Chapter 630: Going out of the Palace to Chase Wife
The young eunuch trembled with fear and stammered: "Two days ago, Xu Meiren asked her slave to take two people from the Zhonghuang Gate out of the palace. She said she wanted to buy some things outside the palace. The slave didn't think much about it at the time.
So I agreed."
Zhonghuangmen was a low-level eunuch in the palace, with a salary of less than one hundred dan.
Above the Zhonghuang Gate, there are the Prime Minister (salary of 300 shi) and the Director (salary of 400 shi). Above that is the Xiaohuang Gate, with a stipend of 600 shi. Going up from the Xiaohuang Gate is the famous Zhongchang Gate.
As a servant, your salary is one thousand dan.
If you reach the level of Zhongchang Shi, you are basically the same as a minister. You can also use the term "wei minister" to refer to yourself in front of the emperor.
Zhang Kun's official position was that of a visitor to the middle palace, and his rank was equivalent to that of the Xiaohuangmen. Later, the Xiaohuangmen also generally referred to eunuchs.
After hearing what the young eunuch said, Liu Xiu looked displeased and said, "What I'm asking you is, where are Yin Gui and Xu Mei?"
Zhang Kun cleared his throat and whispered: "Your Majesty, the two 'Zhonghuangmen' who were taken out of the palace by this blind thing are probably Yin Gui and Xu Meiren in disguise."
After Liu Xiu heard this, he was stunned at first, and then he suddenly realized. Lihua had always wanted to go to Nanyang to persuade Deng Feng to surrender and resubmit to the imperial court, but she had never agreed.
After thinking about it, Lihua didn't want to give up, so she turned to Xi Ling and asked Xi Ling to help her get out of the palace.
Xi Ling's disguise skills may not be very good, but it is not difficult for her to change a person's appearance. It is even easier to hide it from a mere eunuch.
After figuring out the cause and effect of the incident, Liu Xiu felt waves of headache.
I have made it very clear that Deng Feng's rebellion was not a sudden impulse, but was premeditated. Since it was a premeditated rebellion, how could he be persuaded by your few words?
Going to Nanyang to persuade Deng Feng to surrender, isn't this a sheep entering the tiger's mouth? Liu Xiu rubbed his aching forehead and asked, "When did the two of them leave the palace?"
The little eunuch said in a trembling voice: "Yes...it's this morning."
Liu Xiu asked in a deep voice: "Why are you reporting now?"
The young eunuch lowered his head and did not dare to say anything. Zhang Kun said cautiously: "When the servants discovered that Yin Guiren and Xu Meiren were missing, His Majesty was discussing matters in the front palace, so... they did not dare to disturb His Majesty!"
"Confused!" Liu Xiu scolded, no matter how important the matter was, it could not compare to Yin Lihua and Xu Xiling's leaving the palace.
He calculated the time silently in his mind. Yin Lihua and Xu Xiling had already left the palace for nearly three hours. After such a long time, they must have left Luoyang long ago and were on their way to Nanyang.
Liu Xiu pondered for a moment and said to Zhang Kun: "Xuan Fuzhan, Song Hong, and Zong Guang entered the palace."
"My slave, I obey!" Zhang Kun responded, then looked sideways at the little eunuch kneeling on the ground and asked: "Your Majesty, this blind thing..."
"Fifty court staff." Zhang Kun nodded in agreement, and Liu Xiu then added: "Half a year of punishment!"
The court staff is no joke. If you really want to hit someone to death, your spine will be broken and your body will be cut in two. Fifty court staffs are enough to kill a person.
Liu Xiu added the sentence "half a year's punishment", which was equivalent to reminding Zhang Kun not to beat the person to death. If he didn't want to take his life, he would not be punished to death.
Zhang Kunduo was clever and understood what Liu Xiu meant as soon as he heard it. He bowed and took the young eunuch out of the hall.
When he got outside, Zhang Kun glanced at him, snorted coldly, and said: "You are lucky, but if it weren't for His Majesty's kindness, how would you survive this time?"
The little eunuch's clothes were soaked with sweat, and he was trembling and speechless.
