Wang Zheng, the commander of the capital of Daning, could not stay at the capital these days. When he had nothing to do, he always liked to stroll near the courtyard where the prince lived. He was known as patrolling the prince's residence and protecting the prince's safety.
It's just that I can only walk outside the yard and never go in.
As long as Captain Dongchang saw his figure and could accidentally reach the ears of Colonel Ziyi, letting him know how much he valued his arrangements and the prince's comfort, that would be enough.
In the distance, a group of more than 20 people walked along the street towards the compound.
Wang Zheng rubbed his eyes, isn't this Lord Ziyi? The one following him is clearly the captain of Dongchang.
If he wasn't staying with the prince in the courtyard, what would he be doing?
"Master Ziyi!" Wang Zheng raised his hands and came forward with a smile on his face.
"Master Commander? Are you personally inspecting His Highness's safety and security outside the courtyard?" Xiao Chen also raised his fists and returned a salute to the other party.
"His Royal Highness's safety is a top priority for Daning Dusi. I'm not very busy at Dusi, so I took the time to come over to see if there are any flaws in the security of the perimeter." Wang Zheng smiled.
"The commander is concerned about the safety of His Highness and always stays on site to patrol. I will definitely report this loyalty to Prince Ming."
"His Royal Highness's remaining life is a great blessing to Lord Ziyi. It is my duty to ensure the safety of His Highness in Baoding City and Daning Dusi's defense area." Wang Zheng said with a respectful expression.
"Okay, okay, with your command, I can rest easy now." Xiao Chen laughed.
Looking at the more than 20 Dongchang captains behind Xiao Chen, Wang Zheng lowered his voice: "Sir, take your men out. Are there still these lawless elements in Baoding City that have not been eliminated?"
"Yes." Xiao Chen nodded, "Speaking of this, I have one more thing to ask the Commander."
"Sir, please speak."
"The guards of Baoding City colluded with the people from the academy to imprison the prince. Just now at the Baoding government office, I asked the prefect of Baoding to tell the guards of more than a hundred households to gather for questioning. Unexpectedly, they jumped over the wall and pulled out their weapons.
I used weapons to arrest them by force. In desperation, I had no choice but to kill them all. If these people are allowed to escape, they will be a disaster to the people."
Wang Zheng's face was startled, and his heart even "thumped".
All the military attachés of the guarding army were killed on the spot?
Although the Baoding Guards only had more than a thousand men, there were also a lot of military attachés. They were all killed. What would happen to the soldiers below?
"Your Majesty, do you want Daning Dusi to send someone to take over the guard army?" Wang Zheng was a little unsure and asked in a low voice.
"Take over?" Xiao Chen couldn't help but be startled, "All the military attachés in the guard are gangsters, how can the soldiers below be people who serve the imperial court wholeheartedly?"
"What do you mean, sir?"
"I would like to ask the commander to send some manpower to surround the garrison of the guards. Since we cannot find out how many traitors there are among these soldiers, let's treat them all as traitors and kill them all." Xiao Chen said calmly.
said.
Wang Zheng couldn't help but take a breath of air.
This is an army of more than a thousand people. In just one sentence, kill them all?
Killing those military attaches and saying that they were involved in the imprisonment of the prince can be justified.
The entire guard army was killed. Such a big matter must be reported to the court and left to the court to make a decision.
"Sir, it's okay to surround them. How about we report the killing to the superiors? There are too many people involved in this matter, and it's the imperial army..." Wang Zheng did not say any more words after that.
"Sir, don't worry too much. Daning Dusi only needs to surround their station and rush back if anyone escapes. Let Dongchang complete the murder." Xiao Chen said with a smile.
Although Wang Zheng didn't know how much power Dongchang had, Lord Ziyi's words meant it, and he no longer had any reason to refuse.
What's more, I want to do more for Dongchang and get closer to the purple-clad captain.
How could you let such an opportunity go so easily?
"When will we do it?" Wang Zheng asked.
"If it's convenient, your Excellency, please send someone now to ask the guards to surround you. I'll make some arrangements and I'll be there soon."
"Okay, I will send someone to control the garrison." Wang Zheng hugged his fists and turned around and left in a hurry.
