Chapter Fifty-Third Dragon Boat Crossing East, Cranes Crying in Beijing【2】
After Cao Xi heard Xia Houxuan tell this shocking secret, he was shocked and immediately walked to the East Palace.
Although it was already Jiaye time, Cao Xi did not intend to wait until the next day.
He understood that if something went wrong this time, His Royal Highness Prince Pingyuan would overrun the country, everything would be over!
Therefore, he immediately went to the East Palace to tell King Pingyuan that there were enemy spies in the capital.
After Cao Xi left, Xia Houxuan immediately called the housekeeper Gu Ting.
"Uncle Gu, go to the Xun Mansion quickly and ask for Mr. Xun Can, and tell him that I will invite him to drink in the long night at Qingqing Garden tonight."
"Yes, sir."
Gu Ting saw that Xia Houxuan had personally arranged the matter and knew that the matter must be of great importance, so he did not dare to delay and immediately went to Xun's Mansion.
Xia Houxuan smiled and said to himself: "It seems that we are going to get drunk again tonight."
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In the Talent Recruiting Pavilion of the East Palace, Cao Rui, Cao Zhao, Cao Shuang, Guanqiu Jian, He Zeng, Bi Gui, Gao Xun and others did not rest.
Since Cao Rui was about to officially supervise state affairs, everyone was a little excited and couldn't sleep, so they gathered here. Secondly, it was also to check for gaps and make sure there were no surprises.
"Changsi, have the guards made arrangements?"
"Don't worry, Your Highness, I have ordered the East Palace Guards to inspect everywhere. There is nothing unusual. Wei Lie leads Sima Langzhong to inspect the outside of the palace. Cao Zuan leads Tiger Benn Langzhong to inspect the inside of the palace. There are no serious problems."
Cao Zhao smiled confidently. With this thousand guards, he was confident that he could manage them freely and skillfully.
Outside the East Palace Gate, although Cao Xi ran along the market for a long time, he had already achieved some success in his family-inherited mental technique, Cloud Walking Rain Step, so he was not out of breath.
"who!"
Wei Lie, who was leading the patrol of Sima Lang of the East Palace outside the palace wall, heard a burst of rapid and brisk footsteps. He was immediately alert. He drew his sword and stood in formation with his subordinate Sima Lang.
"Wei Lie, it's me!"
"Master Xi!" Wei Lie saw that the person who came was Cao Xi. He knew that it was a false alarm, so he sheathed his sword. He asked, "It's already dark, what are you doing here?"
"I have something urgent and I need to report to His Highness Prince Pingyuan!"
"But..., but according to the system, the palace door cannot be opened at night without an order. This..."
Wei Lie, who had always been quite decisive, was hesitant at this moment.
"It is indeed a big event. If it is delayed, can you afford it?"
Seeing Wei Lie's hesitation, Cao Xi stamped his feet anxiously.
"In that case, you can go in. However, I cannot bear the responsibility of opening the palace door privately, and I will not open the palace door for you. Your Cao family has the ability to 'walk on clouds and rain', so you should have your own way."
Wei Lie frowned and finally made up his mind.
"Thank you, Brother Wei!"
As soon as Cao Xi handed over his hand, he was about to climb over the wall and leave.
"Wait a minute!" Wei Lie suddenly shouted: "Cao Zuan, the tiger governor of the inner sect, is extremely powerful and has an upright temper. Be careful!"
"I got it." Cao Xi turned around, smiled slightly, spread out the clouds and flew into the East Palace.
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In the Talent Recruiting Pavilion, Cao Rui was sitting on the table, looking with interest at Cao Xi, who was tied into a rice dumpling by Cao Zuan, and Cao Zuan, the tiger governor standing majestically beside Cao Xi, with a smile on his face.
"Let me go quickly, Brother Yuan Zhong, I have something urgent to tell you!"