The chief minister Fu Zhan, the chief minister Kong Song Hong, and the minister Zong Guang were ordered to enter the palace to see Liu Xiu.
In Qingliang Hall, Liu Xiu met the three of them. He dismissed the chamberlains in the hall, leaving only the four of them. Liu Xiu sent Yin Lihua and Xu Xiling to Nanyang to tell them about the story of Deng Feng's surrender.
When Fu Zhan, Song Hong, and Zong Guang heard this, they were all shocked and their scalps went numb. A noble man and a beautiful woman went to Nanyang alone to persuade Deng Feng to surrender. Isn't this crazy?
Zong Guang hurriedly said: "Your Majesty, you must not go to Nanyang! Yin Guiren, Xu Meiren is in danger! Now, we must send someone immediately to recover her two people!"
Liu Xiu smiled bitterly and said: "Although Xu Meiren is not good at the art of disguise, she has also learned a little bit about it. Now that Yin Gui and Xu Meiren have both disguised themselves, how easy will it be to find them again?!"
Fu Zhan, Song Hong, and Zong Guang all had cold sweat breaking out on their foreheads.
Yin Lihua and Xu Xiling are not ordinary women, but the emperor's concubines. If the emperor's concubines fall into the hands of the rebels, what will happen? Even if the rebels only use them to threaten the court, the court will not be able to bear it.
!
"Your Majesty, this..."
Liu Xiu continued: "Besides, I don't feel comfortable sending others to recover Yin Gui and Xu Meiren. I plan to find them myself and come back!"
Fu Zhan, Song Hong, and Zong Guang were all shocked. Song Hong said seriously: "Your Majesty, this is absolutely impossible! Your Majesty is rich in gold, how can you personally go into danger?"
Liu Xiu waved her hand and said quietly: "Yin Gui and Xu Mei must not fall into the hands of Deng Feng! And I know their tempers best. If I send someone else to go, even if I find them, I'm afraid they won't be able to do anything."
Take them back to the palace, this time, I can only go there."
"His Majesty……"
"Okay! I have made up my mind, no need to say more!" yyls
Liu Xiu said seriously: "While I am away in Luoyang, the three of you will discuss and deal with all the affairs of the court. If there are any matters that are uncertain or undecided, you can put them aside temporarily and deal with them after I return to the palace.
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The three of them looked at each other and lowered their heads. Liu Xiu smiled lightly and said, "You don't have to worry about me. No one is more familiar with Nanyang than me."
This is what we are most worried about! The three of them muttered in their hearts.
If Liu Xiu went to other places, no one would know him at all. He could just give up a pseudonym and be safe. But Nanyang was different. That was Liu Xiu's hometown, where he and his eldest brother rebelled, and Deng Feng's men
, there happened to be a large number of veterans in Nanyang, and these people all knew Liu Xiu.
Seeing the worried faces of Fu Zhan and the others, Liu Xiu smiled and said in a brisk tone: "I will prepare carefully for this trip. You don't have to worry about me anymore. You just need to try your best to handle the affairs of the court!"
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Song Hong frowned and said, "If Your Majesty does not come to court for many days, I am afraid it will arouse suspicion!"
Liu Xiu thought for a while and said, "Let's just report my illness to the outside world for a while! During this period, Weijun often ran to the palace, so my claim of illness became more reasonable!"
Taichang Pitong was a well-known medical expert in the world. During this period, he entered the palace from time to time, which could really pave the way for Liu Xiu's illness.
It can be seen that His Majesty has already made plans. The three of them had nothing to say. They all bowed and saluted, and said meaningfully: "Your Majesty is related to the restoration of the Han Dynasty and the country and the country. I hope that Your Majesty will take care of your precious body."
"
Liu Xiu said: "I know it in my heart."
After arranging the affairs of the court, Liu Xiu dressed up as a Yu Linwei, led by Long Yuan, Long Zhun, and Long Bo, and quietly left the palace.
Liu Xiu secretly left the palace this time just to recover Yin Lihua and Xu Xiling. There was no need to bring too many people with him. Xu Ying, Xu Ting, and Xu Fei were still recovering from their injuries and could not accompany Liu Xiu, so Liu Xiu only brought
Long Yuan, Long Zhun and Long Bo.