Pushing open the courtyard door, under the big tree in the center of the courtyard, Zhu Gaochi spread his legs, raised his arms flat, and was walking.
On the chair opposite, Liu Rufeng held a thin branch in her hand, closed her eyes, and sat on it to take a nap.
Seeing Xiao Chen come in, Zhu Gaochi hurriedly coughed loudly several times.
Liu Rufeng got excited and jumped up from the chair: "The horse stance is training your lower body skills. From now on, whether you are standing or riding a horse, you will be more stable than ordinary people."
Seeing these two people acting for him, Xiao Chen acted as if he hadn't seen them, shook his head and walked into the hall.
Liu Rufeng hurriedly came up and said, "Have you finished your work outside?"
"Well, it's over. No, no, no, it's not over yet. I have to go out in a while." Xiao Chen said.
"I've been standing for a long time, and my legs have started to tremble. Can you take a rest?" Zhu Gaochi also looked at Xiao Chen and shouted loudly.
"Your Highness's 'master' today is Liu Qianhu. You have to ask him whether you want to rest or not." Xiao Chen said with a smile.
"Liu Qianhu, take a rest?" Zhu Gaochi turned his attention to Liu Rufeng again.
"My performance is good today. It took me much longer than the first time I walked. Let's take a rest." Liu Rufeng threw the small branch in his hand to the ground and said with a smile.
"Hey..." Zhu Gaochi let out a long breath, bent down and rubbed his already numb legs a few times, moved his head left and right a few times, and walked towards this side.
"Brother Xiao, what are you doing out today?" Zhu Gaochi asked with a smile.
Xiao Chen was startled, Brother Xiao? The prince called himself Brother Xiao?
He hurriedly raised his fists and saluted Zhu Gaochi: "Your Highness, you must not call me this name."
"Why can't you scream?" Zhu Gaochi grinned.
"Your Highness is the crown prince of the current dynasty and the direct heir to the Ming Dynasty. And I am just an ordinary captain in Dongchang. If His Highness calls me this, if someone hears it and reaches the ears of the emperor, it will be the same as
It's like I have been sentenced to death. The dignity of the royal family cannot be tarnished by ordinary people." Xiao Chen said with a serious face.
Seeing how serious Xiao Chen was, Zhu Gaochi's expression also became serious: "Without your body shaping, my father would have had no chance of turning around if he abolished my title of prince. You gave me a chance to return to the East Palace. This time
I was kidnapped, and I was already prepared to die in a foreign country, but I didn't expect that you, under the pressure of my father, pursued me all the way, rescued me, and gave me a second life. I call you Brother Xiao.
Because in my heart, Zhu Gaochi, you deserve this title!"
"The reason for shaping His Highness' body and fighting for the opportunity to return to the East Palace is because among all the princes, only with His Highness's character, the common people will have a good life as emperor. And it is Dongchang's responsibility to track down and rescue His Highness all the way.
.His Highness should not mess with this etiquette." Xiao Chen said worriedly.
After rescuing the prince, he had just eliminated the danger in Dongchang. He was unwilling to plant the root of his illness in the emperor's heart just because of a title, and once again started to think of suppressing Dongchang.
"Etiquette, it's all for outsiders to see. In front of your own people, you can avoid unnecessary etiquette." Zhu Gaochi said softly.
"One of our own?"
"During the period of contact with Dongchang, I have regarded myself as a member of Dongchang and regard you all as one of my own. You won't treat me as an outsider, right?" Zhu Gaochi grinned and said softly.
"Oh, I'm so touched. His Highness regards us all in Dongchang as his own." Duan Tianming said with an exaggerated expression, patting his chest.
Looking at Zhu Gaochi with a serious look on his face, Xiao Chen was silent for a moment and then slowly said: "To be honest, during the time we have been with His Highness, we have never treated you as an outsider. However, before His Highness inherited the throne, we called him
I, Brother Xiao, are really not suitable. When Your Highness inherits the throne, don’t call me Brother Xiao. You can even call me Brother Xiao, and I dare to agree."
"Okay, okay, then when I take control of the entire Ming Dynasty, I will openly call you Brother Xiao."
