An eagle pierced the dawn sky of Kangdu, swooping towards the Tianji Bureau like lightning. △,
Hong Beimo, who was sitting quietly in the star-gazing pavilion, opened his eyes, and his gaze shot toward the sky like lightning, catching the flying falcon. He stretched out his hand, and the falcon slowly landed on the back of his hand with its wings shaking.
Hong Beimo took a bamboo tube from the falcon's calf and let it fly. He unscrewed the bamboo tube and pulled out a piece of paper. When he read it, his usually calm expression suddenly changed.
In order to ensure the safety of the birthday banquet, several roads leading to the Commander's Mansion have been temporarily blocked. Except for the guests invited to the birthday banquet, outsiders are not allowed to enter. Moreover, no one is allowed to carry anything inside the warning area.
Any weapon.
Hu Xiaotian thought over and over again and decided to go lightly, taking only Liang Yinghao with him. Liang Yinghao had already obtained the map of Shuai's Mansion before and had chosen the escape route they could choose in case of an unexpected situation.
Arriving in front of the Marshal's Mansion, he saw an endless stream of people coming to pay homage to his birthday. Hu Xiaotian came to the door and showed his identity.
Unexpectedly, the greeter at the door smiled and said: "It turns out to be Master Hu. The Marshal is taking special care of you. When Master Hu comes, he will ask you to see him immediately."
Hu Xiaotian was quite flattered. It had been many days since he arrived in Xizhou. Li Tianheng had always avoided seeing him, but he didn't expect that he would actually be willing to meet him before the birthday banquet today. I wonder what he had in mind? Most likely not.
What a good thing.
Liang Yinghao originally wanted to go there with Hu Xiaotian, but the greeter said: "Commander, please tell Mr. Hu to go alone."
Hu Xiaotian is not afraid. With his current martial arts, even if he is ambushed, even if he cannot win, it should not be difficult to escape. What's more, today is Li Tianheng's birthday. He should not choose this opportunity to deal with him.
Hu Xiaotian followed the welcoming guests and walked around to the backyard. The backyard of the Marshal's Mansion was also heavily guarded. Although it was decorated with red and colorful decorations, it was nothing compared to the lively scene in front. Hu Xiaotian observed the layout of the Marshal's Mansion while walking. Liang Yinghao had previously
The map I drew is basically not bad.
The two people walked towards each other. Hu Xiaotian recognized that the one walking in front was Li Honghan, the eldest son of Li Tianheng. He smiled and clasped his fists and said, "Brother Honghan!"
Li Honghan looked a little surprised when he saw Hu Xiaotian. He didn't know why he came to the backyard. He looked at the guests who were leading the way for Hu Xiaotian, full of questions.
The greeter hurriedly explained: "Young General, the commander asked Mr. Hu to see him."
Li Honghan nodded, and it could be seen from his performance that he probably didn't know about this.
Hu Xiaotian smiled and said: "Sorry!"
Li Honghan said: "See you later!"
The welcome guest took Hu Xiaotian to the courtyard where Li Tianheng lived, and said with a smile: "Master Hu, please wait a moment, let me go in and make an announcement."
Hu Xiaotian nodded and waited outside. Considering his status as an imperial envoy and future prince-in-law, it was obviously rude for Li Tianheng to treat him like this. If he still regarded himself as a minister of Dakang, he should take the initiative to visit his imperial envoy.
, but the situation in Xizhou suddenly changed, and various signs indicate that Li Tianheng is launching an unprecedented internal purge to eradicate dissidents and stabilize his rule in Xichuan. This means that Li Tianheng will not accept the canonization of Emperor Dakang. If so, Li Tianheng
Of course, he would not treat himself as a Dakang imperial envoy with courtesy.
Hu Xiaotian also did not want to read out this edict in public. Reading it out in public would most likely lead to Li Tianheng's rejection, or even anger him, and the situation would become even more unendable.
Hu Xiaotian came this time not only to bring the imperial edict, but also a private letter from his father to Li Tianheng, the content of which Hu Xiaotian had never read. However, this letter was an opportunity. Let’s not mention the official business. Use this opportunity.
The letter was about a personal relationship with Li Tianheng. After all, it was the Li family who owed them to the Hu family in the first place. Maybe Li Tianheng would want to be lenient with him for the sake of being the son of an old friend, so as not to embarrass himself too much.
Hu Xiaotian waited at the door for a long time before he saw the welcome guest coming out. He said with a smile: "Master Hu, the commander is waiting for you inside. I won't accompany you in."
Hu Xiaotian nodded and said with a smile: "Thank you, sir!" He walked into the courtyard and saw two majestic warriors standing in the courtyard. The two warriors saluted Hu Xiaotian with clasped fists and made an invitation gesture at the same time.
Hu Xiaotian smiled, passed between them, and came to the room where Li Tianheng was sitting. He stopped and said respectfully: "Li Shibo, my nephew Hu Xiaotian has come specially to wish you a happy birthday." Putting aside the official duties of this trip,
Let’s start with personal relationships. It is wise not to slap someone with a smile on his face. I am going to be polite to you today, but you, Li Tianheng, can’t go too far considering the past relationship between our two families.
A steady voice came from the room: "Come in!"
