On the brocade couch, Liu Hong looked pale and his forehead was covered with beads of sweat. He twisted a few times and let out a shrill scream.
Zhang Rang quickly opened the curtain, grabbed the emperor's hand, and said eagerly: "Your Majesty, Your Majesty!"
Liu Hong woke up from his nightmare, holding Zhang Rang's hand tightly, staring blankly at the curtain above his head, murmuring: "I just dreamed about Beauty Wang, she is still so beautiful...
..Hey, tell me, is she coming to pick me up?"
Zhang Rang suppressed the fear in his heart, gently patted the emperor's palm, and coaxed him: "Your Majesty, you are worrying too much. Maybe the beauty Wang misses your Majesty, so we meet in a dream."
He called someone to drink the bitter concoction for the emperor, carefully wiped away the stains from the corners of Liu Hong's mouth with silk, covered the emperor with a quilt who fell asleep again, and then left. Several palace maids and young eunuchs were guarding the place.
Outside, everyone knelt down when they saw Zhang Rang coming out.
Zhang Rang was irritated and whispered: "Be careful and if anything happens, let me know immediately!"
After they came out, Jian Shuo was still standing guard outside with his halberd. Seeing that the other party seemed to want to say something, Zhang Rang shook his head first. After the two of them walked a certain distance, Zhang Rang said: "Your Majesty just drank the medicine and fell asleep again."
Okay, there’s nothing else to do today, so you can go back first.”
Jian Shuo nodded and said, "I'll leave matters in the palace to Da Diao Dang."
The so-called mink is an ornament on the head of a regular servant, so it is also used to refer to the eunuchs in the palace.
"Don't worry, I can take care of myself."
Jian Shuo walked out of the palace, walked down the steps, and waited for a while. When the shift replacement arrived, he said to Chen Cheng and others: "That's it for today. Let's go."
Everyone followed Jian Shuo silently, passing through numerous palaces and piers, following the path they came from, and exited the palace from the west. After leaving the palace, Jian Shuo's tense body
Suddenly relaxed, not only him, but also everyone else looked like this.
Several soldiers laughed in a low voice and said, "I'm so exhausted. I have to go to the brothel to relax tonight."
Jian Shuo snorted coldly when he heard this and reprimanded: "Others who want to enter the palace and guard the palace will not even think about it. Guarding His Majesty is the glory of our Xiyuan Army! If you don't want to come, just say so and I will send you out immediately.
!”
Only then did everyone realize that the military captain turned out to be a eunuch. It was really not appropriate to talk about visiting a brothel in front of him. There was no way, Jian Shuo looked too deceptive. Just looking at his appearance, he was even more masculine than many men.
, it is difficult to connect him with the eunuch.
After leaving Guangyang Gate, Jian Shuo asked Chen Cheng, "How do Wen Zheng feel today?"
Chen Cheng thought for a moment and replied: "The Han Palace is majestic and heart-wrenching."
Jian Shuo said: "You have performed very well. When I first saw the palace, my hands and feet were so weak that I almost couldn't stand still."
Chen Cheng said with a smile: "Actually, my hands and feet are also weak. I just thought that this is the palace and I didn't dare to tremble, so I didn't sit down on the ground."
Jian Shuo laughed and said, "It's not like that."
In the next few days, Jian Shuo hosted several banquets for Chen Cheng, and also transferred some soldiers to his command. Even if Chen Cheng wanted to go out for a walk, he didn't have the time. On the fourth day, Jian Shuo took people in again.
Imperial Palace. This time, Chen Cheng was still fully clothed, holding a halberd and standing next to the white marble pillar.
Jian Shuo walked out soon after entering the palace. He walked down the steps and came to Chen Cheng's side. He said softly: "When the general comes over, keep an eye on me."
Chen Cheng tilted his head slightly, with a puzzled look in his eyes. Jian Shuo did not say anything more, but walked outside.
Half an hour later, the general's carriage drove outside the palace gate. Jian Shuo stepped forward, clasped his fists and saluted, and said, "I have seen the general."
He Jin was more than seven feet tall, wearing a bright yellow court uniform, with a swollen face and a big belly. He looked at Jian Shuo coldly, and said with a smile but not a smile: "The military commander is here, but he wants to isolate himself from the outside world?"
The muscles on Jian Shuo's face twitched, and he snorted and said: "The general has spoken seriously. A certain family has been ordered by His Majesty to welcome the general into the palace. Please remove your weapons."
He Jin ignored Jian Shuo, turned around, and said to the general behind him: "Take your sword and wait for me to come out."
The general next to him took the sword and said loudly: "As ordered!"
After he finished speaking, he stared at Jian Shuo with his eyes widened, as if he was about to draw his sword and kill him immediately.
Jian Shuo just pretended not to see him, moved out of the way, stretched out his hand and said: "General, please."
He Jin straightened his clothes and walked in with his head held high. He had entered the palace countless times and was already very familiar with it. He did not need Jian Shuo to lead the way and walked straight to Deyang Palace. When he passed where Chen Cheng was, Jian Shuo paused.
He winked at him.
Although Chen Cheng didn't know what he was doing, he still nodded gently and thought to himself: What does ogling mean? Mader, if you have something to say, just say it directly. Is it fun to be so nervous?
Seeing him nodding, a smile appeared on Jian Shuo's lips, and then disappeared. He took two quick steps and followed He Jin.
In the Deyang Palace, Emperor Liu Hong sat on the dragon chair with the support of two palace maids. His face was pale and his left hand was trembling slightly. When He Jin saw him, he immediately stepped forward and knelt down, saying: "My lord, He Jin, long live your majesty."
