While the courtiers were looking left and right, King Yun Zhu Zhichun suddenly winked secretly at the Minister of War.
The Minister of the Ministry of War hurriedly stepped forward and handed over his hands and said: "I recommend one person who can definitely reverse the decline?"
"who?"
the emperor asked happily.
"Huguang Inspector Ye Chenghui."
The Secretary of the Ministry of War had an awe-inspiring look on his face: "This man is Wei Lao's favorite disciple because of his talent and military skills. If he is given the command to go on an expedition, he will definitely be able to regain the lost territory for Your Majesty, severely defeat the enemy, and avenge the imperial court's previous humiliation."
"Ye Cheng Guan?"
The emperor hesitated.
He is currently investigating the Zhuo family's smuggling case.
"Father, what the Minister of War says is right."
Zhu Zhichun hurriedly answered: "I have seen what the Number One Scholar is capable of. If he can't turn the tide, who else dares to take on this important task?"
"The old chief assistant is old, and Luo Aiqing is also wounded in battles."
The emperor murmured to himself. Although he realized that King Yun was interested in wooing Ye Chengkui to cultivate his power in the army, at this juncture, he really couldn't find a second suitable candidate, so he had to compromise: "Pass it to me.
According to the decree, Ye Chenggui, the envoy of the Huguang Inspectorate, was promoted to the general of the conquest of the captives, and he led one hundred thousand cavalry to the north immediately."
When he learned that the emperor wanted his son to lead the expedition, Lu Ming felt both happy and worried.
Fortunately, this child is so valued by His Majesty even before he reaches the age of 18. If he can come back victoriously this time, he will be granted the title of Marquis by the Prime Minister just around the corner.
But what worried him deeply was that when his son was asked to lead the expedition at this time, he always felt that it did not seem like King Yun intended to cultivate this child.
Moreover, he gradually realized that King Yun seemed to be connected with King Fu.
After going to court, he walked out of Fengtian Hall alone and anxiously, thinking about what had happened recently in his mind.
"Cheng Gui had just been appointed as the censor of Huguang, and he encountered assassins. I'm afraid these assassins were sent by King Fu."
Lu Ming guessed to himself.
"This kid hid Hua Minze again. Apparently he wanted to vindicate the girl from the Hua family and investigate the past events of the entire Hua family."
"Sun Ting's deputy general Tang Yuan."
Thinking of this person, Lu Ming suddenly realized something.
This man was a newly promoted official from the Ministry of War. He had always been loyal to King Yun. Could it be that he leaked the general's information and colluded with King Fu to frame Yan Huaqing?
King Yun was able to abandon Wen Yuming and the small officials who had followed him for many years in Jiangling City. To him, Tang Yuan was just a chess piece that could be thrown away at any time.
Just when he thought of this level, a voice instantly disrupted his thoughts: "Congratulations, Mr. Chief Assistant."
Lu Ming looked up and saw King Yun Zhu Zhichun arriving in front of him.
"Your Highness is joking. I have just been reprimanded by Your Majesty. Why are you so happy?"
Lu Ming was quite dissatisfied with him, and his tone of voice was less gentle than before.
"Master Chief Assistant certainly understands what I mean."
Zhu Zhichun smiled and said: "Now the number one scholar is about to go to the north, and he can only make great achievements in front of us."
"Your Highness has good intentions."
Lu Ming glanced at him with a deep look: "I have recently been worried about the assassination of Cheng Kuan. I also found out that the assassins who assassinated Quanzi on the Lantern Festival were not the same group of people. I wonder what your Highness's opinion is on this matter?"
"I have heard a little bit about this."
Zhu Zhichun smiled calmly and said: "Speaking of our champion scholar, he was released for only one year. He has indeed made a lot of contributions to the court, but he has also offended many dignitaries.
Some people are jealous because of this.”
Lu Ming smiled softly: "What His Highness said is absolutely true."
"Master Chief Assistant, you don't think it's me who wants to murder your son, right?"
Zhu Zhichun asked hypocritically.
"Your Highness is worrying too much."
Lu Ming did not dare to doubt him directly.
"It is reasonable for me to kill him a hundred times or ten thousand times because of my son's current involvement. However, I think of the chief assistant and know that the chief assistant values him, so I will not harm him. Please ask the chief assistant.
I tell you, your Majesty, when you get to the army, you should serve your Majesty well, fight for the imperial court and defend the enemy, and there is no need to worry about other things."
After Zhu Zhichun said these words, he walked away directly.