"Your Highness!" Cao Zuan saw that Cao Xi actually addressed him by his title of "monarch" and lightly kicked Cao Xi. Although Cao Zuan, the fierce governor, was only fourteen years old, his strength was astonishing. This gentle kick , the pain was enough to make Cao Xi grin.
"De Si, be gentle." Cao Zhao, who was standing next to Cao Rui, looked at Cao Xi's embarrassed appearance, pursed his lips and snickered and said to his younger brother Cao Zuan.
Gao Xun, Guanqiu Jian, He Zeng, Bi Gui and others also couldn't help laughing.
"Tell me, what's going on?"
Cao Ruifeng was calm and calm. He tapped the desk with his index finger and asked with a smile.
Cao Xi frowned and said seriously:
"Your Highness, there is an enemy country in Qingqing Garden in Luoyang, Xiao Xuanxue!"
"What!" When Cao Zhao, Guan Qiujian and others heard this, their expressions changed. Such huge news actually happened on the eve of His Highness' formal supervision of the country!
If these details cause trouble while Your Highness is supervising the country, the consequences will be unimaginable!
Although Cao Rui was frightened, he did not show any panic. After thinking for a while, Cao Rui immediately made arrangements.
"Zhong Gong, go to Zhijinwu's mansion immediately and ask Lord Zang Ba to mobilize three thousand Jinwu soldiers to lurk outside the twelve gates of Luoyang City!"
"No!" Guanqiu Jian did not dare to delay, and immediately took the East Palace token and rushed to Zang Ba's mansion.
"He Zeng, Bi Gui, and Gao Xun, you allocate manpower to Wei Lieutenant Li Yi, Wu Guan Zhonglang General Yan Qian, and Wu Wei General Xu Chu, and ask them to immediately impose martial law on the twenty-four squares!"
"Nuo!" He Zeng, Bi Gui and Gao Xun followed the order and left.
"Changsi, you personally lead the army to Lord Zhu Shuo and Zhu Yancai's house and ask him to order the twelve imperial guards to guard the city gate strictly and never let anyone go!"
"No!" Cao Zhao received the order and immediately led five guards and Hu Benlang and rushed to Zhu Shuo's mansion.
If it weren't for the fact that it was already dark and Cao Lin, the king of Hedong, no longer restricted military affairs, he would really be at his wits' end.
Cao Rui breathed a sigh of relief and began to issue the last order:
"Cao Xi, you and Wei Lie immediately lead five hundred Sima Lang to secretly monitor Qingqingyuan. Be sure to keep an eye on Xiao Xuanxue!"
"Yes, Your Highness."
Cao Xi was freed from his restraints and immediately left the house to find Wei Lie.
Seeing that everyone was ordered to leave, Cao Rui collapsed on the seat as if he had collapsed.
"Your Highness, what's wrong with you..." Huben Governor Cao Zuan was shocked when he saw this.
"Nothing, I'm just a little tired."
Cao Rui didn't know whether he sighed or breathed a sigh of relief.
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Zang Ba, who had never been trusted by Cao Pi, was naturally wary and would not let go of this opportunity to serve the country and show his loyalty. Already sleeping on the bed, he received the order from King Pingyuan to serve as a prisoner and immediately sent him to the outskirts of Luoyang. Three thousand soldiers holding Jin Wu sent the generals and told them to ambush outside the twelve gates.
In the mansion of Weiwei Li Yi.
Gao Xun personally came to Li's mansion to deliver orders, but the housekeeper told him that Li Yi was ill and could not see guests.
Gao Xun, who was in the main hall, was so anxious that he couldn't help shouting:
"His Royal Highness King Pingyuan has an edict. The matter is urgent. I hope you can quickly invite Mr. Li to see you!"
"Master Gao, why are you so panicked?"
When Gao Xun was anxious and the housekeeper was helpless, a clear and gentle voice came over.
When Gao Xun raised his eyes, he saw a young man in his twenties, handsome and dignified, like a phoenix god.