After they left the palace, they didn't go far when they heard the rapid sound of horse hooves behind them.
Liu Xiu looked back and saw a young and handsome young man chasing after him. Looking closely, Liu Xiu and the other three finally recognized the person. This was Hua Feiyan, who was disguised as a man.
"Feiyan?" Liu Xiu was quite surprised. When Hua Feiyan came to him and dismounted, Liu Xiu asked, "Feiyan, why are you here?"
Hua Feiyan said seriously: "Your Majesty is out of the palace looking for someone, Feiyan should go with your Majesty!"
"this……"
"Your Majesty, don't worry, Feiyan will never hinder Your Majesty!" Hua Feiyan said firmly.
Liu Xiu thought for a moment and thought that it would be a good idea to bring Hua Feiyan with him. Yunxi Pavilion, who was well-informed and well-informed, could also help with this search for Lihua and Xi Ling. He smiled slightly and said, "In this case, it's time to trouble Feiyan."
Got it!"
"Your Majesty, you're welcome." As he spoke, Hua Feiyan looked Liu Xiu up and down. Seeing that he only changed his clothes and his appearance did not change much, Hua Feiyan said, "I can help your Majesty disguise himself and hide his identity!"
"That's great!" Liu Xiu had no objection. They got on the carriage that had been prepared outside the palace. In the carriage, Hua Feiyan helped Liu Xiu disguise himself.
In fact, Hua Feiyan's disguise was very simple. She didn't draw any random outlines on Liu Xiu's face. She just smeared rice soup on Liu Xiu's cheeks, then cut off a small amount of hair with scissors, cut it into pieces, and then cut the broken hair into pieces.
Spread the crumbs on the rice soup.
As a result, Liu Xiu immediately turned into a man with full beards. Such a small change not only made him several years older, but also added a bit of roughness to his body.
Long Yuan and Long Bu, who were also in the car, looked at each other with a smile on their faces and nodded secretly. He had learned this simple disguise technique.
From Luoyang to Nanyang, it can't be said to be very far, but it's not very close either. Trying to find Yin Lihua and Xu Xiling who have hidden their true appearance along the way is indeed like looking for a needle in a haystack.
Liu Xiu had already thought of a countermeasure.
Instead of looking around like headless flies on the road and wasting time, it is better to go directly to Nanyang and wait for the rabbit. As long as they are fast enough, they will definitely arrive in Nanyang before Yin Lihua and Xu Xiling.
Yin Lihua and Xu Xiling's purpose is to persuade Deng Feng to surrender, so they must go to Xinye. All he has to do is wait for them to arrive in Xinye and stop them.
Under Liu Xiu's instruction, the five of them traveled day and night to Nanyang.
At present, the situation in Nanyang is very chaotic. The strength of Deng Fengjun's army has exceeded 60,000, including both the old Nanyang Army and the old Green Forest Army. Their combat power cannot be underestimated.
The Wu and Han armies retreated to the south of Nanyang and were blocked by Qin Feng's army coming north from Liqiu. Deng Feng's army, Qin Feng's army and even Yancen's army formed an encirclement from the north, south and west of the Han army.
In addition, Deng Feng's younger brother Deng Zhong was leading an army to besiege Wancheng.
Wu Han led the main force of the Han army to retreat south, but Jiandan and Wan remained in Wancheng to garrison.
Deng Zhong led an army of 30,000 men and was stationed in the south of Wancheng. At the same time, Dong Congduxiang made a comeback and sent 20,000 troops to station in the north of Wancheng. Deng Zhong and Dong sent troops from time to time to harass Wancheng, allowing Jian to
Tan and Wan were exhausted and had no chance to breathe.
What's even more terrible is that while being trapped, Wan Huan suddenly fell seriously ill. Not to mention commanding and participating in the battle, it was difficult to even get out of bed. It can be said that the heavy responsibility of defending Wancheng fell entirely on Jiantan.
In addition, Cen Peng was leading his army to attack Xu Han in Xingju, and Jia Fu was leading his army to attack Shao Xiang in Luyang. The whole battle situation was a mess between you and me, but overall, Deng
The Feng Alliance Army has the absolute initiative.
