
"Okay, being able to win the favor of this strange woman can be considered a blessing for our Qibao family."
Ms. Cui's face was full of doting and joy.
"Then let's delay for a day or two. Mother will go and discuss with Mrs. Li first to determine when it is appropriate to become a disciple."
"Let's leave the capital and go to Shandong. Once things are done here, when we come back, my daughter, you can study martial arts with Mrs. Li attentively."
"Well, thank you mother, my daughter knows."
"I don't know where your father is now accompanying the prince..."
"Dalang, Sanlang, you have to be careful in the days to come."
Looking at his worried mother, Cheng Chubi comforted her.
"Mom, don't worry. Dad is commanding an army to accompany the prince, so there will be no problem with his safety.
Moreover, Your Majesty is wise and powerful, and has been planning and deploying for a long time. Even if something happens, the situation will be calmed down quickly."
Mrs. Cui raised her head and looked at the eldest brother Cheng Chumo and the third child Cheng Chubi in front of her.
The eldest son, Cheng Chumo, can be regarded as the calmest among the six Cheng brothers. It can be said that he is also the most reassuring eldest son.
The third youngest, Cheng Chubi, can be regarded as the most outstanding person in the old Cheng family. No matter in terms of talent or ability, it is difficult for the entire Tang Dynasty to come close to him.
It's just that this kid is a bit too trouble-making, but fortunately, his cleverness allows him to always avert danger.
"I won't say anything, Duo Duo. I just hope that you two brothers will take good care of your home and take care of your brothers, just in case..."
The eldest brother Cheng Chumo already had a plan in mind and answered directly.
"Don't worry, mother. After mother leaves, I will ask my brothers to go to the village to practice as servants. The Cheng family is a martial arts family, so we must not forget the ability to eat."
"This way, if something happens, they can leave easily."
"okay……"
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In the land south of the Yangtze River, the sun is scorching. At this moment, General Cheng is wearing a coat, with his hands behind his back, standing under the awning.
Feeling the cool breeze blowing, the boat is still traveling on the canal dug by the front.
Cheng Yaojin looked at both sides of the canal. At this moment, the elite troops of Youtun Guard were marching slowly along both sides of the canal.
Guarding this small fleet, Cheng Yaojin turned his head and looked behind him. The tallest and majestic ship became more and more eye-catching.
That was the boat on which His Royal Highness the Prince and his wife were riding. At this moment, a horseman galloped from the shore. Soon, the scout climbed onto Cheng Yaojin's ship.
"Commander, with another fifteen miles of waterway, the fleet will soon reach Yangzhou City."
"Yangzhou Governor Zhu and a group of Yangzhou officials are already waiting for Prince He to arrive at the dock outside Yangzhou."
"Where are the front troops?" Although General Cheng was not wearing armor, he only had a coat on his body.
But just like this, standing on the bow of this ship, his powerful aura and his notorious reputation that shocked both the government and the public were enough to make all the Zuotun guards obedient.
"Commander, the former army has arrived at Jiangdu Palace early this morning and is guarding Jiangdu Palace. They have also sent out cavalry to patrol the surrounding areas of Jiangdu Palace."
Cheng Yaojin stroked his thick beard like a steel needle, frowned for a long time, and then spoke.
"The rear army is ordered to arrive at Yangzhou Pier at dusk today. I will command the Chinese army and continue to accompany His Royal Highness the Crown Prince He Jia to Jiangdu Palace."
"promise!"
Seeing the cavalrymen who had ordered the cavalry to land and then gallop away, Cheng Yaojin couldn't help but let out a foul breath.
This long journey, when we reached the border of Shandong, was very safe.
But since entering the Jiangnan realm, Cheng Yaojin had already vaguely felt that something was wrong.
Especially the news that was spread out and brought back by the scouts made General Cheng very worried.
I couldn't help but recall the scene when His Majesty secretly summoned me to the palace for a detailed discussion before leaving Luoyang.
His Majesty revealed a little bit of his plan, and repeatedly told him that he must protect the safety of His Royal Highness.
From that moment on, the wily General Cheng already understood that His Majesty wanted to make a big bet.
As for His Highness the Crown Prince, he is a bait, but he is not a bait. Fortunately, His Highness the Crown Prince is a superior person who is good at accepting advice.
I will follow my own suggestions on safety and will never be petty.
On the contrary, there are a few thorns in the group of East Palace officials who are chattering all the time, which is really annoying.
But they didn't dare to gibber in front of him, not to mention his majesty as a general.
For a few words, it is too cheap to compete with a few petty officials in the East Palace.
The most important thing now is the safety of His Royal Highness, and let these few people be spared.
It's not too late to let the third child, who has been living like a fish in water in the East Palace, deal with it later.
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Yangzhou Governor Zhu was leading the Yangzhou civil and military forces, as well as the gentry and celebrities, all gathered at the Yangzhou Pier.
Looking up to the end of the canal, one can already see a fleet of boats heading this way.
The elite Zuotun Guards of the Tang Dynasty on both sides of the strait were guarding both sides of the fleet, striding towards this side.
An official behind him came to Zhu Governor's side and whispered.
"Your Majesty, I have heard that the Crown Prince has a gentle personality and is friendly to others, but General Cheng, who is responsible for the safety of His Royal Highness..."
"I understand, but as long as we don't provoke General Cheng, I'm sure he won't deliberately make things difficult for us."
"Okay, we are almost here. Let all the officials cheer up and welcome the Crown Prince Hejia."
The prince Li Chengqian, who was dressed in a rich robe, was standing on the deck, on top of the ship, displaying the prince's flag and guard of honor.
Beside him, Donggong Zhan Yu Zhining, Shao Zhanzhang Zhang Xuansu and other officials from the East Palace were all standing on the deck.
After months of exposure to wind, sun, and rain, Li Chengqian, whose complexion had darkened by almost two shades, showed a reserved and formulaic smile.
Looking at the Yangzhou officials and gentry who were already bending down to salute the buildings...