Gao Xun couldn't help but think that there was such a person in Luoyang city that he didn't know. Judging from his appearance, he was afraid that only Xia Houxuan, the heir of Changling Township Marquis Zhengnan, could compare with him.
"Your Excellency is..."
"Excellent, Li Feng, Li Anguo."
Li Feng!
Gao Xun suddenly realized, apart from Xia Houxuan, who else could have such magnanimity at his age, not Li Feng, who else could he have?
"It turns out to be the Young Master, the Chief of Guards, Brother An Guo. Xun heard the Young Master's name a long time ago and it was like thunder in his ears."
Gao Xun's words were not polite.
Although Li Feng was only a young man, he had won a good reputation for his talents and knowledge as early as when Taizu was the king of Wei. However, his father Li Yi felt that the young man had gained fame in a hurry.
It was not a good thing, so he always let Li Feng study at home and did not let him socialize. Later, after Li Yi assumed the position of guard, he even let Li Feng join the army to temper his character.
Therefore, although Gao Xun had been in Luoyang for many years, he had heard about Li Feng's name. Although Li Feng was in Luoyang, he was not allowed to see his true face.
"By the way, Mr. Gao came to our house at night, there must be something urgent?"
Gao Xun nodded and said hurriedly:
"There is a detailed plan in Luoyang. His Royal Highness King Pingyuan sent an order to teach your commander to lead the guards and soldiers, and to guard the twenty-four squares together with Yan Gong, the commander of the five sense organs!"
Li Feng frowned and nodded.
"Come here, ask Brother Yi to ask for the seal of my father's guard, and mobilize the guards and sergeants. I will go to the mansion of General Wu Guanzhonglang and ask Duke Yan to dispatch me!"
"Yes, young master." Upon hearing this, the steward immediately followed Li Feng's arrangement and went to invite the second young master, Li Yi.
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Zhu Shuo, the leader of the army, was an old friend of His Majesty, so he did not dare to be careless about staying in Luoyang. As soon as Cao Rui issued an order, he immediately ordered the twelve city gates of Luoyang to be sealed.
Outside Qingqing Garden, although it has fallen into the night, the lights are still brightly lit in the garden, and the sound of singing, dancing and pipe music continues. It seems that tonight there will be guests for a long night of drinking.
Cao Xi and Wei Lie did not directly ask the 500 Sima Langs in armor to pick up the men, and they did not even go to the arsenal. Although they only had 500 Sima Langs without armors and crossbows in their hands at the moment, they were confident that they would
It shouldn't be a problem for 500 East Palace elites to guard a Qingqing Garden.
In the pavilion, the colorful lanterns are bright, and people are talking and laughing.
Under the plaque with the word "Li Chun", guests coming and going are all intoxicated with the world, and people looking for fun come and go.
Princes, emperors, grandsons, literati, romantic disciples, unrestrained and uninhibited people, no matter what kind of people they are or what their status is, they will all come here to drink the same wine and listen to the same music.
Same, yet different.
From the elegant seats on the second floor, through the windows, you can have an unobstructed view of the prosperity of the city.
"They are already here, bustling and bustling, just for one person. I think there should be no mistakes."
A romantic young man held up a glass of wine, not drinking heavily, but just sipping.
Opposite him, a handsome young man in white t-shirt, with eyes as bright as the sun, moon and stars, just smiled without saying anything. However, there was always a hint of chill in this smile, as if he was surprised.
spring breeze.
"A wise man may not be without mistakes. Although he has no worries, how can he know that there are no wolves, monsters, snakes, rats, and monsters?"
These two people were Xun Can and Xia Houxuan.
Xuncan frowned and said:
"No matter what happens, we only know her and we can only care about her. Other than that, we can't act rashly."
Xia Houxuan smiled bitterly but said nothing.
"It's a long night, how about having a few drinks and chatting for fun?"
Xun Can smiled and raised the glass on the table, which contained wine.
Xia Houxuan showed a wry smile again, looking at Xun Can who seemed not to care about anything in front of him, he raised the moon in the wine.