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Liu Hongdao: "Get up."
After ordering someone to give He Jin a seat, he asked again: "General, if you have something urgent, can't you tell it in the court tomorrow?"
He Jin knelt down on the futon and said loudly: "Your Majesty ordered his ministers to command the troops and horses of the world. He thinks there is nothing wrong with him. Why do you appoint Jian Shuo as the marshal instead of your ministers?"
Jian Shuo raised his head and saw Zhang Rang sneering behind the emperor. The corners of his mouth twitched and he lowered his head again.
Liu Hong coughed a few times and said: "I have already made it clear. It was because of the unrest in all directions that the Eighth School Lieutenant of Xiyuan was established. When the Xiyuan Army is fully trained, it can replace the Northern Army to defend the capital. General
You can also go out to the capital to quell the rebellion."
This was the first time that He Jin heard that the emperor had the intention of transferring him out of the capital. He was shocked and angry when he heard this. He glared at Zhang Rang, Duan Gui and others behind the emperor, and blurted out: "This must not be done!"
Now the emperor's health is getting worse day by day. Although the palace is trying its best to block the news, how can such news be kept hidden? If he goes out of the capital to quell the rebellion, once the emperor dies, the ten permanent servants can support the emperor, and then only need a piece of paper
By issuing an edict, he can take away his military power. At that time, he will have no choice but to sit back and wait for death.
Liu Hong asked: "What's wrong?"
Zhang Rang said with a smile: "If the general feels that he cannot wipe out the Xiliang rebels, it is better to let Jian Shuo lead the Xiyuan Army and the elite of the Northern Army to attack Han Suibianzhang."
Liu Hong coughed a few more times and said, "Yeah...it's not impossible."
He Jin had woken up from the shock at this time, and he disagreed with the idea ten thousand times. How did the general Dou Wu die? The army was in the hands of the eunuchs, how could it be returned? If the military power was gone
, not just at the mercy of others?
He cursed Zhang Rang in his heart for being cruel, but he thought of a good idea in his haste, and said in a deep voice: "I have been promoted by your majesty, so I should share your majesty's worries. It is my duty to go out to the capital to quell the rebellion, but because of the soldiers in the capital
There are only a few generals, so I say this is not possible. It is better to send generals to various places to recruit strong men, and wait until the army gathers before we can go."
Liu Hong smiled, coughed a few more times, and said, "The general is truly a man who knows how to fight."
Zhang Rang sighed in his heart, but with a smile on his face, he said: "The general is still smart. I just don't know how many troops are needed to defeat the Xiliang rebels?"
He Jin had resolved the sudden danger, feeling very proud and said with a smile: "The imperial court sent out troops several times to quell the rebellion, but all failed. If you want to wipe out the Xiliang rebels in one fell swoop, you need to at least...
..60,000 people!”
Liu Hong smiled and said: "Then increase the army to 60,000 people."
He turned to Zhang Rang and asked, "Is there still enough money and grain in Taicang?"
Faced with this problem, Zhang Rang had a troubled expression. The emperor had always indulged in pleasure and spent excessively. He could spend as much as he had, and it was common for people to eat as much as they could. It was easy to say that it was easy to get, but what if it was not enough? What if there was a shortage?
To save money for the army, a few heads must be cut off.
He Jin looked at Zhang Rang and asked, "Is it possible that the imperial court can't get it out?"
Liu Hong also looked over and frowned. Zhang Rang complained secretly, but he didn't dare to make the emperor angry, so he bit the bullet and said, "You can take it out."
What are you afraid of? At worst, we can sell out a few more governors and prefects from various states and counties!
Liu Hong then relaxed his brows, smiled and said: "Since Zhang Changshi said so, the general can rest assured."
He Jin sneered in his heart, but had a look of joy on his face.
Liu Hong coughed and seemed a little tired. He lay down and asked, "What fun is there in Luoyang City recently?"
He is a person who likes to have fun. Now he can't play many things because of his illness, and he can't cook for the same reason, so he took the opportunity to ask He Jin when he entered the palace.
"Well...I heard that some barbarians came over from Buguangli and were selling some novel beans. They said they grew from the soil, so they were called potatoes..."
"What's so delicious about beans?" Liu Hong was very disappointed and asked again: "Is there nothing else?"
He Jin was in a dilemma. He had a high position, great wealth, and knew a lot of interesting things, but he could not compare with the emperor. Is there any rare treasure in the world that the emperor did not have? Instead, he was a general.
Are there any in the mansion? Even if there are, he doesn't dare to say.
When he was hesitating, Jian Shuo suddenly said: "My Xiyuan Army has recently recruited a warrior, who can pierce the Yangtze River with a hundred steps!"
Liu Hong was even more disappointed and said: "In terms of bravery, is there anyone who can compare with you?"
He Jin took one look at Jian Shuo's arrogant and high-spirited appearance, and felt very disdainful, but also had a hint of envy. There were many strong men among the elites of the Northern Army, but when it came to those who were stronger than Jian Shuo...
.He didn’t think about it for a moment.
Jian Shuo continued: "I have always praised myself for my martial prowess, but compared with that man, a candlelight is compared to a bright moon, and cannot be compared to the same."
He knew the emperor's temperament. The more exaggerated and bizarre things were, the more interested the emperor would be, so he exaggerated Chen Cheng's abilities.
Liu Hong was indeed interested and said: "Is this really true? Let him come to the palace in a few days and let me take a look."
Jian Shuo smiled and said, "He is on duty in the palace today. Why don't you go out and ask him to come in?"