Hu Xiaotian walked into the room and saw a middle-aged man with a pale appearance sitting in front of the window drinking tea. He must have been Li Tianheng, who was famous all over the world and shocked Xichuan. Although Hu Xiaotian had been an official in Qingyun for many days, he was not
He didn't have a chance to meet Li Tianheng. Speaking of which, Li Tianheng almost became his father-in-law. If it weren't for the coup in the court, he might have become Li Tianheng's son-in-law.
Hu Xiaotian strode forward, bowed deeply, and said respectfully: "Li Shibo is here, please accept my nephew's bow!"
Li Tianheng's deep eyes glanced at Hu Xiaotian's face and said: "Master Hu, there is no need to be so polite. You are the imperial envoy sent by the imperial court and the future husband of Princess Yongyang. I cannot bear your great gift."
Hu Xiaotian had no intention of kneeling down to him. Hearing Li Tianheng's words, he already knew that Li Tianheng wanted to have a business meeting with him. But since it was a business meeting, why would anyone invite him to the backyard alone?
See? Li Tianheng must have his own plans.
Hu Xiaotian smiled and said: "Uncle Li didn't come to see me for business. My nephew came to Xizhou mainly to wish you a happy birthday. By the way, he also brought a letter to my father." He put the one he had prepared long ago.
He took out the letter and presented it with both hands.
When Li Tianheng heard that Hu Buwei had written a letter to him, he slowly put down the tea cup and reached out to take the letter from Hu Xiaotian. After opening it and reading it, he was silent for a long time, pointed to the chair next to him and said
:"sit!"
Hu Xiaotian thanked him and sat down. Li Tianheng didn't speak, and Hu Xiaotian didn't take the initiative to speak. Since it was you, Li Tianheng, who took the initiative to come to me, you must have something to say to me first, so I'll wait patiently for you to speak.
Li Tianheng said: "Is your father in good health?"
"Thanks to Uncle Li, my father is in good health."
Li Tianheng sighed and said, "Xichuan's incident has affected you all."
Hu Xiaotian thought to himself, it's good that you know. If you hadn't rebelled, how could Long Yelin have caught the Hu family, confiscated our family's property, put my parents in jail, and even I was almost transformed.
You became an eunuch, Li Tianheng, Li Tianheng, you are sorry for our Hu family. But you said: "Uncle Li, don't say that, my father always regards you as his best friend."
Li Tianheng looked at Hu Xiaotian and saw that this boy was handsome and talented. He remembered that when he came to Qingyun as an official, he had sent Zhang Ziqian to Qingyun to get to know him. Zhang Ziqian was full of praise for this boy's talent and ability. With Zhang Ziqian
There are not many young people who can be so admired by him for his vision. At first, Li Tianheng thought Zhang Ziqian was overly praised, but later he heard a lot about what Hu Xiaotian did after escaping from Xichuan.
Having climbed up to this point has proven this boy's ability. This boy and his daughter are a good match. Thinking of this, Li Tianheng couldn't help but feel a little regretful.
Li Tianheng said: "That's what I think in my heart, nephew, you are here not just to help your father deliver a letter, right?" He changed the title of Hu Xiaotian from Master Hu to nephew, indicating that he had begun to let go.
The inner vigilance.
Hu Xiaotian knew what Li Tianheng was really concerned about. He nodded and said, "There are indeed some other small things."
Li Tianheng couldn't help but be a little surprised when he heard this. Hu Xiaotian came as an envoy of Dakang this time. His main task was to read out the emperor's edict and canonize himself as a king with a different surname. Now that this matter has spread, this boy
He actually said it was a trivial matter, but when Hu Xiaotian said this, Li Tianheng was embarrassed to ask further. He said it was a trivial matter, so there was no need for him to ask. Li Tianheng smiled and said: "Are you still used to living in Xizhou these days?
"
Hu Xiaotian said: "I'm used to living there, but the security here doesn't seem to be very good."
Li Tianheng said with a smile: "Although Xizhou is not closed at night and the streets are not picked up, the folk customs here are simple and honest, and most of the soldiers and civilians are law-abiding. When it comes to public security, it is much better than most towns in Dakang."
Hu Xiaotian said: "Although my nephew has not been here for a long time, he has been assassinated several times in succession. If my nephew had not been so lucky, I might not have the chance to talk to Uncle Li now."
Li Tianheng frowned. What did Hu Xiaotian mean by saying this in front of him? Could it be that he was insinuating that he would send people to deal with him? But he had never done such a thing. He said angrily: "Who is like this?"
How dare you do such a thing in Xizhou?"
Hu Xiaotian said: "You are indeed very courageous. Not only did you attack me, but you also attacked Xue Lingjun, the Princess of Great Yong."
Li Tianheng said in astonishment: "What did you say? Princess Xue Lingjun of Great Yong also came to Xizhou?"
Hu Xiaotian nodded, he was not interested in keeping secrets for Xue Lingjun. Hu Xiaotian said: "I remember when I was on an envoy to Dayong not long ago, Princess Anping and the fourth prince of Heihu, Wanyan Chixiong, were killed one after another, which made the Dayong court very embarrassed.
I think someone may want to use Uncle Li's birthday to create chaos this time. If something happens to an important envoy in Xizhou, I'm afraid Uncle Li, the landlord, will not look good." (To be continued...)