Lu Ming heard that he was warning him not to allow his son to investigate Qian Yingying's affairs again.
From this we can see that he probably did not send any assassins to kill him.
Moreover, from the analysis of the information found, the strength of the two groups of assassins was very different, and the other group did not seem to be sent by King Yun.
Full of doubts, he got on the carriage and returned to his house.
Seeing Xue Wanning and a pair of children who had been away for many days, he inexplicably thought of Princess Zheng Ning's tattoo of flowers like brocade.
After dismissing their children, Lu Ming and Xue Wanning sat at opposite ends of the coffee table.
Xue Wanning took a sip of tea as if nothing happened, and first asked with a smile: "Have you persuaded sister Wanrou to come to the capital when I went to Jiangling City?"
Lu Ming shook his head in distress and looked at her for a long time without daring to ask about his son's assassination.
"Hey, sister Wanrou still has a grudge."
Xue Wanning sighed with regret: "I heard that the child Cheng Kuan encountered an assassin a few days ago. How can we let their mother and son live outside at this time? How about I go to Jiangling City in person to bring him back?"
"That's enough if you have this intention."
After hearing this, Lu Ming finally stopped questioning and smiled warmly: "Let them alone."
Xue Wanning felt secretly happy in her heart, but she still replied calmly: "It all depends on the master's arrangement."
Prince Fu's Mansion
Luo Chuhuai followed King Fu into the study. After the servants paid homage to him, Luo Chuhuai sipped the tea absentmindedly and pondered for a long time before he said thoughtfully: "Today, the Ministry of War recommended Ye Chengyu to lead the expedition. Why didn't Your Highness stop him?"
"My king has Governor Luo, so I'm still afraid that King Yun will install forces in the army?"
Prince Fu smiled disapprovingly, and then deliberately changed the subject: "Princess, she is really unbecoming this time. She actually ordered people to embarrass that girl Rujin. I have already reprimanded her severely. The Governor
Don't get into any trouble with her because of this matter."
"Embarrassed?"
Luo Chuhuai kept smiling bitterly: "If I hadn't noticed it early, I'm afraid Rujin would have been harmed by her right now. It's not as simple as making things difficult for her."
But thinking that she was King Fu's most beloved sister after all, even His Majesty couldn't bear to punish her, so he had to swallow his breath, so as not to risk offending the emperor and King Fu by divorced the jealous woman.
"That's all. I ask Your Highness to enlighten the princess. If she dares to harm Rujin and Youen again, I will sever all ties with her."
After finishing speaking, he immediately changed the subject: "His Royal Highness and Prince Yun have been fighting for all the power over the years. The candidates for this Northern Expedition are so important. It is not in line with His Highness to give up such an opportunity at this time.
His style.”
Thinking of his daughter's previous warning, he stopped beating around the bush and asked directly: "Is it true that His Highness has some connection with Beiguo, as rumored?"
"Why is the Grand Governor so suspicious of this king?"
King Fu asked dissatisfiedly.
"How could the Zhuo family dare to do iron ore business with Beiguo without His Highness's support?"
Luo Chuhuai said coldly: "Besides, Zhang Xian was promoted by His Highness. Yan Huaqing broke through to Datong, and he defended himself with troops and could not leave the city for rescue. This was not what the general meant. If King Yun hadn't helped him out today,
Your Highness will definitely be jealous of His Majesty."
King Fu Zhu Zhiang remained silent, acquiescing to this matter.
Luo Chuhuai frowned and sighed: "Your Highness, that is an army of 50,000 people. Your Highness has also experienced fighting on the battlefield. Don't you know the impact of the destruction of this supporting army? Not only did the frontline soldiers become difficult, even the places along Yanmen Pass were in trouble.
Will it be lost?"
"Compared to my king's grand plans and great achievements, a mere fifty thousand people are nothing. Without me, even if I have thousands of troops, they will still be in the pockets of others?"
King Fu retorted confidently: "Only when I ascend the throne can I rebuild tens of thousands of golden horses, not to mention regaining the lost territory. Only then can everything that the governor has now be preserved."
Hearing these words, Luo Chuhuai felt chilled.
He never expected that the prince he devoted his whole life to assisting would be such a cruel man who did not care about his ancestors' inheritance. How was this different from Prince Yun, who looked down upon human life?
He also gradually realized that King Fu must be connected with King Yun and were preparing to eradicate Ye Chenggui together.
At this moment, he couldn't help but worry about his daughter's safety.
"Your Highness, please respect yourself."
After leaving these words in a cold tone, Luo Chuhuai immediately stood up and walked away.